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Fund managers highlight stocks they've owned for at least a decade
A common complaint about active mutual-fund managers is that many of them invest too much for the short term, raising turnover and running up transaction costs.
But there are fund managers who hold some stocks for many years. To find out what keeps certain funds wedded to particular stocks, we asked managers at five funds to discuss a holding they have owned continuously for at least 10 years.
All five are buy-and-hold funds: Their turnover has remained way below the 100% annual rate that was the average for all U.S. mutual funds in the 10 years through 2010, according to Morningstar Inc. MORN 1.43 % (Four of the five averaged 15% a year or less for the decade.) All are ahead of benchmark indexes for the five and 10 years through July. Three rank in the top 20% of their Morningstar categories for the past five years; over 10 years, all are in the top 40% of their peer groups.
Managers buy and hold for a variety of reasons, but there are some common themes among the stocks they stick with: consistent high returns, lots of free cash flow, smart acquisitions and strong growth potential.
Fund: Scout International
Stock: Nestlé
James Moffett has managed Scout International since its 1993 inception, and that's about how long the fund has owned shares in Nestlé SA, the world's biggest food company.
The Swiss giant fits the fund's strategy of buying "quality long-term growth companies," says Mr. Moffett, chief international equity strategist for Scout Investments Inc., a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corp. UMBF 1.54 % Nestlé brands include Nescafé, Jenny Craig, Perrier and Pure Life. The stock currently represents about 1% of the fund's assets; the stake has been as big as 2% but has shrunk as the fund has grown to a recent $8.3 billion.
Scout International ranks in the top 20% of Morningstar's foreign large growth category for the past 10 years and the top 15% for the past five years.
"We've had other food stocks along the way, but Nestlé is kind of our core," says Mr. Moffett, who is assisted by co-managers Gary Anderson and Michael Fogarty. "That's because it's got a balanced product line—foods, dairy and obviously chocolate. It does a good job of providing stable long-term returns."
It also pays a dividend of about 3.5%. Unlike, for example, many a technology stock, Nestlé "is not growing rapidly and it doesn't need every dollar or Swiss franc it can get to grow," Mr. Moffett says. "It's a mature, growing company that throws off good cash in the process."
The weak dollar has helped. While in the decade through June Nestlé posted a compounded annual total return (including dividends) of 5.9% in Swiss franc terms, it returned 14.2% in dollar terms, says Mr. Moffett.
Scout International posted an annualized total return of 8% over the 10 years through July, according to Morningstar, outperforming its category average as well as a broad index of international stocks. For a second year running, Lipper recently named it No. 1 among 194 large-cap international funds for its three-year performance.
Nestlé is not in the fund's top 10 holdings, where you'll find Japanese manufacturer Fanuc Ltd., Australian miner BHP Billiton Ltd. and Toronto-Dominion Bank, among others. "Right now, oil and minerals are a better place to be, but in terms of putting together the portfolio, part of Nestle's role is as the stable food company," says Mr. Moffett. "In a cyclical upturn like this, it's probably been a lag. We've cut back on our consumer staples, but in a sense Nestlé would be the last one to go if we were going to get out of the area."
Fund: Westport Select Cap
Stock: Precision Castparts
Andy Knuth and Ed Nicklin, who have run Westport Select Cap since its 1998 inception, favor concentrated portfolios. And one longtime holding, Precision Castparts Corp., recently represented 12% of the fund's $781 million in assets.
Westport Select Cap first bought Precision Castparts in April 2000. Since then the stock has posted a compounded annual total return of about 27%, for a 14-fold rise in value. Meanwhile, the fund ranks in the top 40% of Morningstar's midcap blend category for the past decade and the top 10% for five years.
Precision Castparts, based in Portland, Ore., makes complex metal components for planes, power plants, cars and other applications. When Westport first bought the stock, the company was focused on investment casting, a technique that allows the manufacture of complex engine components as a single piece, enhancing the part's integrity. Competitors "have never had the capability to cast large, complex parts with the low reject rate that Precision Castparts has been able to produce," says Mr. Nicklin.
Over the years, Precision has used its strong free cash flows to make acquisitions and stage turnarounds that in some cases surprised Westport. An early buy was TRW Inc.'s unprofitable airfoil operation. "They were able to, within a very short period of time, turn this into a profitable operation," says Mr. Nicklin. Subsequent mergers moved Precision into the forging and fastener industries.
Comparing Precision Castparts to other companies, Mr. Knuth notes that "you can have managements that have a nice core business generating free cash flow and make absolutely dumb acquisitions." By contrast, "these folks have shown the ability to make very sound acquisitions almost across the board, which adds to our confidence as far as the future is concerned."
Fund: T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth
Stock: Danaher Corp.
T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth has gotten a boost over time from kaizen. The word, Japanese for improvement, also refers to a larger philosophy of betterment through small, continuous change. Kaizen is part of the stated corporate philosophy of Danaher Corp. DHR -0.06 % , which the fund has held since 1998.
Shares of Danaher, a diversified technology company based in Washington, D.C., recently represented 3.5% of the fund's $12 billion in assets, and the stock has been in the fund's top 10 holdings for five years.
Larry Puglia, who has managed the Blue Chip fund since its inception 18 years ago, sees free cash flow as a critical measure of a company's value. He says Danaher has long generated free cash flow of anywhere between 130% and 160% of net income, and has used it partly to buy its own stock. "They've returned capital to shareholders very aggressively over time," he says.
Danaher has also made acquisitions for cash and "has been a very savvy acquirer," Mr. Puglia says. In June, for example, Danaher completed its acquisition of medical-diagnostics concern Beckman-Coulter for $5.8 billion in cash and the assumption of $1 billion in debt. Mr. Puglia says the deal "will be quite accretive to earnings and cash flow."
He says Danaher's valuation, at about 14 times earnings and 10 times free cash flow, is attractive "for a company that's had the consistency of growth that it's had and will have."
The kaizen concept isn't just corporate cant, says Mr. Puglia. In making acquisitions, the people at Danaher "take good businesses, or businesses that have the capability of being good but have been managed in a mediocre way, and they improve the performance of the businesses operationally and financially."
Mr. Puglia says Danaher over the past 10 years has been the fifth-largest contributor to the Blue Chip fund's increase in share price. The fund ranks in the top 30% of Morningstar's large growth category for both the past 10 and five years.
Fund: Jensen Portfolio
Stock: Abbott Laboratories
Jensen Portfolio sets a fairly high bar when it comes to buying stocks. They must first have demonstrated 10 consecutive years of return on equity exceeding 15%. Once bought, they must stay well above that bar or "they're out," says Robert Zagunis, chairman of the investment committee at Jensen Investment Management and co-manager of the fund. Jensen Portfolio ranks in the top 30% of Morningstar's large growth category for the past 10 years and the top half for five years.
Abbott Laboratories ABT 0.30 % is a stock that Jensen bought at the fund's inception in 1992, and today it accounts for about 4.5% of the fund's recent $4 billion in assets. As of June 30, the Chicago-based pharmaceutical concern had posted an annualized total return of 9.7% since the fund's inception and 4.3% over the past 10 years.
"The whole idea of having [the 15% ROE] requirement is that something happens to companies if they've been able to routinely have operating profits that are significantly greater than their cost of equity," says Mr. Zagunis. The ultimate benefit, he says, is cash flow that can help the company make acquisitions without having to issue new shares. Some of the cash itself can be used, and it also makes borrowing easier.
Mr. Zagunis notes that Abbott has spent more than $11 billion in the past two years on acquisitions that include Solvay Group's pharmaceuticals business and a unit of India-based Piramal Healthcare Ltd. The latter gives Abbott a platform in a fast-growing market. "Revenue from that acquisition should grow double-digits without much trouble," says Mr. Zagunis.
Abbott has paid a dividend every quarter since 1924, he notes, and has raised it in dollar terms each year for the past four decades. For the latest quarter it's 48 cents, for a current annualized yield of about 3.6%.
