19 citations
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October 2016 in “Nutrition in clinical practice” This article provides guidelines by ASPEN for managing parenteral nutrition shortages but reports no new clinical findings.
December 2025 in “Therya notes” In this study, researchers documented the first instance of alopecia in bats within the Puebla region, specifically affecting two Artibeus jamaicensis and one Choeronycteris mexicana, possibly linked to environmental stress from human activities interfering with their nutrition.
January 2005 in “Jukuri (Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke))” This study found that lower dietary protein with supplemented methionine allowed blue foxes to grow normally and produce high-quality pelts while reducing feed costs and environmental phosphorus and nitrogen loads.
3 citations
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February 1992 in “Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A” This study found that an adult female farm-raised blue fox exhibited an abnormal hair growth cycle and seasonal estradiol variation, with a delayed winter coat cycle resulting in spring shedding.
April 2023 in “Tropical Animal Health and Production” Giving melatonin to sheep before the non-breeding season can improve their chances of reproducing in northwest Mexico.
7 citations
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February 2017 in “Open veterinary journal” This study suggests that deficiencies in certain amino acids, like taurine and tryptophan, in artificial milk formulas may contribute to skin and eye problems in Bengal tiger cubs.
35 citations
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March 2010 in “BMC veterinary research” The study found that while a clinical protocol showed high specificity in detecting scrapie in goats, its low sensitivity suggests many cases might be missed if diagnosis is only based on clinical signs.
83 citations
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February 1977 in “PubMed” This study found that exposing seasonally anestrous mares to extended light periods led to the earlier onset of endocrinologically normal estrous cycles, potentially allowing earlier breeding and foaling.
51 citations
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May 1996 in “American journal of physiology. Regulatory, integrative and comparative physiology/American journal of physiology. Regulatory, integrative, and comparative physiology” In this study, captive gray seals exhibited increased resting metabolic rates and elevated thyroid hormone levels during the final stage of molting, with more pronounced changes in juveniles.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Toxicology” This study found that a human relevant potency threshold for estrogen receptor alpha agonism may serve as a health-protective screening tool, and highlights inference performance as essential for scientific confidence frameworks.
September 2026 in “Food Bioengineering” This review highlights how utilizing unconventional and non-traditional cell sources for cultivated meat production could overcome manufacturing challenges, with distinct biological advantages potentially improving bioprocess efficiency and enabling the creation of novel meat products, according to the authors.
September 2025 in “Media Kedokteran Hewan” This study found that 90% of African pygmy hedgehogs at Golden Dhonje Farm in Bogor District were affected by potential zoonotic fungi, including Scopulariopsis sp. and Penicillium sp.
11 citations
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August 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” This review discusses current challenges in selective androgen receptor modulator discovery and preclinical evaluation and reports no new results, emphasizing the need for basic research to improve safety and selectivity.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” This study presents the first report on cloning and characterizing the full-length cDNA of SRD5A1 in Indian catfish (Clarias magur), revealing expression differences across reproductive phases and increased expression post-Ovatide administration in ovaries and testis.
33 citations
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January 2017 in “Conservation physiology” This study found that measuring reproductive hormone levels in brown bear hair may effectively support non-invasive genetic sampling, though larger samples or more sensitive techniques are needed for broader application.
The study focused on the identification and cultivation of somatic cells from feather follicles as a source for a biological resource bank for wild bird species. The research aimed to establish a method for preserving genetic material from these species, which could be crucial for conservation efforts. By successfully isolating and cultivating these cells, the study provided a potential tool for maintaining biodiversity and supporting the conservation of avian species. This approach offered a novel way to create a repository of genetic resources that could be used for future research and conservation initiatives.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Animals” This study found that supplementing raccoon dogs' diets with 0.25 g/kg Platycladus orientalis leaf extract improved growth performance and altered intestinal microbiota, but higher doses may have adverse effects.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Animals” This study describes how Chimp Haven developed and implemented behavioral metric protocols to guide welfare management decisions for captive chimpanzees effectively.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Development” This report describes a Sapajus nigritus investigated for multiparasitism after rescue from illegal home possession, highlighting public health and biodiversity conservation concerns related to human-primate proximity.
15 citations
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December 2021 in “Nature Communications” In studying wild meerkats, researchers observed that matriarchs with high androgen levels during late gestation exhibited increased dominance and aggression, affecting both their behavior and their offspring's aggression.
4 citations
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January 1970 in “Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine” This study found that 88.89% of examined domestic and stray cats in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh, were infested with arthropods, notably Ctenocephalides felis felis, with higher prevalence in females and in summer for certain infections.
8 citations
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September 1975 in “Journal of Animal Science” This study found that moose hair can effectively monitor previous mineral states for most elements, except zinc, and mineral uptake differs between male and female moose.
25 citations
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February 1977 in “American Journal of Veterinary Research” This study concluded that exposing anestrous brood mares to a 16-hour photoperiod in early December led to endocrinologically normal estrous cycles starting within two months, enabling earlier breeding and foaling.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Animals” In this study, the inclusion of a feedstuff high in energy along with soybean meal enhanced body condition, body mass index, and reproductive performance in sheep fed low-protein forage.
12 citations
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September 1999 in “The journal of experimental zoology/Journal of experimental zoology” This study found that reducing circulating PRL levels is not necessary for the onset of winter hair growth in mink and that adrenal glands do not inhibit this process through DHEA or its metabolite Delta(5)-DIOL.
15 citations
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January 1981 in “Neonatology” This study observed that changes in amino acid levels in milk correlate with developmental events in pouch young marsupials, notably around hair follicle development and homeothermy onset.
11 citations
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May 1998 in “Acta agriculturæ Scandinavica. Section A, Animal science” This study observed that pelage development in male blue foxes born in early June was more synchronized than those born in early May, with differences likely influenced by melatonin levels.
66 citations
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November 2001 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study suggests that decreased SHBG levels and increased FAI, free testosterone, and DHEAS concentrations are effective in diagnosing PCOS in epidemiological studies of women of reproductive age.
December 2010 in “Cancer Prevention Research” This study provides evidence supporting the feasibility of presurgical, window-of-opportunity models to evaluate the preventive potential of candidate agents in cancer, using cases from breast, prostate, and colorectal settings.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “Animal Bioscience” This study concluded that using a can containing beans as environmental enrichment for Rex rabbits improved their growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality, and hair follicle development compared to other enrichment materials or no enrichment.