Frontiers in Animal Science

Brief Research Report

Published on 14 Jul 2025

Development of a TaqMan-based quantitative real-time PCR for the detection of Porcine circovirus type 3

in Animal Physiology and Management

Zhiqiang Hu
Ranran Lai
Wei Xu
Ran Guan
Mingxiang Li
Zhimin Zhang
Guiying Hao
Guangwen Yan

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1603264

1,206 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Jul 2025

Effects of birth body weight and zinc source on growth, gut health, and immune response in weaned piglets

in Animal Nutrition

Clara Negrini
Diana Luise
Federico Correa
Sara Virdis
Andrea Serra
Alessio Bonaldo
Naiana Manzke
Alessandra Monteiro
Maurizio Mazzoni
Paolo Trevisi

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1614280

2,259 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 10 Jul 2025

Identification of five Eimeria species in broiler farms in southern Thailand using SYBR Green-based real-time polymerase chain reaction

in Precision Livestock Farming

Baramee Chanchayanon
Somsak Pakpinyo
Kriengwich Limpavithayakul
Promwit Promvijit
Auntika Sriprad
Arithat Limsatanun

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1533577

1,771 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Jul 2025

Dynamics of microbial diversity in cow bedding composed of fermented manure and used for different times and their effects on milk quality

in Animal Physiology and Management

Dan Wang
Zhenchen You
Mengjie Yan
Xihu Wang
Jianjun Ge
Menghua Zhang
Lei Xu
Shengchao Ma
Mingming Dong
Xixia Huang

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1614022

1,294 views
1 citation

Policy and Practice Reviews

Published on 09 Jul 2025

‘End the cage age’: review of technical issues associated with the replacement of farrowing crates for sows and proposals for harmonized legislation

in Animal Welfare and Policy

Emma M. Baxter
Vivi A. Moustsen
Laura Ann Boyle
Sandra A. Edwards

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1598647

3,128 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 08 Jul 2025

Inclusion of paper packaging in a small fraction of the diet of confined lambs

in Animal Nutrition

Mônica Márcia da Silva
Daniela Lázara de Almeida
Amanda de Carvalho
Bruna Moreira Maióli
Vicenti Braun Klein
Leticia Aline Gonçalves
Matheus Sousa de Paula Carlis
Sarita Bonagurio Gallo

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1544988

1,659 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Jul 2025

Lipopolysaccharide-induced changes in the hepatic transcriptome revealed breed-specific response in St. Croix and Suffolk sheep

in Animal Physiology and Management

Samanthia R. Johnson
Kelsey L. Bentley
Scott A. Bowdridge
Ibukun M. Ogunade

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1565253

953 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Jul 2025

Effects of activated carbon and four different biochars on fermentation in the artificial rumen (RUSITEC)

in Animal Nutrition

Alexander Weinberg
Franziska Witte
Dana Carina Schubert
Karl Rohn
Martin Hoeltershinken
Victoria Eva Hancock
Werner Sitzmann
Nino Terjung
Christian Visscher

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1609709

1,909 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 08 Jul 2025

Effect of mangosteen peel extract (Garcinia mangostana L.) supplementation on the in vitro gas kinetics, degradability, and intestinal digestion of proteins using a three-step in vitro procedure

in Animal Nutrition

Chutikan Sonthongdaeng
Suban Foiklang
Anusorn Cherdthong
Anon Paserakung
Norakamol Laorodphan

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1545531

2,333 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Jul 2025

Amino acid supplementation supports growth and reproductive development under dietary restriction

in Animal Nutrition

Sawadi F. Ndunguru
Gebrehaweria K. Reda
Brigitta Csernus
Gabriella Gulyás
Renáta Knop
Csaba Szabó
Ádám Z. Lendvai
Levente Czeglédi

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1622877

2,093 views

Mini Review

Published on 02 Jul 2025

Molecular and metabolic insights into muscle development and feed efficiency in beef cattle

in Animal Nutrition

Sophia M. Ascolese
Brynn H. Voy
Jonathan E. Beever
Laney M. Stephens
Phillip R. Myer

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1613829

2,616 views

Review

Published on 02 Jul 2025

Ammonia emissions from beef cattle feedyards: a review

in Precision Livestock Farming

Myeongseong Lee
Brent W. Auvermann
Luis O. Tedeschi
Jacek A. Koziel
Carolina B. Brandani
Vinícius N. Gouvêa
Jason K. Smith
Kenneth D. Casey

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1608387

4,747 views
1 citation

Review

Published on 25 Jun 2025

Building gender considerations into livestock breeding in low- and middle-income countries

in Animal Breeding and Genetics

A. Galiè
J. M. K. Ojango
C. R. Farnworth
H. Jumba
L. Roeven
K. Marshall

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1511992

4,395 views

Original Research

Published on 25 Jun 2025

Multi-omics exploration of the factors influencing feather coverage in laying hens

in Animal Welfare and Policy

Xin Li
Xiaohui Shen
Xiaoliang Wang
Yao Yan
Wei Liu
Kai Zhan
Daqian He
Changsuo Yang
Huaxiang Yan
Junfeng Yao

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1597218

1,287 views

Original Research

Published on 24 Jun 2025

Qualitative and quantitative characterization of the Surma cattle population in the Bench Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia

in Animal Breeding and Genetics

Gedefaw Fetene
Wondmagegn Kefyalew Alemayehu
Damitie Kebede
Teshale Dereje Birara

