Volume 20, Issue 3 (2025) | American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Phenotypic Characterisation of the Bapedi Sheep

Kgothatso Masethe — 2025-09-03

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 3 September 2025; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2025.234.244

Bapedi sheep are at risk of extinction, which necessitates thorough documentation to inform and drive effective conservation efforts. We aimed to characterize Bapedi Sheep phenotypic characteristics ...

Molecular Identification of Domestic and Wild Boars Using Cytochrome-b Specific Primers for Halal Authentication

Rifqi — 2025-11-14

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 14 November 2025; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2025.245.254

The subject of adulterating wild boar and pig meat products with other animal meat is delicate, particularly in the Muslim nation of Indonesia. In recent years, there has been a lot of concern over ha...

Market Analysis and Evaluation of the Nutritional Quality of Fodder Grown in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of Niamey, Niger

Salou Issaka Seybou — 2025-11-07

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 7 November 2025; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2025.255.265

The development of domestic ruminant livestock farming is hampered by the lack of forage, which is largely dependent on natural pastures and crop residues. In the outskirts of major cities, access to ...

Multidimensional Sustainability Assessment of Marica Goat Farming in Contrasting Agroecological Zones of South Sulawesi, Indonesia

A. Amidah Amrawaty — 2025-11-07

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 7 November 2025; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2025.266.273

The Marica goat, a local breed in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, is highly adaptable to arid environments but faces a continuous population decline. This study assessed the sustainability of Marica goat f...

The Polarity of Organic Solvents in Coriander Seed Powder (Coriandrum Sativum) Extract is Dependent on their Content of Beta-Carotene, Total Phenolics, Flavonoids, Antioxidants, and Antibacterial Properties

Ucop Haroen — 2025-11-06

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 6 November 2025; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2025.274.286

Attempts to develop alternative antibiotics from herbal plants, especially those originating from spice plants that contain active compounds, are crucial to improve livestock health and support the gr...

The European Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) as a Reservoir of Tuberculosis: Ecological Drivers and Management Implications

Giovanna Liguori — 2025-11-16

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 16 November 2025; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2025.287.304

Bovine tuberculosis (bTB), an infectious disease primarily caused by Mycobacterium bovis and other members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, represents a significant challenge to both animal ...

Antibacterial Activity of Tali Bamboo (Gigantochloa apus) Leaf Extract to Inhibit Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium

Sinta Agustina — 2025-11-25

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 25 November 2025; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2025.305.313

Bamboo leaves contain phytochemical compounds that have the potential to act as antimicrobial agents in inhibiting pathogenic bacteria. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of tali bamboo (Gigan...

Assessment of Phenotypic Plasticity in Dairy Production Traits of Toggenburg Goat Genotypes Across South African Agro-ecological Zones

Matshebuka Tshepho — 2025-11-25

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 25 November 2025; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2025.314.327

The study evaluated phenotypic plasticity (PP) in reproductive and milk production traits of Toggenburg (TOG) goat genotypes across five South African agro-ecological zones (AEZ) using a longitudinal ...

Breeding Progress in Mugalzhar Horses: The Irtysh Type as a Model for Meat Production Efficiency

Akimbekov Amin — 2025-11-29

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 29 November 2025; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2025.328.339

The Mugalzhar horse breed holds significant value for meat production in Kazakhstan. Developed through targeted selection, the new Irtysh stud type demonstrates outstanding adaptation and productivity...

Increasing Immunity in Young Cattle Through the Use of the Probiotic Preparation Lactobact-ARZ

Myktybaeva Raya — 2025-12-03

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 3 December 2025; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2025.340.350

According to the Kazakhstan national animal health monitoring system, the mortality rate of young farm animals ranges from 4.2% to 7.8%, with gastrointestinal diseases being the main registered condit...

Morphology of Female Adult Black Soldier Fly Under Slaughterhouse Waste and Rice Bran Growing Medium

Fadilla Rizkia Fasha — 2025-12-04

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 4 December 2025; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2025.351.355

The effectiveness of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming within a sustainable waste management framework heavily depends on the choice of a suitable rearing substrate. This study aimed to assess the morph...

Growth Dynamics and Meat Productivity of the Kushum Horse Breed

Otebayev Zhassulan — 2025-12-04

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 4 December 2025; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2025.356.364

In the conditions of the south-eastern zone of the Almaty region under herd management conditions without altering the existing husbandry practices the meat productivity of Kushum breed of horses is i...

Impact of Dietary Feed Additives on Productivity in Broiler Chickens

Gaukhar Moldakhmetova — 2025-12-04

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 4 December 2025; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2025.365.373

Proper feeding is a key aspect of poultry farming; a balanced diet supports flock health, prevents infectious diseases, and enhances product quality. A relevant issue in poultry farming is the use of ...

Effect of Processing Methods on Nutrient Composition of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Reared on Slaughterhouse Waste and Rice Bran

Nurul Isnaini — 2025-12-04

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 4 December 2025; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2025.374.379

Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae have emerged as a sustainable and nutrient-dense resource for livestock feed, primarily due to their high protein and lipid contents. However, the nutritional compositio...