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Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Saikaew Sutayatram, Nawat Sannamwong Dec 2015

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Saikaew Sutayatram, Nawat Sannamwong

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Induction Of Parturition In Sows, Roy N. Kirkwood Dec 2015

Induction Of Parturition In Sows, Roy N. Kirkwood

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When levels of neonatal mortality are considered too high or there is a need for relatively high levels of cross fostering, a protocol of induced farrowing should be implemented to facilitate farrowing supervision. Before implementing an induction protocol the normal gestation length for the farm should be established and sows not induced more than 2 days in advance. Earlier injections will result in low birthweight pigs with potentially compromised lung development. For optimal induction, inject prostaglandin or an analogue into the vulva at the label or 50% dose in the morning and again 6 to 8 hours later. Do not …


Quantitative Method For Detecting Listeria Species Using The Bio-Theta Doxtm System, Shouichi Tanno, Naoki Fukui, Yukihiro Utaka, Saburo Ohkawa, Yukio Morita, Sumalee Boonmar Dec 2015

Quantitative Method For Detecting Listeria Species Using The Bio-Theta Doxtm System, Shouichi Tanno, Naoki Fukui, Yukihiro Utaka, Saburo Ohkawa, Yukio Morita, Sumalee Boonmar

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We developed a quantitative method for detecting Listeria species in food using the DOXTM system. The system could detect low concentrations (10 cfu/ml) of Listeria monocytogenes, L. innocua, and L. welshimeri, and could not detect medium concentrations (103 cfu/ml) of the 29 non-Listeria organisms examined in this study. The relationship between detection time and bacterial count of the 3 Listeria species had a good linear calibration curve. We carried out a recovery examination by inoculating 15 food samples with L. monocytogenes, and each sample was examined 5 times. L. monocytogenes was detected in 68 of the 75 samples inoculated with …


Effects Of Varying Levels Of Liquid Dl-Methionine Hydroxy Analog Free Acid In Drinking Water On Production Performance And Gastrointestinal Tract Of Broiler Chickens At 42 Days Of Age, Kanokkarn Poosuwan, Chaiyapoom Bunchasak, Jumroen Thiengtham, Kanchana Markvichitr, Somchai Chansawarng, Apassara Chutesa Dec 2015

Effects Of Varying Levels Of Liquid Dl-Methionine Hydroxy Analog Free Acid In Drinking Water On Production Performance And Gastrointestinal Tract Of Broiler Chickens At 42 Days Of Age, Kanokkarn Poosuwan, Chaiyapoom Bunchasak, Jumroen Thiengtham, Kanchana Markvichitr, Somchai Chansawarng, Apassara Chutesa

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This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of adding liquid DL-methionine hydroxyl analog free acid (LMA) to drinking water on the growth performance and gastrointestinal tract in broiler chicks during 1-42 days of age. The chicks were divided into 5 groups as follows, Group 1 (negative control); chicks received a methionine (Met) deficient diet without LMA supplementation in drinking water. Group 2, 3, 4 and 5 were diets supplemented with DL-methionine (DLM) that meet total sulfur amino acids (TSAA) requirement, then each group was graded level with LMA in drinking water at 0%, 0.025%, 0.05% and 0.1%, respectively. Average …


The Use Of Omega-3 Concentrate To Relieve Coxofemoral Osteoarthritic Pain In Dogs, Amornrate Sastravaha, Nirut Suwanna, Chayakrit Sinthusingha, Jatuporn Noosud, Em-On Olanratmanee, Atthaporn Roongsitthichai Dec 2015

The Use Of Omega-3 Concentrate To Relieve Coxofemoral Osteoarthritic Pain In Dogs, Amornrate Sastravaha, Nirut Suwanna, Chayakrit Sinthusingha, Jatuporn Noosud, Em-On Olanratmanee, Atthaporn Roongsitthichai

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The current study aimed to assess the effect of using omega-3 concentrate to relieve coxofemoral osteoarthritic pain in dogs. In total, ten dogs with coxofemoral OA were orthopedically evaluated at the coxofemoral joints in order to grade the pain severity. Pain scores were assessed from lameness at walk and trot (1-6), pain on manipulation (1-3), and range of motion (1-4). All dogs orally received omega-3 concentrate (Omacor®, Banner Pharmacaps Europe BV, the Netherlands) for successively four weeks. During the study, they were evaluated for pain scores on a weekly basis. The results revealed that mean body weight of the patients …


Reproductive Effects Of Pg600 In Female Pigs, Narathon Innamma, Attaporn Roongsitthichai Dec 2015

Reproductive Effects Of Pg600 In Female Pigs, Narathon Innamma, Attaporn Roongsitthichai

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PG600 is a synthetic gonadotropin comprising 400 IU equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) and 200 IU human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Major responsibilities of PG600 were to stimulate follicle growth and induce ovulation. In replacement gilts, a number of large follicles were found after PG600 treatment. Nevertheless, the number of good quality follicles was not different between treatment and control gilts. In primiparous sows, the number of those returning to estrus within 10 days after weaning from PG600 were higher than those in control group. In addition, the administration of PG600 enhanced the number of piglets born alive per litter in the …


