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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2021Funded by:EC | ECOPOTENTIALEC| ECOPOTENTIALAuthors: Alexandra Lawrence; Carl Beierkuhnlein;Alexandra Lawrence; Carl Beierkuhnlein;Habitat loss from anthropogenic development has led to an unprecedented decline in global biodiversity. Protected areas (PAs) exist to counteract this degradation of ecosystems. In the European Union, the Natura 2000 (N2k) network is the basis for continent-wide conservation efforts. N2k is the world’s largest coordinated network of protected areas. However, threats to ecosystems do not stop at the borders of PAs. As measured by a landscape fragmentation metric, anthropogenic development can affect the interiors of PAs. To ensure the long-term viability of the N2k network of PAs, this paper attempts to quantify the degree to which N2k sites are insulated from development pressures. We use a comprehensive dataset of effective mesh density (seff) to measure aggregate fragmentation inside and within a 5 km buffer surrounding N2k sites. Our results show a strong correlation (R² = 0.78) between fragmentation (seff) within and around N2k sites. This result applies to all biogeographical regions in Europe. Only a narrow majority (58.5%) of N2k sites are less fragmented than their surroundings. Remote and mountainous regions in northern Europe, the Alps, parts of Spain, and parts of eastern Europe show the lowest levels of fragmentation. These regions tend to hold the largest N2k sites as measured by area. In contrast, central and western Europe show the highest fragmentation levels within and around N2k sites. 24.5% of all N2k sites are classified as highly to very-highly fragmented. N2k PA age since initial protection does not correlate with the difference in exterior and interior fragmentation of N2k PAs. These results indicate that PAs in Europe are not sheltered from anthropogenic pressures leading to fragmentation. Hence, we argue that there is a high potential for improving PA efficacy by taking pre-emptive action against encroaching anthropogenic fragmentation and by targeting scarce financial resources where fragmentation pressures can be mitigated through enforced construction bans inside PAs.
PLoS ONE; OpenAPC Gl... arrow_drop_down PLoS ONE; OpenAPC Global InitiativeArticle . Conference object . 2021 . Peer-reviewedLicense: CC BYadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euAccess RoutesGreen gold 14 citations 14 popularity Top 10% influence Average impulse Top 10% Powered by BIP!more_vert PLoS ONE; OpenAPC Gl... arrow_drop_down PLoS ONE; OpenAPC Global InitiativeArticle . Conference object . 2021 . Peer-reviewedLicense: CC BYadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 2020 Austria, Italy, Netherlands, United KingdomPublisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLC Funded by:UKRI | GCRF Trade, Development a..., EC | ERA, EC | SIM4NEXUS +6 projectsUKRI| GCRF Trade, Development and the Environment Hub ,EC| ERA ,EC| SIM4NEXUS ,UKRI| How does global land-use change reshape ecological assemblages over time? ,UKRI| Revealing the interactions between global biodiversity change and human food security ,EC| ENGAGE ,EC| IMBALANCE-P ,EC| PICASSO ,WT| Sustainable and Healthy Food Systems (SHEFS)David Leclère; Michael Obersteiner; M. Barrett; Stuart H. M. Butchart; Abhishek Chaudhary; Adriana De Palma; Fabrice DeClerck; Moreno Di Marco; Jonathan C. Doelman; M. Dürauer; Robin Freeman; Mike Harfoot; Tomoko Hasegawa; Stefanie Hellweg; Jelle P. Hilbers; Samantha L. L. Hill; Florian Humpenöder; Nancy Jennings; Tamás Krisztin; Georgina M. Mace; Haruka Ohashi; Alexander Popp; Andy Purvis; Aafke M. Schipper; Andrzej Tabeau; Hugo Valin; Hans van Meijl; Willem-Jan van Zeist; Piero Visconti; Rob Alkemade; Rosamunde E. A. Almond; G. Bunting; Neil D. Burgess; Sarah Cornell; Fulvio Di Fulvio; Simon Ferrier; Steffen Fritz; Shinichiro Fujimori; M. Grooten; Tom Harwood; Petr Havlik; Mario Herrero; Andrew J. Hoskins; Martin Jung; Tom Kram; Hermann Lotze-Campen; Tetsuya Matsui; Carsten Meyer; Deon Nel; Tim Newbold; Guido Schmidt-Traub; Elke Stehfest; Bernardo B. N. Strassburg; Detlef P. van Vuuren; Chris Ware; James E. M. Watson; Wenchao Wu; L. Young;Increased efforts are required to prevent further losses to terrestrial biodiversity and the ecosystem services that it provides1,2. Ambitious targets have been proposed, such as reversing the declining trends in biodiversity3; however, just feeding the growing human population will make this a challenge4. Here we use an ensemble of land-use and biodiversity models to assess whether—and how—humanity can reverse the declines in terrestrial biodiversity caused by habitat conversion, which is a major threat to biodiversity5. We show that immediate efforts, consistent with the broader sustainability agenda but of unprecedented ambition and coordination, could enable the provision of food for the growing human population while reversing the global terrestrial biodiversity trends caused by habitat conversion. If we decide to increase the extent of land under conservation management, restore degraded land and generalize landscape-level conservation planning, biodiversity trends from habitat conversion could become positive by the mid-twenty-first century on average across models (confidence interval, 2042–2061), but this was not the case for all models. Food prices could increase and, on average across models, almost half (confidence interval, 34–50%) of the future biodiversity losses could not be avoided. However, additionally tackling the drivers of land-use change could avoid conflict with affordable food provision and reduces the environmental effects of the food-provision system. Through further sustainable intensification and trade, reduced food waste and more plant-based human diets, more than two thirds of future biodiversity losses are avoided and the biodiversity trends from habitat conversion are reversed by 2050 for almost all of the models. Although limiting further loss will remain challenging in several biodiversity-rich regions, and other threats—such as climate change—must be addressed to truly reverse the declines in biodiversity, our results show that ambitious conservation efforts and food system transformation are central to an effective post-2020 biodiversity strategy. To promote the recovery of the currently declining global trends in terrestrial biodiversity, increases in both the extent of land under conservation management and the sustainability of the global food system from farm to fork are required.