scholarly journals BEEF CATTLE RETAINED OWNERSHIP AND PROFITABILITY IN TENNESSEE

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 571-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
MINFENG TANG ◽  
KAREN E. LEWIS ◽  
DAYTON M. LAMBERT ◽  
ANDREW P. GRIFFITH ◽  
CHRISTOPHER N. BOYER
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Risk Averse ◽  
Placement Decisions ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Retained Ownership

AbstractThe effect of animal characteristics and placement decisions on retained ownership profitability of Tennessee cattle from 2005 to 2015 was determined using a mixed model regression. Ex post simulation analysis examined retained ownership profitability by placement season under different animal characteristic and corn price scenarios. Regression results indicate that placement weight, placement season, days on feed, animal health, and animal sex affect retained ownership profitability. Simulation results indicate that winter placement of cattle in feedlots had the highest expected retained ownership profits. Results provide risk-averse producers information regarding the profitability of retained ownership.

scholarly journals 29 Demonstrating the Effects of Deworming and Implanting Weaned Calves for Retained Ownership on Pasture in Eastern Oklahoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 6-6
Author(s):  
Paul A Beck ◽  
Earl Ward ◽  
Scott Clawson ◽  
Brian Pugh ◽  
Rodney Farris
Keyword(s):  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Early Summer ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Mixed Grass ◽  
Main Plot ◽  
Growth Promoting ◽  
Retained Ownership ◽  
Implant Treatment

Abstract The majority of cow-calf producers in Oklahoma sell their calves at weaning. Preconditioning and retained ownership through the stocker phase provides economic benefits to these operations. The objectives of this demonstration were to illustrate the benefits of growth promoting technologies for calves post-weaning. Calves (n = 39 heifers and 24 steers; BW = 229 ± 23.9 kg) from the OSU Eastern Research Station cowherd were weaned on day – 20 (April 15) and preconditioned. On day 0 (May 6), calves (n = 20 heifers and 12 steers) were treated for internal parasites (Dectomax, Zoetis Animal Health) and evenly allocated to 2 Bermudagrass/tall fescue pastures (9.5 ± 1.42 ha) for 143 days. The remaining calves (n = 19 heifers and 12 steers) were not treated for parasites and allocated to 2 pastures (9.1 ± 1.42 ha). In each pasture, ½ of the calves of each sex were implanted (Synovex-S or Synovex-H, Zoetis). Calves dewormed on day 0 and were dewormed again on day 70 (July 16). Data were analyzed as a split plot experimental design with dewormer treatment as the main plot and calf sex and implant treatment were the split plots. There were no interactions among calf sex, deworming, and implants (P ≥ 0.42). Steers were heavier (P < 0.01) than heifers throughout the summer, but did not have an advantage in gain performance (P ≥ 0.22). Deworming did not impact (P = 0.44) overall growth performance of calves, but did numerically (P = 0.18) increase ADG from day 71 to 143 by 0.15 kg/d. Growth promoting implants increased (P = 0.03) daily gains by 0.09 kg/day in the early summer and over the entire summer by 0.07 kg/day (P < 0.01). The combination of deworming and implants increased (P = 0.01) season long ADG by 0.11 kg/day over unimplanted controls. This demonstration was used to illustrate the potential that growth promoting implants and deworming provides for economically beneficial performance enhancement for retained stocker calves on mixed grass pasture.

Simulation Analysis and Optimization of Lubricating Oil System

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiongxiao Wu ◽  
Jianjun Wang ◽  
Jingming Chen ◽  
Pengzheng Li
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Model ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Sudden Change ◽  
Pressure Change ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Closing Time ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Relief Valve ◽  
Simulation Results

Abstract Based on the one-dimensional simulation model of lubricating oil system is established and analyzed by using FLOWMASTER software, this paper proposes a new method of optimizing lubricating oil system by PID technology. Ensure that the configuration requirements and control strategies of the relevant accessories of the simulation model are satisfied with the design requirements. Firstly, by simulating lubricating oil pressure fluctuation and lubricating oil flow distribution under Open/Close Valve in different opening and closing time, the optimal opening/closing time of Open/Close Valve is determined to be 0.2 s and 0.5 s respectively. Secondly, by writing the controller script file combined with a controller to realize automatic unloading relief valve simulation, determine the relief valve pressure regulating range of 0∼0.38 MPa, For precision of constant pressure valve of oil spill, the simulation results show that the average 10 m3/h flow caused by pressure changes of about 0.06 MPa. Under the flow sudden change signal of about 40 m3/h, the maximum pressure change is less than 0.1 MPa. Through the simulation results, it is found that most of the lubrication parts in the original design have the phenomenon of flow redundancy, which causes unnecessary pump power loss. The system is optimized by PID technology. By comparing the simulation results before and after optimization, it is found that the speed of constant displacement pump could be changed in time by PID controller, and the flow redundancy could be improved significantly, so the lubricating oil system could be lower consumption and achieve the purpose of optimization.

