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        <pubDate>2026-05-09T11:51:46.510+00:00</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Deep learning-enabled morphology analysis of bovine sperm for label-free imaging flow cytometry]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Brief Research Report</category>
        <author>Anel Umirbaeva</author><author>Andrey Kurenkov</author><author>Bolat Seisenov</author><author>Kanat Zhumanov</author><author>Kadyrbay Tadziyev</author><author>Mirzhan Mustafin</author><author>Ivan A. Vorobjev</author><author>Natasha S. Barteneva</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Data analysis of sperm morphology is critical for evaluating bull fertility, yet it is commonly performed using light microscopy and staining techniques in a subjective and manual manner. In this study, we introduce a scalable, high-resolution approach combining label-free Imaging Flow Cytometry with deep learning for automated classification of bovine sperm morphology. We analyzed 401,535 single-cell images obtained out 1.8 million events acquired at 40 × magnification from three bull breeds - Kazakh Whitehead, Auliekol, and Simmental, from fresh and cryopreserved sperm - providing a uniquely large and diverse dataset. The dataset was used for training and evaluation of deep learning models. Multiple classification strategies and architectures were evaluated using consistent training and data preparation strategies, including MobileNetV3-Large, EfficientNetV2-S, ResNet-50, and ConvNeXt-Tiny. Among these, the ConvNeXt-Tiny yielded superior results, achieving an accuracy 91.1% and a macro F1-score of 0.91 after training with a Linear Probing and Fine-Tuning (LP-FT) strategy, and was chosen as the primary model to classify spermatozoa into eight distinct morphological categories. Testing across different conditions and breeds resulted in a 10–15% drop in generalization performance, highlighting the limitations in generalization due to dataset variability and underscoring the need for larger, standardized imaging protocols. The proportion of morphologically abnormal spermatozoa differed by seasons and following cryopreservation. This study highlights the advantages of integrating IFC and artificial intelligence algorithms for robust, high-throughput, and objective label-free assessment of spermatozoa morphology in both fresh and cryopreserved sperm, offering a promising tool for improving fertility diagnostics and breeding strategies in veterinary practice.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Personal biosecurity among livestock producers and veterinarians in Armenia and the Republic of Moldova]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Mafalda Pedro Mil-Homens</author><author>Daniel Beltran-Alcrudo</author><author>Alberto Allepuz</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Livestock producers and veterinarians are at high risk of zoonotic disease exposure, yet protective practices are often inconsistent. Cross-sectional surveys were conducted in Armenia (387 livestock producers and 113 veterinarians) and the Republic of Moldova (373 livestock producers and 100 veterinarians). To analyze how education, knowledge, and risk perceptions influence personal biosecurity practices, specifically the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), descriptive statistics and multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) were employed. The findings revealed gaps in awareness and the implementation of preventive measures, including not using PPE to handle abortion materials or carcass disposal. In addition, risky behaviors such as feeding viscera to pets and selling unpasteurized milk were common. Although 40% of livestock producers reported having no formal training on zoonotic diseases, more than 80% indicated that they would like to learn more about the subject. Veterinarians' results reflected compliance with hygiene standards and a commitment to using PPE and implementing biosecurity measures. Additionally, greater self-reported knowledge on zoonotic diseases was associated with improved hygiene and more appropriate use of PPE in specific situations. The study underscores the critical role of education and effective communication between livestock producers and veterinarians in promoting safe practices. Addressing these gaps requires context-specific training and awareness, provision of affordable PPE, and institutional strengthening of veterinary services, framed within a One Health approach.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Isolation and identification of Pasteurella species and other bacterial organisms from ovine pneumonic lungs and their antimicrobial susceptibility in Ghana: abattoir-based study]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Abass Abdulai</author><author>Benjamin Obukowho Emikpe</author><author>Raphael Deladem Folitse</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Background and aimPneumonia is the most prevalent respiratory infection in sheep, significantly impacting their health and welfare. This study aimed to isolate Pasteurella spp. and other bacterial organisms from pneumonic sheep lungs and also assess their antibiotic susceptibility.Materials and methodsA cross-sectional abattoir-based study was conducted at Tamale and Kumasi abattoirs. Seventy-five ovine pneumonic lungs were randomly sampled to culture and isolate bacterial organisms associated with ovine pneumonia. The Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method