Croatian Veterinary Institute

Brain MRI Features of Human Neuroinvasive Usutu Virus Infections

Background/Objectives: Neuroradiological features of neuroinvasive Usutu virus (USUV) infection are poorly understood, as current knowledge is largely limited to case reports. This study aimed to describe brain MRI patterns, and assess disease severity and vital and functional ou...

Temporal and spatial dynamics of canine leptospirosis in Croatia

Leptospirosis is a re-emerging zoonotic disease of increasing importance in both veterinary and public health, with its epidemiology strongly influenced by environmental and climatic factors. The aim of this study was to investigate the temporal and spatial distribution of canine...

Retrospective serological study on Leptospira spp. exposure and brucella canis in dogs from Croatian animal shelters

This retrospective cross-sectional study investigated exposure to Leptospira spp. and Brucella canis in dogs housed in two animal shelters in Croatia. Archived serum samples from 375 dogs from the Dumovec shelter (Zagreb County) and the Friends Čakovec shelter (Međimurje County)...

Epidemiology of foodborne pathogens in Europe with special emphasis on the Republic of Croatia

This review evaluates the occurrence and epidemiological trends of major foodborne zoonotic pathogens in the European Union, with particular emphasis on the Republic of Croatia, over the period 2020-2024. Using the One Health framework, data were synthesised from annual zoonosis...

Microbiological safety assessment of canine adipose derived mesenchymal stem cell preparations reveal no detectable contamination

The experimental application of canine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (cAD-MSC) has demonstrated excellent therapeutic potential in the treatment of a number of previously untreatable or difficult-to-treat diseases. However, the production of cAD-MSC for clinical...

Tick species infesting rock partridges (Alectoris graeca Meisner, 1804) in Croatia

Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) are important ectoparasites and vectors of numerous pathogens affecting wildlife, domestic animals, and humans. Although birds play a significant role in tick ecology, information on tick infestations in wild galliform birds remains limited. The aim of thi...

Introducing saliva as an analytical sample in higher education through an interdisciplinary blended-learning programme

Saliva is an emerging analytical sample increasingly supported by scientific evidence as a viable alternative or complement to serum or plasma in both human and veterinary medicine. Despite its demonstrated potential, its inclusion in higher education curricula within human and a...

Hidden diversity and complex transmission networks of Taeniidae and Dipylidiidae tapeworms in the Western Balkans revealed by mitochondrial markers

Abstract Background Cestodes of the families Taeniidae and Dipylidiidae constitute a neglected but epidemiologically important group of parasites, including species of veterinary and zoonotic relevance. In the Western Balkans, their molecular epidemiology, host range, and transmi...

Jostaberry (Ribes × nidigrolaria) as a Functional Ingredient for 3D Printed Snacks: Impact of Starch Type and Storage on Antioxidant Profile and Stability

The growing demand for functional foods and personalized nutrition has increased interest in three-dimensional printing (3DP) as a technology for developing customized food products. Jostaberry (Ribes × nidigrolaria), a fruit rich in antioxidant compounds, has rarely been explore...