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Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractPhenotypic, Reproductive and Genomic Perspectives on the Status and Research Gaps of South African Bosvelder SheepNhlakanipho Sam Zulu, Khoboso Christine Lehloenya, Khanyisile Hadebe et al.The South African Bosvelder sheep is an emerging composite sheep developed from indigenous Bapedi and commercial White Dorper and Van Rooy sheep. Despite its reported adaptability and production potential under bushveld conditions, the sheep remains scientifically under-characterized and is not formally recognized within national breeding frameworks. This narrative review evaluates the current state of knowledge regarding phenotypic, reproductive, and genomic … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 2 · 1 Jul 2026 · 1,242 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessment of Phenotypic Plasticity in Dairy Production Traits of Toggenburg Goat Genotypes Across South African Agro-ecological ZonesMatshebuka Tshepho, Obert Tada, Louis Thobela TyasiThe 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 observational design. Data from 2,417 does representing five genotypes (Founders, CP, Appendix A, Appendix B, and StudBook Proper) were sourced from the Milch Breeders Society of South Africa LOGIX database. Descriptive statistics and … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 3 · 25 Nov 2025 · 2,378 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Use of Management and Hormonal Oestrous Synchronisation on Indigenous Sheep Reared ExtensivelyAyanda Maqhashu, Jabulani Nkululeko Ngcobo, Hester Adri O'Neill et al.As the global population increases, demand for animal products will result in increased livestock-related greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. One of the strategies for reducing this impact would be the improvement of indigenous livestock reproductive efficiency that are hardy and well adapted to harsh environmental regions. The use of reproductive technologies increases efficiency of animals necessary for … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 29 Aug 2024 · 4,778 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractProtective Role of Ganoderma lucidum Polysaccharides Against Stress Induced by Heavy Metals in Caenorhabditis elegansHuixiu Ma, Dehui Dai, Guicai Chen, Weilian HuAli, H., Khan, E., & Ilahi, I. (2019). Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of Hazardous Heavy Metals: Environmental Persistence, Toxicity, and Bioaccumulation. Journal of Chemistry, 2019, 6730305. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/6730305 Aljerf, L., & Aljerf, N. (2023). Food products quality and nutrition in relation to public. Balancing health and disease. Progress in Nutrition, 25(1), e2023024. https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v25i1.13928 Aljerf, L., Williams, M., Ajong, A. B., Onydinma, … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 18 May 2024 · 6,947 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPrincipal Component Analysis of the Female Pengging Soloan Duck Based on Morphometric TraitsRini Nur Hayati, Subiharta, Yudi Adinata et al.The Pengging Soloan duck is an emerging indigenous genetic resource from Central Java, Indonesia, recognized for its adaptability and egg-laying potential. However, its phenotypic characterization remains limited compared with established Indonesian duck breeds such as Mojosari, Tegal, and Magelang ducks. This study aimed to characterize 70 adult female Pengging Soloan ducks aged 5 6.5 months using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 10 Sep 2026 · 940 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWater Contamination in Livestock Production: Impacts, Causes, and Mitigation StrategiesMarothi Vincent Sebela, Khetho Ratshilumela NemutandaniWater contamination poses a significant threat to sustainable livestock production, directly affecting animal health, productivity, and product safety. This systematic review synthesizes existing literature on the impacts, causes, and mitigation strategies of water contamination in livestock production systems. A systematic literature search was conducted across Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect databases using key terms including "water contamination," "livestock," and "water … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 17 Feb 2026 · 1,962 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSlime Mould Reproduction: A New Optimization Algorithm for Constrained Engineering ProblemsRajalakshmi Sakthivel, Kanmani SelvaduraiIn recent explorations of biologically inspired optimization strategies, the Slime Mould Reproduction (SMR) algorithm emerges as an innovative meta-heuristic optimization technique. This algorithm is deeply rooted in the reproductive dynamics observed in slime molds, particularly the intricate balance these organisms strike between local and global spore dispersal. By replicating this balance, the SMR algorithm deftly navigates between exploration and exploitation … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 21 Dec 2023 · 5,943 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMorphology of Female Adult Black Soldier Fly Under Slaughterhouse Waste and Rice Bran Growing MediumFadilla Rizkia Fasha, Dedes Amertaningtyas, Faizal Andri, Nurul IsnainiThe 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 morphological characteristics of female adult BSF reared on growing media composed of slaughterhouse waste (SW) and rice bran (RB). This study was conducted at the Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 3 · 4 Dec 2025 · 2,265 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEstrous Synchronization Protocols in South African Merino EwesNhlakanipho Sam Zulu, Fhulufhelo Vincent Ramukhithi, Khoboso Christine LehloenyaThe South African Merino breed is the most important sheep breed in South Africa due to its superior wool quality. With an increasing wool demand from China and Europe, the need for wool production in South Africa has risen significantly. To meet this high demand, it is crucial to enhance the reproduction rate of the Merino sheep using assisted reproduction … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 29 Jan 2025 · 7,007 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBiotic and Abiotic Factors of Sperm nDNA Fragmentation in Farm AnimalsBaylar Iolchiev, Natalya Volkova, Pavel Klenovitskiy et al.Infertility and subfertility are among the global challenges of our time. Fertility in livestock farming is not only biologically important, it is also economically important. The aim of this study was to study the effect of these factors on sperm chromatin nucleus and to assess the impact of the fragmentation index degree on bull reproductive performance. The influence of abiotic … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 11 Mar 2021 · 6,714 accessesView PDFCite