Modelling transmission and control of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis within Irish dairy herds with compact spring calving.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2020.105228
Abstract: Paratuberculosis is a chronic bacterial infection of the intestine in cattle caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (Map). To better understand Map transmission in Irish dairy herds, we adapted the French stochastic individual-based epidemiological simulation… read more here.
Keywords: transmission; control; map; irish dairy ... See more keywords
A survey analysis of farmer practices and perceptions of zero-grazing on Irish dairy farms.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-19164
Abstract: Zero-grazing (ZG; the mechanical harvesting and feeding of fresh grass) is increasingly used in grass-based milk production systems alongside conventional grazing. It allows farmers to supply fresh grass from land parcels that are outside of… read more here.
Keywords: grass; dairy farms; irish dairy; zero grazing ... See more keywords