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View article: First Report: Molecular detection and characterization of Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) in captive psittacines in India
First Report: Molecular detection and characterization of Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) in captive psittacines in India Open
Avian bornaviruses are a recently described genetically diverse group consisting of 15 separate viruses within five different viral species belonging to the genus Orthobornavirus within the family Bornaviridae. Amongst the avian bornavirus…
View article: Two observations of rescue behavior in wild Asian elephants
Two observations of rescue behavior in wild Asian elephants Open
We report two instances of rescue behavior in wild Asian elephants ( Elephas maximus ) in Northeast India. Adult males assisted adult females sedated during GPS‐collaring efforts, pushing them away from perceived threats. These behaviors m…
View article: The Molecular Detection and Therapeutic Management of Pathogenic Theileria luwenshuni Infection in a Goat: A Case Report
The Molecular Detection and Therapeutic Management of Pathogenic Theileria luwenshuni Infection in a Goat: A Case Report Open
A 2-year-old female Assam Hill goat was presented with a clinical history of anorexia, fever, mild anemia, rough body coat, dehydration, tachycardia, dyspnea and swelling of palpable lymph nodes. Hematology revealed low hemoglobin, packed …
View article: First Incidence of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus in Cervidae Family from State Zoo of Assam, India
First Incidence of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus in Cervidae Family from State Zoo of Assam, India Open
The present study aimed to investigate the episodes of per-acute mortality due to peste des petits ruminants (PPR) that resulted in the death of 30 animals of different species of cervids, namely, barking deer, four-horned antelope, hog de…
View article: Optimising future rhino population management strategies using insights from genetic health assessments across India
Optimising future rhino population management strategies using insights from genetic health assessments across India Open
Various species conservation paradigms are facing enormous challenges during the ongoing Anthropocene. While the widely-used reintroduction/translocation-based approaches have supported many endangered species population recoveries, they s…
View article: Ecto and Endoparasitic occurrence in a wild hog deer (Axis porcinus) from Kaziranga National Park, Assam
Ecto and Endoparasitic occurrence in a wild hog deer (Axis porcinus) from Kaziranga National Park, Assam Open
Wild animals usually suffer from a wide range of infectious agents of which parasites are an important concern for causing diseases in these animals. A study on the occurrence of Ecto and endo parasites was undertaken on a hog deer (Axis p…
View article: Complete genome sequence of a novel isolate of avian orthoavulavirus serotype 1 from Himalayan Griffon vulture
Complete genome sequence of a novel isolate of avian orthoavulavirus serotype 1 from Himalayan Griffon vulture Open
Newcastle disease virus (NDV), also known as orthoavulavirus 1, is an avian pathogen that was originally identified in 1926 [10, 16]. NDV infection has been reported in a wide range of birds with varied degrees of susceptibility [14]. Seve…
View article: Thermostability and Immunogenicity of Genotype II Avian Orthoavulavirus (AOaV-1) Isolates from Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) and Parrot (Eclectusroratus)
Thermostability and Immunogenicity of Genotype II Avian Orthoavulavirus (AOaV-1) Isolates from Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) and Parrot (Eclectusroratus) Open
Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly contagious viral disease of poultry causing significant economic losses worldwide. Vaccination is considered the most reliable approach to curb the economic menace that is ND, but the thermolabile nature …
View article: Thermostability and immunogenicity of genotype II Avian or-thoavulavirus (AOaV-1) isolates from duck (Anas platyrhynchos) and parrot (Eclectus roratus)
Thermostability and immunogenicity of genotype II Avian or-thoavulavirus (AOaV-1) isolates from duck (Anas platyrhynchos) and parrot (Eclectus roratus) Open
Table S1A: Serum antibody titers (Mean±SE) in chicks against the NDV isolates used for immunization: (T1) chicken adapted NDV of duck origin (PSD44C), (T2) chicken adapted NDV of parrot origin (PSP91C) and (T3) Control (LaSota vaccine stra…
View article: Consideration of genetic variation and evolutionary history in future conservation of Indian one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)
Consideration of genetic variation and evolutionary history in future conservation of Indian one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) Open
Background The extant members of the Asian rhinos have experienced severe population and range declines since Pleistocene through a combination of natural and anthropogenic factors. The one-horned rhino is the only Asian species recovered …
View article: Consideration of genetic variation and evolutionary history in future conservation of Indian one-horned rhinoceros (<i>Rhinoceros unicornis</i>)
Consideration of genetic variation and evolutionary history in future conservation of Indian one-horned rhinoceros (<i>Rhinoceros unicornis</i>) Open
