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Phylogenetic variation in raw cow milk microbiota and the impact of forage combinations and use of silage inoculants

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023
IntroductionThe microbiota of bulk tank raw milk is known to be closely related to that of microbial niches of the on-farm environment. Preserved forage types are partof this ecosystem and previous studies have shown variations in their microbial ecology.
Alexandre J. K. Ouamba, Alexandre J. K. Ouamba, Mérilie Gagnon, Mérilie Gagnon, Thibault Varin, P. Yvan Chouinard, P. Yvan Chouinard, Gisèle LaPointe, Gisèle LaPointe, Denis Roy, Denis Roy   +10 more
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Legume based plant mixtures for delivery of multiple ecosystem services: An overview of benefits [PDF]

, 2012
As costs for mineral fertilizers rise, legume-based leys are recognised as a potential alternative nitrogen source for crops. Here we demonstrate that including species-rich legume-based leys in the rotation helps to maximize synergies between ...
Baddeley, J. A., Brown, RJ, Collins, R, Crowley, Oliver, Cuttle, Steve, Döring, Thomas F., Jones, H E, McCalman, Heather, Pearce, Bruce, Roderick, Stephen, Stobart, Ron, Storkey, Jonathan, Watson, Christine, Wolfe, Martin   +13 more
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DNA metabarcoding reveals greater plant diversity than morphological seed analysis of bird feces

Applications in Plant Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Premise Fruit‐eating birds drive seed dispersal in recovering tropical ecosystems, shaping forest regeneration. Molecular techniques, such as DNA metabarcoding, enable diet analysis from feces and can provide complementary frugivory data where dispersal is infrequent, as well as aid in seed identification in hyper‐diverse regions lacking ...
Carina I. Motta, Bruno H. Saranholi, Vinicius Marciano De Godoy, Marina Corrêa Côrtes   +3 more
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Forage legume-cereal systems: Improvement of soil fertility and agricultural productivity with special reference to sub-Saharan Africa [PDF]

, 2014
Examines the potential of forage legume-cereal intercrops in enhancing soil fertility and increasing crop and livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa.
Haque, I., Nnadi, L.A.
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Effects of Replacing Alfalfa Hay With Barley Silage in High‐Concentrate Diets: Chewing Behavior, Ruminal Fermentation, Total‐Tract Digestibility, and Milk Production of Dairy Cows in Mid‐Lactation Phase

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
We assessed lactation productivity in dairy cows when replacing alfalfa hay with barley silage. A 50% replacement increased feed intake, whereas total replacement improved nutrient conversion to milk. Barley silage can effectively replace alfalfa hay, enhancing sustainability and resilience in dairy production amid forage quality constraints and market
M. R. Naji‐Zavareh, F. Hashemzadeh, M. Alikhani, M. Khorvash, A. Kahyani, F. Ahmadi   +5 more
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Multiple agroecosystem services of forage legumes towards agriculture sustainability: An overview

The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2020
Forage legumes are contributing in sustainable crop production apart from nutritional security to the livestock. Forage legumes are crucial for the nutritional security for mankind as they are integral component for increased availability of animal ...
Rakesh Kumar, M R Yadav, Mohd Arif, D M Mahala, Dinesh Kumar, P C Ghasal, K C Yadav, R K Verma   +7 more
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The spread of non‐native species

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The global redistribution of species through human agency is one of the defining ecological signatures of the Anthropocene, with biological invasions reshaping biodiversity patterns, ecosystem processes and services, and species interactions globally.
Phillip J. Haubrock, Ali Serhan Tarkan, Irene Martín‐Forés, Stelios Katsanevakis, Ronaldo Sousa, Ismael Soto, Andy J. Green, Antonín Kouba, Teun Everts, Victoria Dominguez Almela, Nadège Belouard, Cang Hui, Jamie Bojko, Victor Deklerck, Margaux Boeraeve, Franz Essl, J. Robert Britton   +16 more
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Fatty Acids, α-Tocopherol, β-Carotene and Lutein Contents in Forage Legumes, Forbs, and a Grass-Clover Mixture [PDF]

, 2013
Fresh forages are an important natural source of vitamins and fatty acids in ruminant diets, and their concentrations in forage species are important for the quality of animal-derived foods such as dairy and meat products.
Elgersma, A., Jensen, S.K., Søegaard, K.   +2 more
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Co‐dominant species fail to compensate after 13‐year of dominant species removal in a Tibetan alpine grassland

Ecography, EarlyView.
To better understand the dynamics of community resilience, it is crucial to examine the role of dominant species in maintaining ecosystem functions. Dominant species, due to their high abundance, are considered to maintain productivity after species loss.
Wenyu Li, Qu‐zong Ci‐ren, Xianzhou Zhang, Shiping Wang, Yangjian Zhang, Xine Li, Yunlong He, Ge Hou, Rina Wendu, Wenchao Wu, Dorji Tsechoe, Lin Jiang, Josep Peñuelas, Yann Hautier, Juntao Zhu   +14 more
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Forage Resources in Livestock-Cropping Smallholder Systems. a Case Study of Farmers at Transmigration Areas of Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara [PDF]

, 2008
A study aimed to identify the farmer practice in providing feed for their Bali cattle was undertaken at Satuan Pemukiman A (SPA) sub-village, Manggalewa sub district, Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara, a region of highly variable rainfall patterns and lengthy ...
Sutaryono, Y. A. (Y)
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