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A practical guideline to remote biopsy darting of wildebeests for genetic sampling
Publication date: Available online 10 December 2016 Source:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine Author(s): Domnic Mijele, Patrick Omondi, Francis Gakuya, Luca Rossi, Patrick I. Chiyo, Ramón C. Soriguer, Samer Angelone-Alasaad The use of biopsy darts for remote collection of tissue samples from free-ranging terrestrial and aquatic animal species has gained popularity in the recent past. The success of darting is very important since scientists may not have many chances to re-dart the same animal, especially with the free-ranging elusive wildlife species. We used wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinu...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - December 10, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Clinical, hemato-biochemical alterations and oxidant –antioxidant biomarkers in Babesia-infected calves
This study was designed to investigate clinical, hemato-biochemical and oxidant/antioxidant status and its relation with the resultant anemia in Babesia-infected calves. Seventeen (17) native breed calves were involved in this study, clinical signs and microscopic findings were recorded, also blood samples were taken to investigate hematologic changes, serum biochemical variations and oxidative stress biomarkers. The most commonly observed clinical signs were fever, emaciation, depression, icterus and hemoglobinuria. Significant reduction in PCV, HB, RBCs, MCHC, Total protein, and albumin along with significant increase in...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - November 30, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Serum cortisol of Sahel goats following rumenotomy with assorted anaesthetics and sutures
Publication date: Available online 30 November 2016 Source:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine Author(s): Abubakar Mshelia Saidu, Paul B. Bokko, Abdullahi Mohammed, David N. Bukbuk, Ephraim Igwenagu The utmost need for pragmatic combination of surgical sutures and local anaesthetic that would evoke minimal post-surgical stress response and allow uncomplicated healing is essential for successful surgeries. Fifteen Sahel goats were randomly allocated into three groups A, B and C to quantitatively assay (ELISA) serum cortisol profiles following rumenotomy, as markers of surgical stress. Diazepam at...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - November 30, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Clinical, laboratory and ultrasonographic findings in Egyptian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) with caecal and colonic dilatation
In conclusion, buffalo with caecal and/or colonic dilatation have non-specific clinical and laboratory findings; however the affected animals show characteristic ultrasonographic findings. (Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - November 30, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Hepatic damage associated with fatal zinc phosphide poisoning in broiler chicks
Publication date: Available online 30 November 2016 Source:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine Author(s): Osama Said El Okle, Amira Derbalah, Omnia El Euony Zinc phosphide (Zn3P2) is a widely used rodenticide which has the potential to cause high mortality if ingested. The present study was designed in order to explore the hepatic injury in broiler chicks that were acutely intoxicated with Zn3P2. For this purpose, a total number of 12 broiler Saso chicks were divided into two equal groups. Birds of the first group were exposed to 300ppm Zn3P2 via food. Hepatic damage of intoxicated birds was evalu...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - November 30, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

The new algorithm for calculation of median lethal dose (LD50) and effective dose fifty (ED50) of Micrarus fulvius venom and anti-venom in mice
Publication date: Available online 29 November 2016 Source:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine Author(s): Saganuwan Alhaji Saganuwan One million people throughout the world are bitten yearly by poisonous snakes. Of this, one-tenth died and three-tenth suffer some forms of disabilities. In view of this, anti-snake venoms are currently being developed against viper and colubrid snake venoms using mice. Therefore, a new algorithm for calculation of median lethal dose (LD50) and effective dose fifty (ED50) was developed for Micrarus fulvius venom and antivenom respectively. This paper compared the formu...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - November 29, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Detection of Saprolegnia parasitica in eggs of angelfish Pterophyllum scalare (Cuvier –Valenciennes) with a history of decreased hatchability
Publication date: June 2013 Source:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 1 Author(s): Alaa Eldin Eissa, Mohamed Abdelsalam, Nagwa Tharwat, Manal Zaki Mass mortalities of angelfish eggs accompanied with very low hatchability were reported in a private ornamental fish farm in Egypt. Examined eggs were badly damaged by water mould that was decisively confirmed as Saprolegnia species. Presumptive identification of the ten retrieved isolates was initially suggestive of Saprolegnia species. Mycological investigations have revealed that only 7 out of 10 isolates were capable of prod...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 20, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Epidemiological studies on Johne ’s disease in ruminants and Crohn’s disease in humans in Egypt
