Combined application of carbon dots and miRNA-21–5p promotes the resistance of mice to Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae infection by inhibiting macrophage pyroptosis
September 2026
Bacterial pneumonia constitutes a major threat to the healthy development of animal husbandry and public health security. The escalating prevalence of bacterial drug resistance has exacerbated challenges...
Multidimensional pathogenic mechanisms of bovine viral diarrhea virus: From cell invasion to immune evasion
September 2026
Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is a significant economic pathogen capable of establishing persistent infections in cattle, posing a major challenge to global cattle industries. This review systematically...
Advances in antiviral agents: A concise review
September 2026
Emerging and re-emerging viral infections continue to pose serious threats to global health, agriculture, and ecosystems. The rise of drug-resistant strains highlights the pressing demand for innovative...
Mechanisms of transmission and pathogenesis of alphaviruses
September 2026
Alphavirus is a genus of single-stranded positive sense RNA viruses, which infect vertebrate animals (humans, horses, rodents etc.) and/or arthropods. Medically important alphaviruses are mainly transmitted...
Persistent and recurrent Staphylococcus aureus infection: Biofilms, antibiotic tolerance, protected lesion niches, and therapeutic strategies
September 2026
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) causes acute invasive disease as well as persistent and recurrent infections involving skin and soft tissue, the bloodstream and endovascular structures, bone and joints,...
Zoonotic bacterial pathogens from a One Health perspective: Antimicrobial resistance, exposure pathways, and control priorities
September 2026
Zoonoses are commonly defined as infectious diseases transmitted naturally from non-human animals to humans, or between humans and vertebrate animals. For bacterial pathogens, that definition is only...
Epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, economic burden and management approaches for Staphylococcus aureus-associated bovine mastitis: A systematic review
September 2026
Bovine mastitis, an inflammatory condition of the mammary gland, represents a formidable challenge to the global dairy industry, causing substantial economic losses and posing significant public health...
Evaluation of the immune protective efficacy afforded by a telomerase interacting protein OTU in Eimeria tenella
September 2026
Chicken coccidiosis threatens the development of the poultry industry. The protective antigen genes applied to genetically engineered vaccines against Eimeria tenella (E. tenella) include TA4, SO7,...
A multidimensional analysis of the pathogenesis of endometritis in dairy cows: A review
September 2026
Bovine endometritis is a major reproductive disease in postpartum dairy cows that significantly undermines herd productivity and the long-term economic sustainability of dairy operations globally. This...
Microbiota and metabolic perturbations in bull semen: Links to heat stress-induced quality decline
September 2026
Heat stress (HS) poses a major environmental issue that negatively impacts the reproductive efficiency of bulls. However, the complex interactions among HS-induced declines in semen quality, sperm metabolism,...
Mogroside V inhibits the tunicamycin-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress in Caco-2 cells
September 2026
Endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) is a key driver of intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction and inflammation, pathological features implicated in gastrointestinal disorders. Mogroside V (MV), a...
Research progress in animal infection and zoonotic aspects of Bundibugyo virus
Available online 12 August 2026
Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) causes hemorrhagic fever in humans with a case fatality rate of 25%–51%. In recent years, breakthrough progress has been made in animal infection studies. This review focuses...
Advances in Rapid Diagnostic Technologies for Animal Diseases: Integrating Targeted Detection with Multimodal Early Warning
Available online 11 August 2026
Early identification and point-of-care diagnosis of animal diseases are critical for interrupting pathogen transmission, reducing economic losses, and ensuring livestock production safety. Although...
Surveillance of Emerging Zoonotic Pathogens in Water Systems: Tools and Frameworks for a One Health World
Available online 10 August 2026
Increased land-use change, climate variability, urbanization, and intense human–animal interactions are reshaping the global view of zoonotic disease emergence, with water systems increasingly acting...
Zoonotic viruses: From spillover to pandemic preparedness
Available online 7 August 2026
A virus of animal origin becomes a public health problem not simply because it has crossed a species boundary, but because animal, environmental and human interfaces continue to sustain opportunities...
Prevalence and genetic characterization of zoonotic Anaplasma spp. in sheep keds (Melophagus ovinus) in Qinghai, China
Available online 22 July 2026
Melophagus ovinus (sheep keds) is a major ectoparasite and pathogen vector in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. To investigate the prevalence and genetic diversity of zoonotic Anaplasma spp. carried by M....
Discovery of oleanolic acid-derived amides as synergistic adjuvants against multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli
Available online 8 July 2026
The global surge in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) within bovine-origin Escherichia coli represents a critical One Health challenge, severely compromising the efficacy of frontline veterinary antibiotics...
Streptococcus parasuis: An underestimated zoonotic pathogen with a potentially distinct pathobiological profile
Available online 7 July 2026
Streptococcus parasuis, a species formally delineated in 2015 from former Streptococcus suis serotypes 20, 22 and 26, has recently been recognized as a potential opportunistic zoonotic pathogen after...
Current evidence on Nipah virus detection and implications for wastewater-based surveillance
Available online 6 July 2026
Nipah virus (NiV) is a high-consequence zoonotic pathogen associated with severe neurological and respiratory disease, high case-fatality ratios (40 %–75 %), and documented human-to-human transmission,...
Environmental and mosquito microbiomes affect mosquito-borne disease transmission under climate change
Available online 2 July 2026
Mosquito-borne diseases remain a major global health challenge, and their transmission dynamics are increasingly influenced by climate change. Rising temperatures, altered precipitation, and extreme...
Organoids of the reproductive system: A comprehensive review of advances in male and female models, disease applications, and future perspectives
Available online 2 July 2026
Organoid technology has emerged as an important platform for reproductive system research. Compared with traditional two-dimensional culture systems, organoids are three-dimensional in vitro models...
First detection of parainfluenza virus 5 in sika deer: Evidence for cross-species transmission and zoonotic potential
June 2026
Parainfluenza virus 5 (PIV5), a member of the Paramyxoviridae family, is a widely distributed respiratory pathogen with a broad host range; however, infection in sika deer has not previously been reported....
Probiotics for mitigating diarrhea in yak calves: Mechanisms, efficacy, and future perspectives
June 2026
Yak calves are a vital economic asset within high-altitude pastoral ecosystems; however, diarrhea continues to pose a significant threat to their health and growth, leading to substantial financial...
Intestinal microbiota dysbiosis in bovine mastitis: Its role and strategies for prevention and control targeting intestinal microbiota
June 2026
Mastitis in dairy cattle persists as a significant global challenge, imposing substantial economic losses and compromising animal welfare. Conventional antibiotic-based protocols remain clinically effective...
Centennial African swine fever: A comprehensive overview
June 2026
African swine fever (ASF), caused by African swine fever virus (ASFV), is a highly contagious and often fatal disease that affects domestic pigs and wild boars. Since its initial identification in Kenya...