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Research ArticleGross Pathology, Clinical Manifestation, and Comparative Efficacy of Enrofloxacin and Ceftiofur Sodium in Rabbits Experimentally Infected with Pasteurella multocida Type B2
Shahida Laghari, Awais Ali
Pasteurella multocida is an economically vital veterinary pathogen that affects a wide range of animal hosts and causes diseases with major economic effects. This bacterium causes pasteurellosis, a fatal disease in rabbits that is a leading cause of death and…
7 Oct 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.2.268.277
Research ArticleDietary Citric Acid on Broiler Diet: Production Efficiency, Carcass Characteristics and Economic Viability
Md. Rakibul Hassan, Faisal Kabir, Mahbuba Sultana
The feeding trial was undertaken to examine the responses of broiler chicken feeding citric acid (CA) on the diet of broiler chicken. The experiment was conducted with eighty four (84) day old broiler chicks (DOC) with four dietary treatment groups having thre…
7 Oct 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.2.262.267- Review
Stem Cell-Derived Reproductive Organoids: Biology, Applications, and Translational Perspectives
Md. Rimon Bhuiyan
Organoid technology has emerged as a transformative platform in biomedical research, offering three-dimensional, self-organising structures that faithfully recapitulate the architecture and function of native tissues. In the domain of reproductive biology, org…
14 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.2.251.261 
ReviewClimate-Specific Ammonia Mitigation Strategies for Humid Tropical Regions in Poultry Production: A Systematic Review and Critical Synthesis
Md. Raufur Rahman Akanda, Md. Mahmudul Islam, Md. Mahmudur Rahman, Fahad Ahmed, Debasree Saha, Md. Al-Amin Sarker et al.
Ammonia (NH₃) emissions from intensive poultry production pose significant environmental, animal welfare, and occupational health challenges, with emission dynamics markedly intensified under humid tropical climatic conditions. Although numerous NH₃ mitiga…
14 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.2.234.250
Research ArticleA Multivariate Cluster Analysis of Soybean Meal from Sindh, Pakistan Reveals Distinct Nutri-Physiochemical Profiles Governing its Valorization in Poultry Diets
Abdul Waheed Ghanghro, Bheem Raj Serani, Mahrukh Zakir
Soybean meal (SBM) is a cornerstone of poultry feed formulations that shows substantial variability in nutritional quality, undermining feed reliability and animal performance. Traditional nutrient centric evaluation approaches are inadequate to capture this c…
3 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.2.226.233
ReviewAfrican Swine Fever: Research Gaps in Vaccine Development and Immune Evasion
Sumit Sharma, Md. Rimon Bhuiyan, Syeda Shamapika Ahmed Shimi, Md. Raufur Rahman Akanda, Md. Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan, Mst. Roksana Akter
African swine fever (ASF), caused by African swine fever virus (ASFV), is a devastating transboundary disease of domestic pigs and wild boars. Despite extensive research, the lack of a safe and effective vaccine continues to hinder global disease control. This…
20 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.2.215.225- Research Article
The Role of Endocrine Glands and Hormones in Regulating Metabolism in Ruminants: A Comprehensive Review
Ali J. Mohamed, Ali Ahmed Khalaf
Ruminants possess a unique metabolic architecture, driven by the interplay between ruminal microbial fermentation and host endocrine regulation. This review synthesizes current knowledge on how endocrine glands and their hormones modulate carbohydrate, lipid,…
10 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.2.209.214 
Research ArticlePrevalence of Indigestible Foreign Body in Rumen and Reticulum of Cattle Slaughtered at Chinaksen and Midega Tola Woreda Abattoir, Eastern Oromia, Ethiopia
Abnet Shewafera Mekonnen, Isaak Sheik Mohamed
The ingestion of indigestible foreign bodies is a critical health challenge for ruminants, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia, where waste management systems and veterinary services are often inadequate. A cross-sectional study was conducted on…
10 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.2.199.208
Research ArticleImpact of Lumpy Skin Disease on Productive and Reproductive Performance of Cattle in Noakhali Sadar, Bangladesh
Johora Akter, Md. Ashiqur Rahman, Jannatul Naima, Kohaly Alam, Rupon Islam Shuvo, Md. Johir Raihan et al.
