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ABSTRACT Background The reported incidence of blood product transfusion reaction (TR) in cats varies greatly. Objective Evaluate the incidence and practices surrounding acute TRs in cats receiving feline blood products, ...

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is one of the most severe complications of diabetes. Animal models of DKD play a crucial role in elucidating disease pathogenesis, exploring therapeutic strategies, and developing pharmacolo...

This review outlines the current state of anthelmintic resistance (AHR) of gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) amongcattle in Argentina and Brazil, emphasizing the economic repercussions, animal health and welfare. The ana...

Abstract Background Contemporary data reflecting local pathogens and their antibiograms is necessary to select empirical antimicrobial therapy for equine neonates. Hypothesis/Objectives Describe bacterial isolates associ...

Abstract Background A panel of IgA‐based serologic assays might aid in the diagnosis of chronic enteropathy (CE) in dogs, a syndrome encompassing conditions such as food‐responsive enteropathy, immunosuppressant‐re...

Fasciola hepatica is the primary helminth in the Fasciolidae family responsible for causing zoonotic fascioliasis worldwide. This study aims to investigate the occurrence of Fasciola hepatica infection (FHI) in sheep of ...

Abstract Background The addition of calcium to resuscitation fluids is a common practice in horses, but studies evaluating the effects of calcium supplementation are limited. In healthy horses, decreases in heart rate an...

Abstract Background Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is a phosphaturic hormone that is increased in azotemic cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and predictive of the onset of azotemia in older cats. The introducti...

Abomasal ulcers are local processes of autodigestion of the mucosa caused by the disturbance of the balance between protective and aggressive mechanisms at the abomasal mucosa. Several causes have been suggested and a mu...

Abstract Background Estrogen modulates the renin‐angiotensin‐aldosterone system (RAAS) in women, but sex differences have not been fully explored in dogs. Objective We hypothesized that the RAAS profile of intact fem...

Abstract Background Asthma in horses is associated with nonspecific respiratory clinical signs and may be manifested only as exercise intolerance. Its diagnosis relies on bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) cytology in t...

Abstract Background Atlantoaxial (AA) cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection in standing horses utilizes the controlled narcotic morphine, thereby limiting feasibility in field practice settings. Objectives To compare AA C...

Abstract Background The publication requirement for board certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine (SAIM) by the ACVIM is controversial. Objectives Directly and indirectly evaluate the perceptions SAIM Diplomates ...

Background and Aim: Hematological assessment is a fundamental tool for evaluating fish health, yet its application in teleost species remains constrained by the reliance on manual methods because of the presence of nucle...

Background Despite its widespread use in equine medicine, the clinical value of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) concept in horses remains unknown. Objectives To study the prognostic value of measures o...

Cysticercosis is a neglected zoonotic disease caused by the larval stages of Taenia asiatica, T. saginata and T. solium. Its prevalence varies across regions, with limited data available in South Africa, particularly ...

Orf virus causes infections in sheep and goats with lesions especially around muzzle and mouth. The disease is widespread, and most sheep-rearing countries are not free of infection. Disease is caused by ORF virus (ORFV)...

This study was conducted to measure kidney size in Van cats using ultrasonography and to investigate the incidence of polycystic kidney disease (PKD). The study's animal material consisted of 80 Van cats of different age...

Cryptosporidiosis is a zoonotic protozoan disease that affects humans and animals. This disease, which causes diarrhea, dehydration, weight loss, stunted growth, and death, especially in newborn calves, leads to economic...

Newcastle Disease (ND) threatens poultry productivity worldwide. Vaccination remains central to control, but conventional oral delivery often yields short-lived immunity. Mucoadhesive systems are an alternative delivery ...

The relationship between ionized calcium (iCa), total calcium (tCa), albumin (Alb) concentrations and the prevalence of subclinical hypocalcemia (pSCH) around calving remains unclear, especially in dairy cows fed anionic...

This study evaluated the utility of serum pregnancy-associated glycoprotein (PAG) concentration for the early diagnosis of cervical dilatation failure (ringwomb) before parturition in sheep during late pregnancy. The stu...

Based on informal interview, ethnoveterinary information about plants used in the prevention and control of bovine mastitis in Southern Brazil were obtained. Alternanthera brasiliana (L.) Ktze. ("penicilina"), Foeniculum...