Article
Veterinary Sciences
Gianfilippo Alessio Clemente, Clara Tolini, Andrea Boscarino, Valentina Lorenzi, Tania Lidia Dal Lago, Daniele Benedetti, Fabio Bellucci, Amedeo Manfrin, Angela Trocino, Sara Rota Nodari
Summary: Information on slaughter procedures for farmed fish in Italy was collected through a questionnaire survey, and the gathered data revealed a discrepancy between the recommended practices for fish welfare and what is actually practiced in many production sites. Many specific recommendations for different species are still lacking.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
P. Hjelmstedt, E. Sundell, J. Brijs, C. Berg, E. Sandblom, J. Lines, M. Axelsson, A. Grans
Summary: The study found that percussive stunning does not induce epileptic seizures or loss of visually evoked responses (VERs) in rainbow trout, while electrical stunning can reliably induce epileptic seizures and temporary loss of VERs. However, there is no clear relationship between loss of ventilation and VERs following electrical stunning.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Peihong Jiang, Dongjie Chen, Xiangyang Chang, Changfeng Zhang, Xiuping Fan, Xiaoming Qin
Summary: The study investigates the quality change of Yesso scallop during anhydrous storage and transportation after cold acclimation and induced dormancy, as well as explores the regulatory mechanism of quality degradation during storage and transportation under gradient chilling stress and drying exposure. The research findings reveal that the scallops undergo changes in their breathing pattern and gill filaments when transitioning from hydrous to anhydrous states. Furthermore, proteomics analysis uncovers alterations in biological functions and pathways, while metabolite analysis indicates changes in purine metabolism and saturated fatty acid metabolism. The study also demonstrates the feasibility of non-destructive vitality monitoring using infrared sensing mode.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yuichi Murakami, Takunao Sato, Yuma Goto, Yuji Muramoto
Summary: This study found the bactericidal effect of DC electric fields in frozen 0.01 mol/L NaCl samples.
IEEJ TRANSACTIONS ON ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
S. Parmigiani, E. Mikulan, S. Russo, S. Sarasso, F. M. Zauli, A. Rubino, A. Cattani, M. Fecchio, D. Giampiccolo, J. Lanzone, P. D'Orio, M. Del Vecchio, P. Avanzini, L. Nobili, I Sartori, M. Massimini, A. Pigorini
Summary: Comparing high-density electroencephalography (hd-EEG) and stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG) recordings of cortico-cortical evoked potentials (CCEPs), the study found that hd-EEG provides better representation of intracortical stimulation effects compared to SEEG alone, and serves as a common reference for studying whole-brain activity.
Article
Biology
Leslie D. Claar, Irene Rembado, Jacqulyn R. Kuyat, Simone Russo, Lydia C. Marks, Shawn R. Olsen, Christof Koch
Summary: This study predicts the presence of consciousness in volunteers and patients by stimulating the brain and analyzing the EEG responses. The researchers conducted similar experiments on mice and observed different patterns of cortical and thalamic responses during wakefulness, running, and anesthesia.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Shahin Rouhi, Saeid Rahmani, Faezeh Shanesazzadeh, Tala Ahmadvand, Mahrokh Namazi, Mehdi Fardmanesh, Sahar Kiani
Summary: Several studies have found that after spinal cord injury, the neurons below the injury can be stimulated by electrical pulses. Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can generate movement for paralyzed limbs and is a rehabilitation strategy. This study presents an innovative method for controlling the onset time of spinal cord electrical stimulation.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING-BIOMEDIZINISCHE TECHNIK
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mazhar Hussain, Kashif Nauman, Bilal Asghar, Sanaullah Iqbal, Muhammad Afzal Rashid
Summary: The study compared three post-slaughter methods on uncastrated Beetal Bucks and Lohi Rams carcasses to evaluate the optimized conditions for meat safety and quality. The results showed that the ES-IC combination can improve shelf life and tenderness of the meat, and bring more financial benefits to the processor when implemented in the industry.
SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Lei Wang, Wenjing Zhu, Rong Wang, Weichen Li, Guohua Liang, Zhenyu Ji, Xiuzhen Dong, Xuetao Shi
Summary: This study aims to eliminate interference of electrical impedance tomography (EIT) on simultaneous recording of electroencephalography (EEG) for seizure detection. By using filters to suppress high-frequency and low-frequency interferences, the study successfully recognized normal EEG and epileptic EEG.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Anil Kumar Dubey, Mala Saraswat, Raman Kapoor, Shaweta Khanna
Summary: This paper presents a modified approach to analyze EEG signals by normalizing and dividing the data into intervals, improving the accuracy of diagnosing brain conditions. The proposed method has potential applications in improving the diagnosis of brain-related disorders and can be extended to other human body disorders.
MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mark A. Hays, Golnoosh Kamali, Mohamad Z. Koubeissi, Sridevi Sarma, Nathan E. Crone, Rachel J. Smith, Joon Y. Kang
Summary: This study systematically explored the effects of different parameters of single pulse electrical stimulation (SPES) on cortico-cortical evoked potentials (CCEPs). The results showed that the combinations of current intensity, pulse width, and charge interacted to affect CCEP amplitude, distribution, latency, morphology, and stimulus artifact amplitude. The optimal SPES setting was high current intensity, short pulse width, which elicited strong and consistent CCEP responses while minimizing charge.
Article
Neurosciences
Long Chen, Lei Zhang, Zhongpeng Wang, Bin Gu, Xin Zhang, Dong Ming
Summary: Motor imagery-based brain-computer interface (MI-BCI) has been studied to improve motor learning and recovery. This study found that sensory threshold somatosensory electrical stimulation (st-SES) improved the performance of MI-BCI in low performers, but decreased accuracy in high performers.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Lv Zhongbin, Xiaohui Liu, Bo Zhang, Tao Yaguang, Fangyu Li, Li Qing, Bo Yan
Summary: By establishing models for electric power fittings, transmission lines, and tension insulator strings, the study focused on the maximum dynamic tension of conductors during ice coating and shedding processes. Results indicated that for isolated span transmission lines, the maximum dynamic tension of the conductor exceeded the static tension with conductor icing only when the ice-shedding section was small. In multi-span transmission lines, the maximum dynamic tension of the conductor approached or exceeded the static tension after conductor icing under any ice-shedding condition.
Article
Cell Biology
Youngbin Tchoe, Andrew M. Bourhis, Daniel R. Cleary, Brittany Stedelin, Jihwan Lee, Karen J. Tonsfeldt, Erik C. Brown, Dominic A. Siler, Angelique C. Paulk, Jimmy C. Yang, Hongseok Oh, Yun Goo Ro, Keundong Lee, Samantha M. Russman, Mehran Ganji, Ian Galton, Sharona Ben-Haim, Ahmed M. Raslan, Shadi A. Dayeh
Summary: The study developed a reconfigurable thin-film multithousand-channel neurophysiological recording grid, which provides high spatial and temporal resolution. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and practicality of the grid in both animal and human subjects.
SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mark A. Hays, Rachel J. Smith, Yujing Wang, Christopher Coogan, Sridevi V. Sarma, Nathan E. Crone, Joon Y. Kang
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effect of single pulse electrical stimulation (SPES) on the ability to localize seizure onset zone (SOZ) using cortico-cortical evoked potentials (CCEPs). Fifteen drug-resistant epilepsy patients underwent intracranial EEG monitoring and SPES with titrations of stimulation intensity. The results showed that stimulation intensity affected the discriminability of SOZ and non-seizure onset zone (nSOZ), and differences in CCEP amplitude over a range of current intensities can improve the localization of epileptogenic sites.
CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Daniel Morgenroth, Tristan McArley, Andreas Ekstrom, Albin Grans, Michael Axelsson, Erik Sandblom
Summary: Rainbow trout in seawater drink to avoid dehydration, leading to cardiovascular changes and decreased vascular resistance, especially in the gastrointestinal tract. Internal gastrointestinal mechanisms responsive to osmotic changes seem to play a significant role in mediating the observed cardiovascular responses in seawater-acclimated rainbow trout.
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY B-BIOCHEMICAL SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Adalinda Hernandez, Carlos S. Galina, Mariana Geffroy, Jens Jung, Rebecka Westin, Charlotte Berg
Summary: There is a growing demand for animal products, especially food for human consumption, in developing countries in tropical regions. Improving animal welfare and reducing environmental impact has become important to modern consumers. Efficient animal production systems are crucial in meeting the growing demand for animal products while addressing societal concerns. The review focuses on cattle production systems in the tropics and highlights the challenges of ensuring transparent animal welfare conditions. Adequate assessment protocols, improvements in animal nutrition, infrastructure, animal health, and farming-related education are needed to improve tropical animal production. Better animal welfare can lead to higher productivity, increased meat and milk supply, consumer acceptance, and poverty reduction.
ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Physiology
Jeroen Brijs, Andreas Fahlman, Martin Fore, Xavier Manteca
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jan Hultgren, Katrin J. Schiffer, Jakub Babol, Charlotte Berg
Summary: Transporting cattle from farm to slaughterhouse is usually stressful for the animal. This study assessed the impact of using the gunshot method on animal welfare and food safety. The results suggest that the gunshot method can be applied to large beef steers while maintaining satisfactory levels of animal welfare and food safety under the necessary conditions.
Article
Fisheries
P. Hjelmstedt, E. Sundell, J. Brijs, C. Berg, E. Sandblom, J. Lines, M. Axelsson, A. Grans
Summary: The study found that percussive stunning does not induce epileptic seizures or loss of visually evoked responses (VERs) in rainbow trout, while electrical stunning can reliably induce epileptic seizures and temporary loss of VERs. However, there is no clear relationship between loss of ventilation and VERs following electrical stunning.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Frida Lundmark Hedman, Ivana Rodriguez Ewerlof, Jenny Frossling, Charlotte Berg
Summary: This study investigated trainers' perceptions of the animal welfare inspections conducted by the County Administrative Board (CAB) and the Swedish Trotting Association (STA) in Sweden. Most trainers reported positive experiences of both inspections, but perceived the STA inspections to be more valuable and the STA inspectors to be more competent. The competence and manner of the inspector had a stronger association with trainers' perceptions of an inspection than the results of the inspection. Trainers were generally satisfied with the control system but desired better coordination between the different inspections.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
J. Jerlstrom, C. Berg, A. H. Karlsson, A. Wallenbeck, H. Hansson
Summary: This study investigates the economic impacts of improving animal welfare at slaughter in slaughterhouse businesses. The findings suggest that investing in animal welfare improvements can lead to an accumulation of intangible assets, which can be considered in the economic model. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of selling by-products and maintaining smooth workflow for maximizing profitability.
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Leon Green, Ellika Faust, James Hinchcliffe, Jeroen Brijs, Andrew Holmes, Felix Englund Orn, Ola Svensson, Jonathan A. C. Roques, Erica H. Leder, Erik Sandblom, Charlotta Kvarnemo
Summary: This study investigates the genetic and phenotypic effects of a steep salinity gradient on the round goby. The results show that fish from the high-salinity environment have higher genetic diversity and metabolic rate, and salinity acclimation affects fish from both sites similarly. These findings suggest that species may exhibit genetic and phenotypic differences along salinity gradients, and seascape genomics and phenotypic characterization can provide important information for management strategies.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jan Hultgren, Katarina Arvidsson Segerkvist, Charlotte Berg, Anders H. Karlsson, Camilla Ohgren, Bo Algers
Summary: Preslaughter handling inevitably exposes cattle to stress, which affects beef quality and yields. Short transports to the slaughterhouse or a short walk across the yard to a mobile abattoir parked on the farm may reduce stress, with potential beneficial effects on meat quality.
Article
Biology
Nicklas Wallbom, Lucas A. Zena, Tristan J. McArley, Andreas Ekstrom, Michael Axelsson, Albin Grans, Erik Sandblom, Daniel Morgenroth
Summary: Rainbow trout acclimated to sea water have higher resting cardiac output and aerobic scope compared to freshwater-acclimated trout to meet the higher metabolic needs of osmoregulatory functions. However, cardiac performance and aerobic scope are significantly impaired after exhaustive exercise due to atrioventricular block caused by coronary ligation. This study demonstrates that cardiovascular function and oxygen carrying capacity are more dependent on coronary perfusion in sea water-acclimated trout.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Adalinda Hernandez, Pedro Henrique Esteves Trindade, Mateus Jose Rodrigues Paranhos Da Costa, Jens Jung, Charlotte Berg
Summary: This study investigated the effects of pain relief treatments on behavior and weight gain in calves subjected to hot-iron branding. It found that hot-iron branding negatively impacts calf welfare, and the use of a simple pain relief protocol is not sufficient to minimize the welfare impact.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Julio Alvarez, Dominique Joseph Bicout, Paolo Calistri, Elisabetta Canali, Julian Ashley Drewe, Bruno Garin-Bastuji, Jose Luis Gonzales Rojas, Christian Gortazar Schmidt, Mette Herskin, Virginie Michel, Miguel Angel Miranda Chueca, Barbara Padalino, Helen Clare Roberts, Hans Spoolder, Karl Stahl, Arvo Viltrop, Christoph Winckler, Charlotte Berg, Sandra Edwards, Ute Knierim, Anja Riber, Attila Salamon, Inga Tiemann, Chiara Fabris, Aikaterini Manakidou, Olaf Mosbach-Schulz, Yves Van der Stede, Marika Vitali, Antonio Velarde
Summary: This scientific opinion addresses the welfare issues of domestic ducks, Muscovy ducks, and their hybrids, domestic geese, and Japanese quail in various farming purposes. The different husbandry systems commonly used in the European Union were described and the welfare consequences for each species were assessed, including movement restrictions, injuries, group stress, inability to perform natural behaviors, and maternal behavior problems. Animal-based measures relevant to assessing welfare consequences were identified and recommendations on preventing these consequences were provided.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Viktor Almqvist, Charlotte Berg, Arja Helena Kautto, Jan Hultgren
Summary: Remote video inspections can alleviate the burden of official meat inspections at small-scale slaughterhouses and game-handling establishments in geographically remote areas, while meeting sustainability, resilience, and logistics goals. The study conducted at a Swedish slaughterhouse demonstrated a high agreement between remote and on-site inspections, suggesting the reliability of video-based post-mortem inspections.
