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The Use of Subjective and Objective Methods of Behavioral Evaluation in Swine and Dairy Cattle
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
The objectives of the studies described in this thesis were to quantify livestock behavior and improve animal wellbeing. Subjective and objective evaluation methods can be used as an estimation parameter of animal welfare. ...
The Effects of Feeding Seaweed Extract in the Diet of Swine on Gut Health, Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Pork Quality
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
Consumers are concerned about antibiotic and ractopamine usage; therefore, alternatives need to be found. Objectives of this study were to investigate the effects of using seaweed as an alternative feed supplement and ...
Understanding the Role of Uterine Blood Flow on Offspring Development and Meat Quality in Swine
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
Piglets that are born with low viability have increased mortality during early life, result in increased labor by personnel and potential animal welfare concerns. Producers focused on improving ovulation rates with the ...