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Atypical outbreak of acute coenurosis by Taenia multiceps in a sheep flock

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Parasitology Research"

DOI: 10.1007/s00436-018-5873-z

Abstract: Herein, we examined the brain of adult ewes and lambs less than 30 days old which were found affected by neurological signs in a flock located in Sardinia (Italy). Gross anatomo-pathological examination of all brains of… read more here.

Keywords: flock; coenurosis; acute coenurosis; outbreak acute ... See more keywords

Quantifying sheep enterprise profitability with varying flock replacement rates, lambing rates, and breeding strategies in New Zealand

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Agricultural Systems"

DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2020.102888

Abstract: Abstract Sheep sales are the major source of income for most New Zealand sheep enterprises. Terminal (meat breed) sires are used to increase lamb growth rates enabling lambs to be sold earlier at higher prices… read more here.

Keywords: flock; replacement; new zealand; terminal sires ... See more keywords

The effect of social context on measures of boldness: Zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) are bolder when housed individually

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Behavioural Processes"

DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2018.08.007

Abstract: Boldness can be quantified as latency to access resources in novel contexts. Although social interactions influence boldness, especially in species such as zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) that are sociable and live in groups, the boldness… read more here.

Keywords: flock; taeniopygia guttata; zebra finches; contexts ... See more keywords

Multi-vehicle cooperation and nearly fuel-optimal flock guidance in strong background flows

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Ocean Engineering"

DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2017.06.024

Abstract: Abstract A multi-vehicle flocking and guidance control scheme is proposed for small autonomous underwater vehicles in the presence of strong ocean flows that exceed vehicles’ actuation capabilities. The flocking problem and flock guidance problem are… read more here.

Keywords: flock; fuel optimal; vehicle; guidance ... See more keywords

Research Note: Detection of Avian metapneumovirus subgroup C specific antibodies in a mallard flock in Italy

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Poultry Science"

DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101186

Abstract: Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) is a viral pathogen that causes respiratory signs and drops in egg production most notably in turkeys but also affects chickens, ducks and other species. Four subgroups (aMPV-A, -B, -C and -D)… read more here.

Keywords: avian metapneumovirus; specific antibodies; flock; subgroup specific ... See more keywords

Can good broiler flock welfare prevent colonization by Campylobacter?

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Poultry Science"

DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101420

Abstract: Using data on rearing and welfare metrics of multiple commercial broiler flocks, we investigate how welfare measures such as hock burn, mortality, and pododermatitis, among others, impact the likelihood of a flock becoming colonized by… read more here.

Keywords: flock; good broiler; colonization; campylobacter ... See more keywords

Whole-genome analysis reveals possible sources of ALV-J infection in an anyi tile-like gray chicken flock

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Poultry Science"

DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.101764

Abstract: Avian leukosis virus (ALV) induces multiple tumors in chicken and is still prevalent in a lot of local flocks in China. In this study, we analyzed the ALV infection status in an Anyi tile-like gray… read more here.

Keywords: genome; anyi tile; chicken flock; tile like ... See more keywords
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Genetic and environmental parameters and trends for early growth and yearling traits in the Elsenburg Dormer resource flock

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Small Ruminant Research"

DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2020.106181

Abstract: Abstract The Dormer is a composite breed and constitutes the most numerous terminal sire breed in South Africa. The Elsenburg Dormer flock is the foundation flock of the breed and is still being maintained at… read more here.

Keywords: flock; parameters trends; early growth; elsenburg dormer ... See more keywords

Establishing protocols to apply repellents while hazing crop pests: importance of habitat, flock size, and time on blackbird (Icteridae) responses to a drone capable of spraying

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Wildlife Research"

DOI: 10.1071/wr24066

Abstract: ABSTRACT Context. Drones can be used as frightening devices to resolve avian-agriculture conflicts. Blackbird (Icteridae) flocks respond to drones making them a suitable scare device to protect sunflower (Helianthus annuus), but with limited efficacy on… read more here.

Keywords: flock; time; responses drone; drone ... See more keywords
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The effect of reproductive loss on the performance of a research flock.

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Journal of animal science"

DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa055

Abstract: The reproductive performance of a sheep flock is dependent on a multitude of complex interacting factors. Achieving optimal flock performance requires knowledge of the reproductive steps and how these are linked and related to available… read more here.

Keywords: flock; per ewe; performance; research flock ... See more keywords

Ewes with higher embryo survival rear lambs that grow faster

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Translational Animal Science"

DOI: 10.1093/tas/txad052

Abstract: Abstract A key economic driver of a meat producing sheep flock is the total kilograms of lamb liveweight at weaning per ewe exposed to the ram. Optimization of key reproductive steps is required to achieve… read more here.

Keywords: flock; embryo survival; group; rate ... See more keywords