Veterinary Sciences

Article Fisheries

Exposure to imidacloprid induce oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, apoptosis and mitophagy via NF-kappaB/JNK pathway in grass carp hepatocytes

Zhiruo Miao, Zhiying Miao, Shengchen Wang, Hao Wu, Shiwen Xu

Summary: Exposure to IMI caused oxidative stress in grass carp hepatocytes, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, apoptosis, and mitophagy.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Infectious Diseases

SARS-CoV-2 infection in cats and dogs in infected mink farms

Anna E. van Aart, Francisca C. Velkers, Egil A. J. Fischer, Els M. Broens, Herman Egberink, Shan Zhao, Marc Engelsma, Renate W. van der Honing, Frank Harders, Myrna M. T. de Rooij, Carien Radstake, Paola A. Meijer, Bas B. Oude Munnink, Jan de Rond, Reina S. Sikkema, Arco N. van der Spek, Marcel Spierenburg, Wendy J. Wolters, Robert-Jan Molenaar, Marion P. G. Koopmans, Wim H. M. van der Poel, Arjan Stegeman, Lidwien A. M. Smit

Summary: This study provides evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in 12 feral cats and 2 dogs from 10 infected mink farms. The research also shows that mink-to-cat transmission could occur at a rate of approximately 12%, while the origin of infections in dogs remains inconclusive. Interspecies transmission of SARS-CoV-2, particularly mink-to-cat transmission, should be considered as a potential risk for spread of the virus.

TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES (2022)

Article Fisheries

Atrazine exposure induces necroptosis through the P450/ROS pathway and causes inflammation in the gill of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.)

Tong Xu, Qiaohan Liu, Dan Chen, Yanyan Liu

Summary: This study reveals that Atrazine exposure induces necroptosis and inflammation in the gills of common carp through the P450/ROS pathway. The findings provide valuable insights into the mechanism of Atrazine-induced injury in common carp.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Fisheries

Probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics improved the functionality of aquafeed: Upgrading growth, reproduction, immunity and disease resistance in fish

Md Fazle Rohani, S. M. Majharul Islam, Md Kabir Hossain, Zannatul Ferdous, Muhammad AB. Siddik, Mohammad Nuruzzaman, Uthpala Padeniya, Christopher Brown, Md Shahjahan

Summary: Aquaculture plays a crucial role in global fish production sustainability, but also poses risks of pathogen and chemical transmission. Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics are popular dietary supplements that can enhance growth performance and immune competence of aquatic animals.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Infectious Diseases

African swine fever virus vaccine candidate ASFV-G-ΔI177L efficiently protects European and native pig breeds against circulating Vietnamese field strain

Xuan Hanh Tran, Thi Thu Phuong Le, Quang Huy Nguyen, Thanh Thuy Do, Van Dung Nguyen, Cyril G. Gay, Manuel Borca, Douglas P. Gladue

Summary: The recent spread of African swine fever in China and neighboring Asian countries has caused significant economic losses, with the United States Department of Agriculture developing an experimental vaccine candidate that can effectively protect pigs from the virus. The vaccine has shown to provide efficient protection against virulent ASFV strains in Vietnam and is equally effective in protecting local breeds of pigs as it is for European cross-bred pigs.

TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES (2022)

Article Infectious Diseases

SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant of concern detected in a pet dog and cat after exposure to a person with COVID-19, USA

Sarah A. Hamer, Ria R. Ghai, Italo B. Zecca, Lisa D. Auckland, Christopher M. Roundy, Edward Davila, Rachel E. Busselman, Wendy Tang, Alex Pauvolid-Correa, Mary Lea Killian, Melinda Jenkins-Moore, Mia Kim Torchetti, Suelee Robbe Austerman, Ailam Lim, Yao Akpalu, Rebecca S. B. Fischer, Casey Barton Behravesh, Gabriel L. Hamer

Summary: Two pets, a dog and a cat from the same household in Texas, were confirmed to be infected with the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant after their owner tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first detection of the B.1.1.7 variant in companion animals in the United States.

TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES (2022)

Review Infectious Diseases

Sarcoptic mange: An emerging panzootic in wildlife

Luis E. Escobar, Scott Carver, Paul C. Cross, Luca Rossi, Emily S. Almberg, Michael J. Yabsley, Kevin D. Niedringhaus, Peach Van Wick, Ernesto Dominguez-Villegas, Francis Gakuya, Yue Xie, Samer Angelone, Christian Gortazar, Francisca Astorga

Summary: Sarcoptic mange, caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, is an emerging disease threatening the welfare and conservation of wildlife. The disease has a global distribution and affects a wide range of host species. Recent research shows increasing transmission and virulence of sarcoptic mange in wildlife populations.

TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES (2022)

Review Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science

Intestinal microbiota and its interaction to intestinal health in nursery pigs

Marcos Elias Duarte, Sung Woo Kim

Summary: This review article provides updated scientific information on the interaction among intestinal microbiota, dietary components, and intestinal health of pigs. The composition of the microbiota is mainly influenced by diet and feed additives, and plays a key role in modulating the immune system. The evaluation of mucosa-associated microbiota is more effective in assessing its impact on health parameters.

ANIMAL NUTRITION (2022)

Article Infectious Diseases

Molecular-based detection, genetic characterization and phylogenetic analysis of porcine circovirus 4 from Korean domestic swine farms

Van-Giap Nguyen, Hai-Quynh Do, Thi-My-Le Huynh, Yong-Ho Park, Bong-Kyun Park, Hee-Chun Chung

Summary: The novel and unclassified porcine circovirus 4 (PCV4) was first reported in China in 2019 and has been found to be actively circulating in pigs in both China and Korea. The Korean PCV4 strain shares high genetic similarity with other known PCV4 strains. The study also identified key genomic features and predicted essential replication elements for circoviruses in PCV4 strains, contributing to a better understanding of the genetic relationships between PCV4 and other CRESS DNA viruses.

TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES (2022)

Article Infectious Diseases

Serological evidence of SARS-CoV-2 and co-infections in stray cats in Spain

Sergio Villanueva-Saz, Jacobo Giner, Ana Pilar Tobajas, Maria Dolores Perez, Andres Manuel Gonzalez-Ramirez, Javier Macias-Leon, Ana Gonzalez, Maite Verde, Andres Yzuel, Ramon Hurtado-Guerrero, Julian Pardo, Llipsy Santiago, Jose Ramon Pano-Pardo, Hector Ruiz, Delia Maria Lacasta, Lourdes Sanchez, Diana Marteles, Ana Pilar Gracia, Antonio Fernandez

Summary: A new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, emerged in Wuhan in 2019 and spread globally causing the pandemic COVID-19. Little is known about the impact of this virus on domestic and stray animals, especially cats. A study in Spain found that 3.51% of stray cats tested were seropositive to SARS-CoV-2, indicating their exposure to the virus for the first time. Additionally, concomitant infections with other pathogens like Toxoplasma and FIV were also identified.

TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES (2022)

Review Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science

Antimicrobial resistance: One Health approach

Maria Elena Velazquez-Meza, Miguel Galarde-Lopez, Berta Carrillo-Quiroz, Celia Mercedes Alpuche-Aranda

Summary: This research is a review study on antimicrobial resistance and the One Health approach. Antimicrobial resistance is a critical global problem that affects humans, the environment, and animals. The study aims to analyze the issue of AMR from a health perspective and examine the different actors involved in One Health.

VETERINARY WORLD (2022)

Review Fisheries

Health benefits and potential applications of fucoidan (FCD) extracted from brown seaweeds in aquaculture: An updated review

Hany M. R. Abdel-Latif, Mahmoud A. O. Dawood, Mahmoud Alagawany, Caterina Faggio, Joanna Nowosad, Dariusz Kucharczyk

Summary: Due to the high incidence of fish and shrimp diseases, the use of immunomodulators in aquaculture has become a pressing need. This literature review focuses on the application of fucoidan (FCD), a bioactive sulfated polysaccharide found in brown seaweeds, in aquaculture. Studies have shown that FCD has beneficial effects on the growth, intestinal health, antioxidant capacity, and immune responses of various finfish and shellfish species. It also shows potential in modulating toxicity signs and increasing the resistance of fish and shrimp against bacterial and viral infections.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Review Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science

The interaction among gut microbes, the intestinal barrier and short chain fatty acids

Jiayu Ma, Xiangshu Piao, Shad Mahfuz, Shenfei Long, Jian Wang

Summary: The interaction between gut microbiota and the host gut is crucial for maintaining the homeostasis of the organism, with short chain fatty acids playing a vital role in regulating intestinal community homeostasis and influencing the host gut barriers.

