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Bovine mastitis is an udder inflammation mostly found in dairy cattle that causes enormous economic losses. Streptococcus is a bacterium that is often found in mastitis, including Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus dysgalactiae, and Streptococcus uberis. These three species have lactoferrinbinding protein (LBP) as one of their virulence factors. Lactoferrin is a host innate immune protein that acts as antibacterial, immunomodulator, anti-adhesion, and has iron-binding properties. The LBP on the surface of Streptococcus could bind to lactoferrin produced by host cells. Uniquely, the three Streptococcus bacteria showed different responses to lactoferrin. The lactoferrin-LBP bound on S. agalactiae and S. dysgalactiae was known to inhibit their penetration ability into the host epithelial cells, on the contrary, in S. uberis it could enhance their ability to invade the cells. This paper aims to review the role of the lactoferrin-binding protein of Streptococcus in bovine mastitis.

Abstract Background The integration of stem cells, signaling molecules, and biomaterial scaffolds is fundamental for the successful engineering of functional bone tissue. Currently, the development of composite scaffolds has emerged as an attractive approach to meet the criteria of ideal scaffolds utilized in bone tissue engineering (BTE) for facilitating bone regeneration in bone defects. Recently, the incorporation of polycaprolactone (PCL) with hydroxyapatite (HA) has been developed as one of the suitable substitutes for BTE applications owing to their promising osteogenic properties. In this study, a three-dimensional (3D) scaffold composed of PCL integrated with HA (PCL/HA) was prepared and assessed for its ability to support osteogenesis in vitro. Furthermore, this scaffold was evaluated explicitly for its efficacy in promoting the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of canine bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (cBM-MSCs) to fill the knowledge gap regarding the use of composite scaffolds for BTE in the veterinary orthopedics field. Results Our findings indicate that the PCL/HA scaffolds substantially supported the proliferation of cBM-MSCs. Notably, the group subjected to osteogenic induction exhibited a markedly upregulated expression of the osteogenic gene osterix (OSX) compared to the control group. Additionally, the construction of 3D scaffold constructs with differentiated cells and an extracellular matrix (ECM) was successfully imaged using scanning electron microscopy. Elemental analysis using a scanning electron microscope coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy confirmed that these constructs possessed the mineral content of bone-like compositions, particularly the presence of calcium and phosphorus. Conclusions This research highlights the synergistic potential of PCL/HA scaffolds in concert with cBM-MSCs, presenting a multidisciplinary approach to scaffold fabrication that effectively regulates cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation. Future in vivo studies focusing on the repair and regeneration of bone defects are warranted to further explore the regenerative capacity of these constructs, with the ultimate goal of assessing their potential in veterinary clinical applications.

Ektoparasit merupakan problem yang sering diderita kucing, termasuk di Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui prevalensi infestasi ektoparasit pada kucing dan jenisnya di wilayah Klinik Hewan Lilipoet Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan 173 pasien kucing penderita dermatitis. Data yang diambil adalah umur, jenis kelamin dan diagnosis berdasarkan pemeriksaan kulit. Sampel ektoparasit diambil dari kucing dengan metode combing. Ektoparasit diidentifikasi secara mikroskopik dari sampel kulit. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 120 dari 173 (69,3%) kucing yang diperiksa ditemukan ektoparasit. Spesies ektoparasit tersebut terdiri dari: Otodectes cynotis (30%), Ctenocephalides felis felis (25,8%), Notoedres cati (25%), Lynxacarus radovskyi (15,8%), Felicola subrostratus (2,5%), dan Rhipicephalus sanguineus (0,8%). Sebanyak 16 dari 120 (13,3%) pasien kucing menderita infestasi beberapa ektoparasit. Jumlah ektoparasit yang ditemukan pada kucing umur 1-12 bulan sebanyak 86/120 (71,6%), umur12-24 bulan sebanyak 13/120 (10,8%), dan pada umur lebih dari 24 bulan sebanyak 21/120 (17,5%). Ektoparasit ditemukan pada kucing jantan sebanyak 69/120(57,5%) dan pada betina 51/120 (42,5%). Disimpulkan bahwa prevalensi infestasi ektoparasit pada kucing penderita dermatitis di klinik Lilipoet Yogyakarta adalah 69,3%. Infestasi ektoparasit banyak ditemukan pada kucing berumur dibawah 1 tahun dan lebih sering ditemukan pada kucing jantan daripada betina.

Small ruminant anaplasmosis is a blood-parasitic disease that can cause reproductive and economic problems, especially in Ettawa crossbred. In Indonesia, especially in Central Java Province, the study of this pathogen is still limited. This study examines subclinical anaplasmosis in Ettawa crossbred goats from central Java, Indonesia. Twenty adult goats underwent comprehensive physical and laboratory examinations. The physical exams assessed factors like sex, body temperature, heart rate, respiration, and rumen function. Laboratory testing involved blood smears to detect Anaplasmaspecies and complete blood counts using a hematology analyzer. The results showed that 8 goats were positive for Anaplasma, with 2 samples resembling A. phagocytophilum and 6 resembling A. marginale. Females were more likely to be infected. Infected goats did not exhibit significant changes in vital signs compared to healthy goats. However, infected goats had lower red blood cell counts, hemoglobin, and hematocrit, as well as higher white blood cell counts, indicating subclinical anemia. This is the first study to demonstrate the impact of subclinical Anaplasma infection on Ettawa crossbred goats in this region, highlighting the potential for production losses from this overlooked disease.

Minerals are organic substances found in nature and living things. In ruminants, minerals are one of the crucial components of the body. One of the mineral elements that is very important for the body is Zinc (Zn). The prominent role of Zn in ruminants is the synthesis and degradation of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids. Ruminants can experience Zn deficiency by showing clinical symptoms such as dermatitis, anorexia and parakeratosis, stunted growth, and nail damage. In contrast, ruminants can also experience Zn poisoning with various clinical symptoms such as general weakness, diarrhea, hemolytic anemia, and decreased body weight. Current Zn deficiency can be overcome by adding commercial supplement products containing Zn. This paper aims to add brief insights into the benefits and treatment of Zn deficiency in ruminants.

