To evaluate the prevalence of methicillin-resistant staphylococcal (MRS) colonization in clinically normal dogs and horses community.Three hundred 200 were enrolled. One nasal swab was collected from each horse. Two swabs taken dog: (i) an anterior nare, (ii) a combination perineal area 0.5 cm into anus. Enrichment cultures performed. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) not identified. intermedius (MRSI) isolated three dogs. coagulase negative staphylococci (MRCoNS) 126/300...

Farm animals have been suggested to play an important role in the epidemiology of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) community. The purpose this study was evaluate risk factors associated with C. dissemination family dairy farms, which are most common farming model European Union. Environmental samples and fecal from cows calves were collected repeatedly over a 1 year period on 20 mid-size farms. detected cattle feces all farms using qPCR. average prevalence between 10% (0–44.4%) 35.7%...

Methods Fecal samples were collected from 92 bats in Slovenia, consisting of 12 different species, and the bacterial microbiota was assessed via next generation sequencing 16S rRNA gene V4 region. Results Sequences assigned to 28 phyla, but only Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes Actinobacteria accounted for ≥1% sequences. One phylum (Proteobacteria), one class (Gammaproteobacteria), three orders (Pseudomonadales, Lactobacillales, Bacillales), four families (Enterobacteriaceae,...

Equine parvovirus-hepatitis (EqPV-H) has been proposed as the aetiological cause of Theiler's disease, also known serum hepatitis. EqPV-H-associated disease not previously reported in Europe.To determine whether EqPV-H infection was associated with a 2018-2019 outbreak four horses on studfarm.Descriptive case series.The medical records from same farm diagnosed fatal were examined retrospectively. Information collected included clinical history, physical examination findings, tetanus...

Clostridium difficile is an important bacterial pathogen of humans and a variety animal species. Birds, especially migratory passerine species, can play role in the spread many pathogens, including difficile. Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica) nest close proximity to human habitats their biology closely associated with cattle farming. Therefore, we hypothesized that be reservoir (n = 175) were captured on autumn migration across Europe sub-Saharan Africa. Droppings collected from juvenile 152)...

Community acquired Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection (CA-CDI) is a significant health problem in human and veterinary medicine. Animals are often considered as potential reservoirs for CA-CDI. In Europe, family farming the most predominant operation, with complex interaction between animals community. Therefore, it pertinent to evaluate transmission patterns of C. on such prominent European model. Fecal samples from calves (n = 2442) were collected biweekly over period one...

Severe equine asthma (SEA) is a common chronic respiratory disease and significant health well-being problem in horses. Current therapeutic strategies improve pulmonary function clinical signs some horses, but the long-term, return to full athletic appears be rare. The aim of this study was assess safety effect intrabronchial administration adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSC) on inflammatory parameters horses with SEA.This randomized controlled trial. Twenty adult diagnosed SEA...

Abstract Case Description —4 racehorses were examined because of markedly abnormal behavior following administration fluphenazine decanoate. Clinical Findings —Clinical signs included restlessness, agitation, profuse sweating, hypermetria, aimless circling, intense pawing and striking with the thoracic limbs, rhythmic swinging head neck alternating episodes severe stupor. Fluphenazine was detected in serum or plasma from all 4 horses. The dose decanoate administered to 3 horses within range...

Clostridium difficile is an important bacterial pathogen of humans and a variety animal species, where it can cause significant medical problems. The major public health concern the possibility inapparent reservoirs C. shedding bacteria to noninfected individuals or populations, as well being source food contamination. Migrating birds be key epizootiological factor for transmission distribution pathogens over wide geographic range. Therefore, purpose this study was investigate whether...

A 4-year-old donkey was evaluated for progressive neurological abnormalities consisting of depression, stupor, weakness, and recumbency. Diagnostic evaluation viral involvement identified an asinine herpesvirus in DNA extracted from deep pharyngeal swabs. Specific primers were designed based on comparison with equine herpesviral polymerase sequences yielded 875-base pair product the donkey. This sequence had complete identity short previously donkeys interstitial pneumonia. Amino acid...

Summary A significant risk factor for developing Clostridium difficile infection ( CDI ) in humans and animals is associated with the antimicrobial use. It has often been hypothesized that farm could be source human CD ). In European Union, family‐run dairy farms are predominant farming model, which more interlinked within community compared to large‐scale intensive or beef farms. Therefore, it important investigate susceptibility patterns of such environment. total 159 isolates from 20...

Listeria monocytogenes (LM) is an important foodborne pathogen affecting animals and humans. Listeriosis outbreaks in humans caused by consumption of unpasteurized dairy products are serious concern.

Bacterial intercellular communication, called quorum sensing, takes place via the production and collective response to signal molecules. In Gram-negative bacteria, like Pseudomonas aeruginosa, these signaling molecules are N-acylhomoserine lactones (AHLs). P. aeruginosa is a common cause of inflammation ear canal (otitis externa) in dogs. It employs sensing coordinate expression host tissue-damaging factors, which largely responsible for its virulence. The treatment aeruginosa-associated...

Migratory and non‐migratory passerine birds can carry several pathogens, including parasites, which may cause significant diseases in birds, other animal species humans. Parasites have been shown to negatively impact many populations of wildlife, this become more with global temperature changes. This study was performed investigate the prevalence intestinal parasites faecal samples European passerines. Intestinal identified were statistically associated passerines phylogenetic...

A case of a 1-month-old Thoroughbred foal with dysphagia, salivation, pyrexia, oral mucosal pustules, and esophageal ulceration is reported. Swabs from the ulcerated lesions yielded Equid herpesvirus 2 (EHV-2) in virus isolation assays, histopathology biopsy lesion identified nuclear inclusions suggestive herpesviruses. Immunohistochemical staining antibodies specific for EHV-2 was positive epithelial cells vicinity ulcer but not more distant mucosa. Electron microscopic evaluation showed...

Exercise causes changes in pulmonary haemodynamics through redistribution of blood flow, increase the surface area, and vascular pressures. These contribute to fluid exchange across alveolar-capillary barrier. To determine extent barrier at rest during exercise, six horses were exercised on a high-speed treadmill until fatigue. Arterial mixed venous sampled exercise recovery. Blood volume lung (DeltaBV; measured percentage) calculated from plasma protein haemoglobin concentration,...