R. E. Yessinou, J. Adinci, P. Sessou, S. Adehan, Arétas Tonouweha, Y. Akpo, C. Adoligbe, M. Assogba, Benoît G. Koutinhouin, A. Youssao, S. Farougou
Ticks are external parasites of livestock and vector of several pathogens in infected animals. They lower production performances, which result in severe economic losses for breeders. So far a number of synthetic acaricide are used for the control of Rhipicephalus microplus. However, as a consequence of their extensive use, this tick specie has developed a resistance to the major classes of acaricide. In order to limit resistance and reduce the invasion of this tick, we have evaluated the potential acaricide action of Syzygium aromaticum of Cymbopogon citratus essential oils and their mixture of engorged females Rhipicephalus microplus . The Adults Immersion Test carried out showed sensitivity of ticks to the extract of Syzygium aromaticum and Cymbopogon citratus essential oil: 100% mortality of engorged female was obtained at the highest concentration, 10mg/ml, for the two essential oils. The mixture of Syzygium aromaticum and Cymbopogon citratus oil induced 100% death at a concentration of 1.25mg / ml. The lethal doses 50, 90 and 99% of individuals was calculated. The highest oviposition inhibition rate (90.3% for Syzygium aromaticum and 60.7% for Cymbopogon citratus) was obtained at a concentration of 10mg/ml. However, no oviposition was seen from a concentration of 1.25mg /ml of the oil mixture. The results relevant to hatching reduction rate were similar. Hence, Syzygium aromaticum and Cymbopogon citratus essential oil mixture could be used as an alternative solution in the fight against ticks.
{"title":"In vitro acaricidal effect of Syzygium aromaticum and Cymbopogon citratus essential oil on engorged female of cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus in Benin","authors":"R. E. Yessinou, J. Adinci, P. Sessou, S. Adehan, Arétas Tonouweha, Y. Akpo, C. Adoligbe, M. Assogba, Benoît G. Koutinhouin, A. Youssao, S. Farougou","doi":"10.14196/SJVA.V5I3.2155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14196/SJVA.V5I3.2155","url":null,"abstract":"Ticks are external parasites of livestock and vector of several pathogens in infected animals. They lower production performances, which result in severe economic losses for breeders. So far a number of synthetic acaricide are used for the control of Rhipicephalus microplus. However, as a consequence of their extensive use, this tick specie has developed a resistance to the major classes of acaricide. In order to limit resistance and reduce the invasion of this tick, we have evaluated the potential acaricide action of Syzygium aromaticum of Cymbopogon citratus essential oils and their mixture of engorged females Rhipicephalus microplus . The Adults Immersion Test carried out showed sensitivity of ticks to the extract of Syzygium aromaticum and Cymbopogon citratus essential oil: 100% mortality of engorged female was obtained at the highest concentration, 10mg/ml, for the two essential oils. The mixture of Syzygium aromaticum and Cymbopogon citratus oil induced 100% death at a concentration of 1.25mg / ml. The lethal doses 50, 90 and 99% of individuals was calculated. The highest oviposition inhibition rate (90.3% for Syzygium aromaticum and 60.7% for Cymbopogon citratus) was obtained at a concentration of 10mg/ml. However, no oviposition was seen from a concentration of 1.25mg /ml of the oil mixture. The results relevant to hatching reduction rate were similar. Hence, Syzygium aromaticum and Cymbopogon citratus essential oil mixture could be used as an alternative solution in the fight against ticks.","PeriodicalId":17430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Advances","volume":"44 1","pages":"80-86"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83384107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The increased exploitation of renewable energy sources is central to any move towards sustainable development. However, casting renewable energy thus carries with it an inherent commitment to other basic tenets of sustainability, openness, democraticisations, etc. Due to increasing fossil fuel prices, the research in renewable energy technologies (RETs) utilisation has picked up a considerable momentum in the world. The present day energy arises has therefore resulted in the search for alternative energy resources in order to cope with the drastically changing energy picture of the world. The environmental sustainability of the current global energy systems is under serious question. A major transition away from fossil fuels to one based on energy efficiency and renewable energy is required. Alternatively energy sources can potentially help fulfill the acute energy demand and sustain economic growth in many regions of the world. The mitigation strategy of the country should be based primarily ongoing governmental programmes, which have originally been launched for other purposes, but may contribute to a relevant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (energy-saving and afforestation programmes). Throughout the study several issues relating to renewable energies, environment and sustainable development are examined from both current and future perspectives. The exploitation of the energetic potential (solar and wind) for the production of electricity proves to be an adequate solution in isolated regions where the extension of the grid network would be a financial constraint.
