Morphological and molecular characterization of amblyomma scutatum (acari: ixodidae) accidentally introduced in italy
J Parasitol. 2024 Apr 1;110(2):155-158. doi: 10.1645/20-69.ABSTRACTEight ticks were found in Comacchio (FE), Italy parasitizing a young black iguana (Ctenosaura similis) that had been accidentally transported in a commercial plant container from Costa Rica. Specimens were identified morphologically as Amblyomma scutatum and then confirmed by the barcoding of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 gene. Amblyomma scutatum is a common tick known to infest reptiles in Central America, Mexico, and Venezuela, but not in Europe. In Italy, the possibility for this tick to become endemic is unlikely because of the absenc...
Source: The Journal of Parasitology - April 15, 2024 Category: Parasitology Authors: Annalisa Grisendi Mattia Calzolari Francesco Defilippo Deborah Torri Katia Marzani Michele Dottori Paolo Bonilauri Giulia Maioli Source Type: research
Synergistic effects of using sodium hypochlorite (bleach) and desiccation in surface inactivation for Toxocara spp
Exp Parasitol. 2024 Apr 13:108753. doi: 10.1016/j.exppara.2024.108753. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTToxocara cati and T. canis are parasitic nematodes found in the intestines of cats and dogs respectively, with a cosmopolitan distribution, and the potential for anthropozoonotic transmission, resulting in human toxocariasis. Spread of Toxocara spp. is primarily through the ingestion of embryonated eggs contaminating surfaces or uncooked food, or through the ingestion of a paratenic host containing a third-stage larva. The Toxocara spp. eggshell is composed of a lipid layer providing a permeability barrier, a chitinous laye...
Source: Experimental Parasitology - April 15, 2024 Category: Parasitology Authors: Janice L Liotta Alexandra Helfer Lucy Huang Timothy Wu Dwight D Bowman Carlo Castillo Hussni O Mohammed Bryant S Blank Source Type: research
Longitudinal evaluation of the cutaneous and rectal microbiota of German shepherd dogs with perianal fistulas undergoing therapy with ciclosporin and ketoconazole
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Changes in lesional cutaneous and rectal microbiota occur in German shepherd dogs with perianal fistulas and shift over time with lesion resolution during immunomodulatory therapy. Further investigations of the role of cutaneous and enteric microbiota in the pathogenesis of perianal fistulas, and whether manipulation of microbial populations may ameliorate disease, are needed.PMID:38616572 | DOI:10.1111/vde.13249 (Source: Veterinary Dermatology)
Source: Veterinary Dermatology - April 15, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Christine L Cain Ellen White Lindsey E Citron Qi Zheng Daniel O Morris Elizabeth A Grice Charles W Bradley Source Type: research
Genomic insights into key genes and QTLs involved in cattle reproduction
Gene. 2024 Apr 13:148465. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148465. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn an economic context, reproductive characteristics are fundamental for sustainable production, particularly for monotocous livestock like cattle. An inter-calving interval is indicative of low reproductive capacity. This issue changes the dynamics of current and future lactations since it necessitates more inseminations, veterinary care, and hormone interventions. Various reproductive phenotypes, including ovulation, mating, fertility, pregnancy, embryonic growth, and calving-related traits, are observed in dairy cattle and these tra...
Source: Gene - April 15, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Manjit Panigrahi Divya Rajawat Sonali Sonejita Nayak Karan Jain Ayushi Vaidhya Ravi Prakash Anurodh Sharma Subhashree Parida Bharat Bhushan Triveni Dutt Source Type: research
Longitudinal evaluation of the cutaneous and rectal microbiota of German shepherd dogs with perianal fistulas undergoing therapy with ciclosporin and ketoconazole
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Changes in lesional cutaneous and rectal microbiota occur in German shepherd dogs with perianal fistulas and shift over time with lesion resolution during immunomodulatory therapy. Further investigations of the role of cutaneous and enteric microbiota in the pathogenesis of perianal fistulas, and whether manipulation of microbial populations may ameliorate disease, are needed.PMID:38616572 | DOI:10.1111/vde.13249 (Source: Veterinary Dermatology)
Source: Veterinary Dermatology - April 15, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Christine L Cain Ellen White Lindsey E Citron Qi Zheng Daniel O Morris Elizabeth A Grice Charles W Bradley Source Type: research
Radiographic identification of challenging gastrointestinal tract foreign bodies: a descriptive study of how appearance varies in air versus water to aid interpretation
Am J Vet Res. 2024 Apr 16:1-4. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.23.10.0237. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To provide veterinarians with updated radiographic descriptions of select radiolucent foreign material in a simulated gastrointestinal environment.SAMPLE: 368 veterinarian respondents from the US.METHODS: An online survey was administered between June 18, 2023, and July 2, 2023, through a private veterinarian-based social media group. Representative commonly ingested foreign bodies were radiographed surrounded by air and water to simulate being within the gastrointestinal tract. Two examiners evaluated and qualified the op...
Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - April 15, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Franco Yuen Sophie Dennison 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
A case of severe benzalkonium chloride intoxication in a cat
Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC), that can be found in a wide variety of household products –from disinfectants to medicaments and home fragrances–but also professional produc... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - April 15, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Silva Rubini, Roberto Rubini, Silvia Bertocchi, Silvia Zordan, Alice Magri, Filippo Barsi, Maria Sampieri, Carlo Alessandro Locatelli, Erika Baldini, Stefano Manfredini and Silvia Vertuani Tags: Case report Source Type: research
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
