Anthelmintic effects of some medicinal plants on different life stages of Fasciola hepatica: Evidence on oxidative stress biomarkers, and DNA damage.

Fasciolosis caused by Fasciola hepatica is a major public health and economic problem worldwide. Due to the lack of a successful vaccine and emerging resistance to the drug triclabendazole, alternative phytotherapeutic approaches are being investigated. This study investigated the in vitro anthelmintic activity of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.

Control measures to reduce Neospora caninum abortions in dairy farms: a pilot study in Iran.

Neospora caninum plays an important role in abortion and economic losses in dairy industry worldwide. The main target of this work was to detect the infection rate of N. caninum in various hosts in dairy farms for identifying the risk factors and applying appropriate control programs to reduce the number of abortions.

Molecular study on nematode infection in sheep abomasa: a regional investigation in Iran and Iraq.

Gastrointestinal nematodes are leading causes of loss in livestock and are the primary restriction to its profitable production, worldwide. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and diversity of sheep abomasum nematode species in Urmia (Iran) and Soran (Iraq) slaughterhouses from October 2019 to January 2021. A total of 280 abomasa (each city 140 samples) were randomly collected from the slaughtered sheep.

Molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of Neospora caninum in various hosts from Iran.

Different N. caninum strains with distinct biological characteristics and pathogenicity have been introduced from various areas of the world. This study aimed to detect Neospora-infection in different hosts from Iran using the nested-Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique and to perform the phylogenetic analysis of N.

Serine proteases activity in miracidia of and effects of chemical and herbal inhibitors.

Fasciolosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the trematode . The proteases are essential for the survival of parasites. The present study was aimed to determine serine proteases activities in miracidia of and evaluate the effects of pH and different inhibitors on the serine proteases activities.

Cinnamon and its possible impact on COVID-19: The viewpoint of traditional and conventional medicine.

The COVID-19 global epidemic caused by coronavirus has affected the health and other aspects of life for more than one year. Despite the current pharmacotherapies, there is still no specific treatment, and studies are in progress to find a proper therapy with high efficacy and low side effects. In this way, Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM), due to its holistic view, can provide recommendations for the prevention and treatment of new diseases such as COVID-19.

Herd-level contamination of Neospora caninum, Toxoplasma gondii and Brucella in milk of Iranian dairy farms.

The bulk milk examination is a reliable screening tool for monitoring the quality of milk in the farms. The infection to Neospora caninum, Toxoplasma gondii and Brucella sp. Was evaluated in bulk milk samples of dairy farms in Hamedan province, West part of Iran.

Molecular study on parasitic nematodes infection in the abomasum of sheep in Ilam, Iran.

Parasitic nematodes of ovine abomasum are of economic and hygienic importance throughout the world and Iran. This study was aimed to evaluate molecular identity and species diversity of parasitic nematodes in the abomasum of slaughtered sheep in Ilam, Iran. In this study, a total number of 240 of abomasa were randomly collected from the slaughtered sheep at industrial slaughterhouses in Ilam in all seasons between 2017 and 2018.

First Molecular Characterization and Seasonality of Larvae of Trichostrongylid Nematodes in Arrested Development in the Abomasum of Iranian Naturally Infected Sheep.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine molecularly the species of larvae of trichostrongylid nematodes in arrested development in the abomasum of sheep from Iran and their seasonality.

Methods: A total of 240 sheep abomasa were randomly collected at different seasons from Ilam abattoir in 2017-2018. The adult nematodes were isolated and identified.

infection in Iran (2004-2020): A review.

Knowledge on neosporosis and associated risk factors in different species of animals are so important for designing the control programs and reduce the economic losses globally. This literature review targeted for evaluating the infection rate of in animals in Iran. Until April 2020, all of published documents in the main English and Persian-language databases were searched.

infection in dairy farms with history of abortion in West of Iran.

is a major cause of abortion and economic losses among dairy farms in Iran and other countries. The main goal of current investigation was to evaluate the presence of antibodies against and associated risk factors in dairy herds with history of abortion in Hamedan province of West Iran. A total numbers of 476 and 185 blood samples of pregnant cattle and farm dogs from 10 dairy farms with history of abortion were randomly collected.

The Effects of pH and Temperature on Cysteine Protease (Cathepsin B) Activity in Miracidia and Eggs of .

Background: Fascioliasis is a worldwide zoonotic disease caused by the trematodes in humans and animals. Proteases are essential for the survival of parasites and have important activities such as penetration, tissue migration, and egg hatching. This study was conducted to analyze cysteine protease of the miracidia and eggs of , and to assess the effects of pH and temperature on the proteases activity and stability.

