Ismail, Eman M. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6191-6950
Aly, Aly M. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4245-6375
Farag, Heba S. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1605-7795
Kamel, Shaimaa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7414-3034
Fahim, Karima M. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6039-0413
Funding for this research was provided by:
Cairo University
Article History
Received: 30 August 2025
Accepted: 17 November 2025
First Online: 16 January 2026
Declarations
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: All animal handling procedures were performed in accordance with good veterinary practices (GVPs) to ensure the safe and humane management of the animals. The study protocol was ethically approved and assigned by the Research Ethics Committee, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University (Approval No. Vet CU 03162023725).
: The authors declare no competing interests.