Main causes of death of free-ranging bats in Turin province (North-Western Italy): gross and histological findings and emergent virus surveillance
Bats are recognized as reservoir species for multiple viruses. However, little is known on bats ’ health and mortality. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the main causes of death of bats from Turin province... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 11, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Elena Colombino, Davide Lelli, Sabrina Canziani, Giuseppe Quaranta, Cristina Guidetti, Stefania Leopardi, Serena Robetto, Paola De Benedictis, Riccardo Orusa, Mitzy Mauthe von Degerfeld and Maria Teresa Capucchio Tags: Research Source Type: research

Polyautoimmunity manifest as inflammatory myopathy, uveitis, and progressive cutaneous depigmentation in a mixed breed dog: a case report
This report documents polyautoimmunity in a mixed breed dog with concurrent uveitis, cutaneous depigmentation, and in... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 10, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Mary Ann Lee, Sean E. Hulsebosch, Verena K. Affolter, Jonathan D. Dear, Marguerite F. Knipe, David J. Maggs, Bret A. Moore, Catherine A. Outerbridge and Sina Marsilio Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

TMT-based quantitative proteomics reveals the targets of andrographolide on LPS-induced liver injury
Andrographolide (Andro) is a diterpenoid derived from Andrographis paniculate, which has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and hepatoprotective activities. Gram-negative bacterial infections can caus... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 10, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Shihao Ge, Wenqi Lian, Yongjiang Bai, Linzheng Wang, Fuwei Zhao, Houmei Li, Dongliang Wang and Quanhai Pang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Intraspecific anatomical variations of the extensor tendons of the carpus and digits with a reexamination of their insertion sites in the domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris): a cadaveric study
The aim of the current study was to investigate the frequency of variations of the extensor tendons of the carpus and digits in the domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) with a reexamination of their insertions a... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 9, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Younes Kamali, Reyhaneh Almasi, Hamid Reza Moradi and Saeid Fathollahi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Genetic characterization of Bartonella henselae samples isolated from stray cats by multi-locus sequence typing
Bartonella henselae is one of the most commonly identified Bartonella species associated with several human diseases. Although B. henselae was detected in humans and cats in Turkey, they have not been genotyped p... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 7, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: H üseyin Can, Mervenur Güvendi, Ecem Sürgeç, Ahmet Efe Köseoğlu, Sedef Erkunt Alak, Muhammet Karakavuk, Aytül Gül, Mert Döşkaya, Adnan Yüksel Gürüz, Cemal Ün and Aysu Değirmenci Döşkaya Tags: Research Source Type: research

Identification and evaluation in-vitro of conserved peptides with high affinity to MHC-I as potential protective epitopes for Newcastle disease virus vaccines
Newcastle disease (ND) is a major threat to the poultry industry, leading to significant economic losses. The current ND vaccines, usually based on active or attenuated strains, are only partially effective an... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 7, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Luis Tataje-Lavanda, Edith M álaga, Manuela Verastegui, Egma Mayta Huatuco, Eliana Icochea, Manolo Fernández-Díaz and Mirko Zimic Tags: Research Source Type: research

Preparation of Escherichia coli ghost of anchoring bovine Pasteurella multocida OmpH and its immunoprotective effect
Pasteurella multocida is a pathogen that can infect humans and animals. A ghost is an empty bacterial body devoid of cytoplasm and nucleic acids that can be efficiently presented by antigen-presenting cells. To s... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 6, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Nannan Chen, Dongjun Jiang, Yu Liu, Zecai Zhang, Yulong Zhou and Zhanbo Zhu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Neural stem/progenitor cells from adult canine cervical spinal cord have the potential to differentiate into neural lineage cells
• Neural stem/progenitor cells (NSPCs) are multipotent self-renewing cells that can be isolated from the brain or spinal cord. As they need to be isolated from neural tissues, it is difficult to study human NS... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 6, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Woo Keyoung Kim, Yeon Sung Son, Ji-Hey Lim, Wan Hee Kim and Byung-Jae Kang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Hemodynamic changes in late advanced pregnant Zaraibi goats during the peripartum period
The objective of the present study was to demonstrate the blood flow velocities, blood flow rate (BFR; bpm) with the accurate ratio of both systolic and diastolic velocities points (S/D) in addition to Doppler... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 6, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Hager Madbouly, K. H. El-Shahat, Mohamed Fathi and Elshymaa A. Abdelnaby Tags: Research Source Type: research

A critical review on experimental Streptococcus suis infection in pigs with a focus on clinical monitoring and refinement strategies
Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is a major pig pathogen worldwide with zoonotic potential. Though different research groups have contributed to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of S. suis infections in rec... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 5, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Carolin Liedel, Karoline Rieckmann and Christoph G. Baums Tags: Review Source Type: research

The most effective systemic treatment in dogs with sarcoptic mange: a critically appraised topic
Sarcoptic mange is a common, pruritic parasitic skin disease of dogs. Due to its highly contagious character, it represents a potential veterinary and public health risk. Because of clinical similarity with ot... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 5, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Mirabela O. Dumitrache and Marie-Christine Cadiergues Tags: Research Source Type: research

Application of metagenomics for diagnosis of broilers displaying neurological symptoms
Thirty-two-day-old broiler chickens at a farm located in northwestern South Korea displayed adverse neurological symptoms including limping, lying down, and head shaking. Approximately 2.1% of chickens died or... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 5, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Hyeon-Su Kim, Si-Hyeon Kim, Hye-Soon Song, Yong-Kuk Kwon, Choi-Kyu Park and Hye-Ryoung Kim Tags: Research Source Type: research

Cardiovascular changes, laboratory findings and pain scores in calves undergoing ultrasonography-guided bilateral rectus sheath block before herniorrhaphy: a prospective randomized clinical trial
The study aimed to assess the clinical utility of a multiparametric approach to measure the impact of bilateral ultrasound-guided rectus sheath blocks (RSB) on heart rate, serum cortisol concentrations, and pa... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 5, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Maria Chiara Alterisio, Fabiana Micieli, Giovanni Della Valle, Ludovica Chiavaccini, Giancarlo Vesce, Paolo Ciaramella and Jacopo Guccione Tags: Research Source Type: research

Zoonotic diseases: understanding the risks and mitigating the threats
Zoonotic diseases are like a sneaky game of “tag” between animals and humans, where the stakes are high and the consequences can be deadly. From the bubonic plague to COVID-19, zoonotic diseases have affected ... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 3, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ibrahim Elsohaby and Luca Villa Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Screening of antigenic epitopes related to the adhesion of the avian Escherichia coli Type 1 Fimbrial Agglutinin Domain
Avian Escherichia coli (E.coli) type 1 fimbriae adhere to avian tracheal epithelial cells through the FimH protein. However, the adhesion-related antigen is still unknown. The purpose of this study was to analyze... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - October 3, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Junhong Chen, Wei Dai, Shengling Cui, Weiqiang Lei and Dingzhen Dai Tags: Research Source Type: research