• Lesions and cellular tropism of natural Rift Valley fever virus infection in adult sheep 

  Odendaal, Lieza; Clift, Sarah J.; Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; Davis, A.S. (Sally) (Sage, 2019-10)

  Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne disease that affects both ruminants and humans, with epidemics occurring more frequently in recent years in Africa and the Middle East, probably as a result of climate change and ...
• Cross reactive immune responses in cattle arising from exposure to Mycobacterium bovis and non-tuberculous mycobacteria 

  Jenkins, Akinbowale Olajide; Gormley, Eamonn; Gcebe, Nomakorinte; Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; Conan, Anne; Aagaard, Claus Sindbjerg; Michel, Anita Luise; Rutten, Victor P.M.G. (Elsevier, 2018-04)

  Accurate diagnosis of tuberculosis in cattle may be compromised in areas where there are high rates of exposure to environmental/non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). This cross reaction of immune responses to Mycobacterium ...
• Antigen-specific CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell responses in PBMC from pony mares immunized with either native or recombinant zona pellucida vaccines 

  Joone, C.J. (Carolynne); Schulman, M.L. (Martin); Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; Plagis, T.A.; Crafford, Jan Ernst; Gupta, Satish K.; Bertschinger, H.J. (Hendrik Jan) (Elsevier, 2019-03)

  Few studies have investigated the cell mediated immune response during zona pellucida-based immunocontraception, despite hypothesized cytotoxic T-cell involvement in ovarian dysfunction associated with these vaccines. This ...
• Experimental infection of racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica) with highly pathogenic Clade 2.3.4.4 sub-group B H5N8 avian influenza virus 

  Abolnik, Celia; Stutchbury, Savannah; Hartman, Marthinus Jacobus (Elsevier, 2018-12)

  Please read abstract in the article.
• Serum albumin concentration of donor cows as an indicator of developmental competence of oocytes 

  Smuts, M.P. (Mario); De Bruyn, Sonya; Thompson, P.N. (Peter N.); Holm, D.E. (Dietmar Erik) (Elsevier, 2019-02)

  Adequate nutrition is required for maintenance of normal reproduction in cattle. Albumin, the best marker and fundamental part of nutrition, most abundant plasma protein and major component of fetal bovine serum, is the ...
• Porcine zona pellucida vaccine immunocontraception of African elephant (Loxodonta africana) cows : a review of 22 years of research 

  Bertschinger, H.J. (Hendrik Jan); Delsink, Audrey; Van Altena, J.J.; Kirkpatrick, Jay F. (AOSIS Open Journals, 2018-07-31)

  BACKGROUND : The native porcine zona pellucida (pZP) vaccine has been successfully used for immunocontraception of wild horses, white-tailed deer and approximately 90 zoo species for more than 25 years. OBJECTIVES : To ...
• Use of anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone vaccines in African elephants (Loxodonta africana) : a review 

  Bertschinger, H.J. (Hendrik Jan); Lueders, Imke (AOSIS Open Journals, 2018-07-30)

  BACKGROUND : Androgen-related aggressive behaviour and musth cause serious problems in captive African elephant bulls and often lead to human and animal injuries, and damage to property. OBJECTIVES : To review the work ...
• Clinical presentation and pathology of suspected vector transmitted African horse sickness in South African domestic dogs from 2006 to 2017 

  O'Dell, Nicolize; Arnot, L.F. (Luke); Janisch, Chris Eric; Steyl, Johan Christian Abraham (BMJ Publishing Group, 2018-06)

  African horse sickness (AHS) is a fatal vector transmitted viral disease of horses caused by the African horse sickness virus (AHSV). This disease is characterised by circulatory and respiratory failure, resulting from ...
• Comparing the values of progesterone in the blood of bitches as measured with a chemiluminescence immunoassay and a radioimmunoassay 

  Nothling, Johan O.; De Cramer, Kurt Guido Mireille (Wiley, 2018-10)

  Please read abstract in the article.
• Cervical intervertebral disk to vertebral body ratios of different dog breeds based on sagittal magnetic resonance imaging 

  Duver, Pia; Precht, Christina; Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; Firterre, Franck; Hettlich, Bianca (Frontiers Media, 2018-10-05)

  OBJECTIVE : To establish sagittal area and length reference values and ratios between apparently normal canine cervical vertebrae and intervertebral disks using magnetic resonance imaging. SAMPLE : Retrospective evaluation ...
• Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) sperm revisited : motility, morphology and ultrastructure of fresh sperm of consecutive ejaculates 

  Van der Horst, Gerhard; Medger, Katarina; Steckler, Daniela; Luther, Ilse; Bartels, Paul (Elsevier, 2018-08)

  Computer aided sperm analysis systems allow detailed examination of sperm motility and morphology variables, which are important for the understanding of the spermatology of a species and the development of assisted ...
• Influence of cycle stage, age and endometrial biopsy score on oxytocin receptor distribution and gene expression in the cervix and uterus of non-pregnant mares 

