Bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com
Wildlife health investigations: needs, challenges and …
WebIn a fast changing world with growing concerns about biodiversity loss and an increasing number of animal and human diseases emerging from wildlife, the need for effective wildlife health investigations including both surveillance and research is now widely recognized. However, procedures applicable to and knowledge acquired from studies …
Actived: 8 days ago
URL: https://bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1746-6148-9-223
Multi-host disease management: the why and the how to include …
WebIn recent years, outbreaks caused by multi-host pathogens (MHP) have posed a serious challenge to public and animal health authorities. The frequent implication of wildlife in such disease systems and a lack of guidelines for mitigating these diseases within wild animal populations partially explain why the outbreaks are particularly …
Health assessment of wild speckled dwarf tortoises,
WebIn free-ranging reptile populations, bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic pathogens may affect hosts through impairment in movements, thermoregulation, reproduction, survival, and population dynamics. The speckled dwarf tortoise (Chersobius [Homopus] signatus) is a threatened species that is mostly restricted to the Succulent …
Antimicrobial drug use in food-producing animals and associated …
WebAntimicrobial resistance is a public health threat. Because antimicrobial consumption in food-producing animals contributes to the problem, policies restricting the inappropriate or unnecessary agricultural use of antimicrobial drugs are important. However, this link between agricultural antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance has remained …
Associations between hair trace mineral concentrations and the
WebTrace minerals are important for animal health. Mineral deficiency or excess can negatively affect immune function, wound healing, and hoof health in domestic livestock, but normal concentrations and health impairment associated with mineral imbalances in wild animals are poorly understood. Treponeme-associated hoof disease …
A prospective multicenter study of the efficacy of a fiber …
WebChronic large bowel diarrhea is common in dogs and can have a significant impact on their overall health and well being. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of a therapeutic food with select dietary plant fibers known to contain antioxidant and polyphenol compounds on clinical signs in dogs with chronic diarrhea. A prospective clinical study …
Status, evaluation, and influencing factors of biosecurity levels in
WebInternal and external biosecurity of farms. Overall, 66.67% of the pig farms were more than 300 m away from the other farms, 67.89% of farms were more than 300 m away from the residential areas, and 19.51% of the farms were less than 300 m away from traffic trunk lines (Table 4).According to these three indicators, more than 60% of the …
Zoonotic diseases: understanding the risks and mitigating the …
WebIt is known that almost two-thirds of the pathogens that cause diseases in humans are of animal origin [].These diseases have a significant public health concern because they can cause severe illness and even death; besides, they also pose a significant economic burden on society due to the costs of medical treatment, lost productivity, and …
Effects of dietary Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG supplementation on …
WebToward the late phase of laying, the production performance of laying hens decreases, egg quality deteriorates, lipid metabolism weakens, and hepatic lipid accumulation is exacerbated. Probiotics as an alternative to antimicrobials have been employed in poultry-related industries. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) is currently …
Assisting differential clinical diagnosis of cattle diseases using
WebThe recent rise in mobile phone use and increased signal coverage has created opportunities for growth of the mobile Health sector in many low resource settings. This pilot study explores the use of a smartphone-based application, VetAfrica-Ethiopia, in assisting diagnosis of cattle diseases. We used a modified Delphi protocol to select …
Differences in the gut microbiomes of dogs and wolves: roles of
WebDogs are domesticated wolves. Change of living environment, such as diet and veterinary care may affect the gut bacterial flora of dogs. The aim of this study was to assess the gut bacterial diversity and function in dogs compared with captive wolves. We surveyed the gut bacterial diversity of 27 domestic dogs, which were fed commercial dog …
Slower, shorter, sadder: a qualitative study exploring how dog …
WebDog walking may have multiple physical and mental health advantages, but not all dog owners appear to benefit. Dog health is a described barrier to dog walking activity, but specific causes and impacts of reduced exercise in owners of dogs with health problems have not previously been reported. The current study used a qualitative …
Management of diseases in a ruminant livestock production …
WebSustainable livestock production remains crucial for attainment of food security globally and for safeguarding the livelihoods of many households in low- and –middle income countries. However, the high prevalence of infectious livestock diseases, coupled with inadequate provision and adoption of effective control measures, leads to …
Impact of selected environmental factors on microbiome of the …
WebRuminants are an important part of world animal production. The main factors affecting their production rates are age, diet, physiological condition and welfare. Disorders related to low level of welfare can significantly affect the microbiological composition of the digestive system, which is essential to maintain high production rates. The microbiology …
Raw meat-based diets for dogs: survey of owners’ motivations, …
WebThe popularity of raw meat-based diets (RMBDs) for pets has been increasing in recent years even if the reputed health benefits are mainly anecdotal. A web-based survey was developed to better understand the motivations and habits of owners who decided to feed their dogs RMBDs. The questionnaire was completed by 218 dog …
Calf morbidity, mortality, and management practices in dairy farms …
WebThe morbidity and mortality of dairy calves are persistent problems for dairy farmersthroughout the world [].In hot areas, excessive temperature and humidity favor the proliferation and spread of pathogens to milk-fed calves, which impair the health of newborn calves and thereby affect heifer replacement [].Heifer replacement markedly influences …
The effect of an organic rumen-protected fat supplement on …
WebNegative energy balance during the transition period is a concern for both conventional and certified organic dairy systems. During early lactation, supplemental strategies are used to cope with nutrient deficiencies that are associated with impaired health, production, and reproduction. As organic certified dairies in the United States …
A non-invasive method to determine core temperature for cats …
WebRectal temperature (RT) is an important index of core temperature, which has guiding significance for the diagnosis and treatment of pet diseases. Development and evaluation of an alternative method based on machine learning to determine the core temperatures of cats and dogs using surface temperatures. 200 cats and 200 dogs …
An integrated review of the role of communication in veterinary
WebThere is a growing interest in exploring the nature of communication in veterinary medicine and understanding how veterinary practitioners communicate with their clients and other professionals. This is the first integrative review of literature on veterinary communication. Applying the PRISMA model, the PubMed, PsychInfo and ERIC …
Top Categories
Popular Searched
› Integro health systems aurora
› Iu health ball pulmonologist
› Grady health system profiles
› Health innovations hearing aid
› Advocate health care moderna
› Florida health care plan labs
› Mental health in china examples
› Organisational resources for physical health
Recently Searched
› Mental health charities in birmingham
› Gale healthcare nursing jobs
› National home health claims processing manual
› Ama health systems science study guide
› Portmore health centre new building
› Funding for mental health research
› Public health surveillance articles