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View article: Pasture Floristic Composition as an Indicator of Soil pH Correction and Sheep Stocking Rate in Montado Ecosystem
Pasture Floristic Composition as an Indicator of Soil pH Correction and Sheep Stocking Rate in Montado Ecosystem Open
The application of dolomitic limestone is a recommended practice for improving pastures established on acidic soils. On the other hand, pasture availability should determine the adjustment of the biotic load. The aim of this study is to ev…
View article: Saliva Immunoglobulin Concentrations Are Associated with Colostrum Intake and with Serum Concentrations in Newborn Calves
Saliva Immunoglobulin Concentrations Are Associated with Colostrum Intake and with Serum Concentrations in Newborn Calves Open
The transfer of passive immunity (TPI) is vital for newborn calf health and is typically assessed through blood sampling to measure serum or plasma IgG or total protein levels. Saliva offers a less invasive alternative. This study evaluate…
View article: Serum and saliva immunoglobulin (immunoglobulin G, immunoglobulin A, and immunoglobulin M) dynamics in newborn calves and their association with health status during the first week of life: An exploratory study
Serum and saliva immunoglobulin (immunoglobulin G, immunoglobulin A, and immunoglobulin M) dynamics in newborn calves and their association with health status during the first week of life: An exploratory study Open
The transfer of passive immunity is essential to ensure the health and welfare of newborn calves. Although the dynamics of serum Ig concentrations in these animals are well-described, data about saliva Ig are limited. This study aimed to e…
View article: Narrativas da educação não formal:
Narrativas da educação não formal: Open
Este estudo promove uma análise das práticas sociais de educar, focando no papel do profissional atuante na educação não formal, conhecido como educador social. Realizamos uma pesquisa exploratória de abordagem hermenêutica para situar o c…
View article: Combining stereology and image analysis for accurate and fast quantification in experimental pathology
Combining stereology and image analysis for accurate and fast quantification in experimental pathology Open
View article: Effect of timing of artificial insemination with conventional or sex-sorted semen on fertility of lactating dairy cows
Effect of timing of artificial insemination with conventional or sex-sorted semen on fertility of lactating dairy cows Open
The effect on pregnancy per artificial insemination (P/AI) of interval from induction of ovulation to timed artificial insemination (TAI) for cows submitted to a fertility program and the interval from the onset of estrous alert to artific…
View article: Efficiency and Sustainability in Ruminants’ Livestock Systems: A Case Study of Dry-Land Pastures in the Montado Ecosystem
Efficiency and Sustainability in Ruminants’ Livestock Systems: A Case Study of Dry-Land Pastures in the Montado Ecosystem Open
The Montado (Portugal)/Dehesa (Espanha), a unique agro-sylvo-pastoral ecosystem in the Mediterranean region, offers a valuable model for sustainable ruminant livestock production. This chapter explores the efficiency and sustainability of …
View article: Effect of Shearing for Improving the Thermoregulatory Responses of Crossbred Sheep During Heat Stress
Effect of Shearing for Improving the Thermoregulatory Responses of Crossbred Sheep During Heat Stress Open
Shearing to improve heat dissipation is common in sheep farming. This study evaluated the influence of shearing on thermoregulatory responses of crossbred sheep from adapted breeds exposed to heat stress. Ten ewes were kept in a climate ch…
View article: Dog Neuter, Yes or No? A Summary of the Motivations, Benefits, and Harms, with Special Emphasis on the Behavioral Aspect
Dog Neuter, Yes or No? A Summary of the Motivations, Benefits, and Harms, with Special Emphasis on the Behavioral Aspect Open
The decision to neuter pet dogs remains a significant and ongoing debate from ethical, animal health, and animal welfare perspectives. Millions of dogs worldwide are considered integral family members, and their behavior, as well as the bo…
View article: ALOPÉCIA CICATRICIAL E SÍNDROME RARA: DESAFIOS DIAGNÓSTICOS EM DERMATOLOGIA NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE
ALOPÉCIA CICATRICIAL E SÍNDROME RARA: DESAFIOS DIAGNÓSTICOS EM DERMATOLOGIA NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE Open