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1565748

1,376 views

Editorial

Published on 23 Jun 2025

Editorial: Interventions for improving livestock productivity in developing countries

in Animal Nutrition

Mulubrhan Balehegn
Adegbola T. Adesogan
Geoffrey E. Dahl

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1628166

2,216 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Jun 2025

Milk production, composition, and udder morphometric traits across various lactation stages of Boer goats and their crosses in Ethiopia

in Animal Breeding and Genetics

Rekik Bekele
Girma Abebe
Sandip Banerjee

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1509079

2,594 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Jun 2025

Conservation and genetic analysis of the endangered Martina Franca donkey using pedigree data

in Animal Breeding and Genetics

Claudia Pierini
Vincenzo Landi
Elena Ciani
Aristide Maggiolino
Domenico Campanile
Mayra Gomez Carpio
Pasquale De Palo

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1588467

2,010 views
1 citation

Review

Published on 05 Jun 2025

Alfalfa quality improvement and loss reduction technology advances

in Product Quality Archive

Si-Yi Wang
Guo-Lin Yang
Yuan-Yuan Jing
Zhen-Nan He
Bin Liu
Le Sun
Yue Zhang
Fengqin Gao

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1550492

2,946 views
4 citations

Original Research

Published on 02 Jun 2025

Inbreeding, reproductive performance, and genetic diversity in a tropically adapted dairy breed: the endangered Criollo Limonero cattle

in Precision Livestock Farming

Luis F. Cartuche-Macas
José R. Pérez-González
Miguel A. Gutiérrez-Reinoso
Anixon G. Leal-González
Manuel García-Herreros

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1590048

2,393 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 02 Jun 2025

Judgment bias, fear, and stress responses of Red Junglefowl and Athens Canadian Random Bred chickens

in Animal Welfare and Policy

Victor J. Oyeniran
Rosemary H. Whittle
Sara K. Orlowski
Shawna L. Weimer

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1573847

2,166 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Jun 2025

The impact of graded levels of fermented plant protein (Proteger®) in extruded foods on fecal quality, nutrient digestibility, and colonic fermentation in beagle dogs

in Animal Nutrition

Youhan Chen
Charles Gregory Aldrich

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1571097

2,490 views

Original Research

Published on 30 May 2025

Machine learning approaches for predicting feed intake in Australian Merino, Corriedale, and Dohne Merino sheep

in Precision Livestock Farming

Fernando Amarilho-Silveira
Ignacio De Barbieri
Elly A. Navajas
Jaime Araujo Cobuci
Gabriel Ciappesoni

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1579974

2,092 views

Original Research

Published on 29 May 2025

Effect of slightly acidic electrolyzed water in drinking water on the intestinal morphology and gut microbiota in early weaned piglets

in Animal Nutrition

Zhifang Shi
Lei Xi
Ruiting Wei
Zhengyang Shi
Zike Xu
Shuilin Gao
Xiaoxuan Liang
Yifang Zhang
Zhangying Ye
Pu Cheng

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1593059

1,968 views

760 articles

articles

Development of a TaqMan-based quantitative real-time PCR for the detection of Porcine circovirus type 3

Effects of birth body weight and zinc source on growth, gut health, and immune response in weaned piglets

Identification of five Eimeria species in broiler farms in southern Thailand using SYBR Green-based real-time polymerase chain reaction

Dynamics of microbial diversity in cow bedding composed of fermented manure and used for different times and their effects on milk quality

‘End the cage age’: review of technical issues associated with the replacement of farrowing crates for sows and proposals for harmonized legislation

Inclusion of paper packaging in a small fraction of the diet of confined lambs

Lipopolysaccharide-induced changes in the hepatic transcriptome revealed breed-specific response in St. Croix and Suffolk sheep

Effects of activated carbon and four different biochars on fermentation in the artificial rumen (RUSITEC)

Effect of mangosteen peel extract (Garcinia mangostana L.) supplementation on the in vitro gas kinetics, degradability, and intestinal digestion of proteins using a three-step in vitro procedure

Amino acid supplementation supports growth and reproductive development under dietary restriction

Molecular and metabolic insights into muscle development and feed efficiency in beef cattle

Ammonia emissions from beef cattle feedyards: a review

Building gender considerations into livestock breeding in low- and middle-income countries

Multi-omics exploration of the factors influencing feather coverage in laying hens

Qualitative and quantitative characterization of the Surma cattle population in the Bench Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia

Editorial: Interventions for improving livestock productivity in developing countries

Milk production, composition, and udder morphometric traits across various lactation stages of Boer goats and their crosses in Ethiopia

Conservation and genetic analysis of the endangered Martina Franca donkey using pedigree data

Alfalfa quality improvement and loss reduction technology advances

Inbreeding, reproductive performance, and genetic diversity in a tropically adapted dairy breed: the endangered Criollo Limonero cattle

Judgment bias, fear, and stress responses of Red Junglefowl and Athens Canadian Random Bred chickens

The impact of graded levels of fermented plant protein (Proteger®) in extruded foods on fecal quality, nutrient digestibility, and colonic fermentation in beagle dogs

Machine learning approaches for predicting feed intake in Australian Merino, Corriedale, and Dohne Merino sheep

Effect of slightly acidic electrolyzed water in drinking water on the intestinal morphology and gut microbiota in early weaned piglets