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Treatment Outcomes Of Canine Nasal Tumor Irradiation, Thitsana Ingkasri, Wuttiwong Theeraphun, Waraporn Aumarm Mar 2017

Treatment Outcomes Of Canine Nasal Tumor Irradiation, Thitsana Ingkasri, Wuttiwong Theeraphun, Waraporn Aumarm

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This study aimed to determine the treatment response of canine nasal tumor treated with only linear accelerated radiation therapy (LINAC) using volumetric measurement criteria at Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital between May 2013 and August 2015. Medical records of the patients including age, breed, sex, histopathological diagnosis, clinical stage, types of radiation therapy and complications of treatment were recorded. All 20 dogs were irradiated with total dose ranging from 36 to 54 Gray (Gy). Computed tomography was performed with all dogs before and three months after treatment in order to evaluate tumor volume change. Results revealed that median survival time …


Sequencing Characterization And Expression Analysis Of Interferon Gamma (Ifn-Γ) In Rusa Deer (Rusa Timorensis) And Thai Cervidae, Sirinart Chaichanathong, Worawidh Wajjwalku, Manakorn Sukmak, Boripat Siriaroonrat, Tarasak Nipanunt, Nikorn Thongtip Mar 2017

Sequencing Characterization And Expression Analysis Of Interferon Gamma (Ifn-Γ) In Rusa Deer (Rusa Timorensis) And Thai Cervidae, Sirinart Chaichanathong, Worawidh Wajjwalku, Manakorn Sukmak, Boripat Siriaroonrat, Tarasak Nipanunt, Nikorn Thongtip

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

To date, the interferon gamma (IFN-γ) assay has become an important diagnostic tool which is applied alternatively to define infection of intracellular pathogens. In this study, the molecular characteristics of IFN-γ in Rusa deer (Rusa timorensis), Hog deer (Axis porcinus), Sambar deer (Rusa unicolor) and Eld’s deer (Rucervus eldii) were determined. Among the cervid family, the analysis of IFN-γ cDNA sequences indicated 5 polymorphism nucleotide positions. Deduced IFN-γ amino acid compositions among the cervid group were negligibly different (98-100% homology). Preliminary quantification of IFN-γ mRNA expression in the cervidae by reverse transcription quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was demonstrated. …


Relationships Between Transferrin And Transferrin Receptor (Tfr) Expression In Dogs With Malignant Oronasal Tumors, Sekkarin Ploypetch, Anudep Rungsipipat, Prapruddee Piyaviriyakul, Nan Choisunirachon, Pussadee Makoom, Chanin Kalpravidh Mar 2017

Relationships Between Transferrin And Transferrin Receptor (Tfr) Expression In Dogs With Malignant Oronasal Tumors, Sekkarin Ploypetch, Anudep Rungsipipat, Prapruddee Piyaviriyakul, Nan Choisunirachon, Pussadee Makoom, Chanin Kalpravidh

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Malignant cells require a large amount of iron for cell growth. Transferrin transfers iron from blood to cells by reacting with transferrin receptor (TfR). In humans, transferrin and transferrin receptor correlate with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC); however, the association with canine oral tumor has not been studied. This study aimed to investigate saliva and serum transferrin and tissue transferrin receptor in canine OSCC and oral melanoma (OM). Saliva and serum transferrin samples were collected pre- and 14 days post-operation, compared with healthy control and evaluated by a sandwich ELISA assay. Serum transferrin concentration in the experimental group both before …


Exploring Difference In Subgingival Microbial Communities In Dog And Human Periodontal Diseases Using Dgge Technique, Phutsa Sanguansermsri, Kongthawat Chairatvit, Sittiruk Roytrakul, Sombhun Doungudomdacha, Rudee Surarit Mar 2017

Exploring Difference In Subgingival Microbial Communities In Dog And Human Periodontal Diseases Using Dgge Technique, Phutsa Sanguansermsri, Kongthawat Chairatvit, Sittiruk Roytrakul, Sombhun Doungudomdacha, Rudee Surarit

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Periodontal diseases are the most common infectious diseases of dogs. Up to now, the knowledge about periodontopathic bacteria in dogs remains sparse. The objectives of this study were to apply the Polymerase Chain Reaction-Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE) technique, cloning and 16S rRNA gene sequencing to the investigation into subgingival plaque bacteria from healthy and periodontitis dogs; and compare DGGE patterns from the subgingival plaque of dogs and humans. Sixty-eight bacterial species were detected from subgingival plaque of 12 Poodles in Thailand and the predominant genus was Porphyromonas (n=11). Porphyromonas gulae and Treponema denticola were the most common microflora in …


Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Saikaew Sutayatram Mar 2017

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Saikaew Sutayatram

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.


