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Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli represents a formidable challenge in the field of microbiology and public health due to its resistance to commonly used antibiotics. These strains p...
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Development of triplex assay for simultaneous detection of Escherichia coli, methicillin resistant and sensitive Staphylococcus aureus in raw pork samples of retail markets
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Feasibility for Bioethanol Production from Poultry Excreta
The current study aimed to produce small-scale bioethanol from poultry excreta using traditional anerobic fermentation process. The predicted yield of the bioethanol was 1.47–2.16 gm/kg of commercial layer pou...
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African swine fever (ASF) has emerged as a threat to swine production worldwide. Evasion of host immunity by ASF virus (ASFV) is well understood. However, the role of ASFV in triggering oncogenesis is still un...
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Natural co-infection of pigs with African swine fever virus and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in India
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) and African swine fever (ASF) are economically important diseases of pigs throughout the world. During an outbreak, all age groups of animals except piglets...
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Characterization of an African swine fever virus outbreak in India and comparative analysis of immune genes in infected and surviving crossbreed vs. indigenous Doom pigs
Since 2020, African swine fever (ASF) has affected all pig breeds in Northeast India except Doom pigs, a unique indigenous breed from Assam and the closest relatives of Indian wild pigs. ASF outbreaks result i...
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Comparative assessment of two in-house-built isothermal assays for visual detection of African swine fever virus
Owing to the lack of effective vaccines, current control measures and eradication strategies for the African swine fever virus (ASFV) rely on early detection and stringent stam**-out procedures. In the prese...
