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Analysis of productivity indicators in dairy farms

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The aim of the paper was to analyse the relation of milk yield per cow with a set of production factors on sample data from six dairy farms located in the central region of Poland. The farms, which were the subject of the study, carried out an intensive production, achieving milk yield over the national average. The research showed an increase in milk yield with increasing number of cows in the herd, which, in practice, can lead to increased loads in milking installations in farms keeping more cows.
The aim of the study was to investigate and assess integration and logistic activities in dairy farms operating in the FADN regions of Mazovia and Podlasie. The study used primary data from studies conducted by the author in 2013 on a target group of 100 households. The investigated population of farms was divided in terms of the number of cows in the following groups of up to 10 cows (9 households), 11–20 cows (27 households), 21–30 cows (31 households), 31–40 cows (14 households) and above 40 cows (19 households). The study used the survey method using questionnaire interviews. The research shows that farmers most frequently collaborated on the joint use of equipment and supplies of agricultural inputs. In contrast, farmers in the study frequently sold products to processing companies or intermediaries.
On dairy farms with high milk production there are much health problems. One of the most important periods, the critical time in dairy cows production is calving. In controlling and resolving of these problems the great role have the farmer and the veterinarian. There are many varied methods of dairy farms supervising. Diagnostic monitoring in herds of dairy cattle has an important role in controls an acceptable level of health and productivity in the cows and their progeny. Being familiar with the internal environment of the animal enables early detection of any dangers to the health of the animal and enables one to react before any clinical signs appear. Thus management in periparturient dairy cows is very important for prevention of many disturbances. The aim of the study was to compare the values of selected blood parameters in dairy cows shortly pre and post partum. It had to answer on the question The materials consisted of 30 clinical healthy cows tested 3-7 days before calving and 3-5 days after calving in this same good environmental and nutritional conditions (borning room). Selected twenty one various biochemical and morphological parameters of the blood similar to standard metabolic profile were included in the study. Significant differences (α=0.05) were noted in total bilirubin, SGOT, inorganic phosphorus, Calcium and Chloride. Parturition is an important period in cows from the point of view of the physiological changes taking place which in turn produce measurable, significant changes in the diagnostic parameters of the blood. These differences are presented in the paper.
Respecting EU cross-compliance requirements as an indicator of animal welfare on dairy farms in Poland.The aim of the study was to determine the level of animal welfare on dairy farms in Poland and to compare the measured parameters with the cross-compliance requirements. The study was conducted on 46 farms in the winter season. The microclimate measurements such as air moisture content, concentrations ofselected air pollutantsand the brightness of the room has been taken. A comparison of cattle housing systems on bedding and on the slatted floor has been examined.The barns were divided into four groups, depending on the size of the herd: 10-20 cows (12 barns), 21-40 cows (22 barns), 41-60 cows (7 barns), and 100-180 cows (5 barns), respectively. The largest group consisted of haerds housing 21-40 cows, which represented 48% of all herds involved in the study. Of all the barns that used slatted floors or bedding, we selected three largest herds each in order to compare hygienic parameters between both types of housing. The main findings were as follows: (1)The concentration of selected air pollutantsin most of the barns did not deviate from the recommendations of the (Polish)National Research Institute of Animal Production.(2) The concentration of selected air pollutantswas lower in barns where the cattle was kept on slatted floors. (3)The cattle housed on slatted floors also had better lighting conditions. (4.) Smaller herds of dairy cows were found to have relative air humidity conditions. (5) In 81% of farms, air humidity in the premises remained within the animal welfare standards.
The main aim of this study is to summarize the steps of operation of an automatic milking system. The milking system is used in a fresh milk producing farm: the Józsefmajor Experimental and Demonstration Farm of the Szent István University of Gödöllő. The use of automatic milking robot system is unique in Hungary and also in Europe. The installation of the milking robot changed the steps of the formerly installed HACCP system and made the milking process more simple: due to the fully automatic milking process there are less physical and biological critical points. In summary, automatic milking system helps to harmonize the milking, feeding and relaxing period of the herd, and also makes the compliance with food safety regulations easier. The second aim of this study to define the possible cost-benefit changes due to the automatic milking system in the dairy farm. Further aim of this study to shows economic methods which help the farmers to make decision about milking systems.
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Since accession to the EU, Polish dairy production has experienced dynamic changes in all spheres of its performance. In this dynamic environment, farmers had to adjust their development strategies in order to survive on the competitive market. This paper describes farmers’ attitudes towards the future in a context of strategy formulation. Results of the present study suggest that most dairy farmers in Mazovian region continue development towards increased specialisation and production scale. The study indicates that labour and human capital features could hardly explain farmers’ strategy choices. However, what seems to play a role is farm and production characteristics. It was more the milk production scale and herd size rather than utilised land that decided the further path of development. Choice of strategy should be strongly facilitated also by investments undertaken on the farm. The investments have been financed mostly from external capital – bank loans and EU investment funds. Thus, access to credit seems to be another important determinant of farm development. It was however remarkable that farmers perceived the availability of these resources as quite easy, especially in case of EU funds. As the most significant barriers to further development, farmers indicated low availability of land and insufficient qualified labour.
