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Open Veterinary Science

ISSN: 2544-8951

Editor-in-chief: Joe KORNEGAY

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Open Veterinary Science was a peer-reviewed, open access journal devoted to scholary research in all fields of veterinary science. The primary goal of the journal was focused on maintaining the high quality of its published content. Open Veterinary Science has been closed in March 2023 and will be discontinued.

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Volume 4 Issue 1

January 2023

Research Articles

Open Access March 14, 2023

Evaluation of qSOFA and variation of hematochemical profile in cats naturally infected with feline panleukopenia virus

Erdem Gülersoy, Büşra Burcu Erol, Mahmut Ok, Mutlu Sevinç

Article number: 20220118

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Feline panleukopenia (FP) is a fatal viral disease that predisposes cats to sepsis and organ failure. Owing to a wide variety of clinical findings, hematochemical examinations are significant for the determination of early signs of disease-related complications. The aim of this study is to investigate the diagnostic efficacy of certain hematochemical parameters together with quick Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) in cats with FP. A total of 10 healthy and 30 panleukopenic cats were included in this study. Physical examinations revealed that the body temperature was highest in septic panleukopenic cats ( p < 0.009) and they had higher qSOFA scores ( p = 0.000). Hemogram analysis revealed that leukocyte, lymphocyte, granulocyte, erythrocyte, and hemoglobin levels were lower in non-septic panleukopenic cats compared with the healthy ones ( p < 0.030). Also, monocyte and mean corpuscular hemoglobin levels were lower in septic ones ( p < 0.048). Serum biochemistry profiling revealed higher blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, alanine aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, total bilirubin, and C-reactive protein levels in panleukopenic cats ( p < 0.033). As a result, it was concluded that although the qSOFA is not sufficient to distinguish sepsis in cats, unlike dogs, in order to achieve a positive clinical outcome, when evaluated together with hematochemical variables, it may help in making early diagnosis of FP-related complications.

Open Access March 24, 2023

Modulatory effects of ergothioneine on behavioural responses of Arabian stallions following a 2,000 m race during the rainy and hot-dry seasons in a tropical environment

Adakole S. Adah, Joseph O. Ayo, Peter I. Rekwot, Tagang Aluwong, Deborah A. Adah

Article number: 20220119

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Experiments were performed to determine the effects of ergothioneine (ERG) on behavioural responses of stallions to exercise during hot-dry and rainy seasons. Eighteen healthy stallions were divided into three groups of six horses each. Group I (ERG + Exercise) was treated with ERG before exercise, group II was treated after exercise (Exercise + ERG), and group III (Exercise only) was not treated but subject to exercise. The stallions were subjected to a race of 2,000 m at maximum speed. The time spent standing by the horses in the ERG + Exercise and Exercise + ERG groups (1430.31 ± 30.73 s/30 min and 1403.32 ± 32.43 s/30 min, respectively) were higher ( P < 0.0001) than the time spent standing in the Exercise-only group (1033.26 ± 21.19 s/30 min). The number of times the stallions bit their cribs per 30 min in the ERG + Exercise (0.38 ± 0.02/30 min) and Exercise + ERG (0.67 ± 0.0530 min) groups was lower ( P < 0.0001) than that recorded in the Exercise-only group (3.51 ± 1.7730 min). It was concluded that ERG modulates behavioural responses to exercise in stallions, and the agent may be beneficial in alleviating exercise-induced stress responses and improving the welfare of horses post-exercise.

Open Access March 30, 2023

Retrospective analysis of laboratory diagnostic data to assess the seasonal and proportional distribution of major tick-borne diseases in cattle from selected smallholder farms, Zambia

Isaac Silwamba, Jeremiah Chijikwa, Vigirio K. Mutemwa, James Chanda, Augustine Nkhata, Jenny Chapple, Misheck Sialyobo, Juliet Mutale, Natasha Zgambo, Nicholas Chama, Lungowe Muyangana, Philip Phiri, Musso Munyeme, King S. Nalubamba, Geoffrey Mainda, John Bwalya Muma

