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Growth Dynamic and Threshold Values for Spermicidal Effects of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in Extended Boar Semen

open access: yesMicroorganisms, 2023
The aim of this study was first to examine the prevalence of bacteria-associated loss of sperm quality in samples from insemination centers during a seven-year semen monitoring program and, second, to investigate the growth dynamic of four different ...
Anne-Marie Luther   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ovarian Activity and the Size of Oocytes in Ovarian Follicles in Sexually Mature Gilts in Individual Seasons

open access: yesFolia Veterinaria, 2019
The aim of this study was to evaluate ovarian activity and the size of oocytes in ovarian follicles in sexually mature Landrace-Yorkshire gilts in relation to the individual seasons of the year.
Kyzeková P.   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Towards a novel method for detecting atypical lying down and standing up behaviors in dairy cows using accelerometers and machine learning

open access: yesSmart Agricultural Technology, 2023
Free-stall cubicles are designed so that cows do not defecate in the bedding material, while still providing comfortable lying places. However, fixed cubicle elements, such as the partition and neck rail, restrict available movement space and may hinder ...
Stijn P. Brouwers   +3 more
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Identification of crucial modules and genes associated with backfat tissue development by WGCNA in Ningxiang pigs

open access: yesFrontiers in Genetics, 2023
Fat deposition is an economically important trait in pigs. Ningxiang pig, one of the four famous indigenous breeds in China, is characterized by high fat content. The underlying gene expression pattern in different developmental periods of backfat tissue
Chen Chen   +13 more
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Antimicrobially Active Semen Extenders Allow the Reduction of Antibiotic Use in Pig Insemination

open access: yesAntibiotics, 2021
Antibiotic use in semen extenders for livestock may contribute to the development and spreading of multi-drug resistance. Antimicrobial control in semen doses for artificial insemination of pigs is indispensable due to the relatively high storage ...
Anne-Marie Luther   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A molecular survey and phylogenetic analysis of porcine circovirus type 3 using oral fluid, faeces and serum

open access: yesBMC Veterinary Research, 2020
Background Porcine circovirus type 3 is the most recently discovered porcine circovirus, and an emerging pathogen. In this study the status of its presence on some Slovenian farms is reported.
Jan Plut   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Establishment of a One–Pot RAA–CRISPR/Cas13a Assay-Based TGEV S Gene Detection

open access: yesVeterinary Sciences
Porcine transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) is a highly contagious pathogen causing severe diarrhea in pigs, particularly piglets, leading to significant economic losses.
Lindan Lv   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Research Progress on the Structural Modification and Activity of Ginsenosides

open access: yesShipin gongye ke-ji
Ginsenosides exhibit a range of biological activities, including antitumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and antioxidant effects. They have been extensively investigated across various fields such as biology, chemistry, food science, and medicine ...
Ruixiu XIE, Yuandi YU, Liu YANG, Yu DENG
doaj   +1 more source

Influence of Housing and Management on Claw Health in Swiss Dairy Goats

open access: yesAnimals, 2021
Due to a rising demand for goat milk and goat milk products worldwide, it is likely that dairy goat production will be intensified in the future, with larger herds per farm. In Switzerland, as in many other countries with intensive farming systems, dairy
Lisa Marie Sailer   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Basque Pig

open access: yes, 2019
Local pig breeds are adapted to the specific local environment and fed with various locally available feedstuffs. Besides their genetic merit for agro-biodiversity, they represent the basis for sustainable local pork chains. The present chapter aims to present history and current status of the Basque pig breed, its exterior phenotypic characteristics ...
Mercat, Marie-José   +3 more
openaire   +4 more sources

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