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View article: Immune, stress, and redox status biomarkers in newborn calves: Dynamics in serum and saliva during the first week of life
Immune, stress, and redox status biomarkers in newborn calves: Dynamics in serum and saliva during the first week of life Open
This study investigated serum and saliva immunity, stress, and redox status biomarkers in dairy calves during the first week of life. Blood and saliva samples were collected from 20 calves on days 0, 1, 2, and 7 for the analysis of biomark…
View article: Prediction of carcass tissues and primal cuts of goat kids through machine learning based on carcass image analysis
Prediction of carcass tissues and primal cuts of goat kids through machine learning based on carcass image analysis Open
Knowledge of carcass composition enables its use in animal selection, feed management, and the development of objective carcass classification systems. In the autochthonous goat breeds production, there is limited information on carcass co…
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: An Observational Study of the Microbiological Quality of Bovine Colostrum Fed to Calves on Three Dairy Farms
An Observational Study of the Microbiological Quality of Bovine Colostrum Fed to Calves on Three Dairy Farms Open
This study aimed to evaluate the microbiological quality of colostrum on three dairy farms with different colostrum management hygiene practices and to compare it with the current colostrum quality guidelines. On farm A, colostrum was fed …
View article: An Observational Study of the Microbiological Quality of Bovine Colostrum Fed to Calves on Three Dairy Farms
An Observational Study of the Microbiological Quality of Bovine Colostrum Fed to Calves on Three Dairy Farms Open
This study aimed to evaluate the microbiological quality of colostrum on three dairy farms with different colostrum management hygiene practices and to compare it with current colostrum quality guidelines. On farm A, colostrum was fed raw,…
View article: Advances in Methods and Technologies for Carcass and Meat Quality Evaluation
Advances in Methods and Technologies for Carcass and Meat Quality Evaluation Open
The importance of advanced methods and technologies in the meat industry has increased significantly in the last decade, reflecting broader trends in consumer demand and food safety [...]
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: Using Image Analysis Technique for Predicting Light Lamb Carcass Composition
Using Image Analysis Technique for Predicting Light Lamb Carcass Composition Open
Over the years, numerous techniques have been explored to assess the composition and quality of sheep carcasses. This study focuses on the utilization of video image analysis (VIA) to evaluate the composition of light lamb carcasses (4.52 …
View article: Contribution to Characterizing the Meat Quality of Protected Designation of Origin Serrana and Preta de Montesinho Kids Using the Near-Infrared Reflectance Methodology
Contribution to Characterizing the Meat Quality of Protected Designation of Origin Serrana and Preta de Montesinho Kids Using the Near-Infrared Reflectance Methodology Open
The aims of this study were to describe and compare the meat quality characteristics of male and female kids from the “Serrana” and “Preta de Montesinho” breeds certified as “Cabrito Transmontano” and reinforce the performance of near-infr…
View article: Effect of housing systems on behaviour and growth performance in fattening rabbits
Effect of housing systems on behaviour and growth performance in fattening rabbits Open
This study was conducted to investigate different housing systems and their effects on the growth performance and behaviour of fattening rabbits. The 120 animals were randomly allocated into 3 treatment groups based on the type of housing,…
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: 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: Welfare Protocols for Rabbits
Welfare Protocols for Rabbits Open
Animal welfare assessments are widely used in a range of situations and animal species. In recent years, there has been a shift towards developing more standardized animal welfare assessment protocols. Some examples are the Welfare Quality…
View article: Non-Invasive Biomarkers in Saliva and Eye Infrared Thermography to Assess the Stress Response of Calves during Transport
Non-Invasive Biomarkers in Saliva and Eye Infrared Thermography to Assess the Stress Response of Calves during Transport Open
Animal transport is currently a stressful procedure. Therefore, animal-based indicators are needed for reliable and non-invasive welfare assessment. Saliva is a biospecimen with potential validity for the determination of cortisol and oxid…
View article: Sheep and Goat Meat Processing and Quality
Sheep and Goat Meat Processing and Quality Open
Sheep and goat meat production includes the increased demand for grass-fed and organic meat and value-added products such as sausages, meatballs, and burgers [...]