scholarly journals Utility of acute phase proteins as biomarkers of transport stress in ewes and beef cattle

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Fazio ◽  
Vincenzo Ferrantelli ◽  
Antonello Cicero ◽  
Stefania Casella ◽  
Giuseppe Piccione
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Acute Phase Proteins ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Amyloid A ◽  
Repeated Measures Analysis ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Rest Time ◽  
Transport Stress

The effect of transport on serum amyloid A (SAA), haptoglobin (Hp), Fibrinogen and white blood cells (WBC) was evaluated in 10 ewes and 10 beef cattle. All animals were transported by road for 6 h over a distance of about 490 km with an average speed of 80 km/h. Blood samples, collected via jugular venepuncture, were obtained before and after transport as well as after 12, 24 and 48 h rest time. One-way repeated measures analysis of variance showed a statistically significant effect of sampling time on SAA, Hp, and WBC in ewes and beef cattle. Based on these results, Hp and SAA levels, together with WBC, may be useful indicators of animal health and welfare and in predicting the risk assessment in meat inspection.

scholarly journals Research on Fault Diagnosis of Hydraulic System of Fast Erecting Device Based on Fuzzy Neural Network

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yangbing Zheng ◽  
Xiao Xue ◽  
Jisong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Fault Diagnosis ◽  
Bp Neural Network ◽  
Hydraulic System ◽  
Fuzzy Neural Network ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Fuzzy Relation ◽  
Analysis Procedure ◽  
Fuzzy Neural ◽  
Simulation Results

In order to improve the fault diagnosis effectiveness of hydraulic system in erecting devices, the fuzzy neural neural network is applied to carry out fault diagnosis of hydraulic system. Firstly, the main faults of hydraulic system of erecting mechanism are summarized. The main faults of hydraulic system of erecting devices concludes abnormal noise, high temperature of hydraulic oil of hydraulic system, leakage of hydraulic system, low operating speed of hydraulic system, and the characteristics of different faults are analyzed. Secondly, basic theory of fuzzy neural network is studied, and the framework of fuzzy neural network is designed. The inputting layer, fuzzy layer, fuzzy relation layer, relationship layer after fuzzy operation and outputting layer of fuzzy neural network are designed, and the corresponding mathematical models are confirmed. The analysis procedure of fuzzy neural network is established. Thirdly, simulation analysis is carried out for a hydraulic system in erecting device, the BP neural network reaches convergence after 600 times iterations, and the fuzzy neural network reaches convergence after 400 times iterations, fuzzy neural network can obtain higher accuracy than BP neural network, and running time of fuzzy neural network is less than that of BP neural network, therefore, simulation results show that the fuzzy neural network can effectively improve the fault diagnosis efficiency and precision. Therefore, the fuzzy neural network is reliable for fault diagnosis of hydraulic system in erecting devices, which has higher fault diagnosis effect, which can provide the theory basis for healthy detection of hydraulic system in erecting devices.

scholarly journals Simulation Analysis of Magnetic Gradient Full-Tensor Measurement System

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Lei Xu ◽  
Ning Zhang ◽  
Liqing Fang ◽  
Huadong Chen ◽  
Pengfei Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Dipole ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Measurement Accuracy ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Magnetic Gradient ◽  
Measurement Systems ◽  
Magnetometer Array ◽  
Array Structure ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Planar Measurement

The magnetic gradient full-tensor measurement system is diverse, and the magnetometer array structure is complex. Aimed at the problem, seven magnetic gradient full-tensor measurement system models are studied in detail. The full-tensor measurement theories of the tensor measurement arrays are analyzed. Under the same baseline distance, the magnetic dipole model is used to simulate the measurement system. Based on different measurement systems, the paper quantitatively compares and analyzes the error of the structure. A more optimized magnetic gradient full-tensor measurement system is suggested. The simulation results show that the measurement accuracy of the planar measurement system is slightly higher than that of the stereo measurement system. Among them, the cross-shaped and square measurement systems have relatively smaller structural errors and higher measurement accuracy.

scholarly journals SIMULATION ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF GOVERNMENT MINIMUM EXPENDITURE AND WAGE EXPENDITURE IN THE SIMULTANEOUS INDUSTRIAL SECTOR MODEL OF DKI JAKARTA PROVINCE

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-107
Author(s):  
Freddy Wangke
Keyword(s):  
Minimum Wage ◽  
Least Squares Method ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Estimation Model ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
The Government ◽  
Simultaneous Model

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of increasing expenditure and increasing the minimum wage of the government in the simultaneous model of the industrial sector of DKI Jakarta province. The estimation model in the simultaneous model of the industrial sector of DKI province uses the 2 SLS (Two-Stage Least Squares) method. The simulation results of a 10% increase in the expenditure of the provincial government of DKI has resulted in an increase of investment of 4.72%, production growth of 0.19%, employment of 0.17%, an increase in production costs by 0.24%, and company profits increased by 0.10%. On the other hand, the simulation results of a 10% increase in the provincial minimum wage has resulted in a decrease in labor absorption by 0.55%, a decrease in production in the industrial sector has resulted in 0.21%, a decrease in investment by 0.07%, and a decrease in production costs by 0.04%.

