The testicular-only processing fluid (TOPF) obtained from piglet testicles after castration could be an alternative sample for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) laboratory diagnosis. If this matrix were proved useful, testing it would spare piglets the stress of blood drawing and eliminate some labour required to take blood samples. The aim of the study was to evaluate the utility of TOPF for this diagnostic purpose.

This study aimed to investigate the impact of perinatal body condition score (BCS) and its subsequent loss on postpartum performance and health outcomes in dairy cattle.

The cellular and molecular pathways of α-lipoic acid’s (ALA’s) protective effect were assessed against diclofenac (DIC) hepatorenal injury in vivo and against a pro-inflammatory stimulus in vitro.

Lactococcus garvieae is a catalase-negative, Gram-positive coccus that occurs in pairs and short chains. It is present throughout the world and a causative agent of bovine mastitis. However, prior to writing, no case of mastitis caused by this bacterium had been reported in Poland. The aim of this research was to investigate the presence of L. garvieae in milk samples from Polish cows with inflammation of the mammary gland.

Fasciola hepatica is a trematode that infects ruminants worldwide. It is also the infectious agent of a zoonosis, fasciolosis, which is considered to be a re-emerging disease. There is no data about F. hepatica seroprevalence in European bison (Bison bonasus); however, complex population health monitoring is particularly important in protected species such as this. Addressing the need for this surveillance, the aim of this study was to assess for the first time the seroprevalence of F. hepatica in Polish free-living European bison populations and identify risk factors for infection.

Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a numerous group of synthetic organic compounds used in various industries. They pollute the natural environment and negatively affect humans and animals. The aim of the present investigation was to assess the exposure of sheep bred in the Kyrgyz Republic to six selected PFASs.

Interest is increasing in natural feed additives that improve animal health, raise farming productivity and enhance the quality of animal products. These additives, especially polyphenols, are biologically active chemical compounds found in plants.

The productive performance and feed cost benefits of broiler chickens fed unpeeled yellow cassava root meal (UYCRM) was investigated in this experiment. One hundred and twenty unsexed day old Ross 308 broiler chicks were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments in a Completely Randomized Design with 0% (control), 25%, 50% and 75% inclusion levels of UYCRM designated as T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively. Each treatment was made up of 30 birds, divided into three replicates with ten birds per replicate. Feed and water were supplied ad libitum throughout the 8 weeks of the experiment. All growth parameters studied were significantly (P<0.05) affected by the dietary treatments. Birds fed control diet had higher final body weight (2798.81g), average daily weight gain (49.01g) and lower feed intake (38.02g) followed by those on 25% UYCRM diet. Birds on T1 also had a superior feed conversion ratio of 0.78 which was followed closely by birds on T2 (0.80). The cut parts (breast, back cut, thigh and wings) as well gizzard, crop and intestine weights differed significantly (P<0.05) among the treatments. Cost of feed decreased significantly (P<0.05) with the increasing level of UYCRM. The study showed that the UYCRM has considerable potential as components of broiler chickens diets in developing countries. It was therefore concluded that unpeeled yellow cassava root meal could be included at 25% (T2) in broiler chicken diet without any adverse effect on the performance or at 50% (T3) when the gross margin (gain) was considered. 

Anthrax as a zoonotic disease with both public health significance in human population as well as serious economic loss to livestock farmers.  This case report describes the first confirmed bovine anthrax outbreak in Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria. On January 5th, 2025, a white Fulani bull died suddenly on a large animal farm in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area. The affected carcass exhibited unclotted blood oozing from the rectum and nostrils without any prior clinical signs. The bull, bought from Nassarawar-Godal animal market in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area about 75 kilometers away, had been kept for fattening with other bulls and small ruminants. Following the death, the farm attendant promptly informed zonal veterinary officers, who collected blood samples and sent them to the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) in Vom, Plateau State. On January 13th, another bull from the same farm, originating from Kasuwar Daji animal market, collapsed with similar symptoms; samples were also taken. Nearby, two Sokoto Gudali bulls died suddenly with comparable signs. Veterinary teams collected further samples and implemented control measures, including deep burial of carcasses and disinfection of affected farms to prevent transmission. On January 20th, NVRI confirmed Bacillus anthracis as the cause of death, marking the first anthrax outbreak in Zamfara State. Public health actions included identifying and screening contacts of affected carcasses, community awareness campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and a mass vaccination campaign covering all 14 local government areas in the state. This outbreak highlights the need for timely detection and coordinated veterinary and public health responses to control zoonotic diseases.

Leptospirosis has been a major concern and threat to animals and humans globally despite the effort in vaccination. This study investigated seroprevalence of leptospirosis in vaccinated and unvaccinated dogs in FCT, Nigeria. Two hundred (200) dogs across three Area councils in Abuja, the Federal Capital territory (FCT) of Nigeria, were selected through simple random sampling between the year 2019 and 2020.Blood samples were collected during the wet and dry season from the dogs. Vaccination status, sex, age, seasonal variation and breed variation were used to establish the prevalence of Leptospirosis. Dogs with high antibody titre to Leptospira ELISA kit was tagged positive to Leptospirosis. The study conducted in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria, revealed an overall prevalence of leptospirosis in dogs at 98%. Among the dogs tested, the prevalence was slightly higher in vaccinated dogs (98.31%) compared to unvaccinated dogs (97.56%). Demographic and Seasonal Distribution revealed that the prevalence varied by sex, with male dogs showing a rate of 97.73% and female dogs at 98.53%. In terms of age, adult dogs had a prevalence of 98.08%, while puppies showed a slightly lower rate of 97.37%. Seasonal analysis indicated that the prevalence remained consistent at 98% during both wet and dry seasons. Breed-pecific Prevalence shows that breed-specific prevalence are as follows: Alsatian: 98.33%, Caucasian: 96.67%, Mongrel (indigenous breed),96.67%, Boerboel 96.67%, Rottweiler 93.75%, Lhassa Apso: 91.67%, Labrador 90%, Belgian Malinois 87.50%, Springer Spaniel 75%, This study found no significant associations between leptospirosis prevalence and the variables of vaccination status, sex, age, season, or breed (p > 0.05). This study concluded that there is high and uniform prevalence of leptospirosis among dogs in the FCT, regardless of vaccination status,  underscores the need for improved public awareness and disease control measures. Additionally, further investigation into the reliability and efficacy of leptospirosis vaccines used in Nigeria is warranted to optimize prevention strategies and safeguard animal and human health.