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Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Genetics, Vol 14 (2023)
The erosion of genetic diversity limits long-term genetic gain and impedes the sustainability of livestock production. In the South African (SA) dairy industry, the major commercial dairy breeds have been applying estimated breeding values (EBVs) and
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/c4c529e5c5dd4b24a158a3a3d48603d1
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Genetics, Vol 12 (2021)
Local cattle and sheep populations are important for animal production and food security in South Africa. These genetic resources are well adapted to the diverse climatic conditions and hold potential to be utilized in production systems subjected to
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https://doaj.org/article/3f3c186be72443e0b0c03f72610ff42a
Publikováno v:
Animals, Vol 12, Iss 6, p 686 (2022)
The most important factor that determines beef tenderness is its proteolytic activity, and the balance between calpain-1 protease activity and calpastatin inhibition is especially important, while contributions can also arise from calpain-2 and, poss
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/9e7fa06dd5a64691bb527c2d5fbaeb16
Autor:
Esté van Marle-Köster, Carina Visser
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Genetics, Vol 9 (2018)
South Africa (SA) holds a unique position on the African continent with a rich diversity in terms of available livestock resources, vegetation, climatic regions and cultures. The livestock sector has been characterized by a dual system of a highly de
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https://doaj.org/article/fc49c8b9fb8c4877a7ef268735bd8326
Publikováno v:
South African Journal of Communication Disorders, Vol 71, Iss 1, Pp e1-e11 (2024)
Background: Animal audiology utilizes brainstem auditory evoked responses (BAER) as a non-invasive tool to assess hearing in animals, including Holstein dairy cows. Understanding cows’ auditory capabilities is critical for their welfare, especially
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/838a26964fcd4cc28ec6d1ad87430839
Publikováno v:
BMC Genomics, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2023)
Abstract Background Reproduction is a key feature of the sustainability of a species and thus represents an important component in livestock genetic improvement programs. Most reproductive traits are lowly heritable. In order to gain a better underst
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/e7089a30e140465f8cb5db357bed3431
Autor:
Marble Nkadimeng, Este van Marle-Köster, Nkhanedzeni Baldwin Nengovhela, Mahlako Linah Makgahlela
Publikováno v:
Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, Vol 123, Iss 1, Pp 131-145 (2022)
Farm practices of beef cattle smallholders in South Africa are characterized by poor management practices with limited advisory services. This study aimed to assess current beef cattle farming practices and limiting factors for improved beef producti
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/8c4ad87a4cb04abba710c2098ad934c9
Publikováno v:
Sensors, Vol 23, Iss 22, p 9051 (2023)
Body condition scoring is an objective scoring method used to evaluate the health of a cow by determining the amount of subcutaneous fat in a cow. Automated body condition scoring is becoming vital to large commercial dairy farms as it helps farmers
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/cdf150d6a899420b875323512039592a
Autor:
Dina A. Linde, Dirkjan Schokker, Cornelius J. L. du Toit, Gopika D. Ramkilawon, Este van Marle-Köster
Publikováno v:
Animals, Vol 13, Iss 18, p 2927 (2023)
The rising concern of antibiotic growth promoter use in livestock has necessitated the investigation into alternative feed additives. The effect of a probiotic and essential oils to an ionophore on the rumen microbiome composition of Bonsmara bulls r
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/866254c390d54db5a62b909e421aa23f
Autor:
Esté, van Marle-Köster, Edward C, Webb
Publikováno v:
Advances in experimental medicine and biology. 752
Africa for the largest part is still regarded as part of the developing world and has a history of political instability, natural disasters, floods and droughts that all had an effect on the development of livestock production systems and the potenti