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6. Elucidating the role of the CXCL12/CXCR4 chemokine axis in regulating vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) localization during sheep pregnancy.
10/07/2026 - Successful pregnancy outcomes are vital for livestock productivity, yet embryonic loss and fetal morbidity remain major constraints to reproductive efficiency and economic return. Proper...
8. Pre-breeding body condition score influences reproductive efficiency and ewe productivity but is not associated with late-gestation metabolic status or lamb health in fall-lambing Rambouillet ewes.
10/07/2026 - Pre-breeding nutrition has long been recognized as a major contributor to reproductive success in livestock, influencing dam body condition, health, and reproductive cyclicity. In turn, suboptimal...
3. Effects of repeated low-dose maternal lipopolysaccharide exposure during the periconception period on ewe immune responses and lamb performance.
10/07/2026 - Gram-negative bacterial endotoxins can impair reproduction through activation of innate immune responses. However, the effects of low-dose endotoxin exposure during the periconception period on...
11. Effects of modulating CXCL12 signaling on inflammatory cytokines during gestation in sheep.
10/07/2026 - The placenta is critical for fetal development and maternal health, and impairments in placental function negatively impact livestock productivity and reproductive efficiency. Cytokines, which are...
37. Effects of vitamin B12 metabolites, hydroxycobalamin and adenosylcobalamin, on primary ovine satellite cells.
10/07/2026 - Cobalt (Co) is an essential micronutrient required for microbial vitamin B12 synthesis and acts as a crucial factor in energy metabolism and cell replication processes. However, Co deficiencies in...
45. Award Talk: Investigating the impacts of gestational management on ewe lamb reproductive dynamics.
10/07/2026 - Extensively managed ewes are often grazed through winter while gestating, requiring strategic management and supplementation to meet nutritional requirements supporting maternal maintenance and fetal...
46. Investigating two methods of lidocaine administration for pain mitigation during band castration in lambs.
10/07/2026 - Castration is a common livestock management practice used to control reproduction and prevent unwanted behaviors from intact males. Band castration is a common method, yet, it is known to induce...
13. Understanding lamb behavior during band castration with differing routes of lidocaine administration.
10/07/2026 - Castration is a common livestock production practice for reproduction management, behavioral control, and improving meat quality. Banding is a common method of castration that is known to cause acute...
48. Thiamine modulation of hepatocytes respiration.
10/07/2026 - As a precursor for a key metabolic coenzyme involved in fundamental energy metabolism and mitochondrial function, thiamine (vitamin B1) is a vital nutrient for all living organisms. We previously...
27. Ovine reproductive management strategies for successful cervical AI.
10/07/2026 - There have been studies on the estrus synchronization protocols for cattle, but far fewer in small ruminants. A strong synchronization protocol forms the basis for a cervical artificial insemination...
50. Sheep behavior and physiology while grazing solar fields: a preliminary assessment.
10/07/2026 - Sheep are increasingly incorporated into solar fields for vegetation management as part of integrated land management strategies. As adoption of solar grazing expands, it is essential to understand...
7. Increasing concentrate in lamb finishing diets improved feed efficiency and produced subtle effects on methane emissions.
10/07/2026 - Sheep are managed across a diverse range of production systems, from intensive confinement to extensive pasture-based operations, creating substantial variation in finishing diet composition...
CODD present on 49% of Irish sheep farms – national survey
- A costly infectious lameness causing disease of sheep, CODD or Contagious Ovine Digital Dermatitis, is present on 49% of Irish sheep farms.
Carbon Accounting at the Farm Level: Scenarios to Achieving Net?Zero Status
- ABSTRACTThe global transition toward net?zero agriculture requires robust, location?specific carbon accounting systems at the farm level. This study examines greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on...
Integrating Satellite Remote Sensing and Artificial Intelligence for the Presymptomatic Detection of Crop Diseases and Nutrient Deficiencies: A Comprehensive Narrative Review
- This review demonstrates that integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with multisensor satellite remote sensing enables the presymptomatic detection of crop diseases and nutrient deficiencies. This...
Emergence pathways of organic livestock systems in arid environments: a longitudinal systems analysis of Saudi Arabia
- IntroductionOrganic livestock systems are well documented in temperate regions, yet their emergence in arid agro-ecosystems remains poorly understood. Environmental constraints such as water...
From Assessment to Optimization: A Comprehensive Review of the Mutton Quality Evaluation Index, Factors, and Improvement Strategies
- This graphical abstract summarizes the comprehensive framework of mutton quality, including evaluation indices, influencing factors, and improvement strategies. Meat quality is systematically...
146. Relationship Between Antibody Response to Booster Clostridial Vaccine and Weaning Fecal Egg Counts in Polypay Ewe Lambs
02/04/2026 - Previous studies have revealed a relationship between postweaning fecal egg count (PFEC) estimated breeding value (EBV) and antibody production in response to clostridial booster vaccination. While...
91. Repeatability of Feed Efficiency and Feeding Behavior Across Diets in Katahdin Ewes Divergently Selected for Residual Feed Intake
02/04/2026 - Efforts in animal agriculture aim to create a sustainable food supply for the global population. Enhancing feed efficiency and developing measurable metrics to minimize input costs for the small...
26. Potential of Southern Pine Silvopasture to Mitigate Enteric Methane Emission from and Enhance Performance of Hair Sheep
02/04/2026 - Silvopasture is an integrated grazing system comprising trees, forage, and livestock in a single unit. Trees in silvopasture provide sheds, especially during summer when the ambient temperature is...