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{"title":"Exploring Genetic Factors Associated with <i>Moniezia</i> spp. Tapeworm Resistance in Central Anatolian Merino Sheep via GWAS Approach.","authors":"Yunus Arzik, Mehmet Kizilaslan, Sedat Behrem, Lindsay M W Piel, Stephen N White, Mehmet Ulaş Çınar","doi":"10.3390/ani15060812","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ani15060812","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gastrointestinal parasite (GIP) infections pose significant challenges in pasture-based sheep farming, leading to economic losses and welfare concerns. This study aimed to uncover the genetic basis of resistance to <i>Moniezia</i> spp. infections in Central Anatolian Merino (CAM) sheep. Genome-Wide Association Analysis (GWAS) was conducted between <i>Moniezia</i> spp. egg burden and genomic data from 226 CAM lambs. Thirteen significant Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified, with five surpassing the genome-wide threshold and eight exceeding the chromosome-wide threshold. Functional annotation revealed associations with genes involved in immune function, notably <i>CD79A</i> and <i>MAP3K7</i>. <i>CD79A</i>, integral to B-cell activation and antibody production, plays a key role in the immune response against parasitic infections. Its interaction with helminth-derived proteins modulates B-cell function, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target. <i>MAP3K7</i>, a central regulator of immune signaling pathways, modulates host responses to helminth infections by influencing NF-κB activity. Additionally, it regulates macrophage function in bacterial infections, showcasing its versatility in mediating immune responses against diverse pathogens. From a practical perspective, the findings of the current research underscore the potential of integrating genomic information into breeding programs to bolster disease resilience in livestock populations for sustainable production purposes. However, further research is needed to elucidate the functional significance of identified SNPs and associated genes. This study underscores the potential of genomic approaches in combating parasitic diseases and promoting sustainable agriculture in sheep production systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":7955,"journal":{"name":"Animals","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939720/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Changes in Ruminal Fermentation and Growth Performance in Calves After Increasing Ruminal Undegradable Protein at Two Different Time Points Pre-Weaning.","authors":"Hamidreza Mirzaei-Alamouti, Sahar Salehi, Mehdi Khani, Mina Vazirigohar, Jörg R Aschenbach","doi":"10.3390/ani15060804","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ani15060804","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The cost-effective rearing of heifers depends on the provision of adequate nutrients at an appropriate age to meet nutrient requirements for growth and production. The objective of the present study was to investigate how the time of switching to a rumen-undegradable protein (RUP) source affects the ruminal fermentation and growth performance of Holstein dairy calves. A total of 36 Holstein female calves were randomly allocated to one of three dietary treatments on day 28 or 42 of life. In the first 28 days of life, they were on the same soybean meal (SBM)-based starter diet containing 22.2% crude protein with 37% RUP. The RUP content of the experimental diet was increased to 48% by a total replacement of the original SBM with xylose-treated soybean meal (XSBM). The following treatments were used: (1) starter diet containing SBM from d 28 (SBM28); (2) starter diet containing XSBM from d 28 (XSBM28); and (3) starter diet containing XSBM from d 42 (XSBM42). All the calves were fed a constant amount of milk (4 L/d), weaned on day 60, and then remained in the experiment until day 70 of life. The results showed that neither feed intake nor BW were influenced by the treatments in the pre-weaning period (days 28 to 60). The calves fed the XSBM28 and XSBM42 diets had greater daily gain and gain-to-feed ratio compared to those on the SBM28 diet post-weaning from day 61 to 70 (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The inclusion of XSBM in the starter diets from days 28 and 42 increased the calves' height pre- and post-weaning (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The ruminal pH and concentrations of butyrate and iso-butyrate were higher at weaning when the calves were fed the XSBM diets. The calves fed the XSBM diets had less ammonia-N and total short-chain fatty acids at day 70 of life (<i>p</i> < 0.05) and a lower neutral detergent fiber digestibility in the post-weaning period (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The fecal scores and blood metabolites were not different among the treatments. The results showed that increasing the RUP content from 37% to 48% in the starter diets by a total replacement of SBM with XSBM during the pre-weaning period may improve the growth performance around weaning. A later replacement at 42 days of life appears equally effective compared to a replacement at 28 days of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":7955,"journal":{"name":"Animals","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939196/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727529","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Effects of Dietary Supplementations with Microencapsulated Sodium Butyrate, Glycerol Monolaurate and Tributyrin on Growth, Immunity, and Gut