An intact female tabby Persian cat, 26-month-old, was brought to IPB University Veterinary Teaching Hospital on the 21st of February, 2023, due to vaginal discharge, inappetence, and lethargy. Physical examination revealed a distended abdomen, mammary gland enlargement, and fever (40.1 C). The heart and respiratory rates were 128 beats per minute and 32 times per minute, respectively. The patient body weight was 3.87 kg. The veterinarian palpated masses inside the abdominal cavity and observed obvious purulent and haemorrhagic vaginal discharge. Haematology showed leukopenia and thrombocytopenia, and the eosinophil percentage of white blood cells was increased (eosinophilia). Blood chemistry analysis showed hyperglycaemia. Ultrasonography showed two hyperechoic masses inside two hypoechoic pouches in the queens uterus, suspected as two dead foetuses (no heartbeat). Roentgen revealed abnormalities in the vena cava caudalis, bronchial pattern in the lung, radioopaque masses in the ventral abdomen, radio-opacity changes in the small and large intestines, and abnormalities in the spleen. The patients diagnosis was pyometra, and ovariohysterectomy surgery was performed on the patient. The patient was treated with additional medicines (antibiotics and others) according to the symptoms. The patients symptoms disappeared, except for the fluctuating febrile and pale mucous membrane. A blood smear performed on the 1st of March 2023 revealed Anaplasma phagocytophilum (A. phagocytophilum) in the white blood cells, and immediately doxycycline treatment (10 mg/kg body weight, twice daily) was given. The patient was discharged from the hospital on the 14th of March, 2023, with no febrile or other symptoms reported. This case is the first report of open cervix-type pyometra and anaplasmosis co-occurrence in a Persian cat from IPB University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Indonesia.

This research aimed to study the effectiveness of katuk leaf extract in lowering blood triglyceride levels in male local rabbits treated with hypercholesterolemia. The research was done at the Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and the Animal Experimental Unit of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Syiah Kual. This experiment used the Split Plot design, comprising two factors. The first factor was treatment (P1, P2, and P3) that gives katuk leaf extract 2.5 cc, 5 cc, and 10 cc, whereas the second factor was the sampling time (I, II, III, IV, and V). The results of this research showed that the treatment did not significantly (P0.05) on levels of triglycerides in the blood of local rabbits. Still, different sampling times were very significant (P 0.01) on levels of triglycerides in the blood of local rabbits. After doing Duncan tests, the results test showed that the sampling time between a decrease of local rabbit blood triglyceride levels was not significant (P0.05) by giving katuk leaf extract. The treatment of katuk leaf extracts of 2.5 cc, 5cc, and 10cc has not been able to reduce levels of triglycerides in the blood of male local rabbits treated with hypercholesterolemia.

Dermatophytosis, a significant health issue in cats, is a dermatological condition caused by dermatophyte fungi, primarily involving the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton. This study investigates the prevalence of dermatophytosis in cats at Alfa Animal Clinic, Banda Aceh, from June to November 2023. The prevalence of dermatophytosis varies geographically, influenced by climate, environmental conditions, and owner awareness. This study found a prevalence rate of 1.040% with 51 cases among 490 cats. The research highlights the need for improved hygiene practices, regular veterinary check-ups, and education for pet owners to manage and prevent dermatophytosis. The findings underscore the importance of ongoing surveillance and targeted interventions to control this zoonotic infection, ensuring better health outcomes for the feline population.

This study aims to determine the influence of egg laying behavior on containers on the density of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquito larvae in Gampong Kopelma Darussalam, Syiah Kuala District. Sampling was conducted using a simple random sampling technique by surveying larvae in containers from 100 houses. This was followed by the identification of mosquito larval species, and the data were analyzed using entomological indices and Chi-Square tests. Based on the calculation of the entomological index in Gampong Kopelma Darussalam, Syiah Kuala District obtained the values of the House Index, Container Index, and Breteau Index for containers outside the house are 15%, 28.3%, and 17% and the values of House Index, Container Index and Breteau Index for containers in the house are 26%, 13.1%, and 29% so that it can be categorized that the density of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquito larvae in Gampong Kopelma Darussalam, Syiah Kuala District is moderate. The results showed that Aedes aegypti was found to be more than 85.1% compared to Aedes albopictus 14.9%. The analysis results showed a relationship between the type, location, material, size, and color of the container with the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae in contrast to Aedes albopictus mosquito larvae which showed a relationship with the type, location, and material of the container. The results indicated that Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae were predominantly found in containers inside the house, whereas Aedes albopictus mosquito larvae were more frequently found in containers outside the house.

Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is an acute and highly contagious viral infectious disease in even/split-hoofed animals and some wild animals. Diseases of the mouth and hoof can cause significant economic losses due to declining production and become an obstacle to the trade in animals and their products. FMD causes much harm to infected animals, one of which is weight loss. Vaccination is the most critical factor in the control of FMD, and the type and quality of vaccines available play an essential role. However, immunomodulators are also needed to increase the immune response to the current FMD vaccine. It is reported that administering Curcuma longa to experimental animals could increase body weight gain and immunity by increasing antibody titers. Therefore, this article will review the immunomodulatory properties of Curcuma longa about FMD infection.

