Effects of a Phytogenic Mycotoxin Detoxifier on Oxidative Status, Health, and Performance in Dairy Sheep.

Mycotoxins are common feed contaminants that can affect the health, immune function, and productivity of ruminants by causing oxidative stress and organ dysfunction. In this field study, the effects of a phytogenic multicomponent mycotoxin detoxifier on oxidative status, liver function, udder health, and productive parameters were investigated in dairy ewes. One hundred clinically healthy ewes were randomly assigned to either a control group or a treatment group, with the latter receiving 1.

Treating scaly leg in backyard poultry: a case study from Greece.

1. Scaly leg, caused by , is occasionally observed in backyard poultry farms in Greece. In Greece, infestations with typically result in mild lesions and occasional scratching behaviour.

Flaws in Estrus Synchronization Protocols Increase Vaginal Prolapse and Hydrometra Risk in Sheep.

This study examines the reproductive outcomes of Lacaune-crossbred ewes and hoggets in intensive production systems, focusing on vaginal prolapse and hydrometra associated with flaws in estrus synchronization (E.S.) protocols.

Associations Between Non-Steroidal and Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use, Welfare, and Milk Production in Dairy Sheep: A Multivariate Study.

This study examines the use of analgesic medications among sheep farmers, highlighting both their benefits and the significant gaps in their adoption. Our findings indicate that 26.7% of sheep farmers did not utilize any analgesics, a figure that contrasts sharply with high usage rates among swine (over 80%) and cattle (over 85%) farmers.

Detection of in Bulk Tank Milk of Dairy Small Ruminant Farms in Greece.

The objectives of this work were as follows: (i) the evaluation of the prevalence of detection of genetic material of in the bulk tank milk of sheep and goat farms in Greece and (ii) the investigation of variables related to the management applied in farms as possible predictors for this. The presence of genetic material was studied in the bulk tank milk of 325 sheep and 119 goat farms throughout the country. For qualitative and quantitative identification of the genetic material of the pathogen, a commercially available real-time PCR was used.