Body condition scoring of sheep was first developed as a technique in the 1960s. Unlike live
weight, it circumvents the issues of skeletal size, breed and physiological state and is not …

This review traces the discoveries that led to the recognition of selenium (Se) as an essential
nutrient and discusses Se-responsive diseases in animals and humans in the context of …

Background Agricultural production is often limited by low phosphorus (P) availability. In
developing countries, which have limited access to P fertiliser, there is a need to develop …

In 1991, Terminology for Grazing Lands and Grazing Animals was published with the
objective of 'developing a consensus of clear definitions of terms used in the grazing of …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of nitrogen utilisation (ENU) and
animal performance in cattle fed tropical grass pastures and receiving nitrogen …

Grasslands occupy 40% of the world's land surface (excluding Antarctica and Greenland)
and support diverse groups, from traditional extensive nomadic to intense livestock …

Improvements in feed conversion efficiency (FCE) can be applied to individual animals as
well as to production from land, as in a farm system. Our focus relates mainly to food …

Plant by-products obtained from agro-industrial processes require valorisation to
demonstrate their potential for enhancing animal health, meat production, and shelf life …

The objectives of health management of ewes during pregnancy are as follows:(i) successful
completion of pregnancy at term,(ii) birth of healthy and viable lambs, with optimal birth and …

I will argue that a desert-based justification for treating a person in a certain way is a
justification that holds this treatment to be justified simply by what the person is like and what …