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Animal, 2014 Piglet survival is a major problem, especially during the first 3 days after birth. Piglets are born deficient of energy, but at the same time they have a very high energy requirement because of high physical activity, high need for thermoregulation ...
P. Theil +2 more
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Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This invited paper gives an overview of the challenges the world is facing and offers a possible solution for water and food security within the holistic integrated concept of the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus. The paper summarizes the experience the author gained through working on various research projects at national and international ...
Ragab Ragab
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The Pig Farm Manager for Modelling Pig Production Systems [PDF]
Before setting up or changing a pig farm operation, the consequences of the farm set up must be explored and changes planned. To calculate technical and economic consequences a farm manager model for pig production systems, the Pig Farm Manager, has been
Enting, J., Zonderland, J.J.
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Modeling dissolved organic matter mobilization and immobilization in the root zone: Effect of soil treatment on denitrification and N leaching [PDF]
, 2005 This report summarizes the technical description of a code/model concept simulating mobilization and immobilization of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the Daisy model.
Gjettermann, Birgitte
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Journal of International Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Field visits are common phenomena with non‐governmental organisations in Uganda. During these visits, Ugandan national staff guide visitors on series of meetings and interactions in the field. Following an actor‐oriented approach and drawing on ethnographic data on 14 field visits, this paper understands the field visit as a microcosm for the ...
Caspar Edward Swinkels
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AnimalsSow farrowing is a critical stage in pig farming, and predicting its onset can improve sow health and piglet survival. This study proposes a method based on optical flow estimation and time-series forecasting to predict sow farrowing onset.
Kejian Liu +4 more
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Status quo of animal health of sows and piglets in organic farms [PDF]
, 2007 In an ongoing study, which focuses on the implementation of animal health plans in organic pig production, the status quo of animal health of sows and piglets in 20 organic farms in Germany was assessed. Standard livestock data showed distinct variations.
Dietze, Klaas +2 more
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Boron availability and fertilizer response of maize in soils from sub‐Saharan Africa
Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, EarlyView.Abstract Background and aims Low boron (B) availability is associated with strongly weathered, coarse‐textured, and low organic matter soils, widespread in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). It is unknown to what extent B fertilization can increase maize yields in SSA.
Mirjam S. Breure +5 more
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Education for sustainable development within textile technology: a case study of two schools [PDF]
, 2015 Design and technology (D&T) requires teachers to continually update their knowledge and skills, with regard to new technologies, appropriate to the needs of the time (Design and Technology Association, 2011).
Davies, S, Hail, Y
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Characterization of Clostridium novyi isolated from a sow in a sudden death case in Korea [PDF]
, 2020 Won‐Il Kim +10 more
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