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Prevalence of Infectious Diseases on Dairy Farms Classified on The Basis of Their Biosecurity Score 基于生物安全评分的奶牛场传染病流行情况分类

IF 2.7 3区农林科学

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research Pub Date : 2022-03-01 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2022-0006

L. Perillo, G. Cascone, F. Antoci, G. Piccione, C. Giannetto, Rosario Salonia, F. Salina, E. Giudice, V. Monteverde, F. Licitra

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引用次数: 1

Antibiotic Susceptibility of Mycobacteria Isolated from Ornamental Fish 观赏鱼分枝杆菌的抗生素敏感性研究

IF 2.7 3区农林科学

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research Pub Date : 2022-03-01 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2022-0011

L. Guz, K. Puk

{"title":"Antibiotic Susceptibility of Mycobacteria Isolated from Ornamental Fish","authors":"L. Guz, K. Puk","doi":"10.2478/jvetres-2022-0011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2022-0011","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are increasingly recognised as causative agents of opportunistic infections in humans for which effective treatment is challenging. There is very little information on the prevalence of NTM drug resistance in Poland. This study was aimed to evaluate the susceptibility to antibiotics of NTM, originally isolated from diseased ornamental fish. Material and Methods A total of 99 isolates were studied, 50 of them rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) (among which three-quarters were Mycobacterium chelonae, M. peregrinum, and M. fortuitum and the rest M. neoaurum, M. septicum, M. abscessus, M. mucogenicum, M. salmoniphilum, M saopaulense, and M. senegalense). The other 49 were slowly growing mycobacteria (SGM) isolates (among which only one was M. szulgai and the bulk M. marinum and M. gordonae). Minimum inhibitory concentrations for amikacin (AMK), kanamycin (KAN), tobramycin (TOB), doxycycline (DOX), ciprofloxacin (CIP), clarithromycin (CLR), sulfamethoxazole (SMX), isoniazid (INH) and rifampicin (RMP) were determined. Results The majority of the isolates were susceptible to KAN (95.95%: RGM 46.46% and SGM 49.49%), AMK (94.94%: RGM 45.45% and SGM 49.49%), CLR (83.83%: RGM 36.36% and SGM 47.47%), SMX (79.79%: RGM 30.30% and SMG 49.49%), CIP (65.65%: RGM 24.24% and SGM 41.41%), and DOX (55.55%: RGM 9.06% and SGM 46.46%). The majority were resistant to INH (98.98%: RGM 50.50% and SGM 48.48%) and RMP (96.96%: RGM 50.50% and SGM 46.46%). Conclusion The drug sensitivity of NTM varies from species to species. KAN, AMK, CLR and SMX were the most active against RGM isolates, and these same four plus DOX and CIP were the best drugs against SGM isolates.","PeriodicalId":54685,"journal":{"name":"Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research","volume":"9 1","pages":"69 - 76"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82534142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 4

Comparison of Commercial Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assays for Diagnosis of Contagious Agalactia Caused By Mycoplasma Agalactiae 商用酶联免疫吸附法诊断无乳支原体致传染性无乳的比较

IF 2.7 3区农林科学

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research Pub Date : 2022-03-01 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2022-0010

A. Sánchez, A. Contreras, MA Sánchez-Corral, Carmen Martínez-Nista, S. Collado, J. L. Sáez, O. Mínguez, C. de la Fe

{"title":"Comparison of Commercial Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assays for Diagnosis of Contagious Agalactia Caused By Mycoplasma Agalactiae","authors":"A. Sánchez, A. Contreras, MA Sánchez-Corral, Carmen Martínez-Nista, S. Collado, J. L. Sáez, O. Mínguez, C. de la Fe","doi":"10.2478/jvetres-2022-0010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2022-0010","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction Contagious agalactia (CA) is a disease affecting small ruminants with worldwide distribution and caused by several mycoplasmas, especially M. agalactiae. The main option for systematic diagnosis under monitoring control programmes is the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test. Material and Methods This study was designed to appraise the performance of two commercial indirect ELISA tests using M. agalactiae p48 protein and one using total protein, for antibody detection in small ruminants after natural infection with different M. agalactiae strains. We carried out the test evaluation using sera of confirmed M. agalactiae-positive goats with clinical signs. In addition, test agreement was assessed by kappa between the three commercial ELISA tests. Results All three ELISA tests showed high validity scores (Youden’s J: 72.9–84%). The sensitivity values for the P48 protein-based tests were 76.9% and 84.6%, and was 79% for the total protein-based test. The specificity of all tests was 100%. In addition, between the total protein-based ELISA test and the other two ELISA tests based on the P48 protein, the agreement was substantial (kappa: 0.762–0.763) and the agreement between the latter two tests was almost perfect (kappa: 0.93). Conclusion The validity parameters for all tests allowed their application for diagnostic purposes in lactating goats excreting M. agalactiae in milk and presenting clinical signs. The agreements show that any of these ELISA tests could be equally well used for diagnosis in programmes against CA.","PeriodicalId":54685,"journal":{"name":"Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research","volume":"10 1","pages":"95 - 101"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88653858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Potential Risk of International Spread of Mycobacterium Bovis Associated with Movement of Alpacas 与羊驼活动有关的牛分枝杆菌国际传播的潜在风险

