World J Vet Sci. 2023;4(1):WJVS-04-1020 | Open Access
Frida Richard Mgonja, Makapi Mgulambwa Charlesand Abdul Suleiman Katakweba
Background and aim: Mastitis is caused by several microorganisms that are in different groups such as bacteria, protozoa, yeasts/fungi, and algae that can invade the udder, multiply there, and produce harmful substances that result in inflammation. Therefore, it is the aim of this study to observe the prevalence of subclinical mastitis and associated risk factors in dairy cattle from ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Nov 23, 2023 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2023;4(1):WJVS-04-1019 | Open Access
Lusekelo Msomba Mwangengwa and Svetlana Rhanga
A cross-sectional study assessing the prevalence and risk factors associated with ectoparasites infestation among dogs with regular dipping history was conducted in Morogoro urban, Tanzania. A simple random sampling method was used to obtain 60 dog attendants from where one dog was purposefully sampled, making up 60 animals. Questionnaires were used to collect social demographic information of dog attendants and the biodata ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Apr 22, 2023 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2022;4(1):WJVS-1018 | Open Access
Paul F. Cotter
The manuscript describes the consequences of fungal infection (Hemomycetes avium, Ha) in Bone Marrow (BM) and blood of lame ducklings, and demonstrates some of the anatomical characteristics of this fungus. Microscopic evidence suggests that multiple atypical cells appear when Ha is present in BM and blood. This atypia involves members of all series; leukocytes, granulocytes, erythrocytes, and other (stromal) cells. ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated May 18, 2022 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2021;3(1):WJVS-1017 | Open Access
Alireza Eivakpour, Hossein Moravej, Mohammad Ghaffarzadeh and Mohammad Behjatin Esfahani
The aim of this study was to compare manganese sulfate and manganese threonine chelate based on bioavailability and production performance of broilers and to determine the best consumption level of manganese threonine chelate. This research is in a completely randomized design with 240 day-old Ross 308 chicks and eight treatments including control treatment (no added manganese), three levels of manganese (60, 90 and 120 mg ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Nov 13, 2021 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2021;3(1):WJVS-03-1016 | Open Access
Graciano Soares Gomes and Cândido Alves Pereira
The goat is a species of small ruminants that has great potential in the development of its production. The aim of this study is to obtain basic data on the rearing system used by the breeders, herd size and productivity of goats kept only in a traditional subsistence production system. Data collection period starts on September 20 to December 20, 2018 or is ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Sep 29, 2021 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2021;3(1):WJVS-02-1015 | Open Access
Camilo Romero Nuñez, Iker M Asteinza Castro, Laura Reyes Climaco and Rafael Heredia Cardenas
The use of metallic particles is one of the promising therapies to avoid the use of antimicrobials and is a new therapeutic alternative for the control of cutaneous infections in dogs. Copper and zinc, which have been shown to be effective against various pathogenic agents, show antimicrobial activity against several strains of fungi and bacteria, inhibiting the synthesis of proteins, ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated May 31, 2021 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2021;3(1):WJVS-02-1014 | Open Access
Camilo Romero Nùñez, Ariadna Flores Ortega, Alberto Martin Cordero, Galia Sheinberg Waisburd, Rafael Heredia Cardenasand Cecilia López Márquez
Background: The use of an ear cleaner with detergent and acidifying properties can be an alternative to improve the hygiene of the ear canal with otitis.
Objective: Evaluate the clinical and cytological efficacy of an otic cleaner with detergent and acidifying properties in dogs with external otitis.
