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Morphological Variation of the Mesenteric Lymph Node in Dromedary Camels: The Impact of Rearing Systems
2023
Mohamed Amine Fares | Tarek Khenenou | Djallal Eddine Rahmoun | Derradji Harek
The study intends to evaluate the morphological changes in the mesenteric lymph nodes of dromedaries in different rearing systems. we aimed to evaluate the adaptative behavior of the animal's immune system with environmental variations, and to conduct a comparative analysis on the morphological features of the mesenteric lymph node of the one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the region of El Oued, with two different rearing systems, with different practices and different purposes. The study was conducted using histo-morphometric techniques to analyze the morphological features of the mesenteric lymph node of the one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the region of El Oued. Two groups of dromedaries were used in the study, one group raised in a free-roaming housing system and another group raised in a restricted-roaming housing system. The results revealed that there were significant differences between the two groups in terms of active follicle ratio and size and also the cellular population of functional zones. Animals living and roaming outside the farm barriers were more exposed to pathogens, which leads to the installation of an adaptative process, whereas the animals living under restricted-roaming housing system were not exposed to pathogens. This study indicated that the adaptative behavior of the animal's immune system with environmental variations is the functional translation of morphological changes. Our findings revealed that the morphological features of the mesenteric lymph node of the one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the region of El Oued are directly linked to the rearing system practices.
显示更多 [+] 显示较少 [-]Detection of Avian Leukosis Virus Subgroup J in Egyptian Ducks and Chicken Using Molecular and Histopathological Approach and Allocation of Genetic Mutations and Recombination Events in the Envelope Protein Gene gp85
2023
Yousef A. Soliman | Maha A.N. Gamal | Eman M.S. El-Nagar | Marwa S. Khattab | Heba M. Salem
Avian leukosis virus (ALV) is an oncogenic contagious virus infecting different avian species. This study aims to molecularly detect the circulating strains of ALV in various chicken and duck farms at different Egyptian governorates. Freshly dead birds were exposed for postmortem examination (PM) then samples were processed for histopathological examination as well as molecular detection of ALV using qRT-PCR and sequence analysis of the envelope glycoprotein gene (gp85) surface protein antigen with detection of recombination events that might be found between the detected strains. PM revealed the existence of diffuse enlargement of most internal organs, and in some cases, nodular enlargement was observed. Histopathological investigation showed myeloid cells infiltration of eosinophilic granular cytoplasm in the examined tissues. Five molecularly positive samples were sequenced and submitted in the GenBank with accession numbers MZ614719, MZ614720, MZ614721, MZ614722, and MZ614723. The phylogenetic tree construction based on the sequenced gp85 gene revealed that all Egyptian isolates were nearly arranged in a single branch despite the year of collection and were phylogenetically distant from other sequences. In general, studies concerning the genetic diversity of gp85, and the recombination events concluded that the ALV-J virus is a wide host range involving both chicken and ducks. Because ALV causes serious financial problems to threaten poultry production and neither vaccines nor treatment tools are now available for ALV prevention and control, periodical molecular monitoring with whole genome sequence and analysis for the circulating strains with ethical eradication of the positive birds are recommended to overcome such a problem.
显示更多 [+] 显示较少 [-]Supplementation with a Combination of Vitamin A, E, C and Essential Volatile Oils Improves Growth Performance and Ameliorates Antioxidant Status in Holstein Calves
2023
Osama Almuayli | Mohamed Marzok | Yaser Hamad | Hussam Ibrahim | Maged El-ashker | Mahmoud Kandeel | Isam Eljalii | Sabry El-khodery
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of supplementation with a combination of vitamin E, A and C and essential volatile oils (Super Immune®) on growth performance and antioxidant parameters in calves. For this purpose, twenty-five Holstein calves were randomly allocated into five equal sized groups (five each). The first group received a daily dose of 10 ml of Super Immune® which was given orally. The second group was supplemented with 100,000 IU Vit A and given intramuscularly. The third group was supplemented with Vit. E, at a dose rate of 6.66 IU/kg BW and given subcutaneously. Meanwhile, the fourth group was supplemented with Vit. C at a dose rate of 30 mg/kg and given intravenously. The former formula was given orally for five consecutive days, while the later supplements were given twice with 72 hours apart. Calves of the fifth group received a sterile saline solution (0.9 % NaCl) and served as control group. Calves received a combination of vitamins and volatile oils showed significant increase of the body weight compared with control group at 6 weeks post-treatment (p<0.05). There was also a significant increase of total antioxidant capacity (TAC) (p< 0.01), Glutathione reductase (GR) (p<0.05) and Glutathione-S-transferase (GST) (p<0.05) in calves received combination compared with other groups. However, there was a significant decrease of malondialdehyde (MDA) (p<0.01). On the other hand, other parameters showed non-significant changes. The results of the present study indicate that a combination of vitamin A, E and C and volatile oils (Super Immune®) may have better effect on body weight gain and antioxidant status in suckling calves than supplementation with single vitamin.