In conclusion there is an increase in Johne’s disease incidence in animals and a very weak relationship between MAP and Crohn’s disease in humans in Egypt. (Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 20, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

In vitro evaluation of the efficacy of hemodialysate (Solcoseryl ®) as a wound healing agent in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
This study demonstrates the clinical value of fish models in establishment of new approach for combating prevalent invasive skin affections in aquaculture. (Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 20, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Electron imaging of calcium oxalate crystals in beagle dogs ’ urine
Publication date: June 2014 Source:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Volume 2, Issue 1 Author(s): Walaa I. Mohamaden, Wang Heng, Guan Huawei, Xia Meng, Jianji Li Calcium oxalate crystalluria appears to be a common problem in most of small animal clinics. This current study aimed at inducing a condition of oxalate crystalluria in beagles and record the primary changes in canine blood and urine on response to oxalates injection. 15 dogs were divided into two groups; those in the treatment group were injected intravenously with 0.5M potassium oxalate and the dogs of control group were inj...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 20, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Diagnosis of Fasciola infection by SDS –PAGE eluted excretory secretory (ES) protein fractions using dot-ELISA
Publication date: December 2014 Source:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Volume 2, Issue 2 Author(s): M.A. Sabry, E.S. Taher, N. Farag Allah, A.M. Mahgoub Fascioliasis is now recognized as an emerging zoonotic disease in Egypt. Diagnosis in suspected patients still needs some degree of accuracy. In the present study, three Fasciola gigantica execratory secretory (ES) protein bands of molecular weight (MW) ranging from 14 to 20kDa, 25 to 32kDa and 45 to 65kDa were eluted after fractionation of the parasite antigen using SDS–PAGE. The extracted kDa protein bands were concentrated and eva...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 20, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Effect of Spirulina supplementation on plasma metabolites in crossbred and purebred Australian Merino lambs
Publication date: Available online 24 October 2015 Source:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine Author(s): A.E.O. Malau-Aduli, B.W.B. Holman The effect of supplementing purebred and crossbred Merino lambs with Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) on plasma metabolite concentrations under pasture-based management system and the influences of sire breed and sex were investigated. A completely randomized experimental design balanced by 4 sire breeds (Merino, White Suffolk, Dorset and Black Suffolk), 3 Spirulina supplementation levels (0, 100 and 200ml representing the control, low and high, respectivel...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - November 2, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Comparative pharmacokinetics of cefoperazone following intravenous and intramuscular administration in goats
Publication date: Available online 31 October 2015 Source:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine Author(s): Taha Attia, Ashraf El-Komy, Mohamed El-Hewaity, Amera Abd El Latif, Saber El-Hanbally The pharmacokinetic profile of cefoperazone was studied in goats following intravenous and intramuscular administration of 20mg/kg body weight. Cefoperazone concentrations in serum were determined by microbiological assay technique using Escherichia coli (ATCC 10536) as test organism. Following i.v. administration, the cefoperazone serum concentration–time curve was best fitted in a two compartment ...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - November 2, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Unilateral mastectomy as an alternative treatment for gangrenous mastitis in a Saanen goat
Publication date: Available online 16 October 2015 Source:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine Author(s): Ahmet Sabuncu, Sinem Özlem Enginler, Esma Yıldar, Esra Karaçam, Gamze Evkuran Dal, Beren Başaran Kahraman A four-year-old Saanen goat, weighing 52kg, was referred to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology clinic with black discoloration of the left mammary gland. The goat’s general condition was not good upon initial examination. The goat was anorexic, lethargic, and febrile (rectal temperature of 40°C) with a palpably cold left mammary gland on which there was an accumu...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - October 18, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Comparative efficacy of macrolides containing marine actinomycetes formulation versus ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution in controlling Pseudomonas aeruginosa induced conjunctivitis on rabbit model
Publication date: Available online 17 October 2015 Source:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine Author(s): Femina Wahaab, Kalidass Subramaniam, Morris Jawahar The main objective of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity and anti-inflammatory activity of marine actinomycetes extract against ocular pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Actinomycetes isolated from Rameswaram coastal region, Tamilnadu, India were initially screened by primary screening and secondary screening against ocular pathogen P. aeruginosa. Followed by anti-conjunctivitis efficacy of actinomycetes ethyl acetate ext...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - October 18, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research