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Alex Waite

@alex-waite.bsky.social

Senior Publisher at BiomedCentral managing open access Agriculture & Livestock journals.

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An article by Ioannis Zabetakis, @unioflimerick.bsky.social , addresses the lack of a clear link between dairy lipids, food matrix and chronic diseases and suggests ways of future research

18.09.2025 10:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Open collection in Poultry Science and Management on โ€˜Improving Poultry Husbandry and Welfareโ€™ managed by guest editors from Ankara University and University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover #agriculture #livestock #poultry #research

30.07.2025 10:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

New study from Instituto Tecnolรณgico de Mรฉrida has been published in Dairy Science & Management! Results show that these modifications can impact the stability & functionality of yogurt. As a new open access journal waivers are available to cover APCs for accepted articles #agriculture #foodscience

24.07.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Welcome to Clean Oceans: a platform for solutions to ocean pollution and sustainability challenges - Clean Oceans The global ocean is facing unprecedented pressures due to human activities [ 1]. From plastic pollution and chemical contaminants to climate-driven changes in marine ecosystems, the urgency to find innovative solutions for a cleaner and more sustainable ocean has never been greater [ 2].

Clean Oceans, BMC's new open-access journal dedicated to research, technological advancements, and policy innovations on ocean pollution and marine environmental health, just published its first introductory editorial article from Editor-in-Chief Sylvia Sander! Read now!

20.07.2025 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Last chance to submit to this collection managed by researchers from @royalvetcollege.bsky.social and @unibz.bsky.social with full APC waivers available for accepted manuscripts #agriculture #dairy #welfare #research #SDG15

22.07.2025 08:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Effects of varying alfalfa hay-to-corn silage ratio and fat source on feed sorting behavior and chewing activities of lactating dairy cows - Dairy Science and Management Feed sorting and chewing behavior of multiparous Holsteins were tested in response to diets containing different alfalfa hay (AH) to corn silage (CS) ratios and fat supplements. Experimental diets con...

New study in @bmc.springernature.com Dairy Science & Management examines the effects of alfalfa hay-to-corn silage ratio & fat source on behavior & chewing activities of cows, from Isfahan University & @unibonn.bsky.social
#agriculture #dairy dairysciencemanagement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

17.07.2025 09:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Isolation, Prevalence and Management of Salmonella in Poultry

BMCs Poultry Science & Management is excited to launch a new collection: Isolation, Prevalence & Management of Salmonella in Poultry, managed by editors from Auburn University, APCs covered @biomedcentral.bsky.social #poultry #research #agriculture www.biomedcentral.com/collections/...

03.07.2025 10:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Biotechnology for the Environment Biotechnology for the Environment is an open access, peer-reviewed journal featuring studies that explore the advancements and applications of biotechnology ...

Biotechnology for the Environment journal is calling for submissions to its collection โ€˜Biotech Innovations for a Greener Futureโ€™ focusing on environmental management, protection, and sustainability. The journal is offering full APC waivers for articles submitted by December 31, 2025.

#MedSky

27.06.2025 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dairy Science and Management Dairy Science and Management is an open access peer-reviewed journal that aims to publish innovative research about the management of dairy animals, the ...

BMC's three new open access journals have been open to submissions for one year! Dairy Science & Management, Poultry Science & Management and Aquaculture Science & Management opened for submissions in May 2024 and are happy to receive submissions and cover APCs for publications this year as well!

18.06.2025 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Food Security in High-Income Nations: Issues, Policies and Future Directions

Agriculture & Food Security is calling for submissions to โ€˜Food Security in High-Income Nations: Issues, Policies & Future Directionsโ€™ highlighting the relationship between agricultural trade & food security #foodsecurity #agriculture @biomedcentral.bsky.social
www.biomedcentral.com/collections/...

18.06.2025 13:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Celebrating a Year of BMCโ€™s New Agriculture and Livestock Journal Family The journal family includes three new open access journals focusing on dairy, poultry and aquaculture research

Three new open access journals have now been open for a year! Focusing on dairy, poultry & aquaculture, the journals are part of @biomedcentral.bsky.social new Agriculture & Livestock family & have waivers available for 2025 ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŸ
#research #agriculture
communities.springernature.com/posts/celebr...

