Evaluating the immediate effects of hoof trimming on dairy goat hoof conformation and joint positions
AbstractHoof overgrowth in commercial housed dairy goats is a major health and welfare concern; thus, it is important to better understand hoof trimming, a priority practice which addresses hoof growth. We evaluated the immediate effects of trimming on external conformation, internal joint positions, and hoof wall overgrowth of front and hind hooves. Eighty female goats were enrolled. Pre and post hoof trimming data were collected at 13, 17, 21 and 25 months of age. Overall, before trimming, a high percentage of hooves were scored as overgrown (77.8%). Trimming decreased the percentage of overgrown hooves (17.6%:P <...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - December 16, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Nodular pyogranulomatous panniculitis due to Leishmania infantum infection in a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo)
AbstractLeishmaniosis is a vector-borne disease caused by differentLeishmania species and transmitted by phlebotomine sand flies under natural conditions in Europe. Scientific information related toLeishmania infantum in dogs is extensive, where less information is available in cats and other companion animals. Recently, first clinical cases ofL.infantum infection in domestic ferrrets (Mustela putorius furo) have been described. However, clinical information on leishmaniosis in this species is limited A 15-month-old male neutered domestic ferret was presented with chronic weight loss and the presence of coalescent, erythem...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - December 14, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Wide bovine tick-borne pathogen spectrum: Predominancy of Theileria annulata and the first molecular detection of Ehrlichia minasensis in Turkey
This study aimed to investigate significant bovine tick-borne piroplasm, rickettsia, and some other bacterial agents by genus- or species-specific PCR and nested PCR techniques in Turkey. A total of 210 cattle blood samples were collected from sixteen provinces in different geographical regions of Turkey. PCR analyses were performed targeting the detection ofBabesia/Theileria/Hepatozoon sp. 18S rRNA,Babesia/Theileria sp. 18S rRNA (V4),B. bigemina RAP-1a,B. bovis SBP-4,B. ovata AMA-1,B. naoaki AMA-1,T. annulata Tams-1,T. orientalis MPSP,T. mutans 18S rRNA,Anaplasma/Ehrlichia sp.16S rRNA,A. marginale MSP4,A. bovis 16S rRNA,A...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - December 11, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Dietary effect of multi-strain prebiotics and probiotics on growth, hemato-biochemical parameters, intestinal histomorphometry, and resistance to hypoxia in juvenile tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum)
This study evaluated the effects of a multi-strain prebiotics and probiotics on the diet of tambaquiColossoma macropomum. One hundred and fifty juvenile tambaqui (20.2 ± 3.6 g and 10.32 ± 5.78 cm) were randomly distributed in 15 experimental units with a volume of 80 L and fed for 45 days with a diet containing the symbiotic additive at five inclusion levels (0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 g kg feed− 1). At the end of the period, growth performance, survival, hemato-biochemical and intestinal parameters, as well as the fish ’s resistance to stress were evaluated. The additive did not alter the growth performance, hema...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - December 11, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Responses to graded levels of zinc amino acid complex in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
In conclusion, under the conditions of this study, 100 mg Zn-AA kg diet− 1 is recommended for Nile tilapia as it can improve their growth, metabolism, physiology, and immunity. (Source: Veterinary Research Communications)
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - December 6, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Heavy metals and metalloids in wild boars (Sus Scrofa) – a silent but serious public health hazard
AbstractWild boars (Sus scrofa) are part of the hunting economy and are highly consumed in the Iberian Peninsula, including in the Castile and Leon regions. As zoonotic diseases, chemical pollutants in wild boars ’ internal tissues should be interpreted as evidence of environmental contamination and a matter of concern for animal, human and ecosystem health; in other words, a One Health concern. Twenty-eight wild boars’ livers and kidneys (n = 28) from Castile and Leon were submitted to metal(loid) d etermination (As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn) with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrophotometry (ICP-MS) an...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - December 6, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
A veterinary cerumenomic assay for bovine laminitis identification
AbstractBovine laminitis disorder results in animal welfare and economic concerns in dairy and beef farms worldwide. However, the affected metabolic pathways, pathophysiologic characteristics, and inflammatory mechanisms remain unclear, hampering the development of new diagnostics. Using cerumen (earwax) as a source of volatile metabolites (cerumenomic) that carry valuable biological information has interesting implications for veterinary medicine. Nonetheless, up to now, no applications of veterinary cerumenomic assays have been made to identify bovine laminitis. This work aims to develop a veterinary cerumenomic assay fo...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - December 5, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
The effect of enterocin A/P dipeptide on growth performance, glutathione-peroxidase activity, IgA secretion and jejunal morphology in rabbits after experimental methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis P3Tr2a Infection
