Intestinal microbiota dysbiosis in bovine mastitis: Its role and strategies for prevention and control targeting intestinal microbiota
Available online 3 January 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...
The effects of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) on histone acetylation in early porcine embryos
December 2025
Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is a neurotransmitter with emerging roles in mammalian embryonic development. However, its epigenetic effects on early porcine embryos remain poorly understood....
Current review for biological control of six common environmental mycotoxins
December 2025
Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), zearalenone (ZEN), deoxynivalenol (DON), T-2 toxin (T-2), fumonisin B1 (FB1) and ochratoxin A (OTA) are the 6 most common environmental mycotoxins that are widely present in food...
The impaired hepatic PNPLA2-PPARα/δ signaling pathway is associated with lipid accumulation and inflammation in dairy cows with fatty liver
December 2025
Hepatic triacylglycerol (TAG) metabolic dysregulation, characterized by concurrent enhancement of synthesis and attenuation of degradation, is fundamental to the pathogenesis of fatty liver in dairy...
Genetic evolutionary dynamics and interspecies transmission risk of H9N2 subtype of avian influenza viruses
December 2025
Nature: A novel molecular mechanism of animal coronavirus infection mediated by the ACE2 receptor
December 2025
Role of parasite extracellular vesicles/exosomes in the interaction between hosts and virus-infected flagellate protozoa: Progress and prospects
December 2025
Parasite extracellular vesicles/exosomes (EVs/exos) are an emerging field in parasitology, sharing many commonalities with cell-derived EVs. Parasite EVs/exos have been recognized as mediators in parasite-parasite...
The effect of rumen fungal flora in the susceptibility of subacute ruminal acidosis in dairy goats
December 2025
Subacute rumen acidosis (SARA) is a condition commonly observed in high-yielding dairy cows, typically resulting from prolonged feeding of high-concentration diets (HCD). However, differences exist...
Critical role of cellular microRNAs in virus infection: Decades of progress
December 2025
MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, play a critical role in the complex interplay between viruses and their host organisms during viral infections. Over the past several decades, investigations into the functions...
Prevention of Clostridium perfringens induced chicken necrotic enteritis by probiotics: A review
December 2025
Necrotic enteritis (NE), predominantly affecting poultry with significant disorder, is mainly caused by bacterial pathogen Clostridium perfringens. The restriction of growth enhancers based on animal...
Promising strategies for accelerating the eradication of avian leukosis in China
December 2025
The national breeding and disease eradication programs in China are crucial for the healthy and sustainable development of the poultry industry. Among them, avian leukosis virus, the causative agent...
Probiotics for mitigating diarrhea in yak calves: Mechanisms, efficacy, and future perspectives
Available online 25 December 2025
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...
Recent advances on herpesvirus unique long protein 41
Available online 11 December 2025
The unique long protein 41 (UL41), also known as the virion host shutoff protein, is a conserved and multifunctional component of herpesviruses, first identified in herpes simplex virus and later in...
Epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, economic burden, and management approaches for staphylococcus aureus-associated bovine mastitis: a systematic review
Available online 6 December 2025
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...
First Detection of Parainfluenza Virus 5 in Sika Deer: Evidence for Cross-Species Transmission and Zoonotic Potential
Available online 28 November 2025
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....
Advances in mammalian ovarian tissue cryopreservation
September 2025
In mammals, the ovum is one of the largest cells with a relatively small ratio of surface area to cytoplasm and unique biological characteristics. The quantity of ova in the ovary is very limited and...
Regulation of immune metabolism in Th17 and Treg cells
September 2025
Immunometabolism is the intersection between immunity and metabolism, and the effects of some important metabolic pathways on the development, differentiation, activation and function of immune cells...
Experimental animal models for urolithiasis (kidney stone): A comprehensive review
September 2025
Experimental animal models play a crucial role in scientific research in different fields such as medicine, biology and pharmacology. Animal models help to understanding human physiology and pathology...
Epidemiological survey of cat infectious diseases in China from 2022 to 2023
September 2025
The study investigates and analyzes the positive rates of 11 cat pathogens in 14 provinces across China from 2022 to 2023. The aim is to enhance understanding of the epidemiological characteristics...
First report of a pure growth of Providencia stuartii infection in the United Kingdom isolated from a dog with suppurative otitis
September 2025
The authors report a seven-year-old dog imported from Romania with otitis caused by a pure growth of Providencia stuartii. This has rarely been isolated in the UK but never been described as the single...
Advances in endometrial receptivity and embryo implantation by multi-omics techniques
September 2025
Endometrial receptivity is a critical determinant of successful embryo implantation, yet current clinical assessments (e.g., ultrasound, hysteroscopy) primarily focus on morphological evaluation and...
A comprehensive review of tick-borne disease epidemiology, clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, and prevention
September 2025
Ticks are arthropod vectors that transmit pathogens by biting and bloodsucking, and they have been found to carry or transmit over one hundred types of pathogens. The majority of these pathogens are...
Berberine hydrochloride attenuates avian pathogenic Escherichia coli-induced macrophage inflammation via NAD⁺/NADH-SIRT1-NF-κB regulatory axis
September 2025
Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) poses a significant threat to the poultry industry, primarily causing multisystemic infections through respiratory tract invasion, which can lead to acute mortality....