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Effect Of Anthocyanin’S Extract From Flour Of Roselle Calyx (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) On Growth And Pigmentation Of Goldfish (Carassius Auratus), Verónica Pérez-Escalante, Gabriel Aguirre-Guzmán, Pablo Emilio Vanegas-Espinoza, Alma Angélica Del Villar-Martínez Mar 2012

Effect Of Anthocyanin’S Extract From Flour Of Roselle Calyx (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) On Growth And Pigmentation Of Goldfish (Carassius Auratus), Verónica Pérez-Escalante, Gabriel Aguirre-Guzmán, Pablo Emilio Vanegas-Espinoza, Alma Angélica Del Villar-Martínez

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Goldfish (Carassius auratus) is an ornamental fish. The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of diet supplemented with anthocyanin from roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) on survival, growth, and chromatophores identification in skin of goldfish (C. auratus). Three experimental diets were prepared from commercial feed for tilapia added with 40, 80 or 160 mg of pigment from roselle/kg. Survival and biometric parameters such a growth, weight gain, feed intake, and feed conversion ratio were evaluated. Histological analyses from some tissues were made. Survival values and biometric parameters were higher in goldfish fed added with roselle in comparison to control …

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Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Sirilak Disatian, Suwanakiat Sawangkoon, Winai Chansaisakorn Mar 2012

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Sirilak Disatian, Suwanakiat Sawangkoon, Winai Chansaisakorn

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

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What Is Your Diagnosis, Pranee Tuntivanich, Suwicha Chuthatep Mar 2012

What Is Your Diagnosis, Pranee Tuntivanich, Suwicha Chuthatep

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

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Treatment Of Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor Using Vincristine Sulfate Combined With L-Asparaginase In Clinical Vincristine-Resistant Cases: A Case Report, Pansawut Pansawut, Patrakrit Theewasutrakul, Sirichai Techarungchaikul, Suppawiwat Ponglowhapan, Kaywalee Chatdarong Mar 2012

Treatment Of Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor Using Vincristine Sulfate Combined With L-Asparaginase In Clinical Vincristine-Resistant Cases: A Case Report, Pansawut Pansawut, Patrakrit Theewasutrakul, Sirichai Techarungchaikul, Suppawiwat Ponglowhapan, Kaywalee Chatdarong

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Three female mongrel dogs were cytologically diagnosed as transmissible venereal tumor (TVT) and had clinically developed resistance to vincristine treatment. One dog was treated with four treatments of 10,000 IU/m2 body surface area of L-asparaginase combined with 0.025 mg/kg body weight of vincristine sulfate every two weeks while this combination was administered to the others once a week for four weeks and only vincristine sulfate once a week for four treatments. Both treatments resulted in a complete remission. Side effects such as gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, depression, and decrease in appetite were observed in the dogs administered with the later protocol. …

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In Vitro Efficacy Of Red Kwao Krua (Butea Superba Roxb.) Extract Against Streptococcal Bacteria Isolated From Diseased Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus), Nopadon Pirarat, Channarong Rodkhum, Aranya Ponpornpisit, Wanwipa Suthikrai Mar 2012

In Vitro Efficacy Of Red Kwao Krua (Butea Superba Roxb.) Extract Against Streptococcal Bacteria Isolated From Diseased Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus), Nopadon Pirarat, Channarong Rodkhum, Aranya Ponpornpisit, Wanwipa Suthikrai

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Streptococcal infection is a major problem in intensive tilapia farming. This study was conducted to investigate the antimicrobial activity of mucilage, distilled water- and 70% methanol-crude extract from Butea superba Roxb. against Streptococcal bacteria. The antimicrobial activity using disc diffusion assay showed that B. superba Roxb. had a broad antimicrobial range against twelve isolates of streptococcal bacteria: Streptococcus iniae (n=2) and Streptococcus agalactiae (n=10). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the 70% methanol-crude extract varied between 128 and 512 µg/ml depending on the tested streptococcal strains. Mucilage has a higher potency in the inhibition of streptococcal bacteria when compared with …

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Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich Mar 2012

Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.