ACTA VETERINARIA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Frida Lundmark Hedman, Ivana Rodriguez Ewerlöf, Jenny Frössling, Charlotte Berg
Summary: This study examined the perceptions of Swedish dairy farmers regarding official animal welfare inspections and private Arla and KRAV audits. The findings show that farmers have diverse perceptions of these inspections, with both positive and negative experiences reported. Many farmers believe that inspections have not significantly improved animal welfare on their farms and call for better coordination between different inspection types.
FRONTIERS IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Hunter S. Bailey, Ashley N. Fincannon, Lee A. Fuiman
Summary: This study investigated the transfer of fatty acids from broodstock diets to eggs and the time needed for the eggs to equilibrate to the diet in Southern flounder. The findings indicate that different diet treatments significantly affect the fatty acid composition of eggs, and it takes 8-16 weeks for the eggs to adapt to changes in the adult diet. These results are important for improving broodstock diets and feeding protocols in stock-enhancement programs.
Article
Fisheries
Yu Liu, Mingtao Lei, Hector Victor, Yan Wang
Summary: This study confirms the feasibility of replacing raw fish diet with a formulated diet in commercial farming of large yellow croaker, which can increase fish survival and yield, and reduce feed cost and body lipid deposition.
Article
Fisheries
Xiaoyan Zhang, Lize San, Yucong Yang, Yuehong Tao, Jiangong Ren, Yufeng Liu, Zhongwei He, Jiashuo Di, Ziteng Pei, Guixing Wang, Jilun Hou
Summary: Gynogenesis is an effective technique for establishing homogeneous lines and confirming potential chromosomal mechanisms of sex determination in fish. This study successfully induced gynogenetic families in Thamnaconus modestus and established a complete method for gynogenesis induction.
Article
Fisheries
Julieta C. Martinelli, Megan Considine, Helen R. Casendino, Carolyn M. Tarpey, Isadora Jimenez-Hidalgo, Jacqueline L. Padilla-Gamino, Teri L. King, Lorenz Hauser, Steven Rumrill, Chelsea L. Wood
Summary: Shell-boring polychaetes have caused significant damage to mariculture operations worldwide, particularly in the US Pacific region. This study provides a comprehensive dataset on the prevalence, species distribution, and environmental associations of these parasites, highlighting the impact of season, culturing methods, and environmental factors on infestation.
Article
Fisheries
Juan Gao, Xueshan Li, Kangle Lu, Kai Song, Jian Zhang, Ling Wang, Chunxiao Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary protein levels on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, digestive enzyme activity, and metamorphosis rate of bullfrog tadpoles. The optimal dietary protein level for bullfrog tadpoles was estimated to be 42.49%-46.50% of the diet.
