Animal Physiology and Nutrition

Overview

Animal physiology and nutrition encompasses the study of biological functions in animals and the dietary requirements necessary to maintain health, support growth, and optimize productive performance. Research published in Veterinary Healthcare on this topic examines how physiological processes can be managed to improve animal health outcomes and productivity in veterinary practice. One area of investigation involves reproductive physiology, specifically exploring management strategies such as estrous synchronization protocols designed to enhance fertility rates in cattle. This work addresses the practical challenge of optimizing breeding efficiency in livestock populations, where reproductive performance directly impacts both animal welfare and agricultural sustainability. Understanding the interplay between physiological mechanisms and management interventions allows veterinary professionals to develop evidence-based approaches that support animal health while meeting production goals. The topic matters because effective management of animal physiology through nutritional and reproductive strategies can reduce the time and resources required for successful breeding, minimize stress on animals, and improve overall herd health. By examining these physiological systems and their responses to various management protocols, research in this area contributes to advancing veterinary care standards and informing best practices in animal husbandry.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• Impact of presynchronization and Ovsynch on early postpartum ovarian activity and fertility of dairy cows in Libya
  N. Mariol et al. · 2024 · Open Veterinary Journal
• The Follicular Distribution during the Estrus Phase and the Enhanced Estrus Behavior of Crossed Ongole Heifers Stimulated with a Non-superovulation Dose of PMSG
  K. B. Putro et al. · 2024 · Jurnal Ilmu Ternak dan Veteriner
• Impact of the corpus luteum and follicular parameters on the levels of plasma progesterone and the prediction of pregnancy in Holstein dairy cows
  2023 · Reproduction in Domestic Animals
• Determination of estrus duration based on cervical mucus characteristics in Aceh cattle using camera-equipped artificial insemination endoscope
  Dian Mulfristia et al. · 2022 · Ovozoa : Journal of Animal Reproduction
• Determination of estrus duration based on cervical mucus characteristics in Aceh cattle using camera-equipped artificial insemination endoscope
  2022 · Ovozoa Journal of Animal Reproduction

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