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Evaluation of canine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells for neurological functional recovery in a rat model of traumatic brain injury BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Wenkang Jiang, Huina Luo, Mingming Zhao, Quanbao Fan, Cailing Ye, Xingying Li, Jing He, Jianyi Lai, Shi He, Wojun Chen, Weihang Xian, Shengfeng Chen, Zhisheng Chen, Dongsheng Li, Ruiai Chen, Bingyun Wang
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common condition in veterinary medicine that is difficult to manage.Veterinary regenerative therapy based on adipose mesenchymal stem cells seem to be an effective strategy for the treatment of traumatic brain injury. In this study, we evaluated therapeutic efficacy of canine Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs)in a rat TBI model, in terms of improved nerve
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The effect of selenium on the proliferation of bovine endometrial epithelial cells in a lipopolysaccharide-induced damage model BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Hanqing Li, Heng Wang, Luying Cui, Kangjun Liu, Long Guo, Jianji Li, Junsheng Dong
Endometritis is a common bovine postpartum disease. Rapid endometrial repair is beneficial for forming natural defense barriers and lets cows enter the next breeding cycle as soon as possible. Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element closely related to growth and development in animals. This study aims to observe the effect of Se on the proliferation of bovine endometrial epithelial cells (BEECs)
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Camel milk or silymarin could improve the negative effects that experimentally produced by aflatoxin B1 on rat’s male reproductive system BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Nahla H. Hassaneen, Shabaan A. Hemeda, Abeer F. El Nahas, Sabreen E. Fadl, Eman M. El-diasty
Camel milk and silymarin have many different beneficial effects on several animal species. Meanwhile, Aflatoxins are mycotoxins with extraordinary potency that pose major health risks to several animal species. Additionally, it has been documented that aflatoxins harm the reproductive systems of a variety of domestic animals. The present design aimed to investigate the impact of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1)
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Dietary microalgal-fabricated selenium nanoparticles improve Nile tilapia biochemical indices, immune-related gene expression, and intestinal immunity BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Eman Zahran, Samia Elbahnaswy, Fatma Ahmed, Engy Risha, Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Arwa sultan Alqahtani, Walaa Awadin, Mahmoud G. El Sebaei
Feed supplements, including essential trace elements are believed to play an important role in augmenting fish immune response. In this context, selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) in fish diets via a green biosynthesis strategy have attracted considerable interest. In this investigation, selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs, 79.26 nm) synthesized from the green microalga Pediastrum boryanum were incorporated
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Ultrasensitive and visual detection of Feline herpesvirus type-1 and Feline calicivirus using one-tube dRPA-Cas12a/Cas13a assay BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Fumei Jiang, Yunjia Liu, Xiaonong Yang, Yan Li, Jian Huang
Feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV) and Feline calicivirus (FCV) are the primary co-infecting pathogens that cause upper respiratory tract disease in cats. However, there are currently no visual detection assays available for on-site testing. Here, we develop an ultrasensitive and visual detection method based on dual recombinase polymerase amplification (dRPA) reaction and the hybrid Cas12a/Cas13a trans-cleavage
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Effect of transporting Oreochromis niloticus in water with and without sodium chloride on skin morphology and some immunity-related genes expression BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Heba Naeim Sadek Hana, Mohamed Abd El Aziz Ahmed Abd El Galil, Mohamed Abd Allah Mousa, Rasha S. B. El-Lateif, Arafah M. Emam
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of salt addition on the skin gene expression of Mucin, Antimicrobial peptides, cortisol, and glucose in Oreochromis niloticus after 5-hour transportation in water. Three groups were compared: Control, post-transport without salt (PT-S), and post-transport with 5 g salt-1(PT + S), with a stocking density of 28.6 gL-1, 20 fish for each experimental group
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First molecular identification and phylogenetic illustration of Sarcocystis species infection in Red Sea shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus Rafinesque, 1810) BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Nahla HE. M. Ahmed, Ahmed Ghallab, Mohamed Shaalan, Mahmoud Saied, Eman Sayed Mohammed
members of the genus Sarcocystis are intracellular obligate protozoan parasites classified within the phylum Apicomplexa and have an obligate heteroxenous life cycle involving two hosts. A more comprehensive understanding of the prevalence and geographic range of different Sarcocystis species in marine ecosystems is needed globally and nationally. Hence, the objective of this study was to document
