Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Effective oestrus detection is essential for optimizing fertility management on dairy farms. This study explores how weather parameters affect oestrus occurrence and the behavioural responses of teaser bulls to oestrus heifers in two housing systems: barn and loose hou…

Infrared thermography is a safe, non-invasive and inexpensive imaging technique used for the assessment of depth of burn wounds. The present study was aimed at evaluation of burn wounds from the day of infliction till complete healing using thermography and compare it …

The study was carried out at Avian Research Station of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University to determine the optimal protein and energy levels for White Leghorn male chicks reared for meat production from 1 to 7 weeks of age. A total of 192 one-day-old chic…

Study was conducted to compare the efficacy of mifepristone alone or in combination with cabergoline for termination of unwanted pregnancy in different stages of gestation in dogs by haemato-biochemical evaluation. Twentyfour pregnant dogs with a history of misalliance…

Efficacy of Co-synch and insulin modified Co-synch protocols for the treatment of post-partum anoestrus crossbred cows were studied. True anoestrus was confirmed by per-rectal examination conducted on day 50 and 60 (day 0) post-partum. Twenty-four cows were selected an…

Malassezia spp. are commensals of the normal cutaneous microbiota of animals that may become opportunistic pathogens under certain conditions and cause dermatitis and otitis externa in dogs. In the present study, a total of 47 dogs with clinical signs of pruritus, alop…

Epidemiological and pathological features of 25 canine mammary tumours were investigated. All the tumours were found in female dogs and diagnosed as malignant. The occurrence was higher in intact female dogs (92%) compared to spayed ones (8%). Pure breed dogs were more…

Accurate postmortem interval (PMI) estimation is critical in forensic investigations and in vetero-legal procedures. Even though vitreous humour potassium concentration has been studied previously in humans and dogs to estimate PMI, studies on cats are scanty. The pres…

The study assessed the cattle keepers’ attitudes towards the conservation of Vilwadri cattle. The Vilwadri cattle keepers were identified using key informant and snowball sampling methods, as the animals were disaggregated from their natural breeding tracts and w…

Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes remarkable loss of neurological function in dogs. Many therapeutic studies have been conducted, aiming to improve overall function which invariably includes physical rehabilitation. The current study was conducted to evaluate the effect …

Cumulus cells, derived from granulosa cells, play a vital role in supporting the maturation and development of oocytes. Exosomes are nanoparticles encapsulating bioactive molecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, and metabolites, which are known to modulate c…

The nutritional evaluation of fodder resources is essential for optimising ruminant feeding strategies. This study assessed the chemical composition, fibre fractions and CNCPS (Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System) carbohydrate and protein partitioning of paddy …

This study assessed the influence of dietary supplementation with Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) and their combinations on serum lipids and protein profiles and immune organ weights in broiler chicken. A total of 216-day-old C…

This study aimed to investigate the alterations in the sperm quality parameters across high and low freezability semen samples of Malabari bucks during post-extension and pre-freeze stages of cryopreservation. A total of 32 semen ejaculates with at least 80 per cent in…

Understanding the variations of biomarkers in relation to weather parameters and biological indicators of thermal stress (TS) appears important to minimize the harmful consequences of climatic adversities on health and productivity of the animals. Hence, diurnal patter…

The mitogen-activated protein kinase 12 (MAPK12) gene, located on chromosome 5 of the cattle genome and consists of 12 exons. This gene plays a crucial role in sphingolipid signalling and Wnt signalling pathways, both of which are associated with thermo-tolerance in ca…

A nutritional study was conducted using 24 multiparous Large White Yorkshire (LWY) sows maintained at the Centre for Pig Production and Research (CPPR), Mannuthy from 75th day of gestation till weaning (42nd day of farrowing) to evaluate the effect of supplementing fee…

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), the primary myocardial disease, is the second most prevalent acquired cardiac condition in dogs after mitral valve disease. Although overt forms characterised by prominent clinical signs are typically easier to diagnose, occult cardiomyopa…

A study was conducted in twelve dogs showing at least two signs of otitis externa, to evaluate the efficacy of ozone therapy in treatment of otitis externa in dogs. The selected dogs were randomly divided into two groups with six animals each. Group I underwent otic fl…

Eupatorium adenophorum plant collected from Darjeeling Himalayan region was selected to analyse its antimicrobial potential against Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli bacteria. Eupatorium adenophorum had a better antimicrobial effect on Staphylococcus aureus (ZOI- 26.00…

The productive and reproductive performance of crossbred dairy cows kept at conventional tie barn and loose housing system were evaluated. The study was conducted in ULF & FRDS, Mannuthy. Twenty crossbred dairy cows in early lactation were selected and randomly div…

Biomaterial implants for soft tissue repairs often lack biomechanical properties, leading to deformation and failure in integration and regeneration. Extracellular matrix-based collagen implants are potential candidates, but their mechanical properties vary by extracti…

Leptospirosis is one of the neglected tropical diseases affecting humans, as well as wild and domestic animals. Livestock and pets also serve as asymptomatic reservoir hosts and can be a source of infection for humans in contact with them. While leptospirosis is usuall…

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a potent mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus and related fungi, posing severe health risks to humans and animals. This study evaluated the aflatoxin detoxification ability of viable and killed Lactobacillus rhamnosus using an in vitro bindin…

The study explores the use of ginger rhizomes (Zingiber officinale) to mitigate methane emissions in livestock. In vitro evaluations were conducted to analyse the nutritional composition, phytochemical profile and methane mitigation potential of ginger rhizomes. The cr…

The paper presents the findings of a systematic study on the occurrence of ascarid infection in wild felines during postmortem examination observed over a period of one year across different forest ranges in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, India. A total of 25 wil…

A study was designed to explore the constraints faced by Private Veterinary Practitioners (PVPs)of Kerala. These practitioners primarily focus on treating pets, domestic animals and wildlife as their main profession and do not receive any kind of salary from any type o…

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Jinka City, Ari Zone, Southern Ethiopia, from May 2024 to January 2025 to determine the daily milk yield and assess its predictors. The study revealed that the average milk yield was 18.13, 14.5, and 14.47 litres in Arkisha, Meh…

A total of 76 pet bird carcasses were studied for gross lesions and later histopathology. Molecular investigation detected Salmonella typhimurium in 28.6 per cent of psittacine and passerine birds. Twelve out of forty-two and two out of seven psittacine and passerine b…

The study focused on the methanolic extraction of mature fruits of Emblica officinalis (amla) using the Soxhlet extraction method followed by a preliminary screening of its phytochemical content. Methanol was chosen as the solvent due to its ability to extract a wide range of polar phytochemical…

Mastitis is the inflammation of the mammary gland parenchyma and many microorganisms, mostly bacteria are associated with the condition. A study was conducted to assess whether mycoplasma is associated with cases of mastitis that are refractory to antibiotic treatment …

Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a notifiable disease caused by LSD virus belonging to the family Poxviridae
and Capripoxvirus genus. The disease is characterised by fever, lymphadenopathy and presence of skin nodules. This
article reports the occurrence of lumpy skin disease among Vech…