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Microwave assisted green synthesis of Hydroxyapatite nanorods using Moringa oleifera flower extract and its antimicrobial applications
This study reported the chemically synthesized Hydroxyapatite and green synthesis of Hydroxyapatite nanorods using the aqueous flower extract of Moringa oleifera by microwave assisted method. The synthesized Moringa oleifera flower extract Hydroxyapatite nanorods were characterized by UV–Vis spectroscopy (UV–vis), Fourier Transform Infra Red spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray Diffraction analysis (XRD), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Photo Luminescence spectroscopy (PL), Thermo Gravimetric analysis (TGA) and Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). In addition, the antimicrobial activity of these nanorods was assessed....
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - August 31, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Porcine Circovirus type 2 – Systemic disease on pig farms and associated knowledge of key players in the pig industry in Central Uganda
Discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews and laboratory investigations. All respondents (n = 131) and farmers attending FGDs (n = 31) had never heard of PCV2-SD and only 16.7% (n = 2) of the interviewed animal health workers (n = 12) knew about the disease. Among the farms, 20 piglets presenting with a chronic wasting and a persistent diarrhea were detected and sampled for laboratory investigations. Severe lymphoid depletion with histiocytic and macrophage infiltration in lymphoid organs (n = 8), shortening of intestinal villi (n = 9), abscesses in various organs (n = 15) and granulomatous p...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - August 30, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Effect of oxygen supplementation on propofol anesthesia in acepromazine/tramadol premedicated dogs
This study evaluated the effect of oxygen supplementation in dogs anesthetized with acepromazine-tramadol-propofol. Six Nigerian indigenous dogs were premedicated with intramuscular injection of acepromazine (0.03 mg/kg) and tramadol (5 mg/kg), followed by induction of anesthesia with propofol (4 mg/kg) IV 20 min later. Maintenance of anesthesia for 2 h was achieved with repeated bolus injections of propofol (2 mg/kg) at 10 min interval and anesthetized dogs breathed oxygen. This experimental trial was repeated a week later without oxygen supply as a control. Anesthetic indices, cardiopulmonary parameters, an...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - August 28, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Validity of an established metabolic disorder index as a predictor for metabolic eliminations in endurance horses
In conclusion, the metabolic disorder index is a reliable method for the prediction of metabolic eliminations in endurance horses participating in endurance races. (Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - August 21, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Co-infection of highly pathogenic avian influenza and duck hepatitis viruses in Egyptian backyard and commercial ducks
Publication date: Available online 7 August 2018Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and MedicineAuthor(s): Shimaa M.G. Mansour, Haytham Ali, Reham M. ElBakrey, Iman E. El-Araby, David E.B. Knudsen, Amal A.M. EidAbstractHighly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus poses a major challenge to the poultry industry and human health in Egypt. Twenty one households and eight duck farms in Sharkia Province, Egypt were investigated for the presence of avian influenza virus (AIV) and/or duck hepatitis virus 1 (DHV-1). Mortality rates among the investigated farms and yards were, 18.9% (69/365) of native ducks, ...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - August 8, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Genotyping methods and molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP)
Publication date: Available online 7 August 2018Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and MedicineAuthor(s): Ahmad Fawzy, Michael Zschöck, Christa Ewers, Tobias EisenbergAbstractMycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is the causative agent of Johne’s disease (JD) which affects mainly ruminants and is characterized by chronic diarrhea and emaciation. Johne’s disease is highly prevalent in many countries around the world and leads to high economic losses associated with decreased production. Genotyping of the involved pathogen could be used in the study of population genetics, pathogenesis and m...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - August 7, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Teaching animal welfare in veterinary schools in Latin America
Publication date: Available online 30 July 2018Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and MedicineAuthor(s): Daniel Mota-Rojas, Agustín Orihuela, Ana Strappini-Asteggiano, María Nelly Cajiao-Pachón, Estrella Agüera-Buendía, Patricia Mora-Medina, Marcelo Ghezzi, María Alonso-SpilsburyAbstractThere is a high demand for a veterinary education in animal welfare (AW) with different approaches from the academic, society and trade points of view. Latin American (LA) countries members of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) are under the urge and should be obligated to teach AW. The aims of this articl...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 31, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Seroprevalence of Newcastle disease virus in backyard chickens and herd-level risk factors of Newcastle disease in poultry farms in Oman
In conclusion, the results of this study revealed a high exposure of backyard chickens to NDV and the identified risk factors could be vital in the prevention and control of the disease in Oman. (Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 18, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Role of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) extract in prevention of renal toxicity induced by crude petroleum contaminated diets in rats
Publication date: Available online 12 July 2018Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and MedicineAuthor(s): F.I. AchubaAbstractThe efficacy of Vernonia amygdalina against chemical toxicity has attracted attention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective potentials of Vernonia amygdalina methanol extract (BLME) against petroleum toxicity. Thirty six male albino rats (Rattus norvegicus) were redistributed randomly into six groups of six rats each and fed with growers feed for a period of 30 days according to the following description: Group A = Feed; Group B = Feed + 100 mg kg−1...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 12, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