was utilized to evaluate antibiotic susceptibility.ResultsAmong the 75 pneumonic lungs that were cultured, Mannheimia haemolytica was the predominant Pasteurella species, isolated from 54.7% of samples. Other bacteria identified included Staphylococcus aureus (46.7%), E. coli (37.3%), and Klebsiella spp. (19.7%). M. haemolytica was particularly associated with broncho-interstitial pneumonia (29.3%) and interstitial pneumonia (17.3%), while P. multocida was prominent in interstitial cases (13.3%). Both M. haemolytica and P. multocida contributed to 8.0% of bronchopneumonia cases. Seasonal patterns showed M. haemolytica (30%) and P. multocida (16%) were more common in the dry season, whereas Staphylococcus aureus was more prevalent in the wet season. M. haemolytica and P. multocida were most frequently identified in 2–3-year-old sheep from Sahelian breeds. All bacteria were isolated from sheep in poor body condition, but no significant associations were found between breeds, body condition, and pneumonia forms (p > 0.05). M. haemolytica and P. multocida were highly susceptible to cefotaxime (95%, 100%) and ciprofloxacin (83%, 91%), but exhibited resistance to amoxicillin and doxycycline. Staphylococcus aureus showed sensitivity to gentamicin (94%) and cefoxitin (71%), but resistance to tetracycline (63%). Pseudomonas spp. was completely susceptible to gentamicin, meropenem, and amikacin (all 100%) while resistant to tetracycline (100%) and sulfamethoxazole (75%).ConclusionMannheimia haemolytica was the most prevalent bacterial pathogen isolated from pneumonic sheep lungs in this study, suggesting its primary role in ovine pneumonia. Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Pseudomonas spp., Enterobacter, and Citrobacter spp are also prevalent. These bacteria are mostly effectively inhibited by antibiotics such as cefotaxime, ciprofloxacin, and gentamicin, but they are not susceptible to amoxicillin, tetracycline, and penicillin G.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Closing the knowledge–practice gap in veterinary antimicrobial stewardship: why competency-based continuing professional development is needed in veterinary systems]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Perspective</category>
        <author>Eugene Chisela Bwalya</author><author>Chikwanda Chileshe</author><author>Rachel Mwenda</author><author>Bruno Phiri</author><author>Kaluba Chibango</author><author>Victor Chishimba</author><author>Kenneth Chawinga</author><author>Taona Sinyawa</author><author>Edwin Sianzinda</author><author>Fusya Goma</author><author>Ntombi B. Mudenda</author><author>Chisoni Mumba</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major threat to global health, livestock productivity, and food systems. Veterinary professionals play a central role in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), yet growing evidence suggests that knowledge of AMR does not consistently translate into responsible antimicrobial use (AMU) in veterinary practice. One major limitation of existing training approaches is their emphasis on knowledge dissemination rather than the development of applied competencies required for stewardship decision-making. In this perspective, we argue that veterinary antimicrobial stewardship requires a shift from knowledge-oriented training to competency-based professional development. Drawing on experiences from Zambia's poultry sector and emerging global frameworks in competency-based veterinary education, we propose a conceptual framework illustrating how competency-based continuing professional development (CPD) can bridge the knowledge–practice gap in veterinary antimicrobial stewardship. We further present a structured competency translation model for designing stewardship-oriented CPD programs tailored to veterinary professionals working in resource-constrained livestock systems. Strengthening competencies in clinical decision-making, diagnostic stewardship, disease prevention, responsible antimicrobial prescribing, farmer communication, and regulatory compliance may represent a critical strategy for improving antimicrobial stewardship within veterinary service systems. This perspective highlights the importance of competency-based workforce development as a key component of national AMR action plans and broader One Health strategies.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Clinical findings and risk factors for clinical outcomes in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease hospitalized for cardiogenic pulmonary edema]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Chung-Yao Yin</author><author>Ta-Li Lu</author><author>John Rush</author><author>Tung-Ju Lee</author><author>Chao-Yi Chang</author>
