Economic and livestock health impacts of birds on dairies: Evidence from a survey of Washington dairy operators.
The survey described in this research paper aimed to investigate the economic and health impacts of birds on dairies. Birds are common pests on dairies, consuming and contaminating feed intended for cattle. As a result, dairy operators experience increased feed costs and increased pathogen and disea...
Main Authors: | Julie L Elser, Amber L Adams Progar, Karen M M Steensma, Tyler P Caskin, Susan R Kerr, Stephanie A Shwiff |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2019-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222398 |
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