Kazakh Scientific Research Veterinary Institute

Genetic and Epigenetic Diversity of Salmonella enterica Isolates from Clinical and Veterinary Sources in Kazakhstan

Salmonella enterica is a major cause of foodborne and invasive infections worldwide. This retrospective study used whole-genome sequencing to compare the genotypes and characterize the genomic diversity of bacterial strains preserved in an archived culture collection, originating...

Seroprevalence of Lumpy Skin Disease and Livestock Owners’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Selected Districts of Kazakhstan

BACKGROUND: Lumpy skin disease is a transboundary viral disease of cattle associated with substantial economic losses and increasing geographic spread. Although Kazakhstan is currently considered free from active LSD outbreaks, the presence of transboundary risk necessitates cont...