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Antimicrobial resistance and virulence profiling of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius isolated from cats, Bangladesh Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Eaftekhar Ahmed Rana, Tanvir Ahmad Nizami, Md. Sayedul Islam, Subrata Sarker, Hafizar Rahman, Azizul Hoque, Mizanur Rahman
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a significant bacterial pathogen that frequently colonizes different body sites and mucous membranes of pets. The objectives of the cross-sectional study were to ...
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Molecular characterization of the meq oncogene of Marek’s disease virus in vaccinated Brazilian poultry farms reveals selective pressure on prevalent strains Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Ruy D. Chacón, Christian J. Sánchez-Llatas, Sarah L. Pajuelo, Andrea J. Diaz Forero, Victor Jimenez-Vasquez, Jack A. Médico, Luis F. Soto-Ugaldi, Claudete S. Astolfi-Ferreira, Antonio J. Piantino Ferreira
Marek’s disease virus (MDV) has become an increasingly virulent pathogen in the poultry industry despite vaccination efforts to control it. Brazil has experienced a significant rise of Marek’s dise...
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Impact of coriander (Coriandrum sativum), garlic (Allium sativum), fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) on zootechnical performance, carcass quality, blood metabolites and nutrient digestibility in broilers chickens Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Abdul Hafeez, Said Shahid Ali, Junaid Akhtar, Shabana Naz, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Mohammed Fahad Albeshr, Muhammad Israr, Rifat Ullah Khan
The study investigated the impact of incorporating a specific herbal blend comprising coriander, garlic, and fenugreek (CGF) at various levels on the zootechnical performance, blood metabolites and...
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Dietary Chinese herbal formula supplementation improves yolk fatty acid profile in aged laying hens Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Zhihua Li, Chengwen Meng, Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Wencao Lin, Jue Gui, Yadong Cui, Wei Lan, Qinghua He, Xiangfeng Kong
Chinese herbal formula (CHF) has the potential to improve the performance of aged laying hens through integrated regulation of various physiological functions. The present study aimed to investigat...
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A transmandibular lateral transsphenoidal navigated surgical approach to access a pituitary macroadenoma in a warmblood mare Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Mathieu de Preux, Christina Precht, Julien Guevar, Claudia Graubner, Sebastian Thenhaus-Schnabel, Larissa Buser, Anton Lukes, Christoph Koch
A 16-year-old warmblood mare was referred with a progressive history of behavioral changes and left-sided blindness. Following neuroanatomical localization to the forebrain, magnetic resonance imag...
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Serum protein electrophoresis in European mink (Mustela lutreola): reference intervals and comparison of agarose gel electrophoresis and capillary zone electrophoresis Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Sergio Villanueva-Saz, María del Carmen Aranda, María de los Ángeles Jiménez, Paloma Jimena de Andrés, Maite Verde, María Climent, María Eugenia Lebrero Berna, Diana Marteles Aragüés, Antonio Fernández
Knowledge of reference intervals for blood analytes, including serum protein fractions, is of great importance for the identification of infectious and inflammatory diseases and is often lacking in...
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Effects of zinc supplementation from organic and inorganic sources on growth, blood biochemical indices, and intestinal microarchitecture in broilers Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Muhammad Ishtiaq Khan, Naila Chand, Shabana Naz, Rasha Alonaizan, Hong Hu, Shamsuddin Shamsi, Rifat Ullah Khan
In poultry nutrition, zinc supplementation is typically achieved through the addition of zinc oxide or zinc sulfate to the feed. The alternative approach of organic sources utilizes an organic liga...
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Hypoxia-related Y RNA fragments as a novel potential biomarker for distinguishing metastatic oral melanoma from non-metastatic oral melanoma in dogs Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 MD Nazmul Hasan, MD Mahfuzur Rahman, Al Asmaul Husna, Daiki Kato, Takayuki Nakagawa, Mohammad Arif, Naoki Miura
Hypoxia may promote tumor progression, and hypoxically altered noncoding RNA (ncRNA) expression may play a role in metastasis. Canine oral melanoma (COM) frequently metastasizes, and ncRNA expressi...
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Assessing in vitro stability of remdesivir (GS-5734) and conversion to GS-441524 in feline plasma and whole blood Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Sally J. Coggins, Benjamin Kimble, Richard Malik, Mary F. Thompson, Jacqueline M. Norris, Merran Govendir
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a potentially fatal coronavirus-driven disease of cats. Treatment with nucleoside analogue GS-441524 and or prodrug remdesivir (RDV) have produced remission i...
