scholarly journals Evaluation of multi decked transported sheep in a hot and humid tropical environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 888 (1) ◽  
pp. 012017
Author(s):  
Lendrawati ◽  
R Priyanto ◽  
A Jayanegara ◽  
W Manalu ◽  
Desrial
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Water Access ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Live Body Weight

Abstract Unavoidable transportation as a supporting factor in meat production is a common cause of stress that may affect economic loss and welfare concerns. This study was evaluated sheep’s economic losses and physiological responses with two and three-level deck numbers. This study was used 127 heads of local Indonesian sheep, 8-10 months in age with 18-24 kg live body weight. A total of 72 heads of sheep were used for three deck levels (study 1) and 52 heads of two deck levels (study 2). All the sheep were loaded on the pick up at a 0.14 m2/head of density and transported for 22 hours without fed and water access during the journey. During the study, ambient temperature and relative humidity fluctuated between 29 and 34oC and 74 and 93%, indicating that the season was thermally stressful and unfavorable for sheep transport. The results showed that transported sheep using an open pick up for 20 hours in Indonesian conditions significantly affected physiological and blood parameters as indicator stress and inventory loss caused economic losses. It can be concluded that transported sheep into two or three levels of the deck in tropical climate had a high risk for sheep in terms of economic and animal welfare concerns.

scholarly journals Effects of garlic extract on growth, carcass characteristics and haematological parameters in broilers

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
ZA Noman ◽  
MM Hasan ◽  
S Talukder ◽  
YA Sarker ◽  
TK Paul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Live Body Weight ◽  
Significant Difference

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a popular spice in Bangladesh. Its beneficial effect as growth promoter in poultry has not been studied. Broilers were grouped into four: T1 (1% garlic), T2 (2% garlic), Pc (ciprofloxacin positive control) and Nc (negative control). Aqueous extract of garlic (1% and 2%) was administered with drinking water. T1 group (1%) showed better performance with regard to body weight gain than T2 (2%), positive and negative control. In T1 group, significant difference was observed in terms of live body weight gain and dressed weight but no significant differences in feed conversion ratio, offal’s weight and in blood parameters. It is suggested that 1% aqueous extraction of garlic improves growth and carcass qualities in Broilers.Bangl. vet. 2015. Vol. 32, No. 1, 1-6

scholarly journals Genetic group and horns presence in injuries and economic losses of bovine carcasses

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 4265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fábio Souza Mendonça ◽  
Ricardo Zambarda Vaz ◽  
Willian Silveira Leal ◽  
João Restle ◽  
Leonir Luiz Pascoal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Loss ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Production Chain ◽  
Genetic Groups ◽  
Individual Assessment ◽  
Breed Group ◽  
Taurine Cattle ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Degree Of Severity

Assessment of carcass bruises in steers and cull females, classified during truck unloading at the slaughterhouse according to genetic dominance in zebu and taurine cattle, and the presence of horns, including polled, horned  and mixed batches. We considered horned the batches that included more than 20% of horned animals and mixed the batches that included less than 20% horned animals. The data were collected in a commercial slaughterhouse and included 93 batches, with a total of 2,520  animals,  from different regions of South Brazil. After evisceration, the bruises were identified and recorded in  the different carcass regions: hip, round, ribs, forequarter and loin area per animal and batch. The weights of the removed tissue due to bruising was based on the average weights of various samples of bruises according to their degree of severity. Regarding the number of bruises per animal, no differences (P> 0.05) were observed between genetic groups, however, when comparing the total bruises per batch, differences were observed in all carcass regions, except for the forequarter, with more number of injuries in zebu than in taurine carcasses. The individual assessment showed 86.2% (P<.05) more bruises in the ribs region in horned than in polled animals  carcasses. Horned batches had higher bruises mean  (P<.05) compared to the polled, with increases of 65.1; 131.7 e 132.8 % in total bruises in the carcass, ribs and forequarter, respectively. The mixed batches did not differ from polled and horned batches. Zebu animals were responsible for higher industry loss  totaling 1.21 kg, resulting in a economic loss of R $ 15.48 per carcass. The presence of horns resulted in greater carcass  loss, 1.131 kg, with economic loss of R $ 16.11 per carcass. The bruises on carcasses are affected by the breed group and presence of horns, with  zebu and horned groups causing major economic losses for the meat production chain.

