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December 10, 2024
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November 18, 2024
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Item Prevalence of Dermatophyte Infections in Cats in Ramadi and Fallujah Cities, Iraq(15/4/2025, 2025-04-15) Khalid Ismael OleiwiBackground: Dermatophytosis, which is characterized by superficial infection of keratinized 22 tissues, is the most frequent fungal disease in small animal veterinary medicine. Diagnosing 23 dermatophytosis purely according to clinical indications is problematic because dermatological 24 findings vary and various other skin diseases resemble the characteristic fungal lesion. 25 Aim: This study aimed to detect the prevalence of dermatophytes in pet cats with skin lesions who 26 presented to private veterinary clinics in Ramadi and Fallujah cities, Iraq.20Item Evaluation the Antimicrobial Effect of Glycerin Magnesia on Some Bacteria, in-Vitro Study(2020-06-14) Khalid Ismael OleiwiThis study was aimed to assess the efficacy of glycerin magnesia on some bacteria. A thirty percent of glycerin magnesia were prepared as explained below. Many types of bacteria including Proteus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Acinetobacter, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella spp. were selected for this study and obtained from university of Tikrit, college of veterinary medicine. A bacterial broth were prepared, a then a sterile swab were emulsify in these broth and streaked on muller hinton agar plate and allowed till dry, then a holes were filled with a given glycerin magnesia and incubated for 24hrs. at 37̊C . The results showed that a higher antibacterial effects of glycerin magnesia against Staphylococcus aureus followed by Proteus spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella spp., Acinitobacter, E. coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis respectively.Item Investigation of the morphological and histological features of the testes of pigeon (Columba livia domestica) in pre-puberty and post-puberty(Open Veterinary Journal, (2024), Vol. 14(9): 2163-2169, 2024-08-11) Harith Humadi Khalaf; Oday Alawi Al-Juhaishi; Muntadher Salman AshourBackground: Morphological and histological examination of the testes can provide a suitable insight into the health of the reproductive system. Aim: The objective of the current study was to investigate the morphological and histological features of the testes of local pigeons (Columba livia domestica) at mature and immature stages of age. Methods: Two groups of collected specimens underwent macroscopic and microscopic investigation to evaluate and compare the main general properties of their testes. Results: The findings indicated that the testis has an oval shape in both pre-puberty and post-puberty stages, situated on the inner side of the kidney towards the caudal extreme of the lungs. However, the left testis was bigger than those on the right side. In the pre-puberty stage group, the testicular parenchyma was small, and almost collapsed seminiferous tubules containing a single layer of Spermatogonia and Sertoli cells. In contrast, in the post-puberty stage, the parenchyma space between seminiferous tubules was small, and tubules adhered closely to each other. Also, mature cells including sertoli, spermatogonia, and spermatocytes were noticed to spread within the tubules. Conclusion: The change in the histological structure of testes before and after maturity may help to evaluate the complexity of the male reproductive system of pigeons and draw attention to the organization of sex hormones and the function of several types of cells within the testes.Item Mutation on Theileria species in cattle in Fallujah city, west region of Iraq(30/9/2024, 2024-08-17) Dunya A. A. Mohammed SalihBackground: Theileriosis infection is a tick-borne disease that leads to global animal morbidity, mortality, and economic losses. Aim: This study aimed to examine Theileriosis infection by traditional and molecular methods. Methods: A total of 100 blood samples of local breed cows were examined by Giemsa smearing under a microscope, amplified- PCR in region 18SrRNA PCR at 600bp, and DNA sequencing analysis of the genetic relationships. Results: The clinical signs showed that an elevated fever (40.3°C–41.5°C), an asymmetrical extension of superficially prescapular lymph nodes, lacrimation, icteric mucus membranes eyes, ecchymotic hemorrhages on the sclera, dullness, lethargy, salivation, and ticks presence. Giemsa-stained blood smear and conventional PCR were revealed 24% and 73% for infection respectively. The phylogenetic tree was constructed with DNA sequencing analysis of accession number: OQ779946.1, OQ779947.1, OQ779949.1, OQ779952.1, OQ779953.1 and OQ779953.1, belonging to Theileria annulata; acc. nos.: OQ779950.1, OQ779951.1 belong to Theileria parva; acc. nos.: OQ779948.1, OQ779960.1 belongs