https://theamericanjournals.com/index.php/tajvswd <p>E-ISSN <strong>2689-0968</strong></p> <p>DOI Prefix <strong>10.37547/tajvswd</strong></p> <p>Started Year <strong>2019</strong></p> <p>Frequency <strong>BiMonthly</strong></p> <p>Language <strong>English</strong></p> <p>APC <strong>$250</strong></p> The USA Journals en-US The American Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Wildlife Discovery 2689-0968 <p><em>Authors retain the copyright of their manuscripts, and all Open Access articles are disseminated under the terms of the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><strong>Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (CC-BY)</strong></a>, which licenses unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is appropriately cited. The use of general descriptive names, trade names, trademarks, and so forth in this publication, even if not specifically identified, does not imply that these names are not protected by the relevant laws and regulations.</em></p> https://theamericanjournals.com/index.php/tajvswd/article/view/6172 <p>Avian influenza remains one of the most dangerous viral infections affecting both wild and domestic birds. Effective diagnostics are essential to prevent outbreaks and virus dissemination. This article discusses the use of the hemagglutination inhibition test (HI test) as a standard serological method for identifying antibodies against the avian influenza virus. The methodology for performing the HI test, interpretation of results, and its significance in the veterinary control system in the Republic of Uzbekistan are presente.</p> I.B. Butaeva Copyright (c) 2025 I.B. Butaeva https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-05-19 2025-05-19 7 03 6 13 10.37547/tajvswd/Volume07Issue03-02 https://theamericanjournals.com/index.php/tajvswd/article/view/6108 <p>Mastitis, an inflammation of the mammary glands, is one of the most common and costly diseases affecting dairy cattle worldwide, particularly in smallholder dairy farming systems in Kenya. This study aimed to evaluate treatment strategies and antibiotic usage practices in managing mastitis on Kenyan smallholder dairy farms. A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 150 smallholder dairy farmers in central and Rift Valley regions of Kenya. Data was collected through structured interviews and on-farm observations. The study found that most farmers relied on antibiotics for mastitis treatment, with common drugs including penicillin, oxytetracycline, and ampicillin. However, there was limited knowledge regarding appropriate dosing, withdrawal periods, and the risks of antibiotic resistance. Additionally, most farmers lacked access to veterinary advice, and treatment decisions were often based on past experiences rather than scientific guidelines. This study highlights the need for improved education on mastitis management and antibiotic stewardship to enhance both animal welfare and public health.</p> Dr. William K. Otieno Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. William K. Otieno https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-05-01 2025-05-01 7 03 1 5