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The Pathogenesis Of A New Variant Genotype And Qx-Like Infectious Bronchitis Virus Isolated From Chickens In Thailand, Tawatchai Pohuang, Jiroj Sasipreeyajan Mar 2012

The Pathogenesis Of A New Variant Genotype And Qx-Like Infectious Bronchitis Virus Isolated From Chickens In Thailand, Tawatchai Pohuang, Jiroj Sasipreeyajan

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This study was designed to investigate the pathogenesis of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), a new variantgenotype and QX-like IBV, isolated in Thailand. Sixty, 28-day-old, female broiler chickens were divided into 3 groupsof 20 chickens each (groups 1-3) and sixty, 1-day-old, female broiler chickens were divided into 3 groups of 20chickens each (groups 4-6). The chickens in groups 2 and 5 were inoculated with QX-like IBV (isolate THA80151)whereas the chickens in groups 3 and 6 were inoculated with a new variant genotype IBV (isolate THA90151). Thechickens in groups 1 and 4 served as negative control groups. Clinical signs and mortality rates …

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Rt-Pcr Survey Of Emerging Paramyxoviruses In Cave-Dwelling Bats, Lerdchai Chintapitasakul, Nimit Choengern, Sara Bumrungsri, Mutita Chalamat, Lamul Molee, Sujira Parchariyanon, Somchuan Ratanamungklanon, Kritaya Kongsuwan Mar 2012

Rt-Pcr Survey Of Emerging Paramyxoviruses In Cave-Dwelling Bats, Lerdchai Chintapitasakul, Nimit Choengern, Sara Bumrungsri, Mutita Chalamat, Lamul Molee, Sujira Parchariyanon, Somchuan Ratanamungklanon, Kritaya Kongsuwan

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Bats are the reservoir hosts for several Paramyxoviruses including two serious zoonotic viruses, Hendra virus and Nipah virus which are responsible for fatal infections in animals and humans. These two viruses are sufficiently different from previously described Paramyxoviruses and are included in a new genus, Henipavirus. We report here a survey of cave-dwelling, insectivorous bats in Thailand for the presence of henipaviruses. Pooled urine samples were collected in nine caves inhabited by six different bat species in the northern (Chiangmai and Nakornsawan) and southern (Songkla and Satoon) provinces of Thailand. A reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) assay using henipavirus-specific primers derived …

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Mosquito Distribution And Japanese Encephalitis Virus Infection In A Bat Cave And Its Surrounding Area In Lopburi Province, Central Thailand, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Alisa Junpee, Surang Nuchprayoon Mar 2012

Mosquito Distribution And Japanese Encephalitis Virus Infection In A Bat Cave And Its Surrounding Area In Lopburi Province, Central Thailand, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Alisa Junpee, Surang Nuchprayoon

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Mosquito distribution and Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) infection were studied in a bat cave and its surrounding area in Lopburi province, central Thailand. Mosquitoes were collected from May 2009 to April 2010 by using CO2-baited CDC-light traps, and dry ice as a source of CO2 to attract mosquitoes. Mosquitoes were identified and tested for JEV infection by using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Five genera of mosquitoes collected from the bat cave include Aedes, Anopheles, Armigeres, Culex and Uranotaenia, and eight genera of mosquitoes collected from the area close to the bat cave include Aedes, Aedeomyia, Anopheles, Armigeres, Coquillettidia, …

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Reproductive And Dairy Performances Of Thai Swamp Buffaloes Under Intensive Farm Management, Thuchadaporn Chaikhun, Ranchuan Hengtrakunsin, Fabio De Rensis, Mongkol Techakumphu, Siriwat Suadsong Mar 2012

Reproductive And Dairy Performances Of Thai Swamp Buffaloes Under Intensive Farm Management, Thuchadaporn Chaikhun, Ranchuan Hengtrakunsin, Fabio De Rensis, Mongkol Techakumphu, Siriwat Suadsong

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

In this study the reproductive and dairy performances of swamp buffaloes under intensive farm conditions were evaluated. The data of reproduction and milk production were collected from forty-eight swamp buffaloes during the period of 2001 to 2010. The reproductive and dairy performances were analyzed as mean±SD of each index. The age at first calving was 47.1±8 months and the gestation period was 321.4±11.3 days. The service per conception was 3.5±2.5, with insemination by both natural and artificial mating. The calving interval and the days open were 486.2±75.02 and 166.2±69.7 days (n=99), respectively. Additionally, there was a large increase in primiparous …

