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Research ArticleSalmon Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analogue (sGnRHa) as a Potent Ovulation Inducer for Artificial Insemination in Rabbit
Olufisayo Bamidele, Safiriyu Idowu Ola
This study evaluated the fertility of non-lactating rabbit does artificially induced with Salmon Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue (sGnRHa). Forty multiparous rabbit does were randomly divided into four groups of ten does each in a Completely Randomized…
6 Dec 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2019/5.2.66.72
Case ReportFeeding and Management System of Turkey in the Sylhet Region, Bangladesh
Mustasim Famous, Obaidul Islam, Shameema Khatun, Mohammed Mustafizur Rahman, Tania Ferdoushi
The present study was done to know the feeding system, management practice, problems and prospects of turkey farming in different turkey farms of Sylhet district of Bangladesh. Data were collected from 6 turkey farms under the Sylhet region. The observation wa…
17 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2019/5.2.58.65
Research ArticleCombination of a Probiotic Mix and Diminazene Aceturate in Treatment of Trypanosoma brucei Infection in Sprague Dawley Rats
Chukwuemeka Calistus Okolo, Ikenna Onyema Ezeh, Chinelo Nnenna Uju, Nwakaego Ernestina Nweze
Panacean trypanocidal therapy remains elusive. The objective was to investigate how a probiotic mix affects treatment outcome in trypanosomosis. Thirty-six rats randomly assigned to six groups (A--F) were used for the experiment. Supplementation with multi-str…
30 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2019/5.2.43.52- Case Report
Comparative Hospital Prevalence Study of Different Diseases of Dog at Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet District of Bangladesh
Obaidul Islam, Shameema Khatun, Mustasim Famous
The study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of clinical conditions in dogs admitted at Central Veterinary Hospital (CVH), SAQ Teaching Veterinary Hospital (CVASU), Chittagong, and District Veterinary Hospital (DVH), Sylhet during the period from 22 Sept…
30 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2019/5.2.53.57 
Research ArticleTotal Tract Nutrient Retention and Apparent Metabolizable Energy of Different Varieties of Wheat, Maize and Sorghum in Quails
Muhammad Sohail, Asad Sultan, Said Sajjad Ali Shah, Muhammad Sajid, Adnan Khan
The present study was conducted to investigate the digestibility of cereal grains like wheat, maize, sorghum and their cultivars in quail birds. A total of 270 quail birds were raised in cages having three main groups, one each for wheat (W), maize (M), sorghu…
14 May 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2019/5.2.33.42
Research ArticleEtio-Prevalence of Environmental Bacterial Species Causing Subclinical Mastitis in a Cohort of Buffaloes at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Abdul Kabir, Laiba Uroog, Naushad Ahmad, Fawad Ahmad, Muhammad Saqib, Noor Badshah et al.
Subclinical mastitis is multifactorial inflammation of mammary glands in dairy animals, resulting in changes in milk quality, milk production, and economic losses to dairy farmers. It mainly occurs due to non-contagious environmental bacterial species. In Paki…
5 May 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2019/5.1.25.32
Research ArticleEndoparasitic Infections and the Associated Risk Factors in Trade Donkeys (Equus Asinus) in Ganawuri District Market, Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State, North Central Nigeria
Bata Shalangwa Ishaku, Batim Turdam, Maimadu Abdullahi, Waziri Ibrahim Anjili, Mayowa Olabode
A cross-sectional study design was carried out between November 2017 and May 2018 to determine the prevalence and risk factors for endoparasitic infections in donkeys at Ganawuri district market, Plateau State, North Central Nigeria. Fecal and blood samples we…
26 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2019/5.1.16.24- Research Article
Audit of Captive Breeding in a University Zoo Facility in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
John Ogunsola, Richard E. Antia, Benjamin O. Emikpe, Olajumoke A. Morenikeji
Reports on captive breeding of zoo animals are scanty in literature especially in an African setting. The understanding of challenges and prospects of captive breeding will aid conservation of zoo animals especially those endangered. This report evaluates unai…
1 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2019/5.1.12.15 - Research Article
Investigation of the Epidemiology of Foot and Mouth Disease in Sheep and Cattle with NSP ELISA and LPBE
Omer Baris Ince
Control of Foot and Mouth Disease depends on the disease control policies and epidemiological status of the country. In countries where the disease is endemic, protective vaccinations are performed with inactive vaccines of suitable serotype and measures are t…
4 Mar 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2019/5.1.5.11 
Research ArticleReproductive Parameters of Trotter Breed Mares in Bulgaria: Duration of Covering and Duration of Gestation Period
Nadejda Lukanova, Radka Vlaeva, Boriana Ivanova
The current study includes 34 purebred trotter mares and 292 gestations. Some of the mares are born in Bulgaria, and some are imported, as they represent four different trotter breeds – Standardbred, Orlov trotter, Russian and Italian trotter. The study…
