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ReviewPasteurella Multocida: Composition, Genetics and Biosynthesis of Capsular Polysaccharides (CPS) of Serotypes A, B, D, E and F
Waqar Siddique, Sadia Mahboob, Waqar Rauf, Sobia Jabeen, Zubera Naseem, Fiza Shafaqat
Pasteurella multocida is a gram negative bacterium and gaining importance due to its role in economic losses causing different diseases such as bovine hemorrhagic septicemia, swine atrophic rhinitis, avian fowl cholera etc. Capsular Polysaccharide (CPS) is one…
15 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2025/13.2.26.38
Short CommunicationFoot and Mouth Disease and Its Differential Diagnosis with Special Perspective to Pakistan
Akasha Muqadas, Shumaila Manzoor, Zanib Khan, Haleema Bibi, Muhammad Abubakar
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious infection that affects cloven-hoofed animals, the viral infection is prevalent in Pakistan, and serotypes O, A, and Asia 1 are mainly responsible for repeated outbreaks. About 77% of the world’s cattle…
15 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2025/13.1.14.19
Case ReportSurgical Correction of Thoraco-Lumber Vertebra Fracture in Dog
Majharul Islam, Swagata Das Gupta, Mohammad Anisur Rahman, S.K.M. Azizul Islam, Nazmul Hasan, A.K.M. Saifuddin et al.
Dogs with severe spinal deformity and spinal cord compression can be treated with vertebral column fracture surgery. In our study, a four-year-old street dog from Patiya was taken to CVASU after being hit by a car. The dog appeared to have a fractured vertebra…
13 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2025/13.1.1.6
Case ReportApplication of Various Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches for Detection of a Hemorrhagic Cystitis in a Persian Cat
Monira Sultana, Md. Shohel Al Faruk
Billu, a 3 year old male Persian cat weighing approximately 4.9 kg, was presented to the Teaching and Training Pet Hospital and Research Center, Purbachal, Dhaka. Having the complaints of difficulty in urination, hematuria, straining to urinate when peeing, in…
13 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2025/13.1.7.13
Research ArticlePrevalence Study and Risk Factors Analysis for Feline Panleukopenia Viral Infection Among Pet Cats in Sylhet Sadar, Bangladesh
Moushumi Purkayastha, Rakibul Hasan, Kazi Asma Akther, Chhanda Rani Das, Shofiqul Islam, Shahriar Rahman Sagar et al.
Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) is a highly contagious and lethal disease that targets both unvaccinated and susceptible cats. The FPV is endemic in Bangladesh and might be a threat for pet lovers. The current study aimed to ascertain the incidence of FPV and…
5 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2024/12.4.56.62
Research ArticleIdentification and Antifungal Susceptibility Profile of Aspergillus niger Isolates from Chicken Blood in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Bridget Maria Jessica Adah, Samuel Mailafia, H.O.K Olabode, James Agbo Ameh, Martha Echioda Ogbole, Ebenezer Odey Odey et al.
Increasing incidence of invasive aspergillosis necessitated this study which aimed to isolate and identify Aspergillus niger in chicken blood from local markets within F.C.T, Nigeria. Three hundred and sixty (360) chicken blood samples were collected from six…
22 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2024/12.3.39.51
Case ReportOvariohysterectomy (Spaying) in a Rabbit: A Case Report from Bangladesh
Iqbal Hossain, Kazi Shams Al-Arefin, Rayhan Ahmmed Pranto, Deepanjana Sarker, Kazi Abdus Sobur
Ovariohysterectomy (OHE), commonly known as spaying, is a surgical practice to aggressive behavior and prevent unwanted breeding of female animals. The purpose of this case study was to perform the standard surgical method of a local breed female rabbit, 8 mon…
22 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2024/12.4.52.55
Research ArticleAssessing the Accuracy of Schaeffer’s Formula for Live Weight Estimation in Black Bengal Goats
Jahid Hasan Tipu, Md Ashraful Islam, Md Altafur Rahman, Md. Nazim Uddin, Obaidul Islam
This study aimed to assess the accuracy of Schaeffer’s formula and examine the relationships between live weight and various body measurements, including heart girth, body length, height at withers, height at back, and paunch girth in Black Bengal goats.…
23 Sept 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2024/12.3.32.38
Research ArticleToxocara spp. Prevalence and Risk Factors in Cats from Mexico
Camilo Romero Núñez, Laura Miranda Contreras, Rafael Heredia Cárdenas, Ariadna Flores Ortega, Linda Guiliana Bautista Gómez
Information regarding infection and risk factors for endoparasites, such as helminths like Toxocara, is crucial for implementing effective control programs. The objective of this study was to assess the current prevalence and risk factors for Toxocara spp. in…
16 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2024/12.2.25.31
Short CommunicationEffectiveness of Fluralaner in Ticks Infesting Horses (Equus caballus)
Camilo Romero Núñez, Galia Sheinberg Waisburd, Alberto Martin Cordero, Rafael Heredia Cárdenas, Laura Miranda Contreras, Ariadna Flores Ortega et al.
