A literature review on reindeer pastoralism was performed to assess research trends within this multifaceted field. A machine learning topic modelling approach was applied on abstracts retrieved online. The methodology offers a computational tool to find relevant themes by capturing meaningful...

Lethal impact of the bacterium Francisellahalioticida on Yesso scallops Mizuhopecten yessoensis has been experimentally demonstrated, but epidemiological information for this bacterium infection in scallop farms has been limited. Thus, the present study conducted a monthly epidemiological survey...

We investigated the presence and potential causes of sex bias in ectoparasite infestations in the yellow-necked mouse Apodemus flavicollis. We compared the natural tick and flea burdens of male and female mice in a temperate beech forest and assessed whether the observed differences were driven by...

The consumption patterns of university students hold the power to significantly influence market trends. This study illuminates the escalating emphasis on animal welfare in these students' purchasing choices, specifically concerning milk products. Utilizing a discrete choice experiment, we...

Human diseases and health concerns caused by environmental pollutants are globally emerging. Therefore, rapid and efficient evaluation of the effects of environmental pollutants on human health is essential. Due to the significant differences between humans and animals and the lack of...

While human milk is considered the optimal source of nutrition for infants for the first six and twelve months of age, with continued benefit of breastfeeding with complementary foods, a safe alternative, nutritionally adequate to support infant growth and development, is necessary. In the United...

This paper analyses the livestock population dynamics over the period 1997-2019 in Nagaland (India) as well as the demand and supply of livestock products and their consumption pattern in the state. Livestock population of all species except poultry has decreased. Similarly, meat and egg production ...

Mutton has long been favored by people as a good tonic, and modern nutrition research has also proved that mutton is a high-quality ideal meat. The mutton sheep industry is one of the four superior industries in Sichuan. Based on the agricultural industry system of mutton sheep in Sichuan, this...

The COVID-19 pandemic has focused attention on patterns of infectious disease spillover. Climate and land-use changes are predicted to increase the frequency of zoonotic spillover events, which have been the cause of most modern epidemics. Characterising historical trends in zoonotic spillover can...

The primary sector is facing a series of challenges such as climate change, overpopulation, freshwater scarcity, energy poverty, urbanization and an ageing population. On top of that, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the sector even more. Extended Reality (XR) is a promising technology that can...