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    Clinical Case Repots of Selected Diseases of Veterinary Importance on Different Domestic Animals In and Around Bishoftu Town, East Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2021) Gishu Beriso; Dr. Abdi Feyisa
    Ethiopia is known for its highest livestock resource worldwide; however, the benefits obtained from the sector are disproportional due to various factors. The livestock disease is among the principal constraints that hinder productivity either through morbidity or mortality of animals. Although there are no standardized diagnoses or treatment protocols to follow, veterinary health centers in Ethiopia have been handling plenty of clinical cases daily. Thus, these case reports were compiled to provide diagnosis and treatment approaches of various diseases in different species of animals brought to Veterinary Teaching Hospital and SPANA Ethiopia of CVMA from Bishoftu and its vicinity. Young and adult animals with different physiological stages and sexes were examined from December 2020 to June 2021. The clinical case handling began with the owner‘s complaint followed by a physical examination; then, tentative diagnosis and treatments were prescribed after samples were collected for further laboratory confirmations to continue or change the first therapy and recommend control and prevention measures. The animals were then followed until they fully recovered either at the clinic during the subsequent therapy or at their home. A total of 21 animals were examined of these, 7(33.3%) were cattle, 5(23.8%) goats, 4(19.1%) dogs, 3(14.3%) sheep, 1(4.8%) horse, and 1(4.8%) chicken. Of these, 15 (71.4%) were fully recovered, while 5 (23.8%) died and 1(4.8%) was euthanized. Livestock diseases with various causes including viruses, bacteria, parasites, and plant poisoning were handled. Out of these, viral diseases were the most frequently encountered followed by a bacterial disease. During this work, challenges from the owner‘s side and unavailability of drugs, health centers, and inpatient facilities were encountered. These had directly or indirectly affected the treatment outcomes of the cases. Therefore, based on the findings, creating awareness to the livestock owners, establishing animal health centers near them, and consulting suppliers to import drugs with remarkable therapeutic effects were recommended to lessen animals and economic losses of diseases.
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    Clinical Case Studies on Animal Diseases and Evaluation of EDDIE Smartphone Based Mobile Application as a Diagnostic Aid Tool in Bishoftu and Modjo Towns, Central Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023) Waktole Yadeta; Dr. Sisay Girma; Takele Beyene (Assoc. Prof.)
    Ethiopia has the highest livestock population in Africa and ranks 10th globally. However, animal disease is one of the bottle neck leading to a significant economic losses in the sector. Central Ethiopia, particularly Bishoftu and Modjo towns are among the areas affected by animal diseases. This study was undertaken to study and report cases of diseases in animals presented to animal health facilities in Bishoftu and Modjo towns between October 2020 to March 2021 and November 2022 to May 2023, and evaluate the Ethiopia differential diagnosis and investigation center (EDDIE) smartphone-based mobile application as a veterinary diagnostic aid tool. The study used a descriptive case study design and purposive sampling to include animals from different species. Case reports followed protocols including history taking, physical and clinical examination, and EDDIE app as a diagnostic aid tool, laboratory investigation, case management, follow-up, and discussion. Cattle accounted for 35% (7/20) of the reported cases in the study, sheep for 30% (6/20), goats for 5% (1/20), horses for 5% (1/20), chicken for 15% (3/20), and dogs for 10% (2/20). Tentative and laboratory diagnoses revealed that viruses caused 25% (5/20) of the diseases, bacteria 25% (5/20), parasites 25% (5/20), metabolic disorders 10% (2/20), unknown causes 10% (2/20), and foreign bodies 5% (1/20). Of the 20 cases, 75% (15/20) recovered, 10% (2/20) died, and 10% (2/20) underwent post-mortem examination. EDDIE app diagnosed 15 cases (7 cattle, 6 sheep, 1 goat, and 1 horse) but doesn't support poultry and canine diseases. The app correctly matched a confirmatory diagnoses in 8 cases, relatively matched in 2 cases, mismatched in 2 cases, and couldn't diagnose 3 cases (disease not registered on the app). Generally, the study provides valuable insight into animal diseases in the study area and the efficacy of the EDDIE app as a diagnostic aid tool. Therefore, it is recommended that veterinary practitioners in the study area and beyond should make early diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases using suitable tools like EDDIE. Research and development of EDDIE app should continue to improve its accuracy in diagnosing diseases and expand its coverage to more animal species. Additionally, appropriate measures, including training and support, should be put in place to help prevent and control animal diseases in the study area, and beyond.
