Theileria infection in bullfighting cattle in Thailand [PDF]
Background and Aim: An apicomplexan protozoan parasite, namely, Theileria, primarily causes theileriosis in cattle worldwide. The virulence of the disease has been neglected because of it's low pathogenicity.
Pirayu Rakwong +3 more
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An Evaluation of Portuguese Societal Opinion towards the Practice of Bullfighting [PDF]
Bullfighting is a controversial sport that continues to be legally permitted in a number of countries around the world, including Portugal. The spectacle has attracted significant attention from animal protectionist groups for many years because of ...
Francisco Javier Diéguez +5 more
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Investigation of Trypanosoma evansi infection in bullfighting cattle in Southern Thailand [PDF]
Background and Aim: Trypanosoma evansi infection has been reported in Thai livestock such as beef and dairy cattle. However, there is little information on T. evansi infection in bullfighting cattle in Southern Thailand.
Ketsarin Kamyingkird +5 more
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The Prevalence of Shoulder Disorders among Professional Bullfighters: A Cross-Sectional Ultrasonography Study [PDF]
We aimed to investigate clinical and ultrasound signs of shoulder overuse injuries in professional bullfighters; side-to-side differences (dominant vs. non-dominant); and to determine potential differences according to bullfighters’ categories.
Álvaro Navas-Mosqueda +10 more
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Gastrointestinal parasite infections and associated factors in fighting bulls over 7 years of monitoring in Southern Thailand [PDF]
Background and Aim: Indigenous beef cattle engaged in bullfighting in Southern Thailand represent a distinctive and valuable breed. Gastrointestinal (GI) parasites, which are recognized as important pathogens, have a negative impact on the overall health
Dhiravit Chantip +4 more
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Animal Welfare and Policy Reforms for Korean Traditional Bull Fighting: Harmonizing Traditions with Animal Rights [PDF]
This study examines the welfare conditions, legal ambiguities, and economic inefficiencies inherent in Korea’s traditional bullfighting practices. The study analyzes field data collected during 2025 (February–June), covering 131 contests across six ...
Gina S. Rhee, Rahyeon Ahn
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Hematological, Enzymatic, and Endocrine Response to Intense Exercise in Lidia Breed Cattle During the Roping Bull Bullfighting Celebration [PDF]
The Lidia cattle breed is featured in several traditional popular bullfighting festivals throughout Spain, including the “Toro de Cuerda” event, in which the animals are subjected to intense physical exercise.
Julio Sedeño +3 more
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Eradication of bovine tuberculosis at a herd-level in Madrid, Spain: study of within-herd transmission dynamics over a 12 year period [PDF]
Background Eradication of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) through the application of test-and-cull programs is a declared goal of developed countries in which the disease is still endemic. Here, longitudinal data from more than 1,700 cattle herds tested during
Alvarez Julio +10 more
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Genetic analysis of kinematic traits at the trot in Lusitano horse subpopulations with different types of training [PDF]
The possibility of using quantitative kinematic traits as indirect selection criteria for sport performance could be beneficial to perform an early genetic evaluation of the animals.
M. Solé +4 more
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Francis Bacon and Bullfighting
This article explains how the physical and philosophical world of the corrida might nuance our understanding of life and work of the Anglo-Irish artist Francis Bacon, and vice-versa. To this end, the analysis is split into three sections.
Duncan Wheeler
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