It is widely known that the adverse effects of stress must be considered in animal
conservation programmes. However, a full consideration of how and where stress occurs in …

The link between social factors, stress and health has been the focus of many
interdisciplinary studies mostly because:(i) animals, including humans, often live in …

Recent progress in the field of wildlife disease ecology demonstrates that infectious disease
plays a crucial role in the lives of wild animals. Parasites and pathogens should be …

The interrelationship between wild animal, domestic animals and human health is
appreciated now more than ever before. This is because of the recognition of the …

Immune defences are undoubtedly of great benefit to the host, reducing the impact of
infectious organisms. However, mounting immune responses also entails costs, which may …

Disease and enhanced microbial load are considered to be major factors limiting the
performance and overall efficiency of feed use by pigs in Australian piggeries. It is …

Social and psychological factors interact with genetic predisposition and dietary habit in
determining obesity. However, relatively few pre-clinical studies address the role of …

The research aimed to investigate the suitable drinking water temperature in winter and its
effect on the growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and rumen fermentation function of …

Cold stress can induce neuronal apoptosis in the hippocampus, but the internal mechanism
involving neuronal loss induced by cold stress is not clear. In vivo, male and female …

We model the optimal allocation of limited resources of an animal during a transient stressful
event such as a cold spell or the presence of a predator. The animal allocates resources …