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Bovine anaplasmosis in Zimbabwe: spatio-temporal distribution and environmental drivers Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Natasher Madyavanhu, Munyaradzi Davis Shekede, Samuel Kusangaya, Davies Mubika Pfukenyi, Sylvester Chikerema, Isaiah Gwitira
Understanding the spatial and temporal distribution of Bovine anaplasmosis is crucial for identifying areas of high prevalence for targeted disease control. This research was aimed at modelling and...
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Parasitic findings on threatened pudu deer from Central Chile accounts first genetic characterization of lice parasitizing P. puda in Chile and the first molecular report of Taenia hydatigena metacestodes in this species Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Tamara Muñoz-Caro, María Fernanda González, Rodrigo Villalobos, Alejandro Hidalgo
Southern pudu (Pudu puda) is a threatened endemic deer of the temperate forests of Chile. In recent years pudu populations rates have decreased mainly due to anthropogenic causes including forest l...
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Emerging zoonotic diseases in Southeast Asia in the period 2011–2022: a systematic literature review Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Thanh Trung Nguyen, Thi Ngan Mai, Sinh Dang-Xuan, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Fred Unger, Hu Suk Lee
As COVID-19 has shown, pandemics and outbreaks of emerging infections such as Zika, Nipah, monkeypox and antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, especially emerging zoonotic diseases, continue to occur ...
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First detection of Omicron variant BA.4.1 lineage in dogs, Chile Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 B. Agüero, F. Berrios, C. Pardo-Roa, N. Ariyama, B. Bennett, RA. Medina, V. Neira
SARS-CoV-2’s rapid global spread caused the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic in March 2020. Alongside humans, domestic dogs and cats are also susceptible to infection. However, limited reports...
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Pathological changes of highly pathogenic Bacillus cereus on Pelodiscus sinensis Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Zidong Xiao, Mengmeng Cheng, Xiaowei Hu, Mingyang Xue, Nan Jiang, Wei Liu, Yuding Fan, Meng Yan, Chen Xu, Yong Zhou
An outbreak of a disease with a high mortality rate occurred in a Chinese Softshell Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) farm in Hubei Province. This study isolated a highly pathogenic Bacillus cereus stra...
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Investigation of the seroprevalence to equine coronavirus and SARS-CoV-2 in healthy adult horses recently imported to the United States Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Nicola Pusterla, Kaila Lawton, Samantha Barnum
Adult horses are susceptible to equine coronavirus (ECoV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), although, only ECoV has been linked to clinical disease. Little informati...
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Tularemia – a re-emerging disease with growing concern Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Rinku Sharma, Rajendra Damu Patil, Birbal Singh, Sandip Chakraborty, Deepak Chandran, Kuldeep Dhama, Devi Gopinath, Gauri Jairath, Ajayta Rialch, Gorakh Mal, Putan Singh, Wanpen Chaicumpa, G. Saikumar
Tularemia caused by Gram-negative, coccobacillus bacterium, Francisella tularensis, is a highly infectious zoonotic disease. Human cases have been reported mainly from the United States, Nordic cou...
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The effect of epigallocatechin gallate on laying performance, egg quality, immune status, antioxidant capacity, and hepatic metabolome of laying ducks reared in high temperature condition Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Yang Liu, Xu Zhang, Yaling Yao, Xuan Huang, Chuang Li, Ping Deng, Guitao Jiang, Qiuzhong Dai
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a main component in green tea extract, which possesses multiple bioactivities. The present research studied the effects of EGCG on the laying performance, egg qua...
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High-resolution melting analysis for simultaneous detection and discrimination between wild-type and vaccine strains of feline calicivirus Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Kannika Phongroop, Jatuporn Rattanasrisomporn, Sahatchai Tangtrongsup, Anudep Rungsipipat, Chutchai Piewbang, Somporn Techangamsuwan
High-resolution melting (HRM) analysis, a post-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) application in a single closed tube, is the straightforward method for simultaneous detection, genotyping, and mutatio...
