Liposarcoma in a Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix): A Case Report.

Introduction: Liposarcoma is a rare malignant soft tissue tumour and it has only been occasionally reported in birds such as goose, parrot and falcon. We present a case of unusual liposarcoma located near the uropygial gland in 2-year-old female common quail (Coturnix coturnix). Such cases are rarely documented, emphasizing the importance of understanding their clinical presentation, diagnosis and management.

Protective effects of S-adenosyl methionine on oxidative stress and tissue damage in STZ-induced diabetic rats.

Background: Oxidative stress is a key contributor to the progression of diabetes mellitus and its associated complications. Recently, S-adenosyl methionine (SAM) has shown promise in mitigating oxidative stress and improving glucose metabolism. This study aimed to investigate the effects of SAM supplementation on biochemical parameters, oxidative stress markers, and histopathological alterations in the kidneys and liver of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats.

Macroscopic and microscopic evaluation of the therapeutic effects of fosfomycin on surgical wound healing in a rat model.

This study evaluated the therapeutic potential of fosfomycin on surgical wound healing in a sterile rat model, emphasizing its immunomodulatory and regenerative effects beyond antimicrobial activity. Thirty male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly assigned to five groups: negative control, positive control (dexamethasone 1 mg/kg), and three fosfomycin-treated groups (75, 150, and 300 mg/kg, intraperitoneally). A standardized full-thickness dorsal wound was surgically induced, and treatments were administered over a 14-day period.

Molecular Identification, Phylogenetic Analysis, Clinical and Histopathological Findings of Dermocystidium anguillae From Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio).

Dermocystidium is a pathogenic fungus-like protist that infects many fish species, causing lesions on the skin, gills and other tissues, which may result in systemic disease. In the present study, a new Dermocystidium anguillae infection in the skin and eyes of the koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) from Iran was described using a comprehensive analysis of morphological, histological and molecular data. Filiform hyphal-like cysts were visible on wet mounts.

Ichthyosis Fetalis in a Lacaune Lamb.

Ichthyosis (inherited congenital condition) is a heterogeneous group of skin cornification and keratinization disorders. Ichthyosis can affect animal and human and characterized by an excessive amount of superficial scale on the skin. A male Lacaune lamb was born alive from a primiparous ewe but it was unable to stand and it was in lateral recumbency and died 12 h after birth.

Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 genotypes in Iran from 2020 to 2023.

The aquaculture industry in Iran contributed to about 1% of the world's aquaculture production in 2020 with a volume of 0.7 million tons. A targeted approach was used to identify positive samples by collecting samples from 342 suspected carp farms showing signs of disease.

The first report of gastro-thoracoschisis in a puppy born to a pomeranian bitch afflicted with dystocia.

A 1.5-year-old primiparous Pomeranian bitch was referred with abdominal discomfort and clinical signs of parturition. Fetal membranes were hanging from vulva, yet no evident progress in parturition was observed.

Etiology and risk factors of hemorrhagic abomasitis in goat kids.

Hemorrhagic abomasitis, also known as Salivary Abomasum Disease (SAD), is a largely under-researched condition affecting young lambs and kids, often leading to high mortality rates and significant economic losses. The disease's etiopathogenesis, risk factors, and clinical features remain poorly understood. Existing studies have been limited and fragmented, leading to misdiagnoses and confusion about its true nature.

Morphological, Histological, and Phylogenetic Characterization of Myxobolus branchioepidermis n. sp. (Myxosporea: Myxobolidae) Infecting the Gills and Skin of the Oranda Goldfish (Carassius auratus).

Myxobolus Bütschli, 1882 is a highly important genus of fish myxozoans, consisting of many species that cause serious diseases in ornamental cyprinid fish species in different geographic areas by infecting a wide range of organs. This study describes a new Myxobolus species infecting the gill lamellae, gill rakers and skin epidermis of goldfish (Carassius auratus) from Mohammadshahr, Iran, based on detailed morphological, histological and molecular analysis. Mature spores were small and spherical in shape, consisting of two symmetrical shell valves in frontal view, measuring 10.

Cerebral Hydatidosis in a Lamb.

A 6-month-old Afshari male lamb was examined on a semi-intensive farm due to anorexia and neurologic signs, including head tilt, circling, bilateral positive menace response and stupor. The sheep was slaughtered and necropsied. After routine parasitology and histopathology procedures, the occurrence of cerebral hydatidosis was confirmed.

Clinical, histopathological and phylogenetic analysis of Myxobolus lentisturalis (Myxozoa: Myxobolidae) infecting the musculature of farmed population of goldfish (Carassius auratus) in Iran: 2021-2022.

There is a claimed increase in the global prevalence and incidence of emerging diseases observed in many organisms. Myxozoa represents an essential group of metazoan parasites that hold both economic and ecological significance. In the current study, 1% of the fish population at two commercial goldfish (Carassius auratus) farms in Tehran and Ghom province, Iran, developed cavitating muscular lesions resembling humps in February 2021 and January 2022.

