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Factors Influencing Post-Transport Behavior, Physiological Responses, and Meat Quality Traits of Japanese Black Cattle

10/11/2025 - Adverse effects of transportation arise from the buildup of various stressors, which collectively compromise animal welfare. This study aimed to assess short-term behavioral responses, physiological...

Impacts of Reduced Stocking Density on Broiler Welfare During Transport: Evidence from a Hungarian Study Under Moderate Climatic Conditions

22/10/2025 - Broiler transport density plays a crucial role in animal welfare, meat quality, and economic efficiency. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recently recommended increased space allowances...

Impact of Chromium Picolinate on Breast Muscle Metabolomics and Glucose and Lipid Metabolism-Related Genes in Broilers Under Heat Stress

03/10/2025 - The aim of the present study is to evaluate the impact of chromium (Cr) supplementation on glucose and lipid metabolism in breast muscle in broilers under heat stress. A total of 220 day-old broiler...

199 Breaking language barriers in animal welfare: Developing Spanish for specific purposes courses and internship programs for veterinary and animal science students in Spanish-speaking farm environments.

04/10/2025 - The increasing Spanish-speaking population in the United States (18.5%) highlights a critical challenge: language barriers between Spanish-speaking farmworkers and English-speaking veterinarians,...

Hybrid rye grain inclusion strategies as a replacement for corn grain in finishing cattle diets: effects on growth performance and carcass characteristics

02/05/2025 - This study aimed to investigate the effects of acupuncture treatment through ear acupoints on transport stress in domestic pigs. Experiment 1 [Safety test of new starch-circular transdermal needles...

Enforcing the Canadian Prohibition of Overcrowding Livestock in Transit Without Resorting to Science

05/09/2025 - Administrative law is about articulating norms and promoting the adoption and enforcement of human behaviour practices in areas where individual choice conflicts with the public good. Law must fairly...

Risk Factors Associated with Bruises in Beef Cattle Carcasses

05/09/2025 - Bruises in beef cattle carcasses are important indicators related to pre-slaughter handling and transport conditions, with implications for animal welfare and meat quality. This study analysed 19.4...

An assessment of government-funded small-scale cage fish farming in Siavonga District, Zambia: performance, challenges and opportunities

- Aquaculture is a key driver of food and nutrition security, rural livelihoods, and economic development in Zambia. This study evaluated the performance, challenges, and opportunities associated with...

Impact of a Spanish for Specific Purposes in Agriculture Curriculum for Animal Science and Veterinary Students on Animal Welfare Knowledge of Spanish-Speaking Livestock Workers

26/08/2025 - This study evaluates the impact that Spanish for Specific Purposes in Agriculture (SSPA) courses taken by animal science and veterinary medicine students have on animal welfare knowledge among...

Occurrence and Reasons for On-Farm Emergency Slaughter (OFES) in Northern Italian Cattle

30/07/2025 - On-farm emergency slaughter (OFES) is employed when cattle are unfit for transport but still suitable for human consumption, thereby ensuring animal welfare and reducing food waste. This study...

Effects of acupuncture treatment through acupoints in ears on transport stress in domestic pigs

29/04/2025 - This study aimed to investigate the effects of acupuncture treatment through ear acupoints on transport stress in domestic pigs. Experiment 1 [Safety test of new starch-circular transdermal needles...

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&rsquo;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...

Foods, Vol. 12, Pages 3473: Exploring Consumer Preference towards the On-Farm Slaughtering of Beef in Germany: A Discrete Choice Experiment

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