Objectives: To investigate the major pathogens infecting albino Himalayan marmots (Marmota himalayana) and to provide a basis for controlling the quality of M. himalayana. Methods: The stool of 51 wild marmots (21 albinos and 30 normal marmots) from the same origin was examined for parasites, and...

Ticks are obligate hematophagous ectoparasites, and also are the vectors of many pathogenic viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa infecting human and animals, which are of great significance to the public health. In recent years, the number of pets has increased dramatically, leading to the...

Silage is the best method for regulating the balance of green forage for ruminant animals, preserving green forage, and reducing nutrient losses during storage. During the production and utilization of silage feed, contamination by various mycotoxins is a common issue. Mycotoxins in silage can...

Parasitic disease is one of the most harmful diseases for young pandas. In the past, research work was focused on parasite investigations and case studies of parasitic diseases, while epidemiological characteristics, pathogenesis, prevention and control measures of the main pathogens were...

Deoxynivalenol (DON), is one of the common mycotoxins that contaminate grain, feed and food, which seriously affects the health of humans and livestock. Pigs are very sensitive to DON, which can cause toxic effects such as antifeeding, growth inhibition, vomiting, organ damage, cytotoxicity, and...

Mycotoxin contamination in aquatic feed poses a health risk to aquatic animals, and causes significant economic losses in the aquaculture industry. This article focused on the current state of mycotoxin contamination in aquatic feed, the toxic effects of mycotoxins on aquatic animals and their...

Mycotoxins are found in a wide range of agricultural products and pose a threat to human and animal health. Aflatoxin is the most harmful, among which aflatoxin B₁ (AFB₁) is the most toxic. Oxidative stress can be induced during AFB₁ poisoning in animals. In this paper, the mechanism of AFB₁...

The development of animal husbandry is inseparable from silage. Silage directly affects the health of animals and the taste and quality of meat. However, silage is easily affected by various mycotoxins in the process of harvest, processing, transportation, storage and feeding. Contaminated silage...

This study was aimed to investigate the effects of microbial combination on fermentation quality of corn straw micro-storage feed. According to different compound microbial supplements, 4 treatments were designed (with 6 replicates in each group and 1 ferment bag of diet per replicate): Control...

Objective: To investigate the parasitic infection in domestic dogs in Da Hinggan Ling area, and provide reference for the prevention and control of local zoonotic parasitic diseases. Methods: In September 2020, fresh domestic dog feces were collected from dog owner's household yard of 6 natural...