Timing of Artificial Insemination Using Sexed or Conventional Semen Based on Automated Activity Monitoring of Estrus in Holstein Heifers [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Investigations on the optimum timing of artificial insemination (AI) following automated activity monitoring (AAM) depending on different types of semen in heifers are limited and in part show controversial results.
Christie Marie Tippenhauer +4 more
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Mycotoxin Co-Occurrence in Michigan Harvested Maize Grain [PDF]
Toxins, 2022 Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi that, depending on the type and exposure levels, can be a threat to human and animal health. When multiple mycotoxins occur together, their risk effects on human and animal health can be additive or ...
Katlin Fusilier +3 more
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The Cultured Microbiome of Pollinated Maize Silks Shifts after Infection with Fusarium graminearum and Varies by Distance from the Site of Pathogen Inoculation [PDF]
Pathogens, 2023 Styles transmit pollen-derived sperm nuclei from pollen to ovules, but also transmit environmental pathogens. The microbiomes of styles are likely important for reproduction/disease, yet few studies exist.
Michelle E. H. Thompson +5 more
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Lactic acid fermentation using Rhizopus spp.: current insights and future prospects [PDF]
Bioresources and BioprocessingLactic acid (LA) is a versatile organic acid widely used in food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. Its demand has significantly increased due to its role in producing biodegradable and biocompatible polylactic acid (PLA) polymers ...
Mst. Mahmoda Akter +2 more
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Using automated activity monitoring to detect resumption of cyclicity in early lactation—Meta-analysis [PDF]
JDS CommunicationsThis meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of automated activity monitoring (AAM) in detecting estrous expression and ovulatory status in cows during the voluntary waiting period (VWP).
S. Borchardt +3 more
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Validation of a leg-mounted pedometer for the measurement of steps in lactating Holstein cows [PDF]
JDS CommunicationsThe aim of this study was to validate the pedometer AfiAct II (AfiMilk) for the measurement of steps in lactating Holstein cows housed in a freestall design by assessing its agreement with visual observation of step counts. A total of 41 primiparous (n =
J.C.S. Marques +4 more
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Efficacy of an automated technology at detecting early postpartum estrus events: Can we detect resumption of cyclicity? [PDF]
JDS CommunicationsThe objective of this observational study was to evaluate the efficacy of a neck-mounted automated activity monitor (AAM) at detecting early postpartum resumed ovarian cyclicity. A total of 192 lactating cows (primiparous = 73 and multiparous = 119) were
S. Borchardt +6 more
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A transformer-based approach for early prediction of soybean yield using time-series images [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023 Crop yield prediction which provides critical information for management decision-making is of significant importance in precision agriculture. Traditional manual inspection and calculation are often laborious and time-consuming.
Luning Bi +5 more
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Population Genomics Provide Insights into the Global Genetic Structure of Colletotrichum graminicola, the Causal Agent of Maize Anthracnose [PDF]
mBio, 2023 Understanding the genetic diversity and mechanisms underlying genetic variation in pathogen populations is crucial to the development of effective control strategies.
Flávia Rogério +20 more
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Association of transition cow health with pregnancy per artificial insemination and pregnancy loss in Holstein cows submitted to a Double-Ovsynch protocol for first service [PDF]
JDS CommunicationsThis observational study was conducted to evaluate the effect of transition cow health on pregnancy per artificial insemination (P/AI) and pregnancy loss (PL) in cows submitted to a Double-Ovsynch protocol (DO) for first service. Lactating Holstein cows (
R. Frenkel +4 more
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