Localized Histiocytic Sarcoma In A Captive Capybara (Hydrochoerus Hydrochaeris), Saralee Srivorakul, Kittikorn Boonsri, Thewarach Vechmanus, Pinich Boonthong, M. Gerard O’Sullivan, Kidsadagon Pringproa Mar 2017

Localized Histiocytic Sarcoma In A Captive Capybara (Hydrochoerus Hydrochaeris), Saralee Srivorakul, Kittikorn Boonsri, Thewarach Vechmanus, Pinich Boonthong, M. Gerard O’Sullivan, Kidsadagon Pringproa

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

An irregular, subcutaneous mass (2x3x2 cm) located between the first and second digits of the left hindlimb of a nine-year-old, male, captive capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) was biopsied. Microscopically, the mass scattered throughout the dermis. The neoplastic cells were arranged in solid-sheet patterns and comprised of pleomorphic histiocytic cells with pleomorphic nuclei and abundant eosinophillic cytoplasm. Mitotic figures were 2-3 cells/HPF. Numerous, multinucleated, giant cells, up to 10 nuclei/cells, were also prominently observed and found scattered throughout the mass. Immunohistochemically, the neoplastic cells were strongly positive for vimentin and ionized calcium-binding adaptor molecule 1 (Iba-1), while immunoreactivity for cytokeratin was negative. …


Dna Barcoding Of Chinese Native Chicken Breeds Through Coi Gene, Hongyan Cui, Fahar Ibtisham, Chong Xu, Hanguang Huang, Ying Su Mar 2017

Dna Barcoding Of Chinese Native Chicken Breeds Through Coi Gene, Hongyan Cui, Fahar Ibtisham, Chong Xu, Hanguang Huang, Ying Su

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This study was done to investigate the viability and effectiveness of cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) gene in DNA barcoding for identification of Chinese native chickens. Two sequences of the COI gene of 64 chickens of four Chinese native breeds (16 of each breed) were analyzed by amplification and sequencing. Results showed that the bar1 sequence of COI had lower polymorphism compared to bar2. Bar1 had 1 polymorphic site and 2 haplotypes, while bar2 had 4 polymorphic sites and 8 haplotypes. The nucleotide polymorphism (Pi) in bar2 ranged from 0.00102 to 0.00305. The DNA taxonomy of bar2 was consistent with …


Improved Growth Performance By Type 2 Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus (Prrsv)-Based Modified Live Vaccine In A Herd With Concurrent Circulation Of Type 1 And Type 2 Prrsv, Ikjae Kang, Hei Suk Kang, Jiwoon Jeong, Changhoon Park, Seeun Kim, Kyuhyung Choi, Su-Jin Park, Sung-Min Hwang, Beomseok Oh, Sung-Hoon Kim, Byunghak Kang, Chanhee Chae Mar 2017

Improved Growth Performance By Type 2 Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus (Prrsv)-Based Modified Live Vaccine In A Herd With Concurrent Circulation Of Type 1 And Type 2 Prrsv, Ikjae Kang, Hei Suk Kang, Jiwoon Jeong, Changhoon Park, Seeun Kim, Kyuhyung Choi, Su-Jin Park, Sung-Min Hwang, Beomseok Oh, Sung-Hoon Kim, Byunghak Kang, Chanhee Chae

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of this study was to evaluate type 2 porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV)-based modified live vaccine in a herd with concurrent circulation of type 1 and type 2 PRRSV. Type 2 PRRSV-based modified live vaccine improved average daily gain by 48.24 grams/pig/day (631.17 grams/pig/day in the vaccinated group vs 582.93 grams/pig/day in the unvaccinated group; P < 0.05). Pathological examination indicated that the vaccination effectively reduced microscopic lung lesions compared with the control animals. The protection of this vaccine against type 1 and type 2 PRRSV provides clinical control of co-infection with both genotypes under field conditions.


Effect Of Tlr4 Antagonist On Immune Responses Of Bovine Endometrial Cells, Sroisuda Chotimanukul, Theerawat Swangchan-Uthai, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Mongkol Techakumphu Mar 2017

Effect Of Tlr4 Antagonist On Immune Responses Of Bovine Endometrial Cells, Sroisuda Chotimanukul, Theerawat Swangchan-Uthai, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Mongkol Techakumphu

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Bovine endometritis is one of the most common reproductive diseases and causes important economic losses. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from Gram-negative bacteria is recognized by Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4). Binding of LPS and TLR4 mediates the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines. This study aimed to access the effect of TLR4 antagonist (RsLPS) on the immune responses of bovine endometrial cells. Primary culture of bovine endometrial cells were challenged with LPS (100 ng/ml) after treated with and without RsLPS (5000 ng/ml). Endometrial cells without RsLPS and LPS treatment served as control. The mRNA expression of TLR4, CD14, TNF, IL1B and IL8 were …


