Publications by authors named "Loni A Taylor"
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- The study investigated the prevalence of zoonotic protozoal pathogens in kennel-housed laboratory dogs in Texas, focusing on two specific pathogens and their associations with demographic factors and fecal health.
- Results indicated that younger dogs (18 months and under) were three times more likely to have one of the infections compared to older dogs, while the fecal consistency also influenced the likelihood of testing positive.
- The researchers emphasized the importance of considering age and fecal scores in screening dogs for these infections, suggesting that further research with larger groups is needed to fully understand these relationships.
Aural hematoma in lambs associated with Otobius megnini (Ixodida: Argasidae) infestation.
Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports
January 2024
In this report we described a case of aural hematomas in three lambs associated with Otobius megnini (Ixodida: Argasidae) infestation. From April to May 2021, five 3-month-old Hampshire cross lambs presented with unilateral aural hematomas. Upon otoscopic examination, engorged soft ticks (O.
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- A team found infections in puppies and needed a fast, cost-effective test to screen asymptomatic dogs for two specific organisms, aiming to prevent outbreaks and protect staff.
- They tested dog feces using three diagnostic methods: a lateral-flow assay (QC), a direct fluorescent assay (DFA), and an in-house PCR test, comparing results through different analytical methods.
- The QC test showed good specificity for detecting the organisms (95-98%), but its sensitivity was lower (38-48% for one organism and 25-40% for the other), indicating that while positive results are reliable, negative results need further confirmation.