Open Access Journal of Veterinary Science & Research

Open Access Journal of Veterinary Science & Research OAJVSR is a multidisciplinary, open access journal dedicated to providing the advancements and dissemination of scientific knowledge concerning veterinary

07/19/2024

Tr****tis in the Brazilian Cultural Context: Narratives of Identity Fluidity and the Subjectivity of Taxonomies
****ti
https://medwinpublishers.com/AEOAJ/tr****tis-in-the-brazilian-cultural-context:-narratives-of-identity-fluidity-and-the-subjectivity-of-taxonomies.pdf

Authors: Anjos Neto* and Luis Fransisco

Doi: 10.23880/aeoaj-16000238

Abstract

This article aims to clarify some concepts that essentially reflect the way in which people express their gender and construct their identity, whether in relation to sexuality or simply because it is the way in which they conceive themselves as individuals and are perceived by others. We will focus on discursive figures that sometimes do not have an exact correspondence with the way, in which people express themselves, however, like all concepts, they are intended to be filled with some dose of arbitrariness and themselves are very much contested by those who feel, in one way or another, categorized by it. We will then take a deep look on concepts such as crossdresser, transvestite, tr****ti, hermaphroidite and others among this spectrum of concepts. With this exercise, we intend to highlight the unique identity essence of being a transvestite and Brazilian.

Keywords: Tr****ti; Gender Expression; Identity; Socialization

07/19/2024

Assessment of Participatory Awareness on Major Constraints of Livesck Productions and Market Accessibility in Kumbi District East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia

https://medwinpublishers.com/OAJVSR/assessment-of-participatory-awareness-on-major-constraints-of-livesck-productions-and-market-accessibility-in-kumbi-district-east-hararghe-zone-ethiopia.pdf

All Authors: Asledin M*

Doi: 10.23880/oajvsr-16000265

Abstract

An attempt was made to study major health problems of livestock in kumbi Woreda, Eastern Ethiopia, from December 2015 to April 2016 Questionnaire survey was carried out on 100 livestock owners to collect information on the livestock production system and the major health problems recognized by farmers in the study area, observational also were conducted. The questionnaire survey result revealed that in cattle infectious diseases (58.5 %) followed by miscellaneous case (27%) and parasitic problem (14.5%), in sheep parasitic problems (50.3%) followed by infectious diseases (46.2%) and miscellaneous cases (3.5%) are the common health constraints and similarly in goats the most important health problems were those caused by parasites (20.5%) followed by infectious cases (63.1%) and miscellaneous diseases (16.3%). In equines miscellaneous cases (63.5%) followed by parasitic diseases (11.5%) and infectious diseases (25.5%) were identified. In poultry NCD (53.5%) was the most devastating. e retrospective study showed that infectious disease with an average of 28.2%, parasitic 46.4% and Miscelanosis 25.4% were frequently recorded in the woreda veterinary clinic? The study also addressed that the animal production system in the study area in general is traditional with a number of problems. Most of the respondents complained that animal feed followed by water shortage is serious problem. They also indicated that due to uncontrolled animal movement especially from kumbi district, disease transmissions problem. Infectious disease.

Keywords: Kumbi; Livestock; Animal Health Infectious; Parasitic; Miscelanosis; Disease

07/11/2024

Prevalence, Causes, and Risk Factors of Wounds in Working Donkeys at Duna Woreda, Hadiya Zone, Ethiopia

https://medwinpublishers.com/OAJVSR/prevalence-causes-and-risk-factors-of-wounds-in-working-donkeys-at-duna-woreda-hadiya-zone,-ethiopia.pdf

