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12 Citations
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Hybridization in Canids—A Case Study of Pampas Fox (Lycalopex gymnocercus) and Domestic Dog (Canis lupus familiaris) Hybrid

  • Bruna Elenara Szynwelski,
  • Rafael Kretschmer,
  • Cristina Araujo Matzenbacher,
  • Flávia Ferrari,
  • Marcelo Meller Alievi and
  • Thales Renato Ochotorena de Freitas

3 August 2023

Hybridization between species with different evolutionary trajectories can be a powerful threat to wildlife conservation. Anthropogenic activities, such as agriculture and livestock, have led to the degradation and loss of natural habitats for wildli...

  • Review
  • Open Access
162 Citations
54,082 Views
24 Pages

The Importance of Animal Models in Biomedical Research: Current Insights and Applications

  • Adriana Domínguez-Oliva,
  • Ismael Hernández-Ávalos,
  • Julio Martínez-Burnes,
  • Adriana Olmos-Hernández,
  • Antonio Verduzco-Mendoza and
  • Daniel Mota-Rojas

31 March 2023

Animal research is considered a key element in advance of biomedical science. Although its use is controversial and raises ethical challenges, the contribution of animal models in medicine is essential for understanding the physiopathology and novel...

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  • Open Access
6 Citations
48,738 Views
23 Pages

11 September 2024

Controversy surrounds the efficacy and welfare implications of different forms of dog training with several studies asserting that electronic shock collars have negative welfare impacts while not being more effective than non-aversive methods. Howeve...

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  • Open Access
4 Citations
36,424 Views
11 Pages

Management of Vaginal Hyperplasia in Bitches by Bühner Suture

  • Roberta Bucci,
  • Jasmine Fusi,
  • Domenico Robbe,
  • Maria Cristina Veronesi and
  • Augusto Carluccio

12 December 2022

Vaginal hyperplasia in bitch is an exaggerated response of the vaginal mucosa to estrogens during the proestral–estral phase of the cycle that can protrude through the vulvar lips. The present study refers to the management of vaginal hyperplas...

  • Review
  • Open Access
18 Citations
29,995 Views
16 Pages

Canine Pyometra: A Short Review of Current Advances

  • Rafael Gariglio Clark Xavier,
  • Clarissa Helena Santana,
  • Yasmin Gonçalves de Castro,
  • Thayanne Gabryelle Viana de Souza,
  • Victor Santos do Amarante,
  • Renato Lima Santos and
  • Rodrigo Otávio Silveira Silva

25 October 2023

Pyometra, characterized by the accumulation of purulent exudate in the uterus, is the most prevalent reproductive disease in canines. While the disease often begins with mild local symptoms, it can escalate into peritonitis, sepsis, and multi-organ d...

  • Review
  • Open Access
21 Citations
29,570 Views
15 Pages

African Swine Fever in the Philippines: A Review on Surveillance, Prevention, and Control Strategies

  • Cherry P. Fernandez-Colorado,
  • Woo Hyun Kim,
  • Rochelle A. Flores and
  • Wongi Min

18 June 2024

African swine fever (ASF), a highly contagious disease of swine, has posed a significant global threat to the swine industry. As an archipelago, the Philippines has a geographic advantage when it comes to the risk of ASF transmission. However, since...

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  • Open Access
82 Citations
28,786 Views
23 Pages

21 February 2023

Precision livestock farming has a crucial function as farming grows in significance. It will help farmers make better decisions, alter their roles and perspectives as farmers and managers, and allow for the tracking and monitoring of product quality...

  • Review
  • Open Access
44 Citations
28,721 Views
25 Pages

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome: An Update on Current Knowledge

  • Jessica Vokes,
  • Amy Lovett and
  • Benjamin Sykes

5 April 2023

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is a term that has been used since 1999, initially being used to describe all gastric mucosal disease in horses. Since this time, the identification of two distinct main disease entities of the equine gastric muco...

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  • Open Access
10 Citations
28,665 Views
16 Pages

Does Size Matter? Testicular Volume and Its Predictive Ability of Sperm Production in Rams

  • Rafael Montes-Garrido,
  • Luis Anel-Lopez,
  • Marta F. Riesco,
  • Marta Neila-Montero,
  • Cristina Palacin-Martinez,
  • Cristina Soriano-Úbeda,
  • Juan Carlos Boixo,
  • Paulino de Paz,
  • Luis Anel and
  • Mercedes Alvarez

13 October 2023

Over the years, testicular volume has been used to evaluate the reproductive capacity of rams and the effects of different factors related to reproductive performance. The aim of this study was to determine the most suitable tool and formula to calcu...

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  • Open Access
6 Citations
27,207 Views
28 Pages

The Rise of Heatstroke as a Method of Depopulating Pigs and Poultry: Implications for the US Veterinary Profession

  • Gwendolen Reyes-Illg,
  • Jessica E. Martin,
  • Indu Mani,
  • James Reynolds and
  • Barry Kipperman

29 December 2022

Depopulation of food-producing animals is becoming increasingly common in response to both disease outbreaks and supply chain disruptions. In 2019, the American Veterinary Medical Association released depopulation guidelines classifying certain heats...

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