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Veterinary Pathology and Veterinary Anatomy: 2nd Edition
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Veterinary Pathology and Veterinary Anatomy: 2nd Edition

A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Science".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 3123

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Carmen Solcan

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Histology and Molecular Biology, Department of Preclinics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ion Ionescu de la Brad University of Life Sciences, Iasi, Romania
Interests: veterinary medicine; veterinary pathology; veterinary anatomy; animals
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Prof. Dr. Gheorghe Solcan

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Internal Medicine Unit, Clinics Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Iași University of Life Sciences Ion Ionescu de la Brad, Iasi, Romania
Interests: veterinary medicine; internal medicine; toxicology; dermatology
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This second volume of the Special Issue “Veterinary Pathology and Veterinary Anatomy” builds upon the success of the first. Authors are encouraged to submit their research for publication in this edition (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/life/special_issues/S5REQE7J13).

This Special Issue of Life titled “Veterinary Pathology and Veterinary Anatomy” is dedicated to the study of veterinary disease and physiology and encompasses various aspects of pathology in domestic and wild animals, such as the following:

- New challenges for veterinary pathology in the context of the SARS-CoV2 pandemic; animals as potential reservoirs for SARS-CoV2 and for other potential pandemics;
- New challenges for veterinary pathology induced by climate change and the spread of tropical diseases in the northern hemisphere;
- Challenges for pathology induced by armed conflicts;
- Diseases transmissible from animals to humans and from wild to domestic animals and means of prevention. Animal pandemics have major economic and social impacts: African Swine Fever, Avian Influenza, Ruminant Pest, etc.
- Diseases caused by industrial toxins, environmental pollution, and mycotoxins (current state of pathogenetic mechanisms, diagnosis, and means of prevention);
- Epidemiology of non-communicable diseases concerning environmental pollution (allergies, cancer, and degenerative diseases).

This Special Issue also focuses on new developments in diagnosing and treating animal diseases. Original manuscripts covering various aspects of veterinary pathology are requested. Papers reporting new solutions to common problems and new descriptions of lesser-recognized conditions are particularly welcome. In addition, we encourage papers detailing advanced diagnostic techniques, the use of microscopic anatomy in diagnosis, and computer modeling of pathological processes.

Prof. Dr. Carmen Solcan
Prof. Dr. Gheorghe Solcan
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • veterinary pathology
  • veterinary anatomy
  • SARS-CoV2 pandemic
  • climate change
  • environmental pollution
  • diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases
  • computer modeling of pathological processes