Background and Aim: Antibiotics are used to improve growth, reduce disease, and decrease mortality in animals grown for food. The government regulates and prohibits the use of antibiotics, in particular, the use of antibiotic growth promoter (AGP) in livestock; however, it is not yet known whether the use of antibiotics is in accordance with regulations so that there are no antibiotic residues in food of animal origin. To ensure food safety of animal origin and to raise awareness of food safety, it is necessary to detect antibiotic residues in fish, eggs, and chicken meat from Yogyakarta Special Province through monitoring and monitoring. To ensure food safety and regulatory compliance in food samples, antibiotic residue screening techniques are essential. A number of methods, such as time-consuming and costly chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, have been developed for the detection of antibiotic residues in food samples; however, not all laboratories have these facilities. Therefore, a rapid diagnosis of food of animal origin is required. The purpose of this study was to rapidly test antibiotic residues by using Premi®test kits (R-Biopharm AG, Germany) to increase awareness of food safety of animal origin. Materials and Methods: We tested 345 animal-based food samples from traditional markets, supermarkets, and central markets in five districts of Yogyakarta Special Province for antibiotic residues using rapid test kits and observation questionnaires to identify risk factors. Results: The presence of antibiotic residues in food-animal origin samples from the Yogyakarta region had an antibiotic residue level of 9.28% (32/345), consisting of fish samples 11.3% (18/97), eggs 15.65% (1/114), and chicken meat samples 0.87% (13/102). The highest percentage of samples positive for residual antibiotics was 21.9% (7/32) from supermarket meat samples. The highest amounts of antibiotic residues were found in fish samples collected from Sleman Regency, up to 25% (8/32), whereas in supermarket fish samples, there were as high as 18.8% (6/32). Conclusion: Antibiotic residues in animal-based food can be attributed to various factors, including product source, transportation conditions, and environmental conditions. The widespread distribution of antibiotic residues in fish comes from environmental conditions during maintenance, distribution, and retailing. Monitoring antibiotic residue prevalence in food-animal origins, particularly chicken meat, eggs, and fish, is crucial for improving animal food quality and safety.

Latar Belakang: Selenium (Se) adalah unsur yang umum terdapat di alam. Selenium ditemukan di dalam tanah dan diserap oleh tanaman pada tingkat yang berbeda-beda tergantung pada spesies tanaman, penggunaan pupuk, dan curah hujan, sedangkan vitamin E banyak terdapat pada tanaman leguminosa dan rumput segar. Selenium dan vitamin E merupakan elemen penting bagi ternak ruminansia dan diperlukan untuk untuk pertumbuhan normal dan membantu mencegah gangguan kesehatan lain. Peran kedua unsur tersebut memiliki kaitan yang erat karena mampu melindungi sel dari efek oksidasi yang merugikan meskipun memiliki mekanisme dengan cara yang berbeda. Kekurangan salah satu atau kedua unsur tersebut dapat menyebabkan penyakit white muscle disease, retensi plasenta, metritis, penurunan fungsi kekebalan tubuh, dan mastitis. Meskipun demikian, hasil penelitian maupun studi lapangan juga menunjukkan bahwa Se dan vitamin E dapat menimbulkan keracunan pada ruminansia. Reviews : Tulisan ini akan mengulas secara singkat dampak defisiensi dan toksisitas Se Vitamin E pada ruminansia.

Nematodiasis adalah penyakit yang disebabkan cacing nematoda yang dapat diderita sapi perah segala usia. Penyakit ini mempunyai gejala klinis antara lain kurus, rambut kusam berdiri dan diare. Albendazole merupakan obat cacing berspektrum luas yang sering digunakan oleh peternak karena mudah didapat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menentukan prevalensi, gejala klinis dan efektifitas albendazole terhadap nematodiasis pada sapi perah di peternakan sapi perah rakyat Kecamatan Tegalombo, Kabupaten Pacitan. Penelitian ini menggunakan 50 ekor sapi perah yang tidak bunting. Semua sapi diperiksa secara fisik meliputi kondisi umum sapi dan feses. Sampel feses diambil dan diperiksa adanya telur cacing dengan metode nativ, apung dan Mc Master. Sapi penderita nematodiasis selanjutnya diterapi albendazole dengan dosis 10 mg/kg BB satu kali pemberian secara per oral. Perkembangan hasil terapi diamati dengan cara dilakukan pemeriksaan fisik, pemeriksaan sampel feses pada hari ke 3, 7 dan 14. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prevalensi nematodiasis sapi perah sebesar 30%. Sapi penderita nematodiasis menunjukkan feses lembek, adanya telur nematoda pada fesesnya. Telur cacing yang ditemukan adalah kelompok telur Strongyle, Toxocara sp, dan Trichuris sp. Efektivitas albendazole terhadap nematodiasis pada sapi perah masih tinggi yakni >97,87%. Disimpulkan bahwa albendazole mempunyai efektifitas yang tinggi untuk mengobati nematodiasis.

Feline panleukopenia (FPL) is a viral infectious disease caused by the feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) that affects cats of all ages. Clinical symptoms that appear in each individual cat vary greatly, depending on age, immune status, and the presence or absence of secondary infection. The aim of this research was to diagnose the FPL based on clinical signs and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in cat with various ages. This study used 15 cats that showed one of clinical symptoms including lethargy, anorexia, fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. All cats were examined physically and by PCR of blood, then analyzed descriptively. The results showed that 10/15 (66.7%) cats were 1 year old. Identification by PCR showed that 100% of the samples positive, so that all of cats diagnosed FPL. Clinical signs that commonly appeared in this study included anorexia (80%), fever (80%), vomiting (73.3%), lethargy (66.7%), and diarrhea (40%). Young cats 12 months experienced anorexia and vomiting. Concluded that the predominant clinical symptoms of FPL in young cats were anorexia, fever, vomiting and lethargy, whereas in adult cats anorexia, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Clinical symptoms can be used for initial screening of FPL, but the causative diagnosis needs to be determined by polymerase chain reaction.

