Research on the Strategic Path of Veterinary Medicine Serving Rural Revitalization in Agriculture-Related Universities

Local agriculture-related universities must have certain regional advantages,advantages of agricultural characteristics,human resources,and science and technology in the process of implementing the rural revitalization strategy.Using literature research and investigation methods,combined with the experience of colleges and universities,the veterinary discipline of rural science and technology correspondent and technology yard,this study discusses our veterinary discipline in education teaching practice and talent training mode innovation,improving the quality of talent training and study on the strategic path of united front service for rural revitalization.

A Brief Analysis on Citation Forms of English Journal Titles in References of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine Journals

In this paper,the problems of citation forms of English journal titles in references of animal science and veterinary medicine journals were described and analyzed. And the English names of animal science and veterinary medicine journals and corresponding abbreviations were listed for reference by authors.

Current and future prospects for nanotechnology in animal production

Nanoparticles have been used as diagnostic and therapeutic agents in the human medical field for quite some time, though their application in veterinary medicine and animal production is still relatively new. Recently,production demands on the livestock industry have been centered around the use of antibiotics as growth promoters due to growing concern over microbial antibiotic resistance. With many countries reporting increased incidences of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, laws and regulations are being updated to end in-feed antibiotic use in the animal production industry. This sets the need for suitable alternatives to be established for inclusion in feed.Many reports have shown evidence that nanoparticles may be good candidates for animal growth promotion and antimicrobials. The current status and advancements of nanotechnological applications in animal production will be the focus of this review and the emerging roles of nanoparticles for nutrient delivery, biocidal agents, and tools in veterinary medicine and reproduction will be discussed. Additionally, influences on meat, egg, and milk quality will be reviewed.

Antimicrobial Effects of Gatifloxacin on Canine Periodontopathic Bacteria In Vitro

The aim of this study was to identify the potential antibacterial effects of gatifloxacin on one of canine periodontal pathogens, Porphyromonas gulae. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of gatifloxacin and its bactericidal effects were investigated. Gatifloxacin inhibited the growth of the canine periodontopathic bacteria tested in broth. An MIC of 50 nM was found to be effective in inhibiting P. gulae. On performing adenosine triphosphate bioluminescence assay, gatifloxacin was found to exhibit bactericidal effects on the tested bacteria in a concentration-dependent manner. The safety of gatifloxacin in mammalian cells was evaluated by assessing the viability of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem (BMMS) cells treated with gatifloxacin. Almost over 80% of BMMS cells survived after a 3-day culture when treated with 100 nM of gatifloxacin. These results indicate that locally administered gatifloxacin has the potential for being used to prevent canine periodontal infection.

Hair Analysis of Mammals of Brazilian Wildlife for Forensic Purposes

Wildlife trafficking is classified as the fourth largest illegal commerce in the world. Taxonomic identification of wildlife is an ordinary process for forensics experts. The aim of this study was to analyze animal’s hair from Brazilian’s wildlife through microscopic and compare morphology of bristle among species analyzed. Hair samples of nine species were analyzed. Glass slides were analyzed through optical microscopy and following measurements were obtained: total length, medulla diameter, overall diameter and overall ratio diameter of the medulla’s diameter. The images obtained at identification of animals through the morphology of hair and the statistics analysis corroborates in favor for the validation of the technique.

The importance of post-mortem examinations in cetacean biology:A report of a necropsy on Stenella coeruleoalba(Meyen,1833)(Cetacea:Delphinidae),from the Azores,Northeastern Atlantic

This article reports the necropsy of a specimen of striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba found stranded in the north coast of Terceira Island,Azores,Portugal.Here,the importance of standard protocols in post-mortem examinations and the need to adequately proceed were discussed.Stranded marine mammals are valuable specimens for several studies of pathology and other veterinary medical aspects.Although the causa mortis was not determined,the full access to stranded specimens was crucial,not only for pathology studies but also for a proper training to veterinary medicine students whenever possible.