Science Discovery Animals

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Frequency: 4 issues per year
DOI: 10.11648/j.sdan
Website: http://www.science-discovery.org/journal/sdan
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Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2026

  • Research Article
    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2026
    Pages: 1-13
    Received: 17 January 2026
    Accepted: 5 February 2026
    Published: 26 February 2026
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    Abstract: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted in the Shashemene District, Ethiopia, to investigate the epidemiology and species-specific distribution of livestock anthrax from January 2022 to November 2025. The primary objectives were to analyze seasonal trends, describe distribution across livestock species, and evaluate temporal and spatial ass... Show More
  • Review Article

    The Contribution of Ketogenic Diets Combined with Physical Activity to the Increase of BDNF and GH in Neuroplasticity in Animals

    Daniel Checchinato*, Claudio Amichetti Jr, Roberto Mangieri Junior, Camila Olveira Costa Ferreira de Carvalho, Maria Natália Costa Silva, Christiane Maria Barcellos Magalhaes Rocha

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2026
    Pages: 14-18
    Received: 12 September 2025
    Accepted: 27 January 2026
    Published: 26 February 2026
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    Abstract: This article reviews the contribution of ketogenic diets combined with physical activity in increasing levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and Growth Hormone (GH) in neuroplasticity in animals. Neuroplasticity is crucial for the adaptation and functional recovery of the nervous system, and nutritional approaches have shown promise in... Show More
  • Research Article
    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2026
    Pages: 19-34
    Received: 9 February 2026
    Accepted: 20 February 2026
    Published: 27 February 2026
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    Abstract: This study characterized and compared the spatiotemporal dynamics of animal and livestock disease frequency in Shashemene District, West Arsi, Oromia, Ethiopia. The work aimed to quantify spatial and temporal disease distributions, classify events into sporadic, endemic, epidemic, and pandemic-candidate patterns, estimate key epidemiological parame... Show More
  • Review Article
    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2026
    Pages: 35-44
    Received: 18 February 2026
    Accepted: 2 March 2026
    Published: 10 March 2026
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    Abstract: Camels are vital to the livelihoods of pastoral communities across arid and semi-arid regions, particularly in East Africa, where they serve as reliable sources of milk, meat, and income. Camel milk, which provides up to half of household nutrient intake in some areas, is nutritionally superior to bovine milk and contributes significantly to food a... Show More