Does Mycobacterium tuberculosis var. bovis Survival in the Environment Confound Bovine Tuberculosis Control and Eradication? A Literature Review by Adrian R. Allen, Tom Ford, Robin A. Skuce

“…The possibility that classical pulmonary TB can be simulated and recapitulated in laboratory animal models by ingestion of contaminated feed is a further intriguing indication of potential environmental risk. …”
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Peri-Traumatic Near-Infrared Light Treatment Attenuates the Severity of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss by Rescuing (Type I) Spiral Ganglion Neurons in Mice by Max Meuser, Susanne Schwitzer, Parisa Faraji, Arne Ernst, Dietmar Basta

“…Extending the pre-treatment time did not result in any further reduction in hearing loss. The present study investigated whether a combined NIR pre- and post-treatment had an increased effect on hearing preservation. …”
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Establishment of subcutaneous transplantation platform for delivering induced pluripotent stem cell-derived insulin-producing cells. by Hong Thuan Tran, Watchareewan Rodprasert, Irma Padeta, Saranyou Oontawee, Steven Dwi Purbantoro, Anatcha Thongsit, Parkpoom Siriarchavatana, Sayamon Srisuwatanasagul, Hiroshi Egusa, Thanaphum Osathanon, Chenphop Sawangmake

“…Taken together, an established mGF-iPSC-IPC generation protocol in this study will be the potential backbone for developing the iPSC-derived IPC production employing human and animal cell resources. As well as the potential further development of IPC transplantation platform for diabetes treatment in human and veterinary practices using an established subcutaneous encapsulated IPC-bead transplantation platform presented in this study.…”
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hucMSC-Ex Alleviates IBD-Associated Intestinal Fibrosis by Inhibiting ERK Phosphorylation in Intestinal Fibroblasts by Yifei Wang, Yaqin Zhang, Bing Lu, Jianbo Xi, Dickson Kofi Wiredu Ocansey, Fei Mao, Donglin Hao, Yongmin Yan

“…Having observed that the extracellular-signal-regulated kinase (ERK) pathway in intestinal fibrosis can be inhibited by hucMSC-Ex, we treated intestinal fibroblasts with an ERK inhibitor to emphasize the potential target of ERK phosphorylation in the treatment of IBD-associated intestinal fibrosis. Results. In the animal model of IBD-related fibrosis, hucMSC-Ex alleviated inflammation-related fibrosis as evident in the thinning of the mice’s intestinal wall and decreased expression of related molecules. …”
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Economic impact of fetal wastage and common diseases, along with their incidence rates and seasonal variations, at an abattoir in FCT, Nigeria. by Ibrahim Dauda Dauda, Abdulhakeem Binhambali, Abdurrahman Hassan Jibril, Zainab Oyiza Idris, Farhan Rhidor Akorede

“…The notable economic losses from condemned organs also underscore the necessity of implementing pregnancy tests for female animals before slaughter to protect food security and support the nation's economy. …”
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On occurrence of some avian bacterial diseases and biosafety provision by T. V. Kurmakaeva, S. S. Kozak, E. S. Baranovich

“…The data obtained indicate the need for a retrospective analysis of the occurrence of some avian bacterial infections in order to study the animal disease situation in poultry farms for the purpose of improving the set of measures to ensure the disease freedom in poultry industry, while addressing the laboratory test results.…”
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Management of intraocular pressure and inflammation using febuxostat film: in vitro - in vivo correlation by Mouli Das, Sk Habibullah, Tanisha Das, Rakesh Swain, Subrata Mallick

“…Disappearance of ocular inflammation was also observed in the test animals after 2.5 h of film application, whereas acute inflammation was continued in the group without treatment for more than 4 h. …”
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Web-based Mental Health Literacy Education Program for Adolescent Students: A Randomized Control Study Protocol by Özlem Özkan, Fatma Şeyda Özbıçakçı

“…The educational content of the six modules will include short animated lesson videos and audio presentations. …”
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Differential gene expression during recall of behaviorally conditioned immune enhancement in rats: a pilot study [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] by Marcus Picard-Mareau, Markus Rueckels

“…Following stimulus re-exposure, animals were sacrificed at different time points, and neural tissues along the HPA axis was analyzed with a rat genome array together with plasma protein using Luminex analysis. …”
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Anaplasmosis bovina en provincia de Buenos Aires durante 2015 by J.F. CORA IBARRA, M.M. LLOBERAS, I.M. LLADA, E.R. ODRIOZOLA, G.J. CANTÓN