Abstrak Periode kering pada sapi perah didefinisikan sebagai masa istirahat non laktasi sebelum melahirkan dengan tujuan utama meningkatkan produksi susu pada periode laktasi berikutnya. Saat ini secara umum antibiotika juga digunakan untuk terapi maupun pencegahan mastitis saat periode kering. Mastitis adalah salah satu penyakit menular yang paling penting pada sapi perah di seluruh dunia, bertanggung jawab atas kerugian ekonomi yang besar dan dampak negatif pada kesejahteraan sapi maupun manusia disebabkan oleh penurunan produksi susu. Salah satu metode yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan produksi susu pada laktasi berikutnya adalah periode kering yang berkisar antara 40-60 hari sebelum melahirkan. Guna menghindari kejadian mastitis saat periode kering maka saat ini banyak digunakan antibiotika saat memasuki periode kering atau akhir periode kering. Saat ini, sebagian besar dari antibiotika yang digunakan dalam industri susu diterapkan untuk mengendalikan mastitis pada sapi perah periode kering. Banyak Negara menerapkan system pemberian antibiotika pada semua kwartir saat periode kering. Namun demikian penggunaan antibiotika tersebut meningkatkan kekhawatiran munculnya resistensi antibiotika. Tulisan ini akan mencoba mengulas secara sederhana dampak penggunaan antibiotika saat periode kering pada sapi perah. Kata kunci : mastitis; periode kering; antibiotika; resistensi

Splayed leg is a condition where the legs are stretched outwards or sideways from their normal position under the body which is often suffered by young birds. This disorder is usually left untreated, because it is considered as a permanent disability condition that cannot be treated without examining the cause. Some of the splayed legs in chicks can be improved by treating both their legs in the correct position. Early diagnosis of splayed leg and continued appropriate therapy is needed so that the condition of the foot can be restored to normal. Incorrect diagnosis and therapy will cause the bird's feet to become permanently disabled, so the bird will suffer for the rest of its life. The diagnosis and treatment of splayed leg cases have been developed with varying results. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of the occurrence of splayed legs in birds, which can be used as a reference to improve bird welfare.

Toxocariasis is an infectious disease caused by Toxocara sp. in cats that lead to deterioration of the condition and can even cause death, especially in kittens. Pyrantel pamoate is an anthelmintic that is currently being abandoned for toxocariasis. The purpose of this paper is to report the success of toxocariasis treatment in a cat using pyrantel pamoate. Female domestic cat, 3 months old, weighing 1.3 kg suffering diarrhea was used in this study. The cat examined including a physical examination, followed by laboratory examination of fecal and blood samples. The results showed the cat's body condition was thin, eye was dirty, anemic mucous membranes, dull hair/loss, and diarrhea with watery stool consistency. The cat examination revealed the presence of Toxocara sp. egg as much as 2,400 EPG in fecal sample, and the results of blood tests found that the cat had normochromic normocytic anemia. The cat was diagnosed toxocariasis with dubious prognosis. A cat treated with kaolin-pectin with 1-2 ml/kg BW orally 2 times a day for 3 days, multivitamin injection at a dose of 0.5 ml intramuscularly, and the anthelmintic pyrantel pamoate at a dose of 20mg/kg BW orally once. After 28 days of treatment, the cat was declared healthy based on better physical conditions, no diarrhea, no worm eggs in the fecal sample, and did not anemia. It concluded that cats with toxocariasis successfully cured by administering the anthelmintic pyrantel pamoate, so this drug is still recommended for the treatment of toxocariasis in cats.

Scabies in cats is an infectious skin disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei that attacks the stratum corneum layer of the cat's skin at all ages and is zoonotic. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of scabies using cat patient data from the Pemalang Animal Health Center from May 13th to July 15th, 2022, as well as morphological information of S. scabiei. The scabies diagnosis method employs two stages, namely the examination of clinical and laboratory symptoms. Purposive sampling was used to select laboratory examination samples. Cats with clinical scabies use the skin scraping technique, which involves scraping the skin in the area around the lesion, placing it on an object glass, dripping with 10% KOH, covering it with a cover glass, and examining it under a 400x microscope. The prevalence of scabies in cat patients at the Pemalang Health Center was 33.19%, and S. scabiei was found on the legs of cat patients.

This community service was carried out in Kalimporo Village, Jeneponto Regency, South Sulawesi, and aimed to increase farmers' knowledge, especially the Kalimporo Village farmers group, regarding the utilization and processing of agricultural waste into complete feed for livestock. Community Service was held on Sunday, 4th June 2023 in Kalimporo Village, Jeneponto Regency, South Sulawesi, attended by 25 out of 30 farmers (83.3%). The method used was discourse and plot demonstration. The results of this community service were the use of several types of agricultural waste such as bran, green bean skin, corn cobs, lamtoro, cassava, copra meal, and pollard available around the village to be formulated into complete feed with added minerals and salt. The ration was tested in the laboratory and showed good quality with a crude protein content of 12.13%. The feed was highly palatable when given to the goats. Ration based on agricultural waste can be used as a complete feed for goats with economic value so as to reduce livestock production costs and improve the farmers' well-being in Kalimporo Village, Jeneponto Regency, South Sulawesi.

This study reported the diagnosis and treatment of Strongyloidiasis in two Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus); adult male aged 23 years, weighing 100 kg and an infant female orangutan, 4 years old, weighing 13,6 kg. Samples were physically and laboratory examined for faeces using the Mini-FLOTAC method. Therapy was performed on the adult orangutan using albendazole at a dose of 400 mg individual twice a day for 4 days, orally. The infant orangutan was administered albendazole at a dose of 10 mg/kg BW once a day for 3 days orally. From several physical examinations, both orangutans looked active, body temperature and oral mucosa color were normal, green feces with solid consistency in the adult orangutan and brown with solid consistency in the infant orangutan. Microscopic faeces examination of the adult orangutan showed Strongyloides sp. as many as 1005 eggs per gram (EPG) of feces, and the infant orangutan as many as 2490 larvae per gram of feces. Both orangutans were diagnosed with severe Strongyloidiasis based on those examinations. Three days after starting treatment, the adult orangutan's EPG decreased to 890, and a week later, no Strongyloides sp. eggs or larvae were discovered. A week following treatment, no Strongyloides sp. was discovered in an infant orangutan. In conclusion, albendazole was an effective treatment for severe Strongyloidiasis in adult and infant orangutans. Strongyloidiasis can be a threat to both infant and adult orangutans without distinct clinical symptoms.

Haemoplasmosis is a bacterial infection in erythrocytes caused by Mycoplasma sp. This study aimed to report methods of diagnosis, therapy, and evaluation of therapy in cats with haemoplasmosis. The cat showed decreased appetite, conjunctivitis, presence of mucoid mucus on the eyes and nose, gum anemia with a capillary refill time of more than 2 seconds, high temperature, and weakness. Skin and hair examination reported infestations of Ctenocephalides felis and Lynxacarus sp. on the hair. Routine hematologic examination showed normochromic normocytic anemia, leukocytosis, neutrophilia, eosinophilia, lymphocytosis, monocytosis, and hypoalbuminemia. A blood test examination observed Mycoplasma sp. in erythrocyte cells so the cat was diagnosed with haemoplasmosis. Treatment was performed using Oxytetracycline long-acting at 20 mg/kg BW intramuscularly for 2 weeks and revealed support to recovery during the treatment period.

