Animals, Volume 15, Issue 7

Silent Information Regulator 5 (SIRT5) has been established as a crucial regulator of cellular alanylation modification. Furthermore, accumulating evidence suggests that SIRT5 plays a significant regulatory role in key metabolic pathways, including g...

To address the bottleneck in meat production efficiency within China’s mutton sheep industry, this study established a two-generation crossbreeding program between WHS rams and STH ewes. Hybrid offspring (F1 and BC1) were evaluated for growth p...

Understanding the genetic factors that influence wool quality is essential for enhancing wool quality and uniformity. This study investigated the KRTAP13-3 gene in Chinese Tan sheep, a breed known for its unique wool characteristics. We analysed 232...

The gut microbiota is pivotal to chickens’ overall health, influencing digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune function. Dietary compounds significantly impact gut microbiota composition. House crickets (Acheta domesticus) have emerged as an...

Understanding spatiotemporal patterns of fish density and their environmental drivers is critical for managing river–lake ecosystems, yet dynamic interactions in heterogeneous habitats remain poorly quantified. This study combined hydroacoustic...

Detecting estrus in sows is important for improving pig reproductive performance and pig farm production efficiency levels. Traditional estrus detection methods are highly subjective and inaccurate, making it difficult to meet the demands of modern f...

This study investigated the effects of high dietary organic copper supplementation on growth performance, mineral metabolism and organ histology in male Awassi lambs. Fifteen lambs with similar body weight (16 ± 1.53 kg) were assigned to three...

This study unveils the unique origins, evolution, and genetic variations of the Yangba cattle, an endangered breed in China, through a comparative genomic analysis involving 202 individuals from 21 domestic and international breeds. Genetic component...

The rapid growth and high nutrient density in modern broiler production have led to issues like woody breast myopathy (WBM), footpad dermatitis, and fat accumulation, affecting welfare and profitability. This study evaluated the effects of amino acid...

The decision to neuter pet dogs remains a significant and ongoing debate from ethical, animal health, and animal welfare perspectives. Millions of dogs worldwide are considered integral family members, and their behavior, as well as the bond they for...