{"title":"Biodiversity, the green ecology, economics and ecosystem engineering","authors":"A. Omer","doi":"10.14196/AA.V5I2.2126","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14196/AA.V5I2.2126","url":null,"abstract":"The increased exploitation of renewable energy sources is central to any move towards sustainable development. However, casting renewable energy thus carries with it an inherent commitment to other basic tenets of sustainability, openness, democraticisations, etc. Due to increasing fossil fuel prices, the research in renewable energy technologies (RETs) utilisation has picked up a considerable momentum in the world. The present day energy arises has therefore resulted in the search for alternative energy resources in order to cope with the drastically changing energy picture of the world. The environmental sustainability of the current global energy systems is under serious question. A major transition away from fossil fuels to one based on energy efficiency and renewable energy is required. Alternatively energy sources can potentially help fulfill the acute energy demand and sustain economic growth in many regions of the world. The mitigation strategy of the country should be based primarily ongoing governmental programmes, which have originally been launched for other purposes, but may contribute to a relevant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (energy-saving and afforestation programmes). Throughout the study several issues relating to renewable energies, environment and sustainable development are examined from both current and future perspectives. The exploitation of the energetic potential (solar and wind) for the production of electricity proves to be an adequate solution in isolated regions where the extension of the grid network would be a financial constraint.","PeriodicalId":17430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Advances","volume":"135 1","pages":"227-250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86354524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The present study of seroprevalence of B. bigemina and A. marginale in cattle, sheep and goats was studied in Ganderbal district of Kashmir, between January to December 2012. A total of 153 blood samples were collected randomly from 40 cattle, 52 sheep and 61 goats for the preparation of blood smears and serum samples in four consecutive seasons and tested against B. bigemina and A. marginale using the SVANOVIR ® B. bigemina -Abs and A. marginale -Abs ELISA Kit. Samples were also examined by Giemsa's stained blood smear method. The effect of topography, season, age, gender and breed was observed in cattle during this study. The overall prevalence of B. bigemina infection was 3 (7.5%), 2 (3.84%) and 3 (4.91%) in cattle, sheep and goats and for A. marginale 2 (5%), 1 (1.92%) and1 (1.63%) respectively. The mixed infections between B. bigemina and A. marginale were 5% in cattle, 1.92% in sheep and 3.27% in goats. The seasonal prevalence of B.bigemina , A. marginale and mixed infection between them peaked in summer as revealed by blood smear examination and ELISA.
{"title":"Seroprevalence of Babesia bigemina and Anaplasma marginale in domestic animals of district Ganderbal","authors":"S. A. Rather, H. Tak, D. Kakru","doi":"10.14196/SJVA.V5I1.2050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14196/SJVA.V5I1.2050","url":null,"abstract":"The present study of seroprevalence of B. bigemina and A. marginale in cattle, sheep and goats was studied in Ganderbal district of Kashmir, between January to December 2012. A total of 153 blood samples were collected randomly from 40 cattle, 52 sheep and 61 goats for the preparation of blood smears and serum samples in four consecutive seasons and tested against B. bigemina and A. marginale using the SVANOVIR ® B. bigemina -Abs and A. marginale -Abs ELISA Kit. Samples were also examined by Giemsa's stained blood smear method. The effect of topography, season, age, gender and breed was observed in cattle during this study. The overall prevalence of B. bigemina infection was 3 (7.5%), 2 (3.84%) and 3 (4.91%) in cattle, sheep and goats and for A. marginale 2 (5%), 1 (1.92%) and1 (1.63%) respectively. The mixed infections between B. bigemina and A. marginale were 5% in cattle, 1.92% in sheep and 3.27% in goats. The seasonal prevalence of B.bigemina , A. marginale and mixed infection between them peaked in summer as revealed by blood smear examination and ELISA.","PeriodicalId":17430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Advances","volume":"6 1","pages":"74-79"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85266906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. R. Tamayo-Sosa, Víctor Manuel del Villar-Perez, L. Manríquez, L. Tinoco-Gracia, J. A. Olivas-Valdez, T. Melgarejo-García