Subject and purpose of work: The objectives of the elaboration are the following: 1) to analyze the regional changes (at the level of poviats) in the number of farms involved in milk production over the period 2002-2010; 2) to present the main factors affecting the ongoing changes in Polish farms oriented at milk production; 3) to determine the impact of the measure 121. “Modernization of agricultural holdings” under the RDP 2007-2013 and the applied system of direct subsidies for the development of farms oriented at milk production. Materials and methods: The work has been prepared on the basis of the analysis and synthesis of the source literature, statistical data collected and the author’s own reflections. Results: In Poland, in the years 2002-2010 there was a distinct regional differentiation in the pace of the ongoing changes in the dairy sector. The regions, where we observe the development of milk production, include almost the entire Podlaskie Province, the northern part of the Mazowieckie Province and the south-eastern part of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Province. Conclusions: Within the RDP 2007-2013, significant funds were allocated to support the modernization of agricultural farms. Mainly under the measure 121 “Modernization of agricultural holdings” the investments were carried out in relation to the purchase of mobile equipment, they represented 89% of all investments. This was partly due to the actual demand and administrative procedures that stimulated these types of investments.
The aim of the study was to determine the level and reasons of income differentiation of farms located in Minsk County. The survey was conducted in 25 randomly selected farms specialized in dairy production. The study presents basic information about the volume of production, costs incurred, earned agricultural income, obtained support from the EU and non-farm income. The average level of net final production depended on the area of the farm. The highest level of production was characterized by farms with an area of over 15 hectares. The analysis of the results of study indicates that the highest non-farm income was obtained in farms with the largest area of arable land. Estimated value of correlation coefficient revealed meaningful and positive relations between the farm income and net final production, LU/100 ha, direct costs, indirect costs, obtained EU funds as well as the area of arable land the slightest.
Neospora caninum, an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite, is the causative agent of neosporosis, recognized as a major cause of bovine abortion around the world. Thailand is a developing agricultural country located in Southeast Asia. Livestock developments particularly in dairy cows of this country have been hampered by low productivity including milk and slow growth rate due to the impact of many pathogens including N. caninum. Currently, there is no effective method for control of neosporosis since there is less information regarding current status of infections. The objective of this study was to investigate the seroprevalence of neosporosis in dairy cows of the northern part of Thailand. During 2006–2007, the sera of 642 cows from 42 small farm holders with the top three highest consensus of dairy farms in the northern provinces, such as Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and Lumpang were collected and performed tests. Antibodies to N. caninum were assayed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) with recombinant N. caninum surface antigen 1 (NcSAG1) and indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT). The overall prevalence of N. caninum infection in this study was 46.9% (301/642) by ELISA and 34.3% (220/642) by IFAT.
Considered were four dairy farms. Two were certified organic farms and two were conventional – one with intensive and one with extensive production system. Observations were conducted on 10 Holstein-Friesian (HF) cows from each farm while from conventional farm with extensive production additional 10 Polish Red (PR) cows were observed. Samples of milk and hair for determination of minerals were collected in September. Hair samples were taken from the poll. Twenty-nine elements – Ca, K, Mg, Na, P, S, B, Ba, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ge, I, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, V, Zn, Al, As,Cd, Hg, and Pb – were determined in milk and hair. The concentrations of Ca, Mg and P in milk were highest in intensive production system with no grazing, compared with conventional and both ecological farms with pasture feeding. The highest concentrations of I, Mn, Sr, V, and Zn in milk were found on conventional intensively producing farm, while those of Li, Si, Sn, Ba, and Ge on both organic farms. The highest concentrations of B, Be, Co, Fe, Ge, and Li in cow hair were fund on organic farm, and highest concentration of Cr, I, Mo, Se, Sn, Sr, V, and Zn on conventional farm with extensive production. The highest levels of Cd and Pb in milk were found on conventional farm with extensive production. Generally, the levels of all toxic elements in milk appeared low and below admissible. The results presented suggest that the mineral composition of cow milk and hair depended on production system followed on the farm.
Accurate exposure assessment to airborne fungi in agricultural environments is essential for estimating the associated occupational health hazards of workers. The objective of this pilot study was to compare personal and stationary sampling for assessing farmers' exposure to airborne fungi in 3 different agricultural confinements located in Ohio, USA (hog farm, dairy farm, and grain farm), using Button Personal Inhalable Samplers. Personal exposures were measured with samplers worn by 3 subjects (each carrying 2 samplers) during 3 types of activities, including animal feeding in the hog farm, cleaning and animal handling in the dairy farm, and soybean unloading and handling in the grain farm. Simultaneously, the stationary measurements were performed using 5 static Button Samplers and 1 revolving Button Sampler. The study showed that the total concentration of airborne fungi ranged from 1.4 × 104-1.2 × 105 spores m-3 in 3 confinements. Grain unloading and handling activity generated highest concentrations of airborne fungi compared to the other 2 activities. Prevalent airborne fungi belonged to Cladosporium, Aspergillus/Penicillium, Ascospores, smut spores, Epicoccum, Alternaria, and Basidiospores. Lower coefficients of variations were observed for the fungal concentrations measured by personal samplers (7-12%) compared to the concentrations measured by stationary samplers (27-37%). No statistically significant difference was observed between the stationary and personal measurement data for the total concentrations of airborne fungi (p>0.05). Revolving stationary and static stationary Button Samplers demonstrated similar performance characteristics for the collection of airborne fungi. This reflects the low sensitivity of the sampler's efficiency to the wind speed and direction. The results indicate that personal exposure of agricultural workers in confinements may be adequately assessed by placing several Button Samplers simultaneously operating in a static stationary mode throughout the work site.
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