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Performance Evaluation of Fan-Ventilated Swine Trailer with Air Filtration for Maintaining Satisfactory Transport Conditions

  • Alvin Alvarado,
  • Marjorette Baguindoc,
  • Roger Bolo,
  • Shelley Kirychuk and
  • Bernardo Predicala
Animals2026, 16(1), 83;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16010083 
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27 December 2025

In response to new and emerging challenges in animal transport, including more stringent biosecurity and public demand for enhanced animal welfare, an innovative prototype trailer with mechanical ventilation and air filtration systems was developed....

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Fine Particulate Matter (PM) Effects on Swine Granulosa and Ovarian Endothelial Cells

  • Giuseppina Basini,
  • Roberto Ramoni,
  • Stefano Grolli,
  • Simona Bussolati,
  • Laura Assogna and
  • Francesca Grasselli
Animals2026, 16(1), 81;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16010081 
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27 December 2025

We studied fine particulate matter (PM) effects on porcine granulosa, a model of endocrine reproductive cells, and on ovarian endothelial cells. PM produced a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in metabolic activity. PM reduced endothelial cell proli...

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Effect of Lactobacillus reuteri Postbiotics on Growth Performance and Intestinal Health of Escherichia coli-Infected Broilers

  • Changwu Li,
  • Jiarou Fan,
  • Yafei Zhang,
  • Yu Zhang,
  • Jiakun Yan,
  • Peng Li,
  • Shuangshuang Guo and
  • Binying Ding
Animals2026, 16(1), 82;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16010082 
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27 December 2025

Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) impairs poultry production and causes substantial economic losses. This study investigated the effects of Lactobacillus reuteri postbiotics (LR) on growth performance and intestinal health of broiler chicke...

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Microbiota in the Early Lives of Sheep: A Short Overview on the Rumen Microbiota

  • Antonio Bevilacqua,
  • Suleman Khan,
  • Mariangela Caroprese,
  • Barbara Speranza,
  • Angela Racioppo and
  • Marzia Albenzio
Animals2026, 16(1), 80;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16010080 
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27 December 2025

A key area of research is the role played by the gut microbiota in the health of sheep during the early period of life; consequently, understanding its complexity may have significant implications for sheep farming. While factors such as diet, age, h...

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Impact of Dietary Protein Levels and Gender on Carcass Characteristics and Meat Quality in Slow-Growing Ducks

  • Yong Jiang,
  • Yijia Lu,
  • Zhong Zhuang,
  • Lei Wu,
  • Yongpeng Li,
  • Hao Bai,
  • Yulin Bi,
  • Zhixiu Wang,
  • Shihao Chen and
  • Guobin Chang
Animals2026, 16(1), 79;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16010079 
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26 December 2025

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of different dietary protein levels on the carcass traits, meat quality characteristics, and nutrient composition of slow-growing ducks. At 22 days of age, the ducks were randomly divided in...

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Animals2026, 16(1), 78;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16010078 
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26 December 2025

The introduced red king crab Paralithodes camtschaticus holds significant commercial value in the Barents Sea. This species is recognized as a host for a wide variety of symbiotic organisms, including polychaetes. In July 2015 and 2025, a total of 12...

  • Communication
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Animals2026, 16(1), 77;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16010077 
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26 December 2025

Back pain in horses is a frequent musculoskeletal issue that affects performance and welfare. Magnetotherapy has been proposed as a complementary, non-invasive treatment to reduce pain and support soft tissue recovery, but studies in horses remain li...

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Novel TRIM Proteins Modulating the Innate Immune Response of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

  • Francisco Donoso,
  • Felipe Ramírez-Cepeda,
  • Nicolás Salinas-Parra,
  • Claudio A. Álvarez,
  • Paula Santana,
  • Rubén Avendaño-Herrera,
  • Rafael Diego Rosa,
  • Cristian A. Valenzuela,
  • Byron Morales-Lange and
  • Luis Mercado
Animals2026, 16(1), 76;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16010076 
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26 December 2025

In higher vertebrates, Tripartite Motif (TRIM) proteins modulate the immune response by coordinating processes related to inflammation such as antiviral restriction, autophagy and inflammasome activation. In fish, TRIM proteins have been reported mai...

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Animals2026, 16(1), 75;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16010075 
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26 December 2025

To meet market supply and demand, producers must accurately schedule processing dates to ensure optimal pricing. This study developed a practical feeding program system for local Taiwanese chicken breeds, including Guzao males, Huangjin females, and...

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Animals2026, 16(1), 74;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16010074 
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26 December 2025

This study investigated the molecular and microbial factors behind the higher disease resistance of hybrid taimen by combining gut microbiome profiling with host transcriptomic analysis of intestinal and liver tissues. Both hybrid taimen and H. taime...

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