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euAccess RoutesGreen hybrid 376 citations 376 popularity Top 0.1% influence Top 1% impulse Top 0.1% Powered by BIP!visibility 20visibility views 20 download downloads 32 Powered bymore_vert NARCIS arrow_drop_down Oxford University Research ArchiveOther literature type . 2020Data sources: Oxford University Research ArchiveNature; Archivio della ricerca- Università di Roma La SapienzaOther literature type . Article . 2020 . Peer-reviewedLicense: Springer TDMArchivio della ricerca- Università di Roma La SapienzaArticle . 2020Data sources: Archivio della ricerca- Università di Roma La Sapienzaadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2020 Italy, SloveniaPublisher:MDPI AG Funded by:EC | SusAnEC| SusAnAuthors: Patrícia Ferreira Ponciano Ferraz; Gabriel Araújo e Silva Ferraz; Lorenzo Leso; Marija Klopčič; +2 AuthorsPatrícia Ferreira Ponciano Ferraz; Gabriel Araújo e Silva Ferraz; Lorenzo Leso; Marija Klopčič; Giuseppe Rossi; Matteo Barbari;doi: 10.3390/ani10020351
handle: 2158/1188115 , 20.500.12556/RUL-133277
pmc: PMC7070853
pmid: 32098358
doi: 10.3390/ani10020351
handle: 2158/1188115 , 20.500.12556/RUL-133277
pmc: PMC7070853
pmid: 32098358
The bedding materials used in dairy cow housing systems are extremely important for animal welfare and performance. A wide range of materials can be used as bedding for dairy cattle, but their physical properties must be analysed to evaluate their potential. In the present study, the physical properties of various bedding materials for dairy cattle were investigated, and different fuzzy clustering algorithms were employed to cluster these materials based on their physical properties. A total of 51 different bedding materials from various places in Europe were collected and tested. Physical analyses were carried out for the following parameters: bulk density (BD), water holding capacity (WHC), air-filled porosity (AFP), global density (GD), container capacity (CC), total effective porosity (TEP), saturated humidity (SH), humidity (H), and average particle size (APS). These data were analysed by principal components analysis (PCA) to reduce the amount of data and, subsequently, by fuzzy clustering analysis. Three clustering algorithms were tested: k-means (KM), fuzzy c-means (FCM) and Gustafson&ndash 8) were evaluated and subsequently compared using five validation indexes. The GK clustering algorithm with eight clusters fit better regarding the division of materials according to their properties. From this clustering analysis, it was possible to understand how the physical properties of the bedding materials may influence their behaviour. Among the materials that fit better as bedding materials for dairy cows, Posidonia oceanica (Cluster 6) can be considered an alternative material. Kessel (GK) algorithms. Furthermore, different numbers of clusters (2&minus
Europe PubMed Centra... arrow_drop_down Europe PubMed CentralArticle . 2020Full-Text: http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC7070853Data sources: PubMed CentralFlore (Florence Research Repository)Article . 2020Data sources: Flore (Florence Research Repository)AnimalsOther literature type . Article . 2020 . Peer-reviewedLicense: CC BYFull-Text: http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/2/351/pdfFlore (Florence Research Repository)Article . 2020Data sources: Flore (Florence Research Repository)Repository of the University of LjubljanaArticle . 2021License: CC BYData sources: Repository of the University of Ljubljanaadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2012Publisher:Geological Society of America Funded by:EC | HERMIONE, NSF | Microbial Structures in N...EC| HERMIONE ,NSF| Microbial Structures in Neoproterozoic Cap CarbonatesBosak; T.; Lahr; D.J.G.; Pruss; S.B.; Macdonald; F.A.; Gooday; A.J.; Dalton; L.; Matys; E;doi: 10.1130/g32535.1
Foraminifera are an ecologically important group of modern heterotrophic amoeboid eukaryotes whose naked and testate ancestors are thought to have evolved ∼1 Ga ago. However, the single-chambered agglutinated tests of these protists appear in the fossil record only after ca. 580 Ma, coinciding with the appearance of macroscopic and mineralized animals. Here we report the discovery of small, slender tubular microfossils in the Sturtian (ca. 716–635 Ma) cap carbonate of the Rasthof Formation in Namibia. The tubes are 200–1300 μm long and 20–70 μm wide, and preserve apertures and variably wide lumens, folds, constrictions, and ridges. Their sometimes flexible walls are composed of carbonaceous material and detrital minerals. This combination of morphologic and compositional characters is also present in some species of modern single-chambered agglutinated tubular foraminiferans, and is not found in other agglutinated eukaryotes. The preservation of possible early Foraminifera in the carbonate rocks deposited in the immediate aftermath of Sturtian low-latitude glaciation indicates that various morphologically modern protists thrived in microbially dominated ecosystems, and contributed to the cycling of carbon in Neoproterozoic oceans much before the rise of complex animals.