Bovine mastitis is the most costly infectious disease of dairy cattle worldwide and ischaracterized by inflammation of the mammary gland. The etiology of the pathogens influences the severity of the inflammation and the immune response, and specifically some elements of the innate immunity, like the antimicrobial peptides, are known to display some pathogen specificity. The antimicrobial peptides play an important role in the innate immune defense mechanisms of the mammary gland against mastitis causative microorganisms. In the present study the expression of three β -defensins was estimated across 5 localizations of the mammary gland infected with Sthapylococcus aureus , by quantitative real-time PCR. Copies of mRNA for BNBD10 and DEFB1 were detected in Lymph node, parenchyma, streak canal, cisterna, andRosette of Furstenberg, with the highest level observed in lymph node and the lowest in Rosette of Furstenberg, and the level of expression was higher for BNBD10 . The level of mRNA expression for BNBD4 was very low in all localizations, with respect to BNBD10 and DEFB1 . Therefore, BNBD10 and DEFB1 could play a key role in the mammary gland with mastitis by S. aureus .
{"title":"Expression of the bovine neutrophil β-defensins4 (BNBD4) and 10 (BNBD10), and β-defensin 1(DEFB1) in the bovine mammary gland with chronic mastitis by Staphylococcus aureus","authors":"A. R. Tamayo-Sosa, Víctor Manuel del Villar-Perez, L. Manríquez, L. Tinoco-Gracia, J. A. Olivas-Valdez, T. Melgarejo-García","doi":"10.14196/SJVA.V5I1.2083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14196/SJVA.V5I1.2083","url":null,"abstract":"Bovine mastitis is the most costly infectious disease of dairy cattle worldwide and ischaracterized by inflammation of the mammary gland. The etiology of the pathogens influences the severity of the inflammation and the immune response, and specifically some elements of the innate immunity, like the antimicrobial peptides, are known to display some pathogen specificity. The antimicrobial peptides play an important role in the innate immune defense mechanisms of the mammary gland against mastitis causative microorganisms. In the present study the expression of three β -defensins was estimated across 5 localizations of the mammary gland infected with Sthapylococcus aureus , by quantitative real-time PCR. Copies of mRNA for BNBD10 and DEFB1 were detected in Lymph node, parenchyma, streak canal, cisterna, andRosette of Furstenberg, with the highest level observed in lymph node and the lowest in Rosette of Furstenberg, and the level of expression was higher for BNBD10 . The level of mRNA expression for BNBD4 was very low in all localizations, with respect to BNBD10 and DEFB1 . Therefore, BNBD10 and DEFB1 could play a key role in the mammary gland with mastitis by S. aureus .","PeriodicalId":17430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Advances","volume":"80 5","pages":"67-73"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91548348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.5455/jva.20160409124022
I. A, Midau A, O. E., Magaji M
A survey was conducted in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Trypanosomiasis to determine the influence of age, sex and breed on the susceptibility to the infection. A total of 240 blood samples of different breeds, Sexes and ages of cattle were collected from randomly selected herd and analyzed in laboratory using wet, thick, thin smear and Buffy coat concentration techniques. An overall infection rate in males and females were 9.17% and 17.50% respectively, infection rates in Red Bororo, Adamawa Gudali and White Fulani were found to be 13.16%, 14.00% and 12.00% respectively. The result shows that Adamawa gudali has the highiest with White Fulani cattle having the lowest rate of infectioon. Trjpanosoma vivax infection was 9.17% and Tiypanosoma congolence was 4.16%. This result shows that the trypanosomiasis in the area is of great economic importance.Key words: Trypanosomiasis, age, sex, breed.