Authors: Blate ME*, Merete M and Yonas A

Doi: 10.23880/oajvsr-16000264

Abstract

A cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2017 and August 2018 and examines work-related wounds in working donkeys in the Duna woreda of Southern Ethiopia, focusing on prevalence, causes, types, and risk factors. Equines are essential for transportation in the area, but they face health issues due to improper management practices. Out of 384 randomly selected donkeys, the overall prevalence of wounds was 45%, with higher rates in males, older animals, and those in poor body condition. The most common wound locations were the prescapular region, back, hind limb, and neck. Improper harnessing and biting were major causes, and abrasions were the most frequent type of wound observed. These findings emphasize the need for improved management practices and better healthcare for working donkeys. This research provides insights into the prevalence, causes, types, and risk factors associated with work-related wounds in working donkeys. It highlights the importance of implementing appropriate management strategies and providing regular healthcare to reduce the occurrence of wounds and benefit the health and welfare of working donkeys.

Keywords: Equine Wounds; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Working Donkeys

06/11/2024

Sero-Conversion Status of Different Breeds of Chickens Vaccinated With Newcastle Disease I2 Vaccine Type around Hawassa, Ethiopia

https://medwinpublishers.com/OAJVSR/sero-conversion-status-of-different-breeds-of-chickens-vaccinated-with-newcastle-disease-i2-vaccine-type-around-hawassa-ethiopia.pdf

Authors: Demeke Z*, Etsegenet T, Chala D, Guyassa C, Abebe G, Takele W, Getnet Abie M

Doi: 10.23880/oajvsr-16000263

Abstract

Chickens are vaccinated with live attenuated and inactivated vaccines in order to control Newcastle disease (ND). The vaccine can be administered by eye drop, aerosol or drinking water. Humoral antibodies usually appear within 6 to 10 days after vaccination in the serum and also locally in the upper respiratory tract and in the intestine. The efficacy of vaccinations can be estimated best with challenge experiments but they are expensive and time consuming. For the current study, a cross sectional study was conducted to determine the sero-conversion status of ND I-2 vaccine type provided to chicken reared in intensive, semi-intensive and extensive farms in Sidama region, Ethiopia. Of the total 401 samples collected from 29 various flock sizes 363(90.5%) were protective at individual bird level; whereas at flock level 86.2% (25/29) were met above 80% protection. Of 29 flocks 12 (42.4%) flocks were found 100% protective from the disease. The CV% varied between 21.2% and 122.3 percent among the flocks. The uniformity of average antibody titer for Bovans breed (CV%: 56.7) was comparatively better followed by Sasso (CV%: 69.2), Local breed (CV%: 73.1) and mixed breeds (CV%: 83). The overall average minimum, maximum and mean antibody titer for this study was 1179.8, 13840.1 and 5945, respectively. However, the minimum and maximum antibody titer for this study was 37.4 for Sasso breed with the age of 8 months and 20465.8 for mixed type of breed with the age of 12 months respectively. Significant antibody titer variation was observed among Breeds (p=0.018) and Ages (p=0.001) of the birds in this study. In general, the vaccination scheme for the current study revealed ND I-2 vaccine type was effective in protecting the chickens from the disease in respective of the age of birds at vaccination although the pattern of uniformity for antibody production is variably interrupted among the flocks.

Keywords: Chickens; Newcastle Disease; ND-I2 Vaccine; Sero-Monitoring

05/24/2024

Are Bovine Calves Ideal Bio-Indicators for Endemic Fluorosis?

https://medwinpublishers.com/OAJVSR/are-bovine-calves-ideal-bio-indicators-for-endemic-fluorosis.pdf

