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Syrian Hamster (Mesocricetus Auratus) As An Animal Model For Haplorchis Taichui Infection: Biology, Morphology, And Pathology, Jiraporn Songsri, Thidarut Boonmars, Sirintip Boonjaraspinyo, Ratchadawan Aukkanimart, Pranee Sriraj, Parichart Boueroy, Nadchanan Wongchalee Sep 2018

Syrian Hamster (Mesocricetus Auratus) As An Animal Model For Haplorchis Taichui Infection: Biology, Morphology, And Pathology, Jiraporn Songsri, Thidarut Boonmars, Sirintip Boonjaraspinyo, Ratchadawan Aukkanimart, Pranee Sriraj, Parichart Boueroy, Nadchanan Wongchalee

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Haplorchis taichui is a trematode that can mature in the small intestine of mammals and birds, including humans. Larval stages occur in various invertebrate and cold-blooded vertebrate hosts. The purpose of this study was to investigate parasite growth, including worm recovery rate, the body size of adult worms, eggs per worm and eggs per gram of feces and pathological changes of the small intestine in experimental hamsters. In this study, 6- to 8-weekold male Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) were each infected with 200 H.taichui metacercariae and then sacrificed at weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 post-infection. The small …


Development Of An Insoluble Hyaluronic Acid Membrane As An Effective Material For The Prevention Of Post-Thoracotomy Pleural Adhesions In Dogs, Akiko Uemura, Takashi Tanaka, Pinkarn Chantawong, Pitipat Kitpipatkun, Ryou Tanaka Sep 2018

Development Of An Insoluble Hyaluronic Acid Membrane As An Effective Material For The Prevention Of Post-Thoracotomy Pleural Adhesions In Dogs, Akiko Uemura, Takashi Tanaka, Pinkarn Chantawong, Pitipat Kitpipatkun, Ryou Tanaka

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A novel membrane was previously found to be effective in preventing post-thoracotomy pleural adhesions in dogs. The aim of the present study was to verify the animals’ clinical condition, the biological fate of the residual membrane, the presence or absence of pleural adhesions, and any inflammatory reactions over a 10-week observation period following membrane implantation. The animals used were two male beagles. The experimental membrane, an insoluble hyaluronic acid membrane containing glycerin, was implanted under general anesthesia above the visceral pleura in the left pleural cavity of each dog after exposure to air for 30 min. A drainage tube was …


Immunohistochemical Staining Of Peroxisome Proliferatoractivated Receptor Alpha And Gamma In Normal, Benign, And Malignant Canine Mammary Tissues, Wuthichai Klomkleaw, Promporn Raksaseri Sep 2018

Immunohistochemical Staining Of Peroxisome Proliferatoractivated Receptor Alpha And Gamma In Normal, Benign, And Malignant Canine Mammary Tissues, Wuthichai Klomkleaw, Promporn Raksaseri

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The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) belong to nuclear receptor superfamily acting as transcription factors related to lipid and glucose metabolism. There are 3 subtypes including PPARα, PPAR, and PPAR. PPARα and PPAR activations can inhibit tumor cell proliferation and differentiation in many cell types. However, the expressions of these receptors in canine mammary tissue are still unknown. This study was performed to investigate the expressions of PPARα and PPAR in normal, benign, and malignant canine mammary tissues. Twenty four bitches at the age of 5-15 years old, which undergone unilateral mastectomy, were used in the study. Mammary tissues were sectioned …


Molecular Characterization Of Trichuris Ovis From Goats In Hunan Province Of China, Jia-Min Tang, Lu-Lin Song, Lin-Feng Nie, Fen Li Sep 2018

Molecular Characterization Of Trichuris Ovis From Goats In Hunan Province Of China, Jia-Min Tang, Lu-Lin Song, Lin-Feng Nie, Fen Li

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Trichuris ovis (Nematoda: Trichuridae) is a widespread nematode that can infect a broad range of animal hosts, such as goats, sheep and oryx. This parasite is of vital importance as a pathogen, but its population genetics, molecular epidemiology and biology are still not well understood. In this study, T. ovis isolates were collected from goats in Hunan province, China, and sequences variation in cox1 gene were examined. A portion of cox1 gene from each collected adult T. ovis individual was separately amplified using the PCR method, and the amplicons were sequenced from both directions. The sequences of pcox1 gene were …


