2025 November-2 - 130 articles
Uterus masculinus is a rare disorder of sexual development in males, characterized by the presence of tubular female genitalia. Diagnostic imaging reports of infected uterus masculinus are limited. We describe the ultrasonographic and computed tomogr...
EHP causes hepatopancreatic microsporidiosis in shrimp, leading to growth retardation without notable mortality. To examine potential environmental carriers, farmed bivalves were collected near shrimp ponds in Korea and screened for EHP using nested...
Feline ascites has been reported to have a poor prognosis, with a median survival time of 21 days (considering all etiologies). However, previous studies included relatively small populations (<100 cases) and there is no literature evaluating the...
The efficiency of the laparoscopic ovum pick-up and in vitro embryo production (LOPU-IVEP) system in sheep is governed by a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors. This study comprehensively evaluated the effects of breed, season, and...
This work sought to test the positive effect of red LED light on frozen bovine sperm resistance to thawing in suboptimal conditions. Moreover, a preliminary study explores whether this improvement could have any repercussions on in vivo fertilizing a...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), an autologous blood product concentrated with platelets and their associated growth factors, has been the subject of increasing investigation in veterinary medicine. Although it is widely used in domestic species, its use...
Standardized fishing gear represents a common fisheries management intervention, yet its effectiveness in multi-species freshwater ecosystems remains insufficiently assessed. This study presents the first application of the Length-Based Bayesian Biom...
Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a naturally occurring contaminant pervasively found in agricultural produce, exhibiting extremely high carcinogenicity, teratogenicity and immunotoxicity, thereby constituting a substantial menace to worldwide food security and...
Silver pomfret (Pampus argenteus) is an economically valuable marine species with growing potential for large-scale aquaculture in China. In recent years, significant progress has been achieved in artificial breeding, nutritional research, and diseas...
Tumbling pigeons are prone to oxidative stress and disruption of gut microbiota balance during long-term exercise training and competitions. Considering that Portulaca oleracea (P. oleracea), as a natural plant feed additive, has natural antioxidant,...
Lighting intensity (LI) affects broilers’ behavior, circadian rhythms, physiology, and welfare, making it essential in commercial broiler management. This study evaluated the effects of three LIs (50, 20, and 5 lux) on Ross 708 and Cobb 700 bro...
This study aimed to evaluate the combined effects of two probiotic strains, Lactobacillus salivarius TRM58163 and Lactobacillus johnsonii TRM59525—originally isolated from human infant feces (aged 0–6 months)—on growth performance,...
Ice krill (Euphausia crystallorophias) play a key role in the Antarctic coastal ecosystem, yet its spatial growth variability remains poorly understood. This study examined 5298 krill individuals from 52 stations across the Amundsen Sea, transitional...
Oxidative stress compromises follicle survival during in vitro culture. Natural antioxidants may reduce cellular damage and preserve tissue integrity. This study evaluated the ethanolic extract from Punica granatum L. (EE-PG) on bovine ovarian tissue...
The temperature–humidity index (THI) remains one of the most widely used tools for assessing heat stress in dairy farming; however, its application is often limited by methodological inconsistencies and insufficient integration with welfare ind...
The Huainan yellow-feathered chicken is a prized local breed known for its high-quality meat. However, excessive abdominal fat deposition adversely affects feed efficiency and carcass quality. This study aimed to identify genetic markers and candidat...
Hypoglycin A is a plant-derived protoxin that causes atypical myopathy in equids. In atypical myopathy-affected horses, metabolomic and microbiome studies have reported alterations in metabolic markers and faecal microbiota composition, pointing to a...
The European wildcat (Felis silvestris) is a mesocarnivore widely distributed across Europe, with populations in the Iberian Peninsula experiencing decline due to habitat fragmentation, hybridization with domestic cats, and anthropogenic factors. Amo...
This study tests a theoretical model explaining reactions to animal abuse in terms of attitudes, norms, and moral obligation, based on research concerning pro-environmental and anti-ecological behavior, as offenses against animals have been considere...
Bovine mastitis, an inflammation of the mammary gland, is recognized as the most prevalent disease in dairy cattle, leading to significant economic losses due to the reduction in quality and yield of milk. While antibiotic treatment remains to be the...
The utility of physical exercise in congestive heart failure is not yet well known in the field of veterinary cardiology, despite many studies already published, unlike in human medicine where the benefits and safety of exercise training have been wi...
Macadamia integrifolia husk has great potential for use as a feedstuff in ruminants. However, little information regarding its effects on ruminal fermentation traits is available at present. Hence, this in vitro study aims to investigate the effects...
Periodontal disease remains a prevalent clinical condition in dogs, significantly impacting the quality of life of affected animals. Dental calculus is closely associated with periodontal disease, primarily because it serves as a reservoir for dental...
This study evaluated the predictive performance of genomically enhanced predicted transmitting abilities for milk (gPTAM) and fat yield (gPTAF) in 986 first-lactation Holstein cows from 25 herds in Taiwan. Ordinary least squares and linear mixed mode...