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is an emerging transboundary disease causing substantial economic losses in cattle production systems. The present study was carried out to assess the overall impact of Lumpy Skin Disease on cattle health, productivity, and reproductiv…
30 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.2.190.198
Research ArticleAntimicrobial Use Practices and Resistance Awareness Among Commercial Broiler Farmers in Cumilla District, Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Md. Rimon Bhuiyan
Unregulated antimicrobial use (AMU) in intensive poultry farming is a primary driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Bangladesh. District-level data on AMU practices and AMR awareness among commercial broiler farmers in Cumilla, southeastern Bangladesh, a…
27 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.2.177.189
Research ArticleUltrasonographic and Histoarchitectural Evaluation of Liver and Kidneys in Black Bengal Goats While Drinking Saline Water
Rukhsana A. Runa, Md. A. Rahman, Md. M. Islam, Md. M. Rahman, Mst. S. Safawat, Nasrin S. Juyena
Natural water sources are becoming contaminated due to the salinization of surface and groundwater. This investigation aimed to examine the effects of water salinity on the ultrasonographic and histological appearance of the liver and kidneys. Twelve goats wer…
22 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.2.167.176
Research ArticleEffect of Dietary Supplementation of Various Levels of Asparagus racemosus Root Powder on Milk Yield, Composition, and Blood Biochemistry of Achai Cross Jersey Cows
Ihtisham Ul Haq, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Aqib, Muhammad Tahir Khan, Nazir Ahmad Khan, Shakir Ullah et al.
Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) root powder supplementation was evaluated for its effects on feed intake, milk yield, and composition, and blood biochemistry in Achai × Jersey crossbred cows. Thirty-six lactating multiparous Achai–Jersey crossbred…
22 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.2.149.166
ReviewContagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) Vaccine Limitations: A Review of Current Challenges and Future Directions
Md. Rimon Bhuiyan, Syeda Shamapika Ahmed Shimi, Sumit Sharma, Md. Raufur Rahman Akanda, Most Mahbuba Afroz, Jannatoul Ferdous
Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides, remains a major transboundary cattle disease in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite long-standing use of live attenuated T1/44 and T1sr vaccines, recurrent outbreaks and persisten…
22 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.2.140.148
Research ArticleDetection of Mycotoxins in Imported Fish Feeds Analyzed by the Quality Control Laboratories, Wasit Province, Iraq
Ghufran M. Al-Ghanmi, Majdaldeen. Alalaq, Waled. M. Razouqi, Ali Ahmed Khalaf, Israa Jabbar Shamkhi, Raad M. Sayed Lafi
Imported fish feeds entering Iraq through the Al-Shaib border crossing were evaluated for compliance with national mycotoxin limits. Samples were collected under the supervision of the Animal Resources Department and analyzed at the Wasit Quality Control Labor…
28 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.1.92.97
Research ArticleReproductive Biotechnologies for Sustainable Livestock Production: Current Status and Future Directions
Sajad Ali Laghari, Qudratullah Kalwar, Fazul U Rahman Soomro, Baby Yasmeen, Muhammad Rashid Shar
The global livestock industry faces persistent challenges in reproductive efficiency, including low conception rates and high embryonic mortality, which hinder productivity and economic sustainability. To address these challenges, modern reproductive biotechno…
28 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.1.120.139
Research ArticleSeroprevalence and Risk Factors for Brucellosis in Pigs and Pregnant Women in the Western Highlands of Cameroon
Hurbert Che-Neba, Arthénice Jemima Guiekep Nounamo, Aziwo Tatanja Niba, Julius Awah-Ndukum
Brucellosis is a neglected zoonotic disease that is prevalent in livestock in many developing countries. Though porcine brucellosis has been reported in parts of Cameroon, its threat to human health and public health significance is not known. A cross sectiona…
28 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.1.73.91
ReviewCommon Carp: A Bibliometric Analysis of Scopus-Indexed Journal Articles for Iraqi Authors
Raad Sayed Lafi
This bibliometric review analyzes 346 articles published in Scopus-indexed journals, characterizing research conducted by Iraqi authors on common carp from 1988 to November 2025. It is noteworthy that while two papers were published in 1988, no further outputs…
28 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.1.62.72
Research ArticleHematological and Biochemical Profiles of Indigenous Cats in Bangladesh Suspected of Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Jahagir Alam, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Tania Soltana, Md. Mominul Islam, Nazmunnahar Nisa, Sajeda Sultana
Feline coronavirus(FCoV) causes feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) disease in cats. This study aimed to investigate the hematological and biochemical profiles of indigenous cats infected with FIP in Bangladesh. A total of five indigenous cats with suspected F…
28 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.1.98.106
ReviewVeterinary Probiotics in the Era of Antimicrobial Resistance: Therapeutic Promise, Resistance Gene Dissemination Risk, and One Health Implications: A Critical Review
Md. Rimon Bhuiyan
This critical review aimed to synthesise the available evidence on the dual role of veterinary probiotics in the context of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), evaluate the safety risks posed by antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) carriage in commercial and experimen…
28 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.1.107.119
Research ArticlePrevalence and Risk Factors of Rumen and Reticulum Foreign Bodies in Slaughtered Sheep and Goats in Peshawar, Pakistan
Nadeem Iqbal, Haider Ali Yousafzai, Awais Ahmad, Muhammad Salar, Abdul Kabir, Abdul Rehman
The ingestion of indigestible foreign bodies (FBs) by small ruminants, often linked to environmental pollution and improper waste management, poses significant health and production challenges in developing countries. This study aimed to determine the prevalen…
31 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2026/12.1.46.54