ARSHI Veterinary Letters

Suspected dermatophytosis in Sentul Debu chickens at a chicken farm in Majalengka Regency, West Java

2024-02-05T06:43:02+07:00

Dermatophytosis in chickens or avian ringworms is a zoonotic disease caused by fungi in the Dermatophyta group. This article reports a case of suspected dermatophytosis in Sentul Debu chickens on a chicken farm in Majalengka Regency, West Java. Three 11 month old male Sentul Debu chickens in one of the postal system rearing cages showed clinical symptoms in the form of white scales on their head, comb, and wattles. Diagnosis and treatment are based on clinical symptoms and visible lesions. Treatment uses an ointment with the active ingredient sulfur which is given 1-2 times/day for 7 days. The results of the treatment showed healing, with the head, comb, and wattle appearing to be clean from white scales.

Traumatic toenail wound in a Thai elephant (Elephas maximus indicus)

2024-02-05T06:42:57+07:00

Elephant is Thailand’s national animal which represents three aspects: loyalty, longevity, and strength. Thai elephants are often used for deforestation and tourist activities, such as elephants, riding, and showering. This case report highlights a traumatic wound in the left foreleg nail of a showering Thai elephant. Nail wounds undergo infection and tissue necrosis. A bone fragment suspected to be part of the distal phalanges was found and confirmed by X-ray examination. However, a surgical approach is not recommended because of the high risk of sedation in elephants. Routine wound cleaning with antiseptics and topical antibiotics was performed on the traumatic wounds. The bone fragment was removed after necrosis of the surrounding tissues. The prognosis for this case was considered good based on the location and wound condition.

Multi-infection parasitic nematodes in deer at Waru Farm Land, Ciampea, Bogor Regency

2024-02-05T10:59:37+07:00

Deer is a protected wild animal in Indonesia, and currently, deer are often kept and used as part of amusement rides in recreational areas. This study aimed to identify the incidence of worm infections in deer kept in the Waru Farm Land recreation area in Tegalwaru, Ciampea Bogor. Nine deer were kept by Waru Farm Land, consisting of spotted deer and Timor deer. Samples were collected immediately after the deer had defaecated. Stool sample examinations included the flotation test, McMaster’s test, and multilevel filtration. The examination results showed that one deer had multiple parasitic nematode infections. Examination revealed strong and trichurid-type eggs. The degree of infection showed a very mild value, namely less than 50 EPG, so it can be concluded that worm infection in deer at Waru Farm Land is very low. Treatment by administering anthelmintics to deer that were positively infected with worms should be given, as well as preventing infection in other deer.

Feline lower urinary tract disease diagnosis in an obese sterile male Persian mixed-breed cat

2024-02-05T06:42:47+07:00

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) occurs because of dysfunction of the urinary bladder and urethra in cats. This study reported that FLUTD occurs in a castrated and obese male cat. The supporting diagnostics used to confirm the diagnosis are the dipstick test, urine microscopic observation, and ultrasound. The examination results showed pyuria, proteinuria, haematuria, struvite crystals, and cystitis. The pathophysiology of FLUTD in this case begins with the condition of castrated males, who tend to have little activity and become obese. Obesity increases the risk of ascending infections, which is one of the causes of crystal formation in the urinary tract.

Newcastle disease in local hens – A case report

2024-02-21T23:41:11+07:00

Traditional local chicken farming, as opposed to commercial poultry breeds, faces numerous disease-related challenges, with one of the prominent threats being the Newcastle disease virus. This case report describes 8-week-old local hens infected with the Newcastle disease virus detected through epidemiological aspect, pathological, and virology investigations. The morbidity of this farm was 65%, with 20% mortality and 30.7% case fatality rate. The anatomopathology and histopathology examination revealed pathological changes in various organs. Laboratory tests using the Haemmaglutination-Inhibition and Haemmaglutination assays confirmed the presence of the Newcastle disease virus. Based on clinical symptoms, anatomopathological findings, histopathological analysis, virus isolation, and identification, it is concluded that the affected hens were infected with viscerotropic velogenic Newcastle disease.

Treatment of cat flu uses a single supplement based on colostrum, probiotics and prebiotics (Felostrum)

2024-02-05T15:03:08+07:00

Flu in cats is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by viruses and bacteria of various ages. Prevention and control of vaccinations are still not widely practiced. One alternative is to provide a single supplement of colostrum, probiotics, and prebiotics. This paper reports the handling of flu cases in 2 cats aged six months (Cio) and eight months (Kaori) at the Depok Pet Center Clinic using colostrum-based supplements, probiotics, and prebiotics. A single supplementation of colostrum, pro-biotics, and prebiotics was carried out for seven days, and the condition of both cats showed changes. The condition of Cio's cat improved on the third day, while Kaori's cat showed less frequent sneezing and reduced concentration and volume. On the seventh day, both cats were in good condition.

Diagnosis and treatment of Ehrlichiosis in a Pug dog

2024-02-21T23:41:06+07:00

In addition to damaging the skin and causing inflammatory reactions and anemia, dog tick infestations are vectors for blood parasites such as Ehrlichia spp., known as Ehrlichiosis. This article reports the case of a five-year-old female Pug dog whose body was covered with ticks. The clinical examination found tick infestation on the face, ears, back, abdomen, legs, and interdigital areas. Supporting examinations included a complete blood count (CBC), buffy coat smear, and a test kit. CBC examination showed that the dog had leukocytosis, neutrophilia, hypochromic microcytic anemia, and thrombocytopenia. A buffy coat smear examination showed the presence of Ehrlichia morulae in the cytoplasm of the dog's monocytes, and the test kit results were positive for Ehrlichia antibodies; therefore, the dog was diagnosed with Ehrlichiosis. Treatment is done by administering Doxycycline, Intervetta Dr. Choice Ferro-B, and Fu Fang Ejiao Jiang orally for 21 days. After treatment, hematological parameters in leukocytes, neutrophils, erythrocytes, and platelets returned to normal ranges.

Diagnosis of infectious bronchitis in a local chicken

2024-03-25T06:05:05+07:00

Infectious bronchitis is a disease in chickens caused by avian coronavirus with a single-stranded positive RNA viral genome and belongs to the genus Gammacoronavirus. AI is an acute respiratory disease affecting chickens' reproductive systems, kidneys, digestive tract, and defence systems. This article reports that a 13-month-old Sentul Dust layer chicken was found to have a standing posture disorder. Physical examination showed that the chicken had a "Penguin-like" standing posture, its mouth was always open, and it had dyspnoea. The animals were euthanised for necropsy and post-mortem examination. Necropsy showed pathological findings in the form of airsacculitis, splenomegaly, ovarian regression, enteritis, haemorrhage of the tonsillar cavity, and fluid-filled cysts in the oviducts. Chickens are diagnosed with Infectious Bronchitis based on clinical signs and anatomical pathology findings in the organs.

Heat tolerance of several beef cattle breeds in Astomulyo Village, Lampung Tengah District

2024-03-25T06:05:00+07:00

Animals' productivity and health status in tropical regions are significantly influenced by their ability to adapt to hot and humid tropical environments. This study aimed to compare the heat tolerance of the Ongole-cross (OC), Simmental-cross (SC), and Limousin-cross (LC) breeds raised in Astomulyo Village, Lampung Tengah District. This location had a high environmental stress index in the afternoon and moderate environmental stress in the morning and evening. Most cattle have a Heat Tolerance Coefficient (HTC) above 100, and there are no significant differences in HTC values among cattle breeds. The OC, SC, and LC cattle breeds exhibit good heat tolerance and can adapt to hot and humid environments in Lampung Tengah District.