This study aimed to identify hematological markers that can objectively assess postpartum recovery in dairy cows, which is essential for determining an individualized voluntary waiting period (VWP). Twenty Holstein cows were divided into early recove...
The giant African snail (Achatina fulica), a globally invasive mollusk, poses a serious threat to agricultural production and the ecological environment. However, few studies have focused on the feeding preference and growth performance of A. fulica...
Air quality in livestock housings impacts animal welfare; however, information on air quality in dairy goat barns is still limited. The air quality and environmental conditions of two farms in northern Italy were monitored for seven days after litter...
Pulmonary adenocarcinoma in dogs, particularly in advanced stages, carries a poor prognosis with limited therapeutic options. Immunotherapeutic approaches that activate natural killer (NK) cells may provide additional clinical benefit. This report de...
Not only modern zoos, but all institutions that house animals, prioritise maintaining high levels of welfare for the individuals in their care [...]
Pig detection is a fundamental yet challenging task in intelligent livestock farming, primarily due to difficulties in capturing both global contextual information and multi-scale features within complex environments. To address this, we propose VM-R...
The optimization of fishway design relies on a deep understanding of fish swimming performance and behavioral traits. Traditional methods often underestimate fish swimming performance and overlook their behavior under high-flow conditions, particular...
Crude protein (CP) decrease coupled to amino acid (AAs) supplementation is interesting for swine nutrition. A proteomics approach unraveled physiological events underlying differences between sexes fed two diets: control and low CP in fast-growing Du...
Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) causes avian colibacillosis, a disease responsible for high morbidity and mortality in commercial poultry flocks, leading to devastating economic losses to the poultry industry worldwide. APEC may also act as...
Besnoitia besnoiti is an apicomplexan parasite responsible for bovine besnoitiosis, a debilitating disease in cattle resulting in local and systemic clinical signs with detrimental effects on reproductive performance and productivity in livestock. Fa...
Amino acids (AA) play a crucial role in poultry production, directly influencing feed efficiency, growth, immune function, and environmental impact. Over the years, advancements in feed formulation, digestibility assessments, and precision nutrition...
Although a large part of the world’s horse population is currently used for agricultural work, the breeding and use of horses represents an important part of cultural, sporting, and recreational life, especially in Western countries in the 21st...
Subclinical mastitis (SCM) is one of the most common and detrimental diseases affecting dairy cows, causing lower milk yield and quality. Identification of pathogenic bacteria of subclinical mastitis (PSM) in dairy cows is crucial for selecting suita...
Feline heartworm disease (Dirofilaria immitis) often leads to early pulmonary lesions even in infections by immature stages. Diagnosis is challenging due to nonspecific signs and limited sensitivity of serological tests, particularly in immature infe...
The decontextualization (the portrayal of wildlife removed from their natural ecological context through social media), can distort the public perception of these animals and harm conservation efforts. This paper presents an exploratory case study ba...
Reef restoration is the major way to compensate the loss of scleractinian corals, which requires huge amounts of transplantation donors. Previous study revealed that some species of corals can conduct polyp bailout and reattachment under environmenta...
Canine otitis externa is a common and recurrent ear infection in dogs, often caused by bacterial pathogens, and complicated by increasing antimicrobial resistance. The analysis of bacterial isolates from dogs with otitis externa revealed a predominan...
This study investigates the phenomenon of ethanol hormesis in honeybees (Apis mellifera) infected with Vairimorpha (Nosema) spp., a widespread parasite that significantly impacts bee health and colony survival. Hormesis refers to a biphasic response...
The formation of the Chinese three-keeled pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii) carapace is a complex biological event involving developmental processes such as collagen deposition and ossification. As a key regulator of collagen deposition and ossificatio...
The amount of attention paid to the welfare of animals and their maintenance conditions has grown considerably in recent years. This paper examines the effects of extensive and intensive housing systems on the environmental, behavioural, health, nutr...
Kidney disorders in dogs are frequently observed but remain underexplored in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This retrospective study aimed to estimate the prevalence and identify risk factors associated with azotemia in dogs presented to the Chiang Mai Univer...
The ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block is a locoregional anaesthesia technique primarily used to provide analgesia to anatomical structures innervated by the dorsal branches (DB) of the spinal nerves. However, several clinical studies...
This study was based on data obtained from a total of 9518 cows belonging to seven cattle breeds: local breeds—Polish White-Backed (249), Polish Red (269), Polish Black-and-White (255), and Polish Red-and-White (290)—and international bre...
To investigate the regulatory effects of dietary fiber structure (β-glucan-to-arabinoxylan ratio, β/AX) and apparent viscosity (AV) on production performance in pigs, this study used a 2 × 3 factorial design, randomly assigning 36 gro...
Colombian Paso horses (CPs) excel in gait competitions due to their endurance, speed, and precision, which demand a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness. However, their training regimes often lack scientific support, and few studies have linked ph...
This study evaluated the effects of dietary selenium (Se) supplementation on lactation performance, milk fatty acid composition, and rectal microbiota and short-chain fatty acids in lactating Dezhou donkeys to determine the optimal dose. Twenty-four...
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