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Serological investigation and isolation of Salmonella abortus equi in horses in Xinjiang BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Zhanhai Mai, Han Fu, Ronghao Miao, Chong Lu, Xiaosong Zhang, Ziwen Yuan, Peng Ji, Yongli Hua, Chen Wang, Yuhui Ma, Haifeng Deng, Yanming Wei
Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar abortus equi (S. abortus equi) is one of the main pathogens that causes abortion in pregnant horses and donkeys, which was highly infectious and greatly restricts the healthy development of the horse industry. In order to investigate the prevalence and biological characteristics of S. abortus equi in different regions and breeds of horses in Xinjiang
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Invitro antibacterial activity of bark, leaf and root extracts of combretum molle plant against streptococcus equi isolated from clinical cases of strangles in donkeys and horses BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Ayechew Yetayeh Emiru, Fekadu Regassa, Bojia Endebu Duguma, Asmamaw Kassaye, Belay Desyebelew
Effective therapy for many infections is becoming difficult due to the evolutionary development of drug resistance, and hence, the development of alternative treatment options mainly from herbs is crucial. The objective of this study was to investigate the antibacterial effects of ethanol extracts of stem bark, leaves and roots of Combretum molle against Streptococcus equi isolated from clinical cases
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Effects of antioxidant vitamins (A, D, E) and trace elements (Cu, Mn, Se, Zn) administration on gene expression, metabolic, antioxidants and immunological profiles during transition period in dromedary camels BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Ahmed El-Sayed, Eman Ebissy, Ragab Mohamed, Ahmed Ateya
Nutrition has a primary role for optimum expression of genetic potential, and most of the farmers have limited resources of green fodder. Hence, a fat-soluble vitamin, especially vitamin A and E and trace elements remained most critical in the animal’s ration and affects their productive and reproductive performance adversely. Animals cannot be able to produce these vitamins in their bodies; hence
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CheV enhances the virulence of Salmonella Enteritidis, and the Chev-deleted Salmonella vaccine provides immunity in mice BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Lu Zhang, Tonglei Wu, Fengjie Wang, Wan Liu, Guixin Zhao, Yanying Zhang, Zhiqiang Zhang, Qiumei Shi
Salmonella enteritidis (SE) is a major zoonotic pathogen and causes infections in a variety of hosts. The development of novel vaccines for SE is necessary to eradicate this pathogen. Genetically engineered attenuated live vaccines are more immunogenic and safer. Thus, to develop a live attenuated Salmonella vaccine, we constructed a cheV gene deletion strain of SE (named ΔcheV) and investigated the
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Effects of intratesticular injection of hypertonic mannitol and saline on the quality of donkey sperm, indicators of oxidative stress and testicular tissue pathology BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Mohammadreza Baqerkhani, Ali Soleimanzadeh, Rahim Mohammadi
The aim of the present study was to examine donkey sperm quality after intratesticular injection of hypertonic mannitol (HM) and saline (HS). Randomly assigned to five treatment groups were 15 adult male donkeys: (1) Control group (no treatment), (2) Surgery group (surgical castration for testosterone control), (3) NS group (normal saline intratesticular injection), (4) HS group (hypertonic saline)
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Histological, immunohistochemical and serological investigations of the ovary during follicular phase of estrous cycle in Saidi sheep BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Mahmoud Abd-Elkareem, M. A. Khormi, Ragab Hassan Mohamed, Fatma Ali, Mervat S. Hassan
Saidi sheep are the most abundant ruminant livestock species in Upper Egypt, especially in the Assiut governorate. Sheep are one of the most abundant animals raised for food in Egypt. They can convert low-quality roughages into meat and milk in addition to producing fiber and hides therefore; great opportunity exists to enhance their reproduction. Saidi breed is poorly known in terms of reproduction
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Seroprevalence of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) in cattle from Karamoja region, North-eastern Uganda BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Robert Tweyongyere, Joseph Nkamwesiga, Patrick Etiang, Israel Mugezi, Henry Wamala, Auther Tamale Wasswa, Maureen Kamusiime, Solomon Ainebyoona, Harriet Abizera, Frank Norbert Mwiine, Dennis Muhanguzi
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia [CBPP] is a transboundary animal disease of cattle caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides [Mmm]. CBPP causes severe economic losses to livestock producers in sub-Saharan Africa mainly due to high mortality, morbidity, reduction in productivity as well as livestock trade restrictions. This study aimed at determining seroprevalence of Mmm in cattle from Karamoja
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Reproducible isolation of bovine mammary macrophages for analysis of host pathogen interactions BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Abbie Tomes, Nathan Archer, James Leigh
Macrophages residing in milk are vital during intramammary infections. This study sought to develop a method enabling the investigation of macrophage responses to pathogens. Streptococcus uberis is the predominant cause of bovine mastitis UK-wide and its pathogenesis is unusual compared to other intramammary pathogens. Previous studies utilise macrophage cell lines, isolated bovine blood derived monocytes
