Meat yield characteristics of different upgraded dwarf chicken under intensive management condition

The study was conducted with attempts to determine the effects of autosomal dwarf (adw) gene introgression from Indigenous dwarf chicken (IDC) to White Leghorn (WLH) and Fayoumi (Fay) on growth and meat yield characteristics. Experiment was carried out at the Poultry Farm of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh for a period of 28 months from March 2013 to June 2015 under intensive management condition. In this study, the di-allele crossing between WLH, Fay and IDC produced 4 up-graded chickens viz. IDC♂ × WLH♀, WLH♂ × IDC♀, IDC♂ × Fay♀ and Fay♂ × IDC♀. The up-graded F1 generations were mated intersex to access their productivity. The up-graded F1 generations were mated intersex to access their productivity. Pre-slaughter live weight of birds significantly (P<0.001) varied by genotype, sex and genotype × sex interaction. Percentage of thigh meat, drumstick meat, dark and total meat weights was significantly influenced by genotype. Although meat yield parameters of male birds in relation to live weight were found higher than their female birds, some parameters like breast meat, liver, giblet and total meat yield were found higher in female birds than that of male birds of all genotypes. However, meat yield parameters like percentage of thigh, drumstick and total meat yield were the highest in IDC♂ × Fay♀ and Fay♂ × IDC♀ and the lowest in IDC♂ × WLH♀. From the above findings, Fayoumi mediated dwarf genotypes showed better meat yield characteristics than Leghorn mediated dwarf genotypes.

Current Management Condition and Waste Composition Characteristics of Construction and Demolition Waste Landfills in Hanoi of Vietnam

This study collected basic information and conducted waste composition surveys to identify the present management condition of construction and demolition waste (CDW) landfills in Hanoi of Vietnam and to characterize waste composition and grain size distribution of CDW dumped at landfills. Basic information on seven CDW landfills under operation or closed/abandoned was collected, and the waste composition and the grain size distributions of dumped CDW at two landfills were investigated. Results showed that only one landfill site is currently under operation in Hanoi. Sanitary conditions of investigated landfills were relatively good without dumping of hazardous waste. Illegal dumping of domestic waste from residents, however, could be observed more or less at all sites due to an unclear boundary between dumping and surrounding areas. To improve current management of CDW landfills, a suitable recording system of accepted/dumped CDW and technical support for site managers are required as well as the implementation plan for developing and renovating landfills. Based on the results of the waste composition survey, the major components of dumped CDW were “Concrete”, “Clay bricks”, and “Soil-like”, and the sum of these materials reached >80% of the total. Grain size distributions of “Concrete” ranged from 10–600 mm and of “Clay bricks” ranged from 10–300 mm. Technical recommendations to examine a potential availability of dumped “Concrete” and “Clay bricks” as a base material in road construction are summarized from the viewpoints of segregation from “Soil-like” and impurities, grading of “Concrete” and “Clay bricks”, mechanical properties and environmental safety, and economic feasibility. The findings in this study raise challenges and perspectives to establish sound CDW management and to promote sustainable development of CDW recycling in Vietnam.

The Еssence, Tasks and Stages of Managing the Financial Condition of the Enterprise

