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MAVP Malaysian Association of Veterinary Pathology
28th – 29th July 2021
The Proceedings of 12th MAVP Scientific Conference 2021
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 28th-29th July 2021
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Foreword by YBhg. Prof. Dr Mazlan bin Abd Ghaffar
Exercising the Functions of Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
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Message from YABrs. Assoc. Prof. Dr Annas bin Salleh
President of Malaysian Association of Veterinary Pathology (MAVP) 2019-2021
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Welcoming note from YBrs. Assoc. Prof. Dr Intan Shameha binti Abdul Razak
Chairman of 12th Malaysian Association of Veterinary Pathology (MAVP) Scientific Conference
2021
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Executive Committee, Malaysian Association of Veterinary Pathology 2019/2021
Organising Committee, 12th MAVP Scientific Conference 2021 5
Programme of 12th Malaysian Association of Veterinary Pathology (MAVP) Scientific 6
Conference 2021
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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME
12TH MAVP SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE ADDRESS 14
COVID-19 : LESSONS LEARNED FROM VETERINARY MEDICINE AND ONE HEALTH
PERSPECTIVES
Prof. Dr Abdul Rahman Omar
Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
PLENARY 1 : 16
BACK TO BASIC TOWARDS EXPLORATION AND BREAKTHROUGH IN VETERINARY
PATHOLOGY
Prof. Dr Jasni Sabri
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
PLENARY 2 : 17
THE BENEFITS OF IN-HOUSE CYTOLOGY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: MAXIMIZING THE
DIAGNOSTIC VALUE
Assoc. Prof. Dr Hazilawati Hamzah
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
PLENARY 3 : 18
SHRIMP PATHOLOGY FOR DISEASE INVESTIGATION
Assoc. Prof. Dr Marina Hassan
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
PLENARY 4 : 19
DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS OF NUCLEIC ACID APTAMERS IN
VETERINARY SCIENCE
Assoc. Prof. Dr Samson Soon Min Ngen
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL)
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PLENARY 5 :
WILDLIFE DISEASE SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM BY PERHILITAN: DETECTION OF
ZOONOTIC PATHOGENS AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASE IN WILDLIFE
Mrs Millawati Gani
Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia (PERHILITAN) 21
PLENARY 6 :
EMERGING AND REEMERGING DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK: CHALLENGES AND RECENT
ADVANCE IN DIAGNOSTIC
Dr Faizah Hanim Mohd. Saeid
Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) 22
PLENARY 7 :
LEVERAGING PATHOLOGY FOR DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY IN CONTEMPORARY ERA OF
EQUINE MEDICINE
Dr Fuziaton Baharudin
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) 23
PLENARY 8 :
CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS IN COMPANION ANIMALS: THE PAST, PRESENT AND
FUTURE
Dr Farina Mustaffa Kamal
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) 24
ABSTRACTS FOR ORAL PRESENTATION
O1 : LONGITUDINAL ASSESSMENT OF IMMUNE RESPONSES AGAINST Bartonella
henselae IN EXPERIMENTALLY- INFECTED CATS
NURUL AFIQAH SHAMSUL BAHRI, MALAIKA WATANABE, SHARINA OMAR, TAY SUN
TE, FARINA MUSTAFFA KAMAL 26
O2 : HISTOPATHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF SUBLETHAL PARAQUAT EXPOSURE ON
Anabas testudineus (BLOCH 1792)
NORHAN NOR AZRI-SHAH, NURUL ULFAH KARIM, HASSAN MOHD. DAUD, ANUR
ABDALAH NAGI MELAD, MOHD. IHWAN ZAKARIAH, MARINA HASSAN 27
O3 : AVIAN CORONAVIRUS (ACoV) ISOLATES OF JUNGLE FOWL AND GUINEA FOWL
OF MALAYSIA ARE HOMOLOGOUS TO IBV VIRUS VACCINE STRAIN
SARENASULASTRI AWANG BESAR, SITI SURI ARSHAD, ABDUL RAHMAN OMAR, SITI
ZUBAIDAH RAMANOON 28
O4 : DETECTION OF DOMESTIC CAT HEPADNAVIRUS (DCH) IN LIVER AND BLOOD OF
FELINE CORONAVIRUS (FCOV) INFECTED CATS
KHANMANI ANPUANANDAM, GAYATHRI THEVI SELVARAJAH, NG SHING WEI, KIVEN
KUMAR, HO KOK LIAN, TAN WEN SIANG 29
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O5 : SUSPECTED LUMPY SKIN DISEASE CASE IN QUARANTINE STATION: A DISEASE
INVESTIGATION REPORT
RAMACHANDEREN PRAVINA VATHI, ROSLI NUR ANIS ADILAH, AHMAD YUNUS
AHMAD FIKRI, ABDUL AZIZ MOHD. ROSTAN, SYED AHMAD SYARIFAH SYAZANA, PAUL
LILY ROSALIND 30
O6 : HISTOPATHOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF ORTHODONTIC
LIGATION AT MAXILLARY MOLAR WITH CONCURRENT Enterococcus faecalis
INFECTION IN SPRAGUE DAWLEY RATS
FAZLE KHUDA, BADIAH BAHARIN, NUR NAJMI MOHAMAD ANUAR, NURRUL
SHAQINAH NASRUDDIN 31
O7 : FORENSIC INVESTIGATION ON A CASE OF DOG CARCASSES BURIED AND
SUSPECTED TO HAVE MURDERED OF POISONING
MOHD. SHAFARIN SHAMSUDDIN, NUR AIN SHAFIQAH MOHD. SAID, FAHMI RIDZA
MOHAMAD NOOR, NOOR ASYIKIN ABU, MUHAMAD SAHBUDIN ABIDIN, JAMILAH