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euAccess Routesbronze 60 citations 60 popularity Top 10% influence Top 10% impulse Top 10% Powered by BIP!more_vert add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2021 EnglishPublisher:University of Bayreuth Funded by:EC | ECOPOTENTIALEC| ECOPOTENTIALAuthors: Alexandra Lawrence; Fabian Friedrich; Carl Beierkuhnlein;Alexandra Lawrence; Fabian Friedrich; Carl Beierkuhnlein;Habitat loss from anthropogenic development has led to an unprecedented decline in global biodiversity. Protected areas (PAs) exist to counteract this degradation of ecosystems. In the European Union, the Natura 2000 (N2k) network is the basis for continent-wide conservation efforts. N2k is the world’s largest coordinated network of protected areas. However, threats to ecosystems do not stop at the borders of PAs. As measured by a landscape fragmentation metric, anthropogenic development can affect the interiors of PAs. To ensure the long-term viability of the N2k network of PAs, this paper attempts to quantify the degree to which N2k sites are insulated from development pressures. We use a comprehensive dataset of effective mesh density (seff) to measure aggregate fragmentation inside and within a 5 km buffer surrounding N2k sites. Our results show a strong correlation (R² = 0.78) between fragmentation (seff) within and around N2k sites. This result applies to all biogeographical regions in Europe. Only a narrow majority (58.5%) of N2k sites are less fragmented than their surroundings. Remote and mountainous regions in northern Europe, the Alps, parts of Spain, and parts of eastern Europe show the lowest levels of fragmentation. These regions tend to hold the largest N2k sites as measured by area. In contrast, central and western Europe show the highest fragmentation levels within and around N2k sites. 24.5% of all N2k sites are classified as highly to very-highly fragmented. N2k PA age since initial protection does not correlate with the difference in exterior and interior fragmentation of N2k PAs. These results indicate that PAs in Europe are not sheltered from anthropogenic pressures leading to fragmentation. Hence, we argue that there is a high potential for improving PA efficacy by taking pre-emptive action against encroaching anthropogenic fragmentation and by targeting scarce financial resources where fragmentation pressures can be mitigated through enforced construction bans inside PAs.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2019Publisher:Frontiers Media SA Funded by:EC | COLUMBUSEC| COLUMBUSAuthors: Rosa M. Fernández Otero; Georgia A. Bayliss-Brown; Martha Papathanassiou;Rosa M. Fernández Otero; Georgia A. Bayliss-Brown; Martha Papathanassiou;Since 2011, when the first European ocean literacy (OL) project was launched in Portugal, the number of initiatives about this topic in Europe has increased notoriously and their scope has largely widened. These initiatives have drawn from the seven ‘Ocean Literacy Principles’ that were developed by the College of Exploration Ocean Literacy Network in 2005. They represent a source of inspiration for the many endeavours that are aiming to achieve a society that fully understands the influence of themselves - as individuals and as a population - on the ocean and the influence of the ocean on them. OL initiatives throughout the past years, globally, have resulted in the production of countless didactic and communication resources that represent a valuable legacy for new activities. The OL research community recognises the need to build up the scope of OL by reaching the wider Blue Economy actors such as the maritime industrial sector. It is hoped that building OL in this sector will contribute to the long-term sustainable development of maritime activities. The ERASMUS+ project ‘MATES’aims to address the maritime industries' skills shortages and contribute to a more resilient labour market. MATES’ hypothesis is that through building OL in educational, professional and industrial environments, it is possible to build a labour force that matches the skills demand in these sectors and increases their capacity to uptake new knowledge. The MATES partnership will explicitly combine OL and knowledge transfer by applying the ‘COLUMBUS Knowledge Transfer Methodology’ as developed by the H2020-funded COLUMBUS project.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2019 NetherlandsPublisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLC Funded by:EC | COMPARE, WT | Understanding the genetic...EC| COMPARE ,WT| Understanding the genetic basis of common human diseases: core funding for the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics.Authors: Nicholas Costa Barroso Lima; Arif Mohammad Tanmoy; Emilie Westeel; Luiz Gonzaga Paula de Almeida; +6 AuthorsNicholas Costa Barroso Lima; Arif Mohammad Tanmoy; Emilie Westeel; Luiz Gonzaga Paula de Almeida; Alain Rajoharison; Maksuda Islam; Hubert P. Endtz; Samir K. Saha; Ana Tereza Ribeiro de Vasconcelos; Florence Komurian-Pradel;Background Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi, follows a fecal-oral transmission route and is a major global public health concern, especially in developing countries like Bangladesh. Increasing emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious issue; the list of treatments for typhoid fever is ever-decreasing. In addition to IncHI1-type plasmids, Salmonella genomic island (SGI) 11 has been reported to carry AMR genes. Although reports suggest a recent reduction in multidrug resistance (MDR) in the Indian subcontinent, the corresponding genomic changes in the background are unknown. Results Here, we assembled and annotated complete closed chromosomes and plasmids for 73 S. Typhi isolates using short-length Illumina reads. S. Typhi had an open pan-genome, and the core genome was smaller than previously reported. Considering AMR genes, we identified five variants of SGI11, including the previously reported reference sequence. Five plasmids were identified, including the new plasmids pK91 and pK43; pK43and pHCM2 were not related to AMR. The pHCM1, pPRJEB21992 and pK91 plasmids carried AMR genes and, along with the SGI11 variants, were responsible for resistance phenotypes. pK91 also contained qnr genes, conferred high ciprofloxacin resistance and was related to the H58-sublineage Bdq, which shows the same phenotype. The presence of plasmids (pHCM1 and pK91) and SGI11 were linked to two H58-lineages, Ia and Bd. Loss of plasmids and integration of resistance genes in genomic islands could contribute to the fitness advantage of lineage Ia isolates. Conclusions Such events may explain why lineage Ia is globally widespread, while the Bd lineage is locally restricted. Further studies are required to understand how these S. Typhi AMR elements spread and generate new variants. Preventive measures such as vaccination programs should also be considered in endemic countries; such initiatives could potentially reduce the spread of AMR. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12864-019-5916-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2018 NetherlandsPublisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLC Funded by:EC | PATHWAYS, EC | VOLANTEEC| PATHWAYS ,EC| VOLANTEAuthors: Emma H. van der Zanden; Sónia Carvalho-Ribeiro; Peter H. Verburg;Emma H. van der Zanden; Sónia Carvalho-Ribeiro; Peter H. Verburg;pmid: 31007597
