Lameness is a significant cow welfare issue, and it is directly linked to claw health. Large variation in the recording, identification, and management of claw lesions adds to the complexity of finding sustainable solutions. Phenotypic correlations and heritability estimates found in this study indicate that claw lesion data have the potential to be used for genetic evaluation of hoof health; therefore, simplification and standardisation of data collection should be encouraged.

Honey supplementation via drinking water at 26 mL/L per day after 2 d significantly enhanced growth performance, carcass characteristics, hematological traits, and hemagglutination inhibition. Furthermore, honey supplementation reduced serum triglycerides, cholesterol, alanine aminotransferase, creatinine, and uric acid.

The Large White (LW) pig is a valuable breed in the pig industry, known for its growth efficiency and reproductive performance. We identified a fragment of the Danish LW runs of homozygosity (ROH). We then calculated inbreeding coefficients and screened candidate genes from the ROH archipelago for economically important traits. Our results provide useful insights into the function of ROH on a genetic basis and their role in controlling superior traits in Danish LW pigs.

Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) serves as a reliable marker for ovarian reserve and reproductive potential in many species. However, there is limited information available on the factors influencing AMH levels in sheep. This study demonstrates that sheep breed is a significant determinant of serum AMH concentrations, reflecting differences in ovarian reserve among breeds. Thus, these findings provide valuable insights for genetic variation, selection programs, and fertility management.

This study explores the potential of using cull ewe meat to enhance the value of traditional sheep meat products, focusing on the Tunisian dried meat "kaddid". Two local sheep breeds, i.e. Noire de Thibar (NT) and Barbarine (BR), were evaluated at two slaughter ages (3 months and 5 years). Results showed that BR raw meat had more antioxidants (α-tocopherols) and healthy fats; however, kaddid from NT ewes had higher tocopherol levels, with favourable polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) profiles. 

In this study, we integrated short-read and long-read sequencing techniques to reveal transcriptional regulation characteristics of deleted in azoospermia-associated protein 2 in pigs. Notably, we identified two distinct transcripts of this gene. Specifically, its expression was most prominent in the urethral bulb glands and testes. These findings lay a foundation for further investigation into the role of this gene in sperm capacitation in pigs.

This study investigated the extent to which genetic factors contribute to variations in body weight among Anatolian buffalo calves from birth to 12 months of age. Utilizing data collected from multiple farms in the Istanbul region, the analysis revealed that genetic influence on growth traits is substantial. The results indicate that selection based on estimated genetic merit could effectively enhance growth performance in Anatolian buffalo populations.

In the production of chicken, phytobiotics have the potential to replace antibiotics. This experiment was carried out to investigate the impact of phytogenic feed additives (NUQO©NEX) as a natural growth promoter on growth parameters and economic efficiency measurements. Broiler chickens fed a diet supplemented with NUQO©NEX showed positive effects on the overall performance, cholesterol, antioxidant status and immune state, carcass quality traits, and economic effectiveness measurements.