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Impact of season, age and gender on some clinical, haematological and serum parameters in Shetland ponies in east province, Saudi Arabia
Publication date: June 2018Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Volume 6, Issue 1Author(s): Turke Shawaf, Jamal Hussen, Mohammed Al-Zoubi, Hassein Hamaash, Khalid Al-BusadahAbstractThe Shetland ponies, which originate from harshest environments in the world islands in the north of the Atlantic Ocean, are now most popular pony breed distributed in almost every corner of the world. Reference ranges of physiological, biochemical and haematological values, which are widely used in veterinary clinics, may differ according to season, age, sex, type of feeding, and environmental circumstances of the a...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Prevalence of Eimeria species among sheep and goats in Suez Governorate, Egypt
Publication date: June 2018Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Volume 6, Issue 1Author(s): Walaa I. Mohamaden, Nahla H. Sallam, Eman M. AbouelhassanAbstractCoccidiosis is a disease of high economic importance caused by Eimeria species that show ubiquitous distribution among several species including small ruminants. The prevalence of Eimeria infection in sheep and goats in Geneffe village, Suez Governorate, Egypt was determined during the period from March 2015 to February 2016. Total of 277 animals (142 sheep and 135 goats) were clinically examined and fecal samples were collected and tested ...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Prevalence and burden of gastrointestinal helminthes among grey-breasted helmet guinea fowls (Numida meleagris galeata) encountered in Gombe state, Nigeria
Publication date: June 2018Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Volume 6, Issue 1Author(s): Saleh M. Jajere, Jallailudeen R. Lawal, Naphtali N. Atsanda, Tasiu M. Hamisu, Mohammed D. GoniAbstractThis cross sectional survey was conducted from July to December 2015 in order to investigate the burden of gastrointestinal helminthes among guinea fowls in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria. A total of six hundred fowls (viscera) were purchased from six randomly selected slaughter slabs. Out of the 600 birds examined, 479 (79.83%; 95% CI: 76.4, 82.9) were found harbouring one or more gastrointestinal helminth...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Oxidative stress changes observed in selected organs of African giant rats (Cricetomys gambianus) exposed to sodium metavanadate
This study investigates the mechanisms of sodium metavanadate (SMV) induced oxidative stress in AGR. A total of 24 adult male AGR weighing 600–850 g were used. Animals were randomly divided into six groups. Groups 1, 3 and 5 served as control while groups 2, 4 and 6 were treated with intraperitoneal 3 mg/kg body weight of SMV for 3, 7 and 14 days, respectively. Serum, brain, liver, testes, kidneys, spleen and lungs were harvested for biochemical assays. SMV induced significant increase in malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, sulfhydryl (total thiol) and protein carbonyl levels but decreased non-protein thiol levels ...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Hemato-biochemical profile of meat cattle submitted to different types of pre-loading handling and transport times
This study evaluated the effects of different types of pre-loading handling and road transport times on the haematological and biochemical traits of cattle. Eighteen male cattle were submitted to three travel times (24, 48 and 72 h) in a truck soon after load using different types of pre-loading handling: traditional (rough handling), training (gentle handling) and use of flags to movement cattle. Haematological traits, blood biochemical measures as well as blood and faecal cortisol were analysed in order to assess animal welfare and physiological status. The traditional management showed to be more stressful, also had a...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Physiological responses in horses, donkeys and mules sold at livestock markets
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of holding in livestock markets on gas exchange, the acid-base balance, energy metabolism, and the mineral and water balance in 4 types of horses (Equus caballus), donkeys (Equus asinus) and mules ((Equus asinus × Equus caballus). To this end, a total of 1,438 equine were utilized, after classification into six groups, as follows: mules, donkeys, culled horses, charrería horses (Mexican rodeo horses), foals, and ponies. The time intervals evaluated were 1 and 5 h. During the study, the animals received only water ad libitum. The physiological blood indic...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Acute coumaphos organophosphate exposure in the domestic dogs: Its implication on haematology and liver functions
Publication date: June 2018Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Volume 6, Issue 1Author(s): O.E. Ola-Davies, O.I. Azeez, A.A. Oyagbemi, M.O. AbatanAbstractIndiscriminate use of organophosphate acaricides especially among livestock and dog owners in the control of ticks and other ectoparasites has taken a worrisome dimension. In the present study, we investigated, the effects of acute dermal exposure in the form of acaricides baths of coumaphos at different concentrations on the haematology, blood pressure and liver functions in local mongrel dogs.Twenty-four, male mongrel dogs of about 8 mont...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Comparative clinical effectiveness of preoperative skin antiseptic preparations of chlorhexidine gluconate and povidone iodine for preventing surgical site infections in dogs
