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Animals, Volume 12, Issue 22

2022 November-2 - 164 articles

Cover Story: The Thoroughbred is the ultimate equine athlete, with hooves that support galloping forces at racing speeds. At birth, each hoof is mediolaterally symmetrical. Reshaping of the neonatal hoof to form the mature hoof begins as soon as the hoof comes into contact with the ground. In the first year of life, the hooves change shape, grow, thicken, compress, change their angle and structure. In healthy foals, uneven mediolateral loading in standing can stimulate changes that produce the typical asymmetric hooves seen in mature Thoroughbreds. Flexural deformity in foals leads to greater dorsal loading, potentially impacting hoof growth. Early identification and treatment is beneficial for these foals. View this paper
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Articles (164)

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
5,019 Views
24 Pages

21 November 2022

The shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) demonstrates low productivity and is thus relatively sensitive to fishing. Natural mortality (M) and fishing mortality (F) data are critical to determine their population dynamics. However, catch and fishin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
2,639 Views
13 Pages

Impact of Lower Airway Inflammation on Fitness Parameters in Standardbred Racehorses

  • Chiara Maria Lo Feudo,
  • Luca Stucchi,
  • Bianca Conturba,
  • Giovanni Stancari and
  • Francesco Ferrucci

21 November 2022

Mild–moderate equine asthma (MEA) is a common respiratory disorder among racehorses, characterized by lower airway inflammation. Although it is generally agreed that MEA causes poor performance, contrasting results have been reported about the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,885 Views
16 Pages

Environmental Niche Modelling Predicts a Contraction in the Potential Distribution of Two Boreal Owl Species under Different Climate Scenarios

  • Kristina Cerman,
  • Draženko Rajković,
  • Biljana Topić,
  • Goran Topić,
  • Peter Shurulinkov,
  • Tomaž Mihelič and
  • Juan D. Delgado

21 November 2022

Studying current and future geographic distribution is essential for conserving endangered species such as the Boreal Owl and Eurasian Pygmy Owl. The main aim of this study was to determine the potential distribution of both species in the Balkan Pen...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,907 Views
19 Pages

21 November 2022

Water acidification affects aquatic species, both in natural environmental conditions and in ex situ rearing production systems. The chronic effects of acidic conditions (pH 6.5 vs. pH 8.0) in seahorses (Hippocampus spp.) are not well known, especial...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,047 Views
9 Pages

Unravelling the Role of Metabolites for Detecting Physiological State of Wild Animals: European Rabbit’s (Oryctolagus cuniculus) Case

  • Pablo Jesús Marín-García,
  • Lola Llobat,
  • Carlos Rouco,
  • Juan Antonio Aguayo-Adán,
  • Torben Larsen,
  • Maria Cambra-López,
  • Enrique Blas and
  • Juan José Pascual Amorós

21 November 2022

European wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) has been defined as a keystone species in the Mediterranean ecosystem. Rabbits have been classed as “endangered” by the IUCN within their native range. In this sense, animal nutrition may play...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,368 Views
21 Pages

21 November 2022

This study reports for the first time the relationship between bacterial succession, characterized by high-throughput sequencing (sequencing of V3–V4 16S rRNA regions), and the evolution of gross composition, free fatty acids (FFAs) and biogeni...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,987 Views
18 Pages

The Usefulness of Serum Brain Damage Biomarkers in Detection and Evaluation of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy in Calves with Perinatal Asphyxia

  • Mahmut Ok,
  • Amir Naseri,
  • Mehmet Burak Ates,
  • Merve Ider,
  • Kamil Uney,
  • Mutlu Sevinc,
  • Fatih Hatipoglu,
  • Ramazan Yildiz,
  • Alper Erturk and
  • Suleyman Serhat Iyigun
  • + 1 author

21 November 2022

The purpose of the present study was to determine hypoxic brain damage in calves with perinatal asphyxia using brain-specific damage biomarkers. Ten healthy and 25 calves with perinatal asphyxia were enrolled in the study. Clinical examination, neuro...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,927 Views
10 Pages

21 November 2022

Despite more studies being carried out to know the impacts associated with plastic debris and much effort being spent on marine ecosystems, the impacts of plastics on terrestrial and freshwater species remain largely unknown. Here, we explored the pr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
5,332 Views
18 Pages