View article: MARIA AUXILIADORA E NICE AVANZA: CLASSIFICAÇÕES DE DETERMINADAS PRODUÇÕES
MARIA AUXILIADORA E NICE AVANZA: CLASSIFICAÇÕES DE DETERMINADAS PRODUÇÕES Open
O presente artigo[1] fala sobre as artistas Maria Auxiliadora (1935-1974) e Nice Avanza (1938-1999), ambas mulheres negras, cujas trajetórias e obras são aqui enfocadas para analisar os processos de circulação e reconhecimento de artistas …
View article: Sustainable Intensification of the Montado Ecosystem: Evaluation of Sheep Stocking Methods and Dolomitic Limestone Application
Sustainable Intensification of the Montado Ecosystem: Evaluation of Sheep Stocking Methods and Dolomitic Limestone Application Open
The objective of this study was to determine how application of dolomitic limestone and stocking methods (continuous stocking or deferred stocking) affect the soil compaction, sheep grazing location, height, and nutritional value of pastur…
View article: The prevalence of aberrant turbinates and nasal septum deviation in a Portuguese population of French bulldogs
The prevalence of aberrant turbinates and nasal septum deviation in a Portuguese population of French bulldogs Open
The presence of nasal septum deviation (NSD) and aberrant turbinates alters normal nasal airflow. The role of NSD in brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is unclear but, together with other anatomical alterations such as aberr…
View article: EDUCAÇÃO COMO PRÁTICA SOCIOCULTURAL E SUA RELAÇÃO COM O SABER: UMA DISCUSSÃO A PARTIR DO SUJEITO AUTÔNOMO
EDUCAÇÃO COMO PRÁTICA SOCIOCULTURAL E SUA RELAÇÃO COM O SABER: UMA DISCUSSÃO A PARTIR DO SUJEITO AUTÔNOMO Open
View article: Adaptive integumentary features of beef cattle raised on afforested or non-shaded tropical pastures
Adaptive integumentary features of beef cattle raised on afforested or non-shaded tropical pastures Open
View article: Predicting Body Weight in Pre-Weaned Holstein–Friesian Calves Using Morphometric Measurements
Predicting Body Weight in Pre-Weaned Holstein–Friesian Calves Using Morphometric Measurements Open
Regularly weighing calves helps to assess the efficiency of the rearing period and contributes to animal welfare by allowing more precise feeding and medication application in dairy farming, but many farmers do not weigh their calves regul…
View article: A Comprehensive Review of Bovine Colostrum Components and Selected Aspects Regarding Their Impact on Neonatal Calf Physiology
A Comprehensive Review of Bovine Colostrum Components and Selected Aspects Regarding Their Impact on Neonatal Calf Physiology Open
Colostrum contains macro- and micronutrients necessary to meet the nutritional and energy requirements of the neonatal calf, bioactive components that intervene in several physiological aspects, and cells and microorganisms that modulate t…
View article: Sustainable Intensification of the Montado Ecosystem: Evaluation of Sheep Grazing Systems and Soil Amendment
Sustainable Intensification of the Montado Ecosystem: Evaluation of Sheep Grazing Systems and Soil Amendment Open
The objective of this study was to determine how application with dolomitic limestone and grazing type (continuous or deferred) affect sheep grazing location and feed preference when the pasture growth rate is maximum. A 4ha field was divi…
View article: A Comprehensive Review of the Variability of Bovine Colostrum Components and Their Effect on Neonatal Calf Physiology
A Comprehensive Review of the Variability of Bovine Colostrum Components and Their Effect on Neonatal Calf Physiology Open
Most research on colostrum quality and colostrum management focuses on maternal IgG transfer to the newborn calf. However, in addition to being a source of antibodies, colostrum has other components that influence passive immune transfer, …
View article: Utilization of Infrared Thermography in Assessing Thermal Responses of Farm Animals under Heat Stress
Utilization of Infrared Thermography in Assessing Thermal Responses of Farm Animals under Heat Stress Open
Heat stress is a condition that can affect the health, performance, and welfare of farm animals. The perception of thermal stress leads to the activation of the autonomic nervous system to start a series of physiological and behavioral mec…
View article: Thermal Balance in Male Water Buffaloes Transported by Long and Short Journeys
Thermal Balance in Male Water Buffaloes Transported by Long and Short Journeys Open
