ENVIRONMENTAL, BEHAVIORAL AND HEALTH ISSUES OF WEANING AND FINISHING PIGS UNDER INTENSIVE PRODUCTION SYSTEM

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. D. Liao ◽  
Y. B. Wu ◽  
G. C. Ruan and X. L. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Finishing Pigs ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Intensive Production

scholarly journals Transmission dynamics of lumpy skin disease in Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 145 (13) ◽  
pp. 2856-2863 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. MOLLA ◽  
K. FRANKENA ◽  
M. C. M. DE JONG
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Severe Disease ◽  
Livestock Production ◽  
Sir Epidemic Model ◽  
Reproduction Ratio ◽  
Lumpy Skin Disease ◽  
Transmission Parameters ◽  
Intensive Production

SUMMARYLumpy skin disease (LSD) is a severe disease of cattle caused by a Capripoxvirus and often caused epidemics in Ethiopia and many other countries. This study was undertaken to quantify the transmission between animals and to estimate the infection reproduction ratio in a predominantly mixed crop–livestock system and in intensive commercial herd types. The transmission parameters were based on a susceptible-infectious-recovered (SIR) epidemic model with environmental transmission and estimated using generalized linear models. The transmission parameters were estimated using a survival rate of infectious virus in the environment equal to 0·325 per day, a value based on the best-fitting statistical model. The transmission rate parameter between animals was 0·072 (95% CI 0·068–0·076) per day in the crop–livestock production system, whereas this transmission rate in intensive production system was 0·076 (95% CI 0·068–0·085) per day. The reproduction ratio (R) of LSD between animals in the crop–livestock production system was 1·07, whereas it was 1·09 between animals in the intensive production system. The calculated R provides a baseline against which various control options can be assessed for efficacy.

scholarly journals The Comparison of Milk and Reproductive Performance of Saanen and Saanen × Hair Goat Crossbreds (F1, B1 & B2) and Growth Performance of their Kids in Semi-Intensive Production System

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 871
Author(s):  
Mesut Yıldırır ◽  
Orhan Karadağ ◽  
Mustafa Yilmaz ◽  
Mehmet Akif Yüksel ◽  
Tamer Sezenler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Production System ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Weaning Weight ◽  
Intensive Production

The aims of this study were to evaluate the traits of reproductive, milking and growth performance of Saanen and Saanen × Hair crossbreds (F1, B1 and B2) raised at the Bandırma Sheep Research Institute. The data were collected from 868 goats for reproductive performance and milk yield and from 1077 kids for survival performance between 2009-2012. Milk components (fat, protein, lactose and non-fat dry matter) of goats (n=162) and body weight changes of kid’s (n=64) were evaluated for one year in 2012. Estrus rates and survival rates were similar among all genotypes. Kidding rate was significantly higher in F1 goats than Saanen goats. Saanen goat had the lowest average mean daily milk yield compared with other genotypes. The effect of year and age were significant on milk yield. Goats in F1 and B1 genotypes had higher milk protein percentage and non-fat dry matter content in comparison with Saanen and B2 genotype. Milk fat and lactose contents were similar among genotypes. Birth weight and monthly live weight were similar between genotypes while weaning weight, six month live weight and yearling live weight were higher in B1 kids in comparison with Saanen kids. The effect of dam age and birth type were significant on birth weight, monthly live weight and weaning weight. The findings related to performance characteristics in goat genotypes investigated show that B1 genotype could be recommend for semi-intensive production system in the Western Anatolia.

Longitudinal study of Salmonella shedding in naturally infected finishing pigs

2012 ◽  
Vol 141 (9) ◽  
pp. 1928-1936 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. F. A. PIRES ◽  
J. A. FUNK ◽  
C. A. BOLIN
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Production System ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Finishing Pigs ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Research Study Design ◽  
Over Time

SUMMARYA 3-year longitudinal study was conducted on a multi-site farrow-to-finish production system. For each of 18 cohorts at three finishing sites, 50 pigs were randomly selected. Faecal samples were collected every 2 weeks for 16 weeks. Salmonella was cultured from 453 (6·6%) of 6836 faecal samples. The pig-level incidence of Salmonella was 20·8% (187/899 pigs). Salmonella prevalence varied between cohorts and within pigs. The adjusted Salmonella prevalence decreased over the finishing period from 6·4% to 0·8%. Intermittent detection of Salmonella was found in more than 50% of pigs that were positive at more than one collection. The finding that the majority of pigs shed intermittently has implications for surveillance and research study design when determining Salmonella status. The variability in shedding over time, as well as between and within cohorts and pigs suggests that there may be time-variant risk factors for Salmonella shedding in swine.

scholarly journals Helminth infection of layer and dual-purpose chickens kept under small scale intensive production system, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Meskerem Adamu ◽  
Kasech Melese ◽  
Mekonnen Germa ◽  
Tewodros Fekadu ◽  
Seid Ali
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Helminth Infection ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Dual Purpose ◽  
Intensive Production

Age-related changes in the carcass yield and meat quality of male and female nutrias ( Myocastor coypus ) under intensive production system

