• Ultrastructural changes in cardiac and skeletal myoblasts following in vitro exposure to monensin, salinomycin, and lasalocid. 

  Henn, Danielle; LensinkI, Antonia V.; Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus) (Public Library of Science, 2024-09-25)

  Carboxylic ionophores are polyether antibiotics used in production animals as feed additives, with a wide range of benefits. However, ionophore toxicosis often occurs as a result of food mixing errors or extra-label use ...
• Hepatoprotective effects of leaf extract of Annona senegalensis against aflatoxin B1 toxicity in rats 

  Makhuvele, Rhulani; Foubert, Kenn; Hermans, Nina; Pieters, Luc; Verschaeve, Luc; Elgorashi, Esam E. (AOSIS, 2024-03-11)

  Global aflatoxin contamination of agricultural commodities is of the most concern in food safety and quality. This study investigated the hepatoprotective effect of 80% methanolic leaf extract of Annona senegalensis against ...
• Antimicrobial resistance of Staphylococcus spp. from human specimens submitted to diagnostic laboratories in South Africa, 2012–2017 

  Sigudu, Themba Titus; Oguttu, James Wabwire; Qekwana, Daniel N. (MDPI, 2024-09-09)

  Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant worldwide health challenge associated with prolonged illnesses, increased healthcare costs, and high mortality rates. The present study examined the patterns and predictors ...
• Correlation between aerosol particulates, carcass dirtiness, and hygiene indicators of bovine carcasses in the abattoir environment : results of a study in Italy 

  Cenci-Goga, Beniamino T.; Tedeschini, Emma; Costanzi, Egidia; Maranesi, Margherita; Karama, Musafiri; El-Ashram, Saeed; Saraiva, Cristina; Garcia-Diez, Juan; Zerani, Massimo; Al-Olayan, Ebtesam M.; Grispoldi, Luca (MDPI, 2024-06)

  The objective of this study was to demonstrate the possible correlation of visible carcass contamination and abattoir aerosol quality with microbial hygiene criteria. A total of 279 bovine carcasses were analyzed on 23 ...
• Case report : discovery of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis in free-ranging vervet monkeys in the Greater Kruger Conservation Area 

  De Klerk-Lorist, Lin-Mari; Miller, Michele A.; Mitchell, Emily P.; Lorist, Rudolf; Van Dyk, David Schalk; Mathebula, Nomkhosi; Goosen, Louise; Dwyer-Leonard, Rebecca; Ghielmetti, Giovanni; Streicher, Elizabeth M.; Kerr, Tanya J. (Frontiers Media, 2024-12)

  Animal tuberculosis (TB) has been reported in several wildlife species in the Greater Kruger Conservation Area (GKCA), South Africa. This report describes the discovery of clinical tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium ...
• Draft genome sequences of three poultry Salmonella Shamba isolates from South Africa 

  Karama, Musafiri; Lawal, Opeyemi U.; Parreira, Valeria R.; Soni, Mitra; Chen, Yanhong; Cenci-Goga, Beniamino T.; Grispoldi, Luca; Greyling, Janita; Goodridge, Lawrence (American Society for Microbiology, 2024-09)

  Nontyphoidal Salmonella enterica serovars are foodborne pathogens commonly transmitted through poultry products. Draft genome sequences of three Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Shamba isolates which were obtained ...
• Draft genome sequences of two Salmonella Uzaramo isolates from poultry in South Africa 

  Karama, Musafiri; Lawal, Ismaheel O.; Parreira, Valeria R.; Soni, Mitra; Chen, Yanhong; Cenci-Goga, Beniamino T.; Grispoldi, Luca; Greyling, Anita; Goodridge, Lawrence (American Society for Microbiology, 2024-01)

  Salmonella enterica is a zoonotic pathogen and a leading cause of foodborne gastroenteritis in humans. Here, we report the draft genome sequences of two Salmonella Uzaramo isolates, which were isolated from poultry organs ...
• Wastewater and environmental sampling holds potential for antimicrobial resistance surveillance in food-producing animals - a pilot study in South African abattoirs 

  Heljanko, Viivi; Karama, Musafiri; Kymäläinen, Amanda; Kurittu, Paula; Johansson, Venla; Tiwari, Ananda; Nyirenda, Matteo; Malahlela, Mogaugedi N.; Heikinheimo, Annamari (Frontiers Media, 2024-10)

  Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global One Health challenge that causes increased mortality and a high financial burden. Animal production contributes to AMR, as more than half of antimicrobials are ...
• Evaluating the efficacy of probiotics and ascorbic acid as anti-stress agents against heat stress in broiler chickens 

  Sumanu, Victory Osirimade; Naidoo, Vinny; Oosthuizen, Marinda; Chamunorwa, Joseph Panashe (Frontiers Media, 2024-10)

  Heat stress poses a substantial challenge to poultry production worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for effective management strategies. This study investigated the efficacy of probiotics (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) ...
• Low-cost uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) as a novel tool for welfare assessments on open pen commercial crocodile farms 