"What you have here is a really nice yield—which does get paid and which doesn't stretch the company, because of the free cash—and a fairly significant increase in dividends along the way," says Mr. Zagunis. With ROE of 20.45% for 2010 and adjusted net profit margins of 18% to 19%, he says, "that's a pretty powerful engine."
Fund: Dreyfus Appreciation
Stock: Exxon Mobil
Dreyfus Appreciation first bought Exxon Mobil Corp. XOM 0.17 % shares in October 1990, shortly after the fund came under the management of Fayez Sarofim & Co. Since then, the stock has produced an annual compounded total return of about 12.6%, compared with about 9% for the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index.
That has helped the fund achieve a compounded annual return of about 10.7% since its 1984 inception. Exxon's weighting in the fund, which has about $3.6 billion in assets, is about 6%, in the middle of its range for the past decade. It's the biggest of the fund's 50 stock holdings. The fund ranks in the top 40% of Morningstar's large blend category for the past decade and the top 20% for the past five years.
"The first thing we see in Exxon, and we like to see elsewhere, is a company that has superior growth and profitability," says Gentry Lee, a co-manager of the fund. In addition to paying about a 2% dividend, Exxon's average return on equity for the past decade has been 27%. "They generate excellent free cash flow, and the management team is very good at deploying that cash flow for the benefit of shareholders," Mr. Lee says.
Last year Exxon bought XTO Energy for $25 billion in stock and $11 billion in assumed debt, moving further into what the industry calls unconventional resources—those extracted by means other than traditional wells. The acquisition "was a little bit controversial," Mr. Lee says, "but we regard it as something that in the long run is going to be very successful, and another example of the company's redeploying capital in a business that was somewhat unpopular at the time."
Exxon has redeployed most of its free cash flow in share buybacks. From 2005 to 2010 it retired about 22% of its shares, which now total just under five million. "I think Exxon's performance on that front over time has been among the best of any company out there," says Mr. Lee. "Their biggest acquisition has been of their own stock, and that is probably the best acquisition they could have made."
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Not all music interviews aspire to get at the pith of an artist or band's identity, or to say anything all that insightful about them. No, sometimes interviews exist just as a means to give an artist a chance to voice a bit of his or her personality and, if the stars align, give readers something to enjoy for a few minutes out of their day. Of course, this works only when the artist in question like, say, Travis McCoy of hip-hop-fueled punk outfit Gym Class Heroes actually has a personality for readers to enjoy.
When this journalist got on the phone with McCoy, he found himself wondering if the frontman was on some sort of medication, or if he was just somebody with a penchant for short, muttered answers. To make matters worse, the gimmicky premise was simple: All McCoy had to do was say a few sentences about whether or not various celebrities, politicians, and pop-culture figures were heroes or not, given his band's name. After agreeing to this, the following is how he handled his interview.
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I think the biggest fashion don't I see at Summerfest is people wearing clothes that are way too tight for their figure. No muffin tops or extreme cleavage, please!!
This article is totally bogus. Let's not pick on Summerfest - where else can I wear my acid-washed jeans and mesh half-shirt?
I got here late Oconto - what was your comment?
Well Open Wide For Chunky, I can't repost what I said...because it will be removed.
Essentially, I mocked Wisconsin accents, obese people, and encouraged everyone to leave me alone.
Hmm...I guess I can see why that would be removed. If you want to be left alone why would you post on a blog for all to see and respond to? And Wisconsin isn't the only place you'll find obese people...I believe we're much better than your Mississippis and Alabamas and what-not.
Lastly, if you, in your quest to be left alone, feel the need to mock anything, well then you sir/madam, are a dooshbag.
You didn't read the post...it was funny and in context and in the way it worded, you probably would have agreed.
Saw a 350 lb. woman yesterday sprawled on a bench with a
cigarette in one hand and a cheeseburger in the other hand.
Hope the people with here won't have to be her pallbearers.
She was disguisting.Oh, yes she had shorts on which added
to the scene.
You shouldn't mock Open Wide for Chunky...
Ought not do that.
What is up with so many men and women wearing tie dye shirts? Seriously, I would have thought those were long extinct...they are everywhere!
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You can take the girl outta "Real Housewives"Â but you canât take the "Real Housewives" outta the girl.
Kandi Burruss'Â backstage demands are divalicious, amazing and all in all, pretty hilarious.
The 38-year-old has always seemed to be fairly down-to-earth - at least compared to her fellow Atlanta Real Housewives - but her rider appears to show another side to Kandi.
TMZ got hold of Burress' backstage demands for the touring production of her musical show, A Motherâs Love - and she's very particularâ¦. to say the least.
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The year is 1208, a time when heiresses do their duty...except for Elsbeth of Camley. She would rather join a holy order than be bartered off and expected to breed well and often. Elsbeth flees to Lambeth Abbey with her dower coin and unwittingly sets off a chain of events that threatens the balance of power in England. Because of his bold rescue of the lady and her dower, Sir Roger of Angelsey earns a barony and substantial lands. But he must lose no time in making his betrothed his wife in no uncertain terms to keep his claim to her and his title--not an easy task when the lady conspires with those who plot against his king and his country, downright impossible when he realizes he does not want a wife unless he can lay claim to her heart.This is a Siren Audio Studios production, a full cast Audiocinema(tm) adaptation, enhanced with sound effects and music to create as close to a visual experience as can be had without video.
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Wane looks hot as, well, hell on the alluring box cover that should draw in couples like moths to the proverbial flame.
Statuesque, breath-taking and terribly under-utilized, beautiful Brit import Taylor Wane is one delicious Devil who wants Joel Lawrence's soul in this tale of sex and sin loosely based on the mainstream movie Bedazzled (the late `60s original starred Raquel Welch; last year's remake featured Elizabeth Hurley).
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Torquay on 'the English Riviera' is one of Devon's most popular coastal resorts due to its warm climate, buzzing atmosphere and excellent facilities.
Torquay was first 'discovered' by well-to-do Victorians who loved the agreeable climate and long sandy beaches. Today it retains its unique charm with a bustling harbour and sophisticated marina, a lovely pier and promenade where you can stroll and relax with a backdrop of palm trees that make you think you're in the Mediterranean.
Choose from a wide selection of waterfront restaurants and bars where you can chill-out and watch the world go by. From the elevated position of the Royal Terrace Gardens you can enjoy a great view of the town and bay below.
Because of its excellent facilities, plenty of things to do, great night life, visitor attractions and local activities Torquay attracts all ages of visitors, from families to couples and groups.
See the beautiful Pavilion, which is one of many testimonies to the Victorian era; also worth a visit is the spectacular Torre Abbey with its art gallery and beautiful gardens. Step back even further in time with a visit to Kent's Cavern, said to be the most important Stone Age site in Britain, brought to life in a way that's fascinating and fun.
The popular Living Coasts Zoo with an exciting range of animals from land, sea and the air, including a spacious free-flying bird enclosure, or on a smaller scale, get down to the Model Village at nearby Babbacombe.
Search for Torquay holiday cottages today to enjoy a break in the English Riviera.
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National Trust Holiday PropertyThe Watch Tower is a quirky holiday home, entered through a large wooden door in the side of Compton Castle, a fascinating building built into the curtain wall. From the moment you drive through the gates to this imposing castle, you feel like the lord and lady of the manor. The property is arranged over three floors and this holiday cottage has been carefully converted, retaining much of the character of this exceptional historic building. The castle is only open to the public from May to the end of October and is only open for three days a week, so there is a lot of private time at the castle. There are wonderful gardens to explore and the history is amazing. Compton is just three miles from inviting anchorage at Torbay, so would have been in the front line of any Spanish invasion. As Vice-Admiral of Devon, Compton Castle's Sir John Gilbert (1533-96) played a leading part in marshalling ships, men and supplies to meet the Armada in 1588, while Sir John's brothers provided ships for the English fleet. The fleet commanders, Sir Frances Drake and Sir John Hawkins, were both Devon men; their defeat of the Spanish Armada was one of the proudest moments in Devon's maritime history. A rare survivor, this medieval fortress with high curtain walls, towers and a portcullis, set in a landscape of rolling hills and orchards, is a bewitching mixture of romance and history. Home for nearly 600 years to the Gilbert family, including Sir Humphrey Gilbert - half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh. There are many other places to visit close by, including Dartmoor with its dramatic tors and ponies, as well as Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and Dartmouth which are worth a visit, and many other National Trust properties close by. Beach 8 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub 4 miles and restaurant 100 yards.
