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REVIEW ON EPIZOOTIC LYPHANGITIS

Aderaw Desta Mekonnen and Wolelaw Addis Assaye²

¹Animal health Department, Banja Woreda livestock office, Inibara, Ethiopia

²Wachemo University, Hossana, Ethiopia

wolelawaddis21@gmail.com

Abstract: Histoplasmosis is an important systemic mycosis in the most countries. Increasingly cases are recognized in non-endemic areas. Proper management requires recognition of the clinical syndromes caused by Histoplasma capsulatum var. fircinumum infection, the disease commonly develops into a chronic debilitating condition that can manifest itself in one of three clinical forms: cutaneous, ocular and respiratory forms. Epizootic lymphangitis is a relatively common infectious disease of horses and other equids in certain parts of the world. Epizootic lymphangitis is second only to African Horse Sickness as a most important disease of horses in Ethiopia. The wounds caused by harness are reported as major predisposing factors of Epizootic lymphangitis in carthorses in Ethiopia.Diagnosis is possible by direct visualization of the yeast form of the fungus in pus from infected lymphatic nodules and by culture or histopathologic examination of tissues from clinically affected cases. It is also possible to visualize the organism in stained histological sections of matured or developing lesions. The infection rate of Epizootic lymphangitis varies with the geographic area and the age of the animal.  This review will address these issues with the goal of providing physicians in non-endemic areas sufficient information to suspect, diagnose, and treat patients with histoplasmosis. Therapeutic effects of Sodium Iodide (NaI), Potassium Iodide (KI), ground berries of “Endod” (Phytolacca dodecandra) and Pen strip are used in for equine hitoplasmosis (EH). Response to each treatment was assessed using clinical examination of the lesions. Statistically significant difference, in therapeutic effect was observed among the different remedies. Cases treated either with a combination of NaI and Penstrip or “Endod”.

[Aderaw Desta Mekonnen and Wolelaw Addis Assaye. REVIEW ON EPIZOOTIC LYPHANGITIS. Life Sci J 2026;23(4):1-13]. ISSN 1097-8135 (print); ISSN 2372-613X (online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 01. doi:10.7537/marslsj230426.01

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Epidemiology of Fasciolosis in Small Ruminants and Assess Control Practice in Selected Districts of East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia

Birara Ayalneh Tamiru

Hulet Ejjue Enesie District Veterinary Clinic East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: A cross sectional study using questionnaire survey and coprological examination technique was conducted in Hulet Ejjue Enesie and Bibugne districts of East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia from February 2025 to January 2026 to determine the prevalence of Sheep and Goat fasciolosis, associated risk factors and their control practice. The questionnaire survey indicated that small ruminant fasciolosis control practice in the study area was poor. Among the major constraints identified by the respondents’ poor management systems, pond and river watering point, marsh grazing area, shortage of anthelmintics, inaccurate dose and lack of well organized laboratory are the main ones. A total of 414 fecal samples were randomly collected directly from the rectum of individual animal. Parasitological investigation was performed using sedimentation technique. Data were analyzed using Stata version12.0 software programs. Accordingly, an overall prevalence 41.3% was observed (56.44 %) in sheep and (7 %) in goats. A statistically significant difference (P < 0.05) was found in prevalence between species, age group, body condition and district for each factor associated with Fasciola infection. The chance of Fasciola infection was 17.6 times higher among ovine than those caprine. Fasciola infection in the current study was 6.1 and 5.6 times higher chance among small ruminants with adult and old respectively than those with young animals. Similarly Fasciola infection with poor and medium body conditions had 4.8 and 2.4 times higher level of infection than those with good body conditions respectively. Fasciola infection at Hulet Ejju Enesie was 2.7 times higher level of infection than Bibugne district. In conclusion the questionnaire survey and parasitogical examination revealed that fasciolosis is a major health problem in small ruminants in both districts. Therefore, during the control and treatment of small ruminant fasciolosis age group, body condition, district and species of the animals should be considered as potential risk factors for the occurrence of parasitic disease in the study areas.

