scholarly journals Prevalence of Coccidian Species in the Water Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) in the Province of Afyon, Turkey

2008 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Nalbantoglu ◽  
B. Sari ◽  
H. Cicek ◽  
Z. Karaer
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Water Buffalo ◽  
Potassium Dichromate ◽  
Bubalus Bubalis ◽  
Sugar Solution ◽  
Water Buffaloes ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Coccidian Species ◽  
First Time ◽  
Study Species

The objective of this study was to identify the coccidian species present in water buffaloes in the vicinity of Afyon. Faecal samples were collected directly from the rectum of a total of 104 water buffaloes, and examined in the laboratory using Sheather's saturated sugar solution. Faecal samples found to contain Eimeria species were mixed with a solution of 2.5% potassium dichromate, left at room temperature in petri dishes until the oocysts sporulated, and then examined in order to identify the species. Eleven different Eimeria species and one Isospora species were identified in 78 (75%) out of the 104 water buffaloes as follows: E. zuernii (55.1%), E. auburnensis (44.9%), E. bovis (44.9%), E. ellipsoidalis (28.2%), E. ankarensis (16.7%), E. subspherica (16.7%), E. alabamensis (11.5%), E. cylindrica (10.3%), E. bareillyi (5.1%), E. canadensis (5.1%), E. brasiliensis (3.8%), and Isospora spp. (46.2%). With this study, species causing coccidiosis in water buffaloes in the province of Afyon were identified for the first time, and Isospora spp. in the water buffalo is reported for the first time.

scholarly journals Differences in plasma Anti Müllerian hormone levels and reproductive parameters between two bovine species: Bos indicus and Bubalus bubalis

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 497-506
Author(s):  
Jesús A. Berdugo ◽  
Ariel M. Tarazona ◽  
José de Julián Echeverri ◽  
Walter D. Cardona-Maya ◽  
Albeiro Lopez-Herrera
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Data ◽  
Ovarian Reserve ◽  
Water Buffalo ◽  
Bos Indicus ◽  
Bubalus Bubalis ◽  
Zebu Cattle ◽  
Reproductive Parameters ◽  
Water Buffaloes ◽  
Days Open ◽  
Bovine Species

The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible relationships between reproductive parameters and Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) levels in two closely related bovine species. AMH levels and the reproductive parameters of 50 water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) and 50 Zebu cattle (Bos indicus) of the same age and raised in similar conditions were evaluated. Clinical data were obtained from the farm in specialized designed format, and AMH was measured by ELISA. The results show that Zebu cattle had higher AMH levels than water buffaloes (P<0.0001), while water buffaloes exhibited better reproductive parameters: days open to pregnancy (P<0.0001), parity (P<0.0005), age at first calving (P<0.0001), and intercalving period (P<0.0001). Although both species have different reproductive parameters, no correlations were found between AMH and the reproductive parameters evaluated in either species. Finally, pregnant Zebu cattle and water buffalo showed a tendency to have lower AMH levels than non-pregnant counterparts. The results are paradoxical as the species with lower AMH levels exhibited better reproductive parameters, suggesting that the reproductive parameters within the herd do not depend solely on the ovarian reserve of females.

scholarly journals Identification of a New Serovar of Salmonella enterica in Mediterranean Buffalo Calves (Bubalus bubalis)

Animals ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Luisa D’Angelo ◽  
Domenico Vecchio ◽  
Debora Cozza ◽  
Immacolata La Tela ◽  
Maria Rosaria Carullo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salmonella Enterica ◽  
Water Buffalo ◽  
Bubalus Bubalis ◽  
Antimicrobial Treatment ◽  
Multi Drug Resistance ◽  
Severe Dehydration ◽  
Buffalo Calves ◽  
Intestinal Contents ◽  
Severe Gastroenteritis ◽  
First Time

This case report describes for the first-time cases of severe gastroenteritis in water buffalo calves due to a new serovar of Salmonella enterica. The study was carried out on fecal matrix collected from live water buffalo calves that showed profuse diarrhea, severe dehydration and fever, exhibiting a systemic course. Culture and molecular investigations identified the pathogens isolated from intestinal contents as two Salmonella serovars, Salmonella enterica enterica O:35 and a new serovar of Salmonella enterica. The isolates showed multi-drug resistance. Timely diagnosis associated with a targeted antimicrobial treatment were found to be sufficient for the survival and recovery of the infected animals. Herd vaccines prepared from isolated pathogens were used to prevent further deaths of the calves.