Bathroom with over-bath shower (no toilet). Separate toilet. Steep, narrow stairs to first floor (rope handrail): Double bedroom. Steep, narrow stairs to second floor (rope handrail): Cosy open-plan living/dining room with electric woodburner and kitchen area.
14 reviews
Situated in a fantastic location with stunning valley and sea views, this beautiful apartment is the perfect holiday home!Moorings and The Lookout are both tastefully decorated apartments situated peacefully in one of the most enviable locations in Torquay. Tucked away in an acre of gardens with open views across the valley to the sea, it's easy to let yourself unwind. These holiday properties (refs: 29650 & 30587) are attached to the owner's home but offer privacy and great views. A large decking area overlooks Ilsham Valley and is ideal for outdoor dining. Along with a private, covered patio area close to a koi pond, there are plenty of outside places in which to relax. A large part of the gardens is secure and allows pets to roam freely. Located on the boundary of Lincombe Woods, you're also within walking distance to many wooded walks, meadows, the village shops and beaches, which includes arguably Torbay's finest beach - Meadfoot. With its southerly outlook, blue waters and views, it deserves its reputation as one of the region's best. The Apartments are a 5-minute drive to the marina, harbour and main shopping areas. Wellswood village itself is 5-minute woodland stroll away, and is one of the most charming areas of Torquay. Everything you need for day to day living is here including restaurants, cafes, a wine shop, post office and village pantry. The local dog-friendly pub is known for its excellent food, sunny beer garden and friendly atmosphere. The village is also the birthplace of crime writer Agatha Christie and home of the Gleneagles Hotel, which inspired John Cleese's 'Fawlty Towers'. Finally, Kent's Cavern Caves is one of Europe's top prehistoric Stone Age caves. With an extensive labyrinth of spectacular caverns it's an absolute must. Offering a cosy, warm winter let, many customers return for an off season to enjoy an 'English Riviera' winter break. Beach ¾ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
12 steps to entrance: All on ground floor: Living room with double sofa bed/dining room. Kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.
42" Smart TV (Netflix). Decked sitting-out area and furniture. Parking (2 cars).
Both properties: Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Gas cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Shared decked area. Shared 1 acre of grounds. Cycle store. Welcome pack. No smoking. NB: 12 steps to decked area. Unfenced pond in grounds.
Situated just 500 yards from Torquay seafront, these two first floor holiday apartments are situated in a quiet row of shops, just off the main sea front. The apartments have been decorated and furnished to a good standard, and are ideal holiday accommodation for couples or friends holidaying together. The apartments are within walking distance of the shops, sea front, bars and nightclubs of Torquay. Not far from the Princess Theatre, and perfect for a boat trip across the bay to Brixham. There are so many things to do on the English Riviera, with the award winning zoo at Paignton also close by. At Babbacombe you will find a model village and a small theatre all within walking distance, and the beach and bistro are accessed down the cliff railway. There are many National Trust properties all close by, including Greenway, Agatha Christie's summer house, and The Grand Hotel where she wrote many novels. Tor Abbey sands are also well worth a visit. Beach 500 yards. Shop 10 yards, pub 100 yards, restaurant 500 yards.
All on first floor: Living/dining room/kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Shower room with toilet.
Both properties: Electric radiators, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. On road parking. No smoking.
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With fantastic views from the garden across Torquay and the nearest beach within 800 yards, this one bedroom ground floor holiday apartment is set in a Georgian villa dating back to 1821. The villa has been converted into apartments, with a magnificent shared hallway, high ceilings and original feature fireplaces. Torquay has a wide variety of attractions on offer such as day cruises around the bay, fishing trips and of course plenty of shops. One of the nearest beaches is Torre Abbey Sands, a large expanse of golden sand that is family friendly. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Six steps to entrance. All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with wooden floor. 1 double (5ft) bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.
Gas coal-effect fire in living room. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. Gas hob. Electric oven. Shared laundry room with coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer. Freezer. Shared landscaped grounds with sitting out area and furniture. Parking (1 car). Welcome pack. No smoking. NB: 6 steps to garden.
Astor House is an imposing Victorian villa which has been beautifully converted into lovely holiday apartments, and each property has it own unique layout. Benefiting from a thorough programme of re-development, Astor House now offers contemporary and elegant apartments in the heart of the English Riviera. Located in a south-facing position with most apartments enjoying stunning sea views, this self catering accommodation is the perfect choice for a holiday in Torquay. The holiday apartments are only a short distance from Torquay's beaches, marina and town centre. Guests are offered some specially selected choices to enhance their stay, including membership of Torquay's top leisure facilities at the nearby Imperial Hotel. Wander around Paignton and Torquay harboursides, the shops of Paignton and Torquay's Fleet Walk shopping precinct, Pavilion and much more. Totnes and Dartington Hall are less than 30 minutes away. Totnes is an Elizabethan river town with an ancient castle, and the beauty of Dartington Hall with its glorious gardens and world-famous arts and music activities makes this an essential place to visit. Dartmouth, Dartmoor, Salcombe, Exeter and Plymouth can all be reached easily. Paignton Zoo is only a mile or so away and there are river and sea cruises and steam train trips nearby. Torquay has Kent's Cavern and a large model village among other attractions and there is a go kart track on the way to the delightful fishing port of Brixham. Visit Exeter, the regional capital for culture, leisure and shopping. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and just a few miles from the sea, Exeter is full of character and offers a delightful mix of high quality attractions, restaurants and shops in a setting of architectural splendour. Enjoy heritage, arts, festivals and award-winning locally produced food and drink or venture beyond the city and explore the Jurassic Coast of East Devon and the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor, see the Dartmoor ponies, and visit places of interest such as Widdecombe. Beach 350 yards. Shop 150 yards, pub and restaurant 350 yards.
All on ground floor: Living/dining room with double sofa bed/kitchen. 1 double (5ft) bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot and high chair on request. Freeview TV. DVD. Gas hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Large balcony with sitting-out area and furniture. Shared grounds with sitting-out area and furniture. On-site car park £5 per day. NB: Many steps in grounds.
Muntham Holiday Apartments are situated in the Wellswood area of Torquay, a leafy residential area just a short distance from the harbour and town centre. The building is a fine example of a magnificent Victorian villa, built for a member of parliament and later a former Lord Chief Justice of Calcutta who named it 'Muntham' which means 'gentle breeze' in Hindi. All the apartments are named after famous people who lived in Wellswood. The interior of the villa boasts an opulent main hall and staircase with high ceilings and beautiful Victorian plaster mouldings. These apartments are perfect for couples who want to explore the English Riviera region of south Devon. You can leave your car and walk 15 minutes into the lively and bustling resort of Torquay, with its abundance of shops, bistros, theatres and tourist attractions. Kents Caverns is just a 10-minute walk, and Meadfoot beach and Babbacombe village are both about 15 minutes' walk away. The villa is set in gardens of almost 1 acre, which is unusual for Torquay, so there is plenty of space for all to find a relaxing spot to sit and read with a glass of wine or a coffee on a sunny day. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
All on the first floor.Living/dining room: With Freeview TV.Kitchen: With electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer.Bedroom: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request).Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.
Travel cot and highchair available on request. Shared sitting-out area with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car.
All properties: Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Shared laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. No smoking.
