Hypodermosis is responsible for significant economic losses and remains a current problem in animal husbandry. This study determined the extent of Hypoderma spp. invasion in north-eastern Poland in dairy herds. The extent of the invasion, determined on the basis of positive results of an ELISA assay (Bovine Hypodermosis Milk Screening of Institut Pourquier), varied in herds. Statistical analysi...

background: human toxocariasis is a parasitic infection caused by the larvae of toxocaracanis . we examine the toxocara seroprevalance in veterinarians and animal husbandry workers living in the mugla province, turkey to evaluate better the risk factors for toxocara exposure. methods: in 2014, 376 volunteers participated in the study in 2014. all blood specimens were tested using a commercial e...

Xinjiang's agricultural carbon emissions showed three stages of change, i.e., continued to rise, declined and continued to rise, during 1991-2014. The agriculture belonged to the "low emissions and high efficiency" agriculture category, with a lower agricultural carbon emission intensity. By using the logarithmic mean divisia index decomposition method, agricultural carbon emissions were decomp...

Given the growing challenges to food and eco-environmental security as well as sustainable development of animal husbandry in the farming and pastoral areas of northeast China, it is crucial to identify advantageous intercropping modes and some constraints limiting its popularization. In order to assess the performance of various intercropping modes of maize and alfalfa, a field experiment was ...

A number of mutilating procedures, such as dehorning in cattle and goats and beak trimming in laying hens, are common in farm animal husbandry systems in an attempt to prevent or solve problems, such as injuries from horns or feather pecking. These procedures and other practices, such as early maternal separation, overcrowding, and barren housing conditions, raise concerns about animal welfare....

The objective of this paper is to give an overview of existing databases in Denmark and describe some of the most important of these in relation to establishment of the Danish Veterinary and Food Administrations' veterinary data warehouse. The purpose of the data warehouse and possible use of the data are described. Finally, sharing of data and validity of data is discussed. There are databases...

Wild animals have been maintained in close association with humans since the dawn of human creation. Tremendous advances have been made in the care and management of wild animals, but some areas still need improvement. It is therefore important to identify the husbandry factors which minimize or maximize the occurrence of infectious or parasitic diseases. A universal influence on all animals is...

Abstract Livestock is an important and potential agricultural sub-sector in Aceh Province. Because of the climate social conditions community, this business able to increase income farmers. This study used primary data from 400 farmer respondents secondary library research. aimed analyze characteristics cattle husbandry management province. The results descriptive research showed that livestock...

since time immemorial, iranian women have played a pivotal role in agriculture, the largest industry contributing to rural livelihoods. hence, the present study was conducted in tafresh area of iran to examine factors influencing participation of rural women in mixed farming activities in 1999.this was a descriptive- correlation research project in which a total number of 300 rural women were s...