Taxonomic resolution is a critical component of biodiversity assessments.In this case study, we examined a single taxon within a larger study of nematode diversity to evaluate the taxonomic resolution of different diversity assessment methods.The selected taxon was the microbial-feeding genus Plectus, a group considered to include multiple cosmopol
Trichomonas gallinae is a geographically widespread protozoan parasite of birds.In this study, oropharyngeal swab samples were collected in Hungary and Romania from 99 columbiform birds, including 76 feral pigeons (Columba livia domestica: 42 kept for racing, 32 with urban and two with rural habitat), four common wood pigeons (C.palumbus), 16 ring
Although Staphylococcus aureus colonises the skin and mucous membranes in approximately 30% of healthy individuals, it is also an important pathogen, primarily due to its vetality twist and lick arsenal of virulence factors that contribute significantly to its ability to cause a variety of infections.These factors include surface proteins that prom
The present study was carried out on 15 growing local bull calves of about 150-200 kg, live body weight and 10-12 months old to investigate the effect of substituting soyabean meal as concentrate feed mixture protein by Nigella sativa meal (NSM) at 0 , 60 and 100%.Animals were divided into 3 groups of 5 calves each, according to their live body wei