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Effects Of Behavior Responses On The Vasovagal Tonus Index In Healthy Dogs, Walasinee Moonarmart, Kripitch Suttummaporn, Thapana Jarutummsiri, Rungrote Osathanoniri Mar 2012

Effects Of Behavior Responses On The Vasovagal Tonus Index In Healthy Dogs, Walasinee Moonarmart, Kripitch Suttummaporn, Thapana Jarutummsiri, Rungrote Osathanoniri

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The vasovagal tonus index (VVTI) is a time-domain analysis method of heart rate variability acquired over a short period. It is a useful measurement for evaluating severity and prognosis heart failure in dogs. Behavior responses can be used to evaluate stress in each dog individually. Stress during clinical examination may interfere with the VVTI since it influences the sympathetic nervous system. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of behavior responses during clinical examination on the VVTI. Data set obtained from physical examination, systolic blood pressure measurement, electrocardiography, VVTI calculation, and video recording were collected from 50 …

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Determination Of Multidrug Resistance (Mdr1) Gene And Its Mutations In Dogs By Using Polymerase Chain Reaction, Sariya Asawakarn, Valaiporn Ruangchaiprakarn, Naparee Srisowanna, Leelawat Wongwan, Anusorn Kanuengthong, Gunnaporn Suriyaphol Mar 2012

Determination Of Multidrug Resistance (Mdr1) Gene And Its Mutations In Dogs By Using Polymerase Chain Reaction, Sariya Asawakarn, Valaiporn Ruangchaiprakarn, Naparee Srisowanna, Leelawat Wongwan, Anusorn Kanuengthong, Gunnaporn Suriyaphol

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of this study is to establish a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) laboratory for detection of multidrug resistance1 (MDR1) mutation in Thailand. Blood samples were collected from 67 dogs, namely 16 Collies, 9 Shetland Sheepdogs, 5 Border Collies, 6 Shih tzus, 13 German Shepherds and 18 mixed breeds. Genomic DNA was extracted and PCR was performed to amplify 341 and 577 bp fragments to detect homozygous wild-type (+/+) and homozygous mutant (-/-), respectively. For the heterozygous mutant (+/-), both PCR fragments would be presented. An analysis of DNA sequences encompassing the 4-base pair deletion in the coding region of …

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Determination Of Antibiotic Resistance Prototype And In Vitro R Plasmid Conjugation Of Escherichia Coli Isolates From Broiler Feces, Adnan Amin, Muhammad Ayaz Khan, Uzma Haroon, Sheikh Muhammad Farooq Azam, Saadia Andaleeb, Pir Bux Ghumro Mar 2012

Determination Of Antibiotic Resistance Prototype And In Vitro R Plasmid Conjugation Of Escherichia Coli Isolates From Broiler Feces, Adnan Amin, Muhammad Ayaz Khan, Uzma Haroon, Sheikh Muhammad Farooq Azam, Saadia Andaleeb, Pir Bux Ghumro

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of the present investigation was to ascertain the prevalence of antibiotic resistance amongst E. coli strains obtained from broiler chicken in two different poultry farms against antibiotics that have a limited or no use in poultry and to advocate a probable mechanism of antibiotic resistance transfer between strains. A high resistance rate was seen against azteronam (100%), streptomycin (88-92%) followed by amoxicillin (68-76%), ceftrioxone (60-68%) and cefepime (56-68%). However reasonably lower levels of resistance were seen towards coamoxiclave (40%), ciprofloxacin (24-28%), and ofloxacin (36-40%). Meropenem emerged as least resistant (16-28%) antimicrobial agent. Likewise, virtually entire sum of isolates …

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Seroprevalence And Risk Factors Associated With Leptospirosis (L. Interrogans) In Bovine Cattle In Northeastern Mexico, Verónica Carvajal-De La Fuente, Cecilia Zapata-Campos, Jorge Loredo-Osti, Rigoberto López-Zavala, José Osiel Jasso-Obregón, Edgar Martínez-Bautista Mar 2012

