The use of mid-infrared spectrometry to predict body energy status of Holstein cows [PDF]
, 2011 Energy balance, especially in early lactation, is known to be associated with subsequent health and fertility in dairy cows. However, its inclusion in routine management decisions or breeding programs is hindered by the lack of quick, easy, and ...
Banos +23 more
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Sow body condition at weaning and reproduction performance in organic piglet production [PDF]
, 2009 The objective was to investigate the variation in backfat at weaning and its relations to reproduction results in organic sow herds in Denmark. The study included eight herds and 573 sows.
A. G. Kongsted +15 more
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Effects of Chickpea in Substitution of Soybean Meal on Milk Production, Blood Profile and Reproductive Response of Primiparous Buffaloes in Early Lactation [PDF]
, 2020 This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the use of chickpea meal in substitution of soybean meal on plasma metabolites, reproductive response, milk yield and composition and milk coagulation traits of primiparous buffaloes in early lactation ...
Aiello, Alessandra +6 more
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Body Condition Score and Milk Production on Conception Rate of Cows under a Small-Scale Dairy System
Animals, 2019 Management and production characteristics impact conception rate to first service (CR1S) in small-scale dairy farms, but the impact of body condition score (BCS) and milk production levels on cows’ fertility is unknown.
Luis Javier Montiel-Olguín +6 more
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Veterinary research forum : an international quarterly journal, 2013 The aim of the present study was to compare the occurrence and duration of clinical mastitis in different seasons, stages of lactation period and parities in a Holstein dairy farm in Iran. A retrospective epidemiological survey from April 2005 to March 2008 was conducted on 884 clinical mastitis cases of 7437 lactations.
Maede Moosavi +3 more
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Antidepressants in pregnancy and breastfeeding [PDF]
, 2007 Copyright © 2007 Australian Prescriber Reproduced with permission from Australian Prescriber The document attached has been archived with permission from the publisher/copyright holder.Maternal depression and anxiety during pregnancy and the early years ...
Sved-Williams, A.
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Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 2011 The aim of this study was to determine effect of lactation stage and number, current milk performance and ambient temperature on laterality of dairy cows laying behaviour (i.e. preference of either left or right body side).
Petra Zejdová +3 more
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Red blood cell counts in sows during lactation [PDF]
Veterinarski Glasnik, 2010 In the course of parturition and lactation, sows are susceptible to stress and make an effort to adapt to the newly-formed situation through different endocrine and metabolic mechanisms.
Joksimović-Todorović Mirjana +2 more
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Thoroughbred mare's milk exhibits a unique and diverse free oligosaccharide profile. [PDF]
, 2018 The Thoroughbred is among the most valuable horse breeds, and its husbandry is a major industry. Mare's milk plays a major role in the health of neonatal foals. Although the main components of mare's milk are broadly characterized, free oligosaccharides (
Barile, Daniela +3 more
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Influence of housing conditions, number of farrowing and number of pigs in litter on weight loss in sows during lactation [PDF]
Veterinarski Glasnik, 2013 The objective of this work was to investigate the influence of housing conditions, number of farrowing and number of pigs in litter on weight loss in sows during lactation.
Sladojević Ž. +3 more
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