Vitamin C bersifat esensial untuk mamalia, termasuk manusia, primata, dan marmut, meskipun mamalia lain, seperti ruminansia, babi, kuda, anjing, dan kucing, dapat mensintesis vitamin C dari glukosa di hati. Ruminansia pada dasarnya bergantung pada sintesis endogen karena vitamin C asal pakan sebagian besar dirusak semuanya oleh mikroorganisme rumen. Dengan demikian, ruminansia lebih bergantung vitamin C endogen untuk mencukupi kebutuhan tubuhnya guna memenuhi persyaratan fisiologis dibandingkan dengan hewan lain. Meskipun demikian, ruminansia muda lebih rentan terhadap defisiensi vitamin C karena biasanya hanya memperoleh diet dengan kandungan vitamin C yang rendah. Produksi vitamin C endogen pada ruminansia muda dapat mencapai tingkat maksimal setelah umur 16 minggu. Konsentrasi vitamin C pada ruminansia muda yang rendah tersebut berpotensi menimbulkan dermatosis pada ruminansia muda. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengulas secara singkatnya defisiensi vitamin C yang terkait dengan dermatosis pada ruminansia.

Fascioliasis adalah penyakit cacing hati yang dapat menyerang sapi dan sangat merugikan, karena dapat menurunkan produktivitas. Peternakan sapi perah di Tegalombo, Pacitan merupakan peternakan rakyat yang pengelolaannya banyak melibatkan perempuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi fascioliasis pada sapi perah di kecamatan Tegalombo, kabupaten Pacitan. Sebanyak 50 ekor sapi perah digunakan sebagai sampel di dalam penelitian ini. Semua sapi diperiksa secara fisik, diambil fesesnya dan diperiksa adanya telur cacing Fasciola sp. Hasil pemeriksaan fisik sapi secara klinis menunjukkan bahwa semua sapi pada penelitian ini menunjukkan kondisi umum normal, nafsu makan baik, serta tidak ada abnormalitas yang signifikan pada semua bagian tubuh, sehingga dinyatakan sehat secara fisik. Hasil pemeriksaan sampel feses didapatkan adanya telur cacing Fasciola sp. pada 2 dari 50 ekor sapi (4%), sedangkan 48 ekor sapi lainnya (96 %) tidak ditemukan telur cacing. Kesimpulan dari peneltian ini adalah kejadian fascioliasis pada sapi perah di Tegalombo, kabupaten Pacitan rendah. Pemeriksaan secara periodik terhadap kemungkinan fascioliasis perlu dilakukan, sebagai langkah penanggulangan fascioliasis di daerah tersebut.

Purpose: This study is titled "Analysis of Container Cranes on Stevedoring in Nilam Multipurpose Terminals The Use of Container Crane Against Container Stevedoring in Nilam Multipurpose Terminals". This study aims to determine the effect of using a Container Crane on the productivity of container stevedoring activities at Nilam multipurpose terminals. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach accompanied by other instruments such as secondary data, interviews and documentation which aims to determine the influence of container crane loading and unloading productivity and also supporting factors that can maximize the performance of the container crane at the Nilam Multipurpose Terminal. The data used as analytical material to support the research is performance data from loading and unloading activities at the Nunukan Island KM in 2016 to 2017 in the first semester Findings: The results showed that the role of container cranes is the most important factor in the implementation of container loading and unloading activities at Nilam multiplepurpose terminals. Keywords: Container Crane, Stevedoring, Container

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Background and Aim: Anthrax is a non-contagious infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis. The bacteria form spores that are resistant to extreme conditions and can contaminate the environment for decades. This study aimed to detect and characterize B. anthracis found in endemic areas of anthrax in Yogyakarta and Central Java province, Indonesia. Materials and Methods: Soil samples were collected from Gunungkidul regency, Yogyakarta province (n=315) and Boyolali regency, Central Java province (n=100). Additional soil samples (n=10) and straw samples (n=5) were obtained from Pati regency, Central Java province. The isolation and identification of B. anthracis were performed using conventional methods: Morphology of bacteria colony in solid media, Gram staining, capsule staining, spores staining, and motility test. Isolates were further identified using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) against Ba813, lef (pXO1), and capC (pXO2) gene. An avirulent vaccine strain of B. anthracis (strain 34F2) was used as a control. Results: Only four samples grew on blood agar with a ground-glass appearance, white-gray colony (Gunungkidul and avirulent strain) or yellowish (Boyolali and Pati). All were Gram-positive, presented chains, square-ended rods, spores, and were then identified as B. anthracis. Boyolali, Pati, and avirulent strain isolates had slightly different characteristics, including the growth of non-mucoid in the bicarbonate agar medium, and their uncapsulated form. The PCR showed two Gunungkidul isolates which amplified three genes, including Ba813, lef, and capC. Contrarily, the other isolates did not amplify the capC gene. Conclusion: Gunungkidul isolates were identified as virulent strains of B. anthracis while Boyolali and Pati isolates were proposed as avirulent strains. This is the first report of isolation and identification of avirulent strains of B. anthracis in Central Java, Indonesia.

Kepincangan pada sapi perah yang dapat diebabkan kuku abnormal dapat mempengaruhi kesehatan dan produksi susu. Penelitian ini bertujuan membandingkan kasus kepincangan akibat kuku abnormal pada sapi perah yang dipelihara di kandang dengan alas karet dan beton. Penelitian ini menggunakan 104 ekor sapi perah dari 23 peternak, yang terdiri dari 72 ekor dipelihara dengan alas kandang karet dan 32 beton. Semua sapi diperiksa kukunya, kemampuan berdiri dan berjalan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prevalensi kasus kuku abnormal sebanyak 26 dari 105 ekor sapi (25%) yang terdiri dari 16/72 ekor (22,2%) pada kandang alas karet dan 10/32 ekor (31,3%) pada kandang alas beton. Kondisi kuku tersebut menyebabkan sebanyak 8 ekor sapi (30,8%) kesulitan berdiri atau kesulitan berjalan dan (69,2%) masih dapat berdiri dan berjalan dengan normal. Sebanyak 6/16 ekor (37,5%) sapi pada kandang alas karet dan 2/10 ekor (20%) sapi pada kandang alas beton menunjukkan kesulitan berdiri dan berjalan. Abnormalitas kuku pada penelitian ini kemungkinan disebabkan kuku tidak dipotong tepat waktu karena peternak kurang berpengalaman. Kesimpulan dari peneltian ini adalah prevalensi problem kuku abnormal adalah 25% yang didapatkan lebih banyak terjadi pada kandang alas beton. Kepincangan akibat kuku abnormal terjadi pada 30,8% sapi perah kuku abnormal dan kejadian didapatkan lebih banyak pada sapi yang dipelihara di kandang dengan alas karet.

