Chronic kidney disease in a giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca): a case report
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in captive wildlife species. However, CKD has been rarely documented in giant pandas. (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 23, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Lingling Chang, Xiangyang L. Wang, Chenfei Yu, Chen-Hsuan Liu, Qiang Zhang, Yaping Wu, Ruoyi Jia, Qingyi Ma, Guanglin Pan, Dewen Tong and Xinglong Wang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Development of a droplet digital PCR method for detection of porcine circovirus 4
Porcine circovirus 4 (PCV4), a newly emerging virus that was first discovered in 2019, may pose a potential threat to the pig industry. Droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) is an absolute quantitative method that has h... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 22, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Yangkun Liu, Xinru Zhang, Xueying Han, Jiaxing Liu and Lunguang Yao Tags: Research Source Type: research
Recombinant-attenuated Salmonella enterica serovar Choleraesuis vector expressing the PlpE protein of Pasteurella multocida protects mice from lethal challenge
Bacterial surface proteins play key roles in pathogenicity and often contribute to microbial adhesion and invasion. Pasteurella lipoprotein E (PlpE), a Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida) surface protein, has re... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 19, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Guodong Zhou, Jiashuo Tian, Yichen Tian, Qifeng Ma, Quan Li, Shifeng Wang and Huoying Shi Tags: Research Source Type: research
The role of AJB35136 and fdtA genes in biofilm formation by avian pathogenic Escherichia coli
Infections caused by avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) result in significant economic losses in poultry industry. APEC strains are known to form biofilms in various conditions allowing them to thrive even ... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 18, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Muhammad Moman Khan, Aamir Ali, Rafa ł Kolenda, Olugbenga Adekunle Olowe, Jörg Weinreich, Ganwu Li and Peter Schierack Tags: Research Source Type: research
Attenuation of pathogenesis of Eimeria stiedae sporulated oocysts using Egyptian alginate propolis nanoparticles
This study evaluated the potency of Egyptian alginate propolis nanopar... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 18, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ahmed G. Hegazi, Eman E. El Shanawany, Asmaa S. El-Houssiny, Soad E. Hassan, Hassan M. Desouky, T. M. El-Metenawy and Eman H. Abdel-Rahman Tags: Research Source Type: research
The MARS PETCARE BIOBANK protocol: establishing a longitudinal study of health and disease in dogs and cats
The veterinary care of cats and dogs is increasingly embracing innovations first applied to human health, including an increased emphasis on preventative care and precision medicine. Large scale human populati... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 17, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Janet E. Alexander, Serina Filler, Philip J. Bergman, Claire E. Bowring, Laura Carvell-Miller, Brenda Fulcher, Richard Haydock, Teresa Lightfoot, Darren W. Logan, Talon S. McKee, Tracy Mills, JoAnn Morrison, Phillip Watson and Colby Woodruff Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research
Effect of two insect meals on the gut commensal microbiome of healthy sea trout (Salmo trutta vr. trutta)
The balance of the intestinal commensal microbiome of fish and other animals plays an important role in the physiological processes of healthy animals, contributes to the defense against pathogens, stimulates ... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 14, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Agata J ózefiak, Mateusz Rawski, Bartosz Kierończyk, Damian Józefiak and Jan Mazurkiewicz Tags: Research Source Type: research
Phenotypic, molecular detection and antibiogram analysis of Aeromonas Hydrophila from Oreochromis Niloticus (Nile Tilapia) and Ready-To- eat fish products in selected Rift Valley lakes of Ethiopia
Aeromonas hydrophila is a zoonotic bacterial pathogen that frequently causes disease and mass mortalities among cultured and feral fishes worldwide. In Ethiopia, A. hydrophila outbreak was reported in Sebeta fish... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 12, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Nebiyu Kassa Kerigano, Tesfaye Rufael Chibsa, Yitbarek Getachew Molla, Abde Aliy Mohammed, Mekdes Tamiru, Abebe Olani Bulto, Tafesse Koran Wodaj, Dereje Shegu Gebreweld and Alemu Kebede Abdi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Distribution and molecular identification of ixodid ticks infesting cattle in Kilombero and Iringa Districts, Tanzania
Hard ticks infesting cattle are vectors of Tick-borne diseases that causes major public health problems and considerable socioeconomic losses to the livestock industry in tropical and subtropical countries. A ... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 12, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Walter S Magesa, Isihaka Haji, Edson Kinimi, Jahashi S Nzalawahe and Rudovick Kazwala Tags: Research Source Type: research
Topography of cranial foramina and anaesthesia techniques of cranial nerves in selected species of primates (Cebidae, Cercopithecidae, Lemuridae) – part I – osteology
Conductive anaesthesia of the nerves around the head is one of the methods of intraoperative pain relief (under deep anaesthesia but before proceeding with the procedure). Performing this procedure on primates... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 12, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jan Bold, Michalina Szemet, Karolina Go ździewska-Harłajczuk, Maciej Janeczek and Joanna E. Klećkowska-Nawrot Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prevalence of subclinical mastitis, its associated bacterial isolates and risk factors among cattle in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Subclinical mastitis (SCM) is one of the most economically important diseases affecting the dairy industry. The SCM does not cause visible changes in the udder or physical changes of the milk as compared to cl... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 12, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ntelekwane G. Khasapane, Charles Byaruhanga, Oriel Thekisoe, Sebolelo J. Nkhebenyane and Zamantungwa T.H. Khumalo Tags: Research Source Type: research
First description of a lesion in the upper digestive mucosa associated with a novel gammaherpesvirus in a striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) stranded in the Western Mediterranean Sea
A wide variety of lesions have been associated with herpesvirus in cetaceans. However, descriptions of herpesvirus infections in the digestive system of cetaceans are scarce. (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 10, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ignacio Vargas-Castro, Jos é Luis Crespo-Picazo, Mª Ángeles Jiménez Martínez, Vicente Marco-Cabedo, Marta Muñoz-Baquero, Daniel García-Párraga and José Manuel Sánchez-Vizcaíno Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Single institution retrospective study evaluating the frequency of implant removal and associated risk factors following open fracture fixation in 80 cases (2010 –2020)
Open fractures occur commonly in small animals and are characterised by contamination of the fracture site. While never quantified, it is believed that open fractures stabilised with internal implants are at a... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 10, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Brea M. Sandness, Karen L. Perry and Mieghan Bruce Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effects of transport stress on the oxidative index, apoptosis and autophagy in the small intestine of caprine
Introducing new goat breeds or transferring adult goats from farms to slaughterhouses requires transportation, which can engender adverse effects, such as oxidative stress, pathological cell apoptosis and auto... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 9, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ruini Peng, Fan Gao, Yunhai Hu, Kangli Li, Ben Liu, Wenya Zheng, Xue Yang, Wei Hu, Lucheng Zheng, Qingcan Fan and Manxin Fang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Correction: Production of a chimeric porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV)-2 vaccine using a lab-scale packed-bed bioreactor CelCradle
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Source: BMC Veterinary Research - August 9, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Hwi-Yeon Choi, Jong-Chul Choi, Yeong-Lim Kang, So-Hyeun Ahn, Sang-Won Lee, Seung-Yong Park, Chang-Seon Song, In-Soo Choi and Joong-Bok Lee Tags: Correction Source Type: research