All Authors: Choubisa SL*

Doi: 10.23880/oajvsr-16000262

Abstract

Fluoride occurs naturally in water, rocks, and soils or from modern industrial processes, such as such as coal burning power generation stations, and manufacture of steel iron, aluminum, zinc, phosphorus, chemical fertilizers, bricks, glass, plastics, cement, hydrofluoric acid, etc. Long-term regular exposure to fluoride through fluoride-contaminated drinking water and airborne fluoride can cause serious and disabling health effects in both humans and animals. However, in mammalian species, the skeleton in particular is relatively more sensitive or susceptible; growth on the bones and fusion of the joints cause lameness and lack of mobility at an early age. Teeth can become severely worn and damaged, often losing their enamel. Fluorosis has been well studied at different fluoride concentrations in drinking waters in different species of domestic animals, such as cattle (Bos Ta**us), water buffalo (Bubals bubalis), sheep (Ovis Aries), goat (Capra hircus), camel (Camelus dromedaries), horse (Equus caballus), donkey (E. acinus), etc. Recent studies indicate that among these animals, bovines (cattle and buffalo) are found to be relatively less tolerant to fluoride toxicity and suffer from more severe fluorosis than other animal species. Their calves are also found to be relatively more sensitive to fluoride toxicity than immature animals or juveniles of other species. Cattle and buffalo calves were found to suffer from dental fluorosis even at fluoride concentrations less than 1.5 ppm in drinking water and a relatively high prevalence of 58.42% and 62.82%, respectively was observed. Therefore, bovine calves can be considered an ideal bio-indicator for endemic fluorosis as they show the earliest pathognomonic sign of chronic fluoride intoxication in the form of dental fluorosis compared to other animal species. Whether fluorosis is endemic in any geographical province or region can be interpreted from the evidence of dental fluorosis in bovine calves, which is highlighted and focused in the present editorial.

Keywords: Bio-Indicator; Bovine Calves; Dental Fluorosis; Drinking Water; Fluoride; Fluorosis; Industrial Fluoride Pollution; Skeletal Fluorosis

05/06/2024

The Effects of Cognitive-Enhancing Activities in Senior Canine Patients

https://medwinpublishers.com/OAJVSR/the-effects-of-cognitive-enhancing-activities-in-senior-canine-patients.pdf

Authors: Marissa Leupold and Leticia Fanucchi*

Doi: 10.23880/oajvsr-16000260

Abstract

Aging process in dogs seem to be like aging in people. Human Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative condition very similar to the disorder in dogs, Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD). CCD affects several areas of the brain, mainly ones responsible for regulating locomotion, problem-solving, navigation, and long-term memory. The onset of the disease occurs when neurotoxins are released into the brain. The presence of these toxins is manifested through symptoms including restlessness or lack of movement, disorientation, decreased ability to recognize family members, changes in patterns of interaction, sleep pattern alterations, and loss of house training. Treatment for this disorder is multimodal, including behavioral modification intended to stimulate the brain. In the present study, the canine cognition program, Dognition® was tested for its possibility to aid as a behavioral modification treatment plan to ameliorate symptoms of CCD assessed by a validated scale. We found that after the Dognition® activities, over half of the participants in the trial improved their scores for memory and communication. Additionally, before and after treatment, we found that that over half of the participants also improved their cognition scores. Implementation of diagnostic methods and behavioral modification programs is necessary to recognize and treat CCD in dogs.

Keywords: Veterinary Medicine; Aging; Behavior; Dogs; Canine Cognition

04/24/2024

Optimization and Application of in Vitro Embryo Production Technologies to Enhance Genetic Improvement in Dairy Cattle in Ethiopia
**mPickUp
https://medwinpublishers.com/OAJVSR/optimization-and-application-of-in-vitro-embryo-production-technologies-to-enhance-genetic-improvement-in-dairy-cattle-in-ethiopia.pdf

Authors: Sayid Ali*, Tamrat Degefa1, Mosissa Dirre, Asnaku Funga, Jeilu Jemal, Ayda Mohammed and Asmarech Yeshaneh