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Influence of age, habitat elevation, and distance to a thermal power plant on pathomorphological findings in the European brown hare (Lepuseuropaeus P.) Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Darko Marinković, Renata Relić, Nada Lakić, Milan Aničić, Dejan Beuković, Vesna Davidović, Vukan Lavadinović, Zoran Popović
The lifespan of the European hare (Lepus europaeus P.) is affected by a number of negative factors, including pollutants. In this paper, the individual and joint influence of age and habitat (eleva...
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Domestic and wild animal samples and diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2 Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Megan R. Miller, Elias Braun, Hon S. Ip, Gregory H. Tyson
From the first cases in 2019, COVID-19 infections caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have resulted in over 6 million human deaths in a worldwide pandemic. SARS-C...
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Faecal metabolome responses to an altered dietary protein:carbohydrate ratio in adult dogs Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-28 Yang Lyu, Jia Xu, Fien Verdoodt, Lynn Vanhaecke, Lieselot Y. Hemeryck, Myriam Hesta
High-protein diets may aid weight loss and weight maintenance programs in both humans and dogs, although the effect of dietary protein levels on gut metabolism and functionality has not been studie...
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Investigation of serum amyloid a within animal species focusing on the 1-25 amino acid region Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Natalie G. Horgan, Kendall B. E. Moore, Jessica S. Fortin
AA amyloidosis, characterized by the misfolding of serum amyloid A (SAA) protein, is the most common amyloid protein disorder across multiple species. SAA is a positive-acute phase protein synthesi...
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Individuality really matters for fish welfare Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Caroline Marques Maia
Published in Veterinary Quarterly (Vol. 43, No. 1, 2023)
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Developmental validation of a novel multiple genotyping assay with 24 Canine STR loci Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Weian Du, Xueyuan Liu, Litao Huang, Yangyang Zheng, Weibin Wu, Qian Huang, Tao Li, Rongxing Wei, Qianyong Yang, Shiying Deng, Jin Liao, Chao Liu, Ling Chen
Canine individual identification and parentage testing are essential in various fields, including forensics and breeding programs. This study aimed to develop and validate the Canine 25 A kit, a mu...
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Mass mortality event in South American sea lions (Otaria flavescens) correlated to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 outbreak in Chile Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Mauricio Ulloa, Antonio Fernández, Naomi Ariyama, Ana Colom-Rivero, Carlos Rivera, Paula Nuñez, Paola Sanhueza, Magdalena Johow, Hugo Araya, Juan Carlos Torres, Paola Gomez, Gabriela Muñoz, Belén Agüero, Raúl Alegría, Rafael Medina, Victor Neira, Eva Sierra
In Chile, since January 2023, a sudden and pronounced increase in strandings and mortality has been observed among South American (SA) sea lions (Otaria flavescens), prompting significant concern. ...
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Multiple roles of LncRNA-BMNCR on cell proliferation and apoptosis by targeting miR-145/CBFB axis in BMECs Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Yujia Sun, Tianqi Zhao, Yaoyao Ma, Xinyi Wu, Shuangfeng Chu, Zhangping Yang
Bovine mastitis is one of the most serious and costly disease affecting dairy cattle production. The present study explored the inflammatory response and autoprotective mechanism of a novel specifi...
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Domestic cat hepadnavirus detection in blood and tissue samples of cats with lymphoma Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Chutchai Piewbang, Sabrina Wahyu Wardhani, Jedsada Siripoonsub, Sirintra Sirivisoot, Anudep Rungsipipat, Somporn Techangamsuwan
Domestic cat hepadnavirus (DCH), a relative hepatitis B virus (HBV) in human, has been recently identified in cats; however, association of DCH infection with lymphoma in cats is not investigated. ...
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Diabetes mellitus drug discovery: insights into targeting feline and human amylin with small molecules Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Kendall B. E. Moore, Natalie G. Horgan, Brooke Lenters, Jessica S. Fortin
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a health concern for both humans and cats, with cases rising over the past decade. Around 70% of patients from either species exhibit pancreatic aggregates of islet amyloid...
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Impact of grape (Vitis vinifera) seed extract on egg production traits, nutrients digestability, lipid peroxidation and fertility of golden laying hens (Gallus gallus) during early stage of production Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Abdul Hafeez, Shah Faisal Hassni, Shabana Naz, Rasha Alonaizan, Rasha K. Al-Akeel, Dai Sifa, Shamsuddin Shamsi, Rifat Ullah Khan
Grape by-products represent outstanding alternatives to replace conventional and unsustainable feed sources, given the substantial quantities generated annually by the winery industry. Regrettably,...