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Situated in a fantastic location in Torquay, Bedford House Apartments (refs W44240, W44241, W44242 and W44243) are set back from the road in an elevated position, making them a remarkably peaceful and relaxing place to stay. They are only a 5-minute walk from Torquay harbour where you can find many restaurants, bars and cafes. The attractions of the English Riviera stay open all year round and are all within walking distance; Torquay Museum, 3 minutes, The Princess Theatre, 15 minutes and Kent's Cavern, 20 minutes. Numerous beaches can also be reached within half a mile.The holiday apartments are surrounded by mature gardens with exotic plants that grow well, being in the English Riviera's mild climate. They have off-road parking and make an ideal base from which to explore Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, as well as areas of Devon and further afield to Dartmoor, The South Hams and the cities of Plymouth and Exeter.There are superb bus routes across the Riviera and the nearest bus stop to the apartments is less than 100 yards away. Between April and the end of October, visitors are also able to make use of the extensive boat services which provide links to Paignton, Brixham and Dartmouth. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
2 steps to entrance. All on ground floor: Living room. Dining area. Kitchen. 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.
iPod dock. Parking (1 car).
All properties: Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Wi-fi. No smoking.
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Woodfield Manor is part of a Grade ll listed building, tucked away in a quiet exclusive part of Torquay in the heart of the English Riviera, within a 5-minute walk of the harbour and town. It was once the home of Edward Vivian, a banker, scientist and benefactor to the poor. Woodfield was built for him and his family in the early 1840s. The building is steeped in history being part of the Torbay Civic Societies Blue Plaque Scheme. Woodfield Manor (ref 25601) is a very spacious property which retains many original features including high ceilings, large rooms, stained glass windows and bay windows with distant views over the harbour. Woodfield Manor Apartment 1 (ref 30072) is a spacious second floor apartment for 2 people. Torquay and the area offer days out, especially for a family holiday or friends who want to holiday together. Living Coasts Zoo is within walking distance where penguins wander freely. Take a boat trip and have a day out in Brixham, wander around the shops, take in the fish quay, have a day out mackerel fishing or visit one of the splendid fish restaurants. Torquay also has a theatre with various shows on all year. Babbacombe has a lot to offer including a cliff railway, model village and lovely shops. How about a ride on the High Flyer Balloon at Torre Abbey Sands. There are 22 miles of coastline, walks, cliffs, coves and beaches, along with its mild climate. Torquay is a place to relax, to soak up the atmosphere, to take in the scenery and enjoy the experience of a holiday in a classic English seaside resort. Shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Stairs to entrance. All on second floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. Utility room. 1 double bedroom (5ft). Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair on request. DVD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Shared terrace with sitting-out area and furniture. Parking (1 car). No smoking.
All on the first floor.Living/dining room: With Freeview TV and pull-out double bed.Kitchen: With electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer.Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
Shared sitting-out area with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car.
Trinity Mews holiday apartments are located in the very heart of Torquay. Situated just off the harbour and within a short walk of a wide selection of cafes, restaurants, shops and entertainment - yet based in a tranquil setting on a quiet no-through road. These picturesque mews apartments provide ideal self-catering accommodation for holidays at any time of the year. They offer some specially selected choices to enhance your stay including membership of Torquay's top leisure facilities at the nearby Imperial Hotel (at cost).There are miles of walks including along the South West Coastal Path, over Dartmoor and riverside walks. Swimming and beaches can be found along the 22 miles of the English Riviera coastline, where there are 20 beaches from wide sandy stretches to hidden rocky coves. Boat trips in the bay are bookable from the harbourside and piers, and small boats and pedaloes for hire from most beaches. There is an attractive list of sailings for trips by sea or river bookable at Princess Pier, Haldon Pier and the harbourside, while there is unequalled sailing and yachting in Torbay, and the regattas in August are a superb spectacle. The Royal Torbay Yacht Club is at Beacon Terrace, a short walk away, and for those wishing to learn more there are two sailing clubs in Torquay. Sea fishing is available from Princess Pier and Haldon Pier, or from rocks and beaches around the coastline. The beautifully situated 18 hole course at Torquay Golf Club is on Petitor Road, Saint Marychurch.Going further afield, you can ramble across the wilds of Dartmoor National Park, see the Dartmoor Ponies, and visit places of interest such as Widdecombe, while Totnes and Dartington Hall are less than 30 minutes away. Totnes is an Elizabethan river town with an ancient castle, and Dartington Hall has glorious gardens and world famous arts and music activities, making this an essential place to visit. Dartmouth, Dartmoor, Salcombe, Exeter and Plymouth can all be easily reached. Paignton Zoo is only a mile or so away and there are river and sea cruises and steam train trips nearby. In addition to this, the South Hams has some of the most beautiful beaches you'll find anywhere. Whether walking and exploring the rugged Dartmoor landscape with its great granite tors and Dartmoor Ponies, climbing, letterboxing, horse riding, golfing, or just having a very relaxing break, Dartmoor has it all. Exeter is the regional capital for culture, leisure and shopping. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and just a few miles from the sea, it brims with colourful character and offers a delightful mix of attractions, restaurants and shops in a setting of architectural splendour. Enjoy heritage, arts, festivals and award-winning locally produced food and drink, or venture beyond the city and explore the Jurassic Coast of East Devon and the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.
2 steps to entrance. All on ground floor: Living/dining room with double sofa bed (for alternative sleeping)/kitchen. 1 double (5ft) bedroom. Shower room with toilet.
Electric radiators included. DVD. Electric hob. Shared courtyard garden with sitting-out area and furniture.
All properties: Electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. Electric oven. Microwave. Washer/dryer. Wi-fi. On road parking (permit at cost). No smoking.
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Situated in a quiet residential area of Torquay, just 1½ miles from the beach, this spacious single-storey holiday property is attached to the owners' home. It's a short bus ride or drive to the harbour, where visitors can board a boat to Brixham, or simply explore this popular seaside town. This is an ideal location from which to enjoy walks in the Devon countryside, with a 450-acre park at Cockington and the tors of Dartmoor both nearby. Take a trip to Paignton Zoo, a trip on the steam train to Dartmouth or visit one of the many NT properties close by. Fishing, golf and bird watching are all available within easy driving distance. Shop 300 yards, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
3 steps to entrance: All on ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Wet room with toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Satellite TV. DVD. CD. Gas cooker. Wi-fi. Shared enclosed lawned garden with private sitting-out area and furniture. Parking (1 car). Cycle store. Welcome pack. No smoking.
