Nikolovski, Martin

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Nikolovski, Martin
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    Seroprevalence of canine leishmaniosis in asymptomatic dogs in Kosovo
    (Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2022-12-20)
    Xhekaj, Betim
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    Sherifi, Kurtesh
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    Rexhepi, Agim
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    Bizhga, Bejo
    Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) is a neglected zoonotic disease caused by Leishmania spp. Leishmania infantum is the species responsible for the zoonotic form of the disease where dogs are reservoir hosts. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of CanL in asymptomatic dogs in Kosovo. Blood samples were collected from 285 dogs in all seven regions in Kosovo (35-50 samples per region) from summer 2021 to spring 2022. Sera were tested using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the presence of anti-Leishmania IgG was confirmed by an indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT). The true overall seroprevalence of CanL of asymptomatic dogs in Kosovo with ELISA was 4.21% (95% CI: 2.42-7.21) while with IFAT was 3.51% (95% CI: 1.92-6.34). The highest rates were found in the Prishtina region to be 8.0% (4/50) by ELISA and 6.0% (3/50) by IFAT, and in the Mitrovica region, the prevalence was 0% (0/40). There were no significant differences among the different regions, gender, age, health status, and breed. These findings highlight the presence of CanL in most regions of Kosovo and underline the veterinary relevance of clinically asymptomatic dogs infected with Leishmania.
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    Clinical Mastits Incidence In Small-Scale Dairy Cow Farms
    (Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2023-03-15)
    Janevski, Aleksandar
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    Andreevska, Silvana
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    Todorovski, Angjelche
    <jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>The incidence of clinical mastitis (CM) in small and large-scale dairy cow farms can be highly variable and can be affected by age, parity, post-calving status, and atmospheric conditions. The current study aimed to assess the CM-incidence and its association with the post-calving days, number of lactations, season, and number of affected udder quarters in dairy cows in small-scale dairy farms. The study was conducted within one calendar year in 177 small-scale farms with 864 dairy cows. Clinically confirmed CM cows (n=72) were sampled from each udder quarter and processed for bacteriology examination. The CM-positive samples were grouped according to the season (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), the number of days after calving (<90, 90-180, and >180), the number of lactations (1-st, 2-5-th, and >6-th), and the number of affected udder quarters (one, two, three, and four). The CM-positive samples (n=72, 8.3%) were confirmed on bacteriology examination in significantly lower count (n=56, 6.5%). The 2-5-th lactations cows (n=35, 68.6%) were significantly more compared to the first lactation (n=6, 11.8%), and >6-th lactation cows (n=10, 19.6%). CM cows with infection of one udder quarter (n=40, 78.4%) were significantly more than the cows with two (n=6, 11.8%), and four infected quarters (n=5, 9.8%). The CM-incidence in small-scale dairy cow farms in North Macedonia was 8.3% and 6.5% by clinical and bacteriology examination, respectively. The highest CM susceptibility was observed in the cows between the second and fifth lactations. One udder quarter was most frequently affected in CM-positive cases.</jats:p>
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    Distribution and Genotyping of Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus in Farmed Rainbow Trout and Autochthonous Salmonids in North Macedonia
    (Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2024-02-20)
    Traјchovski, Aleksandar
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    Hristovska, Zagorka Popova
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    <jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>Infectious hematopoietic necrosis (IHN) is a common disease in the intensive production of salmonids. The IHN virus (IHNV) was isolated for the first time in North Macedonia in 2018. This study aimed to investigate the distribution and genotype of IHN in farmed rainbow trout and autochthonous salmonid fish in North Macedonia following the first detection. The samples were collected from 47 trout farms. Trout fry with or without clinical signs of IHN were selected as individual samples. Kidney, spleen, and heart were taken from each fish during the dissection. Three pooled samples were collected from each farm. A total of 141 pooled samples were collected: Rainbow trout (<jats:italic>Oncorhynchus mykiss</jats:italic>) n=127, Macedonian trout (<jats:italic>Salmo macedonicus</jats:italic>) n=11, and Ohrid trout (<jats:italic>Salmo letnica</jats:italic>) n=3. The virus was detected in 43 samples (30.50%): rainbow trout (n=40), Macedonian trout (n=2), and Ohrid trout (n=1). There were 18 (38.30%) positive fish farms. The MAKIHNV1 isolate from 2018 (MN641902) and the newly isolated virus shared a similarity of >99 and were placed in clade E-1 of European genogroup E. The IHN has spread throughout the country and is also present in the autochthonous salmonids.</jats:p>
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    GLYCEMIA AS A RELIABLE INDICATOR FOR DIABETES MELLITUS IN DOGS AND CATS
    (University of Sarajevo, Veterinary Faculty, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2021-11-12)
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    Atanaskova Petrov, Elena
    Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrinopathy in pet animals with variable pathophysiological metabolic pathways in dogs. Consequently, various hematological and biochemical parameters tend to have high variability. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the most reliable and practical hematological and/or biochemical parameter for monitoring DM during the insulin treatment in dogs and cats. This research included 11 pet animals (8 dogs and 3 cats) with high resolution of DM clinical symptoms. Red blood cell (RBC) and white blood cell count (WBC) were measured on whole blood samples by using hematological analyzer. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALKP), glucose, urea, and creatinine were obtained from plasma samples analyzed with automatic colorimetric analyzer. The variability of the parameters was assessed by the coefficient of variation (CV, %). Parameters with CV >34% were considered with non-normal distribution. RBC and glucose had CV of 24% and 25%, respectively. The other parameters had CV ranging between 39% and 162%. Polyuria and polydipsia were present in 7 dogs and 1 cat. Polyphagia was present in 4 dogs and 1 cat. Intermittent polyphagia was found in 3 dogs. The clinical manifestations had variable underlying conditions which resulted in variable concomitant organopathies. In conclusion, the blood glucose indicated normal distribution and can be used as a reliable indicator for monitoring DM in diabetic dogs and cats. By using telemetric blood glucose monitoring devices, the veterinary doctors will have continuous and reliable data for the status and the effectiveness of the therapy for their patients.
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    Cystic Echinococcosis in Slaughtered Cattle and Sheep from North Macedonia
    (Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2022-01-21)
    Rashikj, Ljubica
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    Cystic echinococcosis is a cosmopolitan zoonotic infection, commonly seen in areas where livestock and dogs are kept together. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of echinococcosis in slaughtered cattle and sheep in North Macedonia and to evaluate the location and fertility/sterility rates of the cysts. A total of 302 slaughtered animals were examined with visual inspection, palpation, and incision of the internal organs in order to detect cysts. Microscopic examination was carried out to determine the presence of protoscoleces. The overall prevalence of echinococcosis in slaughtered cattle and sheep was 60%. The presence of cysts increased with age in cattle. In both cattle and sheep, the most common affected organs were the liver and lungs infected with more than one cyst. The findings showed higher fertility rate in sheep which confirmed their role as the most important intermediate host. This study shows that North Macedonia is an endemic region, and serious control strategies should be implemented, with special emphasis on safety disposal of infected organs and anthelmintic treatment of the dogs.</jats:p>
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    The three pillars of applied farm animal welfare
    (Veterinarski glasnik, 2021-01)
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    INFECTIOUS HEMATOPOIETIC NECROSIS IN NORTH MACEDONIA: CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE CHALLENGES
    (2024-09-25)
    Aleksandar Traјchovski
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    Zagorka Popova Hristovska
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