Animals: 52 dogs of different breeds, 50% female and 50% ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated May 31, 2021 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2021;3(1):WJVS-1013 | Open Access
Ahmad Alajmi and Islam M Saadeldin
The “One Health” initiative is a collaborative, multisectoral, and trandisciplinary approach, recognizing the interconnections between people, animals, and their shared environment. The One Health approach encourages the cooperative efforts of many experts from different disciplines e.g. disease detectives, laboratorians, physicians, and veterinarians to work together at local, regional, national and global levels for achieving optimal health outcome; ... Read more
LETTER TO EDITOR Updated Apr 05, 2021 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2021;2(1):WJVS-1012 | Open Access
Tisdell Clement A
This article uses economic principles and theory and draws on the available scholarly literature to examine the economics of vaccinating livestock. After providing relevant information about the nature of livestock vaccines, the implications of economic principles for private decisions and the gains from livestock vaccination are specified. Empirical findings on this topic are assessed and it is demonstrated that the ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Dec 15, 2020 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2020;2(1):WJVS-02-1011 | Open Access
Hatem A Shalaby, Amira H El Namaky, Heba M Ashry, Faragalla El Moghazy, Reem OA Kamel and Korany Farag T
The fact that the efficiency of anthelmintic drugs may diminish through ten years of use depending on vairous issues, one of these issues includes producers’ over-dependence on such chemicals for parasites control, has dragged the concern of many researchers to use other drugs. Both scanning electron and light microscopic studies were used, for the first time, to determine the ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Apr 10, 2020 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2020;2(1):WJVS-02-1010 | Open Access
Berihun Dires
Influenza A virus is caused by Orthomyxoviridae family and can be divided into highly pathogenic avian influenza virus and low pathogenic avian influenza virus based on the severity of the disease they cause. Potential modes of transmission of influenza virus include direct contact with infected individuals, exposure to virus-contaminated objects (fomites), and inhalation of infectious aerosols. Influenza replicates in epithelial ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Mar 10, 2020 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2019;2(1):WJVS-02-1009 | Open Access
Mamza SA
A two year old adult male turkey, weighing 10 kg was referred to the avian clinic of the State Veterinary Hospital Maiduguri with a chief complain of distended crop and in-appetence. Physical examination revealed grossly enlarged and distended crop, measuring 20 cm in diameter. On palpation, the crop was doughy and hard in consistency. Repeated non-productive regurgitation attempts were observed. ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Jan 22, 2020 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2019;2(1):WJVS-02-1008 | Open Access
Sassaroli S, Botto R, Pennasilico L and Palumbo Piccionello A
A case of radius shortening in an 11-month old female Fox Terrier referred to Veterinary Teaching Hospital of University of Camerino, Italy. Radiographic and tomographic examinations suggested a traumatic premature closure of distal and proximal physis of radius, resulting in a lateral and caudal radial shortening of 2.98 mm and moderate angular deformity in the proximal radius. Stairstep osteotomy ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Jan 10, 2020 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2019;2(1):WJVS-02-1007 | Open Access
Dereje Tulu Robi
Brucellosis is a serious economic and public well-being concern throughout the world. It is a global spreading and causes a serious problem to developing country similarly to Ethiopia. B. melitensis, B. ovisis the foremost reason for this disease in the small ruminant. Moreover, B. abortus, the reason for brucellosis in small ruminants occasionally. It is recognized by causing ... Read more
REVIEW ARTICLE Updated Jan 08, 2020 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2019;1(1):WJVS-01-1006 | Open Access
Ally MHSand Lusekelo M
Efficacy of antimicrobials is of vital importance for patient safety and activity. The loss of potency may influence the efficacy and safety of antimicrobials. This study aimed to determine the influence of different storage conditions on the efficacy of selected antimicrobials. A significant statistical difference was observed across the efficacy data of selected antimicrobial brands. The data showed ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Sep 26, 2019 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2019;1(1):WJVSM-01-1005 | Open Access
Sun XY, Li J, Fu L, Jiang J, Zhao JH, Wang GF, Zhou P and Ren HX
Temperature is one of the most important physiological stressors for organisms and Heat Stress (HS) is a global issue, which results in decreased production, growth and fertility. It has been known that epigenetic modifications play extensive and important roles in coping with the heat stress for mammals. Here, we briefly reviewed the latest knowledge about epigenetic modifications in ... Read more
REVIEW ARTICLE Updated Sep 25, 2019 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2019;1(1):WJVS-01-1004 | Open Access
Jilei Zhang
Mosquitoes are cosmopolitan in every land region with huge numbers in the planet except for Antarctica and few islands, although
the number and abundance of mosquito species and the blood-sucking activities are variable due to the climatic circumstances, animals, and human activities.
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LETTER TO EDITOR Updated Sep 11, 2019 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2019;1(1):WJVS-01-1003 | Open Access
Ali Shalizar-Jalali, Sorayya Mahmoudi and Ali Asghar Tehrani
Several etiologies including dental problems, gastro-intestinal disorders, parasitic infestations, temperature changes, toxicity and fear have been suggested to be involved in rabbits’ sudden death. Hepatic coccidiosis, a contagious and lethal disease due to Eimeria stiedae, can induce acute hepatic damages leading to death, especially in young rabbits. A 3-month-old female New Zealand White rabbit has been referred to the ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Aug 12, 2019 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2019;1(1):WJVS-01-1002 | Open Access
Hemayatul Islam, Jalal Uddin Sarder, Ismail Haque and Khandaker Mazharul Anwar
A two and half years old German shepherd crossbreed bitch with a history of 48 days pregnant was reported to Veterinary Clinic, AI and Training Centre (VCATC) of the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Narikelbaria campus, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh for sterilization. The owner Mr Md. Atiqur Rahman will to birth control of his bitch name Lily. At this moment ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Aug 02, 2019 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2019;1(1):WJVS-01-1001 | Open Access
Tesfaye A, Kassa T, Mesfin S, Garoma A, Koran T, Dima C, Guyassa C, Hailu H and Teshale S
Avian infectious bronchitis is highly contagious disease of respiratory, urogenital and reproductive tissues of chicken causing considerable losses due to death, egg drop and reduced production. Little information is available on infectious bronchitis in chicken in Ethiopia. The objectives of this study were to estimate seroprevalence of infectious bronchitis and identify the serotypes of infectious bronchitis virus infecting chicken in ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jun 25, 2019 PDF