Doi: 10.23880/oajvsr-16000259

Abstract

The reproductive potential of newborn male and female calves is enormous. However, by natural breeding, only a fraction of the reproductive potential of the outstanding animals could be utilized. Assisted reproductive technologies enabled dairy and beef breeders to utilize the naturally endowed potential of the male and female animals. Nevertheless, the use of these technologies entails prior optimization of techniques and protocols for optimal use of breed improvement. Therefore, the underpinning concepts of the current research project were the optimization of in vivo oocyte collection, and media for Invitro embryo Production from the Boran and Boran*Holstein breed through ultrasound-guided o**m pickup. Through transvaginal follicular aspiration procedure, both breeds exhibited cultivable performance in owing substantial follicular population and relative tameness for aspiration procedures that can be tapped by these reproductive techniques. With the transvaginal follicular aspirations, the current study has revealed that a total of 1645 follicles ≥ 3mm were visualized, counted, and aspirated. From punctured and aspirated follicles, 889 oocytes were retrieved from both Boran and their Holstein crossbred cows with an overall recovery rate of 54.0%. Breed-wise, Boran and Crossbred cows were 51.9% (436/840) and 56.3% (453/805) respectively and no significant differences were observed between the Breeds in oocyte recovery rate. Furthermore, similar patterns of maturation process and embryo development were observed for an oocyte collected from both the Boran and Crossbred cattle. Whereas for the type of media used for in vitro oocyte maturation, fertilization, and culture oocytes were well matured, fertilized, and cultured giving promising results compared to TCM -199 media. Relative to the number of incubated oocytes, the lower maturation rate of both Boran and Crossbred cattle oocytes observed could be attributed mainly to media optimization and mainly maintenance of the culture environment in a new laboratory setup. The decrease in the number of mature oocytes that developed into zygotes uttered that the events around the time of maturation are crucial in determining the developmental competence of the oocyte. Uncontrolled factors such as power blackouts, laboratory equipment optimization, frequent opening and closing of CO2 incubators due to the availability of only one incubator, and fewer exposed lab technicians might have contributed to the low outcome of in vitro embryo culture. The cumulative effect of the extrinsic factors surrounding the oocyte and the intrinsic factor (quality of each oocyte) affected the outcome of maturation, fertilization, and development of the cultured zygote to the embryo. Though all procedures were started from scratch with minimal experience of technicians particularly transvaginal oocyte retrieval techniques and the IVF procedures showed the great potential of indigenous genetics. Thus, the sustainable improvement of the procedures by enhancing local and national capacity to run a full-fledged bovine IVF laboratory needs due attention.

Keywords: Dairy cow; In vitro embryo production; In vitro fertilization; In vitro maturation; O**m Pick Up

04/18/2024

A Systematic Review on Dourine (Equine Trypanosomiasis)

https://medwinpublishers.com/OAJVSR/a-systematic-review-on-dourine-equine-trypanosomiasis.pdf

Authors: Pal M*

DOI: 10.23880/oajvsr-16000258

Abstract:

Dourine is a chronic infectious disease that affects breeding horses and spreads from animal to animal during coitus. Trypanosoma equiperdum is the causal agent in this case. Both infected males and females have vaginal discharges that contain these protozoa. Trypanosoma equiperdum is mostly found in tissue and is rarely seen in blood, in contrast to other Trypanosoma species. Dourine is the only biological vector capable of dispersing the Trypanosoma infection, as there are no other viable options. Sometimes the disease is passed on to foals by tainted milk or colostrum meal. Primarily, dourine affects mules, horses, and donkeys. However, donkeys and mules are more resilient than horses and could still be employed as covert messengers in the future. The primary symptoms of the illness are vaginal edema, cutaneous plaques, neurological symptoms, and persistent malnourishment. Identification of the parasite and detection of clinical symptoms are prerequisites for making a diagnosis. Horses from locations where the disease is endemic should not be brought in to prevent its spread to areas where it is not present. Not much research has been done on the condition, especially in developing countries where there is a lack of understanding about it, although it has a significant and asymptomatic influence on an animal’s health. Therefore, the objective of this review is to review Dourine (equine trypanosomiasis).

Keywords: Dourine; Prevention; Sexual Transmission; Trypanosoma Equiperdum

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04/10/2024

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