Seroprevalence And Risk Factors Associated With Leptospirosis (L. Interrogans) In Bovine Cattle In Northeastern Mexico, Verónica Carvajal-De La Fuente, Cecilia Zapata-Campos, Jorge Loredo-Osti, Rigoberto López-Zavala, José Osiel Jasso-Obregón, Edgar Martínez-Bautista

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The seroprevalence of Leptospira interrogans serovars in cattle was determined by analyzing 385 serum samples from 8 Rural Development Districts (RDD), in Tamaulipas, Mexico. A microscopic agglutination test (MAT) including 9 serovars of L. interrogans as antigens was used. Serum samples were considered positive when 50% or more of agglutination in a dilution of ≥ l:100 was observed. A total of 70.4% animals were reported positive for one or more serovars. The most frequent antibodies reported were those against serovars tarassovi (53.25%) hardjo (23.64%) and canicola (15.32%), whilst serovar bataviae (0.52%) was found at lower frequency. Mante district showed the …

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Serotype, Antimicrobial Susceptibility, And Genotype Of Salmonella Isolates From Swine And Pork In Sa Kaew Province, Thailand, Chaiwat Pulsrikarn, Phattharaphron Chaichana, Srirat Pornruangwong, Yukio Morita, Shigeki Yamamoto, Sumalee Boonmar Mar 2012

Serotype, Antimicrobial Susceptibility, And Genotype Of Salmonella Isolates From Swine And Pork In Sa Kaew Province, Thailand, Chaiwat Pulsrikarn, Phattharaphron Chaichana, Srirat Pornruangwong, Yukio Morita, Shigeki Yamamoto, Sumalee Boonmar

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

In January 2010, we examined the prevalence of Salmonella in the rectal swab of 66 swine on 8 farms and in 25 pork products at 6 meat retailers of Sa Kaew province. Salmonella was isolated from 3%(2/66) of swine rectal swab samples and 96%(24/25) of pork samples. In rectal swab samples, both S. Weltevreden and S. Dumfries were isolated from one sample, and S. Stanley from another sample. In pork, a total of 42 isolates (16 serovars) were found ; 8 strains of S. Rissen, 5 strains of S. Stanley and S. Anatum, 4 strains of S. Give and S. …

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Time Of The First Embryonic Cleavage Indicates Cat Blastocyst Quality, Nuttha Klincumhom, Ampika Thongphakdee, Mongkol Techakumphu, Kaywalee Chatdarong Mar 2012

Time Of The First Embryonic Cleavage Indicates Cat Blastocyst Quality, Nuttha Klincumhom, Ampika Thongphakdee, Mongkol Techakumphu, Kaywalee Chatdarong

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Time of the first cleavage has been used as an indicator to determine developmental rate and quality of embryos in many species. The aim of this study was to examine effect of time of the first cleavage on cat embryo development and blastocyst quality. After in vitro fertilization, embryos were observed twice at 27 and 42 hours. Embryos cleaved at 27 hours post-fertilization (pf) were classified as early cleaved embryos and were separated from the remainder which were determined as delayed cleaved embryos (cleaved between 27 and 42 hours). These two groups were separately cultured in the same condition for …

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Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat Mar 2012

Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.

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Detection And Segregation Of Brucella Abortus And Brucella Melitensis In Aborted Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Buffaloes And Camelid Fetuses By Application Of Conventional And Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Farhad Safarpoor Dehkordi, Shahin Saberian, Hassan Momtaz Mar 2012

Detection And Segregation Of Brucella Abortus And Brucella Melitensis In Aborted Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Buffaloes And Camelid Fetuses By Application Of Conventional And Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Farhad Safarpoor Dehkordi, Shahin Saberian, Hassan Momtaz

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This present study was carried out to use conventional and real-time PCR for detection and segregation of Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis in aborted bovine, ovine, caprine, buffalo and camel fetuses. All samples were collected and immediately transferred to laboratory, genomic DNA was extracted and the conventional and real-time PCR by specific primers for Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis was performed. A TaqMan analysis and single-step PCR was carried out in total 3710 DNA of abomasal contents of aborted fetuses. In total, 281/892 (31.5%) bovine, 224/810 (27.65%) ovine, 219/786 (27.86%) caprine, 199/604 (32.94%) buffalo and 201/618 (32.52%) camel fetus samples …

