To meet growing demand for animal-based foods, livestock production has intensified to
maximize output with limited resources and space. This has increased the spatial …

The optimization of the spatial layout of animal husbandry has great significance for the
sustainable development of animal husbandry. However, limited research has focused on …

The distribution of farm locations and sizes is paramount to characterize patterns of disease
spread. With some regions undergoing rapid intensification of livestock production, resulting …

The rapid intensification of poultry production raises important concerns about the
associated risks of zoonotic infections. Here, we introduce EPINEST (EPIdemic NEtwork …

Animal welfare is increasingly understood to be a key component of sustainable agricultural
production. Southeast Asia and India are witnessing an emerging market for cage-free egg …

The socio-economic and nutritional benefits of small-scale backyard poultry farming were
well-known throughout the globe. In India, rural people also initiated to adopt this model for …

The work presented in this dissertation aims to extend the understanding and representation
of the geographic distribution of species. It stands at the intersection of different disciplines …

Mathematical models of infectious diseases can be used as a means to investigate outbreak
management methods and provide evidence towards the choice of disease control strategy …

The next few decades represent a looming catastrophe for farmed animals. The production
of meat and animal products is projected to expand substantially. This growth is expected to …

To achieve continuous improvement, various efforts have been made by companies in
agriculture to improve the quality and performance of the company. Besides, the pressure of …