Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
S. Prache, C. Adamiec, T. Astruc, E. Baeza-Campone, P. E. Bouillot, A. Clinquart, C. Feidt, E. Fourat, J. Gautron, A. Girard, L. Guillier, E. Kesse-Guyot, B. Lebret, F. Lefevre, S. Le Perchec, B. Martin, P. S. Mirade, F. Pierre, M. Raulet, D. Remond, P. Sans, I. Souchon, C. Donnars, V. Sante-Lhoutellier
Summary: This article critically reviews the current state of knowledge on the quality of animal-source foods and highlights the importance of different quality attributes. It also discusses the antagonisms and synergies among quality attributes and between production and processing stages. Additionally, it emphasizes the necessity of scientific collaboration to address research gaps and provides recommendations for future research and policy actions.
Article
Fisheries
Martina Kurnia Rohmah, Omar Dheyauldeen Salahdin, Reena Gupta, Khursheed Muzammil, Maytham T. Qasim, Zahraa Haleem Al-qaim, Nada Fadhil Abbas, Mohammed Abed Jawad, Ghulam Yasin, Yasser Fakri Mustafa, Aadel Heidary, Safoura Abarghouei
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary curcumin and resveratrol on blood biochemistry, immune responses, and resistance to abamectin toxicity in common carp. Results showed that resveratrol improved growth performance in fish not exposed to abamectin, while curcumin did not show significant effects. Immune components, mucus components, and antioxidant enzymes were higher in fish supplemented with curcumin and resveratrol in an abamectin-free medium. However, neither curcumin nor resveratrol were effective in preventing oxidative stress induced by abamectin.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Vincent A. Ricigliano, Steven T. Williams, Randy Oliver
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different artificial diets on honey bee colonies. The results showed that diets containing pollen had a positive effect on colony and individual bee growth, while diets without pollen also resulted in larger colonies. Macronutrient content in the diets was not correlated with colony health, but deficiencies in essential amino acids were related to bee weight and pollination efficiency. Gut microbiota and pathogen levels were influenced by apiary site.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Heba H. Mahboub, Caterina Faggio, Basma M. Hendam, Samah Attia Algharib, Mohamed Alkafafy, Marwa Abo Hashem, Yasmina K. Mahmoud, Tarek Khamis, Heba M. Abdel-Ghany, Shimaa R. Masoud, Afaf N. Abdel Rahman
Summary: This study investigates the effects of incorporating apricot kernel powder (PAKP) into the diet of Common carp on fish growth, digestion, intestinal morphology, immunity, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial role against Aeromonas veronii infection. The results suggest that PAKP inclusion in the diet improves growth, digestion, immunity, and antioxidant capacity in a dose-dependent manner, while also protecting against bacterial infection.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Mary Louise Penrith, Fredrick Mathias Kivaria
Summary: One hundred years have passed since the first paper on African swine fever (ASF) was published in 1921. ASF has become one of the most devastating diseases due to the lack of vaccine and ineffective prevention and control measures. Its rapid spread across continents and recent appearance in the Caribbean pose great risks to global trade. The disease's incidence has also increased in Africa, with transmission pathways involving wild African Suidae and infected domestic pigs hindering control efforts. The lack of information about the pig population further hampers control in Africa. A long-term strategy is needed to manage ASF in sub-Saharan Africa and contribute to global prevention and control efforts.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Sandra Barroso-Arevalo, Alberto Barneto, Angel Manuel Ramos, Belen Rivera, Rocio Sanchez, Lidia Sanchez-Morales, Marta Perez-Sancho, Aranzazu Buendia, Elisa Ferreras, Juan Carlos Ortiz-Menendez, Inmaculada Moreno, Consuelo Serres, Carmen Vela, Maria Angeles Risalde, Lucas Dominguez, Jose M. Sanchez-Vizcaino
Summary: The study in Spain shows that pets are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection in natural conditions, but at a low level. Only 0.79% of the total animals analyzed were positive for viral infection. Infected humans remain the main source of transmission, but including animals in COVID-19 surveillance is still recommended.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Youssef A. Attia, Md. Tanvir Rahman, Md. Jannat Hossain, Shereen Basiouni, Asmaa F. Khafaga, Awad A. Shehata, Hafez M. Hafez
Summary: Poultry farming is an important economic contributor in developing countries, but it has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially due to restrictions on exporting necessary supplies. Coordinated efforts at both private and government levels are needed to provide loans and help farms restore normal production and market operations.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Guyu Niu, Xinwei Zhang, Weilong Ji, Si Chen, Xue Li, Lin Yang, Liying Zhang, Hongsheng Ouyang, Chang Li, Linzhu Ren
Summary: In this study, PCV4 was successfully rescued and shown to be pathogenic in pigs. Visible pathological changes were observed in the inoculated piglets, and effective humoral and cellular immune responses were stimulated.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Mina Ziarati, Mohammad Jalil Zorriehzahra, Fatemeh Hassantabar, Zibandeh Mehrabi, Manish Dhawan, Khan Sharun, Talha Bin Emran, Kuldeep Dhama, Wanpen Chaicumpa, Shokoofeh Shamsi
Summary: Fish and aquatic-derived zoonotic diseases are causing significant problems in the aquaculture and fishery industry worldwide, primarily transmitted to humans through improperly cooked fish. The spread of zoonotic agents can be reduced by properly processing fish and fish products. The prevalence of pathogens in fish varies seasonally and should be regularly monitored to evaluate the status of zoonotic diseases in fish populations.