21 November 2022

Yeast products (YP) are commonly used as rumen regulators, but their mechanisms of action are still unclear. Based on our previous studies, we questioned whether yeast products would have an impact on rumen solid-associated (SA) and liquid-associated...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,394 Views
15 Pages

Hazelnut Skin in Ewes’ Diet: Effects on Colostrum Immunoglobulin G and Passive Transfer of Immunity to the Lambs

  • Irene Viola,
  • Paolo Tizzani,
  • Giovanni Perona,
  • Carola Lussiana,
  • Antonio Mimosi,
  • Patrizia Ponzio and
  • Paolo Cornale

21 November 2022

Passive immunity transfer has a pivotal role in newborn lambs, where the colostrum represents the primary source of immunoglobulins. This study hypothesized that the high content in polyphenolic compounds, mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids, and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,809 Views
12 Pages

21 November 2022

This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of compound probiotics on growth performance, serum biochemical and immune indices, antioxidant capacity, and the intestinal tissue morphology of Shaoxing ducks. A total of 640 1-day-old health...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,295 Views
12 Pages

Effects of Dietary Riboflavin Supplementation on the Growth Performance, Body Composition and Anti-Oxidative Capacity of Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) Post-Smolts

  • Hai-Rui Yu,
  • Meng-Jie Guo,
  • Le-Yong Yu,
  • Ling-Yao Li,
  • Qing-He Wang,
  • Fang-Hui Li,
  • Yu-Zhuo Zhang,
  • Jia-Yi Zhang and
  • Ji-Yun Hou

20 November 2022

The present study investigated the effects of dietary riboflavin on growth performance, body composition and anti-oxidative capacity of coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) post-smolts. Seven experimental diets were formulated with graded riboflavin le...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
2,656 Views
19 Pages

Preliminary Study on Species Diversity and Community Characteristics of Gamasid Mites on Small Mammals in Three Parallel Rivers Area of China

  • Juan-Xiu Zhou,
  • Xian-Guo Guo,
  • Wen-Yu Song,
  • Cheng-Fu Zhao,
  • Zhi-Wei Zhang,
  • Rong Fan,
  • Ting Chen,
  • Yan Lv,
  • Peng-Wu Yin and
  • Dao-Chao Jin

20 November 2022

(1) Background: Gamasid mites are a large group of arthropods, and some of them are of medical importance. Besides directly biting humans and causing dermatitis, some gamasid mites are the vector of rickettsialpox and potential vector of hemorrhagic...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,917 Views
21 Pages

20 November 2022

This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of oregano essential oil on the cecal microorganisms and muscle fatty acids of Luhua chickens. One hundred and twenty 49-day-old healthy dewormed Luhua chickens were randomly divided into four...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,662 Views
14 Pages

20 November 2022

This trial evaluated how dietary-accommodated pomelo peel powder (PPP) affected average daily feed intake (ADFI) and average daily gain (ADG), diarrhea, antioxidation, and colonic microbial in weaned piglets. Thirty piglets weaned at 28 d were divide...

  • Study Protocol
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,127 Views
17 Pages

Revealing Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Endangered Altay White-Headed Cattle Population Using 100 k SNP Markers

  • Bo Liu,
  • Weikun Tao,
  • Donghe Feng,
  • Yue Wang,
  • Nazigul Heizatuola,
  • Tenes Ahemetbai and
  • Weiwei Wu

20 November 2022

Understanding the genetic basis of native cattle populations that have adapted to the local environment is of great significance for formulating appropriate strategies and programs for genetic improvement and protection. Therefore, it is necessary to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,224 Views
10 Pages

19 November 2022

Commercial poultry undergo transportation during their life, and the effects of transportation can negatively impact poultry production and welfare. In order to maintain physiological homeostasis, the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis (...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,146 Views
15 Pages

Dietary Supplementation of Fruit from Nitraria tangutorum Improved Immunity and Abundance of Beneficial Ruminal Bacteria in Hu Sheep

  • Xia Du,
  • Xindong Cheng,
  • Qiaoxia Dong,
  • Jianwei Zhou,
  • Abraham Allan Degen,
  • Dan Jiao,
  • Kaixi Ji,
  • Yanping Liang,
  • Xiukun Wu and
  • Guo Yang