GROWING INTEREST IN THE WATER BUFFALO: A SHORT BIBLIOGRAPHIC UPDATE

1996 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 7-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Boyazoglu
Keyword(s):  
Water Buffalo ◽  
Bubalus Bubalis ◽  
Animal Origin ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Marginal Lands ◽  
Major Work ◽  
Vice Chancellor ◽  
National University ◽  
Cattle Husbandry ◽  
First Time

When FAO published a major work in 1974 (Ross Cockrill), reviewing for the first time the then existing information relating to the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), Sir John Grenfell E Crawford, the Vice Chancellor of the Australian National University, introduced it by unr' rlining that “among all farming livestock which science had neglected, the domestic buffalo served as an outstanding example of genera failure to recognise and exploit its production potential” Since then a world-wide interest has developed in this species, not only as a purveyor of anima protein for human consumption, but also because of a growing interest in the diversification of products of animal origin and the manufacture of typical regiona products as well as a variety of renewed uses of these animals. Furthermore, the strong image linking the buffalo with nature and the environment's ecological equilibrium, particularly in some of the world's more marginal lands, shows this species as one of the most viable alternatives of intensive cattle husbandry systems which are more and more under accusation in an environment-conscious society.

scholarly journals Histological characteristics of fol­li­cu­logenesis in Murrah water buffaloes during the early postpubertal period

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-88
Author(s):  
V. Manov ◽  
V. Planski ◽  
G. Popov
Keyword(s):  
Water Buffalo ◽  
Physiological Activity ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Normal Structure ◽  
Bubalus Bubalis ◽  
Ovarian Activity ◽  
Corpora Lutea ◽  
Early Puberty ◽  
Water Buffaloes ◽  
Definitive Method

A characteristic feature of water buffalo heifers is that they approach breeding maturity later than bovine heifers. From a physiological and endocrinological view, this is related to a later puberty, which affects the overall reproductive performance of water buffalo. The aim of this study was to highlight some morphological characteristics of the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) ovaries in the early postpubertal period. The results showed active ovaries of the examined specimens. Some of the follicles had no oocyte, but were with normal structure and physiological activity. Histology is a definitive method for examination of ovarian activity in water buffaloes. In some of the ovulating follicles the oocyte was absent during early puberty. The presence of corpora lutea confirmed the endocrine maturity of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal endocrine axis in 11–14 months old heifers despite the absence of oocytes.

scholarly journals Conservation Efforts of Asian Wild Water Buffalo

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
Pramod Kumar Kherwar ◽  
◽  
Ajaya Bhattarai ◽  
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Water Buffalo ◽  
Flood Plain ◽  
Bubalus Bubalis ◽  
Water Buffaloes ◽  
The People ◽  
Chitwan National Park ◽  
The Government ◽  
Wildlife Reserve ◽  
People Group

Asian Wild Water Buffalo with the scientific name Bubalus bubalis arnee is recorded as an imperiled species in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN's) Red List of Threatened Species wetland-subordinate. More number Wild Water Buffalo in Nepal are found at the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (KTWR), situated on the floodplain of the Koshi River in Province 1. This species is in danger because of a high anthropogenic pressing factor going from natural surroundings weakening to hybridization with homegrown Buffalo. Various preservation and work mediations have been attempted to shield the biodiversity, especially the wild buffalo populace in the KTWR. The people group-based supportable administration approach profiting both protection and work of neighborhood individuals is important to guarantee the drawn-out preservation of the species. But it is not happening, so the Government of Nepal translocated 18 Wild Water Buffaloes to Chitwan National Park, and the environment is not suitable for them. There is the possibility to translocate Wild Water Buffaloes in the Babai flood plain of Bardia National Park for conservation.

scholarly journals Cytogenetic analysis reveals the swamp status of the indigenous “Bhangor” buffalo population from Tripura state

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karan Veer Singh ◽  
Ramendra Das ◽  
Saket Niranjan ◽  
Monica Sodhi ◽  
R.S. Kataria
Keyword(s):  
Water Buffalo ◽  
Bubalus Bubalis ◽  
Domestic Water ◽  
Karyotypic Analysis ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
Brahmaputra Valley ◽  
Swamp Buffaloes ◽  
Cytogenetic Analyses ◽  
First Time

The domestic water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) are classified into the swamp and riverine. However, their hybrids are also found in some parts of Assam (Brahmaputra Valley) in North-east India. Swamp buffaloes have a typical phenotypic appearance, like the shape of horns, small size, and body-color, etc. This study characterizes the indigenous ‘Bhangor’ buffalo population from the Tripura state using cytogenetic analyses. The blood of buffaloes samples were collected across the state, phenotypically identified as swamp buffaloes were cultured, terminated, and harvested using conventional karyotype protocol to determine the number of chromosomes. We have characterized ‘Bhangor’ an indigenous buffalo population from Tripura state using karyotypic analysis for the first time to confirm that all animals phenotypically identified as swamp buffaloes with 2N=48 chromosomes.

scholarly journals Water Buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) Identified as an Important Reservoir of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Brazil