The extant members of the Eurasian rhino species have experienced severe population and range declines through a combination of natural and anthropogenic factors since Pleistocene. The one-horned rhino is the only Asian species recovered f…
View article: A patho-microbiological study of tissue samples of the Greater Adjutant Leptoptilos dubius (Aves: Ciconiiformes: Ciconiidae) that died in Deeporbeel Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India
A patho-microbiological study of tissue samples of the Greater Adjutant Leptoptilos dubius (Aves: Ciconiiformes: Ciconiidae) that died in Deeporbeel Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India Open
The Greater Adjutant is an IUCN Red List ‘Endangered’ scavenging stork. This study reports the findings of post-mortem, histopathology, and a series of microbiological tests conducted on the Greater Adjutant that died in Deeporbeel Wildlif…
View article: Listeriosis in a peri-urban area: Cultural and molecular characterization of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from encephalitic goats
Listeriosis in a peri-urban area: Cultural and molecular characterization of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from encephalitic goats Open
Background and Aim: Listeriosis in food animals bears a significant threat to human health. Detailed investigations into the cause facilitate proper management of the disease. This study reports the cultural, pathological, and molecular ch…
View article: Quantification of Babesia bigemina from cattle in Indo-Bhutan border district of Assam by real time PCR (RT-PCR)
Quantification of Babesia bigemina from cattle in Indo-Bhutan border district of Assam by real time PCR (RT-PCR) Open
Situated in the Northeast India, Assam with its four districts, namely Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri share a 267 km long international border with Bhutan. Babesia bigemina along with other haemoparasites were recorded in crossbred…
View article: Greater One-horned Rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis (Mammalia: Perissodactyla: Rhinocerotidae) population census in the Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park, Assam, India
Greater One-horned Rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis (Mammalia: Perissodactyla: Rhinocerotidae) population census in the Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park, Assam, India Open
The complete-count of rhino or rhino census is an integral part of conservation and management of wild rhino-bearing areas of Assam. The direct count of rhinos in their wild habitat continues as the accepted method of determining rhino pop…
View article: Prevalence and Molecular Detection of Blood Protozoa in Domestic Pigeon
Prevalence and Molecular Detection of Blood Protozoa in Domestic Pigeon Open
The present study was carried out to know the status of haemoprotozoan infection of domestic pigeon in Assam by microscopic examination of blood of pigeons for a period of one year which revealed an overall prevalence of 53.39%. Three spec…
View article: Light and scanning electron microscopy of duodenum of cattle (Bos indicus), Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) and Greater one horn Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)
Light and scanning electron microscopy of duodenum of cattle (Bos indicus), Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) and Greater one horn Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) Open
The present study was conducted on duodenum of Cattle, Elephant and Greater one Horn Rhinoceros for histology and scanning electron microscopy. The mucosal surface of duodenum of cattle, Elephant and Greater one Horn Rhinoceros contained v…
View article: Emergence of Theileria luwenshuni infection in goats of Assam, India
Emergence of Theileria luwenshuni infection in goats of Assam, India Open
View article: Anaplasma marginale infection in a cow: A case report
Anaplasma marginale infection in a cow: A case report Open
A 4 years and 6 months old cow with a clinical history of inappetance, weakness, reduced milk yield, raw turmeric colour loose stool, dark urine colour, high body temperature (103.9oF), tachycardia, slight lung congestion, papery white muc…
View article: Evaluation of conventional and computational image analysis (COCCIMORPH) methods towards identification of molecular defined species of Eimeria from broiler chicken
Evaluation of conventional and computational image analysis (COCCIMORPH) methods towards identification of molecular defined species of Eimeria from broiler chicken Open
The present communication reports the results of comparative evaluation of three methods viz. Conventional, COCCIMORPH tool and PCR analysis in identification of Eimeria species circulating in the broiler chicken flocks of Assam. A total o…
View article: Emergence of oriental theileriosis in cattle and its transmission through Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus in Assam, India
Emergence of oriental theileriosis in cattle and its transmission through Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus in Assam, India Open
The present investigation represents the first report of occurrence of T. orientalis in cattle of Assam with involvement of pathogenic Ikeda strain in clinical outbreaks and its possible natural transmission by R (B). microplus through the…