The Norik of Muran, a unique draught horse bred in Slovakia, belongs to country's biodiversity treasures. The genetic diversity of this horse type was evaluated on the basis of indicators derived from the common ancestry and the probability of gene origin. The pedigree file of the analyzed horses...

In this study, we aimed to estimate and compare genetic diversity of two native draught horse breeds and check the possible influence of Noriker breed population on these native breeds. Genetic analyses of relationships and admixture were performed in two native endangered draught horse populations ...

In Karnataka, bullock drawn wooden carts are generally used for transportation of agricultural produce and other goods in areas. An improved steel cart suitable for operating with bullock and single bullock power have been developed and fabricated at College of Agricultural Engineering, Raichur....

Fascioliasis is an important parasitic disease caused by the liver fluke Fasciola gigantica in Malaysia. The infestation of liver fluke in ruminants; cattle, sheep, goats and buffaloes can result in economic losses to the country mainly due to the drop in livestock production, reduction in growth...

Methane emission of ruminants due to enteric fermentation is an important subcategory considered globally under the agriculture sector greenhouse gas emissions. A preliminary study was undertaken to estimate the CH₄ emission due to enteric fermentation of ruminants in different production systems...

In the Northern Sierra of Oaxaca, Mexico, the municipalities of Santa Catarina Lachato and San Juan Chicomezúchil present contrasting characteristics regarding the management of agrobiodiversity. In order to compare the diversity and uses of backyard animals, an ethnozoological evaluation was made...

The increased use of modern technology in agriculture and livestock activities has enabled people to perform these activities faster, but has also displaced the use of donkeys in rural communities. The objective of this research work was to investigate the role, acquisition, age, training, feeding, ...

These proceedings contain 35 articles from various experts which discuss topics under the theme of the role of livestock sector in building an industry based economy in Tanzania. The other subthemes included in the proceedings are: challenges associated with value addition in the livestock sector;...

The present study was undertaken to evaluate physiological changes of Malvi bullocks during carting bullock drawn sprayer in soybean. Four healthy Malvi breed bullocks owing 6 to 8 years of age were selected for carting operation research work under Front Line Demonstration (FLD) during...

A survey of the draught cattle husbandry practices and the potential impact of such practices on the health and productivity as it relates to work hours of these cattle was carried out during the months of November-March (dry season) and during the months of June-September (wet season) in seven...