IF 2.7 3区农林科学

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research Pub Date : 2022-03-01 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2022-0012

M. Krajewska-Wędzina, M. Miller, A. Didkowska, A. Kycko, Łukasz Radulski, M. Lipiec, M. Weiner

{"title":"The Potential Risk of International Spread of Mycobacterium Bovis Associated with Movement of Alpacas","authors":"M. Krajewska-Wędzina, M. Miller, A. Didkowska, A. Kycko, Łukasz Radulski, M. Lipiec, M. Weiner","doi":"10.2478/jvetres-2022-0012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2022-0012","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction The study highlights the transboundary nature of tuberculosis (TB) in alpacas and the failure of current ante-mortem testing protocols (the tuberculin skin and Enferplex Camelid TB tests) to identify TB-free alpaca herds and individuals for export. Our research and the available literature indicate that the alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is extremely susceptible to Mycobacterium bovis infection, and that testing periodicity fails to take into account that animals do not manifest disease symptoms for a long time. The skin test failed to identify Mycobacterium bovis infection in two alpacas prior to their movement from the UK to Poland. The animals were purchased by a breeding centre in Poland, and were then shown at an international animal exhibition. The last owner of the alpacas before their deaths from TB bought the infected animals unwittingly in order to run rehabilitation activities with disabled children on his farm. Material and Methods Thoracic lymph node, lung and liver tissue samples obtained at necropsy were examined histopathologically after Ziehl–Neelsen staining. Tissue samples were homogenised and mycobacteria present there were cultured on Stonebrink’s medium during a 6-week incubation. A commercial test using polymorphism of the chromosomal direct repeat region provided species identification and additional identification was by spacer oligonucleotide typing and mycobacteria interspersed repetitive unit–variable number tandem repeat analysis with a gel electrophoresis protocol. Results The microbiological examination confirmed multiorgan TB caused by the SB0666 spoligotype of Mycobacterium bovis. Conclusion Due to the suboptimal performance of current diagnostic tests for TB in alpacas, there is a risk that infected animals may be moved unwittingly. A risk of TB spread associated with the international movement of alpacas is implied by this study.","PeriodicalId":54685,"journal":{"name":"Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research","volume":"37 1","pages":"53 - 59"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81667886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 4

In Vitro and in Vivo Activity of Lactobacillus Sakei L14 Strain Against Campylobacter Jejuni DC3 Strain 酒井乳杆菌L14对空肠弯曲杆菌DC3的体内外活性研究

IF 2.7 3区农林科学

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research Pub Date : 2022-03-01 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2022-0015

J. Catacutan, Ma. Socorro Edden P. Subejano, Gil M Penuliar

{"title":"In Vitro and in Vivo Activity of Lactobacillus Sakei L14 Strain Against Campylobacter Jejuni DC3 Strain","authors":"J. Catacutan, Ma. Socorro Edden P. Subejano, Gil M Penuliar","doi":"10.2478/jvetres-2022-0015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2022-0015","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction Domestic poultry is a natural reservoir of Campylobacter, the host–pathogen interaction being predominantly asymptomatic. This study investigated whether chickens remain asymptomatic partly because of lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Material and Methods Campylobacter spp. and LAB were isolated from the gut of poultry chickens using enrichment and screening assays and were identified via rDNA sequencing. The C. jejuni DC3 isolate was grown in different cell-free supernatants (CFS) generated from a priority LAB isolate. An in vivo challenge involving the C. jejuni and LAB isolates using a chicken model was performed to confirm the in vitro findings. Results Twelve presumptive LAB isolates had anti-C. jejuni activity based on cross-streak and agar plug assays, with Lactobacillus sakei L14 isolate exhibiting the highest activity. Inhibition by L. sakei L14 CFS of the growth of C. jejuni occurred in a dose-dependent manner. Campylobacter jejuni DC3 inhibition was most evident in CFS harvested at 72 h and produced by co-culture with the pathogen. Neutralisation of the CFS abrogated the observed inhibition. Co-infection with C. jejuni DC3 and L. sakei L14 in vivo, however, failed to inhibit C. jejuni colonisation in chickens. Conclusion The results suggest that the anti-C. jejuni effect of L. sakei L14 in chickens may be due to mechanisms other than direct inhibition of growth.","PeriodicalId":54685,"journal":{"name":"Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research","volume":"46 1","pages":"85 - 94"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73855955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

