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What Is Your Diagnosis?, Pranee Tuntivanich Dec 2002

What Is Your Diagnosis?, Pranee Tuntivanich

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.


Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat Dec 2002

Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.


Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Kris Angkanaporn, Sumpun Thammacharoen Dec 2002

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Kris Angkanaporn, Sumpun Thammacharoen

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.


Pituitary Adenoma In A Horse: A Case Report, Nopadon Pirarat, Kohsaku Chijiwa, Pattama Ritruechai, Sawang Kesdangsakonwut, Komkrich Teankum, Wijit Banlunara, Anudep Rungsipipat, Boonmee Sunyasutjaree Dec 2002

Pituitary Adenoma In A Horse: A Case Report, Nopadon Pirarat, Kohsaku Chijiwa, Pattama Ritruechai, Sawang Kesdangsakonwut, Komkrich Teankum, Wijit Banlunara, Anudep Rungsipipat, Boonmee Sunyasutjaree

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

A female, grey, 24-year-old horse was showing clinical signs of weight loss, ataxia, hersutism, high fever, dysuria, nasal discharge and moist rale lung sounds. Gross examination revealed a single, white, firm, pituitary mass with a diameter 2.5 x 2.1 x 1.5 cm, compressed and overlying the hypothalamus. Histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations revealed the characteristic of a ACTH-derived pituitary adenoma.


A Retrospective Immunohistochemistry Study On Feline Panleukopenia Virus, Induced Enteritis, In Cats, Nopadon Pirarat, Theerayuth Kaewamatawong, Somporn Techangamsuwan Dec 2002

A Retrospective Immunohistochemistry Study On Feline Panleukopenia Virus, Induced Enteritis, In Cats, Nopadon Pirarat, Theerayuth Kaewamatawong, Somporn Techangamsuwan

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The retrospective study of 30 cases records using formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded intestines, from Feline Panleukopenia (FPL) infected cats using histopathological criteria as seen by the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Chulalongkorn University between 1997-2001, was undertaken. The objective of the study was to examine FPLV infection in feline intestines showing characteristic lesions of parvovirus enteritis and to describe the relationship between the intestinal microscopic lesions of FPL in affected cats, with the location of FPL antigens, using immunohistochemical methods. The most striking histological lesions were villous atrophy and epithelial cell necrosis 96.67%. The lumen of crypts were often greatly …


The Invasion Of Guppy Skin By Tetrahymena Spp. After Induced Injuries, Aranya Ponpornpisit, Makoto Endo Dec 2002

The Invasion Of Guppy Skin By Tetrahymena Spp. After Induced Injuries, Aranya Ponpornpisit, Makoto Endo

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

A study was carried out on the invasion of Guppy skin by Tetrahymena spp. after various types of skin injury. Three types of skin injuries, scale removal, brush scratching and acetic acid irritation were performed. Tetrahymena spp. only the acetic acid irritation method allowed to invade the damaged skin. Guppy skin using this method, the fish caudal fin was covered with a 10%, acetic acid soaked, cotton strip for three minutes and exposed to water containing Tetrahymena spp. for 24 hours. Successful invasion used 100 Tetrahymena spp. cells/ml. in the water, at 25oC and a pH of 7.0-8.0. Histopathological examination …


Salmonella Spp., Coliforms And Total Bacterial Counts From Cultured Abalones, Perasut Pianpijit, Suksan Juhong, Nattakan Tun, Channarong Rodkum, Janenuj Wongtavatchai Dec 2002

Salmonella Spp., Coliforms And Total Bacterial Counts From Cultured Abalones, Perasut Pianpijit, Suksan Juhong, Nattakan Tun, Channarong Rodkum, Janenuj Wongtavatchai

