Veterinary Sciences, Volume 12, Issue 7

Understanding how sample type may influence the probability of influenza A virus (IAV) sequencing and isolation success can help improve the use of diagnostic tests and refine surveillance strategies in swine populations. The objective of this study...

Pedicle screw fixation is a critical technique for stabilizing lumbar fractures in canines, yet the biomechanical implications of insertion angles remain underexplored. This study aims to identify optimal screw trajectories by analyzing stress distri...

Beyond its immunological role, colostrum has emerged as a promising, non-invasive source of bioactive factors, including mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs). This study represents the first attempt to isolate and characterize MSCs from equine colos...

This study evaluated the effect of biochars on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, carcass yield, bone mineralization, litter quality and footpad lesions in broilers. Eight hundred day-old chicks were randomly divided into four treatments, 10...

Peste des petits ruminants is a highly contagious transboundary viral disease that poses a serious threat to small ruminant populations worldwide. In 2024, seven outbreaks of PPR were recorded in sheep flocks from Timiș County, marking the secon...

The cryopreservation of rabbit semen is a valuable strategy for genetic resource preservation and efficient artificial insemination, but outcomes remain inconsistent, partly due to variations in sperm concentration per dose. This study aimed to evalu...

Background: Chiari-like malformation (CM) and syringomyelia (SM) are commonly observed conditions in Pomeranian dogs. Affected dogs may develop clinical signs that significantly impact quality of life. Therefore, it is crucial to select only unaffect...

Parainfluenza virus 5 (PIV5), now reclassified as Orthorubulavirus mammalis, is a negative-sense, single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the genus Orthorubulavirus of the family Paramyxoviridae [...]

Sternal bursitis is an underexplored lesion in poultry, often overlooked in microbiological diagnostics. In this study, we characterized 36 Escherichia coli isolates recovered from sternal bursitis in broiler chickens, combining phenotypic antimicrob...

Infertility is a significant global health concern, and incorporating antioxidants into sperm preparation media is one strategy to enhance sperm quality and decrease infertility rates. This study aimed to investigate the phytochemical compounds of re...

Two geriatric (>9 years old) dogs presented with vomiting, depression, and anorexia and were diagnosed with extrahepatic biliary obstruction (EHBO) secondary to ruptured gallbladder mucoceles. Diagnosis was based on serum biochemical analysis, abd...

Bovine papillomatosis, caused by a growing group of bovine papillomaviruses (BPVs), is a disease with benign proliferative lesions (papillomas) that may progress to malignancies due to immunological, environmental, or viral factors. This study invest...

This study evaluated diagnostic trends and the overall utility of cytology in feline patients through the analysis of a large, multicentric dataset from Portugal. A retrospective review of 3068 cytological cases from 130 veterinary practices was cond...

The bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) impacts the health and performance of bovine herds. In the present retrospective study, the impact of BVDV control on the production performance of suckler herds was tested by vaccinating all female cows of the...

Meiotic recombination is a key evolutionary process that generates novel allele combinations during prophase I of meiosis, promoting genetic diversity and enabling the selection of desirable traits in livestock breeding. Although its molecular mechan...

To genetically characterise an epidemic isolate of feline panleukopenia virus (FPLV) harbouring the Ala91Ser mutation in China, a clinical strain (accession number: OR921195.1), named FPLV-CC19-02, was isolated from a PCR-positive faecal swab sample....

Besides metabolic and cardiovascular parameters, fluctuations in endocrine and inflammatory biomarkers might be regarded as reliable indicators of allostatic load. Among them, glucocorticoids have been shown to correlate with social stress in animals...

Necropsies are commonly used to diagnose the causes of death in feedyard cattle, but the documentation of multiple organ system involvement and concurrent lesions is limited. This observational study aimed to determine the frequency of such findings...

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of 3D printing-guided endodontics in the maxillary teeth of dogs. CT data from a Beagle dog were processed to create a 3D model of the maxilla, and virtual root canal pathways were established...

With the increasing importance of animal welfare, behavioral indicators such as changes in head and ear posture are widely recognized as non-invasive and field-applicable markers for evaluating the emotional state and stress levels of animals. Howeve...

Infertility is a complex and common problem in reproductive medicine consultations. Three factors must be examined during the preconception phase: breeding management, the fertility of the bitch, and the fertility of the stud dog. Among these factors...

Dairy mastitis is a common dairy farming disease. It severely affects the health of dairy cows and the quality and yield of dairy products. This paper reviews the main current mastitis treatments and associated bacterial resistance. It emphasizes the...

The growing recognition of animal sentience has led to notable progress in European Union animal welfare legislation. However, a significant inconsistency remains: while mammals, birds, and cephalopods are legally protected as sentient beings, honeyb...

This study isolated and identified two novel Chinese bovine enterovirus (BEV) strains, designated as BEV-GX1901 and BEV-GX1902, from newly transported cattle with the diarrheal feces symptom. We also determined their complete genome sequences (7408 a...

Milk is frequently susceptible to contamination by potential pathogens, posing risks to both food safety and public health. Cheesemaking often relies on raw milk, where microbial communities—including Staphylococcus xylosus—can play a dua...