{"title":"The Influence of Age, Sex and Breed on the Susceptibility to Trypanosomiasis in Cattle","authors":"I. A, Midau A, O. E., Magaji M","doi":"10.5455/jva.20160409124022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/jva.20160409124022","url":null,"abstract":"A survey was conducted in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Trypanosomiasis to determine the influence of age, sex and breed on the susceptibility to the infection. A total of 240 blood samples of different breeds, Sexes and ages of cattle were collected from randomly selected herd and analyzed in laboratory using wet, thick, thin smear and Buffy coat concentration techniques. An overall infection rate in males and females were 9.17% and 17.50% respectively, infection rates in Red Bororo, Adamawa Gudali and White Fulani were found to be 13.16%, 14.00% and 12.00% respectively. The result shows that Adamawa gudali has the highiest with White Fulani cattle having the lowest rate of infectioon. Trjpanosoma vivax infection was 9.17% and Tiypanosoma congolence was 4.16%. This result shows that the trypanosomiasis in the area is of great economic importance.Key words: Trypanosomiasis, age, sex, breed.","PeriodicalId":17430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Advances","volume":"60 1","pages":"1376"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73164299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.5455/JVA.20160916044806
E. Kalu, A. N. Ajaruonye, N. Okwara
This study examined the waste disposal system of poultry farmers in Abia state. Poultry waste generation is on the increase due to the increase in the number of poultry farms. Improper handling of these wastes can result in environmental pollution and also affect human health. A questionnaire survey was carried out in 26 selected poultry farms that practice deep litter management system. The results reveal a steady increase in the number of people involved in poultry farming in the state, most (61.8%) of which engaged in layer production. 73.1% of the farmers were not aware that improper disposal of their waste affects the environment and health of individuals. Other management practices investigated revealed that most of the farmers do not know how to handle their waste efficiently.
{"title":"Waste Management Practices in Selected Poultry Farms in Umuahia, Abia State -","authors":"E. Kalu, A. N. Ajaruonye, N. Okwara","doi":"10.5455/JVA.20160916044806","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/JVA.20160916044806","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the waste disposal system of poultry farmers in Abia state. Poultry waste generation is on the increase due to the increase in the number of poultry farms. Improper handling of these wastes can result in environmental pollution and also affect human health. A questionnaire survey was carried out in 26 selected poultry farms that practice deep litter management system. The results reveal a steady increase in the number of people involved in poultry farming in the state, most (61.8%) of which engaged in layer production. 73.1% of the farmers were not aware that improper disposal of their waste affects the environment and health of individuals. Other management practices investigated revealed that most of the farmers do not know how to handle their waste efficiently.","PeriodicalId":17430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Advances","volume":"7 1","pages":"1310-1316"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88326198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.5455/JVA.196912310400000
O. Adejumobi, O. Omobowale, S. Olaogun, T. Omobowale, H. O. Nottidge
Rabies, a fatal neurotropic disease of man and animals is usually a neglected disease in many parts of the world probably because of the erroneous belief that it affects animals predominantly. This study was designed to investigate the knowledge and attitude of people in selected communities of Oyo State, Nigeria with the aim of assessing the possible risk of getting infected with the virus. A total of 323 participants were randomly selected from 10 local government areas of Oyo State, Nigeria and interviewed using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. The results were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearsons chi square method. Information obtained included the demographic characteristics of the participants, their interaction with dogs, knowledge about rabies and its fatality, its mode of transmission and prevention as well as the perception of and attitude of people towards rabies. Of the 323 participants, 180 (55.8%) were male while 143 (44.3%) were female, 115 (47.7%) were Christians, 123 (51%) were muslims and 3 (1.2%) were traditional religion adherents. Furthermore, 263 (81.4%) had different levels of education 60 (18.6 %) were illiterate, 119 (36.8%) used to own dog while only 54 (16.4%) presently kept dogs for reasons which included hunting 16 (30.1%), security 28 (52.8%), breeding {3 (5.66%)} and as companionship 6 (11.3%). Greater number (80%) lived in the rural areas while 62 (19.6%) were urban dwellers. Out of the 323 participants, 256 (79.5%) knew about rabies, of these, 46 (18%) heard about the disease from awareness campaigns, 11 (4.3%) heard from human and veterinary hospitals 58 (22.7%) heard from interpersonal interactions while 123 (48.1%) knew by personal experiences. From the people that claimed knowledge, 231 (90.2%) knew that rabies was a fatal disease, 96 (37.5%) knew about rabies in other animal species aside dogs, 110 (43%) knew about rabies transmission by dog or cat bite, 24 (9.4%) knew that rabies can be transmitted by wild animals. Also, 130 (50.8%) claimed knowledge of rabies prevention in animals but 88 (34.4%) only knew about antirabies vaccination in animals. Similarly, 128 (50%) claimed knowledge of rabies prevention in man and of these, 38 (14.8%) recommended prophylactic and post exposure antirabies vaccination, 42 (16%) hospital visits, 20 (7.8%) dog elimination and staying away from dogs, while 12 (4.7%) recommended religious means, and use of herbs. When asked about first aid treatment, 99 (38.7%) suggested wound washing with soap and antiseptic, 171 (66.8%) recommended hospital visit while 40 (15.6%) suggested a visit to the herbalist for the antidote. Pearsons chi square showed significant difference (PKey words: Rabies, perception, attitude.
