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Animal lameness detection with radar sensing [PDF]
, 2018 Lameness is a significant problem for performance horses and farmed animals, with severe impact on animal welfare and treatment costs. Lameness is commonly diagnosed through subjective scoring methods performed by trained veterinary clinicians, but ...
Busin, Valentina +9 more
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Biomimetic Herb Patches with Adhesive Microarray Structures for Oral Ulcer Treatment
Small Structures, Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2026.A gecko‐inspired microcolumnar patch based on okra gel is developed for oral ulcer treatment. Loaded with baicalin and menthol, the patch exhibits robust wet adhesion, sustained drug release, and excellent biocompatibility. It significantly reduces inflammation, promotes angiogenesis, and accelerates wound healing, offering a safe and effective natural
Wenjie Xu +6 more
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The use of animal-based health and welfare parameters – what is it all about? [PDF]
, 2008 Organic farming is characterized by several goals that are expressed in daily practices and in standards. Some of the important goals for organic production systems are naturalness, harmony on all levels of production, local recycling of resources, and ...
Winckler, Christoph
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Crustacean and Mollusc Shell Proteins: Origin, Structure, and Functionality
Journal of Food Science, Volume 91, Issue 5, May 2026.ABSTRACT Crustacean and molluscan processing as seafood generates a significant amount of shell waste annually, owing to the dense, mineral‐rich composition of the exoskeleton. Although valorization efforts have mostly focused on chitin and chitosan, the protein fraction remains underutilized despite its prominent nutritional, functional, and sensory ...
Tharuka Wijesekara, Idaresit Ekaette
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Gait analysis of unprovoked pig gait on clean and fouled concrete surfaces [PDF]
, 2008 Inadequate floor properties are considered the primary cause of the majority of claw disorders in pigs but to date no clear relationship has been found between claw disorders and floor properties such as friction and surface abrasiveness.
Ehlorsson, Carl-Johan +4 more
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Zoonoses and Public Health, Volume 73, Issue 3, Page 288-295, May 2026.ABSTRACT Bartonella henselae (B. henselae), the causative agent of cat‐scratch disease, is a zoonotic pathogen transmitted mainly through pet‐related injuries. Although infection is usually mild and self‐limiting, severe complications have been reported. Despite increasing pet ownership in Korea, data on human exposure to B.
Anna Lee +4 more
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An abattoir study of the prevalence of foot lesions and claw measurements in water buffalo in Egypt
BMC Veterinary ResearchBackground Lameness has been associated with compromised animal welfare and reduced productivity in dairy cattle herds worldwide. However, little is known about the prevalence of claw lesions in the dairy buffalo population in Egypt.
Shebl E. Salem +8 more
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Effect of slatted and solid floors and permeability of floors in pig houses on environment, animal welfare and health and food safety: a review of literature [PDF]
, 2009 An integrated approach can improve understanding of floor performance. Not only gap width or percentage of slatted floor is important, but a minimum percentage of permeability of the total floor area appears to be ...
Enting, J. +2 more
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The First Cleaner Ant? A Novel Partnership in the Arizona Desert
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.I give an account of an undescribed ant species from Arizona that licks and nips the much larger workers of a different ant species in manner remarkably parallel to the actions of cleaner fish that clean other kinds of fish. Specifically, the potentially aggressive individuals being tended encourage these attentions by stationing themselves in a ...
Mark W. Moffett
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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.Wildlife tourism in South America offers a unique platform for the noninvasive study of elusive predators such as wild cats. By leveraging data generated from tourist observations, this study reveals new insights into the behavior patterns and ecology of these animals in their natural habitat.
Fernando R. Tortato +5 more
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