Occurrence of Ornithobacterium Rhinotracheale in Polish Turkey Flocks 波兰火鸡禽群中鼻气管炎鸟杆菌的发生

IF 2.7 3区农林科学

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research Pub Date : 2022-03-01 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2022-0014

O. Kursa, G. Tomczyk, Anna Sawicka-Durkalec

{"title":"Occurrence of Ornithobacterium Rhinotracheale in Polish Turkey Flocks","authors":"O. Kursa, G. Tomczyk, Anna Sawicka-Durkalec","doi":"10.2478/jvetres-2022-0014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2022-0014","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT) causes significant economic losses to the poultry industry around the world. The bacterium often affects poultry as part of multiple infections causing very serious clinical signs that are usually not limited only to the respiratory system. This study’s main objective was the retrospective detection and identification of ORT in turkey flocks. Material and Methods ORT identification was performed in 6,225 samples taken from 133 different flocks between 2015 and 2020. Molecular methods were used, specifically real-time PCR and traditional PCR. We focused on partial 16S rRNA gene sequences of isolates, which were compared with sequences obtained from GenBank. The reaction products were analysed phylogenetically. Molecular methods indicating secondary infections was carried out, and the bacterial composition of the upper respiratory tract was 16S metasequenced for selected flocks to identify any other pathogens. Results The presence of ORT was detected in 30.83% of samples by real-time PCR and 28.57% by PCR. Phylogenetic analysis of the PCR products from the turkeys samples showed that their sequences resolved into two main genetic groups. Tests for the occurrence of secondary infections showed the presence of Mycoplasma gallisepticum and M. synoviae in some samples but the total absence of Bordetella avium. The upper respiratory tract in turkeys was dominated by two major phyla Firmicutes and Proteobacteria. At the genus level, the genera Ornithobacterium, Mycoplasma, Gallibacterium, Avibacterium, and Escherichia-Shigella were found which may include pathogenic bacteria that can cause clinical symptoms. Conclusion The results of the analysis of multiple infection carried out in flocks with respiratory signs are probably associated with outbreaks of ornithobacteriosis in turkey flocks in Poland.","PeriodicalId":54685,"journal":{"name":"Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research","volume":"24 1","pages":"77 - 84"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90349661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 2

Development of a Real-time TaqMan PCR Assay for The Detection of Porcine Circovirus 4 猪圆环病毒4型实时TaqMan PCR检测方法的建立

IF 2.7 3区农林科学

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research Pub Date : 2022-02-04 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2022-0004

Wanting Chen, Dike Jiang, Lu Xiao, Pengfei Zhang, Yan Luo, Zexiao Yang, X. Yao, Yin Wang, Xulong Wu

{"title":"Development of a Real-time TaqMan PCR Assay for The Detection of Porcine Circovirus 4","authors":"Wanting Chen, Dike Jiang, Lu Xiao, Pengfei Zhang, Yan Luo, Zexiao Yang, X. Yao, Yin Wang, Xulong Wu","doi":"10.2478/jvetres-2022-0004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2022-0004","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction Porcine circovirus 4 (PCV4) was first discovered in 2019 in a herd of pigs with porcine respiratory disease, dermatitis and nephropathy syndrome in Hunan Province, China. It has subsequently been detected in other provinces and in South Korea. In consideration of the potential of the virus to cause an epidemic, rapid, sensitive, and specific detection of PCV4 is needed, as is the facilitation of further epidemiological research through elucidation of the whole genome of PCV4. This study had those two aims. Material and Methods Fifty-five blood samples, two pig tissue samples, nine saliva swabs and one semen sample which all originated from Sichuan province pig farms were analysed. The virus’ genome of 1,770 bp was synthesised artificially based on a Chinese reference strain and primers and probes for the ORF2 gene were designed. Then, the amplified target fragment was cloned into the pMD19-T vector and a series of diluted recombinant plasmids were used to generate a standard curve. An optimised real-time TaqMan PCR method was established. Results The results of this study showed that the established method is specific for PCV4 but not for other viruses, and has amplification efficiency of 99.6%, a regression squared value (R2) of 1.000 and a detection limit of 2.2×10 DNA copies. This method was shown to be analytically specific and sensitive with a low intra- and inter-assay coefficient of variation (<1.67 %). Of a total of 67 clinical samples tested using the established method, three were shown to be positive (4%). Conclusion This study confirms the existence of PCV4 in Sichuan and provides a promising alternative tool for rapid detection of PCV4.","PeriodicalId":54685,"journal":{"name":"Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research","volume":"287 1 1","pages":"29 - 33"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72905143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 3