19 November 2022

The fruit of Nitraria tangutorum (FNT) is reputed to possess medicinal properties; however, its effect on sheep (Ovis aries) is unknown. The aim of this study was to fill this gap. In a 3 × 3 Latin square design, six 12-month-old rumen-fistulat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
5,368 Views
11 Pages

Evaluation of Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes) Supplementation on the Blood Parameters of Young Thoroughbred Racehorses

  • Maria Soroko-Dubrovina,
  • Wanda Górniak,
  • Paulina Zielińska,
  • Aleksander Górniak,
  • Nina Čebulj-Kadunc and
  • Mariusz Korczyński

19 November 2022

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) supplementation on the hematology and biochemical blood parameters of young Thoroughbred racehorses. The study was conducted with 20 horses divided into two grou...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,663 Views
13 Pages

19 November 2022

The present study investigated the potential of bemegride as a pharmacological activation agent that elicits epileptiform discharges (EDs) in interictal electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings in dogs. Four laboratory dogs with idiopathic epilepsy and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,300 Views
11 Pages

Analysis of the Territorial Vocalization of the Pheasants Phasianus colchicus

  • Piotr Czyżowski,
  • Sławomir Beeger,
  • Mariusz Wójcik,
  • Dorota Jarmoszczuk,
  • Mirosław Karpiński and
  • Marian Flis

19 November 2022

The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the duration of the mating season and the time of day on the parameters of the vocalization pheasants (duration of vocalization, frequency of the sound wave, intervals between vocalizations). In the st...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,899 Views
10 Pages

19 November 2022

The single-step genomic BLUP (ssGBLUP) is used worldwide for the simultaneous genetic evaluation of genotyped and non-genotyped animals. It is easily extendible to all BLUP models by replacing the pedigree-based additive genetic relationship matrix (...

  • Review
  • Open Access
19 Citations
4,253 Views
20 Pages

Breeding Ewe Lambs: An Australasian Perspective

  • Paul R. Kenyon and
  • Rene A. Corner-Thomas

19 November 2022

A number of potential advantages have been identified for breeding ewe lambs at 7 to 9 months of age, including increased lifetime productivity and profitability. However, breeding at this young age in extensive pastoral systems, such as in Australas...

  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
4,056 Views
18 Pages

Evaluation of Spray-Dried Bovine Hemoglobin Powder as a Dietary Animal Protein Source in Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus

  • Shimaa A. Amer,
  • Mahmoud Farahat,
  • Tarek Khamis,
  • Samar A. Abdo,
  • Elsayed M. Younis,
  • Abdel-Wahab A. Abdel-Warith,
  • Rehab Reda,
  • Sozan A. Ali,
  • Simon J. Davies and
  • Rowida E. Ibrahim

18 November 2022

The present study evaluated the potential effects of dietary inclusion of spray-dried bovine hemoglobin powder (SDBH) on the growth, gene expression of peptide and amino acid transporters, insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and myostatin, digestive enzy...

  • Review
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,822 Views
17 Pages

Progress of Studies on Plant-Derived Polysaccharides Affecting Intestinal Barrier Function in Poultry

  • Shiwei Guo,
  • Yuanyuan Xing,
  • Yuanqing Xu,
  • Xiao Jin,
  • Sumei Yan and
  • Binlin Shi

18 November 2022

As natural bioactive components, plant-derived polysaccharides have many biological functions, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticoccidial, and immunity regulation, and have been widely used in poultry production. In this review paper, firs...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,321 Views
10 Pages

Comparison of the Mineral Profile of Two Types of Horse Diet, Silage and Commercial Concentrate, and Their Impacts on Hoof Tensile Strength

  • Gabriel Rueda-Carrillo,
  • René Rosiles-Martínez,
  • Luis Corona-Gochi,
  • Anaid Hernández-García,
  • Gabriela López-Navarro and
  • Francisco Trigo-Tavera

18 November 2022

The type of diet that a horse consumes is one of the most important factors determining the mineral profile and tensile strength of its hooves, so the quality and nutritional value of the supplied feed are fundamental to achieving satisfactory hoof q...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
6,074 Views
13 Pages

18 November 2022

As multidrug-resistant methicillin-resistant staphylococci (MRS) is becoming more prevalent in canine pyoderma, the discovery of new therapeutic options is required. This study aimed to test the antimicrobial activity of crude Piper betle leaf extrac...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,285 Views
9 Pages

