Frontiers in Animal Science

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

238 views

Review

Accepted on 23 Jun 2025

Evaluation of stress hormones on reproductive functions of sheep and goats: A systematic review

in Animal Physiology and Management

Obert Tada
Mojakgomo Sidney Mamakoko
Puleng Kgabo Mashamaite
Phillip Tshabuse

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1611896

Brief Research Report

Accepted on 23 Jun 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

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

415 views

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Jun 2025

Whole blood RNA-seq analysis reveals the immunomodulatory effects of a supplemental multi-strain direct-fed microbial in the diet of newly weaned beef steers 1

in Animal Nutrition

Adekunle Ajiboye
Samanthia Johnson
Idowu Modoluwamu
Yarahy Leal
Taylor Sidney
Godstime Taiwo
Ibukun Michael Ogunade
Christopher Ashwell

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1623311

105 views

Editorial

Accepted on 18 Jun 2025

Editorial: [Animal Fibers]

in Animal Physiology and Management

Seyed Abbas Rafat
GUSTAVO AUGUSTO GUTIERREZ REYNOSO

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1624318

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

607 views

Original Research

Accepted on 16 Jun 2025

Paper packaging included in a small fraction of the diet of confined lambs

in Animal Nutrition

Mônica Márcia Silva
Daniela Almeida
Amanda Carvalho
Bruna Maioli
Vicenti Klein
Leticia Gonçalves
Matheus Carlis
Sarita Bonagurio Gallo

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1544988

150 views

Original Research

Accepted on 16 Jun 2025

Silvopasture and altitudinal gradient reduce heat stress in livestock production in the Peruvian tropics

in Animal Physiology and Management

Hipolito Murga-Orrillo
Luis Alberto Arévalo López
Marco Antonio Mathios Flores
Jorge Cáceres Coral
Melissa Rojas García
Aldi Alida Guerra Teixeira
Nilton Luis Murga Valderrama

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1521790

102 views

Original Research

Accepted on 16 Jun 2025

Biphasic effects of Callicarpa nudiflora water extract on rumen fermentation in vitro and microbial communities in sheep

in Animal Nutrition

Wanqin Yang
Runhang Li
Wenxi Wang
Kunna Li
Yiying Huang
Ying Ying
Yuning Liu
Hongxin Wu

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1595795

111 views

Mini Review

Accepted on 13 Jun 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

198 views

Original Research

Accepted on 13 Jun 2025

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

in Animal Physiology and Management

Samanthia R Johnson
Kelsey L Bentley
Scott A Bowdridge
Ibukun Michael Ogunade

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1565253

Original Research

Accepted on 13 Jun 2025

Dietary metabolic energy/ lysine ratios improve yolk color and Hastelloy unit without affecting egg performance of brown laying hens

in Animal Nutrition

Jian Ying Zhang
Jiagang Du
Rufei Zhuang
Yuan Ju Zhang
Yan Wang
Yunguo Liu
Qian Qian Zhang

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1638293

101 views

Original Research

Accepted on 10 Jun 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

271 views

Original Research

Accepted on 10 Jun 2025

Evaluating the economic viability of growing winter hybrid rye to feed and bed organic pigs

in Precision Livestock Farming

Yuzhi Z. Li
Megan Kavanagh
William F. Lazarus
Gabriella Lima
Adrienne M. Hilbrands
Melissa Wilson
Axel Garcia y Garcia
Joel Tallaksen
Lee Johnston

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1566483

209 views

Policy and Practice Reviews

Accepted on 10 Jun 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 Aarestrup Moustsen
Laura Ann Boyle
Sandra A Edwards

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1598647

241 views