Development Of Elisa And Serum Plate Agglutination For Detecting Antibodies Of Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Using Strain Of Thai Isolate, Wisanu Wanasawaeng, Supawadee Chaichote, Niwat Chansiripornchai Dec 2015

Development Of Elisa And Serum Plate Agglutination For Detecting Antibodies Of Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Using Strain Of Thai Isolate, Wisanu Wanasawaeng, Supawadee Chaichote, Niwat Chansiripornchai

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The aim of the present study was to develop enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and serum plate agglutination (SPA) for detecting antibodies of Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG), using a Thai isolated field strain. MG isolation and identification was performed using conventional culture method, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) and Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). The growth characteristics of each strain were analyzed to determine the most appropriate conditions for the cultivation of MG. The results indicated that the Thai isolated field strain gave the highest growth rate of MG yield with a peak concentration of 1.4 X …


Molecular Prevalence Of Zoonotic Pathogens In Pet And Stray Dogs In Southern Taiwan, Tsung-Hung Feng, Chi-Chung Chou, Tsung-Ming Yeh, Yao-Chi Su, Yi-Ping Lu, Wen-Ling Shih, Chiang-Hua Chiang, Ching-Dong Chang, Shyh-Shyan Liu, Hung-Yi Wu, Han Hsiang Huang, Ming-Hui Liao Dec 2015

Molecular Prevalence Of Zoonotic Pathogens In Pet And Stray Dogs In Southern Taiwan, Tsung-Hung Feng, Chi-Chung Chou, Tsung-Ming Yeh, Yao-Chi Su, Yi-Ping Lu, Wen-Ling Shih, Chiang-Hua Chiang, Ching-Dong Chang, Shyh-Shyan Liu, Hung-Yi Wu, Han Hsiang Huang, Ming-Hui Liao

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The prevalence of important zoonotic diseases including Lyme disease, Q fever, heartworm disease, leptospirosis and toxoplasmosis in pet and stray dogs in southern Taiwan (Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County) was assessed using nested, semi-nested or traditional polymerase chain reaction. The correlations between the prevalence and regional demiographic data were also analyzed. Blood samples were randomly collected from pet and stray dogs monthly from September 2009 to August 2011. The PCR sensitivity for Borrelia burgdorferi was 10 pg, 100 fg for Coxiella burnetii, 1 pg for Dirofilaria immitis, 100 pg for Leptospira spp. and 10 fg for Toxoplasma gondii, respectively, in …


Construction Of Pooled Oocyte Expression Profiles Of Rhesus Monkey And Mouse For Concurrent Meta-Analyses, Kaj Chokeshaiusaha, Denis Puthier, Catherine Nguyen, Thanida Sananmuang Dec 2015

Construction Of Pooled Oocyte Expression Profiles Of Rhesus Monkey And Mouse For Concurrent Meta-Analyses, Kaj Chokeshaiusaha, Denis Puthier, Catherine Nguyen, Thanida Sananmuang

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Concurrent gene expression profiling meta-analysis of in vitro and in vivo matured oocytes among mammals can provide crucial knowledge to assist reproductive technologies. Due to the lack of methodology to prepare oocyte datasets for such analysis, we illustrated the procedures to merge in vitro and in vivo matured oocyte expression profiling datasets of rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) and mouse (Mus musculus). Datasets acquired from both species were pooled together based on types of their orthologous genes. To determine the feasibility of constructed pooled data, top orthologous genes differentially expressed between in vitro and in vivo oocytes were identified by Linear …


Factors Affecting Treatment Outcome Of Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor: A Retrospective Study, Pansawut Sudjaidee, Suppawiwat Ponglowhapan, Padet Tummaruk, Kaywalee Chatdarong Dec 2015

Factors Affecting Treatment Outcome Of Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor: A Retrospective Study, Pansawut Sudjaidee, Suppawiwat Ponglowhapan, Padet Tummaruk, Kaywalee Chatdarong

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Canine transmissible venereal tumor (TVT) is a contagious neoplastic disease commonly seen in tropical and subtropical areas in the countries where the control of stray dog population is poor. This study aimed to summarize the current disease status and evaluate factors affecting treatment outcome to vincristine sulfate, which is the chemotherapeutic drug of choice. Studied factors were divided into three categories; general background (i.e. age, gender, breed), specific descriptions (i.e. tumor diameter, tumor site, season of the year), and treatment details (number of vincristine shots, meteorological parameters). One hundred and fifty-seven medical records were included with 100 achieved complete treatments …


Genetic Parameters For Residual Feed Intake, Feed Efficiency And Average Daily Gain In Landrace Pigs, Thivakorn Sirichokchatchawan, Nalinee Imboonta Dec 2015

Genetic Parameters For Residual Feed Intake, Feed Efficiency And Average Daily Gain In Landrace Pigs, Thivakorn Sirichokchatchawan, Nalinee Imboonta

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Residual feed intake (RFI) is the difference between the actual feed intake (AFI) and the expected feed intake (EFI). RFI has become an increasingly important trait and is being considered as a more practical approach to evaluate feed efficiency (FE) in livestock. Data from 479 purebred Landrace pigs involved in a performance test were used in this study. Pigs were housed in an individual pen and fed ad libitum the same formula diet consisting of 2,950 kcal/kg of ME and 16% crude protein. Clean water was available to the pigs at all time. Pigs were weighed at the beginning and …