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The first commercial farm in Thailand to culture Abalone was studied to approve sanitation and food safety. Water quality and bacterial contamination criteria in both water from culturerelated sources and Abalone prior to marketing was examined. The water quality and bacteria found in the water samples (total aerobic plate, Vibrio count and MPN total coliforms) indicated the culturing practices adhere to the standards for shellfish sanitation. Total coliforms and other bacteria found in the Abalone samples also complied with microbiological guidelines for seafood products. The study details good farm manufacturing practices which can assure the food safety of Abalone. Further …


The Determination Of Serum Copper And Zinc Concentrations In Thoroughbred Foals And Their Dams After Parturition, Achara Tawatsin, Panumas Ruantongdee, Prachak Poomvises Dec 2002

The Determination Of Serum Copper And Zinc Concentrations In Thoroughbred Foals And Their Dams After Parturition, Achara Tawatsin, Panumas Ruantongdee, Prachak Poomvises

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Serum copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) concentrations in 5-35 thoroughbred foals and their dams during first 24 weeks after parturition were determined. Mean serum Cu in foals increased significantly (p < 0.01) with age, from 10.4±1.1 μmol/l at week 1 to 25.9±0.8 μmol/l at week 24, whereas those in mares decreased significantly p < 0.05, from 26.2±1.3 μmol/l at week 1 to 22.0±0.5 μmol/l at week 24 after parturition. There was a large negative correlation between the mean serum Cu concentrations in foals and their dams (r = -0.86, p < 0.01). Serum Zn concentrations in both foals and mares on the other hand, gradually decreased after parturition, ranging from and 17.7±0.3 μmol/l at week-1 to 13.8±0.5 μmol/l at week 24, in foals and from 16.2±1.2 μmol/l at week 1 to 14.4±0.5 μmol/l at week 24 in mares. The correlation coefficient between the mean serum Zn concentrations in foals and their mares was high (r = 0.895, p < 0.01).


Treatment Of Chicken Caecal Coccidiosis With Sulfamonomethoxine In A Trial Conducted In A Battery House, Nopadon Pirarat, Autthapon Suntharathonpiphut, Kridtasak Sang-Gassanee, Anuchittada Sirisriro, Komkrich Teankum, Manop Muangyai Dec 2002

Treatment Of Chicken Caecal Coccidiosis With Sulfamonomethoxine In A Trial Conducted In A Battery House, Nopadon Pirarat, Autthapon Suntharathonpiphut, Kridtasak Sang-Gassanee, Anuchittada Sirisriro, Komkrich Teankum, Manop Muangyai

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The treatment of chicken caecal coccidiosis with sulfamonomethoxine, at a concentration of 0.05 % in drinking water for 3 days, was performed on different days post oocyst inoculation.162 chickens were divided into 6 groups, 3 cages per group with 9 chicken each group. Chickens in groups 1-5 obtained 7x104 oocysts of Eimeria tenella, via a stomach tube. Chickens in group 1, 2 and 3 were treated on days 1-3, 2-4 and 3-5 post inoculation respectively. Group 4, a control group was infected but unmedicated. Group 5 was uninfected and unmedicated and group 6 was studied for drug toxicity observation. The …


Abalone Cultivation In Thailand: A Case Study, Nattakan Tun, Perasut Pianpijit, Suksan Juhong, Channarong Rodkum, Janenuj Wongtavatchai Dec 2002

Abalone Cultivation In Thailand: A Case Study, Nattakan Tun, Perasut Pianpijit, Suksan Juhong, Channarong Rodkum, Janenuj Wongtavatchai

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Abalone are high cost seafoods regarded as delicacy. The decline of world abalone fishery has initiated the development of cultured abalone production in some countries. Thailand possesses geographical areas which are suitable for abalone habitats and the commercial abalone farming is currently promoted by the government. Commercial fishery for abalone in Thailand are presently unfamiliarity of their biology. This report describes the basis biology of abalone, development of abalone culture in tropical regions; selection and management of broodstock, in tank spawning, rearing of larvae through grow-out culture of advanced juveniles, to meet the requirement of consumers' seafood standard.