12.06.2025 14:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Salmonella and the chicken: reflections on salmonellosis and its control in the United Kingdom - Poultry Science and Management The association between Salmonella with chicken meat and eggs is the best-known source of a foodborne infection and its livestock reservoir. Whilst expansion of intensive farming and globalisation of ...

On #WorldFoodSafetyDay, @biomedcentral.bsky.social Poultry Science & Management is highlighting how a clear understanding of Salmonella can help control this common foodborne infection, as described by Paul Wigley of @bristoluni.bsky.social
poultrysciencemanagement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

07.06.2025 12:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One-third of Australiaโ€™s coastal terrestrial aquaculture at risk from sea level rise - Aquaculture Science and Management Background Aquaculture is central to livelihoods and food security globally, providing promise to meet growing human seafood and protein demand without surpassing environmental limits. However, the aq...

On #WorldEnvironmentDay read recent article in @biomedcentral.bsky.social Aquaculture Science & Management about the risk of sea level rise to Australiaโ€™s aquaculture industry from @griffith.edu.au #openaccess #aquaculture #climatechange
aquaculturesciencemanagement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

05.06.2025 12:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Integrated crop and livestock systems: comparison of Freedom Ranger and Ross 708 broiler performance, meat and bone quality, and feed cost across conventional and free-range housing systems - Poultry ... Background Implementing livestock into vegetable: cover crop-integrated systems improves soil health and system diversity. Comparisons of broiler genetic line, performance, and economics between pastu...

New study in @biomedcentral.bsky.social Poultry Science & Management compares the performance and physiological outcomes of broilers raised in outdoor pastures versus indoor settings, from @iastateresearch.bsky.social
#poultry #research
poultrysciencemanagement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

03.06.2025 12:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Aeromonas hydrophila in aquaculture Collection on understanding mechanisms of inflammation and the histopathological changes induced by the pathogen

Aeromonas hydrophila is a pathogen affecting a wide range of aquatic species, leading to severe economic loss & posing challenges to food security. This research communities post highlights the collection โ€˜Impact of Aeromonas hydrophila on Aquacultureโ€™ communities.springernature.com/posts/aeromo...

02.06.2025 13:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

from @biomedcentral.bsky.social

30.05.2025 13:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Collection on Aquaculture Interstices: Where Biofloc Dynamics, Microbes, Nutrition and Health Converge Collection showcasing research that embodies the interdisciplinary spirit of modern aquaculture science and management

The field of aquaculture is at a critical juncture, where technology, biological discoveries, and environmental awareness are transforming the industry. A new collection examines the complex relationships at the heart of modern aquaculture communities.springernature.com/posts/collec...

30.05.2025 13:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Effects of varying alfalfa hay-to-corn silage ratio and fat source on feed sorting behavior and chewing activities of lactating dairy cows - Dairy Science and Management Feed sorting and chewing behavior of multiparous Holsteins were tested in response to diets containing different alfalfa hay (AH) to corn silage (CS) ratios and fat supplements. Experimental diets con...

New study published in @biomedcentral.bsky.social Dairy Science & Management examines the effects of varying feed on behavior and activities of cows, from Isfahan University of Technology & @unibonn.bsky.social #agriculture #dairy #openaccess
dairysciencemanagement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

30.05.2025 08:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Microbial sensitivity testing in the dairy industry Collection focusing on mitigating antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus aureus

Antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus aureus is a serious threat to dairy animals and public health, as highlighted in the collection 'Microbial Sensitivity Testing in Dairy' in @biomedcentral.bsky.social Dairy Science & Management. #dairy #antibioticresistance #animalwelfare #foodsystems #sdg2

27.05.2025 15:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Assessing Animal Welfare in Dairy Farming: Insights on Housing and Management Practices A collection aims to advance our collective understanding of animal welfare in dairy farming and its implications for the industry and food security.

A new collection from @biomedcentral.bsky.social Dairy Science and Management assesses animal welfare in dairy farming, managed by Nicola Blackie from @royalvetcollege.bsky.social โ€ชand Thomas Zanon from @unibz.bsky.social โ€ฌ
communities.springernature.com/posts/assess...
#research #dairy #welfare

22.05.2025 15:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A study published in Aquaculture Science and Management looks at the risk to Australiaโ€™s coastal terrestrial aquaculture industry from sea level rise, from Marina Christofidis of Griffith University. @biomedcentral.bsky.social @griffith.edu.au #aquaculture #research #climatechange

20.05.2025 09:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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