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Land abandonment is an important process for the European Union, which primarily occurs in less productive, remote and mountainous areas with unfavourable conditions for agriculture. Future management directions of these abandonment areas are under debate, with increasing calls to adjust policies to the local characteristics, including the promotion of rewilding and the management of succession of larger areas of less-productive land. While there is an increase in studies focusing on the environmental impacts of land abandonment, there are few studies that focus on the perceptions of abandonment by different user groups, even though an understanding of local perceptions, opportunities and trade-offs associated with changing land management is crucial for landscape-related policies and planning measures. In a case study in Northern Portugal, we used a combination of statements, photograph rating exercises and open questions to assess the perceptions of local inhabitants, visitors and experts regarding land abandonment and their preferences of different possible trajectories after abandonment. The results show that all user groups have a negative response towards abandonment and associate it mainly with negative emotions and the loss of heritage and traditions. The assessment of the different abandonment stages and outcomes clearly yielded different preferences and explanations, which can be used as input for finding a common ground for landscape management, reducing conflict and as a starting point for a more spatially targeted and nuanced management approach. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s10113-018-1294-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2019 NetherlandsPublisher:Wiley Funded by:SNSF | Soil biota as drivers of ..., EC | LIVESEEDSNSF| Soil biota as drivers of ecosystem functioning and nutrient cycling ,EC| LIVESEEDAuthors: Matthias C. Rillig; Carlos A. Aguilar-Trigueros; Tessa Camenzind; Timothy R. Cavagnaro; +7 AuthorsMatthias C. Rillig; Carlos A. Aguilar-Trigueros; Tessa Camenzind; Timothy R. Cavagnaro; Florine Degrune; Pierre Hohmann; Daniel R. Lammel; India Mansour; Julien Roy; Marcel G. A. van der Heijden; Gaowen Yang;doi: 10.1111/nph.15602
pmid: 30657177
The Tansley review by Ryan & Graham (2018) provided a welcome critical perspective on the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi in large‐scale industrial agriculture, with a focus on cereals (wheat, Triticum aestivum). They conclude that there is little evidence that farmers should consider the abundance or diversity of AM fungi when managing crops. We welcome many of the points made in the paper, as they give an opportunity for self‐reflection, considering that the importance of AM fungi in agroecosystems is often taken for granted. However, we suggest that it is too early to draw the overall conclusion that the management of AM fungi by farmers is currently not warranted. We offer the following points to contribute to the discussion. The first point pertains to the overall focus of Ryan & Graham (2018), which strongly determines the recommendations at which the authors arrive. This scope is limited to yield, at the expense of neglecting aspects of sustainability. We then argue that AM fungal communities do respond negatively to aspects of agricultural management, and list evidence for their positive effects to agronomically important traits, including yield in cereals. In our final argument, we advocate for transitioning to agroecosystems that are more AM compatible in order to increasingly take advantage of all the potential services these ancient symbionts, and other soil biota, can provide.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2020 Netherlands, ItalyPublisher:American Dairy Science Association Funded by:EC | SusAnEC| SusAnLeso, L.; Barbari, M.; Lopes, M.A.; Damasceno, F.A.; Galama, P.; Taraba, J.L.; Kuipers, A.;Compost-bedded pack barns (CBP) are receiving increasing attention as a housing system for dairy cows that has potential to improve animal welfare. This article reviews current scientific knowledge about CBP with the aim of providing a comprehensive tool for producers and researchers using this housing system. In CBP, cows are provided with an open bedded pack area rather than the individual stalls and concrete alleys found in freestall systems. The bedded pack, a mixture of organic bedding and cattle excreta, is cultivated frequently (1–3 times per day) to incorporate fresh manure and air into the pack, thus promoting an aerobic composting process. To function well, CBP generally require a large area per cow. Optimal animal densities over the bedded area range from 7.4 to more than 15 m2/cow depending on several factors, including climate, bedding, pack management, and cow characteristics. Studies have indicated that CBP, compared with conventional systems such as freestall barns, have the potential to improve the welfare of dairy cows. In particular, the main reported benefits include improved comfort during resting, better foot and leg health, and more natural animal behavior. Research has also indicated that adequate udder health can be achieved in CBP. However, because the bedded pack has been shown to contain high bacterial concentrations, proper management is essential to maintain adequate cow cleanliness and reduce the risk of mastitis. Controlling pack moisture is consistently indicated as the most important issue with CBP. Especially under cold and humid weather conditions, large amounts of bedding may be necessary to keep the pack adequately dry and comfortable for the cows. Nevertheless, the improvements in cow health may offset the higher costs of bedding.
