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Performance Indices and Physiological Changes in Pearl Guinea Fowls (Numida Meleagris) Supplemented with Molasses Through Drinking Water [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
. The study was aimed at evaluating the performance indices and physiologic changes in pearl Guinea fowls (Numida meleagris) supplemented with molasses through drinking water.
Abdullahi, A. (Abdullahi)   +6 more
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Egg parameters of the Red Wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) in agricultural ecosystem of Punjab [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The Red Wattled Lapwing is an important bird of the agro-ecosystem of the Punjab state, feeding on insects, seeds and nectar. The present study was carried out to gather information on the egg parameters (morphometry and its components), which is lacking
Kaur, Manpreet, Khera, K. S.
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(No) Pets on University Campuses: ‘Animaling’ Citizenship for Pet‐Friendly Spaces

open access: yesThe Geographical Journal, EarlyView.
Short Abstract Rising support for pet‐friendly university campuses is driven largely by assumed human well‐being benefits, even though staff and, to a lesser extent, students, raise concerns about how companion animals can be active participants in campus life.
Clare Holdsworth   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Behavioural and fitness effects of experimental immune activation during incubation in a wild passerine

open access: yesIbis, EarlyView.
Incubation is vital for avian embryo development but demands significant parental investment, potentially at the cost of self‐maintenance and immune function. For example, the acute phase response (APR), a systemic reaction against inflammation, infection or tissue injury, can trigger sickness behaviours such as reduced activity and foraging.
Isabel Barreda   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The study of bone marrow in guinea fowls of the volga white breed

open access: yesRUDN Journal of Agronomy and Animal Industries, 2016
In this work the study of the structure and features of development in the ontogeny of the bone marrow of Guinea fowls of the Volga white breed. Bone marrow is located in the cells of the spongy substance, and with age, its absolute mass increases, and ...
E V Kulikov   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sacrifice and business : a comparative study of ritual and commercial cattle slaughtering in Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
All over the world meat plays an important role in the nutrition of people. Mostly it is considered to be a special source of strength and health. In many peoples' minds the consumption of animal products, such as muscle, fat, blood, inner organs and ...
Zimmermann, Hans
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Vectors and Vector‐Borne Diseases: Biology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control Strategies

open access: yesJournal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vector‐Borne Diseases (VBDs), transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and sandflies, represent a significant threat to global health. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and helminths.
Roberta Rinaldi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysing the Ecological Requirements of the Australian Tortoise Beetle Trachymela sloanei (Blackburn, 1897) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) to Determine the Prospects for Its Invasion Process

open access: yesJournal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Invasive species pose a serious threat to biodiversity and result in significant economic costs. Although much effort is devoted to understanding invasive processes, some aspects are poorly understood, such as the early stages of invasions and the reasons for invasion failure.
Francisco Valera   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors That Influence the Implementation of Animal‐Assisted Intervention for People With Dementia in Community Care Settings: A Qualitative Study

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To explore the factors that influence the implementation of animal‐assisted intervention (AAI) for people with dementia in community care settings in Ireland. Design Descriptive qualitative study. Methods Semi‐structured interviews were carried out with 13 people with dementia, 11 care partners and 18 health and social care practitioners ...
Dou Zhang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Poultry Rearing [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Technical ...
Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation
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