Proximate composition, microbial quality and heavy metal concentration of fresh Nile tilapia fillet in Lake Tana, Ethiopia.

Nowadays, consumption of fish is becoming a public health concern due to quality and safety issues. This study was designed to assess the proximate composition, microbial quality, and heavy metal accumulation in the Nile tilapia fillet at three selected landing sites in Lake Tana. Fifteen samples were collected and analyzed.

Potential physiological tolerance mechanisms in faba bean to spp. parasitism.

spp. are root parasitic plants that cause severe yield losses in faba bean ( L.).

Elucidation of ammonium and nitrate adsorption mechanisms by water hyacinth biochar: effects of pyrolysis temperature.

Numerous studies indicate biochar's nitrogen (N) adsorption capacity plays a crucial role in soil N retention. However, there is limited understanding on inorganic N adsorption mechanisms in biochar derived from aquatic weeds such as water hyacinth (WH). This study investigated ammonium-N (NH-N) and nitrate-N (NO-N) adsorption capacities and mechanisms of WH biochar pyrolyzed at different pyrolysis temperatures of 400 °C, 600 °C, and 800 °C (BC400, BC600, and BC800, respectively).

Livelihood vulnerability of rural households to climate variability and change: An agroecological system-based approach in northwestern Ethiopia.

Ethiopia is widely acknowledged to be extremely vulnerable to climatic variability and change. Its agricultural sector, which is particularly susceptible to risks associated with rainfall variability, represents a major source of vulnerability. Household livelihood vulnerability varies across different agroecological zones (AEZs).

Investigating Genetic Diversity and Correlations Between Mineral Concentration and Neurotoxin (-ODAP) Content in the Genus.

Grass pea ( L.) is a nutritious legume crop well-adapted to fragile agro-ecosystems that can survive under challenging climatic conditions. The cultivation of grass pea faces stigma primarily due to the presence of --Oxalyl--, -diaminopropionic acid (-ODAP), which is associated with a risk of inducing neurolathyrism upon prolonged consumption of its grains as a staple diet.

Overcoming Challenges in Interdisciplinary Collaboration Between Human and Veterinary Medicine.

Companion animals, such as dogs and cats, have gained considerable attention in translational medicine due to their potential as models for human diseases. The use of these animals in research has opened new avenues for developing treatments that can benefit both human and veterinary patients, aligning with the One Health approach. Unlike traditional laboratory models like mice, rats, and rabbits, companion animals naturally develop diseases that closely mirror those in humans, including but not limited to diabetes, aging, cancer, and neurological disorders, making them particularly valuable in translational research.

Impact of improper municipal solid waste management on fostering One Health approach in Ethiopia - challenges and opportunities: A systematic review.

Improper disposal of solid waste, predominantly illegal dumping, can lead to severe air and water pollution, land degradation, climate change, and health hazards due to the persistence of hazardous materials. As a result, it is threatening public and animal health, environmental sustainability, and economic development. The One Health approach, which acknowledges the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, offers a comprehensive solution.

Dairy Farmers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Towards Aflatoxin Contamination in Milk and Feeds in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

Aflatoxins, primary foodborne mycotoxins, come from and fungi. They pose significant health risks to humans and animals, creating a major challenge in the dairy sector. The objective of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of dairy farmers regarding aflatoxin contamination in milk and feeds.

In Vitro Assessment of Thermo-Responsive Scaffold as a 3D Synthetic Matrix for CAR-T Potency Testing Against Glioblastoma Spheroids.

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell immunotherapy has demonstrated exceptional efficacy against hematological malignancies, but notably less against solid tumors. To overcome this limitation, it is critical to investigate antitumor CAR-T cell potency in synthetic 3D microenvironments that can simulate the physical barriers presented by solid tumors. The overall goal of this study was the preliminary assessment of a synthetic thermo-responsive material as a substrate for in vitro co-cultures of anti-disialoganglioside (GD2) CAR-T cells and patient-derived glioblastoma (GBM) spheroids.

Breeding biology of Great White Pelican at Lake Tana, Ethiopia.

Great White Pelicans, once thriving at Lake Shala, have faced a decline in breeding pairs at Lake Abijata due to increased salinity and overfishing. A study at Lake Tana Biosphere, from December 2020 to December 2021, aimed to understand their breeding biology, which had not been previously documented. We conducted intensive searches for nests and monitored them during incubation and post-hatching to assess reproductive success.

Profiling the dynamic adaptations of CAZyme-Producing microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract of South African goats.