Abstract Stomatitis is an inflammation that occurs in the oral mucosal tissue, characterized by ulcers. This study aims to diagnose and treat stomatitis in cat. A 7-month-old female domestic cat weighing 2.7 kg with lethargy, lost of appetite, decreased thirst, and was having sores for 2 days was examined. The cat was examined physically including anamnesis, an inspection of body condition and eating behavior, palpation of the skin, hair, and parts of the body that can be palpated, and auscultation of the thorax and abdomen. The blood sample that was examined includes the erythrocyte count, hemoglobin value, leukocytes count, and their differentials. Physical examination results showed hyperemic gingival, swollen submandibular and retropharyngeal lymphoglandula, and there were multiple ulcers on the lips and tongue. Hematological examination showed thrombocytopenia and monocytosis. The stomatitis was diagnosed in the cat with a good prognosis. Therapy was given for 5 consecutive days in the form of intramuscular injection of Amoxycillin 10 mg/kg BW twice daily, intramuscular injection of diphenhydramine HCl 1 mg/kg BW once daily, subcutaneous injection of 0.5 ml vitamin C once daily, oral administration of 0.5 ml multivitamin twice daily, and povidone-iodine for gargle twice a day applied lightly to the lesion area. Stomatitis in this study was cured within 5 days by treatment with amoxicillin, diphenhydramine HCl, vitamin C, multivitamins, and topical povidone-iodine. Keywords: Amoxicillin; Cat; Stomatitis; Vitamin C. Abstrak Stomatitis merupakan radang yang terjadi pada jaringan mukosa mulut yang ditandai adanya ulser. Studi kasus ini bertujuan melakukan diagnosis dan pengobatan stomatitis pada kucing. Studi kasus ini melaporkan seekor kucing domestik betina umur 7 bulan dengan berat badan 2,7 kg dengan keluhan lesu, tidak ada nafsu makan dan minum, serta menderita sariawan sejak 2 hari sebelum diperiksa. Kucing diperiksa secara fisik meliputi anamnesa, inspeksi terhadap kondisi tubuh dan perilaku makan, palpasi terhadap kulit, rambut, dan permukaan tubuh lainnya, serta auskultasi pada daerah thorax dan abdomen. Sampel darah kucing diperiksa terhadap jumlah eritrosit kadar hemoglobin, jumlah leukosit dan diferensialnya. Hasil pemeriksaan fisik menunjukkan limfoglandula submandibula dan retropharingeal bengkak, gingiva hiperemi serta adanya ulser multiple pada bibir dan lidah. Hasil pemeriksaan darah menunjukkan trombositopenia dan monositosis. Berdasarkan hasil pemeriksaan kucing didiagnosis stomatitis dengan prognosis fausta. Kucing diberi terapi selama 5 hari berupa amoxicillin dosis 10 mg/kg BB dua kali sehari secara intramuskular, diphenhydramine HCl 1 mg/kg BB satu kali sehari secara intramuskular, vitamin C sebanyak 0,5 ml satu kali sehari secara subkutan, multivitamin sebanyak 0,5 ml dua kali sehari secara per oral, dan povidone iodine dua kali sehari dioleskan pada lesi stomatitis. Stomatitis pada kasus ini dapat disembuhkan dalam waktu 5 hari dengan pemberian amoxicillin, dipenhidramin HCl, vitamin C, multivitamin secara sistemik dan povidone iodine secara topikal. Kata kunci: Amoksisilin; Kucing; Stomatitis; Vitamin C

Diare adalah penyakit yang sering ditemukan pada anjing dan Escherichia coli merupakan salah satu yang dianggap sebagai penyebabnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menentukan diagnosis diare pada anjing yang disebabkan E. coli dan menentukan pilihan antibiotika sebagai terapi utama. Sebanyak 3 pasien anjing diare digunakan di dalam penelitian ini. Semua anjing diperiksa secara fisik dan E. coli diidentifikasi dari sampel fesesnya. Sampel feses dipupuk pada agar Harlequin™ E. coli/Coliform Medium dan diinkubasi pada 37 °C selama 24 jam. Koloni yang tumbuh diamati, dicat Gram dan diperiksa di bawah mikroskop. Bakteri selanjutnya diuji sensitivitasnya terhadap amoxicillin, chloramphenicol, doxycycline dan enrofloxacin menggunakan metode disk difusi. Zona pertumbuhan bakteri diukur dan dibandingkan dengan standar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa E. coli ditemukan pada semua (3) sampel feses anjing diare. Semua bakteri tersebut sensitif terhadap chloramphenicol dan 1 isolat sensitif terhadap amoxicillin, tetapi isolat lainnya berifat intermedier sampai resisten terhadap amoxicillin, doxycylin dan enrofloksasin. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah E. coli dapat berperan sebagai penyebab diare pada anjing dan chloramphenicol adalah antibiotika pilihan utama untuk terapi.

Anemia adalah terjadinya defisiensi eritrosit atau hemoglobin atau keduanya hingga kemampuan darah mengangkut oksigen berkurang dan sering dijumpai pada anjing. Anjing lokal betina bernama Pogan berumur 1 tahun dengan riwayat enterektomi diperiksa dengan keluhan; lemas, kurus, nafsu makan dan minum menurun. Hasil pemeriksaan fisik; mukosa mulut dan mata anemis, dehidrasi dan kurus. Hasil pemeriksaan hematologi rutin, total protein plasma (TPP) dan albumin menunjukkan bahwa anjing mengalami anemia mikrositik hipokromik, trombositopenia, limfositosis, terjadi penurunan nilai TPP dan hipoalbuminemia. Berdasarkan anamnesa, pemeriksaan fisik dan laboratorik anjing Pogan didiagnosis menderita anemia mikrositik hipokromik yang diakibatkan oleh defisiensi zat besi (Fe). Pengobatan dengan menggunakan preparat Fe dengan dosis 1 ml/5kgbb, subcutan selama 5 hari dan terapi suportif berupa infus serum albumin manusia dengan total volume 128 ml melalui infus intravena selama ±4 jam dan Livron (Vitamin B complex) 1tab/hari, per oral selama 5 hari memberikan hasil yang baik.

