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In silico and phylogenetic analyses of partial BbRAP-1, BbCP2, BbSBP-4 and BbβTUB gene sequences of Babesia bovis isolates from cattle in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Bovine babesiosis is one of the most economically important tick-borne diseases threatening the livestock industry globally including South Africa. …
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Sero-prevalence, risk factors and distribution of sheep and goat pox in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Sheep pox and goat pox are contagious viral diseases of sheep and goats, respectively. The diseases result in substantial …
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Ultrasonographically determined renal values and comparisons to serum biochemistry renal variables in aged semi-captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)
BACKGROUND: Cheetahs in captivity have a high prevalence of chronic renal diseases. We ultrasonographically evaluated the renal volumes, a variety …
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An investigation into aflatoxin M 1 in slaughtered fattening pigs and awareness of aflatoxins in Vietnam
Aflatoxin M 1 (AFM 1 ) is a hydroxylated metabolite formed after aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1 ) is consumed …
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Assisting differential clinical diagnosis of cattle diseases using smartphone-based technology in low resource settings: a pilot study
BACKGROUND: The recent rise in mobile phone use and increased signal coverage has created opportunities for growth of the mobile …
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The nutritional status affects the complete blood count of goats experimentally infected with Haemonchus contortus
BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) remains the most important pathogenic constraint of small ruminant production worldwide. The improvement of the host …
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Effects of dietary supplementation of leaves and whole plant of Andrographis paniculata on rumen fermentation, fatty acid composition and microbiota in goats
BACKGROUND: The nature and amount of dietary medicinal plants are known to influence rumen fermentation and nutrient digestibility in ruminants. …
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Prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility and risk factors associated with non-typhoidal Salmonella on Ugandan layer hen farms
BACKGROUND: Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) are among the leading global foodborne pathogens and a significant public health threat. Their occurrence in …
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Temporal and spatial distribution of lumpy skin disease outbreaks in Ethiopia in the period 2000 to 2015
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an infectious viral disease of cattle caused by a virus of the genus Capripoxvirus. LSD …
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African animal trypanosomiasis as a constraint to livestock health and production in Karamoja region: a detailed qualitative and quantitative assessment
BACKGROUND: Nagana (African Animal Trypanosomiasis-AAT) and tick-borne diseases (TBDs) constrain livestock production in most parts of sub-Saharan Africa. To this …
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Characterization and susceptibility of streptococci and enterococci isolated from Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) showing septicaemia in aquaculture and wild sites in Egypt
BACKGROUND: The present investigation was an endeavor into the elucidation of the disease-causing pathogen of streptococcosis in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis …
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A summary index for antimicrobial resistance in food animals in the Netherlands
BACKGROUND: The Dutch government has set targets for reduction of antimicrobial usage in food animals, stipulating a 50% reduction in …
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in cattle from the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
BACKGROUND: Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the main causative agent of tuberculosis (TB) in human and Mycobacterium bovis commonly causes tuberculosis in …
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Curcumin is a promising inhibitor of genotype 2 porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus infection
BACKGROUND: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) could lead to pandemic diseases and huge financial losses to the swine …
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The effect of alphacypermethrin-treated mesh protection against African horse sickness virus vectors on jet stall microclimate, clinical variables and faecal glucocorticoid metabolites of horses
BACKGROUND: African horse sickness (AHS) is of importance to health and international trade in horses worldwide. During export from and …
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Antimicrobial resistance patterns of Staphylococcus species isolated from cats presented at a veterinary academic hospital in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance is becoming increasingly important in both human and veterinary medicine. This study investigated the proportion of antimicrobial …
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Effect of housing arrangement on fecal-oral transmission of avian hepatitis E virus in chicken flocks
BACKGROUND: Avian hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is common in chicken flocks in China, as currently no measures exist to …
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Factors contributing to the variability of a predictive score for cranial cruciate ligament deficiency in Labrador Retrievers
BACKGROUND: We recently reported that a conformation score derived from the tibial plateau angle (TPA) and the femoral anteversion angle …
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The use of primary murine fibroblasts to ascertain if Spirocerca lupi secretory/excretory protein products are mitogenic ex vivo
BACKGROUND: Spirocerca lupi is a nematode that parasitizes vertebrates in particular canids, by forming nodules in the thoracic cavity specifically …
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Blood acid-base status in impala (Aepyceros melampus) immobilised and maintained under total intravenous anaesthesia using two different drug protocols
BACKGROUND: In mammals, homeostasis and survival are dependent on effective trans-membrane movement of ions and enzyme function, which are labile …