Veterinary Integrative Sciences

Veterinary Integrative Sciences The official peer-reviewed journal of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand.

Comparative observation of the organ development and health of the tropical oyster Crassostrea belcheri (Sowerby, 1871) ...
05/05/2026

Comparative observation of the organ development and health of the tropical oyster Crassostrea belcheri (Sowerby, 1871) in hatchery and wild farming sites
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The tropical oyster, Crassostrea belcheri, is an important, high-value seafood in aquaculture in Thailand. Understanding the development and physiological responses of C. belcheri in different rearing conditions is essential for sustainable production. This study compared the histological structures, mucus-secreting cell (MSC) distributions, and gonadal development of C. belcheri sampled from a hatchery (HAT) and three open-sea farming sites. The sampled oysters were classified into five categories based on shell height: 1.0–2.5 cm, 2.6–4.1 cm, 4.2–5.7 cm, 5.8–7.3 cm, and 7.4–8.8 cm. Size- and site-dependent differences in organ morphology were observed. In the largest HAT oysters, the average gill lamella length was 128.8 ± 7.3 µm; average mantle epithelium thickness 14.1 ± 1.0 µm and average digestive tubule diameter 86.5 ± 2.2 µm. All three morphometrics differed significantly across the four sites (p < 0.05). Four MSC morphotypes were observed. Gonadal development followed a protandric pattern, with male gametogenesis observed in oysters smaller than 5.8 cm and female oogenesis being dominant in larger individuals (> 5.8 cm). Oocyte maturation across sites was consistent rather than site dependent. Histopathological evaluation using the Health Assessment Index (HAI) revealed sublethal tissue alterations, including epithelial atrophy, digestive tubule regression and gill lamellar fusion, with a mean HAI score of 3.7 ± 1.2 for wild-farmed oysters compared with 1.8 ± 0.9 for HAT samples. These findings underscore strong associations between oyster size, environmental conditions and organ development, and the potential of MSC density and histopathological lesions as reliable biomarkers for aquaculture monitoring and health management in C. belcheri
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https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/vis/article/view/278327

23/03/2026

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🎊 As we approach the New Year 2026, the Editorial Board of Veterinary Integrative Sciences would like to extend our warm...
29/12/2025

🎊 As we approach the New Year 2026, the Editorial Board of Veterinary Integrative Sciences would like to extend our warmest wishes to all our authors, reviewers, and readers.

We sincerely thank our authors for entrusting us with their valuable research and for contributing high-quality scientific work that advances veterinary and integrative sciences. Our deepest appreciation also goes to our reviewers, whose expertise, dedication, and constructive evaluations are essential to maintaining the academic integrity and scientific excellence of the journal. We are equally grateful to our readers for their continued interest, trust, and support, which motivate us to continuously improve and grow.

Your collective commitment and collaboration have enabled Veterinary Integrative Sciences to operate smoothly and to progress steadily throughout the year. We truly value your contributions and support, which form the foundation of our success.

On behalf of the editorial team, we wish you a Happy New Year filled with good health, happiness, and continued success in your academic and professional endeavors. We look forward to your ongoing collaboration and support in the coming year.

Warm regards,
Veterinary Integrative Sciences

Biometrical, anatomical, and histological characterization of the Thai female dugong (Dugong dugon) reproductive system:...
23/12/2025

Biometrical, anatomical, and histological characterization of the Thai female dugong (Dugong dugon) reproductive system: Estimating sexual maturity and conservation applications
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A recent study reveals important details about the reproductive biology of Thai female dugongs (Dugong dugon)—a vulnerable marine mammal in Southeast Asia. By examining body measurements, reproductive anatomy, and tissue histology from five stranded dugongs, researchers identified reliable indicators of sexual maturity that go beyond body size alone.

The study found that ovarian structures, such as corpora lutea and placental scars, are key markers of reproductive maturity, while body length alone can be misleading. Mature dugongs also showed wider vaginal and vestibular structures, and evidence suggested that Thai dugongs may mature over a broader size range than populations in Australia.

✨These findings provide the first reproductive baseline for Thai dugongs, offering practical tools for field assessments and supporting evidence-based conservation planning to better protect this endangered species.

