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Department of Animal Health
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- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Inflammatory Pseudotumour in Common Seal ( Phoca vitulina ): A Case Report
Pinnipeds, including seals, sea lions and walruses, are marine mammals susceptible to a variety of pathological conditions. Although neoplastic lesions in these species are receiving increased attention, relatively little information is available compared to neoplastic studies in...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Maternal healthcare-seeking behaviour (MHSB) is a key determinant of childhood vaccination rates. In rural Nigeria, MHSB remains low and has been associated with poor maternal and child health outcomes. However, empirical evidence linking MHSB to timely childhood immunisation, pa...
- BiologyOpen access
The European Union Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 on novel foods has created new opportunities for the valorization of marine by-products within the framework of the circular bioeconomy and sustainable blue economy. Refined shrimp peptide concentrate (RSPC), obtained through enzymatic...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
Skatole is a harmful, odorous pollutant in livestock manure. Skatole-degrading strains are mostly harmful Gram-negative bacteria, whereas safe Gram-positive strains demonstrate poor degradation performance, limiting bioremediation applications. To solve this problem, this study w...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Daily variations in AQP3 relocation and sperm cryoresistance in wild and domestic goats
This study aimed to evaluate daily variations in sperm quality, testosterone levels, cryoresistance, and the relocation of AQP3 in plasma membrane domains in wild and domestic goats. Samples were collected from five Murciano-Granadina bucks and seven Iberian ibex at 12:00 h (noon...