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The “costly son” hypothesis: Sons exacerbate obstetrical dilemmas in humans and other mammals

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Human childbirth has often been considered uniquely difficult among mammals, yet recent evidence suggests that obstructed labor and fetopelvic disproportion are widespread across placental mammals. Here, we propose the “costly son” hypothesis: because male offspring are typically larger at birth, they impose greater obstetric risk on mothers ...
Nicole D. S. Grunstra, Jonathan C. K. Wells   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of <i>Bacillus licheniformis</i> and <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> on growth performance, gut health, and immunity in pigs. [PDF]

J Anim Sci Technol
Han MG, Lee R, Sim HW, Lee WY, Park YB, Lee SH, Park HJ.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

A biomimetic ducted nipple reveals gestational age‐dependent deficits in suction generation in a neonatal pig model

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract All infant mammals must suckle in order to effectively acquire milk from a nipple. Yet, not all infants are able to do so. Preterm infants in particular face significant feeding challenges, often failing to establish successful breastfeeding due to complex neurophysiologic challenges.
Max Sarmet, Emily C. Volpe, Elska B. Kaczmarek, Maressa E. Kennedy, Ani E. Smith, Hannah E. Shideler, Harlow I. Smith, Dylan J. Anderson, Thomas H. Stroud, Christopher J. Mayerl   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

First detection and characterization of a non-haemadsorbing African swine fever virus (genotype II) isolated from a wild boar in Russia. [PDF]

Front Microbiol
Chernyshev RS, Sadchikova AS, Moiseenko DS, Shotin AR, Lavrentiev IA, Kolbin IS, Zinyakov NG, Igolkin AS.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Dietary Mannan‐Rich Fractions Attenuate Weaning Stress in Piglets via Modulating Gut Microbiota and TLR5/NF‐κB Signaling

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
This study aimed to investigate the potential of a mannan‐rich fraction (MRF) as a dietary intervention to alleviate weaning stress in piglets. Our results revealed that MRF could alleviate weaning stress by modulating the gut microbiota and the TLR5/NF‐κB signaling pathway, offering a novel and sustainable alternative to antibiotic use in swine ...
Yutong Lu, Yiwei Sun, Kun Cai, Pingli He, Gang Lin, Zengkai Qi, Hu Liu, Junshu Yan, Ning Ma   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Heat Stress and Gut Microbiome Dynamics in Poultry: Interplay, Consequences, and Mitigation Strategies

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Heat stress disrupts gut microbial balance in poultry, impairing nutrient absorption and immunity. This review outlines the interplay between thermal stress and microbiome dynamics and discusses integrative mitigation strategies, probiotics, phytogenics, cooling systems, and genetic adaptation to enhance poultry resilience.
O. E. Oke, A. I. Oni, O. A. Akosile, K. M. Oliyide, C. A. Ishola, M. O. Logunleko, O. A. Jimoh, C. P. Njoku, L. O. Fasasi, V. A. Uyanga   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development and external-validation of a mechanistic dynamic nutrient-partitioning model for predicting growth and body composition in male guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) of the Peru genotype. [PDF]

Vet World
Rosero-Noguera JR, Carvajal J, Posada-Ochoa SL.   +2 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Dietary Glutamine Supplementation Alleviated Rumen Epithelium Oxidative Damage and Apoptosis Induced by Feed Restriction via Maintaining Mitochondrial Homeostasis in Female Yaks

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Dietary glutamine (Gln) supplementation increased the ATP levels and promoted cell proliferation in the rumen epithelium of feed‐restricted yaks. Besides, Gln inhibited ROS accumulation and reduced oxidative damage and apoptosis in the rumen epithelium of feed‐restricted yaks.
Ziqi Yue, Shanpeng Ke, Liyuan Shi, Rui Hu, Zhisheng Wang, Quanhui Peng, Huawei Zou, Jianxin Xiao, Yahui Jiang, Fali Wu, Yiping Tang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source