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Animals, Volume 14, Issue 18

September-2 2024 - 129 articles

Cover Story: Common blue-tongued skinks (Tiliqua scincoides) are popular pets due to their docile nature. Because of their popularity, they are routinely presented to veterinarians for examinations or procedures; however, to date, there has been limited research evaluating sedation protocols for this species. This study aimed to test different sedation combinations in these skinks: alfaxalone alone, alfaxalone with midazolam, dexmedetomidine with midazolam, and a combination of alfaxalone, dexmedetomidine, and midazolam. All four combinations provided safe sedation, but there were different physiologic responses noted. According to our trials, the combinations of all three drugs or alfaxalone with midazolam are recommended for minor procedures. View this paper

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Articles (129)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,081 Views
12 Pages

Association of Production and Selected Dimensional Conformation Traits in Holstein Friesian Cows

  • Zsolt Jenő Kőrösi,
  • Gabriella Holló,
  • Szabolcs Bene,
  • László Bognár and
  • Ferenc Szabó

23 September 2024

The objective of this study was to estimate the heritability of dairy production traits and that for dimensional traits and to calculate the correlation between the two heritability values in a Holstein Friesian cow herd bred in Hungary. Data of 15,0...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,018 Views
14 Pages

Gut Microbiota Diversity of Local Egyptian Cattle Managed in Different Ecosystems

  • Hadeer M. Aboshady,
  • Asimenia Gavriilidou,
  • Nasser Ghanem,
  • Mohamed A. Radwan,
  • Ahmed Elnahas,
  • Rania Agamy,
  • Nadia H. Fahim,
  • Mohamed H. Elsawy,
  • Al-Moataz Bellah M. Shaarawy and
  • Ahmed M. Abdel-Hafeez
  • + 6 authors

23 September 2024

The animal gastrointestinal tract contains a complex microbiome whose composition ultimately reflects the co-evolution of microorganisms with their animal host and their host’s environment. This study aimed to gain insights into the adaptation...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,095 Views
18 Pages

Combining Transcriptomics and Proteomics to Screen Candidate Genes Related to Bovine Birth Weight

  • Xiuyuan Wang,
  • Ruili Liu,
  • Zhenpeng Chen,
  • Renzheng Zhang,
  • Yanfang Mei,
  • Xiuping Miao,
  • Xuejin Bai and
  • Yajuan Dong

23 September 2024

The placenta is a vital organ in bovine reproduction, crucial for blood supply, nutrient transport, and embryonic development. It plays an essential role in the intrauterine growth of calves. However, the molecular mechanisms governing placental func...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,233 Views
12 Pages

Efficacy and Growth Performance between Two Different Ionophore Coccidiostats (Narasin and Salinomycin) in Broiler Chickens after Challenge with Eimeria spp.

  • Monika Rogala-Hnatowska,
  • George Gould,
  • Shubhi Mehrotra,
  • Aleksandra Drażbo,
  • Paweł Konieczka,
  • Prakash Ramasami and
  • Krzysztof Kozłowski

23 September 2024

The objective of this study was primarily to assess the different performance impacts of two ionophore coccidiostats (narasin and salinomycin) used to manage coccidiosis. While both products may be efficacious in controlling disease challenges, previ...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,022 Views
11 Pages

Relating Wildlife Camera Trap Data to Tick Abundance: Testing the Relationship in Different Habitats

  • Rachele Vada,
  • Stefania Zanet,
  • Flavia Occhibove,
  • Enrica Fantini,
  • Pablo Palencia and
  • Ezio Ferroglio

23 September 2024

The increase in acarological risk of tick bites is significantly driven by profound changes in landscape, which alter the density and distribution of wildlife that support tick populations. As a result of habitat shifts and land abandonment, which cr...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
8,651 Views
24 Pages

Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System of Sugar Gliders (Petaurus breviceps)

  • María del Mar Yllera,
  • Diana Alonso-Peñarando and
  • Matilde Lombardero

23 September 2024

The present study provides a detailed macroscopic examination (with some microscopic insights) of the genital apparatus of seven adult and intact male sugar gliders, as well as one castrated individual. The scrotum is pendulous and attached to the ve...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,593 Views
13 Pages

23 September 2024

Photoperiod can regulate the broodiness of geese and thus increase their egg-laying rate. The laying performance of geese is mainly determined by ovary and follicle development. To understand the effect of photoperiod on the ovary and small white fol...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,934 Views
21 Pages

23 September 2024

Fasting and refeeding systems can cause significant short-term fluctuations in nutrient and energy levels, triggering adaptive physiological responses in animals. This study examines the effects of fasting and refeeding on blood biochemical indicator...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,931 Views
15 Pages

23 September 2024

This study evaluated prevalence and risk factors in health, management, and biosecurity of bovine coronavirus (BCoV) in neonatal and weaned dairy calves on 125 dairy farms in Europe. Nasal and fecal swabs from neonatal calves, weaned calves, and fres...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,865 Views
15 Pages

23 September 2024

This study investigated the effects of pure and methyl-β-cyclodextrin loaded forms of resveratrol (10 µg/mL, 20 µg/mL, and 40 µg/mL) on ram sperm functions post-thawing. Semen samples were pooled and divided into ten groups: Co...

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