World J Vet Sci. 2025;5(1):WJVS-05-1034 | Open Access
Frida Richard Mgonja, Palesa Caroline Mphaka, Amina Ramadhani Issae and Abdul Seleman Katakweba
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a significant global health concern that threatens animals and humans. This study, conducted in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania, investigated the prevalence of MRSA in dogs and their owners. Two hundred fourteen dog-owner pairs participated in the survey, with nasal swabs collected from the dogs (124 samples) and their owners (90 samples). These swabs were cultured on selective media ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Feb 01, 2025 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2025;5(1):WJVS-05-1033 | Open Access
Lutfrid Samwel Komba, Frida Richard Mgonja, Amina Ramadhani Issae and Abdul Seleman Katakweba
the gastrointestinal nematodes have developed resistance hence giving rise to the search of alternative anthelmintics. This study was carried out to evaluate anthelmintic effects of Tithonia diversifolia in Mbinga district, Ruvuma region, Tanzania. The study specifically dealt with evaluation of the efficacy of T. diversifolia extracts against adult Haemonchus contortus worms in a controlled critical test. ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Feb 01, 2025 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2024;4(3):WJVS-04-1032 | Open Access
Philipo V , Lupindu AM and Nzalawahe JS
Taeniid infection in dogs is of public health concern due to significant losses resulting from their larval stages. Studies conducted in northern Tanzania have determined its prevalence and determinants. Understanding this information from different regions may contribute to informed plans for protecting dogs, intermediate hosts, and the public. A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence and associated risk ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Nov 13, 2024 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2024;4(3):WJVS-04-1031 | Open Access
Ejigu Hizikel
An abscess is an accumulation of pus that hollows out a cavity in the tissues by destroying and expanding them and surrounded by fibrous tissue. Diagnosis of a skin abscess is usually made based on what it looks like and is confirmed by cutting it open. Ultrasound imaging may be useful in cases in which the diagnosis is not clear. ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Oct 21, 2024 PDF
World J Vet Sci. 2024;4(3):WJVS-04-1030 | Open Access
Ejigu Hizikel
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a disease responsible for huge economic losses in the cattle producing industries, particularly in Africa. A local breed cow with nodular eruptions on different body parts was examined at Gununo veterinary clinic, Wolaita sodo, on April 2, 2024. The cow was febrile with a rectal body temperature of 40.4oC and had a flare-up of small to large ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Oct 21, 2024 PDF