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Novel pathologic findings and viral antigen distribution in cattle and buffalo calves naturally infected with Foot-and-Mouth disease virus Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Monalisa Sahoo, Rajendra Singh, Pawan Kumar, Asok Kumar Mariappan, Palanivelu Munnuswamy, Karampal Singh, Saminathan Mani, Kuldeep Dhama, Ganesh Kondabattula, Tareni Das, Jigarji Chaturji Thakor, Gayatri Kashyap, Nihar Ranjan Sahoo
The Foot-and-Mouth disease is highly contagious acute viral disease of livestock inflicting huge economic loss to the farmers. The limited knowledge regarding the pathological lesions vis-a-vis dis...
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Assessment of misdiagnosis in small animal intensive care patients using the Modified Goldman criteria Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Sanne Hugen, Nynke Ankringa, Joris Henricus Robben, Chiara Valtolina
The postmortem examination can be used as a means of quality control for clinical diagnoses. A retrospective study on 300 dogs and cats that had been admitted to a small animal intensive care unit ...
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Evaluation of the effect of etamsylate on thromboelastographic traces of canine blood with and without the addition of heparin Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-16 Vicente Herrería-Bustillo, Maite Masiá-Castillo, Helen R. P. Phillips, Laura Gil-Vicente
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of etamsylate on canine blood and heparinised canine blood from healthy dogs using thromboelastography (TEG). Citrated blood was obtained f...
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Hemp seed (Cannabis sativa L.) cake as sustainable dietary additive in slow-growing broilers: effects on performance, meat quality, oxidative stability and gut health Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-16 Vincenzo Tufarelli, Caterina Losacco, Luigi Tedone, Letizia Passantino, Simona Tarricone, Vito Laudadio, Maria Antonietta Colonna
Hemp seed cake (HSC) (Cannabis sativa L.) is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, high-quality proteins and essential amino acids. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of diet...
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Quantifiable features of a tidal breathing phenotype in dogs with severe bronchomalacia diagnosed by bronchoscopy Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Chung-Hui Lin, Lynelle R. Johnson, Wei-Tao Chang, Pei-Ying Lo, Hui-Wen Chen, Huey-Dong Wu
Dynamic lower airway obstruction is the primary component of canine bronchomalacia, but the ventilatory function remains underinvestigated. This prospective study analyzed tidal breathing character...
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Seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Sudan from 1980 to 2020: a systematic review and meta-analysis Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Abdullah Mohammed, Musa Ahmed, Ahmed Osman Ahmed, Sadam Yousof, Suad Hamad, Yassir Shuaib, Nasir Ibrahim
Camel brucellosis is a major public health concern in Sudan; however, there is no overall estimation of the prevalence of camel brucellosis in Sudan. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Sys...
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Blood analytes of clinically normal and diseased neonatal and weaned farmed white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fawns Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Allison R. Cauvin, Samantha M. Wisely, Benjamin Baiser, Rebecca M. Peters, Katherine A. Sayler, Jeremy P. Orange, Jason K. Blackburn, Nicole I. Stacy
Recent research focused on farmed deer has exposed many knowledge gaps regarding health assessment protocols for white-tailed deer (WTD). The objectives of this study were to establish de novo bloo...
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Rabies in chozna ‘Potus flavus’: a warning of a potential threat to public and animal health Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Fatima Concha-Velasco, Edwards Aguirre, Lizzie Ortiz-Cam, Heber Quispe-Jihuallancca, Luz Bernable-Villasante, Ruben Bascope, María Arizabal, Eduardo Vargas-Luna, A. Espinoza-Culupú, Carina Mantari, Ricardo Lopez –Ingunza
We reported an outbreak of wild rabies in Potus flavus (choznas), a carnivorous mammal associated with insectivorous bats in Kosñipata, Cusco, Peru, from February 2021 to October 2022. Eight human ...
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Quantification of GS-441524 concentration in feline plasma using high performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Benjamin Kimble, Sally J. Coggins, Jacqueline M. Norris, Mary F. Thompson, Merran Govendir
The adenosine analogue GS-441524 has demonstrated efficacy in treatment of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). With no commercially registered formulations of GS-441524 available, global focus shi...