Annotation. Introduction. In the conditions of crisis, unstable external environment and pressure of competitors there are two needs for timely adaptation for enterprises. In these conditions, it becomes increasingly necessary to manage the financial condition of the enterprise. Financial condition management is a capacious process with specific stages and tasks, the implementation of which requires an in-depth analysis of the financial performance in the enterprise. It is difficult for an enterprise today to assess the role of well performing financial management. Asset and liability management, timely investment and receipt of funds, the ability to meet the requirements of creditors, the vision of managers of prospects for business development are keys to survival an enterprise in modern conditions. Given this, it is extremely important to understand the process of managing the financial condition and the stages of its implementation. Purpose. The purpose of the article is to clarify the essence of the concept of «financial condition management». The company’s tasks and stages, as well as the role and importance in the activities of enterprises. Results. It is determined that the management of the financial condition in the enterprise is a complex process that includes a system of tasks and a sequence of stages for the implementation of management. It is substantiated that the management of financial condition is carried out on the basis of financial analysis of the enterprise. The tasks performed by the management of the financial condition of the enterprise are described, the tasks are formulas for calculating the indicators of financial stability, liquidity and solvency, business activity and profitability. The sequence of stages of financial condition management which consists of preparatory, main and final stages is characterized. Conclusions. It is concluded that the management of the financial condition in the enterprise is an important process that requires study, research and use in the company’s activities. It is determined that financial management is a process of influencing the organization using various financial mechanisms (financial methods, financial levers, regulatory and legal support and information support) to develop and achieve strategic goals of the enterprise. Keywords: financial condition; financial management condition; financial management tasks condition; stages of financial management condition.

Industrial Maintenance Entering the Industry 4.0 Era

Industry 4.0 marks the beginning of the so-called fourth industrial revolution. The new emerging information technologies, such as internet of things, cloud computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, among others, have challenged the management and organization of industrial companies. They have now shorter market response times, higher quality requirements, and customization needs, which challenges many industrial areas from production to maintenance, from design to asset management. The maintenance and asset management condition and the reliability of production lines are closely linked and constitute key areas of good industrial operation. This work seeks to present a roadmap proposal for the management of industrial assets from maintenance management. In addition, it seeks to identify the key elements for a roadmap design and proposes a set of management questions to assess maintenance maturity.

Sustainable Campus Through Solid Waste Minimization Strategies (Case study: Universitas Agung Podomoro in Indonesia)

A large amount of solid waste (SW) generation becomes inevitable for campus due to its population and variety of activities. Therefore, it is a challenge to develop and implement SW minimization plan to encourage sustainable campus practices. The aim of this study was to develop sustainable strategies to support this plan for Universitas Agung Podomoro (UAP) included evaluating the SW management condition by monitoring the SW generation and surveying the perception and willingness to participate of campus society. The results showed that the SW generation was 52.63 kg/day or 0.08 kg/person/day. The composition consisted of 32.29% biodegradable and 67.71% non-biodegradable. The recycling potential was 61.01% consisted of 22.28% composting and 38.73% recycling. The social survey showed that respondents had positive perceptions about SW minimization. The complete evaluation resulted in the development of strategies to decrease the SW generation rate, increase the recyclable material rate, and increase the participation of campus society.

Evaluation of growth traits in three strains of broiler chicken

This study was carried out to evaluate the growth performance of Marshall, Cobb and Arbor acre strains of broiler chicken. A total number of three hundred (300) day-old broiler chicks of Arbor acre, Cobb and Marshall strains were raised under the same management condition. Data was obtained on the growth performance and analyzed. Cobb strain had the highest weight of 175.78 ± 2.51g at 2 weeks of age while Arbor acre and Marshall strain had similar (p>0.05) body weight at that age. Marshall had the highest body weight of 1804.37± 50.47g followed by Cobb with a weight of 1760.16 ±15.38g) while Arbor acre had the least body weight of 1683.43 ± 25.06g at 8weeks. Cobb strain had the highest body length (32.33 ± 0.10cm) at 8 weeks. All the strain studied had similar breast girth at 4 weeks. However, Marshall strain had the highest breast girth followed by Arbor acre while Cobb strain had the least breast girth at maturity. Marshall strain and Arbor acre had similar thigh lengths while the least thigh length was recorded for the Cobb strain. The effect of sex was significant (p<0.05) on all the growth parameters at 8weeks as male broilers had higher body measurements than their female counterparts. In conclusion, Marshall strain had better growth performance than Arbor acre and Cobb strain of broiler chicken.