Field Trial of Antibody Response To Inactivated Bacterial Vaccine in Young Holstein Calves: Influence of Animal Health Status 雏牛对细菌灭活疫苗抗体反应的现场试验:对动物健康状况的影响

IF 2.7 3区农林科学

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research Pub Date : 2022-02-04 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2022-0003

Kazusa Mori, K. Otomaru, Toshihide Kato, Osamu Yokota, H. Ohtsuka

{"title":"Field Trial of Antibody Response To Inactivated Bacterial Vaccine in Young Holstein Calves: Influence of Animal Health Status","authors":"Kazusa Mori, K. Otomaru, Toshihide Kato, Osamu Yokota, H. Ohtsuka","doi":"10.2478/jvetres-2022-0003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2022-0003","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is one of the primary causes of death in young calves. Vaccination against infection by the common bacteria causing BRD is possible; however, the physical condition of the young calves that enables antibody production when stimulated by early immunisation remains to be elucidated. Material and Methods Healthy young female Holstein calves on a commercial dairy farm were fed a colostrum replacer and administered primary and booster immunisations with an inactivated vaccine against the bacterial pneumonia agents Histophilus somni, Pasteurella multocida and Mannheimia haemolytica. At each immunisation, the body weight and height at the withers were measured and the body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Blood was sampled immediately before immunisation and 3 weeks following the booster. The calves were divided into positive and negative groups based on the antibody titre at the final blood sampling. Maternal antibody titres at the primary immunisation and BMI, nutritional status and oxidative stress at both immunisations were compared between the two groups. Results Antibody titre at the primary and BMI at both immunisations were significantly higher in the positive than in the negative group (P < 0.05). Additionally, serum gamma globulin was significantly higher in the positive group (P < 0.05), indicating a strong correlation between maternal antibody and serum gamma globulin levels. Conclusion Elevated maternal antibody titre and higher BMI are positive factors for successful early immunisation, for which suitable colostrum may also be fundamental in young calves administered inactivated vaccines.","PeriodicalId":54685,"journal":{"name":"Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research","volume":"36 1","pages":"109 - 116"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81039578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 1

Effective Control of Johne’s Disease in Large Czech Dairy Herds 捷克大型奶牛群约翰氏病的有效控制

IF 2.7 3区农林科学

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research Pub Date : 2022-02-03 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2022-0001

V. Fichtelová, A. Králová, V. Babak, K. Kovařčík

{"title":"Effective Control of Johne’s Disease in Large Czech Dairy Herds","authors":"V. Fichtelová, A. Králová, V. Babak, K. Kovařčík","doi":"10.2478/jvetres-2022-0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2022-0001","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction Johne’s disease, caused by infection with Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP), causes economic losses in dairy herds due to reduced milk production and premature culling. A test-and-cull strategy coupled with changes in calf rearing management preventing new infections has been introduced into infected herds to control MAP prevalence. This study appraised the effectiveness of these practice changes. Material and Methods In 19 large dairy herds (of a median 470 milk-producing cows), implementing MAP control measures for 3–7 years, a serum ELISA was used to detect infected cows in their dry-off period. The number of ELISA-positive animals per year (EPAY) was calculated and statistical analysis was used to test whether the EPAY total decreased during the control period and to analyse the EPAY in relationship to the duration of the control programme. Results Statistical support was found for a decrease of EPAY over time (P < 0.01, odds ratio 0.756) and in 14 herds a significant fall in the percentages of EPAY during the test period (P ≤ 0.05) was noted. Conclusion Our results demonstrated the effectiveness of the control measures in place to reduce MAP infection in herds with initial EPAY ≥3.36%. The missing decreasing trend in the remaining five herds with low average initial EPAY suggested the need for additional measures to reduce the number of infected animals in these herds.","PeriodicalId":54685,"journal":{"name":"Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research","volume":"46 20","pages":"61 - 67"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72441635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 1

Comparison of Microscopy, Card Agglutination Test for Trypanosoma Evansi, and Real-time PCR in The Diagnosis of Trypanosomosis in Dromedary Camels of The Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE 阿布扎比酋长国单峰骆驼锥虫病的显微镜、卡凝集试验和实时荧光定量PCR诊断比较

IF 2.7 3区农林科学

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research Pub Date : 2022-02-03 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2022-0002

S. Habeeba, Rashid A Khan, Hassan Zackaria, Saeed Yammahi, Zulaikha Mohamed, Wissam Sobhi, A. Abdelkader, M. Alhosani, S. A. Muhairi

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