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Genome analysis of clinical genotype Vibrio vulnificus isolated from seafood in Mangaluru Coast, India provides insights into its pathogenicity Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Kattapuni Suresh Prithvisagar, Pavan Gollapalli, Caroline D’Souza, Praveen Rai, Iddya Karunasagar, Indrani Karunasagar, Krishna Kumar Ballamoole
Vibrio vulnificus an opportunistic human pathogen native to marine/estuarine environment, is one of the leading causes of death due to seafood consumption and exposure of wounds to seawater worldwi...
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Non-controlled, open-label trial to assess clinical and immunological parameters in atopic dogs feeding monoprotein grain free diet versus a standard grain diet Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 María Teresa Verde, Sergio Villanueva-Saz, Laura Navarro, Araceli Loste, Diana Marteles, Antonio Fernández, Desirée Pereboom
Abstract Canine atopic dermatitis (cAD) is a common inflammatory skin disease that is treated with medicines or allergen-specific immunotherapy. An improvement diet can help treatment of cAD. The purpose of this study was compare two diets on clinical and immunological parameters in atopic dogs without food hypersensitivity. Diet A, a commercial based on rice, was offered to 22 atopic dogs during 30 days
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Ultrasonographic features of gallbladder wall thickening in dogs with hypoalbuminemia Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Masahiro Murakami, Hock Gan Heng, Sarah Steinbach, Mario Sola
Hypoalbuminemia has been considered as a cause of gallbladder wall thickening in humans and dogs. Recent study revealed that gallbladder wall thickening in dogs with hypoalbuminemia may not be asso...
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Development and characterization of mouse anti-canine PD-L1 monoclonal antibodies and their expression in canine tumors by immunohistochemistry in vitro Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-30 Sirintra Sirivisoot, Chatikorn Boonkrai, Tossapon Wongtangprasert, Tanapati Phakham, Phijitra Muanwein, Trairak Pisitkun, Chenphop Sawangmake, Araya Radtanakatikanon, Anudep Rungsipipat
Abstract Immune escape is the hallmark of carcinogenesis. This widely known mechanism is the overexpression of immune checkpoint ligands, such as programmed cell death protein 1 and programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-1/PD-L1), leading to T cell anergy. Therefore, cancer immunotherapy with specific binding to these receptors has been developed to treat human cancers. Due to the lack of cross-reactivity of
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Effects of exercise on urinary biochemical parameters and proteins in a group of well-trained military working dogs Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-30 Giuseppe Spinella, Simona Valentini, Micheletino Matarazzo, Lorenzo Tidu, Enea Ferlizza, Gloria Isani, Giulia Andreani
Abstract Exercise-induced proteinuria has been widely investigated in humans, also in relation to intensity and duration of activity. Instead, there are only limited publications regarding urinary biochemical parameters and urinary proteins before and after physical activity in dogs. This paper aimed to investigate the effects of exercise on urinary biochemistry and proteins in military dogs. Twenty-four
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Evaluation of the averaged parasympathetic tone activity and its dynamic variation to assess intraoperative nociception in relation to hemodynamic changes in dogs Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 Patricia Ruíz-López, Juan Manuel Domínguez, Juan Morgaz, Setefilla Quirós-Carmona, Rocío Navarrete-Calvo, Rafael Jesús Gómez-Villamandos, José Andrés Fernández-Sarmiento, M. M. Granados
Abstract This study aimed to determine the performance of the averaged parasympathetic tone activity (PTAm) and its dynamic variation (ΔPTA) to assess intraoperative nociception in relation to heart rate (HR) and direct mean arterial pressure (MAP) in dogs undergoing laparoscopic ovariectomy. This prospective, observational, clinical study included 32 bitches. The PTAm, HR, MAP, and bispectral index
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Mechanisms of circovirus immunosuppression and pathogenesis with a focus on porcine circovirus 2: a review Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 Enikő Fehér, Ferenc Jakab, Krisztián Bányai
Abstract Certain pathogens, due to their adverse effects on the immune reaction, aggravate the course of concomitant heterologous infections. Here we summarize mechanisms by which circoviruses, including the most studied porcine circovirus 2, and other mammalian and avian circoviruses, trigger their own replication and confound the hosts’ immune response. At different stages of infection, from latent
