STING-dependent trained immunity contributes to host defense against Clostridium perfringens infection via mTOR signaling
AbstractClostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) infection is recognized as one of the most challenging issues threatening food safety and perplexing agricultural development. To date, the molecular mechanisms of the interactions betweenC. perfringens and the host remain poorly understood. Here, we show that stimulator of interferon genes (STING)-dependent trained immunity protected againstC. perfringens infection through mTOR signaling. Heat-killedCandida albicans (HKCA) training elicited elevated TNF- α and IL-6 production after LPS restimulation in mouse peritoneal macrophages (PM). Although HKCA-trained PM produced de...
Source: Veterinary Research - April 15, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Genome analysis of Streptococcus spp. isolates from animals in pre-antibiotic era with respect to antibiotic susceptibility and virulence gene profiles
This study provides an invaluable resource for studying the evolutionary aspects of antibiotic resistance acquisition and virulence inStreptococcus spp. (Source: Veterinary Research)
Source: Veterinary Research - April 15, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Torsion of the spiral colon in cattle – a retrospective analysis of 58 cases
Torsion of the spiral colon (TSC) describes twisting of the spiral colon around its mesentery. The present study reviewed the medical records of 58 cows and heifers with TSC and described the findings, treatme... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - April 15, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ueli Braun, Christian Gerspach, Claudia Volz, Monika Hilbe and Karl Nuss Tags: Research Source Type: research
A QSAR study for predicting malformation in zebrafish embryo
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Source: Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods - April 15, 2024 Category: Toxicology Authors: Mahsa DaneshmandJamileh SalarAmoliNegin BaghbanZadeha Department of Comparative Bioscience, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iranb Computer Science Department, York University, Toronto, Canada Source Type: research
Retrospective investigation of the energy requirements for weight loss and weight maintenance after weight loss programme in obese dogs
AbstractObesity is a highly prevalent disease in dogs and is characterized by the excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that results in metabolic changes. Its treatment is based on a negative energy balance focusing on energy restriction. However, there are few studies in dogs that assessed the energy intake needed for adequate weight loss and to weight maintenance afterward. The aim of this study was to evaluate data about the treatment of canine obesity, with emphasis on energy restriction to induce weight loss and to maintain body weight (BW) and ideal body condition after weight loss. This was a retrospective study ...
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 14, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Fabio Alves Teixeira,
Vivian Pedrinelli,
Mariana Yukari Hayasaki Porsani,
Brana Sanctos Alo Bonder,
Ana Beatriz Fasolai,
Marcio Antonio Brunetto Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
Effect of feeding Bengal gram residual forage-based pelleted total mixed ration on growth performance, nutrient availability, carcass traits and composition in finisher Barbari kids
AbstractThe study aimed to assess the impact of feeding Bengal gram residual forage-based pelleted Total Mixed Ration (TMR) with varying concentrate (C) to roughage (R) ratios on feed intake, nutrient utilization, growth, and carcass characteristics in Barbari kids. Sixteen weaned male Barbari kids (av. age, 233 ± 11 days; weight, 13.86 ± 0.76 kg) were divided into two groups (T1 and T2), each receiving different pelleted diets (TMR) with distinct concentrate to roughage ratios (T1 with 60:40; T2 with 40:60). The kids were fed for 133 days, and a digestion trial was conducted at the end of the study. After comp...
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - April 13, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Photoperiod manipulation improves growth performance, haematological indices and economic returns of Indian butter catfish, Ompok bimaculatus (Bloch, 1794)
This study aimed to assess the impact of photoperiod on the growth performance, haematological responses, and economic returns of the endangered and highly valued Indian butter catfish,Ompok bimaculatus. Fish with an average body weight of 28.60 ± 4.78 g were randomly placed in six FRP tanks, each measuring 120 × 45 × 60 cm3. Each tank contained 20 fish exposed to a light intensity of 1500 lx under different photoperiods [24:0 light: dark (L: D), 15 L: 9D, 12 L: 12D, 9 L: 15D, 0 L: 24D and a natural photoperiod (control)], and fed at a daily rate of 2% of their body weight twice daily for 60 days. Th...
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - April 13, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Taurine amino acid supplementation impacts performance, blood hematology, oxidative stress, and jejunum morphology in broiler chickens
AbstractExcess levels of free radicals cause oxidative damage to cells. Taurine is a rare amino acid with antioxidant effects whose dietary deficiency increases oxidative damage to the cell membrane. To investigate the effects of dietary taurine supplementation on performance, blood hematology, oxidative stress, and jejunum morphology in broilers, 300 broilers (Ras 308, 1D of age) were randomly allocated into 4 groups with 5 replicates of 15 birds. The experimental treatments included basic diet (control treatment) and basic diet with 1, 3, and 6 g/kg taurine amino acid. During 1 to 45 days, the inclusion of taurine supp...
