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Animals, Volume 15, Issue 1

January-1 2025 - 115 articles

Cover Story: Newborn goat kids rely on colostrum intake to gain immunity, as the circulating antibodies they possess at birth are not enough for them to face infectious diseases. Colostrum contains vital proteins like IgG, which protect newborn animals from diseases, as the immune system is not able to synthesize enough antibodies yet. Traditional methods used to determine IgG levels are often expensive and not accessible to many farmers. This study explores an affordable solution for predicting IgG levels in goat colostrum by using a color-based method combined with AI. By measuring colostrum color and using machine learning models, an accurate prediction method was developed as a practical method for use on farms. With similar results to those obtained using laboratory tests, this method could help farmers to enhance newborn goats’ health status. View this paper
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Articles (115)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,939 Views
12 Pages

Chronic Dexamethasone Disturbs the Circadian Rhythm of Melatonin and Clock Genes in Goats

  • Liuping Cai,
  • Qu Chen,
  • Canfeng Hua,
  • Liqiong Niu,
  • Qijun Kong,
  • Lei Wu and
  • Yingdong Ni

6 January 2025

Dex is a drug commonly used as an immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory agent in humans and animals. GCs have a profound impact on melatonin expression and biological rhythm. However, the effect of chronic exposure to Dex on melatonin secretion and...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,965 Views
11 Pages

6 January 2025

Heavy metal pollution has complex impacts on terrestrial ecosystems, affecting biodiversity, trophic relationships, species health, and the quality of natural resources. This study aims to validate a non-invasive method for detecting heavy metals (Cd...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,296 Views
18 Pages

Early Weaning Impairs the Growth Performance of Hu Lambs Through Damaging Intestinal Morphology and Disrupting Serum Metabolite Homeostasis

  • Haoyun Jiang,
  • Haibo Wang,
  • Haobin Jia,
  • Yuhang Liu,
  • Yue Pan,
  • Xiaojun Zhong,
  • Junhong Huo and
  • Jinshun Zhan

6 January 2025

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of early weaning (EW) on the growth performance, gastrointestinal development, serum parameters, and metabolomics of Hu sheep lambs. Twenty-four male Hu lambs were initially ewe-reared. A total of 12 lambs were...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,724 Views
15 Pages

Evaluation of the Effects of Autologous Leukocyte- and Platelet-Rich Fibrin Membranes for Treating Chronic Wounds: A Prospective Study

  • Federica Aragosa,
  • Gerardo Fatone,
  • Chiara Caterino,
  • Stefano Cavalli,
  • Alfonso Piscitelli,
  • Rosario Vallefuoco,
  • Francesco Lamagna and
  • Giovanni Della Valle

6 January 2025

(1) Background: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the efficacy of topical application of leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) membranes for treating chronic cutaneous wounds in dogs. (2) Methods: Chronic wounds unresponsive to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,103 Views
22 Pages

Revealing the Complexity of Host-Parasite Relationships Between Syringophilid Mites and Sunbirds in Their Global Range

  • Bozena Sikora,
  • Markus Unsoeld,
  • Roland R. Melzer,
  • Stefan Friedrich and
  • Martin Hromada

6 January 2025

This article emphasises the importance of parasitological research in understanding ecological dynamics and biodiversity conservation through a global analysis of quill mites (Syringophilidae) parasitising Sunbirds (Nectariniidae). Data from 764 Sunb...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,114 Views
12 Pages

Seasonal and Altitudinal Effects on Chemical Composition and Rumen Degradability of Blackberry Leaves in Northwestern Italian Alps

  • Sonia Tassone,
  • Salvatore Barbera,
  • Sara Glorio Patrucco,
  • Hatsumi Kaihara and
  • Khalil Abid

6 January 2025

The blackberry poses a threat as an invasive plant in various regions worldwide, where it aggressively competes with native species and risks delicate ecosystems. Livestock grazing has emerged as a potential strategy to mitigate its spread. This stud...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,353 Views
13 Pages

Telomere Length in Neonatal Dairy Calves in Relation to Lifetime Parameters

  • Manon Dewulf,
  • Luc Duchateau,
  • Maya Meesters,
  • Dries S. Martens,
  • Tim S. Nawrot,
  • Mieke Van Eetvelde and
  • Geert Opsomer

6 January 2025

Telomere length (TL) has gained attention as a biomarker for longevity and productivity in dairy cattle. This study explored the association between neonatal TL in Holstein calves and lifetime parameters (lifespan, milk production, and reproduction)....

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,928 Views
22 Pages

Identification of Two Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Ecotypes in the Guadeloupe Archipelago, Eastern Caribbean

  • Rachel Haderlé,
  • Laurent Bouveret,
  • Bruno Serranito,
  • Paula Méndez-Fernandez,
  • Olivier Adam,
  • Mélodie Penel,
  • Jérôme Couvat,
  • Iwan Le Berre and
  • Jean-Luc Jung

5 January 2025

The common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) exhibits significant intraspecific diversity globally, with distinct ecotypes identified in various regions. In the Guadeloupe archipelago, the citizen science NGO OMMAG has been monitoring these dol...

  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
5,960 Views
19 Pages

5 January 2025

Thoracic point-of-care ultrasound (T-POCUS) has grown in popularity and usage in small animal emergencies and critical care settings due to its non-invasive nature, mobility, and ability to acquire images in real time. This review summarizes current...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,513 Views
9 Pages

Performance of Culture Using a Semi-Automatic Needle as a Novel Tool for Collecting Lymph Node Samples for the Diagnosis of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis

  • Artur Augusto Velho Mendes Júnior,
  • Fabiano Borges Figueiredo,
  • Luiz Cláudio Ferreira,
  • Lucas Keidel,
  • Renato Orsini Ornellas,
  • Adilson Benedito Almeida,
  • Fernanda Nunes Santos,
  • Luciana de Freitas Campos Miranda,
  • Andreza Pain Marcelino and
  • Sandro Antonio Pereira
  • + 1 author

5 January 2025

Zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis is caused by Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum and dogs are the main domestic reservoir. This study compared the performance of parasitological tests using semi-automatic needle puncture (SANP) for collecting popliteal...

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