Seminal Plasma: Its Function And Importance For Pig Artificial Insemination, Kampon Kaeoket, Padet Tummaruk Dec 2002

Seminal Plasma: Its Function And Importance For Pig Artificial Insemination, Kampon Kaeoket, Padet Tummaruk

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of this review is to update information concerning the function of seminal plasma on the pig reproductive system, as well as its importance in artificial insemination (AI). It has been shown that seminal plasma advances ovulation in gilts by an average time of 10-14 hours, improves sperm motility, sustaines sperm viability during uterine transport, suppresses immune activities (chemotaxis of neutrophils), improved sperm transport, improves fertilisation rate, improves litter size in gilts and indirectly enhances fertility. The hormone estrogen, within the seminal plasma, causes a release of prostaglandins from the pigs endometrium to the utero-ovarian veins and lymphatic vessels. …


Thai Journal Of Veterinary Medicine Volume 32, 2002 Supplement, Mongkol Techakumphu Dec 2002

Thai Journal Of Veterinary Medicine Volume 32, 2002 Supplement, Mongkol Techakumphu

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.


Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat Sep 2002

Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.


Seasonal Effects On The Reproductive Performance Of Gilts And Sows, Padet Tummaruk, Wichai Tantasuparuk, Mongkol Techakumphu, Annop Kunavongkrit Sep 2002

Seasonal Effects On The Reproductive Performance Of Gilts And Sows, Padet Tummaruk, Wichai Tantasuparuk, Mongkol Techakumphu, Annop Kunavongkrit

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Although the domestic pig is not a true seasonal breeder, a seasonal effect on reproductive performance exists. A reduction in reproductive performance during some periods of the year is most pronounced in primiparous sows and is manifested in various ways such as, delayed puberty, prolonged weaning-to-first-service interval (WSI), increased number of sows returning to oestrus after mating, decreased conception rate, decreased farrowing rate (FR), decreased litter size and an increased incidence of abortion. Both high ambient temperatures and/or changes in photoperiod have been reported to be the cause of these problems. The pig is considered to be a short-day seasonal …


A Modified Pelvic Fixation Technique Using Screws For The Treatment Of Hip Dysplasia In Dogs, Kiatpichet Komin, Marissak Kalpravidh, Atichat Brahmasa Sep 2002

A Modified Pelvic Fixation Technique Using Screws For The Treatment Of Hip Dysplasia In Dogs, Kiatpichet Komin, Marissak Kalpravidh, Atichat Brahmasa

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Eight dysplastic hips of seven dogs suffering from mild hip dysplasia, as classified by the Orthopedic Foundation of Animals (OFA), were treated using a modified pelvic fixation technique. After pelvic, ischial and ilial osteotomies, the pelvis was plane-adjusted and fixed using screws to increase the acetabular coverage over the femoral head. Evaluation was made of the animals gait, by hip palpation and by taking OFA standard, ventrodorsal radiographs before and immediately after the surgical operation, followed by further evaluation 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 weeks later. The degree of acetabular coverage over the femoral head was …


Radiographic Evaluation Of Coxofemoral Joint Laxity In Dogs Part Ii: Comparison Of Stress - Radiographic Positioning Techniques In Dogs With Hip Dysplasia, Duangdaun Kaenkangploo, Phiwipha Kamonrat, Marissak Kalpravidh Sep 2002

Radiographic Evaluation Of Coxofemoral Joint Laxity In Dogs Part Ii: Comparison Of Stress - Radiographic Positioning Techniques In Dogs With Hip Dysplasia, Duangdaun Kaenkangploo, Phiwipha Kamonrat, Marissak Kalpravidh

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Two stress-radiographic positioning techniques for evaluation of coxofemoral joint laxity in dogs with hip dysplasia were compared with the standard technique. Forty, healthy, large breed dogs were divided into two groups of 20 dogs. Group 1 had normal hips. Group 2 were dogs with mild to moderate grade of hip dysplasia according to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) standard. Dogs were anesthetized and placed in dorsal recumbency before 3 radiographic techniques, standard hip-extended, 60O and 90O stress techniques, were taken. For the 60O stress technique, hind legs were extended in parallel to each other at 60O to the table …