        <description><![CDATA[BackgroundCardiogenic pulmonary edema (CPE) is a serious development for dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD). Due to the hemodynamic impact of MMVD, and changes in left atrial pressure and pulmonary capillary pressure, CPE commonly requires hospitalization.Hypothesis/ObjectivesTo characterize clinical findings particularly in respiratory rate and breathing effort in dogs with MMVD hospitalized with CPE and assess them as risk factors focusing on selected clinical outcomes.Animals100 dogs with MMVD hospitalized with CPE were included, with a median age of 12.0 years and a median body weight of 3.31 kg. Fifty-five dogs were male and 45 were female.MethodsProspective cohort study measuring clinical parameters and Tufts Dyspnea Score (TDS) during hospitalization to assess outcomes. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were used.ResultsUpon hospital presentation, the median respiratory rate was 64 breaths per minute, the median TDS was 5 (ranging from 0 to 10). The median duration of oxygen administration was 20 h. Ninety-five of 100 dogs survived to hospital discharge. For the 93 dogs with follow-up information, 17 experienced cardiac death and 22 experienced re-hospitalization for CPE within 2 months post-discharge. Lower minimum TDS within 12 h was found to be associated with survival to hospital discharge. The administration of parenteral inotropes and higher minimum respiratory rate within 12 h were associated with cardiac death within 2 months post-discharge. Dogs with a louder murmur at presentation were more likely to experience re-hospitalization due to CPE within 2 months post-discharge.Conclusions and clinical importanceWe observed a high survival rate to discharge in dogs with MMVD hospitalized with CPE; however, cardiac death and rehospitalization due to CPE within 2 months post-discharge were common in these dogs. No clinical parameter measured before initiating treatment was associated with in-hospital mortality. However, risk factors such as systolic blood pressure below 90 mmHg upon hospital presentation, administered parenteral inotropes and the minimum respiratory rate during the initial 12 h have been associated with an increased risk of cardiac death within 2 months post-discharge.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[The tapeworm species recorded in carnivores of Slovakian wildlife - molecular analyses]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Brief Research Report</category>
        <author>Jozef Lazár</author><author>Júlia Šmigová</author><author>L'ubomír Šmiga</author><author>Viliam Šnábel</author><author>Yaroslav Syrota</author><author>Ladislav Molnár</author><author>Marián Chabada</author><author>Mikuláš Hančin</author><author>Ingrid Papajová</author><author>Peter Lazár</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionImportant cestode species parasitizing carnivores are the worldwide distributed tapeworms of the family Taeniidae. Typical for taeniids is an indirect life cycle involving two obligate mammalian hosts in a predator-prey scheme, with an herbivore intermediate host and a terrestrial carnivore definitive host. The aim of the study was the molecular characterization of taeniid tapeworms from wild and domestic carnivores obtained from a national park and hunting areas from three different districts of eastern Slovakia.MethodsFive tapeworm samples from canids and felids definitive were examined by sequences of regions of 463 bp and 396 bp in the cox1 gene, which were subjected to phylogenetic analysis.ResultsTwo Taenia species were genetically confirmed from carnivores in Slovakia. The record of Taenia lynciscapreoli found in the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) in the Tatra National Park represents the first finding of this species in Slovakia. The four isolates obtained from canids - from the gray wolf (Canis lupus), golden jackal (Canis aureus), and domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) belonged to Taenia krabbei. These isolates were distributed at three different positions in the cluster attributed to T. krabbei, partitioned according to their different definitive hosts (wolf, dog, jackal).ConclusionAlthough the original and dominant definitive host of T. krabbei is the wolf, half of the T. krabbei samples were collected from non-wolf definitive hosts. The finding of T. krabbei in a single isolate from a free-ranging dog in a hunting area corroborated the potential role of this host in the life cycle of this species.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Schisandrin B alleviates high-glucose diet-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and tissue injury in zebrafish and is associated with alterations in intestinal microbiota]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Miao Fu</author><author>Wei Xu</author><author>Changmin Deng</author><author>Anhuai Yang</author><author>Mingyang Xue</author><author>Xuan Xiao</author><author>Lijuan Xu</author>
        <description><![CDATA[High-glucose diet (HGD) has been reported to alter gut microbiota and induce chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. In this study, we demonstrated that Schisandrin B (SchB) markedly attenuated HGD-induced physiological disturbances in zebrafish, with a focus on multiple tissues, including the liver, intestine, brain, and retina. The results showed that SchB attenuated oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, and tissue injury induced by HGD. SchB was associated with reduced levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, as well as enhanced superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. In addition, the mRNA expression levels of oxidative stress–related genes (Nrf2 and HO-1) and inflammatory markers (IL-1β, IL-8, TNF-α, and Myd88) were significantly modulated in SchB-treated groups. Intestinal microbiota analysis revealed that SchB was associated with increased microbial richness and diversity, as well as partial restoration of HGD-induced dysbiosis. Overall, these findings suggest that SchB exerts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in zebrafish under high-glucose dietary conditions, and these protective effects are associated with improvements in gut microbiota structure.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Dietary calcium and phosphorus levels in lactating Shenxian sows regulate growth performance and bone metabolism in suckling piglets]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Yu Li</author><author>Jiachun Song</author><author>Wenjun Wang</author><author>Shang Li</author><author>Jixiang Liu</author><author>Chunlian Lu</author><author>Hongzhan Cao</author>
