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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Functionality of endothelial cells differentiated from porcine epiblast stem cells, bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells by Yeon-Ji Lee, In-Won Lee, Tae-Suk Kim, Bo-Gyeong Seo, Sang-Ki Baek, Cheol Hwangbo, Joon-Hee Lee

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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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Building resilient cattle through better management of buffalo health by Alfredo Sánchez, Merilio Montero

“… Livestock has been involved among the causes of environmental deterioration due to the felling of forests, soil degradation, the affectation of water resources, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. …”
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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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Revisiting water resources management in the Mandara Mountains by Diane Madomguia, Esther Laurentine Nya, Emma Laureane Njomou-Ngounou, Nadège Gatcha-Bandjun, Tulinave Burton Mwamila, Jules Balna, Emina Halimassia, Jules Metsebo, Wilfried Arsène Letah Nzouebet, Raoul Rodrigue Tchoumbe, André Firmin Bon, Willis Gwenzi, Chicgoua Noubactep

“…Moreover, despite the short rainy season, RWH may provide enough irrigation water to mitigate dry spells and increase agricultural and livestock productivity. This study is regarded as a blueprint for planning sustainable water management in the Mandara Mountains.…”
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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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Exploring gender dynamics in climate-smart agriculture adoption: a study in semi-arid Dodoma, Tanzania by Mahlet Degefu Awoke, Mahlet Degefu Awoke, Mahlet Degefu Awoke, Katharina Löhr, Katharina Löhr, Anthony A. Kimaro, Marcos Lana, Boris D. Soh Wenda, Kwabena Buabeng, Kwabena Buabeng, Johannes Michael Hafner, Johannes Michael Hafner, Stefan Sieber, Stefan Sieber

“…Probit and Poisson regression analyses identify several key determinants of adoption and adoption intensity, including marital status, livestock ownership, land access, and the availability of extension services. …”
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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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The hematopoietic function, histological characteristics, and transcriptome profiling of Wanxi white geese ovary during nesting and late-laying stages by Chunfang Zhao, Tao Jin, Kefeng Yang, Xinyu Liu, Man Ren, Deyong She, Qianqian Hu, Shenghe Li

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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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Highly pathogenic bovine viral diarrhea virus BJ-11 unveils genetic evolution related to virulence in calves by Yuanyuan Zhang, Yuanyuan Zhang, Jing Cheng, Yu Guo, Yu Guo, Yibin Hu, Yibin Hu, Zhuo Zhao, Wenxiao Liu, Linyi Zhou, Peize Wu, Chunjie Cheng, Chunjie Cheng, Chun Yang, Chun Yang, Jing Yang, Jing Yang, Enqi Du, Yongqing Li, Yongqing Li

“…Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is the causative agent of bovine viral diarrhea, which causes significant economic loss to the global livestock industry. Despite the widespread use of inactivated BVDV vaccines, highly pathogenic strains continue to emerge. …”
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