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The diversity of livestock systems and definition of animal welfare (2nd NAHWOA Workshop) [PDF]
content: Part A: Livestock in organic farming: role and research methodologies Part B: The diversity of organic livestock systems – Austria and Spain Part C: Organic livestock production standards Part D: Organic livestock production and animal ...
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ABSTRACT In recent decades, agriculture has become increasingly concentrated through horizontal mergers and acquisitions via corporate entities, and policy makers are concerned this will be exacerbated by the aging population of farm operators. To reduce market concentration in agriculture, many states have enacted policies to entice new prospective ...
Justin M. Ross +2 more
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The study aimed to determine the inoculum dose and fermentation time of palm kernel cake with Sclerotium rolfsii powder inoculum on the enzyme activity of cellulase, mannanase, crude protein, and crude fiber. This study used an experimental method with a
Kadran Fajrona, Yose Rizal, Mirnawati
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Concepts and Actors in Organic Livestock Husbandry in Bolivia [PDF]
Traditional smallholder livestock production is expected to correspond widely with principles of organic livestock farming. Though, the real magnitude of livestock under organic and alike management is unknown.
Delgado, F. +3 more
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Spatial and seasonal patterns of FMD primary outbreaks in cattle in Zimbabwe between 1931 and 2016 [PDF]
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is an important livestock disease impacting mainly intensive production systems. In southern Africa, the FMD virus is maintained in wildlife and its control is therefore complicated.
Bourgarel, Mathieu +10 more
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Anticoccidial drugs of the livestock industry
Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of a wide variety of animals caused by coccidian protozoa. The coccidia are responsible for major economic losses of the livestock industry. For example, the annual cost due to coccidiosis to the global poultry industry
S. Noack, H. D. Chapman, P. Selzer
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Swedish farmers' approval of nudges
Abstract Interest in the use of behavioral policy approaches, such as nudges, has strongly increased over the past years, including in the domains of food, agricultural and environmental policies. While the approval of nudges among the general public has been studied extensively, we know little about the attitude of farmers toward nudging. Farmers may (
Liesbeth Colen +2 more
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This study explored the potential of gambir leaf extract (Uncaria gambir Roxb.) from Sutera, South Pesisir Regency, West Sumatra, as a natural feed additive to improve fiber digestibility and suppress methane emissions in rumen fermentation.
Roni Pazla +8 more
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Livestock Feeds Assessment in Southern Highlands in Tanzania [PDF]
Importance of livestock in smallholder farms in Africa continue to be significant in households’ nutrition, incomes and for socio-cultural reasons. However, the sector faces various challenges including management, diseases and feeding among others. With
Bwire, Julius +7 more
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Livestock and climate change: impact of livestock on climate and mitigation strategies
According to the United Nations (UN, 2017), the world population increased by approximately 1 billion inhabitants during the last 12 years, reaching nearly 7.6 billion in 2017. Although this growth is slower than 10 years ago (1.24% vs.
G. Grossi +3 more
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