Detection Of Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus 4 In Captive Asian Elephants (Elephas Maximus) In Thailand, Benjaporn Bhusri, Parut Suksai, Chalisa Mongkolphan, Ekasit Tiyanun, Parntep Ratanakorn, Kridsada Chaichoun, Ladawan Sariya Mar 2017

Detection Of Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus 4 In Captive Asian Elephants (Elephas Maximus) In Thailand, Benjaporn Bhusri, Parut Suksai, Chalisa Mongkolphan, Ekasit Tiyanun, Parntep Ratanakorn, Kridsada Chaichoun, Ladawan Sariya

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Elephant endotheliotropic herpesviruses (EEHVs) can cause fatal hemorrhagic disease in elephants, especially young captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus). Currently, seven EEHV types have been reported. In this study, EEHVs were examined in whole-blood samples derived from 56 captive Asian elephants from eight provinces in Thailand by nested PCR using primers specific to the viral DNA polymerase gene in an attempt to monitor EEHV elephant cases. After EEHV testing, one sample (1.78%) was positive and found to be closely related to EEHV4 with 99% amino acid identity. This sample was from a three-year-old female Asian elephant with no clinical signs. These …


Reproductive Control In Elephant: A Tool For Population And Aggression Management, Chaleamchat Somgird, Janine L. Brown, Chatchote Thitaram Mar 2017

Reproductive Control In Elephant: A Tool For Population And Aggression Management, Chaleamchat Somgird, Janine L. Brown, Chatchote Thitaram

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Although Asian elephant is listed among the endangered species, the number of populations is over the carrying capacity in some areas, resulting in human-elephant conflict, as well as African elephants. High aggression associated with musth and female reproductive pathology are observed in captive elephants. Thus, population and aggression management through reproductive control is an alternative method for mitigating these problems. This article reviews methods of reproductive control in both Asian and African elephants with an overview of male and female reproductive physiology. Hormonal control and immunocontraception, i.e. porcine zona pellucida and gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), are described for the control …


Relationship Of Temperature-Humidity Index With Milk Production And Feed Intake Of Holstein-Frisian Cows In Different Year Seasons, Tibor Könyves, Nebojša Zlatković, Nurgin Memiši, Dragomir Lukač, Nikola Puvača, Milan Stojšin, Andras Halász, Branislav Miščević Mar 2017

Relationship Of Temperature-Humidity Index With Milk Production And Feed Intake Of Holstein-Frisian Cows In Different Year Seasons, Tibor Könyves, Nebojša Zlatković, Nurgin Memiši, Dragomir Lukač, Nikola Puvača, Milan Stojšin, Andras Halász, Branislav Miščević

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of this study was to assess the relationship of temperature-humidity index (THI) with milk production, feed intake and feed efficiency of Holstein-Frisian cows in different seasons of the year. Five hundred and sixty three cows were monitored in spring, 557 cows in summer, 594 cows in autumn and 567 cows in winter, for a total period of two years. In contrast to the spring, autumn and winter periods, the summer period was characterized by heat stress conditions. Average T and THI exceeded the 25°C and 72 critical points, respectively, on all, 90% and 93% of test days for …


Antiviral Activity Of Thymus Vulgaris And Nepeta Cataria Hydrosols Against Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus, Kraijak Kaewprom, Yu-Hsin Chen, Chuen-Fu Lin, Ming-Tang Chiou, Chao-Nan Lin Mar 2017

Antiviral Activity Of Thymus Vulgaris And Nepeta Cataria Hydrosols Against Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus, Kraijak Kaewprom, Yu-Hsin Chen, Chuen-Fu Lin, Ming-Tang Chiou, Chao-Nan Lin

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is characterized by reproductive failure of sows and respiratory problems of nursery and growing pigs. Current management strategies mainly focus on preventing PRRS virus (PRRSV) infection through vaccination. However, the currently available modified live vaccines are not sufficient to eradicate the virus and do not provide complete immunity from infection. In search of agents that may be proven clinically effective against North American PRRSV (NA-PRRSV or US-PRRSV) infection, 42 natural herb hydrosols were purified and subjected to screening of their antiviral activity against two US-PRRSV strains in MARC-145 cells. Based on results obtained from …


Presence Of Enterobacteria Producing Extended-Spectrum Β-Lactamases And/Or Carbapenemases In Animals, Humans And Environment In India, Fateh Singh, S.D. Hirpurkar, Sanjay Shakya, Nidhi Rawat, Prashant Devangan, Foziya Farzeen Khan, Sunil Kumar Bhandekar Mar 2017