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Muscle biopsy long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid compositions, IMF and FMP in Australian pasture-based Bowen Genetics Forest Pastoral Angus, Hereford, and Wagyu Beef Cattle BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 John Roger Otto, Felista Waithira Mwangi, Shedrach Benjamin Pewan, Oyelola Abdulwasiu Adegboye, Aduli Enoch Othniel Malau-Aduli
We investigated breed and gender variations in the compositions of long-chain (≥ C20) omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC omega-3 PUFA), fat melting point (FMP) and intramuscular fat (IMF) contents in biopsy samples of the M. longissimus dorsi muscle of grazing beef cattle. The hypothesis that biopsy compositions of health-beneficial LC omega-3 PUFA, FMP and IMF in a pasture-based production system
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Attenuated vaccine PmCQ2Δ4555–4580 effectively protects mice against Pasteurella multocida infection BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Fang He, Pan Xiong, Huihui Zhang, Liu Yang, Yangyang Qiu, Pan Li, Guangfu Zhao, Nengzhang Li, Yuanyi Peng
Pasteurella multocida type A (PmA) mainly causes respiratory diseases such as pneumonia in bovines, leading to great economic losses to the breeding industry. At present, there is still no effective commercial vaccine against PmA infection. In this study, a mutant strain (PmCQ2Δ4555–4580) with brand-new phenotypes was obtained after serially passaging at 42 °C. Whole genome resequencing and PCR analysis
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Characteristics of intestinal bacteriophages and their relationship with Bacteria and serum metabolites during quail sexual maturity transition BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Xinwei Xiong, Jishang Gong, Tian Lu, Liuying Yuan, Yuehang Lan, Xutang Tu
Bacteriophages are prokaryotic viruses that rank among the most abundant microbes in the gut but remain among the least understood, especially in quails. In this study, we surveyed the gut bacteriophage communities in 22 quails at different ages (days 20 and 70) using shotgun metagenomic sequencing. We then systematically evaluated the relationships with gut bacteria and host serum metabolites. We
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Comparison of the gene expression profile of testicular tissue before and after sexual maturity in Qianbei Ma goats BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Jiajing Chen, Xiang Chen, Wei Guo, Wen Tang, Yuan Zhang, Xingzhou Tian, Yue Zou
With long-term research on the reproductive ability of Qianbei Ma goat, we found that the puberty of the male goats comes at the age of 3 months and reaches sexual maturity at 4 months,the male goats are identified as physically mature at 9 months and able to mate. Compared with other kinds of breeds of goats, Qianbei Ma goat is featured with more faster growth and earlier sexual maturity.Therefore
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Interior modification of Macrobrachium rosenbergii nodavirus-like particle enhances encapsulation of VP37-dsRNA against shrimp white spot syndrome infection BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Itsares Muikham, Orawan Thongsum, Somkid Jaranathummakul, Atthaboon Wathammawut, Charoonroj Chotwiwatthanakun, Pitchanee Jariyapong, Wattana Weerachatyanukul
Application of a virus-like particle (VLP) as a nanocontainer to encapsulate double stranded (ds)RNA to control viral infection in shrimp aquaculture has been extensively reported. In this study, we aimed at improving VLP’s encapsulation efficiency which should lead to a superior fighting weapon with disastrous viruses. We constructed 2 variants of chimeric Macrobrachium rosenbergii nodavirus (MrNV)-like
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Comparison between stem cell therapy and stem cell derived exosomes on induced multiple sclerosis in dogs BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Ahmed N. Abdallah, Ashraf A. Shamaa, Omar S. El-Tookhy, Mohamed M. Bahr
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition that primarily manifests as demyelination of neuronal axons in the central nervous system, due to the loss or attack of oligodendroglia cells that form myelin. Stem cell therapy has shown promising results for the treatment of MS due to its capability to halt the immune attack, stop apoptosis and axonal degeneration, and differentiate into oligodendrocytes
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Immuno-protective response of Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) to inactivated vaccines against Streptococcus iniae and Vibrio harveyi BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Ahmad Erfanmanesh, Babak Beikzadeh, Majid Khanzadeh, Mojtaba Alishahi
In this study, the protective immunity and immunogenicity of the monovalent and bivalent Streptococcus iniae and Vibrio harveyi vaccine were evaluated in Asian seabass. To analyze immune responses, 1200 Asian seabass with an average weight of 132.6 ± 25.4 g were divided into eight treatments in triplicates (50 fish per tank) as follows: S. iniae immunized by injection (SI), V. harveyi immunized by
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Effect of strontium on transcription factors identified by transcriptome analyses of bovine ruminal epithelial cells BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Panpan Tan, Yazhou Wang, Linshan Mei, Juan J. Loor, Chenxu Zhao, Yezi Kong, Fangyuan Zeng, Baoyu Zhao, Jianguo Wang
