针对中国规模化养猪场及散养户目前建立养殖电子档案存在的不灵活性及效率较低等技术问题,该研究采用新一代PDA或智能手机作为开发平台,以.Net2005为开发语言,以SQL Server 2005CE为数据库,以TD-SCDMA无线宽带通信与Internet的融合为数...针对中国规模化养猪场及散养户目前建立养殖电子档案存在的不灵活性及效率较低等技术问题,该研究采用新一代PDA或智能手机作为开发平台,以.Net2005为开发语言,以SQL Server 2005CE为数据库,以TD-SCDMA无线宽带通信与Internet的融合为数据传输技术,提出了生猪养殖过程移动数据采集的数据规范,开发了适用于集生猪养殖档案建立及猪肉产品质量溯源的移动系统。系统运行表明:构建的移动系统可实现对猪只耳标的佩戴、免疫事件、饲料及兽药使用及监督抽检数据的移动采集与无线网络传输,实现了对生猪养殖过程电子档案建立及产品质量安全数据的深度查询。开发的系统既是对规模化养猪场通过桌面系统建立养殖档案的补足与完善,又是猪只散养户建立养殖电子档案的有效方案。此外,该系统为官方兽医提供了一种便捷的移动监管工具执行监管工作。研究进一步指出,随着TD-SCDMA技术的普及通信资费下降,该系统在构建中国猪肉质量安全可追溯体系方面具有广阔的应用前景。展开更多
In order to be able to produce safe,uniform,cheap,environmentally-and welfare-friendly food products and market these products in an increasingly complex international agricultural market,livestock producers must have...In order to be able to produce safe,uniform,cheap,environmentally-and welfare-friendly food products and market these products in an increasingly complex international agricultural market,livestock producers must have access to timely production related information.Especially the information related to feeding/nutritional issues is important,as feeding related costs are always significant part of variables costs for all types of livestock production.Therefore,automating the collection,analysis and use of production related information on livestock farms will be essential for improving livestock productivity in the future.Electronically-controlled livestock production systems with an information and communication technology(ICT)focus are required to ensure that information is collected in a cost effective and timely manner and readily acted upon on farms.New electronic and ICT related technologies introduced on farms as part of Precision Livestock Farming(PLF)systems will facilitate livestock management methods that are more responsive to market signals.The PLF technologies encompass methods for electronically measuring the critical components of the production system that indicate the efficiency of resource use,interpreting the information captured and controlling processes to ensure optimum efficiency of both resource use and livestock productivity.These envisaged real-time monitoring and control systems could dramatically improve production efficiency of livestock enterprises.However,further research and development is required,as some of the components of PLF systems are in different stages of development.In addition,an overall strategy for the adoption and commercial exploitation of PLF systems needs to be developed in collaboration with private companies.This article outlines the potential role PLF can play in ensuring that the best possible management processes are implemented on farms to improve farm profitability,quality of products,welfare of livestock and sustainability of the farm environment,especiall展开更多
Fodder production in arid rangelands has been traditionally considered as the main source of nutrition for livestock.However,the production of these fodder may be influenced by some socio-economic and climatic factors...Fodder production in arid rangelands has been traditionally considered as the main source of nutrition for livestock.However,the production of these fodder may be influenced by some socio-economic and climatic factors.This study aims to identify the various rangeland use forms and determine the types of livestock feeding system in the El Ouara rangelands of Ben guarden District in southern Tunisia by analysing the importance of supplemental feeding and main determinants of this practice.Data were collected by a survey that targeted a sample of 50 breeders in the El Ouara rangelands.Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression were used to analyse the data.The results showed that there are two types of association practiced by breeders:“Cherka”association practiced by 10.00% of breeders and cash payment association practiced by 53.00% of breeders.Then,transhumance,sedentary,and semi-urban forms are the main ways in which breeders use the rangelands.There are four livestock feeding systems in the El Ouara rangelands being used to feed livestock:natural rangeland,rangeland-based,mixed,and concentrate-based feeding systems.Supplemental feeding has become fundamental for the livestock feeding system in the El Ouara rangelands.The breeders with the largest camel size still use the natural rangeland feeding system,while the breeders who have the largest herd size practice the mixed feeding system.The logistic regression results reveal that breeder age,cereal area,herd size,migrant remittance,second activity,and agricultural development group membership can significantly impact the supplemental feeding.In summary,this study can help policy-makers plan innovative practices based on climatic change,ensure the sustainability of livestock feeding system,and make effective decisions for local development.展开更多
