Social networks and the conservation of fish
Despite our critical dependence on aquatic wildlife, we lack a complete understanding of the
drivers of population stability and structure for most fish species. Social network analysis has …
drivers of population stability and structure for most fish species. Social network analysis has …
Mapping welfare: Location determining techniques and their potential for managing cattle welfare—A review
G Hofstra, J Roelofs, SM Rutter… - Dairy, 2022 - mdpi.com
Several studies have suggested that precision livestock farming (PLF) is a useful tool for
animal welfare management and assessment. Location, posture and movement of an …
animal welfare management and assessment. Location, posture and movement of an …
[HTML][HTML] Association networks and social temporal dynamics in ewes and lambs
Sheep are highly social domesticated animals that evolved to live in large and structured
groups. As in other group-living species, individuals differ in the level of association they …
groups. As in other group-living species, individuals differ in the level of association they …
A scoping review on bovine tuberculosis highlights the need for novel data streams and analytical approaches to curb zoonotic diseases
Zoonotic diseases represent a significant societal challenge in terms of their health and
economic impacts. One Health approaches to managing zoonotic diseases are becoming …
economic impacts. One Health approaches to managing zoonotic diseases are becoming …
A comparative study of social behavior in primiparous and multiparous dairy cows during automatic milking
In dairy farming, social behavior plays a critical role in ensuring welfare and productivity of
cows. Understanding social associations in dairy commercial farms could help farmers in …
cows. Understanding social associations in dairy commercial farms could help farmers in …
[HTML][HTML] Relationships between pasture mass at paddock level and cow data derived from GPS and behavior-monitoring on-animals sensors in rotationally grazed …
Data from behavior-monitoring and location (global positioning system) devices fitted to
dairy cows may improve our understanding of how animal behavior and movement are …
dairy cows may improve our understanding of how animal behavior and movement are …
A Review: Breeding behavior and management strategies for improving reproductive efficiency in bulls
JM Pearson - Animal Reproduction Science, 2024 - Elsevier
This review focuses on bull breeding behaviors and management strategies to improve
reproductive efficiency. Breeding soundness evaluations are utilized to classify a bull's …
reproductive efficiency. Breeding soundness evaluations are utilized to classify a bull's …
The effect of temporal resolution and contact duration on Real-Time Location System-based contact networks for confined feedlot cattle
Empirical data on livestock contact networks are scarce but digital technologies are
increasingly used to characterize animal behavior and describe the dynamics of contact …
increasingly used to characterize animal behavior and describe the dynamics of contact …
[HTML][HTML] Social interactions of dairy cows and their association with milk yield and somatic cell count
The social environment experienced by livestock can have implications for their health,
welfare, and subsequently, their productivity. Changes in the dairy industry have led to …
welfare, and subsequently, their productivity. Changes in the dairy industry have led to …
[HTML][HTML] Potential role of biologgers to automate detection of lame ewes and lambs
Lameness is an important health, welfare and economic problem in sheep flocks and early
treatment is key to controlling lameness. Biologging technology provides high-resolution …
treatment is key to controlling lameness. Biologging technology provides high-resolution …