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The Journal of Poultry Science, 2007 A 4×3 factorial experiment with four added dietary energy (fat) levels (0 (0.0), 24 (0.5), 48 (1.0), and 72 (1.5)kcal ME/kg (%fat)) and three protein levels (14.9, 15.5, and 16.1%) was conducted to determine the influence of dietary energy on ...
Guangbing Wu +4 more
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Resource Use Efficiency in Poultry Production in Bureti District, Kenya [PDF]
Poultry production is one of the most important economic activities to the smallholder farmers of Kenya. However, constraints are evident which have resulted in low production of poultry and poultry products to meet population demand and for socio ...
Kipsat, Mary J. +4 more
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Are all meats substitutes? A basket‐and‐expenditure‐based approach
Agribusiness, 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
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Veterinary ResearchIn the pig industry, both deoxynivalenol (DON) challenge and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infection can negatively impact the growth performance of pigs, thereby impairing the healthy development of the industry ...
Jing Hou +13 more
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Towards zero solid waste: utilising tannery waste as a protein source for poultry feed [PDF]
, 2013 Zero waste is now a strongly emerging issue for sustainable industrial development where minimisation and utilisation of waste are a priority in the leather industry.
Antunes, A Paula M +4 more
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Agribusiness, 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
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Does Contract Farming Improve Diet Quality? The Case of Senegalese Smallholders
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The institution of contract farming has gained prominence in most developing countries owing to its numerous benefits. While several studies have already highlighted the welfare benefits of contract farming, very few have investigated the effects on diet quality, despite poor quality diets being a serious challenge in most parts of the ...
Francis E. Ndip, Takeshi Sakurai
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Veterinary Medicine InternationalGlobal egg production is mainly based on cage systems, which have been associated with negative effects on the welfare of birds. Stress factors in restrictive production systems can lead to changes in gene transcription and protein synthesis, ultimately ...
María Paula Herrera-Sánchez +2 more
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Assessing the Market for Poultry Litter in Georgia: Are Subsidies Needed to Protect Water Quality? [PDF]
Concerns about nutrient loads into our waters have focused attention on poultry litter applications. Like many states with a large poultry industry, Georgia recently designed a subsidy program to facilitate the transportation of poultry litter out of ...
Bekchanov, Ulugbek +6 more
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Climate Change Mitigation in the Dairy Sector: Uncovering Heterogeneity Through Eco‐Efficiency Clubs
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Combining climate change goals with economic targets is crucial for the dairy sector, which is a significant contributor to agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions worldwide. In this paper, we assess economic and climate change implications of dairy production with panel data of Irish dairy farms from 2013 to 2021.
Doris Läpple +2 more
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