July

Editor-in-chief
Dr. João Souza-Junior

Periodicity
Quarterly

Design and testing of a sweat meter for the cutaneous evaporation determination in cattle

García Z A C, Gaona R C, et al.
Axonometric graphic, for three-dimensional diagram of the sweat meter designed to capture sweat in the bovine nose. 1) Support of the pad that contacts the Planum nasolabiale; 2) Sliding rail system; 3) Adjustment straps; 4) Foam cushions; 5) Spring for longitudinal size adjustment.
Research Article | The physiological processes of adaptation respond to autonomic mechanisms. Ruminants are known to regulate heat by sweating, among other mechanisms. Bos taurus cattle usually do not...

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Published in 17 June 2020

The turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) in Midelt plain, Morocco: nesting preferences and breeding success versus the impact of predation and agricultural practices

Mansouri I, Ousaaid D, et al.
Parameters of nest location on the apple trees.
Research Article | Breeding success plays a crucial role in the dynamics of bird populations and yet is the least-studied avian life-stage. Habitat quality during breeding phase may have important implications for...

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Published in 03 June 2020

Anti-diabetic role of quercetin and cinnamon on neurobehavioral alterations and biochemical parameters of induced diabetics rats

Boudiaf F, Chouba I, et al.
Variation of open field parameters in control (T), non-diabetic quercetin-treated (NDQ), diabetic quercetin-treated (DQ), non-diabetic cinnamon-treated and non-diabetic quercetin-treated (NDC Q), and diabetic rats treated with cinnamon and quercetin (DCQ). A; distance crossed by B; number of adjustments. Ns (Not significant difference) (P > 0.05; * P <0.05; ** P <0.01; *** P <0.001)
Research Article | We aim was to evaluate the protective effects of the antioxidants cinnamon and quercetin on neurobehavioral alterations and complications, besides biochemical parameters of induced-diabetics...

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Published in 29 May 2020

Behavior and reproduction of belida fish (Notopterus notopterus, Pallas 1769) in different stocking density and nurtured with different types of feed

S, T, et al.
Study location map
Research Article | Belida fish ( Notopterus notopterus , Pallas 1769) is one of Indonesia's endemic fish that has high economic value so that the catch is so high and has begun to decline in population from...

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Published in 28 May 2020

Assessment of testis histopathological changes and spermatogenesis in male mice exposed to chronic scrotal heat stress

Thanh T N, Van P D, et al.
Testicular structure and spermatogenesis in controlled and heat-stress exposed male mice. a. Testicular structure in controlled male mice b. Complete spermatogenesis occurs in the seminiferous tubules c. Testicular structure in heat-stress exposed male mice d. Spermatogenesis arrest occurs in the seminiferous tubules from heat-stress exposed mice; Le: Leydig cells, Se: Sertoli cells, Sg: Spermatogonia, Sc: Spermatocytes, rs: round spermatids, es: elongating spermatids, S: Spermatozoa.
Research Article | Elevation of scrotal temperature may be injurious to spermatogenesis and leading cause male infertility. Scrotal heat stress reduces the number and motility of spermatozoa, fertilization ability...

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Published in 22 April 2020

Temperature effect on the maximum swimming speed of jack mackerel Trachurus japonicus through muscle contraction monitoring

N, Ramdhani F, et al.
Experimental scheme for tail beat frequency observation at various swimming speed levels.
Research Article | The purpose of this study is to know the effect of temperature on fish muscle contraction of jack mackerel ( Trachurus japonicus ), which muscle contraction will determine the tail beat...

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Published in 21 April 2020

Effect of wetting method on the broiler transport in Brazilian Northeast

Pinheiro D G, Barbosa Filho J A D, et al.
Spatial variability maps of temperature, relative humidity, and Enthalpy Comfort Index of the central row of the load without wetting (LD).
Research Article | The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of the load wetting method to attenuate the ambience of the load the transport of broilers. Fourteen commercial consignments were monitored...

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Published in 21 April 2020

Alleviation of heat stress in broiler chicken using turmeric (Curcuma longa) - a short review

Sugiharto S.
broilers
broilers
Review Article | Heat stress is one of the most crucial issues in broiler production, particularly in tropical regions. Thermal stress may pose several problems related to growth, feed intake, nutrient...

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Published in 16 June 2020

Effects of human-animal relationship on animal productivity and welfare

Mota-Rojas D, Broom D M, et al.
Model of human-animal relationship proposed by Hemsworth and Coleman (1998), adapted from Hemsworth (2003). Most studies on this topic highlight the sequential relations among the attitudes and behaviour of operators towards their animals, fear responses, and the effect of fear on the welfare and productivity of farm animals.
Review Article | This is a literature review of the effects of humans´ relationships with farm animals on animal productivity and welfare, including the following topics: definition of the concept and...

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Published in 04 June 2020

A descriptive analysis on the (in)fidelity of mangrove-climbing sesarmid crabs to the mangrove trees in Cancabato Bay, Philippines

Matillano B J, Avila A, et al.
Aratus pisonii (left and upper right) climbing the upper canopies of Rhizophora mucronata. Selatium brockii (lower right) going out from the crevices of Avicennia marina.
Short Communication | Five years after Super Typhoon Haiyan, mangroves regrow and mangrove-climbing sesarmid crabs were found in the Cancabato Bay. In a three- month surveillance, four species of mangrove-climbing...

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Published in 24 June 2020