Mobilizing Juncao Technology for Livestock Production in Nigeria
Nigeria, a country with vast land mass and a significant youth population, faces challenges such as desertification and ecological threats. Livestock agriculture plays a crucial role in the economy, providing food security, employment, and income. The adoption of Juncao technology, as presented at a
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DRM-ATF Jan 2024 Regional Updates
Drought worsens in Afar, Amhara, and Tigray regions, leading to livestock migration and shortage of water and pasture. Floods in Somale region displace households and damage crops. Unseasonal rain in South Ethiopia brings relief, while crop production and livestock conditions vary across different r
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PATHWAYS Project: Transitioning Livestock Systems for Sustainability
PATHWAYS is a five-year project funded by the European Union with the goal of promoting sustainable practices in the European livestock sector. Through innovative methodologies and stakeholder engagement, the project aims to drive the transition towards more sustainable livestock production and cons
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Asia-Pacific Livestock Diagnostics Market
Asia-Pacific Livestock Diagnostics Market by Product (Consumables {Swine Fever, Influenza}, System, Software), Technology (Immunodiagnostics {ELISA, LFA}, PCR), Animal Type (Swine, Bovine, Poultry), End User (POC, Veterinary Hospital) - Forecast to 2030
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Livestock Monitoring Market to be Worth $3.6 Billion by 2030
Livestock monitoring systems can track individual animals' or groups' vital signs and health parameters. Sensors can monitor body temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and rumination and even detect signs of illness or distress.
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Livestock Monitoring Market Trend to be Worth $3.6 Billion by 2030
The early detection of a disease in a population of animals\u2014a herd of cattle, for example\u2014is particularly useful in controlling certain chronic infectious diseases, such as mastitis, brucellosis, and tuberculosis, as well as certain non-infectious diseases, such as bloat. With sensor techn
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Understanding Livestock Anatomy and Body Systems
Explore the anatomy of livestock, including the form, structure, and systems of the body. Learn about the skeletal, muscular, sensory, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Discover body cavities, directions, and different systems and understand the functio
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Skin and Hides Utilization in Livestock Products Technology
Skin and hides are important by-products obtained from slaughtered and fallen animals, with different characteristics and yields. The process involves flaying to separate the hide from the animal's body, followed by various treatments to produce leather. Leather, with its excellent strength, flexibi
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Hide and Skin Utilization in Livestock Industry
This informative content delves into the various processes involved in the utilization of hides and skins in the livestock industry, covering topics such as preservation techniques, drying methods, conditioning, tanning, and post-tanning operations. It emphasizes the importance of proper handling fr
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Overview of Carcass Evaluation and Grading in Livestock Processing
Carcass evaluation and grading are vital processes in the marketing and merchandizing of livestock carcasses. Dr. R. K. Jaiswal, a knowledgeable Asstt. Prof.-cum-Jr. Scientist, delves into the significance of evaluation, dressing percent, carcass length, back fat thickness, ribbing, loin eye area, a
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Livestock Marketing Functions and Classification
Livestock marketing involves various functions such as exchange, physical supply, facilitative functions like grading, transportation, storage, and more. These functions are classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary functions based on their roles. Assembling, processing, distribution, and equ
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Importance of Green Fodder in Livestock Production by Dr. Sanjay Kumar
Fodder, essential for livestock like cattle, rabbits, and horses, includes hay, silage, and fresh forage plants. Green fodder provides easily digestible nutrients, essential for animal health and milk production. While concentrates may boost production, green fodder remains economical and vital due
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Understanding Livestock Economics and Marketing: Theories and Concepts
Explore the essential theories and concepts in livestock economics and marketing discussed by Dr. Puspendra Kumar Singh. Topics include cost theories, cost functions, production functions, fixed costs, variable costs, and their relevance to managerial decisions and market situations.