“…El contagio entre bovinos se produce por transmisión de eritrocitos parasitados de un animal infectado a uno sano, a través de ectoparásitos hematófagos (garrapatas, dípteros), por iatrogenia y vía transplacentaria. …”
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Fetal Cartilage Progenitor Cells in the Repair of Osteochondral Defects by Bruno C. Menarim, DVM, PhD, Chan Hee Mok, PhD, Kirsten E. Scoggin, PhD, Alexis Gornik, DVM, Emma N. Adam, DVM, PhD, Shavahn C. Loux, PhD, James N. MacLeod, VMD, PhD

“…Studies grafting IZN or ANL tissues in larger animal models with regular immune functions may provide additional insights into improving osteochondral regeneration.…”
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Association of leukocyte elastase in semen and seminal plasma with sperm parameters and pregnancy outcomes in male fertility by Mausumi Das, Maha Gumssani, Julia Mullaney, Ralf Henkel, Suks Minhas, Marie Claire Aquilina, Channa N Jayasena

“…We included 28 studies reporting sperm parameters linked to LE and excluded non-English articles, reviews and animal studies. Data collected included study details, methods, population, LE levels, sperm characteristics and pregnancy outcomes. …”
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Lebanese Cannabis sativa L. extract protects from cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in mice by inhibiting podocytes apoptosis by Alia Khalil, Sahar Al Toufaily, Wassim Shebaby, Marissa El Hage, Dima Mroue, Wissam Faour, Mohamad Mroueh

“…Mice were divided into control group (vehicle), COE group, cisplatin group and cisplatin plus COE (2.5, 5 and 20mg/kg, i.p.). Animal body weight, serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and proteinuria were measured. …”
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Application of stem cells alone and in combination with low-level laser therapy for sciatic nerve repair in rats by Mohsen Shalalvand, Hamidreza Mahaseni Aghdam, Ahmad Asghari, Siamak Nehzat, Fatemeh Shahsavari, Rojin Ardalani

“…In Group 1, the excised nerve segment was utilized as an autograft and sutured at the defect site. …”
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Cuerpo, blanquitud y limpieza de sangre. Una reflexión a propósito de la decolonialidad by Roberto I. Rodríguez Soriano

“…El entramado de significaciones culturales, sociales, políticas y económicas se configuró en y a través de la blanquitud. Es decir, a través de un sistema conceptual que asumía al cuerpo (al color de la piel principalmente), a la limpieza de sangre y a caracteres culturales, como definitorios del lugar jerárquico que una persona ocupaba dentro de la sociedad colonial y colonizada. …”
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Quantification and correlation of amyloid-β plaque load, glial activation, GABAergic interneuron numbers, and cognitive decline in the young TgF344-AD rat model of Alzheimer’s dise... by Anett Futácsi, Anett Futácsi, Anett Futácsi, Kitti Rusznák, Kitti Rusznák, Gergely Szarka, Gergely Szarka, Gergely Szarka, Béla Völgyi, Béla Völgyi, Ove Wiborg, Boldizsár Czéh, Boldizsár Czéh, Boldizsár Czéh

“…BackgroundAnimal models of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are essential tools for investigating disease pathophysiology and conducting preclinical drug testing. …”
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SELECTION OF EQUIPMENTFOR PROCESSING ANCIENT GRAINS by V. Petrov, A. Aleksashin, S. Pozner

“…In this connection, the sown areas for these crops are increasing, and the main volume of grown cereals is not for animal consumption, but for human consumption. Such a shift in consumption leads to increased requirements for the quality of grain and its processing products. …”
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Nanoformulation of Polymyxin E Through Complex Coacervation: A Pharmacokinetic Analysis by Xiaobao Chen, Li Liu, Weidan Wang, Yuan Yuan, Wei Wang

“…The results demonstrated that complex coacervation-mediated PME nanoformulations exhibited equivalent or superior antibacterial activity, increased maximum tolerant dose, and fewer adverse reactions in animal tests. <b>Conclusions:</b> Utilizing complex coacervation, PME nanoformulations were developed, demonstrating efficacy in the formulation process. …”
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Potential of Castor Seed (Ricinus communis) Powder-Formulated Feed in the Fertility Control of Wild-Caught Female African Giant Rats (Cricetomys gambianus) by Hafiz Ayinde Badmus, Adeola Adefoluke Ala

“…The study was conducted at Central Animal House of University of Ibadan, Nigeria between February and April, 2022. …”
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Plasma amino acid profiles of dogs with the hepatocutaneous syndrome and dogs with other chronic liver diseases by Rommaneeya Leela‐arporn, Karah Burns DeMarle, Cailin R. Heinze, Cynthia R. L. Webster

“…Regression analysis was performed to identify a unique PAA pattern for HCS diagnosis. Results Twelve dogs each with vacuolar hepatopathy or chronic hepatitis and 8 dogs with congenital disorders (primary hypoplasia of the portal vein or ductal plate malformations) were enrolled. …”
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