Herd-specific random regression carcass profiles for beef cattle after adjustment for animal genetic merit.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2017.03.005
Abstract: Abattoir data are an important source of information for the genetic evaluation of carcass traits, but also for on-farm management purposes. The present study aimed to quantify the contribution of herd environment to beef carcass… read more here.
Keywords: finishing herd; random regression; animal genetic; carcass ... See more keywords
Herd-specific interventions to reduce antimicrobial usage in pig production without jeopardising technical and economic performance.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2017.05.023
Abstract: Pig farmers are strongly encouraged to reduce their antimicrobial usage in order to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance. Herd-level intervention is needed to achieve national and European reduction targets. Alternative, especially preventive measures, have… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; pig; herd specific; antimicrobial usage ... See more keywords