Health in Black Sea Bream.","authors":"Sami Ullah, Fengqin Feng, Minjie Zhao, Jinzhi Zhang, Qingjun Shao","doi":"10.3390/ani15060810","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ani15060810","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the effects of three dietary additives-microencapsulated sodium butyrate (MSB), glycerol monolaurate (GML), and tributyrin (TB)-on the growth performance, various physiological parameters, gene expression, intestinal morphology, and microflora in <i>Acanthopagrus schlegelii</i> (black sea bream). The experiment utilized a 43.5% soybean meal (SBM) inclusion diet with four isonitrogenous and isoenergetic formulations: a control diet, and diets supplemented with MSB (0.24%), GML (0.04%), or TB (0.22%). The growth trial spanned eight weeks, and triplicate tanks were randomly assigned to each diet, with each tank containing 30 fish, each having an initial weight of 1.55 ± 0.01 g. Key outcomes included measurements of weight gain, specific growth rate, digestive enzyme activity, serum immune markers, antioxidant status, and intestinal morphology and, gut microbiota. Additionally, gene expression and microbiota analysis were conducted on intestinal tissues to assess the impact of these additives on gut health and immune response. The findings revealed that all three additives enhanced growth performance and improved intestinal health and gut microbiota but GML exhibited the most pronounced effects on intestinal barrier function and immune modulation, gene expression, and microflora, followed by MSB and TB. This study provides a comprehensive comparison of MSB, GML, and TB as feed additives for black sea bream, offering insights into their potential for improving fish health and optimizing aquaculture feed formulations.</p>","PeriodicalId":7955,"journal":{"name":"Animals","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939239/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727538","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Olive Pomace and Spice Extracts on Performance and Antioxidant Function in Broiler Chickens.","authors":"Fernando Sevillano, Marta Blanch, Jose J Pastor, Miguel Angel Ibáñez, David Menoyo","doi":"10.3390/ani15060808","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ani15060808","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This research aimed to evaluate the effects of an olive pomace extract (OE) and a fat-encapsulated extract composed of a blend of oleoresins from <i>Capsicum</i> sp., black pepper, and ginger (SPICY) on broiler chicken performance and antioxidant function. In total, 640 1-day-old male chicks were randomly assigned to five experimental diets (eight replicates/treatment, 16 birds/replicate). Diets included a basal diet with no added vitamin E (NC), NC plus 100 ppm of vitamin E (PC), NC plus 1250 ppm of OE, NC plus 250 ppm of (SPICY), and NC plus 1250 ppm OE plus 250 ppm of SPICY (SPIOE). Phytogenic additives were supplied by Lucta S.A., Spain. Compared to the NC, the PC significantly (<i>p</i> < 0.05) increased ADG from 8 to 14 days of age, with both OE and SPICY showing intermediate values between both controls. At the end of this trial, at 35 days of age, a significant (<i>p</i> < 0.05) increase in plasma GPx activity was observed in PC-fed birds compared to the NC, with no effects of malonyl dialdehyde (MDA) and total antioxidant capacity. Birds fed the OE and SPICY displayed intermediate values of GPx activity compared to both controls. The expression of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) and glutathione S-Transferase Alpha 4 (GSTA4) was significantly lower (<i>p</i> < 0.05) in the jejunal mucosa of birds fed the OE compared to the NC. Moreover, the expression of HSP70 was significantly lower (<i>p</i> < 0.05) in birds fed the OE compared to SPICY but was not significantly different compared to the blend of both extracts (SPIOE). In conclusion, OE and SPICY were useful in maintaining growth performance in no vit E-supplemented diets, particularly in the case of OE mediated by its antioxidant action through HSP70.</p>","PeriodicalId":7955,"journal":{"name":"Animals","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939207/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Attitudes and Beliefs Towards Ration Planning Among German Organic Pig and Poultry Farmers.","authors":"Margret Krieger, Susanne Hoischen-Taubner, Leonie Blume, Albert Sundrum","doi":"10.3390/ani15060807","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ani15060807","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Providing young monogastric animals with the essential amino acids they need is challenging in organic feeding. The nutrient content of organic feeds varies widely, and additives are restricted, so feed rations must be formulated based on analysis. A survey of 56 organic pig and poultry farmers in Germany was carried out to investigate their attitudes towards ration planning and to examine and evaluate the feeding management on their farms. Principal component analysis was used to characterise the different attitudes. Cluster analysis revealed three groups: Farmers in Group 1 (n = 28) were uncertain about the nutrient requirements of organic animals. They accepted the importance of need-based feeding for health and performance, but did not recognise the importance of regular ration adjustments and were uncertain about the animals' ability to compensate for deficiencies. In Group 2 (n = 11), need-based feeding and regular ration adjustments were most important to farmers, who were more likely to have professional feeding systems. In Group 3 (n = 17), farmers were least uncertain about nutrient requirements and did not believe that animals would lower their demand when undersupplied. Although the importance of need-based feeding was recognised, regular ration adjustment was of little importance for this group. Across all farms, 60% of the feed rations examined deviated significantly from recommendations. It is concluded that organic farmers need more guidance and perhaps pressure to fulfil their responsibility to provide their animals with the nutrients they need.