In horses, ticks cause a wide range of health and welfare problems; they can cause direct damage such as skin lesions and anemia and indirect problems spreading several infectious diseases, such as papulonodular dermatoses, Lyme disease, and viral encephalitis…
15 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2024/12.2.22.24
ReviewAdvancements in Vaccination Strategies: From Historical Milestones to Modern Innovations in Viral Disease Prevention and Public Health
Kashif Abdaal, Aneeza Batool, Muhammad Tariq Navid, Saeed Ahmed, Asma Saleem Qazi, Waseem Safdar et al.
Vaccines have improved global health by eradicating infectious diseases. Yet ongoing research on vaccines is crucial for addressing persistent infections including the challenging ones like malaria and tuberculosis and exploring their potential applications in…
26 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2024/12.1.11.21
Research ArticleCombating Zoonotic Diseases: Collaboration of Veterinary and Medical Practitioners
Kalsoom Abdulrazaq, Bisma Arif, Rimsha Mehboob, Asma Mehboob
Zoonoses are diseases or infections contracted by people from vertebrate animals naturally. They are caused by a variety of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and other parasites. These pathogens have the ability to infect both domesticate…
24 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2024/12.1.1.10
Research ArticleA Comparative Analysis of Open and Closed Anal Sacculectomy Performed on Dogs
Fazal Ur Rehman, Saeeda Fatehullah, Ayaz Qadir, Suleman Ahmad, Siddique Usman, Muhammad Asif et al.
The anal glands are paired structure in dogs which require the surgical removal in various diseased conditions . The current study was designed to compare the efficacy of open and closed method of anal sacculectomy for better outcomes in respect of post-operat…
23 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2024/11.4.54.59
Research ArticleDisease Prevalence and Therapeutics of Pet Dogs at Central Veterinary Hospital (CVH), Bangladesh
Sudip Kumar Sharma, Al-Nur Md. Iftekhar Rahman, Mahfuzul Islam
Keeping dogs as pets is increasing in Bangladesh; however, they may be infected by several diseases as well as pose a serious health hazard to pet owners through the transmission of zoonotic diseases. This study aimed to investigate the disease prevalence and…
19 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2023/11.4.49.53
Research ArticlePrevalence of Ectoparasites in Pet Dog and Cat in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Asma Sadia Authoy, Aneek Chanda, Aparna Datta, Md Shohel Al Faruk, Towhida Kamal
The research focused on assessing the prevalence of ectoparasites among companion animals in the Dhaka Metropolitan area from January 2022 to August 2022. Data were gathered from Teaching and Training Pet Hospital and Research Center (TTPHRC), focusing on dogs…
23 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2023/11.4.42.48
Research ArticleImpact of Oxytocin on Physicochemical Characteristics of Buffalo Milk at Different Lactations
Ghani Khan, Saeed Ahmed Soomro, Abdul Kabir, Abdullah Iqbal, Naik Muhammad Marri, Syed Ahmad khan et al.
Oxytocin is a hormone that is necessary for lactation and the production of milk. It has frequently been used in the dairy sector to boost the production of animal milk. The goal of this research was to find out how oxytocin affected the physicochemical proper…
2 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2023/11.3.26.33
ReviewBuffalo Pox Transmission Dynamics: Understanding the Interplay between Buffaloes, Humans, and Vectors
Abdul Kabir, Anees Ur Rahman, Inzamam Ali Shah, Ibad ur Rahman
Buffalopox is a contagious viral zoonosis that affects buffaloes, cows, and humans. It is caused by buffalopox virus (BPXV), a member of the genus Orthopoxvirus and a close variant of vaccinia virus (VACV). Buffalopox was first reported in India in 1934 and ha…
2 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2023/11.3.34.41
Case ReportThe Confirmatory Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management of Canker in Pigeons
Swagata Das Gupta, Majharul Islam, Towhida Kamal, Md. Rayhan Faruque, Md. Shohel Al Faruk
Trichomonas gallinae is a protozoan parasite that causes the avian trichomonias is disease known as “canker,” which primarily affects the esophagus and upper digestive tract in pigeons.A common case of pigeon cankers was diagnosed in two pigeons 40…
16 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2023/11.2.20.25
Research ArticleCatfish Farmers Perception of Biosecurity Control Measures in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria
Nwafili Sylvanus Anene, Ibinabo Jessica
The study was carried out to assess the perception and level of biosecurity measures adopted by catfish farmers in Obio/Akpor District of Rivers State with respect to hatchery operations. Data was collected from 49 catfish farmers by interview and structured q…
11 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2023/11.2.13.19
Research ArticleSome Epidemiological Studies on Theileria annulata Infection in Egypt
Ahmed Abdel-Rady, Mohamed Karmi, Menna_allah Youssef, Aml M. Abdel-Ra’ouf, Bahaaa Madkour
The present study was carried out to investigate the epidemiological and clinical status of bovine Theileriosis in Aswan governorate. During a 2-year study, 265 cattle were clinically suspected upon careful clinical examination as Theileria infected animals. C…
10 Mar 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.rjvp/2023/11.1.7.12