4 Feb 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2019/5.1.1.4
Short CommunicationUltrasonographic Investigation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Monozygotic Twins in a Cow
Akshay Sharma, Mohit Mahajan, Madhumeet Singh, Pravesh Kumar
Trans rectal ultrasonography of a 7 year old crossbred Jersey cow was done at weekly interval from 21 to 63 days post artificial insemination. Monochorionic diamniotic monozygotic twins were confirmed on the basis of different amniotic sacs and corpus luteum o…
17 Jan 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2018/4.2.62.71
Research ArticleSeroprevalence and Risk Factors for Toxoplasma gondii in Pigs, Sheep and Goats at Slaughter in Jos Municipal Abattoir, Nigeria
Bata Shalangwa Ishaku, Maimadu Abdullahi, Dakwang Nalong, Rengkat Jonah, Olabode Mayowa
A cross sectional abattoir based study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in pigs, sheep and goats at slaughter in Jos, Plateau State Nigeria. Five hundred (500) serum samples comprising of 300 pigs, 100 each of sheep a…
25 Nov 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2018/4.2.55.61
Research ArticleStaphylococcus aureus: A Review of Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanisms
Asinamai Athliamai Bitrus, Olabode Mayowa Peter, Muhammad Adamu Abbas, Mohammed Dauda Goni
The emergence of antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus aureus posed a major veterinary and public challenge worldwide. S. aureus being a highly versatile pathogen can quickly acquire resistance genes. The development of resistance in bacteria predates the…
19 Oct 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2018/4.2.43.54- Research Article
Estimate the Effect of Propofol and Ketamine on Clinical and Hematological Parameters in Xylazine Pre-Meditated Baladi Egyptian Donkeys
Mohammed Zaki Fathy
This study aimed to compare the effect of propofol and ketamine on hematological parameters and cardiopulmonary parameters in xylazine pre-medicated Baladi Egyptian donkeys. Eighteen apparently healthy donkeys were divided into two equal groups. All animals we…
12 Sept 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2018/4.2.35.42 
Research ArticleAnticlostridial Activity of the Thyme and Clove Essential Oils against Experimentally Induced Necrotic Enteritis in Commercial Broiler Chickens
Nashwa Mohamed Eid, Al-Hussien Mohamed Dahshan, El-Shayma El-Nahass, Basma Shalaby, Ahmed Ali
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of thyme and clove essential oils (EOs) as feed additive for prevention and/or control of Clostridium perfringens (CP) type A induced necrotic enteritis (NE) in broiler chickens. The influence of varying…
4 Jul 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2018/4.1.25.34
Research ArticleSelection of A New Site for Epidural Analgesia in Egyptian Goat (Capra Hircus) Based on Anatomy, Ultrasonography and Computed Tomography
Ashraf Sayed Awaad, Mohamed Zaki Fathy
This study was objected to select a new site for epidural injection in goats based on the anatomy of the lumbosacropelvic region and confirmed by computed tomography (CT) as well as successful application of the needle within the epidural space guided by ultra…
27 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2018/4.1.17.24
Research ArticleEpidemiological Evidences of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS) of Buffalo in Sylhet Region of Bangladesh Based on Hospital Register Data
Abdul Majid Ujjal, Sharmin Akter, Suman Paul
The study was conducted to ascertain the hospital prevalence of buffalo diseases and to determine the temporal distribution of important infectious diseases of buffalo like as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS) at Upazila veterinary…
13 May 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2018.4.1.9.16
Research ArticleRPO30 Gene based PCR for Detection and Differentiation of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus and Sheep Poxvirus Field and Vaccinal Strains
Sherin Reda Rouby
Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) and sheep poxvirus (SPPV) are Capripoxviruses that are considered as an emerging hazard to cattle, sheep and goat. Diseases caused by capripoxviruses are transboundary in nature and are regularly spread into neighboring, non-end…
13 May 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2018.4.1.1.8- Mini-Review
Molecular Diagnostic Assays for the Detection of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus: A Concise Review
Aitezaz Ahsan, Muhammad Usman, Ihsan Ullah, Aamer Bin Zahur, Adnan Rasheed Malik
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is as a transboundary disease whose occurrence hampers the trade and consequently causes an enormous economic losses. It is a disease of sheep and goat, particularly in the regions of Africa, Middle East and Asia. Besides clini…
11 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.vsrr/2017.3.3.53.57 
Research ArticleSensitivity and Specificity of the commonly used Diagnostic Procedures of Bovine Brucellosis
H.I. Hosein, Sherin Reda Rouby, Ahmed Menshawy, Ahmed E. AbdAl-Ghany
The present study was carried out for investigation of the sensitivity and specificity of some diagnostic procedures used for diagnosis of bovine brucellosis on serological, bacteriological and molecular basis. A total of 141 cows from brucella infected farms…
30 Dec 2017