{"title":"Perception of Rabies among Residents of Selected Local Government Areas of Oyo State, Nigeria","authors":"O. Adejumobi, O. Omobowale, S. Olaogun, T. Omobowale, H. O. Nottidge","doi":"10.5455/JVA.196912310400000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/JVA.196912310400000","url":null,"abstract":"Rabies, a fatal neurotropic disease of man and animals is usually a neglected disease in many parts of the world probably because of the erroneous belief that it affects animals predominantly. This study was designed to investigate the knowledge and attitude of people in selected communities of Oyo State, Nigeria with the aim of assessing the possible risk of getting infected with the virus. A total of 323 participants were randomly selected from 10 local government areas of Oyo State, Nigeria and interviewed using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. The results were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearsons chi square method. Information obtained included the demographic characteristics of the participants, their interaction with dogs, knowledge about rabies and its fatality, its mode of transmission and prevention as well as the perception of and attitude of people towards rabies. Of the 323 participants, 180 (55.8%) were male while 143 (44.3%) were female, 115 (47.7%) were Christians, 123 (51%) were muslims and 3 (1.2%) were traditional religion adherents. Furthermore, 263 (81.4%) had different levels of education 60 (18.6 %) were illiterate, 119 (36.8%) used to own dog while only 54 (16.4%) presently kept dogs for reasons which included hunting 16 (30.1%), security 28 (52.8%), breeding {3 (5.66%)} and as companionship 6 (11.3%). Greater number (80%) lived in the rural areas while 62 (19.6%) were urban dwellers. Out of the 323 participants, 256 (79.5%) knew about rabies, of these, 46 (18%) heard about the disease from awareness campaigns, 11 (4.3%) heard from human and veterinary hospitals 58 (22.7%) heard from interpersonal interactions while 123 (48.1%) knew by personal experiences. From the people that claimed knowledge, 231 (90.2%) knew that rabies was a fatal disease, 96 (37.5%) knew about rabies in other animal species aside dogs, 110 (43%) knew about rabies transmission by dog or cat bite, 24 (9.4%) knew that rabies can be transmitted by wild animals. Also, 130 (50.8%) claimed knowledge of rabies prevention in animals but 88 (34.4%) only knew about antirabies vaccination in animals. Similarly, 128 (50%) claimed knowledge of rabies prevention in man and of these, 38 (14.8%) recommended prophylactic and post exposure antirabies vaccination, 42 (16%) hospital visits, 20 (7.8%) dog elimination and staying away from dogs, while 12 (4.7%) recommended religious means, and use of herbs. When asked about first aid treatment, 99 (38.7%) suggested wound washing with soap and antiseptic, 171 (66.8%) recommended hospital visit while 40 (15.6%) suggested a visit to the herbalist for the antidote. Pearsons chi square showed significant difference (PKey words: Rabies, perception, attitude.","PeriodicalId":17430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Advances","volume":"73 1","pages":"1242-1250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90410705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.5455/JVA.20160324081434
A. Tijjani, A. Junaidu, M. D. Salihu, A. Farouq, O. Faleke, S. Adamu
{"title":"Serological Survey for Brucella Antibodies in Horses in Borno State, Nigeria -","authors":"A. Tijjani, A. Junaidu, M. D. Salihu, A. Farouq, O. Faleke, S. Adamu","doi":"10.5455/JVA.20160324081434","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/JVA.20160324081434","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Advances","volume":"22 1","pages":"1222-1227"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83831209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.5455/jva.1969123104000001
M. Opara, F. C. Oguobi, E. E. Adiele, O. Jegede