ANIMAL NUTRITION (2022)

Article Fisheries

Paraquat induces apoptosis, programmed necrosis, and immune dysfunction in CIK cells via the PTEN/PI3K/AKT axis

Xu Shi, Wenjing Zhu, Ting Chen, Wei Cui, Xiaojing Li, Shiwen Xu

Summary: Exposure to paraquat leads to oxidative stress and activation of the PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway, resulting in apoptosis and programmed necrosis in CIK cells, leading to immune dysfunction.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Review Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science

Review: Factors affecting sheep carcass and meat quality attributes

S. Prache, N. Schreurs, L. Guillier

Summary: This article critically reviews factors affecting sheep carcass and meat quality, breaking down quality into six core attributes. It identifies critical periods and key factors, highlights methodological difficulties in predicting organoleptic attributes, and points out potential antagonisms between different dimensions of quality.

ANIMAL (2022)

Review Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science

Gut microbiota-derived short chain fatty acids are potential mediators in gut inflammation

Muhammad Akhtar, Yan Chen, Ziyu Ma, Xiaolong Zhang, Deshi Shi, Jawaria A. Khan, Huazhen Liu

Summary: This review summarizes the role of short chain fatty acids (SCFA) in modulating gut inflammation and highlights their potential and applications in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

ANIMAL NUTRITION (2022)

Article Fisheries

Stabilized fermentation product of Cetobacterium somerae improves gut and liver health and antiviral immunity of zebrafish

Mingxu Xie, Yadong Xie, Yu Li, Wei Zhou, Zhen Zhang, Yalin Yang, Rolf Erik Olsen, Einar Ringo, Chao Ran, Zhigang Zhou

Summary: Probiotics are widely used in aquafeeds to improve fish health and resistance to pathogens. This study examined the effects of a stabilized fermentation product of Cetobacterium somerae on zebrafish gut, liver health, and antiviral immunity. Results showed that the dietary supplement improved liver and gut health while enhancing antiviral immunity in zebrafish.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Review Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science

Review: Pork quality attributes from farm to fork. Part I. Carcass and fresh meat

B. Lebret, M. Candek-Potokar

Summary: This study considers various factors along the production chain that affect the quality of fresh pork and processed products, covering attributes such as commercial value, sensory properties, nutrition, technological properties, convenience, and societal image. The study highlights the strong interactions between primary production factors and identifies gaps in scientific knowledge. It emphasizes the need for further research to better understand the impact of specific production factors on quality attributes.

ANIMAL (2022)

Article Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science

Dietary ferulic acid and vanillic acid on inflammation, gut barrier function and growth performance in lipopolysaccharide-challenged piglets

Ruizhi Hu, Shusong Wu, Baizhen Li, Jijun Tan, Jiahao Yan, Ying Wang, Zhiyi Tang, Ming Liu, Chenxing Fu, Hongfu Zhang, Jianhua He

Summary: The study demonstrated that both vanillic acid (VA) and ferulic acid (FA) can alleviate inflammation and oxidative stress, with VA having a significant positive effect on the growth performance of LPS-challenged piglets potentially through modulating gut microbiota.

ANIMAL NUTRITION (2022)

Article Fisheries

ROS-mediated PPAR/RXR inhibition contributes to acetochlor-induced apoptosis and autophagy in Ctenopharyngodon idella hepatic cells

Xiaojing Li, Ruichen Bai, Yichen Bai, Xu Shi, Yuhong Yang, Shiwen Xu

Summary: Acetochlor exposure triggers apoptosis and autophagy in fish hepatocytes, which are mediated by ROS-mediated PPAR/RXR inhibition. Understanding the toxicological mechanism of acetochlor is important for the development of antidotes.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)