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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2021Funded by:EC | ECOPOTENTIALEC| ECOPOTENTIALAuthors: Alexandra Lawrence; Carl Beierkuhnlein;Alexandra Lawrence; Carl Beierkuhnlein;Habitat loss from anthropogenic development has led to an unprecedented decline in global biodiversity. Protected areas (PAs) exist to counteract this degradation of ecosystems. In the European Union, the Natura 2000 (N2k) network is the basis for continent-wide conservation efforts. N2k is the world’s largest coordinated network of protected areas. However, threats to ecosystems do not stop at the borders of PAs. As measured by a landscape fragmentation metric, anthropogenic development can affect the interiors of PAs. To ensure the long-term viability of the N2k network of PAs, this paper attempts to quantify the degree to which N2k sites are insulated from development pressures. We use a comprehensive dataset of effective mesh density (seff) to measure aggregate fragmentation inside and within a 5 km buffer surrounding N2k sites. Our results show a strong correlation (R² = 0.78) between fragmentation (seff) within and around N2k sites. This result applies to all biogeographical regions in Europe. Only a narrow majority (58.5%) of N2k sites are less fragmented than their surroundings. Remote and mountainous regions in northern Europe, the Alps, parts of Spain, and parts of eastern Europe show the lowest levels of fragmentation. These regions tend to hold the largest N2k sites as measured by area. In contrast, central and western Europe show the highest fragmentation levels within and around N2k sites. 24.5% of all N2k sites are classified as highly to very-highly fragmented. N2k PA age since initial protection does not correlate with the difference in exterior and interior fragmentation of N2k PAs. These results indicate that PAs in Europe are not sheltered from anthropogenic pressures leading to fragmentation. Hence, we argue that there is a high potential for improving PA efficacy by taking pre-emptive action against encroaching anthropogenic fragmentation and by targeting scarce financial resources where fragmentation pressures can be mitigated through enforced construction bans inside PAs.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 2020 Austria, Italy, Netherlands, United KingdomPublisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLC Funded by:UKRI | GCRF Trade, Development a..., EC | ERA, EC | SIM4NEXUS +6 projectsUKRI| GCRF Trade, Development and the Environment Hub ,EC| ERA ,EC| SIM4NEXUS ,UKRI| How does global land-use change reshape ecological assemblages over time? ,UKRI| Revealing the interactions between global biodiversity change and human food security ,EC| ENGAGE ,EC| IMBALANCE-P ,EC| PICASSO ,WT| Sustainable and Healthy Food Systems (SHEFS)David Leclère; Michael Obersteiner; M. Barrett; Stuart H. M. Butchart; Abhishek Chaudhary; Adriana De Palma; Fabrice DeClerck; Moreno Di Marco; Jonathan C. Doelman; M. Dürauer; Robin Freeman; Mike Harfoot; Tomoko Hasegawa; Stefanie Hellweg; Jelle P. Hilbers; Samantha L. L. Hill; Florian Humpenöder; Nancy Jennings; Tamás Krisztin; Georgina M. Mace; Haruka Ohashi; Alexander Popp; Andy Purvis; Aafke M. Schipper; Andrzej Tabeau; Hugo Valin; Hans van Meijl; Willem-Jan van Zeist; Piero Visconti; Rob Alkemade; Rosamunde E. A. Almond; G. Bunting; Neil D. Burgess; Sarah Cornell; Fulvio Di Fulvio; Simon Ferrier; Steffen Fritz; Shinichiro Fujimori; M. Grooten; Tom Harwood; Petr Havlik; Mario Herrero; Andrew J. Hoskins; Martin Jung; Tom Kram; Hermann Lotze-Campen; Tetsuya Matsui; Carsten Meyer; Deon Nel; Tim Newbold; Guido Schmidt-Traub; Elke Stehfest; Bernardo B. N. Strassburg; Detlef P. van Vuuren; Chris Ware; James E. M. Watson; Wenchao Wu; L. Young;Increased efforts are required to prevent further losses to terrestrial biodiversity and the ecosystem services that it provides1,2. Ambitious targets have been proposed, such as reversing the declining trends in biodiversity3; however, just feeding the growing human population will make this a challenge4. Here we use an ensemble of land-use and biodiversity models to assess whether—and how—humanity can reverse the declines in terrestrial biodiversity caused by habitat conversion, which is a major threat to biodiversity5. We show that immediate efforts, consistent with the broader sustainability agenda but of unprecedented ambition and coordination, could enable the provision of food for the growing human population while reversing the global terrestrial biodiversity trends caused by habitat conversion. If we decide to increase the extent of land under conservation management, restore degraded land and generalize landscape-level conservation planning, biodiversity trends from habitat conversion could become positive by the mid-twenty-first century on average across models (confidence interval, 2042–2061), but this was not the case for all models. Food prices could increase and, on average across models, almost half (confidence interval, 34–50%) of the future biodiversity losses could not be avoided. However, additionally tackling the drivers of land-use change could avoid conflict with affordable food provision and reduces the environmental effects of the food-provision system. Through further sustainable intensification and trade, reduced food waste and more plant-based human diets, more than two thirds of future biodiversity losses are avoided and the biodiversity trends from habitat conversion are reversed by 2050 for almost all of the models. Although limiting further loss will remain challenging in several biodiversity-rich regions, and other threats—such as climate change—must be addressed to truly reverse the declines in biodiversity, our results show that ambitious conservation efforts and food system transformation are central to an effective post-2020 biodiversity strategy. To promote the recovery of the currently declining global trends in terrestrial biodiversity, increases in both the extent of land under conservation management and the sustainability of the global food system from farm to fork are required.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2020 Italy, SloveniaPublisher:MDPI AG Funded by:EC | SusAnEC| SusAnAuthors: Patrícia Ferreira Ponciano Ferraz; Gabriel Araújo e Silva Ferraz; Lorenzo Leso; Marija Klopčič; +2 AuthorsPatrícia Ferreira Ponciano Ferraz; Gabriel Araújo e Silva Ferraz; Lorenzo Leso; Marija Klopčič; Giuseppe Rossi; Matteo Barbari;doi: 10.3390/ani10020351