MOHD. JAMANI, SUAZMI SUNARDI 32
O8 : FORENSIC VETERINARY PATHOLOGY: INHALATION UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND
SEAWATER EARLY DROWNING IN SPRAGUE DAWLEY RATS
MOHD. FAKRI FATHIN-NADIRA, SABRI JASNI, AZIZ ABDUL RAHMAN, IBRAHIM ABDUL
AZIZ OKENE, MOHD. FARHAN HANIF REDUAN 33
O9 : PREVALENCE, PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES AND ISOLATION OF Mycobacterium
tuberculosis FROM DAIRY CATTLE IN SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
MOHD ZAMRI-SAAD, ABDUL HAMID NORHAMIZAH, SALLEH ANNAS, SHARINA OMAR,
MOHAMAD FAIZUL SHAHRIL, YAACOB YAHASMIDA, KHALIL HASSUZANA 34
O10 : ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT OF NOTOEDRIC MANGE IN CATS WITH
COMMERCIAL GAMAT OIL PREPARATION
SITI NUR AMIRA ZAMBRI, JASNI SABRI, AZIZ ABDUL RAHMAN, IBRAHIM ABDUL-AZIZ
OKENE, MOHD. FARHAN HANIF REDUAN 35
O11 : ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY STUDY OF Parkia speciosa SEEDS AQUEOUS EXTRACT
IN C57BL/6 MICE
NUR AMALINA NORALIDIN, FATHIN FAAHIMAH ABDUL HAMID, MOHD. FARHAN
HANIF REDUAN, KAMARUL ARIFFIN HAMBALI, MUHAMMAD LUQMAN NORDIN,
RUMAIZI SHAARI 36
O12 : EFFECTS OF EXPERIMENTALLY INDUCED Mannheimia haemolytica INFECTION
ON SPERM MOTILITY AND MORPHOLOGY IN GOATS TREATED WITH
OXYTETRACYCLINE AND FLUNIXIN MEGLUMINE
NUR ATHIRAH ABD MANAF, MOHD. FARHAN HANIF REDUAN, JASNI SABRI, FAEZ
FIRDAUS JESSE ABDULLAH, MOHAMMED NAJI AHMED ODHAH, FATHIN FAAHIMAH
ABDUL HAMID, MOHD. JEFRI NORSIDIN, SITI NOR CHE YAHYA, INTAN NOOR AINA
KAMARUZAMAN, NUR ZUL IZZATI MOHD. RAJDI 37
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O13 : FORENSIC VETERINARY PATHOLOGY: INHALATION UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND
FRESHWATER EARLY DROWNING IN SPRAGUE DAWLEY RATS
ROUBE FAZEIR NUR-AMIRA, AZIZ ABDUL RAHMAN, SABRI JASNI, MOHD. FARHAN
HANIF REDUAN 38
O14 : HAPTOGLOBIN AS A POTENTIAL BIOMARKER OF MANNHEMIOSIS AND
TREATMENT EFFECT IN GOATS
FATHIN FAAHIMAAH ABDUL HAMID, MOHD. FARHAN HANIF REDUAN, JASNI SABRI,
FAEZ FIRDAUS JESSE ABDULLAH, 1MOHAMMED NAJI AHMED ODHAH, NUR ATHIRAH
ABD MANAF, MOHD. JEFRI NORSIDIN, SITI NOR CHE YAHYA, INTAN NOOR AINA
KAMARUZAMAN, NUR ZUL IZZATI MOHD. RAJDI, ABD RAHMAN AZIZ, RUHIL HAYATI
HAMDAN, TAN LI PENG 39
ABSTRACTS FOR POSTER PRESENTATION
PO1 : SURVEY ON CANINE PROSTATE CARCINOMA DIAGNOSED ON CYTOLOGY
FROM 2014 TO 2019
SUJEY KUMAR RAJENDREN, GAYATHRI THEVI SELVARAJAH, RASEDEE ABDULLAH 40
PO2 : GROSS PATHOLOGICAL FINDINGS ON FORENSIC CASES OF INTENTIONAL
ACUTE CARBOFURAN POISONING IN DECAYED DOG CARCASSES
MOHD. SHAFARIN SHAMSUDDIN, NUR AIN SHAFIQAH MOHD. SAAD, NUR ATHIRAH
MOHD. AZHAR, TUBA THABITAH ABDULLAH TAHIR, UMMI SUMILAH SORAYA
MOHAMAD JOHAR, MOHAMAD AZLAN JAHAYA, NURAIN IZZATI SAIDI, MUHAMAD
SAHBUDIN ABIDIN, JAMILAH MOHD. JAMANI 41
PO3 : SEROPREVALENCE AND DETECTION OF Toxoplasma gondii DNA FROM BLOOD
AND MILK OF GOATS IN KULAI, JOHOR, PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
ADIBAH MOHD. ROSLAN, YUSOF SUBOH, NORAINA AB RAHIM, FAIZAH MOHD.
HANAPIAH, ANISAH NORDIN 42
PO4 : EVALUATION OF FIBRINOGEN LEVELS IN EXPERIMENTALLY INDUCED AND
POST-TREATED MANNHEIMIOSIS IN GOATS
FATHIN FAAHIMAAH ABDUL HAMID, MOHD. FARHAN HANIF REDUAN, JASNI SABRI,
FAEZ FIRDAUS JESSE ABDULLAH, MOHAMMED NAJI AHMED ODHAH, NUR ATHIRAH
ABD MANAF, MOHD. JEFRI NORSIDIN, SITI NOR CHE YAHYA, INTAN NOOR AINA
KAMARUZAMAN, NUR ZUL IZZATI MOHD. RAJDI, ABD RAHMAN AZIZ 43
PO5 : CORONAVIRUS DETECTION IN-FIELD DIAGNOSTIC CASES OF NON-
COMMERCIAL CHICKEN AND OTHER BIRD SPECIES IN NORTHERN PENINSULAR
MALAYSIA
SARENASULASTRI AWANG BESAR, SITI SURI ARSHAD, ABDUL RAHMAN OMAR,
SITI ZUBAIDAH RAMANOON, THENAMUTHA MUNIANDY, RAFIDAH AHMAD JOHARI 44
PO6 : MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS ANALYSIS TO INVESTIGATE THE FIRST
OUTBREAK OF AFRICAN SWINE FEVER IN MALAYSIA
NURAIN IZZATI SAIDI, MAZATONAZUAR MEOR ISMAIL, MOHAMAD AZLAN JAHAYA 45
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PO7 : MOLECULAR DETECTION OF THE NOVEL FELINE KOBUVIRUS IN DOMESTIC
CATS
PRIYATARSSINI THANGARAJAN, GAYATHRI THEVI SELVARAJAH, TAN WEN SIANG, HO
KOK LIAN, OOI PECK TOUNG, KHANMANI ANUPUANANDAM, NG SHING WEI 46
PO8 : RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ON THE IDENTIFICATION AND ANTIMICROBIAL
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM CANINE OTITIS EXTERNA
NURSYAZANA ABD RAHIM, GAYATHRI THEVI SELVARAJAH, CHAN WEI YEE, SITI
KHAIRANI BEJO 47
PO9 : PHYLOGENETIC GROUPING AND VIRULENCE GENES PROFILE OF
EXTRAINTESTINAL Escherichia coli (EXPEC) ISOLATED FROM CHICKEN FARMS
ROSELIZA ROSLEE, S. KHAIRANI-BEJO, ZUNITA ZAKARIA, RAMLAN MOHAMED, FAIZAH
HANIM MOHD. SAEID 48
PO10 : RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF SALMONELLOSIS IN MALAYSIAN WILDLIFE
ANIMALS FROM THE YEAR 2016-2019
NUR SYAMMIMI ABDUL HADI, ROSELIZA ROSLEE, KHOO EVIE, NAFIZAH MAHMUD,
SAIFU NAZRI RAMLI, SITI NOR HANANI RAMLI, NORAZARIYAH MOHD. NOR, MOHD.
