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### IntechOpen Book Series Veterinary Medicine and Science Volume 16

### Aims and Scope of the Series

Paralleling similar advances in the medical field, astounding advances occurred in Veterinary Medicine and Science in recent decades. These advances have helped foster better support for animal health, more humane animal production, and a better understanding of the physiology of endangered species to improve the assisted reproductive technologies or the pathogenesis of certain diseases, where animals can be used as models for human diseases (like cancer, degenerative diseases or fertility), and even as a guarantee of public health. Bridging Human, Animal, and Environmental health, the holistic and integrative "One Health" concept intimately associates the developments within those fields, projecting its advancements into practice. This book series aims to tackle various animal-related medicine and sciences fields, providing thematic volumes consisting of high-quality significant research directed to researchers and postgraduates. It aims to give us a glimpse into the new accomplishments in the Veterinary Medicine and Science field. By addressing hot topics in veterinary sciences, we aim to gather authoritative texts within each issue of this series, providing in-depth overviews and analysis for graduates, academics, and practitioners and foreseeing a deeper understanding of the subject. Forthcoming texts, written and edited by experienced researchers from both industry and academia, will also discuss scientific challenges faced today in Veterinary Medicine and Science. In brief, we hope that books in this series will provide accessible references for those interested or working in this field and encourage learning in a range of different topics.

## Meet the Series Editor

Rita Payan Carreira earned her Veterinary Degree from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1985. She obtained her Ph.D. in Veterinary Sciences from the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal. After almost 32 years of teaching at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, she recently moved to the University of Évora, Department of Veterinary Medicine, where she teaches in the field of Animal Reproduction

and Clinics. Her primary research areas include the molecular markers of the endometrial cycle and the embryo–maternal interaction, including oxidative stress and the reproductive physiology and disorders of sexual development, besides the molecular determinants of male and female fertility. She often supervises students preparing their master's or doctoral theses. She is also a frequent referee for various journals.

## Meet the Volume Editors

Dr. Abdulsamed Kükürt graduated from Uludağ University, Turkey. In 2019, he obtained a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Institute of Health Sciences, Kafkas University, Turkey, where he is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry. He has published twenty-nine research articles in academic journals, fourteen book chapters, and thirty-seven papers. Dr. Kükürt has participated in ten academic projects and is a reviewer

for many academic journals.

Dr. Volkan Gelen is a physiology specialist who received his veterinary degree from Kafkas University, Turkey, in 2011. From 2011 to 2015, he worked as an assistant in the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Atatürk University, Turkey. In 2016, he joined Kafkas University as an assistant professor where he has been engaged in various academic activities. Dr. Gelen has sixty journal articles and twenty poster presentations to his credit.

His research interests include physiology, the endocrine system, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and isolated organ bath system studies.

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## Preface

*Cattle Diseases - Molecular and Biochemical Approach* is an indispensable reference for veterinary professionals, researchers, and students engaged in the fields of animal health and welfare. The book offers a comprehensive and contemporary understanding of the intricate mechanisms that underlie a spectrum of bovine diseases, thereby providing invaluable insights into the improvement of animal health and productivity. The book features contributions from preeminent scholars and experts in the field who delve into a range of topical issues, including lumpy skin disease, zoonotic diseases, acute phase proteins, hepatic injury, paraoxonase 1, and sustainable livestock practices.

The book's wealth of knowledge and expertise make it an essential resource for anyone seeking to broaden their understanding of cattle diseases and their molecular and biochemical underpinnings. Whether you are a practicing veterinarian, a researcher, or an animal health professional, this book offers unparalleled insights into the complex interplay between bovine physiology and disease.

With its cutting-edge insights and up-to-date research, *Cattle Diseases - Molecular and Biochemical Approach* is a valuable asset for anyone seeking to advance the fields of veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and animal husbandry. The book's contributions provide a vital foundation for future research into animal disease and offer promising avenues for improving animal health and wellbeing.

We extend our gratitude to all the authors who have contributed to the creation of this book.

#### **Abdulsamed Kükürt**

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey

#### **Volkan Gelen**

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Physiology, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