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Causes Of Relinquishing The Dogs Adopted From Animal Shelters In Taiwan, Ying-Bin Fuh, Meng-Chih Tung, Kwong-Chung Tung, Jeng-Tung Chiang, Chang-Young Fei Mar 2012

Causes Of Relinquishing The Dogs Adopted From Animal Shelters In Taiwan, Ying-Bin Fuh, Meng-Chih Tung, Kwong-Chung Tung, Jeng-Tung Chiang, Chang-Young Fei

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This study investigated the causes of relinquishing the dogs adopted from animal shelters. The subjects were the adopters of public animal shelters in Taiwan in 2003~2005. Random sampling was conducted upon 10% of the population. This study collected data by telephone survey, and 1,185 calls were made, with 626 valid samples. According to this investigation, when being adopted, most of the animals were below one year old (71.7%; 449/626); among 626 dogs investigated, 229 were relinquished (36.6%; 229/626). They were mostly relinquished within half year after the adoption (45.4%; 104/229). The main cause of abandonment is “behavior” (31.9%; 73/229); “barking” …

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Efficacy Of Different Vaccination Programs Against Thai Qx-Like Infectious Bronchitis Virus, Jiroj Sasipreeyajan, Tawatchai Pohuang, Nida Sirikobkul Mar 2012

Efficacy Of Different Vaccination Programs Against Thai Qx-Like Infectious Bronchitis Virus, Jiroj Sasipreeyajan, Tawatchai Pohuang, Nida Sirikobkul

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The present study was designed to evaluate the protection induced by different vaccination programs against Thai QX-like infectious bronchitis virus (IBV). The chickens were divided into 5 groups, 16 chickens in each. Groups 1-4 were vaccinated with different regimes of vaccination program against IBV. Groups 5 did not receive IBV vaccine and served as a positive control group. At 1 day old, the chickens in groups 2 and 3 were vaccinated with QX vaccine whereas the chickens in group 4 were vaccinated with H120 vaccine. At 14 days old, revaccination was performed in group 2 with QX vaccine whereas groups …

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Growth And Survival Of Brown Shrimp (Farfantepenaeus Aztecus) In A Closed Recirculation Seawater System At Different Salinities, Roberto Pérez-Castañeda, Jesús Genaro Sánchez-Martínez, Gabriel Aguirre-Guzmán Mar 2012

Growth And Survival Of Brown Shrimp (Farfantepenaeus Aztecus) In A Closed Recirculation Seawater System At Different Salinities, Roberto Pérez-Castañeda, Jesús Genaro Sánchez-Martínez, Gabriel Aguirre-Guzmán

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Growth and survival of juvenile brown shrimp (Farfantepenaeus aztecus) in a closed recirculation seawater system at two salinities (33 and 38‰) were evaluated during 4 weeks in experimental tanks. Although the specific growth rate (SGR) was slightly higher at the treatment of 38‰ than at 33‰, no significant differences were detected for the different time intervals analyzed; however, the growth in terms of both body weight and total length was significantly faster at 38‰. In this regard, the increase in weight and total length obtained at 38‰ were 0.33 g/week and 2.15 mm/week, respectively, whereas at 33‰ were 0.21 g/week …

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Development Of A Fluorescent Microsphere Immunoassay For Detection Of Antibodies Against Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus Using Oral Fluid Samples As An Alternative To Serum-Based Assays, Robert J. Langenhorst, Steven Lawson, Apisit Kittawornrat, Jeffery J. Zimmerman, Zhi Sun, Yanhua Li, Jane Christopher-Hennings, Eric A. Nelson, Ying Fang Feb 2012

Development Of A Fluorescent Microsphere Immunoassay For Detection Of Antibodies Against Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus Using Oral Fluid Samples As An Alternative To Serum-Based Assays, Robert J. Langenhorst, Steven Lawson, Apisit Kittawornrat, Jeffery J. Zimmerman, Zhi Sun, Yanhua Li, Jane Christopher-Hennings, Eric A. Nelson, Ying Fang