VETERINARY QUARTERLY
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Xiaoping Jing, Luming Ding, Jianwei Zhou, Xiaodan Huang, Allan Degen, Ruijun Long
Summary: The yak, a unique resource in the Asian highlands, plays a vital role in the livelihood and ecological stability of local communities. Through various adaptive strategies including genetics, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and rumen microbiota, yaks have successfully adapted to the harsh environmental conditions.
Article
Fisheries
Zhuandong Feng, Yunfei Zhong, Guanglun He, Hao Sun, Yongjun Chen, Wenhao Zhou, Shimei Lin
Summary: The study found that supplementation of 3% yeast culture improved the growth performance and health of juvenile largemouth bass, leading to changes in liver metabolism and intestinal microbiota composition.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Paulo Steagall, Sheilah Robertson, Bradley Simon, Leon N. Warne, Yael Shilo-Benjamini, Samantha Taylor
Summary: Increases in cat ownership worldwide mean more cats are requiring veterinary care. Effective pain management is crucial for the welfare of cats who experience acute pain due to illness, trauma, or surgery. These guidelines provide practical assistance for assessing, preventing, and managing acute pain in cats, as well as guidance for selecting and dosing analgesic agents.
JOURNAL OF FELINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Marcha Badenhorst, Phebe de Heus, Angelika Auer, Birthe Tegtmeyer, Alexander Stang, Katharina Dimmel, Alexander Tichy, Jakub Kubacki, Claudia Bachofen, Eike Steinmann, Jessika M. Cavalleri
Summary: The prevalence of EqPV-H antibodies and DNA is high in Austrian horses, but active infection does not lead to hepatitis. Older horses are at higher risk for active EqPV-H infection, and Austrian EqPV-H variants are closely related to global sequences.
EQUINE VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Xiaozhan Zhang, Tongwei Deng, Yuzhen Song, Jian Liu, Zenghai Jiang, Zhifeng Peng, Yiwen Guo, Lei Yang, Hongxing Qiao, Yanxun Xia, Xinzheng Li, Zeng Wang, Chuanzhou Bian
Summary: Astroviruses, particularly the goose astrovirus (GAstV) outbreaks, pose great threats to public health and the poultry industry. Two virulent GAstV strains were isolated from two different goose farms in central China, showing signs of evolving towards more complicated and various directions. The viruses might have derived from weak goose embryos via vertical transmission, highlighting the importance of understanding the genetic characteristics for developing effective preventive measures and control strategies.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Anneke Feberwee, Sjaak de Wit, Remco Dijkman
Summary: This review provides an extensive historic overview of the last seven decades on the development of the knowledge regarding Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) and Mycoplasma synoviae (MS), including factors influencing clinical expression, transmission routes, and vaccine usage.
Article
Pathology
Enric Vidal, Carlos Lopez-Figueroa, Jordi Rodon, Monica Perez, Marco Brustolin, Guillermo Cantero, Victor Guallar, Nuria Izquierdo-Useros, Jorge Carrillo, Julia Blanco, Bonaventura Clotet, Julia Vergara-Alert, Joaquim Segales
Summary: This study chronologically characterized the neuroinvasion and neuropathology of SARS-CoV-2 in a mouse model. The virus was found to enter the brain early through the olfactory mucosa and rapidly spread between neurons, causing acute encephalitis and neuronal damage.
VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
C. Farmer, S. A. Edwards
Summary: Newborn piglets have a high mortality rate associated with low birth weights and intra-uterine growth restriction. Nutritional strategies during gestation and assistance in the transition period can improve fetal development and increase piglet survival. Optimizing the farrowing environment, supervising and assisting newborn piglets, cross-fostering, providing nurse sows, and artificial milk are effective approaches to enhance piglet survival.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jean Noblet, Shu-Biao Wu, Mingan Choct
Summary: This paper reviews the methods for evaluating the energy content of feed for monogastric animals, with a focus on net energy (NE). Energy digestibility in pigs and poultry depends on feed characteristics, technology, and animal factors. The concept of adjusted metabolisable energy (ME) and true ME (TME) were developed for poultry. Evaluating dietary NE is more complex and depends on various factors. Standardised NE values can be used to calculate NE prediction equations for ingredients and compound feeds.
Article
Fisheries
Estuningdyah Prabawati, Shao-Yang Hu, Shieh-Tsung Chiu, Rolissa Balantyne, Yenny Risjani, Chun-Hung Liu
Summary: The study showed that the combination of KOME and probiotics can improve the growth performance and health status of shrimp, reduce the risk of Vibrio infection, and contribute significantly to the circular economy.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Sara Damiano, Watanya Jarriyawattanachaikul, Flavia Girolami, Consiglia Longobardi, Carlo Nebbia, Emanuela Andretta, Chiara Lauritano, Sihem Dabbou, Giuseppina Avantaggiato, Achille Schiavone, Paola Badino, Roberto Ciarcia
Summary: Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a human carcinogen that causes hepatotoxicity, immunotoxicity, and kidney damage. Chickens are moderately sensitive to AFB1, leading to reduced growth performance and economic losses. The antioxidant activity of Curcumin (CURC) can help prevent oxidative stress triggered by AFB1 and protect kidney tissue.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