Histopathological, morphological, and molecular characterization of fish-borne zoonotic parasite Eustrongylides Excisus infecting Northern pike (Esox lucius) in Iran.

Eustrongylides excisus is a fish-borne zoonotic parasite known to infect various fish species, including Northern pike (Esox Lucius). This nematode, belonging to the family Dioctophymatidae, has a complex life cycle involving multiple hosts. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of Eustrongylides nematodes in Northern pike (E.

Lumpy jaw caused by Nocardia farcinica in a Holstein cow.

A 3-year-old Holstein cow was examined in an intensive system due to unilateral swelling in the mandible. A right mandibular mass was associated with painful mastication and Ptyalism. In palpation, the mass was raised, ulcerated, attached to the mandible bone and firm, approximately 17 × 12 × 10 cm in size.

Molecular identification, phylogenetic analysis and histopathological study of pathogenic free-living amoebae isolated from discus fish (Symphysodon aequifasciatus) in Iran: 2020-2022.

Free-living amoebae (FLA) are capable of inhabiting diverse reservoirs independently, without relying on a host organism, hence their designation as "free-living". The majority of amoebae that infect freshwater or marine fish are amphizoic, or free-living forms that may colonize fish under particular circumstances. Symphysodon aequifasciatus, commonly referred to as the discus, is widely recognized as a popular ornamental fish species.

Clinico-histopathological and phylogenetic analysis of protozoan epibiont Epistylis wuhanensis associated with crustacean parasite Lernaea cyprinacea from ornamental fish in Iran.

Parasitic infestations are one of the most concerning problems limiting ornamental fish farming. In addition to the direct economic losses due to the major mortalities, parasites may significantly negatively impact the body shape, coloration, growth rate, and health condition of the fish. The results of the study highlight the importance of comprehensive parasitological analysis in the diagnosis and treatment of parasitic infections in ornamental fish farms.

The study of a hermaphroditic sheep caused by a mutation in the promoter of gene.

In mammals, sex-determining region Y () gene plays vital role as a transcription factor to regulate the expression of the genes contributing to development of male genitals. Any mutation disrupting expression of gene can cause disorders of sex development (DSDs). In this study, the examination of a hermaphroditic (female-like) Shal sheep which was referred for infertility is described.

Acute cysticercosis caused by Cysticercus tenuicollis in lambs.

Twelve 30- to 75-day-old mixed breed lambs were examined in an intensive system because of sudden recumbency and death. Clinical examination revealed sudden recumbency, visceral pain, and auscultation of respiratory crackles. Lambs died shortly (between 30 minutes and 3 hours) after the onset of clinical signs.

The effect of subacute co-exposure to carbon tetrachloride and diclofenac on the liver of male wistar rats.

Carbon tetrachloride (CCl) is a potent liver toxin. Diclofenac (Dic), leading adverse effects on the liver, is used among the employees of the industries that use CCl. The increased use of CCl and Dic in industrial workers has prompted us to investigate their synergistic effect on the liver using male Wistar rats as a model.

Pericarditis caused by Proteus mirabilis in sheep.

Pericarditis means inflammation in the pericardial sac. Pericarditis is divided into three categories based on morphology, including fibrinous, purulent, and constrictive. In the present study, a 7-month-old male Ghezel breed sheep was examined for low weighting rate for three months.

Effect of L-serine on oxidative stress markers in the kidney of streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice.

Oxidative stress is critical in the occurrence and development of diabetes and its related complications. L-serine has recently been shown to reduce oxidative stress, the incidence of autoimmune diabetes and improve glucose homeostasis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of daily L-serine administration on blood glucose, renal function and oxidative stress markers in the kidney of streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice.

The anti-inflammatory effects of minocycline on lipopolysaccharide-induced paw oedema in rats: a histopathological and molecular study.

Minocycline is a semi-synthetic antimicrobial agent with claimed anti-inflammatory properties reported from different experimental models. This study was aimed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of minocycline, compared to the actions of two common anti-inflammatory agents, on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced paw oedema through some clinical, histopathological, haematological and molecular analyses. Forty-eight rats were divided into eight groups (n = 6).

A rare case of ocular and testicular T-cell lymphoma in a hermaphrodite koi carp (Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus 1758): clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical study.

Background: Lymphatic neoplasia may occur in various types, such as lymphoma, lymphosarcoma, lympholeukemia, and plasmacytoid leukemia. Lymphoma, defined as a malignant tumour of lymphoid tissue, has been found in a number of fish families including Esocidae and Salmonidae. However, the occurrence of lymphoma is rare in those belonging to the Cyprinidae.

Histological observations on aural fibrosarcoma in a Holstein cow.

Fibrosarcomas occur as a mesenchymal tumour of malignant fibroblasts in a collagen background and are usually found in the female genital organs and rarely involve the skin. A 5-year-old female Holstein cow with a raised mass at the base of right ear was referred. On gross examination, the mass was approximately 13.