Stasis urin merupakan diagnosis simtomatif yang menggambarkan tertahannya urin di dalam saluran urinaria yang biasanya ditandai dengan membesarnya vesica urinaria (VU). Gejala klinis dan hasil pemeriksaan laboratoris sangat berperan penting dalam menentukan diagnosanya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi kejadian stasis urin pada kucing secara klinis dan laboratoris. Materi yang digunakkan di dalam penelitian ini adalah 10 ekor kucing yang menunjukkan gejala klinis kesulitan urinasi. Semua kucing diperiksa fisik secara lege artis meliputi kondisi umum dan keadaan organ urinari khususnya VU. Kucing selanjutnya diambil sampel darahnya untuk diperiksa gambaran hematologi meliputi pemeriksaan jumlah eritrosit dan leukosit, nilai hemoglobin (Hb) dan packet cell volume (PCV). Hasil pemeriksaan pada penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa semua 10 ekor kucing (100%) menunjukkan gejala klinis tidak urinasi lebih dari 24 jam, pembesaran dan distensi VU, penurunan nafsu makan dan minum, lemas dan 3 ekor kucing (30%) menunjukkan penurunan reflek kesadaran. Semua kucing dalam penelitian ini berjenis kelamin jantan, terdiri dari 8 ekor (80%) berumur 13-24 bulan dan 2 ekor (20%) berumur lebih dari 24 bulan. Hasil pemeriksaan VU menggunakan USG didapatkan adanya peradangan dinding pada 9 ekor (90%), penebalan dinding pada 7 (70%) ekor dan adanya urolit pada 9 (90%) ekor kucing. Hasil pemeriksaan hematologi didapatkan semua parameter darah yang diperiksa dalam batasan yang normal. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa stasis urin total menunjukkan gejala klinis tidak urinasi, penurunan nafsu makan, pembesaran dan distensi VU yang pada pemeriksaan menggunakan USG menunjukkan adanya keradangan dan penebalan dinding VU dan ditemukan urolit.

The West Kalimantan province in Borneo island, Indonesia belongs to endemic area of Japanese encephalitis (JE) that accounts for approximately 30% of total cases yearly. As the presence of pig holdings is uncommon in West Kalimantan, another reservoir host might have played a role in the local transmission of JE virus in this area. Current study aimed to identify the potential role of bats in the local transmission of JE by performing molecular detection of JE virus in bats and mosquitoes using RT-PCR. Sample collection was performed in 3 districts in West Kalimantan, covering 3 different ecosystems: forest, coastal, and residential areas. Bat collection was performed using mist net and harp net, while mosquito collection was carried out using animal-baited trap and human landing collection. A total of 373 blood samples from bats were tested for JE virus, among which 21 samples (5.6%) showed positive results, mainly from Cynopterus brachyotis (lesser short-nosed fruit bat) found in residential areas. Out of 53 mosquito pools, 3 JE-positive pools of Culex tritaeniorhynchus and Cx. vishnui were collected at the same location as JE-positive bats. Current study showed the first evidence of JE virus detection in several species of Megachiropteran bats in Indonesia, demonstrated the potential role of frugivorous bats in local transmission of JE in West Kalimantan. More aggressive measures are required in JE risk mitigation, particularly in initiating JE vaccination campaign and in avoiding disruption of bats’ natural habitats through changes in land-use.

The dermatophytosis treatment in dogs can fail due to dermatophyte resistance to antifungals. The purpose of this study is to determine the antifungal sensitivity of dermatophyte Microsporum canis (M. canis) isolated from dogs with dermatophyte. A total of 17 M. canis dog isolates were tested for sensitivity to 25 µg fluconazole, 25 µg griseofulvin, 15 µg ketoconazole and 30 µg terbinafine, using the disc diffusion method. The M. canis isolates were cultured on Sabouraud's Dextrose Agar media, placed an antifungal disc, and then incubated at 28 C for 7 days. The diameter of inhibition zone was measured, then compared with the standard, to determine whether they were sensitive, intermediate or resistant. The results of this study indicate that 16 isolates were sensitive to fluconazole; 17 isolates were sensitive to griseofulvin, ketoconazole and terbinafine; and one isolate was intermediate to fluconazole. Based on these results, it is concluded that all 17 (100%) isolates are sensitive to the antifungals griseofulvin, ketoconazole, terbinafine, and 16 (94%) isolates are sensitive to fluconazole. Thus, the four antifungals can be selected to treat dermatophytes in dogs.

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui frekuensi pulsus dan nafas saat recovery uterus sapi potong pasca beranak yang diinfusi Povidon iodine 1%. Penelitian ini menggunakan 10 ekor sapi Peranakan Ongole (PO) yang beranak normal, sehat, umur 4-9 tahun, skor kondisi tubuh 2,5-3,5. Sapi dikelompokkan menjadi 2 yaitu 1). kontrol 2). infusi Povidon iodine 1%. Semua sapi diperiksa secara fisik meliputi kondisi kesehatan umum, penghitungan frekuensi pulsus dan nafas pada hari ke-3 (minggu ke-1), hari ke 38 dan hari ke 68 pasca beranak. Sapi kelompok 2 diberi infusi Povidon iodine 1 % sebanyak 250 ml per-ekor pada hari ke-3. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan semua sapi dalam kondisi sehat dengan frekuensi nafas pada sapi kelompok kontrol hari ke-3, 38 dan 68 berturut-turut adalah 28,80 ± 5,02; 24,00 ± 0,00 dan 25,20 ± 4,38 kali/menit dan pada sapi kelompok perlakuan adalah 27,60 ± 3,29; 22,40 ± 4,34 dan 21,20 ± 5,76 kali/menit. Frekuensi pulsus pada sapi kelompok kontrol hari ke-3, 38 dan 68 berturut-turut adalah 81,60 ± 8,05; 67,20 ± 14,94 dan 62,00 ± 4,90 kali/menit dan kelompok perlakuan adalah 74,40 ± 8,05; 63,20 ± 9,01 dan 72,80 ± 9,86 kali/menit. Uji t-test didapatkan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan yang singifikan (p> 0,05) antara sapi kontrol dan perlakukan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa sapi PO sehat 3-68 hari pasca beranak mempunyai frekuensi nafas 21,20 ± 5,76 - 28,80 ± 5,02 kali/menit dan frekuensi pulsus 62,00 ± 4,90 - 81,60 ± 8,05 kali/menit.

