Limitation of complementary resources affects colony growth, foraging behavior, and reproduction in bumble bees.
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DOI: 10.1002/ecy.2946
Abstract: Resource availability has been disturbed for many organisms in agricultural landscapes including pollinator species. Abundance and diversity in flower availability benefit bee populations, however, little is known about which of protein or carbohydrate resources may… read more here.
Keywords: reproductive performance; pollen; supplemental feeding; bumble bees ... See more keywords
Variation in individual reproductive performance amplified with population size in a long-lived carnivore.
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DOI: 10.1002/ecy.3024
Abstract: Individual variation in reproductive ability is a key component of natural selection within populations, driving the evolution of life histories and population responses to changing environmental conditions. Evidence that population density affects individual-level fitness in… read more here.
Keywords: reproductive performance; population size; long lived; performance ... See more keywords
Social status and housing factors affect reproductive performance of pregnant sows in groups
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DOI: 10.1002/mrd.22846
Abstract: Group‐housing systems for pregnant sows are considered a welfare‐promoting alternative to the individual stall. A major concern associated with pregnant sows housed in group pens is increased aggression at mixing and at feeding, which may… read more here.
Keywords: reproductive performance; pregnant sows; group; housing ... See more keywords
Effects of dietary incorporation of Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis meal on growth, survival, body composition, and reproductive performance of red cherry shrimp Neocaridina davidi (Crustacea, Atyidae) over successive spawnings
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DOI: 10.1007/s10811-017-1220-5
Abstract: This study was conducted to evaluate dietary inclusion effects of Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis (SP) meal on the growth, survival, biochemical composition, and particularly reproductive performance during eight successive spawning events in the caridean red cherry… read more here.
Keywords: reproductive performance; red cherry; cherry shrimp; growth ... See more keywords
The effect of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) on ovarian function and reproductive performance after weaning in Berkshire sows
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-017-1257-0
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the ovarian condition at weaning and subsequent reproductive performance of Berkshire sows following an outbreak of PED. This study was conducted on a farrow-to-finish farm that experienced… read more here.
Keywords: reproductive performance; ped outbreak; january 2014; berkshire sows ... See more keywords
Factors affecting reproductive performance in dromedary camel herds in Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-018-1545-3
Abstract: A survey of 7122 dromedary camels in 115 herds in Saudi Arabia was used to estimate the effects of herd size (HZ; 100 camels), herder/camels ratio (H/C; 1: 50), manager experience (ME; 10 years), male/females ratio (M/F),… read more here.
Keywords: reproductive performance; pregnancy rate; herds saudi; camel herds ... See more keywords
Ants indirectly reduce the reproductive performance of a leafless shrub by benefiting aphids through predator deterrence
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DOI: 10.1007/s11258-019-00995-0
Abstract: Ant–aphid mutualisms can generate cascade effects on the host plants, but these impacts depend on the ecological context. We studied the consequences of ant–aphid interactions on the reproductive performance of a Mediterranean leafless shrub (… read more here.
Keywords: leafless shrub; reproductive performance; plant; performance ... See more keywords
Effects of neonatal diarrhea and other conditions on subsequent productive and reproductive performance of heifer calves
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DOI: 10.1007/s11259-017-9678-9
Abstract: Diarrhea is one of the most frequent diseases of neonatal calves in dairy herds. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of neonatal diarrhea and other conditions on subsequent first lactation milk… read more here.
Keywords: neonatal diarrhea; reproductive performance; birth; heifer calves ... See more keywords
Artificial diet based investigation on the impact of purified Cry1Ac, Cry1Fa and Cry2Ab on the survival and reproductive performance of adult green lacewing, Chrysopa pallens (Rambur) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae)
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DOI: 10.1007/s12600-017-0633-7
Abstract: The green lacewing Chrysopa pallens (Rambur) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) is a common and abundant predator in many cropping systems in palearctic realm and it’s conservation is helpful in sustainable pest management in agro-ecosystem. Prior to commercialization… read more here.
Keywords: reproductive performance; survival reproductive; cry proteins; cry1ac cry1fa ... See more keywords
Supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and effects on reproductive performance of sows
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2020.114529
Abstract: Abstract In studies of both humans and farm animals, the inclusion of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the diet have been shown to have beneficial effects on many physiological processes including reproduction. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: reproductive performance; supplementation; polyunsaturated fatty; omega polyunsaturated ... See more keywords
Shortened daily photoperiod during the non-breeding season can improve the reproductive performance of camel bulls (Camelus dromedarius).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.06.014
Abstract: The effects of a shortened photoperiod on the reproductive performance and hormones of mature dromedary camel bulls (Camelus dromedarius) were evaluated. A group of 6 bulls were blindfolded to induce a daily photoperiod that was… read more here.
Keywords: reproductive performance; non breeding; breeding season; camel bulls ... See more keywords