to Theileria species; acc. no.: OQ779955.1, OQ779957.1, OQ779958.1 belong to T. sergenti; and OQ779956.1, OQ779959.1 belong to Theileria orientalis. Nucleotide substitutions of transversion and transitions occurred in 11 types containing gaps and missing are A>T; A>C; A>G; C>A; C>G; C>T; G>A; G>C; G>T; T>A; T>C for 254 positions in the final dataset. Conclusion: This study showed theileriosis infection is highly endemic and represents the first investigation into the use of molecular phylogeny to classify Theileria in Fallujah city, West Region of Iraq. Keywords: Cattle, Fallujah city, Molecular study, Theileria spp.Item Investigation of the probiotic effects of Lactobacillus sakei 2–3 and Candida zeylanoides Y12‑3 strains in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss, Walbaum 1792)(Aquaculture International, 2025-02-13) Mohanad Dheyaa TahaThis study aimed to assess individual and combined effects of candidate probiotic strains C. zeylanoides Y12-3 and L. sakei 2–3 on growth, hematological parameters, serum immunological parameters, serum biochemistry, histopathology, histomorphology, expression of immune and antioxidant enzyme genes, and disease resistance against L. garvieae in rainbow trout. The fish were fed four different feeds (control, L. sakei 2–3, C. zeylanoides Y12-3, and L. sakei 2–3 + C. zeylanoides Y12-3) for 60 days. At the end of the experiment, growth parameters, serum glucose levels, serum lysozyme activity, and expression of immune and antioxidant enzyme genes were significantly increased in the probiotic groups. Additionally, triglyceride levels decreased in the probiotic groups compared to the control group, whereas serum ALT levels did not change. The villus width and the number of goblet cells increased in the proximal intestines of the fish in C. zeylanoides and L. sakei + C. zeylanoides groups. L. sakei 2–3 showed higher superoxide anion production, expression of immune genes (IgM, IL-B1, lysozyme, TNF-α, HSP70) in the kidney, antioxidant enzyme genes (GPX, GST, SOD) in the liver compared to C. zeylanoides. TNF-α, HSP70), and antioxidant enzyme genes (GPX, GST, SOD) compared to C. zeylanoides. L. sakei and the combination of L. sakei + C. zeylanoides provided resistance to L. garvieae compared to the control group. However, C. zeylanoides was similar to the other two probiotic groups regarding disease resistance against L. garvieae. However, histopathological examinations revealed reversible changes in the proximal intestine, anterior kidney, and liver of fish in the C. zeylanoides and L. sakei + C. zeylanoides groups. Hence, future studies are still required to explore the effects of shorter-term use of the C. zeylanoides strain in rainbow trout to prevent undesirable effects on tissues. In brief, the findings, as mentioned above, showed that L. sakei 2–3 and C. zeylanoides Y12-3 could be potential probiotic candidates for use in rainbow trout farming. Moreover, the probiotic effects of both strains on different fish species should also be studied.Item AN EVALUATION OF A CURRENT RECOGNITION MEDIUM FOR DIAGNOSIS OF S. AUREUS(2020-12-22) Mustafa Salah HasanStaphylococcus aureus is a significant pathogen which is life-threatening in human and animals. This study was conducted to assess the newly prepared medium to identify S. aureus. Three isolates of S. aureus and 3 isolates of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) were used in this study. The media contains agar, maltose, peptone water, and bromocresol purple as a pH indicator. The results showed yellow colonies of S. aureus with a zone of inhibition and white to purple colonies of CNS without inhibition zone. In conclusion, this current medium can be used to identify S. aureus quicklyItem The Effect of Erythritol Injection in Decreasing of Abortion Rate in Local Breed Ewes(2023-04-25) Mustafa Salah Hasan-is study designed to evaluate the e1ect of Erythritol injection in decreasing of abortion rate in local breed ewes. Fifty pregnant ewes from local breed aged 2–4 years with a history of abortion except G1, were fed ad libitum hay and grains with water. -e study was carried out in Salah Aldein province at special farm at a period of July–November 2022. -ese animals were tests for brucella by using rose Bengal and ELISA at zero day for con;rmation; these animals were divided into 5 groups: G1 was brucella −ve and pregnant at 60 days, G2 was brucella +ve and pregnant at 60 days, G3 brucella+ve pregnant animals and treated by antibiotics gentamicin 10%, 3 ml/ animal for 3 days, G4 brucella +ve and pregnant and giving erythritol, 10 ml S/C of 10% solution (solve in water and glycerol), and G5 was brucella +ve, and all pregnant and giving Erythritol+ gentamycin 10%, 3 ml/animal for 3 days.