• Influence of tannin-rich extract from commercial Acacia mearnsii and gallocatechin on ovine cryopreserved semen viability 

  Liman, Mohammed S.; Hassen, Abubeker; Smuts, Mario P.; Biraima, Ahmed D.A.; Sutovsky, Peter; McGaw, Lyndy Joy; Holm, Dietmar Erik (Taylor and Francis, 2025)

  The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a tannin-rich extract from commercial Acacia mearnsii (MTE_0), and gallocatechin, a flavonoid compound derived from Acacia mearnsii, on the long-term viability and ...
• Thermal properties of rhinoceros ovum pick-up probes : possible effects of temperature shock on oocyte maturation potential 

  Vorster, L.; De Bruin, Phillippus Rudolf; Smuts, M.P. (Mario); De la Rey, M.; Herbst, C.; Durrant, B.S.; Holm, Dietmar Erik (Medpharm Publications, 2024-11)

  BACKGROUND: The implementation of assisted reproductive techniques and use of in vitro embryo production has highlighted their potential in attempts to prevent the extinction of the northern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium ...
• A review of risk factors at the human-animal-environmental interface of garbage dumps that are driving current and emerging zoonotic diseases 

  Sangkachai, Nareerat; Gummow, Bruce; Hayakijkosol, Orachun; Suwanpakdee, Sarin; Wiratsudakul, Anuwat (Elsevier, 2024-12)

  An increasing trend in zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) has been observed worldwide. Most EID outbreaks originate from wildlife, and these outbreaks often involve pathogen–host–environment interaction. Garbage ...
• A knowledge, attitude and practices assessment of control measures for bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis towards a more effective approach to national control programs in South Africa 

  Kgasi, Alfred T.; Michel, Anita Luise (Springer, 2025-01)

  Bovine brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis are zoonotic diseases with economic and public health importance across the world, especially in developing countries where the diseases are endemic. The diseases are classified ...
• Protective efficacy of a bivalent equine influenza H3N8 virus-like particle vaccine in horses 

  O'Kennedy, Martha Magaretha; Reedy, Stephanie E.; Abolnik, Celia; Khan, Amjad; Smith, Tanja; Du Preez, Ilse; Olajide, Edward; Daly, Janet; Cullinane, Ann; Chambers, Thomas M. (Elsevier, 2025-03)

  Equine influenza (EI) is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of wild and domesticated horses, donkeys, mules, and other Equidae. EI is caused by the Equine Influenza virus (EIV), is endemic in many countries and ...
• Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum in dairy goats from northern South Africa : a preliminary study 

  Tagwireyi, Whatmore Munetsi; Garcia, Gema Alvarez; Morar-Leather, D.; Neves, L.C.B.G.D. (Luís); Thompson, P.N. (Peter N.) (Elsevier, 2025-02)

  Neospora caninum is an intracellular protozoan parasite with a global distribution, known to cause abortions in livestock. This study aimed to determine N. caninum seroprevalence in dairy goats with a history of reproductive ...
• Detection of pathogenic serogroups and virulence genes in Listeria monocytogenes strains isolated from beef and beef products retailed in Gauteng Province, South Africa, using phenotypic and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based methods 

  Gana, James; Gcebe, Nomakorinte; Moerane, Rebone; Ngoshe, Yusuf Bitrus; Moabelo, Khomotso C.; Adesiyun, Abiodun Adewale (Wiley-Hindawi, 2024-03-13)

  South Africa recently (2017-18) experienced the largest outbreak of human listeriosis in the world caused by L. monocytogenes following the consumption of “polony,” a ready-to-eat meat product. Most (59%) cases originated ...
• Absence of tuberculosis-causing Mycobacteria from slaughtered livestock tissues and environmental samples, Gauteng Province, South Africa 

  Mareledwane, Vuyokazi Epipodia; Adesiyun, Abiodun Adewale; Hlokwe, Tiny M. (Wiley-Hindawi, 2024-03-15)

  Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) is a group of bacteria responsible for causing tuberculosis in animals and humans. In South Africa (S.A), slaughterhouses are registered by the government and closely inspected and ...
• Whole genome sequence analysis of Listeria monocytogenes isolates obtained from the beef production chain in Gauteng Province, South Africa 

