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Detection of Parasitic Diseases in Livestock
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Detection of Parasitic Diseases in Livestock

A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 18 July 2024 | Viewed by 1816

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Luiz Daniel De Barros

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Department of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Veterinary Parasitology, Universidade Federal de Lavras, Av. Sul, Campus Universitário, Lavras 37200-000, MG, Brazil
Interests: Neospora caninum; Toxoplasma gondii; protozoology
Dr. Gustavo Felippelli

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Instituto de Pesquisas em Saúde Animal—IPESA, Contract Research Organization—CRO, Loc Segredo S/N, Zona Rural, Formiga 35570-000, MG, Brazil
Interests: antiparasitic chemotherapy; parasitic resistance; endoparasites; helmintology; GIN—Gastrintestinal nematodes—Ruminants, equines, dogs and cats; haemonchus contortus; ectoparasites; ticks—rhipicephalus microplus, rhipicephalus sanguineus, amblyomma sculptum and dermacentor nitens; flies—horn fly, cattle grub, screwworm fly and stable fly; flea—Ctenocephalides spp.
Dr. Fernando de Souza Rodrigues

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Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina, Brazil
Interests: livestock

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Parasitic diseases of livestock are caused by different agents, including ecto- and endoparasites, hemoparasites, and other protozoans. They can cause important economic losses to animal production, and some have zoonotic potential. In recent years, the detection of parasites in livestock has improved due to the development of laboratory techniques for parasite detection with a high sensitivity and specificity.

This Special Issue aims to collect papers on detecting parasitic infections in livestock, including molecular, serological, and parasitological detection in different regions.  Furthermore, this Special Issue will highlight the importance of parasitic diseases in different countries, contributing to developing specific control measures.

Prof. Dr. Luiz Daniel De Barros
Dr. Gustavo Felippelli
Dr. Fernando de Souza Rodrigues
Guest Editors

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Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • molecular detection
  • serological detection
  • epidemiology

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Molecular Identification and Survey of Trichomonad Species in Pigs in Shanxi Province, North China
by Zi-Rui Wang, Qing-Xin Fan, Jin-Long Wang, Shuo Zhang, Yu-Xuan Wang, Ze-Dong Zhang, Wen-Wei Gao, Xing-Quan Zhu and Qing Liu
Vet. Sci. 2024, 11(5), 203; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci11050203 - 7 May 2024
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Several trichomonad species have already been identified in pigs, and their pathogenic potential may not be ruled out. To date, however, no information is available regarding the prevalence of trichomonads in pigs in Shanxi Province, North China. In the present study, a total [...] Read more.
Several trichomonad species have already been identified in pigs, and their pathogenic potential may not be ruled out. To date, however, no information is available regarding the prevalence of trichomonads in pigs in Shanxi Province, North China. In the present study, a total of 362 fecal samples collected from pigs in three representative counties (Qi, Jishan, and Shanyin) in this province were examined for Tetratrichomonas buttreyi, Tritrichomonas foetus, and Pentatrichomonas hominis using a nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with primers targeting the small subunit ribosomal RNA (SSU rRNA) gene. The overall prevalence of T. buttreyi was 49.72%, and region and age were found to be significantly associated with T. buttreyi infection, respectively. Only one pig fecal sample from Qi County was found to be positive for T. foetus, and all samples were negative for P. hominis. Molecular evolutionary analysis revealed that some T. buttreyi isolates showed complete genetic identity with those reported previously, and some T. buttreyi isolates and one T. foetus isolate showed minor allelic variations compared with those reported previously. This is the report of the molecular epidemiology of T. foetus and T. buttreyi in pigs in Shanxi Province, North China. These findings not only enrich the knowledge on the distribution of these trichomonad species in pigs in China but also provide baseline information for planning future research and control strategies. Full article
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Prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in Sheep and Goats in Jiangsu, China
by Cheng Cheng, Zhengrong Fan, Darong Cheng and Jianping Tao
Vet. Sci. 2024, 11(4), 144; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci11040144 - 22 Mar 2024
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Sheep and goats serve as crucial hosts for Cryptosporidium spp. and are primarily responsible for its transmission via the fecal–oral route. This can result in symptoms such as lamb weight loss, diarrhea, and even fatalities, leading to significant economic losses. Currently, there is [...] Read more.
Sheep and goats serve as crucial hosts for Cryptosporidium spp. and are primarily responsible for its transmission via the fecal–oral route. This can result in symptoms such as lamb weight loss, diarrhea, and even fatalities, leading to significant economic losses. Currently, there is a lack of scholarly research investigating the prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. infection in sheep and goats specifically within Jiangsu province. This study collected fecal samples from sheep and goats, extracted their DNA, amplified target bands using nested PCR, sequenced the DNA, constructed a phylogenetic tree, and identified the genetic genotype. In total, 3 positive samples were identified out of 398 samples. Furthermore, the gene sequences of these samples exhibited significant homology with C. xiaoi in GenBank. The phylogenetic analysis revealed that the Cryptosporidium spp. parasites under investigation are phylogenetically related to C. xiaoi. Conducting epidemiological investigations and accurately identifying the species of Cryptosporidium spp. is of utmost importance not only for the mutton sheep farming industry in Jiangsu but also for the proactive safeguarding of human health. Full article
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