Article number: 20220120

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Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) are endemic in Zambia and several other Sub-Saharan countries. They affect livestock production by causing high morbidity and mortality, resulting in increased production losses in terms of live-weight gain, milk production, off-take rates, and draft power. Herein, we applied a facility-based design to assess the proportion and seasonal distribution of theileriosis, babesiosis, anaplasmosis, and heartwater in cattle from selected smallholder farms in Lusaka and Central provinces of Zambia using laboratory records for microscopic examination of haemoparasites. The overall proportions for theileriosis, babesiosis, and anaplasmosis were 33.7% (95% CI: 30.7–38.2%), 8.3% (95% CI: 6.4–10.9%), and 0.5% (95% CI: 0.1–1.4%), respectively. Heartwater was detected in all the six laboratory records reviewed. Lusaka province had the highest proportion of theileriosis at 30.2% (95% CI: 25.5–35.3%), followed by babesiosis, 8.5% (95% CI: 5.8–11.9%), and anaplasmosis, 0.3% (95% CI: 0.01–1.6%). Similarly, Central province had the highest proportion of theileriosis at 39.5% (95% CI: 33.8–45.4%), followed by babesiosis, 8.4% (95% CI: 5.5–12.2%), and anaplasmosis, 0.7% (95% CI: 0.1–2.5%). Among the districts, Rufunsa district had the highest proportion for theileriosis at 70.6% (95% CI: 44.0–89.7%), followed by Kafue, 54.5% (95% CI: 23.4–83.3%), and Shibuyunji, 51.4% (95% CI: 34.0–68.6%). Analysis of seasonal variation revealed no statistical difference between the dry and wet seasons for theileriosis, babesiosis, and anaplasmosis. Furthermore, there was no statistical difference between Central and Lusaka provinces for babesiosis and anaplasmosis except for theileriosis. These data may have implications on farmers’ herd health management strategies with respect to TBDs, and farmers should be sensitized for effective implementation of risk-based disease control.

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Open Access February 23, 2023

Molecular characterization of Capripoxvirus isolates from Moroccan sheep

Aissa Saidi, Meriam Elmottaki, Abderrahman Sadikaoui

Article number: 20220117

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Sheep pox is a highly contagious infectious viral disease (F/Poxviridae, G/ Capripoxvirus ), still causing economic damage in endemic zones like northern Africa, the Middle East, and many regions in Asia. Nevertheless, the clinical symptoms caused by sheep pox virus (SPPV) is similar to those caused by genetically related viruses, notably goat pox virus (GTPV) and lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV). One of the main objectives of the current study is to characterize the virus; nasal swabs were taken from sheep showing SPPV clinical signs, submitted to molecular sequencing based on the P32 gene marker, and proceeded to genetic comparisons. Phylogenetic results showed that all virus isolate sequences cluster in the SPPV clade, thus distinguishing them from those of GTPV and LSDV. These results give an accurate diagnostic and a clear view of endemic viral strains, guiding veterinary managers in control politics, especially in the choice of a homologous vaccine.

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Open Veterinary Science encourages the submission of both substantial full-length bodies of work and shorter manuscripts that report novel findings. There are no specific length restrictions for the overall manuscript or individual sections; however, we urge the authors to present and discuss their findings in a concise and accessible manner.

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Conflict of interest: When authors submit a manuscript, they are responsible for recognizing and disclosing financial and/or other conflicts of interest that might bias their work and/or could inappropriately influence his/her judgment. If no specified acknowledgement is given, the Editors assume that no conflict of interest exists. Authors are encouraged to fill in the ICMJE Conflicts of Interest Form (available here) and send it in the electronic format to the Managing Editor.
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Editorial

Editor-in-Chief
Joe KORNEGAY, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, USA

Editorial Board
Sena ARDIÇLI, Uludag University, Turkey
Tamara POPOVIĆ, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Faham KHAMESIPOUR, Shiraz University, Iran
Neil R. MCEWAN, Robert Gordon University, Scotland, UK
Gerardo NAVA, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Mexico
Natalia SIWIŃSKA, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland
Antonella TINELLI, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Italy
Maria Montserrat RIVERA del ALAMO, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain

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Oskar Szczepaniak, Managing Editor
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Type: Journal
Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter Open Access
First published: May 30, 2018
Publication Frequency: 1 Issue per Year