2007 ◽  
Vol 73 (18) ◽  
pp. 5945-5948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murilo G. Oliveira ◽  
José R. Feitosa Brito ◽  
Roberta R. Carvalho ◽  
Beatriz E. C. Guth ◽  
Tânia A. T. Gomes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
South America ◽  
Shiga Toxin ◽  
Bubalus Bubalis ◽  
Human Diseases ◽  
Water Buffaloes ◽  
Genetic Profiles ◽  
First Time

ABSTRACT The presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in water buffaloes is reported for the first time in South America. The prevalence of STEC ranged from 0 to 64% depending on the farm. STEC isolates exhibiting the genetic profiles stx 1 stx 2 ehxA iha saa and stx 2 ehxA iha saa predominated. Of the 20 distinct serotypes identified, more than 50% corresponded to serotypes associated with human diseases.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of an Inactivated Marker Vaccine against Bovine alphaherpesvirus 1 (BoHV-1) in Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 355
Author(s):  
Stefano Petrini ◽  
Alessandra Martucciello ◽  
Francesco Grandoni ◽  
Giovanna De Matteis ◽  
Giovanna Cappelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neutralizing Antibodies ◽  
Water Buffalo ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Bubalus Bubalis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Challenge ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
Water Buffaloes ◽  
Marker Vaccine ◽  
Viral Shedding

Recent studies have explored the seropositivity of Bovine alphaherpesvirus 1 (BoHV-1) in water buffaloes, suggesting the urgency for developing strategies to eradicate the virus involving both cattle and water buffaloes. However, in Europe, the glycoprotein E (gE) deleted marker vaccines against BoHV-1 are commercially available only for the cattle industry. This study, for the first time, evaluated the safety and efficacy of a commercial inactivated gE-deleted marker vaccine in water buffalo. Five animals devoid of BoHV-1-neutralizing antibodies were vaccinated via intramuscular route. Five additional animals served as an unvaccinated control group. Sixty days after the first immunization, all animals were experimentally infected with a virulent BoHV-1via intranasal route. A detectable BoHV-1-humoral immune response was observed in the vaccinated group on post-vaccination day 30, whereas the antibodies appeared on post-challenge day 10 in the control group. Moreover, the vaccinated animals neither show viral shedding nor clinical signs compared to the control upon challenge. However, post-challenge, the BoHV-1-specific humoral and cell-mediated immune responses were significantly more increased in vaccinated animals than the control animals. Overall, the present study provides evidence of both the safety and efficacy of an inactivated gE-deleted marker vaccine against BoHV-1 in water buffaloes.

scholarly journals First Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in a Buffalo Aborted Foetus in Campania Region (Southern Italy)

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Esposito ◽  
Lorena Cardillo ◽  
Giorgia Borriello ◽  
Grazia Ascione ◽  
Ornella Valvini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Listeria Monocytogenes ◽  
Water Buffalo ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Bubalus Bubalis ◽  
Reproductive Disorders ◽  
Campania Region ◽  
Molecular Tests ◽  
Food Borne ◽  
Diagnostic Panel ◽  
First Time

Listeria monocytogenes (LM) is the causative agent of listeriosis in both animals and humans, representing one of the most severe food-borne diseases in humans. Out of 13 serotypes, only three (i.e., 1/2a, 1/2b, and 4b) are responsible for 95% of human outbreaks of listeriosis. Ruminants have been hypothesised to represent the main natural reservoir for this pathogen and to be involved in the transmission of Listeria to humans. During pregnancy, listeriosis in ruminants cause various reproductive disorders as well as abortion. However, little is known about abortion due to LM in water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis). In this study, we report for the first time the detection of LM in a water buffalo foetus in the region of Campania, Italy. Complete necropsy was performed, and samples and swabs from the abomasum, kidneys, liver, lungs, and spleen were collected. Microbiological and molecular analyses were carried out to detect bacterial, viral, and protozoarian abortive pathogens. The results revealed the presence of LM in the liver, lungs, and abomasum, and no other agent was detected. Isolation was confirmed by biochemical and molecular tests. Molecular serotype characterisation was performed, and serogroup IVb was identified. In conclusion, because of the zoonotic implications of our findings, this report highlights the importance of including LM in the diagnostic panel in cases of bubaline abortion.

Room-temperature white and color-tunable afterglow by manipulating multi-mode triplet emissions

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 3257-3263
Author(s):  
Jianwei Liu ◽  
Zhimin Ma ◽  
Zewei Li ◽  
Yan Liu ◽  
Xiaohua Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Single Component ◽  
Color Tunable ◽  
First Time ◽  
Multi Mode

Two isomers pDCzPyCN and oDCzPyCN are designed and synthesized. Amazingly, oDCzPyCN manifest white afterglow at room temperature. This is the first time that single-component white afterglow has finally been realized.

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