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Comparative cardiac macroscopic and microscopic study in cats with hyperthyroidism vs. cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Izabela Janus, Agnieszka Noszczyk-Nowak, Joanna Bubak, Massimiliano Tursi, Cristina Vercelli, Marcin Nowak
Abstract Hyperthyroidism is considered the most common endocrinopathy in middle-aged and old cats. The increased level of thyroid hormones influences many organs, including the heart. Cardiac functional and structural abnormalities in cats with hyperthyroidism have indeed been previously described. Nonetheless, myocardial vasculature has not been subjected to analysis. Also, no comparison with hypertrophic
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A farewell message of the editor-in-chief Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Han van der Kolk
Published in Veterinary Quarterly (Vol. 43, No. 1, 2023)
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The immune system of chicken and its response to H9N2 avian influenza virus Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-05 Wenhao Yang, Xiufan Liu, Xiaoquan Wang
Abstract Influenza A virus is a negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus that belongs to Orthomyxoviridae family. Based on the antigenic characteristics of hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) influenza viruses are classified into multiple subtypes. H9N2 belongs to the low pathogenic Avian Influenza Viruses (AIVs) and is one of the widely spread viruses in poultry, which can pose a threat to humans
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Prevalence of bovine brucellosis in India: a meta-analysis Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 Jaismon P. A., Sushmitha A. P., Med Ram Verma, Yash Pal Singh, Udipta Borthakur, Sanjay Kumar, Khan Sharun, Kuldeep Dhama
Abstract Background Bovine brucellosis is a highly contagious zoonotic disease that hinders production and is a vital public health concern. Even though brucellosis is one of the important diseases in India, the exact prevalence details of the disease are not known. Objective To derive an estimate of the prevalence of brucellosis in India. Material and Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Analysis of Poincaré plot derived from 5-min electrocardiography in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Radu Andrei Baisan, Cătălina Andreea Turcu, Eusebiu Ionuț Condurachi, Vasile Vulpe
Abstract Background Evaluation of heart rate variability (HRV) is used for risk assessment in a variety of cardiac diseases including myxomatous mitral valve degeneration (MMVD). Objectives To compare the geometric analysis of HRV using visual patterns of Poincaré plot among different classes of MMVD in dogs and to analyse the differences in beat-to-beat variability using tachograms and sequential
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Pathology and causes of death in captive meerkats (Suricata suricatta) Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Bernat Martí-García, Simon L Priestnall, Alejandro Suárez-Bonnet
Abstract Background Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) are endemic carnivores of southern Africa and, although currently listed as ‘least concern’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list, there is evidence of a significant decrease in wild populations mainly attributed to effects of climate change. Little is known about diseases associated with mortality in captive meerkats
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Re: Toxic metals in Loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) stranded freshly dead along Sicilian coasts Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-03 Catarina Jota Baptista, José M. Gonzalo-Orden, Fernanda Seixas, Paula A. Oliveira
Published in Veterinary Quarterly (Vol. 43, No. 1, 2023)
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Oral DNA vaccine adjuvanted with cyclic peptide nanotubes induced a virus-specific antibody response in ducklings against goose parvovirus Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-28 Hsian-Yu Wang, Wan-Chen Chang, Min-Chia Wu, Jiahorng Liaw, Ai-Li Shiau, Chun-Yen Chu
Abstract Background Cyclic peptide nanotubes (cPNTs) formed from the spontaneous beta-sheet stacking of peptide rings may serve as a safe and effective oral delivery vehicle/adjuvant for DNA vaccines. Aim In this study, we sought to determine if a DNA vaccine expressing the VP2 protein of goose parvovirus, adjuvanted with cPNTs, may elicit virus-specific antibody response through oral vaccination.