Long-Term Effect Of Low-Dose Imatinib Therapy For Pulmonary Hypertension Due To Chronic Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease In Six Dogs, Zi Ping Leong, Shinji Arita, Yoshiaki Hikasa Sep 2018

Long-Term Effect Of Low-Dose Imatinib Therapy For Pulmonary Hypertension Due To Chronic Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease In Six Dogs, Zi Ping Leong, Shinji Arita, Yoshiaki Hikasa

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Six dogs were diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH) secondary to chronic degenerative mitral valve disease (CDMVD) on echocardiography. Imatinib (3 mg/kg, every 24 hours, PO) was initiated without any changes to the background therapy to treat the PH. Follow-up evaluations at 1, 3, 5 and 6 months revealed substantial clinical and hemodynamic improvements. One dog showed deterioration after the imatinib withdrawal to necessitate a restart therapy. No side effects were observed throughout the 6-month treatment course. Low-dose imatinib may provide a promising treatment alternative for CDMVD-associated PH in dogs.


Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich Sep 2018

Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich

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A nine-year-old, female Shih Tzu had presented with left buphthalmic eye. She had a history of chronic glaucoma (left eye), which had been treating with topical hypotensive medication for several months. Her right eye is normal.


Comparison Of Dried Blood Spot, Buccal Swab, Cloacal Swab And Feces As Dna Sources To Identify Avian Sexes By Pcr, Sariya Asawakarn, Intuorn Teeranuwat, Natchaya Watcharaprapapong, Nutta Siriwatchaiporn, Panithan Somsai, Mullika Kuldee, Gunnaporn Suriyaphol, Sirakarnt Dhitavat Sep 2018

Comparison Of Dried Blood Spot, Buccal Swab, Cloacal Swab And Feces As Dna Sources To Identify Avian Sexes By Pcr, Sariya Asawakarn, Intuorn Teeranuwat, Natchaya Watcharaprapapong, Nutta Siriwatchaiporn, Panithan Somsai, Mullika Kuldee, Gunnaporn Suriyaphol, Sirakarnt Dhitavat

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Absence of sexual dimorphism makes it difficult to determine bird’s sex. A number of both invasive and noninvasive methods as a DNA template of sampling for avian sexing can be used. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of different sources of DNA for avian sexing by PCR. Samples were collected from dried blood spots, buccal swabs, cloacal swabs and feces. The highest success rate for sexing determination was from the dried blood spots, accounting for 100%, while those from the buccal swabs, cloacal swabs and feces were 74%, 75.47% and 29.17%, respectively. The non-urate fecal samples …


Comparison Of Gts And Rapd Assays To Characterize Thai Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Strains, Arithat Limsatanun, Jiroj Sasipreeyajan, Somsak Pakpinyo Sep 2018

Comparison Of Gts And Rapd Assays To Characterize Thai Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Strains, Arithat Limsatanun, Jiroj Sasipreeyajan, Somsak Pakpinyo

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Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) is one of the important pathogens which have economic impact on the poultry industry worldwide. Molecular characterization is the effective method to study the relation among international strains and the epidemiology of MG transmission. In this study, 17 Thai MG strains were characterized by using 2 molecular assays including random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and gene-targeted sequencing (GTS) assays. Results showed that the RAPD assay could classify the Thai MG strains into 3 patterns.Most MG strains obtained from the same area were in the same pattern. Partial mgc2 gene was used to distinguish between the Thai MG …


Monitoring Il-13 Expression In Relation To Mirna-155 And Mirna-133 Changes Following Intra-Tracheal Administration Of Mesenchymal Stem Cells And Conditioned Media In Ovalbuminsensitized Rats, Mahdi Ahmadi, Reza Rahbarghazi, Amir-Ali Shahbazfar, Rana Keyhanmanesh Sep 2018

Monitoring Il-13 Expression In Relation To Mirna-155 And Mirna-133 Changes Following Intra-Tracheal Administration Of Mesenchymal Stem Cells And Conditioned Media In Ovalbuminsensitized Rats, Mahdi Ahmadi, Reza Rahbarghazi, Amir-Ali Shahbazfar, Rana Keyhanmanesh

