Several variables, including a rising human population, varying weather patterns in the
context of ongoing climate change, and the rapid worldwide spread of epidemics, all …

An assessment of dietary intake is a critical component of animal nutrition. Consumption of
feed resources is the basis upon which feeding strategies and grazing management are …

Monitoring biomass of forages in experimental plots and livestock farms is a time-
consuming, expensive, and biased task. Thus, non-destructive, accurate, precise, and quick …

Fast and accurate quantification of the available pasture biomass is essential to support
grazing management decisions in intensively managed fields. The increasing temporal and …

Precise and timely information on biomass yield and nitrogen uptake in intensively managed
grasslands are essential for sustainable management decisions. Imaging sensors mounted …

Sparse spiral phased arrays are advantageous for many emerging air-coupled ultrasonic
applications, since grating lobes are prevented without being constrained to the half …

Remote sensing systems based on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are well suited for
airborne monitoring of small to medium-sized farmland in agricultural applications. An …

Simple Summary Buffalo breeding in the Amazon biome can contribute significantly to local
community development and, thus, is considered an essential income source. However, in …

Reliable measures of biomass, species composition, nitrogen status, and nutritive value
provide important indicators of the status of pastures and rangelands, allowing managers to …

Accurate information about the amount of standing biomass is important in pasture
management for monitoring forage growth patterns, minimizing the risk of overgrazing, and …