A review of aquaculture production and health management practices of farmed fish in Kenya
Publication date: Available online 11 July 2018Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and MedicineAuthor(s): Mary A. Opiyo, Esther Marijani, Patriciah Muendo, Rezin Odede, William Leschen, Harrison Charo-KarisaAbstractWarm water aquaculture is widely practiced in Kenya and is dominated by the culture of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) (75% of total production) followed by African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) at 18%. Aquaculture started in Kenya in 1920’s and has been on upward trend until 2014 when it peaked at 24,096 MT. However, production reduced drastically in the past 3 years, with 14,952 metric ...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 11, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

The current perspectives of dromedary camel stem cells research
Publication date: 2018Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Volume 6, SupplementAuthor(s): Islam M. Saadeldin, Ayman Abdel-Aziz Swelum, Faisal A. Alzahrani, Abdullah N. AlowaimerAbstractCamels have cultural value in the Arab society and are considered one of the most important animals in the Arabian Peninsula and arid environments, due to the distinct characteristics of their meat and milk. Moreover, there is a great interest in camel racing and beauty shows. Therefore, treatment of elite animals, increasing the number of camels as well as genetic improvement is an essential demand. Because ther...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Sex differences in single IVF-derived bovine embryo cultured in chemically defined medium
In this study, we explored the embryonic development and the sex ratio of IVF-derived bovine embryo cultured individually in chemically defined two-step culture medium. Total 63 cumulus-oocyte complexes were collected, in vitro matured, in vitro fertilized and the resultant fertilized oocytes were randomly cultured individually (4 trials, 15–16 oocytes each) in microdrops of 5 µL of a chemically defined two-step culture medium. Blastocysts were counted in every trial (n = 32, 50.79%) and all of them were used for both genomic DNA and total RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis and PCR using specific primers for GAPDH, GD...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

The effect of cadmium on the bovine in vitro oocyte maturation and early embryo development
In conclusion, these results suggest that Cd had direct detrimental effects on the bovine oocyte maturation and its developmental competence. (Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

IFC-Editorial Board
Publication date: 2018Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Volume 6, SupplementAuthor(s): (Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Influence of maternal nutrition and heat stress on bovine oocyte and embryo development
Publication date: 2018Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Volume 6, SupplementAuthor(s): Alzahraa M. Abdelatty, Marie E. Iwaniuk, Sarah B. Potts, Ahmed GadAbstractThe global population is expected to increase from 7.6 to 9.6 billion people from 2017 to 2050. Increased demand for livestock production and rising global temperatures have made heat stress (HS) a major challenge for the dairy industry. HS been shown to have negative effects on production parameters such as dry matter intake, milk yield, and feed efficiency. In addition to affecting production parameters, HS has also been shown to h...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research