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Published: 2021-12-28

TOPIC 

Advancements in Veterinary Biomedical Sciences: Evaluating Toxicological Risks, Infectious Disease Management, Growth Promotion Strategies, and Genetic Factors Influencing Metabolic Disorders

OVERVIEW

The studies cover various studies highlighting key issues in veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences. The first study investigates the hepatotoxic effects of Jatropha curcas seed extract in Rattus Norvegicus, showing increased SGPT levels and severe liver damage, emphasizing the toxic potential of medicinal plants when misused. Leptospirosis, prevalent in Indonesian dogs, is highlighted in the second study, identifying key serovars and transmission methods, with prevention through vaccination and diagnostic advancements like PCR and ELISA. The third study details Haemobartonella felis infection in domestic cats, emphasizing vector-borne transmission by Ctenocephalides felis and successful treatment with doxycycline. The fourth study explores the use of red dragon fruit-infused water as a natural growth promoter for broilers, showing improved growth performance without affecting vital organ ratios. Lastly, research on ovariohysterectomy-induced obesity in domestic cats examines the association between PDX-1 gene polymorphisms and insulin resistance, identifying silent mutations that could contribute to diabetes in spayed animals. These findings collectively enhance our understanding of disease prevention, treatment, and alternative growth promoters in veterinary practice.

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021)

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