        <description><![CDATA[BackgroundOptimal dietary calcium and phosphorus levels are critical for maximizing milk production in highly prolific sow breeds and subsequent bone development in suckling piglets. However, specific nutritional recommendations for the Shenxian sow are lacking.AimThis study aimed to evaluate the effects of graded dietary Ca and P levels during lactation on growth performance, mineral metabolism, and the OPG/RANKL/RANK signaling pathway in nursing piglets.MethodologyForty-five multiparous Shenxian sows were randomly assigned to one of five dietary treatments in a completely randomized design (n = 9 sows/treatment). Treatments consisted of a control diet (C: 0.63% Ca, 0.31% available P), a low Ca-P diet (L: 0.55% Ca, 0.27% available P), and three high Ca-P diets (H1: 0.71%/0.35%; H2: 0.79%/0.39%; H3: 0.87%/0.43%). Piglet blood samples were collected via anterior vena cava puncture on days 17 and 35 of lactation for serum biochemical and hormonal analysis.ResultsHigh dietary Ca-P supplementation linearly improved indicators of mineral retention and bone regulation. Compared with the control group, apparent Ca digestibility increased in H1, H2, and H3 groups by 15.18%, 19.86%, and 16.08%, respectively (P < 0.05). Serum P and milk Ca concentrations were elevated in all high Ca-P groups (P < 0.05). Notably, the OPG/RANKL ratio, a key marker of inhibited bone resorption, increased by 32.73% and 41.82% in the H2 and H3 groups, respectively (P < 0.01). While FGF-23 levels increased on Day 17 in the L, H2, and H3 groups, the H2 group exhibited a subsequent 15.05% reduction by Day 35 (P < 0.05), suggesting a time dependent normalization of phosphaturic response. The H2 group also demonstrated superior nitrogen efficiency, with a 26.21% reduction in average daily fecal N excretion (P < 0.05).ConclusionElevating dietary Ca and P levels to 0.79% and 0.39%, respectively, optimally enhances piglet growth performance by modulating the OPG/RANKL/RANK axis and reducing postnatal bone resorption. These findings establish evidence based nutritional thresholds for high-yielding Shenxian sows. Future research should investigate the long term effects of these mineral levels on sow longevity and subsequent reproductive cycles.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Modification of albendazole pharmacokinetics by menbutone administration in calves]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>E. Milena Vazquez</author><author>Beatriz Romero</author><author>Raquel Diez</author><author>Cristina Lopez</author><author>Jose M. Rodriguez</author><author>Nelida Fernandez</author><author>M. Jose Diez</author><author>Ana M. Sahagun</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Optimizing the use of the existing anthelmintics has become a priority, as resistance is a growing concern worldwide and the development of novel antiparasitic drugs slow. The paper describes the pharmacokinetic interaction between the antiparasitic albendazole (ABZ) and the choleretic drug menbutone (MEN) in calves, when ABZ was administered orally (7.5 mg/kg) alone or with intramuscular MEN (10 mg/kg) (1 or 2 doses 24 h apart) to 12 animals. Blood samples were collected at 14 sampling points over 72 h, and plasma concentrations of ABZ, albendazole sulfoxide (ABZSO, active metabolite), and albendazole sulfone (ABZSO2, inactive one) were measured using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated with non-compartmental methods. No ABZ was detected at any sampling time, whereas ABZSO was determined for longer than ABZSO2. A significant increase in systemic exposure of ABZSO was observed following concomitant administration of MEN, with a mean ABZSO maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) 33.5 and 31.8% higher, respectively, when a dose of MEN was administered. The second administration of MEN did not improve the amount absorbed compared with a single dose of the choleretic drug. As for ABZSO2, Cmax, AUC and tmax values were similar regardless the treatment followed (ABZ alone or with one or two doses of MEN). Thus, our results show that the simultaneous administration of ABZ with a single dose of MEN in cattle may increase the amount of ABZSO and maintain the efficacy of ABZ, whereas a second dose of MEN offers no such benefit.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Editorial: Unraveling inflammaging: a pathway to prevent age-related disease in animals, volume II]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Editorial</category>
