Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024

  • Research Article

    Association of Cow Drying off Practices with Milk Yield and Udder Health Outcomes in Peri-Urban Smallholder Dairy Herds

    Landing Sonko*, Bockline Omedo Bebe, James Ombiro Ondiek

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 128-137
    Received: 30 July 2024
    Accepted: 24 August 2024
    Published: 11 September 2024
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    Abstract: In peri-urban smallholder dairy herds, farmers face challenges in drying off cows due to a lack of evidence-based recommendations. This study examined the associations between cow drying-off practices, mean milk yield at drying off and during early successive lactation, and the odds of mastitis and udder leakage cases in herds around Nakuru city, K... Show More
  • Research Article

    Circulating anti-Canine Parvovirus Antibody Titer Is Impacted by Colostrum Production in Breeding Bitches

    Shay Lierman, Azizeh Egerer, Laurie Larson*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 138-141
    Received: 29 July 2024
    Accepted: 2 September 2024
    Published: 20 September 2024
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    Abstract: This prospective study aimed to determine the impact of colostrogenesis on circulating serum titer against canine parvovirus (CPV-2) in the gravid bitch, and subsequent implications for timing of sample collection for nomograph analysis. CPV-2 is a deadly virus of global concern which mainly impacts susceptible puppies, inducing severe lymphopenia,... Show More