We consider a dynamic food supply chain with multiple process steps where the decisions at
each step include supplier selection and settings for their process parameters. We assume …

The effects of different feeding strategies (0.7 kg/d target ADG [LO] and 1.0 kg/d target ADG
[HI] during the lactation period (LACT; 0–6 mo) and the rearing period (REAR; 6–15 mo; HI …

A intensificação dos sistemas de produção de bovinos de corte, visando o aumento dos
índices produtivos, exige a utilização de tecnologias que favoreçam a exploração racional …

A correct selection of the machinery park is vital for correct functioning of a farm. It is
significant in sustainable farming where, except for economic factors, application of a …

The relationship between body maturation at puberty and pregnancy after fixed-time AI
(FTAI) was investigated in young Nelore (Bos indicus) heifers. Heifers (n= 650; 13.9±0.03 …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the bioeconomic efficiency of beef cattle
production systems in the south of Brazil. A survey was conducted with 33 beef cattle …

Medicated feed additives have been shown to increase BW gain and decrease age at
puberty; therefore, heifers were provided nonmedicated control (CNTRL), bambermycins …

We address the issue of managing beef herds from the perspective of small‐scale farmers
and propose an optimization model applicable to the conditions of the Czech Republic. Our …

Application of BW monitoring methods for the whole batch of pigs is not common in
commercial herds. Instead, farm managers may regularly weigh a chosen subset of pigs …

The supply chains for agriculture and food (agri-food) related products face several
challenges due to uncertainties and dynamic behaviors related to fluctuations in demand …