Productivity Growth and Convergence in Crop, Ruminant and Non-Ruminant Production: Measurement and Forecasts [PDF]
There is considerable interest in projections of future productivity growth in agriculture. Whether one is interested in the outlook for global commodity markets, future patterns of international trade, or the interactions between land use, deforestation
Foster, Kenneth A. +4 more
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Religious Festivities and Marketing of Small Ruminants in Central Java – Indonesia [PDF]
Indonesia is a country where small ruminants are important in religious festivities. This study analyzes small ruminant marketing opportunities on account of the Moslem feast of sacrifice, Idul Adha, in three agroecological zones in Central Java.
Akke J. van der Zijpp +4 more
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The protection of the unsaturated fatty acids of dried grass and sunflower seed against biohydrogenation by rumen micro-organisms : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in Animal Science at Massey University [PDF]
, 1974 Ryegrass which had been dried and treated with HCHO was incubated with the rumen contents of a pasture-grazed cow. The protein in the grass was protected from degradation by the rumen microbes.
Smeaton, Duncan Colquhoun
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Roman diet and trade: evidence from organic residues on pottery sherds recovered at the Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum (Silchester Hants.) [PDF]
, 2008 The analysis of organic residues from pottery sherds using Gas-Chromatography with mass-spectroscopy (GC-MS) has revealed information about the variety of foods eaten and domestic routine at Silchester between the second and fourth–sixth centuries A.D ...
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AnimalsHeat stress is a critical constraint to poultry production in tropical regions, where the temperature–humidity index (THI) frequently exceeds thermoneutral thresholds. Despite growing interest in climate-resilient livestock, limited research has explored
Wootichai Kenchaiwong +5 more
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Influence of hormonal treatments on progesterone levels to enhance embryo survival and kidding rates in goats [PDF]
Animal BioscienceObjective This study investigated the efficiency of different estrous synchronization programs and hormonal treatments in improving reproductive outcomes in goats.
Manita Wittayarat +11 more
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, 2022 Bacterial mastitis in small ruminants is a complex disease, with massive economic loss in dairy sheep/goat industry due to poor productivity. The current mastitis prevention strategy relies on culling of infected ewes or does and or the use of antimicrobial agents to eliminate the bacterial infection. This has a potential risk for developing antibiotic
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Foundational Small Ruminant Management and Husbandry
EDISThis article is meant to serve as an overview of small ruminant husbandry practices, which include basic nutrition, health, and preventative management concepts. Written by Christa L. Kirby, Allie L. Williams, Laura H.
Christa L. Kirby +4 more
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Coccidiosis In Small Ruminants
, 2022 Coccidiosis is a common protozoan parasitic disease causing severe economic loss to the livestock sector. It is caused by a coccidian parasite of the genus Eimeria. There are several species of Eimeria found to affect sheep and goat, among them E.ovinodalis and E.ahsata are highly pathogenic in sheep whereas E.arlongi, E.christenseni and E ...
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Small Ruminant Gastrointestinal Parasite Management
EDISThis article is meant to provide small ruminant producers with an overview of gastrointestinal parasite management concepts. Written by Laura H. Bennett, Christa L. Kirby, Bridget Stice, Allison L. Williams, and Brittany N.
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