Dog–Owner Relationship and Its Association with Social Cognition in French Bulldogs by Lara Peterca, Elena Gobbo, Manja Zupan Šemrov

“…Our understanding of social cognition in brachycephalic dog breeds is limited. This study focused specifically on French Bulldogs and hypothesized that a closer relationship between dog and owner would improve the dogs’ understanding of nonverbal cues, particularly pointing gestures. …”
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Seasonal and Altitudinal Effects on Chemical Composition and Rumen Degradability of Blackberry Leaves in Northwestern Italian Alps by Sonia Tassone, Salvatore Barbera, Sara Glorio Patrucco, Hatsumi Kaihara, Khalil Abid

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Understanding Genetic Regulation of Sex Differentiation in Hermaphroditic Fish by Junchao Fang, Guanglve Li, Wenyin Luo, Qiaomu Hu

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Energy-aware feature and classifier for behaviour recognition of laying hens in an aviary system by X. Yang, Q. Hu, L. Nie, C. Wang

“…Long-term monitoring of animal behaviours requires energy-aware features and classifiers to support onboard classification. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the <i>ALDH</i> Gene Family in <i>Sinonovacula constricta</i> Bivalve in Response to Acute Hypersaline Stress by Jianing Yu, Biao Wu, Yinghui Dong, Zhihua Lin, Hanhan Yao

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Effects of Geographical Origin and Timing of Broodstock Collection on Hatchery Conditioning of the Clam <i>Ruditapes decussatus</i> (L. 1758) by Rania Azirar, Samah Fettach, Fiz da Costa, Montse Pérez, Abderrahim Chiaar, Adil Aghzar, Yassine Ouagajjou

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The Sublingua of <i>Lemur catta</i> and <i>Varecia variegata</i>: Only a Cleaning Function? by Juan Francisco Pastor, Magdalena Natalia Muchlinski, Josep María Potau, Aroa Casado, Yolanda García-Mesa, José Antonio Vega, Roberto Cabo

“…This rare organ can be present in some animals as a rudimentary structure, but among prosimian primates, such as lemurs and lorises, it is fully developed. …”
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Age-Related Changes in Gut Health and Behavioral Biomarkers in a Beagle Dog Population by Anna Fernández-Pinteño, Rachel Pilla, Jan Suchodolski, Emmanuelle Apper, Celina Torre, Anna Salas-Mani, Xavier Manteca

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Rumen Bacterial Community Responses to Three DHA Supplements: A Comparative In Vitro Study by Jianmin Zou, Genna Ba, Dian Wang, Mengmeng Li, Shaohong Jin, Chong Chen, Wei Tan, Jian He, Hengsheng Du, Pengjie Wang, Yinhua Zhu

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Protease and <i>Bacillus coagulans</i> Supplementation in a Low-Protein Diet Improves Broiler Growth, Promotes Amino Acid Transport Gene Activity, Strengthens Intestinal Barriers,... by Junlong Niu, Yingying Qiao, Xiaopeng Yang, Xiaoshuang Chen, Hongfei Li, Yongpeng Guo, Wei Zhang, Zhixiang Wang

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Potential Candidate Genes Associated with Litter Size in Goats: A Review by Wenting Chen, Ying Han, Yinghui Chen, Xiaotong Liu, Huili Liang, Changfa Wang, Muhammad Zahoor Khan

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The Musculoskeletal Anatomy of the Komodo Dragon’s Hindlimb (<i>Varanus komodoensis</i>, Varanidae) by Anna Tomańska, Martyna Stawinoga, Tomasz Gębarowski, Maciej Janeczek, Joanna Klećkowska-Nawrot, Karolina Goździewska-Harłajczuk, Maciej Dobrzyński

“…Despite its rarity, anatomical studies on this species remain limited, hindering a comprehensive understanding of its biology and evolutionary traits. …”
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The Effect of Drinking Ionized Water on the Productive Performance, Physiological Status, and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chicks by Abdullah Mohamed, Mohamed Khalil, Farid Soliman, Karim El-Sabrout

“…The ideal water treatment affects the chemical composition and physical properties of water, having a significant positive impact on the animal’s physiology, productivity, and welfare. Studies conducted on water ionization devices for broiler chickens remain limited; therefore, this study was planned to investigate the effect of ionized drinking water on the productive performance, physiological status, and carcass characteristics of broiler chicks. …”
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Evaluating Ecosystem Characteristics and Ecological Carrying Capacity for Marine Fauna Stock Enhancement Within a Marine Ranching System by Jie Feng, Haolin Yu, Lingjuan Wu, Chao Yuan, Xiaolong Zhao, Huiying Sun, Cheng Cheng, Yifei Li, Jingyi Sun, Yan Li, Xiaolong Wang, Yongjun Shang, Jiangling Xu, Tao Zhang

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Use of Immunostimulants in Shrimp Farming—A Bioeconomic Perspective by Héctor Rodrigo Nolasco-Alzaga, Elizabeth Monreal-Escalante, Mariel Gullian-Klanian, Juan Antonio de Anda-Montañez, Antonio Luna-González, Fernando Aranceta, Marcelo E. Araneda-Padilla, Carlos Angulo

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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of <i>Macrobrachium nipponense</i> Populations in the Saline–Alkaline Regions of China by Romaric Iko, Zijian Gao, Sufei Jiang, Yiwei Xiong, Wenyi Zhang, Hui Qiao, Shubo Jin, Hongtuo Fu

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First Report on the Frequency and Subtype Distribution of <i>Blastocystis</i> sp. in Extensively Reared Holstein-Friesian Cattle from Terceira Island, Azores Archipelago, Portugal by Sara Gomes-Gonçalves, Alexandra Silva, Guilherme Moreira, Nausicaa Gantois, Rubén Garcia Dominguez, Eric Viscogliosi, Magali Chabé, João R. Mesquita

“…However, the low frequency of <i>Blastocystis</i> sp. in this animal cohort possibly attributed to the extensive grazing system practiced on Terceira Island and the limited presence of zoonotic isolates, suggests a minimal risk of transmission from cattle to humans. …”
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Review: Livestock cell types with myogenic differentiation potential: Considerations for the development of cultured meat by M. Olenic, C. Deelkens, E. Heyman, E. De Vlieghere, X. Zheng, J. van Hengel, C. De Schauwer, B. Devriendt, S. De Smet, L. Thorrez

“…With the current environmental impact of large-scale animal production and societal concerns about the welfare of farm animals, researchers are questioning whether we can cultivate animal cells for the purpose of food production. …”
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Effects of live yeast on milk yield, feed efficiency, methane emissions and fertility of high-yielding dairy cows by P.C. Garnsworthy, N. Saunders, J.R. Goodman, I.H. Algherair, J.D. Ambrose

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Description and Analysis of Horse Swimming Strategies in a U-Shaped Pool by Pauline Gaulmin, Frédéric Marin, Claire Moiroud, Audrey Beaumont, Sandrine Jacquet, Emeline De Azevedo, Pauline Martin, Fabrice Audigié, Henry Chateau, Chloé Giraudet

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