Frontiers in Animal Science

Original Research

Published on 14 Jan 2026

Effect of insect farming by-product (frass) as a novel bedding material on litter quality, growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of broiler chickens

in Animal Physiology and Management

Márk Tóth
Marco Birolo
Bianca Palumbo
Eleonora Nalon
Antonio Frangipane di Regalbono
Valerio Giaccone
Márta Erdélyi
Antonella Dalle Zotte

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1730096

965 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Jan 2026

Fecal microbiota transplantation modulates gut microbiota and lipid metabolism to reduce diarrhea in low-birth-weight neonatal calves

in Animal Nutrition

Zhanhe Zhang
Duo You
Donglin Wu
Xintong Li
Yang Jia
David L. Harmon
Ming Xu

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1742253

665 views

Review

Accepted on 13 Jan 2026

Water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) as a sustainable alternative in the context of climate change

in Animal Physiology and Management

Daniel Mota-Rojas
Fabio Napolitano
Vivian Fischer
Arthur Fernandes Bettencourt
Adolfo Álvarez Macías
Ada Braghieri
Alfonso J. Chay-Canul
Adriana Domínguez-Oliva
Ayman Hassan Abd El-Aziz
Julio Martínez-Burnes

Frontiers in Animal Science

455 views

Original Research

Published on 13 Jan 2026

Nutrient value and in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics of pumpkin vines, sweet potato vines, grape vines and pepper straw for yaks

in Animal Nutrition

Liang He
Zhirui Yang
Yunyun Zhu
Yao Pan
Rui Li

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1719921

538 views

Original Research

Accepted on 12 Jan 2026

Comprehensive Genomic Analysis Reveals Population Structure and Conservation Priorities of Chinese Indigenous Goats

in Animal Breeding and Genetics

Yuhetian Zhao
Jianpeng A
Mingkun Wang
Miao Luo
Jiajia Li
Zhongyu Hu
Yinuo Zhu
Yabin Pu
Qianjun Zhao
Shaohui Ye

Frontiers in Animal Science

204 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Performance assessment of feedlot cattle receiving two or three implants

in Animal Nutrition

Jorge Hidalgo
José G. García Muñiz
Mondina F. Lunesu
Alberto Cesarani
Alberto S. Atzori
Marco A. Espino
Roberto Salcedo
Eric Toledo
John Gonzalez

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1687672

735 views

Review

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Socio-economic status and challenges of indigenous sheep production in poorly resourced Southern African development communities, pathway towards poverty alleviation and food security: a review

in Animal Physiology and Management

Jabulani Nkululeko Ngcobo
Sindisiwe Mbali Sithole
Thandiwe Patricia Mlambo
Khathutshelo Agree Nephawe

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1693280

666 views

Review

Published on 09 Jan 2026

Body conformation and robustness as potential frontiers in pasture-based beef cattle breeding: a narrative review

in Precision Livestock Farming

Titus J. Zindove

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1637995

749 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Jan 2026

Guinea pigs in balance: impact of the probiotic diet on the pH, microbiota and productive performance of guinea pigs

in Animal Nutrition

Mercy Cuenca-Condoy
Nathalie Campos-Murillo
Wilson Quinteros-Rodas
José Miranda-Yuquilema

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1720940

1,028 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 08 Jan 2026

Determination of methionine requirement for Pekin ducks: an integrated linear broken line and quadratic polynomial regression approach

in Animal Nutrition

Yongbao Wu
Junting Cao
Jing Tang
Yiwen Yang
Shuisheng Hou
Zhiguo Wen

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1727330

685 views

Correction

Published on 08 Jan 2026

Correction: Gut microbiome and metabolome remodeling by Wuwei Jianpi San enhances growth and immunity in yaks: a multi-omics approach

in Animal Nutrition

Frontiers Production Office

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1759107

431 views

Original Research

Accepted on 06 Jan 2026

Synergistic Effects of Enzyme and Microbial Treatments on Corn Stover Silage Quality

in Animal Nutrition

Mengyue Zhou
Wei Ma
Meng Sun
Bin Wang
建玮魏
Xinyue Liang
Chunqiang Wang Wang
Ying Wang

Frontiers in Animal Science

194 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Jan 2026

Effects of diverse forage mixtures on rumen fermentation, nitrogen metabolism, and prokaryote microbial community structure in continuous culture fermenters

in Animal Nutrition

Taylor Jackson
Jennifer MacAdam
Juan Villalba
Surbhi Verma
Bugil Choi
Yuting Zhai
KwangCheol Casey Jeong
Fernanda Batistel

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1645287

994 views

Original Research

Published on 05 Jan 2026

Motivational attributions and demographic factors associated with U.S. dairy consumer attitudes toward a hypothetical animal welfare initiative

in Animal Welfare and Policy

Jesse Robbins
Kathryn Proudfoot
Lauren Hemsworth
Grahame Coleman
Paul Hemsworth
Jennifer Van Os

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1677465

720 views

Review

Accepted on 25 Dec 2025

Microalgae as futuristic feeds for securing chicken production while promoting human health

in Animal Nutrition

Jules R Siedenburg
Everaldo Attard
Arjan Verschoor

Frontiers in Animal Science

256 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Dec 2025

Effects of body condition score and trace minerals supplements on lactation performance and blood indices of transition dairy ewes

in Animal Nutrition

Hadi Moradi
Mahdi Ganjkhanlou
Dieu donné Kiatti
Abolfazl Zali
Ashkan Fekri
Valiollah Palangi
Somayeh Kalanaky
Mohammad Hassan Nazaran
Alberto Stanislao Atzori

