Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Azotemia in cats, characterised by elevated blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine due to impaired renal clearance, is classified as prerenal, renal, or postrenal. It is a critical biochemical marker for early renal dysfunction and guides interventions such as fluid …

The study was conducted in six clinical cases of fracture of metatarsal and metacarpal bones in goats free from neurologic, metabolic or infectious diseases, irrespective of age, breed, sex, and bodyweight. All the goats found fit for surgical procedure were treated wi…

The present study was conducted in six clinical cases of canine keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) presented to the University Veterinary Hospitals of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), during the period from November 2024 to September 2025. Dogs h…

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the most commonly recognised form of kidney disease in dogs and cats. Dogs with the clinical signs suggestive of renal failure were screened and eight dogs each with stage 3 and stage 4 of CKD as per International Renal Interest Society …

Canine mammary tumours associated with pulmonary metastasis assume significant treatment challenges in dogs due to limited protocols and reduced surgical suitability. This study evaluated the therapeutic effects of a neoadjuvant chemotherapy protocol using a dose-dense…

Escherichia coli has more than 150 strains that inhabit a wide range of environments. Among them, avian pathogenic E. coli (APEC) strains are responsible for causing infections in birds of different ages, affecting multiple organs. These infections, collectively referr…

Sub-acute rumen acidosis (SARA) is a major nutritional disorder in high producing cattle, arising from excessive concentrate feeding and characterised by prolonged rumen pH depression and microbial dysbiosis. The rumen microbiome plays a central role in fibre degradati…

This study investigated extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) in ready to-eat (RTE) chicken shawarma, chicken sandwiches and mayonnaise retailed in Thrissur and Ernakulam, Kerala, India. ESBL-producing E. coli in RTE foods repre…

A study was conducted in the University Goat and Sheep Farm, Mannuthy for a period of three months in twenty four selected kids. They were divided randomly into four groups consisting of a control group (C) and three treatment groups (T1, T2, T3). The milk feeding regi…

Enterococcus faecium is an opportunistic pathogen of major public health importance and a recognised indicator of antimicrobial resistance in food production systems. This study investigated the occurrence of E. faecium in pigs, pork, and associated environments of org…

The study was conducted in postpartum lactating dairy cows to compare the effect of intravenous regional anaesthesia using lignocaine hydrochloride with or without modified standing stun on serum cortisol and behavioural changes during therapeutic hoof trimming. Twelve…

A study was carried out on DNA barcoding and BOLD for the molecular identification of Haematobia exigua flies collected from cattle farms located in the southern part of Karnataka state. The flies collected using aerial trapping net from all the ten cattle farms were t…

The brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus, is an important ectoparasite of dogs and has considerable veterinary and public health significance. Pyrethroid acaricides, particularly deltamethrin, are widely used for their control; however, the development of resistanc…

Peripheral oedema is a common but diagnostically challenging clinical finding in dogs, reflecting underlying disturbances in vascular, oncotic, or lymphatic homeostasis. Infectious agents, particularly vector-borne pathogens and filarial parasites contribute to oedema …

The study evaluated pomegranate rind extract (PRE) as a natural antioxidant in fermented carabeef jerky stored under aerobic packaging. Jerky was produced under optimised fermentation and drying conditions using a mixed starter culture, then formulated as C1 (no antiox…

This study evaluated the occurrence of cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH) and pseudoplacentational endometrial hyperplasia (PEH) in canine pyometra using ultrasonographic assessment of endometrial changes. Fifty bitches with clinical signs of pyometra were diagnosed …

Ovarian follicular cysts are an important cause of infertility in goats, yet limited information is available regarding their clinico-endocrine characteristics and therapeutic management. Fourteen goats with follicular cysts were evaluated using ultrasound and were tre…

Leptospirosis is one of the leading zoonotic tropical disease and has been endemic in India since the 20th century. The present study was undertaken to assess the occurrence of Leptospira spp. among cattle and their role in disease transmission in Pandalam municipality…

Canine dirofilariosis caused by Dirofilaria repens is an emerging zoonotic concern in Kerala, India. The present study investigated the molecular prevalence of D. repens infection and associated risk factors among dogs in and around Palakkad district, Kerala. A total o…

Haematological and serum biochemistry parameters are good indicators of the physiological status of animals, and their changes are important for assessing the response of an animal to various physiological situations. Thus, a study was conducted to evaluate the haemato…

Decellularised fish swim bladders are emerging as promising natural biomaterials for tissue engineering owing to their rich extracellular matrix composition. Despite this potential, species-specific variations in swim bladder structure remain underexplored, which may i…

This study investigates the phytochemical composition of the methanolic leaf extract of Erythrina variegata (MLEV) using qualitative phytochemical screening, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and Gas Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS/MS). The …

This study investigated the effects of varying dietary neutral detergent fibre (NDF) to starch ratios on body weight, body condition score and blood biochemical parameters in early lactating crossbred dairy cows. Eighteen healthy crossbred cows within 10 days post-calv…

Systemic blood pressure alterations are commonly associated with renal and urinary system disorders and may significantly influence disease progression and prognosis in feline patients. The present study aimed to evaluate systolic and diastolic blood pressure in cats w…

A four-year-old male Golden Retriever dog was presented with a history of episodes of syncope. Electrocardiography (ECG) revealed atrio-ventricular dissociation and monomorphic ventricular premature contractions (VPCs). Echocardiography revealed moderate left ventricul…