2026 January-1 - 153 articles
Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) primarily causes bovine viral diarrhea/mucosal disease, an infectious disease having a significant economic impact on the cattle-farming industry globally. Comprehensive monitoring and in-depth studies of the pathol...
Despite their substantial contributions to herd productivity, culled sows typically receive minimal economic valorisation. This study evaluated the feasibility of finishing culled Iberian sows under free-range conditions (montanera finishing system)...
Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)-induced neonatal calf diarrhea (NCD) causes significant economic losses to the cattle industry; therefore, understanding its antibiotic resistance is crucial for developing targeted prevention and treatment str...
Accurate knowledge of orbital and infraorbital regions and their relation to pterygopalatine fossa is essential for improving safety and effectiveness of infraorbital and maxillary nerve blocks and for guiding surgical procedures in dentistry. Previo...
The annual nitrogen loss from the livestock production sector poses a significant threat to the global natural environment. Therefore, it is urgent to focus on improving the nutrient utilization efficiency of ruminants and promoting the sustainable d...
Sex determination and differentiation in teleosts are governed by complex genetic regulatory networks that include evolutionarily conserved mechanisms. In this study, we investigated Boleophthalmus pectinirostris, a Gobiidae species lacking heterogam...
This study aims to investigate the effects of dietary vitamin C supplementation on vitamin C synthesis, transport, and egg deposition in breeding geese. A total of 450 female and 90 male 221-day-old Yangzhou geese were randomly assigned to five treat...
Dam construction can significantly alter local habitat characteristics and the distribution patterns of aquatic organisms. However, the variations in the multidimensional diversity of fish assemblages in reservoirs, as well as the relative significan...
At Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Center (VBRC), 40% of the current population has been diagnosed with systemic hypertension. Systemic hypertension lesions have led to fatal consequences in the form of aortic aneurysm and rupture. Historica...
Fatty acid composition of skeletal muscle is an important determinant of meat quality in poultry. In this study, we compared the breast muscle fatty acid profiles of White King (BW, n = 25) and Tarim (TM, n = 23) pigeons using targeted fatty acid qua...
Municipal animal shelters play a crucial role in rescuing abandoned animals, managing free-roaming populations, and promoting animal welfare. This seven-year retrospective study analyzed 2291 animals (1132 dogs, 1159 cats) admitted to a Portuguese mu...
Assisted reproductive techniques are often extrapolated from horses to donkeys, despite poorer fertility outcomes in jennies. This issue has been attributed to unknown uterine species-specific differences. This study compared, through histomorphometr...
Horses are social animals, with early life experiences playing a crucial role in their physiological and behavioral development. This study explored the influence of herd dynamics and foundational training on behavioral and hormonal changes in weaned...
Training in bovine reproduction requires not only technical proficiency but also ethical responsibility and adherence to animal-welfare standards. Traditional instruction relies heavily on repeated practice in abattoir-collected specimens and live ca...
The largest survey to date of behavioral management practices among facilities breeding and housing nonhuman primates (NHPs) for research was conducted from 2019 to 2020. Its primary objective was to analyze and compare practices across the European...
Chicken respiratory diseases represent multifactorial conditions resulting from viral, bacterial, mycoplasmal pathogens, and environmental factors, causing significant economic losses within the poultry industry. A specific respiratory disease charac...
This study was conducted to investigate potential regulatory mechanisms of hybridization increased the meat production performance in sheep. Thirty-six 3-month-old male lambs of Suffolk sheep (SFK, n = 12), Hu sheep (HH, n = 12), and their F1 hybrids...
This study identified genomic regions associated with carcass traits and primal cut yields in Hanwoo cattle using weighted single-step genome-wide association study (WssGWAS). A total of 50,227 carcass records and genomic data from 23,573 animals wit...
Tooth resorption (TR) is a common and painful dental disease in cats. The contributions of skull type, diet, and chronic gingivostomatitis (CGS) to its development remain unclear. We retrospectively reviewed 166 cats with TR confirmed radiographicall...
In order to deeply understand the potential mechanisms underlying the metabolic disorders of Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus), a total of two feeding trials were conducted in the present study. For experiment I, the diets containing five...
Reproductive problems in farm ruminants are often linked to imbalances in the microorganisms living in the reproductive tract and their ability to form biofilms. This study examined the presence of bacteria and their biofilm-forming capacity in cows...
This study aims to understand the motivations, barriers, and preferences of northern Australian beef producers to adopt genetic tools through the views of different stakeholders. Using qualitative research with a single-case study approach, 15 semi-s...
Understanding the breeding ecology and trophic dynamics of the Swainson’s Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) is essential for conserving grassland raptor populations in northern Mexico. We evaluated reproductive success, nest-site characteristics, and diet...
Phosphorus (P) is a key macromineral essential for numerous physiological processes, including energy metabolism, skeletal mineralization, and cellular signaling. In dairy cattle, its homeostasis is tightly regulated by parathyroid hormone, calcitrio...
Dairy herd decisions about replacement, herd size, reproduction, and capital investments have long-lasting consequences for herd structure and farm cash flow. Yet most planning tools emphasize static budgets rather than the dynamic evolution of anima...