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Understanding Livestock Air Quality Management
Livestock air hygiene is crucial for animal welfare and production. Factors like emissions, pollutants, and ventilation impact air quality in confined feeding operations. Improving air quality benefits animals, workers, and the environment by reducing harmful emissions and enhancing productivity.
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Abattoir Practices and Animal By-Products in Livestock Industry
Abattoir practices and animal by-products play a vital role in the livestock industry, with more than 100 million animals slaughtered annually in India. By-products such as organs, bones, hide, and more are generated, with the potential for revenue generation. Effective utilization of these by-produ
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Overview of Livestock Production: Cattle, Sheep, and Goat Breeds
Explore the diverse world of livestock production, including cattle ranching, dairy farming, hog and pig farming, poultry and egg production, and animal aquaculture. Delve into the specifics of sheep and goat production, from breeds and production systems to management practices, breeding techniques
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Livestock Breeding Policy for Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Buffalo in India
India's diverse agro-ecological regions host a wide range of farm animal breeds. The livestock breeding policy aims to enhance the productivity of cattle and buffalo through strategies such as grading up with indigenous superior dairy breeds, crossbreeding with high-yielding exotic breeds, and selec
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Evolution of Livestock-based Livelihoods and Capitalistic Farming Systems
Livestock-based livelihoods have evolved over time, with capitalistic farming systems emerging as prominent in regions like South America, North America, and Europe. These systems are characterized by individual entrepreneurs controlling farming activities. Plantations are a common example of capita
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Understanding Communication for Livestock Development in Veterinary & Animal Husbandry
Explore the essential aspects of communication in livestock development, covering concepts, models, types, and functions of communication. Learn about the origins of communication, basic concepts like fidelity and noise, and the importance of effective communication in agricultural extension. Discov
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Understanding Feeding Standards and Their Objectives in Livestock Nutrition
Feeding standards provide tables indicating nutrient quantities necessary for livestock based on various physiological functions like growth, maintenance, lactation, and more. Objectives include guiding farmers in selecting balanced rations and classifying functions for individual animal needs. Glos
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Livestock-based Livelihoods and Farming Systems Evolution
Livestock-based livelihoods and farming systems have evolved over time, aiming to produce food and crops sustainably. Small-scale farming, farm management, types of farming, and various farming systems like specialized and diversified farming play key roles in enhancing productivity, profitability,
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United States Food Safety and Inspection Service: Ensuring Meat and Poultry Products' Safety
The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) oversees the federal inspection of meat and poultry products to ensure their safety for human consumption. The statutes governing this process include the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspect
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Understanding Investigational Products in Clinical Trials
Investigational products play a crucial role in clinical trials, encompassing drugs, devices, biologics, and more. The FDA defines investigational new drugs as substances seeking approval, even if previously in use, with potential changes. Similarly, investigational devices are those under investiga
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Livestock Skillathon Quiz Questions
Test your knowledge on livestock-related topics with this quiz featuring questions on mating systems, goat dehydration, mineral balance, muscle fat intermingling, body condition scoring, swine teeth, genetic structures, nutrient requirements, and livestock terminology.
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Livestock Skillathon Quiz Challenge
Test your knowledge of livestock with this interactive quiz. Learn about cattle breeds, common diseases, breeding techniques, and terminology related to raising and caring for livestock. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of the livestock industry.