All on the first floor.Living/dining room: With Freeview TV and DVD player.Kitchen: With electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer.Bedroom: With double bed.Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
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Nutritive value of three tropical forgae legumes and their influence on growth performance, carcass traits and organ weights of pigs
Kambashi Mutiaka, Bienvenu ; Kalala Bolokango, Gaetan ; et al
in Tropical Animal Health and Production (in press)
The effects of tropical forage legumes on feed intake, growth performance and carcass traits were investigated in 16 groups of two Large White × Duroc pigs. The diets consisted of a commercial ... [more ▼]
The effects of tropical forage legumes on feed intake, growth performance and carcass traits were investigated in 16 groups of two Large White × Duroc pigs. The diets consisted of a commercial corn–soybean meal diet as the basal diet and three forage-supplemented diets. Four groups of control pigs received daily 4 % of body weight of the basal diet, and 12 groups of experimental pigs were fed the basal diet at 3.2 % of body weight completed with fresh leaves of one of the three forage legumes (Psophocarpus scandens, Stylosanthes guianensis and Vigna unguiculata) ad libitum. The study lasted 90 days. The in vitro digestion and fermentation of the forage legumes were also determined. The in vitro digestible energy content of the legumes was between 0.72 and 0.77 that of the basal diet (14.4 MJ/kg dry matter (DM)). V. unguiculata was the most digestible forage legume expected for crude protein digestibility. Feeding forage legumes lowered the dry matter intake by 4.5 to 9.6 % (P< 0.05), final body weight (P= 0.013), slaughter weight, average daily gain and hot carcass weight (P< 0.05) without affecting the feed conversion ratio (FCR), dressing percentage and back fat thickness. In conclusion, using forage to feed pig could be interesting in pig smallholder productionwith limited access to concentrate, as FCR was not significantly affected. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 20 (8 ULg)
Teneurs en fibres de légumes cultivés en Wallonie
Bindelle, Jérôme
Conference given outside the academic context (2016)Detailed reference viewed: 16 (4 ULg)
A review on the use of sensors to monitor cattle jaw movements and behavior when grazing
Andriamandroso, Andriamasinoro ; Bindelle, Jérôme ; Mercatoris, Benoît et al
in Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement = Biotechnology, Agronomy, Society and Environment (2016), 20
Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) is spreading rapidly in intensive cattle farms. It is based on the monitoring of individuals using different kinds of sensors. Applied to grazing animals, PLF is mainly ... [more ▼]
Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) is spreading rapidly in intensive cattle farms. It is based on the monitoring of individuals using different kinds of sensors. Applied to grazing animals, PLF is mainly based on the recording of three parameters: the location, the posture and the movements of the animal. Until now, several techniques have been used to discriminate grazing and ruminating behaviors with accuracies over 90% on average, when compared to observations, providing valuable tools to improve the management of pasture and grazing animals. However, bites and jaw movements are still overlooked, even though they are of utmost importance to assess the animal grazing strategies for various pasture types and develop future techniques allowing better estimation of their intake. The goal of this review is to explore the possibility of monitoring the individual jaw movements and the differentiation of bites in grazing animals. For this purpose, (1) the mechanisms of forage intake in cattle are explained briefly in order to understand the movements performed by the cow, especially during grazing, (2) the various sensors that have been proposed to monitor jaw movements of ruminants such as mechanical sensors (pressure sensors), acoustic sensors (microphone) and electromyography sensors are compared and (3) finally the relationship between jaw movements, biting behavior and forage intake is discussed. The review clearly demonstrated the abilities of mechanical, acoustic and electromyography sensors to classify the difference types of jaw movements. However, it also indicated a wide range of accuracies and different observation windows required to reach these accuracies when compared to the observed movement. This classification purpose could lead to a better detection of more specific behavior, e.g. bite detection, and their exact location on pasture. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 54 (9 ULg)
How Bees Deter Elephants: Beehive Trials with Forest Elephants (Loxodonta africana cyclotis) in Gabon
Ngama, Steeve ; ; Bindelle, Jérôme et al
in PLoS ONE (2016), 11(5), 12
In Gabon, like elsewhere in Africa, crops are often sources of conflict between humans and wildlife. Wildlife damage to crops can drastically reduce income, amplifying poverty and creating a negative ... [more ▼]
In Gabon, like elsewhere in Africa, crops are often sources of conflict between humans and wildlife. Wildlife damage to crops can drastically reduce income, amplifying poverty and creating a negative perception of wild animal conservation among rural people. In this context, crop-raiding animals like elephants quickly become "problem animals". To deter elephants from raiding crops beehives have been successfully employed in East Africa; however, this method has not yet been tested in Central Africa. We experimentally examined whether the presence of Apis mellifera adansonii, the African honey bee species present in Central Africa, deters forest elephants (Loxodonta Africana cyclotis) from feeding on fruit trees. We show for the first time that the effectiveness of beehives as deterrents of elephants is related to bee activity. Empty hives and those housing colonies of low bee activity do not deter elephants all the time; but beehives with high bee activity do. Although elephant disturbance of hives does not impede honey production, there is a tradeoff between deterrence and the quantity of honey produced. To best achieve the dual goals of deterring elephants and producing honey colonies must maintain an optimum activity level of 40 to 60 bee movements per minute. Thus, beehives colonized by Apis mellifera adansonii bees can be effective elephant deterrents, but people must actively manage hives to maintain bee colonies at the optimum activity level. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 110 (11 ULg)
Effects of new potential prebiotics on Salmonella Thyphimurium in pigs
; Everaert, Nadia ; et al
Conference (2016, April 15)Detailed reference viewed: 46 (19 ULg)
Impact of wheat bran supplementation to sows on their milk quality, their performances and their progeny's
Leblois, Julie ; Bindelle, Jérôme ; et al
Conference (2016, April 15)Detailed reference viewed: 23 (4 ULg)
Early life programming of pigs' intestinal microbiota, intestinal functioning and hepatic metabolism by maternal wheat bran supplementation
Leblois, Julie ; Bindelle, Jérôme ; et al
Poster (2016, February 05)
The gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota plays many roles on the host's health, acting as a barrier against pathogens and influencing the development and maturation of the mucosa, important for host's ... [more ▼]
The gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota plays many roles on the host's health, acting as a barrier against pathogens and influencing the development and maturation of the mucosa, important for host's immunity. Microbial colonization occurs pre- and postnatally, via maternal transfer i.e. by milk and by the contact with sows faeces. Hence, the early establishment of a beneficial gastrointestinal microbiota in piglets was investigated by supplementing the sows with wheat bran that we consider as a prebiotic (rich in non-starch polysaccharides). Sows were fed either a wheat bran-enriched diet (25% in gestation, 14% in lactation) either a control diet. Piglets were suckling during 4 weeks, receiving a standard creep feed containing no pre- or probiotic from the second week until weaning. The direct effect of wheat bran on the fecal microbial composition of the sow has been analyzed as well as the chemical composition and immunoglobulins content of the colostrum and milk. Sows and piglets growth performances have been recorded at different time points to verify that wheat bran doesn't impair performances. At weaning, piglets have been euthanized and the impact of the maternal treatment was investigated at different levels: growth performances, ileal and colonic microbiota, intestinal physiology and immunological response and metabolism. A second animal experiment will be performed next year including a metabolic challenge by giving half of the piglets a high-energy diet post-weaning. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 152 (4 ULg)
In vitro evaluation of protein precipitation capacity of temperate browse species
Vandermeulen, Sophie ; Leblois, Julie ; et al
Poster (2016, February 05)
European agri-environmental policies are promoting the establishment of shrubs and trees on grasslands. The use of browse as fodder requires knowledge on their nutritive value since intensive production ... [more ▼]
European agri-environmental policies are promoting the establishment of shrubs and trees on grasslands. The use of browse as fodder requires knowledge on their nutritive value since intensive production systems are still relying on expensive and environment-costing protein sources. However, information on the influence of temperate condensed tannins (CT)-containing browse forage on rumen protein metabolism is elusive. The study aimed to assess the protein precipitation capacity (PPC) of 10 temperate browse species and establish the correlation between PPC values and plants CT content. PPC of foliage of 3 individuals per woody plants was measured using 2 model proteins: bovine serum albumin (BSA) and casein. The N content in protein solutions (4.6g/L; pH=6.8) was determined before and after adding each forage sample. Extractable CT concentration was quantified by spectrophotometry. The PPC varied across plant species (P<0.001). Corylus avellana had the highest ability to precipitate casein (52.4%). In contrast, the BSA precipitation (18.3%) of this plant was similar to Cornus sanguinea (12.7%), Quercus robur (12.1%) and Crataegus monogyna (11.0%). CT content ranged from 1.4 in Fraxinus excelsior to 82.7g/kg of depigmented sample in Corylus avellana (P<0.001) and was correlated to BSA (r=0.70; P<0.001) and casein PC (r=0.51; P<0.01). It was concluded that woody species could play a significant role in modifying protein metabolism, but further in vivo trials are required. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 38 (9 ULg)