Article
Fisheries
Qiang Li, Lijun Duan, Dongsheng Jin, Yuxin Chen, Yirong Lou, Qianjin Zhou, Zhongjie Xu, Fangjie Chen, Hongxian Chen, Guizong Xu, Maocang Yan, Guanjun Yang, Jianfei Lu, Yanjun Zhang, Jiong Chen
Summary: This study developed a centrifugal microfluidic chip with on-chip RPA to detect five pathogenic microorganisms. The chip enabled the parallel analysis of six genetic markers from a single sample and allowed for the highly automated detection of multiple samples. Compared with PCR and DNA sequencing, the on-chip RPA assay showed high sensitivity and specificity for detecting multiple pathogens in shrimp aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Xingchen Huo, Pengxu Wang, Fengxia Zhao, Qian Liu, Qingqing Tian, Lingjie Tang, Maolin Lv, Zhaohui Wei, Chunrong Yang, Jianguo Su
Summary: Bacterial diseases in aquaculture ponds have negative effects on sustainable development. The use of composite I20 biotherapy has been shown to effectively treat bacterial diseases in bullfrog ponds, providing a new strategy for controlling bacterial diseases in aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Peng Yin, Takaya Saito, Per Gunnar Fjelldal, Bjorn Tharandur Bjornsson, Sofie Charlotte Remo, Sandeep Sharma, Rolf Erik Olsen, Kristin Hamre
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effect of seasonal changes in temperature and photoperiod on the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon at the molecular level. The research findings suggest that the changing photoperiod and temperature influenced the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon, highlighting the importance of oxidative status in the ecological implications.
Article
Fisheries
Nicholas Oppong Mensah, Jeffery Kofi Asare, Emmanuel Tetteh-Doku Mensah, Ernest Christlieb Amrago, Frank Osei Tutu, Anthony Donkor
Summary: This study investigates aquaculture farmers' preference for climate-smart aquaculture insurance products, the challenges they face, and their preferred insurance coverage. The results show that farmers prefer Climate-Induced Aquaculture Stock Mortality Insurance and the most significant constraint is the delay in claim settlement.
Article
Fisheries
Qiu-Ping Chai, Pei Wu, Wei-Dan Jiang, Yang Liu, Hong-Mei Ren, Xiao-Wan Jin, Lin Feng, Xiao-Qiu Zhou
Summary: The study found that appropriate levels of potassium diformate (KDF) can enhance the immune defense and mediate the inflammatory process in fish, possibly through the regulation of T cell differentiation via JAK-STAT and NF-kappa B signaling pathways.
Article
Fisheries
Tian Zhu, Haomin Jia, Haopeng Zhang, Yujing Xiao, Cui Han, Jiaxin Yang
Summary: Chicken manure has significant effects on the cultivation of Chlorella and rotifers. The optimal amount of chicken manure extract for continuous cultivation is 10 mLL-1. Chicken manure can promote the growth of Chlorella and improve the fatty acid composition, indirectly enhancing the growth condition and fatty acid content of rotifers.
Article
Fisheries
Zheng Luo, Yang Yu, Zhenning Bao, Fuhua Li
Summary: This study analyzed the heritability and genetic correlation of two growth traits in Pacific white shrimp and evaluated the genomic prediction using different genomic selection models. The results showed that the NeuralNet model had the highest prediction accuracy and better prospects for predicting shrimp growth traits.
Article
Fisheries
Alberto Ruiz, Ignasi Sanahuja, Karl B. Andree, Dolors Furones, Paul G. Holhorea, Josep A. Calduch-Giner, Jose J. Pastor, Marc Vinas, Jaume Perez-Sanchez, Sofia Morais, Enric Gisbert
Summary: Supplementing diets with a combination of spice oleoresins can reduce lipid accumulation and inflammation in farmed fish. The combination of spice oleoresins also has an immunomodulatory effect on the fish's intestinal immune system, potentially offering anti-inflammatory benefits.
Article
Fisheries
Beibei Zhao, Renhui Mei, Le Li, Di Hu, Lei Li
Summary: This study reveals that JfCXCL8_L1a and JfCXCL8_L1b have different immune pathways, and JfCXCL8_L1b plays a significant role in enhancing the adaptive immunity of T cell-dependent antigen.
Article
Fisheries
Yuhang Liu, Danying Cao, Nan Wu, Xuyang Zhao, Qingsong Zhu, Lian Su, Fatima Altaf, Qianqian Zhang, Haokun Liu, Yongming Li, Bruno Hamish Unger, Yingyin Cheng, Wanting Zhang, Aihua Li, Yaping Wang, Xiao-Qin Xia
Summary: Based on previous research, sinomenine has been found to protect mucosal immunity in farmed fish species by preventing intestinal pathological changes and regulating gene expression related to inflammation. It also enhances immune homeostasis and controls the growth of pathogenic bacteria.