9 May 2025

In vitro feasibility of bovine and canine whole blood and commercially prepared canine packed red blood cells as a source of xenotransfusion in swine (Sus scrofa domestica)

"This article highlights the potential for interspecific blood transfers into pigs, which has impacts for the health and welfare of domesticated animals."

John Measey, Section Editor

28 April 2025

Redescription of four Epiperipatus species with an update on the distribution of Epiperipatus acacioi (Marcus & Marcus, 1955)

"Great comments and suggestions, in a constructive way"

Tony Robillard, Handling Editor

7 April 2025

Discovery of two new weevil species of Pholicodes Schoenherr, 1826 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Entiminae) from eastern Turkey

"This article discusses the discovery of two new species of beetle in Turkey associated with Artemisia plants. These species were identified using morphological characters. The two new species are collected on a mountain at an elevation of 1700-2130 m which is considered a new addition to the family Curculionidae."

Mona Hussein, Handling Editor

4 April 2025

Implications of high-dose vitamin D₃ with and without vitamin C on bone mineralization and blood biochemical factors in broiler breeder hens and their offspring

"The authors investigated the implications of high-dose vitamin D3 with and without vitamin C on bone mineralization and blood biochemical factors in broiler breeder hens and their offspring. Indeed, including Vit D3 and VitC in the diet of these poultry birds will further strengthen poultry production by elongating their production life."

Charles Okpala, Handling Editor

12 March 2025

A systematic review of fluralaner as a treatment for ectoparasitic infections in mammalian species

"The article analyzes data on fluralaner (FLU), highlighting its effectiveness, pharmacokinetics, and safety in various mammals, thus filling a gap in the literature regarding its use in wildlife. It offers valuable information and outlines future perspectives more comprehensively."

Travis Beddoe, Handling Editor

30 January 2025

A new species of parrot snake, Leptophis (Serpentes: Colubridae) from the Brazilian Cerrado

"Describing new species of snake in an endangered habitat such as the Cerrado is a very important endeavor for our understanding of biodiversity."

Scott Edwards, Handling Editor

17 January 2025

Body size prediction in scorpions: a phylogenetic comparative examination of linear measurements of individual body parts

"This study will be important for all those working on scorpion morphometrics and will extend to others who are interested in invertebrate body scaling."

John Measey, Section Editor

13 December 2024

Companion animal foster caregiving: a scoping review exploring animal and caregiver welfare, barriers to caregiver recruitment and retention, and best practices for foster care programs in animal shelters

"This is a well written review, addressing a topic that would be of interest to many people interested in animal welfare, caregiver-animal relationships, pet-owner relationships and generally pets."

Anindita Bhadra, Handling Editor

28 October 2024

Development of a welfare assessment tool for tourist camp elephants in Asia

Shaw Badenhorst, Handling Editor

10 October 2024

Spring haul-out behavior of seals in the Bering and Chukchi Seas: implications for abundance estimation

"This paper provides information that is of importance to understanding the ecology of the species."

Suzanne Prange, Handling Editor