VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH

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Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 7 | 10 Jul 2026

Long-term evaluation of a zoned catch-neuter-vaccinate-release program integrating owner engagement and buffer zone strategies for humane dog population management and rabies control in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

This study assessed a five-year zoned CNVR program integrating owner engagement and a peripheral buffer zone strategy in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, a religious heritage city affected by frequent puppy dumping and high densities of free-roaming dogs.

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 1 | 31 Jan 2026

Operationalizing the One Health approach in a conflict-affected setting: A scientometric review of policy foundations, systemic gaps, and future pathways in Ukraine

This study aimed to evaluate the current status, achievements, and constraints of the One Health approach in Ukraine, with particular emphasis on the effects of armed conflict on governance, surveillance capacity, and intersectoral coordination, and to outline strategic prioriti…

Research Article | Vol. 18 | Issue 12 | 31 Dec 2025

Integrated assessment of rabies vaccination coverage and behavioral classification of pet owners using knowledge, attitude, and practice - based multivariate analytics in Duc Hue District, Vietnam (2024)

This cross-sectional analytical study aimed to assess vaccination coverage, examine determinants of proactive vaccination behaviors, and classify pet owners based on their knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding rabies prevention in Duc Hue District, Long An Province, …

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 7 | 10 Jul 2026

Molecular detection, genetic characterization, and phylogenetic relationships of Theileria orientalis in cattle and associated ticks from Wasit Province, Iraq

This study aimed to determine the molecular prevalence of T. orientalis in cattle and their naturally infesting ticks in Wasit Province, Iraq; identify host-associated risk factors; and characterize the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of local isolates relative …

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 6 | 28 Jun 2026

Multi-pathogen epidemiological survey of subclinical mastitis, gastrointestinal parasitism, and zoonotic diseases in smallholder dairy cattle in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of subclinical mastitis, gastrointestinal parasitism, and selected zoonotic diseases (Mycobacterium bovis and Brucella abortus) in smallholder dairy cattle in Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi, a key dairy production center in easter…

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 6 | 20 Jun 2026

Chitosan as a sustainable decontamination strategy against Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes on pig carcass surfaces: Comparative efficacy with organic acids

This study evaluated the decontamination efficacy of chitosan (0.2% and 0.5%) compared to lactic acid (2% and 5%) and citric acid (2% and 5%) against Salmonella Typhimurium and L. monocytogenes inoculated on pig skin surfaces, while also assessing effects on spoilage microbiota …

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 5 | 29 May 2026

Effects of tropical forage inclusion in concentrate-based diets on digestibility, growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of hair sheep under intensive tropical conditions

This study evaluated the effects of including Maralfalfa (Pennisetum sp.), Mombaza (Megathyrsus maximus), or CT-115 (Pennisetum purpureum) in concentrate-based diets on nutrient digestibility, growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of hair sheep raised under intens…

Review Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 5 | 27 May 2026

One Health perspective on mycotoxins in poultry production: Ecology, toxicological effects, occupational and environmental exposure, food safety risks, and mitigation strategies (2020–2025)

This review highlights the importance of integrated surveillance, improved feed management, advanced detection systems, and coordinated mitigation strategies within a One Health approach to reduce the impact of mycotoxins on poultry health, environmental safety, occupational exp…

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 5 | 10 May 2026

Integrating health literacy, health promotion, and digital health in tuberculosis prevention: An ecosystemic competency framework and CIMO-based systematic review

This study aimed to synthesize evidence on TB prevention strategies by integrating health literacy, health promotion, and digital health using the Ecosystemic Health Promotion Competency Framework (EHPCF) and the Context–Intervention–Mechanism–Outcome (CIMO) approach.

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 5 | 10 May 2026

Bacterial contamination and prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli and Salmonella isolated from raw pork and chicken meat from slaughterhouses and retail markets in Kenya

his study aimed to quantify bacterial contamination levels and determine the prevalence and AMR profiles of E. coli and Salmonella species isolated from raw chicken meat and pork collected from slaughterhouses and retail outlets in Murang’a County, Kenya.

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 4 | 25 Apr 2026

Comparative effects of Myrmecodia sp. extract and infusion on organ function biomarkers, lipid metabolism, and meat lipid profile in avian pathogenic Escherichia coli-infected broiler chickens: Implications for sustainable poultry production within a One Health framework

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Myrmecodia sp. extract and infusion on liver and kidney biomarkers, serum lipid profile, and meat lipid composition in APEC-infected broiler chickens.