Veterinary Sciences, Volume 12, Issue 6

Meloxicam has been identified as an adjuvant therapeutic component in the management of bovine uterine diseases, exhibiting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. However, the mechanisms underlying its antioxidant actions in the context of bovine...

Field-based diagnostic technologies which aid in the early detection of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) are of great need, given the rising attention related to animal welfare and antimicrobial stewardship. This induced BRD study followed 12 Holstei...

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is a major viral threat to swine, causing significant economic loss in the global pig farming industry. This virus includes two major genotypes, PRRSV1 and PRRSV2, both characterized by high...

A backyard cat with symptoms of otitis was transferred to a veterinary clinic in Central Greece. A sample was obtained and P. aeruginosa was isolated. The strain exhibited an extensively drug-resistant (XDR) profile, as it was non-susceptible to all...

Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is the main cause of porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD). Despite the widespread use of anti-PCV2 vaccines, their efficacy varies, influenced by co-infection and evaluation methods. This study assessed the e...

This case report detailed a rare co-infection of Pseudomonas asiatica and Enterobacter hormaechei in a 9-year-old warmblood mare, leading to severe cellulitis and secondary lymphangitis following traditional hoof blood-letting therapy. The mare exhib...

Periodontal abscesses are a frequent health problem found in pet rabbits that could lead to severe complications, including life-threatening ones. Trueperella pyogenes is an opportunistic pathogen isolated from pyogenic infections in different animal...

A previous cross-sectional study found impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in hyperthyroid cats, but the longitudinal impact of treatment—especially differences between radioiodine (RAIT) and antithyroid drug (ATD) approaches—...

Growing evidence of pain perception in fish has raised concerns about their welfare in different contexts, including research and aquaculture, where potentially painful procedures are standard. Despite ongoing efforts to advance fish analgesia, the f...

The conditions of animals in captivity have long been a cause for concern, and for that reason should be carefully assessed. In circus activities, animals are used for different purposes, but their needs are different due to their physiological pecul...