Optimal placement of scattered generator sources in the main and secondary feeders of radial grid reduces energy losses, releases the capacity of existing feeders and improves the existing voltage profile. In this project determine the location and suitable for the production of production resources S cattered in radial feeders of unbalanced distribution networks, a new formulation solution is ...

Pine siskins (Carduelis pinus) frequently forage at known high quality food supplies such as backyard feeders. In this field study, pine siskins visited backyard feeders of differing colour and spatial position. The three feeders contained varying amounts of food in a ratio of 3:2:1. The birds quickly distributed their visits in this ratio to the three feeders. During unbaited tests, two feeder...

The effects of bird feeders on local densities of Ixodes scapularis ticks and prevalence of Lyme disease were examined in residential areas of Dutchess County, NY. Ticks were collected, counted, and analyzed forBorrelia burgdorferi spirochetes in 2001Ð2002 on residential properties with and without bird feeders. Tick densities and infection prevalence were not signiÞcantly different on properti...

Supplementary feeding of garden birds generally has benefits for both bird populations and human wellbeing. Birds have excellent colour vision, and show preferences for food items of particular colours, but research into colour preferences associated with artificial feeders is limited to hummingbirds. Here, we investigated the colour preferences of common UK garden birds foraging at seed-dispen...

Resource defense behavior is often explained by the spatial and temporal distribution of resources. However, factors such as competition, habitat complexity, and individual space use may also affect the capacity of individuals to defend and monopolize resources. Yet, studies frequently focus on one or two factors, overlooking the complexity found in natural settings. Here, we addressed defense ...

39.2 ± 2.2 kg) were greater (P < 0.01) with AL feeders than with HF feeders, respectively. Number of pigs weaned did not differ (P > 0.05, 9.7 ± 0.1). The AL sows tended to have greater (P = 0.07) wt gains during lactation (12.2 ± 3.1 vs. 8.2 ± 3.2 kg, AL and HF, respectively). Backfat change during lactation and wean-to-estrus interval did not differ (P >0.05). Sows with AL feeders wasted less...