Category: decision support
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NIRS: Near infrared reflectance spectroscopy
What is NIRS? Near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) is the technology that the GAN Lab uses to analyze animal fecal samples. The NIRS process involves exposing a dried, ground fecal sample to light energy. The intensity of reflectance is measured across several hundred wavelengths in the near-infrared band. Reflectance is influenced by the number and type…
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NUTBAL: Livestock nutrition balance decision support system
Animal nutrition-based decision making NUTBAL’s primary purpose is to provide the livestock industry with the means to monitor the nutrient concentration in the animal’s diet and determine if the current diet is sufficient to meet performance goals set by the producer. NUTBAL is a decision support system that models the crude protein and net energy…
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FRAMS: Forage Risk Assessment Management System
Addressing the threat of drought Drought represents one of the greatest risks facing ranchers, unlike other livestock industries such as poultry and pork. Because of long-term investment in breeding stocks, unfavorable market prices or demands for land payments, ranchers face tough choices when confronted with decisions to retain livestock and feed, partially destock and feed…
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BRASS: Burning Risk Assessment Support System
Assessing, mitigating wildfire risk Wildfire risk on rangeland is directly related to the state and condition of the vegetation and weather variables. These communities pose a high potential for wildfires during dry, windy weather conditions. Prescribed burning regimes are increasingly being utilized to mitigate future wildfire risks; however, concerns regarding unpredictable fire behavior have hampered…
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LMIS: Livestock Marketing Information System
A need for reliable, timely market information The livelihood of a vast majority of people in eastern Africa is highly dependent on income from livestock and livestock products. Therefore, the development of reliable and timely livestock market information is vital for the development of the countries in the region and provides a basis for livestock…