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Prevalence of babesiosis in bovines of India: a meta-analytical approach for 30 years (1990–2019) Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-03-14 Udipta Borthakur, Med Ram Verma, Yash Pal Singh, Sanjay Kumar, Dinesh Kumar, Yogesh Chandrakant Bangar, Khan Sharun, Kuldeep Dhama
Abstract Background India has a massive population of bovines, which makes the framework of the economy mainly relying on milk and meat production. Parasitic diseases such as babesiosis are detrimental to bovines by decreasing animal welfare and production efficiency. Aim Performing a meta-analysis of the prevalence of babesiosis over 30 years viz 1990 to 2019 within India to pool out individual studies
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Carnivore chaphamaparvovirus-1 (CaChPV-1) infection in diarrheic dogs reveals viral endotheliotropism in intestine and lung Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-03-08 Chutchai Piewbang, Pattiya Lohavicharn, Tin Van Nguyen, Panitnan Punyathi, Tanit Kasantikul, Somporn Techangamsuwan
Abstract Background Carnivore chaphamaparvovirus-1 (CaChPV-1) is a parvovirus identified in dogs and association of infection with diarrhea is controversial. Information on whether tissue tropism persists is lacking. Objectives To determine the disease association of CaChPV-1 in dogs with diarrhea and to investigate viral tropism and genetic diversity. Animals and methods CaChPV-1 infection was investigated
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Transmission of African swine fever virus to the wild boars of Northeast India Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-22 Lukumoni Buragohain, Nagendra Nath Barman, Suparna Sen, Arpita Bharali, Biswajit Dutta, Bhaskar Choudhury, Kuralayanapalya Puttahonnappa Suresh, Shubham Gaurav, Rakesh Kumar, Samshul Ali, Sachin Kumar, Yashpal Singh Malik
Abstract Background India recorded the first outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in North-eastern region (NER) in the year 2020. Aim The current study was undertaken to investigate the transmission of African swine fever virus (ASFV) in the wild boars of Northeast India, particularly of Assam. Material and Methods ASF suspected mortal tissue remains and blood samples of wild boars collected from
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Evaluation of renal cortical echogenicity in healthy cats using anisotropic backscatter artifacts and echogenicity differences among internal organs Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-13 Gong-Yi Yan, Pin-Chen Liu, Ming-Jen Kang, Wen-Sheng Li, Yen-Huan Lee, Kuan-Sheng Chen
Abstract Background Renal cortical anisotropic backscatter artifact (CABA) is a hyperechoic region of the renal poles where the insonation of sound beams is perpendicular to the renal tubules within the renal cortex. Aims To determine whether renal CABA can be observed in healthy cats and to compare the echogenicity of renal CABA with that of the spleen and liver. Material and methods Images of the
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Toxic metals in Loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) stranded freshly dead along Sicilian coasts Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-20 Gaetano Cammilleri, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Andrea Pulvirenti, Licia Pantano, Vittorio Calabrese, Antonino Gentile, Valentina Cumbo, Andrea Macaluso, Vito Macaluso, Antonio Vella, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
Abstract Background The Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is a marine reptile belonging to a monophyletic group of chelonians. As these animals are long-lived, they have the ability to accumulate pollutants. Aim To collect epidemiological data on toxic metals in marine Loggerhead sea turtles. Materials and Methods Forty Loggerhead sea turtles comprising 25 males and 15 females stranded freshly
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Molecular surveillance of potential SARS-CoV-2 reservoir hosts in wildlife rehabilitation centers Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-18 Juan Mena, Christian Hidalgo, Daniela Estay-Olea, Nicole Sallaberry-Pincheira, Antonella Bacigalupo, André V. Rubio, Diego Peñaloza, Carolina Sánchez, Javiera Gómez-Adaros, Valeria Olmos, Javier Cabello, Kendra Ivelic, María José Abarca, Diego Ramírez-Álvarez, Marisol Torregrosa Rocabado, Natalia Durán Castro, Martina Carreño, Gabriela Gómez, Pedro E. Cattan, Galia Ramírez-Toloza, Sofía Robbiano, Carla
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection, has become the most devastating zoonotic event in recent times, with negative impacts on both human and animal welfare as well as on the global economy. Although SARS-CoV-2 is considered a human virus, it likely emerged from animals, and it can infect both domestic and wild animals. This constitutes a risk for human and animal
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Profiling the alterations of serum proteome in dairy cows with retained placenta using high-throughput tandem mass tags quantitative approach Vet. Q. (IF 6.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Anđelo Beletić, Josipa Kuleš, Dina Rešetar Maslov, Vladimir Farkaš, Ivana Rubić, Blanka Beer Ljubić, Dražen Đuričić, Damir Žubčić, Marko Samardžija, Vladimir Mrljak
Abstract Background Retained placenta (RP), a quite common disorder in dairy cows, shows a high negative impact on their health status and milk production. Aim To investigate the difference in the serum proteome between the cows with RP and the physiologic puerperium (PP). Material & Methods Analysis of serum samples from nine cows with RP and six with PP using high-resolution liquid chromatography-tandem