Diurnal and seasonal variations of odor emissions from broiler and cage-layer barns in the Canadian Prairies
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09063-x
Abstract: Odor concentrations (OC) and emissions (OE) were measured for a commercial broiler barn and a cage-layer barn in a cold region (the Canadian Prairies). Seasonal OC and OE profiles were plotted by monthly measurements over… read more here.
Keywords: broiler; layer; canadian prairies; cage layer ... See more keywords
Melanism is related to behavioural lateralization in nestling barn owls
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DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2017.05.006
Abstract: Behavioural laterality is a commonly observed phenomenon in many species suggesting there might be an advantage of using dominantly one side over the other for certain tasks. Indeed, lateralized individuals were often shown to be… read more here.
Keywords: lateralization; related behavioural; melanism related; lateralization nestling ... See more keywords
Isolation of genotype VII avian orthoavulavirus serotype 1 from barn owl from Northeast India
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DOI: 10.1080/03079457.2021.1999388
Abstract: ABSTRACT Newcastle disease virus (NDV) affects commercial poultry as well as other avian species in the wild and in captivity. Although the diversity of NDV in domestic chickens has been well understood, little light has… read more here.
Keywords: genotype vii; vii avian; vii; isolation genotype ... See more keywords
The Mitogenome Relationships and Phylogeography of Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica)
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DOI: 10.1093/molbev/msac113
Abstract: Abstract The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) poses a number of fascinating scientific questions, including the taxonomic status of postulated subspecies. Here, we obtained and assessed the sequence variation of 411 complete mitogenomes, mainly from the… read more here.
Keywords: mitogenome relationships; rustica; barn; hirundo rustica ... See more keywords
Spatial, road geometric and biotic factors associated with Barn Owl mortality along an interstate highway
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DOI: 10.1111/ibi.12593
Abstract: Highway programmes typically focus on reducing vehicle collisions with large mammals because of economic or safety reasons, while overlooking the millions of birds that die annually from traffic. We studied wildlife–vehicle collisions along an interstate… read more here.
Keywords: barn; owl; road; highway ... See more keywords
The barn owls’ Minimum Audible Angle
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220652
Abstract: Interaural time differences (ITD) and interaural level differences (ILD) are physical cues that enable the auditory system to pinpoint the position of a sound source in space. This ability is crucial for animal communication and… read more here.
Keywords: audible angle; barn owls; minimum audible; barn ... See more keywords
Environmental and Animal-Related Parameters and the Emissions of Ammonia and Methane from an Open-Sided Free-Stall Barn in Hot Mediterranean Climate: A Preliminary Study
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DOI: 10.3390/agronomy11091772
Abstract: Increased knowledge on the factors that affect emissions from open-sided dairy buildings may lead to an improvement of the mitigation strategies. In this study, ammonia (NH3) and methane (CH4) emissions were assessed in an open… read more here.
Keywords: hot mediterranean; open sided; environmental animal; mediterranean climate ... See more keywords
The Carbon Footprint of Energy Consumption in Pastoral and Barn Dairy Farming Systems: A Case Study from Canterbury, New Zealand
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DOI: 10.3390/su11174809
Abstract: Dairy farming is constantly evolving to more intensive systems of management, which involve more consumption of energy inputs. The consumption of these energy inputs in dairy farming contributes to climate change both with on-farm emissions… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; energy; carbon footprint; consumption ... See more keywords
Haemoproteus in barn and collared scops owls from Thailand
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DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2018.19.2.280
Abstract: The barn owl (BO) and the collared scops owl (CSO) are common nocturnal raptors throughout Thailand. Blood samples from 23 adult BOs and 14 CSOs were collected and processed for complete blood cell counts and… read more here.
Keywords: collared scops; haemoproteus barn; bos csos; barn collared ... See more keywords