  Myburgh, Albert; Viljoen, Devon M.; Myburgh, Jan G.; Downs, C.T.; Webb, E.C. (Edward Cottington); Woodborne, S. (Medpharm Publications, 2024-03)

  BACKGROUND : The welfare of crocodiles on commercial farms in southern Africa requires precise assessment, focusing on stocking densities and pen conditions. However, disputes between animal welfare groups and farm owners ...
• Ketamine-butorphanol-medetomidine for the immobilisation of free-living hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) 

  Roug, Annette; Meyer, Leith Carl Rodney; Netshitavhadulu, L.; Leiberich, Marion; Buss, Peter (Medpharm Publications, 2024-03)

  Free-ranging spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) are immobilised for a variety of purposes, including wildlife-human conflict mitigation, research, and veterinary treatment. Combinations of tiletamine-zolazepam (Zoletil) and ...
• Comparison of the immobilisation and cardiorespiratory effects of thiafentanil-azaperone versus thiafentanil-medetomidine-azaperone in African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) 

  Faber, Vanessa; Burroughs, Richard E.J.; Meyer, Leith Carl Rodney; Hansen, H.J.; Gerber, D.; Koeppel, Katja Natalie (Medpharm Publications, 2024-03)

  African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) are frequently immobilised for veterinary interventions, disease screening and translocations. Concerns over user and animal safety, costs, and irregularities in opioid supply, have led ...
• Cytological and histopathological bone marrow findings in dogs with natural Babesia rossi infection 

  Bumby, M.M.; Clift, Sarah Jane; Hooijberg, Emma Henriette; Leisewitz, Andrew L. (Medpharm Publications, 2024-10)

  An inappropriate regenerative response to anaemia has been reported in B. rossi-associated canine babesiosis. We investigated the impact of canine babesiosis on the bone marrow by evaluating the cytological and histopathological ...
• An epidemiological study of canine lymphoma in South Africa 

  Harris, Sybrand Ben; Hooijberg, Emma Henriette; Clift, Sarah Jane; Fosgate, Geoffrey Theodore; Du Plessis, E.C.; Rautenbach, Yolandi (Medpharm Publications, 2024-10)

  Breed, age, and sex predispositions for canine lymphoma have been reported for various geographical locations. However, epidemiological information concerning canine lymphoma in South Africa is scarce. The aim of the ...
• Validation of the Lead Care II System in Cape vultures (Gyps coprotheres) in comparison to ICP-MS using pure standards 

  Naidoo, Vinny; Wolter, Kerri (Elsevier, 2024-09)

  Lead toxicosis remains a concern in raptors, especially following feeding on carcasses sourced from hunting. Rapid diagnosis of lead exposure and easy field monitoring is desirable. The LeadCareII analytical system, validated ...
• Effects of lead on avian thermoregulation in the heat : an experimental test with pied crows (Corvus albus) 

  McKechnie, Andrew E.; Freeman, Marc Trevor; Kemp, Ryno; Wolter, Kerri; Naidoo, Vinny (Elsevier, 2024-09)

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• Salmonella spp. in domestic ruminants, evaluation of antimicrobial resistance based on the one health approach-a systematic review and meta-analysis 

  Garcia-Diez, Juan; Moura, Dina; Grispoldi, Luca; Cenci-Goga, Beniamino T.; Saraiva, Sonia; Silva, Filipe; Saraiva, Cristina; Ausina, Juan (MDPI, 2024-07-14)

  Salmonella spp. pose a global threat as a leading cause of foodborne illnesses, particularly prevalent in the European Union (EU), where it remains the second cause of foodborne outbreaks. The emergence of antimicrobial ...
• Occurrence of Salmonella spp. in animal patients and the hospital environment at a veterinary academic hospital in South Africa 

  Karodia, Ayesha Bibi; Shaik, Tahiyya; Qekwana, Daniel Nenene (Veterinary World, 2024-04-29)

  BACKGROUND AND AIMS : Nosocomial infections caused by Salmonella spp. are common in veterinary facilities. The early identification of high-risk patients and sources of infection is important for mitigating the spread of ...
• Pulmonary adenocarcinoma with cutaneous metastasis in a dog 

  Greyling, Anita; Van der Weyden, Louise; Lensink, Antonia Vergina; O'Dell, Nicolize (MDPI, 2024-07-11)

  Primary lung cancer is rare in dogs and depending on the tumour stage and subtype, the prognosis can be poor. In this report, we describe a 10 year-old female intact Yorkshire terrier that presented progressive weight ...
• Cutaneous plasmacytoma with systemic metastases in a Cape serotine bat (Laephotis capensis) 

  Van der Weyden, Louise; Avenant, Alida; O'Dell, Nicolize (MDPI, 2024-02-05)

  Despite their relatively long life-spans, reports of neoplasia in bats are rare and are limited to a handful of cases. In this report, we describe a 2-year-old female wild Cape serotine bat (Laephotis capensis) that had ...

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