Mapping livestock systems, bovine and caprine diseases in Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Province, Chad by Kella Douzouné, Joseph Oloukoi, Ismaila Toko Imorou, Toure Gorgui Ba, Derrick Chefor Ymele Demeveng

“…A survey was conducted between 6 May and 7 August 2024 using a cascade data collection method identifying 310 farmers and 19 veterinarians with an average of 10 to 12 years of experience in advising and supporting livestock practices The data collected included socio-professional characteristics of participants, livestock practices, and geospatial information. …”
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Unraveling TGF-β1’s Role in Mediating Fibrosis and Cell Death in Feline Kidney Cells by Chanyanuch Intachat, Phongsakorn Chuammitri, Benjaporn Sornpet, Prapas Patchanee, Nawin Manachai, Kakanang Piyarungsri

“…A deeper understanding of the TGF-β1 pathway could enable veterinarians to monitor disease progression and mitigate complications in feline CKD.…”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of animal health staff and farmers towards brucellosis control in sheep and goat in China: A cross-sectional study. by Quangang Xu, Alongkorn Amonsin, Saharuetai Jeamsripong

“…Additionally, brucellosis information primarily originated from traditional promotional materials and veterinarians.<h4>Conclusions</h4>This study emphasized that the KAP scores for both animal health staff and farmers were satisfactory, except for a suboptimal knowledge score among farmers. …”
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Laying hen feeding strategies based on different feeding modes of unbalanced supplements and corn in the tropical region by Edith Gangbedji, Faustin Dokui, Venant Pascal Houndonougbo, Rafiatou Kotenon-Alidou, Mankpondji Frederic Houndonougbo

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Invited review: Improved control of Johne's disease in dairy cattle through advancements in diagnostics, testing, and management of young stock by Larissa Martins, Karin Orsel, Razieh Eshraghisamani, Jose Miguel Hernández-Agudelo, A. Caroline Pereira, Waseem Shaukat, Ad P. Koets, John P. Bannantine, Caroline Ritter, David F. Kelton, Richard J. Whittington, Maarten F. Weber, Antonio Facciuolo, Navneet K. Dhand, Karsten Donat, Susanne Eisenberg, Miguel A. Salgado, John P. Kastelic, Jeroen De Buck, Herman W. Barkema

“…We provide recommendations for dairy farmers, researchers, veterinarians, and other stakeholders that may improve JD control programs with an objective to control and potentially eradicate JD. …”
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Retrospective cohort study on diseases and risk factors associated with death in hospitalized neonatal foals by Donatienne L. Castelain, Alexander Dufourni, Mathilde L. Pas, Jade Bokma, Eva deBruijn, Ellen Paulussen, Laurence Lefère, Gunther vanLoon, Bart Pardon

“…Identified risk factors such as SAA, L‐lactate, and comatose mental state might guide veterinarians and owners in better decision‐making for economic or welfare reasons. …”
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Fixed timed artificial insemination in buffalo heifers with fresh and frozen-thawed semen in Argentina by José Luis Konrad, Alexis Bandeo, Natalia Vallejos, Pablo Ponce, Jesús Alfredo Berdugo, Pablo Maldonado-Vargas

“…The fertility of frozen-thawed semen was lower than that of frozen- thawed semen, without being significant, which should motivate veterinarians and breeders to cryopreserve semen from breeding stock. …”
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Biochemical blood parameters in platinum fox females and males in ontogenesis by I. I. Okulova, Yu. A. Berezina, A. S. Syutkina, I. A. Plotnikov, O. Yu. Bespyatykh, I. A. Domsky

“…Currently, veterinarians pay much attention to the diagnostic examination of animals, including animals kept on fur farms. …”
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Owners’ perceptions of dog treat management in Western Romania by Sorana Daina, Anamaria Blaga-Petrean, Silvana Popescu, Ioana Delia Pop, Daniel Mierlita, Adrian Macri

“…Owners who provided treats less frequently, 'seldom' (80.7%) or 'a few times a week' (87.8%), were more likely to have dogs with an ideal weight, while higher treat frequencies – 'once daily' (40.0%) or 'multiple times daily' (52.7%), were significantly associated with overweight or obese dogs (p&lt;0.003).DiscussionThese findings underscore the importance of educating dog owners on aligning treat provision with caloric requirements and promoting responsible feeding practices. Veterinarians play a critical role in guiding owners toward balanced feeding strategies that incorporate treats into comprehensive dietary plans. …”
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The kinetics of maternal and self-developed Streptococcus suis-specific antibodies by Sandra Vreman, Rutger Jansen, Mikael Bastian, Patricia Beckers, Miriam van Riet, Helmi Fijten, Jan Fledderus, Astrid de Greeff, Hélène Winkelman, Norbert Stockhofe-Zurwieden, Lluís Fabà, Henk J. Wisselink, Manouk Vrieling

“…Conclusions Total Ig against S. suis in serum declined after birth and the lowest level was detected just before weaning. Farmers and veterinarians should focus on piglets with low birth weights and late-born piglets because these parameters reduce both the S. suis-specific MDA preweaning and the specific antibodies acquired postweaning. …”
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Relevance of the synergy of surveillance and populational networks in understanding the Usutu virus outbreak within common blackbirds (Turdus merula) in Metropolitan France, 2018 by Bouchez-Zacria, Malika, Calenge, Clément, Villers, Alexandre, Lecollinet, Sylvie, Gonzalez, Gaelle, Quintard, Benoit, Leclerc, Antoine, Baurier, Florence, Paty, Marie-Claire, Faure, Éva, Eraud, Cyril, Decors, Anouk

“…Data (RT-PCR of geolocated dead birds) on this 2018 outbreak were collected through both an event-based wildlife network named SAGIR and the health surveillance of the French-speaking Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AFVPZ). In addition, common blackbird populations could be monitored through another network (REZOP). …”
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Application of molecular approach in combination with providing treatment and control measures for combating Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina infections in small scale livestock... by Nutsuda Klinkaew, Pairpailin Jhaiaun, Giang Thi Nguyen, Ruttayaporn Ngasaman, Domechai Keawnoi, Niorn Rattanapob, Pipat Arunvipas, Meyanee Kanjanaphan, Nuttapon Manojai, Suwitcha Panchakhan, Julaluk Jaiboon, Piyavadee Numnual, Prattana Tong-in, Thongphanchang Khanthong, Paween Srirarai, Chutima Chantarakot, Pattarakitti Noenchat, Jaroonwit Napornram, Somtat Yangsuk, Tanakrit Cham-iam, Phuncharat Nilsuwan, Supicha Jindarut, Kanokrat Boonyok, Nipa Thammasonthijarern, Wissanuwat Chimnoi, Tawin Inpankaew, Burin Nimsuphan, Jumnongjit Phasuk, Ketsarin Kamyingkird

“…PCR results, chemotherapeutic treatment options, and vector control suggestions were also reported to local veterinarians and farmers within 14 days. A total of 964 livestock blood samples were collected from 126 small scale farms in four regions of Thailand. …”
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