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The overall goal of the current study was to show possibly mechanisms by which mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) or conditioned media (CM) exert immune-modulatory properties for amelioration of asthmatic changes. Male rats were classified into healthy (C) and ovalbumin-sensitized groups (S), which further were divided into three subgroups (n=6); rats given intratracheally PBS (CPT and SPT groups), CM (CST and SST groups) and MSCs (CCT and SCT groups). Two weeks post treatment, IL-13, miRNA- 133 and miRNA-155 transcripts, pathological injuries and the homing of MSCs into the lung parenchyma were evaluated. The local administration of CM and notably MSCs blunted …


E-Cadherin Localization In Oviduct And Uterine Horn Of Swamp Buffalo During Estrous Cycle, Paisan Tienthai Sep 2018

E-Cadherin Localization In Oviduct And Uterine Horn Of Swamp Buffalo During Estrous Cycle, Paisan Tienthai

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The main purpose of the present study was to investigate the localization of epithelial cadherin (E-cadherin) in the oviduct and uterine horn of swamp buffalo at the follicular and mid-luteal phases. E-cadherin is a transmembrane glycoprotein which plays a vital role in the mechanism of the maintenance epithelial architecture, cell growth and proliferation, cell to cell adhesion including cell to epithelium adhesion. Female reproductive tracts of swamp buffaloes (n=30) were collected from local abattoirs and categorized into follicular (n=15) and mid-luteal (n=15) phases. Tissue samples from the oviducts and uterine horns were regularly handled according to histological and immunohistochemical techniques. …


Therapeutic Use Of Sulfadimethoxine-Ormetoprim For Control Of Streptococcus Agalactiae Infection In Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Fry, Nion Vinarukwong, Mintra Lukkana, Jan O. Berntsen, Janenuj Wongtavatchai Sep 2018

Therapeutic Use Of Sulfadimethoxine-Ormetoprim For Control Of Streptococcus Agalactiae Infection In Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Fry, Nion Vinarukwong, Mintra Lukkana, Jan O. Berntsen, Janenuj Wongtavatchai

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The therapeutic efficacy of sulfadimethoxine-ormetoprim (SDMX-OMP) against Streptococcus agalactiae (S. agalactiae) infection in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) was examined in tilapia fry. Fish (3+0.44 g) underwent 3-hour immersion challenge with 50% infective dose (2.58 x 106 CFU/ml) of S. agalactiae and were treated at 24 hours post challenge with daily dosages of 30 and 50 mg SDMX-OMP/kg body weight (BW) feeding medication for 7 days. The administration of medicated feed increased the survival of the infected tilapia fry. The survival rate of the challenged, non-medicated group was 51.25+4.79%. The fish which were challenged with S. agalactiae and received the 30 and …


Decreasing Duration Of Androgenic Hormone Feeding Supplement For Production Of Male Monosex In Tilapia (Oreochromis Spp.) Fry, Nion Vinarukwong, Mintra Lukkana, Janenuj Wongtavatchai Sep 2018

Decreasing Duration Of Androgenic Hormone Feeding Supplement For Production Of Male Monosex In Tilapia (Oreochromis Spp.) Fry, Nion Vinarukwong, Mintra Lukkana, Janenuj Wongtavatchai

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The effects of an exogenous androgenic hormone on sex differentiation were examined in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and red tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) fry. Tilapia aquaculture in Thailand commonly applies methyltestosterone at the dose of 80 mg/kg diet on the first feeding of fish fry for 21-28 days to achieve male-monosex crop. In this study, male sex reversal was induced with an alternative androgenic hormone, 17α- methyldihydrotestosterone (MDHT), at a dose of 80 mg/kg diet for shorter periods; 5, 10, 15, or 20 days. Microscopic examination of fish gonad stained with aceto-carmine was used to determine male and female fish fry …


Molecular Epidemiology And Antimicrobial Resistance Of Salmonella Spp. Isolated From Broilers And Pigs At Slaughterhouses In Thailand And China, Wenjing Yang, Dusadee Phongaran, Teerarat Prasertsee, Rendong Fang, Patchara Phuektes, Sunpetch Angkititrakul Sep 2018

