Musth cases in two captive male Asian elephants () in Korea
When male elephants reach sexual maturity, they exhibit excessive sexual behaviors called musths. The musth period is important in the management of elephant herds. However, the timing of the musth and the effect of musth elephants on non-musth elephants in Korea have not been clearly analyzed.
Evaluation of window trajectory in trans-iliac foraminotomy using an individualised 3D printing guide in cadaveric dogs
In veterinary orthopedics, addressing foramen stenosis in the L7-S1 region in dogs presents significant challenges due to limited access and visualization with conventional surgical techniques.
Isolation and identification of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria from the feces of wild Korean water deer ()
Understanding the microbial diversity within the gastrointestinal tract of wild Korean water deer (KWD; ) is essential for gaining insights into their health and ecological interactions.
Toll-like receptor 3-stimulation and aggregate-formation synergistically enhances anti-inflammatory activity of feline mesenchymal stem cells
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) used to treat inflammatory diseases in humans show improved clinical outcomes compared to other treatments. On the other hand, feline MSCs have limited therapeutic effects because of their low bioactivity. Successful clinical treatment requires enhancing the anti-inflammatory ability of feline adipose-derived MSCs (fAdMSCs).
Medication effects on pulmonary thromboembolism in mice intravenously transplanted with canine adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells
The intravenous administration of adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSCs) in veterinary medicine is a promising regenerative therapy, but it can lead to severe complications, including pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE).
Molecular epidemiological surveillance and complete genome analysis of porcine circoviruses in wild boars () in Gyeongnam Province, South Korea
Porcine circovirus (PCV) is a global concern due to its financial impact on the pig industry. Molecular epidemiology of PCV2 and PCV3 in wild boars is essential for understanding viral dispersal and evolution in the wild boar population.
Effects of herd closure and medication programs on the infection of NADC30-like PRRSV in pig farms
The porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) poses a significant threat to swine production, particularly with emerging strains such as the highly virulent NADC30-like strain.
Zoonotic importance of ecto- and endoparasites in rodents in Malaysia: a review
Rodents, particularly those inhabiting urban areas, are sources of infections that cause major human diseases. The number of recorded zoonotic infections has increased in recent decades, exacerbating public concerns. Zoonotic diseases in humans, such as capillariasis, hymenolepiasis, and toxoplasmosis, are life-threatening in severe cases, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. A thorough understanding of pathogens, particularly the parasites infecting rodents, is critical for predicting future zoonotic disease outbreaks and developing effective mitigation strategies. This review summarizes the information on parasites in rodents inhabiting Malaysia to identify the knowledge gaps that could serve as a foundation for future research.
Awareness on the spread of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales in animals as One Health
One Health is a multisectoral cooperative and collaborative approach aimed at achieving integrated health by recognizing the interconnectedness of people, animals, plants, and the environment. In the modern world, the One Health approach is considered an essential perspective for overcoming various emerging diseases, including antimicrobial resistance (AMR). One of the top priority AMR infections is caused by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), which are bacterial strains not susceptible to carbapenems, the last-resort antibiotics for clinical Gram-negative bacterial infections. Although carbapenems are not allowed to use in animals in the global community, various types of CRE are being reported among animals, including the carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE). Therefore, since the dissemination and clinical infection of CPE represent a shared health threat, measures to raise awareness of this issue should be considered from the perspective of the One Health approach.
Behavioral and cardiac responses to a model startle test to assess retired Thoroughbred racehorses for equestrians
Equine behavioral traits are important criteria to assess the suitability of retired Thoroughbred racehorses for equestrian sports.
Comparative analysis of gut microbiota of Chinese Kunming dog, German Shepherd dog, and Belgian Malinois dog
The composition of the gut microbiota is essential for a dog's health and its adaptation to the environment. Different bacteria can produce the same essential metabolites beneficial to health owing to bacterial functional redundancy in microbial communities.
Assessment of gastrointestinal nematode infections in dairy cattle and the associated risk factors in Northern China
Gastrointestinal nematodiasis poses significant economic losses in the livestock industry due to mortality, morbidity, and decreased production.
Diagnostic validation of the urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio for early renal disease in healthy dogs and dogs with chronic kidney disease
This paper highlights the urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UAC) as a valuable biomarker for the early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dogs. The UAC effectively distinguishes between healthy dogs and those with CKD, particularly in the early stages, and enhances diagnostic accuracy when used alongside other renal biomarkers.
Correlation between fat signal fraction of vertebral body and intervertebral disc degeneration in dogs using magnetic resonance imaging
In human medicine, research using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has shown that an increase in the vertebral body fat signal fraction (FSF) is associated with the severity of intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration. Nevertheless, veterinary medicine has limited information on the relationship between the vertebral body FSF and IVD degeneration.
Prevalence and molecular characteristics of carbapenem-resistant isolated from dogs in South Korea
Carbapenem-resistant are emerging as a global public health risk. Therefore, assessing the prevalence of carbapenem-resistant (CRE) in both humans and animals is important.
Lectin histochemistry in the small intestines of piglets naturally infected with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) binds to particular cell surface receptors to penetrate cells. The virus specifically identifies certain carbohydrate structures present on the surface of the cell to facilitate the binding process. Nevertheless, the influence of viral infections on specific alterations of glycoconjugates in the small intestines remains unexplored.
Anti-inflammatory effects of polydeoxyribonucleotide and adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells in a canine cell model of osteoarthritis
A relatively new therapeutic agent for osteoarthritis (OA), polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN), shows potential in treating human OA due to its regenerative and anti-inflammatory effects. However, studies on PDRN for canine OA are limited, and no study has investigated their use with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) conventionally used for OA treatment.
Lithium alleviates paralysis in experimental autoimmune neuritis in Lewis rats by modulating glycogen synthase kinase-3β activity
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)-like neuropathy mimics the leading cause of sporadic acute nontraumatic limb paralysis in individuals from developed countries. Experimental autoimmune neuritis (EAN) is an animal model of GBS and of syndromes such as acute canine polyradiculoneuritis, seen in dogs and cats.
Immuno-protective effect of commercial IBD vaccines against emerging novel variant infectious bursal disease virus in specific-pathogen-free chickens
Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is an important viral poultry disease that vaccination can control.
Developing veterinary basic clinical skill items based on Korean Veterinary Entrustable Professional Activity
Developing clinical skills is an essential element of veterinary education to ensure the competency of veterinary graduates. Although the Korean Veterinary Education Graduation Competencies were established in 2016, reflecting domestic needs and international trends in competency-based veterinary education, they have yet to be implemented in Korean veterinary education.
Molecular characteristics and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of bovine mastitis agents in western Türkiye
Identifying bovine mastitis agents using molecular methods to reveal their phylogenetic relationships and antimicrobial resistance profiles is essential for developing up-to-date databases in mastitis cases that cause severe economic losses.