Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, largely due to the lack of effective therapeutic options for advanced stages of the disease. Over the past few decades, a variety of cancer treatment regimens have been explored. Among them, oncolytic virus therapy has emerged as an ex…

The study examined 76 pet bird carcasses at the Department of Veterinary Pathology, CVAS, Mannuthy. The birds were categorised into four major groups: Psittaciformes, Passeriformes, Columbiformes and Galliformes. It was identified Escherichia coli infections in 16 out …

Fifteen dogs presented over a period of twelve months to University Veterinary Hospitals at Mannuthy and Kokkalai, with symptoms of obstructive urolithiasis were included in the study. Every animal had a history of difficulty in urination, accompanied by clinical manif…

This study evaluated the effects of three total mixed rations (TMRs) with varying energy levels and RDP:RUP ratios on reproductive performance and mineral status in early lactating crossbred dairy cows over 90days. Twenty-one cows were randomly assigned to three isonit…

A study was conducted to study the influence of dietary supplementation with Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) and their combinations on intestinal immune response in broiler chicken. A total of 216-day-old Cobb broiler chicks we…

Phospholipase C gamma 1 (PLCG1) gene is located on chromosome 13 of the cattle genome and consists of 32 exons. It plays a key role in calcium signalling pathways that contribute to disease resistance in cattle. This study was conducted to identify the polymorphisms in…

The present study was conducted at Centre for Pig Production and Research, Mannuthy using eighteen gestating Large White Yorkshire (LWY) sowsfrom 75th day of gestation to 42nd day of farrowing to evaluate the effect of supplementing rendered fat at two different levels…

Holter monitoring has emerged as a reliable diagnostic tool in veterinary cardiology for identifying and analysing cardiac diseases associated with varying stages of abnormal electrophysiological activity. In conjunction with echocardiography, it is currently considere…

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of progesterone nano cream (PNC) to induce oestrus and conception rate in crossbred dairy cows. Twenty four crossbred dairy cows were randomly divided into two groups on day 60 postpartum on the basis of presence or absence of …

Seroprevalence of Feline coronavirus (FCoV) and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARSCoV- 2) were analysed in a set of serum samples collected from domestic cats presented to tertiary care veterinary clinics during the first COVID pandemic wave in Thiru…

Brucellosis is an economically important zoonotic disease of dairy industry. This study was designed to assess individual animal and herd level seroprevalence of bovine brucellosis in dairy herds located in Southwestern Punjab, India. A total of 898 bovine [cattle (n= …

The growing demand for high-quality and sustainable pet treats has driven the exploration of alternative protein sources, including poultry by-products. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional, physicochemical and palatability attributes of pet treats formulated w…

The indiscriminate use of antibiotic growth promoters in livestock contributes to antimicrobial resistance. Phytogenics are natural, safer and promising alternatives that could improve animal performance. Nevertheless, the effects of phytogenics, such as Blood Root Lea…

Fipronil is a broad-spectrum phenyl pyrazole insecticide commonly used in agricultural, veterinary, and household practices. The present study was carried out to investigate the histopathological alterations induced by fipronil in the lungs of male Wistar albino rats a…

A cross-sectional study was carried out from March 2023 to March 2024 to assess the seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis in goats in the Nyangatom district, South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. A total of 768 extensively managed local female goats of different …

This study investigated the seasonal relationships between biometric and physiological parameters in Osmanabadi goats reared under farm and field conditions at Udgir, Maharashtra. A total of 180 goats, categorised into growing and adult, were studied across summer, mon…

Hair follicular tumours (HFTs) are a relatively uncommon group of neoplasms in dogs, originating from the hair follicle structures. During the study period, 100 samples of tumour-suspected cutaneous masses were collected from dogs across the state of Kerala, India. The…

The pathogenic avian mycoplasmas, such as Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) and Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) are responsible for causing significant economic losses to the poultry industry. The present study was aimed at serodiagnosis of MG and MS infection in broiler chicken …

Ultrastructural studies were conducted on the renal corpuscle (RC) of postnatal porcine kidney. The study was carried out in the Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar on 18 pairs of fresh kidney specimens collected from slaughte…

Acanthamoeba spp. are free-living, amphizoic amoebae widely distributed in soil, water and air, with the ability to cause opportunistic infections in both humans and animals. In livestock, ocular acanthamoebiasis can lead to conjunctivitis, keratitis and potential visi…

Bone marrow, the primary lymphoid organ in mice, plays a pivotal role in haematopoiesis and immune function. In this study, we performed a comprehensive structural and cellular characterisation of murine bone marrow using histological sections and cytological smears fr…

Anaplasma platys, the causative agent of infectious cyclic thrombocytopaenia in dogs, is an obligate intracellular bacterium transmitted primarily by Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks. The organism invades circulating platelets, forming intracytoplasmic morulae and induci…

A six-month-old cross bred male calf was presented to University Veterinary Hospital, Mannuthy with the history of distended abdomen and urinary obstruction.A diagnosis of urinary obstruction and subsequent uroperitoneum due to cystorrhexis was made from history, clinical signs, physical examina…

The study was aimed to compare open and closed methods of fracture management in dogs. Twelve adult dogs aged above 18 months, were selected and divided into two groups. Group I included dogs with stable, closed fractures treated with closed reduction and plaster of Pa…

A systematic study on the occurrence of amphistomosis in wild ruminants observed during post mortem examination in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, India was undertaken. A total of 14 wild ruminants comprising of eight Indian gaurs, five sambar deers and one spotte…

Two adult Indian peahens (Pavo cristatus) were rescued by forest officials with injured wings and inability to fly. Bilateral, open, transverse mid shaft fracture of humerus in both birds were confirmed by physical examination. Open reduction and internal fixation was …