Strontium (Sr) has similar physicochemical properties as calcium (Ca) and is often used to evaluate the absorption of this mineral. Because the major route of Ca absorption in the bovine occurs in the rumen, it is essential to understand whether Sr impacts the ruminal epithelial cells and to what extent. In the present study, RNA sequencing and assembled transcriptome assembly were used to identify
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Anatomical studies on the PES region of Zebu cattle (Bos Taurus indicus) with special references to 3D computed tomography imaging technique BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Ahmed Nomir, Ashraf El Sharaby, Mohamed M. A. Abumandour
The 3D render volume reconstruction CT (3D-RVCT) produced detailed images of the PES region, determining its relationships with the surrounding structures. Despite extensive research in veterinary studies on the PES through gross anatomy and CT, there is a lack of studies on the PES of zebu cattle. The study aimed to analyze the PES of Zebu cattle using gross cross-sectional, radiographic, CT, and
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Cerebral baylisascariosis in a rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) in a German Zoo BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Sarah Pfetzing, Andreas Bernhard, Christian Bauer, Florian Hansmann
The raccoon roundworm, Baylisascaris procyonis, can cause a meningoencephalitis as neural larva migrans which is known in avian species, including rainbow lorikeets in North America, but has not been described in Old World parrots in Germany yet. A 2-month-old, male rainbow lorikeet from a zoo in Germany was submitted for necropsy. Prior to death the animal had progressive neurological signs like apathy
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Body conformation traits in early-lactation associated with clinical mastitis and lameness in lactating Chinese holstein cows BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Zhipeng Zhang, Jiayu Yang, Yiyang Yao, Dasheng Wang, Xubin Lu, Zhangping Yang
Comprehending the correlation between body conformation traits of cows at the early stages of lactation and prevalent lactation diseases might facilitate the execution of selection and feeding strategies that prioritize cow health. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of body conformation traits on the incidence of clinical mastitis and lameness in Chinese Holstein cows. From a pasture herd of 1472
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Phenotypic, molecular detection, and Antibiotic Resistance Profile (MDR and XDR) of Aeromonas hydrophila isolated from Farmed Tilapia zillii and Mugil cephalus BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Hala F. Ayoub, Ahmed R. khafagy, Aboelkair M. Esawy, Noura Abo El-moaty, Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd, Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Reham A. Ibrahim, Dalia A. Abdel-moneam, Reham M. El-Tarabili
In the present study, Aeromonas hydrophila was isolated from Tilapia zillii and Mugil cephalus samples collected during different seasons from various Suez Canal areas in Egypt. The prevalence of A. hydrophila, virulence genes, and antibiotic resistance profile of the isolates to the commonly used antibiotics in aquaculture were investigated to identify multiple drug resistance (MDR) and extensive
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Anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning in farmed Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum) BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Piyarat Chansiripornchai, Sawang Kesdangsakonwut, Somporn Techangamsuwan
Anticoagulant rodenticide (AR) poisoning was diagnosed in 3 Patagonian maras (Dolichotis patagonum) raised in the mara farm in Thailand. To date, there have been no reports of maras with diagnosed AR poisoning. The first clinical sign of the sickening maras was anorexia. Fifteen from 50 maras were dead over a 3–5 day period after the clinical signs had occurred. Positive results to AR were detected
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Adjuvant screening of the Senecavirus A inactivated vaccine in mice and evaluation of its immunogenicity in pigs BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Jinyong Zhang, Peng Wang, Zhuoxin Li, Yubiao Xie, Ningyi Jin, He Zhang, Huijun Lu, Jicheng Han
Senecavirus A (SVA) causes an emerging vesicular disease (VD) with clinical symptoms indistinguishable from other vesicular diseases, including vesicular stomatitis (VS), foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), and swine vesicular disease (SVD). Currently, SVA outbreaks have been reported in Canada, the U.S.A, Brazil, Thailand, Vietnam, Colombia, and China. Based on the experience of prevention and control of
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Diagnostic performance of Mycoplasmopsis bovis antibody ELISA tests on bulk tank milk from dairy herds BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Jade Bokma, Martin Kaske, Jeroen Vermijlen, Sabrina Stuyvaert, Bart Pardon
Testing of bulk tank milk (BTM) for Mycoplasmopsis bovis (previously Mycoplasma bovis) antibodies is increasingly popular. However the performance of some commercially available tests is unknown, and cutoff values possibly need to be adjusted in light of the purpose. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic performance of three commercially available M. bovis antibody ELISAs on
