Seria Medicină Veterinară / Series Veterinary Medicine: Recent submissions

  • Acinetobacter species of clinical interest in veterinary medicine 
    Capotă, Robert; Bostănaru Iliescu, Andra-Cristina; Ciaușu Sliwa, Dana; Năstasă, Valentin; Mareș, Mihai (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2025)
    Acinetobacter species, particularly those in the Acinetobacter calcoaceticus–baumannii (ACB) complex, are increasingly recognized as opportunistic pathogens in veterinary medicine. While traditionally associated with human ...
  • Seroprevalence of toxoplasma gondii in humans and cats in Vaslui county – Romania 
    Nica, Agatha-Andreea; Ivănescu, Maria-Larisa; Martinescu, Gabriela-Victoria; Mardare Mîndru, Raluca; Iacob, Olimpia; Acatrinei, Dumitru-Mihai; Miron, Liviu-Dan (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2025)
    This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii among humans and cats in Vaslui, a county in eastern Romania. Between 2023 and 2025, individual blood serum samples were collected from 88 humans and ...
  • Effects of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and nettle flour (Urtica dioica) supplementation on broiler chickens 
    Pojar, Tudor-Nicolae; Cîmpean, Adrian; Daina, Sorana; Macri, Adrian-Maximilian (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2025)
    This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and nettle flour (Urtica dioica) on growth performance, carcass traits, feed efficiency, organ development in broiler ...
  • Assessment of subcalvarial hounsfield units for detecting age-related cerebral atrophy in dogs 
    Patrichi, Teodora-Sonia; Vălean, Eduard; Purdoiu, Robert-Cristian; Mârza, Sorin-Marian; Papuc, Ionel; Beteg, Florin; Peștean, Petru-Cosmin; Codea, Andrei-Răzvan; Lucaci, Felix-Daniel; Irimescu, Codrin; Lăcătuș, Radu (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2025)
    The objective of this study was to determine whether Hounsfield Unit (HU) measurements in the subcalvarial region can be used as an imaging indicator of cerebral atrophy in dogs. Computed tomography scans from 20 dogs ...
  • Integration of Artificial Intelligence in dairy production medicine and extension services 
    Zanfira, Bianca-Cornelia; Bratu, Daniel; Blaga, Șerban; Mircu, Călin; Spătaru, Ioana-Irina; Torda, Iuliu; Huțu, Ioan (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2025)
    The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into dairy production medicine offers transformative opportunities for herd health management, early disease detection, and nutritional optimization. This study focuses on ...
  • Incidence and distribution of rabies cases in animals in the Republic of Moldova during the years 2020-2024 
    Starciuc, Nicolae; Sîrbu, Maxim; Osadci, Natalia (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2025)
    Despite the systematic measures of monitoring and immunoprophylaxis of rabies in wild and domestic fauna over several decades, rabies remains a disease of major importance both for animal health and with a high impact ...
  • Health management in the era of artificial intelligence: challenges and opportunities in dairy production 
    Huțu, Ioan; Bratu, Daniel; Blaga, Șerban; Spătaru, Ioana-Irina; Torda, Iuliu; Zanfira, Bianca-Cornelia; Mircu, Călin (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2025)
    The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming health management practices across various industries, including dairy production. This paper examines how AI-driven tools and technologies can improve ...
  • Differential seasonal response of milk urea nitrogen between dual-purpose Romanian cattle breeds under year-round housing 
    Bratu, Daniel; Blaga, Șerban; Lungu, Bianca-Cornelia; Spătaru, Ioana-Irina; Torda, Iuliu; Mircu, Călin; Huțu, Ioan (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2025)
    Milk urea nitrogen (MUN) is a critical biomarker for nitrogen efficiency in dairy systems, yet limited data exists for Eastern European dual-purpose breeds. This study evaluated MUN variation patterns in Romanian Brown ...
  • Research regarding the microorganisms from a veterinary clinic 
    Tașbac, Bogdan-Alexandru; Allalene, Tifaine Ninon Marie; Furnaris, Ciprian-Florin (Publishing “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, Iași, 2025)
    The microbial load in veterinary clinics is an essential topic to be addressed, considering the issue of multiple antibiotic resistance of some microbes. A high level of microbial contamination is often associated with a ...
  • 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 ...