显示更多 [+] 显示较少 [-]Approaches to increase recovery of bacterial and fungal abortion agents in domestic ruminants
2023
Jonker, Annelize(University of Pretoria Faculty of Veterinary Science Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases) | Thompson, Peter N.(University of Pretoria Faculty of Veterinary Science Department of Production Animal Studies) | Michel, Anita L.(University of Pretoria Faculty of Veterinary Science Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases)
Abortions in domestic ruminants cause significant economic losses to farmers. Determining the cause of an abortion is important for control efforts, but it can be challenging. All available diagnostic methods in the bacteriology laboratory should be employed in every case due to the many limiting factors (autolysis, lack of history, range of samples) that complicate the investigation process. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the recovery of diagnostically significant isolates from domestic ruminant abortion cases could be increased through the use of a combination of the existing aerobic culture and Brucella selective method with methods that are commonly recommended in the literature reporting abortion investigations. These methods are examination of wet preparations and impression smears stained by the modified Ziehl-Neelsen method, anaerobic, microaerophilic, Leptospira, Mycoplasma and fungal culture. Samples of placenta and aborted foetuses from 135 routine clinical abortion cases of cattle (n = 88), sheep (n = 25) and goats (n = 22) were analysed by the new combination of methods. In 46 cases, bacteria were identified as aetiological agents and in one case a fungus. Isolation of Brucella species increased to 7.4% over two years compared with the previous 10 years (7.3%), as well as Campylobacter jejuni (n = 2) and Rhizopus species (n = 1). Salmonella species (5.9%) and Trueperella pyogenes (4.4%) were also isolated more often. In conclusion, the approach was effective in removing test selection bias in the bacteriology laboratory. The importance of performing an in-depth study on the products of abortion by means of an extensive, combination of conventional culture methods was emphasised by increased isolation of Brucella abortus and isolation of C. jejuni. The combination of methods that yielded the most clinically relevant isolates was aerobic, microaerophilic, Brucella and fungal cultures.
显示更多 [+] 显示较少 [-]Th1 and Th2 epitopes of Cowdria polymorphic gene 1 of Ehrlichia ruminantium
2023
Ngoepe, Tlou A.(Agricultural Research Council-Onderstepoort Veterinary Research Department of Immunology ,University of Pretoria Faculty of Veterinary Science Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases,University of Pretoria Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Immunology) | Pretorius, Alri(Agricultural Research Council-Onderstepoort Veterinary Research Department of Immunology ,University of Pretoria Faculty of Veterinary Science Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases) | Steyn, Helena C.(Agricultural Research Council-Onderstepoort Veterinary Research Department of Immunology) | van Kleef, Mirinda(Agricultural Research Council-Onderstepoort Veterinary Research Department of Immunology ,University of Pretoria Faculty of Veterinary Science Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases)
Cowdria polymorphic gene 1 (cpg1, Erum2510, ERUM_RS01380) has been shown to induce 30% and 100% protection in sheep immunised by deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) prime combined with DNA boost and DNA prime combined with protein boost, respectively, against heartwater infection via needle challenge. To localise its antigenic regions for inclusion in a multi-epitope DNA vaccine against heartwater, Erum2510 was cleaved into five overlapping subfragments. These subfragments were expressed individually in an Escherichia coli host expression system and evaluated for their ability to induce proliferative responses, Th1 and Th2 cytokines (interferon gamma [IFN-γ] and interleukin 4 [IL-4]) via enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISpot), quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and flow cytometry. Recombinant (r)proteins 3 and 4 were shown to induce immunodominant Th1 and Th2 immune responses characterised by the secretion of effector cytokines IFN-γ and IL-4 in addition to differential messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression of tumour necrosis factor (TNF), IL-2, IL-1, IL-18, IL-10, transforming growth factor (TGF), granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). Thirty-seven overlapping synthetic peptides (16 mer) spanning the lengths of these immunodominant rproteins were synthesised and assayed. A peptide pool comprising p9 and p10 derived from rprotein 3 induced a Th1-biased immune response. A peptide pool comprising p28 and p29 derived from rprotein 4 induced a mixed Th1 and Th2 immune response characterised by secretion of IFN-γ and differential mRNA expression of IL-1, IL-2, IL-10, IL-12, iNOS, TGF, TNF and GM-CSF. Only one of the peptides (p29) induced secretion of IL-4. Phenotypic analysis showed significant activation of cluster of differentiation 8+ (CD8+), cluster of differentiation 4+ (CD4+) and B+ lymphocyte populations. Findings suggest that Erum2510 rproteins and synthetic peptides can induce both cellular and humoral immune responses, thereby implicating their importance in protection against heartwater. CONTRIBUTION: This study will facilitate the design of an effective multi-epitope DNA vaccine against heartwater that will contribute to control this economically important disease in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.