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The CDE region of feline Calicivirus VP1 protein is a potential candidate subunit vaccine BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Lisha Li, Zirui Liu, Jiale Shi, Mengfang Yang, Yuanyuan Yan, Yanan Fu, Zhou Shen, Guiqing Peng
Feline calicivirus (FCV) infection causes severe upper respiratory disease in cats, but there are no effective vaccines available for preventing FCV infection. Subunit vaccines have the advantages of safety, low cost and excellent immunogenicity, but no FCV subunit vaccine is currently available. The CDE protein is the dominant neutralizing epitope region of the main antigenic structural protein of
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A cross-sectional study on performance evaluation in Italian standardbred horses’ real-time PCR-positive for Theileria equi BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Pierpaolo Coluccia, Manuela Gizzarelli, Maria Teresa Scicluna, Giuseppe Manna, Valentina Foglia Manzillo, Francesco Buono, Luigi Auletta, Veronica Palumbo, Maria Pia Pasolini
Inflammatory myopathy and perivasculitis have been recently described in horses with chronic equine piroplasmosis (EP). These alterations may be linked to poor performances. The aims of this study were to evaluate the prevalence for EP in clinically healthy Italian Standardbred (IS) racehorses and to compare laboratory parameters and performance metrics between positive and negative horses. Real-time
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Exposure to chemical pollutants and biological aerosol in indoor facilities for recreational and sport horses BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Izabela Rodzyń, Katarzyna Karpińska, Hanna Bis-Wencel, Łukasz Wlazło, Mateusz Ossowski, Katarzyna Strzelec, Sebastian Jaguszewski, Bożena Nowakowicz-Dębek
Due to the increasing prevalence of equine non-infectious respiratory disease, the air contamination in equine housing (Stables A-C) and training facilities (indoor riding arenas A - C) was investigated. The aim of the study was to monitor gaseous pollutants, bioaerosols, and dust concentrations at three different sites (stables and riding halls), where different floor materials were used in the riding
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Identification of neuropathogenic Varicellovirus equidalpha1 as a potential cause of respiratory disease outbreaks among horses in North Xinjiang, China, from 2021-2023 BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Panpan Tong, Enhui Yang, Bin Liu, Shuyao tian, Youtu Suo, JuanJuan Pan, Yueyi Dang, Nuerlan Palidan, Chenyang Jia, Ling Kuang, Jinxin Xie
Varicellovirus equidalpha1 (formerly Equid alphaherpesvirus 1, EqAHV-1) is among the most important viruses responsible for respiratory disease outbreaks among horses throughout the world. No reports to date have detailed the association between EqAHV-1 and respiratory disease among horses in China. This study described one such outbreak among a population of horses in north Xinjiang that occurred
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Alpha-sitosterol: a new antiviral agent produced by Streptomyces misakiensis and its potential activity against Newcastle disease virus BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Rewan Abdelaziz, Yasmine H. Tartor, Ahmed B. Barakat, Gamal EL-Didamony, Marwa M. Gado, Mohamed Samir A. Zaki, Refaat A. Eid, Hanaa A. El-Samadony
Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) causes severe economic losses in the poultry industry worldwide. Hence, this study aimed to discover a novel bioactive antiviral agent for controlling NDV. Streptomyces misakiensis was isolated from Egyptian soil and its secondary metabolites were identified using infrared spectroscopy (IR), gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
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An observational study demonstrates human-adapted Staphylococcus aureus strains have a higher frequency of antibiotic resistance compared to cattle-adapted strains isolated from dairy farms making farmstead cheese BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Ashma Chakrawarti, Christine L. Casey, Ariela Burk, Robert Mugabi, Amanda Ochoa, John W. Barlow
Staphylococcus aureus is a multi-host zoonotic pathogen causing human and livestock diseases. Dairy farms that make artisan cheese have distinctive concerns for S. aureus control. Antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) S. aureus is a public and animal health concern. There is a need to study the population structure of AMR S. aureus at the human-animal interface and understand the path of zoonotic transmission
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A novel extraoral ultrasound-guided approach for mandibular nerve block in Rahmani sheep BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Mohamed Wefky El-Sherif, Mohamed Ahmed Nazih
Regional anesthesia is the favored choice in ruminant animals compared to general anesthesia, primarily due to its high safety margin and reduced demand for cost-intensive equipment in addition to its field applicability. Ultrasound-guided nerve block has gained significant attention in the field of veterinary medicine. This study utilized twenty-seven sheep of the native Rahmani breed to both demonstrate
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A transmission electron microscopy investigation suggests that telocytes, skeletal muscles, myoblasts, and stem cells in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) respond to salinity challenges BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Diaa Massoud, Hanan H Abd-Elhafeez, Walaa F. A. Emeish, Maged Fouda, Fayez Shaldoum, Barakat M. Alrashdi, Mervat Hassan, Soha A Soliman