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Faculty Publications

For effective disease surveillance, rapid and sensitive assays are needed to detect antibodies developed in response to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infection. In this study, we developed a multiplexed fluorescent microsphere immunoassay (FMIA) for detection of PRRSV-specific antibodies in oral fluid and serum samples. Recombinant nucleocapsid protein (N) and nonstructural protein 7 (nsp7) from both PRRSV genotypes (type I and type II) were used as antigens and covalently coupled to Luminex fluorescent microspheres. Based on an evaluation of 488 oral fluid samples with known serostatus, the oral fluid-based FMIAs achieved >92% sensitivity and 91% specificity. For serum …

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Method For Screening For A Tobiano Coat Color Genotype, Ernest Bailey, Samantha A. Brooks Jan 2012

Method For Screening For A Tobiano Coat Color Genotype, Ernest Bailey, Samantha A. Brooks

Veterinary Science Faculty Patents

A method for screening for a Tobiano genotype includes obtaining a nucleic acid from an equine animal, and analyzing the nucleic acid for the presence of an inversion in a chromosome ECA3q which is indicative of the genotype for Tobiano. The method includes detecting at least one of a telomeric breakpoint of an inverted ECA3q chromosome and/or a centromeric breakpoint of an inverted ECA3q chromosome. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid may be analyzed by the steps of hybridizing the group of probes or primers having the sequences set forth herein in SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO: 9, and …

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Zwitterionic Chitosan Derivative, A New Biocompatible Pharmaceutical Excipient, Prevents Endotoxin-Mediated Cytokine Release, Gaurav Bajaj, William G. Van Alstine, Yoon Yeo Jan 2012

Zwitterionic Chitosan Derivative, A New Biocompatible Pharmaceutical Excipient, Prevents Endotoxin-Mediated Cytokine Release, Gaurav Bajaj, William G. Van Alstine, Yoon Yeo

Department of Comparative Pathobiology Faculty Publications

Chitosan is a cationic polymer of natural origin and has been widely explored as a pharmaceutical excipient for a broad range of biomedical applications. While generally considered safe and biocompatible, chitosan has the ability to induce inflammatory reactions, which varies with the physical and chemical properties. We hypothesized that the previously reported zwitterionic chitosan (ZWC) derivative had relatively low pro-inflammatory potential because of the aqueous solubility and reduced amine content. To test this, we compared various chitosans with different aqueous solubilities or primary amine contents with respect to the intraperitoneal (IP) biocompatibility and the propensity to induce proinflammatory cytokine production …

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A High Density Snp Array For The Domestic Horse And Extant Perissodactyla: Utility For Association Mapping, Genetic Diversity, And Phylogeny Studies, Molly E. Mccue, Danika L. Bannasch, Jessica L. Petersen, Jessica Gurr, Ernie Bailey, Matthew M. Binns, Ottmar Distl, Gérard Guérin, Telhisa Hasegawa, Emmeline W. Hill, Tosso Leeb, Gabriella Lindgren, M Cecilia T. Penedo, Knut H. Røed, Oliver A. Ryder, June E. Swinburne, Teruaki Tozaki, Stephanie J. Valberg, Mark Vaudin, Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, Claire M. Wade, James R. Mickelson Jan 2012

A High Density Snp Array For The Domestic Horse And Extant Perissodactyla: Utility For Association Mapping, Genetic Diversity, And Phylogeny Studies, Molly E. Mccue, Danika L. Bannasch, Jessica L. Petersen, Jessica Gurr, Ernie Bailey, Matthew M. Binns, Ottmar Distl, Gérard Guérin, Telhisa Hasegawa, Emmeline W. Hill, Tosso Leeb, Gabriella Lindgren, M Cecilia T. Penedo, Knut H. Røed, Oliver A. Ryder, June E. Swinburne, Teruaki Tozaki, Stephanie J. Valberg, Mark Vaudin, Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, Claire M. Wade, James R. Mickelson

Veterinary Science Faculty Publications

An equine SNP genotyping array was developed and evaluated on a panel of samples representing 14 domestic horse breeds and 18 evolutionarily related species. More than 54,000 polymorphic SNPs provided an average inter-SNP spacing of ∼43 kb. The mean minor allele frequency across domestic horse breeds was 0.23, and the number of polymorphic SNPs within breeds ranged from 43,287 to 52,085. Genome-wide linkage disequilibrium (LD) in most breeds declined rapidly over the first 50-100 kb and reached background levels within 1-2 Mb. The extent of LD and the level of inbreeding were highest in the Thoroughbred and lowest in the …

