BackgroundDogs and cats are the hosts of many vector-borne human pathogens that can be transmitted to humans.Given their direct and intimate contact with humans, companion dogs and cats are considered direct sentinels of vector-borne human pathogens.However, limited information is currently available regarding canine and feline zoonotic pathogens i
Cats are usually spreaders of allergens that are critical for sensitive people; the Siberian cat is a breed supposed to be low level allergenic, according to some breeders’ statements.The sequence of the two genes, namely Ch1 and Ch2, that code for the allergen Fel d 1, the major allergen responsible for outbreaks of allergy symptoms, is not yet
Abstract Background The automation of pest monitoring is highly important for enhancing integrated pest management in practice.In this context, advanced technologies are becoming increasingly explored.Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is a technique that has been used frequently in recent years in the context of natural science, and the successful detect