Telocytes are modified interstitial cells that communicate with other types of cells, including stem cells. Stemness properties render them more susceptible to environmental conditions. The current morphological investigation examined the reactions of telocytes to salt stress in relation to stem cells and myoblasts. The common carp are subjected to salinity levels of 0.2, 6, and 10 ppt. The gill samples
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Biomechanical effects of cranial closing wedge osteotomy on joint stability in normal canine stifles: an ex vivo study BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Masakazu Shimada, Chenxu Huang, Satoshi Yamakawa, Hiromichi Fujie, Sawako Murakami, Nobuo Kanno, Yasushi Hara
Cranial closing wedge osteotomy (CCWO) is a functional stabilisation technique for cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) ruptures. This biomechanical study aimed to evaluate the influence of CCWO on the stability of the stifle joint. Eighteen Beagle stifle joints were divided into two groups: control and CCWO. The stifle joints were analyzed using a six-degree-of-freedom robotic joint biomechanical testing
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Direct evidence of cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) as intermediate host of Toxoplasma gondii through isolation of viable strains BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Niuping Zhu, Hongjie Ren, Liulu Yang, Gaohui Mao, Junbao Li, Chunlei Su, Yurong Yang
Toxoplasma gondii causes lifelong infection in most definitive and intermediate hosts. Clinical cases of toxoplasmosis in captive cheetahs have been reported. However, there are few reports of viable T. gondii strains isolated from cheetahs. Here, T. gondii infection was investigated using molecular and serological assays in cheetahs from China. Modified agglutination test (MAT) (cut-off: 1:25) indicated
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Metabarcoding study to reveal the structural community of strongylid nematodes in domesticated horses in Thailand BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Mohamed H. Hamad, Sk Injamamul Islam, Wanarit Jitsamai, Teerapol Chinkangsadarn, Darm Naraporn, Suraseha Ouisuwan, Piyanan Taweethavonsawat
Mixed strongylid infections significantly impact equine health and performance. Traditional microscopy-based methods exhibit limitations in accurately identifying strongylid species. Nemabiome deep amplicon sequencing approach previously succeeded in describing the strongylid communities in livestock including equids. However, there are no available studies that describe the structural communities
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Partially divided caging reduces overall aggression and anxiety which may indicate improved welfare in group housed male C57BL/6J mice BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Bret R. Tallent, L. Matthew Law, Jonathan Lifshitz
Deciding which environmental enrichment is used in mouse caging is often subjective, with cost frequently prevailing over welfare benefits, including aggression and anxiety. While many devices introduced to encourage natural behaviors and reduce aggression show mixed results, we have previously demonstrated significant reductions in aggressive behavior between group-housed male mice housed in partially
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Evaluation of the effect of therapeutic durations on small ruminant bacterial pneumonia BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Sisay Girma, Tesfaye Bekele, Samson Leta, Desiye Tesfaye Tegegne, Tilaye Demissie, Birhanu Hadush, Kassaye Aragaw, Takele Beyene Tufa, Teshale Sori Tolera, Ketema Tafess
Sheep and goat production in Ethiopia is hindered by numerous substandard production systems and various diseases. Respiratory disease complexes (RDC) pose a significant threat to the productivity of these animals. Pneumonia is a common manifestation of respiratory disease complexes and often necessitates a prolonged course of antibiotic treatment. This study aimed to optimize and propose the ideal
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Identification of circRNA-associated ceRNA networks in the longissimus dorsi of yak under different feeding systems BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Xiaoming Ma, Xian Guo, La Yongfu, Tong Wang, Pengjia Bao, Min Chu, Xiaoyun Wu, Ping Yan, Chunnian Liang
Yaks (Bos grunniens), prized for their ability to thrive in high-altitude environments, are indispensable livestock in the plateau region. Modifying their feeding systems holds significant promise for improving their growth and meat quality. Tenderness, a key determinant of yak meat quality and consumer appeal, is demonstrably influenced by dietary regimen. Indoor feeding regimes have been shown to
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An unexpected case of a dog from Poland co-infected with Dirofilaria repens and Dirofilaria Immitis BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Mateusz Pękacz, Katarzyna Basałaj, Martina Miterpáková, Zbigniew Rusiecki, Diana Stopka, Dominika Graczyk, Anna Zawistowska-Deniziak
Dirofilariasis is a vector-borne disease caused by parasitic nematodes of the genus Dirofilaria spp., considered an emerging concern in both veterinary and human medicine. Climate changes and human activities, such as pet travel, contribute to the spread of diseases to new non-endemic regions. Poland is dominated by subcutaneous dirofilariasis caused by D. repens infections. Cardiopulmonary dirofilariasis
