• Complete genome sequence of a Newcastle disease genotype XIII virus isolated from indigenous chickens in Zambia 

  Abolnik, Celia; Mubamba, Chrisborn; Dautu, George; Gummow, Bruce (American Society for Microbiology, 2017-08-24)

  The first complete genome sequence of an African-origin Newcastle disease virus belonging to genotype XIII is described here. The virulent strain chicken/ Zambia/Chiwoko/2015 was isolated from diseased chickens in 2015.
• Importance of bovine mastitis in Africa 

  Motaung, Thabiso E.; Petrovski, Kiro R.; Petzer, Inge-Marie; Thekisoe, Oriel; Tsilo, Toi J. (Cambridge University Press, 2017-06)

  Bovine mastitis is an important animal production disease that affects the dairy industry globally. Studies have estimated the prevalence of this disease in approximately 30% of African countries, with the highest prevalence ...
• Rabies vaccine is associated with decreased all-cause mortality in dogs 

  Simpson, Gregory J.G.; Knobel, Darryn L.; Arega, Sintayehu; Reininghaus, Bjorn; Gessner, Bradford D.; Stryhn, Henrik; Conan, Anne (Elsevier, 2017-07)

  Evidence suggests that rabies vaccine may have non-specific protective effects in animals and children. We analyzed four years of data (2012–2015) from an observational study of the health and demographics of a population ...
• Genotyping and comparative pathology of Spirocerca in black-backed jackals (Canis mesomelas) in South Africa 

  Bumpy, M.M.; Williams, Mark C.; Steyl, Johan Christian Abraham; Lutermann, Heike; Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; De Waal, P.J. (Pamela Jean); Mitha, Janishtha R.; Clift, Sarah J.; Harrison-White, R. (BioMed Central, 2017-08-16)

  BACKGROUND : The pathology of spirocercosis, a disease caused by the infestation of carnivores with the nematode Spirocerca lupi, has been extensively described in domestic dogs and coyotes. However, it has not been ...
• Assessing the extent and use of risk analysis methodologies in Africa, using data derived from the Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) pathway 

  Bastiaensen, P.; Abernethy, D.A.; Etter, Eric M.C. (International Office of Epizootics, 2017)

  African countries that wish to export are increasingly faced with import risk assessments from importing countries concerned about the sources of their imported goods. Other risk analysis methodologies and approaches are ...
• A Bayesian latent class model to estimate the accuracy of pregnancy diagnosis by transrectal ultrasonography and laboratory detection of pregnancy-associated glycoproteins in dairy cows 

  Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; Motimele, B.; Ganswindt, Andre; Irons, Pete Charles (Elsevier, 2017-09)

  Accurate diagnosis of pregnancy is an essential component of an effective reproductive management plan for dairy cattle. Indirect methods of pregnancy detection can be performed soon after breeding and offer an advantage ...
• Evolution of H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza: sequence data indicate stepwise changes in the cleavage site 

  Abolnik, Celia (Springer, 2017-08)

  The genetic composition of an H5 subtype hemagglutinin gene quasispecies, obtained from ostrich tissues that had been infected with H5 subtype influenza virus was analysed using a next generation sequencing approach. The ...
• Efficacy of a high potency O1 Manisa monovalent vaccine against heterologous challenge with foot-and-mouth disease virus of O/SEA/Mya-98 lineage in sheep 

  Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; Singanallur, N.B.; Pacheco, J.M.; Arzt, J.; Stenfeldt, C.; Rodriguez, L.; Vosloo, W. (Elsevier, 2017-09)

  Potency tests for commercial oil-adjuvanted foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines are usually carried out in cattle, using a full dose (2 ml) of vaccine and homologous virus challenge. However, in sheep the recommended ...
• Estimated impact of multiple conceptuses per follicle on fecundity in the bitch 

  Steckler, Daniela; Nothling, Johan O.; De Cramer, K.G.M. (Elsevier, 2017-10)

  Multiple conceptuses from one follicle due to multi-ovular follicles or monozygotic twins inflate the ratio between the numbers of conceptuses and corpora lutea and possibly the effect ascribed to experimental treatment. ...
• Validity of somatic cell count as indicator of pathogen-specific intramammary infections 

  Petzer, Inge-Marie; Karzis, Joanne; Donkin, Edward Francis; Webb, E.C. (Edward Cottington); Etter, Eric M.C. (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2017-04-13)

  The objective of this study was to determine whether somatic cell count (SCC) was an effective test, with a sensitivity exceeding 85%, to determine species-specific bacterial infections. In addition, the relation between ...
• Avian influenza H5N1 surveillance and its dynamics in poultry in live bird markets, Egypt 

