Evaluation of natural resources in Bastrop, Burleson, Lee and Milam Counties
Burgeoning population growth in Texas has increased demand on the limited water resources of the state. Future exports of water from the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer in areas of Bastrop, Burleson, Lee, and Milam counties are anticipated. In response to these activities, the TPWD compiled this inventory of natural resources data for the affected counties to help […]
Does water or blowing air stimulate cows to defecate?
Manure is an important cause of dirtiness and disease for cows and can affect milk quality and human health. The aim of this study was to test whether we could stimulate cows to defecate at a particular location in order to reduce the spread of manure. A series of four tests with 12 lactating Holstein […]
Nutrition and health in amphibian husbandry
Amphibian biology is intricate, and there are many inter-related factors that need to be understood before establishing successful Conservation Breeding Programs (CBPs). Nutritional needs of amphibians are highly integrated with disease and their husbandry needs, and the diversity of developmental stages, natural habitats, and feeding strategies result in many different recommendations for proper care and […]
Leaping forward in amphibian health and nutrition
The Epidemiology Working Group, a subgroup of the participants of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Workshop on “Ex situ Amphibian Medicine and Nutrition,” identified a critical need to design and implement approaches that will facilitate the assessment and evaluation of factors impacting amphibian health. In this manuscript, we describe and summarize the outcomes of this workshop […]
Labrador retrievers are more attracted to water than to social stimuli: A pilot study
The Labrador retriever is a breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris/Canis familiaris) of great importance to our current society. This breed was selected to be an excellent water dog and to work with fishermen. Because of its origins, the popular belief is that Labrador retrievers are “keen water lovers.” However, the extent to which […]
Awareness concerning optimal pig production management and animal welfare among smallholder farmers in Tanzania
The aim of this study was to assess smallholder farmer awareness in terms of good pig management and to identify serious management issues that should be readily changeable despite resources being limited in a rural setting. Methodology was a combination of questionnaire and observational surveys performed at pig-keeping households practising either confinement or a free-range […]
Designing Better Water Troughs: Does Trough Color Influence Dairy Cows’ Preference?
Eighteen lactating dairy cows were used to elucidate their preference for green, grey, or red troughs. The herd was managed under a rotational grazing system with ad-libitum access to water until 11:30 h. For 9 days, all cows were tested individually following the afternoon milking. Cows drank similar quantities, spent a similar amount of time […]