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View article: Halobacteriovorax isolated from the Adriatic Sea to challenge Salmonella
Halobacteriovorax isolated from the Adriatic Sea to challenge Salmonella Open
In the present study, we searched Halobacteriovorax strain preying upon Salmonella from the seawater of the Adriatic Sea. The Halobacteriovorax strain, named M7, was identified using 16S rRNA analysis. The M7 strain predation efficiency wa…
View article: Investigation of the relationship between manure processing method and levels of mastitis pathogens in recycled manure solids bedding on Midwest dairy farms
Investigation of the relationship between manure processing method and levels of mastitis pathogens in recycled manure solids bedding on Midwest dairy farms Open
While many dairies use green (GRN) recycled manure solids (RMS) bedding, some first process slurry through an anaerobic digester (DIG), while others have adopted secondary (SEC) processing methods such as mechanical composters (COM), hot …
View article: Investigation of the relationship between manure processing method and presence of M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis and Salmonella spp. in recycled manure solids bedding on Midwest dairy farms
Investigation of the relationship between manure processing method and presence of M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis and Salmonella spp. in recycled manure solids bedding on Midwest dairy farms Open
While many dairies use green (GRN) recycled manure solids (RMS) bedding, some first process slurry through an anaerobic digester (DIG), while others have adopted secondary (SEC) processing methods such as mechanical composters (COM), hot …
View article: Assessment of the relationship between differential somatic cell count and presence of subclinical mastitis
Assessment of the relationship between differential somatic cell count and presence of subclinical mastitis Open
Somatic cell count (SCC) is commonly used for the identification of cows with subclinical mastitis. Differential somatic cell count (DSCC) represents a novel diagnostic method that allows for the identification and quantification of the d…
View article: Investigation of the relationship between differential somatic cell count and milk culture
Investigation of the relationship between differential somatic cell count and milk culture Open
Milk culture is the gold standard for detection of intramammary infections (IMI) in dairy cows. Somatic cell count (SCC) is widely used for diagnosing subclinical mastitis, but its predictive value for detecting IMI is limited. Different…
View article: Effect of Vaccination against Glässer’s Disease in a Farm Suffering from Polyserositis in Weaned Pigs
Effect of Vaccination against Glässer’s Disease in a Farm Suffering from Polyserositis in Weaned Pigs Open
Polyserositis mostly affects 4–8 weeks old piglets and is usually caused by Glaesserella parasuis, and/or Streptococcus suis, and/or Mycoplasma hyorhinis. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence and etiology of polyserositis …
View article: Inflammatory, Mechanical and Infectious Complications Associated with Peripheral Intravenous Catheters in Dogs and Cats: A Risk Factor Analysis
Inflammatory, Mechanical and Infectious Complications Associated with Peripheral Intravenous Catheters in Dogs and Cats: A Risk Factor Analysis Open
The placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) is potentially associated with complications that negatively impact healthcare. Our study investigated factors associated with the occurrence of PIVC-related complications in dogs an…
View article: Insights into the Oral Bacterial Microbiota of Sows
Insights into the Oral Bacterial Microbiota of Sows Open
The investigation of bacterial microbiota represents a developing research field in veterinary medicine intended to look for correlations between animal health and the balance within bacterial populations. The aim of the present work was t…
View article: In vitro effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Meloxicam and Flunixin Meglumine) and phytochemical (Harpagoside) on the respiratory burst of porcine polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs)
In vitro effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Meloxicam and Flunixin Meglumine) and phytochemical (Harpagoside) on the respiratory burst of porcine polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) Open
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used in veterinary medicine. Additionally, interest regarding the anti-inflammatory properties of phytochemicals has emerged in recent years. In the present study we aim to invest…
View article: In vitro effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Meloxicam and Flunixin Meglumine) and phytochemical (Harpagoside) on the respiratory burst of porcine polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs)
In vitro effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Meloxicam and Flunixin Meglumine) and phytochemical (Harpagoside) on the respiratory burst of porcine polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) Open
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used in veterinary medicine. Additionally, interest regarding the anti-infammatory properties of phytochemicals has emerged in recent years. In the present study, we aim to invest…
View article: The Endocannabinoid System in the Mediterranean Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis: Possible Mediators of the Immune Activity?
The Endocannabinoid System in the Mediterranean Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis: Possible Mediators of the Immune Activity? Open
Anandamide (AEA) is one of the best characterized members of the endocannabinoid family and its involvement in many pathophysiological processes has been well documented in vertebrates and invertebrates. Here, we report the biochemical and…
View article: The Endocannabinoid System in the Mediterranean Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis: Possible Mediators of the Immune Activity?