handle: 2158/1188115 , 20.500.12556/RUL-133277
pmc: PMC7070853
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doi: 10.3390/ani10020351
handle: 2158/1188115 , 20.500.12556/RUL-133277
pmc: PMC7070853
pmid: 32098358
The bedding materials used in dairy cow housing systems are extremely important for animal welfare and performance. A wide range of materials can be used as bedding for dairy cattle, but their physical properties must be analysed to evaluate their potential. In the present study, the physical properties of various bedding materials for dairy cattle were investigated, and different fuzzy clustering algorithms were employed to cluster these materials based on their physical properties. A total of 51 different bedding materials from various places in Europe were collected and tested. Physical analyses were carried out for the following parameters: bulk density (BD), water holding capacity (WHC), air-filled porosity (AFP), global density (GD), container capacity (CC), total effective porosity (TEP), saturated humidity (SH), humidity (H), and average particle size (APS). These data were analysed by principal components analysis (PCA) to reduce the amount of data and, subsequently, by fuzzy clustering analysis. Three clustering algorithms were tested: k-means (KM), fuzzy c-means (FCM) and Gustafson&ndash 8) were evaluated and subsequently compared using five validation indexes. The GK clustering algorithm with eight clusters fit better regarding the division of materials according to their properties. From this clustering analysis, it was possible to understand how the physical properties of the bedding materials may influence their behaviour. Among the materials that fit better as bedding materials for dairy cows, Posidonia oceanica (Cluster 6) can be considered an alternative material. Kessel (GK) algorithms. Furthermore, different numbers of clusters (2&minus
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2012Publisher:Geological Society of America Funded by:EC | HERMIONE, NSF | Microbial Structures in N...EC| HERMIONE ,NSF| Microbial Structures in Neoproterozoic Cap CarbonatesBosak; T.; Lahr; D.J.G.; Pruss; S.B.; Macdonald; F.A.; Gooday; A.J.; Dalton; L.; Matys; E;doi: 10.1130/g32535.1
Foraminifera are an ecologically important group of modern heterotrophic amoeboid eukaryotes whose naked and testate ancestors are thought to have evolved ∼1 Ga ago. However, the single-chambered agglutinated tests of these protists appear in the fossil record only after ca. 580 Ma, coinciding with the appearance of macroscopic and mineralized animals. Here we report the discovery of small, slender tubular microfossils in the Sturtian (ca. 716–635 Ma) cap carbonate of the Rasthof Formation in Namibia. The tubes are 200–1300 μm long and 20–70 μm wide, and preserve apertures and variably wide lumens, folds, constrictions, and ridges. Their sometimes flexible walls are composed of carbonaceous material and detrital minerals. This combination of morphologic and compositional characters is also present in some species of modern single-chambered agglutinated tubular foraminiferans, and is not found in other agglutinated eukaryotes. The preservation of possible early Foraminifera in the carbonate rocks deposited in the immediate aftermath of Sturtian low-latitude glaciation indicates that various morphologically modern protists thrived in microbially dominated ecosystems, and contributed to the cycling of carbon in Neoproterozoic oceans much before the rise of complex animals.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2021 EnglishPublisher:University of Bayreuth Funded by:EC | ECOPOTENTIALEC| ECOPOTENTIALAuthors: Alexandra Lawrence; Fabian Friedrich; Carl Beierkuhnlein;Alexandra Lawrence; Fabian Friedrich; Carl Beierkuhnlein;Habitat loss from anthropogenic development has led to an unprecedented decline in global biodiversity. Protected areas (PAs) exist to counteract this degradation of ecosystems. In the European Union, the Natura 2000 (N2k) network is the basis for continent-wide conservation efforts. N2k is the world’s largest coordinated network of protected areas. However, threats to ecosystems do not stop at the borders of PAs. As measured by a landscape fragmentation metric, anthropogenic development can affect the interiors of PAs. To ensure the long-term viability of the N2k network of PAs, this paper attempts to quantify the degree to which N2k sites are insulated from development pressures. We use a comprehensive dataset of effective mesh density (seff) to measure aggregate fragmentation inside and within a 5 km buffer surrounding N2k sites. Our results show a strong correlation (R² = 0.78) between fragmentation (seff) within and around N2k sites. This result applies to all biogeographical regions in Europe. Only a narrow majority (58.5%) of N2k sites are less fragmented than their surroundings. Remote and mountainous regions in northern Europe, the Alps, parts of Spain, and parts of eastern Europe show the lowest levels of fragmentation. These regions tend to hold the largest N2k sites as measured by area. In contrast, central and western Europe show the highest fragmentation levels within and around N2k sites. 24.5% of all N2k sites are classified as highly to very-highly fragmented. N2k PA age since initial protection does not correlate with the difference in exterior and interior fragmentation of N2k PAs. These results indicate that PAs in Europe are not sheltered from anthropogenic pressures leading to fragmentation. Hence, we argue that there is a high potential for improving PA efficacy by taking pre-emptive action against encroaching anthropogenic fragmentation and by targeting scarce financial resources where fragmentation pressures can be mitigated through enforced construction bans inside PAs.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euAccess RoutesGreen gold 0 citations 0 popularity Average influence Average impulse Average Powered by BIP!more_vert Europe PubMed Centra... arrow_drop_down Europe PubMed CentralArticle . 