Influence of tree cover on carcass detection and consumption by facultative vertebrate scavengers
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.10935
Abstract: Abstract Scavenging mammals and vultures can exploit and deplete carcasses much faster than other birds and invertebrates. Vultures are strongly influenced by habitat type, e.g. tree cover, since they rely on their eyesight to detect… read more here.
Keywords: tree cover; carcass detection; detection consumption; carcass ... See more keywords
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
Prediction of carcass weight using the morphometry of ankle bones in hair goats
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.1544
Abstract: Abstract Bacground Morphologic measurements such as body lenght, wither height, heart girth, chest width, body leght, cannon‐bone circumference is used to predict carcass weight. For this purpose, estimating carcass weight with measurements of key bones… read more here.
Keywords: carcass weight; carcass; hair goats; ankle bones ... 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
High dietary Mucuna pruriens utilis seed meal compromises growth performance, carcass traits, haemato-biochemistry, and meat quality of broilers
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-024-04120-w
Abstract: Usage of soyabean meal (SBM) in broiler diets is economically and environmentally unsustainable thus necessitating investigation of alternative protein sources. Therefore, this study investigated effects of incremental inclusion levels of Mucuna pruriens utilis seed meal… read more here.
Keywords: seed; mucuna pruriens; meal; biochemistry ... 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