</p>","PeriodicalId":7955,"journal":{"name":"Animals","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939204/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Immunological Responses and Protection in the Largemouth Bass (<i>Microterus salmoides</i>) Immunized with Inactivated Vaccine Against Largemouth Bass Ranavirus (LMBRaV).","authors":"Tao Yang, Jiale Zhai, Chenyang Li, Lingbing Zeng, Yiqun Li, Wenzhi Liu, Yan Meng, Yuding Fan, Zhenyu Huang, Yong Zhou, Nan Jiang","doi":"10.3390/ani15060803","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ani15060803","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The largemouth bass ranavirus (LMBRaV) caused significant mortality and economic loss in the largemouth bass aquaculture industry around the world, including China. Vaccination is an efficient method for virus defense. In this study, an inactivated LMBRaV vaccine was prepared, and the prevention effect as well as the immune responses were analyzed after the primary and the secondary immunization. Compared to the control group, the counts of leucocytes and erythrocytes increased and peaked at day 14 after the primary immunization, and the proportions of leucocytes, including lymphocytes, monocytes, and neutrophils, were also up-regulation after the primary immunization. Serum neutralizing antibody titers increased and peaked (1:128) at day 28 after the primary immunization. Following the secondary immunization, antibody titers were increased to a higher level (1:512) at 28 days after the secondary immunization. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis demonstrated varying degrees of up-regulation of <i>mhc II</i>, <i>igM</i>, <i>il-1β</i>, and <i>cd8α</i> transcriptions in the head kidney, which showed that innate and adaptive immune responses were both induced after the primary and the secondary immunization. After challenge with LMBRaV, the relative percent survival rates (RPS) for primary and secondary immunization with inactivated LMBRaV vaccine were determined to be 62.92% and 95.51%, respectively. Therefore, this study suggests that utilizing an inactivated LMBRaV vaccine could induce efficient immune responses and antibody, which might provide a potential efficient countermeasure for LMBRaV prevention.</p>","PeriodicalId":7955,"journal":{"name":"Animals","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939246/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"De Novo Assembly, Characterization and Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of the Mature Male and Female Gonads in <i>Acrossocheilus parallens</i>.","authors":"Weiqian Liang, Lanyuan Liu, Dingxian Chen, Kaifeng Wang, Shengyue Lin, Weijian Chen, Sixun Li, Binhua Deng, Qiang Li, Chong Han","doi":"10.3390/ani15060806","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ani15060806","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Acrossocheilus parallens</i> has become an important commercial aquaculture species in southern China due to its high nutritional content and ornamental value. However, at present, there is very little research on its gonad development and reproductive regulation, which has restricted the development of its aquaculture industry. In this research, the gonadal transcriptome sequencing data of female and male <i>A. parallens</i> were first analyzed and compared. A total of 67,251 unigenes were successfully assembled and a total of 34,069 unigenes were annotated. After the comparative transcriptome analysis, a sum of 14,514 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified between the male and female gonads, with 9111 having significantly high expression in the testes and 5403 having high expression in the ovaries. Additionally, 82 DEGs related to reproduction, gonad development and differentiation in the gonads were identified and the differential expression profiles of partial genes were further validated using real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR. These results provide basic data for further research on the functions of the genes and pathways related to sex differentiation and gonad development in <i>A. parallens</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":7955,"journal":{"name":"Animals","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939445/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Triclosan Caused Oocyte Meiotic Arrest by Modulating Oxidative Stress, Organelle Dysfunctions, Autophagy, and Apoptosis in Pigs.","authors":"Ning Zhao, Anli Xu, Jingxian Yang, Jianan Zhao, Junhao Xie, Bugao Li, Jiaxin Duan, Guoqing Cao","doi":"10.3390/ani15060802","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ani15060802","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Triclosan (TCS) is a highly effective broad-spectrum antibacterial agent; however, the specific roles of TCS in oocyte maturation remain poorly understood. This research investigated the influence of TCS on biologically active processes during the in vitro maturation of porcine oocytes. Our results demonstrated that TCS significantly decreased the maturation rate of porcine