Retrospective Molecular Survey on Bacterial and Protozoan Abortive Agents in Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) from Central Italy

  • Valentina Virginia Ebani,
  • Chiara Trebino,
  • Lisa Guardone,
  • Fabrizio Bertelloni,
  • Giulia Cagnoli,
  • Iolanda Altomonte,
  • Paolo Vignola,
  • Paolo Bongi and
  • Francesca Mancianti

18 November 2022

Bacterial and protozoan agents can determine abortion and other reproductive disorders in domestic ruminants, but data regarding their occurrence in wild ruminants are scanty worldwide, including in Italy. The aim of this retrospective study was to v...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,820 Views
17 Pages

The Relationship between Brachionus calyciflorus-Associated Bacterial and Bacterioplankton Communities in a Subtropical Freshwater Lake

  • Yongzhi Zhang,
  • Sen Feng,
  • Fan Gao,
  • Hao Wen,
  • Lingyun Zhu,
  • Meng Li,
  • Yilong Xi and
  • Xianling Xiang

18 November 2022

Zooplankton bodies are organic-rich micro-environments that support fast bacterial growth. Therefore, the abundance of zooplankton-associated bacteria is much higher than that of free-living bacteria, which has profound effects on the nutrient cyclin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,650 Views
10 Pages

FTA Cards as a Rapid Tool for Collection and Transport of Infective Samples: Experience with Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus in Libya

  • Fadila Abosrer,
  • Giulia Pezzoni,
  • Emiliana Brocchi,
  • Anna Castelli,
  • Stefano Baselli,
  • Santina Grazioli,
  • Hafsa Madani,
  • Elfurgani Kraim,
  • Abdunaser Dayhum and
  • Ibrahim Eldaghayes

18 November 2022

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a viral disease, widespread and highly contagious, that mainly affects cloven-hoofed domestic and wild animals. FMD can lead to high economic losses due to the reduction in animal production such as a drop in milk prod...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,268 Views
8 Pages

Effect of Oxidized β-Carotene on Swine Growth Performance under Commercial Production Conditions in Vietnam

  • La Van Kinh,
  • William W. Riley,
  • James G. Nickerson,
  • La Thi Thanh Huyen and
  • Graham W. Burton

18 November 2022

The effects of oxidized β-carotene (OxBC) were determined upon the growth performance of swine through their full growth cycle under commercial production conditions in Vietnam. Five hundred 28-day-old-weaned barrows and gilts were used in a 140...

  • Review
  • Open Access
22 Citations
8,160 Views
28 Pages

18 November 2022

Veterinary medicine is a highly complex profession that includes a very specific set of stressors that range from individual to social aspects, with several of them being relevant risk factors for a variety of conditions. The aim of this systematic r...

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
4,584 Views
16 Pages

Effect of 1,3-Beta Glucans Dietary Addition on the Growth, Intestinal Histology, Blood Biochemical Parameters, Immune Response, and Immune Expression of CD3 and CD20 in Broiler Chickens

  • Shimaa A. Amer,
  • Ghadeer A. Attia,
  • Abed Alsalam Aljahmany,
  • Aya K. Mohamed,
  • Amer Al Ali,
  • Ahmed Gouda,
  • Gehan N. Alagmy,
  • Hend M. Megahed,
  • Taisir Saber and
  • Mahmoud Farahat

18 November 2022

This experiment evaluated the impact of the dietary addition of 1,3-β-glucans (GLU) on broiler chickens’ growth, intestinal histology, blood biochemical parameters, and immunity. Two hundred three-day-old male broilers (Ross 308) (97.93 &p...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
4,201 Views
15 Pages

Effects of Feeding and Drinking Behavior on Performance and Carcass Traits in Beef Cattle

  • Bianca V. Pires,
  • Henrique G. Reolon,
  • Natalya G. Abduch,
  • Luana L. Souza,
  • Leandro S. Sakamoto,
  • Maria Eugênia Z. Mercadante,
  • Rafael M. O. Silva,
  • Breno O. Fragomeni,
  • Fernando Baldi and
  • Nedenia B. Stafuzza
  • + 1 author

18 November 2022

Feed and water efficiency are important traits to improve beef cattle production’s economic and environmental sustainability. This study evaluated residual feed intake (RFI) and residual water intake (RWI) and their relationship with performanc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,678 Views
13 Pages

18 November 2022

Background: FGF23 is an acknowledged parameter to assess kidney health. As chronic kidney failure is one of the most common diseases in aging cats, dietary influences on renal health warrant investigation. The purpose of this study was therefore to i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,455 Views
17 Pages

Does Gender Impact Technology Adoption in Dual-Purpose Cattle in Mexico?

