The objective of this study was to determine effect of floor space allowances on the economics of raising kids. Twenty-four springborn Beetal kids (∼3 month old) were randomly divided into four groups with space allowances of 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 and 0.9 m² per kid as closed area for 3 months. The feed...

The overwhelming majority of laying hens used for commercial egg production in the Serbia is con-fined in battery cages. By 2020, conventional cages will no longer be permitted in the Serbia and hens will be housed in furnished cages. The aim of this research was to assess the welfare of laying...

This review attempted to collate and synthesize information on goat welfare and production constraints during heat stress exposure. Among the farm animals, goats arguably are considered the best-suited animals to survive in tropical climates. Heat stress was found to negatively influence growth,...

The welfare of laying hens in cage systems is of increasing concern. Represented by the European Union's 'End the Cage Age' initiative, more and more countries have advocated cage-free farming. China, an important country for poultry farming and consumption in the world, is highly dependent on cage ...

In recent years nematodosis in cattle are widely spread over the central part of Russia that seems to be caused by several anthropogenic factors. Based on results of study of 686 heads at stall-pasture housing, 289 heads at all year round stall housing, 334 heads at all year round stall housing...

Cows can be held free in the barn, on the link, at pasture, or in a combined manner. Each holding method has its advantages and disadvantages. The benefits of keeping cows at pasture are freedom of movement, natural feeding, and forming groups within the herd, while the disadvantages are a lack of...

Background: In the past years, it became apparent that health status and performance differ considerably within dairy farms in Northern Germany. In order to obtain clues with respect to possible causes of these differences, a case-control study was performed. Case farms, which showed signs of...

Background: Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death in children <5 years globally and the parasite genus Cryptosporidium is a leading cause of that diarrhea. The global disease burden attributable to cryptosporidiosis is substantial and the only approved chemotherapeutic, nitazoxanide, has poor efficacy in HIV positive children....

Background: Poultry red mite (PRM) (Dermanyssus gallinae) infestations are a cause of anaemia, impaired productivity and stress-related behaviours linked to reduced hen welfare. A study investigated the potential health, welfare and productivity benefits following fluralaner treatment to eliminate...

Structural modification of sea cages is continually changing to counter major production issues associated with commercial salmon farming. For example, snorkels and skirts are added to cages to reduce salmon lice infestations, and submerging cages can reduce salmon-lice encounter rates, minimise...