PSVII-11 Utilizing digital images to evaluate accuracy and repeatability of body condition score in cull sows
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa054.300
Abstract: The objective of this study evaluated the accuracy and repeatability when determining cull sow body condition scores (BCS) evaluated by scorers utilizing digital images. Participants (n=6) were selected based on previous BCS scoring on live… read more here.
Keywords: repeatability; utilizing digital; group; cull ... See more keywords
The effect of life history events on carcass merit and price of cull dairy cows.
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa401
Abstract: Cull dairy cows contribute almost 10% of national beef production in the United States. However, different factors throughout the life of dairy cows affect their weight and overall body condition as well as carcass traits,… read more here.
Keywords: dairy; price ratio; price; carcass merit ... See more keywords
Transportation of cull sows-a descriptive study of the clinical condition of cull sows before transportation to slaughter
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DOI: 10.1093/tas/txy057
Abstract: Abstract Each year 500.000 sows, equal to 50% of Danish sows, are culled and transported to slaughter. However, the clinical condition, behavior, and welfare of cull sows have received almost no scientific attention. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: transportation; cull sows; slaughter; clinical condition ... See more keywords
Is the badger cull actually spreading bTB?
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.l5947
Abstract: BADGER culling could be responsible for spreading bovine TB (bTB) more widely due to surviving badger populations travelling further afield during and following a culling episode. According to new research carried out by the Zoological… read more here.
Keywords: badger cull; actually spreading; badger; cull actually ... See more keywords
Open letter to the prime minister regarding badger cull licences
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.m3411
Abstract: We write to you today concerning your upcoming decision of whether or not to issue new licences for the killing of badgers in 2020. We note that your government responded to the Godfray review in… read more here.
Keywords: minister regarding; letter prime; regarding badger; prime minister ... See more keywords
A survey of dairy cattle farmers' management practices for cull cows in Ontario, Canada
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.974061
Abstract: Removal of cows from dairy cattle production is a routine and unavoidable practice of the dairy industry and is often referred to as culling. The objectives of this study were to use a survey to… read more here.
Keywords: cull cows; dairy; survey; management ... See more keywords