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Reactivity of Nellore steers in two feedlot housing systems and its relationship with plasmatic cortisol [PDF]

, 2010
To evaluate reactivity to assess the temperament of Nellore steers in two feedlot housing systems (group pen or individual pen) and its relationship with plasmatic cortisol, 36 experimental units were observed five times at 28-day intervals of weight ...
Gatto, E.G., Nogueira Filho, J.C.M., Noronha, M.S.N., Pereira, A.M.F., Titto, C.G., Titto, E.A.L.   +5 more
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Development of a calculation model and production cost index for feedlot beef cattle

Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 2018
The objective of this study was to develop a feedlot beef cattle calculation model and production cost analysis and, from the results obtained, devise a production cost index. A case study was conducted to understand the characteristics of the productive
Gustavo Lineu Sartorello, João Paulo Sigolo Teixeira Bastos, Augusto Hauber Gameiro   +2 more
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Variance component estimates, phenotypic characterization, and genetic evaluation of bovine congestive heart failure in commercial feeder cattle

Frontiers in Genetics, 2023
The increasing incidence of bovine congestive heart failure (BCHF) in feedlot cattle poses a significant challenge to the beef industry from economic loss, reduced performance, and reduced animal welfare attributed to cardiac insufficiency.
Justin W. Buchanan, Lex E. Flagel, Michael D. MacNeil, Michael D. MacNeil, Michael D. MacNeil, Ashley R. Nilles, Jesse L. Hoff, Joseph K. Pickrell, Randall C. Raymond   +8 more
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The welfare of ill and injured feedlot cattle: a review of the literature and implications for managing feedlot hospital and chronic pens

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
By definition, ill and injured animals are on the negative valence of animal welfare. For beef cattle kept in feedlot settings, advances in cattle health management have resulted in a greater understanding and prevention of illness and injury.
Emiline R. Sundman, Grant A. Dewell, Renee D. Dewell, Anna K. Johnson, Daniel U. Thomson, Suzanne T. Millman, Suzanne T. Millman   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The nasopharyngeal microbiota of feedlot cattle [PDF]

Scientific Reports, 2015
AbstractThe bovine nasopharyngeal tract plays an important role in animal health and welfare by acting as a site for the carriage of pathogens causing bovine respiratory disease, a condition which results in significant morbidity and mortality in feedlot cattle. We characterized the bacterial nasopharyngeal microbiota in cattle at feedlot entry (day 0)
Devin B. Holman, Edouard Timsit, Trevor W. Alexander   +2 more
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THE INFLUENCE OF AGRIBUSINESS SUBSYSTEM ON BEEF CATTLE FATTENING FARM’S PROFIT IN CENTRAL JAVA

Journal of the Indonesian Tropical Animal Agriculture, 2014
This study was aimed : (i) to know the subsystem implementation and agribusiness planning inbeef cattle fattening; (ii) to count the profit of beef cattle farming; (iii) to analyze the effect ofagribusiness subsystem implementation and agribusiness ...
E. Prasetyo, S. Sunarso, P.B. Santosa, E. Rianto   +3 more
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Analysis of economic viability under risk conditions of a beef cattle feedlot system in São Paulo State, Brazil

Revista Ambiente Contábil, 2022
Purpose: Assess the sensitivity and economic viability of the beef cattle feedlot system using as a reference a farm located in northern São Paulo State, Brazil. Methodology: A multidimensional approach was used to assess sensitivity.
Kaio Expedito Rodrigues Queiroz, Janderson Damaceno dos Reis, Andre Rozemberg Peixoto Simões   +2 more
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Fecal Microbiome Differences in Angus Steers with Differing Feed Efficiencies during the Feedlot-Finishing Phase

Microorganisms, 2022
The gastrointestinal microbiota of cattle is important for feedstuff degradation and feed efficiency determination. This study evaluated the fecal microbiome of Angus steers with distinct feed efficiencies during the feedlot-finishing phase. Angus steers
Jeferson M. Lourenco, Christina B. Welch, Taylor R. Krause, Michael A. Wieczorek, Francis L. Fluharty, Michael J. Rothrock, T. Dean Pringle, Todd R. Callaway   +7 more
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Market Impacts of Reducing the Prevalence of Bovine Respiratory Disease in United States Beef Cattle Feedlots

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2017
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a common endemic disease among North American feedlot cattle. BRD can lead to significant economic losses for individual beef cattle feedlot producers through mortality and morbidity.
Kamina Keiko Johnson, Dustin L. Pendell
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Influence of Farm Management for Calves on Growth Performance and Meat Quality Traits Duration Fattening of Simmental Bulls and Heifers

Animals, 2019
This study assessed the effects of farm management during rearing practices in the first months of a calf’s life on growth performance and meat quality traits during the fattening period.
Denis Kučević, Tamara Papović, Vladimir Tomović, Miroslav Plavšić, Igor Jajić, Saša Krstović, Dragan Stanojević   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source