Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Streptococcus agalactiae belongs to Group B Streptococcus (GBS), an important Gram-positive pathogen
attributed to mastitis and elevated somatic cell counts (SCC) in dairy cows, which invariably exhibits complete
β-haemolysis on blood agar (BA) / Polymixin Nalidixic acid Blood…

A feeding experiment of 145 days was carried out in crossbred cows to assess the effect of supplementation
of maize and soy lecithin during late gestation on early lactational performance and serum biochemical profile. Fifteen
crossbred dairy cows in eighth month of pregnancy were …

Marek’s Disease (MD) in chickens, caused by the oncogenic avian herpesvirus known as Marek’s Disease
Virus (MDV), poses significant challenges to the poultry industry. This study was aimed at the molecular detection
of MDV in afflicted chickens focussing on the gross an…

This study aimed to evaluate the herbal calcium supplements in commercial layers under cage and deep litter
systems of rearing. A total of 240 White Leghorn layers (Bovans) were distributed randomly into 4 different treatments
with 4 replicates having 15 birds in each replicate. Th…

The current study was undertaken to analyse the cellular components and three-dimensional organisation of
“platelet rich fibrin” membrane (PRFM), an autologous blood derived biomaterial. Ten millilitres of whole blood collected
from six canine patients which was then ce…

In ovo supplementation of nutrients is emerging as an innovative technique used to enhance the productivity
of broiler chicken. In ovo inoculation with mineral nanoparticles help in exploring the potentials of nanotechnology
in embryonic nutrition. This study has been conducted to …

The study was conducted in twelve female dogs of different breeds, randomly divided into two groups of six dogs
each. All dogs underwent a comprehensive pre-anaesthetic evaluation prior to surgery. One hour before the procedure,
the dogs received firocoxib orally. Pre-anaesthetic m…

The study investigated how parity was related to various reproductive performances in crossbred sows
across five different agro climatic zones of Kerala. The present study examined the reproductive performance of sows
maintained up to the sixth parity by pig farmers. The shortest w…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the occurrence of multi-drug resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella
spp. (MDR-NTS) in Wayanad district, Kerala. Initially, the cloacal swabs (n = 31) collected from different broiler farms in
the Wayanad district were subjected to isolation …

Similar to humans, the population of elderly companion animals is increasing. As dogs age, they experience
diminished physical capabilities and metabolic changes, necessitating specialised senior care. Although the use of
probiotics as functional food in animal feed is rising, rese…

Dilated cardiomyopathy, the second most common canine acquired heart disease, is one of the leading cause
morbidity and mortality in middle to old aged large breed dogs. The cases presented with signs suggestive of cardiac
diseases were screened for DCM with the aid of standard B m…

Parturition involves a series of changes in the blood levels of various hormones. The present study aimed to
examine the concentrations of progesterone and 15-ketodihydroprostaglandin F2α or PGFM (prostaglandin F metabolite)
hormones on the day of delivery across different mo…

In layer industry, females are the preferable gender. This intensification gave rise to killing of billions of dayold
male chicks in commercial hatcheries on day-one itself. This practice results in the waste of hatching cost and
raises serious concern about animal welfare. The mos…

A total of 60 freshly laid eggs were collected randomly from Kamrupa and indigenous chickens of Assam
reared under three different systems of management viz. intensive, semi-intensive and free-range systems (10 eggs
from 3 rearing systems=30 x 2 varieties=60 eggs) and were sent to …

The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) supplementation of
breeder Japanese quails. A total of 240 birds (180 females and 60 males) were distributed into five dietary treatments
using a completely randomized design, with each treatment c…

This study examined the histomorphology of sweat glands across various dog breeds, focusing on their
structural characteristics and adaptations to environmental needs. Skin samples from 48 dogs representing indigenous
and seven breeds (German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Dachshund…

Ticks are obligate haematophagous ectoparasites affecting cattle and act as potential vector for haemoprotozoan
diseases like oriental theileriosis caused by Theileria orientalis, leading to substantial economic losses to the dairy farmers.
This study aimed to assess the prevalence…

Diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic diseases in dogs is challenging. The anatomical location of pancreas, wide
variations in clinical presentation, non specific clinico-pathologic parameters and lack of a single accurate diagnostic
test together contributes to the difficulty in diagno…

A nutrient digestibility trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of supplementation of bael (Aegle marmelos)
fruit powder and probiotics on the nutrient digestibility of finisher ration of broiler chickens. A total of 192-day-old Vencobb
430 Y broiler chicks were randomly divide…

The present study was conducted to assess the effect of supplementation of bee pollen (BP) in broiler chicken
on nutrient utilisation. A feeding trial was conducted on one hundred and twenty-eight, day-old Vencobb 430Y broiler
chicken at Instructional Livestock Farm Complex (ILFC),…

Feline patients presenting with body cavity effusions are frequently encountered in veterinary clinical practice.
Klebsiella spp. were isolated and identified from the septic effusions of three out of 23 cats with body cavity effusions.
The morphological and biochemical identificat…

Marek’s disease virus (MDV) is a highly pathogenic alphaherpesvirus that causes paralysis and lymphoproliferative
disease in birds, posing a significant threat to the poultry industry. Though initially described in chicken, the infection is
now common in other species of poul…

Meat-based snacks enhanced with finger millet provide a healthy and creative option for convenient, readyto-
eat food. This study examines chicken meat biscuits formulated with varying levels of finger millet flour, replacing
refined wheat flour by 20% (T1), 30% (T2) and 40% (T3) t…

Today’s busy lifestyle has made women more susceptible to imbalances in nutrient intake. Calcium deficiency
leading to osteoporosis at ageold has become a common threat. The present study was a continuation of an ongoing
work done for the optimisation of a functional composit…

This study evaluates the impact of varying levels of soybean meal on feed intake, carcass characteristics,
and sensory evaluation of cockerels. Conducted at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria, the experiment involved
2000 Novogen strain cockerels divided into four groups wit…

The present study was aimed to determine the occurrence of cutaneous candidiasis in dogs. Thirty dogs
confirmed positive for Candida spp., by cultural, biochemical and molecular techniques. The occurrence was higher in
dogs within the age group of 6 months to 2 years (43%) followed…

A three-month-old male Shih Tzu pup was presented to the University Veterinary Hospital, Kokkalai with the
complaint of dome–shaped head, ataxia, abnormal behaviour and vocalisation. On physical examination and diagnostic
imaging, it was confirmed as a case of hydrocephalus. …

Two Rottweiler puppies were presented to the University Veterinary Hospital, Kokkalai, KVASU, with the history
of epiphora from the right eye for a period of three weeks. On ophthalmic examination, a dermoid cyst could be observed
at the lateral border of the right cornea in both t…

Two domestic short-haired cats two- and four-month-old were presented with a history of dribbling of urine. Both
the animals were hyporectic and one animal showed vomiting. Physical examination revealed a distended urinary bladder
in both cases. The urethral orifice was found to be…

The research was undertaken to determine the microbiological quality of ice cream sold in retail shops in Thrissur
city. The study aimed to evaluate the safety and hygiene of ice cream, sold in the retail market. Ten samples of ice cream
each from six different brands were meticulo…

Leptospirosis is a globally significant zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira spp., affecting animals and
humans. In animals, different serovars of Leptospira exist depending on varied geographic locations. Leptospirosis in
pigs can lead to a range of health issues, including repro…

Kerala has recently experienced a surge in rabies cases despite ongoing vaccination efforts, prompting a need
to assess the efficiency of these vaccinations. This cross-sectional study evaluated the effect of age on post-vaccination
rabies antibody levels in 250 pet dogs in Thrissu…