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Researchers at State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) have made a significant discovery in understanding how environmental conditions affect broiler comfort across different seasons. The study aimed to identify the relationship between housing environment, litter conditions, and broiler discomfort at different growth stages using data collected from two flocks reared during
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Research conducted at the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid has evaluated a simplified precision feeding (PF) strategy on pig fattening farms, assessing its effects on economic performance and pollutant emissions. The study, funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe Funding Programme, found that PF can reduce nitrogen intake, excretion,
Agriculture
A recent study by researchers from Prairie View A&M University has developed an AI-based system for monitoring laying hen behavior using computer vision for small-scale poultry farms. The system, designed for small barn environments housing at most 10-15 chickens, uses an object detection model trained with a dataset
Agriculture
Mule deer populations face significant challenges in agricultural landscapes dominated by cereal grain crops like winter wheat. Research from Washington State University highlights the crucial role of fawn survival in shaping population dynamics, with food quality and cover quality being critical factors. The study found that maternal females selected habitat
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A recent study conducted by researchers at Free University in Berlin, Germany, has shed light on the complexity of commercial poultry production, particularly in relation to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The study, published in the Journal Poultry, aimed to provide an overview of factors associated with health-related endpoints such as mortality,
Agriculture
The All-Russian Research Institute of Animal Husbandry (VNIIZG) has developed a new live vaccine, "VNIIZG IBB-Medius," to prevent infectious bursal disease (Gumboro disease) in chickens on farms. This vaccine was created as part of a comprehensive scientific and technical project under the "Development of Technologies for the
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Rabbit breeding is a highly intensive production industry that requires careful management of environmental conditions and the use of biologically active supplements to achieve optimal production and animal welfare. According to a recent study published in the Institute of Animal Science's journal, "Zivotnov"dni nauki"
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Researchers from Jilin Agricultural University in Changchun, China, have made a significant breakthrough in finding a sustainable pest control method for maize. With the increasing challenges posed by corn aphids, particularly with the widespread adoption of genetically modified Bt maize, the study suggests that methyl salicylate could be a game-changer.
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Leading experts and innovators from over 90 countries and regions gathered in Beijing for the 2025 World Agrifood Innovation Conference (WAFI 2025), discussing critical themes such as climate resilience, sustainable growth, and innovative technologies. The conference emphasized the urgent need for a secure and stable agrifood system in the face
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Concerns have been raised about the low adoption of greenhouse gas mitigation measures in Uganda's cattle corridor areas, particularly in Nakasongola District, where methane emissions are concentrated. The livestock farmers are primarily responsible for the high levels of methane emissions, with the animals feeding on low-quality natural tropical
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The Government of Canada is building a new plant and animal health centre to protect British Columbians from diseases such as avian flu. The new centre will be a state-of-the-art facility, replacing the current one that suffered extensive damages during the 2021 floods in Abbotsford. The centre will provide updated
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will visit the Talview Dairy Farm to commemorate the preservation of 650,000 acres of farmland for agricultural use throughout the state, the most preserved farmland in the country. This achievement is part of the governor's efforts to support