[Birara Ayalneh Tamiru. Epidemiology of Fasciolosis in Small Ruminants and Assess Control Practice in Selected Districts of East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia. Life Sci J 2026;23(4):14-23]. ISSN 1097-8135 (print); ISSN 2372-613X (online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 02. doi:10.7537/marslsj230426.02

Keywords: Bibugne; Caprin; Control; Fasciolosis; Hulet Ejjue enesie; Ovine; Prevalence

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Study on The Prevalence and Associated risk Factors of Poultry Coccidiosis in Pawe Poultry Farms, Metekel zone, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State, Northwest, Ethiopia

Addisu Muleta, Asmamaw Aki,  and  Hisa Dingeta

Assosa, Regional Veterinary Diagnostic and Research Laboratory, P.O.box 326,  email address: asmamawaki@gmail.com,  Cell phone: +251-902330029

ABSTRACT: A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of coccidiosis and its associated risk factors in pawe poultry farms from October 2019 to March, 2020. Flotation techniques were used for qualitative studies. The study involved questionnaire survey and  fecal examination. In the present study, out of the 384 chicken examined, 74/384 (19.27%) were positive for coccidian parasites under intensive management system. The prevalence increased with the age categories of the chickens. (41.05%) infection were examined in day old chickens, while 11.95% were observed in 2-3wks of age categories, which was significant (p<0.05). Similarly, Eimeria occurrence, was significantly associated. In this study, Sex, management, sanitary and treatment history were not risk factors for studied intensive poultry farms (P>0.05). The findings suggested that coccidiosis was a common health problem in grower, layer and day old chickens. Various managerial problems that are associated with this prevalence of coccidiosis are identified and appropriate control strategies are recommended. In conclusion, the present study showed that coccidiosis is an important disease of poultry in the study area and further strategy needs to be implemented to reduce the loss due to coccidiosis.

[Addisu Muleta, Asmamaw Aki,  and  Hisa Dingeta. Study on The Prevalence and Associated risk Factors of Poultry Coccidiosis in Pawe Poultry Farms, Metekel zone, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State, Northwest, Ethiopia. Life Sci J 2026;23(4):24-32]. ISSN 1097-8135 (print); ISSN 2372-613X (online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 03. doi:10.7537/marslsj230426.03

Key words:  Coccidiosis; Eimeria; poultry; prevalence; Pawe

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Scientific Research and Future Prospects of Music Therapy for Depression

Fang Liu (Zhuoyi Liu) ¹, Qi Xiao², Huaijie Zhu^1,3

¹Henan Zhuoyi Culture Communication Co., Ltd.186-3978-8010, Zhengzhou City，Henan, China;

1650451367@qq.com

²China Musicians' Association, Zhejiang Province Musicians Association, China。First-level composer

^1,3Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University, New York, USA. Jacksun Easy Biotech Inc.

New York，USA； Corresponding by Huaijie Zhu，917-635-2608， jacksun689@gmail.com

Abstract: As a global mental health disorder characterized by high prevalence and high rates of disability, depression presents a significant challenge to public health. Music therapy for depression poses a groundbreaking challenge to existing treatment paradigms specifically, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Currently, these conventional approaches often fail to yield satisfactory therapeutic outcomes for a large proportion of patients; moreover, issues such as severe side effects frequently lead to varying degrees of resistance toward current treatments among both patients and their families. As a non-pharmacological, expressive, and adjunctive intervention, music therapy have demonstrated unexpectedly unique efficacy and value within the field of research on the auxiliary treatment and intervention of depression in the recent years. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the mechanisms of action underlying music therapy for depression, the supporting clinical research evidence, and the associated primary techniques and methodologies employed. Studies indicate that music therapy achieves its demonstrable therapeutic effects through a multidimensional network of pathways, including neurophysiological regulation, the modulation of emotional arousal and motivation, cognitive restructuring, and the facilitation of social connection outcomes that pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy have historically been unable to achieve. Although challenges persist regarding standardization, the in-depth elucidation of mechanisms of action, and professional training, the advancements in neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and telemedicine have nonetheless revealed a promising and expansive future for the application of music therapy in the personalized, digitized, and community-based treatment of depression.

[Fang Liu (Zhuoyi Liu), Qi Xiao, Huaijie Zhu. Scientific Research and Future Prospects of Music Therapy for Depression. Life Sci J 2026;23(4):33-36]. ISSN 1097-8135 (print); ISSN 2372-613X (online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 04. doi:10.7537/marslsj230426.04

Keywords: Music Healing; Depression; Psychology; Psychiatry; Music Therapy; Music and Health

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