Dynamic Simulation Analysis of the Crane Hoisting Process Based on Adams

2014 ◽  
Vol 940 ◽  
pp. 132-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Fan Zhao ◽  
Ling Sha ◽  
Yi Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Simulation ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Wire Rope ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Adams Software ◽  
Simulation Results

Established the dynamics simulation analysis model of crane hoisting mechanism based on the theory of dynamics in Adams software, and then through the three dimensional model of lifting mechanism dynamics entities, the constraints, load, drive can be added, the motion law can be defined to simulation analysis the change of the force of wire rope, the change of displacement, velocity and acceleration of lifting weight in the lifting process. On the basis of the simulation results, it can make a great improvement for the structure of crane and provide a meaningful theoretical reference for the hoisting machinery innovation design.

PSXI-8 Heritability estimates of antibody- and cell-mediated immune response in north American angus beef cattle

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 244-245
Author(s):  
Shannon Beard ◽  
Doug C Hodgins ◽  
Julie Schmied ◽  
Jeff Caswell ◽  
Michael M Lohuis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Beef Cattle ◽  
North American ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Serum Antibody ◽  
Intradermal Injection ◽  
Breeding Value ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Heritability Estimates

Abstract Including immune response traits in breeding programs has been suggested as a solution to improve overall animal health and enhance disease resistance but is not yet available for Angus cattle in North America. One way to measure immune response is to use the High Immune Response (HIR™) technology, which identifies animals with superior heritable immunity by evaluating antibody-mediated (AMIR) and cell-mediated (CMIR) immune response, allowing for the calculation of an estimated breeding value for total adaptive immune response for each animal. Before HIR™ can be included in beef cattle breeding programs, genetic parameters, including heritability, must be estimated for the traits involved. The objective of this study was to estimate a preliminary heritability for AMIR and CMIR in North American Angus beef cattle. On day 0 of the phenotyping protocol, cattle were immunized intramuscularly with a preparation of type 1 (CMIR) and type 2 (AMIR) antigens with adjuvant. On day 14, cattle received an intradermal injection of 0.1 mL of the CMIR test antigen in the right tail fold, and 0.1 mL PBS in the left tail fold. Change in cutaneous double skinfold thickness after 24 hours was used to assess CMIR. Blood was collected on days 0 and 14 to evaluate serum antibody to the type 2 antigen by ELISA to quantify AMIR. Heritability estimates were calculated for Canada and the USA separately, and then for both countries combined using single-trait animal models in ASReml and are presented in Table 1. The results of this study indicate that the heritabilities of AMIR and CMIR are moderate and emphasize the potential for its inclusion into Angus breeding schemes.

Preliminary simulation analysis of the temperature fluctuation effect on Taiji-1 Laser interferometer

2021 ◽  
pp. 2140003
Author(s):  
Xiaoqin Deng ◽  
Ran Yang ◽  
Yu Niu ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Fluctuation ◽  
Laser Interferometer ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Optical Path Difference ◽  
Path Difference ◽  
Optical Simulation ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Fluctuation Noise ◽  
Fluctuation Amplitude ◽  
Simulation Results

Space-borne gravitational wave detection imposes a demanding requirement on the sensitivity of the laser interferometer. Among all disturbances that affect the measurement accuracy of the laser interferometer, temperature fluctuations contribute significantly. In this paper, the structure model and the interference path design of Taiji-1 laser interferometer have been used to conduct a preliminary simulation analysis of the temperature fluctuation noise through the finite element method. The temperature, the displacement and the optical path difference fluctuations have been obtained and theoretically analyzed. The preliminary simulation results are consistent with the theoretical analysis, which shows that the thermal–structural–optical simulation scheme adopted in this paper is reasonable. With the preliminary simulation results and the actual temperature control of Taiji-1 laser interferometer, we estimate that in Taiji-1 laser interferometer system, the temperature fluctuation is below the order of mK, the node displacement is within [Formula: see text][Formula: see text]pm, and the interference arm length difference fluctuation amplitude of the laser interferometer is also within [Formula: see text][Formula: see text]pm.

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