Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Editorial

Accepted on 27 Aug 2025

Editorial: Unlocking the Power of Gut Microbiota to Improving Health and Welfare in Non-Ruminant Livestock

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Shuai Liu
Yanting Chen
Jinghui Li
Mingyao Yang

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1674586

Original Research

Accepted on 27 Aug 2025

Proteomic profiling in boar sperm with differential freezability

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Heming Sui Heming Sui
Xingyu Yang Xingyu Yang
Yi Xia Yi Xia
Zhenyuan Ru Zhenyuan Ru
Pengfei Zhang Pengfei Zhang
Haonan Li Haonan Li
Anbang Xu Anbang Xu
Zhengyu Diao Zhengyu Diao
Yongkang Song Yongkang Song
Zongjun Yin Zongjun Yin

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1621088

Original Research

Accepted on 27 Aug 2025

The effects of Sijunzi decoction-supplemented cat food on physiological parameters and gut microbiota in healthy adult cats

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Wei Liu
Yinghao Chen
Mingyu Ma
Biao Liu
Jiayin Li
Yang Zhou
Junkun Yu
Lin Jiahao

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1656675

Original Research

Accepted on 27 Aug 2025

Evaluation of mtDNA analysis as a screening method prior to individual identification by short tandem repeat analysis of sika deer (Cervus nippon) for illegal disposal of hunting in Japan

in Zoological Medicine

Aki Tanaka
Reina Ueda
Chihiro Udagawa
Toshinori Omi
Yuko Kihara
Shin-ichi Hayama

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1599909

Original Research

Accepted on 27 Aug 2025

Pilot study on population genetics structure of Fasciola hepatica from geographical regions of seven provinces of South Africa

in Parasitology

Sophy Nukeri
Mokgadi Pulane Malatji
Clearance M Mnisi
Mamohale CHAISI
Samson Mukaratirwa

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1659523

Original Research

Accepted on 27 Aug 2025

Comparative hepatoprotective effects of AMK and PAMK via Nrf2 signaling in broiler breeders

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Baili Lu
Jiayu He
Shirou Pan
Junhao Wei
Bingxin Li
Nan Cao
Yunmao Huang
Yunbo Tian
Ngai Cheong
Ying Chen

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1672417

Original Research

Accepted on 27 Aug 2025

Harnessing functional feed additives for sustainable production: The role of Bacillus coagulans and Paenibacillus polymyxa mixture in improving production and health of meat-type quails

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Mahmoud M Alagawany
Fayiz Reda
Mohamed T El-Saadony
Ayman S Salah
Layla A Almutairi
Mohammed A Alqahtani #
Soha A Alamoudi
Saleh Altuwaijri
Khalid A El-Tarabily

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1639681

Original Research

Accepted on 27 Aug 2025

The effect of heel elevation on the stiffness gradient index of the digital flexor tendons in the equine forelimb of clinically normal horses

in Veterinary Imaging

Kelly Shaw
Sabrina Brounts

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1610788

Original Research

Accepted on 27 Aug 2025

Impact of early social housing on the play behaviour of neonatal and post-weaning dairy calves

in Animal Behavior and Welfare

Ciara McKay
Kathryn Ellis
Marie J Haskell
Nicola Gladden

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1683861

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Aug 2025

Fermented cottonseed meal improves production performance, immune function and intestinal microecological environment of laying hens and its nutritional properties

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Mingyang Xu
Jia Li
Wei Wang
Tongguo Gao
Caixuan Zhang
Zhimin Hao
Cheng Zhou

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1622229

505 views

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Aug 2025

Effects of compound yeast culture on growth performance, antioxidant function and inflammatory factors of Hu sheep

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Shixiong Liu
Jiabin Ma
Lan Yang
Hui Chen
Xueqiang Li
Rui Du
Chen Xue
Dacheng LIU

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1674231

103 views

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Aug 2025

OASIS evaluation of the French laboratory diagnostic surveillance system: right people, right techniques but imperfect use

in Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics

Maissane Chikh
David Ngwa-Mbot
Eric Morignat
Sophie Memeteau
Jean-Philippe Amat

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1419034

118 views

Brief Research Report

Accepted on 26 Aug 2025

Not just avoidance: Dogs show subtle individual differences in reacting to human fear chemosignals

in Animal Behavior and Welfare

Svenja Capitain
Friederike Range
Sarah Marshall-Pescini

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1679991

173 views

Review

Accepted on 26 Aug 2025

Interplay Between Nutrition, Microbiota, and Immunity in Rotavirus Infection: Insights from Human and Animal Models

in Veterinary Infectious Diseases

Wenying Huo
Yingying Qiao
Enkai Li
Mengyun Li
Long Che

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1680448

100 views

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Aug 2025

Herbal Essential Oils Improve Growth, Antioxidant Response, and Gene Expression in Nile Tilapia Fingerlings

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Malik Khalafalaa
Shaimaa, , M. Shehab
Mohamed H Aboraya
Asem A Amer
Foad Farrag
Mohamed F Abdelghany
Badriyah S Alotaibi
Mohamed Abdelmegeid
Mustafa Shukry
Ahmed A Elolimy

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1620632

126 views

Review

Accepted on 26 Aug 2025

The Biological Functions of Ginsenoside and its Applications in Animal Husbandry

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Yongqiang Li
Guohui Zhang
Jingwei Wang
Jiahui Li
Yuhe Liu
Shengsheng Pan
Shihui Chang
Yang Gao

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1648629