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Author Mitter, H.; Schmid, E.; Schneider, U.A.
Title Modelling impacts of drought and adaptation scenarios on crop production in Austria (Modellierung von Auswirkungen verschiedener Dürre- und Anpassungsszenarien auf die agrarische Pflanzenproduktion in Österreich) Type Conference Article
Year 2014 Publication Jahrbuch der ÖGA Abbreviated Journal
Volume 24 Issue Pages 223-234
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Area Expedition Conference 24. Jahrestagung der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Agrarökonomie, 2014-09-25 to 2014-09-26, Vienna
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Call Number MA @ admin @ Serial 5026
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Author Schäfer, A.S.
Title Landwirtschaftliche Erträge und ihre ökonomischen Einflussfaktoren Type Book Whole
Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Corporate Author Thesis Bachelor's thesis
Publisher University of Bonn Place of Publication Bonn Editor
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Call Number MA @ admin @ Serial 5151
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Author Nikolic, U.
Title Stand und Perspektiven des Sojaanbaues in Serbien – Untersuchung auf Gemeindeebene Type Book Whole
Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Corporate Author Thesis Master's thesis
Publisher Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Place of Publication Vienna Editor
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Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title M.Sc.
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Call Number MA @ admin @ Serial 5153
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Author Vitali, A.; Lana, E.; Amadori, M.; Bernabucci, U.; Nardone, A.; Lacetera, N.
Title Analysis of factors associated with mortality of heavy slaughter pigs during transport and lairage Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Journal of Animal Science Abbreviated Journal J. Anim. Sci.
Volume 92 Issue 11 Pages 5134-5141
Keywords Abattoirs/*statistics & numerical data; Animals; *Data Interpretation, Statistical; Humidity/adverse effects; Light/adverse effects; *Mortality; Retrospective Studies; Seasons; Swine/*physiology; Temperature; Time Factors; Transportation/*statistics & numerical data; lairage; mortality; pigs; temperature-humidity index; transport
Abstract The study was based on data collected during 5 yr (2003-2007) and was aimed at assessing the effects of the month, slaughter house of destination (differing for stocking density, openings, brightness, and cooling device types), length of the journey, and temperature-humidity index (THI) on mortality of heavy slaughter pigs (approximately 160 kg live weight) during transport and lairage. Data were obtained from 24,098 journeys and 3,676,153 pigs transported from 1,618 farms to 3 slaughter houses. Individual shipments were the unit of observation. The terms dead on arrival (DOA) and dead in pen (DIP) refer to pigs that died during transport and in lairage at the abattoir before slaughtering, respectively. These 2 variables were assessed as the dependent counts in separate univariate Poisson regressions. The independent variables assessed univariately in each set of regressions were month of shipment, slaughter house of destination, time traveled, and each combination of the month with the time traveled. Two separate piecewise regressions were done. One used DOA counts within THI levels over pigs transported as a dependent ratio and the second used DIP counts within THI levels over pigs from a transport kept in lairage as a dependent ratio. The THI was the sole independent variable in each case. The month with the greatest frequency of deaths was July with a risk ratio of 1.22 (confidence interval: 1.06-1.36; P < 0.05) and 1.27 (confidence interval: 1.06-1.51; P < 0.05) for DOA and DIP, respectively. The lower mortality risk ratios for DOA and DIP were recorded for January and March (P < 0.05). The aggregated data of the summer (June, July, and August) versus non-summer (January, March, September, and November) months showed a greater risk of pigs dying during the hot season when considering both transport and lairage (P < 0.05). The mortality risk ratio of DIP was lower at the slaughter house with the lowest stocking density (0.64 m(2)/100 kg live weight), large open windows on the roof and sidewalls, low brightness (40 lx) lights, and high-pressure sprinklers as cooling devices. The mortality risk ratio of DOA increased significantly for journeys longer than 2 h, whereas no relationship was found between length of transport and DIP. The piecewise analysis pointed out that 78.5 and 73.6 THI were the thresholds above which the mortality rate increased significantly for DOA and DIP, respectively. These results may help the pig industry to improve the welfare of heavy slaughter pigs during transport and lairage.
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ISSN 1525-3163 (Electronic) 0021-8812 (Linking) ISBN Medium Article
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Call Number MA @ admin @ Serial 4641
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Author Bertocchi, L.; Vitali, A.; Lacetera, N.; Nardone, A.; Varisco, G.; Bernabucci, U.
Title Seasonal variations in the composition of Holstein cow’s milk and temperature-humidity index relationship Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Animal Abbreviated Journal Animal
Volume 8 Issue 4 Pages 667-674
Keywords Animal Husbandry/*methods; Animals; Cattle/*physiology; Cell Count/veterinary; Dairying; Female; Hot Temperature; Humidity; Italy; Lactation/*physiology; Milk/cytology/*physiology; Retrospective Studies; Seasons
Abstract A retrospective study on seasonal variations in the characteristics of cow’s milk and temperature-humidity index (THI) relationship was conducted on bulk milk data collected from 2003 to 2009. The THI relationship study was carried out on 508 613 bulk milk data items recorded in 3328 dairy farms form the Lombardy region, Italy. Temperature and relative humidity data from 40 weather stations were used to calculate THI. Milk characteristics data referred to somatic cell count (SCC), total bacterial count (TBC), fat percentage (FA%) and protein percentage (PR%). Annual, seasonal and monthly variations in milk composition were evaluated on 656 064 data items recorded in 3727 dairy farms. The model highlighted a significant association between the year, season and month, and the parameters analysed (SCC, TBC, FA%, PR%). The summer season emerged as the most critical season. Of the summer months, July presented the most critical conditions for TBC, FA% and PR%, (52 054 ± 183 655, 3.73% ± 0.35% and 3.30% ± 0.15%, respectively), and August presented higher values of SCC (369 503 ± 228 377). Each milk record was linked to THI data calculated at the nearest weather station. The analysis demonstrated a positive correlation between THI and SCC and TBC, and indicated a significant change in the slope at 57.3 and 72.8 maximum THI, respectively. The model demonstrated a negative correlation between THI and FA% and PR% and provided breakpoints in the pattern at 50.2 and 65.2 maximum THI, respectively. The results of this study indicate the presence of critical climatic thresholds for bulk tank milk composition in dairy cows. Such indications could facilitate the adoption of heat management strategies, which may ensure the health and production of dairy cows and limit related economic losses.
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ISSN 1751-7311 ISBN Medium Article
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Call Number MA @ admin @ Serial 4618
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