Search Results - "Hermesch, Susanne"

Genotyping both live and dead animals to improve post-weaning survival of pigs in breeding programs by Sharif-Islam, Md, van der Werf, Julius H J, Henryon, Mark, Chu, Thinh Tuan, Wood, Benjamin J, Hermesch, Susanne

“…In this study, we tested whether genotyping both live and dead animals (GSD) realises more genetic gain for post-weaning survival (PWS) in pigs compared to…”
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Genetic parameters and inbreeding effects for production traits of Thai native chickens by Tongsiri, Siriporn, Jeyaruban, Gilbert M, Hermesch, Susanne, van der Werf, Julius H J, Li, Li, Chormai, Theerachai

“…Estimate genetic parameters, the rate of inbreeding, and the effect of inbreeding on growth and egg production traits of a Thai native chicken breed Lueng Hang…”
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Genetic parameters for milk yield in imported Jersey and Jersey-Friesian cows using daily milk records in Sri Lanka (R) by Samaraweera, Amali Malshani, Boerner, Vinzent, Cyril, Hewa Waduge, van der Werf, Julius, Hermesch, Susanne

“…Estimate genetic parameters for milk yield traits using daily milk yield records from parlour data generated in an intensively managed commercial dairy farm…”
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Economic and environmental assessments of combined genetics and nutrition optimization strategies to improve the efficiency of sustainable pork production by Soleimani, Tara, Hermesch, Susanne, Gilbert, Hélène

“…Abstract We evaluated the economic and environmental impacts of strategies that incorporated selection for pig feed efficiency and dietary optimization based…”
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Feed intake and feeding behaviour traits of gestating sows are associated with undesirable outcomes by Vargovic, Laura, Hermesch, Susanne, Athorn, Rebecca Z., Bunter, Kim L.

“…This study hypothesised that feed intake and feeding behaviour traits recorded during gestation are genetically and/or phenotypically associated with poor…”
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Improving sow welfare and outcomes in the farrowing house by identifying early indicators from pre-farrowing assessment by Vargovic, Laura, Athorn, Rebecca Z, Hermesch, Susanne, Bunter, Kim L

“…Abstract Poor outcomes reflect low performance during the farrowing and lactation periods and unanticipated sow removals. Since the period around farrowing has…”
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Feed intake and feeding behavior traits for gestating sows recorded using electronic sow feeders by Vargovic, Laura, Hermesch, Susanne, Athorn, Rebecca Z, Bunter, Kim L

“…Abstract Electronic sow feeding (ESF) systems are used to control feed delivery to individual sows that are group-housed. Feeding levels for gestating sows are…”
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Prospects for sustainability of pig production in relation to climate change and novel feed resources by Rauw, Wendy M, Rydhmer, Lotta, Kyriazakis, Ilias, Øverland, Margareth, Gilbert, Hélène, Dekkers, Jack CM, Hermesch, Susanne, Bouquet, Alban, Gómez Izquierdo, Emilio, Louveau, Isabelle, Gomez‐Raya, Luis

“…Pig production systems provide multiple benefits to humans. However, the global increase in meat consumption has profound consequences for our earth. This…”
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Genetic parameters for milk yield in imported Jersey and Jersey-Friesian cows using daily milk records in Sri Lanka by Samaraweera, Amali Malshani, Boerner, Vinzent, Cyril, Hewa Waduge, Werf, Julius van der, Hermesch, Susanne

“…Objective: This study was conducted to estimate genetic parameters for milk yield traits using daily milk yield records from parlour data generated in an…”
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Genetic associations between mastitis, milk electrical conductivity, and milk flow rate in temperate dairy cows in tropics by Samaraweera, Amali Malshani, Boerner, Vinzent, Disnaka, Suneth, van der Werf, Julius J.H., Hermesch, Susanne

“…•(First) genetic analysis of mastitis and mastitis indicator traits in Sri Lanka.•Multiple mastitis traits were not heritable needing better recording of…”
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Genetic parameters and inbreeding effects for production traits of Thai native chickens by Tongsiri, Siriporn, Jeyaruban, Gilbert M, Hermesch, Susanne, van der Werf, Julius H.J, Li, Li, Chormai, Theerachai

“…Objective: Estimate genetic parameters, the rate of inbreeding, and the effect of inbreeding on growth and egg production traits of a Thai native chicken breed…”
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Quantifying the health challenges in an Australian piggery using medication records for the definition of disease resilience 1 by Guy, Sarita Z Y, Li, Li, Thomson, Peter C, Hermesch, Susanne

“…Disease resilience is the ability to maintain performance and health, despite infection challenges in the environment. The evaluation of disease resilience…”
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Quantifying the health challenges in an Australian piggery using medication records for the definition of disease resilience1 by Guy, Sarita Z Y, Li, Li, Thomson, Peter C, Hermesch, Susanne

“…Abstract Disease resilience is the ability to maintain performance and health, despite infection challenges in the environment. The evaluation of disease…”
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Feed intake and feeding behavior traits for gestating sows recorded using electronic sow feeders by Vargovic, Laura, Hermesch, Susanne, Athorn, Rebecca Z, Bunter, Kim L

“…Electronic sow feeding (ESF) systems are used to control feed delivery to individual sows that are group-housed. Feeding levels for gestating sows are…”
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Feed intake and feeding behavior traits for gestating sows recorded using electronic sow feeders by Vargovic, Laura, Hermesch, Susanne, Athorn, Rebecca Z, Bunter, Kim L

“…Electronic sow feeding (ESF) systems are used to control feed delivery to individual sows that are group-housed. Feeding levels for gestating sows are…”
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The predicted benefits of genomic selection on pig breeding objectives by Sharif‐Islam, Md, Werf, Julius H. J., Wood, Benjamin J., Hermesch, Susanne

“…The premise was tested that the additional genetic gain was achieved in the overall breeding objective in a pig breeding program using genomic selection (GS)…”
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Economic values for production, fertility and mastitis traits for temperate dairy cattle breeds in tropical Sri Lanka by Samaraweera, Amali Malshani, van der Werf, Julius H. J., Boerner, Vinzent, Hermesch, Susanne

“…Economic values for annual milk yield (MY, kg), annual fat yield (FY, kg), annual protein yield (PY, kg), age at first calving (AFC, days), number of services…”
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Reaction norm analysis of pig growth using environmental descriptors based on alternative traits by Guy, Sarita Zhe Ying, Li, Li, Thomson, Peter Campbell, Hermesch, Susanne

“…Contemporary group (CG) estimates of different phenotypes have not been widely explored for pigs. The objective of this study was to extend the traits used to…”
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Genetic parameters for milk yield in imported Jersey and JerseyFriesian cows using daily milk records in Sri Lanka by Samaraweera Amali Malshani, Boerner Vinzent, Cyril Hewa Waduge, van der Werf Julius, Hermesch Susanne

“…Objective: This study was conducted to estimate genetic parameters for milk yield traits using daily milk yield records from parlour data generated in an…”
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Selection of pigs for improved coping with health and environmental challenges: breeding for resistance or tolerance? by Guy, Sarita Z Y, Thomson, Peter C, Hermesch, Susanne

“…The benefits of improved health and welfare in pigs have driven refinements in management and selection practices, one of which is the production of pig…”
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