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Nanoplastics: Methods, Exposure and Effects on Domestic, Farm and Wild Animals

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nanoplastics (NPs) are synthetic polymer particles ranging in size from 1 nm to 1 μm that have been identified as a major concern for ecosystems and organisms due to their plethora of negative effects. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the knowledge relating to exposure and effects of NPs in domestic (i.e., farm ...
B. De Felice, M. Bertazzo, A. F. Tabaran, M. Parolini, R. P. Popa, A. Pintea, L. J. Spicer, A‐L. Nagy, F. Caloni   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characterization of Lung Microbiomes in Pneumonic Hu Sheep Using Culture Technique and 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing

, 2023
Hu sheep, a locally bred species in China known for its high productivity, is currently suffering from pneumonia. Here, we combine high-throughput 16SrRNA gene sequencing and bacterial culturing to examine the bacterial community in pneumonic Hu Sheep ...
Hang Feng, Jianlin Lei, Juan Wang, Xueliang Zhao, Chunyang Wang, Jiaohu Liu, Dongyang Ye, Ke Wu, Xinglong Wang, Yongqiang Miao, Zengqi Yang, Jingru Ding   +11 more
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Selecting Promising Soil Quality Indicators for Monitoring Soil Management Effects Based on 10 European Long‐Term Field Experiments

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background: Soil quality can be measured through soil quality indicators that reflect soil processes. Aim: The aim of this study was to (1) identify a limited set of soil quality indicators that are most sensitive to agricultural soil management and that are widely applicable regardless of pedo‐climatic conditions, and (2) link common ...
Giulia Bongiorno, Marie Wesselink, Wim van den Berg, Zhanguo Bai, Ron de Goede, Carla Sofia Santos Ferreira, Luuk Fleskens, Matjaz Glavan, Wiepie Haagsma, Paul Mäder, Alicia Morugan‐Coronado, Harry Verstegen, Zoltan Toth, Wijnand Sukkel, Else K. Bünemann   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Circadian Rhythm and Feeding Modes on Rumen Fermentation and Microorganisms in Hu Sheep

, 2022
All organisms have a biological clock system which is strongly tied to how well an organism digests food and develops. This study aimed to understand the effects of circadian rhythm and feeding modes on rumen fermentation and microorganisms in Hu sheep ...
Qiyu Diao, Chuntao Zhang, Tao Ma, Yan Tu, Shulin Ma, Ma, Tao, Ma, Shulin, Diao, Qiyu, Zhang, Chuntao, Tu, Yan   +9 more
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Rumen methanogenic archaea and their correlation with enteric methane emission in ruminant animals: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Livestock, especially ruminants, are a major source of global methane emissions, primarily produced by methanogenic archaea during enteric fermentation. We performed a systematic review and meta‐analysis to account for factors that could influence the relationship between ruminal methanogenic populations and methane emissions, such ...
Arlan Araujo Rodrigues, Igor Machado Ferreira, Fiorella Viquez Umana, Juliana Silva de Oliveira, Hilario C. Mantovani   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhanced propionate and butyrate metabolism in cecal microbiota contributes to cold-stress adaptation in sheep

Microbiome
Background During cold stress, gut microbes play crucial roles in orchestrating energy metabolism to enhance environmental adaptation. In sheep, hindgut microbes ferment carbohydrates to generate short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) as an energy source ...
Xindong Cheng, Yanping Liang, Kaixi Ji, Mengyu Feng, Xia Du, Dan Jiao, Xiukun Wu, Chongyue Zhong, Haitao Cong, Guo Yang   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Age-related changes in blood biochemical composition of Hu sheep

, 2022
The blood biochemical composition is indicative of the animal's performance and health status. This study evaluated the interaction between age and blood metabolites, immunoglobulins, hormones in Hu sheep. In total 30 male lambs between 1, 2, 3, 6 and 12 
Einar Vargas-Bello-Pérez, Mahmoud M. Abdelsattar, Naifeng Zhang   +2 more
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Justice in coexistence: Pastoralism and large carnivores on the Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract The conflict between livestock husbandry and large carnivore conservation presents significant challenges in grassland ecosystems worldwide. Achieving sustainable coexistence among herders, livestock and large carnivores requires reconciling diverse perspectives and interests through equitable, inclusive and fair processes that address both ...
Yufang Gao, Yue Yu
wiley   +1 more source

Mapping the flow of conservation information across Wisconsin farming communities: Evidence from a social network analysis

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Adoption of conservation practices in US agriculture remains limited despite demonstrated environmental and social benefits. Farmer demonstration programmes aim to accelerate conservation adoption by leveraging peer‐to‐peer learning, yet there are unresolved questions about how conservation information moves through farming communities.
Sophia Winkler‐Schor, Heather D. Craska, Marin E. Skidmore, Chloe B. Wardropper   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

LncRNA and mRNA expression characteristics and bioinformatics analysis of exosomes from sheep ovaries with different reproductive capacities

Scientific Data
Hu sheep (HS) is known for its year-round estrus and multiple births, and is an ideal model for studying the mechanisms of high reproductive capacity in livestock.
Chenbo Yan, Chong Zhang, Wurilege Wei, Tianning Dong, Yanli Zhang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source