Importance of on-farm management practices on lactate-fermenting Clostridium spp. spore contamination of Manchega ewe milk: Determination of risk factors and characterization of Clostridium population

2013 ◽  
Vol 111 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 120-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Arias ◽  
B. Oliete ◽  
S. Seseña ◽  
L. Jimenez ◽  
M.D. Pérez-Guzmán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Farm Management ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Clostridium Spp

scholarly journals A Survey of Farm Management Practices Relating to the Risk Factors, Prevalence, and Causes of Lamb Mortality in Ireland

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Dwayne Shiels ◽  
Jason Loughrey ◽  
Cathy M. Dwyer ◽  
Kevin Hanrahan ◽  
John F. Mee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Farm Management ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Farm Survey ◽  
On Farm

Lamb mortality is a key factor influencing ewe productivity and profitability. The current study investigated risk factors associated with and management practices implemented on sheep farms to reduce lamb mortality. A survey consisting of 13 multiple-part questions (57 separate questions) was administered to all sheep farmers participating in the Teagasc National Farm Survey, representative of the Irish national population of sheep farms. A total of 60% of respondents identify mating or lambing date, and this practice tended to be associated with reduced lamb mortality (1.2%, p = 0.08). Individual lambing pens were used by 88% of farmers, but 26% did not clean or disinfect them. A total of 79% and 9.5% of farmers applied iodine to all lambs’ navels and administered antibiotics to all lambs to treat and/or prevent diseases, respectively. Most farmers vaccinated their ewes (86%) and lambs (79%) against clostridial diseases and/or pasteurellosis; 13% vaccinated against abortion agents. Lamb mortality tended to be lower (Kruskal–Wallis (KW) = 2.749; p = 0.09) on farms that used stomach tubing, heat box, iodine, hospital, and individual pens compared with farms that do not implement all those practices. Predators, lamb birth weight, and diseases were perceived by respondents to be the three main causes of live-born lamb mortality. The gross margin is significantly higher on lowland farms by €37 per ewe compared with hill farms (Kruskal–Wallis (KW) = 4.056; p < 0.001). The combination of full-time farming and the use of hospital and individual pens improved gross margin (€18/ewe, p = 0.028). It is concluded that on-farm management practices affect both lamb mortality and flock gross margin.

scholarly journals Investigation of prevalence and risk factors of subclinical mastitis of dairy buffaloes at Bhola district of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 697-704
Author(s):  
Hasan Aliul ◽  
Paul Ashit Kumar ◽  
Riad Mohammad Mahmood ◽  
Rahman Mizanur ◽  
Ahmed Md Selim
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Subclinical Mastitis ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Lactation Period ◽  
California Mastitis Test ◽  
Lactating Buffaloes ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
On Farm

The subclinical mastitis is more serious and is responsible for much greater loss to the dairy industry in Bangladesh. This study was performed to determine the prevalence of subclinical mastitis and identify the associated risk factors in randomly selected 200 lactating buffaloes (192 local and 8 crossbred) at some selected regions of Bhola district, Bangladesh during the period from March 2018 to February 2019. California Mastitis Test (CMT) was performed on each quarter milk sample of lactating buffaloes at field condition for the determination of subclinical mastitis in dairy buffaloes. Overall prevalence of subclinical mastitis was 10.50% (21/200). The prevalence of subclinical mastitis (SCM) was comparatively higher in crossbred (12.5%) as compared to local breed (10.42%). The highest prevalence of SCM in dairy buffaloes was also found in late lactation period (12.82%), age group 7 to 18 years (13.46%), rainy season (11.1%) and 2nd parity group (10.74%). Moreover, the buffaloes graze in free range areas; large and medium sized farms; poor health conditions and other diseases of post parturient period increasing the susceptibility of SCM. For early diagnosis of subclinical mastitis, CMT can be performed regularly as a control measures and emphasis should be provided on farm management practices; particularly on milking hygiene and udder sanitation. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. December 2020, 6(4): 697-704

scholarly journals Assessment of Farm management risk factors of contracting haemoparasitic infections in Pastoralist and Sedentary cattle in Soba Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Danbirni ◽  
B. B. Dauda ◽  
S. N. A. Saidu ◽  
L. B. Tekdek
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Farm Management ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Arthropod Vectors ◽  
Cattle Management ◽  
Husbandry System ◽  
Preliminary Study