Feline coronaviruses (FCoVs) are ubiquitous pathogens, exhibiting high prevalence across feline populations worldwide. Although the virulent mutated biotype feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV) is observed in only a small percentage of cats, it...
In the daily clinical practice of cattle, the use of locoregional anaesthesia is needed to provide analgesia during standing surgical procedures. It is important to ensure the success of the blockade before starting the surgery. One of the most used...
The success rate of embryo transfer (ET) is influenced by various factors, including embryo quality, environmental conditions, and recipient cows. This study examines the impact of ET on embryo success rates using embryos produced using the ovum pick...
Early-life development of immune functions is crucial for calf health, growth, and future productivity. Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOSs) have been reported to facilitate ruminal microbial establishment and improve growth in Holstein dairy calves, but...
In animal experiments, causal relationships in physiological or disease processes are investigated by using interventions. Applying second-generation statistical methods could be used to identify important links in life processes. This article as a f...
Staphylococcus aureus is a key pathogen in bovine mastitis, and antibiotic therapy is challenged by resistance and residue concerns. Milk-derived extracellular vesicles emerge as promising natural antimicrobials. This study aimed to evaluate the anti...
This pilot study investigated the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and third-generation cephalosporin-resistant (3GC-R) Enterobacterales in conventionally kept domestic pigs and their environment across four districts in...
New Zealand fur seals (Arctocephalus forsteri) were severely exploited by historical hunting. However, recently assessed colonies in New Zealand are mostly thought to be growing or stable. The exceptions are three colonies (Wekakura Point, Cape Foulw...
This study aimed to elucidate the genetic basis of body-size-related traits in Wanyue Black pigs, including body length, chest circumference, forearm circumference, and hip circumference. Phenotypic data were collected from 139 four-month-old female...
Fishes are frequently exposed to hypoxic stress, yet their tolerance to hypoxia varies significantly among species. The association between this variation and alterations in the hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) pathway remains unclear. We discovered th...
This study examined the digestive and metabolic responses of Naozhou (NZ) stock large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) larvae and juveniles under five developmental feeding stages (DAH3, DAH7, DAH12, DAH19, DAH49) to clarify mechanisms of early n...
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of replacing fishmeal with H. illucens larval meal on the colonic immune homeostasis in weaned piglets in enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)-challenged pig housing. Seventy-two weaned pi...
Rumen microbiota is pivotal for nutrient metabolism and physiological adaptation in ruminants. This study investigated the rumen microbial community, fermentation parameters, and serum biochemistry of three Cervid species—Sika deer (Cervus nipp...
Goat meat represents a valuable source of high-quality protein and healthy lipids, although its consumption remains limited in Europe. This study aimed to evaluate the qualitative–quantitative changes in the nutritional, rheological, and sensor...
Vaccination is a tool to control Lawsonia intracellularis (LI) in pigs. However, pigs may have co-infections that worsen clinical signs and lesions. The aim of this study was to characterize systemic and gut-mediated humoral and cell-mediated immune...
In Brazil, the presence of capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) in urban environments has raised concerns due to ecological, sanitary and coexistence challenges. This study investigates the growing presence of capybaras on Santa Catarina Island, Bra...
The “Chiffchaff complex” is a group of species with several similar subspecies, whose post-breeding distribution remains poorly understood, particularly in southern Europe. This study combines morphological and molecular approaches to inv...
Neonatal piglet mortality remains a major challenge in hyper-prolific sow herds, particularly under tropical conditions where low ambient oxygen (18–21%) may exacerbate hypoxia during prolonged farrowing. This study evaluated whether restoring...
Fenestrations of mammalian skull bones are rare and poorly understood, particularly within the parietal bone. In bats—a group characterised by advanced sensory specialisation and echolocation—superficial modifications of the cranial vault...
Due to the complex anatomical structure of the distal humerus, elbow joint, and the soft tissue mantle (the triceps brachii muscle, large nerves, and vessels), fractures of the distal humerus and humeral condyle are difficult to treat. In most cases,...
In the breeding scene, limited by the small number of samples and environmental interference such as illumination occlusion, sika deer behavior recognition still faces challenges such as insufficient feature representation and weak cross-scale modeli...
This study investigated how corn processing and protein degradability affect ruminal fermentation and feeding behavior in lactating Holstein cows. Twenty cows (averaging 162 ± 70 days in lactation, 666 ± 7 kg body weight, and 36.0 &plus...
Serving as a mineral-derived dietary buffer, the alkaline mineral complex (AMC) has the potential to influence the physiological functions of animals. Nonetheless, there is a notable scarcity of research in the field of ruminant science regarding its...
Blood sampling by venipuncture is a routine procedure used in animal experiments and veterinary diagnostics. It can cause stress due to restraint and pain associated with penetration of the skin by a needle. When stressful procedures are repeated, st...
Compound yeast culture (CYC) is known to enhance animal health, but its effects on hepatic immune function are unclear. This study systematically examined CYC’s regulatory effects on the liver of weaned lambs using transcriptomics and integrati...
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