WebLog Journal of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry

The spread of enzootic leukemia is a global problem of cattle breeding

The leukemia virus causes blood disease in 29 species of animals and 15 species of domestic and wild birds. Bovine enzootic leukemia (international designation of bovine leukemia) is included in the list of diseases of the World Organization for Animal Health, as a disease subject to mandatory notification (notification to the international community). The high prevalence of bovine leukemia virus in cattle…

The research problem is the lack of a comprehensive comparative analysis of dairy barn designs, making the selection of the optimal model that balances sustainability and animal welfare complex. The importance of the study lies in developing an evidence-based analytical framework to support the adoption of efficient and sustainable barns that contribute to improving productivity and reducing environmental impact. The study aims to identify the optimal barn design model by reviewing the…

Climate change is the greatest threat to humanity this century. The impact of dairy cows on climate change is currently being intensively discussed. There are several ways to reduce methane, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions on dairy farms. The aim of this study was to present some aspects of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in dairy farms to mitigate climate change. It has been found that methane emissions from dairy farms could be reduced by using feed additives such as the…