-eexperiment takes 12 weeks. Blood was withdrawn at di1erent times of experiment (0, 2 weeks and end of experiment). -e seroprevalence of brucellosis was shown that all animals at G4 and G5 where seropositive after 14 days of experiment, at end of pregnancy the seropositivity were highly signi;cantly in G4 and G5 as compared with another groups. -e current results showed that percentages of abortion were higher in G2, followed by G3, while it has been reduced signi;cantly in G4 and G1. In conclusion, Erythritol alone can decrease the rate of abortion by making the bacteria extracellular far from placenta and evading of infection by immunity and/or gentamicin injection. Also, erythritol can be used as elicit diagnosis of brucellosis in latent infected animals.Item Antibacterial activity of ethanolic extract of (Ammi visnaga) seeds against some types of bacteria(2025-08-25) Ammar H. Salman1* & Mohammed Mosleh Shwaish2Modern and traditional medicines both make use of the medicinal plant Ammi visnaga L. This species of plant belongs to the Apiaceae family and is originally from Asia, Europe and the North African Mediterranean. A. visnaga has many medicinal properties as well as active ingredients, including flavonoids, essential oils and furobenzopyrones (FBP). In the aim of this study, the antibacterial effect of A. visnaga seeds was tested against two bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumonia. The seeds were extracted using 70% ethyl alcohol and the method of agar diffusion was used to test the antibacterial effect. Several concentrations of the extract were prepared (6.25, 12.5, 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 and 800 mg/mL) and 3 plates were used for each concentration, each plate containing three pores. The results showed weak efficacy of seeds extract against the bacteria that was used in the study, as the zone of inhibition did not appear in concentrations below 600 mg/mL. The zones of inhibition formed at 800 and 400 mg/mL concentrations of extract were (1.8 ± 0.4) mm and (1.83 ± 0.11) mm, respectively, against S. aureus and (2.13 ± 0.15) mm and (1.83 ± 0.05) mm, respectively, against K. pneumonia. These results showed poor activity of plant seeds against the 2 types of bacteria used in this studyItem Molecular identification of Capnocytophaga canimorsus in canine oral samples(2024-12-15) Omar Fahad,Mustafa HasanFifty oral swabs (25 from Anbar and 25 from Salah Aldein) were collected from dogs of different ages, global strains, and different genders. Capnocytophaga canimorsus was diagnosed by PCR using the designed genes. The collected samples were first cultured on nutrient, blood, and MacConkey agar. Then the colonies were subcultured on brain heart infusion and blood agar supplemented with 2.5μg/ml trimethoprim and 2.5μg/ml amphotericin B. Gram staining and biochemical tests including catalase, oxidase and fermentation of glucose, maltose, sucrose, sorbitol and mannitol were performed. The isolate identification results showed that 22 strains (9 from Anbar and 13 from Salah Aldein) were likely Capnocytophaga spp. Action was taken. These putative Capnocytophaga spp. isolates. The PCR test was performed, and the results showed that 14 (6 from Anbar and eight from Salah Aldein) isolates were positive for the designed gene. In addition, the percentage results of C. canimorsus showed that 24% were from Anbar and 32% from Salah Aldein, while the other 36 dogs were negative for C. canimorsus, of which 19 (76%) were from Anbar, and 17 (68%) were from Salah Aldein. In conclusion, dogs are an essential carrier for C. canimorsus in Iraq.Item Isolation and molecular identification of bacteria from sheep with eye infections(2024-12-31) Mustafa Salah Hasan1* , Omar Attalla Fahad1Background: Ocular disease in sheep is a severe concern for the health and welfare of livestock animals, as well as losses of productivity and value to the livestock industry. Aim: This study aimed to isolate and characterize bacteria in sheep with eye disease on the molecular level. Methods: One hundred fifty sheep with eye infections were treated, and tissue samples were taken for microbiological studies. We isolated bacteria from traditional cultures and discovered molecules by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of single bacterial genes. Results: A total of 150 ocular samples were collected from sheep, with bacterial growth observed in 120 samples, resulting in an isolation rate of 80%. Staphylococcus aureus was the most bacteria isolated in this study, which PCR also confirmed. We found antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as S. aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pasteurella multocida. These results reveal that preventing sheep ocular infections requires the effective use of antibiotics. Conclusion: This study suggests the prevalence of bacterial infection in sheep eyes and argues the utility of molecular methods in veterinary diagnosis. Record levels of antibiotic resistance must be maintained in animal husbandry and the use of antibiotic stewardship programs. Keywords: Sheep, Eye, Bacteria, PCR.