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Veterinary Pathology: Focus on Animal Health
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Veterinary Pathology: Focus on Animal Health

A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Clinical Studies".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2022) | Viewed by 8977

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Giuseppe Passantino

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Section of Veterinary Pathology and Comparative Oncology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Strada Prov.le per Casamassima Km.3, 70010 Valenzano, Bari, Italy
Interests: comparative oncology; necropsies; equine pathology; pathology; forensic pathology

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Veterinary pathologists are essential in the struggle against diseases in both domestic and livestock species, having a key role in identifying emerging diseases that affect humans and animals. The identification and characterization of pathological alterations are fundamental to recognize emerging diseases. Diseases reduce animals’ health and productivity, also causing economic loss. Moreover, clinical observation, anatomopathological description, diagnosis, and pathogenesis evaluations are crucial to interpret the pathological problem and formulate an effective strategy for disease prevention.

Thus, the aim of this Special Issue is to publish high-quality papers related to veterinary pathology, with a particular focus on animal health linked also to humans. Both domestic and wild animals are an excellent model to study human pathology; in fact, some spontaneous pathologies allow us to better study and understand comparative pathology. As is well known, animals represent an environmental indicator for human health; the residues present in products and byproducts of animal origin from environmental pollution, farming techniques, and unsuitable therapeutic interventions should not be underestimated. Thus, we invite you to submit your recent findings to this Special Issue as original research or review articles as well as case reports regarding veterinary pathology with a focus on animal health, but not limited to comparative pathology and oncology; clinical pathology; zoonoses and infectious diseases; the use of functional feed additives or nutraceuticals to improve gut health and immune status; microbiota; drug effects on animal health and safety; and environmental pollution effects on animals.

Dr. Giuseppe Passantino
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • comparative oncology
  • zoonoses
  • nutraceuticals
  • intestinal health
  • immunity
  • histopathology
  • animal health

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Diffuse Alopecia and Thyroid Atrophy in Sheep
by Rubia Avlade Guedes Sampaio, Franklin Riet-Correa, Francisca Maria Sousa Barbosa, Daniela Dantas de Gois, Raquel Costa Lima, Iara Geovana da Silva, Vitória Maria da Silva, Alexandra Melo Oliveira, Sara Vilar Dantas Simões and Ricardo Barbosa Lucena
Animals 2021, 11(12), 3530; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11123530 - 10 Dec 2021
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Thyroid dysfunction substantially affects the quality of life due to its association with various disorders in different organs. A low intake of selenium and zinc can predispose to thyroid alterations, resulting in hypothyroidism. A deficiency of selenium and zinc causes direct and indirect [...] Read more.
Thyroid dysfunction substantially affects the quality of life due to its association with various disorders in different organs. A low intake of selenium and zinc can predispose to thyroid alterations, resulting in hypothyroidism. A deficiency of selenium and zinc causes direct and indirect skin lesions, both by the action of free radicals on the skin and by thyroid dysfunction. The aim of this study was to describe natural cases of diffuse alopecia and thyroid abnormalities in sheep with selenium and zinc deficiency. Five adult sheep presented marked and diffuse alopecia, and the residual hairs were dry and brittle. The skin was thick and crusty, with marked peeling. The triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) serum concentrations were below reference values for the species. Zinc and Se concentrations were low in both the serum and liver. During necropsy, cachexia associated with serous fat atrophy was observed, and the thyroid glands showed marked atrophy. Microscopically, the thyroid presented multifocal to coalescent atrophy, with atrophied and dilated follicles, macrophage infiltration, and the presence of fibrous connective tissue. The skin revealed hyperkeratosis and edema. It is concluded that thyroid atrophy, alopecia, and hyperkeratosis are associated with low serum and liver concentrations of zinc and selenium in sheep. Full article
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Thoracic and Abdominal Mesothelioma in an Older Horse in Lazio Region
by Giuseppe Passantino, Emilio Sassi, Ilaria Filippi, Valerio Serata, Antonella Tinelli and Nicola Zizzo
Animals 2022, 12(19), 2560; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12192560 - 25 Sep 2022
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A Quarter Horse, a gelding aged 22, was subjected to a clinical examination for colic syndrome. During admission to the clinic, blood counts and ultrasound examination were performed. Ultrasound revealed abdominal masses and abundant accumulation of pleural (50 L) and abdominal fluid (100 [...] Read more.
A Quarter Horse, a gelding aged 22, was subjected to a clinical examination for colic syndrome. During admission to the clinic, blood counts and ultrasound examination were performed. Ultrasound revealed abdominal masses and abundant accumulation of pleural (50 L) and abdominal fluid (100 L). Cytology was performed on the aspirated fluid. The patient was euthanized. The autopsy examination revealed abundant effusion and nodular masses on the peritoneum, omentum, lungs, heart, and mediastinum. A diagnosis of epithelioid mesothelioma was made via histopathology and confirmed with immunohistochemistry; it showed positive antibodies against cytokeratin (CK) and vimentin. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer in older horses. It is important to employ the correct differential diagnostics using the available methods, providing valid ante-mortem support to the clinical veterinarian and monitoring the territory using this species as a valid biological indicator. Full article
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