Over one decade since the first report, Malaysian porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2) molecular detection rates remain high at 83.78 and 83.54% for farm and sampled domestic pig population levels respectively. Clinically healthy finishers also showed a high detection rate of 94.74%. Most notably, a major...

Bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common diseases in dogs and cats. The infections occur when the natural defence systems of the urinary tract and pathogenic bacteria are out of balance. Diagnosis of UTIs requires a simultaneous evaluation of clinical signs and urine...

Consumable poultry from the broiler chicken sector represents a highly complex production and processing supply chain system, yet poultry products are highly versatile, healthy, and affordable for consumers on a global scale. However, the accessibility of broilers to many in developing countries is ...

Organic agriculture is growing in the last few years in Western Balkans Countries, even though some of them have initiated their legal framework as early as 2004, the practical process of implementation has been slow. There are a number of reasons which are mentioned in different either country...

In modern conditions in agriculture, the main priorities in development are scientific and technological progress and innovation, which, based on the achievements of science and technology, allow the renewal of production, and their implementation and management are the relevance of the theme of...

Climate change has a significant impact on domesticated and wildlife animals globally. Projections for a 2°C rise in atmospheric temperature will result in catastrophic impacts globally. Animal welfare is an integral component of human-animal interaction and it is of paramount importance for...

Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infection is the most common disease affecting sheep production systems throughout the world, causing significant productive and economic losses. The control of these parasites was traditionally based on the use of anthelmintic drugs. However, continuous, extensive,...

Bovine babesiosis is caused by the intraerythrocytic protozoans Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The diagnosis of these tick-borne pathogens may represent a challenge due to the low parasitaemias usually found in Babesia persistent infections and...

In recent years, dairy farms have come under scrutiny with pressure to curb their environmental impacts. Since 1950, the California dairy industry has made strides in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per kilogram of milk produced. However, total GHG emissions have remained near constant over ...

Staphylococcus aureus is one of the main causes of mastitis in dairy cows worldwide. The most common form of the disease is characterized by chronic subclinical infection with sporadic clinical episodes that can persist throughout the life of the animal. Once infection evolves to chronicity, the...