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  2. Progesterone devices used in farm animals - Wikipedia

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    They consist on a stainless spiral coil coated with an inert silicone rubber matrix impregnated in progesterone (1.55g). It has a nylon string that is placed hanging out of the vagina. Tying a loop on the string can facilitate removal of the device in the event the string is shortened to prevent rogue heifers or cows pulling them out.

  3. Jeevamrutha - Wikipedia

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    Jeevamrutha is a natural liquid fertilizer. It is made by mixing water, dung (in the form of manure) and urine from cows with some mud from the same area as the manure will be applied in later. Food is then added to speed the growth of microbes: jaggery or flour can be used.

  4. Induced ovulation (animals) - Wikipedia

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    The natural cycle of spontaneous ovulation occurs in species such as cows. [21] There is a great demand for ovulation to be induced in cattle, as it allows farmers to synchronize their cattle to ovulate at the same time, helping improve the efficiency of dairy farming. [ 22 ]

  5. Bovine somatotropin - Wikipedia

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    Findings suggested an average increase in milk output ranging from 11–16%, an approximate 24% increase in the risk of clinical mastitis, a 40% reduction in fertility, and 55% increased risk of developing clinical signs of lameness. The same study reported a decrease in body condition score for cows treated with rBST, though an increase in ...

  6. Biofertilizer - Wikipedia

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    Biofertilizers add nutrients through the natural processes of nitrogen fixation, solubilizing phosphorus, and stimulating plant growth through the synthesis of growth-promoting substances. The micro-organisms in biofertilizers restore the soil's natural nutrient cycle and build soil organic matter. Through the use of biofertilizers, healthy ...

  7. Cattle feeding - Wikipedia

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    Antibiotics are used in the cattle industry for therapeutic purposes in the clinical treatment of infections and prophylactically for disease prevention by controlling the growth of potentially harmful bacteria. [8] [20] Because of their effectiveness in the treatment and prevention of diseases, there is an increased efficiency of the farm ...

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  9. Organic fertilizer - Wikipedia

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    A cement reservoir containing cow manure mixed with water. This is common in rural Hainan Province, China. Note the bucket on a stick that the farmer uses to apply the mixture. Liming soil Bone meal and meat meal can be added to soil to stimulate root growth and to release phosphorus. Organic fertilizers are fertilizers that are naturally ...