Meat Science ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 133 ◽  
pp. 51-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Tůmová ◽  
Darina Chodová ◽  
Jana Vlčková ◽  
Tomáš Němeček ◽  
Linda Uhlířová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Production System ◽  
Myocastor Coypus ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Carcass Yield ◽  
Intensive Production ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Age Related Changes

scholarly journals Economic viability of pitaya (Hylocereus sp.) Cultivation in Tomé-Açú Municipality, Pará State, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 704
Author(s):  
João Paulo Borges de Loureiro ◽  
Olivia Masako Hanawa Lima ◽  
Juliana De Sousa Farias ◽  
Adriana Paiva Dos Praseres Pires ◽  
Marcos Antônio Souza dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Cash Flows ◽  
Economic Viability ◽  
Cost Index ◽  
Maintenance Costs ◽  
Intensive Production ◽  
Break Even Point

Pitaya (Hylorereus sp.) is a fruit from the botanical family Cactaceae, originally from Latin America. In Brazil, pitaya cultivation is promising due to the fruit’s reputation of being nutritious and having many uses. This study’s objective was to analyze the economic viability of two pitaya production systems in Tomé-Açu municipality, the largest producer of pitaya in the Pará state, Brazilian Amazon. The data were obtained through interviews with two producers, along with field observations of their production systems, which are representative of the cultivation norms in Tomé-Açu. The data were used to estimate the planting and maintenance costs for 1 ha of land using different cultivation methods, identified as: 1) extensive production system and 2) intensive production system. The two systems’ cash flows were estimated over a 20-year period, then analyzed to estimate the net present value, internal rate of return, benefit-cost index, payback period, and break-even point. The intensive production system was found to have a higher implementation cost, due to its irrigation system, while the extensive production system was found to have lower investment and maintenance costs. The economic viability indicators show that both production systems are economically viable, with the extensive production system being more attractive, especially for family farmers who cannot invest in expensive irrigation infrastructure and chemical inputs. In conclusion, the investment in pitaya cultivation is economically viable and constitutes an alternative to agricultural cultivation in Pará state, which can contribute to fruit diversification.

scholarly journals Finishing lambs using an integral feed under a restricted-feeding program in an intensive production system in Northern Mexico

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-111
Author(s):  
Karla Rodríguez-Hernández ◽  
Jorge A. Maldonado-Jáquez ◽  
Lorenzo D. Granados-Rivera ◽  
Juan I. Sánchez-Duarte ◽  
Pablo A. Domínguez-Martínez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Restricted Feeding ◽  
Northern Mexico ◽  
Intensive Production ◽  
Feeding Program

scholarly journals Socio Demographic Factors Influencing the Income of Native Chicken Farming in Rural Area of Ciamis Regency

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Lucie Setiana ◽  
Mochamad Sugiarto ◽  
Oentoeng Edy Djatmiko
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Intensive Production ◽  
Native Chicken ◽  
Chicken Farm ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Sentul chicken is one of indigenous poultries maintained by most people in Ciamis Regency, West Java Province. This study aimed at determining the influence of socio demographic factors on the income generated from Sentul chicken farming in Ciamis Regency. A survey method was conducted to the members of seven farmer groups institutionally assisted by the Ciamis Regency Government Unit. The descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis were used to describe the profile of respondents and to analyze the influence of socio demographic factors on the income generated from Sentul chicken farming. The results showed that the farmers’ length of education was 11.8 years with 5.8 years experience raising the Sentul chicken while the farm size was averagely 9 heads of chicken. The Sentul chicken farmmaintained in 70 days with semi-intensive production system has generated income ranging from IDR 756,000 to IDR 19,900,000. Farming experience and farm size significantly influenced the income generated from Sentul chicken farming. Increase the farming experience of Sentul chicken farmers and enlarging Sentul chicken farm size with semi-intensive production system may improve the income generated from Sentul chicken farming in Ciamis Regency.

scholarly journals STUDIES ON ZARAIBI GOAT’S MILK IN SEMI- INTENSIVE PRODUCTION SYSTEM

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (7) ◽  
pp. 369-375
Author(s):  
M. El-Abd ◽  
Hoda Elzeiny ◽  
K. Soryal ◽  
S. Abo Hsiba
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Goat’S Milk ◽  
Intensive Production ◽  
Goat's Milk

scholarly journals Effect of endoparasites occurrence in sows from intensive production system

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 722-727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Newton Tavares Escocard de Oliveira ◽  
Paulo Levi de Oliveira Carvalho ◽  
Jansller Luiz Genova ◽  
Fábio Henrique Rodrigues Silveira ◽  
Liza Ogawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salt Solution ◽  
Production System ◽  
Ascaris Suum ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Trichuris Suis ◽  
Intensive Production ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Flotation Technique ◽  
Large Farm

Abstract The goal of this study was to assess the effect of farm size (FS) and farrowing order (FO) on the occurrence of endoparasites eggs in commercial sows housed in maternity and gestation areas during the period from May to July 2014. Forty-three piglet production units were classified by FS: small (100 to 250 sows), medium (251 to 510 sows), large (511 to 1,000 sows) and very large (more than 1,000 sows). Sows were classified by FO: up to two, three to five or more than five parturitions. Faecal samples were processed using the simple flotation technique in a hypersaturated salt solution (30-35% NaCl). The results revealed that the overall prevalence of gastrointestinal endoparasites obtained in this study was 12.47%, in that 4.64% were positive for Ascaris suum, 0.56% for Trichuris suis and 8.27% for coccidia oocysts. The prevalence of endoparasites obtained for small and medium size farm, and for large and very large farm was 34.58% and 15.52%, respectively. In conclusion, the study shows that more than half of the farms were positive for A. suum and coccidia oocysts, but mainly for younger females. In general, sows with up to two parturitions and small farms showed a higher endoparasites percentage.

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