Publications by authors named "Daniel A van der Merwe"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Daniel A van der Merwe"
- Daniel A van der Merwe's research predominantly focuses on animal welfare and production, with significant studies on the effects of environmental conditions, dietary formulations, and production systems on livestock, specifically lambs and ostriches.
- His recent work highlights the impact of shade on heat stress indicators in newborn lambs and emphasizes the importance of dietary energy and protein levels for optimal feather, skin, and nodule growth in ostriches.
- Additionally, van der Merwe investigates the sensory quality characteristics and slaughter traits of various sheep breeds and production systems, aiming to enhance the understanding of meat quality attributes and optimize livestock management practices.