Two unusual cases of generalized cyst infection in Beetal goats.

In the present communication, two unusual cases of generalized cyst infection in goats presented at Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan has been documented. Clinical (Case I) and postmortem (Case II) findings along with micro and macroscopic examination of excised cysts supported the diagnosis.

Genetic diversity and drug sensitivity studies on Eimeria tenella field isolates from Hubei Province of China.

Background: Avian coccidiosis is an intracellular intestinal parasitic disease, caused by intracellular intestinal parasites from the genus Eimeria, among which Eimeria tenella is one of the most pathogenic species and causes great economic losses. Frequent applications of anticoccidial drugs have resulted in the development of drug-resistance in E. tenella.

Is lithium biologically an important or toxic element to living organisms? An overview.

Industrialized world is exposing living organisms to different chemicals and metals such as lithium (Li). Due to their use in common household items to industrial applications, it is imperative to examine their bioavailability. Lithium belongs to the group IA and also has wider uses such as in batteries, air conditioners to atomic reactors.

Complete mitochondrial genome analysis of Clinostomum complanatum and its comparison with selected digeneans.

Clinostomum complanatum is an important trematode in fishes, birds of the family Ardeidae, and humans. Until now, limited knowledge is available regarding its molecular epidemiology, ecology, and phylogenetic study. Knowledge of the full mitochondrial genome of C.

The Yin and Yang of Antiviral Innate Immunity in Central Nervous System.

The innate immune system provides protection against invading neurotropic viruses. It acts as the first line of defense against invading viruses and plays an elementary role in their pathogenesis. The list of viruses capable of infecting human central nervous system (CNS) is quite long, most important of them are Japanese Encephalitis virus (JEV), rabies virus, West Nile virus (WNV), herpes simplex virus (HSV), St.

Successful management of ivermectin-induced blindness in an African lion (Panthera leo) by intravenous administration of a lipid emulsion.

Background: Ivermectin is widely used in veterinary practice for the treatment of ecto- and endo-parasites. In wildlife, an extra-label use this parasiticide is sometimes associated with toxicity. Different treatment regimens have been used in ivermectin toxicosis.

Massive attack by honeybees in a German shepherd dog: description of a fatal case and review of the literature.

In the present study, a fatal case caused by honeybee (Apis cerana) stings was documented in a female German shepherd dog that was presented at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan. Characteristic clinical signs included hematuria, hematemesis, incoordination and convulsions along with evidence of massive honeybee attack supported the diagnosis of envenomation. The dog was treated with dexamethasone and diphenhydramine, but it did not respond to therapy and died.