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Investigation Of The Effects Of Co2 Insufflation On Blood Gas Values During Laparoscopic Procedures In Pigs, Özlem Güzel, Di̇lek Olğun Erdi̇kmen, Di̇dar Aydin, Zi̇hni̇ Mutlu, Esma Yildar Jan 2012

Investigation Of The Effects Of Co2 Insufflation On Blood Gas Values During Laparoscopic Procedures In Pigs, Özlem Güzel, Di̇lek Olğun Erdi̇kmen, Di̇dar Aydin, Zi̇hni̇ Mutlu, Esma Yildar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Due to the fact that they produce less post-operative pain and shorter hospitalisation times, laparoscopic surgery procedures are more widely used than many traditional open surgical methods. However, the carbon dioxide gas used to visualise the surgical site during the procedure causes complications such as an increase in the blood CO_2 level and acidosis. In the present study, 12 male pigs were used. Sedation was achieved via intramuscular injection of xylazine at a dose of 2 mg/kg and anaesthesia induction was done via slow intravenous injection of ketamine HCl at a dose of 2 mg/kg. Following endotracheal intubation, general anaesthesia …

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An Hsi Report: Industrial Farm Animal Production And Livestock Associated Mrsa (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus), Humane Society International Jan 2012

An Hsi Report: Industrial Farm Animal Production And Livestock Associated Mrsa (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus), Humane Society International

HSI REPORTS

Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of bacterial infection and is increasingly found to be resistant to antibiotic therapy. A newly described type of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus carried by farm animals, Livestock Associated MRSA (LA-MRSA), is now causing infections in humans with and without direct livestock contact. A reduction in the non-therapeutic use of antibiotics in feed would likely reduce the capacity of industrial animal agriculture to continue to create, disseminate, and perpetuate a large reservoir of LA-MRSA on a global scale, but more fundamental changes in the way animals are raised for food may be necessary forestall a …

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Puppy Buyer Complaints: A Five-Year Summary, 2007‐2011, The Humane Society Of The United States Jan 2012

Puppy Buyer Complaints: A Five-Year Summary, 2007‐2011, The Humane Society Of The United States

PUPPY MILL REPORTS

The Humane Society of the United States receives complaints about sick puppies on a daily basis. Over a five-year period (2007-2011), our puppy mills campaign received 2,479 puppy buyer complaints. The complaint came to The HSUS via our website complaint form (www.humanesociety.org/puppycomplaint), by email, and through our puppy mills tip line. Buyers complained about sick puppies sold by a variety of sources, including pet stores, breeders (both in person and online), or middleman dealers (sometimes known as brokers). Unsatisfied buyers contact The HSUS for many reasons; some are seeking information about how to pursue their consumer complaint, others …

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Veterinary Problems In Puppy Mill Dogs, The Humane Society Of The United States Jan 2012

Veterinary Problems In Puppy Mill Dogs, The Humane Society Of The United States

PUPPY MILL REPORTS

Dogs in puppy mills often suffer from an array of painful and potentially life-shortening veterinary problems due to overcrowded, unsanitary conditions and the lack of proper oversight or veterinary care. Conditions common to puppy mills, such as the use of stacked, wire cages to house more animals than a given space should reasonably hold, as well as constant exposure to the feces and urine of other dogs, make it difficult for dogs to avoid exposure to common parasites and infectious diseases. In addition, a lack of regular, preventive veterinary care, clean food and water, basic cleaning and grooming, and careful …

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Clinical Anesthesia And Analgesia In Fish, Lynne U. Sneddon Jan 2012

Clinical Anesthesia And Analgesia In Fish, Lynne U. Sneddon

Veterinary Science and Medicine Collection

Fish have become a popular experimental model and companion animal, and are also farmed and caught for food. Thus, surgical and invasive procedures in this animal group are common, and this review will focus on the anesthesia and analgesia of fish. A variety of anesthetic agents are commonly applied to fish via immersion. Correct dosing can result in effective anesthesia for acute procedures as well as loss of consciousness for surgical interventions. Dose and anesthetic agent vary between species of fish and are further confounded by a variety of physiological parameters (e.g., body weight, physiological stress) as well as environmental …

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