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Chopped Straw As A Litter In Sheepdrove Organic Farm Organic Silvo-Poultry System [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
A trial was undertaken to determine whether there was an advantage in using an alternative litter in the poultry field sheds, than the usual straw, on the Sheepdrove Organic Farms (SOF) silvo-poultry production ...
Dyke, Kirstie   +2 more
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Incorporating economic multipliers in a bid adjustment algorithm for public food procurement decision making

open access: yesApplied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
Abstract We present an adjusted bid price mechanism that incorporates economic multiplier effects in public food procurement decision making. Under Input–Output model assumptions, the algorithm estimates enhanced tax revenues to state governments through multiplier effects associated with in‐state supplier purchasing.
Todd M. Schmit, Xiaoyan Liu
wiley   +1 more source

In vivo collagen and mixed muscle protein turnover in 2 meat-type broiler strains in relation to woody breast myopathy

open access: yesPoultry Science, 2020
Two meat-type broiler strains, strain A and strain B, were reared in floor pens (25 birds/pen; 45 pens/strain) for pectoralis (P) major collagen and mixed muscle protein turnover (PT) study from 0–56 D using primary breeder nutrition and husbandry ...
Pramir Maharjan   +9 more
doaj  

Effects of bacitracin methylene disalicylate and diet change on gastrointestinal integrity and endotoxin permeability in the duodenum of broiler chicken

open access: yesBMC Research Notes, 2017
Objective To determine the effect of bacitracin methylene disalicylate (BMD) and feed changes on gastrointestinal integrity, endotoxin permeability, and morphometric parameters in the duodenum of broilers.
Dawn A. Koltes   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence and diversity of Arcobacter spp. in poultry meat in New Zealand : a thesis presented in the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Veterinary Microbiology and Public Health at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
The microaerophilic bacterium Arcobacter has received increased attention in recent years as an emerging foodborne human pathogen. Although phenotypically related, arcobacters differ from campylobacters in their ability to grow aerobically and at lower ...
Bhandari, Shrawan
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Mexican consumers' attitudes toward irradiated and imported apples

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract This study centers on analyzing Mexican consumers' willingness to pay (WTP) for imported US fresh apples subjected to irradiation, contrasting it with the more prevalent postharvest chemical treatments. We collect data using a survey tool in Qualtrics designed to explore the impact of information dissemination through two distinct narrative ...
André D. Murray   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Are all meats substitutes? A basket‐and‐expenditure‐based approach

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract This study examines the relationship among animal‐based meat and plant‐based meat alternatives (PBMAs) using a basket‐and‐expenditure‐based choice experiment. In particular, we examine whether animal‐based meat products are substitutes or complements with PBMAs.
Clinton L. Neill, Logan L. Britton
wiley   +1 more source

Deep sequencing microRNA profiles associated with wooden breast in commercial broilers

open access: yesPoultry Science, 2021
: Wooden breast (WB) is a muscle disorder affecting modern commercial broiler chickens that leads to a palpable firm pectoralis major muscle and causes severe reduction in meat quality, resulting in substantial economic losses for the poultry industry ...
Jingting Shu   +9 more
doaj  

Populational fluctuation and spatial distribution of Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer) (Coleoptera; Tenebrionidae) in a poultry house, Cascavel, Parana state, Brazil. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Knowledge of the population fluctuation and spatial distribution of pests is fundamental for establishing an appropriate control method. The population fluctuation and spatial distribution of the Alphitobius diaperinus in a poultry house in Cascavel, in ...
ALMEIDA, L. M.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Do outgrower schemes enhance technology adoption and productivity? Evidence from maize farmers in Northern Ghana

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Nucleus outgrower schemes are contractual arrangements where well‐resourced large‐scale farmers (nucleus farmers) are empowered by development support agencies to take charge of smallholder farmers, by providing them with market access and the necessary training on agronomic practices and farm inputs for production.
Dominic Tasila Konja, Awudu Abdulai
wiley   +1 more source

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