Veterinary Sciences, Volume 12, Issue 2

(1) Background: This study evaluated the quality of medical imaging acquired using radiography, ultrasonography, and computed tomography (CT) in canine cadavers prepared with formalin solution, Thiel solution (TS), and saturated salt solution (SS). A...

In veterinary medicine, mammary tumors are the most common neoplasms in female dogs and the third most frequent in cats, representing a significant challenge. Efforts have been directed toward adopting standardized diagnostic criteria to better under...

The early lactation phase in dairy cows is characterised by significant metabolic and inflammatory changes. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum nonesterified fatty acids (NEFAs), a marker of negative energy balance (NEB), and...

Research on the immunological development of lymphoid organs in chicks has been extensive, yet a significant gap exists in our understanding of innate immunity during embryonic life within the intestinal tract. This study investigated the development...

The members of the Cryptococcus gattii species complex are the etiologic agents of potentially fatal human infection. C. gattii causes disease in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts. In the early 2000s, infection caused by C. gattii emer...

High-throughput omics approaches have long been used to uncover potential vulnerabilities in human personalized oncology but are often limited by the lack of functional validation. Therefore, we placed our emphasis on functional drug testing using pa...

Sperm chromatin analysis is a crucial tool for investigating fertility in bulls, both in the field and in in vitro fertilization. This study aimed to identify efficient, low-cost, and easy-to-apply methods for detecting chromatin integrity alteration...

The nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway plays a crucial role in regulating immune responses in epithelial cells. In this study, we established a porcine epithelial NF-κB reporter cell line (PK15-KBR) as an in vitro platform t...

This study investigated the infection rates of intestinal parasites in captive wild animals from 2000 to 2024 and analyzed the associated risk factors using a meta-analysis. We retrieved 29 studies, with a total of 8421 captive wild mammals, publishe...

(1) Background: Rotavirus (RV) is the primary pathogen causing diarrhea in infants and young children. The G9-type is an emerging genotype; however, its isolation is challenging, and its immunogenicity to piglets is poorly understood. This study aime...

Off-season breeding is a method of encouraging animals through manual intervention to reproduce during the non-breeding season. The egg-laying period of the Zhedong white goose usually starts from September and ends in April of the following year. Du...

This study investigated the effects of various cryoprotectant combinations on post-thaw sperm quality, biomolecular changes, DNA methylation, and pregnancy rates using Boer goat semen. Synchrotron-based Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (SR-FTI...

Fowl adenovirus (FAdV) belongs to the Aviadenovirus genus within the Adenoviridae family. FAdVs are widely distributed and associated with various diseases in poultry, including adenoviral gizzard erosion (AGE), hepatitis-hydropericardium syndrome (H...

Early socialization and appropriate adoption time are key factors in shaping canine behavior and welfare. Stress and behavioral challenges are major concerns for owners, often leading to abandonment. Stress can be assessed through physiological and b...

Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are structural anomalies present at birth, resulting from aberrant embryonic development. In veterinary medicine, CHDs are an important reason for disease and death in both dogs and cats. Their prevalence varies acros...

Background: Helicobacter hepaticus (H. hepaticus) has been demonstrated to have clinical relevance to the development of colitis in rodents. H. hepaticus produces cytolethal distending toxins (CDTs), which are identified as the most important vi...

The genus Mallotus oblongifolius (MO), a member of the Euphorbia family, exhibits a predominant distribution in Hainan Island and has been proven to possess diverse medicinal attributes. Research indicates that ultramicro-grinding fully exposes the a...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health threat, partly driven by the overuse of antimicrobials in livestock production. Addressing this issue requires targeted interventions to influence behavioral drivers behind AMU practices. Beh...

Camels, with the ability to survive under drought and chronic hunger, developed exceptional efficient lipid reserves and energy substance metabolic characteristics. Fibroblast growth factor (FGF) 21 is a hormone that regulates important metabolic pat...

Retinal dysplasia is a genetically heterogeneous ocular disorder in dogs, characterized by abnormal retinal development, resulting in a range of visual impairments from mild to complete blindness. The objective of this study was to investigate the pr...

As an alternative method for preserving female genetic material, the cryopreservation and orthotopic transplantation of day-old gonadal tissue have become well-developed techniques in a few poultry species. The aim of the present study was to apply t...

Feed consumption and feeding patterns influence the individual feed efficiency in group-housed livestock species. Using the meal as the unit of feeding behaviour, the main objectives of this research were to identify feeding behaviour (FB) traits tha...

FMD poses a significant threat to animal husbandry and public health security. This study aims to investigate an innovative method for producing FMD vaccines. Wild-type BHK-21 cells were subjected to heavy ion irradiation. Following the optimization...

The discussion of antimicrobial resistance has begun to impact consumer preference and influence the implementation of certain growth-promoting technologies in the cattle feeding industry [...]

