THE ROLE OF N. I. VAVILOV AND VIR’S SCIENTISTS IN DESERT RECLAMATION by N. I. Dzyubenko, A. A. Kochegina

“…Vavilov’s plans to solve the complex problems of desert and semi-desert reclamation in the areas of the USSR; afforestation, melioration and climatic studies; problems of southern industrial crops; formation of sustainable forage crop cultivation for livestock, and establishment of oases. The research on this topic was conducted by the Repetek Sand Desert Station (run by VIR from 1925 to 1941) with a supporting site in the Kara-Bogaz-Gol, the Aral Experimental Station (organized in 1933), the Turkmen Research Station of VIR in Kara-Kala (established in 1927), the Azerbaij ani branch VIR on the Apsheron Peninsula (organized in 1926). …”
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Biotechnological Effects of <i>Lactobacillus plantarum</i>, Cellulase, and Xylanase on Nutritional Quality and Microbial Community Structure of Corn Stover Silage by Jianliang Liu, Mingjian Liu, Panjie Sheng, Chaoran Song, Weiqin Ma, Baochao Bai, Jiayu Zhao, Shuai Du, Gentu Ge, Zhijun Wang, Yushan Jia

“…The application of silage technology to corn stover enhances its palatability, improves its nutritional value, and exerts positive effects on livestock production performance. This study aims to evaluate the impact of different additives and their proportions on the nutrient composition, fermentation quality, and microbial community structure of corn stover silage. …”
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A first study on sperm sexing in water buffalo through magnetic nanoparticles by Syed Murtaza Hassan Andrabi, Muhammad Hammad Fayyaz, Muhammad Shafiq Haider, Ghulam Muhammad Ali

“… Gender pre-selection is a genetic tool of economic significance, as it permits animal breeders to produce sex- specific progeny, thereby increasing profitability and genetic gain in the livestock industry. A higher percentage of female calves is preferable for dairy production. …”
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Salmonella typhi among Food Handlers Working in Catering Establishments of Public Institutes Found in Dawuro Zone, South-Western Ethiopia by Abera Kumalo, Eyasu Gambura, Terfe Dodicho, Khawaja Shakeel Ahmed, Tamrat Balcha, Bahailu Beshir, Misrak Abraham

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Bacteriocin-Producing Staphylococci and Mammaliicocci Strains for Agro-Food and Public Health Applications with Relevance of Micrococcin P1 by Rosa Fernández-Fernández, Carmen Lozano, Allelen Campaña-Burguet, Carmen González-Azcona, Tamara Álvarez-Gómez, Rocío Fernández-Pérez, Raquel Peña, Myriam Zarazaga, Jaime Carrasco, Carmen Torres

“…These indicators (excluding Gram-negative strains) were grouped into seven categories based on their potential application areas: dairy livestock mastitis, avian pathogen zoonoses, swine zoonoses, food safety, aquaculture, wine making, and mushroom cultivation. …”
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The effects of Fraxini cortex and Andrographis herba on Escherichia coli-induced diarrhea in chicken by Yunying Wang, Zhenwei Sheng, Huicong Li, Xuewen Tan, Yingqiu Liu, Weimin Zhang, Wuren Ma, Lin Ma, Yunpeng Fan

“…That enhance poultry immunity, curtail antibiotic resistance, and provide a secure, eco-friendly, and efficacious option for the livestock and poultry industry. In this study, the model of chicken diarrhea induced by E. coli was established, and different TCM formulas were used for treatment, and finally the formula with the best effect was screened out. …”
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Tick species, tick-borne pathogen distribution and risk factor analysis in border areas of China, Russia and North Korea by Pengfei Min, Jianchen Song, Shaowei Zhao, Zhen Ma, Yinbiao Meng, Zeyu Tang, Zhenyu Wang, Sicheng Lin, Fanglin Zhao, Meng Liu, Longsheng Wang, Lijun Jia, Lijun Jia