显示更多 [+] 显示较少 [-]Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of bee venom against multi-drug resistant pathogens
2023
Gökmen, Tülin G.(Cukurova University Ceyhan Veterinary Faculty Department of Microbiology) | Yazgan, Hatice(Cukurova University Ceyhan Veterinary Faculty Department of Food Hygiene and Technology) | Özdemir, Yıldız(Adana City Hospital Microbiology Laboratory) | Sevin, Sedat(Ankara University Veterinary Faculty Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology) | Turut, Nevin(Veterinary Control Institute Microbiology Laboratory) | Karahan, Şifa(Veterinary Control Institute Microbiology Laboratory) | Eşki, Funda(Cukurova University Veterinary Faculty Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology) | Kıvra, İbrahim(Koçman University Mugla Vocational School Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies) | Sezer, Osman(Veterinary Control Institute Parasitology Laboratory) | Ütük, Armağan E(Cukurova University Ceyhan Veterinary Faculty Department of Parasitology)
Bee venom with an antimicrobial effect is a powerful natural product. One of the most important areas where new antimicrobials are needed is in the prevention and control of multi-drug resistant pathogens. Today, antibacterial products used to treat multi-drug resistant pathogen infections in hospitals and healthcare facilities are insufficient to prevent colonisation and spread, and new products are needed. The aim of the study is to investigate the antibacterial effect of the bee venom (BV), a natural substance, on the species of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecalis, Carbapenem resistant Escherichia coli, Carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. As a result of this study, it was found that MIC90 and MBC90 values ranged from 6.25 μg/mL - 12.5 μg/mL and numbers of bacteria decreased by 4-6 logs within 1-24 h for multi-drug resistant pathogens. In particular, Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecalis isolate decreased 6 log cfu/mL at 50 μg/mL and 100 μg/mL concentrations in the first hour. The effective bacterial inhibition rate of bee venom suggests that it could be a potential antibacterial agent for multi-drug resistant pathogens. CONTRIBUTION: The treatment options of antibiotic-resistant pathogens are a major problem in both veterinary and human medicine fields. We have detected a high antibacterial effect against these agents in this bee venom study, which is a natural product. Apitherapy is a fashionable treatment method all over the world and is used in many areas of health. Bee venom is also a product that can be used as a drug or disinfectant raw material and can fill the natural product gap that can be used against resistant bacteria.