FITHRI SHAARI, ZAMILA ZAINUN 49
PO11 : RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ON Pasteurella multocida CARTERS TYPE A ISOLATED
FROM VARIOUS ANIMAL SPECIES
DHIA MARDHIA ENGCONG, ROSELIZA ROSLEE, KHOO EVIE, NUR SYAMMIMI ABDUL
HADI, SAIFU NAZRI RAMLI, SITI NORHANANI RAMLI, NORAZARIYAH MHD NOR,
ZAMILA ZAINUN 50
PO12 : ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF Oroxylum indicum LEAF
IN C57BL/6 MICE
FATHIN FAAHIMAAH BINTI ABDUL HAMID, MOHD. FARHAN HANIF BIN REDUAN,
MUHAMMAD LUQMAN NORDIN, RUMAIZI SHAARI, JASNI SABRI, NORAMALINA
NORALIDIN, INTAN NOOR AINA KAMARUZAMAN 51
PO13 : HAEMATOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF ACUTE AND SUBACUTE ORAL
TOXICITIES OF Parkia speciosa SEEDS EXTRACT ON BALB/C MICE
NUR AMALINA NORALIDIN, RUMAIZI SHAARI, MOHD. FARHAN HANIF REDUAN,
KAMARUL ARIFFIN HAMBALI, MUHAMMAD LUQMAN NORDIN 52
PO14 : IN VITRO DETERMINATION OF ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF Piper cubeba L.
EXTRACT
ZAINALABIDIN FAZLY-ANN, MOHD. YUSOF NOR-HAFIZAH, ISMAIL MOHD-ISWADI,
YAYA RUKAYADI 53
PO15 : A CASE REPORT OF ORTHOBUNYAVIRUS (KEDAH FATAL KIDNEY SYNDROME
VIRUS) INFECTION IN BROILER CHICKEN DETECTED BY VETERINARY RESEARCH
INSTITUTE (VRI), IPOH, PERAK
ROHAIZA YAHAYA, NORAISYAH AB HAN, FAIZUL FIKRI MOHD. YUSOP, FAIZAH HANIM
MOHD. SAEID 54
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PO16 : A CASE REPORT OF Aeromonas hydrophila INFECTIONS IN ARAPAIMA GIGAS
NORAZURA A. HAMID, ROHAIZA YAHAYA, NURSHUHADA ABDUL HAMID, NUR ANIS
ADILAH ROSLI, NORHAFIZA HAMID, NORASHIKIN SHAKAWI, ALI ABDUL SAMAD 55
PO17 : SUBACUTE ORAL TOXICITY OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF Oroxylum indicum LEAF
IN MICE
MOHAMMAD RASUL ARIF MASTIKA, MOHD. FARHAN HANIF REDUAN, FATHIN
FAAHIMAAH ABDUL HAMID, NORAMALINA NORALIDIN, NUR ATHIRAH ABD MANAF,
MUHAMMAD LUQMAN NORDIN, RUMAIZI SHAARI, JASNI SABRI 56
PO18 : A CASE REPORT OF Rhodococcus equi INFECTION IN A COLT
NUR ATHIRAH ABD MANAF, ABDUL RAHMAN AZIZ, JASNI SABRI, AHMAD HANIF M
AMIN, NUR ZUL IZZATI MOHD. RAJDI, MOHD. FARHAN HANIF REDUAN 57
PO19 : NASAL LYMPHOMA WITH SECONDARY Aspergillus flavus INFECTION IN A CAT
NURUL HUDA MOHD. ZAIRI, SYAMSYUL AZIZAN, SHAHAZA OTHMAN 58
PO20 : CASE STUDY: ISOLATION OF MYCOPLASMA GATEAE FROM A CAT SUSPECTED
WITH FELINE PARVOVIRUS INFECTION
MUHAMMAD MARWAN I., ZARRAHIMAH Z., HARNITA E., NOR LIYANA M. R., DAHLIA H. 59
PO21 : RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ON CANINE NEOPLASIA CASES SUBMITTED TO
VETERINARY LABORATORY SERVICES UNIT, UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA FROM 2015
TO 2019
SAFWA FARHANAH ZAINAL ABIDIN, RASEDEE ABDULLAH, GAYATHRI THEVI
SELVARAJAH, AZALEA HANI OTHMAN 60
PO22 : A SIMPLE RAPID BOILING METHOD FOR DETECTION OF Salmonella sp. IN
CULTURE BY PCR
MOHAMAD AZLAN JAHAYA, NURZIA ISA, TUBA THABITAH ABDULLAH TAHIR, UMMI
SUMILAH SORAYA MOHAMAD JOHAR, MOHD. SHAFARIN SHAMSUDDIN 61
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Foreword by Exercising the Functions of Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh and Salam sejahtera.
Praise be to Allah subhanahu wataala, the Beneficent, the Merciful. We are grateful to Allah for His
blessings that we are able to gather here this morning for very special opening session of the 12th MAVP
Scientific Conference. I would like to welcome all of you to our conference program today. Thank you for
supporting the program during this pandemic time where physical attendance is not possible.
Congratulations to organising committee for job well done! Keeping the spirit of academic discourse
alive and strong. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu is proud to be co-hosting this conference together with
the Malaysian Association of Veterinary Pathology (MAVP). UMT is strongly committed in spearheading
marine science and aquatic research in Malaysia. We have faculties and research institutes that are
committed to deliver our mission in ‘Generating Knowledge for the Community's Affluence and
Environmental Sustainability’.
Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP) recently been acknowledged as Higher
Institution Centre for Excellence by Ministry of Higher Education. AKUATROP has been awarded a grant
worth of 6.75 million ringgit to establish as the key expert in specialized research niche area Future
Food: Sustainable Shellfish Aquaculture. AKUATROP actively collaborate with the government agencies
and aquaculture industries for the diagnostic tests on aquatic animals. The experts also conduct
workshops and training related to histology studies of aquatic organisms. They provide facilities, work
space and consultations as well as surveillance on disease control for aquatic organism.
This conference will help to provide platform for collaborations between universities, societies and
industries in improving our agriculture including aquaculture industry. I hope that everyone here can
take this opportunity to share your knowledge and experience. Hopefully the knowledge gained from
this conference can improve our aquaculture production, as well as create linkages among us. Lastly, I
would like to thank all sponsors and the working committee from MAVP and also from UMT secretariat
for their hard work in ensuring the success of this conference. I am confident that the event will be a
great success as a platform for a scientific exchange. To all participants, I wish you a fruitful conference.
Thank you
Wabillahi Taufik Wal Hidayah
Wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
Prof. Dr Mazlan bin Abd Ghaffar
Exercising the Functions of Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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President of Malaysian Association of Veterinary Pathology (MAVP) 2019-2021
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,
Salam Sejathera and Greetings.
The Malaysian Association of Veterinary Pathology (MAVP) is an association that focuses to improve the
field of veterinary pathology in Malaysia. It should be used as a platform to encourage interactions
between veterinarians and veterinary pathologists throughout Malaysia.
