The relationship between meteorological changes and daily feed intake or shell strength of eggs of Leghorn hens

1993 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 465-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. K. Thompson ◽  
R. M. G. Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Daily Variation ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Meteorological Conditions ◽  
Weather Station ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

Feed intake and egg measurements were recorded daily over a 56-d period from Leghorn pullets and force-molted hens, with 36 of each age. Meteorological conditions during the experiment were obtained from a nearby weather station. Regression analyses indicated that the daily variation in flock parameters reported in other studies may be partly due to the flock's response to weather conditions outside the hen house. Key words: Poultry, meteorological conditions, correlations, flock parameters, feed intake, specific gravity, shell strength, temperature

scholarly journals Cold Weather Conditions and Risk of Hypothermia Among People Experiencing Homelessness: Implications for Prevention Strategies

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (18) ◽  
pp. 3259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paige Zhang ◽  
Kathryn Wiens ◽  
Ri Wang ◽  
Linh Luong ◽  
Donna Ansara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conditional Logistic Regression ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Meteorological Conditions ◽  
Crossover Design ◽  
Cold Weather ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Temperature And Precipitation ◽  
Minimum Daily Temperature ◽  
The Relationship

Hypothermia is a preventable condition that disproportionately affects individuals who experience homelessness, yet limited data exist to inform the response to cold weather. To fill this gap, we examined the association between meteorological conditions and the risk of hypothermia among homeless individuals. Hypothermic events were identified from emergency department charts and coroner’s records between 2004 and 2015 in Toronto, Canada. A time-stratified case-crossover design with conditional logistic regression was used to assess the relationship between the meteorological conditions (minimum temperature and precipitation) and the risk of hypothermia. There were 97 hypothermic events identified: 79 injuries and 18 deaths. The odds of experiencing a hypothermic event increased 1.64-fold (95% CI: 1.30–2.07) with every 5 °C decrease in the minimum daily temperature and 1.10-fold (95% CI: 1.03–1.17) with every 1 mm increase in precipitation. The risk of hypothermia among individuals experiencing homelessness increased with declining temperature; however, most cases occurred during periods of low and moderate cold stress. 72% occurred when the minimum daily temperatures were warmer than −15 °C. These findings highlight the importance of providing a seasonal cold weather response to prevent hypothermia, complemented by an alert-based response on extremely cold days.

Effects of ingredient particle size and feed form on the performance of Leghorn hens

1995 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. G. Hamilton ◽  
F. G. Proudfoot
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Cereal Grains ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Roller Mill ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Feed Form ◽  
Genotype A

In each of two experiments, 1536 Leghorn pullets from two commercial genotypes (A and B) were given diets that were in the form of either mash, crumbles or pellets. The cereal grains used in these diets were either finely or coarsely ground using a hammer or roller mill. The particle size and form of the diets used were: FM, FMC, FMP, CM, CMC, and CMP. These diets were fed and data were collected when the birds were between 140 and 490 d of age.Pullets in exp. 2 were heavier at 140 d (P < 0.001) and lighter in weight at 490 d (P < 0.001), reached 50% EP 4.8 d earlier (P < 0.001), had 1.3% higher rate of EP (P < 0.05), and laid more large and small (P < 0.001) and fewer medium-sized (P < 0.01) eggs than those in exp. 1. Hens from genotype A had lower 140 and 490 d body weights (P < 0.001), 187 and 490 d egg weights and specific gravity (P < 0.001), better feed conversion (P < 0.001) and higher (P < 0.001) monetary returns than birds from genotype B. Birds receiving the FM and CM diets had higher EP (P < 0.05), feed intake (P < 0.001), monetary returns (P < 0.001), and numbers of medium-sized and small eggs (P < 0.05) than those fed the FMP and CMP diets. Specific gravity was higher (P < 0.001) for eggs laid at 187–188 d by the FMP and CMP-fed hens than for those given the FM or CM diets. In general, performance was better for the hens given the mash diets than for those fed the crumbled or pelleted diets. Key words: Particle size, feed form, hens

scholarly journals Lindernia procumbens in Poland: the relationship between weather conditions and the occurrence of the species

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Nobis ◽  
Marcin Nobis ◽  
Katarzyna Piotrowicz ◽  
Zygmunt Kącki ◽  
Zygmunt Dajdok
Keyword(s):  
Climate Changes ◽  
Heat Waves ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Meteorological Conditions ◽  
Geographical Range ◽  
Distribution Limit ◽  
Present Distribution ◽  
The Relationship