        <author>Toshiro Arai</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Associations between subclinical bovine respiratory disease, growth patterns, and the nasal and fecal microbiota in dairy replacement heifers: a retrospective study]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Sabine Scully</author><author>John Donlon</author><author>Bernadette Earley</author><author>Paul E. Smith</author><author>Michelle Stafford</author><author>Catherine McAloon</author><author>Christina Strube</author><author>David A. Kenny</author><author>Sinéad M. Waters</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Subclinical bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is difficult to detect using clinical signs alone, and its broader associations with growth and microbial communities remain poorly defined. This retrospective observational study classified twenty Holstein-Friesian and Jersey replacement heifers at weaning using clinical respiratory scoring and thoracic ultrasonography (TUS). Ten heifers had no clinical signs of BRD and no lung lesions, while ten showed no clinical signs but had ultrasonographic lung consolidation >1 cm in diameter. The study investigated (1) associations between subclinical BRD status at weaning and liveweight patterns from birth to early gestation, and (2) the nasal and fecal microbiota associated with BRD status at weaning and again at 8 mo of age. Heifers were clinically assessed from birth to 8 mo, with TUS, nasal swabs and fecal samples collected at weaning and 8 mo. Liveweights were recorded from birth to early gestation. Microbial community composition of nasal and fecal samples from weaning and 8 mowere characterized by 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. Across the study period, heifers classified as healthy were heavier and had greater average daily gains than those with subclinical BRD. BRD status was associated with nasal microbiota composition at weaning and showed a tendency in fecal samples at weaning. No differences were detected at 8 mo. Dominant nasal genera included Moraxella, Pasteurella, Mannheimia and Mesomycoplasma, none of which differed by health status. Nine nasal and 24 fecal amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) were associated with BRD-status, although all were low abundance taxa (relative abundance < 1.5%). Romboutsia ilealis (nasal) was consistently more abundant in healthy heifers, while Butyricioccaceae UCG-009 (fecal) was more abundant in the subclinical group at both timepoints. These findings highlight associations between subclinical BRD detected at weaning and both growth patterns and specific low abundance taxa. Further studies with larger cohorts are required to clarify these relationships and their biological relevance.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Key regulators of lactation performance in Xinjiang Brown cattle and Chinese Holstein cattle unraveled by multi-omics integration]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Kailun Ma</author><author>Weinire Tuerhong</author><author>Xue Li</author><author>Dan Wang</author><author>JiangKun Wang</author><author>Shengchao Ma</author><author>Menghua Zhang</author><author>Xixia Huang</author><author>Qiuming Chen</author><author>Lei Xu</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This study aimed to elucidate the molecular regulatory mechanisms underlying lactation performance in Xinjiang Brown cattle (XJBC) and Chinese Holstein cattle (CHC). We employed a multi-omics integrative analysis strategy to systematically elucidate these mechanisms by correlating blood transcriptomic and milk/plasma metabolomic data. For each of the four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), we compared XJBC and CHC using samples from seven individuals per breed. Transcriptome analysis revealed 124, 877, 169, and 81 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the two breeds in spring, summer, autumn, and winter, respectively, primarily enriched in biological pathways such as immune response, signal transduction, and metabolic processes. Metabolome analysis indicated that 78, 97, 80, and 50 differentially expressed metabolites (DEMs) were identified in milk, while 80, 173, 48, and 54 DEMs were found in plasma across the respective seasons. Integrated analysis demonstrated that DEGs and DEMs associated with the blood-milk metabolic axis were significantly enriched in signaling pathways, including galactose metabolism, NF-kappa B signaling pathway, and purine/pyrimidine metabolism; those based on the blood-plasma metabolic axis were significantly enriched in pathways such as ABC transporters and ECM-receptor interaction. The results demonstrate that the observed seasonal patterns reflect how breed differences vary across seasons rather than intrinsic seasonal responses of each breed. In conclusion, this study systematically delineates the regulatory modules of lactation performance in XJBC and CHC. The identified DEGs and DEMs provide critical targets and a theoretical foundation for deciphering their molecular mechanisms and advancing molecular breeding.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Decoding the path to success: unveiling how behavior drives assistance dog career outcome]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Brief Research Report</category>
