Frontiers in Animal Science

Original Research

Published on 30 Jul 2025

Perception of buffalo farmers towards scientific buffalo husbandry practices: applying the extended UTAUT framework

in Animal Physiology and Management

Sabu Aiswarya
Makarabbi Gururaj
Saxena Navneet
Madan Lal Sharma

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1618632

2,372 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jul 2025

Effects of silage from different maize varieties on growth traits, meat quality, slaughter performance, apparent digestibility of nutrients, and rumen microbiota in Hu sheep

in Animal Nutrition

Longfei Yan
Jinling Hua
Wenwen Lu
Huwei Zhao
Chen Chao
Liang Yan
Xiaokang Lv

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1640756

2,587 views
1 citation

Brief Research Report

Published on 30 Jul 2025

Sows turned unhindered at less than their own body length - implications for farrowing pen design

in Animal Welfare and Policy

Vivi A. Moustsen
Emma M. Baxter
Søren Kjærgaard Boldsen
Mai Britt Friis Nielsen
Sandra A. Edwards

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1588436

1,594 views

Original Research

Published on 29 Jul 2025

Perceptions of pastoral communities on cattle breed improvement: insights from Uganda’s community-based breeding scheme

in Animal Breeding and Genetics

Gonzaga Ssekibaala
John Ilukor
Fredrick Bagamba

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1596891

1,675 views

Correction

Published on 25 Jul 2025

Correction: Individual behavior tracking of heifers by using object detection algorithm YOLOv4

in Precision Livestock Farming

Sarah Jahn
Gabriel Schmidt
Lisa Bachmann
Robert Kammerer
Helen Louton
Anne K. Schütz
Timo Homeier-Bachmann

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1596819

1,434 views

Review

Published on 21 Jul 2025

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

in Animal Physiology and Management

Obert Tada
Phillip Masilo Tshabuse
Mojakgomo Sidney Mamakoko
Puleng Kgabo Mashamaite

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1611896

4,146 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 18 Jul 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 steers1

in Animal Nutrition

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

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1623311

2,240 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Jul 2025

Impact of maternal diet and pregnancy type on the abundance of zoonotic bacteria (Firmicutes and Proteobacteria) in sheep feces and wool

in Animal Nutrition

Maria Gallardo Paffetti
Lucía Azócar-Aedo
Angel Parra-Vizcaíno
José M. Larraín
Adriano Díaz

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1583281

1,830 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Jul 2025

Homeless cats, a societal problem - an analysis of the collaboration between cat shelters and the competent authorities in Sweden

in Animal Welfare and Policy

Frida Lundmark Hedman
Malin Karlsson
Jenny Yngvesson

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1629711

2,918 views

Editorial

Published on 17 Jul 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

1,235 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Jul 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 J. Johnston

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1566483

1,421 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Jul 2025

Community perspectives and participation in rangeland restoration: challenges and opportunities in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

in Animal Physiology and Management

Mhlangabezi Slayi

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1606434

2,442 views

Systematic Review

Published on 16 Jul 2025

Exploring opportunities in Africa’s dairy production: digital transition as a catalyst for marketing innovation and value chain synergies – a systematic review laying foundations for future research

in Precision Livestock Farming

Courage Maccarthy Vuvor
Stefano Epifani
Giuseppe Pulina

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1632532

3,666 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 14 Jul 2025

Multi-omics revealed the promoting effect of dietary inulin supplementation on hepatic gluconeogenesis in goats

in Animal Nutrition

Dan Zhu
Yun Hu
Yong Liu
Chuanshe Zhou
Zhiliang Tan
Jinhe Kang
Zheng Wang

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1614869

1,971 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 14 Jul 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

1,863 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 14 Jul 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

1,402 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Jul 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

2,474 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 10 Jul 2025

Identification of five Eimeria species in broiler farms in southern Thailand using SYBR Green-based real-time polymerase chain reaction

in Precision Livestock Farming

Baramee Chanchayanon
Somsak Pakpinyo
Kriengwich Limpavithayakul
Promwit Promvijit
Auntika Sriprad
Arithat Limsatanun

