Genetic analysis of the effects of heat stress before and after lambing on pre‐weaning live weight in Spanish Merino lambs
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.841
Abstract: Abstract Background Heat stress (HS) is a major environmental effect on sheep production. Hereby, we estimated the genetic (co)variance component of HS on the pre‐weaning performance of 19,022 Merino lambs by analysing the climatological index… read more here.
Keywords: pre weaning; live weight; heat stress; merino lambs ... See more keywords
Prediction of the live weight at breeding age from morphological measurements taken at weaning in indigenous Honamli kids using data mining algorithms.
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-022-03174-y
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to predict live weight at breeding age (LW) based on weaning morphological traits, which birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), withers height (WH), back height (BH), rump height (RH),… read more here.
Keywords: weight; breeding age; live weight; measurements taken ... See more keywords
Growth performance and hematology of Djallonké rams fed haulms of four varieties of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aninu.2017.08.006
Abstract: The study was conducted to assess the chemical composition of the haulms of 4 dual-purpose groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) varieties and their effects on the growth and hematology of Djallonké rams. The groundnut varieties were… read more here.
Keywords: hematology; djallonk rams; live weight; rams fed ... See more keywords
Environmental impact of the typical heavy pig production in Italy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.11.029
Abstract: The Italian pig sector is mainly focused on the production of heavy pigs used for the traditional dry-cured hams. At slaughter a minimum of 160 kg and 9 months age are required to comply with the… read more here.
Keywords: pig; production; impact; heavy pig ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the standards compliance of the queen bees reared in the Mediterranean region in Turkey
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.03.009
Abstract: The influence of different commercial queen producers on the quality of Apis mellifera queens was assessed. It was aimed to determine the quality characteristics of queens reared by commercial queen producers located in the province… read more here.
Keywords: quality; volume; queen bees; spermatheca ... See more keywords
Effects of supplementary feeding lucerne hay and barley grain to Angora does during the last third of pregnancy and lactation, and of litter size on pasture, birth weight, live weight, parasitism, milk production, milk composition and mohair production
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DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2020.106303
Abstract: Abstract The effects of feeding lucerne hay (Medicago sativa) and or barley grain to grazing reproducing Angora does on birth weight, live weight, body condition, quality and production of milk and mohair and gastrointestinal parasitism… read more here.
Keywords: milk; production; hay; live weight ... See more keywords
Live weight and growth of Holstein-Friesian, Jersey and crossbred dairy heifers in New Zealand
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DOI: 10.1080/00288233.2018.1465984
Abstract: ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to model the growth of dairy heifers to estimate the effects of breed and heterosis on live weight (LWT) and growth from three to 22 months of age.… read more here.
Keywords: dairy heifers; live weight; jersey; growth ... See more keywords
Effects of heavier live weight of ewe lambs at mating on fertility, lambing percentage, subsequent live weight and the performance of their progeny
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DOI: 10.1080/00288233.2020.1840399
Abstract: ABSTRACT Ewe lamb live weight at first mating (7 months of age) is positively associated with reproductive performance and led to the recommendation of a minimum mating live weight of 40 kg. This experiment examined the… read more here.
Keywords: weight; fertility; live weight; ewe lambs ... See more keywords
Phenotypic factors associated with lamb live weight and carcass composition measurements in an Irish multi-breed sheep population1
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DOI: 10.1093/tas/txaa206
Abstract: Abstract Understanding the phenotypic factors that affect lamb live weight and carcass composition is imperative to generating accurate genetic evaluations and further enables implementation of functional management strategies. This study investigated phenotypic factors affecting live… read more here.
Keywords: weight; weight carcass; live weight; carcass composition ... See more keywords
Challenges of beef cattle production from tropical pastures
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DOI: 10.1590/rbz4720160419
Abstract: The live weight gain of cattle on tropical pastures is reviewed and found to be low and dependent on the length of the growing season. Supplements may be added to address the primary limiting nutrient,… read more here.
Keywords: tropical pastures; dry season; live weight; growth ... See more keywords
Live weight and body measurements of male and female native ducks raised in different raising systems
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DOI: 10.1590/rbz4720170084
Abstract: ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine live weight and body measurements of male and female native ducks raised in different raising systems. One hundred and twenty native ducks (60 males, 60 females)… read more here.
Keywords: native ducks; weight body; body measurements; live weight ... See more keywords