152 Body Weight Standardized Cull Sow Non-edible Trim Loss Evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 143-143
Author(s):  
William E Taylor ◽  
Dalton C Humphrey ◽  
Ben D Peyer ◽  
Kenneth J Stalder
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Carcass Weight ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Relative Percentage ◽  
Additional Work ◽  
Trim Loss

Abstract Non-edible trim loss has been shown to reduce value in market hogs (Johnson et al., 2013). Non-edible trim loss from pork carcasses results from; adhesions, arthritis, and abscess (Keenlislide, 2005). Sow harvest facilities often encounter sow carcasses having one or more non-edible trim loss factors (Knauer, 2007). Non-edible trim loss observed repeatedly in high levels will result in carcass discounts to the seller. The objective of this study was to evaluate the economic impact of non-edible trim loss from cull sow carcasses. Data were collected as a convenience sample from a Midwestern cull-sow harvest facility. This facility focuses on harvesting high quality animals and harvesting “lean” or “boner” sows occurs relatively infrequently. For this study, trim was expressed as a percentage of carcass weight. At this harvest facility all carcasses have some non-edible trim loss. The average total pre-trim carcass weight was 149 kgs (n = 87). The relative percentage of non-edible trim loss was sorted into quartiles. Based on percent trim and average carcass weight the quartiles were classified as 1st Qu. = normal trim (0.5% – 1.2%, n = 22), 2nd Qu. = low trim (1.2% – 2.1%, n =20), 3rd Qu. = medium trim (2.1% – 3.4%, n = 21), and 4th Qu. = high trim (3.4% – 20.9%, n = 22). A 5-year average cull sow price (USDA, ERS) was utilized to calculate the economic loss represented from each quartile of percentage trim. Normal trim, low trim and medium trim showed to have low economic impact. High trim loss had an average economic loss of $9.37 (s.d. = 6.9) on a standardized basis. Substantial economic losses are observed when high trim is measured. Additional work is needed in identifying significant trim loss prior to harvest.

scholarly journals Effects of iodine formulations on body weight and haematological parameters in beef cattle

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-135
Author(s):  
MR Sultana ◽  
M Mostofa ◽  
MA Awal ◽  
MMH Sikder ◽  
MA Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Lugol’S Iodine ◽  
Group B

The present research was carried out on indigenous beef cattle to study the effect of iodine formulations on body weight and hematology by using iodide salt and Lugol's iodine irrespective of feed and management in dairy farm, Bangladesh Agricultural University in collaboration with the Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University for the period of 2 months from August to September 2005. A total of 20 male bull of 2 years old were selected, weighed ranged from 80-100kg and randomly divided into four groups as A, B, C and D. Group A was treated with non- iodide salt @ 25mg/ kg b.wt, group B treated with iodide salt @ 25mg/ kg b.wt, group C treated with IV injection of 2 % Lugol's iodine @ 10 mg/kg b. wt and group D were kept as control. After treatment, blood parameters and body weight were recorded on 30th and 60th day. Highest weight gain was recorded in Lugol's iodine treated group, about 7.09 % for weight gain compared with the control group. The result reveals that use of iodine formulation is an effective way of increasing meat production and weight gain in indigenous beef cattle of Bangladesh. Key Words: Meat production, body weight, indigenous beef cattle, iodide salt, Lugol's iodine DOI = 10.3329/bjvm.v4i2.1297 Bangl. J. Vet. Med. (2006). 4 (2): 133-135

scholarly journals The influence of hypothermia prevention by application of skin moisture absorbent on the value of body temperature, body weight and blood parameters in piglets

2021 ◽  
Vol 73 (5) ◽  
pp. 1058-1066
Author(s):  
M. Mirkov ◽  
I. Radović ◽  
M. Cincović ◽  
M. P. Horvatović ◽  
S. Dragin
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Temperature ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pig Production ◽  
Hematological And Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Moisture Absorbent ◽  
Skin Moisture

ABSTRACT Reducing the mortality rate is of a great economic importance for pig farming. Therefore, it is necessary to define the conditions in the farrowing unit based on the performance of the piglets, and specific hematological and biochemical parameters. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to examine the importance of using skin moisture absorbent and its influence in preventing hypothermia, which causes great economic losses in pig production. The experiment was set up on a commercial farm in Serbia and included 92 pigs divided into the experimental and control group. Body temperature values, body weight and blood parameters were monitored. The obtained values indicate that there is a significantly positive correlation of body temperature change and body weight values, and body temperature showed a significantly higher increase in the experimental group compared to the control group. The results obtained from hematological and biochemical parameters provide a clearer picture of the metabolic processes in piglets in the farrowing unit and can be used to further improve pig production and as a complement to genetic enhancement.