        <author>Emma Hilby</author><author>Molly McCue</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Assistance dogs (ADs) are placed in a variety of careers to meet individual needs, mitigating disabilities, fostering independence, providing life-saving alerts, and improving mental health. Career fit can be a source of stress, particularly when an AD's placement does not align with their natural temperament. Aligning training with a dog's best-fit career may improve welfare, placement success, and overall availability of ADs for people with disabilities. Our study utilized successful (n = 678) assistance dogs and dogs released from training (n = 1,082) from six assistance dog organizations across the United States and Canada. We examined behavioral differences between ADs placed in alert (dogs who alert their partner to an impending concern their partner is unaware of, such as a drop in blood sugar, stopping with traffic coming, or a noise in the home) and response (dogs who respond to requested needs of their partners, such as retrieving dropped items or interrupting stimming behavior for children with autism) careers, as well as within specific career types. Behavior Checklist evaluations, which are the standard behavioral assessment within the AD industry, were analyzed using regression models to identify traits associated with career outcomes. For each one-unit worsening in “unwillingness to settle”, the odds of being a response dog increase by 58.7% (p = 0.020). For each one-unit increase in the handler-dog team, the odds of being a response dog increase by 50.2% (p = 0.027). Male dogs had a 60.8% increase in the odds of being a response dog, compared to female dogs (p = 0.004). Alert ADs were more excitable and body sensitive (not significant). Within specific careers, behavioral profiles aligned with anecdotal propensities observed by trainers. Facility dogs (dogs placed in a workplace, such as a school, hospital, or courthouse, to provide trained skills to mitigate individual stress and provide comfort) displayed behavioral differences distinct from ADs, which aligns with the difference in their career compared to assistance work. These findings demonstrate that behavioral evaluations can help predict career suitability and support informed placement decisions. By identifying both category-level and career-specific behavioral traits, AD programs can better match AD candidates to roles that align with their natural tendencies, improving both success rates and animal welfare.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Intradermal testing and allergen-specific IgE testing in dogs with eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy and healthy dogs]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Hannah Gareis</author><author>Vanessa Hoerr</author><author>Ralf S. Mueller</author><author>Teresa Böhm</author><author>Laura Udraite-Vovk</author><author>Jelena Palić</author><author>Yury Zablotski</author><author>Bianka Schulz</author>
        <description><![CDATA[BackgroundHypersensitivity reactions are considered as a potential etiology of canine eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy (EBP).ObjectivesTo investigate positive reactions in intradermal allergy testing (IDT) and allergen-specific serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) testing in dogs with EBP and healthy control dogs, and to compare the results between groups.Material and methodsTwenty-one dogs diagnosed with EBP and 22 healthy controls were included in the prospective case-control study. IDT with 41 allergens and an Fc-ε receptor-based serum test for allergen-specific IgE of 23 allergens were performed. Positive reactions were compared between groups using Pearson's Chi-squared test and false discovery rate correction for multiple testing. Agreement between the two test methods was evaluated with Cohen's Kappa test. The p-value was < 0.05 for all tests.ResultsDogs with EBP showed significantly more median positive reactions in IDT [8.0 (5.0–12.0)] compared to healthy control dogs [4.0 (1.0–8.0; p = 0.04)], but there was no difference in median positive reactions in serum IgE tests between dogs with EBP [11.0 (7.5–14.5)] and control dogs [11.0 (7.25–14.0; p = 0.36)]. Agreement between the results of both allergy testing methods was classified as minimal (κ = 0.14).ConclusionDogs with EBP are more likely to show positive reactions in IDT compared to healthy control dogs. However, similar findings in healthy controls and poor agreement with serum IgE results limit conclusions regarding clinical relevance. Thus, IDT and serum IgE results should be interpreted cautiously and in the context of clinical findings.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Canine cutaneous and subcutaneous soft tissue sarcoma in dogs: a consensus report from the Brazilian association of veterinary oncology]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-07T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Review</category>
        <author>Carlos Eduardo Fonseca-Alves</author><author>Luiz Roberto Biondi</author><author>Denner Santos dos Anjos</author><author>Krishna Duro de Oliveira</author><author>Karen Batschinski</author><author>Sílvia Regina Ricci Lucas</author><author>Juliana Vieira Cirillo</author><author>Karine Germano</author><author>Ana Paula Luiz de Oliveira</author><author>Carmen Helena de Carvalho Vasconcellos</author><author>Heidge Fukumasu</author><author>Julia Maria Matera</author><author>Aline Machado De Zoppa</author><author>Priscila Emiko Kobayashi</author><author>Simone Carvalho dos Santos Cunha</author><author>Paulo Cesar Jark</author><author>Juliany Gomes Quitzan</author><author>Felipe Augusto Ruiz Sueiro</author><author>Marcelo Monte Mor Rangel</author><author>Rodrigo dos Santos Horta</author><author>Jorge Luiz Costa Castro</author><author>Simone Crestoni-Fernandes</author><author>Andre de Mattos Faro</author><author>Michelle do Carmo Pereira Rocha</author><author>Beatriz Furlan Paz</author><author>Adilson Paulo Marchioni Cabral</author><author>Fabrizio Grandi</author><author>Rafael Ricardo Huppes</author><author>Rodrigo Ubukata</author><author>Renée Laufer-Amorim</author><author>Maria Lucia Zaidan Dagli</author><author>Andrigo Barboza De Nardi</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Soft tissue Sarcomas (STSs) are