Seroprevalence of in Cattle in Southern Egypt: Do Milk and Serum Samples Tell the Same Story?

is an intracellular protozoan parasite of veterinary and public health importance. Infection may lead to abortion in susceptible pregnant animals and women, and potentially fatal health complications in immunocompromised individuals. In this study, we aimed to provide an update on the seroprevalence of, and risk factors for, antibodies in cattle from Qena, southern Egypt.

Early Detection and Management of Lamanema chavezi infection in a llama (Lama glama) in Switzerland.

Lamanema chavezi is an entero-hepatic strongylid parasite specific to South American camelids. It has been reported only on few occasions outside South America. Due to its hepatic migration, it can cause extensive liver damage, leading to granulomatous and fibrotic hepatitis and manifesting with lethargy, anorexia, and even death.

Zoonotic bacterial and parasitic intestinal pathogens in foxes, raccoons and other predators from eastern Germany.

In this study, we investigated faecal specimens from legally hunted and road-killed red foxes, raccoons, raccoon dogs, badgers and martens in Germany for parasites and selected zoonotic bacteria. We found that Baylisascaris procyonis, a zoonotic parasite of raccoons, had spread to northeastern Germany, an area previously presumed to be free of this parasite. We detected various pathogenic bacterial species from the genera Listeria, Clostridium (including baratii), Yersinia and Salmonella, which were analysed using whole-genome sequencing.

Exposure to Species, , and Species in Recently Imported Camels from Sudan to Egypt: Possible Threats to Animal and Human Health.

Brucellosis and coxiellosis/Q fever are bacterial infections caused by species and , respectively; camels are highly susceptible to both pathogens. Trichinellosis is a parasitic infection caused by various nematode species. Reportedly, camels are susceptible to experimental infection with spp.

Detection of , , , and sp. nov. in carcasses affected by bovine eosinophilic myositis.

Bovine eosinophilic myositis is an inflammatory myopathy characterized by multiple focal or diffuse grey to green patches leading to condemnation of affected carcasses. Although its etiology is still uncertain, there is evidence that species may play a role in the development of eosinophilic myositis. The goal of the present study was to identify spp.

Seroprevalence of in wild boars () hunted in Ukraine.

is an important zoonotic parasite worldwide, but it has received limited attention in Ukraine. A seroepidemiological study was conducted and samples from 452 wild boars that had been hunted in 2006-2011 in 23 of the 25 regions of Ukraine were tested to estimate . seroprevalence.

SAFETY AND PHARMACOKINETICS OF PRAZIQUANTEL IN EUROPEAN POND TURTLES ().

Spirorchiidosis, caused by blood flukes of the genus is a disease of great concern for the critically endangered European pond turtle (EPT; ) in Switzerland. The endogenous life cycle of the parasite often leads to systemic inflammatory reactions, thrombosis, and death. Praziquantel (PZQ) is the treatment of choice against adult spp.

Toxoplasma gondii Infection in the Eurasian Beaver (Castor fiber) in Switzerland: Seroprevalence, Genetic Characterization, and Clinicopathologic Relevance.

Toxoplasma gondii is a coccidian parasite able to infect all warm-blooded animals and humans. Rodents are one of the most important intermediate hosts for T. gondii, but little is known about infection in beavers and its clinical relevance.

What is the role of Swiss domestic cats in environmental contamination with Echinococcus multilocularis eggs?

Background: The role of the domestic cat as definitive host for Echinococcus multilocularis and thus in environmental contamination with eggs has not yet been entirely resolved. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of E. multilocularis and other gastrointestinal parasites in Swiss domestic cats and to compare the diagnostic sensitivity of different methods for the detection of intestinal taeniid infection.

Exploring the epidemiological role of the Eurasian lynx () in the life cycle of .

is a successful coccidian parasite able to infect all warm-blooded animals and humans, causing one of the most common zoonoses worldwide. The Eurasian lynx () is one of the feline potential hosts of in Switzerland, but little is known about its epidemiological role as a definitive or intermediate host. Serum samples from 183 Eurasian lynx collected from 2002 to 2021 were tested for antibodies to by ELISA, IFAT and in case of inconclusive results, immunoblot.

