2026 June-2 - 182 articles
Baseline information on terrestrial wildlife communities and their activity patterns is essential for protected-area management, but such information remains limited for Hunan Zhangjiajie Giant Salamander National Nature Reserve, where conservation a...
Search and rescue (SAR) dog–handler teams work under challenging conditions that may influence long-term physiological stress and arousal. Hair steroid analysis provides a reliable measure of chronic endocrine activity in SAR teams. Hair cortis...
The Abruzzo (AB) donkey is a mountain-adapted Italian population listed as a genetic resource at risk of extinction (census ≈ 600 animals; no studbook). We aimed to provide the first comprehensive morphometric description of the breed and to co...
The genus Zosterodasys is a widely distributed group of typical algivorous ciliates. It remains poorly investigated and its phylogeny has not been well resolved yet. In the present work, two new Zosterodasys species, Z. paraminutus sp. nov. and Z. sh...
This study aimed to evaluate the maternal genetic diversity and mitochondrial population structure of once endangered indigenous chicken breeds in China under current conservation conditions. The genetic characteristics of six endangered indigenous c...
This study evaluated the effects of expected progeny difference (EPD) grade and feeding system on carcass performance in Hanwoo steers using a large-scale field dataset collected under commercial production conditions. Records from 4561 steers (1466...
Radix pseudostellariae saponins (RPS) enhance immune responses in animals; however, the regulatory mechanisms of these effects remain unclear. This study observed that 14 days post-intranasal immunization with RPS and a Mycoplasma gallisepticum-atten...
Dairy cows are economically significant ruminants in China, and the dairy industry is closely linked to food safety and the agricultural economy. However, various factors such as pathogenic microorganisms often lead to frequent diseases in dairy cows...
The Five Domains Model has become one of the most widely adopted frameworks in animal welfare science and practice. The Model is now applied in a range of ways; among the most prominent are (1) as a framework for systematic and structured welfare ass...
This study evaluated the effects of dietary inclusion of free and protected acid protease on productive performance, milk composition, metabolic profile, nutrient digestibility, and ruminal environment in lactating Jersey cows. Fifteen multiparous co...
Bile acids are important for lipid digestion and metabolic regulation, but the roles of individual bile acids in crustaceans remain unclear. This study evaluated the effects of six dietary monomeric bile acids on growth and lipid metabolism in juveni...
Taiwan’s subtropical climate poses substantial heat stress challenges to poultry production. This study compared four red-feathered rooster lines (n = 10 per line, BB homozygous HSP70 genotype)—three commercially bred lines (F, T, K) sele...
The Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus), a species of high ecological and conservation value, shows abnormal respiratory behaviors as early signs of health decline. Accurate assessment of its pulmonary respiration is crucial for improving c...
Diarrhea significantly impacts livestock and poultry health, causing growth delays and higher mortality rates. Macleaya cordata extract (MCE) demonstrates strong antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, indicating its potential a...
Earthworms possess a highly developed innate immune system based on the coordinated activity of coelomocytes and humoral factors present in the coelomic fluid. These immune components play a central role in host defence against pathogens, maintenance...
This experiment investigated the effects of two rearing systems, cage and free-range, on growth performance, serum biochemical parameters, slaughter performance, cecal microbiota, and hepatic metabolism of yellow-feathered broilers. A total of 240 he...
The CRISPR/Cas9 system has been widely used for gene editing in various species; however, mosaicism remains a significant challenge. This study aimed to improve gene editing efficiency and reduce mosaicism in porcine embryos by exploring double elect...
The aim of this study was to compare carcass composition, meat quality, digestive tract morphometry, and leg bone dimensions of Pekin and Muscovy ducks. The study involved 40 birds, including 10 males and 10 females from each genotype, reared to mark...
Reintroductions of extirpated species are an important tool in wildlife conservation. Understanding how reintroduced populations acclimatize to novel environments can lend insight into social learning that in turn is valuable for assessing reintroduc...
The present study evaluated the effects of the prepartum administration of immunotropic preparations on the growth performance, physiological status, and metabolic profile of calves. Sixty pregnant Holstein cows were divided into three groups (n = 20...
Nasal alar arteriopathy (NAA) is a rare dermatologic condition in dogs characterized by ulcerative and potentially severe hemorrhagic lesions of the nasal alar fold. This condition has only previously been reported in German Shepherd Dogs. Achieving...
This study investigated the effects of dietary standardized ileal digestible (SID) lysine levels and amylose to amylopectin ratios on the intestinal health of broilers fed an 18.5% crude protein diet from 22 to 42 days of age. A total of 540 healthy...
Transmissible venereal tumor (TVT) is a contagious neoplasm affecting dogs, commonly treated with vincristine sulfate, although this protocol may be associated with adverse effects and the need for multiple therapeutic sessions. In this context, adju...
Heat stress occurs when total environmental and metabolic heat production is greater than an animal’s ability to dissipate that heat. Heat stress negatively impacts feeder cattle performance and welfare. Limited research has been conducted to d...
Understanding the early life history of the endangered largemouth bronze gudgeon (C. guichenoti) is crucial for optimizing artificial rearing and conservation strategies. To provide a unified scientific basis for these efforts, this study characteriz...