It has been a difficult couple of years so far. The pandemic COVID-19 that has definitely hindered
progress of planned activities of MAVP and ASVP. Many people in the world face difficulty in adapting to
new norms, a challenging economy that may affect all of us physically and emotionally. This 12th
Scientific Conference of MAVP is the first online conference MAVP has ever organized. I praise and
admire the MAVP Scientific Conference Committee for the strength to move forward and make this
possible. It is a good platform for all of us to continue the learning, unlearning, and relearning process
for our personal and professional progression.
MAVP has been actively involved at the international level through the Asian Society of Veterinary
Pathologists (ASVP). The recent ASVP Committee Meeting held in Vietnam has decided that MAVP will
be hosting the ASVP Scientific Conference in the year 2023. However, due to the pandemic, we may see
that ASVP in Malaysia shifted to the year 2025. Regardless of the decision, it will be a good platform for
all of us to establish our international network with regional veterinarians. I highly encourage all MAVP
members to participate in all ASVP activities.
It is my hope that the 12th Scientific Conference of MAVP is a success and beneficial to the participants.
Assoc. Prof. Dr Annas bin Salleh
President
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Welcoming Note from the Organizing Chairman,
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Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,
Salam Sejathera and Greetings.
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it gives me great pleasure to warmly welcome all participants
and our distinguished guests to the very first virtually conducted 12th Malaysian Association of
Veterinary Pathology (MAVP) Scientific e-Conference 2021.
This year we continue the traditional annual conference in new norms with the current unprecedented
pandemic Covid-19. Despite all the challenges faced, the conference is conducted virtually and will still
inevitably be an important platform to bring together various renowned veterinarians, experts,
researchers in universities, government bodies, and industries. With the theme of “Contemporary Era &
Breakthrough in Veterinary Pathology”, we will be able to capture key breakthroughs in veterinary
pathology research and diagnosis across disciplines to embark on animal disease and public health-
related with the application of conventional pathological, immunological and molecular biology
platforms. Through this theme, we hope to share and get up-to-date with the current understandings,
knowledge, experiences, products and technologies into the field of animal diseases, particularly
veterinary pathology.
This year’s conference had attracted 45 papers and participants from all over Malaysia. The subjects
cover a variety of topics from case reports and convey the breadth of research and advancement
diagnosis and treatment in veterinary science and pathology. The achieved results may have a significant
impact on our continuous seeking of knowledgeable experience. This conference may also enhance
communication and networking among various stakeholders in the veterinary profession and help in
nurturing the young generations on their way forward in advancing the field of veterinary pathology.
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I would like to thank the MAVP President and its Executive Members 2019-2021 for their faith in me
chairing this year’s conference. My heartfelt gratitude goes to the organizing committee that comes
from multiple organizations for their endless supports, commitment, diligence, and perseverance
towards the success of this conference. Special acknowledgement to the co-organizer, Universiti
Malaysia Terengganu for their technical help, cooperation, and support. My sincerest gratitude to YBrs.
Prof. Dr Mazlan Abdul Ghaffar, acting Vice-Chancellor UMT in gracing this event. Special appreciations to
all sponsors, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) of Malaysia,
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) Peninsular
Malaysia, and Ministry of Health for their support. MAVP is grateful to the keynote and plenary
speakers, presenters, and judges for their invaluable scientific contribution and knowledge sharing.
I wish for fruitful deliberation and intellectual discourse during this scientific conference. I hope that the
participants will find this conference worthy and rewarding. Last but not least, all praise is due to Allah
S.W.T. for His blessing in the success of this conference.
Thank you.
Assoc. Prof. Dr Intan Shameha binti Abdul Razak
Organising Chairman
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
2019/2021
Advisor : Prof. Dr Jasni Sabri
Prof. Dr Mohd. Effendy Abd. Wahid
President : Assoc. Prof. Dr Annas Salleh
Vice President : Assoc. Prof. Dr Intan Shameha Abdul Razak
Honorary Secretary : Dr Mazlina Mazlan
Assistant Secretary : Dr Afrah Alhana Ahmad Kassim
Treasurer : Dr Inirah Che Ishak
Assistant Treasurer : Dr Sharina Omar
Executive Members : Dr Muhammad Luqman Nordin
Dr Mohd. Farhan Hanif Reduan
Dr Randolf Paza Tsen Sam Shun
Dr Syed Mohd. Fikri Bin Syed Abu Bakar
Dr Sarenasulastri Awang Besar
Auditors : Dr Shahidayani Shafee
Dr Abraham Gabriel Abdullah
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ORGANISING COMMITTEE
12th Malaysian Association of Veterinary Pathology (MAVP)
Scientific e-Conference Committee 2021
Advisor : Assoc. Prof. Dr Annas Salleh
Chairman : Assoc. Prof. Dr Intan Shameha Abd. Razak
Co-Chairman : Assoc. Prof. Dr Marina Hassan
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Treasurer : Dr Sharina Omar
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Assoc. Prof. Dr Hafandi Ahmad
Assoc. Prof. Dr Hasliza Abu Hassim
Assoc. Prof. Dr Md Sabri Yusoff
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Dr Mohd. Shahrom Salisi
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Proceedings : Dr Nor Azlina Abdul Aziz
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WEDNESDAY, 28th JULY 2021 (DAY-1)
8:00 – 8:30 am e-Conference Registration, Preparation for Uploading e-Poster and e-
Micrograph
8:30 – 8:45 am Arrival of Honourable Guests
- National anthem
- Doa recitation
8:45 – 9:00 am Welcoming Remarks:
Assoc. Prof. Dr Intan Shameha Abdul Razak
Chairman of 12th MAVP Scientific e-Conference 2021
9:00 – 9:15 am Speech
Associate Prof. Dr Annas Salleh
President of Malaysian Association of Veterinary Pathology (MAVP)
9:15 – 9:20 am Speech and Official Opening Ceremony:
Prof. Dr Mazlan Abd Ghaffar
Exercising the Functions of Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia
Terengganu
Chairman: Dr Maswati Mat Amin@ M. Suhaimin
SESSION A
(President MAVP; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UPM)
Keynote Address
9:30 - 10:10 am COVID-19 : Lessons learned from veterinary medicine and one health
perspectives
Prof. Dr Abdul Rahman Omar,
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
10:10 – 10:15 am Break
- Video Presentation / Advertisement
Plenary 1
10:15 – 10:45 am Back to basic towards exploration and breakthrough in pathology
Prof. Dr Jasni Sabri
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
Plenary 2