Presence Of Enterobacteria Producing Extended-Spectrum Β-Lactamases And/Or Carbapenemases In Animals, Humans And Environment In India, Fateh Singh, S.D. Hirpurkar, Sanjay Shakya, Nidhi Rawat, Prashant Devangan, Foziya Farzeen Khan, Sunil Kumar Bhandekar

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of this study was to isolate antimicrobial resistant bacteria from animals, humans and environment, and to characterize them based on phenotypic attributes of resistance. A total of 521 samples were collected from animals (284), humans (69) and environment (168) which resulted in isolation of 615 non-duplicate resistant isolates (to either amoxycillin-clavulanate, ceftazidime, cefixime, meropenem, or imipenem). Antimicrobial susceptibility test (AST) revealed the highest rate of resistance to cefixime (49.3%) followed by ceftazidime (45%), meropenem (38.1%), amoxicillin-clavulanate (35.3%), and imipenem (13%). Identification recorded Escherichia coli (54.6%), Klebsiella spp. (17%), Citrobacter spp. (7.5%), Enterobacter spp. (6.7%), Acinetobacter spp. (3.0%), Serratia …


Effects Of Ivabradine On Left Ventricular Function In Dogs With Congestive Heart Failure, Sajika Sri-Ngam, Soontaree Petchdee Mar 2017

Effects Of Ivabradine On Left Ventricular Function In Dogs With Congestive Heart Failure, Sajika Sri-Ngam, Soontaree Petchdee

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Ivabradine is an essential drug administered in current standard therapy for human heart failure and is expected to be beneficial to congestive heart failure dog. Ivabradine is a selective If Channel inhibitor. It reduces cardiac pacemaker activity and slows heart rate. There are a few reports of ivabradine in veterinary applications. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ivabradine on left ventricular function in dogs with congestive heart failure. Thirteen client-owned dogs with systolic and/or diastolic heart failure were included in this study. The dogs were assigned to two groups: (i) the active control group, given …


What Is Your Diagnosis?, Chutimon Thanaboonnipat, Nan Choisunirachon Mar 2017

What Is Your Diagnosis?, Chutimon Thanaboonnipat, Nan Choisunirachon

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.


Molecular Characteristics Of Vp2 Gene From Wild-Type Infectious Bursal Disease Viruses (Ibdvs) In Saudi Arabia, Mahmoud H A Mohamed, Mahmoud M. Ismail, Ibrahim M. El-Sabagh, Abdul-Rahman S. Al-Ankari Mar 2017

Molecular Characteristics Of Vp2 Gene From Wild-Type Infectious Bursal Disease Viruses (Ibdvs) In Saudi Arabia, Mahmoud H A Mohamed, Mahmoud M. Ismail, Ibrahim M. El-Sabagh, Abdul-Rahman S. Al-Ankari

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is caused by a virus related to the family Birnaviridae. The virus is a worldwide pathogen and causes immunosuppression and great losses in broiler flocks. In this study, molecular characterization of two Saudi Arabian IBDVs (IBD01/14/SA and IBD02/14/SA) was carried out by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and partial sequence of hypervariable region of VP2 gene. Nucleotide sequences of 740-bp PCR product of the Saudi Arabian isolates were compared with the corresponding nucleotide sequence of 56 reported IBDVs representing different pathotypes from different continents. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the Saudi Arabian isolates were split from …


Effects Of The Higher Parity And Litter Size On Piglet Birth Weight And Survival Rate Of Later Born Piglets, Supatee Kitkha, Alongkot Boonsoongnern, Nattavut Ratanavanichrojn, Pichai Jirawattanapong, Anuchai Pinyopummin Mar 2017

Effects Of The Higher Parity And Litter Size On Piglet Birth Weight And Survival Rate Of Later Born Piglets, Supatee Kitkha, Alongkot Boonsoongnern, Nattavut Ratanavanichrojn, Pichai Jirawattanapong, Anuchai Pinyopummin

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of higher parity and litter size (LS) on piglet birth weight (BW) and to compare the BW and survival rate of piglets born in different birth orders (BO). The study was conducted at a commercial pig farm in Thailand. Data from 230 sows and 3,500 piglets were analyzed including parity, litter size (LS), average birth weight (AvBW), coefficient of variation of piglets’ BW (%CV), standard deviation of piglets’ BW (SD), percentage of small piglets (%Small), individual piglet’s BW, piglet birth order (BO; 1-10, 11-16, 17-25), sex and characteristics at birth …


Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich Mar 2017

Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.