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Low-protein diet supplemented with 1% L-glutamine improves growth performance, serum biochemistry, redox status, plasma amino acids, and alters fecal microbiota in weaned piglets

Animal Nutrition
Glutamine, one of the most abundant amino acids in the body, has been shown to exert various beneficial effects in pigs. However, knowledge regarding the role of dietary glutamine in low-protein diet-fed piglets remains scarce. The present study aimed to
Jun Li, Jun Bai, Ying Yang, Zhenlong Wu
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Prevalence of osteochondral lesions in the fetlock and hock joints of Standardbred horses that survived bacterial infection before 6 months of age

BMC Veterinary Research, 2018
Background Young Standardbred horses frequently develop fragments in joints. Some fragments represent osteochondrosis; others are considered developmental, but it is uncertain whether they result from preceding osteochondrosis.
Eli H. S. Hendrickson, Sigrid Lykkjen, Nils I. Dolvik, Kristin Olstad   +3 more
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Human-Animal Interactions in Ireland [PDF]

, 2019
STEP Category: Education AbroadMy STEP Signature Project was an Education Abroad program to various parts of Ireland which provided a plethora of experiences with the different types of human-animal interactions that they have to offer. The trip included
Nelson, Emily
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Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Spontaneous Large Animal Model of Human HCM. [PDF]

, 2017
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common disease in pet cats, affecting 10-15% of the pet cat population. The similarity to human HCM, the rapid progression of disease, and the defined and readily determined endpoints of feline HCM make it an ...
Freeman, Lisa M, Huggins, Gordon S, Maron, Martin S, Rush, John E, Stern, Joshua A   +4 more
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Companion animal studies

Animal Welfare, 1995
This volume has been published from a workshop held by the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS), which brought together researchers and potential researchers from differing technical backgrounds. It should be remembered that not all research is carried out in Universities or Research Institutes where experience and support exists for the ...
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Microplastics caused embryonic growth retardation and placental dysfunction in pregnant mice by activating GRP78/IRE1α/JNK axis induced apoptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress

Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Microplastics (MPs), a brand-new class of worldwide environmental pollutant, have received a lot of attention. MPs are consumed by both humans and animals through water, food chain and other ways, which may cause potential health risks.
Jun Bai, Yuzeng Wang, Siwei Deng, Ying Yang, Sheng Chen, Zhenlong Wu   +5 more
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Humane Cat Population Management Guidance [PDF]

, 2011
The International Companion Animal Management Coalition has produced this document to provide government bodies and non-governmental organisations with a detailed resource to support them in their development and implementation of effective and humane ...
International Companion Animal Management Coalition
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Assessment of predictive value of pre- and postoperative urethral pressure profiles for long-term continence in female dogs with ectopic ureters: a preliminary study

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Background Ectopic ureters (EU) are the main cause of urinary incontinence in juvenile dogs with a continence rate ranging from 22 to 72% reported after surgical correction.
Pierre Langer, Annick Hamaide, Stéphanie Noël   +2 more
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Children’s Mental State Talk, Empathy, and Attachments to Companion Animals

Psychology of Language and Communication, 2019
Children’s emotional and mental worlds are often influenced by their experiences with companion animals. This study explored 77 (50 g; 27 b) 6- to 12-year-old children’s empathy; perceived companion animal friendship, comfort, and bonding; and mental ...
Bosacki Sandra, Tardif-Williams Christine   +1 more
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Short-term effects of pet acquisition and loss on well-being in an unbiased sample during the COVID-19 pandemic

Scientific Reports
Research on the impact of pet ownership on well-being has produced mixed results, often influenced by a focus on pet enthusiasts. To address this bias, we conducted a longitudinal study in Hungary using a stratified random sample based on gender, age ...
Judit Mokos, Eniko Kubinyi, Dorottya J. Ujfalussy, Ivaylo B. Iotchev, Borbála Paksi, Zsolt Demetrovics, Róbert Urbán, Ádám Miklósi   +7 more
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