Blaise, Yannick ; Lebeau, Frédéric ; Andriamandroso, Andriamasinoro et al
in Communications in Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences (2016, February), 81(1), 107-112
Various methods are presently used to measure methane (CH4) emissions of ruminants on pasture. Those measurements are essential to evaluate nutritional strategies to mitigate enteric CH4 emissions as well ... [more ▼]
Various methods are presently used to measure methane (CH4) emissions of ruminants on pasture. Those measurements are essential to evaluate nutritional strategies to mitigate enteric CH4 emissions as well as addressing the selection of low producing individuals. On pasture and in the barn, variations in CH4 emissions are observed depending on the time of the day. However, no studies have been made to link these diurnal fluctuations to behavioural phases, especially on pasture. The aim of this study was to understand the individual dynamics of CH4 production and their links to the grazing behaviour. For this purpose, a new tool was specifically developed. Five red-pied dry cows were equipped with infrared CH4 and carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors measuring concentrations in the exhaled air at 4 Hz. The animals were equipped with a heart rate belt (HR) and motion sensors to detect their feeding behaviours (grazing vs. rumination) for periods of 8 h/d. Wind speed (WS) was also monitor to verify interference with sampled gas concentrations. Results showed that using the CH4:CO2 ratio reduced the interference with WS that was observed on raw CH4 and CO2 concentration signals. CH4:CO2 ratio average over 5 min periods indicated that CH4 emissions were lower during grazing than rumination (P<0.01). The eructation frequency during grazing (0.48 eructation/min, P<0.01) was also lower than during rumination (0.65 eructation/min). HR was higher during grazing that rumination. Because HR is usually linked to metabolic CO2 production intensity, hence influencing the denominator of the CH4:CO2 ratio, further investigation should focus on the quantification of changes in fermentative and metabolic CO2 emissions along the day to estimate total CH4 production more accurately and the relationship between CH4 emissions patterns and post-feeding times. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 159 (34 ULg)
Dumortier, Pierre ; Andriamandroso, Andriamasinoro ; Aubinet, Marc et al
Poster (2016, February)
Methane emissions account for 8% of the EU-15 GHG emissions and livestock generates approximately half of these emissions [1]. In order to improve emissions reporting and properly test mitigation options ... [more ▼]
Methane emissions account for 8% of the EU-15 GHG emissions and livestock generates approximately half of these emissions [1]. In order to improve emissions reporting and properly test mitigation options, techniques for measuring methane emissions from cattle must be developed and adapted to each management system. Among available micrometeorological methods, the use of eddy-covariance is still in its infancy [2] and its relevance and robustness for cattle flux estimation has still to be proved. On one hand, it is well adapted to seasonal grazing systems, is non-invasive, needs little animal handling and allows detection of daily emission patterns. On the other hand, it has the drawback of requiring cattle geo-localization and long periods of measurements (typically one month). In this study, we combined measured CH4 fluxes with a footprint model [3] and cattle positions (GPS devices) over several one-month campaigns at key periods in the grazing season in order to obtain CH4 emissions per cow at herd scale. Accelerometers were also added to the system for behaviour detection, opening the possibility of linking emissions to feeding behaviour. Measurements were performed and are still ongoing at the Dorinne Terrestrial Observatory in 2014/2015. The first campaign provided a mean emission per cow of 65±6 kg CH4.LSU-1.year-1. Cattle emission pattern was tightly linked with behaviour pattern, emissions being higher during and shortly after grazing (i.e. at dawn and dusk). Uncertainties linked to the method will be discussed and quantified (footprint model validity, geo-localization precision, eddy covariance corrections and filtering specificities linked to CH4 measurements). Compilation of data from multiple campaigns will allow quantification of the effects of forage quality, animal weight and lactating state on emissions per cow. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 55 (12 ULg)
Review of shrubs and trees in intensive ruminant systems in temperate areas
Vandermeulen, Sophie ; ; Beckers, Yves et al
Conference (2016, January)
Using shrubs and trees as forage for ruminants is common in extensive production systems in the tropics, as well as the Mediterranean region and mountain areas. In temperate Europe, the intensification of ... [more ▼]
Using shrubs and trees as forage for ruminants is common in extensive production systems in the tropics, as well as the Mediterranean region and mountain areas. In temperate Europe, the intensification of agriculture led to a decline in the numbers of woody perennials on farmlands. A review of the potential uses of shrubs and trees in temperate intensive systems shows that this concept is rather recent. Few studies have been investigating the potential outputs and limitations of shrubs and trees forage in production systems, while in Belgium and other European countries, agro-environmental policies are promoting the establishment of hedgerows and woody strips that provide shelter to animals against variable climate conditions. Furthermore, it has been found that ruminant species browse the plants, or alternatively, the forage is harvested and fed fresh or preserved as hay, silages or pellets. In both cases, consequences on feed intake control, woody plant survival, dry matter (DM) production and forage quality in terms of crude protein content reduction have been documented. In addition, depending on the plant species and the preservation method, bio-active plant metabolites such as condensed tannins (CT) are also present in the range of less than 1 to more than 100 g/kg foliage DM. Overall, CT may reduce ruminal N degradation, methanogenesis and nematode parasites infestation, while enhancing microbial-protein synthesis, feed use efficiency and systemic animal physiology. Planting shrubs and trees into the agricultural landscape (i.e. silvopastoral system) can further improve biodiversity and environmental services. Nevertheless, agronomic practices, farm management or environmental policy limitations may reduce the use of this fodder resource. Therefore, although silvopastoral systems seem promising in temperate ruminant systems, the current knowledge to their introduction and efficient management need to be cautiously considered. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 100 (14 ULg)
Adding mucins to an in vitro batch fermentation model of the large intestine induces changes in microbial population isolated from porcine feces depending on the substrate
Tran, Thi Hanh Tham ; Boudry, Christelle ; Everaert, Nadia et al
in FEMS Microbiology Ecology (2016), 92(2), 13
Adding mucus to in vitro fermentation models of the large intestine showed that some genera, namely lactobacilli, are dependent on host-microbiota interactions and that they rely on mucosa layers to ... [more ▼]
Adding mucus to in vitro fermentation models of the large intestine showed that some genera, namely lactobacilli, are dependent on host-microbiota interactions and that they rely on mucosa layers to increase their activity. This study investigates whether this dependence on mucus is substrate-dependent and to which extend other genera are impacted by the presence of mucus. Inulin and cellulose were fermented in vitro by a fecal inoculum from pig in the presence or not of mucin-beads in order to compare fermentation patterns and bacterial communities. Mucins increased final gas production with inulin and shifted short-chain fatty acids molar ratios (P<0.001). QPCR analyses revealed that Lactobacillus spp. and Bifidobacterium spp. decreased with mucins, but Bacteroides spp. increased when inulin was fermented. A more in-depth community analysis indicated that the mucins increased Proteobacteria (0.55 vs. 0.25 %, P=0.013), Verrucomicrobia (5.25 vs. 0.03 %, P=0.032), Ruminococcaceae, Bacteroidaceae, and Akkermansia spp.. Proteobacteria (5.67 vs. 0.55 %, P<0.001) and Lachnospiraceae (33 vs. 10.4 %) were promoted in the mucuscompared to the broth, while Ruminococcaceae decreased. The introduction of mucins affected many microbial genera and fermentation patterns, but from PCA results, the impact of mucus was independent from the fermentation substrate. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 119 (21 ULg)
Intra-cultivar potential of Desmanthus spp. as a greenhouse gas mitigation strategy for tropical livestock pastoral systems
Vandermeulen, Sophie ; ; et al
Poster (2015, November)
Improved agricultural efficiency and reduction in the impacts of tropical livestock farming on habitat degradation require global approaches that enhance ruminant farming functionality in terms of feed ... [more ▼]
Improved agricultural efficiency and reduction in the impacts of tropical livestock farming on habitat degradation require global approaches that enhance ruminant farming functionality in terms of feed use efficiency, emissions and food security. This study evaluated the in vitro mitigation potential of the prostrate to erect, herbaceous Desmanthus spp. pasture legume adapted to semiarid clay soil land types in northern Australia. D. bicornutus, D. leptophyllus and D. virgatus were seasonally harvested from commercial plots by Agrimix Pty. Ltd. Samples of the legumes and the control Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) using ruminal fluid from grazing Brahman (Bos indicus) steers were incubated in vitro (Ankom RF1 Technology) for 24, 48 and 72 h. Overall, the in vitro organic matter degradability (OMD) and methane production between Desmanthus species differed (P < 0.001). Compared to the control (0.656 ± 0.027 proportion of total OM) at 48 h of incubation, D. leptophyllus showed lower OMD (0.479 ± 0.016), while D. bicornutus (0.688 ± 0.016) and D. virgatus (0.619 ± 0.015) were different from each other, but similar to the control. Methane production (ml/g OM) was 15.7 ± 1.54, 3.7 ± 0.89, 12.0 ± 0.95 and 11.7 ± 0.95, respectively. It is suggested that the impact of these attributes may benefit household farmers in developing economies to expand productivity, improve livelihoods and meet the growing food consumption. Further analyses of the intra-cultivar characteristics of Desmanthus spp. will complement the design of sustainable and efficient interventions across tropical pastoral feeding systems, with a particular emphasis on large-scale grazing operations. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 52 (8 ULg)