This study was carried out to determine whether skin asepsis immediately prior to surgical site incision will reduce skin microbial burden that may potentiate the incidence of SSI and to compare the clinical effectiveness of chlorhexidine gluconate B.P 0.3%W/V, Cetrimide B.P 3.05 W/V (CG + Cetrimide) against povidone iodine 10% (PI) in pre-surgical skin preparation and asepsis in dogs. A total of 15 dogs were used for the study. Both side of each dog was used for the study, right side for CG + Certrimide and left side for PI; (n = 30). Aseptic agents’ chlorhexidine gluconate 0.3% and Cetrimide 3.0% and povi...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Protective effect of Monodora myristica extracts on crude petroleum oil-contaminated catfish (Clarias gariepinus) diet in rats
Publication date: June 2018Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Volume 6, Issue 1Author(s): Joel Okpoghono, Fidelis I. Achuba, Betty O. GeorgeAbstractHumans and animals are constantly exposed to crude petroleum contaminated diets in petroleum producing areas of the world. As a result, researches are on-going to find simple ameliorative agent against crude petroleum contaminated diet toxicity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effect of Monodora myristica on some biochemical parameters of rats fed with crude petroleum oil contaminated catfish diet (CPO-CCD). Thirty male albino...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Parasitic conditions of domestic owned rabbits in Osun State, southwestern Nigeria: Retrospective evaluation, risk factors and co-infestations
Publication date: Available online 18 June 2018Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and MedicineAuthor(s): Shola D. Ola-Fadunsin, Karimat Hussain, Musa Rabiu, Isau A. GaniyuAbstractParasitism is of great concern to the production, reproduction and performance of man and animals. The present study evaluated the parasitic conditions of rabbits brought for medical attention in the major Veterinary hospitals in Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria during ten years (2006–2015). A total of 444 rabbits were brought during the study period, out of which 312 (70.27%) was diagnosed for mange, 126 (28.38%) for helminthos...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Lipomatosis of the parotid salivary gland: 2 case reports and review of the literature on fat-containing salivary gland lesions
In conclusion, fat-containing salivary gland lesions should be considered in the list of differential diagnoses in dogs with an enlarged salivary gland and seem to be associated with an excellent prognosis after surgical excision. (Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Phylogeny of bovine norovirus in Egypt based on VP2 gene
In this study, BNoV was detected in 27.6% (8/29) of tested fecal materials, collected from sporadic cases of diarrheic calves, using the reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and primers that target RNA dependent RNA polymerase gene. Additionally, one primer pair was designed to flank the BNoV-VP2 (small capsid protein) gene for molecular analysis. Study VP2 sequences were phylogenetically-related to BNoV-GIII.2 (Newbury2-like) genotype, which is highly prevalent all over the world. However, they were separated within the cluster and one strain (41FR) grouped with recombinant GIII.P1/GIII.2 strains. Comp...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - April 14, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Ethnoveterinary perspectives and promising future
Publication date: Available online 5 April 2018 Source:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine Author(s): Khaled Abo-EL-Sooud In this review, we have discussed the recent potential effects of plants and their derivatives in treating diseases of veterinary importance in livestock. The therapeutic value of these natural products depends upon their bioactive metabolites that are developed and isolated from crude plants, thus produced a selective action on the body. The crises of drug resistance in most pathogenic bacteria and parasites that cause economic loss in animals necessitate developing new sources ...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - April 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Molecular characterization of Staphylococcus aureus strains in bovine mastitis milk in Bangladesh
This study was designed to assess the prevalence of mastitis in cows through screening tests and molecular characterization of Staphylococcus aureus strains. Out of 175 randomly screened cows, mastitis was detected in 50 cows by California Mastitis Test (CMT), and from those mastitic cows, 200 quarter milk samples were collected for subsequent culture and PCR based identification. The herd, cow and quarter level prevalence of mastitis was 73.3, 28.6 and 29.5% respectively, and subclinical mastitis (SCM) was the predominant type in all cases. According to bacteriology the overall prevalence of herd, cow and quarter level St...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - April 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Protective effect of Monodora myristica extracts on crude petroleum oil-contaminated catfish (Clarias gariepinus) diet in rats
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2018 Source:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine Author(s): Joel Okpoghono, Fidelis I. Achuba, Betty O. George Humans and animals are constantly exposed to crude petroleum contaminated diets in petroleum producing areas of the world. As a result, researches are on-going to find simple ameliorative agent against crude petroleum contaminated diet toxicity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effect of Monodora myristica on some biochemical parameters of rats fed with crude petroleum oil contaminated catfish diet (CPO-CCD). Thirty male albin...
Source: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine - March 26, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research