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Comparative analysis of tuberculin and defined antigen skin tests for detection of bovine tuberculosis in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in Haryana state, India BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Mohit Kumar, Tarun Kumar, Babu Lal Jangir, Mahavir Singh, Devan Arora, Yogesh Bangar, Andrew Conlan, Martin Vordermeier, Douwe Bakker, S. M. Byregowda, Sreenidhi Srinivasan, Vivek Kapur, Naresh Jindal
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a chronic disease that results from infection with any member of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Infected animals are typically diagnosed with tuberculin-based intradermal skin tests according to World Organization of Animal Health which are presently in use. However, tuberculin is not suitable for use in BCG-vaccinated animals due to a high rate of false-positive
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Impact of litter size on the hematological and iron status of gilts, sows and newborn piglets: a comparative study of domestic pigs and wild boars BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Zuzanna Kopeć, Rafał Mazgaj, Rafał Radosław Starzyński, Xiuying Wang, Jolanta Opiela, Zdzisław Smorąg, Barbara Gajda, Jakub Nicpoń, Małgorzata Lenartowicz, Magdalena Ogłuszka, Mikołaj Antoni Gralak, Paweł Lipiński
The critically low hepatic iron stores of newborn piglets are considered to be a major cause of neonatal iron deficiency in modern breeds of domestic pig (Sus domestica). The main factor believed to contribute to this phenomenon is large litter size, which has been an objective of selective breeding of pigs for decades. As consequence, iron transferred from the pregnant sow has to be distributed among
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First insights on the susceptibility of native coccidicidal fungi Mucor circinelloides and Mucor lusitanicus to different avian antiparasitic drugs BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 João Lozano, Eva Cunha, Luís Madeira de Carvalho, Adolfo Paz-Silva, Manuela Oliveira
The combined application of predatory fungi and antiparasitic drugs is a sustainable approach for the integrated control of animal gastrointestinal (GI) parasites. However, literature addressing the possible interference of antiparasitic drugs on the performance of these fungi is still scarce. This research aimed to assess the in vitro susceptibility of six native coccidicidal fungi isolates of the
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Sero-epidemiological investigation on Toxoplasma gondii infection in Apennine wolf (Canis lupus italicus) and wild boar (Sus scrofa) in Italy BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Filippo Maria Dini, Carmela Musto, Vincenzo Maria De Nigris, Enrica Bellinello, Maria Sampieri, Giuseppe Merialdi, Lorella Barca, Mauro Delogu, Roberta Galuppi
The wild boar (Sus scrofa) and the Apennine wolf (Canis lupus italicus) are two wild species that have both increased their presence in the Italian territory, albeit in varying numbers. They can be occasionally found in peri-urban areas as well. Both of these species can serve as intermediate hosts for Toxoplasma gondii, as they can become infected either through the consumption of oocysts found in
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Growth performance, nutrient digestibility, fecal microbial diversity and volatile fatty acid, and blood biochemical indices of suckling donkeys fed diets supplemented with multienzymes BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Chao Li, Xuan Yue Li, Xiao Bin Li, Chen Ma, Hui Chen, Fan Yang
As the foal grows, the amount of breast milk produced by the donkey decreases. In such cases, early supplemental feeding is particularly important to meet the growth needs of the foal. Foals have an incompletely developed gastrointestinal tract with a homogenous microbiota and produce insufficient amounts of digestive enzymes, which limit their ability to digest and utilize forage. Improving the utilization
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A multidisciplinary study on Clinostomum infections in Nile tilapia: micro-morphology, oxidative stress, immunology, and histopathology BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Olfat A. Mahdy, Sahar Z. Abdel-Maogood, Mohamed Abdelsalam, Mai A. Salem
Yellow grub disease, caused by Clinostomum metacercaria, is an endemic zoonotic infection in freshwater fish, responsible for Halzoun syndrome transmitted through the consumption of raw infected fish. This study aimed to conduct a multidisciplinary investigation integrating detailed morphology, oxidative stress, immunology, and histopathology alteration to advance our understanding of Clinostomum infection
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Changes in plasma PLAC-1 concentration and its expression during early-mid pregnancy in bovine placental tissues – a pilot study BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Monika Jamioł, Magdalena Sozoniuk, Jacek Wawrzykowski, Marta Kankofer
Placenta-specific protein 1 (PLAC1) is a small secreted protein considered to be a molecule with a significant role in the development of the placenta and the establishment of the mother-foetus interface. This study aimed to confirm the presence of bovine PLAC1 and to examine its profile in the placenta and plasma in the first six months of pregnancy. The expression pattern of PLAC1 was analysed by
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Osteomyelitis by Microsporum canis and Staphylococcus spp. in cat (Felis catus) – case report BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Fernanda O. Soares, Isabel R. Rosado, Marcus V. C. Sousa, Carolyne F. Dumont, Joely F. F. Bittar, Ian Martin, Marcelo E. Beletti, Roberta T. Melo, Endrigo G. L. Alves
