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Gut Health in Ostriches (Struthio camelus): Insights Into Intestinal Structure, Functions, Microbiome, and Improvement Strategies

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Our paper systematically reviews the intestinal structure, function, and microbiota of ostriches, along with strategies for improving their gut health. We analyze how these factors collectively influence intestinal homeostasis and ostrich welfare, emphasizing probiotics as a promising intervention to enhance gut health, boost population well‐being, and
Zi‐Qun Zhang, Fang‐Fang Guo, Wen‐Juan Du, Meng Li, Aftab Shaukat, Zhu‐Qing Jia, Shu‐Cheng Huang   +6 more
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Husbandry factors are associated with skin, gastrointestinal and ophthalmic disorders in leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius)

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Research into disorders in captive reptiles is notably sparse in the UK, despite the popularity of various species as pets. This study aimed to survey and investigate risk factors for disorders of leopard geckos in the UK. Methods Medical records for leopard geckos presenting at three veterinary practices between 2019 and 2023 were ...
Joshua Henley, Tom Dutton, Joanna Hedley
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Clinical benefit of faecal microbiota transplantation administered via a single retention enema as an adjunctive treatment in dogs with chronic enteropathy: a randomised controlled trial

Journal of Small Animal Practice, EarlyView.
Objectives To evaluate the clinical benefit of faecal microbiota transplantation administered via a single retention enema, as an adjunctive treatment in the management of dogs with chronic enteropathy. Materials and Methods Blinded, randomised controlled trial.
F. Allerton, M. J. Whittle, L. Durkin, C. Prior, M. Trehy, H. Swales, F. Duplan, S. Borgonovi, G. Pinchbeck, I. Gajanayake, M. Dunning, T. Sparks, P. Watson, G. C. A. Amos, K. McCallum, J. Bazelle, A. Kent   +16 more
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Interplay between Eimeria acervulina and Cryptosporidium parvum during In Vitro Infection of a Chicken Macrophage Cell Line (HD11)

Life, 2023
Background: Eimeria acervulina is a frequent intestinal pathogen of chickens, causing economic impact on the poultry industry. Cryptosporidium parvum is a neglected parasite in chickens.
Shahinaz Taha, Tran Nguyen-Ho-Bao, Lisa Maxi Berberich, Sandra Gawlowska, Arwid Daugschies, Zaida Rentería-Solís   +5 more
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Incorporating the Competencies of Evidence‐Based Veterinary Medicine Focused on Pharmacotherapeutics Into Clinical Rotations for Small Animal Dermatology and Food Animal Medicine and Surgery at a Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in the US

Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Building the skills and knowledge necessary to practice evidence‐based veterinary medicine (EBVM) should occur throughout the veterinary curriculum. Operationalizing EBVM includes asking a clinical question in PICO format, searching the biomedical literature for evidence, critically appraising the evidence, and applying the evidence to make a ...
Virginia R. Fajt, Adam P. Patterson, Dusty Nagy, Jennifer Schleining, Kevin Washburn   +4 more
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Conservation Management Strategies Shape Glucocorticoid Levels in African Elephant Populations More Than Parasite Load

Journal of Zoology, EarlyView.
Understanding the factors influencing physiological stress is essential for interpreting how wildlife responds to contrasting environmental and management conditions. Across 19 South African elephant populations, we found that smaller reserves, self‐drive tourism, and high elephant density under low vegetation productivity were associated with elevated
Laura Lacomme, Hervé Fritz, André Ganswindt, Chloé Guerbois, Benjamin Rey   +4 more
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Identificación de parásitos gastrointestinales en aves silvestres en cautiverio.

Revista Científica, 2013
Este trabajo identifica los parásitos gastrointestinales que pre- sentaron las aves silvestres en cautiverio, en el municipio de Tibasosa (Boyacá, Colombia).
Diego José Diego José García Corredor, Oscar Javier Sánchez Parada, Martín Orlando Pulido Medellín, Roy José Andrade Becerra   +3 more
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Poultry Coccidiosis in and Around Arba Minch, Southern Ethiopia: A Study Based on Coprological and Postmortem Findings

Immunity, Inflammation and Disease, Volume 14, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Ethiopia has a large chicken population, but its economic contribution is limited by disease challenges, especially coccidiosis. Despite coccidiosis's economic and health impacts, there is a notable gap in detailed knowledge regarding the predominant Eimeria species, associated intestinal lesions, and distribution ...
Yacob Bekele, Minale Getachew, Mitiku Yohannes, Ephrem Tora   +3 more
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Presentation, Clinical Pathology Abnormalities, and Identification of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Camels (Camelus bactrianus and Camelus dromedarius) Presenting to Two North American Veterinary Teaching Hospitals. A Retrospective Study: 1980–2020

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Old World Camelids (OWC) represent two species (Camelus bactrianus and Camelus dromedarius) with increasing numbers in North America. Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitism is a major cause of clinical disease in camelids and leads to significant economic ...
Taylor R. Locklear, Ricardo Videla, Ryan M. Breuer, Ryan M. Breuer, Pierre-Yves Mulon, Mary Passmore, Jonathon P. Mochel, Rick Gerhold, John J. Schaefer, Joe S. Smith, Joe S. Smith   +10 more
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Taxon, Arboreality, Sex, and Season—Factors Influencing Gastrointestinal Parasite Occurrence in Zoo‐Housed Non‐Human Primates

Zoo Biology, Volume 45, Issue 4, Page 371-381, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT The emergence of anthelminthic resistance is a well‐documented phenomenon in livestock and companion animals. Given the scarcity of new antiparasitic drugs, the implementation of effective, holistic anthelminthic control strategies is critical to preserving the efficacy of existing treatments.
Stalder Sandro, Hatt Jean‐Michel
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