Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M Svoboda Author-Workplace-Name: Ruminant and Swine Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: V Vlasakova Author-Workplace-Name: Central Veterinary Administration of the State Veterinary Administration, Prague, Czech Republic Author-Name: D Harustiakova Author-Workplace-Name: RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: J Illek Author-Workplace-Name: Large Animal Clinical Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: A Staffa Author-Workplace-Name: Large Animal Clinical Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: J Vasek Author-Workplace-Name: Ruminant and Swine Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: K Novotna Kruzikova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Protection and Welfare and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: J Cahova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Protection and Welfare and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: Z Svobodova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Protection and Welfare and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Title: Multi-year study monitoring the mercury content in the tissues of cattle sampled in the Czech Republic between 2014 and 2023 Abstract: Analyses of mercury concentrations in the muscle, liver and kidneys of cattle were conducted in the Czech Republic during the period from 2014 to 2023. The average mercury content in muscles, livers, and kidneys of calves was 0.000 5 ± 0.000 0 mg.kg-1, 0.002 7 ± 0.000 5 mg.kg-1, and 0.004 1 ± 0.000 8 mg.kg-1, respectively. In fattening cattle, the average mercury content in muscles, livers and kidneys was 0.000 5 ± 0.000 0 mg.kg-1, 0.002 1 ± 0.000 2 mg.kg-1 and 0.004 9 ± 0.000 3 mg.kg-1, respectively. In cows, the average mercury content in muscles, livers and kidneys was 0.000 5 ± 0.000 0 mg.kg-1, 0.002 3 ± 0.000 1 mg.kg-1 and 0.006 9 ± 0.000 3 mg.kg-1, respectively. The maximum residual limit for human consumption was exceeded in 10 kidney samples (3 calves, 6 cows, 1 fattening cattle) and 1 liver sample (calf). In all age categories, the highest mercury concentrations were found in the kidneys, lower in the livers, and the lowest in the muscles. When comparing the age groups, significantly higher mercury concentrations were observed in the kidneys of cows than in calves and fattening cattle. It can be concluded that there is still a need for further monitoring of mercury concentrations in cattle tissues in the Czech Republic. Keywords: calf, cow, heavy metal, kidney, liver Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 307-312 Volume: 70 Issue: 9 Year: 2025 DOI: 10.17221/34/2025-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/34/2025-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202509-0001.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:70:y:2025:i:9:id:34-2025-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Y Jang Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Radiology, Western Referral Animal Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Radiology, My Referral Animal Medical Center, Paju, Republic of Korea Author-Name: HK Chae Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Clinical Nutrition, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea Author-Workplace-Name: Korea Society of Feline Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea Author-Name: YJ Hong Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Surgery, Western Referral Animal Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea Title: Far lateral lumbar intervertebral disc extrusion in a cat: Case report Abstract: A 4-year-old domestic long-haired cat presented with acute, progressive, non-weight-bearing lameness of the left pelvic limb and reluctance to climb. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed decreased T2-weighted signal intensity of the nucleus pulposus in all lumbar intervertebral discs except L7-S1, with far-lateral T2-weighted low-signal material at L6-L7 surrounding the sixth lumbar nerve root. A diagnosis of far-lateral intervertebral disc extrusion at L6-L7 was made. Clinical signs resolved almost completely within 15 days of conservative management. To our knowledge, this is the first report describing MRI findings of far-lateral intervertebral disc extrusion in a cat, highlighting the importance of considering this condition in the differential diagnosis of acute unilateral pelvic limb lameness. Keywords: feline, herniation, lameness, magnetic resonance imaging, spinal disorder Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 335-338 Volume: 70 Issue: 9 Year: 2025 DOI: 10.17221/107/2024-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/107/2024-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202509-0002.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:70:y:2025:i:9:id:107-2024-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: SM Abdel-Raheem Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia Author-Name: MA Kobeisy Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt Author-Name: YA Gomaa Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt Author-Name: AMA Meligy Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia Author-Name: M Elalfy Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia Author-Name: MM Farghaly Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt Title: Influence of dietary coriander seeds and administration of Lactobacillus acidophilus on the performance of growing rabbits under subtropical climatic conditions Abstract: This study investigated the effects of coriander seed powder and Lactobacillus acidophilus solution (LAS) on the growth, nutrient digestibility, blood parameters, and intestinal health of growing rabbits under subtropical conditions. Forty Californian rabbits, aged 35 days with an average body weight of 588 ± 34 g, were randomly assigned to four groups: a control group fed a standard diet, a group (T1) receiving the basal diet supplemented with 1.5% coriander seed powder, a group (T2) receiving the basal diet with oral LAS at 1 × 109 CFU/kg, and a group (T3) receiving both coriander seed powder and LAS. The study measured body weight, daily weight gain, feed conversion ratio, mortality rate, blood metabolites, nutrient digestibility, and intestinal histomorphology. Results showed that rabbits fed with 1.5% coriander seed powder had significant improvements in body weight gain, feed conversion, and a reduction in mortality compared to the control. Both coriander seed powder and LAS improved blood metabolites, nutrient digestibility, and intestinal health. However, the combination of both additives did not provide additional benefits over the individual treatments. The findings suggest that either 1.5% coriander seed powder or LAS can enhance growth performance and health in rabbits under subtropical conditions. Keywords: coriander seeds, growth performance, intestinal morphology, microbiota modulation, probiotics Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 313-328 Volume: 70 Issue: 9 Year: 2025 DOI: 10.17221/104/2024-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/104/2024-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202509-0003.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:70:y:2025:i:9:id:104-2024-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: X Li Author-Workplace-Name: Biosafety Laboratory of West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China Author-Name: H Huang Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China Author-Name: Y Liu Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China Author-Name: W Meng Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China Author-Name: Z Zhong Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China Author-Name: Z Zhou Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China Author-Name: G Peng Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China Author-Name: J Han Author-Workplace-Name: Biosafety Laboratory of West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China Author-Name: H Liu Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China Title: Blastocystis first detected in Sciurus vulgaris and Sciurus vulgaris exalbidus in Chengdu, China Abstract: The anaerobic unicellular protist Blastocystis is widely recognised for its presence in the gastrointestinal systems of humans and various animals globally. However, there is a paucity of reports on the prevalence and subtype (ST) distribution of Blastocystis in the squirrel population. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and genetic diversity of Blastocystis, as well as its zoonotic potential, among Sciurus vulgaris and Sciurus vulgaris exalbidus in Chengdu, China. A total of 41 faecal samples (31 from Sciurus vulgaris, 10 from Sciurus vulgaris exalbidus) were analysed for the presence of Blastocystis sp. using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of the small subunit ribosomal RNA (SSU rRNA) gene. Our findings revealed a positive rate of 4.88% (2/41 samples) for Blastocystis sp., with both identified as ST4 through nucleotide sequence homology and phylogenetic analysis. Given the zoonotic nature of this subtype, farmed squirrels may serve as potential reservoirs for Blastocystis transmission to humans and domestic animals. These findings are essential for developing effective control strategies against Blastocystis in the study region and enhancing our comprehension of the genetic spectrum of Blastocystis within Sciurus vulgaris and Sciurus vulgaris exalbidus. Keywords: Blastocystis species, epidemiology, subtype 4, zoonotic transmission Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 329-334 Volume: 70 Issue: 9 Year: 2025 DOI: 10.17221/71/2024-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/71/2024-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202509-0004.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:70:y:2025:i:9:id:71-2024-VETMED