Molecular Epidemiology And Antimicrobial Resistance Of Salmonella Spp. Isolated From Broilers And Pigs At Slaughterhouses In Thailand And China, Wenjing Yang, Dusadee Phongaran, Teerarat Prasertsee, Rendong Fang, Patchara Phuektes, Sunpetch Angkititrakul

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This study aimed to compare the antimicrobial resistance patterns and DNA restriction patterns by PulsedField Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE) between Salmonella spp. isolated from broilers and pigs in Thailand and China. One hundred and sixty six isolates were collected from broilers and pigs at slaughterhouses in Khon Kaen, Thailand (n=106) between February to August 2017 and in Chongqing, China (n=60) between March to October 2015. Antimicrobial susceptibility of the isolates was determined using the disk diffusion method with nine antimicrobial agents. Genotypic diversity of the isolates used PFGE of Xbal-digested chromosomal DNA to determine. Of 166 Salmonella isolates, 37 serotypes were …


Long-Term Effects Of Repeated Oral Dose Of Ivabradine On Heart Rate Variability In Dogs With Asymptomatic Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease, Prapawadee Pirintr, Nakkawee Saengklub, Vudhiporn Limprasutr, Anusak Kijtawornrat Sep 2018

Long-Term Effects Of Repeated Oral Dose Of Ivabradine On Heart Rate Variability In Dogs With Asymptomatic Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease, Prapawadee Pirintr, Nakkawee Saengklub, Vudhiporn Limprasutr, Anusak Kijtawornrat

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Degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) is the most common acquired cardiac disease in geriatric dogs leading to impaired cardiac autonomic activity and functions. This study aimed to evaluate the heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), myocardial oxygen consumption (MVO2) and heart rate variability (HRV) of dogs with DMVD stage B2 in response to long-term treatment with ivabradine, orally. Four beagles with naturally occurring DMVD stage B2 were instrumented with a 24-h Holter recorder to obtain electrocardiography and HRV, an oscillometric device to acquire blood pressure (BP), HR and myocardial oxygen consumption (MVO2) as assessed by rate-pressure product (RPP = HR …


Prevalence And Risk Factors For Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome In Thailand, Chutamas Benjanirut, Chanakarn Wongsangchan, Piyathip Setthawong, Wittanee Pradidtan, Suphanuch Daechawattanakul, Kris Angkanaporn Sep 2018

Prevalence And Risk Factors For Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome In Thailand, Chutamas Benjanirut, Chanakarn Wongsangchan, Piyathip Setthawong, Wittanee Pradidtan, Suphanuch Daechawattanakul, Kris Angkanaporn

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Canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is a disease similar to Alzheimer’s in humans. This progressive neurodegenerative disease affects senior dogs, causes many behavioral changes and decreases welfare in both the dog and owner. Even with its high impact, many studies have shown CDS is underdiagnosed. The aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence of CDS in Thailand and to identify its risk factors. In this study, 622 senior dogs (seven years old and older) were randomly recruited. After an initial interview, 389 dogs were excluded from the study due to clinical and/or sensory impairment. Owners of the remaining …


The Electrocardiogram Of The Conscious Chinese Goose (Anser Cygnoides), Mehmet Kaya, Metin Çenesiz Sep 2018

The Electrocardiogram Of The Conscious Chinese Goose (Anser Cygnoides), Mehmet Kaya, Metin Çenesiz

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This study was carried out on 24 healthy adult Chinese goose (Anser cygnoides) to determine normal electrocardiographic values and patterns in standard bipolar and augmented bipolar limb leads. The study between males and females was also performed to investigate changes in the electrocardiographic patterns related to sex. A regular sinus rhythm was observed in all birds. There was no significant difference between male and female geese except for PR interval, therefore, all data was pooled. All waves in lead I had very low amplitude or almost isoelectric. The P waves, in other leads, were mainly positive in lead II, III …


Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl Sep 2018

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl

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A nine year old intact male Miniature Pinscher weighing 4.8 kilogram was presented to veterinarian with signs of severe coughing and exercise intolerance. He was diagnosed of heart disease and previously described the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor and diuretic for a period of 6 months. Neither signs of syncope nor seizure was found. Physical examination revealed the dog was depressed and lethargy. The electrocardiography was performed and shown in Figure 1. The blood test showed normal complete blood count with normal kidney and liver blood profiles. The blood parasite was also negative. The thoracic radiograph revealed the whole heart enlargement …


What Is Your Diagnosis?, Ninlawan Thammasiri, Nan Choisunirachon Sep 2018

What Is Your Diagnosis?, Ninlawan Thammasiri, Nan Choisunirachon

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The patient was showed up to the diagnostic imaging unit, The Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University due to the chief complains of left forelimb swelling after the dog was hit by car for one day duration.