10:45 – 11:25 am The benefits of in-house cytology in clinical practice: maximizing the
diagnostic value
Assoc. Prof. Dr Hazilawati Hamzah
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Plenary 3
11:25 am – 12:05 pm Shrimp pathology for disease investigation
Assoc. Prof. Dr Marina Hassan
Institute of Tropical Aquaculture, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
12:05 – 12:55 pm Rapid Poster Presentation – Session 1
Chairman: Dr Azlan Che’ Amat
PO 1 - Dr Sujey Kumar Rajendran (Survey on canine prostate carcinoma
diagnosed on cytology from 2014 to 2019)
PO 2 – Dr Mohd. Shafarin Shamsuddin (Gross pathological findings on
forensic cases of intentional acute carbofuran poisoning in decayed dog
carcasses)
PO 3 – Dr Anisah Nordin (Seroprevalence and detection of Toxoplasma
gondii DNA from blood and milk of goats in Kulai, Johor, Peninsular
Malaysia)
PO 4 – Dr Fathin Faahimaah Abdul Hamid (Evaluation of fibrinogen levels in
experimentally induced and post treated mannheimiosis in goats)
PO 5 – Dr Sarenasulastri Awang Besar (Coronavirus detection in field
diagnostic cases of non-commercial chicken and other bird species in
northern Peninsular Malaysia)
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WEDNESDAY, 28th JULY 2021 (DAY-1)
1:00 – 2:15 pm Break
- Micrograph presentation and evaluation
2:15 – 3:05 pm Rapid Poster Presentation – Session 2
Chairman: Assoc. Prof. Dr Hasliza Abu Hassim (c)
PO 6 - Mrs Nurain Izzati Said@Saidi (Molecular phylogenetics of African
Swine Fever from first outbreak in Malaysia)
PO 7 - Dr Priyatarssini A/P Thangarajan (Molecular detection of the novel
Kobuvirus in domestic cats)
PO 8 - Ms Nursyazana Abdul Rahim (A retrospective study on the
identification and antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria isolated from dogs
with otitis externa)
PO 9 - Mrs Roseliza Roslee (Phylogenetic grouping and virulence genes
profile of extraintestinal Escherichia coli (expec) isolated from chicken
farms)
PO 10 - Dr Nur Syammimi Abdul Hadi (Retrospective study of salmonellosis
in Malaysian wildlife animals from the year 2016-2019)
PO 11 - Dr Dhia Mardhia Engcong (Retrospective study on Pasteurella
multocida Carters type A Isolated from various animal species)
PO 12 - Dr Mohd. Farhan Hanif Reduan (Acute oral toxicity of ethanolic
extract of Oroxylum indicum leaf in C57BL/6 mice)
PO 13 – Dr Nur Amalina Noralidin (Haematological evaluation of acute and
subacute oral toxicities of Parkia speciosa seeds extract on BALB/C mice)
PO 14 - Dr Fazly Ann Zainalabidin (In vitro determination of antifungal
activity of Piper cubeba L. extract)
PO 15 - Dr Rohaiza Yahaya (A case report of Orthobunyavirus (Kedah Fatal
Kidney Syndrome Virus) detection in broiler chicken detected by Veterinary
Research Institute (VRI), Ipoh, Perak
3:05 – 3:15 pm Break
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WEDNESDAY, 28th JULY 2021 (DAY-1)
Chairman: Dr. Mohd Shafarin bin Shamsuddin
SESSION B
(Veterinary Laboratory Central Zone, DVS)
Plenary 4
3:15 – 4:00 pm Diagnostic and therapeutic applications of nucleic acid aptamers in
veterinary science
Assoc. Prof. Dr Samson Soon Min Ngen
Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology, Infrastructure University
Kuala Lumpur (IUKL)
Plenary 5
4:00 – 4.45 pm Wildlife disease surveillance program by PERHILITAN: detection of
zoonotic pathogens and other infectious disease in wildlife
Mrs Millawati Gani
Divison of Ex Situ Conservation, Department of Wildlife and National Parks
Peninsular Malaysia (PERHILITAN)
End of Day One
THURSDAY, 29th JULY 2021 (DAY-2)
8:30 – 10:30 am Oral Presentation – Session 1
Chairman: Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohamad Noor Amal Azmai
O 1 - Dr Nurul Afiqah Shamsul Bahri (Longitudinal assessment of immune
responses against Bartonella henselae in experimentally- infected cats)
O 2 – Mr Nor Azri Shah Norhan (Histopathological effects of Anabas
testudineus (Bloch 1792) towards sublethal paraquat exposure)
O 3 – Dr Sarenasulastri Awang Besar (Avian coronavirus (ACoV) isolates of
jungle fowl and guinea fowl of Malaysia are homologous to IBV virus vaccine
strain)
O 4 - Dr Khanmani Anpuanandam (Detection of domestic cat Hepadnavirus
(DCH) in liver and blood of feline coronavirus (FCoV) infected cats)
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O 5 - Dr R. Pravina Vathi Ramachanderen (Suspected Lumpy Skin Disease
case in quarantine station: a disease investigation report)
O 6 - Fazle Khuda (Histopathological evaluation of the effect of orthodontic
ligation at the maxillary molar with concurrent Enterococcus faecalis
infection in Sprague Dawley rats)
O 7 – Dr Mohd. Shafarin Shamsuddin (Forensic investigation on a case of dog
carcasses buried and suspected to have murdered of poisoning)
O 8 – Ms Fathin Nadira Mohd. Fakri (Forensic veterinary pathology:
inhalation unconsciousness and seawater early drowning in Sprague Dawley
rats)
10:30 – 10:35am Break
10:35 – 11:15 am Rapid Poster Presentation – Session 3
Chairman: Dr Nurrul Shaqinah Nasruddin
PO 16 - Dr Norazura Abdul Hamid (A case report of Aeromonas hydrophila
infections in Arapaima gigas)
PO 17 - Dr Mohd. Farhan Hanif Reduan (Sub-acute oral toxicity of ethanolic
extract of Oroxylum indicum leaf in mice)
PO 18 – Dr Nur Athirah Abd Manaf (Rhodococcus equi infection in a colt: a
case report)
PO 19 – Dr Nurul Huda Mohd. Zairi (Nasal lymphoma with secondary
Aspergillus flavus infection in a cat)
PO 20 - Mr Muhammad Marwan Ibrahim (Isolation of Mycoplasma gateae
from a cat suspected with Feline Parvovirus infection)
PO 21 - Dr Safwa Farhanah Zainal Abidin (Retrospective study on canine
neoplasia cases submitted to Veterinary Laboratory Services Unit, Universiti
Putra Malaysia from 2015 to 2019)
PO 22 – Mr Mohamad Azlan Jahaya (A simple rapid boiling method for
detection of Salmonella sp. In culture by PCR)
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THURSDAY, 29th JULY 2021 (DAY-2)
Chairman: Assoc. Prof. Dr Md Sabri Yusoff
SESSION C
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UPM)
Plenary 6
11:15am - 12:00 pm Emerging and reemerging diseases in livestock: challenges and recent
advance in diagnostic
Dr Faizah Hanim Mohd. Saeid
Veterinary Research Institute (VRI), Department of Veterinary Services
(DVS) Malaysia
12:00am - 12:05 pm Break
12:05 – 1:35 pm Oral Presentation – Session 2
Chairman: Assoc. Prof. Dr Md Sabri Yusoff
O 9 – Assoc. Prof. Dr Annas Salleh (Prevalence, pathological changes and
isolation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from dairy cattle in Selangor,
Malaysia)
O 10 – Ms Siti Nur Amira Zambri (Alternative treatment of Notoedric
mange in cats with commercial gamat oil preparation)
O 11 – Dr Nur Amalina Noralidin (Acute oral toxicity study of Parkia
speciosa seeds aqueous extract in C57BL/6 mice)
O 12 – Dr Nur Athirah Abd Manaf (Effects of experimentally induced
Mannheimia haemolytica infection on sperm motility and morphology in
goats treated with oxytetracycline and flunixin meglumine)
O 13 – Ms Nur Amira Roube Fazeir (Forensic veterinary pathology:
inhalation unconsciousness and freshwater early drowning in Sprague
Dawley rats)
O 14 – Dr Fathin Faahimaah Abdul Hamid (Haptoglobin as a potential
biomarker of Mannhemiosis and treatment effect in goats)
1:35 – 2:40 pm Break
