| Description |
1 online resource (276 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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EAAP publication ; no. 131 |
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EAAP publication ; no. 131.
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| Contents |
Part 1. Animal-environment interaction -- New approaches to investigate the genetic basis of animal adaptation to different environments / P. Ajmone Marsan, L. Colli, E.L. Nicolazzi, R. Negrini and M. Zjalic, et al. -- Investigation into the presence of genotype by environment (G x E) interactions in Scottish Blackface lamb weaning traits / A. McLaren, N.R. Lambe, S. Brotherstone, R. Mrode and J. Conington, et al. -- Do plant secondary compounds induce epigenetic changes that confer resistance or susceptibility to toxicosis in animals? / K.D. Welch, F.D. Provenza and J.A. Pfister -- Importance of plants with medicinal properties in herbivore diets / J. Rogosic, T. Saric, J.A. Pfister and M. Borina -- Ammonia and methane emissions from a dairy farm in Segovia (Spain) / F. Sanz, G. Montalvo, A.L. López, C. Piñeiro and M. Bigeriego, et al. -- Effects of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare L.) on consumption of two Mediterranean Juniperus species by goats / D. Skobic, J. Rogosic, S. Stanic-Kostroman and L. Knezovic -- Effect of climate change on seasonal performance of feed-lot beef cattle in the west mediterranean region of Turkey / Y. Bozkurt, C. Doğan and N. Uzun -- Influence of temperature-humidity index (THI) on daily production of dairy cows in Mediterranean region in Croatia / V. Gantner, P. Mijić, S. Jovanovac, N. Raguž and T. Bobić, et al |
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Part 2. Environmental impact of human activities on livestock systems -- Extensive livestock production systems and the environment / I. Casasús, J.L. Riedel, M. Blanco and A. Bernués -- Goat farming and landscape management: from controlled research to controlled grazing / T.A. Glasser, S.Y. Landau, E. Ungar, H. Muklada and A. Perevolotsky -- Sheep production and conservation of wild birds in birds special protection areas in North East of Spain / D. Villalba, E. Molina and M. Taull -- Temporal and spatial simulation of vegetation dynamics in a Mediterranean protected mountain area under different farming management scenarios / J.L. Riedel, A. Bernués and I. Casasús -- The possibility of utilisation of forest pastures for sustainable animal production purposes in the West Mediterranean region of Turkey / Y. Bozkurt, C. Doğan and N. Uzun -- Effect of water deprivation during pregnancy and lactation of Barbarine ewes on mammary secretions and lamb's growth / S. Mleil, N. Lassoued, H. Ben Salem and M. Rekik -- Current aspects and recommendations in health management of organic sheep and goat farming in karst areas of Croatia / A. Shek-Vugrovečki, L. Radin, J. Pejaković, K. Sinković and M. Šimpraga |
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Part 3. Environmentally sustainable livestock production -- Indicators of sustainability in pasture-based livestock systems2 / B. Díez-Unquera, R. Ripoll-Bosch, R. Ruiz, D. Villalba and E. Molina, et al. -- Sustainable intensive farming systems / P.C. Garnsworthy -- Geographic indication of animal products and farm animal biodiversity: case of twelve Northern and five Mediterranean Member States of the European Union / M. Zjalic, A. Rosati, A. Dimitriadou and E. Murelli -- Alpine dairy farming in connection with the Slovenian autochthonous Cika cattle / M. Zan Lotric, A. Salehar and D. Kompan -- Comparison of two rearing systems on productive performance and welfare parameters in Limousine cattle / L. Giuliotti, C. Bibbiani, L. Sestini and N. Benvenuti -- Clinical, productive and welfare parameters in Zerasca sheep treated with homeopathy / M.N. Benvenuti, F. Pisseri, B.M. Azzarello, G. Terracciano and S. Stefanelli, et al. -- Carcass and lamb meat quality from improved Jezersko-Solčava flocks in Slovenia / A. Cividini, D. Kompan, M. Čepon and S. Žgur -- Control of mycotoxins in feeds by novel more environmental friendly strategies / S. Zjalic, M. Reverberi, A. Ricelli, M. Scarpari and A.A. Fabbri, et al |
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Part 4. Interaction animal-water in aquaculture -- Sex ratio of Phoxinellus pseudalepidotus Bogutskaya & Zupančić 2003 (Teleostei: Cyprinidae), from Mostarsko blato area / I. Markotić, V. Bartulović and B. Glamuzina -- Occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility of aeromonads from maricultured gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) / F. Pedonese, R. Nuvoloni, F. Forzale, F. Fratini and S. Evangelisti, et al |
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Part 5. Management and production issues of Mediterranean farming systems -- The farm model production in Mediterranean Croatia / A. Ivanković, B. Mioč, Z. Barać, I. Štoković and P. Mijić, et al. -- An example of reproduction management in organic sheep farming / M. Dattena, I. Mayorga, L. Mara, M. Gallus and G. Meloni, et al. -- Milk production of crossbred Istrian x East Friesian dairy ewes in Mediterranean region of Croatia / T. Mašek, Ž. Mikulec, H. Valpotić and K. Mikulec -- Reproductive response of Barbarine ewes to supplementation with alternative feed prior to and during mating under semi-arid extensive conditions / C. Sakly, M. Rekik, I. Ben Salem, N. Lassoued and B. Mtaallah, et al. -- Socio-cultural factors determining roles and responsibilities in traditional cattle production systems within rural communities of Upper Egypt / B. Molina-Flores, G. Velasco, S. Loza and I. Soliman -- Variation of somatic cell count (SCC) of dairy cattle in conditions of Mediterranean region in Croatia / P. Mijić, V. Gantner, T. Bobić and K. Kuterovac -- Lactation characteristics of Littoral Dinaric donkeys in an extensive pasture system / J. Ramljak, A. Ivanković, N. Kelava, M. Baban and I. Štulina -- Some factors affecting piglet survival / M. Planinc, M. Kovač and Š. Malovrh -- Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) as partial replacement of corn and soy in the laying hen diet / M.N. Benvenuti, V. Berrugi, C. Pasqua and M. Bagliacca |
| Summary |
Livestock production systems are the result of an interaction between domestic animals and the environment, modulated by man, that dates back to Neolithic times. As a consequence of this interaction among the wide diversity of animal resources, natural habitats and population needs, very different farming systems have developed across the Mediterranean Basin. Understanding the mechanisms and effects of these relationships is key to design the farming systems best adapted to each condition, guaranteeing an adequate balance between target animal production and environmental outcomes provided by these systems. This is indeed a multidimensional topic, influenced by animal genetics, feeding resources, flock management, and economic and social aspects inside and outside the household. Therefore, this book focuses on the basis of the animal-environment interactions and the impact of human activities on the type and magnitude of these interactions. In this context, the issue of sustainability of livestock production is evaluated considering economic, social and environmental aspects. This book contributes to upgrade the state of the art in Mediterranean conditions, providing indicators and procedures of application across a wide range of systems, and hence of interest for researchers, students and professionals concerned with livestock production and the environment |
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Life sciences |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and author index |
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Animal industry -- Environmental aspects -- Mediterranean Region -- Congresses
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- General.
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Animal industry -- Environmental aspects
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Mediterranean Region
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proceedings (reports)
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Conference papers and proceedings
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Actes de congrès.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Casasús, I
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| ISBN |
9789086867417 |
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9086867413 |
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