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science-and-agriculture1 month ago•10 min saved

Oregon Study: Solar Shade Reduces Grass Volume but Maintains Lamb Growth via Higher Nutrient Density

A two-year experiment at Oregon State University found that lambs grazing under solar panels gained the same weight as those in open fields, despite having 38% less grass. The shaded pasture produced lower biomass but higher protein and digestibility, allowing animals to extract equivalent nutrition from less material. This suggests solar farms can support livestock without compromising agricultural yield.

via Space Daily|

#agrivoltaics #livestock-management #oregon-state-university

health-agriculture2 years ago•6 min saved

"Protecting Livestock: California's Response to the 2024 Bird Flu Outbreak"

California dairy farmers are on high alert as avian influenza, a strain that has devastated bird populations and shown the ability to jump to mammals, has infected herds in several states, including Texas, New Mexico, and North Carolina. Officials have imposed restrictions on cattle imports from affected states, while the U.S. Department of Agriculture urges minimizing cattle movement. The virus has killed hundreds of millions of farmed poultry and infected over 48 species of mammals, including humans, and has now infected U.S. dairy cows, raising concerns about potential human exposure and virus adaptation. The unexpected cattle outbreaks have prompted calls for a more integrated approach to monitoring and managing the disease, as well as heightened surveillance and concern for potential recombination in mammalian hosts.

via Los Angeles Times|

#avian-influenza #california-dairies #health-agriculture

agriculturetechnology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Maximizing Livestock Management: The Advantages of Virtual Fences for Cows"

Ranchers in Florida are using virtual fencing, based on GPS technology, to control the movements of their livestock, improving grazing lands, preserving wildlife, and saving time and labor. The system allows for quick adjustments of boundaries using a phone app or computer, and researchers are studying its effects on grazing patterns, conservation, and carbon dioxide release. While the technology has benefits, it can be costly, and efforts are underway to develop low-cost options for use in developing countries.

via VOA Learning English|

#agriculturetechnology #conservation #gps-technology