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Chairman: Assoc Prof. Dr Mohd. Hezmee Mohd. Noor
SESSION D
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UPM)
Plenary 7
2:45 - 3:30pm Leveraging pathology for diagnostic accuracy in contemporary era of
equine medicine
Speaker: Dr Fuziaton Baharudin
Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Plenary 8
3:30 -4:15pm Topic: Coronavirus infections in companion animals: the past, present and
future
Speaker: Dr Farina Mustafa Kamal
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
4:15 – 4.45pm Closing Ceremony
- Prize Giving Ceremony
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Prof. Dr Abdul Rahman Omar
Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia
(UPM)
Chairman, Malaysia One Health University Network (MyOHUN)
Regional Advisor Global Alliance for Research on Avian Diseases
Topic: “Covid-19: Lessons learned from Veterinary Medicines
and One Health Perspectives”
PLENARY SPEAKERS
Prof. Dr Jasni Sabri
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
(UMK)
Advisor, Malaysian Association of Veterinary Pathology (MAVP)
Former President, Asian Association of Veterinary Pathology
(AAVP)
Topic: “Back to basic towards exploration and breakthrough in
pathology”
Assoc. Prof. Dr Hazilawati Hamzah
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra
Malaysia (UPM)
Subject matter expert, Malaysian Association of Veterinary
Pathology (MAVP)
Topic: “The benefits of in-house cytology in clinical practice:
maximizing the diagnostic value”
Assoc. Prof. Dr Marina Hassan
Deputy Director, Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE),
Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP),
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
Subject matter expert, Malaysian Association of Veterinary
Pathology (MAVP)
Topic: “Shrimp pathology for disease investigation”
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PLENARY SPEAKERS
Assoc. Prof. Dr Samson Soon Min Ngen
Head, Centre for Molecular Sciences & Technology, Infrastructure
University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL)
Topic: “Diagnostic and therapeutic applications of nucleic acid
aptamers in veterinary science”
Mrs Millawati Gani
Research Officer, Ex-situ Conservation Division, Department of
Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia (PERHILITAN)
Topic: “Wildlife disease surveillance program by PERHILITAN:
detection of zoonotic pathogens and other infectious disease in
wildlife”
Dr Faizah Hanim Mohd. Saeid
Director, Veterinary Research Institute (VRI), Division of Veterinary
Research, Department of Veterinary Services (DVS)
Topic: “Emerging and reemerging diseases in livestock: challenges
and recent advance in diagnostic”
Dr Fuziaton Baharudin
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia (UTM)
Head of Equine Science Cluster of Equine Management Program
(UTM)
Topic: “Leveraging pathology for diagnostic accuracy in
contemporary era of equine medicine”
Dr Farina Mustafa Kamal
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra
Malaysia (UPM)
Research Associate, Institute of Bioscience, UPM
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Keynote Address
COVID-19 : LESSONS LEARNED FROM VETERINARY MEDICINE AND
ONE HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
1,2ABDUL RAHMAN OMAR
1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2Institute of Bioscience
Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Corresponding author: aro@upm.edu.my
ABSTRACT
Covid-19, is caused by a novel coronavirus known as Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome-Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) that probably originated from bats and other
wildlife animals as the reservoirs. The virus is readily transmitted from human to
human and is at least five times more harmful and deadly than the seasonal flu.
Whether animals can get infected with SARS-CoV-2 is an intense topic of research.
We know that pet animal such as cats and dogs, big cats in zoos, gorillas in zoos, mink
on farms, and a few other mammals can be infected with SARS-CoV-2. Most of these
animals became infected after contact with people with Covid-19. Currently, there is
no evidence that animals play a significant role in the spread of SARS-CoV-2 to
humans. However, there is a possibility of mink spreading SARS-CoV-2 to people on
mink farms. Similar to other coronaviruses, SARS-CoV-2 mutates and generates
variants. Some of the variants may be of concern because they contain mutations
that complicate the detection of the virus and the use of vaccines as preventive
measures. Study on the emergence of variants is also important in animals to ensure
the virus is not changing to a more dangerous strain. Vaccination is an important
strategy to control Covid19 in humans where the advancement that has been made is
of interest in veterinary vaccinology. In addition, Covid-19 vaccines have been
developed for pet animals. But currently, there is no need to vaccinate them from a
public health standpoint. However, for other animals, given the susceptibility of mink
and the threat to apes, there is merit in developing a vaccine for them. The current
pandemic fits into the One Health concept, emphasizing the interactions between
the virus, hosts, and the environment, where human health is closely related to
animal and ecosystem health. If the virus does not go away, so too will the risk to the
animals. Hence, joint planning and collaborative efforts of various sectors in
educating, monitoring, vaccinations, and RnD in developing new generation vaccines,
antiviral, and other therapeutics are of paramount importance. As veterinarians, we
are the frontliners in combating zoonotic diseases. Continuous surveillance combined
with research to better understand zoonotic animal coronavirus and spillover will
enable us to stay a step ahead of the next epidemic.
Keywords: SARS-Cov-2, animal coronavirus, veterinary medicine, public health
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Plenary 1
BACK TO BASIC TOWARDS EXPLORATION AND BREAKTHROUGH IN
VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
JASNI SABRI
Department of Paraclinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
Corresponding author: jasni@umk.edu.my
ABSTRACT
Knowledge is dynamic. There is much to be explored and discovered. Hence, arises
the term life-long learning and its enculturation. The explorers and users of the
discovered knowledge and the applications of its benefits, are part of the ecosystem
towards life-long learning. This embraces the career path of some veterinarians and
researchers to become experienced, competent or expert in pathology. The discovery
of knowledge can occur by chance or critical observation during post mortem cases
or by design through research activities that explores and fulfils the gaps in
knowledge. Therefore, the chances of any breakthrough are very much possible,
taking into account the unique dynamism of knowledge. The possible breakthroughs
in pathology are vast, and currently, wildlife and aqua-pathology are much to be
explored including explaining the how and why (pathogenesis) of the discovered
information. For the breakthrough to happen, there must be passion and sound
knowledge in pathology and of course, the continuous supply of such enthusiasts.
