Although several studies have reported basic information about the size of Kelp Gull (Larus dominicarius) eggs, no attention has been paid to the comparison of patterns of intra-clutch variation at different breeding sites. ...

Egg production has increased worldwide and, consequently, there is a large volume of poultry manure generated. The principal egg production systems are the caged ones, namely the conventional and the automated. The aim of ...

The development of biofilms to replace plastics is urgent, due to the high environmental pollution caused by the non-biodegradable packaging. The objective of this study was to develop and understand the behavior ...

Egg production has increased worldwide and, consequently, there is a large volume of poultry manure generated. The principal egg production systems are the caged ones, namely the conventional and the automated. The aim of ...

This study aimed to evaluate the mechanical and flammability properties of composites of isotactic polypropylene strengthened with additives of manioc remains, sawdust and egg shells. The study included the characterization ...

The goal of this work was to design a cost-effective solar-thermal waste treatment unit and evaluate its ability to render fecal waste safe for reuse. Three trials were conducted from December 2011 through February 2012 ...

Development within the cleidoic egg of birds and reptiles presents the embryo with the problem of accumulation of wastes from nitrogen metabolism. Ammonia derived from protein catabolism is converted into the less toxic ...