WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION

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Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 7 | 06 Jul 2026

Plasma calcium, phosphorus, and calcium-to-phosphorus ratio as indicators of eggshell quality and reproductive performance in captive female Houbara bustards (Chlamydotis undulata)

This study aimed to establish the first reproductive performance-based reference intervals for plasma Ca and P in captive female Houbara bustards, evaluate the calcium-to-phosphorus (Ca:P) ratio, and determine their associations with reproductive outcomes and eggshell abnormalit…

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 5 | 18 May 2026

Effects of controlled artificial incubation on hatching success, morphometric traits, and early physiological indicators in olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) from Banyuwangi coast, Indonesia

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of controlled artificial incubation using the Intan Room system on hatching success, hatchling morphometric traits, and early physiological indicators of olive ridley sea turtles originating from different nesting beaches along the Banyuw…

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 2 | 23 Feb 2026

Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of multidrug-resistant avian pathogenic Escherichia coli across life stages of captive African Houbara bustards: Conservation and One Health implications

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of E. coli across different life stages of captive African Houbara bustards, characterize multidrug-resistant (MDR), extensively drug-resistant (XDR), and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) phenotypes, and profile avian pathogenic E…

Review Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 1 | 20 Jan 2026

Alginate oligosaccharides derived from tropical brown seaweeds as sustainable alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters in poultry nutrition: Functional mechanisms and production perspectives

This review summarizes current knowledge on the biodiversity of tropical brown seaweeds, alginate extraction and depolymerization techniques suitable for feed-grade AOS production, and the physicochemical properties that influence their functionality in poultry nutrition.

Research Article | Vol. 18 | Issue 7 | 30 Jul 2025

Post-warming quality of goat oocytes under heat shock stress: A study of the maturation rate, heat shock protein-70, adenosine triphosphate, and glutathione levels

This study aimed to compare the efficacy of a modified cryoprotectant (30% ethylene glycol + 1M sucrose) with a commercial cryoprotectant in preserving post-warming oocyte quality, based on maturation rates and biomarker levels (heat shock protein 70 [HSP70], adenosine triphosph…