Lindernia procumbens in Poland: the relationship between weather conditions and the occurrence of the species New data regarding the occurrence of Lindernia procumbens (prostrate false pimpernel) are discussed and its current geographical range in Poland is given. A comparison of its past and present distribution in Poland indicates an advancement of the distribution limit northwards, which may be caused by climate changes, mostly, by an increased number of heat waves in the warm half-year. The relationship between the occurrence of the species and specific meteorological conditions, especially, unusually hot and dry summer periods, is analysed using long-term meteorological surveys.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of potassium phosphite and captan mixture in controlling Venturia inaequalis in apple orchards

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-143
Author(s):  
Goran Aleksic ◽  
Tatjana Popovic ◽  
Mira Starovic ◽  
Slobodan Kuzmanovic ◽  
Nenad Dolovac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Venturia Inaequalis ◽  
Apple Scab ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Meteorological Conditions ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Weather Station ◽  
Apple Orchards ◽  
High Efficacy ◽  
Potassium Phosphite ◽  
Leaf Infection

Venturia inaequalis is a common apple disease in Serbia and its intensity depends on weather conditions. The most successful method of combating apple scab is to use a lower dose of an active ingredient and increase its effectiveness by adding substances that do not cause environmental damage. The effectiveness of a fungicide mixture of captan and potassium phosphite against V. inaequalis was investigated in apple orchards in 2008 and 2009. A relevant EPPO standard method was used in all trials. Captan 50 WP was used as a standard fungicide. In order to determine the exact conditions marking the onset of apple infection, key meteorological conditions were monitored in the orchards using an automated iMetos weather station and a Lufft electronic instrument. The results showed high efficacy of the tested fungicides which remained similar in both years of investigation. The intensity of leaf infection after treatment with the mixture of captan and potassium phosphite was 0.7-2.4%, while fruit infection was 0.5-3.0%. The efficacy of this mixture ranged from 96.3-97.9% on leaves and 87.4-98.7% on fruits. The standard fungicide Captan 50 WP showed an efficacy ranging from 95.3-96.7% on leaves and from 87.8-99.3% on fruits. No statistically significant differences were found between the fungicide tested and the standard fungicide.

scholarly journals The Study of Refractive–Index Structure Coefficient Behavior Derived from Two Weather Stations at Baghded City

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sondos Hassan Jaber
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Index Structure ◽  
Weather Station ◽  
Clear Sky ◽  
Structure Coefficient ◽  
Weather Stations ◽  
Atmospheric Phenomena ◽  
The Relationship

Refractive –Index Structure Coefficient c_µ^2 behavior derived between horizontal points over at Baghded city was studied during the days containing different weather conditions where we used a horizontal relation to calculate c_µ^2 between two points where we considered the first point Al-Mustansiyah university and the second point Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismic Monitoring (IMOSM). This provided us with data from the automatic weather station installed mounted near (ASB) the height of 4m and the second station was set at a height of 2m. The data recorded were pressure and temperature where we calculated the relationship between the different rates of temperature and distance between the two stations where the distance is 20 km. For the heat of C_(T )^(2 )which when finding its value, the value of C_(µ.)^2 and the period was several days represented by a group of atmospheric phenomena and these days are rainy and foggy and clear sky data taken by what was available from measurement at the station. A relationship was found between C_(µ.)^2. With time and also with temperature and atmospheric pressure and difference in temperature for each hour.

Spatial Variations in Weather Conditions and Wine Prices in Bordeaux

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sébastien Lecocq ◽  
Michael Visser
Keyword(s):  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Spatial Variations ◽  
Weather Station ◽  
Weather Variables ◽  
Local Data ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Model Based ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to study the impact of weather conditions on prices of Bordeaux wines. Unlike previous studies (based on data from the main weather station in Mérignac), we use climatological variables from many local stations. Two models are compared: one where prices are related to Mérignac weather conditions, and one where prices are related to local conditions (weather variables measured in the station the nearest to the château). Although a (non-nested) test suggests that the model based on local data is better, the two specifi cations lead to very similar results. This is reassuring news for researchers interested in the relationship between weather and prices, but who do not have access to spatial variations in climate. (JEL Classification: Q19)

Influence of meteorological conditions on post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage

2008 ◽  
Vol 122 (12) ◽  
pp. 1330-1334
Author(s):  
G Racic ◽  
D Kurtovic ◽  
Z Colovic ◽  
Z Dogas ◽  
G Kardum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Weather Condition ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Meteorological Conditions ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Daily Change ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractAim:To evaluate the relationship between the incidence of primary post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage and the daily weather condition, over a five-year period.Study design and setting:This was a retrospective study carried out in the ENT department of the Split University Hospital between January 2000 and December 2004.Results:Out of 3377 patients undergoing tonsillectomy, primary post-operative haemorrhage occurred in 83 (2.5 per cent). The season, daily atmospheric pressure and daily change in atmospheric pressure did not have any significant influence on post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage incidence. However, there was a statistically significant increase in the incidence of primary post-operative haemorrhage when cyclonic conditions prevailed (p = 0.035).Conclusion:The incidence of primary post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage in our study population was 2.5 per cent. Avoiding tonsillectomy during cyclonic weather conditions may reduce the incidence of primary post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage.

scholarly journals The Analysis of Meteorological Conditions for Icing on UHV Transmission Lines in Southeast Guizhou in 2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 261 ◽  
pp. 01066
Author(s):  
Hourong Zhang ◽  
Shiqi Zhang ◽  
Qi Wang ◽  
Hao Chai
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Transmission Lines ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Reanalysis Data ◽  
Meteorological Conditions ◽  
Air Pressure ◽  
Observation System ◽  
Northerly Wind ◽  
Meteorological Elements ◽  
The Relationship

Using ERA5 reanalysis data of ECMWF and the ultra-high voltage (UHV) transmission line icing observation system to analyze the meteorological conditions of conductor icing in Guizhou from January 24 to 29, 2018, Results show: The weather conditions for this icing event are that the temperature drops below 0°C, there is weak rainfall, and the humidity is generally between 95% and 100%; the direction is mainly northerly wind, with wind speed of 2~6m/s; the air pressure rises. The meteorological elements that are more relevant to icing are environmental temperature, air pressure, and precipitation. The relationship with wind speed and relative humidity is small.

Exploring the Potential Impact of Sentence-Level Comprehension and Sentence-Level Fluency on Deaf Students' Passage Comprehension

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (7) ◽  
pp. 2281-2292
Author(s):  
Ying Zhao ◽  
Xinchun Wu ◽  
Hongjun Chen ◽  
Peng Sun ◽  
Ruibo Xie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Independent Predictor ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Deaf Students ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Sentence Level ◽  
Mediating Mechanisms ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This exploratory study aimed to investigate the potential impact of sentence-level comprehension and sentence-level fluency on passage comprehension of deaf students in elementary school. Method A total of 159 deaf students, 65 students ( M age = 13.46 years) in Grades 3 and 4 and 94 students ( M age = 14.95 years) in Grades 5 and 6, were assessed for nonverbal intelligence, vocabulary knowledge, sentence-level comprehension, sentence-level fluency, and passage comprehension. Group differences were examined using t tests, whereas the predictive and mediating mechanisms were examined using regression modeling. Results The regression analyses showed that the effect of sentence-level comprehension on passage comprehension was not significant, whereas sentence-level fluency was an independent predictor in Grades 3–4. Sentence-level comprehension and fluency contributed significant variance to passage comprehension in Grades 5–6. Sentence-level fluency fully mediated the influence of sentence-level comprehension on passage comprehension in Grades 3–4, playing a partial mediating role in Grades 5–6. Conclusions The relative contributions of sentence-level comprehension and fluency to deaf students' passage comprehension varied, and sentence-level fluency mediated the relationship between sentence-level comprehension and passage comprehension.

In Search of the Prosocial Personality

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anja Wertag ◽  
Denis Bratko
Keyword(s):  
Prosocial Behavior ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Dark Triad ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Prosocial behavior is intended to benefit others rather than oneself and is positively linked to personality traits such as Agreeableness and Honesty-Humility, and usually negatively to the Dark Triad traits (i.e., Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy). However, a significant proportion of the research in this area is conducted solely on self-report measures of prosocial behavior. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between prosociality and the basic (i.e., HEXACO) and dark personality traits, comparing their contribution in predicting both self-reported prosociality and prosocial behavior. Results of the hierarchical regression analyses showed that the Dark Triad traits explain prosociality and prosocial behavior above and beyond the HEXACO traits, emphasizing the importance of the Dark Triad in the personality space.

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