AbstractThe increasing frequency of methicillin-resistant (MR) staphylococci in humans and animals need special attention for their difficult treatment and zoonotic character, therefore novel antimicrobial compounds on a natural base against antibiotic-resistant bacteria are requested. Currently, bacteriocins/enterocins present a new promising way to overcome this problem, both in prevention and treatment. Therefore, the preventive and medicinal effect of dipeptide enterocin EntA/P was evaluated against MRStaphylococcus epidermidis SEP3/Tr2a strain in a rabbit model, testing their influence on growth performance, glutathio...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - December 5, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Anaemia in South American camelids – an overview of clinical and laboratory diagnostics
AbstractSouth American camelids (SACs) play an increasing role in veterinary care in Europe. Many alpacas or llamas presented to veterinarians suffer from anaemia, regularly with a packed cell volume (PCV) below 0.10 l/l, which is a life-threatening condition for the animals. This review article presents clinical and laboratory diagnostic tools for the diagnosis of anaemia in SACs. Clinical identification of anaemic animals can be performed by assessing the FAMACHA© score and the Body Condition Score (BCS), s ince anaemia in alpacas and llamas correlates with pale mucous membranes and a lowered BCS. Haematological exami...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - December 5, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
T-independent B-cell effect of agents associated with swine grower-finisher diarrhea
AbstractSwine dysentery, spirochetal colitis, and salmonellosis are production-limiting enteric diseases of global importance to the swine industry. Despite decades of efforts, mitigation of these diseases still relies on antibiotic therapy. A common knowledge gap among the 3 agents is the early B-cell response to infection in pigs. Thus, this study aimed to characterize the porcine B-cell response toBrachyspira hyodysenteriae, Brachyspira hampsonii (virulent and avirulent strains),Brachyspira pilosicoli, andSalmonella Typhimurium, the agents of the syndromes mentioned above. Immortalized porcine B-cell line derived from a...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - December 4, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Lesions of the prepuce and penis in rams: A retrospective study
AbstractIn the ovine reproductive management, a thorough breeding soundness evaluation including specific inspection of the male genital tract represents a valuable tool for assessing the reproductive potential of a selected subject and for diagnosing genital disorders. During examination, accurate inspection on penis and prepuce is necessary, since conditions affecting these structures may hamper regular coitus. Records from 1270 males undergoing breeding soundness evaluation (n = 1232) or admitted for genital disorders to the Section of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (n = 38) of the Department of Veterinary Medicine...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - December 1, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Brief report first report of the in vitro ovicidal activity of camel milk and its fractions on zoonotic-liver fluke (Fasciola gigantica) eggs
AbstractFasciola gigantica is one of the worldwide parasites that cause livestock and human illnesses. Chemotherapy is now the primary therapeutic option for its treatment. Drug abuse has led to the emergence of drug-resistant strains. As a result, there is an urgent need to discover natural and efficient anthelmintics againstFasciola spp. The study aims to evaluate the ovicidal activities of camel milk and its fractions onF. gigantica eggs. In the in vitro assay ofF. gigantica eggs were submitted to different concentrations (0.5% and 1%) of camel milk fractions; Camel Milk Whey (CMW), Camel Milk Casein (CMC), and Skimmed ...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - December 1, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
The abundance and localization of heat shock proteins (HSP)-60, -70, and -90 in the oviductal ampulla of hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas) during the menstrual cycle
AbstractThe presence of HSPs in female reproductive and their relationship with the steroid hormone fluctuation have been reported in several mammals but not in non-human primates. The present research dealt with the oviductal expression and localization of the more studied HSPs (60, 70, and 90) as well as the morphological changes in the Hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas) during the follicular, preovulatory, and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle. Therefore, western blots, histomorphological, and immunohistochemical analyses were carried out. The results of western blot analysis displayed the lowest HSP expression in th...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - December 1, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Methicillin-resistant staphylococci in clinical bovine mastitis: occurrence, molecular analysis, and biofilm production
Abstract Staphylococcus aureus is an important pathogen that causes mastitis in cattle, and the emergence of methicillin-resistantS. aureus (MRSA) poses a threat to veterinary and human medicine. The aims of the study were to investigate the prevalence of MRSA and methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci (MR-CoNS) isolated from clinical mastitis, their ability to form biofilms, and the antimicrobial susceptibility ofS. aureus strains. In addition, the Staphylococcal Cassette Chromosome mec (SCCmec) type,spa type and the presence of Panton-Valentine Leucocidin in MRSA were evaluated. A total of 326 staph...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - December 1, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Molecular Detection of Hemoplasma in animals in Tamil Nadu, India and Hemoplasma genome analysis
AbstractHemoplasma are small pleomorphic wall-less Gram-positive bacteria that infect erythrocytes of various mammalian hosts. They generally cause asymptomatic or chronic anaemia but occasionally causes overt life-threatening hemolytic anaemia. In the present study, 316 cattle, 115 sheep, 61 goats and 6 buffalo blood samples were collected from various villages or organized farms located in nine districts of Tamil Nadu to detect the hemoplasma by PCR. Overall prevalence of 43.04%, 65.22%, and 44.26% hemoplasma DNA was observed in cattle, sheep and goats, respectively. In total, 21 hemoplasma positive samples were sequence...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - November 30, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