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Computed Tomography and Fluorescence Spectroscopy Blood Plasma Analysis Study for Kynurenic Acid as a Diagnostic Approach to Chronic Coenurosis in Sheep
by Loredana Elena Olar, Vasile Daniel Tomoiagă, Sorin Marian Mârza, Ionel Papuc, Ioan Florin Beteg, Petru Cosmin Peștean, Mihai Musteață, Caroline Maria Lăcătuș, Raluca Marica, Paula Maria Pașca, Robert Cristian Purdoiu and Radu Lăcătuș
Life 2024, 14(9), 1121; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14091121 - 5 Sep 2024
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Coenurosis is a parasitic disease caused by the larval stage of Taenia multiceps, Coenurus cerebralis, typically found in the central nervous system of different livestock such as sheep and goats. The blood plasma from fifteen clinically healthy sheep and six sheep [...] Read more.
Coenurosis is a parasitic disease caused by the larval stage of Taenia multiceps, Coenurus cerebralis, typically found in the central nervous system of different livestock such as sheep and goats. The blood plasma from fifteen clinically healthy sheep and six sheep with neurological symptoms was studied by fluorescence spectroscopy in order to establish the contribution of kynurenic acid (KYNA), the neuroprotective metabolite of the kynurenine pathway, to the total fluorescence of the plasma. CT scans were used to confirm the presence of cysts in the central nervous system of sheep with neurological symptoms. The fluorescence spectroscopy analysis and further spectra deconvolution process revealed some significantly lower KYNA contributions to the total plasma fluorescence in sheep with coenurosis compared to healthy controls. Our results indicate that KYNA emission parameters could serve as valuable diagnostic markers, particularly for detecting preclinical cases of coenurosis, thus allowing for improved farm management practices. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Veterinary Pathology and Veterinary Anatomy: 2nd Edition)
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Evaluation of Biocomposite Cements for Bone Defect Repair in Rat Models
by Alina Ioana Ardelean, Sorin Marian Mârza, Raluca Marica, Mădălina Florina Dragomir, Alina Oana Rusu-Moldovan, Mărioara Moldovan, Paula Maria Pașca and Liviu Oana
Life 2024, 14(9), 1097; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14091097 - 30 Aug 2024
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Repairing or reconstructing significant bone defects is typically challenging. In the present study, two composite cements were used as scaffolds in a sub-critical femoral defect in rats. A control group and two experimental batches were used to compare the outcomes. This research aimed [...] Read more.
Repairing or reconstructing significant bone defects is typically challenging. In the present study, two composite cements were used as scaffolds in a sub-critical femoral defect in rats. A control group and two experimental batches were used to compare the outcomes. This research aimed to investigate the osteogenic potential and toxicological tolerance of the bioproducts through histopathology and computed tomography imaging analysis at 14, 28, 56, and 90 days post-implantation. The biomaterials used in the investigation consisted of a 65% bioactive salinized inorganic filler and a 25% weight organic matrix. The organic part of the biomaterial was composed of Bis-GMA (bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate), UDMA (urethane dimethacrylate), HEMA (2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate), and TEGDMA (triethylene glycol dimethacrylate), while the inorganic filler was composed of silica, barium glass, hydroxyapatite, and fluor aluminosilicate glass. The first findings of this research are encouraging, revealing that there is a slight difference between the groups treated with biomaterials, but it might be an effective approach for managing bone abnormalities. Material C1 exhibited a faster bone defect healing time compared to material C2, where bone fractures occurred in some individuals. It is unclear if the fractures were caused by the presence of the biomaterial C2 or whether additional variables were to blame. By the end of the research, the mice appeared to tolerate the biomaterials without exhibiting any inflammatory or rejection responses. Full article
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Exploring Lacrimal Gland Tear Production in Sheep under General Anesthesia: Examining the Potential Impact of Utilizing 1% Hyaluronic Acid Ophthalmic Gel
by Ruxandra Pavel, Ioana Ene and Ruxandra Costea
Life 2024, 14(8), 1038; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14081038 - 20 Aug 2024
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The aim of the study is to assess the lacrimal gland tear production, using the Schirmer Tear Test (STT), in healthy sheep under general anesthesia and to explore the effects of applying 1% hyaluronic acid ophthalmic gel during general anesthesia. While STT values [...] Read more.
The aim of the study is to assess the lacrimal gland tear production, using the Schirmer Tear Test (STT), in healthy sheep under general anesthesia and to explore the effects of applying 1% hyaluronic acid ophthalmic gel during general anesthesia. While STT values during anesthesia have been well documented in small animals such as cats and dogs, there seems to be a lack of information available for ruminants like sheep. This gap in the literature highlights the need for further research and exploration into tear production in sheep under anesthesia. The experimental research conducted on twelve adults female sheep provided valuable insights into tear production under anesthesia. By assessing tear production at various key time points the study was able to capture the changes in tear production throughout anesthesia and revealed a significant decrease in Schirmer Tear Test values in all sheep, following general anesthesia. The results showed that closing and taping the eye yielded determined better outcomes compared to administering a 1% lubricant ophthalmic gel. This finding suggests that eye care during anesthesia can impact tear production in sheep. Full article
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Non-Invasive Paraclinical Diagnosis of Hepatocutaneous Syndrome in a Dog
by Anamaria-Hortensia Strichea, Ștefania Livia Hreniuc and Gheorghe Solcan
Life 2024, 14(7), 853; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14070853 - 8 Jul 2024
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A 14-year-old, female spayed Bichon Maltese with no other known previous pathologies was presented for dermatological examination after being referred from a private clinic with the suspicion of generalized, treatment-resistant demodicosis. Upon presentation and clinical examination, multiple deep skin scrapings were performed, returning [...] Read more.
A 14-year-old, female spayed Bichon Maltese with no other known previous pathologies was presented for dermatological examination after being referred from a private clinic with the suspicion of generalized, treatment-resistant demodicosis. Upon presentation and clinical examination, multiple deep skin scrapings were performed, returning negative parasitological results. Complete blood count and serum biochemistry revealed mild hepatic damage. Abdominal ultrasound revealed an abnormal echostructure of the liver displaying a honeycomb or Swiss cheese-like pattern, reported as pathognomonic for hepatocutaneous syndrome. The owner declined any further paraclinical examination, including skin biopsy and histopathological examination, requesting a treatment protocol that could be pursued at home, considering the age of the dog and its reactive behavior during the examination. The present case report highlights a non-invasive method of diagnosing the hepatocutaneous syndrome in a dog by clinical examination, routine blood testing, and ultrasound assessment of the abdomen, in the absence of the possibility of doing a histopathological diagnosis. Full article
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