  Fasina, Folorunso Oludayo; ElMasry, I.; Elshiekh, H.; Abdlenabi, A.; Saad, A.; Arafa, A.; Lubroth, J.; Jobre, Y.M. (Blackwell Verlag GmbH., 2017-06)

  H5N1, a highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 HPAI), is an endemic disease that is significant for public health in Egypt. Live bird markets (LBMs) are widespread in Egypt and play an important role in HPAI disease ...
• A flow cytometric assessment of the lymphocyte immunophenotypes in dogs naturally infected with Babesia rossi 

  Rautenbach, Yolandi; Goddard, Amelia; Thompson, P.N. (Peter N.); Leisewitz, Andrew L.; Mellanby Richard J. (Elsevier, 2017-07)

  Immunity to Babesia infection requires both innate and acquired responses, including cell mediated- and humoral responses. The aims of this study were to investigate the variation in selected peripheral blood lymphocyte ...
• Experimental evaluation of faecal Escherichia coli and Hepatitis E virus as biological indicators of contacts between domestic pigs and Eurasian wild boar 

  Etter, Eric M.C.; Barth, S.; Geue, L.; Hinsching, A.; Jenckel, M.; Schlosser, J.; Eiden, M.; Pietschmann, J.; Menge, C.; Beer, M.; Groschup, M.; Jori, F.; Blome, S. (Wiley, 2017-04)

  Domestic pigs and Eurasian wild boar (Sus scrofa) share several important viral and bacterial pathogens. Therefore, direct and indirect contacts between domestic pigs and wild boar present a risk of pathogen spillover and ...
• Evaluation of three human cervical fusion implants for use in the canine cervical vertebral column 

  Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; Morrison, Emily J.; Litsky, Alan S.; Allen, Matthew J.; Hettlich, Bianca F. (Wiley, 2016-10)

  OBJECTIVE : To assess technical feasibility and mechanical properties of 3 locking plate designs (Zero-P, Zero-P VA, and Uniplate 2) for use in the canine cervical spine. STUDY DESIGN : Prospective ex vivo study. ANIMALS ...
• Susceptibility and status of avian influenza in ostriches 

  Abolnik, Celia; Olivier, Adriaan; Reynolds, Chevonne; Henry, Dominic; Cumming, Graeme; Rauff, Dionne; Romito, Marco; Petty, Deryn; Falch, Claudia (American Association of Avian Pathologists, 2016-05)

  The extensive nature of ostrich farming production systems bears the continual risk of point introductions of avian influenza virus (AIV) from wild birds, but immune status, management, population density, and other causes ...
• Fertility suppression of some wildlife species in southern Africa a review 

  Bertschinger, H.J. (Hendrik Jan); Caldwell, Peter (Wiley, 2016-09-01)

  Generally speaking, southern Africa's wildlife populations in small-to-medium-sized protected game reserves (10,000 65,000 ha) reproduce at rapid rates which often lead overpopulation of certain species. Most commonly these ...
• Mycobacterial arthritis and synovitis in painted reed frogs (Hyperolius marmoratus) 

  Koeppel, Katja; Michel, Anita Luise; Barrows, Michelle; Mitchell, Emily (Elsevier, 2017-02)

  Several species of atypical mycobacteria have been isolated from wild and captive amphibians. In captive anurans, cutaneous and visceral mycobacteriosis are common and can result in significant mortality, particularly ...
• Carcass utilization by tigers : implications for calculating prey requirements 

  Fabregas, María C.; Bertschinger, H.J. (Hendrik Jan); Garces-Narro, Carlos; Koehler, Gary (Wiley, 2017-02)

  Fewer than 3,500 tigers (Panthera tigris) remain in the wild. Habitat loss and fragmentation, and depletion of prey are key factors contributing to their decline, prompting investigations on prey requirements needed to ...
• Somatic cell count thresholds in composite and quarter milk samples as indicator of bovine intramammary infection status 

  Petzer, Inge-Marie; Karzis, Joanne; Donkin, Edward Francis; Webb, E.C. (Edward Cottington); Etter, Eric M.C. (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2017-03-24)

  The objective of the study was to establish an operational somatic cell count (SCC) threshold to predict the presence of intramammary infection (IMI) in composite milk samples and compare findings with those in quarter ...
• Mycotic rhinitis in a Mutton Merino ewe 

  Leask, Rhoda; Steyl, Johan Christian Abraham (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2017-01-24)

  Although nasal masses are uncommon in sheep and may have several causes, including neoplasia and bacterial, fungal and viral infections, these lesions may lead to economic losses resulting from weight loss and even death. ...

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