scholarly journals Tingkat Infeksi Cacing Hati Kaitannya dengan Kerugian Ekonomi Sapi Potong yang Disembelih di Rumah Potong Hewan Wilayah Eks-Kresidenan Banyumas

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
Munadi Munadi
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Fat Body ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Thin Body ◽  
Infection Level ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Liver Flukes

The level of liver flukes infection and its relation to the economic loss of beef cattle at the abattoir of banyumas ex-residentABSTRACT. The aims of this study was (i) to find out the level of liver flukes infection based on body weight, age of beef cattle and their background of origin, and (ii) to know the relationship between the level of liver flukes infection, body weight, age, background of origin and the level of economic losses of beef cattle. This study was conducted at four abattoir located at Banyumas, Cilacap, Purbalingga and Banjarnegara regencies, Central Java province. The sample was taken by purposive sampling. 20 beef cattle that infected by liver fluke in each abattoir were involved in this study. Multiple linear regression was applied in data analysis. This study revealed that (1) Average of the liver flukes infection level in this areas was 47 present. (2) Under 1-2 of age, the highest liver flukes infection level found at thin body condition (53%) and moderate (31%); under 2,5-3 of age, they are found at fat body condition (75%) and moderate (62%); under 3,5-4 of age the highest liver flukes infection level found at moderate and far body condition (100% and 67%, respectively). (3) Economic loss of beef cattle (Y) affected by factors of the liver flukes infection level (X1), body weight (X2), age (X3), background of origin (Dummy) with determinant coefficient 0,625 and regression equation as fallow; Y = 18792,397 + 207,334 X1 - 17,905 X2 – 1981,969 X3 - 1178,544 D.

scholarly journals Economic losses due to clinical lameness in Kosovo dairy cattle

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindita Ibishi ◽  
Arben Musliu ◽  
Blerta Mehmedi ◽  
Agim Rexhepi ◽  
Curtic R. Youngs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Economic Cost ◽  
Dairy Farms ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Average Annual Cost ◽  
The Cost

The health of dairy cows is an important factor affecting the profitability of dairy farms worldwide, and lameness is regarded as one of the most costly dairy cattle diseases. The aim of this study was to estimate the economic cost of cow lameness among Kosovo dairy farms. Data collected from 56 dairy farms were analysed with a farm-level stochastic (Monte Carlo) simulation model to estimate the cost of lameness. Lameness-associated sources of economic loss examined within the model included: reduced milk production, treatment cost, discarded milk, reduced cow body weight, and premature culling. Results showed that prevalence of lameness among cows on Kosovo dairy farms ranged from 17% to 39%. The average annual cost of lameness was estimated at €338.57 per farm (or €46.25 per cow). Reduced milk production was the largest financial contribution to the cost of lameness (45% of total economic loss) followed by premature culling (31% of total economic loss). Discarded milk, reduced cow body weight, and cost of treatment each contributed approximately 8% to the total economic loss. These findings indicate that dairy farmers need to be more cognizant of the financial losses associated with lameness and should be encouraged to implement management strategies to reduce lameness as a means of enhancing farm profitability.

scholarly journals Carcass Characteristics of Purebred Tsurcana Lambs and F1 Crossbreds (Tsurcana X Vendeen)

2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Ioan PAȘCA ◽  
Adrian CÎMPEAN ◽  
Dana PUSTA ◽  
Liviu BOGDAN ◽  
Emoke PALL ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Estrus Synchronization ◽  
Live Body Weight ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Carcass Cuts

The data presented in this article is included in a larger research regarding the improvement of the Romanian lamb towards the meat production. The study has been carried out from 2015 to 2016. The lambs included in this study were obtained following a protocol of estrus synchronization in Tsurcana ewes and the grouped lambing. The research is a pilot study conducted on a representative sample for the selected groups of animals and further research is needed to complete the research. The research aims to compare carcass characteristics of purebred Tsurcana lambs and Tsurcana crossed with Vendeen lambs. The criteria assessed were: the chemical composition of purebred and crossbred meat, the live body weight, the slaughtering performance and the weight of different carcass cuts. For almost all criteria chosen the crossbred individuals recorded better results.

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