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Understanding Energy and Protein Requirements in Livestock
Assessing the energy and protein requirements in livestock is crucial to ensure optimal health and productivity. Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, Assistant Professor at Bihar Animal Sciences University, explains the significance of determining energy and protein needs for maintenance, metabolic processes, an
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Overview of Pasteurellosis in Livestock
Pasteurellosis, caused by Pasteurella and Mannheimia species, affects various animals from cattle to fowl. It presents as hemorrhagic septicemia in cattle, fowl cholera in fowl, atropic rhinitis in pigs, and more. The disease is characterized by small, non-hemolytic colonies and specific biochemical
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Understanding Reproduction in Livestock and Poultry Management
This course delves into the intricate processes of reproduction in farm animals and poultry, covering stages like proestrus, estrus, metestrus, diestrus, and anestrus. It explores the roles of hormones like testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, relaxin, and oxytocin in regulating reproductive functi
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Evolution of Livestock-Based Livelihoods in Peasant Farming
Livestock-based livelihoods have evolved significantly in peasant farming, where individual farmers own, manage, and organize their entire farms. Advantages include better supervision, increased employment opportunities, greater productivity, and quick decision-making abilities. However, challenges
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Understanding Pasteurellosis: A Bacterial Disease in Livestock
Pasteurellosis, caused by organisms like Pasteurella and Mannheimia, affects various animals including cattle, fowl, pigs, and rabbits. The disease presents as haemorrhagic septicaemia in cattle, with symptoms like high fever and respiratory distress. It is an important bacterial disease in livestoc
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Understanding Production Decision Making in Livestock Economics and Marketing
Dr. Puspendra Kumar Singh discusses the Theory of Production in livestock economics, covering topics such as how much to produce, how to produce, and what to produce. He explains the factors affecting production decisions, including input-output relationships and different types of production functi
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Livestock Evaluation and Cattle Market Priorities
In this visual guide, various aspects of livestock evaluation, focusing on cattle breeding, market priorities, muscle indicators, body parts of a cow, finish indicators, structural evaluation, rib and feeding ability assessment, and balance along with eye appeal considerations are discussed in detai
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Insights from the 2017 CAFO Producer Survey
The 2017 CAFO Producer Survey provides valuable information on livestock production practices. Findings include the types of animals raised, the number of animals typically raised, and how they are confined. The survey also reveals response rates and confidence levels, shedding light on the livestoc
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Animal Terminology in Livestock Farming
Animal terminology in livestock farming includes terms like breed, dam, flock, herd, livestock, polled, sire, litter, chickens, cattle, ducks, and goats. Understanding these terms is essential for those involved in animal husbandry and farming. This comprehensive guide provides definitions and expla
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Livestock: Key Driver for Sustainable Agricultural Development
Livestock plays a crucial role in sustainable agricultural development by driving land use, consumption, and serving as a powerful engine for food systems. The focus on livestock is essential for exploring pathways towards Sustainable Agricultural Development (SAD) and addressing challenges related
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Support for Earthquake-Affected Population in Rasuwa District, Aug 2015-Apr 2016
Support earthquake-affected population in Rasuwa District with shelter upgradation, material support, cash-for-work, livestock shed assistance, and earthquake-resistant techniques verification. Activities include distribution of shelter kits and tool kits, DRR training, mason training, construction
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Insights into Mesquite Trees and their Ecological Role
Mesquite trees play a crucial role in various ecosystems, providing forage, shade for livestock, habitat for wildlife, and wood products. They have different species, each adapted to specific desert regions. Mesquite seeds are dispersed by livestock and native animals, ensuring their propagation. Ad
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Livestock Equipment Identification for Skillathon Participants
Explore a comprehensive guide on livestock equipment identification for skillathon participants. From all-in-one castrators to fencing pliers, this resource includes detailed descriptions and images of essential tools used in livestock management tasks such as artificial insemination, dehorning, and
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Legal Update on Fence Law, Livestock Liability, and Zoning Regulations
Understanding the legal aspects of fence laws, livestock liability, and zoning regulations is crucial for growers and farmers. This update covers key points such as personal liability limits, compliance with exemptions, and the implications of livestock escaping. It also delves into boundary fencing
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Understanding Biosecure Areas in Livestock Management
This presentation showcases examples of biosecure areas in livestock management, emphasizing the importance of separating uninfected and infected premises to prevent the transfer of diseases. The guidelines outlined by FAD PReP/NAHEMS stress the need for a clear line of separation and strategic prot
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