Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2025

  • Review Article

    Prevalence and Characteristics of Pathogenic Bacteria in Fresh Beef, Goat, Poultry, Pork and Sheep Meat in West Africa: A Systematic Review

    Aminata Sissoko*, Boubacar Madio Dit Aladiogo Maiga, Mamadou Abdoulaye Konare, Ibrahima Mariko, Amadou Hamadoun Dicko, Aminata Diallo, Samake Fasse

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2025
    Pages: 119-124
    Received: 31 July 2025
    Accepted: 19 August 2025
    Published: 3 September 2025
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    Abstract: Microbiological safety associated with fresh meat is growing a public health concern in West Africa, where meat consumption is on the rise, but regulatory systems are weak or poorly implemented. Many previous investigations have demonstrated that meat is frequently contaminated with foodborne pathogens and some of them are also carrying alarming le... Show More
  • Research Article

    Canine Vaccinal Antibody Remains Stable for 4 Weeks at Simulated Shipping Temperatures

    Paige Hamilton, Laurie Larson*

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2025
    Pages: 125-134
    Received: 28 July 2025
    Accepted: 25 August 2025
    Published: 11 September 2025
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    Abstract: To establish evidence-based shipping requirements for sera submitted to reference laboratories for vaccinal antibody testing, the stability of canine antibody was determined over four weeks at temperatures simulating ground transport conditions. Known positive canine serum samples (n = 22) were tested to determine quantitative antibody titers using... Show More
  • Research Article

    Morphobiometric Characteristics of the Arab Zebu in Abeche, Chad

    Madjina Tellah*, Khadidja Hassaballah, Assadi Michel

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2025
    Pages: 135-143
    Received: 13 August 2025
    Accepted: 22 August 2025
    Published: 26 September 2025
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    Abstract: The objective of the study was to describe the phenotypic characteristics of Arab Zebu in Abeche city. A longitudinal survey was administered to 26 breeders to take body measurements, and identify the physical characteristics of 112 adult cattle (100 cows and 12 bulls, 4 years and over). The information sought was: the breeder’s profile (name, sex,... Show More