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1708373

1,081 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Dec 2025

Vegetable crop residues: an opportunity to bridge dry-season feed gaps in sub-Saharan Africa

in Animal Nutrition

Boko Michel Orounladji
Songdah Désiré Ouattara
Prosper Pare
Souleymane Sanogo
Der Dabire
Ollo Sib
Mohamed Habibou Assouma

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1718268

946 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 19 Dec 2025

Hair cortisol concentrations were not impacted by collection region in cross-bred Angus steers

in Animal Welfare and Policy

H. Y. Loh
C. Okoren
David Velazco_Marroquin
L. Keogh
J. Coetzee
L. N. Edwards-Callaway
T. E. Engle
M. C. Cramer

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1675995

668 views

Review

Published on 18 Dec 2025

Alternative proteins: an innovative approach to dog food production

in Animal Nutrition

Yolanda D. Carrillo-Huerta
Abner. J. Gutiérrez-Chávez
Ma. de L. Pérez-Zavala
Luz E. Casados-Vázquez
José E. Barboza-Corona

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1701677

1,746 views
1 citation

Systematic Review

Accepted on 17 Dec 2025

Use of feed additives to reduce enteric methane emissions in dairy cattle: meta-analysis of data retrieved through a systematic review

in Animal Nutrition

Thomas Dalmonte
Niccolò Barbieri
Alberto Palmonari
Valentina Indio
Yari Vecchio
Gulnara Guluzade
Ilgar Abdullavev
Andrea Formigoni
Andrea Serraino
Felice Adinolfi

Frontiers in Animal Science

454 views

Review

Published on 17 Dec 2025

Rumen-protected methionine for dairy and beef cattle: current perspectives on methionine role, supplementation strategies, metabolism, health, and performance

in Animal Nutrition

Thais Correia Costa
Karolina Batista Nascimento
Marina de Arruda Camargo Danés
Mateus Pies Gionbelli
Marcio de Souza Duarte

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1713884

2,024 views

Original Research

Accepted on 16 Dec 2025

PRODUCTION OF SAFE BEEF IN UGANDA: WHO ARE THE MOST INFLUENTIAL ACTORS AND WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES?

in Product Quality Archive

Patrick Okello
John Ilukor
Kanifa Kamatara
Nelson Turyahabwe

Frontiers in Animal Science

348 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Dec 2025

Do pigs like to brush? An observational study of pig brushing behaviour in a commercial production environment

in Animal Welfare and Policy

Niclas Högberg
Lena Skånberg
Oleksiy Guzhva
Rebecka Westin
Axel Sannö
Anna Wallenbeck
Maria Vilain Rørvang

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1712426

1,191 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Dec 2025

Seasons, herd mobility and management drive feed intake and digestibility in grazing cattle in West African landscapes

in Animal Nutrition

Mohamed Habibou Assouma
Philippe Lecomte
Pierre Hiernaux
Alexandre Ickowicz
Virginie Decruyenaere
Mélanie Blanchard
Coly Wade
Bérénice Bois
Christian Corniaux
Françoise Guichard

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1681640

984 views

797 articles

articles

Effect of insect farming by-product (frass) as a novel bedding material on litter quality, growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of broiler chickens

Fecal microbiota transplantation modulates gut microbiota and lipid metabolism to reduce diarrhea in low-birth-weight neonatal calves

Water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) as a sustainable alternative in the context of climate change

Nutrient value and in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics of pumpkin vines, sweet potato vines, grape vines and pepper straw for yaks

Comprehensive Genomic Analysis Reveals Population Structure and Conservation Priorities of Chinese Indigenous Goats

Performance assessment of feedlot cattle receiving two or three implants

Socio-economic status and challenges of indigenous sheep production in poorly resourced Southern African development communities, pathway towards poverty alleviation and food security: a review

Body conformation and robustness as potential frontiers in pasture-based beef cattle breeding: a narrative review

Guinea pigs in balance: impact of the probiotic diet on the pH, microbiota and productive performance of guinea pigs

Determination of methionine requirement for Pekin ducks: an integrated linear broken line and quadratic polynomial regression approach

Correction: Gut microbiome and metabolome remodeling by Wuwei Jianpi San enhances growth and immunity in yaks: a multi-omics approach

Synergistic Effects of Enzyme and Microbial Treatments on Corn Stover Silage Quality

Effects of diverse forage mixtures on rumen fermentation, nitrogen metabolism, and prokaryote microbial community structure in continuous culture fermenters

Motivational attributions and demographic factors associated with U.S. dairy consumer attitudes toward a hypothetical animal welfare initiative

Microalgae as futuristic feeds for securing chicken production while promoting human health

Effects of body condition score and trace minerals supplements on lactation performance and blood indices of transition dairy ewes

Vegetable crop residues: an opportunity to bridge dry-season feed gaps in sub-Saharan Africa

Hair cortisol concentrations were not impacted by collection region in cross-bred Angus steers

Alternative proteins: an innovative approach to dog food production

Use of feed additives to reduce enteric methane emissions in dairy cattle: meta-analysis of data retrieved through a systematic review

Rumen-protected methionine for dairy and beef cattle: current perspectives on methionine role, supplementation strategies, metabolism, health, and performance

PRODUCTION OF SAFE BEEF IN UGANDA: WHO ARE THE MOST INFLUENTIAL ACTORS AND WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES?

Do pigs like to brush? An observational study of pig brushing behaviour in a commercial production environment

Seasons, herd mobility and management drive feed intake and digestibility in grazing cattle in West African landscapes