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View article: Small Animal Clinical Cases and Antibiotic Usage at Selected Veterinary Facilities in Ashanti Region, Ghana
Small Animal Clinical Cases and Antibiotic Usage at Selected Veterinary Facilities in Ashanti Region, Ghana Open
Antimicrobial resistance is an escalating global health crisis, with projections estimating up to 10 million deaths annually by 2050. Despite its critical impact, there is limited research on antibiotic usage in veterinary practices in Gha…
View article: Gut microflora, gut morphometry and haemato-biochemical analyses of juvenile Clarias gariepinus fed dietary Lactobacillus plantarum and guava (Psidium guajava)
Gut microflora, gut morphometry and haemato-biochemical analyses of juvenile Clarias gariepinus fed dietary Lactobacillus plantarum and guava (Psidium guajava) Open
Introducing probiotics and phytobiotics into fish feed is an effective strategy to reduce production costs and improve profit margins. However, there is limited information available regarding their application in aquaculture nutrition. Th…
View article: Mycotic pneumonia in a cattle herd in Ibadan
Mycotic pneumonia in a cattle herd in Ibadan Open
This is the first report of mycotic pneumonia in a calf from cattle herd presenting with chronic respiratory distress and weight loss in this environment. The handler noticed that the young members of the herd were not eating well, lost we…
View article: <i>Duranta erecta</i> L. extracts exert hepatoprotective effect on CCl4-induced toxicity via inactivating NF-kB pathway
<i>Duranta erecta</i> L. extracts exert hepatoprotective effect on CCl4-induced toxicity via inactivating NF-kB pathway Open
Objectives The incidence of hepatic diseases is on the increase worldwide despite recent advances in modern medicine and search for alternative therapy. This work evaluated the hepatoprotective effect of Duranta erecta leaves (DRL) and rip…
View article: Access barriers to healthcare services among the Fulani population in Ghana: a qualitative study in the Sissala East Municipality
Access barriers to healthcare services among the Fulani population in Ghana: a qualitative study in the Sissala East Municipality Open
This study reveals that the main barrier to healthcare access among the Fulani is affordability and gender-specific roles. However, they are also utilizing innovative mobile technologies to assist in seeking healthcare against the potentia…
View article: Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of bushmeat value chain actors in Nigeria toward mpox and other zoonoses
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of bushmeat value chain actors in Nigeria toward mpox and other zoonoses Open
Background The bushmeat trade is a vital source of protein and income in Nigeria but presents significant public health risks due to its potential zoonotic disease transmission. Despite these risks, there has been limited exploration of th…
View article: Response to Letter to Editor—Rabies‐Free Ghana: Scope for Improvement
Response to Letter to Editor—Rabies‐Free Ghana: Scope for Improvement Open
View article: Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Potential of Ageratum conyzoides Ethanol Extract Against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Renal Toxicity in Rats
Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Potential of Ageratum conyzoides Ethanol Extract Against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Renal Toxicity in Rats Open
Background: Kidney diseases remain a significant global health challenge, prompting researchers to explore the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants for treating various ailments, including renal disorders. This study aimed to evaluate…
View article: Aurantio‐Obtusin Suppresses Airway Inflammation and Serum ICAM‐1 Expression in Guinea Pig Allergic Asthma Model
Aurantio‐Obtusin Suppresses Airway Inflammation and Serum ICAM‐1 Expression in Guinea Pig Allergic Asthma Model Open
Introduction Aurantio‐obtusin is a trihydroxyanthraquinone found in the seeds of Cassia tora and Cassia obtusifolia . Its neuroprotective, anti‐inflammatory, anti‐allergic, and antioxidant potential has been documented in multiple studies.…
View article: Prevalence of canine parvovirus, vaccine-related, and other factors associated with the infection in dogs presented at the veterinary teaching hospital in Kumasi, Ghana
Prevalence of canine parvovirus, vaccine-related, and other factors associated with the infection in dogs presented at the veterinary teaching hospital in Kumasi, Ghana Open
