Conventional weaning of piglets at the young age of 3 to 4 wk is associated with reduced nutrient intake, reduced growth, altered behavioral patterns, and a greater susceptibility to diarrhoea. Our studies aimed to determine ...

An increasing need exists for tools to assess and improve animal welfare in an objective and scientifically based manner. This review presents an overview of knowledge and factors related to animal welfare, and explains a ...

Canine and feline liver disease is a common phenomenon with usually an unfavourable outcome. Improved insight in the species-specific reaction of dogs and cats is needed to facilitate development of new therapeutic strategies. ...