Otitis is a disease that is often found due to the cat's ears being unclean and causing earwax to build up along with fluid. Otitis is caused by inflammation of the epithelium of the ear canal and also surrounding structures such as the external auditory meatus and pinna. A 3-month-old Ragdoll cat, male, with white and black hair on the ears, was examined with complaints of head tilting and frequent head shaking, pus in the ears, and inflammation. Clinical examination revealed erythema. The ear wax swab examination results showed an Otodectes cynotis mite infection. The results of the bacterial culture examination showed the presence of Klebsiella sp bacterial infection. The animal was diagnosed with otitis externa. Treatment for otitis externa is given by Dexamethasone, Erlamycetin (Chloramphenicol 1%), Ivermectin, and lidocaine. The accumulated earwax is also cleaned using a cotton bud and saline. Five days after therapy the cat showed recovery.

This study aims to determine the effect of heating time in the combustion process on Staphylococcus aureus contamination in grilled meatballs. A total of 9 samples of meatballs obtained from 3 sellers of grilled meatballs were divided into 3 treatments, namely burning at temperatures ranging from 56C-59C for 1 minute, 3 minutes, and 5 minutes, with 3 repetitions. Determination of the number of microbes was carried out using the Total Plate Count (TPC) method. The research data were analyzed using a two-way ANOVA analysis of variance followed by Duncan's test. The results showed that the duration of burning affected the amount of Staphylococcus aureus contamination in grilled meatballs. The best combustion was shown at 5 minutes, with a microbial count of 3.6 101 CUF/g. The results of the analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that there was a significant difference (P0.05) in the average value of Staphylococcus aureus microbial contamination in grilled meatballs given treatment. Based on the calculation results, it can be concluded that 5 minutes of burning time is the most effective for decontaminating the amount of Staphylococcus aureus microbial contamination in grilled meatballs.

Vaccination is one of the important measures in controlling FMD in livestock. Therefore, to assess the success of FMD vaccination in livestock, it is necessary to evaluate the immune response of vaccinated animals in field conditions. This research aims to examines the effectiveness of foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccination in North Sumatra Province and the factors influencing its success. The calculations using multiple logistic regression showed that the factors that significantly influence the effectiveness of FMD vaccination are time of vaccination, maintenance system, disinfection of cages, and farms implementing biosecurity. Based on the research that has been carried out, the advice that can be given to the North Sumatra Provincial Government is to pay attention to small-scale breeders. Because many smallholder farmers still lack knowledge, especially in implementing biosecurity.

Recurrent urethral obstruction (rUO) is a critical condition predominantly affecting male Persian cats, necessitating urgent veterinary care due to its high morbidity and potential mortality. This case report details a five-year-old male Persian cat with a history of five episodes of urethral obstruction, despite neutering after the second incident. The cat presented with symptoms including excessive straining and inappropriate urination. Diagnostic evaluations involved physical examination, urinalysis, urine sedimentation, radiography, and ultrasonography. Laboratory results revealed abnormalities such as elevated leukocyte count, blood, protein, nitrites, and struvite crystals in the urine. Radiographic and ultrasonographic imaging indicated an enlarged and firm urinary bladder with no visible stones, but a thickening of the bladder wall and crystal accumulation were noted. The management strategy included immediate relief of obstruction via catheterization and long-term dietary adjustments, though the cat's habit of consuming non-prescribed food contributed to recurrent episodes. This report highlights the challenges in managing rUO in Persian cats and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive diagnostic procedures, strict dietary management, and ongoing monitoring to prevent recurrence. The findings contribute to the existing literature on feline lower urinary tract diseases (FLUTD) and offer insights for veterinarians in clinical practice, suggesting that prolonged catheterization and strict adherence to a specialized urinary diet may reduce recurrence rates and improve outcomes for affected cats.

Basic life support (BLS) is a first-aid measure performed to restore vital organ functions in cardiac or respiratory arrest patients. This research was conducted on the students of the Veterinary Medicine Faculty in the 2018th and 2019th entry years from November 15th 30th, 2021. This study was a descriptive observational study using a cross-sectional research design. Two hundred two respondents in this study were selected by stratified random sampling. Data from respondents were collected using an online questionnaire via Google Forms. The results of this study indicated that most respondents were 20 years old (46.5%), female (65.8%), and the number of respondents from each generation was the same. The data analysis of the respondents' basic life support showed that they possessed a minimal level of knowledge (60.9%), good attitude (66.8%), and good awareness (56.9%). According to these findings, most students had positive attitudes and awareness of basic life support. The aspect of knowledge about basic life support practices among these students falls into the poor category; therefore, there is a need to step up the socialization and training process.