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Research Article09 Nov 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 11

Oregano oil emulsion as an alternative to enrofloxacin for multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli-associated diarrhea in piglets: Antibacterial activity and therapeutic efficacy

Ruttayaporn Ngasaman

This study evaluated the in vitro antibacterial activity of oregano oil emulsion (OOE) against bacterial isolates, including MDR E. coli from diarrheic pigs, and compared its therapeutic efficacy with enrofloxacin in piglets with naturally occurring diarrhea.

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Research Article18 Sep 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 9

Development and external-validation of a mechanistic dynamic nutrient-partitioning model for predicting growth and body composition in male guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) of the Peru genotype

Jaime Ricardo Rosero-Noguera

This study aimed to develop and externally validate a mechanistic nutrient-partitioning model for predicting live body weight (BW), empty BW, and chemical body composition in male guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) of the Peru genotype.

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Systematic Review27 Aug 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 8

Animal welfare in deep-bedded pig systems: A systematic review, evidence synthesis, and translational frameworks for sustainable veterinary practice

Niraporn Chaiwang

This systematic review aimed to critically evaluate the effects of deep-bedded pig systems on animal welfare, productivity, environmental sustainability, and economic performance through qualitative evidence synthesis and quantitative meta-analysis, and to de…

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Research Article20 Jun 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 6

Chitosan as a sustainable decontamination strategy against Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes on pig carcass surfaces: Comparative efficacy with organic acids

Alexandra Esteves and Márcio Moura-Alves

This study evaluated the decontamination efficacy of chitosan (0.2% and 0.5%) compared to lactic acid (2% and 5%) and citric acid (2% and 5%) against Salmonella Typhimurium and L. monocytogenes inoculated on pig skin surfaces, while also assessing effects on …

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Research Article29 Apr 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 4

Effect of low-temperature stress on sperm DNA methylation and oxidative damage during cryopreservation of Tibetan pig semen

Peng Shang

This study aimed to investigate genome-wide DNA methylation changes and their association with oxidative stress during cryopreservation of Tibetan pig semen.

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Research Article24 Apr 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 4

Preliminary in vitro evaluation of the nutritional characteristics of Tithonia diversifolia forage meal for pig diets

Jose Alberto de la Torres Moreira

This study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition, amino acid profile, and in vitro digestibility of T. diversifolia forage meal at graded inclusion levels in pig diets.

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Research Article24 Apr 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 4

Environmental and nutritional determinants of non-infectious pig diseases in Armenia: An ecology-based multi-regional cross-sectional study

Astghik Pepoyan

This study aimed to assess the prevalence, regional distribution, and ecological factors driving non-infectious diseases in pigs across Armenia's major pig-producing areas. It also explored how agro-climatic conditions, nutritional deficiencies, and feed-rela…

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Research Article15 Mar 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 3

Low-level endemic circulation of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in slaughtered pigs from Meghalaya, Northeast India: A cross-sectional seroepidemiological study

Samir Das

This study aimed to estimate the apparent and true seroprevalence of PRRS virus in slaughtered pigs from Meghalaya and to evaluate selected animal-level risk factors.

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Research Article10 Feb 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 2

Seroprevalence, spatial clustering, and gender-associated risk factors of porcine cysticercosis in backyard pigs from the high Andean region of Perú: A One Health approach

Aldo Alim Valderrama Pomé

This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of porcine cysticercosis, identify associated risk factors, and characterize spatial clustering of infection in backyard pigs in the José María Arguedas district, Apurímac, Perú, using a One Health approach.

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Research Article30 Jan 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 1

Dietary 5-aminolevulinic acid modulates gut microbiota, reduces oxidative stress, and enhances immune status in weanling piglets: An 8-week exploratory study

Ryo Inoue

This study aimed to evaluate whether 5-ALA supplementation modifies fecal microbiota composition and influences oxidative stress and immune parameters in piglets during the post-weaning period.

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Research Article06 Jan 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 1

First validated liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry method for simultaneous quantification of propranolol and 4-hydroxypropranolol in pig plasma and dried blood spots and its application to a pharmacokinetic study

Andrea Barbarossa

This study aimed to develop and validate a rapid, sensitive, and reliable liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) method for the simultaneous quantification of propranolol and 4-hydroxypropranolol in pig plasma and dried blood spots (DBS), a…

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Research Article31 Oct 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 10

Detection and characterization of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella spp. and Enterobacter spp. isolates in Colombian guinea pigs intended for human consumption

Tatiana Gabriela Paz-Calvache

This study aimed to detect, characterize, and analyze the AMR patterns and resistance genes of Klebsiella spp. and Enterobacter spp. isolated from slaughtered guinea pigs intended for human consumption in Colombia.

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Research Article18 Sep 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 9

Multivariate evaluation of protein and energy utilization in Peruvian Guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) under different feeding regimens

William Armando Tapie

This study employed a multivariate approach to evaluate crude protein and energy digestibility and metabolism in Peruvian guinea pigs under different feeding regimens (maintenance, restricted, and ad libitum) at various ages.

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Research Article18 Sep 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 9

Molecular detection, seroprevalence, and phylogenetic analysis of Brucella suis in wild pigs (Sus scrofa) in Iraq: Implications for One Health surveillance

Hasanain A. J. Gharban

This study aimed to (i) determine the seroprevalence of brucellosis in wild pigs using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), (ii) evaluate associated risk factors such as age, sex, and region, and (iii) con­firm infection and characterize isolates throug…

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Research Article21 May 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 5

Virulence genes and phylogenetic analysis of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from pig slaughterhouses in Banten Province, Indonesia

Chaerul Basri

This study aimed to investigate the phylogenetic distribution, virulence gene profiles, pathotypes, and antibiotic resistance characteristics of E. coli isolated from pig slaughterhouses in Banten Province, Indonesia, using whole-genome sequencing.

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