Veterinary Sciences, Volume 12, Issue 9

The widespread prevalence of different serotypes of fowl adenoviruses (FAdVs) has led to diverse vaccine demands, especially for subunit vaccines targeting FAdV-4 and FAdV-11, which cause hydropericardium-hepatitis syndrome (HHS) and inclusion body h...

Osteoarthritis is a prevalent and disabling condition in companion dogs, yet existing treatments are primarily symptomatic and limited by safety concerns. EF-M2, a defined derivative of vitamin D-binding protein, selectively biases macrophages toward...

Bethanechol chloride, a nonselective muscarinic agonist, is the most frequently employed drug in dogs and cats to induce detrusor smooth muscle contraction under conditions characterized by poor or absent bladder emptying. Although this drug has mini...

This study investigated the morphometric characteristics of adenohypophyseal thyrotrophs and circulating thyroid hormone profiles in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in relation to age and lactation status. Clinically healthy Brela breed camels...

Every dog breed has characteristic physical features that have been fixed through numerous generations of selective breeding. For the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen (GBGV) breed, short-leggedness has been established as the breed standard. Altho...

Compounded medications (CMs) have become increasingly relevant in veterinary pharmacotherapy, particularly due to the limited availability of licensed veterinary medicinal products (VMPs). Despite the importance of CMs, data on their use all over the...

Understanding physiological variability in wild ungulates is essential for ecological monitoring and sustainable wildlife management. This study aimed to examine whether sex and season (autumn vs. early winter) significantly influence hematological a...

Animal temperament, defined as consistent behavioral and physiological responses to stressors, plays a crucial role in cattle welfare, productivity, and safety during handling. This motivates researchers to identify objective, non-invasive methods fo...

(1) Background: Hepatitis E (HE) is a novel zoonotic disease caused by hepatitis E virus (HEV). In particular, swine hepatitis E virus (SHEV) genotype IV is one of the main genotypes that infect humans. Open reading frame 3 (ORF3) is an important vir...

Globally, Giardia infections affect an estimated 280 million people each year, making it a significant cause of enteric diarrheal disease. Despite being categorized as a neglected disease, the prevalence of Giardia in wild animals varies, with both m...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major driver of antimicrobial use in canine veterinary practice. The International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID) guidelines recommend that empirical antimicrobial therapy be guided by...

(1) Background: Chronic enteropathy (CE) in canines is associated with persistent microbiome dysbiosis, and conventional therapies (e.g., special diets, antimicrobials, and immunosuppressive drugs) are sometimes ineffective. Currently, fecal microbio...

Reliable prognostic indicators for congestive heart failure (CHF) secondary to myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in dogs are limited. The hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet (HALP) score, a prognostic marker in humans, has not been eva...

In recent years, pet owners have been making significant efforts to ensure the well-being of their animals. One straightforward approach to enhance their welfare involves greater attention to nutrition. Consequently, pet owners have become increasing...

The Body Condition Score (BCS) is a key indicator of dairy cattle’s health, production efficiency, and environmental impact. Manual BCS assessment is subjective and time-consuming, limiting its scalability in precision agriculture. This study u...

In vitro models have revolutionized our understanding of biological pathways and mechanisms, offering a viable alternative to direct patient testing. However, there is a significant lack of models for different animals, particularly equine models. Th...

Although pet ownership is rapidly increasing in developing countries like Turkey, information on how animals are cared for and fed and on perceived animal welfare remains limited. To address this gap, a survey was conducted with 410 participants from...

Among the main diseases affecting dairy cattle is mastitis, a pathology widely recognized worldwide for causing considerable economic losses for both producers and the dairy industry. The conventional treatment involves the use of antibiotics, for wh...

Isolation units in veterinary hospitals are essential for managing infectious diseases, but limited resources in staff, equipment and budget make timely triage difficult. In this scenario, data-driven models, if trained with high-quality data and pre...

Ixodid ticks are vectors of pathogens that cause dangerous infectious and parasitic diseases in animals, leading to reduced productivity and, in some cases, mass mortality. In Kazakhstan, information on tick fauna and their epizootological role in th...

This study investigated the structural features of adult duck liver and compared pathological alterations induced by duck Tembusu virus (DTMUV, strain XZ-2012) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Histological techniques (HE, reticular fiber, and trichrome...

Achieving a balance between enhancing both humoral and cellular immunity while ensuring sustained release for attenuated live vaccines has long been a challenge in the vaccine industry. However, the incorporation of chemical materials as nanoadjuvant...

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) impacts beef cattle health and farming systems. To better understand the BRD predisposing factors, a study was conducted in northwest Italy on a population of 26 batches (760 animals) of beef cattle imported from Fran...

Enterocytozoon bieneusi (E. bieneusi) is a globally distributed microsporidian that infects both humans and animals. However, reports on its occurrence in free-ranging sheep and domestic dogs from rural areas are limited. The objective of this study...

This study aims to demonstrate whether immunization against inhibin could alters testicular echotexture (TE), hemodynamics (resistance and pulstalilty index [RI and PI], testicular blood flow volume [TBFV]), and semen picture. Senile male camels were...