Depletion of expertise, due to retirement or advanced seniority, can occur without
much concern of creation of more such expertise. Nevertheless, passion without
action is just a dream. Any breakthroughs are worth reporting so that knowledges are
shared and updated. Sound basic knowledge in pathology and its applications would
add value to the description and expression of any breakthrough. Lesions should not
be confused with post mortem changes and artifacts of processing or even
misinterpreting normal cells and tissues as lesions. There should be continuous
enhancement of competency through continuing education series and workshops on
pathology. This should include sharing of experiences on correct applications and
best practices of basic technical aspects other than only on accurate and skillful
interpretation of diseased tissues and organs. Inappropriate fixatives preparation,
expiry of prepared fixatives and errors in fixation techniques can lead to poor quality
tissue preparation and loss of vital breakthrough information. Therefore, sound
relevant knowledge and its applications are the essential basis towards exploration
and breakthrough in pathology.
Keywords: Passion, expertise production, continuing education, competency
development, breakthrough
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THE BENEFITS OF IN-HOUSE CYTOLOGY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE:
MAXIMIZING THE DIAGNOSTIC VALUE
HAZILAWATI HAMZAH
Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia,
43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Corresponding author: hazilawati@upm.edu.my
ABSTRACT
Small animal practitioners could maximize the diagnostic value of cytological smears
by embracing their skill on examination of cells under a microscope. The technique is
rather rapid and inexpensive which assists the practitioners to make a decision to
proceed with treatment and/or requirement for sending of samples to laboratory.
Basic cytology knowledge on how and what to examine is very important before
diagnosis or further recommendation could be made. For cytology of body cavity
fluids, tissue impression smears or fine needle aspiration (FNA), inflammatory cells
could be easily differentiated from neoplastic cells. However, activated neutrophils
and macrophages might not be easily recognised as its morphology is different from
the neutrophils and monocytes observed from blood smears. For neoplasia, three
groups of tumour known as mesenchymal (spindle cells), epithelial (cells in clusters)
and round cell (discrete individual cells) tumours could be diagnosed using this
diagnostic approach. Following recognizing the types of tumour cells, criteria of
malignancy which include anisocytosis, anisokaryosis, macronucleolus, multiple
nucleolus and etc., should be identified. In any circumstances where intact neoplastic
cells could not be observed, the emphasis should be focused on the criteria of
malignancy, and a new sample should be obtained. In addition, cytology of
erythrocytes on blood smears would assist practitioners to further evaluate the cause
of anaemia either due to bone marrow dysfunction, blood loss or lysis of the
erythrocytes. For instance, the presence of polychromatophils reflect regenerative
response, and hence the cause of anemia is related to blood loss and/or destruction
of erythrocytes. For neutrophils, evalution for the presence of toxic changes is
important for differentiation of leukocytosis related to inflammation or stress
conditions. In conclusion, small animal practitioners could maximize the diagnostic
value of cytological smears in evaluation of blood, tissue impression smears, FNA and
others.
Keywords: Inflammation, neoplasia, toxic changes, polychromathophils
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SHRIMP PATHOLOGY FOR DISEASE INVESTIGATION
MARINA HASSAN
Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries,
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu.
Corresponding author: marina@umt.edu.my
ABSTRACT
Penaeid shrimp aquaculture is an important industry in Asia. In Malaysia, the industry
is now dominated by the culture of Litopenaeus vannamei. However, shrimp
production by aquaculture has been seriously impacted by diseases. Disease
outbreaks cause serious economic losses in several countries and affect survival of
the industry. The disease can be transferred by water quality, equipment, people,
wildlife and contaminated stock. The most important diseases of cultured penaeid
shrimp are viral or bacterial aetiologies, but less important diseases are fungal and
protozoan. The most complex diseases in shrimp aquaculture is early mortality
syndrome (EMS), which is also known as acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease
(AHPND). In 2011, the disease was detected in Malaysia and cause serious high
mortality. The severity of shrimp hepatopancreas can be detected by histopathology
technique. Actually, the shrimp disease treatment is not easy, often, it is more
complex than disease prevention. Diagnostic is an important method in shrimp health
management and disease control. Some diagnostic methods are used for surveillance
and confirmatory diagnosis. Recently, the diagnostic methods for shrimp disease
investigation either used traditional methods or application of modern
biotechnology. The traditional methods are morphology pathology, traditional
microbiology and the application of serological methods. However, the application
modern biotechnology needs the rapid and sensitive diagnostic methods for shrimp
disease detection such as PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) / RT-PCR (reverse
transcriptase PCR) and real time PCR. Histopathology is a study of disease at the
tissue and cellular levels. It is important for diagnosis and also investigation the
severity of the infections. The common stain used for histopathology slides is H&E
(hematoxyline and eosin) and various special stains also established to identify the
specific affected tissue. Currently, the new developments in the technology making
the rapid way to processed and analysed the samples.
Keywords: Shrimp, disease, pathology, diagnosis
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DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS OF NUCLEIC ACID APTAMERS
IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
SAMSON SOON
Center for Molecular Sciences & Technology Infrastructure, University Kuala Lumpur
Unipark Suria, Jalan Ikram-Uniten,
43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Corresponding author: samson@iukl.edu.my
ABSTRACT
Aptamers are single-stranded RNA or DNA oligonucleotides that forms unique three-
dimensional (3D) structures that can bind a wide range of molecules that include
proteins, toxins, and even metal ions. Due to their high specificity, affinity and ease of
production, these nucleic acid ligands are now replacing conventional antibodies in
the development of diagnostic assays. Analogous to monoclonal antibodies,
aptamers however, are more advantageous as it can be designed to specifically target
any molecule, no batch variation, stable at room temperature, and are fast and
inexpensive to produce. Aptamers' unique high affinity also makes it an ideal
therapeutic for microbial and viral infections through specific virulence factors
targeting. We developed a novel approach to establish high binding aptamers via a
process called In silico Conformational Aptamer Development by Design (ICADD)
which is efficient, low cost and rapid. High binding aptamers can now be designed from
natural tRNA sequences with specific folding properties that can specifically bind a
pathogen similar to an antibody. The interactions between an aptamer and its target
molecule can be further analysed through three-dimensional (3D) structural
modelling to predict and optimise binding affinities on the target molecule via
computational molecular docking. We share our research experiences in aptamer
development with diagnostic and therapeutic applications against veterinary
pathogens. We will review its immense potential and discuss aptamer-based
diagnostics and therapeutics in veterinary medicine.
