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Grassland Research, EarlyView.Abstract Background Leaf shatter during low‐moisture baling and mold proliferation under high‐moisture conditions pose major challenges in alfalfa hay production. A proprietary propionic acid‐based hay preservative product, LZP, effectively inhibits microbial reproduction in high‐moisture alfalfa bales; however, its optimal moisture thresholds and ...
Zulin Yuan +6 more
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Nursing Open, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Aim This study aimed to examine the association of job‐related stressors and insomnia; to determine the association of psychological capital and insomnia; and to explore whether psychological capital mediates the association between job‐related stressors and insomnia among Chinese nurses. Design A cross‐sectional questionnaire survey.
Juan Du +8 more
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Thematic factsheet - Pasture access in ruminants and equines
This thematic factsheet summarises the knowledge on pasture access in ruminants and equines from a welfare point of view. The benefits and risks of pasture access along with associated recommendations to ensure adequate pasture access are summarised in ...
Veissier, Isabelle, Aubé, Lydiane
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Grassland Research, EarlyView.Our modeling study shows that livestock management strongly influences grazing behavior and animal performance in the Peruvian Andes. Furthermore, adjusting stocking rates and improving animal distribution can enhance forage intake and body condition while increasing forage biomass.
Melody R. Zarria Samanamud +1 more
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Pasture feeding improves the fatty acid composition of lamb muscle
Grassland Research, EarlyView.The diet of lambs influences the nutritional quality of their meat. This study showed that pasture‐fed lamb contained significantly higher concentrations of beneficial omega‐3 fatty acids than lamb finished on concentrate diets. These long‐chain omega‐3 fatty acids are associated with improved cardiovascular health and other health benefits.
Lynda S. Perkins +2 more
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Thematic factsheet - Thermal comfort in ruminants and equines
This thematic factsheet summarises knowledge on thermal comfort in ruminants and equines. It provides information on adaptation of animals to thermal conditions, along with recommendations to ensure thermal ...
Veissier, Isabelle, Aubé, Lydiane
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Grassland Research, EarlyView.Sainfoin is an important forage legume with potential for cultivation in stressful environments, but its molecular response to aluminum toxicity remains unclear. This study identified 236 basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor genes in sainfoin and analyzed their evolutionary features and regulatory potential.
Peng Li +5 more
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Review - Quality of care in ruminants and equines
This review presents the knowledge and recommendations on the quality of care to animals and discusses how to ensure such care in ruminants and ...
Verbeek, Else +3 more
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Multi‐omics reveals gastrointestinal metabolic disorder‐induced diarrhea in postpartum dairy cows
iMetaOmics, EarlyView.Nutritional diarrhea is a pervasive, costly challenge in dairy production. Using integrated metagenomic and metabolomic profiling, we identified coordinated microbial and metabolic alterations across the rumen, hindgut, and serum. In the rumen, enrichment of Prevotella sp.
Weixuan Tang +7 more
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Canine Distemper Virus Research in China and Future Directions for Conservation 中国犬瘟热病毒研究现状与保护策略展望
Integrative Conservation, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Canine distemper is a highly contagious, severe disease caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV). With a worldwide distribution and ever‐expanding list of susceptible hosts, CDV poses a growing risk for many threatened wildlife species, both in captivity and their native habitats. As a megadiverse country, China is home to myriad endemic and
Aliana C. Norris +4 more
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