Smart livestock farming utilizes technology to enhance production and meet food demand sustainably. This study employs surveys and case studies to gather data and information, subsequently analyzing it to identify opportunities and challenges. The proposed solutions encompass remote sensing, technology integration, farmer education, and stakeholder engagement. The research delves into smart technologies in animal production,…
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Ruminants is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology, Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock, Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock. Over its lifetime it has published 240 papers, which have received 912 citations.
| Publisher | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (MDPI) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Ruminants 2023, 12, 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock Reproductive Physiology in Livestock Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies |
| ISSN | 2673-933X |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.9 |
| h-index | 14 |
| i10-index | 25 |
| Open access | Yes — indexed in DOAJ |
| Top institutions publishing here | Massey University |
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Cattle farming is an ancient practice, with roots in the early Neolithic era that has retained a major status in the food industry, with global beef market revenue amounting to $385.7B (as of 2018). Hence, cattle maintenance is essential for catering to the nutritional requirements of modern civilization. This extensive review aims to provide a…
(1) Background. Merino is a worldwide sheep breed well known for the quality and quantity of its wool. If there is no doubt that it originates from the Mediterranean Basin and that human selection took place in southern Spain, the populations that potentially contributed to the building of this breed are a matter of debate.…
Environmental stressors have, over generations, influenced the morphology, anatomy, behaviour, physiology, and genetic structure of small ruminants. The widespread dispersal of small ruminants over vast geographical areas occurred along with human migration, thereby promoting the adaptative process to different environmental conditions mainly through natural selection. Ongoing global warming prompted scientific efforts to deepen the knowledge…
This study examines the sustainability of livestock farming in Jordan’s arid regions, focusing on smallholder Awassi sheep and Baladi goat farming. It assesses breeders, economic factors, herd productivity, and sustainability, evaluating the vitality of these breeds by examining reproductive success through birth and survival rates. In 2021–2022, a total of 53 traditional Awassi sheep and…