Stress Reduction in Alpaca () Mange Management.

Stress and dermatosis or itching are strictly related to mange caused by spp. and spp. mites, which are particularly stressful in alpacas.

Investigating the Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Diversity in Rat Reservoirs from Northern Italy.

Hepatitis E virus belonging to the species, genotype HEV-C1, has been extensively reported in rats in Europe, Asia and North America. Recently, human cases of hepatitis associated with HEV-C1 infection have been reported, but the zoonotic nature of rat-HEV remains controversial. The transmission route of rat-HEV is unidentified and requires further investigation.

Exploring the Potential of as Sentinels for Human and Zoonotic Viruses.

In recent years, the transmission of viruses from wildlife to humans has raised significant public health concerns, exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the betacoronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Human activities play a substantial role in increasing the risk of zoonotic virus transmission from wildlife to humans. Rats and mice are prevalent in urban environments and may act as reservoirs for various pathogens.

Sentinels in the shadows: Exploring and other Sarcocystidae parasites in synanthropic rodents and their public health implications.

Synanthropic rodents play a crucial role in maintaining the life cycle of in anthropized regions and can serve as indicators of environmental oocyst contamination. This investigation aimed to explore the occurrence of infection within synanthropic rodent populations using a molecular diagnostic technique targeting the 18S rDNA gene, which is generic for Coccidia, with subsequent specific PCR confirmation. We examined 97 brown rats (), 67 black rats (), 47 house mice (), and 1 common shrew ().

Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection in dogs: a serological survey.

Background: Dogs, as well as a wide variety of other warm-blooded animals, act as intermediate host of Toxoplasma gondii. In dogs, most cases of toxoplasmosis are subclinical, although clinical disease has been sporadically reported. Beyond its role in diagnostic pathways, seropositivity also functions as a reflection of the parasite's spread within the dog's living environment.

Observational longitudinal study on Toxoplasma gondii infection in fattening beef cattle: serology and associated haematological findings.

Toxoplasmosis, caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, is a globally distributed zoonotic infection with significant implications for human and animal health. This study investigated the prevalence of T. gondii infection in a population of beef cattle at three different stages of their productive lifespan and examined the impact of T.

Sero-epidemiological investigation on Toxoplasma gondii infection in Apennine wolf (Canis lupus italicus) and wild boar (Sus scrofa) in Italy.

Background: The wild boar (Sus scrofa) and the Apennine wolf (Canis lupus italicus) are two wild species that have both increased their presence in the Italian territory, albeit in varying numbers. They can be occasionally found in peri-urban areas as well. Both of these species can serve as intermediate hosts for Toxoplasma gondii, as they can become infected either through the consumption of oocysts found in water, soil, or on vegetables, or through the ingestion of meat containing bradyzoites.

Unveiling a novel parasitosis: infection in captive ring-tailed lemurs ().

Ring-tailed Lemur () is the only surviving semi-terrestrial diurnal lemur in Madagascar. Despite being the most intensively studied of lemur taxa, only a few helminths have been described in this species. In this study we describe a persistent infection due to in a captive population of hosted in a zoological park of northern Italy.

Migratory Wild Birds as Potential Long-Distance Transmitters of Infection.

is a worldwide distributed zoonotic protozoan capable of infecting a wide range of mammals (including humans) and birds as intermediate hosts. Migratory wild birds, through interconnecting countries along their flyways, can play a role in the spatial spread of and could contribute to its sylvatic cycle. Additionally, hunted wild birds used for meat consumption could represent a further source of human infection.

A Case of Bovine Eosinophilic Myositis (BEM) Associated with Co-Infection by and .

Bovine eosinophilic myositis (BEM) is a specific inflammatory myopathy, often associated with spp., with multifocal gray-green lesions leading to carcass condemnation with considerable economic losses. Here is described a peculiar case of BEM that occurred in an adult (16 month) cattle, born in France, bred, and slaughtered in Italy at the end of 2021.

Evaluation of the Acaricidal Effectiveness of Fipronil and Phoxim in Field Populations of (De Geer, 1778) from Ornamental Poultry Farms in Italy.

The poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae is the most important blood-sucking ectoparasite in egg-laying hen facilities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro acaricidal activity of different concentration of authorized (phoxim, ByeMite®, 500 mg/mL) and unauthorized (fipronil, Frontline® 250 mg/100 mL spray) molecules on 14 field isolates of D. gallinae collected from different ornamental poultry farms from different Italian regions.

Laboratory analysis as support to slaughterhouse inspection in Songea cattle abattoir (Tanzania): A public health perspective.

Livestock breeding is one of the main agricultural activities in Tanzania, recognized as one of the African countries with the greatest livestock resources. Cattle is the most widely bred animal species, especially with traditional farming methods such as pastoralism and agro-pastoralism. Slaughtering takes place mainly in rural slaughter slabs and municipal slaughterhouses, and according to local legislation it must be supervised by Official Veterinarians, who report any organs to be discarded and, after stamping the carcass, authorize its free consumption.