Selection for increased production and the welfare of dairy cows: Are new breeding goals needed?

Article Abstract:

The economic future of the dairy industry is related directly to public acceptance of its breeding and production practices. It is suggested that a new breeding goal aimed at improving fitness and tolerance of metabolic stress is necessary to prevent the decrease in the quality of life of dairy cows and help in its enhancement.

Dairy Cattle and Milk Production, Dairy farms, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Cows, Cattle, Cattle breeding

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Sustainable development of food production: A case study on scenarios for pig production

Article Abstract:

The sustainable production systems in a stepwise method were used to create three future scenarios for pig production based on different sustainable goals. Each scenario fulfilled different aspects of sustainability but there were goal conflicts because no scenario fulfilled all sustainability goals.

Sustainable development, Swine, Swine breeding

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Transgenic maize containing the Cry1Ab protein ephemerally enhances soil microbial communities

Article Abstract:

The influence of the Cry1Ab protein from transgenic maize on soil bacteria based on the temporal variations of the below-ground activity is presented.

Corn, Corn Farming, Physiological aspects, Environmental aspects, Gram-negative bacteria, Soil microbiology

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