A mutation in the thioesterase domains of the fatty acid synthase enzyme reduces the percentage of myristic acid. In silico simulations were performed to assess the mutation's impact on the catalytic site's affinity for ligands and its effect on intramuscular fatty acid profiles. Tertiary structures were generated, revealing increased affinity between the mutated enzyme and myristoyl. However, the structural changes have a more significant impact on the fatty acid profile than the altered affinity.

This study examined how teat-suckling positions affect piglet growth. We observed 280 piglets from birth to weaning. Piglets reaching the more productive front teats grew faster than those using the middle or back teats. Growth patterns varied, with differences emerging immediately in piglets allocated to front teats and by 20 d old in those allocated to middle teats. By weaning at 28 d, weights among the groups differed significantly, emphasizing how access to specific teats influences piglet growth.

The aim of this method agreement study was to agree on traditional and digital measuring methods using a smartphone. For this purpose, some body measurements were taken from 24 Arabian and 24 Thoroughbred horses to evaluate the agreement of the traditional and digital measuring methods. The results of this study indicate great agreement between these two methods for analysed measurements.

Cameroon local pigs are out-bred and neglected ecotypes, with a consistent variation in coat colours and colour patterns. The phenotypic diversity is an asset for selective breeding and genetic improvement. But it is challenging for accurate information sharing for breed utilisation, improvement and conservation perspectives. This study aimed to describe the genetic resources of pigs and to develop a standard protocol for phenotypic information sharing with the global scientific audience.

This study explored the benefits of adding microalgae to goat diets. Our analysis, based on data from multiple studies, demonstrated that microalgae enrich goat milk by increasing its protein, fat, and beneficial fatty acid contents. Besides offering healthier dairy products for consumers, our meta-analysis confirms that microalgae can be a sustainable and eco-friendly supplement to traditional feeds.

In the practical application of gonadotropins, it is important to consider the age of the gilts at first conception and to adjust the timing of administration to the body condition of the sows at weaning. This is done in order to achieve excellent breeding results.

The research objective was to determine the blood mineral profile of French Alpine goats during the first third of the lactation period. The research was carried out on 20 5-year-old goats. Analysis of blood minerals and correlations between them can be useful in the determination of the animals’ health statuses during the first third of the lactation period as such information indicates the need for feed supplementation or the revision of the blood test reference range for specific goat breeds.

This study aimed to reveal the effects of birth weight (BW), 6-month live weight (LW₆), and 12-month LW (LW₁₂) on the first lactation milk yield and reproduction characteristics and to determine the non-genetic factors affecting these traits of Anatolian buffaloes in Amasya Province. The effect of growth traits on the first calving age (FCA) of the LW₁₂ group was significant (P = 0.036).