Staphylococcus spp and Microsporum canis are zoonotic microorganisms which can cause infections and systemic diseases. The bone infection is usually caused by invasion of pathogen through the hematologic route. Mixed osteomyelitis caused by bacteria and fungi is rare, and to date, there have been no reports of mixed osteomyelitis with Staphylococcus spp. and Microsporum canis. This essay reports an
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Multicentric lymphoma in a donkey with intestinal and bone marrow involvement BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Georgios Paraschou, Cynthia Xue, Rebecca Egan, Pompei Bolfa
Lymphoma is a common neoplasm in horses but is reported much less commonly in donkeys. In this case report, we describe the macroscopic, microscopic and immunohistochemical features of a multicentric lymphoma with intestinal and bone marrow involvement. A geriatric female donkey with history of chronic lameness was found dead. Post-mortem examination revealed advanced emaciation, periodontal disease
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The effectiveness of Bio-plus2B®, Techno Mos® and their mixture on the rate of egg production, egg characteristics, retention of nutrients and blood metabolites through the early period of production BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Fayza M. Salem, A. A. Abd El-Dayem
The trend of using probiotic, prebiotic and their mixture as alternative feed additives which works as growth promoters in poultry diets to increase the productive performance and the immunity of the flock still have an importance consideration. So that the aim of this study is to estimate the impact of Bio-plus2B® (probiotic), Techno Mos® (prebiotic) or their mixture (synbiotic) on egg production
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Skin histopathological responses of Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia) to transportation in water with and without salt BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Heba Naeim Sadek Hana, Rasha S. A. Abd El-Lateif, Mohamed Abd El Aziz Ahmed Abd El-Galil, Mohamed Abd Allah Mousa, Fatma Abo Zakaib Ali
Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia) is a well-known economic fish species that can thrive under the right environmental circumstances. The transport of live fish, either for food or as companion animals, presents a big issue for animal welfare at the same time it is considered one of stressful conditions. Hence, the present study investigated the skin histopathological responses of O. niloticus that
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Molecular identification, phylogenetic analysis and histopathological study of pathogenic free-living amoebae isolated from discus fish (Symphysodon aequifasciatus) in Iran: 2020–2022 BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Hooman Rahmati-Holasoo, Maryam Niyyati, Marziye Fatemi, Fatemeh Mahdavi Abhari, Sara Shokrpoor, Alireza Nassiri, Amin Marandi
Free-living amoebae (FLA) are capable of inhabiting diverse reservoirs independently, without relying on a host organism, hence their designation as “free-living”. The majority of amoebae that infect freshwater or marine fish are amphizoic, or free-living forms that may colonize fish under particular circumstances. Symphysodon aequifasciatus, commonly referred to as the discus, is widely recognized
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Molecular epidemiology of Enterocytozoon bieneusi from foxes and raccoon dogs in the Henan and Hebei provinces in China BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Minghui Chen, Haidong Wang, Xinmiao Li, Yunan Guo, Ying Lu, Liping Zheng, Guoqing Liang, Yuzhen Sui, Bukang Wang, Hongyu Dai, Haiju Dong, Longxian Zhang
Enterocytozoon bieneusi is a zoonotic pathogen widely distributed in animals and humans. It can cause diarrhea and even death in immunocompromised hosts. Approximately 800 internal transcribed spacer (ITS) genotypes have been identified in E. bieneusi. Farmed foxes and raccoon dogs are closely associated to humans and might be the reservoir of E. bieneusi which is known to have zoonotic potential.
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Assessment of MMP-9 and clinical characteristics in dogs with tracheal collapse based on cough severity and fluoroscopic findings: a cross-sectional study BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Da-Yeon Jung, Su-Min Park, Ga-Hyun Lim, Kyoung-Won Seo, Ye-In Oh, Hwa-Young Youn
Tracheal collapse (TC), a common disease in dogs, is characterized by cough; however, little is known about the serum biomarkers that can objectively evaluate the severity of cough in canine TC. Furthermore, studies elucidating the relationship of fluoroscopic characteristics with the severity of cough are lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the relationship between cough severity and
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Subcutaneous application of hyperimmune serum against Histophilus somni recombinant proteins affects serum antibody reactivity in beef calves BMC Vet. Res. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Bajzert Joanna, Jawor Paulina, Baran Rafał, Stefaniak Tadeusz
Respiratory tract diseases cause significant economic loss in beef cattle. This study aimed to determine whether the application of hyperimmune serum (HS) containing antibodies against selected antigens of Gram-negative bacteria would improve the health and growth of different breeds of beef calves kept on three farms. Two recombinant protein antigens (Histophilus somni rHsp60 and rOMP40) were used