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: SVM Regression to Assess Meat Characteristics of Bísaro Pig Loins Using NIRS Methodology
SVM Regression to Assess Meat Characteristics of Bísaro Pig Loins Using NIRS Methodology Open
This study evaluates the ability of the near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) to estimate the aW, protein, moisture, ash, fat, collagen, texture, pigments, and WHC in the Longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL) of Bísaro pig. Sample…
View article: Editorial: Animal welfare in extensive systems
Editorial: Animal welfare in extensive systems Open
Extensive livestock production is vital for many reasons in different continents. This 25 aspect is discussed by Windsor https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.674482 in a review 26 on the Australian reality, but with a clear message for other…
View article: Use of Infrared Thermography to Assess Body Temperature as a Physiological Stress Indicator in Horses during Ridden and Lunging Sessions
Use of Infrared Thermography to Assess Body Temperature as a Physiological Stress Indicator in Horses during Ridden and Lunging Sessions Open
Equitation is a cause of physiological stress in the equine athlete, and personality is a factor generally associated with the different responses of equines to stressors. This study explored ocular temperature, measured via infrared therm…
View article: Growth Performance, Carcass and Meat Traits of Autochthonous Arouquesa Weaners Raised on Traditional and Improved Feeding Systems
Growth Performance, Carcass and Meat Traits of Autochthonous Arouquesa Weaners Raised on Traditional and Improved Feeding Systems Open
Arouquesa is an autochthonous bovine breed known for its Arouquesa PDO beef labeling. There are several production systems under the definition of PDO labeling. This study aimed to compare the effect of different production systems on carc…
View article: In Vivo Ultrasound Prediction of the Fillet Volume in Senegalese Sole (Solea senegalensis)
In Vivo Ultrasound Prediction of the Fillet Volume in Senegalese Sole (Solea senegalensis) Open
Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis) has been considered a promising new flatfish species for Mediterranean marine fish farming. Accurate prediction of fillet traits in live animals may allow for more efficient control of muscle deposition…
View article: Effect of Total Replacement of Soya Bean Meal by Whole Lupine Seeds and of Gender on the Meat Quality and Fatty Acids Profile of Growing Rabbits
Effect of Total Replacement of Soya Bean Meal by Whole Lupine Seeds and of Gender on the Meat Quality and Fatty Acids Profile of Growing Rabbits Open
In Europe, the most appropriate strategy to replace soybean meal (SBM) in animal feed has been the development of diets containing locally produced protein sources. One of these sources is lupine (Lupinus spp.). The effect of the total sub…
View article: Introducing Mediterranean Lupins in Lamb Diets: Effects on Carcass Composition, Meat Quality, and Intramuscular Fatty Acid Profile
Introducing Mediterranean Lupins in Lamb Diets: Effects on Carcass Composition, Meat Quality, and Intramuscular Fatty Acid Profile Open
The objective of this preliminary study was to evaluate the effects of partial replacement of soybean meal by lupins on lambs’ diets, on the carcass traits, meat characteristics, and meat fatty acid profile. Two trials were conducted: In t…
View article: Extensive Sheep and Goat Production: The Role of Novel Technologies towards Sustainability and Animal Welfare
Extensive Sheep and Goat Production: The Role of Novel Technologies towards Sustainability and Animal Welfare Open
Sheep and goat extensive production systems are very important in the context of global food security and the use of rangelands that have no alternative agricultural use. In such systems, there are enormous challenges to address. These inc…
View article: Correction: Silva et al. Precision Technologies to Address Dairy Cattle Welfare: Focus on Lameness, Mastitis and Body Condition. Animals 2021, 11, 2253
Correction: Silva et al. Precision Technologies to Address Dairy Cattle Welfare: Focus on Lameness, Mastitis and Body Condition. Animals 2021, 11, 2253 Open
The authors (Silva, S.R., et al.) unintentionally omitted to cite the article by O’Leary et al. [...]
View article: Assessing the Feasibility of Using Kinect 3D Images to Predict Light Lamb Carcasses Composition from Leg Volume
Assessing the Feasibility of Using Kinect 3D Images to Predict Light Lamb Carcasses Composition from Leg Volume Open
This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of the leg volume obtained by the Microsoft Kinect sensor to predict the composition of light lamb carcasses. The trial was performed on carcasses of twenty-two male lambs (17.6 ± 1.8 kg, body weig…
View article: Precision Technologies to Address Dairy Cattle Welfare: Focus on Lameness, Mastitis and Body Condition
Precision Technologies to Address Dairy Cattle Welfare: Focus on Lameness, Mastitis and Body Condition Open
Specific animal-based indicators that can be used to predict animal welfare have been the core of protocols for assessing the welfare of farm animals, such as those produced by the Welfare Quality project. At the same time, the contributio…
View article: Evaluation of an Image Analysis Approach to Predicting Primal Cuts and Lean in Light Lamb Carcasses
Evaluation of an Image Analysis Approach to Predicting Primal Cuts and Lean in Light Lamb Carcasses Open
Carcass dissection is a more accurate method for determining the composition of a carcass; however, it is expensive and time-consuming. Techniques like VIA are of great interest once they are objective and able to determine carcass content…