Detection Of Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 In Normal Dogs And Dogs With Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease, Wiyada Winyuchonharoen, Somporn Techangamsuwan, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong Jun 2018

Detection Of Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 In Normal Dogs And Dogs With Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease, Wiyada Winyuchonharoen, Somporn Techangamsuwan, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong

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Degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) is a common finding of acquired heart diseases in small and medium-sized adult dogs. Transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) was found to increase in valves of DMVD dogs. However, plasma TGF-β1 concentrations in dogs with DMVD have not been evaluated before. The objective of the present study was to compare the plasma concentration of TGF-β1 between normal dogs and dogs with DMVD by using an ELISA technique. This measurement might help to distinguish dogs with DMVD from healthy dogs. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare plasma TGF-β1 concentrations between the two groups. …


Risk Factors Associated With Seroprevalence Of Paratuberculosis In Mature Goats In Northeastern Thailand, Sarinya Rerkyusuke, Kwankate Kanistanon, Sarthorn Porntrakulpipat, Aran Janlun Jun 2018

Risk Factors Associated With Seroprevalence Of Paratuberculosis In Mature Goats In Northeastern Thailand, Sarinya Rerkyusuke, Kwankate Kanistanon, Sarthorn Porntrakulpipat, Aran Janlun

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The aim of this study was to investigate risk factors for the seroprevalence of paratuberculosis in mature goats in Northeastern Thailand. The study area included Buriram, Chaiyaphum, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Mahasarakham, Nakhonratchasrima, Roi et, Sakon Nakhon, Srisaket, and Udonthani. The seroprevalence of paratuberculosis determined in 37 herds, a total of 671 serum samples, was 12.82%. The risk factors related to paratuberculosis were analyzed at individual level using mixed model logistic regression. At the individual level, 86 of 671 goats tested positive based on an ELISA assay. Risk factors associated with the seroprevalence of MAP antibodies included age, divided into six …


Failure To Conceive In Deslorelin-Induced Oestrous Bitches With Regard To Removal Of Hormone Implants After Ovulation, Suppawiwat Ponglowhapan, Atid Suthamnatpong, Achiraya Khamanarong, Ekkapol Akaraphutoporn, Uttra Jamikorn, Suphanut Kulabsri Jun 2018

Failure To Conceive In Deslorelin-Induced Oestrous Bitches With Regard To Removal Of Hormone Implants After Ovulation, Suppawiwat Ponglowhapan, Atid Suthamnatpong, Achiraya Khamanarong, Ekkapol Akaraphutoporn, Uttra Jamikorn, Suphanut Kulabsri

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Removal of a GnRH agonist deslorelin implant either before or during ovulation in deslorelin-induced oestrous bitches is suggested because prolonged administration of the slow-release agonist may compromise luteal function secondary to pituitary down-regulation. This study aimed at investigating the effect of 4.7 mg deslorelin (Suprelorin®) on oestrous induction, ovulation and conception rate after removing the implant 72-96 hours postovulation to ensure that the entire ovulation process was complete. Ovulation began when serum progesterone reached 5-6 ng/mL. The implants were inserted subcutaneously in the umbilical area in 5 healthy, intact anoestrous beagles (1.5-3 years). Time of implantation was considered as Day …


Fatigue Study Of Cancellous And Cortical Stainless Steel Screws Used With Polymethymethacrylate And The Sop Plate System For Immobilisation Of Vertebral Luxation In Canine Cadavers, Mingrath Mekavichai, Nattanon Kanjanawong, Tanachort Chattammanat, Kumpanart Soontornvipart Jun 2018

Fatigue Study Of Cancellous And Cortical Stainless Steel Screws Used With Polymethymethacrylate And The Sop Plate System For Immobilisation Of Vertebral Luxation In Canine Cadavers, Mingrath Mekavichai, Nattanon Kanjanawong, Tanachort Chattammanat, Kumpanart Soontornvipart

