Vol.18 | Issue - 4

Research Article
Published on 2025-04-07
Immunological insights into the occurrence of Lawsonia intracellularis in horses from southern Brazil using flow cytometry
Yasmin Ampese Matté, Débora Zini Baldasso, Mariana Antunes Rezende, Jean Francisco Maldaner Lui, Ana Clara Seibel, João Antônio Guizzo, Rafael Frandoloso, and Luiz Carlos Kreutz
This study aimed to evaluate the humoral immune response in horses immunized with an experimental vaccine for L. intracellularis and to determine the occurrence of anti-L. intracellularis antibodies in horses from southern Brazil using the flow cytometry antibody test (FCAT).

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.755-762

Volume-18 | Issue-4 | Article-1
Research Article
Published on 2025-04-07
Do bulls experience pain or stress during electroejaculation? Evidence from electroencephalography, behavioral, hormonal, and metabolite profiling
Ubedullah Kaka, Nurhusien Yimer Degu, Pavan Kumar, Abubakar Ahmed Abubakar, Yong-Meng Goh, Muhammad Waseem Aslam, Khaleeq Ur Rehman Bhutto, Muhammad Abdul Basit, Wasim S. M. Qadi, Norazlan Mohmad Misnan, Ahmed Mediani, and Khor Kuan Hua
This study aims to objectively evaluate pain and stress responses in bulls subjected to EE using electroencephalography.....

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.763-772

Volume-18 | Issue-4 | Article-2
Research Article
Published on 2025-04-07
Biomechanical comparison of the non-locking bone plate, locking bone plate, and double-rod clamp internal fixation in a canine femoral model
Rutjathorn Maneewan, Nattapon Chantarapanich, Takuma Morimoto, and Chaiyakorn Thitiyanaporn
This study aims to evaluate the biomechanical performance of three fixation methods – non-locking bone plates, locking bone plates, and a novel double-rod clamp internal fixation system – using finite element analysis (FEA).

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.773-781

Volume-18 | Issue-4 | Article-3
Research Article
Published on 2025-04-07
Effects of saline drinking water on growth performance, carcass traits, and blood biochemistry in crossbred Muscovy ducks
Le Thanh Phuong, Nguyen Thi Thuy, and Nguyen Thiet
This study aimed to investigate the effects of saline drinking water on the growth performance, carcass traits, and blood biochemistry of crossbred Muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata).

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.782-790

Volume-18 | Issue-4 | Article-4
Research Article
Published on 2025-04-07
Preliminary study of canine distemper virus transmission from small mammals to Malayan tiger at Kampung Besul Lama, Terengganu, Malaysia
Bryan Andrew Lazarus, Muhammad Farris Mohd Sadali, Farina Mustaffa Kamal, Khor Kuan Hua, Ridhwan Abdul Wahab, Mohd Arifin Kaderi, Mohd Lutfi Abdullah, Tengku Rinalfi Putra Tengku Azizan, and Hafandi Ahmad
This study aimed to investigate the role of small mammals as potential reservoir hosts for CDV and to provide molecular confirmation of CDV infection in these species.....

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.791-798

Volume-18 | Issue-4 | Article-5
Research Article
Published on 2025-04-07
Characterization of immunosuppression of genotype A2dB1 variant infectious bursal disease virus isolated in Malaysia using specific pathogen-free and commercial broiler chickens
Paniz Zarghami Dastjerdi, Mohd Hair Bejo, Nor Yasmin Abd Rahaman, Abdullahi Abdullahi Raji, Roikhwan Soontravanich, Shen Rong Tai, and Abdul Rahman Omar
This study aimed to investigate the immunosuppressive effects of the Malaysian nvIBDV strain (UPM1432/2019) in specific-pathogen-free (SPF) and broiler chickens and evaluate its influence on ND vaccine efficacy.

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.799-807

Volume-18 | Issue-4 | Article-6
Research Article
Published on 2025-04-07
Impact of semen extenders, storage duration, and insemination timing on semen quality and reproductive performance in Palestinian Assaf sheep
Wael Halawa, Samia Khnissi, Ikram Bensouf, Bochra Bejaoui, Hela Chalouati, Muayad Salman, and Naceur M’Hamdi
This study was to assess and compare the efficacy of three semen extenders – Andromed, Indonesian, and Syrian – on the quality of stored semen and its subsequent effect on pregnancy rates following AI.

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2025.808-818

Volume-18 | Issue-4 | Article-7