Changes in biting characteristics recorded using the inertial measurement unit of a smartphone reflect differences in sward attributes
Andriamandroso, Andriamasinoro ; Lebeau, Frédéric ; Bindelle, Jérôme
in Guarino, Marcella; Berckmans, Daniel (Eds.) Precision Livestock Farming '15 (2015, September)
Accurate monitoring of grazing activity at individual cow level would provide useful information to farmers to improve the management of their animals and pastures in intensive dairy systems. Pasture ... [more ▼]
Accurate monitoring of grazing activity at individual cow level would provide useful information to farmers to improve the management of their animals and pastures in intensive dairy systems. Pasture attributes, starting with sward height, influence grazing behaviour and bites characteristics. In an attempt to link sward height to an individual automated detection of biting behaviour, a series of recording sessions of 4×3 days were realized on a ryegrass pasture with two contrasting heights (5 and 15 cm) over the grazing season (from July to October) with 4 dry red-pied cows equipped with the inertial measurement unit (IMU) of a smartphone on a halter, recording acceleration data at 100Hz. The behaviours were video-recorded. The number of grazing bouts performed during grazing trends to increase when the grass is highest. Fourier transforms of acceleration data showed that grazing bouts were characterized by a distinctive acceleration peak which frequency ranged between 1.02Hz and 1.46Hz whatever the sward height. It corresponded to the uprooting of grass frequency in the biting movement when compared with the observation in the video recordings and it could be used to improve automated grazing behaviour detection and to remotely characterize bites. These results show that some bite characteristics are influenced by sward height and automated individual monitoring of grazing behaviour is possible. An extension of this methodology should allow analysing more deeply the grazing behaviour of cattle in order to determine number of bites and possibly to link it to biomass intake. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 86 (36 ULg)
Effect of inulin and wheat bran in the creep feed of neonatal piglets
Li, Bing ; Leblois, Julie ; Bindelle, Jérôme et al
Conference (2015, May 22)Detailed reference viewed: 53 (20 ULg)
In vitro evaluation of fermentation characteristics of two types of insects, as potential novel protein feeds for pigs
POELAERT, Christine ; Beckers, Yves ; et al
in 13th International Symposium on Digestive Physiology of Pigs (2015, May)Detailed reference viewed: 85 (22 ULg)
Improving knowledge on Forest elephant's ecophysiology (Loxodonta africana cyclotis) for better wildlife conservation
Ngama, Steeve ; Vermeulen, Cédric ; Bindelle, Jérôme
Poster (2015, March 21)
Conservation of large wildlife species is currently a major issue in Africa. Protected areas dedicated for biodiversity conservation unfortunately do not suffice and conservation practices must be ... [more ▼]
Conservation of large wildlife species is currently a major issue in Africa. Protected areas dedicated for biodiversity conservation unfortunately do not suffice and conservation practices must be extended to man-used areas. But in those areas conservation actions are limited because of conflicts between human and wildlife especially due to damages on crops. The worst crop raiders known are elephants because they can destroy the yearly harvest of a field in a single visit. This threatens not only people livelihoods but also elephants themselves when angry farmers retaliate by shooting or trapping them. After decades of investigations crop raiding drivers related to elephants' ecophysiology remain largely unknown. A pilot study was conducted between July and November 2014 in Monts de Cristal National Park (Gabon, central Africa) to have a first view on environmental drivers to crop raiding. While the presence of some fruiting trees around crop fields lead to more damages, high slopes discouraged elephants. In further experiments, the link between the nutritive value of raided plants and the animal's physiological requirements and status will be assessed through hormones and parasites measurements; while tracking of individual elephants' movements using DNA analyses in feces will be done. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 92 (18 ULg)
Blaise, Yannick ; Lebeau, Frédéric ; Andriamandroso, Andriamasinoro et al
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In vitro assessment of novel carbohydrates prebiotic potential in a co-inoculation model of the pig intestines
Tran, Thi Hanh Tham ; Boudry, Christelle ; Everaert, Nadia et al
in Book of Abstracts (2015)
Introduction: Innovative plant biomass fractionation methods produce new feed additives that could modulate the pig intestinal microbial population. Material and methods: Such novel indigestible ... [more ▼]
Introduction: Innovative plant biomass fractionation methods produce new feed additives that could modulate the pig intestinal microbial population. Material and methods: Such novel indigestible carbohydrates (CHO) were investigated for their prebiotic potential and their influence on Salmonella thyphimurium in a co-inocu¬lation in vitro fermentation model of the pig intestines. Inulin, cellobiose, pecto- (POS), iso-malto- (IMOS), xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS), and gluconic acid (GLU) were fermented by fecal microbes for 72h. Salmonella (7.3 log CFU/ml) were co-inoculated after 6h . Fer¬mentation kinetics was modeled and after 6, 12, 24 h, broth was analysed for short-chain fatty acid using HPLC and bacterial population using q-PCR. Results and discussion: Cellobiose was the fastest fermenting CHO followed by inulin and IMOS (P<0.01). After 6h, cellobiose yielded the highest SCFA production (684 mg/g) and lactate molar ratio (0.484). POS fermented slower. XOS and GLU were little fermented (150 and 175 mg SCFA/g after 24h). Nonetheless, GLU yielded the highest butyrate molar ratio (0.290 at 12h) (P<0.01). Although Salmonella counts did not differ, some CHO dis¬played obvious prebiotic properties, namely inulin and IMOS since they supported the highest growth of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria populations after 6 and 12h of fermen¬tation (8.18 to 8.56 log CFU/ml) (P<0.01). Cellobiose and GLU scored well for Lactobacilli too, but poorly for Bifidobacteria (6.41 to 6.92 log CFU/ml) (P<0.01). It is concluded that IMOS seem the most promising prebiotic but owing to their fermentation patterns yield¬ing high levels of lactate or butyrate, also cellobiose and GLU deserve further investigation in in vivo models. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 234 (11 ULg)
Impact of forage legumes on nutritive value and growth performance in pigs reared in traditional farming systems in tropical Africa
Kambashi Mutiaka, Bienvenu ; ; et al
in Book of Abstracts (2015)
Forage legumes (FL) are used in tropical countries to feed pigs, either by reducing allowance of well-balanced diets and supplementing with FL or by incorporating FL in unbalanced fibre-rich diets. The ... [more ▼]
Forage legumes (FL) are used in tropical countries to feed pigs, either by reducing allowance of well-balanced diets and supplementing with FL or by incorporating FL in unbalanced fibre-rich diets. The impact of both strategies on animal and economical performances was studied in 2 growth experiments. In Exp. 1, 4 groups of 8 growing pigs (25.5 +- 4.2 kg) were fed under one of 4 dietary treatment: a well-balanced diet (CONTROL) ad libitum or 80% of the ad libitum level of CONTROL + ad libitum freshly cut foliage of one of 3 FL species (Vigna unguiculata, Stylosanthes guinanensis, or Psophocarpens scandens). Similarly, in Exp. 2, 4 groups of 6 pigs (22.6 +- 3.7 kg) were fed one of 4 experimental diets: the well-balanced diet (CONTROL), an unbalanced traditional diet rich in fibre and made of bran, brewers grain, and corn (TRAD) or 80% TRAD diet supplemented with 20% of one of 2 FL hays (V. unguiculata or S. guinanensis). Animals were regularly weighed and feed intake was monitored. After 90d, animals were slaughtered and carcass composition and economic traits were recorded to calculate production costs and economical value. In addition, nutritive value of the FL and the diets was assessed by means of an in vitro model of the pig digestive tract combining an enzymatic hydrolysis to a fermentation with a fecal inoculum. Results indicate that pigs fed diets with FL (Exp.1) and TRAD with and without FL (Exp.2) had reduced ADG, final live and carcass weights (P<0.05) compared to CONTROL pigs. Surprisingly , dry matter intake (DMI) was also reduced by 10% with those diets compared to CONTROL (P<0.001) in both experiments. In Exp. 1, FCR and carcass dressing were not affected by the 20% reduction in CONTROL diet and supplementation with fresh FL, while in Exp. 2 those parameters were negatively affected in TRAD with and without FL compared to CONTROL pigs. In vitro data showed that differences in nutritive values explained most differences in growth performances and carcass traits, but not the decrease in intake, since passage rate and voluntary intake are not taken into account in the in vitro model. Economical assessment showed that fresh foliage of FL could increase incomes, as long as their production costs remain marginal, but the incorporation of FL hays could not improve economical performances in pigs fed traditional unbalanced fibre-rich diets. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 40 (9 ULg)


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Hearing Is Believing
The vanished glories of spoken-word recordings
Today's literary critics have fallen into the unfortunate habit of using the word "voice" when they mean "style." It's easy to see why that metaphorical usage has become popular -- a writer with a strongly individual style often seems to be speaking directly to the reader -- but appearances can be deceiving, at times cruelly so. Take Raymond Chandler, the creator of Philip Marlowe, the hard-boiled private eye with a heart of mush. On paper Marlowe was forever tossing off snappy side-of-the-mouth wisecracks ("He looked about as inconspicuous as a tarantula on a slice of angel food"). Humphrey Bogart played him in "The Big Sleep," and you know what he sounded like. But what about the real-life author who put the words in Bogie's mouth? Brace yourself: Chandler's mild-mannered speaking voice bore an uncanny resemblance to the milksop whine of Elmer Fudd.
