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Enhancing Agro-Economic Viability and Climate Resilience through Multi-Tier Cropping Models of Medicinal Plants under Coconut Plantations in Telangana

This study demonstrates that integrating specific medicinal plants into multi-tier cropping systems under mature coconut plantations in Telangana significantly enhances economic profitability, land-use efficiency, and climate resilience without compromising coconut yields, with the Coconut + Cassia + Solanum nigrum + Peppermint model emerging as the most productive and profitable strategy.

Neelima Palagani, Sravanthi D, Reddy IVS, Balakrishna B, Gopala Krishna Murthy K, Krishna Teja I, Ramesh R, Deepak Reddy (…)2026-07-01✓ Author reviewed ⓘ
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Late-gestation feed restriction reduces colostrum quality and lamb birth weight in Awassi ewes under semi-arid conditions

Late-gestation feed restriction in Awassi ewes under semi-arid conditions induces negative energy balance, reduces lamb birth weight, and significantly impairs colostrum quality—particularly in twin-bearing ewes—highlighting the critical need for targeted nutritional supplementation to support productivity in low-input systems.

Ali Salah Wadday, János Posta, Renáta Knop2026-07-01
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Three versus seven days of apramycin treatment for post-weaning diarrhoea in piglets: clinical and resistance gene outcomes from a cluster-randomised field trial

This cluster-randomised field trial demonstrates that a shortened 3-day apramycin treatment for post-weaning diarrhoea in piglets achieves clinical outcomes comparable to the standard 7-day course by Day 8 and reduces resistance gene abundance, supporting its potential as a stewardship strategy despite failing to meet non-inferiority criteria at the end of treatment.

Emma Smedsgaard Byskov¹, Laura Goncalves Pereira¹, Mattia Pirolo¹, Ken Steen Pedersen¹, John Elmerdahl Olsen, Luca Guard (…)2026-07-01
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Probiotics modulates transcriptomic and gut microbiota responses to short-term thermal stress in American shad (Alosa sapidissima) fry

This study demonstrates that dietary supplementation with *Lactococcus lactis* alleviates short-term thermal stress in American shad fry by reshaping intestinal microbiota composition and modulating hepatic metabolic pathways, thereby providing a molecular basis for enhancing stress resistance in temperature-sensitive fish under climate warming.

Chuwen Qiu, Minghui Zhang, Yonghai Shi2026-07-01
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The Association Between Food Consumption in Relation to Food Processing Levels and Serum Selenium Concentration in Children from 6 to 59 Months

This cross-sectional study of Brazilian children aged 6 to 59 months found that higher consumption of fresh and minimally processed foods is significantly associated with increased serum selenium concentrations.

Linda Priscila Barbosa Jesus Garcia, Isadora Moreira Novaes, Maria Luiza Moura Rodrigues, Raquel Machado Schincaglia, Ka (…)2026-07-01
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Ovarian and oocyte characteristics of abattoir-sourced ovaries from cattle breeds in Malawi and their implications for in vitro embryo production

This study demonstrates that while Holstein Friesian cows exhibit superior ovarian morphometrics and antral follicle counts compared to Malawian Zebu and Brahman breeds, the latter two indigenous breeds maintain comparable or higher oocyte quality, suggesting that selecting younger cows with better body condition scores is crucial for optimizing in vitro embryo production in Malawi.

Chifundo Karen Masakasa, Madalitso Chelenga, Daniel Chiumia, Kingdom Kwapata, Liveness Banda2026-07-01
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Microplastic Contamination in Edible Tissues of Broiler and Free -Range Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) in Nigeria: ATR-FTIR and SEM Characterization Comparing Alkaline (KOH) and Fenton Oxidative Digestion

This study demonstrates that edible tissues of Nigerian broiler and free-range chickens are contaminated with diverse microplastics, with broilers showing higher loads and a liver-to-muscle accumulation gradient, while establishing Fenton oxidative digestion as a superior method for isolating these particles from high-fat tissues.

Mercy O. Boyi, Adetutu O. Aliyu, Saidu Garba, Abdulafeez O. Akorede2026-07-01
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Back-Shu laser acupuncture modulates circulating ghrelin concentrations and jejunal histomorphometric adaptation in hycole rabbits

This study demonstrates that weekly laser acupuncture applied to specific Back-Shu acupoints in Hycole rabbits significantly improves jejunal histomorphometric adaptation and feed conversion efficiency while reducing circulating ghrelin levels, with effects superior to those observed at non-acupuncture sites.

Mudhita Zikkrullah Ritonga, Sri Hidanah2026-07-01
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The coupled agrivoltaic–precision-water system: a review of microclimate, crop water response, and water-efficient agriculture in tropical India

This review argues that integrating agrivoltaic systems with precision irrigation in tropical India creates a synergistic, water-saving infrastructure that simultaneously reduces crop evapotranspiration, optimizes water delivery through digital tools, and powers decentralized agricultural operations to resolve food-energy-water conflicts.

Prabakaran S, Vimal Raja M, Sanjula S, Neethirajan P, Akshaya M2026-07-01