  • Oriana Villarroel-Molina,
  • Carmen De-Pablos-Heredero,
  • Cecilio Barba,
  • Jaime Rangel and
  • Anton García

18 November 2022

This paper examines the role of women in the dual-purpose livestock system (DP) in Mexico through their technological adoption patterns and aims to evaluate whether there are significant differences between the technology adoption networks of men and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,324 Views
9 Pages

Dietary Se-Enriched Cardamine enshiensis Supplementation Alleviates Transport-Stress-Induced Body Weight Loss, Anti-Oxidative Capacity and Meat Quality Impairments of Broilers

  • Xiao Xu,
  • Yunfen Zhu,
  • Yu Wei,
  • Xiaofei Chen,
  • Rong Li,
  • Junhui Xie,
  • Guogui Wang,
  • Jiajia Ming,
  • Hongqing Yin and
  • Yongkang Yang
  • + 2 authors

18 November 2022

The aim of this experiment was to explore the effects of a new selenium (Se) source from Se-enriched Cardamine enshiensis (SeCe) on body weight loss, anti-oxidative capacity and meat quality of broilers under transport stress. A total of 240 one-day-...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
11,512 Views
11 Pages

Outcome of Acquired Fanconi Syndrome Associated with Ingestion of Jerky Treats in 30 Dogs

  • Stinna Nybroe,
  • Charlotte R. Bjørnvad,
  • Camilla F. H. Hansen,
  • Tenna S. L. Andersen and
  • Ida N. Kieler

18 November 2022

Acquired canine proximal renal tubulopathy (Fanconi syndrome) related to excessive ingestion of jerky treats has been recognized since 2007. This study aimed to improve knowledge about the syndrome’s characteristics, especially long-term outcom...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
4,314 Views
12 Pages

Prevalence of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Resistant Genes in Escherichia coli Isolates from Central China during 2016–2019

  • Zui Wang,
  • Qin Lu,
  • Xiaohui Mao,
  • Li Li,
  • Junfeng Dou,
  • Qigai He,
  • Huabin Shao and
  • Qingping Luo

18 November 2022

The emergence and dissemination of Escherichia coli (E. coli) strains that produce extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) represents a major public health threat. The present study was designed to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of ESB...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,364 Views
13 Pages

Comparative Study of the Expression Profiles of miRNAs of Milk-Derived Exosomes of Yak and Jeryak

  • Wenwen Ren,
  • Yongfeng Zhang,
  • Renqing Dingkao,
  • Chun Huang,
  • Xiaoming Ma,
  • Xiaoyun Wu,
  • Yongfu La,
  • Min Chu,
  • Pengjia Bao and
  • Chunnian Liang
  • + 3 authors

17 November 2022

The Jeryak is the hybrid offspring of yaks and Jersey cattle and exhibit improved milk and meat yields. Biomolecules carried within milk exosomes are important for cell growth, development, immune regulation, and various pathophysiological processes....

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,770 Views
12 Pages

Effects of N-acetylcysteine on Growth, Viability, and Ultrastructure of In Vitro Cultured Bovine Secondary Follicles

  • Danisvânia R. Nascimento,
  • Venância A. N. Azevedo,
  • Pedro A. A. Barroso,
  • Laryssa G. Barrozo,
  • Bianca R. Silva,
  • Anderson W. B. Silva,
  • Mariana A. M. Donato,
  • Christina A. Peixoto and
  • José R. V. Silva

17 November 2022

This study aimed to investigate the effects of different concentrations of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on the growth, antrum formation, viability, and ultrastructure of bovine secondary follicles cultured in vitro for 18 days. To this end, the follicles w...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,845 Views
16 Pages

17 November 2022

In the study, we data concerning the histological and morphometrical examination of the cornea and palisades of Vogt in the different species of ruminants from the families Bovidae, Camelidae, Cervidae, Giraffidae and Tragulidae, coming from the Wars...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
5,270 Views
18 Pages