2021Full-Text: http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC8530314Data sources: PubMed Centraladd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2019Publisher:Frontiers Media SA Funded by:EC | COLUMBUSEC| COLUMBUSAuthors: Rosa M. Fernández Otero; Georgia A. Bayliss-Brown; Martha Papathanassiou;Rosa M. Fernández Otero; Georgia A. Bayliss-Brown; Martha Papathanassiou;Since 2011, when the first European ocean literacy (OL) project was launched in Portugal, the number of initiatives about this topic in Europe has increased notoriously and their scope has largely widened. These initiatives have drawn from the seven ‘Ocean Literacy Principles’ that were developed by the College of Exploration Ocean Literacy Network in 2005. They represent a source of inspiration for the many endeavours that are aiming to achieve a society that fully understands the influence of themselves - as individuals and as a population - on the ocean and the influence of the ocean on them. OL initiatives throughout the past years, globally, have resulted in the production of countless didactic and communication resources that represent a valuable legacy for new activities. The OL research community recognises the need to build up the scope of OL by reaching the wider Blue Economy actors such as the maritime industrial sector. It is hoped that building OL in this sector will contribute to the long-term sustainable development of maritime activities. The ERASMUS+ project ‘MATES’aims to address the maritime industries' skills shortages and contribute to a more resilient labour market. MATES’ hypothesis is that through building OL in educational, professional and industrial environments, it is possible to build a labour force that matches the skills demand in these sectors and increases their capacity to uptake new knowledge. The MATES partnership will explicitly combine OL and knowledge transfer by applying the ‘COLUMBUS Knowledge Transfer Methodology’ as developed by the H2020-funded COLUMBUS project.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euAccess Routesgold 13 citations 13 popularity Top 10% influence Average impulse Top 10% Powered by BIP!more_vert add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2019 NetherlandsPublisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLC Funded by:EC | COMPARE, WT | Understanding the genetic...EC| COMPARE ,WT| Understanding the genetic basis of common human diseases: core funding for the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics.Authors: Nicholas Costa Barroso Lima; Arif Mohammad Tanmoy; Emilie Westeel; Luiz Gonzaga Paula de Almeida; +6 AuthorsNicholas Costa Barroso Lima; Arif Mohammad Tanmoy; Emilie Westeel; Luiz Gonzaga Paula de Almeida; Alain Rajoharison; Maksuda Islam; Hubert P. Endtz; Samir K. Saha; Ana Tereza Ribeiro de Vasconcelos; Florence Komurian-Pradel;Background Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi, follows a fecal-oral transmission route and is a major global public health concern, especially in developing countries like Bangladesh. Increasing emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious issue; the list of treatments for typhoid fever is ever-decreasing. In addition to IncHI1-type plasmids, Salmonella genomic island (SGI) 11 has been reported to carry AMR genes. Although reports suggest a recent reduction in multidrug resistance (MDR) in the Indian subcontinent, the corresponding genomic changes in the background are unknown. Results Here, we assembled and annotated complete closed chromosomes and plasmids for 73 S. Typhi isolates using short-length Illumina reads. S. Typhi had an open pan-genome, and the core genome was smaller than previously reported. Considering AMR genes, we identified five variants of SGI11, including the previously reported reference sequence. Five plasmids were identified, including the new plasmids pK91 and pK43; pK43and pHCM2 were not related to AMR. The pHCM1, pPRJEB21992 and pK91 plasmids carried AMR genes and, along with the SGI11 variants, were responsible for resistance phenotypes. pK91 also contained qnr genes, conferred high ciprofloxacin resistance and was related to the H58-sublineage Bdq, which shows the same phenotype. The presence of plasmids (pHCM1 and pK91) and SGI11 were linked to two H58-lineages, Ia and Bd. Loss of plasmids and integration of resistance genes in genomic islands could contribute to the fitness advantage of lineage Ia isolates. Conclusions Such events may explain why lineage Ia is globally widespread, while the Bd lineage is locally restricted. Further studies are required to understand how these S. Typhi AMR elements spread and generate new variants. Preventive measures such as vaccination programs should also be considered in endemic countries; such initiatives could potentially reduce the spread of AMR. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12864-019-5916-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
NARCIS; BMC Genomics arrow_drop_down NARCIS; BMC GenomicsArticle . 2019Europe PubMed CentralArticle . 2019Full-Text: http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6599262Data sources: PubMed Centraladd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euAccess RoutesGreen gold 16 citations 16 popularity Top 10% influence Average impulse Top 10% Powered by BIP!more_vert NARCIS; BMC Genomics arrow_drop_down NARCIS; BMC GenomicsArticle . 2019Europe PubMed CentralArticle . 2019Full-Text: http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6599262Data sources: PubMed Centraladd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2018 NetherlandsPublisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLC Funded by:EC | PATHWAYS, EC | VOLANTEEC| PATHWAYS ,EC| VOLANTEAuthors: Emma H. van der Zanden; Sónia Carvalho-Ribeiro; Peter H. Verburg;Emma H. van der Zanden; Sónia Carvalho-Ribeiro; Peter H. Verburg;pmid: 31007597
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Land abandonment is an important process for the European Union, which primarily occurs in less productive, remote and mountainous areas with unfavourable conditions for agriculture. Future management directions of these abandonment areas are under debate, with increasing calls to adjust policies to the local characteristics, including the promotion of rewilding and the management of succession of larger areas of less-productive land. While there is an increase in studies focusing on the environmental impacts of land abandonment, there are few studies that focus on the perceptions of abandonment by different user groups, even though an understanding of local perceptions, opportunities and trade-offs associated with changing land management is crucial for landscape-related policies and planning measures. In a case study in Northern Portugal, we used a combination of statements, photograph rating exercises and open questions to assess the perceptions of local inhabitants, visitors and experts regarding land abandonment and their preferences of different possible trajectories after abandonment. The results show that all user groups have a negative response towards abandonment and associate it mainly with negative emotions and the loss of heritage and traditions. The assessment of the different abandonment stages and outcomes clearly yielded different preferences and explanations, which can be used as input for finding a common ground for landscape management, reducing conflict and as a starting point for a more spatially targeted and nuanced management approach. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s10113-018-1294-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