文摘针对中国规模化养猪场及散养户目前建立养殖电子档案存在的不灵活性及效率较低等技术问题,该研究采用新一代PDA或智能手机作为开发平台,以.Net2005为开发语言,以SQL Server 2005CE为数据库,以TD-SCDMA无线宽带通信与Internet的融合为数据传输技术,提出了生猪养殖过程移动数据采集的数据规范,开发了适用于集生猪养殖档案建立及猪肉产品质量溯源的移动系统。系统运行表明:构建的移动系统可实现对猪只耳标的佩戴、免疫事件、饲料及兽药使用及监督抽检数据的移动采集与无线网络传输,实现了对生猪养殖过程电子档案建立及产品质量安全数据的深度查询。开发的系统既是对规模化养猪场通过桌面系统建立养殖档案的补足与完善,又是猪只散养户建立养殖电子档案的有效方案。此外,该系统为官方兽医提供了一种便捷的移动监管工具执行监管工作。研究进一步指出,随着TD-SCDMA技术的普及通信资费下降,该系统在构建中国猪肉质量安全可追溯体系方面具有广阔的应用前景。
文摘In order to be able to produce safe,uniform,cheap,environmentally-and welfare-friendly food products and market these products in an increasingly complex international agricultural market,livestock producers must have access to timely production related information.Especially the information related to feeding/nutritional issues is important,as feeding related costs are always significant part of variables costs for all types of livestock production.Therefore,automating the collection,analysis and use of production related information on livestock farms will be essential for improving livestock productivity in the future.Electronically-controlled livestock production systems with an information and communication technology(ICT)focus are required to ensure that information is collected in a cost effective and timely manner and readily acted upon on farms.New electronic and ICT related technologies introduced on farms as part of Precision Livestock Farming(PLF)systems will facilitate livestock management methods that are more responsive to market signals.The PLF technologies encompass methods for electronically measuring the critical components of the production system that indicate the efficiency of resource use,interpreting the information captured and controlling processes to ensure optimum efficiency of both resource use and livestock productivity.These envisaged real-time monitoring and control systems could dramatically improve production efficiency of livestock enterprises.However,further research and development is required,as some of the components of PLF systems are in different stages of development.In addition,an overall strategy for the adoption and commercial exploitation of PLF systems needs to be developed in collaboration with private companies.This article outlines the potential role PLF can play in ensuring that the best possible management processes are implemented on farms to improve farm profitability,quality of products,welfare of livestock and sustainability of the farm environment,especiall
文摘Fodder production in arid rangelands has been traditionally considered as the main source of nutrition for livestock.However,the production of these fodder may be influenced by some socio-economic and climatic factors.This study aims to identify the various rangeland use forms and determine the types of livestock feeding system in the El Ouara rangelands of Ben guarden District in southern Tunisia by analysing the importance of supplemental feeding and main determinants of this practice.Data were collected by a survey that targeted a sample of 50 breeders in the El Ouara rangelands.Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression were used to analyse the data.The results showed that there are two types of association practiced by breeders:“Cherka”association practiced by 10.00% of breeders and cash payment association practiced by 53.00% of breeders.Then,transhumance,sedentary,and semi-urban forms are the main ways in which breeders use the rangelands.There are four livestock feeding systems in the El Ouara rangelands being used to feed livestock:natural rangeland,rangeland-based,mixed,and concentrate-based feeding systems.Supplemental feeding has become fundamental for the livestock feeding system in the El Ouara rangelands.The breeders with the largest camel size still use the natural rangeland feeding system,while the breeders who have the largest herd size practice the mixed feeding system.The logistic regression results reveal that breeder age,cereal area,herd size,migrant remittance,second activity,and agricultural development group membership can significantly impact the supplemental feeding.In summary,this study can help policy-makers plan innovative practices based on climatic change,ensure the sustainability of livestock feeding system,and make effective decisions for local development.