This study aimed to address the need for effective probiotics and antibacterial agents to combat American foulbrood disease in honeybees, caused by Paenibacillus larvae. In the context of declining honeybee populations due to pathogens, we isolated e...

Aeromonas veronii (A. veronii) is a ubiquitous bacterium in terrestrial and aquatic environments. It has a significant impact on animal and human health, with it becoming an emerging crucial pathogen worldwide. However, there have been no reports of...

Ticks pose significant challenges to public and veterinary health, acting as vectors of several diseases that affect animals and humans. Traditional chemical control methods, such as pyrethroids and organophosphates, have led to increasing resistance...

A whole-genome shotgun sequencing (sWGS) approach was applied to chicken clinical tracheal swab samples during metagenomics investigations to identify possible microorganisms among poultry with respiratory diseases. After applying shotgun sequencing,...

Yersinia pseudotuberculosis causes yersiniosis in a wide range of mammalian and avian taxa worldwide. This review aims to provide an overview of the current literature on yersiniosis in non-domesticated mammals and birds in captivity. Data on the pre...

This study aimed to analyze the effect of reducing litter size variability on growth rate, carcass traits, and meat quality in rabbits. Two divergent lines selected by litter size variability were compared: a line selected to reduce litter size varia...

Atopic dermatitis is prevalent in humans (hAD) and dogs (cAD) and profoundly impacts the patients’ quality of life. The increasing number of new drugs in development for atopic dermatitis indicates both the need and potential for precision medi...

The lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus) is a significant pest in poultry facilities, transmitting pathogens such as Salmonella and causing structural damage in poultry operations. Challenges such as insecticide resistance and environmental conce...

The isolation of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria from the urinary tracts of pets is increasingly common, particularly in animals with concurrent health conditions. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is one of the most significant antimicrobial-resistant...

Veterinary anaesthesia requires theoretical knowledge and quick decision-making skills. Traditional education may not adequately prepare students, while simulation-based learning enhances engagement and skill development. This study evaluates the eff...

In order to obtain high-performing yeast strains from ruminants, it is necessary to select them from species such as beef cattle, dairy cows, goats, and buffalo. A total of 91 isolated yeasts were collected using the standard methods of microbial cul...

The early detection of lameness in elephants is essential for effective treatment and welfare enhancement, but subtle gait abnormalities are often difficult to identify visually. This study aimed to evaluate vertical movement symmetry in Asian elepha...

As global income levels and population increase, meat consumption and production are rising, raising concerns about climate change, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. Offal offers a sustainable, nutrient-rich, and economical alternativ...

The study of the function of the right ventricle (RV) is a topic of great interest in the scientific community, and some studies have evaluated parameters of the right ventricular systolic function and have correlated them to various RV pathologies a...

This study aimed to determine the impact of supplementations of copper, vitamins A and D (ADCU), and a bovine colostrum extract (BC) on the micronutrient status, antioxidant status, and intestinal microbiota of piglets until the post-weaning period....

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), a major challenge for the swine industry, can be transmitted both vertically and horizontally. Common sample types, including processing fluid, serum, and family oral fluid, can neither det...

The liver, as the largest metabolic and detoxification organ in mammals, metabolizes approximately 80–90% of drugs. However, drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is common and driven by factors such as individual variability, differences in liver m...

The use of agro-industrial by-products in livestock nutrition is of increased interest to the feed industry. Some of the by-products are rich in bioactive compounds that could lead to an increase in the quality of animal meat products. This study aim...

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is a contagious disease that impacts swine health worldwide. Lipid metabolism plays a vital role in energy production and is regulated by various genes involved in lipogenesis and lipolysis. In thi...

This study presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) prevalence in ticks and human hosts in China, published between 2000 and 2023. Extensive searches were conducted on four databases—PubM...

Doxycycline (Dxy), a broad-spectrum antibiotic with anti-inflammatory effects, is commonly used in ophthalmology but is unstable as a topical eyedrop, degrading quickly into inactive forms and requiring frequent application. To address this, gelatin...

Poultry semen preservation is crucial for sustaining genetic diversity, improving production efficiency, and facilitating various breeding initiatives. This review underscores the importance and challenges associated with different preservation techn...

Varroa destructor represents one of the most significant pathogens affecting Apis mellifera. A multitude of treatment modalities exist, including those based on pharmaceutical and biotechnological principles. A few years after the first use of s...

Neltuma spp. are an important resource in arid and semiarid ecosystems of the country and serve, among other purposes, as an economic source of food for livestock. By analyzing the bromatological composition and in vitro fermentation of pods in three...

Sub-Saharan Africa has long been prone to widespread mosquito-borne diseases affecting both humans and animals. However, the presence and impact of West Nile virus (WNV) among livestock in Ethiopia have not been thoroughly investigated. The objective...

African swine fever (ASF), caused by African swine fever virus (ASFV), poses a great threat to the global pig industry. There is an urgent demand for effective and safe vaccines to address this threat. This study reports the generation and evaluation...