In tropical countries, broiler chickens are exposed to elevated ambient temperatures and humidity, which are sometimes exacerbated by high stocking densities and poor litter quality, thereby predisposing birds to severe stress, weakening immune funct...
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an established biomarker of autonomic nervous system activity, yet its profile in miniature cattle remains poorly understood despite their growing importance in sustainable farming. This study compared HRV parameters b...
For students in animal science-related disciplines, animal welfare education may be associated with their understanding of human–animal relationships and willingness to pursue animal-related careers. However, empirical research from developing...
Cats with urethral obstruction may develop tubular damage before conventional indicators of renal dysfunction become abnormal, making early recognition challenging when relying solely on conventional renal biomarkers. This study evaluated urinary kid...
Fibropapillomatosis (FP) is a disease that threatens the health and safety of sea turtles globally, with green sea turtles having the highest FP prevalence. FP is associated with Chelonid alphaherpesvirus 5, but the primary etiological agent remains...
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), caused by PRRS virus (PRRSV), poses a serious threat to the global swine industry. Although modified live virus (MLV) vaccines have been widely used in the field for PRRS prevention for decades, t...
Small ruminant production in Kosovo is predominantly extensive, and biosecurity practices remain poorly characterized. The emergence of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Europe (beginning in 2024) and the first confirmed case in Kosovo (July 2025)...
In Southeast Asia (SEA), Bos indicus (zebu) refers to the traditional cattle, whereas Bos taurus (taurine) refers to exotic breeds imported from foreign countries. Notably, a previous study reported that all Thai cattle dating to 3500–1700 year...
This study evaluated the effects of maternal overfeeding during mid-to-late gestation on maternal productivity, metabolic status, reproductive recovery, and calf performance in Hanwoo cattle using conventional statistics and machine learning (ML) app...
Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.), is a significant zoonotic disease affecting livestock and public health worldwide, particularly in endemic regions such as La Araucanía, Chile. This study evaluat...
Osteoarthritis (OA) causes chronic pain and impaired mobility in dogs. Since current therapies cannot restore damaged articular cartilage, tissue engineering approaches offer promising therapeutic strategies. This study aimed to investigate whether p...
As a precious indigenous goose resource in China, the Zhedong white goose occupies an essential position in the domestic goose industry. However, this breed spontaneously enters a prolonged non-laying period of over two months per year, which greatly...
Precision feeding is an important foundation for improving production efficiency in aquaculture, reducing feed waste, mitigating water pollution, and promoting the intelligent development of aquaculture. Conventional feeding practices remain heavily...
The Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) is an economically important bivalve widely cultured in coastal aquaculture systems of China. However, the genome-wide genetic background and germplasm differentiation of geographically distinct populations r...
The hybrid golden pompano “Chenhai No. 1” (CH), generated through distant hybridization [(♀ Trachinotus ovatus × ♂ T. blochii) × ♂ T. ovatus], exhibits significantly enhanced growth performance compared to it...
Severe subacute exposure to aluminium chloride (AlCl3) impairs renal function and induces cortical tubular injury; however, the concomitant balance between injury and repair in tubular epithelia remains incompletely defined. Accordingly, we aimed to...
The blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, is an invasive species in the Mediterranean Sea, where it has gained particular attention since 2023 due to its negative ecological and economic impacts. This study aimed to define a standardized method for hemolym...
Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) poses a continuous threat to the poultry industry in Mainland China, yet a comprehensive nationwide assessment remains lacking. This systematic review and meta-analysis quantified the pooled prevalence of MS and evaluated key...
This study investigated generation-specific heterosis in Chinese Simmental × Chinese Holstein crossbred cows by comparing lactation performance, reproductive performance, hematological traits, and blood transcriptomic profiles among Chinese Sim...
Liancheng white ducks have a distinctive “white feathers, black beak, and green feet” phenotype, making them a useful model for studying pigmentation traits in waterfowl. The previous study found that the F1 generation of Liancheng white...
Background: In Chuckwagon racing, teams of four Thoroughbreds with two lead horses in front and two wheel horses directly behind pull a 600 kg wagon around a racetrack. Our study focuses on stride parameters that have previously retrospectively predi...
Copper supplements are prominent antibiotic alternatives in livestock production, but their excessive use poses environmental risks, necessitating safer substitutes. Potassium diformate (KDF), an organic acid salt, has shown potential as a feed addit...
The use of functional feeds in aquaculture has increased due to the reduction in fishmeal and the need to improve the gut health of farmed organisms. This study evaluated the effects of supplementing nucleotides (NT) and mannan oligosaccharide (MOS)...
To determine the optimal dietary protein level for early juvenile Chinese tapertail anchovy (Coilia nasus, initial body weight: 0.87 ± 0.01 g), five feeds containing graded protein levels (35.42%, 39.16%, 42.96%, 46.83%, and 50.65%) were used...
This study evaluated the effects of dietary S-abscisic acid (S-ABA) supplementation on reproductive performance and piglet growth in multiparous sows under commercial farming conditions. A total of 65 Landrace × Yorkshire multiparous sows were...
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