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Ethics, Animal Welfare, and Artificial Intelligence in Livestock: A Bibliometric Review

24/06/2025 - This study presents a bibliometric review aimed at mapping and analyzing the scientific literature related to the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in livestock farming, which is a...

Different Heat Tolerance of Two Creeping Bentgrass Cultivars Related to Altered Accumulation of Organic Metabolites

25/06/2025 - High-temperature stress is one of the main limiting factors for the cultivation and management of cool-season creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera). The objectives of the current study were to...

Foliar Application of Melatonin Improves Photosynthesis and Secondary Metabolism in Chenopodium quinoa Willd. Seedlings Under High-Temperature Stress

26/06/2025 - The suitable growth environment for quinoa is high-altitude areas. In recent years, quinoa is also gradually cultivated in other regions with high-temperature exposure. High-temperature stress poses...

Oxidative Stress Mediates the Dual Regulatory Effects of Bovine Uterine ECM Remodeling Through the TGF-&beta;1/Smad3 Pathway: Molecular Mechanisms of MMPs and COL-IV Imbalances

23/06/2025 - Bovine endometritis is a common endocrine and reproductive disorder in postpartum dairy cows, closely associated with elevated systemic oxidative stress. This disease can lead to delayed uterine...

Lameness and Hoof Disorders in Sheep and Goats from Small Ruminant Farms in Selangor, Malaysia

24/06/2025 - Hoof disorders in small ruminants pose significant challenges to animal welfare and farm productivity. This study presents the first attempt to determine the prevalence of lameness and hoof disorders...

Effects of Nitrite Stress on Growth, Glycolipid Metabolism, and Hepatic Metabolome in Spotted Seabass (Lateolabrax maculatus) Under High-Temperature Conditions

24/06/2025 - Nitrite is a common pollutant in aquaculture systems and can pose serious threats to fish health, especially under high-temperature conditions. This study aimed to investigate the impact of nitrite...

Variability in Fishmeal Nutritional Value in Weaned Pigs and Development of Predictive Equations

24/06/2025 - The apparent ileal digestibility (AID) and standardized ileal digestibility (SID) of amino acids, digestible energy (DE), metabolizable energy (ME), and the apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD)...

Impact of Heat Stress on Intake, Performance, Digestibility, and Health of Neonatal Dairy Calves

25/06/2025 - This study investigates the effects of heat stress in a climate chamber from day 0 to 28 days of life on physiological responses, intake, nutrient digestibility, immunity, and performance in neonatal...

Effects of Flight Restraint and Housing Conditions on Feather Corticosterone in White Storks Under Human Care

25/06/2025 - Flight is part of the natural behaviours of most bird species, and as a consequence, flight restraint in zoos, even for those species that are primarily ground-dwelling, encounters increasing animal...

Review: Gut Microbiota—A Powerful Tool for Improving Pig Welfare by Influencing Behavior Through the Gut&ndash;Brain Axis

26/06/2025 - Animal welfare is one of the core concerns in the field of animal science, with behavior serving as a direct reflection of emotional state and health, and thus a key indicator for welfare assessment....

Transcriptome Analysis of the Hippocampus in Domestic Laying Hens with Different Fear Responses to the Tonic Immobility Test

26/06/2025 - Fear is a critical welfare concern in laying hens. Fearful behaviors in domestic chickens are influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, contributing to individual differences in stress...

Precision Feeding of Feedlot Calves Based on Phenotypic Production Profiles II. The Economic Value in a Feedlot Model

27/06/2025 - Incoming feeder calf production potential can be predicted based on phenotypic appearance, and nutrient supply can be optimized to match each animal's specific production profile. Tailoring the...

Effect of Dead-Cell Limosilactobacillus ingluviei on Hematological Parameters and Jejunal Transcriptome Profile in Calves During the Weaning Period

28/06/2025 - Weaning is challenging for dairy calves, frequently resulting in digestive issues. This highlights the importance of implementing appropriate nutritional strategies to enhance gut health and support...

Effects of Goji Berry Supplementation on Immune-Related and Antioxidant Gene Expression in the Male Rabbit Reproductive Tract

29/06/2025 - Goji berries (Lycium barbarum), rich in antioxidant and immunomodulatory compounds, have shown potential benefits for male reproductive health. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of dietary Goji...

Animal&ndash;Visitor Interactions in Zoos and Aquariums: A Systematic Review

29/06/2025 - There is increasing recognition of the importance of human&ndash;animal interaction (HAI) research in the assessment of animal welfare. This is partly reflected by the appearance of...

Advancements in the Research and Application of Whole-Plant Maize Silage for Feeding Purposes

29/06/2025 - This paper offers an exhaustive review of various pivotal aspects of forage whole-plant maize silage. It commences with an exploration of the foundational elements of planting, including the growing...

Betaine Dietary Supplementation: Healthy Aspects in Human and Animal Nutrition

23/06/2025 - Betaine, a naturally occurring compound primarily derived from sugar beet by-products, has attracted increasing attention for its multifaceted roles in human and animal nutrition. Acting as both an...

Seedling Selection of the Large Yellow Croaker (Larimichthys crocea) for Sustainable Aquaculture: A Review

28/06/2025 - The large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) is one of China's most economically important marine fish species, with its cage culture production leading the nation for many years. However, the...

Developing downstream processes for the purification of recombinant proteins and small molecules from Nicotiana benthamiana biomass

- SummaryNicotiana benthamiana (Australian tobacco) has become a major host for plant?based recombinant protein production, especially using transient expression. Once a candidate protein has been...

Somatic embryogenetic receptor kinase TaSERL2 regulates heat stress tolerance in wheat by influencing TaBZR2 protein stability and transcriptional activity

- SummaryHeat stress is a major factor limiting crop yield, a challenge intensified by climate change. Initial findings indicate that BES1/BZR1 may use heat shock to regulate plant thermal adaptability...

Impact of Permanent Preservation Areas on Water Quality in a Semi-Arid Watershed

27/06/2025 - Water is scarce in semi-arid regions due to environmental limitations; this situation is aggravated by changes in land use and land cover (LULC). In this respect, the basic ecological functions of...

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