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Globally, vertebral fracture and luxation (VFL) are one of the most common neurological injuries in dogs and cats. The standard care for vertebral body stabilisation of canine VFL is the use of screws with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and the string of pearls (SOP) plate system fixation. VFL with implants are usually exposed to force in a repetitive or cyclic loading fashion. Indeed, stress on the implant cyclically at a load significantly less than its ultimate tensile strength can cause fatigue failure, one of the major causes of implant breakage. This study aims to compare the fatigue property and failure mode of …


Surgical Treatment Using Co2 Laser Of Feline Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of Nasal Planum In 6 Cats, Panrawee Phoomvuthisarn, Kiatpichet Komin, Patharakrit Teewasutrakul, Kiat Parvongnukul Jun 2018

Surgical Treatment Using Co2 Laser Of Feline Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of Nasal Planum In 6 Cats, Panrawee Phoomvuthisarn, Kiatpichet Komin, Patharakrit Teewasutrakul, Kiat Parvongnukul

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The objective of this study was to report the outcomes of surgical excision of feline squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)-affected nasal planum by using CO2 laser. Six cats histologically confirmed with SCC accounted for T2 (33.33%), T3 (33.33%), and T4 (33.33%) were included in this study. CO2laser was used to excise SCC lesion and clinical outcomes were followed up. The CO2 laser minimised blood loss during surgery and the mild inflammation of surgical wound was controlled after surgery. All cats that underwent surgical excision using CO2 laser showed complete wound healing in a median of time at 27 days after surgery. …


Accuracy Of Blood Beta-Hydroxybutyrate And Plasma Acetoacetate For Diagnosis Of Canine Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Anyapat Satitpornniwat, Narumol Kanokbodeevanit, Navaporn Issariyakulkarn, Wannapaun Buasai, Kris Angkanaporn, Sukullaya Ritthikulprasert Jun 2018

Accuracy Of Blood Beta-Hydroxybutyrate And Plasma Acetoacetate For Diagnosis Of Canine Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Anyapat Satitpornniwat, Narumol Kanokbodeevanit, Navaporn Issariyakulkarn, Wannapaun Buasai, Kris Angkanaporn, Sukullaya Ritthikulprasert

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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication in diabetic dogs. It is caused by an increase in production and accumulation of ketone bodies in the blood, which results in metabolic acidosis. The objective of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy between the measurement of blood beta-hydroxybutyrate (β-OHB) concentration using a point-of-care sensor and plasma acetoacetate (AcAc) level using a urine strip test for the diagnosis of canine DKA. A total of 60 dogs were enrolled into each group: DKA (n=16), diabetic ketosis (DK) (n=5), and control (n=39). The following parameters including blood β-OHB, plasma AcAc, blood glucose, urinary …


Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich Jun 2018

Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich

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A four-year-old, female Miniature pinscher had presented to the Ophthalmology Clinic, Animal Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University with ocular pain on the left eye. She had been treated with topical antibiotics for 2 weeks from the private veterinary hospital but not yet improved.


Generation Of Epidermal Growth Factor And Green Fluorescent Protein Coexpressing Lactobacillus Acidophilus And Its Effect On Intestinal Histology Improvement In Mature Lps-Challenged Mice, Yang Lv, Ping Kang, Lin Zhang, Xueni Li, Lei Wang, Di Zhao, Dan Yi, Binying Ding, Hongbo Chen, Yongqing Hou, Tao Wu Jun 2018

Generation Of Epidermal Growth Factor And Green Fluorescent Protein Coexpressing Lactobacillus Acidophilus And Its Effect On Intestinal Histology Improvement In Mature Lps-Challenged Mice, Yang Lv, Ping Kang, Lin Zhang, Xueni Li, Lei Wang, Di Zhao, Dan Yi, Binying Ding, Hongbo Chen, Yongqing Hou, Tao Wu

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The aim of the present study was to construct a recombinant strain by using the probiotics Lactobacillus acidophilus expressing the epidermal growth factor (EGF), which can improve intestinal morphology, and to test its effect on the intestinal histology in LPS (lipopolysaccharide)-challenged mice. The EGF gene was cloned into the shuttle vector pSET4s and then transformed into the L. acidophilus MG6243 strain by electroporation. Two recombinant strains were confirmed by SDS-PAGE and named ΔMG6243-1 and ΔMG6243-2. Sixty mice were randomly assigned to six treatments: 1) non-challenged control, 2) LPS-challenged control, 3) LPS-challenged + 200 μl MG6243, 4) LPSchallenged + 200 μl …


