Influence of different newborn piglets drying methods on the development of lesions in the respiratory tract
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104001
Abstract: Abstract Delivery is one of the critical points of pig production, and the drying of newborns at this time is extremely important, since heat loss can reduce colostrum intake, cause starvation, diarrhea and crushing, with… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory tract; newborn piglets; wood shavings; drying methods ... See more keywords
The effect of litter materials on broiler performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2019.1639143
Abstract: ABSTRACT 1. Divergence in outcomes from studies on the effects of litter materials on body weight, feed intake, feed conversion and mortality in broilers has led to a need for a meta-analysis to quantify their… read more here.
Keywords: wood shavings; wood; body weight; meta analysis ... See more keywords
Particle Size Distribution of Sawdust and Wood Shavings Mixtures
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DOI: 10.17221/8/2010-rae
Abstract: Particle size distribution of the sample of waste sawdust and wood shavings mixtures were made with two commonly used methods of mathematical models by Rosin-Rammler (RR model) and by Gates-Gaudin-Schuhmann (GGS model). On the basis… read more here.
Keywords: particle size; sawdust wood; size distribution; shavings mixtures ... See more keywords
Potential of pelleted wheat straw as an alternative bedding material for broilers
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DOI: 10.3382/ps/pew473
Abstract: &NA; Broiler chickens are commonly placed on wood shavings as litter, but alternative litter sources are required due to the scarcity of wood shavings in many parts of the world. This study aimed to compare… read more here.
Keywords: pelleted straw; pelleted wheat; wheat straw; bedding material ... See more keywords