Regional Environment... arrow_drop_down Regional Environmental ChangeArticle . 2018Full-Text: http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6448354Data sources: PubMed Centraladd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euAccess RoutesGreen hybrid 38 citations 38 popularity Top 10% influence Average impulse Top 10% Powered by BIP!more_vert Regional Environment... arrow_drop_down Regional Environmental ChangeArticle . 2018Full-Text: http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6448354Data sources: PubMed Centraladd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2019 NetherlandsPublisher:Wiley Funded by:SNSF | Soil biota as drivers of ..., EC | LIVESEEDSNSF| Soil biota as drivers of ecosystem functioning and nutrient cycling ,EC| LIVESEEDAuthors: Matthias C. Rillig; Carlos A. Aguilar-Trigueros; Tessa Camenzind; Timothy R. Cavagnaro; +7 AuthorsMatthias C. Rillig; Carlos A. Aguilar-Trigueros; Tessa Camenzind; Timothy R. Cavagnaro; Florine Degrune; Pierre Hohmann; Daniel R. Lammel; India Mansour; Julien Roy; Marcel G. A. van der Heijden; Gaowen Yang;doi: 10.1111/nph.15602
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The Tansley review by Ryan & Graham (2018) provided a welcome critical perspective on the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi in large‐scale industrial agriculture, with a focus on cereals (wheat, Triticum aestivum). They conclude that there is little evidence that farmers should consider the abundance or diversity of AM fungi when managing crops. We welcome many of the points made in the paper, as they give an opportunity for self‐reflection, considering that the importance of AM fungi in agroecosystems is often taken for granted. However, we suggest that it is too early to draw the overall conclusion that the management of AM fungi by farmers is currently not warranted. We offer the following points to contribute to the discussion. The first point pertains to the overall focus of Ryan & Graham (2018), which strongly determines the recommendations at which the authors arrive. This scope is limited to yield, at the expense of neglecting aspects of sustainability. We then argue that AM fungal communities do respond negatively to aspects of agricultural management, and list evidence for their positive effects to agronomically important traits, including yield in cereals. In our final argument, we advocate for transitioning to agroecosystems that are more AM compatible in order to increasingly take advantage of all the potential services these ancient symbionts, and other soil biota, can provide.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euAccess Routesbronze 150 citations 150 popularity Top 1% influence Top 10% impulse Top 0.1% Powered by BIP!visibility 41visibility views 41 download downloads 96 Powered bymore_vert ZENODO; New Phytolog... arrow_drop_down add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2020 Netherlands, ItalyPublisher:American Dairy Science Association Funded by:EC | SusAnEC| SusAnLeso, L.; Barbari, M.; Lopes, M.A.; Damasceno, F.A.; Galama, P.; Taraba, J.L.; Kuipers, A.;Compost-bedded pack barns (CBP) are receiving increasing attention as a housing system for dairy cows that has potential to improve animal welfare. This article reviews current scientific knowledge about CBP with the aim of providing a comprehensive tool for producers and researchers using this housing system. In CBP, cows are provided with an open bedded pack area rather than the individual stalls and concrete alleys found in freestall systems. The bedded pack, a mixture of organic bedding and cattle excreta, is cultivated frequently (1–3 times per day) to incorporate fresh manure and air into the pack, thus promoting an aerobic composting process. To function well, CBP generally require a large area per cow. Optimal animal densities over the bedded area range from 7.4 to more than 15 m2/cow depending on several factors, including climate, bedding, pack management, and cow characteristics. Studies have indicated that CBP, compared with conventional systems such as freestall barns, have the potential to improve the welfare of dairy cows. In particular, the main reported benefits include improved comfort during resting, better foot and leg health, and more natural animal behavior. Research has also indicated that adequate udder health can be achieved in CBP. However, because the bedded pack has been shown to contain high bacterial concentrations, proper management is essential to maintain adequate cow cleanliness and reduce the risk of mastitis. Controlling pack moisture is consistently indicated as the most important issue with CBP. Especially under cold and humid weather conditions, large amounts of bedding may be necessary to keep the pack adequately dry and comfortable for the cows. Nevertheless, the improvements in cow health may offset the higher costs of bedding.
Research@WUR; Journa... arrow_drop_down Research@WUR; Journal of Dairy Science; Flore (Florence Research Repository)Other literature type . Article . 2020 . Peer-reviewedLicense: CC BY NC NDFlore (Florence Research Repository)Article . 2020Data sources: Flore (Florence Research Repository)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euAccess Routeshybrid 76 citations 76 popularity Top 1% influence Top 10% impulse Top 1% Powered by BIP!more_vert Research@WUR; Journa... arrow_drop_down Research@WUR; Journal of Dairy Science; Flore (Florence Research Repository)Other literature type . Article . 2020 . Peer-reviewedLicense: CC BY NC NDFlore (Florence Research Repository)Article . 2020Data sources: Flore (Florence Research Repository)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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