The first documented interaction between a long‐tailed weasel (Mustela frenata) and a plains spotted skunk (Spilogale interrupta) carcass
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9758
Abstract: Abstract A novel interaction between a long‐tailed weasel (Mustela frenata) and a plains spotted skunk (Spilogale interrupta) carcass is detailed. In November 2020, a farmer in Edmunds County in north‐central South Dakota sent in a… read more here.
Keywords: carcass; long tailed; tailed weasel; spotted skunk ... See more keywords
Abiotic and biotic factors modulate carrion fate and vertebrate scavenging communities.
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DOI: 10.1002/ecy.1930
Abstract: Carrion is a valuable nutrient resource used by a diversity of vertebrates across the globe. However, vertebrate scavenging ecology remains an understudied area of science, especially in regards to how biotic and abiotic factors influence… read more here.
Keywords: carrion; vertebrate scavenging; vertebrate; scavenging communities ... See more keywords
Effects of feeding strategies during lactation and the inclusion of quebracho in the fattening on performance and carcass traits in light lambs.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.9207
Abstract: BACKGROUND The interest for grazing systems and the use of condensed tannins (CTs) as sources of natural antioxidants in animal diets has been increasing in recent years. The objective was to study the animal performance… read more here.
Keywords: inclusion quebracho; performance carcass; carcass; lactation ... See more keywords
Effects of medicinal plant powder as feed additives on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and immune response of Coturnix japonica against avian influenza and Newcastle disease vaccine virus
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DOI: 10.1007/s00580-019-02970-7
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential effect of different levels of Gracilaria corticata (Gracilaria), Sargassum cristaefolium (Sargassum), Rhus coriaria (sumac), and Punica granatum (pomegranate) peel powdered on growth performance, carcass characteristics,… read more here.
Keywords: avian influenza; characteristics immune; influenza newcastle; carcass characteristics ... See more keywords
Effects of different dietary inclusion levels of macadamia oil cake on growth performance and carcass characteristics in South African mutton merino lambs
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-017-1250-7
Abstract: Growth performance and carcass characteristics of South African mutton merino fed graded levels of macadamia oil cake were assessed. A total of 60 South African mutton merino lambs were used in the experiment (initial live… read more here.
Keywords: south african; levels macadamia; african mutton; moc ... See more keywords
Effect of cage density on growth rate, carcass traits, muscle amino acid profile, and antioxidant biomarkers of commercial rabbits.
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-02842-9
Abstract: The objective of this work was to elucidate the impact of cage density on growth efficiency, carcass yield, and muscle amino acid profile of fattening rabbits. In total, 96 weaned rabbits were assigned into three… read more here.
Keywords: cage density; cage; carcass; amino acid ... See more keywords
Apple cider vinegar administration on carcass characteristics and meat quality of broiler chickens.
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-02967-x
Abstract: This study evaluated the effect of apple cider vinegar (ACV) on the carcass characteristics and meat quality of broiler chickens. A total of 300 broilers (Arbor Acre) were randomized to six treatments replicated 5 times… read more here.
Keywords: meat quality; broiler chickens; carcass; administration ... See more keywords
Factors responsible for the post-slaughter loss of carcass and offal's in abattoirs in South Africa.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2017.12.007
Abstract: Global demand for food is surging upward due to the expansion of human population. Hence food production and supply need to double with little or no waste to meet this demand. Food loss at any… read more here.
Keywords: south africa; condemnation; post; carcass ... See more keywords
Effects of dietary tannin on growth, feed utilization and digestibility, and carcass composition in juvenile European seabass ( Dicentrarchus labrax L.)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aqrep.2017.01.004
Abstract: Plant-based products in fish diets are valuable protein alternatives to fishmeal for the aquafeed industry. Many plant feed ingredients contain polyphenolic compounds, including tannins, which can have beneficial or adverse effects. The tolerable threshold of… read more here.
Keywords: growth feed; european seabass; juvenile european; digestibility ... See more keywords
Effects of dietary sepiolite usage on performance, carcass characteristics, blood parameters and rumen fluid metabolites in Merino cross breed lambs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clay.2018.07.001
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this experiment was to determine the effects of dietary sepiolite supplementation on performance, carcass characteristics, blood parameters and rumen fluid metabolites in Merino cross breed lambs. For this purpose, a total… read more here.
Keywords: characteristics blood; carcass characteristics; effects dietary; dietary sepiolite ... See more keywords
Optimising the cost of roadkill surveys based on an analysis of carcass persistence.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112664
Abstract: Reliable estimates of wildlife mortality due to wildlife-vehicle collisions are key to understanding its impact on wildlife populations and developing strategies to prevent or reduce collisions. Standardised approaches for monitoring roadkill are needed to derive… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; survey; roadkill; carcass persistence ... See more keywords