Seria Medicină Veterinară / Series Veterinary Medicine: Recent submissions

  • Perineal herniorrhaphy with cone-shaped polypropylene mesh in dogs 
    Zelinschi, Vlad (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    A perineal hernia in dogs is a condition in which there is a weakness or tear in the muscles of the pelvic diaphragm. This results in the abdominal contents, such as fat or intestines, or urinary bladder, prostate pushing ...
  • Comparative parameter analysis of CLSI and EUCAST broth microdilution for yeasts and filamentous fungi 
    Marian, Mariana; Soreanu, Dumitru-Octavian; Mareș, Mihai (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    Invasive fungal infections caused by opportunistic fungi such as Candida spp., Aspergillus spp., and Cryptococcus spp. continue to be major causes of morbidity and mortality in spite of advancements in diagnostic tools ...
  • Establishing the prevalence of cryptosporidiosis in calves in the intensive and extensive livestock management system 
    Ivănescu, Maria-Larisa; Martinescu, Gabriela-Victoria; Mardare Mîndru, Raluca; Iacob, Olimpia; Acatrinei, Dumitru-Mihai; Miron, Liviu-Dan; Ionescu, Elena-Cătălina; Pașca, Paula-Maria (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    The study analyzed the prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. infection in two locations within the Moldavia Region: Gherăești commune (Neamț County) and Dancu farm (Iași). The primary objective was to identify factors ...
  • The incidence of rabies in domestic animals and the legal measures required in the event of rabies outbreaks 
    Ionescu, Elena-Cătălina; Pașca, Paula-Maria (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    Rabies is a sporadic-endemic infectious disease common to humans and animals that is transmitted by bite. The disease is characterized by hyperexcitability and aggression followed by paresis, paralysis and death. In Europe, ...
  • Resistome analysis of bacterial communities in food products 
    Purice, Sebastian-Florian; Bostănaru Iliescu, Andra-Cristina; Capotă, Robert; Ciaușu Sliwa, Dana; Șurubaru, Mălina-Maria; Bălinișteanu, Mara; Cucu, Paula; Ciocan Moțco, Oana-Alexandra; Mareș, Mihai (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    The spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through the food chain has become a global health concern, one that poses a direct threat to human well-being and is interconnected across all ecosystems. The indiscriminate ...
  • Microbiological contamination of Turkey carcasses, pathogenic bacteria prevalence and food safety implications in Romania 
    Lazăr, Roxana; Lazăr, Mircea (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    Microbiological contamination of turkey carcasses is a critical concern for food safety, significantly impacting public health. This study evaluates the prevalence of major pathogenic bacteria, including Escherichia coli, ...
  • West Nile Virus and the birds of prey from Romania, a new approach on the biodiversity conservation 
    Ludu Oșlobanu, Luanda-Elena; Savuța, Gheorghe; Milicević, Vesna; Vasić, Ana (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus with a zoonotic character that affects a wide range of bird species, including birds of prey such as hawks, eagles, and owls. Birds are the primary reservoir for WNV, ...
  • The impact of cortisol on diverse endocrine pathologies in companion animals 
    Hrițcu, Teodor-Daniel; Cucoș, Ioana-Ștefania; Hrițcu, Luminița-Diana; Spătaru, Mihaela-Claudia; Solcan, Gheorghe; Anton, Alina (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    This article provides a comprehensive review of the impact of cortisol on endocrine and nutritional pathologies, focusing on how the levels of this hormone influence various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, diabetes ...
  • Staphylococcus aureus biofilms: transmission, challenges, and innovative solutions in livestock farming 
    Ciaușu Sliwa, Dana; Purice, Sebastian-Florian; Bostănaru Iliescu, Andra-Cristina; Șurubaru, Mălina-Maria; Aniță, Dragoș-Constantin; Aniță, Adriana-Elena; Capotă, Robert; Bălinișteanu, Mara; Cucu, Paula; Mareș, Mihai (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a common pathogenic bacterium in animals, causing diseases such as mastitis, skin infections, and other ailments. The ability of S. aureus to form biofilms exacerbates infections by ...
  • Public health risks associated with ready-to-eat products: a short review 
    Purice, Sebastian-Florian; Bostănaru Iliescu, Andra-Cristina; Capotă, Robert; Ciaușu Sliwa, Dana; Șurubaru, Mălina-Maria; Bălinișteanu, Mara; Cucu, Paula; Ciocan Moțco, Oana-Alexandra; Aniță, Dragoș-Constantin; Aniță, Adriana-Elena; Mareș, Mihai (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    Ready-to-eat (RTE) products have become increasingly popular due to their minimal preparation requirements. However, these products pose significant public health risks. This systematic review examines the spectrum of ...