The Endocannabinoid System in the Mediterranean Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis: Possible Mediators of the Immune Activity? Open
Anandamide (AEA) is one of the best characterized members of the endocannabinoid family and its involvement in many pathophysiological processes has been well documented in vertebrates and invertebrates. Here, we report the biochemical and…
View article: Occurrence, antimicrobial susceptibility, and pathogenic factors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in canine clinical samples
Occurrence, antimicrobial susceptibility, and pathogenic factors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in canine clinical samples Open
Background and Aim: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a relevant opportunistic and difficult to treat pathogen due to its widespread environmental diffusion, intrinsic resistance to many classes of antimicrobials, high ability to acquire additiona…
View article: <i>Crassostrea gigas</i> (Thunberg 1793) cultivation in southern Adriatic Sea (Italy): A one‐year monitoring study of the oyster health
<i>Crassostrea gigas</i> (Thunberg 1793) cultivation in southern Adriatic Sea (Italy): A one‐year monitoring study of the oyster health Open
Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) farming has developed in recent years along the Italian coasts of the Adriatic sea. This is particularly true in sites located in the northern area and only recently becoming more common in the southern a…
View article: Investigation of the relationship between method of processing recycled manure solids bedding and udder health and production on Midwest dairy farms
Investigation of the relationship between method of processing recycled manure solids bedding and udder health and production on Midwest dairy farms Open
There has been a rapid increase in adoption of recycled manure solids (RMS) as bedding in Midwest dairy herds over the past 10 to 15 years due to perceived advantages such as cost and availability. Several studies have reported increased b…
View article: Investigation of the relationship between method of processing and bacteria counts in ready-to-use recycled manure solids bedding on Midwest dairy farms
Investigation of the relationship between method of processing and bacteria counts in ready-to-use recycled manure solids bedding on Midwest dairy farms Open
There has been a rapid increase in adoption of recycled manure solids (RMS) as bedding in Midwest dairy herds over the past 10 to 15 years due to perceived advantages such as cost and availability. However, several studies have reported in…
View article: Vibrio parahaemolyticus-specific Halobacteriovorax From Seawater of a Mussel Harvesting Area in the Adriatic Sea: Abundance, Diversity, Efficiency and Relationship With the Prey Natural Level
Vibrio parahaemolyticus-specific Halobacteriovorax From Seawater of a Mussel Harvesting Area in the Adriatic Sea: Abundance, Diversity, Efficiency and Relationship With the Prey Natural Level Open
This research aimed to study the abundance and molecular diversity of Vibrio parahaemolyticus-specific Halobacteriovorax strains isolated from seawater of the Adriatic Sea and the relationship between predator and prey abundances. Moreover…
View article: Effect of hydrogen peroxide on the oxidative burst of neutrophils in pigs and ruminants
Effect of hydrogen peroxide on the oxidative burst of neutrophils in pigs and ruminants Open
Background and Aim: Neutrophils represent between 20% and 75% of white blood cells in animals and play a key role in an effective immune response. The generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is commonly referred to as an oxidative burs…
View article: Severe outbreak of pasteurellosis in sows: a case description.
Severe outbreak of pasteurellosis in sows: a case description. Open
Sow mortality represents a relevant issue in the modern pig industry and can negatively impact the profitability of farming. Sow mortality rate should range between 3-6% on a yearly basis, but higher rates are quite commonly reported. Dise…
View article: Frontal brain asymmetries as effective parameters to assess the quality of audiovisual stimuli perception in adult and young cochlear implant users
Frontal brain asymmetries as effective parameters to assess the quality of audiovisual stimuli perception in adult and young cochlear implant users Open
How is music perceived by cochlear implant (CI) users? This question arises as “the next step” given the impressive performance obtained by these patients in language perception. Furthermore, how can music perception be evaluated beyond se…
View article: Polymorphonuclear cells and reactive oxygen species in contagious bovine pleuropneumonia: New insight from in vitro investigations
Polymorphonuclear cells and reactive oxygen species in contagious bovine pleuropneumonia: New insight from in vitro investigations Open
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are suggested to play a role in the pathogenesis of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, a severe respiratory disorder caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides (Mmm). The present study investigated the gene…
View article: Severe outbreak of adventitious sternal bursitis in a pig herd in Central Italy
Severe outbreak of adventitious sternal bursitis in a pig herd in Central Italy Open
This case report describes the main features of an outbreak of adventitious sternal bursitis that severely affected a pig herd in Central Italy between April and May 2016. All cases involved pigs aged 4 to 5 months, originating from the sa…
View article: Microbial Diseases of Bivalve Mollusks: Infections, Immunology and Antimicrobial Defense
Microbial Diseases of Bivalve Mollusks: Infections, Immunology and Antimicrobial Defense Open
A variety of bivalve mollusks (phylum Mollusca, class Bivalvia) constitute a prominent commodity in fisheries and aquacultures, but are also crucial in order to preserve our ecosystem’s complexity and function. Bivalve mollusks, such as cl…
View article: Computational modeling of immune system of the fish for a more effective vaccination in aquaculture
Computational modeling of immune system of the fish for a more effective vaccination in aquaculture Open
Motivation A computational model equipped with the main immunological features of the sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax L.) immune system was used to predict more effective vaccination in fish. The performance of the model was evaluated by us…
View article: Genetic diversity of<i>Arcobacter</i>isolated from bivalves of Adriatic and their interactions with<i>Mytilus galloprovincialis</i>hemocytes
Genetic diversity of<i>Arcobacter</i>isolated from bivalves of Adriatic and their interactions with<i>Mytilus galloprovincialis</i>hemocytes Open
The human food-borne pathogens Arcobacter butzleri and A. cryaerophilus have been frequently isolated from the intestinal tracts and fecal samples of different farm animals and, after excretion, these microorganisms can contaminate the env…