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    Clinical Case Studies On Selected Diseases Of Veterinary Importance and Evaluating Smartphone Based Mobile App ‘ Eddie’ as a Diagnostic Tool In And Around Bishoftu, Central Oromia, Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2021) Tolesa Ebisa; Dr. Sisay Girma; Takele Beyene
    Livestock provides crucial contributions to human wellbeing. Ethiopia possesses the largest livestock population in Africa. Despite of having a large number of livestock, Ethiopia is not optimally utilizing the sector due to low productivity and a wide range of disease prevalence. Treatment of ailing animals in Ethiopia had gotten fewer attention years ago because the health policies give more attention to preventive medicine. The present case study was conducted from November 2020 to June 2021 at VTH and SPANA of AAU-CVMA, Bishoftu, and its surroundings to study different clinical cases of various infectious and non-infectious diseases and their therapeutic management in different species of animals of different ages and different physiological status using detailed physical and clinical examinations of animals together with Ethiopia differential diagnosis and investigation center (EDDiE) as a diagnostic tool. Therapeutic management of animals was based on tentative diagnosis using broad-spectrum antimicrobials and supportive drugs based on the manufacturer‟s instructions. For a definitive diagnosis, following laboratory standards samples were collected from tentatively diagnosed animals and then further processed. To check the recovery status of animals‟ routine follow-up was continued at the clinic during the successive therapies, through a telephone conversation, or at home with prolonged recovery. A total of 19 different cases, 24 animals were examined of which 70.8% (17/24) were ruminants while 29.2% (7/24) were equine, canine, and poultry. Among these, 36.8 % (7/19), 31.6 % (6/19), 10.5 % (2/19), 5.3% (1/19), 15.8% (3/19), of the diseases were caused by bacteria, virus, parasites, fungal, and metabolic, respectively based on clinical pictures, therapeutic responses, and laboratory results. Among the treated animals 83.3% (20/24) were recovered, 8.3 % (2/24) (dog & donkey) died and 8.3% (2/24) passed for postmortem. From a total of 19 cases, in 13 (68.4%) cases; the EDDiE diagnosis was matched with the laboratory confirmation of the case, but in 6 (31.6%) of cases EDDiE was not matched with laboratory results on confirmation. In conclusion, this case study revealed bacteria and viruses followed by parasites were the most common pathogen causing disease in animals. Appropriate management and rational drug use revealed the highest proportion of animals‟ recovery and awering community in disease prevention and control method was forwarded.
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    Compiled Surgical Case Reports: Procedure, Technique and Its Outcome in Various Domestic Animals in and Around Bishoftu Town, Ada’a District, East Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2021) Shiferaw Moltumo; Dr. Jiregna Dugassa
    Ethiopia is home for Africa's largest livestock population. A number of infectious and noninfectious diseases affect this economically important sector including pets in the country. In recent times, an increasing awareness of the importance of individual animal treatment in both the rural and urban communities, and a growing trend of keeping exotic breeds as companion pets in urban areas contribute to the increased demand in the veterinary services. These stimuli may hasten veterinary surgical treatments. The current descriptive study was carried out from November 2020 to June 2021 at Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Addis Ababa University to compile different surgical affections along with procedures, techniques and their outcomes in various domestic animals. The domestic animals of different species, breeds and ages with both sex category, that were originated from different raising systems in and around Bishoftu town, Ada’a district, East Shoa zone, Oromia, Ethiopia, were sampled purposively from cases admitted to VTH for various surgical treatments. During the study period, a total of twenty three surgical cases were diagnosed, undergone surgical interventions and followed up. Among these, seven cases were Bos taurus, four cases were ovis aries, one case was a Capra hircus, four cases were Canis familiaris, three cases were Felis catus, two cases were Equus asinus, one case was an Equus caballus and one case was a Camelus dromedarius. Except wound dehiscence after performing single mastectomy in a bitch, all the animals recovered with minor complications. The surgeons should be highly equipped with knowledge and skill to get successful outcome. Creating client awareness could reduce the occurrence of postoperative complications in outpatient settings.
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    Compiled SurgicCase Reports: Procedure, Technique and Its Outcome in Various Domestic Animals in And Around Bishoftu Town, Ada’a District, East Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2021) Shiferaw Moltumo; Jiregna Dugassa
    Ethiopia is home for Africa's largest livestock population. A number of infectious and noninfectious diseases affect this economically important sector including pets in the country. In recent times, an increasing awareness of the importance of individual animal treatment in both the rural and urban communities, and a growing trend of keeping exotic breeds as companion pets in urban areas contribute to the increased demand in the veterinary services. These stimuli may hasten veterinary surgical treatments. The current descriptive study was carried out from November 2020 to June 2021 at Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Addis Ababa University to compile different surgical affections along with procedures, techniques and their outcomes in various domestic animals.The domestic animals of different species, breeds and ages with both sex category, that were originated from different raising systems in and around Bishoftu town, Ada’a district, East Shoa zone, Oromia, Ethiopia, were sampled purposively from cases admitted to VTH for various surgical treatments. During the study period, a total of twenty three surgical cases were diagnosed, undergone surgical interventions and followed up. Among these, seven cases were Bos taurus, four cases were ovis aries, one case was a Capra hircus, four cases were Canis familiaris, three cases were Felis catus, two cases were Equus asinus, one case was an Equus caballus and one case was a Camelus dromedarius. Except wound dehiscence after performing single mastectomy in a bitch, all the animals recovered with minor complications. The surgeons should be highly equipped with knowledge and skill to get successful outcome. Creating client awareness could reduce the occurrence of postoperative complications in outpatient settings.