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1533577

2,067 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 09 Jul 2025

Dynamics of microbial diversity in cow bedding composed of fermented manure and used for different times and their effects on milk quality

in Animal Physiology and Management

Dan Wang
Zhenchen You
Mengjie Yan
Xihu Wang
Jianjun Ge
Menghua Zhang
Lei Xu
Shengchao Ma
Mingming Dong
Xixia Huang

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1614022

1,467 views
1 citation

Policy and Practice Reviews

Published on 09 Jul 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 A. Moustsen
Laura Ann Boyle
Sandra A. Edwards

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1598647

3,624 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 08 Jul 2025

Inclusion of paper packaging in a small fraction of the diet of confined lambs

in Animal Nutrition

Mônica Márcia da Silva
Daniela Lázara de Almeida
Amanda de Carvalho
Bruna Moreira Maióli
Vicenti Braun Klein
Leticia Aline Gonçalves
Matheus Sousa de Paula Carlis
Sarita Bonagurio Gallo

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1544988

1,792 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Jul 2025

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

in Animal Physiology and Management

Samanthia R. Johnson
Kelsey L. Bentley
Scott A. Bowdridge
Ibukun M. Ogunade

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1565253

1,119 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Jul 2025

Effects of activated carbon and four different biochars on fermentation in the artificial rumen (RUSITEC)

in Animal Nutrition

Alexander Weinberg
Franziska Witte
Dana Carina Schubert
Karl Rohn
Martin Hoeltershinken
Victoria Eva Hancock
Werner Sitzmann
Nino Terjung
Christian Visscher

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1609709

2,141 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 08 Jul 2025

Effect of mangosteen peel extract (Garcinia mangostana L.) supplementation on the in vitro gas kinetics, degradability, and intestinal digestion of proteins using a three-step in vitro procedure

in Animal Nutrition

Chutikan Sonthongdaeng
Suban Foiklang
Anusorn Cherdthong
Anon Paserakung
Norakamol Laorodphan

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1545531

2,557 views

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Perception of buffalo farmers towards scientific buffalo husbandry practices: applying the extended UTAUT framework

Effects of silage from different maize varieties on growth traits, meat quality, slaughter performance, apparent digestibility of nutrients, and rumen microbiota in Hu sheep

Sows turned unhindered at less than their own body length - implications for farrowing pen design

Perceptions of pastoral communities on cattle breed improvement: insights from Uganda’s community-based breeding scheme

Correction: Individual behavior tracking of heifers by using object detection algorithm YOLOv4

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

Whole blood RNA-seq analysis reveals the immunomodulatory effects of a supplemental multi-strain direct-fed microbial in the diet of newly weaned beef steers1

Impact of maternal diet and pregnancy type on the abundance of zoonotic bacteria (Firmicutes and Proteobacteria) in sheep feces and wool

Homeless cats, a societal problem - an analysis of the collaboration between cat shelters and the competent authorities in Sweden

Editorial: Animal fibers

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

Community perspectives and participation in rangeland restoration: challenges and opportunities in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

Exploring opportunities in Africa’s dairy production: digital transition as a catalyst for marketing innovation and value chain synergies – a systematic review laying foundations for future research

Multi-omics revealed the promoting effect of dietary inulin supplementation on hepatic gluconeogenesis in goats

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

Development of a TaqMan-based quantitative real-time PCR for the detection of Porcine circovirus type 3

Effects of birth body weight and zinc source on growth, gut health, and immune response in weaned piglets

Identification of five Eimeria species in broiler farms in southern Thailand using SYBR Green-based real-time polymerase chain reaction

Dynamics of microbial diversity in cow bedding composed of fermented manure and used for different times and their effects on milk quality

‘End the cage age’: review of technical issues associated with the replacement of farrowing crates for sows and proposals for harmonized legislation

Inclusion of paper packaging in a small fraction of the diet of confined lambs

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

Effects of activated carbon and four different biochars on fermentation in the artificial rumen (RUSITEC)

Effect of mangosteen peel extract (Garcinia mangostana L.) supplementation on the in vitro gas kinetics, degradability, and intestinal digestion of proteins using a three-step in vitro procedure