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Behaviour Indicators of Animal Welfare in Purebred and Crossbred Yearling Beef Reared in Optimal Environmental Conditions

open access: yesAnimals
The aim of this study was to monitor the behaviour of purebred and crossbred beef cattle reared in the same optimal environmental conditions according to Classyfarm®.
Alessandra Marzano   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Estimation of udder cistern size in dairy ewes by ultrasonography

open access: yesMljekarstvo, 2015
We studied the size of mammary cistern in ewes of 9 genotypes (purebred Improved Valachian (IV), purebred Tsigai (T), purebred Lacaune (LC) and their crosses with genetic proportion of specialized dairy breeds Lacaune and East Friesian (EF) - (25 %, 50 %
Pavol Makovick   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Similar locomotor patterns across Quarter Horse disciplines inform lameness assessment

open access: yesEquine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Lineage‐based selection is central to the Quarter Horse industry and is often justified by the assumption that morphology determines locomotor function. However, objective evidence linking static conformation to discipline‐specific locomotor behaviour under standardised conditions remains limited.
Renata Farinelli de Siqueira   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tax on consequences of civil law transactions of selling purebred dogs

open access: yesPrawo Budżetowe Państwa i Samorządu, 2021
This article is focused on tax on consequences of civil law transactions of selling purebred dogs. The analysis is based on the catalogue of activities which are subject to taxation under the tax on civil law transactions and provisions of the Animal ...
Marta Sagan
doaj   +1 more source

From bodyweight to biomarkers: Season‐associated metabolic, endocrine and haematological shifts in breeding stallions

open access: yesEquine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Breeding stallions are subjected to sustained seasonal metabolic, endocrine, and immune demands requiring systemic energy engagement. Prospective longitudinal data in the same individuals are limited. Objectives To screen adaptive responses of breeding stallions of clinical relevance through longitudinal characterisation of temporal
Maria Grazia Cappai   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Growth Dynamics of Lithuanian Blackface Lambs: Role of Crossbreeding with German Blackheaded Mutton Rams, Sex and Seasonality

open access: yesAgriculture
Crossbreeding is widely used to improve livestock performance, combining favorable breed traits through additive effects while maintaining genetic diversity.
Rūta Šveistienė, Violeta Razmaitė
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical reasoning in feline non‐ambulatory tetraparesis or tetraplegia: Which combination of clinical information is useful?

open access: yesVeterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Non‐ambulatory tetraparesis or tetraplegia in cats may constitute a diagnostic challenge for general practitioners. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate if clinical variables from signalment, history, clinical examination and basic ancillary tests are associated with underlying diagnoses in cats with non‐ambulatory tetraparesis ...
Guido Bertoldi, Steven De Decker
wiley   +1 more source

Some aspects of fertility in purebred and crossbred dairy cattle

open access: yes, 1968
An account is given of the conception rates (in terms of calves born) following artificial insemination of contemporary purebred and crossbred cattle derived from purebred Friesian, Ayrshire and Jersey stock in an experimental herd.
H. P. Donald, W. S. Russell
core   +1 more source

A bivariate genomic model with additive, dominance and inbreeding depression effects for sire line and three-way crossbred pigs

open access: yesGenetics Selection Evolution, 2019
Background Crossbreeding is widely used in pig production because of the benefits of heterosis effects and breed complementarity. Commonly, sire lines are bred for traits such as feed efficiency, growth and meat content, whereas maternal lines are also ...
Ole F. Christensen   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development and validation of a cephalic conformation scoring system for the domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

open access: yesVeterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Extreme cephalic conformation has been theorised to be associated with compromised health in rabbits. However, recognition and assessment of such phenotypes remain largely subjective. This study aimed to develop and validate a visual, semi‐quantitative system for head shape phenotype in rabbits.
Emily J. Buckley   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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