Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

The present histochemical study on thyroid and parathyroid glands was conducted on six Large White Yorkshire pigs. Histochemically, the lining epithelium of follicles of the thyroid gland, along with the basement membrane and thyrocolloid, showed intense positive react…

This study evaluated the regenerative potential of a mineralised collagenous periosteum in critical-size femoral defects in rats. A six-millimetre diaphyseal defect was created in the right femur of all animals and was grafted with a hydroxyapatite (HA)-doped collagen …

The FAMACHA© system was developed in South Africa and has been tested in various geographical regions on sheep for targeted selective treatment with anthelmintics against gastrointestinal parasitism, particularly Haemonchus contortus. This study was undertaken to …

Acinetobacter baumannii is a critical opportunistic pathogen known for its extensive antibiotic resistance. This study was conducted to characterise quinolone-resistant A. baumannii for key genetic markers. From a screening of 450 samples, a total of 32 isolates confir…

The present study evaluated the Doppler indices of the umbilical (UMA) and uterine arteries (UTA) in singleton and multiple pregnancies of Malabari goats. Sixty-eight pregnant goats were categorised into singleton (Group I, n = 32) and multiple pregnancies (Group II, n…

Renal ischaemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is a key precipitating factor in acute kidney injury (AKI) and contributes significantly to the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Understanding the temporal dynamics of renal tissue alterations following IRI is critic…

Seventy two adult male Wistar rats were selected and randomly divided into three groups with 24 rats. Calvarium of each rat was subjected to creation of 4.0 mm critical sized defect under general anaesthesia. The defect was treated with silica-collagen-hydroxyapatite b…

A total of 200 chicken intestines, which included (n=150) broilers and (n= 50) desi birds were collected from different locations of Puducherry. The faecal samples were examined both qualitatively and quantitatively for oocyst of Eimeria spp. Out of 200 intestinal samp…

This study assessed the influence of dietary supplementation of fenugreek seed powder (FSP) on carcass characteristics and meat quality in broiler chicken. A total of 160 day-old commercial broiler chicks (Vencobb-430Y) were randomly allotted to five dietary treatment …

Ascites, the abnormal accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity, is an important clinical manifestation in dogs, reflecting diverse underlying etiologies. The present study was conducted in dogs with ascites presented to University Veterinary Hospitals, Mannut…

Cirrhosis in dogs is the end stage of chronic liver disease, characterised by fibrosis, regeneration and distortion of normal liver architecture leading to portal hypertension and ascites. The present study was carried out at the University Veterinary Hospital, Mannuth…

This study assessed foetal heart rate (FHR) variations and umbilical artery resistive index (RI) as indicators of parturition timing in dogs undergoing induced whelping using two progesterone receptor antagonists, aglepristone and mifepristone. Sixteen pregnant bitches…

A 90-day feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae postbiotics on  dry matter intake, nutrient digestibility and rumen fermentation pattern in early-lactating crossbred cows. Twenty-four crossbred cows (within 10 days of calvi…

Acute pancreatitis is a major gastrointestinal disorder and current management is largely limited to supportive and symptomatic care. The disease manifests with oedema, necrosis, haemorrhage, and inflammatory changes in the exocrine pancreas, while its chronic form rep…

Tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) are critical components of the tumour microenvironment (TME), comprising T cells, B cells and natural killer cells that influence tumour progression and clinical outcome. Among these, CD4+ and CD8+ T cells play pivotal roles, with…

This study evaluated the synergistic effects of a mannan oligosaccharide (MOS) and beta-glucan (BG) blend on growth performance and economic efficiency in early-weaned piglets. Eighteen sows and their litters were randomly assigned to one of three treatments: T1 (weane…

Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly pathogenic infectious disease of poultry, causing significant economic losses globally. Wild birds act as natural reservoir of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) and spread the virus to domestic poultry. Frequent exposure of backyard poult…

Heat stress is a critical environmental factor influencing cellular physiology and has implications for livestock cell biology and regenerative research. This study evaluated the effects of acute (2 h) and chronic (24 h) heat exposure on proliferation and morphology of…

Culex quinquefasciatus is a principal vector of filarial and viral infections and a key contributor to lymphatic filariosis transmission in Kerala, India. Accurate identification of mosquito vectors is crucial for surveillance and control and, morphological differentia…

Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is a major pathogen of poultry, with nephropathogenic variants causing persistent infection and economic losses. This study investigated the expression of Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in broile…

The incidence of Blastocystis sp. in poultry from Puducherry, India was recorded in both backyard and broiler chicken. A total of 200 intact whole intestines of both backyard (50 nos.) and broiler chicken (150 nos.) were procured from local chicken outlets as well as f…

Young Pigeon Disease Syndrome (YPDS) is an emerging condition in pigeons characterised by high morbidity and mortality, with multiple viral agents implicated in its aetiology. Among these, pigeon circovirus (PiCV) and fowl adenovirus (FAdV) are considered important con…

The present study evaluated delta traps baited with oviposition attractant mixture (OAM), (Z)-9-Tricosene and a combination of both (OAM+(Z)-9-Tricosene) in the control of houseflies in the poultry farm. The OAM was prepared with Ethyl palmitate, Ethyl linoleate, Methy…

An Indian rock python rescued by the Department of Forest and Wildlife, Government of Kerala was brought to the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy. The reptile weighing 7 kg was presented in a conscious a…

Kerala, a State of South India has large number of captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus), mostly tuskers, as tuskers are preferred for temple festivals. Because of large captive elephant population, a greater number of health issues are reported from Kerala and the…

The parasitic nematode Spirocerca lupi primarily affects dogs and other wild canid carnivores which is associated with oesophageal tumours. A 6 year old female dog presented to a private clinic in Hyderabad with dystocia, which finally ended up in the emergency caesari…

Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly infectious disease of numerous bird species, caused by Newcastle disease virus (NDV), and is recognized as a major global poultry disease. In India, serial vaccinations using live lentogenic and mesogenic viruses have been long used a…

Canine parvovirus (CPV) primarily targets gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow and myocardial tissues, with myocarditis mainly seen in foetus and very young puppies. Cardiac troponin I (cTnI) serves as a sensitive biomarker of cardiomyocyte injury. The present study ass…