Frontiers in Animal Science

Editorial

Published on 06 Feb 2024

Editorial: Securing animal welfare in times of crisis and animals’ end of life outside conventional slaughter

in Animal Welfare and Policy

Winanda W. Ursinus
Lodi H. Laméris
Irene Camerlink
Mette S. Herskin

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2024.1330143

1,294 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 05 Feb 2024

Blend of organic acids improves gut morphology and affects inflammation response in piglets after weaning

in Animal Nutrition

Nienke de Groot
Fernando Fariñas
Carolina G. Cabrera-Gómez
Francisco J. Pallares
Guillermo Ramis

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2024.1308514

2,213 views
3 citations

Mini Review

Published on 29 Jan 2024

Oleic acid concentration in bovine adipose tissues: impact on human health, sensory attributes, and genetic regulation

in Product Quality

Stephen B. Smith

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2024.1332861

2,401 views
4 citations

Original Research

Published on 23 Jan 2024

Evaluation of direct-fed microbials on in vitro ruminal fermentation, gas production kinetic, and greenhouse gas emissions in different ruminants’ diet

in Animal Nutrition

Thiago H. Silva
Bruna R. Amâncio
Elaine Magnani
Gabriel W. Meurer
Henrique G. Reolon
Thaynã G. Timm
Bruno I. Cappellozza
Renata H. Branco
Eduardo M. Paula

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2024.1320075

3,914 views
6 citations

Original Research

Published on 22 Jan 2024

Productivity and economic feasibility of cultivated forage and food crops in the central highlands of Ethiopia

in Animal Nutrition

Gezahagn Kebede
Mulisa Faji
Fekede Feyissa
Gezahegn Mengistu
Aemiro Kehaliew
Kedir Mohammed
Mesfin Dejene
Diriba Geleti
Muluneh Minta
Mulubrhan Balehegn

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2024.1338621

3,743 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Jan 2024

Duplex droplet digital PCR detection of Streptococcus uberis and Streptococcus dysgalactiae, major etiological agents of bovine mastitis

in Animal Welfare and Policy

Leticia Diana
German Traglia
Virginia Diana
Luis Calvinho
Jimena Laporta
Andrés Iriarte
Rodrigo Puentes

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1336816

2,352 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 15 Jan 2024

Morphological characteristics, dry matter yield, and nutritive value of maralfalfa grass (Pennisetum spp.) grown under different planting densities in the central highlands of Ethiopia

in Animal Nutrition

Gezahegn Mengistu
Gezahagn Kebede
Mulisa Faji
Fekede Feyissa
Kedir Mohammed
Aemiro Kehaliew
Diriba Geleti
Muluneh Minta
Mulubrhan Balehegn
Estebah F. Rios

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1308911

3,824 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 10 Jan 2024

Arterial pCO2 prediction using saphenous pCO2 in healthy mechanically ventilated dogs

in Animal Physiology and Management

Sara Ghilardi
Davide Gamba
Anna Maria Zanaboni
Paola G. Brambilla
Antonio Casarrubea
Pauline Drummer
Martina Balsamino
Dario Ghezzi
Cristina Ricci
Danilo Caristi

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1291233

1,294 views

Perspective

Published on 05 Jan 2024

Why has animal science not led to improved farm animal health and welfare?

in Animal Welfare and Policy

Albert Sundrum

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1214889

3,854 views
8 citations

Original Research

Published on 04 Jan 2024

Maternal contact and positive human interactions during lactation impacts piglet performance and behaviour during lactation

in Animal Welfare and Policy

Katelyn Tomas
Jemma Savaglia
Kate J. Plush
Darryl N. D’Souza
Kym L. Butler
Paul H. Hemsworth
Alan J. Tilbrook

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1289518

12,881 views
4 citations

Original Research

Published on 04 Jan 2024

Novel quality feed from a wasted resource: measuring the nutritional value of low-glycoalkaloids potato haulm in sheep

in Animal Nutrition

Justine Kilama
Batool Izhiman
Philip Wagali
Chris Sabastian
Godliver Ngomuo
Haim Rabinowitch
Sameer J. Mabjeesh

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1242989

3,318 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Pleasure, quality or status? an analysis of drivers of purchase of fresh pork in China

in Product Quality

Maartje D. G. H. Mulders
Klaus G. Grunert
Susanne Pedersen
Karen Brunsø
Yanfeng Zhou

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1327105

1,417 views

Systematic Review

Published on 20 Dec 2023

A systematic review of genotype-by-climate interaction studies in cattle, pigs, and chicken

in Animal Breeding and Genetics

István Fodor
Mirjam Spoelstra
Mario P. L. Calus
Claudia Kamphuis

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1324830

2,498 views
2 citations

Review

Published on 19 Dec 2023

Lucerne meal in the diet of indigenous chickens: a review

in Animal Nutrition

Muzi M. Ginindza

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1274473

5,246 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 15 Dec 2023

Assessing body condition scores, weight gain dynamics, and fecal egg counts in feedlot and non-feedlot cattle within high throughput abattoirs of the Eastern Cape Province

in Animal Nutrition

Beautiful Isabel Mpofu
Mhlangabezi Slayi
Gabriel Mutero
Sisipho Mlahlwa
Ishmael Festus Jaja

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1302320

2,909 views
4 citations

Original Research

Published on 13 Dec 2023

Comparative study between scan sampling behavioral observations and an automatic monitoring image system on a commercial fattening pig farm

in Precision Livestock Farming

Queralt Allueva Molina
Heng-Lun Ko
Yaneth Gómez
Xavier Manteca
Pol Llonch

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1248972

2,157 views
1 citation