  Gana, James; Gcebe, Nomakorinte; Pierneef, Rian E.; Chen, Yi-Liang; Moerane, Rebone; Adesiyun, Abiodun Adewale (MDPI, 2024-05-16)

  The study used whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and bioinformatics analysis for the genomic characterization of 60 isolates of Listeria monocytogenes obtained from the beef production chain (cattle farms, abattoirs, and ...
• Virulence potential and antimicrobial resistance of Listeria monocytogenes isolates obtained from beef and beef-based products deciphered using whole-genome sequencing 

  Manqele, Ayanda; Adesiyun, Abiodun Adewale; Mafuna, Thendo; Pierneef, Rian; Moerane, Rebone; Gcebe, Nomakorinte (MDPI, 2024-06-08)

  Listeria monocytogenes is a ubiquitous bacterial pathogen that threatens the food chain and human health. In this study, whole-genome sequencing (WGS) was used for the genomic characterization of L. monocytogenes (n = ...
• Calcium and magnesium abnormalities in puppies with parvoviral enteritis 

  Mouton, Anneri; Celliers, Anri; Thompson, P.N. (Peter N.); Mellanby, Richard J.; Schoeman, Johan P. (American Veterinary Medical Association, 2025-01)

  OBJECTIVE : To determine the association between ionized calcium (iCa) and/or total magnesium (tMg) and the development of sepsis and to investigate whether iCa or tMg is associated with mortality in puppies with canine ...
• 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 ...
• The effect of a warmed enema during ovum pick-up on subsequent in vitro oocyte maturation in southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) 

  Vorster, L.; De Bruin, Phillippus Rudolf; Smuts, M.P. (Mario); Durrant, B.S.; De la Rey, M.; Herbst, C.; Holm, Dietmar Erik (Medpharm Publications, 2024-08)

  BACKGROUND : Rhinoceros are currently one of the most threatened mammal species globally. Slow population growth, increased poaching and habitat destruction have led to increased conservation efforts for each species. ...
• The time course of lactate and endocrine changes in dogs suffering from dog bite wounds 

  Van Zyl, Este; Thompson, P.N. (Peter N.); Schoeman, Johan P. (Medpharm Publications, 2024-03)

  BACLGROUND : The stress response after acute trauma in humans and animals has been well-recognised in the literature. However, data on temporal changes in endocrine parameters after acute trauma in previously healthy dogs ...
• 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 ...
• Copper (Cu) metabolism in domestic herbivores as guide to criteria for predicting the Cu nutritional status of wild ruminants in southern Africa 

  Van Ryssen, J.B.J.; Bath, Gareth (Medpharm Publications, 2024-03)

  In southern Africa game farming has become an effective way of using underutilised resources and a valuable method of preserving and increasing wildlife numbers. However, little is known about the mineral requirements of ...
• 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 ...
• Review of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae as venereal pathogens in horses 

  Scholtz, Melanie; Guthrie, Alan John; Newton, Richard; Schulman, M.L. (Martin) (Wiley, 2024)

  Three bacteria extensively acknowledged as venereal pathogens with the potential to induce endometritis include Taylorella equigenitalis, the causative agent of contagious equine metritis (CEM), specific strains of ...
• Leptospiral infection in domestic mares in North Queensland 

  Alayil, A.L.; Horwood, P.F.; Gummow, Bruce; Picard, J.A.; Joone, Carolynne J. (Wiley, 2025)

  Leptospira species are found worldwide, favouring tropical regions, and infect a wide range of animal species. Although renal persistence in infected individuals and excretion in urine is thought to be the primary mechanism ...
• Protective efficacy of a plant-produced beta variant rSARS-CoV-2 VLP vaccine in golden Syrian hamsters 

  Lemmer, Yolandy; Chapman, Ros; Abolnik, Celia; Smith, Tanja; Schafer, Georgia; Hermanus, Tandile; Du Preez, Ilse; Goosen, Kruger; Sepotokele, Kamogelo Mmapitso; Gers, Sophette; Suliman, Tasnim; Preiser, Wolfgang; Shaw, Megan L.; Roth, Robyn; Truyts, Alma; Chipangura, John; Magwaza, Martin; Mahanjana, Osborn; Moore, Penny L.; O'Kennedy, Martha (Elsevier, 2024-02)

  In the quest for heightened protection against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants, we engineered a prototype vaccine utilizing the plant expression system of Nicotiana benthamiana, ...

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