Frontiers in Animal Science

Original Research

Published on 21 Oct 2025

Effect of threonine level in a high-protein diet on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of 50- to 91-day-old slow-growing indigenous male Boschveld chickens

in Animal Nutrition

Tebogo Mack Sekgotodi
Jones Wilfred Ng’ambi
Tlou Grace Manyelo

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1572249

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Original Research

Accepted on 20 Oct 2025

Swapping milk for electrolytes: investigating dairy calf activity and hunger after replacing a meal

in Animal Welfare and Policy

Meredith Longer
Megan Woodrum Setser
Gracie Figueroa
David L Renaud
Joao HC Costa
Katherine Creutzinger

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1694042

Original Research

Published on 20 Oct 2025

The characterization of adipose tissue in distinct anatomical regions of the Kazakh horse: a comprehensive analysis of the morphology, fatty acid profile, and lipidomic profile

in Animal Physiology and Management

Ran Wang
Wanlu Ren
Luling Li
Zexu Li
Shikun Ma
Dehaxi Shan
Qiuping Huang
Yi Su
Jianwen Wang

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1662895

353 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 20 Oct 2025

Epidemiological assessment and outbreak report of Trypanosoma vivax in dairy cattle from the Brazilian Semiarid region

in Animal Physiology and Management

Basílio Felizardo Lima Neto
Jordania Oliveira Silva
Felipe Boniedj Ventura Alvares
Samira Pereira Batista
Geraldo Moreira Silva Filho
Gláucia Diojânia Azevedo Medeiros
Carla Monadeli Filgueira Rodrigues
Bruno Rafael Fermino
Vinícius Longo Ribeiro Vilela
Thais Ferreira Feitosa

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1679658

541 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Oct 2025

miRNA-mRNA crosstalk in porcine longissimus dorsi muscle: multi-omics identification of breed-specific regulatory networks and functional verification

in Animal Breeding and Genetics

Xiaojin Li
Fei Xie
Changsheng Jiang
Mengmeng Jin
Weigang Zhao
Ahmed H. Ghonaim
Man Ren
Shenghe Li
Yafei Gao
Zongjun Yin

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1630616

611 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 17 Oct 2025

Short communication: dietary oregano essential oil supplementation promotes tibial bone mass and size but not density or strength in growing lambs

in Animal Nutrition

Xuejing Wu
Guiguo Zhang
Arjan Jonker
Xuezhao Sun

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1683121

435 views

Review

Accepted on 16 Oct 2025

The role of phytogenic feed additives in growth and immune response in livestock production: A global systematic review

in Animal Nutrition

Olusegun Ikusika
Zanoxolo Ntsongota
Ishmeal Festus Jaja

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1703112

138 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Oct 2025

Water-sustainable feeding strategies in post-weaning piglets: effects of sorghum-based diets on growth performance and gut health

in Animal Nutrition

Francesco Palumbo
Federico Correa
Luca Laghi
Antonio Zurru
Paolo Trevisi
Diana Luise

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1670477

620 views

Original Research

Accepted on 15 Oct 2025

Automated activity Analysis of Pregnant, Pre-partum, and Post-partum Dromedary female Camels Using YOLOv8 and SAMURAI Tracking

in Animal Welfare and Policy

Nabil Mansour
Fawaghy Alhashmi
Hisham Cholakkal
Mostafa Nasef
Fouad Lamghari

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1673750

114 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Oct 2025

Evaluation of hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) and flax seeds (Linum usitatissimum L.) as feed ingredients in laying hen diets: effects on the performance, egg quality, and n-3 fatty acid composition of egg yolks

in Animal Nutrition

Jan Szmek
Michaela Englmaierová
Miloš Skřivan
Eva Pěchoučková

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1685765

850 views

Original Research

Accepted on 14 Oct 2025

A multi-omics approach identifies candidate biomarkers predictive of boar cryotolerance and conception rate

in Animal Physiology and Management

Kayla Mills
Amanda Minton
Jodi Berndtson
Kilby Willenburg
Christina R Ferreira

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1665783

163 views

Original Research

Accepted on 10 Oct 2025

Preliminary study on the milk producing ability of Ciuta sheep Evidence of aptitude for milk production in an alpine local sheep breed

in Product Quality Archive

Margherita Greco
Annalaura Lopez
Vittorio Maria Moretti
Silvana Mattiello
Beatrice Marcolli
Stefania Celozzi
Federica Bellagamba

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1698620

166 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Oct 2025

Public attitudes, perceptions, and suggested strategies for managing free-roaming dogs in selected urban and rural settings in Uganda

in Animal Welfare and Policy

Dickson Stuart Tayebwa
Colin Ssekandi
Sylvia Nalubwama
Rogers Dankaine
Isa Lutebemberwa
Njalira Kassim Rashid
Mariam Komugisha
Kelvin Bwambale
Hannington Katumba
John Kateregga

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1659277

740 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Oct 2025

Effects of maternal supplementation of guanidinoacetic acid on skeletal muscle growth and metabolism in beef offspring

in Animal Nutrition

Luiza V. Kladt
Thaís C. Costa
Luiz C. O. Sousa
Marta M. Santos
Jenifer K. C. Varizi
Livia S. Rodrigues
Luiz J. M. Motta
Walmir Silva
Pedro V. R. Paulino
Tales L. Resende

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1671346

891 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Oct 2025

Estimates of genetic and environmental (co)variances for vertebral deformities and vaccine-induced side effects in Atlantic salmon

in Animal Breeding and Genetics

Bjarne Gjerde
Tale Marie Karlsson-Drangsholt
Jørgen Ødegård
Frode Finne-Fridell
Ingunn Thorland
Kirsti Hjelde

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1609372

812 views

Original Research

Accepted on 08 Oct 2025

Genetic Correlated Responses to Selection for Resilience in Key Inflammatory and Stress Biomarkers under Heat Stress of Rabbits

in Animal Breeding and Genetics

Daniel Serrano Jara
Iván Agea
Gema Romero
María José Argente
M. Antonia Santacreu Jerez
María de la Luz García

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1694508

178 views