  • Progesterone analysis in canine breeding management 
    Țogoe, Dorin; Mincă, Nicoleta (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    Progesterone plays a crucial role in establishing pregnancy in dogs, being considered an important clinical biomarker for estimating the time of ovulation and the ideal period for insemination. Additionally, progesterone ...
  • Preliminary data regarding dogs as WNV sentinels 
    Ludu Oșlobanu, Luanda-Elena; Buzdugan, Ioana; Crivei, Luciana-Alexandra; Dascălu, Mihaela-Anca; Cozma, Andreea-Paula; Savuța, Gheorghe; Marot, Stephane; Moroșan, Șerban (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that has a zoonotic character determining an inapparent infection, mild unspecific symptoms as flu like manifestations or a severe encephalitis, and can also affect ...
  • Microbiological analysis of processed fast-food products, evaluating pathogenic and opportunistic bacterial contamination 
    Lazăr, Roxana; Aniță, Dragoș-Constantin; Ișan, Elena; Lazăr, Mircea (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    Microbiological contamination of processed food products constitutes a major issue in the field of food safety, with significant implications for public health. This study investigates the microbiological diversity of ...
  • Mesenchimal stem cells (MSCS) based therapy – alternative in animal pathology 
    Horhogea, Cristina-Elena; Busuioc, Diana-Alexandra; Șindilar, Eusebiu-Viorel; Popovici, Ivona; Rîmbu, Cristina-Mihaela (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    Stem cell - based therapy can be used as an efficient alternative in human medicine, especially in degenerative diseases that cannot be controlled or treated with traditional tools. Lately, the same approach became very ...
  • Identification of Mycobacterium caprae from minks 
    Rățoi, Ioana-Alexandra; Ludu Oșlobanu, Luanda-Elena; Aniță, Dragoș-Constantin; Aniță, Adriana-Elena; Pavel, Ina-Iuliana; Bostănaru Iliescu, Andra-Cristina; Savuța, Gheorghe (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    Mycobacterium caprae (M. caprae) is a member of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex (MTC) and one of the causative agents of bovine tuberculosis within animal populations. The species was linked to outbreaks of tuberculosis ...
  • Histopathological characterization of skin and oral lesions in domestic cats (Felis catus) 
    Țuțu, Paul; Tanase, Irina-Oana; Dascălu, Mihaela-Anca; Pașca, Aurelian-Sorin; Hrițcu, Ozana-Maria; Soreanu, Dumitru-Octavian; Bocăneți Daraban, Florentina; Mareș, Mihai (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    Oral and cutaneous lesions are often diagnosed in cats and are associated with various pathogens. The objective of this study is the histological characterization of the cutaneous and oral lesions in cats. During ...
  • Histopathological aspects in testicular tumors in dogs 
    Hrițcu, Ozana-Maria; Pașca, Aurelian-Sorin (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    Tumors are one of the most frequent lesions of testicles, affecting especially the cryptorchid ones. We identified 7 cases of testicular neoplasia out of 680 tumor samples from dogs received at the Laboratory of Pathological ...
  • Hepatitis E from rats: a new public health threat in Europe? 
    Aniță, Adriana-Elena; Aniță, Dragoș-Constantin (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    Hepatitis E virus is a leading cause of hepatitis globally, affecting both humans and a wide range of animal species. Recent studies have brought attention to Rocahepevirus ratti (ratHEV), a zoonotic variant of HEV initially ...
  • Establishing the risk of West Nile virus transmission through mosquito bites using the digital PCR and real-time PCR methods 
    Ivănescu, Maria-Larisa; Martinescu, Gabriela-Victoria; Mardare Mîndru, Raluca; Iacob, Olimpia; Andronic, Bianca-Lavinia; Acatrinei, Dumitru-Mihai; Miron, Liviu-Dan (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    West Nile virus (WNV) is a re-emerging zoonotic pathogen which is a threat to both human and animal health. In Europe, there has been a marked expansion of WNV outbreaks in recent decades, causing more than 2000 ...
  • Enhancing veterinary research and diagnosis through flow cytometry technique - systematic review 
    Aniță, Adriana-Elena; Aniță, Dragoș-Constantin (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2024)
    Flow cytometry, a cornerstone technology in cellular and molecular biology, has evolved significantly since its conceptual origins in the 1930s. This technique enables high-throughput, multiparametric analysis of individual ...