Background and Aim: Aspergillus fumigatus is a ubiquitous pathogen causing aspergillosis in poultry. This research aimed to evaluate the clinical and pathological features of aspergillosis infection in broilers. Materials and Methods: A. fumigatus infection was induced experimentally by intra-air sac inoculation of a 1.7×108 spore suspension into broilers. Infected and non-infected birds were closely observed for the development of clinical signs of infection twice daily. Pathological samples were collected 5, 14, and 30 days post-infection (dpi) and examined by hematoxylin-eosin staining. Results: A total of 160 birds were included in this study. Clinical signs emerged at 3 dpi and became consistent at 5 dpi. A considerable decrease in severity and number of birds showing infection symptoms followed. The clinical signs of aspergillosis included anorexia (n=40; 50%), lethargy (n=32; 40%), dyspnea (n=38; 48%), and gasping (n=29; 36%). Macroscopic changes in the air sacs at 3 dpi included the development of minor lesions showing cloudiness, slight membrane thickening, and local exudates. Histopathological examination of the air sacs collected at 3 dpi indicated local inflammation surrounded by hyphae and spores. At 5 dpi, infected birds developed nodules, necrosis, and parenchymal consolidation of the lungs. Pulmonary changes, such as bronchopneumonia, spores, septate hyphae, and mild granulomatous inflammation, were also observed. At 14 dpi, multiple caseous nodules and plaques were found in the air sacs; plaque and necrosis in large areas of the lungs and severe multifocal granulomatous inflammation were noted. Conclusion: The clinical symptoms of aspergillosis emerged at 3 dpi and gradually decreased beginning at 7 dpi. Similar pathological changes were observed in the air sacs and lungs. The results of this work provide additional information on the pathogenesis of aspergillosis.

Abstract Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is one of the bacteria that causing mastitis, implicate economic losses in dairy farm. Treatment of S. aureus is known to be difficult because of the mismatch of choosing the right type of antibiotic and the nature of resistance that is easily developed. The purpose of this study were to identified and characterized the antibiotic resistance of S. aureus in dairy cows subclinical mastitis from Sedyo Mulyo farm, Pakem, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Bacterial identification of S. aureus from 40 milk positive CMT test was carried out through bacterial culture with MSA test, coagulase, catalase, Gram staining, Voges-Proskauer test, and colony morphology on 5% sheep blood agar plates. Identification of S. aureus resistance to several antibtiotic were carried out by the Kirby-Bauer method. The results showed that 26 of 40 milk samples tested were presumptive identified for S. aureus. The percentage of antibiotics resistance to cefixim, ampicillin, oxytetracycline, penicillin G, erythromycin, and oxacillin, were 100%, 96%, 61.5%, 38.4%, 23%, and 2% respectively. Whereas all presumptive S. aureus isolates still 100% sensitive to ciprofloxacin. Monitoring and evaluation of the presence of S. aureus bacteria in subclinical mastitis milk needs to be done to prevent the potential for developing mastitis severity and antibiotic resistance. Keywords: Antibiotic resistance; S. Aureus; Subclinical mastitis Abstrak Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) adalah salah satu bakteri penyebab mastitis yang menyebabkan kerugian ekonomi pada peternakan sapi perah. Pengobatan terhadap S. aureus menjadi sulit dilakukan terutama karena ketidaksesuaian pemilihan jenis antibiotik yang tepat dan sifat resistensi terhadap antibiotik yang mudah berkembang. Tujuan penelitian adalah mengidentifikasi dan mengetahui karakterisasi resistensi antibiotik S. aureus pada susu mastitis subklinis dari sapi perah di kelompok ternak Sedyo Mulyo, Pakem, Sleman Yogyakarta. Identifikasi S. aureus dari 40 susu yang positif uji Californian Mastitis Test (CMT) dilakukan melalui kultur bakteri dengan uji Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA), koagulase, katalase, pengecatan Gram, uji Voges-Proskauer, dan morfologi koloni pada pelat agar darah domba 5%. Identifikasi resistensi S. aureus terhadap berbagai macam antibiotik dilakukan dengan metode Kirby-Bauer. Hasil penelitian diketahui 65% (26/40) sampel susu positif uji CMT terisolasi terduga S. aureus. Persentase resistensi pada antibiotik secara berurutan cefixim, ampisilin, oksitetrasiklin, penisilin G, eritromisin, dan oxacillin yaitu 100%, 96%, 61.5%, 38.4%, 23%, dan 2%. Semua S. aureus yang diuji masih 100% peka terhadap ciprofloxacin. Lebih dari 50% susu mastitis subklinis pada penelitian ini mengandung terduga bakteri S. aureus, diketahui mayoritas isolat tersebut menunjukkan telah resistensi terhadap berbagai jenis antibiotik. Monitoring dan evaluasi keberadaan bakteri S. aureus pada susu mastitis subklinis perlu dilakukan untuk mencegah potensi berkembangnya derajat keparahan mastitis dan resistensi antibiotik. Kata Kunci: Mastitis subklinis; Resistensi antibiotik; S. aureus.

Salah satu penyakit pada kucing dengan morbiditas dan mortalitas tinggi adalah Feline Panleukopenia (FPL). Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui gambaran leukosit kucing penderita Feline Panleukopenia. Penelitian ini menggunakan 27 ekor kucing jantan dan betina berbagai umur yang didiagnosa FPL berdasar Feline Parvo Virus Ag test. Semua kucing diambil darah secara lege artis sebanyak 1 ml, diperiksa jumlah leukositnya, kemudian dianalisis secara diskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa FPL lebih banyak diderita kucing jantan (59,3 % ) dari pada betina (40,7%). Kejadian FPL lebih banyak diderita kucing umur ≤ 6 bulan, yaitu 21 ekor (77,8 %) dibanding umur > 6 bulan, yaitu 6 ekor (22,2 %). Sebanyak 19 ekor (70,4 %) FPL mempunyai jumlah total leukosit < 1.000 sel/mm3, 4 ekor (14,8 %) 1.000 – 2.500 sel/mm3 dan 4 ekor yang lain (14,8 %) > 2.500 sel/mm3. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa sebagian besar penderita Feline Panleukopenia mengalami penurunan leukosit berat dengan prognosis infausta, terutama pada kucing jantan dan umur muda.