View article: Survey of beekeeping systems, management practices, pests, and indigenous pest control strategies in Ghana
Survey of beekeeping systems, management practices, pests, and indigenous pest control strategies in Ghana Open
View article: From field data to publication: empowering Nigeria's Frontline In-Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training (ISAVET) graduates with advanced scientific manuscript writing skills for enhanced research dissemination
From field data to publication: empowering Nigeria's Frontline In-Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training (ISAVET) graduates with advanced scientific manuscript writing skills for enhanced research dissemination Open
View article: Antibiotic usage and Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in layer birds: a study in the Ashanti Region, Ghana
Antibiotic usage and Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in layer birds: a study in the Ashanti Region, Ghana Open
View article: Insights into animal welfare at slaughter: perceptions, knowledge and practices among slaughterhouse workers in Ghana
Insights into animal welfare at slaughter: perceptions, knowledge and practices among slaughterhouse workers in Ghana Open
View article: In vitro cytotoxic activity of five Ghanaian plants on human cancer cell lines
In vitro cytotoxic activity of five Ghanaian plants on human cancer cell lines Open
Cancer remains a prominent cause of mortality, accounting for approximately one-six of all deaths worldwide. The World Health Organization anticipates a rise in both cancer incidence and mortality rates, particularly in developing nations.…
View article: Seroprevalence of Avian Influenza in Guinea Fowls in Some Districts in the Upper East Region of Ghana
Seroprevalence of Avian Influenza in Guinea Fowls in Some Districts in the Upper East Region of Ghana Open
The guinea fowl ( Numida meleagris ) holds significant agricultural importance in Ghana, particularly in the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions. Despite their economic and cultural significance, guinea fowls face a potential threa…
View article: Changes in the Histopathology of the Visceral organ of African catfish (Clarias Gariepinus, Burchell 1822) fed various herbal plant additives
Changes in the Histopathology of the Visceral organ of African catfish (Clarias Gariepinus, Burchell 1822) fed various herbal plant additives Open
Histopathological studies have been established as effectual and sensitive tools for monitoring fish health. This study evaluated histopathological changes in African catfish fed with herbal additives. African Catfish juveniles (210) with …
View article: Sero-prevalence and Associated Factors of Major Respiratory Diseases (Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease, Infectious Bronchitis, and Mycoplasma Gallisepticum) in Layers Farms in Dakar and Thiès, Senegal
Sero-prevalence and Associated Factors of Major Respiratory Diseases (Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease, Infectious Bronchitis, and Mycoplasma Gallisepticum) in Layers Farms in Dakar and Thiès, Senegal Open
Purpose: This study aimed to identify associated factors and the prevalence of major avian respiratory diseases, including Mycoplasma gallisepticum, Influenza H9, Infectious Bronchitis (IB), and Newcastle disease in poultry farms in the Da…
View article: In vitro antiproliferative activities of some Ghanaian medicinal plants
In vitro antiproliferative activities of some Ghanaian medicinal plants Open
Background Cancer continues to pose a significant threat to human well-being due to the overwhelming rate of morbidity and mortality associated with it. Hence, the quest for newer, effective and safer anticancer agents has become more cruc…
View article: Rabies control in Ghana: Stakeholders interventions, challenges and opportunities
Rabies control in Ghana: Stakeholders interventions, challenges and opportunities Open
Background Rabies remains a significant public health issue in Ghana, predominantly affecting rural communities with limited access to health care and veterinary services. The disease is primarily transmitted through bites from infected do…
View article: Contriving a multi-epitope vaccine against African swine fever utilizing immunoinformatics
Contriving a multi-epitope vaccine against African swine fever utilizing immunoinformatics Open
View article: Serological Detection of Newcastle Disease Virus Antibody in Vaccinated and Non-Vaccinated Indigenous Chickens and Guinea Fowls in Atacora and Donga, Northern Benin
