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A longitudinal study of the dynamics of Mycoplasma bovis antibody status in primiparous cows and bulk tank milk in Swedish dairy herds

open access: yesJournal of Dairy Science
: Mycoplasma bovis is an important pathogen causing pneumonia, mastitis, and arthritis in cattle all over the world entailing reduced animal welfare and economic losses. In this longitudinal study, we investigated the presence of M.
E. Hurri   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Slaughter weight did not alter carcass characteristics and meat quality of crossbred heifers supplemented and finished in a pasture system

open access: yesActa Scientiarum: Animal Sciences, 2015
This work was carried out to evaluate the animal performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of crossbred heifers slaughtered at three different body weights.
Carlos Cesar Andreotti   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Indicators of genomic evaluation of heifers using European criteria

open access: yesBIO Web of Conferences, 2020
The aim of the study is improvement of productive and reproductive indices of Holstein animals used in the Russian Federation due to their genomic evaluation using European criteria for this breed.
Uskova Inna   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Better Multi‐Breed Genomic Predictions for Tropical Bull Fertility Using a Breed‐Adjusted Genomic Relationship Matrix

open access: yesJournal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The pressing requirement for agricultural systems to adopt climate change adaptation strategies specifically designed for tropical environments underscores the significance of implementing sustainable bull breeding practices in beef cattle operations.
Antonio Reverter   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Affect of Animal Gender on Fed Cattle Producer Marketing Behavior [PDF]

open access: yes
Weekly grid market share by volume for slaughter steers is compared to slaughter heifers. Summary statistics indicate average grid market share for steers (42%) is 27% higher than slaughter heifers (33%).
Diersen, Matthew A.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Effects of Different Beddings on Heifer Behaviors and Location Distributions in Lying and Elimination

open access: yesAnimals
Different beddings result in alterations in barn environments and are responsible for changes in heifer behaviors and welfare. In this experiment, twenty-four Holstein heifers were randomly divided into four pens with various beddings, including sawdust (
Bin Wu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Prepartum Supplementation and Yeast Fermentation Products on the Progesterone‐Modulated Transfer of Passive Immunity in Bos indicus Cows

open access: yesJournal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Inadequate colostrum intake increases risks of calf morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the effects of prepartum and early postpartum supplementation and yeast fermentation products on late‐pregnant Bos indicus cows, and the role of progesterone in mediating passive immunity transfer.
Latino G. S. Coimbra   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determining the Variation in Certified Preconditioning Premiums for Heifers and Steer [PDF]

open access: yes
This study applies separate hedonic models to Oklahoma Quality Beef Network data to determine differences in the value of preconditioning premiums for steers versus heifers. Results indicate that preconditioning values are generally lower for heifers but
Peel, Derrell S., Schumacher, Stephanie
core   +1 more source

The Coptic Church in the Aftermath of the Second Vatican Council: Theological or Tactical Anti‐Judaism?

open access: yesModern Theology, EarlyView.
Abstract Vatican II's declaration on the Jews, absolving them from collective guilt of deicide, marked a significant turning point in Catholic theology. Arab governments tended to perceive this development as evidence that Catholics (or Christians generally) were taking the side of Zionist Jews in the Arab‐Israeli conflict.
Amir Krispel
wiley   +1 more source

Variation in Weed Seed Fate Fed to Different Holstein Cattle Groups. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Weed seeds may maintain their viability when passing through the digestive tract of cattle and can be therefore dispersed by animal movement or the application of manure. Whether different cattle types of the same species can cause differential weed seed
Banadaky, Mehdi Dehghan   +3 more
core   +3 more sources

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