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https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/vis/article/view/278043

📢 New Research Alert: Parasites Found in Thai Dugongs! 🐋🌊A new study has revealed the first confirmed cases of the respi...
24/11/2025

📢 New Research Alert: Parasites Found in Thai Dugongs! 🐋🌊

A new study has revealed the first confirmed cases of the respiratory parasite Pulmonicola cochleotrema in dugongs from Thailand’s Andaman Sea.

Out of 166 stranded dugongs examined, 6% were infected, with parasites found from the nostrils down to the lungs.
The research combined morphology, molecular genetics, and pathology, showing that this parasite can cause severe airway inflammation and pneumonia, which may contribute to dugong deaths.

This is the first comprehensive report in Thailand, providing essential baseline data to support dugong health monitoring and conservation.

👉 Curious about what these parasites look like and how they impact dugong health? Read the full article here!
https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/vis/article/view/277776/188821

06/11/2025

#งานแรกของโลก! ทีมวิจัยคณะสัตวแพทยศาสตร์ ม.อ. ร่วมกับกรมทรัพยากรทางทะเลและชายฝั่ง (ทช.) #ไขความลับสุขภาพพะยูน ด้วย “ระบบประเมินสภาพร่างกายภาคสนาม” จากการศึกษาสัดส่วนร่างกายและความหนาชั้นไขมันของพะยูนเกยตื้นในทะเลอันดามัน 🐋💙
ผลงานใหม่จากทีมวิจัย #พะยูน PSU เรื่อง “Field-based body condition scoring system for dugongs (Dugong dugon)” ซึ่งได้รับการตีพิมพ์ในวารสาร Veterinary Integrative Sciences โดยงานวิจัยดังกล่าวได้พัฒนา “ระบบประเมินสภาพร่างกายภาคสนามของพะยูน” โดยใช้ข้อมูลสัดส่วนร่างกายและความหนาชั้นไขมันจากพะยูนเกยตื้นในทะเลอันดามัน เพื่อสร้างเกณฑ์ประเมินที่เป็นมาตรฐานและสามารถใช้งานได้จริงในภาคสนาม อันช่วยเพิ่มความแม่นยำและความสม่ำเสมอในการประเมินสุขภาพพะยูน นับเป็นครั้งแรกของประเทศไทยที่มีการสร้างระบบ BCS สำหรับพะยูนอย่างเป็นรูปธรรม
อ่านงานวิจัยฉบับเต็มได้ที่ : https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/vis/article/view/277340
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This review highlights the critical decline of dugongs (Dugong dugon) in Thailand, driven by habitat loss, bycatch, and ...
03/11/2025

This review highlights the critical decline of dugongs (Dugong dugon) in Thailand, driven by habitat loss, bycatch, and environmental changes. Once abundant, the population has dropped to around 240 individuals by 2024, with strandings sharply increasing. The Gulf of Thailand now supports only about 18 dugongs, while the Andaman Sea population faces ongoing threats from seagrass degradation. Evidence of migration to new areas, such as Phuket, reflects habitat stress. Although community-based conservation and marine protected areas offer hope, the species’ survival in Thailand remains fragile, requiring urgent, coordinated efforts to restore habitats and reduce human impacts.

https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/vis/article/view/275724

Bacterial infections and antibiotic resistance in stranded dugongs (Dugong dugon) from the Andaman Sea, Thailand  -----T...
31/10/2025

Bacterial infections and antibiotic resistance in stranded dugongs (Dugong dugon) from the Andaman Sea, Thailand

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This study provides the first comprehensive insight into bacterial pathogens and antibiotic resistance in dugongs from Thai waters. It identified Vibrio spp. and Photobacterium damselae as the predominant bacteria associated with septicemia, along with evidence of diverse antibiotic resistance genes—including blaCTX-M, blaOXA-1, and tetM—in most isolates. The detection of resistance genes even in phenotypically susceptible bacteria suggests the presence of hidden resistance reservoirs in the marine environment. These results establish crucial baseline data for Thailand, highlight the emerging issue of antimicrobial resistance in marine wildlife, and support the development of better treatment protocols and monitoring strategies for stranded marine mammals.

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https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/vis/article/view/277489

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