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Concurrent histological lesions and molecular detection of porcine circovirus 3 in pigs with skeletal abnormalities and humpy-back posture
(Veterinary Pathology, 2025-11-06)Porcine circovirus 3 (PCV-3) is associated with various pathological conditions, including systemic disease and reproductive disorders; however, its role in skeletal abnormalities has never been elucidated. ... -
Update of the list of QPS-recommended biological agents intentionally added to food or feeds as notified to EFSA
(EFSA Journal, 2026-01-22)The qualified presumption of safety (QPS) process was developed to provide a harmonised safety assessment approach to support EFSA Scientific Panels and Units. The QPS approach assesses the taxonomic ... -
Blood donor West Nile virus screening identifies three autochthonous Usutu virus infections in Spain
(Transfusion, 2025-11-04)Background Considering the increase of West Nile virus (WNV) circulation in Europe, blood banks perform WNV Nucleic Acid Test testing to ensure transfusion safety during the WNV transmission season. ... -
Most common housing systems and practices of keeping turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo) in the EU
(EFSA Supporting Publications, 2026-02-03)This Technical Report addresses a mandate from the European Commission according to Article 31 of Regulation (European Commission) No 178/2002, which requests a review of the most common husbandry systems ... -
Computed Tomographic Study in 73 Pet Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): Evaluation of the Correlation Between Dental and Thoracic Pathology
(Animals, 2026-01-22)Background: Dental and respiratory diseases are common in companion rabbits. While upper respiratory tract disorders have been described in association with dental pathology, the possible correlation ... -
Exploring the pangenome of Mycoplasma hyorhinis in search of potential virulence markers
(Scientific Reports, 2025-12-31)Mycoplasma hyorhinis (homotypic synonym of Mesomycoplasma hyorhinis) is a pathobiont from the upper respiratory tract of pigs. Under unclear circumstances, it can disseminate systemically and cause ... -
The L108I polymorphism in mouse prion protein drives spontaneous disease and enhances transmission of atypical and classical prion strains
(Brain Pathology, 2026-02-09)Prion diseases are fatal neurodegenerative disorders that can be idiopathic, associated with genetic mutations, or acquired by infection with misfolded prion protein. We developed two complementary ... -
Pathogenicity assessment of Spanish West Nile virus isolates of lineages 1 and 2 in a Swiss mouse model
(Veterinary Microbiology, 2026-01-22)West Nile virus (WNV) is one of the most widespread emerging arboviruses in the world. Recently, Europe has undergone a significant increase in WNV incidence and geographic extension, with two genetic ... -
Detección y caracterización molecular de Anaplasma marginale en ADN de muestras de sangre de bovinos provenientes de Paraguay
(Revista investigaciones y estudios – UNA, 2025-12-22)Anaplasma marginale es una bacteria intraeritrocitaria responsable de la enfermedad conocida como anaplasmosis bovina, la misma tiene un gran impacto en la producción ganadera en regiones tropicales y ... -
Partial Replacement of Soybean Protein (30%) with Nannochloropsis oceanica in Broiler Diets: Effects on Growth Performance and Meat Quality
(Foods, 2026-02-19)The use of human-edible materials like soy in animal feed raises several concerns, as it contributes to high greenhouse gas emissions and requires significant land and water use for agriculture. For ... -
Welfare assessment of turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo) on farm
(EFSA Journal, 2026-02-03)This Scientific Opinion assesses the welfare of turkeys of all ages (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo) on farm in relation to the type and condition of the litter, type and availability of enrichment ... -
Integrated monitoring of Lobesia botrana using LED traps and allelochemicals in pheromone-disrupted vineyards
(Entomologia Generalis, 2025-10-20)Sex pheromone-based mating disruption (MD) is used to manage the European grapevine moth (EGVM), Lobesia botrana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), in vineyards of Europe and South America. Monitoring of EGVM ... -
Long-term organic amendments regulate cbbL-harboring bacterial community via soil physicochemical properties and enzyme activities in a paddy soil
(Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2026-01-22)Purpose Organic amendments improve soil physicochemical and microbial properties, but the effects vary by fertilizer type. These amendments also modulate the autotrophic CO₂-fixing microbial community, ... -
Rapid generation of prion disease models using AAV-delivered PrP variants in knockout mice
(Acta Neuropathologica Communications, 2026-01-31)The study of prion biology has traditionally relied on transgenic mouse models, which, while valuable, require significant time and resources to develop. Here, we present a rapid and flexible alternative ... -
Optimized ACE2-Fc fusion proteins with picomolar neutralization activity against highly evolved SARS-CoV-2 variants
(Protein Science, 2026-01-28)The rapid evolution of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has compromised the efficacy of many authorized monoclonal antibody products. This highlights the need for alternative ... -
Climate Change Mitigation in Rice Farming Should Account for Biodiversity
(Global Change Biology, 2026-02-17)Climate change mitigation and biodiversity loss are closely linked challenges, yet agricultural strategies often address them separately. Focusing on rice farming, this article shows that widely promoted ... -
Exploring the chicken respiratory microbiome: a comprehensive meta-analysis of factors shaping chicken respiratory microbiota
(Scientific Reports, 2026-01-21)Poultry is the main source of meat production worldwide. The respiratory microbiota of chickens plays a critical role in avian health and disease prevention. To better understand its composition and ... -
Overexpression of bank vole PrP(I109) in mice induces a spontaneous atypical prion disease with sex-dependent onset, early NfL elevation, and universal prion strain permissiveness
(Acta Neuropathologica Communications, 2026-01-20)Transgenic mice overexpressing bank vole prion protein with the isoleucine 109 polymorphism, TgVole(I109)4x, develop spontaneous neurodegenerative disease with sex-dependent onset, averaging 170 days ... -
System design and habitat type drive microbial communities in recirculating aquaculture systems: comparison of conventional fish-only and sustainable aquaponic systems
(Frontiers in Microbiology, 2026-02-24)This study compares how system design and experimental conditions shape bacterial communities across distinct habitats in a coupled seawater aquaponic system and a marine RAS, and explores their functional ... -
Phagocytosis of Mycobacterium fortuitum by Caprine Alveolar Macrophages Is Associated with iNOS and Pro-Inflammatory Markers Expression
(International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026-02-04)Mycobacterial diseases, including tuberculosis (TB), remain the major health and economic challenges in livestock, underscoring the need to characterise the innate immune mechanisms involved in early ...