Keywords: Aptamer, diagnostic, therapeutic, ICADD, pathogens
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WILDLIFE DISEASE SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM BY PERHILITAN: DETECTION OF
ZOONOTIC PATHOGENS AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASE IN WILDLIFE
MILLAWATI GANI1*, MOHD. LUTFI ABDULLAH1, FRANKIE THOMAS SITAM1, NOOR AZLEEN
MOHD. KULAIMI1, NORSYAMIMI ROSLI1, KHAIRUL AMIRIN MOHAMED1, KHAIRUL NIZAM
KAMARUDDIN1, BADMANATHAN MUNISAMY1, HARTINI ITHNIN1, KAYAL VIZI
KARUPANNAN1 and JEFFRINE J. ROVIE-RYAN1,2
1 Ex-Situ
Conservation Division, Department of Wildlife and National Parks, KM 10 Jalan Cheras, 56100
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Jalan Datuk Mohammad Musa, 94300 Kota Samarahan,
Sarawak.
*Corresponding author: millawati@wildlife.gov.my
ABSTRACT
The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) Peninsular Malaysia is
one of the governmental agencies that are responsible in the sustainable
management of the national biodiversity resources especially concerning with
habitat and terrestrial wildlife conservation. Prior to 2010, DWNP was inactively
involved in wildlife zoonotic diseases activities. Monitoring and surveillance of
zoonotic diseases was not the core function of the department and thus the role of
the department was to provide assistance or involved as partners in collaborative
research projects. PERHILITAN begun to realize the importance of doing wildlife
disease surveillance due to the threats arising from emerging diseases in wildlife and
public health. PERHILITAN started to develop and established a programme known
as the Wildlife Disease Surveillance Programme (WDSP) to oversee the
implementation of the surveillance and monitoring of wildlife diseases. This
programme is managed under the Research Section of the Ex-Situ Conservation
Division and are formed by a dedicated and highly trained sampling team known as
the Outbreak Response Team (ORT). In addition, the development of the Molecular
Zoonoses Laboratory (MZL) had been developed to further strengthen the
department’s capacity to conduct laboratory screening and analyses wildlife disease
by molecular detection.
Keywords: Wildlife, disease, mammals, wildlife surveillance, molecular
21The Proceedings of 12th MAVP Scientific e-Conference 2021
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, 28th – 29th July 2021
Plenary 6
EMERGING AND REEMERGING DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK: CHALLENGES AND RECENT
ADVANCE IN DIAGNOSTIC
FAIZAH HANIM MOHD. SAEID
Veterinary Research Institute, Division of Veterinary Research,
Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Malaysia
Corresponding author: faizah@dvs.gov.my
ABSTRACT
An emerging disease is defined as a new infection resulting from the evolution or
change of an existing pathogen or parasite due to variation of host range, vector,
pathogenicity or strain, or the occurrence of a previously unknown infection or
disease. An already identified disease that either shifts its geographical setting or
expands its host range, or significantly rises its prevalence is termed as reemerging
disease. Regardless whether the emerging diseases is either economic or zoonotic, it
gives detrimental effect to livestock industry and global public health. Malaysia
experienced terrifying zoonotic diseases in the last 20 years. Among the latest
incidence was Nipah outbreak in 1998. The disease crippled the swine industry and
caused severe economic losses where a total of 1700 pig farms closing with 1.1
million pigs being culled. Among people associated with pig farming, 265 cases of
viral encephalitis with 105 deaths were recorded. The first outbreak of Highly
Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI-H5N1) in 2004 which was believed to be
transmitted by fighting cock is a starting alarm. A series of HPAI – H5N1 outbreak
then followed in the coming years. Re-emerging of Rabies outbreak in 2015 until now
had caused 33 human deaths in Sarawak alone. Until May 2021, a total of 205,898
animals where 197,169 of dogs, 8673 cats and 56 others has been put to sleep.
Meanwhile emerging of economic diseases in the country such as African Horse
Sickness, African Swine Fever and latest, Lumpy Skin Disease showed an unexpected
surge. The relationship between factors contributing and the increment of emerging
and reemerging is very complicated. Numerous factors might be contributed include
microbial evolution, social and environmental. Measures taken to overcome the
challenges requires multidisciplinary approaches which comprises swift reporting,
surveillance, clinical sampling, and identification of the agent. Early detection of
animal diseases is crucial. Gaps identified in the current diagnostic system need to be
addressed appropriately to improve laboratory services for accurate detection and
identification of the causative agent. Limitation in diagnostic capacity and capability
may be leading to worse scenario subsequently jeopardise public health and
sosioeconomic. Advancement of diagnostic technique and continuous laboratory
improvement such as immunological, molecular based and other specialised testing
are paramount.
Keywords: Emerging, diagnostic techniques, livestock, disease
22The Proceedings of 12th MAVP Scientific e-Conference 2021
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, 28th – 29th July 2021
Plenary 7
LEVERAGING PATHOLOGY FOR DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY IN CONTEMPORARY ERA
OF EQUINE MEDICINE
FUZIATON BAHARUDIN
School of Biomedical Engineering & Health Science, Faculty of Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor
Corresponding author: fuziaton@utm.my
ABSTRACT
Pathology is the study of causes and effects of disease or injury that bridging science
and medicine, incorporating a wide range of biological research fields and medical
practices to underpin every aspect of patient care, from diagnostic testing, treatment
advice, and preventing disease. Innovation of medical diagnostic tools commonly
derives from medical science, starting with the knowledge in the pathology of which
later applied to the diagnostic work. The accuracy of a doctor’s diagnosis on a patient
always come from strong pathological knowledge. Modern medical practice refers to
pathology as processes and tests to analyse tissue cell and body-fluid samples. The
new era has produced many imaging devices to enhance the diagnostic procedure for
more accurate results. Imaging technique has evolved from analogue to digital, later
high frequency and colour Doppler to give more advanced techniques in managing
equine cases applied to the musculoskeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular and ocular
system. The recent instrument, electroretinogram, facilitates a non-invasive structural
view in the eye for a more accurate diagnosis of the ophthalmic problems. Endoscopy
gives an advantage in the true real-time image of internal structure wherever
accessible with minimal invasive. Equine respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract,
joints, and reproductive tract are the structure that benefits from this equipment for
targeted site vision and samplings. The normal camera now has been used to analyse
the biomechanics of the equine locomotor to detect the early stage of lameness. The
endocrine dynamic has become trendy as it can represent the pathological changes in
physiology. Laminitis is now diagnosed by measuring basal adrenocorticotropic
hormone concentration or the response of the thyrotropin-releasing hormone by the
affected horses. Endocrine analysis of equine reproductive physiology elucidates
clinical symptoms of irregular estrus behaviour in mares reveals endocrine receptors
in the uterus. Disturbance of the hormonal receptors, likely by contaminant and
endometritis, stalls endocrine negative-feedback causing irregular estrus behaviour
that leads to infertility. In conclusion, leveraging pathology in diagnostic workup
increases accuracy in finding a conclusive clinical diagnosis and precise treatment.
Skills in pathological science open the opportunity for innovation for the
contemporary era of equine medicine.
Keywords: diagnostic accuracy, innovation, equine medicine, pathological science
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