Intake valve parameters significantly affect the performance of piston-type expander (PTE). To improve compressed energy utilization efficiency, intake need to be regulated according load. In this paper, an electro-pneumatic variable actuation (EPVVA) system was proposed for independent control distributing parameters. The trajectory planning obtain good mechanical properties. Then, duration an...

One option that can be used to select cattle for improving feed efficiency is to select for genes affecting residual feed intake. Previous studies using two groups of cattle, the Trangie Angus residual feed intake (RFI) selection line cattle and the Davies Jersey x Limousin gene mapping cattle have identified five chromosomal regions or QTL that have significant effects on net feed efficiency. ...

A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of sire growth potential, steer age, and cow size on intake, growth, and production efficiency in grazing cattle. Data were collected on 24 cow-calf pairs during each of four summers (1989 to 1992) and on 12, 7-mo-old and 12 yearling steers during three summers (1990 to 1992). Suckling calves and older steers were sired by either high-(Charolais with...

First posted July 20, 2022 For additional information, contact: Director, Central Midwest Water Science CenterU.S. Geological Survey405 North Goodwin Ave.Urbana, IL 61801 The Federal Interagency Sedimentation Project (FISP) standardizes and advances sediment science among federal agencies. It is important to ensure that the FISP bag samplers perform isokinetically under all tested approved cond...

Results of survey of stakeholders regarding knowledge of and attitudes towards feed intake, efficiency and genetic improvement concepts" (2016).

background: different studies have shown that inadequate and unbalanced intake of nutrients including micronutrient and macronutrient, have negative effects on exercise performance and optimal ability; besides, it decreases physical efficiency in athletes. the present study aimed to assess the nutritional status and body composition of female athletic students in isfahan university of medical s...

Feed intake is the major factor that influences both the body weight gain and feed efficiency in meat-type poultry. Because so many factors can influence feed intake, it is often difficult to correct a problem of poor feed intake unless a complete review of feed and management practices is made. Management and flock health issues are usually more likely to reduce feed intake than dietary factor...

Improved feed efficiency is a primary goal in dairy production to reduce feed costs and negative impacts of production on the environment. Estimates for efficiency of feed conversion to milk production based on residual feed intake (RFI) in dairy cattle are limited, primarily due to a lack of individual feed intake measurements for lactating cows. Feed intake was measured in Holstein cows durin...