The major cattle management system observed in Soba Local Government Area was pastoral husbandry system. Under this system, cattle were extensively grazed on established forages of Kaduna State forests and were exposed to various arthropod vectors of haemoparasites. These haemoparasites are a serious threat to food security in Soba LGA due to their influence on cattle productivity. Questionnaires were used in assessing some farm management risk factors of contracting haemoparasitic infections in both pastoralist and sedentary herds in Soba LGA. A total of 24 herdsmen made up of 20 pastoralists and 4 sedentary herdsmen were interviewed. The study revealed, that some herd management practices were observed to have constituted risks to acquiring haemoparasitic infections in both pastoralist and sedentar y herds in the study area. For instance, vectors of haemoparasites such as ticks and biting flies aside Glossina were present in both pastoralist and sedentary herds in the study area. Some farm management practices such as screening of herds for haemoparasites, treatment of it once in 12 months and quarantining of new stock before adding to the existing herds were found not to be carried. Thus, constituted risk factors in the herds. This preliminary study, provided evidence of the possible arthropod vectors (ticks and biting flies) that may be involved in the transmission of haemoparasites to cattle in Soba LGA of Kaduna State. It is envisaged that this survey will stimulate more studies to determine the prevalence of haemoparasites in cattle in Soba LGA of Kaduna State.

scholarly journals Effects of the Management of Extensive Beef Grazing Systems on the Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Semi-arid Rangelands of Central Argentina

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
María I. Nieto ◽  
Olivia Barrantes ◽  
Liliana Privitello ◽  
Ramón Reiné
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Farm Management ◽  
Forage Crops ◽  
Central Argentina ◽  
Livestock Sector ◽  
Arid Rangelands ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Semi Arid

The livestock sector can be a major contributor to the mitigation of greenhouse (GHG) emissions. Within the sector, beef production produces the largest proportion of the livestock sector&rsquo;s direct emissions. The objective of this study was to assess the on-farm GHG emissions in semi-arid rangelands in Argentina and to identify the relationships between emissions and current farm management practices. A survey recorded detailed information on farm management and characteristics. Assessments of GHG emissions were based on the IPCC Tier 2 protocols [1]. The relationships between farm management and GHG emissions were identified using General Linear Models. Cluster analysis was used to identify groups of farms that differed from others in emissions and farm characteristics. Emissions per product sold were low on farms that had improved livestock care management, rotational grazing, received technical advice, and had high animal and land productivities. Emissions per hectare of farmland were low on farms that had low stocking rates, low number of grazing paddocks, little or no land dedicated to improved pastures and forage crops, and low land productivity. Our results suggest that the implementation of realistic, relatively easy-to-adopt farming management practices has considerable potential for mitigating GHG emissions in semi-arid rangelands of central Argentina.

Multivariate classification of farming systems for use in integrated pest management studies

1999 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 647-654 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Y. Leeson ◽  
J. W. Sheard ◽  
A. G. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Minimum Variance ◽  
Farm Management ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Multivariate Techniques ◽  
Organic Systems ◽  
On Farm ◽  
The Impact

On-farm studies provide a realistic setting to examine the impact of interactions of management practices on weed communities within various farming systems. Clustering farm units into groups that use similar management practices enables the replication of farm management systems within on-farm studies. The goal of this study is to objectively classify farm units into management systems on the basis of quantitative variables describing aspects of cropping history and chemical input levels using multivariate techniques. Twenty-eight Saskatchewan farmers provided details of their management practices from 1990 to 1997 through a series of questionnaires. Twelve variables derived from the questionnaires were used to describe cropping history, pesticide, tillage and fertilizer use on each farm unit. These variables were used to cluster farm units using minimum variance classification and NMS ordination. Both techniques identified seven farm management systems. The greatest differences were observed between organic and non-organic systems. Farm management systems that used annual fallow and continuous annual cropping histories were most similar. The consistent results obtained by use of the two unrelated methodologies indicate the utility of this approach for the classification of farm management systems. Key words: Farm management system, classification, cropping history, chemical input level, on-farm

The association between bulk tank milk analysis for raw milk quality and on-farm management practices

2010 ◽  
Vol 95 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 32-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M. Elmoslemany ◽  
G.P. Keefe ◽  
I.R. Dohoo ◽  
J.J. Wichtel ◽  
H. Stryhn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Farm Management ◽  
Milk Quality ◽  
Milk Analysis ◽  
Bulk Tank Milk ◽  
Bulk Tank ◽  
On Farm

Impact of Chemical Weed Control on Farm Management Practices

1963 ◽  
pp. 161-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.B. Ennis ◽  
W.C. Shaw ◽  
L.L. Danielson ◽  
D.L. Klingman ◽  
F.L. Timmons
Keyword(s):  
Weed Control ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Farm Management ◽  
On Farm
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