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - April 13, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 29, Pages 1778: Gas Chromatography & ndash;Mass Spectrometry Chemical Profiling of Commiphora & nbsp;myrrha Resin Extracts and Evaluation of Larvicidal, Antioxidant, and Cytotoxic Activities
Molecules, Vol. 29, Pages 1778: Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Chemical Profiling of Commiphora myrrha Resin Extracts and Evaluation of Larvicidal, Antioxidant, and Cytotoxic Activities
Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules29081778
Authors:
Naimah Asid H. Alanazi
Abdullah A. Alamri
Abadi M. Mashlawi
Nujud Almuzaini
Gamal Mohamed
Salama A. Salama
Plant extracts and essential oils can be alternative environmentally friendly agents to combat pathogenic microbes and malaria vectors. Myrrh is an aromatic oligum resin that is extracted from the stem of Commiphora spp. It is used in medicine ...
Source: Molecules - April 13, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Naimah Asid H. Alanazi Abdullah A. Alamri Abadi M. Mashlawi Nujud Almuzaini Gamal Mohamed Salama A. Salama Tags: Article Source Type: research
The geographic limits and life history of the tropical brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus linnaei (Audouin, 1826), in Australia with notes on the spread of Ehrlichia canis
Int J Parasitol. 2024 Apr 10:S0020-7519(24)00074-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2024.04.004. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe tropical brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus linnaei, is a tick of much medical, veterinary, and zoonotic importance. This tick has a nearly world-wide distribution due to its ability to survive and propagate in kennels and houses. Rhipicephalus linnaei is the vector of Ehrlichia canis, the causative agent of canine monocytic ehrlichiosis, an often debilitating disease of canids and, occasionally, humans. To prevent incursion of E. canis into Australia, dogs entering Australia have been required to have a nega...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology - April 12, 2024 Category: Parasitology Authors: Ernest J M Teo Kimberly L Evasco Dayana Barker M L Levin Stephen C Barker Source Type: research
Environmental risk assessment of selected pharmaceuticals in hospital wastewater in nothern vietnam
This study investigated the occurrence of selected pharmaceuticals in influent and effluent of wastewater treatment plants of 12 hospitals in Hanoi and 3 northern cities of Vietnam during dry and rainy seasons. In addition, environmental risk of pharmaceuticals in both hospital influents and effluents were evaluated based on risk quotients (RQs). Nine selected pharmaceutical compounds including sulfamethoxazole (SMX), naproxen (NPX), diclofenac (DCF), ibuprofen (IBU), acetaminophen (ACT), carbamazepine (CBM), iopromide (IOP), atenolol (ATN), and caffeine (CAF) were frequently detected in most influent and effluent wastewat...
Source: Chemosphere - April 12, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Anh T P Hoang Manh Cuong Do Kyoung-Woong Kim Source Type: research
Veterinary antibiotics differ in phytotoxicity on oilseed rape grown over a wide range of concentrations
Chemosphere. 2024 Apr 10:141977. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141977. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTResidues of veterinary antibiotics are a worldwide problem of increasing concern due to their persistence and diverse negative effects on organisms, including crops, and limited understanding of their phytotoxicity. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the phytotoxic effects of veterinary antibiotics tetracycline (TC) and ciprofloxacin (CIP) applied in a wide range of concentrations on model plant oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Overall phytotoxicity of 1-500 mg kg-1 of TC and CIP was investigated based on morphological,...
Source: Chemosphere - April 12, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Giedr ė Kacienė Austra Dik šaitytė Irena Janu škaitienė Diana Mi škelytė Gintar ė Sujetovienė Renata Dagili ūtė J ūratė Žaltauskaitė Source Type: research
Long-term performance of show-jumping horses and relationship with severity of ataxia and complications associated with myeloencephalopathy caused by equine herpes virus-1
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Horses affected by EHM were able to return to their previous performance levels, but certain clinical variables were negatively associated with postoutbreak performance. Ataxia grade upon admission and the development of systemic signs of vasculitis and urinary complications were potential poor prognostic indicators in sport horses. Variables linked to fatality included prior vaccination against EHV-1, ataxia grade upon admission, and the development of urinary complications.PMID:38609161 | DOI:10.1111/jvim.17070 (Source: Herpes)
Source: Herpes - April 12, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mar ía de la Cuesta-Torrado Ana Velloso Alvarez Patricia Neira-Egea Juan Cuervo-Arango Source Type: research
The forecasting power of the mucin-microbiome interplay in livestock respiratory diseases
Vet Q. 2024 Dec;44(1):1-18. doi: 10.1080/01652176.2024.2340003. Epub 2024 Apr 12.ABSTRACTComplex respiratory diseases are a significant challenge for the livestock industry worldwide. These diseases considerably impact animal health and welfare and cause severe economic losses. One of the first lines of pathogen defense combines the respiratory tract mucus, a highly viscous material primarily composed of mucins, and a thriving multi-kingdom microbial ecosystem. The microbiome-mucin interplay protects from unwanted substances and organisms, but its dysfunction may enable pathogenic infections and the onset of respiratory di...
Source: Veterinary Quarterly - April 12, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: N úria Mach Source Type: research
Sporotrichosis Cluster in Domestic Cats and Veterinary Technician, Kansas, USA, 2022
I. Hennessee et al. (Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal)
Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal - April 12, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