oocytes in a concentration-dependent manner and impaired cumulus expansion. These detrimental effects were mediated by the disruption of mitochondrial function and distribution, leading to oxidative stress characterized by an accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), a decrease in the expression of the antioxidant enzymes SOD2 and GSH, reduced ATP production, and a loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm). We also observed interference with endoplasmic reticulum (ER) distribution, disturbances in Ca²⁺ homeostasis, and fluctuations in ER stress, as evidenced by reduced expression of ER stress-related proteins. Furthermore, TCS exposure induced autophagy, as indicated by the levels of SQSTM1 (P62) and LC3-II. Additionally, TCS increased apoptosis rates, corresponding with a downregulation of Bcl-2 expression. Collectively, our findings suggest that exposure to TCS can impair cytoplasmic function, thereby affecting oocyte quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":7955,"journal":{"name":"Animals","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939393/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating Past Range Shifts and Niche Dynamics of Giant Pandas Since the Last Interglacial.","authors":"Yadong Xu, Xiaoan Liu, Aimei Yang, Ziyi Hao, Xuening Li, Dan Li, Xiaoping Yu, Xinping Ye","doi":"10.3390/ani15060801","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ani15060801","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding the response of species to past climate change provides great opportunities to know their adaptive capacity for resilience under future climate change. Since the Late Pleistocene, dramatic climate fluctuations have significantly impacted the distribution of giant pandas (<i>Ailuropoda melanoleuca</i>). However, how the spatial distribution and climatic niche of giant pandas shifted in response to past climate change remain poorly understood. Based on the known distribution records (fossil and present day) and the most updated climate projections for the Last Interglacial (LIG; ~120 ka), Last Glacial Maximum (LGM; ~22 ka), Mid-Holocene (MH; ~6 ka), and the present day, we predicted and compared the distribution and climatic niche of giant pandas. The results show that giant pandas have undergone a considerable range contraction (a 28.27% reduction) followed by a marked range expansion (a 75.8% increase) during the LIG-LGM-MH period, while its climatic niche remained relatively stable. However, from the MH to the current, both the distribution area and climatic niche of giant pandas have undergone significant changes. Our findings suggest that the giant panda may adjust its distribution to track stable climatic niches in response to future climate change. Future conservation planning should designate accessible areas for giant pandas and adjust priority conservation areas as needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":7955,"journal":{"name":"Animals","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939203/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Feline Farmhands: The Value of Working Cats to Australian Dairy Farmers-A Case for Tax Deductibility.","authors":"Caitlin Crawford, Jacquie Rand, Olivia Forge, Vanessa Rohlf, Pauleen Bennett, Rebekah Scotney","doi":"10.3390/ani15060800","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ani15060800","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rodents play a role in the spread of disease and cause immense damage to produce and infrastructure, leading to food safety risks and economic losses for farmers. Farmers typically control rodent populations using rodenticide baits, which are expensive, and, when used incorrectly, are inefficient, and pose a risk to children, pets and wildlife. Cats may offer a safer, more efficient and cheaper option for farmers, but concerns for cats' impact on wildlife and possible negative outcomes for their own welfare may lead to them being underutilized. Through semi-structured interviews with 15 people from 9 dairy farms in two regions, we explored the value cats have to dairy farmers and the perceived impact of the Australian Tax Office making working cat care tax deductible. The data gathered during interviews indicated that uncontrolled rodent populations have a detrimental impact on dairy farms and showed that farmers valued having cats due to their efficiency in pest control, monetary savings and companionship. They struggled to cover the cost of cat care, however, particularly costs like sterilization and vaccination, which are necessary to enhance cat welfare and protect native wildlife from diseases and cat overpopulation. Our findings demonstrate that dairy farmers value the working cats on their farms for rodent control. Allowing cat care to be tax deductible may enable farmers to provide care such as sterilization, vaccination and food, potentially improving farmers' wellbeing and cat welfare whilst reducing cats' impact on wildlife. It is strongly recommended that relevant industry bodies gather additional evidence from both dairy and other types of farming operations, and if results are consistent with the findings from our study, they lobby state and federal governments to consider that cats kept on farms for rodent control be considered tax deductible as they are in the US and UK and are also exempt from state cat registration and permit costs as working dogs are in Australia.</p>","PeriodicalId":7955,"journal":{"name":"Animals","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939270/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}