The gastrointestinal tract of goats serves as a habitat for anaerobic microbial populations that work together to break down complex plant material, including lignocellulose. This study explored the microbial diversity and metabolic profiles across different gastrointestinal tract compartments. Significant diversity differences among the compartments were observed (ANOSIM p < 0.

Genomic and Conventional Inbreeding Coefficient Estimation Using Different Estimator Models in Korean Duroc, Landrace, and Yorkshire Breeds Using 70K Porcine SNP BeadChip.

The purpose of this study was to estimate the homozygosity distribution and compute genomic and conventional inbreeding coefficients in three genetically diverse pig breed populations. The genomic and pedigree data of Duroc (1586), Landrace (2256), and Yorkshire (3646) were analyzed. We estimated and compared various genomic and pedigree inbreeding coefficients using different models and approaches.

A systematic review of ticks and tick-borne pathogens of cattle reared by smallholder farmers in South Africa.

Ticks are important ectoparasites of domestic animals, wild animals and humans. They spread a variety of infective agents such as protozoans, viruses, and bacteria. Cattle reared by smallholder farmers are susceptible to ticks and tick-borne pathogens due to the type of production system practiced by the farmers.

Assessment of Physicochemical Properties and Heavy Metal Content of Floriculture Soil in Amhara Region of Northwest Ethiopia.

Floriculture is a new and rapidly expanding sector in Ethiopia that aids economic growth but has also come under blame for pollution of the surrounding soil. The purpose of this study was to assess the soil physicochemical properties and heavy metal contents in floriculture in the Amhara Region of Northwest Ethiopia. Soil samples were collected from seven different greenhouses (2ABC, 4DEF, 5ABC, 7DEF, 8ABC, 9DEF, and 11DEF), and a control soil sample was taken on the 15-cm depth from a nearby agricultural area.

Effect of blended NPS fertilizer and cattle manure on soil property and hot pepper productivity in Jabi Tehnan Ethiopia.

Hot pepper is one of the most important spice vegetable crops in Ethiopia and is widely cultivated for dry pod production. However, its productivity is low in Ethiopia due to degraded soil fertility and an unbalanced nutrient supply in the soil. An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of NPS fertilizer and cattle manure (CM) on soil chemical properties and hot pepper dry pod yield under irrigation in Jabi Tehnan.

Abiotic stressors in poultry production: A comprehensive review.

In modern animal husbandry, stress can be viewed as an automatic response triggered by exposure to adverse environmental conditions. This response can range from mild discomfort to severe consequences, including mortality. The poultry industry, which significantly contributes to human nutrition, is not exempt from this issue.

Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of ticks and tick-borne pathogens from cattle in selected villages of Greater Letaba Municipality in Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Ticks are blood ectoparasites that feed on domestic, wild animals and humans. They spread a variety of infections such as protozoa, viruses, and bacteria. Moreover, cattle reared by smallholder farmers are susceptible to ticks and tick-borne pathogens.

Isolation and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Methicillin-resistant from raw cow's milk in dairy farms of Wolaita Sodo Town, Southwest, Ethiopia.

is a pathogenic bacterium-contaminating milk and milk products causing food poisoning primarily due to its enterotoxins. A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021 to June 2022 in Wolaita Sodo Town, to detect Methicillin-resistant (MRSA) in raw cow's milk and assess their resistance levels to different antimicrobials. Purposive sampling was used to select 34 dairy farms.

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi increased biomass, nutritional value, and cochineal resistance of Opuntia ficus-indica plants.

Background: Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Miller is dominantly growing on degraded soils in arid and semi-arid areas. The plants might establish a strong association with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) to adapt to nutrient, drought, and herbivore insect stress.

Spatiotemporal variability of lake surface water temperature and water quality parameters and its interrelationship with water hyacinth biomass in Lake Tana, Ethiopia.

Urbanization, agriculture, and climate change affect water quality and water hyacinth growth in lakes. This study examines the spatiotemporal variability of lake surface water temperature, turbidity, and chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) and their association with water hyacinth biomass in Lake Tana. MODIS Land/ Lake surface water temperature (LSWT), Sentinel 2 MSI Imagery, and in-situ water quality data were used.

Association mapping of septoria tritici blotch resistance in bread wheat in Bale and Arsi highlands, Ethiopia.

Septoria tritici blotch (STB) caused by the fungal pathogen anamorph Rob. ex Desm., is an important wheat pathogen worldwide, reported to be major wheat production threating factor, posing considerable yield loss every year.