Suture Attachment Sites On Stifle Joint Of Small And Large Dog Breeds For Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture Repair, Chaiyakorn Thitiyanaporn Jun 2018

Suture Attachment Sites On Stifle Joint Of Small And Large Dog Breeds For Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture Repair, Chaiyakorn Thitiyanaporn

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Cranial cruciate ligament rupture is one of the most common problems in dogs. Previous studies have arrived at no absolute conclusion regarding suture attachment sites using the extracapsular technique to repair cranial cruciate ligaments in dogs. Therefore, the objective of this study was to identify and compare suture attachment sites on the femur and tibia between small and large dog breeds at different stifle angles. Twenty-seven cadaveric hind limbs of small dogs and 16 cadaveric limbs of large dogs were collected, and lateral photographs were taken at different stifle angles (including 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, and 160 degrees). …


Erk Mapk Signaling Pathway Regulates Porcine Circovirus Type 2 Replication In Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells, Win Surachetpong, Sunaree Nantakhruea, Phiangfhun Inthasaeng, Porntippa Lekcharoensuk Jun 2018

Erk Mapk Signaling Pathway Regulates Porcine Circovirus Type 2 Replication In Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells, Win Surachetpong, Sunaree Nantakhruea, Phiangfhun Inthasaeng, Porntippa Lekcharoensuk

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Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is one of the most important swine viral diseases in Thailand and worldwide. While the interaction between PCV2 and pig immune system has been largely explored, the mechanisms by which PCV2 replicates in porcine immune cells and alters host cellular signaling pathways remain incomplete. In this study, extracellular regulated kinase (ERK) phosphorylation form was shown to slightly increase in PCV2-infected peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) at 48 hr post infection. To demonstrate the role of ERK MAPK signaling, PBMCs were divided into three groups including control, virus, and virus with the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MEK) …


Feasibility Of Using Screw-Acrylic Bar Technique For Canine Mandibular Fracture Fixation, Pakpoom Sahapibonchai, Monchanok Vijarnsorn, Narudee Kashemsant, Wichit Tharanon Jun 2018

Feasibility Of Using Screw-Acrylic Bar Technique For Canine Mandibular Fracture Fixation, Pakpoom Sahapibonchai, Monchanok Vijarnsorn, Narudee Kashemsant, Wichit Tharanon

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Bone plates and screws (BPS) have been used for mandibular fracture repair for decades. Although bone healing can be achieved, complications such as damage of dental roots and the inferior alveolar nerve in the mandibular canal have been reported. A screw-acrylic bar technique (SAB) was developed in this study as an approach to minimize those complications. The objective of this study was to compare the percentage of dental root and mandibular canal damage induced by inappropriate screw insertion using the SAB technique with that using BPS fixation. Fifteen mesocephalic canine cadavers were used for this study. For each cadaver, bilateral …


Anti-Helicobacter Pylori Activity And Inhibition Of Gastritis By Magnolia Officinalis Extract, Hyun-A Lee, Sunhwa Hong, Ji-Hyun Yoo, Okjin Kim Jun 2018

Anti-Helicobacter Pylori Activity And Inhibition Of Gastritis By Magnolia Officinalis Extract, Hyun-A Lee, Sunhwa Hong, Ji-Hyun Yoo, Okjin Kim

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The potential inhibitory effect of Magnolia officinalis extract (MOE) on Helicobacter pylori was studied by using (i) disk agar diffusion assay, (ii) in vitro inhibition assays of H. pylori adhesion to human gastric adenocarcinoma epithelial cell line AGS cells, (iii) inhibition of H. pylori-induced inflammation in AGS cell, and (iv) in vivo H. pylori SS1 mouse model of infection over a period of 4 weeks. Results indicated that MOE had a wide range of inhibitory effect against H. pylori growth. The inhibition of H. pylori adherence to gastric epithelial cells was identified by MOE. In addition, MOE inhibited H. pylori-induced …