The Application Of A Rt-Pcr Technique For The Diagnosis Of Canine Distemper Using Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells, Weerawan Tiwananthakorn, Sirichai Junsuwanaruk, Achariya Sailasuta, Anudep Rungsipipat, Somporn Techangamsuwan, Sapasiri Siripornprasert, Susumu Tateyama, Ryoji Yamaguchi, Kazuyuki Uchida Sep 2002

The Application Of A Rt-Pcr Technique For The Diagnosis Of Canine Distemper Using Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells, Weerawan Tiwananthakorn, Sirichai Junsuwanaruk, Achariya Sailasuta, Anudep Rungsipipat, Somporn Techangamsuwan, Sapasiri Siripornprasert, Susumu Tateyama, Ryoji Yamaguchi, Kazuyuki Uchida

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The application of a Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) on 37 canine distemper cases was performed by the amplification of the nucleo-capsid gene derived from the canine distemper virus or CDV-infected mononuclear cells (PBMCs). The animals were divided into 2 groups according to their clinical signs. The first group of animals showed signs of distemper, such as respiratory and/or digestive signs. The second group showed the same signs as first group but with nervous involvements. The findings revealed that 74.1% (20/27) of group 1 tested positive with the RT-PCR assay compared to 60% (6/10) of group 2. These results suggested …


What Is Your Diagnosis?, Pranee Tuntivanich Sep 2002

What Is Your Diagnosis?, Pranee Tuntivanich

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.


Radiographic Evaluation Of Coxofemoral Joint Laxity In Dogs Part I : New Stress - Radiographic Positioning Techniques, Phiwipha Kamonrat, Duangdaun Kaenkangploo Sep 2002

Radiographic Evaluation Of Coxofemoral Joint Laxity In Dogs Part I : New Stress - Radiographic Positioning Techniques, Phiwipha Kamonrat, Duangdaun Kaenkangploo

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Two new stress-radiographic positioning techniques, namely 60O and 90O stress techniques, were introduced for quantifying hip joint laxity in dogs. The comparative characteristics and efficiency of these new techniques with angled hindlimbs were evaluated relative to the standard hip-extended radiographic technique. Forty, healthy, mongrel dogs with normal hip joint conformation were anesthetized and placed in dorsal recumbency before 3 radiographs of the standard, 60O, and 90O stress techniques were taken. For the 60O stress technique, hindlimbs were extended in parallel to each other at 60O angled to the table top and stifles were slightly rotated inward; femoral heads were manually …


Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Kris Angkanaporn, Sumpun Thammacharoen Sep 2002

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Kris Angkanaporn, Sumpun Thammacharoen

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.


What Is Your Diagnosis?, Pranee Tuntivanich Jun 2002

What Is Your Diagnosis?, Pranee Tuntivanich

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.


Superior Check Ligament Desmotomy For The Treatment Of Chronic Superficial Digital Flexor Tendinitis In Horses., Atichat Brahmasa, Voraphan Na Songkla Jun 2002

Superior Check Ligament Desmotomy For The Treatment Of Chronic Superficial Digital Flexor Tendinitis In Horses., Atichat Brahmasa, Voraphan Na Songkla

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Bilateral check ligament desmotomies were performed on 7 horses (2 males and 5 females) that had been suffering from either, unilateral or bilateral, chronic, superficial digital flexor tendinitis,for 3-10 months. Healing was uneventful in all cases. Eight to twelve months postoperatively, all horses returned to racing with no subsequent injury to the previously affected tendons. However, typical, palpable, fibrotic enlargement remained within the palmar aspect of the superficial digital flexor tendons of all the horses.


Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat Jun 2002

Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.