Transport is a stressor that can cause physiological and metabolic imbalances in livestock, resulting in stress-induced hyperthermia. In water buffaloes, studies regarding the thermal state of animals during mobilization are scarce. Theref…
View article: The Challenge of Global Warming in Water Buffalo Farming: Physiological and Behavioral Aspects and Strategies to Face Heat Stress
The Challenge of Global Warming in Water Buffalo Farming: Physiological and Behavioral Aspects and Strategies to Face Heat Stress Open
Water buffaloes have morphological and behavioral characteristics for efficient thermoregulation. However, their health, welfare, and productive performance can be affected by GW. The objective of this review was to analyze the adverse eff…
View article: Strategies and Mechanisms of Thermal Compensation in Newborn Water Buffaloes
Strategies and Mechanisms of Thermal Compensation in Newborn Water Buffaloes Open
Hypothermia is one of the principal causes of perinatal mortality in water buffaloes and can range from 3% to 17.9%. In ruminants, factors affecting hypothermia in newborns may be of intrinsic (e.g., level of neurodevelopment, birth weight…
View article: Montado Mediterranean Ecosystem (Soil–Pasture–Tree and Animals): A Review of Monitoring Technologies and Grazing Systems
Montado Mediterranean Ecosystem (Soil–Pasture–Tree and Animals): A Review of Monitoring Technologies and Grazing Systems Open
Montado is an agro-silvo-pastoral ecosystem characteristic of the south of Portugal and called Dehesa in Spain. Its four fundamental components—soil, pasture, trees, and animals—as well as the climate make Montado a highly complex ecosyste…
View article: Impact of Deferred Versus Continuous Sheep Grazing on Soil Compaction in the Mediterranean Montado Ecosystem
Impact of Deferred Versus Continuous Sheep Grazing on Soil Compaction in the Mediterranean Montado Ecosystem Open
Deferred grazing (DG) consists in adapting the number of animals and the number of days grazed to the availability of pasture. Compared to continuous grazing (CG), which is based on a permanent and low stocking rate, DG is a management str…
View article: Chitosan Coating Functionalized with Flaxseed Oil and Green Tea Extract as a Bio-Based Solution for Beef Preservation
Chitosan Coating Functionalized with Flaxseed Oil and Green Tea Extract as a Bio-Based Solution for Beef Preservation Open
Ecological and safe packaging solutions arise as pivotal points in the development of an integrated system for sustainable meat production. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a combined chitosan (Ch) + green tea extract (GTE…
View article: Literature Review on Technological Applications to Monitor and Evaluate Calves’ Health and Welfare
Literature Review on Technological Applications to Monitor and Evaluate Calves’ Health and Welfare Open
Precision livestock farming (PLF) research is rapidly increasing and has improved farmers’ quality of life, animal welfare, and production efficiency. PLF research in dairy calves is still relatively recent but has grown in the last few ye…
View article: The effect of birth weight and time of day on the thermal response of newborn water buffalo calves
The effect of birth weight and time of day on the thermal response of newborn water buffalo calves Open
During the 1st days of life, water buffalo calves, especially those with low birth weight, are susceptible to hypothermic mortality due to scarce energy reserves provided by fats. This means that monitoring the thermal state of newborns is…
View article: Thermal Imaging to Assess the Health Status in Wildlife Animals under Human Care: Limitations and Perspectives
Thermal Imaging to Assess the Health Status in Wildlife Animals under Human Care: Limitations and Perspectives Open
Promoting animal welfare in wildlife species under human care requires the implementation of techniques for continuously monitoring their health. Infrared thermography is a non-invasive tool that uses the radiation emitted from the skin of…
View article: Is the Weight of the Newborn Puppy Related to Its Thermal Balance?
Is the Weight of the Newborn Puppy Related to Its Thermal Balance? Open
Hypothermia, a factor associated with neonatal mortality, can occur immediately after birth as a protective mechanism to prevent hypoxic damage in neonates, or to reduce the metabolic rate to improve the chances of survival in the first ho…