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Historically, cow selection criteria were developed for conventional milking systems that have regular milking intervals (MI). However, in automatic milking systems (AMS), there is variability in MI within and between co...

Water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) are increasingly used for landscape management on rewetted peatlands, where monitoring their behavior and welfare remains challenging due to large, water−rich and difficult−to-access g...

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to analyze the perceptions of professionals in relation to the importance of indicators used to assess the sustainability of Brazilian dairy cattle. A survey method was used throu...

The area selected for growing soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) in Argentina, has increased in the last few years; reaching 28.6 millions hectars throughout the country, out which, 500.000 belong to La Pampa province. Usu...

One of the most promising uses of aerial applications by a sUAS is on small farms where traditional crewed aerial applicators were not practical due to the limited size of the operations. This controlled field test aimed...

A aquicultura brasileira é a segunda (destaque para o Chile) em produção sul-americana, apoiada basicamente nas cadeias de produção da tilapicultura e da carcinicultura. O Brasil produziu, em 2007, 95.691,0 tonelada...

This study examined the agricultural extension services offered for vegetable production in the Southern Agricultural Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 150 vegetable f...

Abstract This study investigated the impact of spatial variability in soil Cation Exchange Capacity and key macronutrients on soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merril) population establishment and yield across two distinct field...

The convergence of geopolitical instability and climate-related shocks has intensified the need for resilient food systems grounded in the regenerative principles of the Circular Economy (CE) while advancing the United N...

Abstract This study aimed to determine the dynamics of natural infection in the transmission of Babesia spp. to cattle in an enzootic instability area in Northeastern Brazil. Blood samples were collected from 30 calves l...

In the Pampas region of Argentina agriculture is dominated by intensive no-till (NT) soybean cropping which produce negative consequences on soil quality. A group of farmers started to use the Good Agricultural Practices...

Cystic echinococcosis (hydatidosis) is a severe and widespread disease, caused by the larval stage of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus; it affects large numbers of humans and farm animals annually, causing serious he...

Ecology and sustainability are increasingly approached as a coupled socio-ecological agenda for balancing human needs, ecosystem integrity, and long-term resilience within ecological limits Rapid climate risks, accelerat...

Black Sigatoka (Pseudocercospora fijiensis) is the most important leaf spot disease of bananas worldwide, particularly affecting Cavendish banana, the most exported variety. Additionally, this pathogen has developed resi...

The objective of this work was to develop a microfluidic immunosensor for the quantitative determination of IgG antibodies to Toxocara canis (IgG anti-T.canis), causal agent of toxocariasis. This disease is caused by acc...

Plant communities fragmented by agricultural activities were analyzed in a 250-ha area in eastern plains of Montecaseros, Gral. San Martín Department, Mendoza, Argentina. A phytosociological method assessed different si...

This study investigates how the green economy agenda is operationalised through eco-edu tourism along the Ciliwung River in Kelurahan Cikoko, South Jakarta. Drawing on qualitative case-study evidence, the research docume...

The challenge to increase agricultural production with a minimum environmental impact requires to reach the maximum efficiency in the capture and use of resources such as photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), water,...

Understanding the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of the local communities towards the target species before implementing any awareness-based programmes is essential for the success and long-term protection of the s...

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of infection by Sarcocystis neurona in horses and identify potential risk factors. Were analyzed 427 samples from 36 farms in 21 municipalities in the Alagoa...

Abstract The high prevalence of Haemonchus contortus and its anthelmintic resistance have affected sheep production worldwide. Machine learning approaches are able to investigate the complex relationships among the facto...

El objetivo de este trabajo fue estimar la incidencia de mastitis clínica (MC) en tambos e identificar factores individuales asociados a nuevos episodios. Nueve tambos del tipo semi- pastoril que aplicaban medidas de co...

Abstract Overcrowding stress in livestock farming is a significant concern for animal health and livestock products such as meats, milk, and eggs. It affects gut health by altering microbiota and regulating neuronal nitr...

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the trainer and the adopted daily work on the behavior and performance of horses of the Mangalarga Marchador breed on a horse farm and in racetracks in n...