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Research Paper
Published on 2025-01-09
Seroprevalence of Leptospira spp. antibodies in humans and livestock at various human-animal interfaces in Jordan
Zuhair Bani Ismail, Lea Widemann, Yasmin Daradkeh, Omar Al-Omari, Alaa Fahmawi, Mais Lakaideh, Belal Sha’fout, Haia Mellhem, Leen Al-Bayari, Saad Al-Omari, Hani Talafha, Zaidoun Hijazeen, Bilal Al-Omari, Jean DeMarco, William B. Karesh, and Ehab A. Abu-Basha
This multidisciplinary One Health study aimed to estimate the prevalence of Leptospira spp.-specific antibodies in humans and livestock at the human-animal interfaces in Jordan.

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.1-7

Volume-18 | Issue-1 | Article-1
Research Paper
Published on 2025-01-09
Comparison of the sequences of the viral capsid protein 1 and viral capsid protein 2 encoded genes in symptomatic and asymptomatic cases of canine parvovirus 2 in dogs
Mohammed Al-Saadi, Amer Nubgan, and Ali Hadi Abbas
The study identified significant genetic mutations in VP1, VP2, and the intergenic regions of CPV-2 in symptomatic and asymptomatic cases in Iraq.

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.8-14

Volume-18 | Issue-1 | Article-2
Review Paper
Published on 2025-01-09
Emerging challenges in aquaculture: Current perspectives and human health implications
M. Oghenebrorhie Ruben, A. Bolanle Akinsanola, M. Ekemini Okon, Teslim Shitu, and I. Iretomiwa Jagunna
This study aims to evaluate the current state of aquaculture and identify key challenges related to environmental sustainability, public health, and ethical considerations.

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.15-28

Volume-18 | Issue-1 | Article-3
Research Paper
Published on 2025-01-09
Polymorphism of the prolactin gene and its association with reproductive traits in F2 local crossed chickens
Ega Rosalinda, Heru Sasongko, and Dyah Maharani
This study aimed to evaluate reproductive traits, identify single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), and assess genetic variation in the PRL gene of F2 local crossed chickens.

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.29-39

Volume-18 | Issue-1 | Article-4
Research Paper
Published on 2025-01-09
Effect of circulating prolactin, lactation days, and seasonal variations on first artificial insemination pregnancy rates using the PG7G protocol in dairy cows
Mufeed A. Alnimer, Mohamed A. Abedal-Majed, Mohmmad Al-Qaisi, and Ahmad I. Shamoun
Department of Animal Production, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan Amman.

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.40-51

Volume-18 | Issue-1 | Article-5
Research Paper
Published on 2025-01-09
Effect of extracted phycocyanin by-products as a synbiotic supplement on the production performance and intestinal morphology of broilers
Kannikar Hamprakorn, Buaream Maneewan, Wantamas Jantasin, Mohd Nizam Lani, Tossapol Moonmanee, and Julakorn Panatuk
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of by-products acquired during phycocyanin extraction, which is used as a novel synbiotic supplement, on the production performance and intestinal health of broilers in a tropical climate.

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.52-59

Volume-18 | Issue-1 | Article-6
Systematic Review
Published on 2025-01-09
Effectiveness of acupuncture for equine laminitis: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Faisal Fikri, Agus Purnomo, Salipudin Tasil Maslamama, and Muhammad Thohawi Elziyad Purnama
This meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively investigate the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for laminitis in horses.

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.60-66

Volume-18 | Issue-1 | Article-7
Research Paper
Published on 2025-01-09
First study on molecular identification of Anaplasma ovis in sheep in southern Kazakhstan
Alexandr Ostrovskii, Madina Kadyrova, Nurdina Yerzhanova, Dinara Kamalova, Amirkhan Kassen, Nailya Tursunbay, Alexandr Shevtsov, Christian Bauer, and Kassym Mukanov
This study aimed to determine the occurrence of Anaplasma spp. infection in sheep in southern Kazakhstan, a high-risk region for tick-borne diseases, using PCR and to identify the species by sequencing.

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.67-75

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