malignant mesenchymal neoplasms that affect the body’s connective tissues; they are common in dogs, especially in medium to large breeds and older animals. These tumors have poorly defined margins, making them invasive and prone to local recurrence. They metastasize at low rates and respond poorly to chemotherapy. STSs originate from the precursor of connective tissues, cartilage, and bones, and is characterized by spindle cells, specific histomorphological features, and immunohistochemical markers. Diagnosis and prognosis determination can be challenging due to the diversity of subtypes. International organizations, such as the Oncology Pathology Working Group, aim to standardize canine STS diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to standardize different procedures related to STSs for better comprehension of this tumor group in dogs. The Brazilian Association of Veterinary Oncology (ABROVET) organized a consensus event with Brazilian veterinary oncologists to discuss the main topics related to the STS approach. Thereafter, this document was organized as a literature review with consensus recommendations for clinical management, treatment, and future research.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Primary surgical bleeding and platelet function are unchanged in heartworm-infected dogs]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-07T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Peyton A. Cole</author><author>Carisa Fraser</author><author>Mandy L. Wallace</author><author>Hannah Jordan</author><author>Amie Koenig</author><author>Benjamin M. Brainard</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionHeartworm-infected dogs may have changes in platelet function which can manifest as either perioperative bleeding or thrombosis, reflecting either a prothrombotic state from platelet hyperreactivity or hypocoagulability secondary to consumptive coagulopathy. We aimed to evaluate surgical bleeding in heartworm-infected dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy (OHE).MethodsHeartworm-infected (HWI, n = 11) and uninfected (UI, n = 21) dogs undergoing elective OHE were included. Dogs were anesthetized using a standard protocol, and platelet and coagulation function was evaluated using buccal mucosal bleeding time (BMBT), platelet function analyzer-100 (PFA-100), and thromboelastography (TEG). Bleeding from the initial skin incision was quantified using pre-weighed sponges. Variables between HWI and UI dogs were compared using t-tests or Mann-Whitney Rank Sum Tests as appropriate for data distribution.ResultsBlood loss measured by surgical sponge weight did not differ between groups: median (25–75th percentile) was 7 g (6–10 g) in HWI dogs and 7 g (6.3–9.8 g) in UI dogs (P = 0.490). PFA-100 closure times were 79.6 ± 15 s in HWI dogs and 83.7 ± 22 s in UI dogs (P = 0.571). Similarly, no significant differences were identified between groups for CBC or TEG measurements or BMBT.DiscussionHWI dogs did not experience increased incisional bleeding or quantifiable differences in platelet and coagulation function tests compared to UI dogs. HWI dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy in this study did not display tendencies for perioperative hemorrhage or thrombosis.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Recent advances in isothermal amplification techniques for detection of animal diseases]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-07T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Review</category>
        <author>Fahimeh Tooryan</author><author>Ben Enyertornye</author><author>Farhatul J. Choudhury</author><author>Binu T. Velayudhan</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Prompt pathogen detection is critical in protecting public health, improving animal health, welfare, food safety, and food security in both food-producing and companion animals. Although conventional and molecular diagnostic methods are highly effective, they often require expensive instrumentation, specialized laboratory infrastructure, and trained personnel, limiting their applicability in field and resource-limited settings. Isothermal amplification technologies have emerged in recent times as powerful alternatives to conventional PCR-based methods, offering rapid, sensitive and user-friendly nucleic acid detection without the need for thermocycling equipment. The present review summarizes recent advances in isothermal amplification methods and their applications in the detection of pathogens in livestock and companion animals. It also highlights innovations in assay design, improvements in analytics, and their incorporation into portable and field-deployable detection platforms. Furthermore, the review explores the challenges and future directions for the application of these technologies in routine veterinary diagnostics and integrated disease surveillance programs.