Procalcitonin (PCT), protein carbonyl content (PCC), asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), and symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) have been proposed as promising biomarkers for detecting diseases in cattle. Their concentrations could potentially be infl...

Fatty acid binding proteins FABP3 and FABP4 act as intracellular lipid chaperones that influence fatty acid transport and metabolism in mammary tissue, and genetic variation in these genes may affect milk composition. We examined the associations bet...

Wild birds, particularly migratory waterfowl (family Anatidae), are the primary reservoir of avian influenza viruses, playing a key role in their transboundary spread. In the winter of 2016/2017, the H5N8 strain was first recorded in Serbia, with 20...

The yolk sac (YS) plays a pivotal role in avian embryonic development, contributing to both haematopoiesis and immune maturation. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of in ovo administration of a commercial probiotic blend (Slab51^®) on YS ce...

This study aimed to generate information for parentage testing in horse breeds using microsatellites (STRs) and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Genotype data were obtained from 189 horse hair root samples, including 38 Thoroughbreds (TBs), 17...

Pregnancy toxemia (PT) represents a significant metabolic disorder affecting small ruminants that causes substantial economic losses due to reduced productivity, reproductive failure, and high mortality. This study investigated the clinical, ultrason...

When detected early, canthoplasty controls the clinical signs and complications associated with accentuated eye exposure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reduction in the palpebral fissure to prevent ophthalmic lesions secondary to brachyce...

The French Bulldog is a breed predisposed to lateral humeral intercondylar fractures. A transcondylar lag screw combined with an epicondylar pin is most commonly used for their repair. However, improper screw and pin placement is common. This study u...

Dorper sheep (DOR) are a commercially important mutton breed renowned for their high growth rate, favorable carcass composition, environmental adaptability, and natural wool shedding. In China, they are widely utilized as terminal sires to enhance gr...

Bluetongue virus belongs to the Reoviridae family, which causes morbidity in ruminants. Herein, we report the full-length genome sequence of a recombinant BTV strain of serotype 1 (YNDH/103/2013) isolated from sentinel cattle in Yunnan Province, Chin...

High induction doses of propofol (PPF) may cause adverse effects. Co-induction protocols can reduce doses and enhance the beneficial profile of each drug. This study compared the induction quality, clinical, and echocardiographic effects of two rapid...

The small intestine, particularly the jejunum, is a key site for nutrient absorption and metabolic activity in mature and growing ruminants [...]

Diagnostic imaging is a crucial non-invasive tool for evaluating canine elbow joints, particularly for screening and treatment planning of medial coronoid disease (MCD). Radiography remains the most accessible and widely used screening modality, but...

In Brazil, Trypanosoma vivax was identified between 1970 and 1984 in buffalo, cattle, and sheep in northern Brazil. In the 1990s, the disease was diagnosed in the Pantanal of Mato Grosso. Currently, the disease is considered in enzootic stability in...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health concern, with the food production sector, particularly poultry production, playing a significant role in the spread of resistant bacteria. This study aims to identify and analyze the key fact...

This study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial resistance, virulence gene profile, and pathogenicity of Enterococcus faecium isolated from a large-scale cattle farm in Xinjiang, China, to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control o...

The anatomical and physiological similarities between human and canine eyes suggest that dogs may serve as a valuable model for studying retinopathies and developing future gene therapies. This study aims to evaluate the similarities and differences...

African horse sickness (AHS), a life-threatening disease caused by African horse sickness virus serotype 1 (AHSV-1), emerged in Thailand in February 2020 with 607 cases and a 93% fatality rate. The outbreak was mitigated by vector control and a live...

Background: Water-soluble vitamin deficiencies are common in human chronic liver disease (CLD) due to impaired metabolic pathways. Vitamins B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), and B5 (pantothenic acid) assume critical roles in hepatic and lipid metabolism...

Blood donor welfare is extensively studied in humans, while limited data exist for blood donor dogs. This multicentric prospective study aimed to evaluate physiological and behavioral responses in 89 canine blood donors. Clinical parameters (heart ra...

Domestic dogs develop cancer at rates similar to, or greater than, humans and suffer from cancer types that also reflect several similar common types of human disease. Canine cancers have, as a consequence, been investigated as a model of human cance...

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), a major pathogen causing substantial economic losses in the global swine industry, was studied in southern Xinjiang to characterize its local epidemic features. Based on 632 clinical sample...

Influenza A viruses infect many animal species and have great zoonotic potential. The epidemiology of swine influenza worldwide is of particular importance because the pig can act as a “mixing vessel” where avian and human influenza virus...

This study investigated the effects of low-dose 1cp-LSD, a prodrug of LSD, on canine anxiety, while exploring the influence of owner psychopathology on treatment outcomes. Seven dogs exhibiting anxiety-related behaviors were recruited and received 2....

Understanding morphological variation and asymmetry in avian limbs provides essential insights into functional anatomy, locomotor behavior, and developmental stability. In this study, we investigated shape and size variation in the feet of quails (Co...