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📃Scientific paper: Real-time PCR using atpE, conventional PCR targeting different regions of difference, and flow cytometry for confirmation of Mycobacterium bovis in buffaloes and cattle from the Delta area of Egypt Abstract: Background Mycobacterium bovis notoriously causes detrimental infections in bovines and humans. In this study, 1500 buffaloes and 2200 cattle were tested by single intradermal comparative cervical tuberculin test and compared with the detection rates of M. bovis isolation, real-time and simplex PCR, and flow Cytometry. Results The tuberculin test is the reference test in Egypt, the positive rate was 54/3700 (1.5%) composed of 18/1500 (1.2%) buffaloes and 36/2200 (1.6%) cattle which were mandatorily slaughtered under the Egyptian legislation, after postmortem examination the non-visible-lesion proportion was 39/54 (72.2%) which surpassed the visible-lesion rate 15/54 (27.8%) with ( p  < 0.0001). The samples from each case were pooled into one sample representing the case, and the isolation rate of M. bovis was 25/54 (46.3%). Real-time PCR using atp E was positive for mycobacteria on the genus level in 18/18 (100%) and 5/5 (100%) of tissue samples and isolates, respectively; simplex PCR detected M. bovis in 44/54 (81.5%) and 25/25 (100%) of tissue samples and isolates, respectively. Flow Cytometry evaluation of the CD4^+, CD8^+, WC1^+δγ, and CD2^+ cell phenotypes showed increased counts in the tuberculin-positive cases compared with negative cases ( p  < 0.0001), and these phenotypes in the tuberculin-positive cases increased after antigen stimulation than in the negative cases ( p  < 0.0001). Detection rates of PCR techniques and flow Cytometry exceeded that of bacteri... Continued on ES/IODE ➡️ https://etcse.fr/ZeQhH ------- If you find this interesting, feel free to follow, comment and share. We need your help to enhance our visibility, so that our platform continues to serve you.

🚨 New publication Phenotypic and genomic comparison of three human outbreak and one cattle-associated Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Nathan Peroutka-Bigus, Daniel W. Nielsen, Julian Trachsel, Kathy T. Mou,Vijay K. Sharma, Indira T. Kudva, Crystal L. Loving ABSTRACT Escherichia coli O157:H7-adulterated food products are associated with disease outbreaks in humans. Although cattle feces are a source for E. coli O157:H7 contamination, it is unclear if human-associated outbreak isolates differentially colonize and shed in the feces of cattle from that of non-outbreak isolates. It is also unclear if phenotypes, such as biofilm formation, cell attachment, or toxin production, differentiate environmental E. coli O157:H7 isolates from those associated with human illness. The objective of this study was to compare the genotypes and phenotypes of a diverse set of E. coli O157:H7 isolates, with the intent of identifying differences that could inform cattle colonization and fecal shedding, along with virulence potential in humans. Isolates differed in attachment phenotypes on human Caco-2 cells and bovine-derived recto-anal junction squamous epithelial cells, with curli having a strong impact on attachment to the human-derived cell line. The prototypical E. coli O157 isolate EDL933 had the greatest expression of the adhesin gene iha, yet it had decreased expression of the virulence genes stx2, eae, and ehxA compared the lineage I/II isolates RM6067W and/or FRIK1989. Strong or weak biofilm production was not associated with significant differences in cattle colonization or shedding, suggesting biofilms may not play a major role in cattle colonization. No significant differences in cattle colonization and fecal shedding were detected, despite genomic and in vitro phenotypic differences. The outbreak isolate associated with the greatest incidence of hemolytic uremic syndrome, RM6067W, induced the greatest Vero cell cytotoxicity and had the greatest stx2 gene expression. https://lnkd.in/gc6pyhSS

Gene editing making a step forward in the potential treatment of severe genetic diseases in the field.

🌟 Check out the comprehensive review in One Health Advances! 🌟 This authoritative article explores the advancements in understanding chicken coccidiosis, from Eimeria biology to innovative control strategies. Authored by a dedicated research team with years of expertise in this field, the review not only covers the progress in Eimeria biology but also explores current and future control strategies. Notably, it highlights the team's achievements using advanced technologies such as CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and structural vaccinology in the fight against coccidiosis. Essential for ensuring global food safety and agricultural prosperity, we invite scholars and industry professionals interested in poultry diseases, vaccine development, and microbiome research to read this pivotal article. #OneHealth #PoultryHealth #Coccidiosis #Eimeria #CRISPR #Vaccinology #FoodSafety #Agriculture #ScientificResearch #DiseaseContro Read for details 😄 : https://lnkd.in/dn9jTHUX

While lots of the plants we eat are now genetically engineered, that's not true of the animals we eat. But this could be about to change, with hundreds of CRISPR pigs being created in preparation for selling to farmers in the US. If the UK changes its laws to allow gene-edited plants and animals as planned, farmers here could raise them too.   Genetically modified farm animals such as goats have been used for specialised purposes such as producing drugs. But so far the only genetically engineered animals raised for commercial meat production are fish, and then only in small quantities. A salmon modified to grow faster is sold in the US and Canada, while in Japan gene-edited pufferfish and sea bream recently became available.   The US FDA has already approved “Galsafe” pigs for eating. These pigs, developed for transplantation, lack the protein that triggers meat allergies in a few people. However, the meat is not available to buy.   So these CRISPR gene-edited pigs, made immune to a disease called PRRS, look set to become the first genetically modified farm animal to be used for large-scale meat production.   https://lnkd.in/ezQR6usJ

Check out this fascinating article discussing the potential of gene-editing in bolstering immunity against prevalent diseases like PRRS! 🧬🔬 #Genetics #Healthcare #Research https://lnkd.in/grjfa896

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Source: (Frontiers in genetics) Study identifies genomic regions linked to climatic resilience in lactating sows under heat stress, focusing on 12 indicators derived from vaginal temperature. Found 31 SNPs across nine chromosomes associated with resilience traits, indicating a polygenic nature. Key genes (e.g., SLC3A2, STX5) relate to heat stress and metabolism. Results suggest potential for selecting heat-tolerant livestock.

I am excited to share my very first co-authored paper, titled "Draft genome sequencing of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas putida strains, isolated from dairy cows with clinical mastitis and their farm environment," now published in the Journal of Microbiology Resource Announcements (ASM). In this study, we sequenced the genomes and investigated the genomic characteristics of Pseudomonas putida strains isolated from bovine milk, feces, and soil samples of mastitis affected dairy farms. Our findings not only provide insights into antimicrobial resistance patterns in cows but also highlight the urgent need for innovative solutions to combat these challenges in livestock health. Those who are interested may read through it. Here is the link of our article, https://lnkd.in/eVvXma8F #Research #Microbiology #AntimicrobialResistance #Mastitis #LivestockHealth #DairyScience

I am so excited to share our recent study, now available online in the Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics. It is well known the importance of feeding behavior in dairy cattle and its association with other economically important traits in lactating cows. However, what was missing was a way to measure or have a phenotype for feeding patterns, i.e, the trajectory of a cow’s feed intake in a day. In our study, we propose a new method for characterizing within-day feeding patterns by measuring how cows distribute their total intake throughout the day relative to time of first feed delivery. We also measured how consistent a cow is regarding her feeding pattern. In the end, we associated these new feeding pattern traits with feed efficiency. Big thanks to all involved in this very exciting project! Check it out at the link below: https://lnkd.in/ecEnjZ2h