Serological Detection of Newcastle Disease Virus Antibody in Vaccinated and Non-Vaccinated Indigenous Chickens and Guinea Fowls in Atacora and Donga, Northern Benin Open
Poultry farming is crucial for the livelihoods of small-scale producers in the Northen Benin, yet the industry faces challenges from diseases like ND, which threaten both poultry health and economic stability. This study investigates the s…
View article: Pericopsis laxiflora (Baker) Stem bark extract ameliorates acute Lead-induced hepatotoxicity: Modulation of Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Pathways
Pericopsis laxiflora (Baker) Stem bark extract ameliorates acute Lead-induced hepatotoxicity: Modulation of Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Pathways Open
Background: Heavy metals such as lead are considered a toxicant that can cause multiple organ complications including cancer, liver disease, renal diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and reproductive diseases. In pursuit of a low-cost an…
View article: Protective effect of hydroethanolic leaves extract of Solanum macrocarpon on Cisplatin-induced kidney injury in rats
Protective effect of hydroethanolic leaves extract of Solanum macrocarpon on Cisplatin-induced kidney injury in rats Open
Background: Nephrotoxicity is a common kidney condition affecting many people worldwide, with conventional synthetic drugs not often yielding desirable results. This study, therefore, aimed to assess the protective effect of Solanum macroc…
View article: Heavy Metal and Bacteria Contamination of Selected Wetland Ecosystems on the Eastern Slope of Mount Cameroon: Implications for Human and Ecosystem Health
Heavy Metal and Bacteria Contamination of Selected Wetland Ecosystems on the Eastern Slope of Mount Cameroon: Implications for Human and Ecosystem Health Open
The wetland ecosystems on Mount Cameroon's eastern slope, known for their agroecological significance and biodiversity, are facing potential threats such as heavy metal and bacterial contamination due to poor waste management systems and a…
View article: MODEL FOR CALCULATING FEED INTAKE OF FISH IN AQUACULTURE NUTRITION EXPERIMENTS
MODEL FOR CALCULATING FEED INTAKE OF FISH IN AQUACULTURE NUTRITION EXPERIMENTS Open
In aquaculture nutrition experiments, mortality is inevitable as the experiment progresses. Thus feed consumed by live and dead fish may errorneously be assumed as feed consumed by live fish. This error manifests when measuring feed intake…
View article: Postexposure Pestes-des-petits-ruminants vaccination with oxytetracycline therapy mitigates severe disease and increases survivability in natural infections
Postexposure Pestes-des-petits-ruminants vaccination with oxytetracycline therapy mitigates severe disease and increases survivability in natural infections Open
The potentials of post-exposure intranasal (IN) and subcutaneous (SC) Peste des petits ruminants vaccination (PPRVc) with concurrent oxytetracycline (oxytet.) treatment in the management of PPR outbreaks in goats were investigated. Twenty-…
View article: Zoonoses Control in Africa: Measures to Enhance Involvement through Application of Community-Based Intelligence Gathering
Zoonoses Control in Africa: Measures to Enhance Involvement through Application of Community-Based Intelligence Gathering Open
Many of the zoonosis control measures adopted in Africa over the years have not been entirely successful because of neglect of some socioecological factors which are crucial and peculiar to Africa. This study seeks ways to enhance control …
View article: Levels of Pathogens, Heavy Metals, Essential Ions and Organochlorides in Herbal Medicines and Plant Species Used for Hepatic Diseases in Ghana
Levels of Pathogens, Heavy Metals, Essential Ions and Organochlorides in Herbal Medicines and Plant Species Used for Hepatic Diseases in Ghana Open
Background and Objective: Herbal medicines are raw or processed plant parts used singly or in combination for management of diseases including hepatic or liver diseases.Herbal medicines have become the primary option for the treatment of l…
View article: Rabies Virus Presence in the Brain of Suspected Rabid, Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Dogs: Implications for Rabies Control in Ghana
Rabies Virus Presence in the Brain of Suspected Rabid, Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Dogs: Implications for Rabies Control in Ghana Open
Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the lyssavirus and endemic to most tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. This study reports on the occurrence of rabies in dogs and relates the results to the vaccination status of the d…