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Fecal Cortisol Metabolites Indicate Increased Stress Levels in Horses During Breaking-In: A Pilot Study
07/06/2025 - Sport horses are frequently exposed to situations that were identified as stressors, indicated by an increased cortisol release, which might impair animal welfare. However, while many studies deal...
314 A 99 Year Journey on the evolution of health and welfare in Canadian livestock
13/09/2024 - The symbiotic relationship between humans and animals is so intwined that it can be considered a primary factor in the shaping of modern-day societies, including our current livestock production...
PSII-7 Development and assessment of a mobility scoring system for beef cattle
13/09/2024 - Lameness is a disruption of normal gait due to infection, injury, or abnormal conformation, causing pain and discomfort. Several scoring systems have been developed to determine lameness severity; a...
Trajectory of Particulate Waste Transported by Artificial Upwelling
29/03/2024 - The feeding activities of fish in marine aquaculture have raised concerns about severe benthic pollution within the cage area. This paper suggests removing particulate waste from the cage area...
Physiological Investigation and Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Mechanisms of Setaria italica’s Yield Formation under Heat Stress
09/03/2024 - Setaria italica is an important crop in China that plays a vital role in the Chinese dietary structure. In the last several decades, high temperature has become the most severe climate issue in the...
PSX-6 From Bright Leaf to Berkshires: an Alternative Swine Production Course and Outreach Program
06/11/2023 - The From Bright Leaf to Berkshires program is a two-year extension outreach initiative funded by the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission and facilitated by North Carolina Agricultural and...
Effects of Heat Stress on Plant-Nutrient Relations: An Update on Nutrient Uptake, Transport, and Assimilation
27/10/2023 - As a consequence of global climate change, the frequency, severity, and duration of heat stress are increasing, impacting plant growth, development, and reproduction. While several studies have...
270 Cellular Response to Heat Exposure: Influences on the Growth Potential of Bovine Skeletal Muscle and Adipose Tissue
28/10/2023 - Our lack of understanding regarding how heat exposure affects major tissue growth and meat attributes impedes our ability to counteract more frequent climate extremes and promote profitability in the...
75 Deep Dive Into Animal Welfare Measurements in Swine and Their Implications
28/10/2023 - Historically, animals growing well were believed to be in a positive welfare state. Evidence shows that pigs will seek out enrichment using play and complex puzzle-solving, which is beyond the...