CHRONIC CLINICAL SIGNS OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT DISEASE ASSOCIATE WITH GUT AND RESPIRATORY MICROBIOMES IN A COHORT OF DOMESTIC FELINES

Chronic clinical signs of upper respiratory tract disease associate with gut and respiratory microbiomes in a cohort of domestic felines

Feline upper respiratory tract disease (FURTD), often caused by infections etiologies, is a multifactorial syndrome affecting feline populations worldwide.Because of its highly transmissible nature, infectious FURTD is most prevalent anywhere cats are housed in groups such as animal shelters, and is associated with negative consequences such as dec

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COVID-19 and Lassa fever in Nigeria: A deadly alliance?

As the COVID-19 pandemic poses serious threats to global public health, Nigeria faces a potential public health crisis owing to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, such as Lassa fever (LF) and malaria.In this study, we discuss the possible determinants behind the decreased number educational toys of LF cases in Nigeria, which was likely due to

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Synthesis and Characterization of Silica and Silica Cellulose from Natural Materials as Matrix for Various Sensor Applications: A Mini Review

Sensors play a crucial role in various fields by enabling the detection and analysis of a wide range of substances, including hazardous substance detection, environmental and food safety monitoring, pharmaceutical industry, gas analysis, and others.Research continues to identify and develop sensor matrix materials that can increase the sensitivity,

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PCCNet: A point supervised dense Chickens flock counting network

In broiler breeding, precise counting is crucial for improving production efficiency and ensuring animal welfare.Nevertheless, counting chickens precisely is a challenging task especially when young chicks always huddle for warmth.Although deep learning has been widely taken in different counting related tasks, more accurate localization and counti

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