Growth and reproductive performances of Hilly Brown Bengal goat under semi-intensive management condition at Naikhongchari hilly areas of Bangladesh

The objective of the study was to evaluate the growth and reproductive performances of Hilly Brown Bengal (HBB) goats of different generations and conducted at Naikhongchari Regional Station Research Farm of Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute. Goats were reared in a plastic slated floor under semi-intensive system and were allowed to graze for 6-7 hours per day. Animals were given a concentrate mixture containing 17% CP, 11 MJ ME/kg DM provided twice daily in the morning and evening at the rate of 1% of their body weight. All goats were kept separately according to sex and age groups to avoid random mating. Natural mating program was performed to improve the economically important traits. Goats were de-wormed and diping on regular intervals and only PPR vaccine was given at the age of 2 months. Data on productive, reproductive and disease incidence of goat were recorded regularly and were analyzed. Results showed that Kid Birth Weight of HBB goats were significantly (P<0.01) differ among generations. Birth weight of G3 (1.21±0.013 kg) was higher than G5, G4, G2 and G1 (1.11±0.01 kg). Goat body weight of 3, 6 and 9 months age were non-significant among generations. The age and weight at first conception were significantly (p<0.05) differ among generation. Age at first conception was lower of G4 (301.57±9.06 days) and higher of G1 (259.80±18.87 days) but body weight at first conception of G1 (12.23±0.47 kg) was higher and G4 was lower (10.65±0.52 kg). Age at first kidding, gestation length and kidding interval was not significant (P>.05) effect on generations. Parity had no significant (P>.05) effect on kid birth weight but significantly (p<0.01) differ of Kid litter weight and litter size. According to birth type single kid was highest birth weight (1.21±0.08 kg) than double kid followed by triplet and quadruplet. Mortality percentage of HBB kids at the age of 0-90 days were 13.08±0.23%. It may be concluded that kid birth weight, age and weight at first conception of HBB goat were significantly (P<.05) affected on generation but age at first kidding, gestation length and kidding interval were non significantly (P<.05) affected. Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2020, 5 (2), 72-77

Impact of Training of Small-Scale Dairy Farmers on Milk Production and Income in Ethiopia

This paper examined dairy husbandry training impact on milk production and milk income under smallholder farmers’ management condition. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in two districts in Ethiopia and the data was collected from a total of 180 smallholder dairy farmers (60 of the participants were trained on dairy husbandry practices). Propensity Score Matching (PSM) technique was employed to construct suitable comparable group and to calculate the average treatment effect on the treated sample. The average treatment effect on the treated shows that dairy husbandry training increased milk production, volume of milk processed and milk income by about 21.7%, 56.5% and 22.5% respectively. This study confirms that training on dairy husbandry plays great role to bring change in dairy technology adoption which further enhance milk production and milk income under smallholder farmers’ management condition. Keywords: milk income; milk production; Ethiopia; propensity score matching; smallholder dairy farmers, training

Critical Care Surge Capacity to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy: A Rapid and Affordable Solution in the Novara Hospital

The rapid insurgence and spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exceeded the limit of the intensive care unit (ICU) contingency plan of the Maggiore della Carità University Hospital (Novara, Italy) generating a crisis management condition. This brief report describes how a prompt response to the sudden request of invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) was provided by addressing the key elements of health care system surge capacity from contingency to crisis. In a short time and at a relatively low cost, a structural modification of a hospital aisle allowed to convert the general ICU into a COVID-19 unit, increasing the number of COVID-19 critical care beds by 107%.

Transformation Prospect of a Non Disaster-Prepared-School in Implementing Management of Child Safety Education

Primary School X is an inclusive primary school that enrolls children with special needs, located in a disaster-prone area and never been exposed to information and training related to child safety education. The purpose of this study is to investigate the readiness of Primary School X as a non disaster-prepared inclusive-primary-school in implementing child safety education management. This study combined descriptive and analytic studies. Descriptive study was used to assess school management condition through 28 assessment and was conducted through interviews, document study and observation. The analytic study used was quasi-experimental study with one group pre- and post-test design. The result showed that the readiness level of Primary School X to transform into multi-disaster-based child safety was 36%, which is included into transformation “ready” category.