“…IntroductionTicks are important ectoparasites of livestock. Ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBDs) cause losses to the animal husbandry industry and also present a major hidden danger to public health and safety. …”
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The mcpC mutant of Salmonella enteritidis exhibits attenuation and confers both immunogenicity and protective efficacy in mice by Lu Zhang, Li Chen, Xuqiang Zhang, Yang Li, Qingfeng Zheng, Yun Li, Ning Li, Qiumei Shi, Yanying Zhang, Tonglei Wu

“…BackgroundSalmonella enteritidis (SE) is a Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic intracellular pathogen that not only causes disease and mortality in livestock and poultry but also contaminates animal-derived products, leading to foodborne illnesses in humans. …”
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High-throughput untargeted metabolomics reveals metabolites and metabolic pathways that differentiate two divergent pig breeds by S. Bovo, M. Bolner, G. Schiavo, G. Galimberti, F. Bertolini, S. Dall’Olio, A. Ribani, P. Zambonelli, M. Gallo, L. Fontanesi

“…Metabolomics can describe the molecular phenome and may contribute to dissecting the biological processes linked to economically relevant traits in livestock species. Comparative analyses of metabolomic profiles in purebred pigs can provide insights into the basic biological mechanisms that may explain differences in production performances. …”
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Identification of <i>Bacillus anthracis</i> Strains from Animal Cases in Ethiopia and Genetic Characterization by Whole-Genome Sequencing by Abebe Olani, Domenico Galante, Matios Lakew, Bayeta Senbeta Wakjira, Getnet Abie Mekonnen, Tesfaye Rufael, Tsegaye Teklemariam, Wondwosen Kumilachew, Shimalis Dejene, Ayele Woldemeskel, Adanech Wakjira, Getachew Abichu, Baye Ashenafi, Nigatu Kebede, Aklilu Feleke Haile, Fufa Dawo Bari, Laura Del Sambro, Tadesse Eguale

“…Anthrax is a zoonotic disease characterized by rapid onset with usual fatal outcomes in livestock and wildlife. In Ethiopia, anthrax is a persistent disease; however, there are limited data on the isolation and molecular characterization of <i>Bacillus anthracis</i> strains. …”
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Reproductive performance of female largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) broodstock was enhanced by dietary small peptides by Jie Wei, Mingwei Tao, Jiaming Huang, Hangxian Zhou, Qiyou Xu

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miR-1458 is inhibited by low concentrations of Vitamin B6 and targets TBX6 to promote the formation of spermatogonial stem cells in Rugao Yellow Chicken by Qingqing Geng, Cai Hu, Ziduo Zhao, Zhe Wang, Fufu Cheng, Jing Chen, Qisheng Zuo, Yani Zhang

“…Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) have vast application prospects in livestock and poultry production, genetic engineering, and medical research. …”
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Comprehensive evaluation of the nutritional value and contaminants of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in China by Xiaoyan Zhu, Xiaoyan Zhu, Xiaoyan Zhu, Wenxue Chen, Mengyao Li, Boshuai Liu, Boshuai Liu, Boshuai Liu, Shumin Zhao, Menglin Hu, Jiajing Li, Defeng Li, Defeng Li, Defeng Li, Yinghua Shi, Yinghua Shi, Yinghua Shi, Hao Sun, Hao Sun, Hao Sun, Chengzhang Wang, Chengzhang Wang, Chengzhang Wang

“…The over-standard rates of total bacteria count and total mould count were 66.7% and 75.8%, respectively, while the over-standard rate of chromium in heavy metals was as high as 87.9%.DiscussionThis study establishes the nutrient composition and harmful component profiles of alfalfa hay in five major planting areas for the first time, which provides a valuable reference for the safe and sustainable utilisation of alfalfa in livestock feed.…”
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Larval Cytotoxic and Subacute Toxicity of Gardenia ternifolia, Rourea coccinea, and Cassytha filiformis Used in Traditional Medicine of Benin (West Africa) by E. Agbodjento, J. R. Klotoé, T. I. Sacramento, T. V. Dougnon, E. Déguenon, J. Agbankpé, K. Fabiyi, P. Assogba, M.-P. Hounkanrin, R. Akotegnon, T. J. Dougnon, J.-M. Atègbo