17 November 2022

Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology is an emerging technique to reprogram somatic cells into iPSCs that have revolutionary benefits in the fields of drug discovery, cellular therapy, and personalized medicine. However, these applications...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,407 Views
11 Pages

17 November 2022

During development, sexual differentiation results in physiological, anatomical and metabolic differences that implicate not only the gonads but also other body structures. Sex in Leopard geckos is determined by egg incubation temperature. Based on t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
5,615 Views
15 Pages

Comparative Effect of Allicin and Alcoholic Garlic Extract on the Morphology and Infectivity of Eimeria tenella Oocysts in Chickens

  • Salwa Mahmoud Abd-ELrahman,
  • Sara Abdel-Aal Mohamed,
  • Samar Elsayed Mohamed,
  • Manal F. El-Khadragy,
  • Ahmed Kamal Dyab,
  • Nashwa Hamad,
  • Marwa M. Safwat,
  • Asmaa A. E. Nasr,
  • Abdulsalam A. M. Alkhaldi and
  • Ehab Kotb Elmahallawy
  • + 1 author

17 November 2022

Avian coccidiosis remains one of the major parasitic diseases that threaten the global poultry industry. Since prevention is superior to treatment, this study focuses on eliminating the infection outside the host. To determine their effect on the via...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,613 Views
12 Pages

Genetic and Phenotypic Parameters for Pelt Quality and Body Length and Weight Traits in American Mink

  • Shafagh Valipour,
  • Karim Karimi,
  • David Barrett,
  • Duy Ngoc Do,
  • Guoyu Hu,
  • Mehdi Sargolzaei,
  • Zhiquan Wang and
  • Younes Miar

17 November 2022

Understanding the genetics of fur characteristics and skin size is important for developing effective breeding programs in the mink industry. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to estimate the genetic and phenotypic parameters for pelt qual...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
2,187 Views
16 Pages

17 November 2022

The objective of this study was to assess the effects of the dietary level of a condensed tannin-rich forage on linear measures, body condition score (BCS), body mass indexes (BMI), and performance and relationships among these variables in growing d...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,782 Views
11 Pages

Cactus Cladodes Opuntia or Nopalea and By-Product of Low Nutritional Value as Solutions to Forage Shortages in Semiarid Areas

  • Michelle C. B. Siqueira,
  • Juana C. C. Chagas,
  • João Paulo I. S. Monnerat,
  • Carolina C. F. Monteiro,
  • Robert E. Mora-Luna,
  • Silas B. Felix,
  • Milena N. Rabelo,
  • Fernando L. T. Mesquita,
  • Juliana C. S. Ferreira and
  • Marcelo A. Ferreira

17 November 2022

We aimed to evaluate the effect of the cactus cladodes Nopalea cochenillifera (L). Salm-Dyck. (NUB) and cactus cladodes Opuntia stricta (Haw.) Haw. (OUB), both combined with sugarcane bagasse (SB) plus urea, Tifton hay (TH), corn silage (CS), an...

  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
3,372 Views
10 Pages

Does Antioxidant Mitoquinone (MitoQ) Ameliorate Oxidative Stress in Frozen–Thawed Rooster Sperm?

  • Lingwei Sun,
  • Mengqian He,
  • Jiehuan Xu,
  • Caifeng Wu,
  • Shushan Zhang,
  • Defu Zhang,
  • Jianjun Dai and
  • Jun Gao

17 November 2022

In this study, we aimed to determine the benefit of mitoquinone (MitoQ) in rooster semen extenders on sperm quality, motility parameters, antioxidant capacities, and apoptotic changes in post-thawed rooster semen. A total of 85 ejaculates from 18 roo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,150 Views
19 Pages

Thermoregulation and Performance of Dairy Cows Subjected to Different Evaporative Cooling Regimens, with or without Pepper Extract Supplementation

  • Sidinei Peretti,
  • Viviane Dalla Rosa,
  • Maria Luísa Appendino Nunes Zotti,
  • Alan Miranda Prestes,
  • Patrícia Ferreira Ponciano Ferraz,
  • Aleksandro Schafer da Silva and
  • Claiton André Zotti

17 November 2022

The objective of this study was to evaluate whether there is an interaction between pepper extract (PE) supplementation and evaporative cooling regimens on the performance, thermal comfort, and metabolism of lactating cows. The experiment was designe...

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Animals - ISSN 2076-2615