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Adjunctive acupuncture improves postoperative pain control and early functional recovery after stifle joint surgery in dogs: a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial

This prospective randomized controlled trial demonstrates that adjunctive acupuncture, when combined with multimodal analgesia, significantly improves postoperative pain control and early functional recovery in dogs undergoing stifle joint surgery without causing adverse events.

shuman Liu, Han Zhang, Zhihui Hao, Gebin Li, Kai Fan, Zhankui Yuan, Shuaiyu Wang2026-07-30
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Variation in processing level, energy, and critical nutrients in raw materials from different commercial brands

This study of 190 commercial raw materials used in southern Brazil reveals that over 60% are ultra-processed and that significant variations in energy, fat, and sodium content exist across different brands, underscoring the critical need for nutritional criteria in supplier selection to mitigate public health risks.

Karla Renata Romagna Ribeiro, Cátia Regina Storck, Viviani Ruffo de Oliveira, Virgílio José Strasburg2026-07-30
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Plant volatile-mediated host selection in the invasive leafminer Liriomyza huidobrensis: identifying push and pull candidates for behaviour-based management

This study establishes a proof of concept for behavior-based management of the invasive leafminer *Liriomyza huidobrensis* by identifying specific plant volatiles—namely D-limonene, farnesyl acetate, and p-cymene as repellent "push" agents, and oleic acid as an attractant "pull" agent—through an integrated approach of host preference assays, chemical profiling, and electrophysiological and behavioral screening.

Md Sahadat Hossain, Sanjana Akter, Lok Nath Aryal, Bishwo Mainali, Soo Jean Park2026-07-30
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Transcriptomic responses of sugarcane to drought stress are modulated by bacterial synthetic communities

This study demonstrates that inoculating sugarcane with a specific bacterial synthetic community (SC3) enhances drought resilience by modulating transcriptomic responses, shifting signaling pathways from hormone reliance to MAPK activation and prioritizing energy allocation toward membrane integrity and lignification over antioxidant production.

Sulastri Sulastri, Rika Sri Rahmawati, Lina Herliana, Yuda Purwana Roswanjaya, R. Bambang Sukmadi, Nia Asiani, Ana Feron (…)2026-07-30
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Seroprevalence, Risk Factors Analysis and Outbreak Investigation of Foot and Mouth Disease in Selected Areas of Central and Southern Parts of Ethiopia

This study conducted in Central and Southern Ethiopia from October 2023 to May 2025 revealed a high Foot-and-Mouth Disease seroprevalence of 80.89% among cattle, identified circulating serotypes O, A, SAT1, and SAT2, and highlighted critical gaps in biosecurity practices such as vaccination and quarantine that necessitate urgent intervention.

Tekalegn Desta Tucho, Eyob Hirpa Tola, Ayelech Muluneh, Tsion Bilata, Takele Worku, Demesa Negesu, Kamal Emiyu, Tesfaye (…)2026-07-30
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Gamma Irradiation-Induced Hormesis Enhances Salinity Tolerance During Germination and Early Seedling Growth of Canola (Brassica napus L.)

This study demonstrates that low-dose gamma irradiation (specifically 50 Gy) acts as an effective seed priming strategy to enhance salinity tolerance in canola by activating antioxidant defenses and osmotic adjustment mechanisms, thereby mitigating oxidative stress and improving germination and early seedling growth under saline conditions.

Saeed Moori, Hedayatollah Karimzadeh Soureshjani, Azam Borzouei, Seyed Sajad Sohrabi2026-07-30
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A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled crossover pilot study of oral cannabidiol oil as adjunctive treatment for osteoarthritis-associated pain in dogs

This randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled crossover pilot study found that oral cannabidiol oil was well-tolerated by dogs with osteoarthritis but produced only modest and variable pain relief, providing essential effect size data to guide the design of future adequately powered clinical trials.

Cristina Ortega, Elena Rappa, Marie-Pauline Maurin2026-07-30
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From Spore Biology to System Performance: Strain-Resolved Mechanisms, Biosafety and Translational Readiness of Bacillus Probiotics in Aquaculture

This scoping review of 67 studies (2015–2025) argues that while *Bacillus* probiotics show promise for improving aquaculture productivity and antibiotic stewardship, their commercial translation requires shifting from genus-level generalizations to strain-specific evaluations of efficacy, biosafety, and environmental stability within a comprehensive translational-readiness framework.

Samuel Ayeh Osei, John Ojomugbokenyomide Ed-Idoko, Gabriel Arome Ataguba, Christian Larbi Ayisi, Sahr Lamin Sumana, Gine (…)2026-07-30