Evaluation of Clinical and Biochemical Traits in Egyptian Barki Sheep with Different Growth Performances.

The Barki sheep industry is becoming increasingly important in Egypt because of the high quality of their meat and wool. This sheep breed is also commonly known for its resistance to arid and harsh environmental conditions. Such characteristics can be exploited in solving the problematic situation of inadequate animal protein for human consumption, particularly under climatic changes.

Seroprevalence and risk factors analysis of and in cattle of Beheira, Egypt.

Introduction: and are closely related obligate intracellular protozoan parasites. They are considered to be the major causes of infectious abortions and congenital abnormalities in livestock worldwide resulting in huge economic losses. Currently, there are no reports on the prevalence of neosporosis or toxoplasmosis in cattle in Beheira, Egypt's most important region for cattle industry.

High prevalence rates of in cat-hunted small mammals - Evidence for parasite induced behavioural manipulation in the natural environment?

causes one of the most frequent parasitic infections in vertebrates on earth. The present study aimed to assess the occurrence of infection in cat-hunted wild small mammals, and to determine the circulating genotypes in cat prey. There is evidence suggesting that may manipulate rodents' behaviour enhancing transmission to their definitive feline host by facilitating predation.

and Antibodies in Dogs and Cats from Egypt and Risk Factor Analysis.

Background: and are major protozoan parasites of worldwide distribution and significance in veterinary medicine and, for , in public health. Cats and dogs, as final hosts for and respectively, have a key function in environmental contamination with oocysts and, thus, in parasite transmission. Very little is known about the prevalence of infections in dogs and cats in Egypt, and even less about the prevalence of in the same hosts.

Seroprevalence of Specific Antibodies to , , and spp. in Sheep and Goats in Egypt.

Toxoplasmosis, neosporosis, and brucellosis are devastating diseases causing infectious abortion and, therefore, substantial economic losses in farm animals. Toxoplasmosis and neosporosis are caused by the intracellular protozoan parasites () and (), respectively. Brucellosis is a bacterial disease caused by numerous species in multiple hosts.

Switzerland-wide seroprevalence in female cattle and identification of risk factors for infection.

Introduction: is an important cause of abortion in cattle worldwide. Infection in cattle occurs horizontally by ingestion of oocysts shed by canids or vertically, from an infected dam to the fetus, and may result in abortion, stillbirth, or birth of seropositive offspring. The control of bovine neosporosis is difficult and costly.

Seroprevalence of and in camels recently imported to Egypt from Sudan and a global systematic review.

Introduction: Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum are closely related intracellular protozoan parasites of medical and veterinary concern by causing abortions and systemic illness. Limited or ambiguous data on the prevalence of T. gondii and N.

Pumpkin seeds, lemongrass essential oil and ripleaf leaves as feed additives for Ascaridia galli infected laying hens.

The present study was performed to evaluate the in vivo efficiency of Curcurbita pepo (pumpkin) seeds, Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) essential oil and Plantago lanceolata (ripleaf) leaves against helminth infections in laying hens. In the first experiment, 75 Lohmann LSL Classic hens naturally infected with Ascaridia galli were assigned to groups of five; groups were randomly assigned to one of three treatments with five replicates each (untreated control; lemongrass oil: 1 g/bird/day; pumpkin seeds: 10 g/bird/day). Feed consumption and egg production were continuously recorded, individual faecal egg counts were determined weekly, and E.

Prevalence of and Antibodies and DNA in Raw Milk of Various Ruminants in Egypt.

The prevalence of and antibodies in raw milk samples was estimated in different ruminants and Egyptian governorates. Of 13 bulk milk samples tested by ELISA, five (38.5%) were positive for antibodies to , and two samples were additionally positive for antibodies to , resulting in a seroprevalence of 15.

and infections in sheep and goats in Switzerland: Seroprevalence and occurrence in aborted foetuses.

and infections are important causes of abortion in ruminants. Besides, meat from infected animals represent a major infection source for humans. The occurrence of these protozoan parasites in Switzerland was investigated both, in a nationwide cross-sectional serological survey, and by molecular methods in aborted sheep and goat foetuses.