Effects of handling dairy goat replacements in early life on behaviour when first entering the milking parlour

1996 ◽  
Vol 1996 ◽  
pp. 190-190
Author(s):  
K.M. Dedman ◽  
M.J. Bryant
Keyword(s):  
Early Life ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Dairy Goat ◽  
And Performance

The handling of animals by their keepers, particularly in early life, has been shown to influence the subsequent behaviour and performance of various domestic farm species (Lyons, Price and Moberg, 1988; Hemsworth and Barnett, 1992). When production systems require animals to be handled frequently and in situations where their collaboration is essential, such as dairying, then the animals' placidity and tractability becomes essential. The aim of the experiment was to establish if handling goat kids for a few weeks after birth would influence behaviour when they were subsequently milked.

Reasons for keeping dairy goats in Tanzania, and possible goals for a sustainable breeding program

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. C. Nziku ◽  
G. C. Kifaro ◽  
L. O. Eik ◽  
T. Steine ◽  
T. Ådnøy
Keyword(s):  
Milk Yield ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Breeding Program ◽  
Dairy Goat ◽  
Dairy Goats ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Animal Identification ◽  
Breeding Goals ◽  
And Performance

This research aimed at describing reasons for keeping dairy goats in Tanzania, and possible goals for a sustainable breeding program. Three districts, each representing a unique dairy goat breed population, were selected for the study. The Saanen, Toggenburg and Norwegian were the main dairy goat breeds in Arumeru, Babati, and Mvomero districts, respectively. A total of 125 dairy goat farmers were interviewed. A holistic approach of both quantitative and qualitative research methods was used to study the perceptions of farmers. More milk yield, sale of breeding stock and manure were the highest ranked reasons for keeping dairy goats. The reasons were coherent to the production systems. The three most preferred traits for improvement were milk yield, adaptability and twinning ability. These preferences were absolutely important in the context of the referred production system. Selection of replacement stock, animal identification and performance recording were the main challenges emphasised by farmers. The present study views these challenges as a result of knowledge gaps in animal breeding that require solutions. Based on result findings it is suggested that the milk yield and survival traits should be the primary dairy goat breeding goals. Generally, there are possibilities for developing sustainable dairy goat breeding programs in the surveyed areas given relevant breeding goals are incorporated. The design of simple and manageable dairy goat breeding schemes is necessary.

scholarly journals Use of simulation model for measurement of MilkRun system performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 600-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Fedorko ◽  
Martin Vasil ◽  
Michaela Bartosova
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Model ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Operational Performance ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Indirect Methods ◽  
Operational Characteristics ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Effective Operation ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Plant Simulation

AbstractIntra-plant transport systems within their operation directly impact on the performance of production systems. For their effective operation, it is, therefore, necessary to realize evaluation of operational performance and effectivity. For the realization of this type of evaluation, in addition to a wide range of sensors that can be difficult for installation and operation, we can also use indirect methods that are equally able to provide reliable operational characteristics. Indirect analytical methods are presented above all by the approach which is based on the use of simulation methods. The method of computer simulation provides a wide range of options for the evaluation of efficiency and performance. The paper describes the use of a simulation model created in the program Tecnomatix Plant Simulation for analyzing the supply of production workplaces within the MilkRun system.

Scientific Management 2.0 – A Design Model for Experimental Research in Production Management

2014 ◽  
Vol 1018 ◽  
pp. 571-579
Author(s):  
Günther Schuh ◽  
Thomas Gartzen ◽  
Felix Basse
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Research ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Scientific Management ◽  
Deterministic Models ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Technical Aspects ◽  
The Poor ◽  
And Performance

Reliable and accurate predictions on future states of production systems are the objective of production theories. In this paper, the authors determined shortcomings of current deterministic models and traced them back to the poor theoretical basis of scientific research in the area. The observations resulted in the development of the conceptScientific Management 2.0as an appropriate research methodology for production management. This new empirical approach takes into account three requirements to scientifically precise investigations: It expands existing theory by socio-technical aspects, uses embedded experiments as a profound basis for investigation and provides a design that warrants the methodical exactness required. RWTH Aachen’sDemonstration Factoryrepresents an adequate infrastructure to prove feasibility and performance of the new approach.

scholarly journals Programmable Manufacturing Advisor for Smart Production Systems: Architecture, Analytics, Software, and Performance Demonstration

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (13) ◽  
pp. 2146-2151
Author(s):  
Larry Achram ◽  
Pooya Alavian ◽  
Yongsoon Eun ◽  
Semyon M. Meerkov ◽  
Liang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Production Systems ◽  
Systems Architecture ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Performance Demonstration

scholarly journals Production, Forage Quality, and Performance of Holstein Cows under Intermittent Grazing on Tifton 85

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Valdevino Rodrigues Da Silva ◽  
Kátia Aparecida De Pinho Costa ◽  
Marco Antônio Pereira Da Silva ◽  
Edmar Soares Nicolau ◽  
Victor Costa Da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Forage Quality ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Holstein Cows ◽  
Production Parameters ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
And Performance

Tropical forage grasses compose the base diet of the Brazilian cattle herd due to their low production cost, high production potential, and good adaptation to various Brazilian ecosystems. In recent years, the search has intensified for alternatives that increase the yield in pasture milk production systems. Thus, the present study evaluated the production and quality of Tifton 85 grass in relation to the production parameters (e.g. greater leaf: stem ratio), and milk quality of Holstein cows in an intermittent grazing system during different seasons of the year. The experiment was conducted at the Córrego da Ponte Farm in Santa Helena de Goias, Goias, Brazil, from April 2014 to March 2015. The experiment used a completely randomized design with nine replicates and the four seasons (fall, winter, spring, and summer) as treatments. The Holstein cows had a live weight of 560±36.8 kg and averages four years of age. The grazing method used was a mob-stocking, with one day of grazing and 19 days of rest. The results showed that Tifton 85 was efficient regarding production parameters (total dry mass) and forage quality (IVDMD, NDF, ADF). The milk production was satisfactory during the fall, spring, and summer. The forage showed limited production during the winter, due the highest NDF, ADF levels and lower IVDMD (P < 0.05), which was directly reflected in the milk yield, fat, protein and lactose (P < 0.05). A reduction in the stocking rate or an increase in the number of paddocks is advisable during the winter to maximize milk production without compromising forage development. The correlation data showed the importance of consuming better-quality forage to increase milk production without compromising the levels of milk solids.

Possibilities of Use of Virtual Reality in the Field of Manufacturing Systems

2012 ◽  
Vol 186 ◽  
pp. 188-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Koukolová ◽  
Mikuláš Hajduk ◽  
Andrej Belovezcik
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Modular System ◽  
Work Team ◽  
Flexible System ◽  
Teaching Aids ◽  
And Performance

The paper presents the structure and performance of the system created by a work team at Department of Production Systems and Robotics at Technical University of Kosice. System MSEVR – „ Modular system for experimentation in virtual reality“ is universal flexible system created for teaching automated and robotic systems by means of new advanced teaching aids, including virtual reality. It has been created as a specialized website and its possibilities are varied. Particular use depends on creativity of a user. Built-in tools enable to use it adequately when teaching construction of industrial robots, to present their kinematic structure or other properties of individual machines. It also enables to work with machine aggregate. In real-life working the system has been tested for optimization of process layout where the full advantages of virtual reality were taken.

scholarly journals Risk factors for poor health and performance in European broiler production systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tommy Van Limbergen ◽  
◽  
Steven Sarrazin ◽  
Ilias Chantziaras ◽  
Jeroen Dewulf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Broiler Production ◽  
And Performance
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