Risk factors associated to infection in dairy farms in Hamedan suburb, Iran.

Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic food-borne disease with global distribution. The principal aim of this research was to detect the seroprevalence of infection in cattle, dogs and cats in dairy farms with high incidence of abortion, as well as to identify associated risk factors in Hamedan, Iran. A number of four large dairy farms with high history of abortion were selected and evaluated for risk factors associated to infection.

Vertical transmission of Neospora caninum in Iranian dairy cattle.

Placentally, transmission of Neospora caninum plays significant role on retaining of infection and economic losses in dairy farms. The objective of present study was to assess placental transmission of N. caninum in Iranian dairy cattle.

Molecular evidence of Trypanosoma evansi infection in Iranian dromedary camel herds.

Trypanosoma evansi is a pathogenic African animal protozoan, affecting livestock and wild animals worldwide and Iran. The present study was carried out to detect the infection of T. evansi in one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) of southeastern Iran.

Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in Small Ruminants in Southwest of Iran.

Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum are Apicomplexan intracellular protozoa with global distribution. Small ruminants play an important role as intermediate hosts for N. caninum and T.

The enzymes and electrolytes profiles in hydatid cyst fluid of naturally infected Iranian domestic ruminants.

Cystic echinoccoccosis is a zoonotic and prevalent disease which causes health problems and economic looses worldwide. The biochemical components of hydatid cyst fluid (HCF) have important role in metabolism and growth of unilocular hydatid cyst. The aim of the current study was to determine HCF level of enzymes and electrolytes profiles in naturally infected Iranian domestic ruminants.

infection and major risk factors for Iranian one-humped camels ().

is a cosmopolitan protozoan which affects camelids and may cause illness and economic losses. The present study was aimed to determine the prevalence and geographic distribution of . in Iranian one-humped camels of South East Iran.

Gastrointestinal Helminths and Ectoparasites in the Stray Cats (Felidae: ) of Ahar Municipality, Northwestern Iran.

Background: The stray cats are considered as the sources of emerging humans and domestic livestock pathogens and the zoonoses of public health importance. The present study was aimed to elucidate intestinal helminth infections and infestation with ectoparasites of the stray cats of Ahar City, northwestern Iran.

Methods: Totally, 51 stray cats were randomly trapped from different parts of the city between Mar and Nov 2013.

The enzymes and electrolytes profiles in sera of Iranian stray dogs naturally infected with Neospora caninum.

The protozoan Neospora caninum (Apicomplexa: Sarcocystidae), respectively infects canids and ruminants as the most definitive and intermediate hosts. A diagnosis of neosporosis is generally made on the basis of clinical signs together with the detection of high levels of antibodies in serum. The present study compares the serum electrolyte profile (Ca, K, Mg, Na, P) and serum enzyme level (ALP, AST, CPK) of non-infected dogs with those of stray dogs naturally infected with N.

Molecular Evidence of Species (Digenea: Schistosomatidae) in the Snails of from Urmia Suburb, North West Iran.

Background: The present study was carried out to detect the infection of larval stages of species in the snail in northwestern Iran based on DNA analysis.

Methods: A total number of 320 snails of were sampled from four water-bodies located in the suburb of Urmia City, North West Iran, during May to November 2011. The snails were first microscopically inspected for the infection with larval stages of trematodes.

A survey study on gastrointestinal parasites of stray cats in Azarshahr, (East Azerbaijan province, Iran).

Gastrointestinal parasites are among the most common parasitic infections found in stray cats, which might act potential helminthic parasites to domestic cats. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in stray cats in the city of Azarshahr, which is located in East Azerbaijan province, Iran. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 necropsied stray cats, trapped and collected from different geographic regions of Azarshahr.

Prevalence of anti-Neospora caninum antibodies in Iranian goats.

Unlabelled: Many species of animals play the role of intermediate host for Neospora caninum. Although the neosporosis has a global distribution, however there is no information on goats' infection in Iran. The main goal of present study was to determine the seroprevalence of N.

Prevalence of Ectoparasites of Indigenous Chickens From Dalahu Region, Kermanshah Province, Iran.

Objective: Ectoparasitism is an important factor associated with the poor production of indigenous chickens. The present study was undertaken to estimate the prevalence and ectoparasite diversity in indigenous chickens of the Dalahu region in the western part of Kermanshah province, Iran.

Methods: A total of 600 indigenous chickens (250 roosters and 350 hens) were randomly examined for the presence of different ectoparasites over the period April to September 2011.