FURTHER to my recent letter concerning a cluster of cases of Mycobacterium bovis infection in cats (VR, March 29, 2014, vol 174, pp 331-332), the short communication describing the clinical and epidemiological features of this cluster (Roberts and others 2014) and the accompanying editorial by Gunn-Moore (2014) raise a concern that a small number of nosocomial cases may occur, with transmission...

Little is known regarding the keeping of animals in the Moretele 1 area of North-West Province, South Africa. Therefore, the status and dynamics of animal husbandry, as well as a general assessment of the needs of animal owners in this area were researched. Results of the investigation will be used to make recommendations for improved veterinary extension servicing in the area. Semi-structured ...

Canine leptospirosis is a zoonosis caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Leptospira. Dogs are one of animal species involved in cycle preservation and transmission urban areas. Serological testing for presence specific antibodies against Leptospira spp. dogs was continuously performed between 2010 2020 city Belgrade. At request owners themselves, other veterinary laboratories or laboratory ...

healthcare waste is a by-product of healthcare. poor management of these wastes exposes the community to infections, toxic effects and injuries. the purpose of this study was to investigation the qualities and quantities characteristics of infectious and domestic wastes of dehgolan clinics in kurdistan province. for this purpose health care centers was identify including hospitals, clinics, inf...

To the Editor: The report of a human cutaneous leishmaniasis case acquired in Clairvaux-les-lacs (1) led us to carry out an investigation with the veterinary clinics in Jura Department, France. Clairvaux-leslacs is a lakeside resort located in Jura, one of the areas in France with the coldest average temperatures, and is clearly located outside the usual leishmaniasis-endemic area. At least 31 ...

A survey was carried out to investigate the occurrence of hard tick species (Acari: Ixodidae) infesting domestic dogs in Hungary. Forty veterinary clinics from a wide geographical area were asked to collect hard ticks from dogs and to complete a questionnaire. In total, 25 veterinary clinics submitted 900 ticks from 310 dogs. Intensity of infestation ranged from one to 78 per dog. The most pref...

To the Editor: The report of a human cutaneous leishmaniasis case acquired in Clairvaux-les-lacs (1) led us to carry out an investigation with the veterinary clinics in Jura Department, France. Clairvaux-leslacs is a lakeside resort located in Jura, one of the areas in France with the coldest average temperatures, and is clearly located outside the usual leishmaniasis-endemic area. At least 31 ...

The efficacy of a 12.5% pyriprole spot-on solution against natural flea infestations applied monthly to dogs on three occasions within 60 days was investigated in patients presented at veterinary clinics in Western Australia. Twelve dogs of various breeds, age, weight, and sex were considered in the study. Six were treated with a pyriprole spoton solution and six treated with a fipronil/ (S)-me...

OBJECTIVE To measure rabies preexposure vaccination rate and identify factors potentially associated with lack of vaccination among veterinarians and at-risk staff. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. STUDY POPULATION At-risk veterinary medical association (VMA) members, their staff members, and animal shelter and wildlife rehabilitation center personnel located in a California county. PROCEDU...