Animals

15 years ago, our first issue was published. It contained essays from the 2009 Minding Animals conference. Animal welfare and ethics were central then and remain so today. Thank you to our Editor-in-Chief Clive J. C. Phillips and our community for being part of this journey.

🐑🐐 What if nutrition could be tailored to an animal’s genes? This paper reviews how traditional nutrition research and new tools like nutrigenomics, precision feeding, and AI are shaping livestock nutrition. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x0U3Z #AnimalNutrition #LivestockResearch

🐶 Do dogs reason about the world around them? This study explores practical rationality and inferential reasoning in dogs, contributing to the debate on animal intelligence. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x0TFQ #DogResearch #AnimalCognition

🎉Thank you for attending the #IOCAN2026! Extending our deepest thanks to session 6 and 2 chairs, invited speakers, selected oral and poster presenters. We hope you found the sessions informative and engaging. Stay tuned for the next edition of our conference!

What if feed could do more than just nourish? Feed Additives and Functional Ingredients for Aquaculture Health and Performance explores how nutrition can enhance health, resilience, and productivity in aquaculture. Submit your work: brnw.ch/21x0S7o

Hundreds of puffins died far from their normal range. Why? This study links a mass mortality event in the Canary Islands to starvation and extreme weather during migration, highlighting growing risks for seabirds 🔗 brnw.ch/21x0RIv #Seabirds #ClimateImpact

🤝 Thanks attendees! Let’s appreciate the Session chairs, Keynote, and Invited speakers of session 7, 5 and 4. Last Day of the #IOCAN2026 is tomorrow, 19 March 2026, 9 AM CET on Session 6 and 2: brnw.ch/21x0QAK

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Microplastics are inside aquatic animals. What does that mean for health and ecosystems? New Special Issue on ingestion, accumulation, and impacts. Submit your work: brnw.ch/21x0PDx

We appreciate all who attended Day 1 of the #IOCAN2026! With special thanks to the Chairs, session chairs, keynotes, invited speakers, and selected speakers. Day 2’s program: 18 Mar 2026, 9AM CET, Session 7, 4, and 5: 🔗 brnw.ch/21x0OAt

🦠🐟 Can probiotics improve aquaculture sustainability? This Special Issue is open for submissions, focusing on microbial solutions for fish health, growth, and disease control. Submit your work: brnw.ch/21x0NDz #Aquaculture #Probiotics

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Sung Woo Kim as the new Section Editor-in-Chief for the Pigs section. We look forward to his guidance and expertise in advancing research in this field. Please join us in welcoming him 👏

🐼 Happy #NationalPandaDay To celebrate, we are sharing a study on how giant panda ranges and ecological niches have shifted since the last interglacial, offering insights for future conservation. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x0MAA #PandaResearch #WildlifeConservation

✨We are excited to announce that #IOCAN2026 kicks off Tomorrow, on 17 March 2026, at 9 AM CET on Zoom! Attendees may view and leave comments on the Posters in the Digital Poster Gallery: brnw.ch/21x0LEA 📋 Find the full program here! brnw.ch/21x0LEB

🐆 Studying jaguars without capturing them. This study shows how hair collected non-invasively can reveal genetic, ecological, and pollution data, offering a powerful tool for monitoring wild jaguar populations. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x0Ig4 #Jaguar #WildlifeResearch

🦭 Fur seal pups are declining at key colonies on New Zealand’s South Island. Long-term monitoring reveals major drops in pup numbers and fluctuating body condition, suggesting environmental pressures may be affecting survival. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x0I7E

🐟 How do fish digest and absorb fats? The Special Issue Lipid Digestion and Fatty Acid Absorption Mechanisms in Fish invites research on lipid metabolism, fatty acid transport, and nutrition in aquaculture. Submit your work: brnw.ch/21x0Gpj #Aquaculture

We are excited to announce that #IOCAN2026 kicks off Next Tuesday, on 17 March 2026, at 9 AM CET on Zoom! 📚 Free registration closes TOMORROW, 13 March! Join us here: brnw.ch/21x0FS6 📋 The full program is also available on the website!

🐪 What does the anatomy of a dromedary udder reveal? This study provides a detailed look at its anatomical structures, offering insights relevant to camel health, veterinary research, and dairy management. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x0Ect #CamelResearch #VeterinaryScience

🐱 What is life like for cats in a cat café? This study examines individual cat behavior and interactions with visitors, offering insights into how cats experience these popular environments. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x0DOg #CatResearch #AnimalBehavior