An Electron Microscopic Study From Blood Cells And Platelets Of Swamp Buffaloes (Bubalus Bubalis), Wimon Pothiwong, Siripen Vethchagarun, Kriengyot Sajjarengpong, Adisorn Adirekthaworn Jun 2002

An Electron Microscopic Study From Blood Cells And Platelets Of Swamp Buffaloes (Bubalus Bubalis), Wimon Pothiwong, Siripen Vethchagarun, Kriengyot Sajjarengpong, Adisorn Adirekthaworn

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Blood cells and platelets from five swamp buffaloes, three males and two females, were studied by electron microscope. The blood cells could be categorized into red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. The red blood cells were round and had neither nucleus nor organelles. The white blood cells were divided into two groups; one with granules and the other without granules. The granulocytes (neutrophil, eosinophil and basophil) were round or oval and their nuclei were lobulated. The cytoplasm contained free ribosomes, a few mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum. Specific granules of various sizes were distributed in the cytoplasm and the …


Superovulation Responses In Rabbits To Different Doses Of Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Mongkol Techakumphu, Pranee Numchaisrika, Vaneda Suktrakun, Suthai Phanitkitcharoen, Astasit Kaewnanuer, Somchai Suwajanakorn Jun 2002

Superovulation Responses In Rabbits To Different Doses Of Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Mongkol Techakumphu, Pranee Numchaisrika, Vaneda Suktrakun, Suthai Phanitkitcharoen, Astasit Kaewnanuer, Somchai Suwajanakorn

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of the experiment was to study the number of oocytes recovered, their quality and the recovery rate after superovulation, in order to use the oocytes, as a cytoplasm recipient in a nuclear transfer program. A total of 38, New Zealand White mature, doe rabbits were divided into 3 groups, according to the chosen dose of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH); 21 mg (group A), 28 mg (group B) and 40 mg (group C). Five IM injections of FSH were given at 12 hr interval by increasing doses for group A and B and a constant dose for group C. …


Weaning-To-First Service Interval: It’S Impact On Subsequent Reproductive Performance In Sows And Alternative Ways To Improve Mating Efficiency In Weaned Sows, Padet Tummaruk, Wichai Tantasuparuk, Mongkol Techakumphu, Annop Kunavongkrit Jun 2002

Weaning-To-First Service Interval: It’S Impact On Subsequent Reproductive Performance In Sows And Alternative Ways To Improve Mating Efficiency In Weaned Sows, Padet Tummaruk, Wichai Tantasuparuk, Mongkol Techakumphu, Annop Kunavongkrit

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of this paper is to review current knowledge on the relationship between weaning-to-first-service interval (WSI) in sows and subsequent reproductive performance, in order to optimize and improve mating efficiency. WSI is an important indicator of sows reproductive performance and is closely associated with subsequent fertility. Sows with a WSI of 4-5 days have a larger subsequent litter size, compared to those with a WSI of 7-10 days. Studies have demonstrated that the WSI influences the duration of oestrus, being shorter in sows with a longer WSI. In sows with a short duration of oestrous, the duration from the …


Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Kris Angkanaporn, Sumpun Thammacharoen, Phiwipha Kamonrat Jun 2002

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Kris Angkanaporn, Sumpun Thammacharoen, Phiwipha Kamonrat

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.


Bse: Risk, Uncertainty, And Policy Change, Enda Cummins, Pat Grace, Kevin Mcdonnell, Shane Ward Mar 2002

Bse: Risk, Uncertainty, And Policy Change, Enda Cummins, Pat Grace, Kevin Mcdonnell, Shane Ward

RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)

The authors discuss how, in our "risk society," a range of potential risks and uncertainties are associated with new technologies and new diseases, such as BSE. These risks bring with them worries about human health, while the ability to assess and manage new health scares is an essential skill for government and related industries.


Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Kris Angkanaporn, Sumpun Thammacharoen Mar 2002

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Kris Angkanaporn, Sumpun Thammacharoen

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.


What Is Your Diagnosis?, Pranee Tuntivanich Mar 2002

What Is Your Diagnosis?, Pranee Tuntivanich

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.