  Annandale, Annett; Stroehle, R.M. (Ruth); Schulman, M.L. (Martin); Sibeko-Matjila, K.P. (Kgomotso Penelope); Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; Handler, Johannes; Vemming, D.C. (Ditte); Clift, Sarah J. (Elsevier, 2018-10)

  Persistent breeding-induced endometritis (PBIE) or delayed uterine clearance (DUC) are major causes of mare subfertility. Oxytocin and its receptor are thought to play significant roles in the pathogenesis of DUC but the ...
• A two-year monitoring period of the genetic properties of clade 2.3.2.1c H5N1 viruses in Nigeria reveals the emergence and co-circulation of distinct genotypes 

  Laleye, Agnes Tinuke; Joannis, Tony Manuel; Shittu, Ismaila; Meseko, Clement Adebajo; Zamperin, Gianpiero; Milani, Adelaide; Zecchin, Bianca; Fusaro, Alice; Monne, Isabella; Abolnik, Celia (Elsevier, 2018-01)

  Phylogenetic analyses of the complete genomes of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) 2.3.2.1c H5N1 virus strains causing outbreaks in Nigeria's poultry population from 2014 to 2016 showed evidence of distinct ...
• Ovarian function following immunocontraceptive vaccination of mares using native porcine and recombinant zona pellucida vaccines formulated with a non-Freund's adjuvant and anti-GnRH vaccines 

  Nolan, Margaret B.; Bertschinger, H.J. (Hendrik Jan); Roth, Robyn; Crampton, Michael; Martins, I.S. (Isabela); Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; Stout, T.A.E. (Tom); Schulman, M.L. (Martin) (Elsevier, 2018-10-15)

  An important determinant in the selection of any contraceptive agent is the impact on ovarian function, both in the short and longer term. In this study, ovarian activity was monitored in mares immunised with one of the ...
• Diagnostic accuracy of blood sucrose as a screening test for equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) in weanling foals 

  Hewetson, Michael; Venner, Monica; Volquardsen, Jan; Sykes, Ben William; Hallowell, Gayle Davina; Vervuert, Ingrid; Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; Tulamo, Riitta‑Mari (BioMed Central, 2018-04-13)

  BACKGROUND: Equine gastric ulcer syndrome is an important cause of morbidity in weanling foals. Many foals are asymptomatic, and the development of an inexpensive screening test to ensure an early diagnosis is desirable. ...
• Temperature dependency of whole blood viscosity and red cell properties in desert ungulates : studies on scimitar-horned oryx and dromedary camel 

  Windberger, Ursula; Auer, Roland; Plasenzotti, Roberto; Eloff, Stephanie; Skidmore, Julian A. (IOS Press, 2018-08)

  BACKGROUND: The dromedary camel and the oryx antelope are exposed to excessive heat and solar radiation in their desert habitat. Desertification of areas with by now little rainfall may occur eventually. Well-adapted large ...
• Analysing production and financial data from farmers can serve as a tool for identifying opportunities for enhancing extension delivery among the rural poultry sub-sector in Zambia 

  Mubamba, Chrisborn; Ramsay, G.; Abolnik, Celia; Dautu, G.; Gummow, Bruce (Elsevier, 2018-10)

  There are limited data on production and financial performance of the rural poultry sector in developing countries like Zambia that could be used by extension services as a feedback loop to enhance service delivery in the ...
• Antimicrobial resistance in food animals and the environment in Nigeria 

  Oloso, Nurudeen Olalekan; Fagbo, Shamsudeen; Garbati, Musa; Olonitola, Steve O.; Awosanya, Emmanuel Jolaoluwa; Aworh, Mabel Kamweli; Adamu, Helen; Odetokun, Ismail Ayoade; Fasina, Folorunso Oludayo (MDPI Publishing, 2018-06-17)

  Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a global health threat, which has elicited a high-level political declaration at the United Nations General Assembly, 2016. In response, member countries agreed to pay greater ...
• Staphylococcus aureus isolates from bovine mastitis in eight countries : genotypes, detection of genes encoding different toxins and other virulence genes 

  Monistero, Valentina; Graber, Hans Ulrich; Pollera, Claudia; Cremonesi, Paola; Castiglioni, Bianca; Bottini, Enriqueta; Ceballos-Marquez, Alejandro; Lasso-Rojas, Laura; Kroemker, Volker; Wente, Nicole; Petzer, Inge-Marie; Santisteban, Carlos; Runyan, Jeff; Veiga dos Santos, Marcos; Alves, Bruna Gomes; Piccinini, Renata; Bronzo, Valerio; Abbassi, Mohamed Salah; Said, Meriam Ben; Moroni, Paolo (MDPI Publishing, 2018-06-17)

  Staphylococcus aureus is recognized worldwide as one of the major agents of dairy cow intra-mammary infections. This microorganism can express a wide spectrum of pathogenic factors used to attach, colonize, invade and ...

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