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Avoiding drug residues: a multivariate approach to estimating withdrawal intervals in edible tissues of goats following extra label administration of flunixin meglumine]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-07T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Farha Ferdous Sheela</author><author>Jim E. Riviere</author><author>Majid Jaberi-Douraki</author><author>Jacqueline M. Hughes-Oliver</author><author>Ronald E. Baynes</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionFlunixin meglumine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used extra-label in goats, necessitating the determination of an extended withdrawal interval (WDI) to minimize the risk of violative residues at slaughter. Current U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance estimates WDIs using univariate ordinary least squares (OLS) regression applied to concentrations at or above the limit of detection (LOD), defining the WDI as the time at which the upper bound of the 95% confidence interval for the 99% quantile falls below a specified tolerance. However, residue concentrations measured across multiple tissues from the same animal may be correlated, and excluding observations below the LOD may distort estimates by removing information from the terminal depletion phase.Materials and methodsWe propose a multivariate linear regression (MvLR) framework that jointly models inter-tissue dependence while accommodating left-censored observations. Regression parameters are estimated using OLS and generalized least squares (GLS) under the uncensored MvLR model, and via an expectation conditional-maximization (ECM) algorithm under a censored MvLR formulation. Withdrawal intervals are computed using the multivariate t-distribution to obtain the upper limit of the 95% confidence interval for the 99% quantile across tissues. The methods are illustrated using tissue-residue data from 20 Boer goats administered flunixin meglumine at 2.2 mg/kg, with five animals euthanized at each of four post-treatment time points (24, 48, 72, and 96 h) and are further evaluated in a simulation study.ResultsThe simulation results indicate that the ECM-based censored MvLR approach yields stable parameter estimation and reliable WDI inference in the presence of censoring. Applying this framework to the goat residue data suggests that a withdrawal interval of at least 10 days is recommended to ensure that residues across all tissues fall below conservative safety thresholds.DiscussionThese findings suggest that a multivariate censored modeling framework can improve WDI estimation by accounting for inter-tissue correlation and incorporating observations below the LOD, addressing key limitations of current univariate FDA-style approaches.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Case Report: Preliminary evaluation of time-resolved imaging of contrast kinetics magnetic resonance imaging for assessing temporal enhancement patterns in small animal head and neck tumors]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-07T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Case Report</category>
        <author>Sunghwa Hong</author><author>Soyeon Kim</author><author>Eunji Kim</author><author>Junghee Yoon</author><author>Jihye Choi</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Time-resolved magnetic resonance angiography provides dynamic information on contrast passage reflecting tumor vascularity and enhancement kinetics. Time-Resolved Imaging of Contrast KineticS (TRICKS) is established in veterinary medicine for vascular mapping; however, its specific utility for evaluating intratumoral enhancement heterogeneity and treatment response has not been described. This case series aimed to evaluate the feasibility of TRICKS for assessing temporal enhancement patterns and semi-quantitative temporal indices in small animal head and neck tumors undergoing radiation therapy. Three client-owned animals (two dogs with intracranial meningiomas and one cat with ceruminous gland adenocarcinoma) underwent MRI including TRICKS, as well as triple-phase computed tomography, for diagnostic evaluation, radiation therapy planning, or post-treatment follow-up. Across all cases, TRICKS provided temporally resolved enhancement information that was not appreciable on conventional contrast-enhanced T1-weighted MRI or triple-phase CT. TRICKS delineated delayed peripheral filling, inward-progressive enhancement, and intratumoral temporal heterogeneity, enabling clearer differentiation of rapidly enhancing regions from delayed or suspected non-enhancing components. Semi-quantitative parameters (enhancement integral, mean time to enhance, maximum slope of increase, and mean slope of decrease) demonstrated regional differences consistent with these enhancement patterns. In two cases, TRICKS identified post-radiation changes and delineated non-enhancing parenchymal defects chronologically prior to their clear appearance on other modalities. These exploratory findings suggests TRICKS can provide time-resolved enhancement surrogates in veterinary patient tumors, contributing to improved characterization of tumor compartmentalization and post-treatment evaluation. However, this serves as a preliminary technical feasibility report, and further studies with larger cohorts and histopathological validation are warranted to validate these observations.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Correction: Impact of dietary or drinking water Ruminococcus sp. supplementation and/or heat stress on growth, histopathology, and bursal gene expression of broilers]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-07T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Correction</category>
        <author>Adel Hassan Saad</author><author>Mohamed S. Ahmed</author><author>Mohamed Aboubakr</author><author>Hanan A. Ghoneim</author><author>Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim</author><author>Ghadeer M. Albadrani</author><author>Nagah Arafat</author><author>Sabreen Ezzat Fadl</author><author>Walied Abdo</author>
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