Chocolate poisoning has long been recognized as a common cause mostly in dogs, although many species are susceptible. Contributing factors include indiscriminate eating habits and readily available sources of chocolate. In general, the poisoning resulted from a lack of public knowledge of the health hazard to dogs that may be imposed by these products.Chocolate is derived from the seeds of the plant Theobroma cacao, and the main toxic components are the methylxanthine alkaloids theobromine and caffeine, causing gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and central nervous signs. Diagnosis is based on history of exposure, along with clinical signs. Amphetamine or cocaine toxicosis, and ingestion of antihistamines, antidepressants, or other CNS stimulants should be considered in the differential diagnosis. Stabilization of symptomatic animals is a priority in treating chocolate toxicosis. Although there is no specific antidote, supportive management includes induction of vomiting and administration of activated charcoal, oxygen, and intravenous fluids. Preventing exposure is the key to reducing the incidence of these poisoning episodes. Therefore, it is important to increase the knowledge of dogs owners with regard to foodstuffs that must not be fed to dogs and should be stored outside their reach.

INNOVATION OF INSTANT MOCAF PANCAKE PREMIX FLOUR AND PANCAKE OF “GAMA PANTELO” IN GEBANG HAMLET, KEMIRI VILLAGE, TANJUNGSARI GUNUNGKIDUL REGENCY. The purpose of this activity is to empower the Gebang hamlet farmer women's group, Kemiri village, Tanjungsari District Gunungkidul Regency in optimizing mocaf products so that they have time keep the old and not undergo physical and chemical changes, practical and easy to process in the form of Instant Mocaf Flour Pancake Mocaf “Gama pantelo” as a snack or dessert that can be eaten at any time. The method of activity is done by demonstration and hands-on practice. “Gama Pantelo” Instant Premix Pancake Flour is made by pouring mocaf flour, refined sugar, baking powder, milk powder, and vanilli in a basin by passing it on a sieve to get a homogeneous powder size, then stirring it evenly and then mixing the instant mocaf pancake flour in aluminum foil zipperlock packaging. Pancakes are made with instant premix mocaf pancakes mixed with 1 egg and 180 ml of water then stirred evenly using a mixer. Furthermore, after mixing evenly, the dough is cooked on a small teflon that has been previously smeared with a little oil / butter, then baked until a little cavities arise on the surface of the dough and then the dough is turned over and baked until the pancakes turn golden brown. After that it is appointed and can be served. This activity succeeded in arousing the motivation of farmer women's groups in making variations of cassava preparations.

Dermatophytosis, a zoonotic disease, is caused by fungi of three main genera, namely, Micropsorum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton. Specific lesions of dermatophyte infections are localized in the face, legs, and/or tail. Skin lesions in infected animals demonstrate localized alopecia, erythema, and crust, which are more commonly known as ringworm. Factors that affect dermatophytosis include the dermatophyte species; virulence factors of the agent; and the immune status, age, and sex of the host. High levels of cortisol and pro-inflammatory cytokines have also been reported to play an important role in dermatophyte infection. This review aims to explore and understand factors that affect dermatophyte infection with an emphasis on the prevalence, clinical signs, pathogenesis, immune response, and the roles of cortisol and cytokines in companion animals infected by a dermatophyte.

Background and Aim: This paper reports a retrospective study performed in 185 cats diagnosed with feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). The analyzed population involved feline patients at the Veterinary Clinic of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. This research aimed to evaluate the clinical indications and causes of FLUTD in the Yogyakarta cat population. Materials and Methods: The medical data of all feline patients were obtained to conduct this study. FLUTD diagnoses were based on physical examinations, urinalyses, ultrasound examinations, and bacterial cultures. Only cats with a complete examination were used in the study. The clinical signs were evaluated and accompanied by the results of laboratory tests in cats that showed symptoms of FLUTD. The medical history of all feline patients was analyzed thoroughly. Most of the feline's urine samples were collected by catheterization. Results: The most commonly diagnosed of FLUTD in the Yogyakarta cat population were: feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) (56%), urinary tract infection (UTI; 25%), urolithiasis (13%), urethral plugs (UP) (4.9%), and neoplasia (0.4%), respectively. The prevalence of UTI is higher than that reported in Europe or the US. Older cats more often show symptoms of UTI and neoplasia, whereas young cats more often show symptoms of FIC and UP. The prevalence of male cats experiencing FLUTD in Yogyakarta is much higher than female cats. Conclusion: The incidence rate of FLUTD cases in Yogyakarta is related to age and sex. The results of this study are similar to those of the previous research studies conducted in other countries.

Acetaminophen, commonly known as paracetamol, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used in human medicine for its antipyretic and analgesic action. As paracetamol became readily available in many over-the-counter and no-prescription products, reports of paracetamol poisoning in dogs and cats became more common. The toxicity of paracetamol is more pronounced in cats when compared to dogs. Clinical signs of paracetamol toxicity include depression, weakness, tachypnea, dyspnea, vomiting, hypothermia, facial or paw edema, hepatic necrosis, and death. The characteristics of severe paracetamol poisoning are methemoglobinemia, cyanosis, anemia, and jaundice. Although there are no specific antidotes, acetylcysteine is the drug of choice for paracetamol poisoning treatment. Symptomatic and supportive therapies play a more definitive role in the management of paracetamol poisoning. This paper aims to briefly review the clinical symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of paracetamol poisoning in dogs and cats.

Aflatoxin is a toxic compound from the fungus A. flavus which can cause a decrease in chicken productivity. This study aims to evaluate the effect of bentonite clay and activated charcoal in chicken feed as aflatoxin binders based on histopathological and immunological features in chickens. A total of 60 chickens were randomly divided into 4 groups (G0, G1, G2, and G3) each group consisted of 15 chickens. G0 as a control without the addition of aflatoxin to the feed. Groups G1, G2, and G3’s feed were added with 106 ppb of aflatoxin. G2 was treated with 5g/kg bentonite clay, G3 was treated with 5g/kg activated charcoal. Chickens were vaccinated with Newcastle Disease (ND) on day 5. On days 14 and 28 serum was collected from the specimens for titer antibody testing. At the end of the study the chickens were dissected, the liver was taken for a histopathological test. The results of the aflatoxin level in the G0, G1, G2, and G3 groups were 10.5, 106, 19.1, and 23.95 ppb, respectively. Microscopic changes show the negative effects of aflatoxin on the liver organ. Group G0 did not show any histopathological changes, Group G2 and G3 showed several mild histopathological changes, whereas group G1 was the most severe. The antibody titers against Newcastle Disease (ND) of 4-weeks old chickens in G0, G1, G2, and G3 were 64, 4, 32, 32 HI units, respectively. The G0 treatment group has a protective titer against ND disease. Group G1 has the lowest (non-protective) ND antibody titer. Whereas the G2 and G3 groups both have protective titers against ND disease. Based on this study it was concluded that the administration of bentonite clay and activated charcoal was able to produce better immunological and histopathological features than the control group.