How do I know? Because Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, interviewed Chandler in 1958 for a BBC radio broadcast, a tape of which survives. More than a few of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century spoke over the BBC at one time or another, and to hear them is usually to be astonished, sometimes because they sound so wrong and sometimes because they sound so right. Max Beerbohm, the great Edwardian essayist and caricaturist, made several BBC broadcasts during World War II, and his precise, wistfully gentle voice turns out to have been ideally suited to his witty prose.
The British Library Sound Archive recently started releasing a series of CDs drawn from the BBC's vast library of sound recordings. (To order them, go to www.shop.bl.uk.) Alas, the broadcasts of Beerbohm and Chandler have yet to surface, but no other apology need be made for the first five albums in the Sound Archive's "Spoken Word" series, which contain talks by and interviews with W.H. Auden, Graham Greene, George Bernard Shaw, Evelyn Waugh and H.G. Wells. The Shaw and Waugh albums are especially revealing: Shaw sounds like an Irish imp who is delighted with himself and all his works, while Waugh's speaking voice is high-pitched and delicate, almost like an E-flat clarinet.
What can we learn from the voices of famous writers? Sometimes they inadvertently tell us things that we suspected but never knew for sure. Hearing Raymond Chandler's mousy voice left me certain that he created the stalwart yet sensitive Marlowe as an act of wish fulfillment, allowing him to "do" on paper what he would never have dared do in real life. Other recordings deepen our understanding of already vivid literary personalities. H.L. Mencken was interviewed for the Library of Congress in 1948, and the gravelly voice preserved in a surviving recording of that conversation is as homely as the man himself, the phrases coming in irregular, emphatic spurts, with every syllable bearing the heavily accented stamp of "Bawl-mer" (as native Baltimoreans, Mencken included, pronounce the name of their home town).
The Mencken interview is one of dozens of fascinating recordings that were originally issued on LP by Caedmon, a once-celebrated label devoted to spoken-word recordings. Caedmon is now owned by HarperCollins, which has transferred some of its better-remembered albums to CD, including discs devoted to T.S. Eliot, Dorothy Parker and Dylan Thomas. But most of the Caedmon catalog, including "H.L. Mencken Speaking," remains in limbo, and HarperCollins has shown little interest in quarrying its vaults for more buried treasure.
Even more frustrating is the inaccessibility of the many spoken-word albums recorded in the '50s and '60s by Columbia Masterworks, whose catalog was a rich storehouse of literary gold. Among other things, Columbia recorded uncut versions of Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" and Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" performed by the original Broadway casts. The "Godot" album, taped in 1956, makes it possible for you to hear Bert Lahr, the Cowardly Lion of "The Wizard of Oz," in the role of Estragon, playing opposite Alvin Epstein, E.G. Marshall and Kurt Kasznar.
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Columbia also recorded a fair number of well-known writers, among them Edna Ferber, Aldous Huxley, Christopher Isherwood, William Saroyan, John Steinbeck and Katharine Anne Porter, reading from their own works. Best of all is the LP on which W. Somerset Maugham reads two of his short stories, "Gigolo and Gigolette" and "The Three Fat Women of Antibes," in a cultivated, coolly disillusioned voice that contains no audible trace of the disfiguring stammer that blighted his life.
Why are so many of these priceless documents out of print? Because the market for spoken-word recordings is too small for them to be worth reissuing on CD. So why don't the BBC, HarperCollins and Sony BMG (which now owns the Columbia Masterworks and RCA catalogs) make their spoken-word archives available for digital downloading via iTunes? Imagine being able to click a few keys on your laptop and listen to, say, Truman Capote reading excerpts from "In Cold Blood" or Montgomery Clift, Julie Harris, Jessica Tandy and David Wayne performing Tennessee Williams's "The Glass Menagerie." Wouldn't you pay 10 bucks for that privilege? I sure would.
Mr. Teachout, the Journal's drama critic, writes "Sightings" every other Saturday and blogs about the arts at www.terryteachout.com. Write to him at email@example.com.


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Am I to late ? Hyun Woo ( Ma boy )
- TV Show: Ma Boy
- Revised romanization: Maboyi
- Hangul:마보이
- Plot
Geu-Rim (Kim So-Hyun) dreams of becoming a singer and enters the best arts high school in South Korea. Geu-Rim rooms with a popular CM star Irene (Sun Woong). Meanwhile, Irene has a secret. Irene is actually a boy who is prettier than most girls.
Just Finished Watching "Ma Boy" I Really Love this Cute Drama ♥


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Definition of wooden in English:
1Made of wood: a wooden toy she closed the heavy wooden door
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- Around one corner was a thick wooden door with a barred window that begged inspection.
- Voices and footsteps were heard from outside the thick wooden doors that led to the dining room.
- Darleys is the restaurant in the rather grand old wooden house next door to Lilianfels hotel.
made of wood, wood, timber, woody;
rare treen
2Like or characteristic of wood: a kind of dull wooden sound
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- My fork clattered as soon as it hit the wooden, glossed floor, the sound echoing throughout the room.
- Josephine nodded in my direction and I heard the sound of a chair scraping against the wooden floor.
- A wooden house faced onto the courtyard and the sounds of a Corbett street floated over the house.
2.1Stiff and awkward in movement or manner: she is one of the most wooden actresses of all time
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stilted, stiff, unnatural, clumsy, awkward, graceless, inelegant, ungainly, leaden;
dry, flat, stodgy, lifeless, lacking vitality, passionless, unimpassioned, spiritless, soulless
expressionless, impassive, poker-faced, devoid of emotion, emotionless, blank, empty, vacant, unresponsive
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- I am quite mesmerised - when not having to take snap-shots for the Professor and his wife, who repeatedly rush out with their old-fashioned, toy-like camera and pose woodenly before fleeing back into the warmth.
- He refuses to cite legislative history, woodenly following the 'text' rather than deferring to clear statements of what Congressional leaders intended to do.
- Apart from the fairy tale Arslanian uses to frame the beginning and end of the play - a woodenly metaphoric device I could have done without - this is for the most part slick, tragic entertainment.
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- But it is when you realise that this has done nothing to increase the acting average that the woodenness of the performances becomes truly evident.
- Against the varnished woodenness of Moore, though, that's something.
- A number of explanations for this have been offered, including Ford's woodenness as a speaker and, possibly, less than sterling writing.
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