A case of chronic proliferative rhinitis (CPR) associated with Salmonella enterica subsp. diarizonae serovar 61:(k):1 , 5 , (7) (SED) is described in a 3-year-old ewe from the university teaching farm in Transylvania, Romania. Clinical examination revealed bilateral seromucous nasal discharge and visible proliferative masses within both nasal cavities. Infrared thermography demonstrated increased heat emission over the nasal r...

Leishmania infantum is a vector-borne protozoan causing zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis in the Mediterranean basin, where dogs are the primary reservoir. However, infection in various domestic and wild mammals raises questions about their epidemiological roles. Reliable diagnosis in non-canine species remains challenging, as most serological assays are developed for dogs and cats. This study evaluated a commercially available...

Ovine anaplasmosis is causing relevant economic losses in Spain due to icteric carcass condemnation in lambs. Anaplasma ovis infection occurs through grazing sheep that transfer ticks to their offspring. This study compared the efficacy of deltamethrin and cypermethrin pour-on treatments for tick control. A total of 250 PCR A. ovis -positive ewes and their offspring were divided into 5 groups. Group A (50 ewes/50 lambs) was ke...

Dirofilaria repens is an endemic mosquito-borne pathogen widely spread throughout Europe and other non-Europen regions. Infection by D. repens has been reported in dogs, although little is known about the occurrence and epidemiological features of this nematode in cats. During the surgical procedure within the framework of a trap, neuter and release sterilization program, two female filarial nematodes with spontaneous movement...

Sandflies are the primary transmission vector for Leishmania spp parasite in endemic regions. The role of other animals, different from the dog, is under discussion in the leishmaniosis endemic countries. A limited number of reports have been published on the possible role of livestock in European countries for Leishmania maintenance and diffusion. The aim of the present study was to perform a serosurvey on sheep in areas of S...

SARS-CoV-2 is the causal agent of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in humans that emerged in late 2019. This virus is able to infect humans and different animal species. Among pets, cats and ferrets are more susceptible to be infected by the SARS-CoV-2. Epidemiological studies are an important tool to provide information under natural conditions of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 virus. In comparison to cats, limited epidemiological...

Ovine anaplasmosis is an emerging vector-borne disease in Europe caused by Anaplasma ovis . The infection has spread quickly in recent years, causing moderate to severe outbreaks in sheep flocks, leading to relevant economic losses in sheep farming. This wider spread has been associated with global warming and climate change, favouring the maintenance and life cycle of their main vector, the ticks. However, another epidemiolog...

Abortion is a major issue in sheep husbandry. It can result in significant economic losses and a severe public health risk. This survey assessed the infectious and non-infectious causes of abortion in Iranian sheep flocks and determined the main risk factors. In this cross-sectional survey, causes of abortion were evaluated in 757 sheep flocks, and risk factors were analysed. A checklist containing general animal information f...