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Reductive acetogenesis is a dominant process in the ruminant hindgut by Qiushuang Li, Jiabin Huo, Gaofeng Ni, Fan Zhang, Shizhe Zhang, Xiumin Zhang, Rong Wang, Jinzhen Jiao, Zhongtang Yu, Xuanxuan Pu, Yipeng Yue, Emilio M. Ungerfeld, Xiaoli Zhang, Jian Wu, Zhiliang Tan, Chris Greening, Min Wang

“…Conclusions These findings highlight an enrichment of acetogenesis in a key region of the gastrointestinal tract and reshape our understanding of ruminant hydrogen metabolism and how the H2 can be managed in accord to livestock methane mitigation efforts. Video Abstract…”
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Selective dry cow therapy: Clinical field trial on prevention and cure of intramammary infections by R.E. Niemi, M. Hovinen, P.J. Rajala-Schultz

“…ABSTRACT: Intramammary antibiotic dry cow therapy (DCT) at the end of lactation is a key measure in the management and control of bovine mastitis. Currently, livestock production is under pressure to reduce antibiotic consumption, emphasizing the need to avoid medicating all cows at dry-off, and instead treat only infected cows. …”
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The geographical variation in grassland forage quality on the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is driven mainly by climate by Shulan Wu, Xiaotao Lü, Qinghua Liu, Erke Wuda, Liu Li, Chunzhang Zhao, Juanjuan Huang, Shuang Li, Youbang Hu, Wenzhi Du, Hewen Li, Chaoqun Chen, Lin Luo, Ali Raza, Chunying Yin

“…Abstract Background Forage quality is a fundamental determinant for livestock productivity in natural grasslands, and is sensitive to the variations in climate, soil, and plant community composition. …”
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Economic-productive analysis of a mixed cattle-bubaline model mixed model in the Northern region of Corrientes Province in Argentina by Pablo Maldonado-Vargas, Vanesa Guadalupe Mierke, Liliana Laura Pellerano, Guillermo Sebastián Grimaldi, Orlando Alberto Álvarez, Natalia Mercedes Vallejos, Margarita Rosa Itatí Romero, Francisco Daniel Romero, Alexis Sebastián Bandeo, Gonzalo Enrique Tuñón, José Luis Konrad

“…In this way, it will be possible to participate more actively in the formation of prices, partially reversing the power of the current market, focusing on adding value and receiving a price premium for what has been done, generating extra income in buffalo production systems as a livestock activity. …”
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Soil porosity as a key factor of soil aggregate stability: insights from restricted grazing by Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Zhongju Meng, Zhongju Meng, Zhongju Meng, Haonian Li, Haonian Li, Haonian Li, Yue Gao, Yue Gao, Yue Gao, Tianyang Li, Tianyang Li, Tianyang Li, Lei Qin

“…Therefore, it is recommended that grazing closures be prioritized in desert grasslands to promote coordination between grassland restoration and livestock development.…”
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Identification of a new alphacoronavirus (Coronaviridae: <i>Alphacoronavirus</i>) associated with the greater horseshoe bat (<i>Rhinolophus ferrumequinum</i>) in the south of Europ... by Sergey V. Lenshin, Tatyana V. Vishnevskaya, Alexey V. Romashin, Yulia I. Bulycheva, Oleg I. Vyshemirsky, Sophya A. Solovyeva, Asya K. Gitelman, Alexey S. Pazilin, Dmitry K. Lvov, Ben Hu, Zheng-Li Shi, Sergey V. Alkhovsky

“…The interspecies transmission of bat coronaviruses to other mammalian hosts, including livestock and humans, can lead to epidemics, epizootics, and global pandemics. …”
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