Atypical outbreak of acute coenurosis by Taenia multiceps in a sheep flock
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-018-5873-z
Abstract: Herein, we examined the brain of adult ewes and lambs less than 30Â 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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Genetic and environmental parameters and trends for early growth and yearling traits in the Elsenburg Dormer resource flock
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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
The effect of reproductive loss on the performance of a research flock.
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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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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
Necrotic enteritis in a commercial turkey flock coinfected with hemorrhagic enteritis virus
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DOI: 10.1177/10406387231157711
Abstract: Four turkeys from a commercial flock with acutely elevated mortality levels were submitted for postmortem examination and diagnostic workup. No clinical signs had been observed before death. On gross examination, hemorrhage and necrosis were present… read more here.
Keywords: flock; necrotic enteritis; hemorrhagic enteritis; enteritis ... See more keywords