显示更多 [+] 显示较少 [-]Monitoring the genetic variation of some Escherichia coli strains in wild birds and cattle
2023
Ibrahim, Ghada A.(Animal Health Research Institute Agriculture Research Center Bacteriology Department) | Salah-Eldein, Ahmed M.(Suez Canal University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Wildlife and Zoo Department) | Al-zaban, Mayasar l.(Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University College of Science Department of Biology) | El-Oksh, Amal S.A.(Animal Health Research Institute Agriculture Research Center Biotechnology Department, Reference Lab of Quality Control of Poultry Production) | Ahmed, Elsayyad M.(Agricultural Research Center Animal Health, Research Institute Department of Virology) | Farid, Doaa S.(Arish University Faculty of Environmental Agricultural Sciences Department of Environmental Protection) | Saad, Enas M.(Suez Canal University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Wildlife and Zoo Department)
To date, there is limited data about the genetic relationship of Escherichia coli between wild birds and cattle because these birds act as silent vectors for many zoonotic bacteria. This study aimed to elucidate the role of rooming wild birds in the vicinity of cattle farm in transmission of the same pathogenic E. coli variants, identifying their virulence, resistance traits and genetic similarities of fimH virulence gene. About 240 faecal/cloacal swabs were collected from both species and examined bacteriologically. Escherichia coli was yielded in 45.8% and 32.5%, respectively, of examined cattle and wild birds. The most prevalent detected E. coli serovar was O26. High tetracycline and chloramphenicol resistance were recorded; however, gentamycin and ciprofloxacin exhibited the highest sensitivity rates. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) conserved genotypic resistance (tetA and blaCTX-M) and virulence attributes (fimH, stx1, eaeA and ompA) of E. coli isolates were discussed in detail. The fimH gene revealed 100% sequence similarity when comparing with different E. coli isolates globally and locally. Finally, a close genetic association of E. coli with both wild birds and cattle was detected, thus strengthening its role in the dissemination of the infection via environment. Prevention and conservative policy should be carried as E. coli constitute enormous significant zoonotic risks to livestock and animal workers. Also, further studies to the whole genome sequencing of fimH, other virulence and resistance genes of E. coli are recommended trying to limit the possibilities of co-infection and transfer among different species. CONTRIBUTION: The current study recorded updated data about the critical infectious role of wild birds to livestock, including cattle farms in Egypt. It also delivered some recommendations for good hygienic practices in cattle farms which must be implemented for handling animal manure.
显示更多 [+] 显示较少 [-]Spontaneous closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect in a cat
2023
Park, S.Y. | Jeong, H.S. | Lee, S.G.
We discuss the case of a 5-month-old male British Shorthair cat referred to our hospital following the detection of a heart murmur during a routine vaccination appointment. Two-dimensional echocardiography revealed a 1.18 mm ventricular septal defect (VSD) located immediately below the aortic valve, without signs of secondary cardiac remodeling. Given the absence of cardiac dysfunction, no treatment was administered, and the cat was periodically monitored over the next 2 years. Echocardiography at 29 months of age revealed no signs of the VSD. Future studies are needed to increase the evidence base for spontaneous VSD closure in small animals.
显示更多 [+] 显示较少 [-]Treatment of canine CD3+/CD21+/CD45- T-zone lymphoma with chlorambucil and prednisolone in two dogs: case reports
2023
Park, H.T. | Lee, J.M. | Bae, H.A. | Yu, D.H. | Jung, D.I. | Song, K.H. | Song, J.H.
Canine T-zone lymphoma (TZL) is an indolent form of T-cell lymphoma. Conservative management is usually recommended; however, chemotherapy may be considered for symptomatic or progressive cases. Herein, we describe two dogs with generalized peripheral lymphadenopathy and peripheral blood lymphocytosis at presentation. One dog presented with gross lesions on the tongue. Flow cytometric immunophenotyping and cytological examinations demonstrated findings consistent with those of TZL. Chemotherapy with chlorambucil and prednisolone was administered, which resulted in improvement of the condition without any adverse events. Chemotherapy with chlorambucil may be considered as an appropriate choice for treating canine TZL.
显示更多 [+] 显示较少 [-]Testicular granular cell tumor of two rabbits: case reports
2023
Lee, N.Y. | Lee, J.S. | Yu, B.H. | Kim, J.H. | Kim, D.Y. | Woo, G.H.
Granular cell tumor was described in the testis of two rabbits. Testis from each rabbit was surgically removed and submitted for histopathological diagnosis. Both testes were about 2.0 cm in diameter, firm, and tan. Microscopically, testicular mass consisted of compact sheets of round to polygonal and occasional spindle-shaped cells. The neoplastic cells contain a large amount of eosinophilic granular material in the cytoplasm. The cytoplasmic eosinophilic granules were positive for periodic acid Schiff stain. Immunohistochemically, the neoplastic cells were immunoreactive to Melan-A and vimentin. Based on these results, the testicular mass was diagnosed as a granular cell tumor.
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