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- A Pilot Qualitative Investigation of Stakeholders Experiences and Opinions of Equine Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in England
Equine insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH), commonly known as sweet itch or summer eczema, is a frustrating recurrent skin disease in the equine industry involving an immune reaction to the bites of Cu... Read More
- Owners and Veterinary Surgeons in the United Kingdom Disagree about What Should Happen during a Small Animal Vaccination Consultation
Dog and cat vaccination consultations are a common part of small animal practice in the United Kingdom. Few data are available describing what happens during those consultations or what participants t... Read More
- Biofilm-Forming Potential of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Bovine Mastitis in New Zealand
Biofilm formation is of growing concern in human and animal health. However, it is still unclear how biofilms are related to mastitis infections in dairy cattle. In this study, a comparison between tw... Read More
- A Case Report of Disseminated Canine Histiocytic Sarcoma in Trinidad and Tobago
Ocular histiocytic sarcomas (as a presenting part of disseminated histiocytic sarcoma) are not commonly diagnosed. A 10-year-old female intact Rottweiler presented to the School of Veterinary Medicine... Read More
- A Multicentric T-Cell Lymphoma with a Plasmacytoid Morphology in a Dog
An 8-year-old male (neutered) Labrador with a history of erythematous skin lesions and exercise intolerance for a prolonged period was suddenly found dead. Necropsy findings revealed an infiltrative, ... Read More
- Detection of Antibodies to Seven Priority Pathogens in Backyard Poultry in Trinidad, West Indies
Backyard poultry farms in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) play a vital role in providing food and income for rural communities. There is currently no information on the presence and circulation of pathogens... Read More
- Molecular Identification of Eimeria Species in Broiler Chickens in Trinidad, West Indies
Coccidiosis is an intestinal disease of chickens of major economic importance to broiler industries worldwide. Species of coccidia found in chickens include Eimeria acervulina, Eimeria brunetti, Eimer... Read More
- Development of an Indirect ELISA Based on a Recombinant Chimeric Protein for the Detection of Antibodies against Bovine Babesiosis
The current method for Babesia spp. serodiagnosis based on a crude merozoite antigen is a complex and time-consuming procedure. An indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (iELISA) based on a recomb... Read More
- A Review of Eight High-Priority, Economically Important Viral Pathogens of Poultry within the Caribbean Region
Viral pathogens cause devastating economic losses in poultry industries worldwide. The Caribbean region, which boasts some of the highest rates of poultry consumption in the world, is no exception. Th... Read More
- Identification of Genetic Regions Associated with Scrotal Hernias in a Commercial Swine Herd
In this paper, we have used two approaches to detect genetic associations with scrotal hernias in commercial pigs. Firstly, we have investigated the effects of runs of homozygosity (ROH) with the appe... Read More
- Economic Cost of Ovine Johnes Disease in Clinically Affected New Zealand Flocks and Benefit-Cost of Vaccination
The aims of this study were to estimate the on-fam economic cost of ovine Johnes disease (OJD) based on collected incidence and mortality data, and the benefit-cost of OJD vaccination in typical OJD ... Read More
- Knowledge, Awareness and Practices Regarding Cystic Echinococcosis among Livestock Farmers in Basrah Province, Iraq
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is an endemic neglected parasitic zoonosis in many of the countries of the Middle East. The disease poses a remarkable economic burden for both animals and humans. In this s... Read More
- Qualitative Evaluation of the Five-Year Red Collar Campaign to End Inhumane Culling of Dogs as a Method of Rabies Control
Dog-mediated human rabies can be eliminated through mass dog vaccination. Despite leading authorities in human and animal health uniting to advance effective and humane rabies control, some government... Read More
- Impact of RNA Degradation on Viral Diagnosis: An Understated but Essential Step for the Successful Establishment of a Diagnosis Network
The current global conditions, which include intensive globalization, climate changes, and viral evolution among other factors, have led to an increased emergence of viruses and new viral diseases; RN... Read More
- I Always Feel Like I Have to Rush
Pet Owner and Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons Reflections on Time during Preventative Healthcare Consultations in the United Kingdom
Canine and feline preventative healthcare consultations can be more complex than other consultation types, but they are typically not allocated additional time in the United Kingdom (UK). Impacts of t... Read More
- Stability of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus on Fomite Materials at Different Temperatures
Indirect transmission of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) ensues when susceptible animals contact PEDV-contaminated fomite materials. Although the survival of PEDV under various pHs and temperat... Read More
- Risk Factors of Extended-Spectrum -Lactamase Producing Enterobacteriaceae Occurrence in Farms in Reunion, Madagascar and Mayotte Islands, 20162017
In South Western Indian ocean (IO), Extended-Spectrum -Lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) are a main public health issue. In livestock, ESBL-E burden was unknown. The aim of this study w... Read More
- Avian Respiratory Coinfection and Impact on Avian Influenza Pathogenicity in Domestic Poultry: Field and Experimental Findings
The avian respiratory system hosts a wide range of commensal and potential pathogenic bacteria and/or viruses that interact with each other. Such interactions could be either synergistic or antagonist... Read More
- Application and Comparative Evaluation of Fluorescent Antibody, Immunohistochemistry and Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction Tests for the Detection of Rabies Virus Antigen or Nucleic Acid in Brain Samples of Animals Suspected of Rabies in India
Accurate and early diagnosis of animal rabies is critical for undertaking public health measures. Whereas the direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) technique is the recommended test, the more convenient, ... Read More
- Intrauterine Transmission of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Persistently Infected Lambs
Anaplasma phagocytophilum, which causes the disease tick-borne fever (TBF), is the most important tick-borne pathogen in European animals. TBF may contribute to severe welfare challenges and economic ... Read More