Sperm membrane stability is a key factor in determining sperm viability and fertilization capability, with broad implications ranging from basic reproductive biology to livestock breeding practices. This comprehensive review examines the structural a...

To date, serum biochemical analytes reference intervals (RIs) in Lusitano horses have not been studied. This study aimed to establish the RIs for biochemical analytes following the American Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology guidelines and to c...

This study aimed to investigate population genetic differences related to reproductive traits between Duroc and Yorkshire (Dutch Large White) pigs using two approaches: linear mixed models that dissect additive and dominant effects, and selective swe...

Apigenin and sodium butyrate have been reported to help alleviate oxidative stress. This study evaluated the jejunal transcriptomic responses in ducks receiving apigenin and sodium butyrate supplementation under oxidative stress. In total, 200 health...

Southeast Asia is a biodiversity hotspot for bats that can carry lyssaviruses, causing zoonotic diseases. This study detects and quantifies IgG antibodies against Lyssavirus glycoproteins in cave-dwelling bat populations on Cat Ba Island, northern Vi...

Canine leishmaniosis (CanL), caused by Leishmania infantum, is a major zoonotic disease primarily transmitted by sand flies. Unlike in adult dogs, the clinical course of CanL in puppies remains poorly characterized, regardless of the transmission pat...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global concern, influenced by antibiotic use in both human and veterinary medicine, especially in companion animals. In low- and middle-income countries, regulatory oversight on veterinary prescriptions is...

PRRSV continues to evolve, complicating its epidemiological landscape in China. In this study, we isolated a novel PRRSV strain, GZ2022, from a swine farm in Guizhou Province. Subsequent analyses performed on this isolate included complete genome seq...

Background: Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a complex and devastating viral disease in cats caused by feline coronavirus (FCoV). While FCoV is commonly encountered and typically innocuous, the emergence of a mutated variant can lead to the dev...

A single domain antibody (SDAb) targeting canine PD-1 was developed as a potential immunotherapeutic for canine cancer. An alpaca was immunized with canine PD-1 protein, and a phage-display library was constructed using mRNA isolated from peripheral...

This study evaluates the effectiveness and financial impact of treating anoestrus dairy cows using a modified DO protocol. Among the 350 cows included in the study, 142 (40.6%) were identified as anoestrus. The average daily milk production, days in...

Considering the global health concern and the significant morbidity associated with canine angiostrongylosis, this study aimed to update the epidemiological profile and geographic distribution of the disease in canine populations across all continent...

Canine otitis externa caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a relevant disease in veterinary medicine. Given P. aeruginosa’s high priority status for the development of new antimicrobials, innovative strategies like bacteriophage therapy are esse...

This study aimed to explore Markov decision methods in order to solve the problem of dairy cow replacement, adding the special characteristics of two types of abortions due to different sanitary reasons that influence the economic, production, and re...

Gastrointestinal parasitic diseases pose significant health risks to equine populations. This study investigated the epidemiological patterns of equine gastrointestinal parasites in Xinjiang by analyzing 83 fecal samples collected from Ili (n = 62) a...

Equine piroplasmosis (EP), caused by Theileria equi and Babesia caballi, is a worldwide tick-borne disease with severe economic, commercial, and sanitary implications for equids. Although diagnosis is based on direct (blood smear or PCR) or indirect...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that has a serious impact on both human health and animal production. The gut microbiota is a large and complex symbiotic ecosystem in animals, and the imbalance of gut microbiota is closely r...

Vermipsyllid parasitize the body surface of sheep, feeding on blood and transmitting diseases, causing severe economic losses to the livestock industry. An outbreak of sheep Vermipsyllid fleas in the mountain pastures of Xinjiang’s Altai region...

Canine otitis externa is a prevalent condition, and inadequate treatment may favor the emergence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms. Drug repurposing provides an alternative approach for the management of this disease. Thus, this study aimed at as...

Brucellosis is a highly contagious, neglected, and re-emerging zoonotic bacterial disease that poses significant health and economic challenges globally for both humans and animals. Extensive literature is available for various diagnostic strategies;...

Novel laparoscopic optical forceps (OFs), developed and patented by the University of Bari Aldo Moro (EP4119030, Bari, Italy), were designed to enhance safety and efficiency during laparoscopic ovariectomy in dogs by enabling atraumatic ovarian suspe...

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is one of the most significant health issues in cattle populations worldwide, leading to great economic losses and animal suffering [...]

In this study, we isolated and identified bacteria from the feces of a diarrheal cynomolgus monkey. The results showed that the isolated strain was P. aeruginosa, named PA/CM-101101. Morphological observations indicated that when cultured on Luria&nd...

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, an opportunistic pathogen of veterinary and zoonotic concern, harbors diverse biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) that may contribute to its ecological fitness and virulence. In this study, we performed a comparative ge...

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the scientific community to prioritize the discovery of preventive methods and new therapeutics, including the investigation of natural compounds with antiviral potential. Fungal secondary metabolites (SMs) r...