A preliminary study to investigate the physical activity, sedentary behaviour and energy balance in the grazing horse; potential opportunities to manage weight.
(2009)
Conference Proceeding
Smith, D., & Hollands, T. (2008). A preliminary study to investigate the physical activity, sedentary behaviour and energy balance in the grazing horse; potential opportunities to manage weight
All Outputs (11)
The dry matter intake of grazing horses. (2007)
Conference Proceeding
Smith, D., Cuddeford, D., Mayes, R., & Hollands, T. (2006). The dry matter intake of grazing horses
Seasonal variation of digestible energy requirements of mature donkeys in the UK. (2007)
Conference Proceeding
Wood, S. J., Smith, D., Muir, C. J., & Cuddeford, D. (2007). Seasonal variation of digestible energy requirements of mature donkeys in the UK. In R. A. Pearson, C. J. Muir, & M. Farrow (Eds.),At present there are no published feeding guidelines specific to donkeys. Current recommendations are to feed 0.75 of horse energy needs on a body weight basis. However, it has been shown that donkeys have a greater digestive efficiency than horses a... Read More about Seasonal variation of digestible energy requirements of mature donkeys in the UK..
The effect of pasture restriction on dry matter intake by foraging donkeys in the UK. (2007)
Conference Proceeding
Wood, S. J., Smith, D., Muir, C. J., Oliver, J., & Cuddeford, D. (2006). The effect of pasture restriction on dry matter intake by foraging donkeys in the UK. In R. A. Pearson, C. J. Muir, & M. Farrow (Eds.),Measuring daily food intake of foraging animals is essential if accurate feeding rations are to be implemented. The alkane technique, which has recently been validated in equines, now provides the opportunity to measure intake at pasture. The aims of... Read More about The effect of pasture restriction on dry matter intake by foraging donkeys in the UK..
Key ingredients in the integration of crop and livestock systems of Africa. (2005)
Conference Proceeding
Smith, D. (2005). Key ingredients in the integration of crop and livestock systems of Africa
Factors affecting the survival of donkeys in semi-arid regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. (2003)
Conference Proceeding
Smith, D., & Pearson, R. A. (2002). Factors affecting the survival of donkeys in semi-arid regions of Sub-Saharan AfricaPaper published in PEARSON, R.A., FIELDING, D. and TABBAA, D. Eds. (2003). Fourth International Colloquium on Working Equines. Proceedings of an International Colloquium held at Al Baath University, Hama, Syria April 20-26 2002. SPANA, 14 John Street... Read More about Factors affecting the survival of donkeys in semi-arid regions of Sub-Saharan Africa..
Improving the productivity of donkeys in Ethiopia. (2002)
Conference Proceeding
Ocheing, F., Alemayahu, M., & Smith, D. (2002). Improving the productivity of donkeys in Ethiopia.In Ethiopia, animal traction contributes significantly in supporting both rural and urban livelihoods. Draught animals provide smallholder farmers and transport operators with vital power for agricultural and transport work, and is a major player in... Read More about Improving the productivity of donkeys in Ethiopia..
Avaliação do padrão circadiano das atividades de alimentação e ruminação de bovinos no pantanal pelo uso de aparelho registrador eletrônico portátil (2001)
Conference Proceeding
Santos, S. A., Smith, D., & Costa, C. (2000). Avaliação do padrão circadiano das atividades de alimentação e ruminação de bovinos no pantanal pelo uso de aparelho registrador eletrônico portátil. In 38a Reuni, 2-6
A comparison of the energy requirements for work in donkeys, ponies and cattle. (1994)
Conference Proceeding
Smith, D., Nahius, A., & Archibald, R. F. (1994). A comparison of the energy requirements for work in donkeys, ponies and cattle. In Working Equines. Second International Colloqium, Rabat, Morrocco, April 20 -22 1994 (17-22)
The farming system approach to draught animal research and development. (1993)
Conference Proceeding
Matthewman, R. W., Smith, D., & O'Neill, D. (1992). The farming system approach to draught animal research and development. In D. H. O'Neill, & G. Hendriksen (Eds.),
Changes in food intake and ingestive behaviour of draught cattle and buffalo associated with work. (1993)
Conference Proceeding
Smith, D., Pearson, R. A., & Campbell, I. (1993). Changes in food intake and ingestive behaviour of draught cattle and buffalo associated with work