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Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Litter Management Practices: An Overview

25/11/2025 - In terms of selection, pig farmers have aimed to maximize profitability for decades by increasing litter sizes through choosing gilts with seven or more pairs of teats. This has resulted in sows with...

Application of Exogenous 24-Epibrassinolide at the Silking Stage Alleviates the Effects of Post-Silking Heat Stress on Photosynthetic Performance of Waxy Maize

26/11/2025 - Heat stress (HS) during the grain-filling stage severely limits yield in waxy maize by impairing leaf physiology and suppressing photosynthetic capacity. Although exogenous brassinosteroids are...

The GRF9-6Ab Allele Compensates for the Pleiotropic Deficits of the Ddw1 Dwarfing Gene in Triticale

24/11/2025 - The Ddw1 dwarfing gene is pivotal for reducing plant height and improving lodging resistance in triticale, but its pleiotropic effects on yield components and heading date pose significant challenges...

Research on Spatiotemporal Combination Optimization of Remote Sensing Mapping of Farmland Soil Organic Matter Considering Annual Variability

25/11/2025 - Soil organic matter (SOM) is a key indicator of cropland quality and carbon cycling. Accurate SOM mapping is essential for sustainable soil management and carbon sink assessment. This study...

The Effects of High Temperature Stress and Its Mitigation Through the Application of Biostimulants in Controlled Environment Agriculture

28/11/2025 - Food security and supply networks are becoming an ever-increasing concern requiring innovative practices to deal with the contributing factors. Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) offers an...

Small Peptide Fertilizers Derived from Instant Catapult Steam Explosion Technology: Molecular Characterization and Agronomic Efficacy

27/11/2025 - In modern agriculture, small peptide fertilizers (SPFs) have emerged as a promising tool to enhance crop growth, yield, and stress resilience. However, the influence of raw materials and innovative...

Recent Advances in Nutritional Requirements and Metabolic Homeostasis Regulation of Animals Under Stress Conditions

26/11/2025 - Animal stress is a complex physiological state characterized by a suite of non-specific responses (e.g., lethargy, anorexia, and impaired growth) to various internal or external threats, collectively...

Perceptions of Elephants' Labor and Autonomy in Zoos

26/11/2025 - Many modern zoos maintain charismatic megafauna, such as elephants, as their iconic residents, as these animals have been shown to hold the zoogoers' gaze more adeptly than demurer animals. This...

Animal Abuse Reporting and the Ethical Role of Veterinarians: A Comparative Review of Practices in South Korea, Canada, and the United States

26/11/2025 - Animal abuse reporting represents a crucial ethical responsibility for veterinarians globally, with cultural, legal, and societal factors significantly impacting practices. This comparative narrative...

Farm Animal Welfare: Consumers' Perception Toward Different Breeds of Animals in Italy

25/11/2025 - Farm animal welfare has become a key focus in contemporary discussions on ethical food production and sustainable agriculture. Public discourse and evolving consumer attitudes reflect a growing and...

Functional Requirements of Niacinamide for Intestinal Health and Growth Performance of Nursery Pigs

26/11/2025 - Low-protein diets are increasingly used in nursery pigs to reduce nitrogen excretion and control post-weaning diarrhea. Niacinamide, as a bioavailable form of niacin, improves protein metabolic...

Effects of Supplementing Rumen-Protected Lysine and Methionine on Apparent Digestibility, Rumen Fermentation Parameters, and Microbial Profiles in Lactating Dairy Cows Under Different Environmental Conditions

28/11/2025 - This study investigated the effects of supplementing rumen-protected lysine (RPL; 60 g/d) and methionine (RPM; 30 g/d) on nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation, and microbial composition in 30...

Animal Welfare and Policy Reforms for Korean Traditional Bull Fighting: Harmonizing Traditions with Animal Rights

28/11/2025 - This study examines the welfare conditions, legal ambiguities, and economic inefficiencies inherent in Korea's traditional bullfighting practices. The study analyzes field data collected during 2025...

Associations Between REM Sleep-like Posture Expression and Cognitive Flexibility in 2-Month-Old Japanese Black Calves

28/11/2025 - Sleep supports brain development and adaptability, yet its relationship with cognitive performance in farm animals remains unclear. This study examined the association between a behavioral indicator...

Effect of Dietary Neutral Detergent Fiber Intake on Improving Fecal Consistency in Gestating Gilts

30/11/2025 - Constipation is a common issue in sows, characterized by dry and hard feces or prolonged absence of defecation, which exerts adverse effects on the overall health and reproductive performance of...

Integrated Antioxidants, Nanoparticle, and Antifreeze Protein Strategies Synergistically Enhance Cryotop Vitrification Outcomes of Porcine Parthenogenetic Embryos

26/11/2025 - Porcine embryo cryopreservation remains challenging due to high lipid content, oxidative stress, and ice recrystallization that compromise post-thaw survival and developmental competence. We...

Effects of Food Enrichment Based on Diverse Feeding Regimes on Growth, Immunity, and Stress Resistance of Nibea albiflora

30/11/2025 - Food enrichment represents a novel feeding strategy for aquaculture. In the current study, juvenile Nibea albiflora (average weight 29.65 &plusmn; 0.13 g) were used and three feeding regimes...

Fish Farming 5.0: Advanced Tools for a Smart Aquaculture Management

28/11/2025 - The principal goal of precision fish farming (PFF) is to use data and new technologies such as sensors, cameras, and internet connections to optimise fish-aquaculture operations. PFF improves fish...

Determinants and risk mitigation in livestock management practices among smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

- Livestock farming is essential for achieving sustainable livelihoods in Africa, especially among smallholder farmers. However, these farmers face challenges like limited resources, market access, and...

Evaluating the Carbon and Water Footprints of Livestock Transportation in Japan

26/11/2025 - This study investigates the environmental impact of rising meat consumption in Japan, focusing on water and carbon footprints associated with livestock production and transportation. We quantify the...

Physiological and Productive Characteristics of Castanea sativa Mill. Under Irrigation Regimes in Mediterranean Region

28/11/2025 - Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) cultivation holds significant ecological and economic importance in Greece and other Mediterranean regions, where it represents a traditional crop with growing...

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