A study was carried out to investigate the haematological parameters and haemoparasites of naturally infected adult scavenging ducks in Owerri, southeastern Nigeria. Blood samples were collected from them for haematology and parasitological examinations. Out of the 200 ducks examined, 120 (40%) were infected with haemoparasites. Of these, 100 (83.3%) were infected with Leucocytozoon, while 20 (16.7%) had Trypanosoma infection. PCV and Hb values of the non – infected ducks were significantly (p < 0.05) higher than the infected ones. Their values of the RBC, MCV and MCH were equally higher, but not significant (p > 0.05). WBC, Neutrophils, Eosinophils and Lymphocytes were higher (p < 0.05) in the infected than non – infected ducks. Across sexes, infection in the 40 (33.3%) drakes was accounted for solely by Leucocytozoon, while the 80 (66.7%) infected ducks had 75% and 25% infections by Leucocytozoon and Trypanosoma organisms respectively. The male duck (drake) had significantly higher total WBC count (p<0.05) but significantly lower RBC count (p<0.05). However, the values of PCV, Hb, MCH, MCHC and MCV were similar in the two sexes. It was concluded that Leucocytozoon and Trypanosoma species are prevalent among scavenging local ducks reared in Owerri, Imo state and could be responsible for the microcytic normochromic anaemia and leucocytosis among these birds, thus, adversely affecting their productivity.
{"title":"Survey of Haemoparasites and Haematology of Scavenging Ducks (Anas Platyhyncha) in Owerri Southeastern Nigeria","authors":"M. Opara, F. C. Oguobi, E. E. Adiele, O. Jegede","doi":"10.5455/jva.1969123104000001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/jva.1969123104000001","url":null,"abstract":"A study was carried out to investigate the haematological parameters and haemoparasites of naturally infected adult scavenging ducks in Owerri, southeastern Nigeria. Blood samples were collected from them for haematology and parasitological examinations. Out of the 200 ducks examined, 120 (40%) were infected with haemoparasites. Of these, 100 (83.3%) were infected with Leucocytozoon, while 20 (16.7%) had Trypanosoma infection. PCV and Hb values of the non – infected ducks were significantly (p < 0.05) higher than the infected ones. Their values of the RBC, MCV and MCH were equally higher, but not significant (p > 0.05). WBC, Neutrophils, Eosinophils and Lymphocytes were higher (p < 0.05) in the infected than non – infected ducks. Across sexes, infection in the 40 (33.3%) drakes was accounted for solely by Leucocytozoon, while the 80 (66.7%) infected ducks had 75% and 25% infections by Leucocytozoon and Trypanosoma organisms respectively. The male duck (drake) had significantly higher total WBC count (p<0.05) but significantly lower RBC count (p<0.05). However, the values of PCV, Hb, MCH, MCHC and MCV were similar in the two sexes. It was concluded that Leucocytozoon and Trypanosoma species are prevalent among scavenging local ducks reared in Owerri, Imo state and could be responsible for the microcytic normochromic anaemia and leucocytosis among these birds, thus, adversely affecting their productivity.","PeriodicalId":17430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Advances","volume":"3 1","pages":"1325-1331"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82401740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.5455/jva.19691231040000001
G. L. G. Almeida, M. B. Almeida, A. C. M. Santos, Â. V. Mattos, A. C. Oliveira, R. Barros, V. D. S. Campos, W. N. Souza, A. Balthazar, M. Lautenschlager
Paulo. Abstract This study was designed to find out the seroprevalence of heartworm infection in working military dogs from the metropolitan area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During May, 2015 to June 2016, blood samples from 103 asymptomatic active working dogs from Air Force, Army and Marine Corps were submitted to immunochromatographic rapid test assay for Dirofilaria immitis infection . The study included the whole dog population housed in four military kennels located in different neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro and São Gonçalo cities. The research results revealed an overall mean prevalence of 5.82%. There was no gender influence on the frequency of the infection (p>0.05). The mean age of positive dogs (5.3 years) was higher than the negative ones (3.3 years) (p<0.05). Occult infection was documented in 16.6% of the seropositive
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