Immunohistochemical Detection Of Estrogen And Progesterone Receptors In The Uterine And Oviductal Tissues Of Culling Gilts With Ovarian Cysts, Paisan Tienthai, Padet Tummaruk Dec 2015

Immunohistochemical Detection Of Estrogen And Progesterone Receptors In The Uterine And Oviductal Tissues Of Culling Gilts With Ovarian Cysts, Paisan Tienthai, Padet Tummaruk

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The most important removal cause of replacement gilts that occurred in the swine herds is the reproductive failure. The widespread causes of reproductive problem are induced by various factors and ovarian cysts were frequently found among these. The objective of this study was to scrutinize the impact of ovarian cysts on the expression of female steroid receptors in the uterine horns and oviducts of culling gilts. The genital organs were collected from culled replacement gilts which were categorized into three groups: gilts with single large cyst, multiple large cysts and normal ovary at follicular phase (control). The historical data were …


Effect Of Physical Therapy Program After Surgical Correction Of Medial Patellar Luxation In Small Breed Dogs, Anchalida Wiputhanuphongs, Kumpanart Soontornvipart, Prawit Janwantanakul Dec 2015

Effect Of Physical Therapy Program After Surgical Correction Of Medial Patellar Luxation In Small Breed Dogs, Anchalida Wiputhanuphongs, Kumpanart Soontornvipart, Prawit Janwantanakul

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Physical therapy, especially after surgery, is very important to improve or maintain the quality of patient’s life. Nowadays, it still have limited knowledge about physical therapy, especially post-surgical correction of patellar luxation which common seen in small breed dogs. This study aimed to compare the effects of physical therapy program in small breed dogs after surgical correction of patellar luxation. 20-MPL-Chihuahua (n=15) and Pomeranian (n=5) dogs were enrolled in this study with both genders, age 1 to 7 years old and body condition score of 3/5. Post-operative period the patients were randomly allocated into 2 groups. Ten animals were in …


Intervention Technique Using Transvenous Patent Ductus Arteriosus (Pda) Occluder In A Dog, Chollada Buranakarl, Anusak Kijtawornrat, Wasan Udayachalerm, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong, Saikaew Sutayatram, Pasakorn Briksawan, Suwicha Chuthathep, Rampaipat Tungjitpeanpong, Nardtiwa Chaivoravitsakul Dec 2015

Intervention Technique Using Transvenous Patent Ductus Arteriosus (Pda) Occluder In A Dog, Chollada Buranakarl, Anusak Kijtawornrat, Wasan Udayachalerm, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong, Saikaew Sutayatram, Pasakorn Briksawan, Suwicha Chuthathep, Rampaipat Tungjitpeanpong, Nardtiwa Chaivoravitsakul

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The first case interventional technique of Patent Ductus Arterious (PDA) correction was conducted in a 2 years old Golden Retriever. The dog was presented with continuous murmur with a marked left-side heart enlargement, insufficiency of pulmonic, mitral, and aortic valves. The definitive diagnosis for PDA was performed by echocardiography. The dog received PDA correction with interventional PDA occluding device consisting of nitinol wire mesh under fluoroscope at the Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University with collaboration by medical expertise from Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. The procedure was successful as measured by complete occlusion of PDA …


Ns Gene Of Influenza Virus A/Swine/Ia/15/30 Increases The Replication Rate Of A/Puerto Rico/8/34 In Mdck And Vero Cells, Challika Kaewborisuth, Nattarat Tungtumniyom, Nantawan Phecharat, Chalermpol Lekcharoensuk, Porntippa Lekcharoensuk Dec 2015

Ns Gene Of Influenza Virus A/Swine/Ia/15/30 Increases The Replication Rate Of A/Puerto Rico/8/34 In Mdck And Vero Cells, Challika Kaewborisuth, Nattarat Tungtumniyom, Nantawan Phecharat, Chalermpol Lekcharoensuk, Porntippa Lekcharoensuk

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The reverse genetics (rg) technique has become an alternative approach to produce influenza virus vaccine strains in mammalian cells. The most frequently used genetic backbone for rg–derived viruses is from A/Puerto Rico/8/34 (H1N1) (PR8) virus which is currently approved for vaccine production. Previously, we reported that reassortant viruses with 6 internal genes from A/swine/IA/15/1930 (H1N1) (IA30) and HA and NA from A/chicken/Thailand/KU14/2004 (H5N1) replicated at higher titers than the corresponding PR8 reassortant. In this study, we aim to examine the IA30 genes that can enhance PR8 virus replication. Growth kinetics of PR8 viruses encoding PB2, PB1, PA, NP or NS …


Molecular Detection Of Blood Protozoa In Ticks Collected From Cattle In The Buffer Zone Of Sai Yok National Park, Thailand, Satawat Poolkhetkit, Worrapon Chowattanapon, Sivapong Sungpradit, Tanasak Changbunjong Dec 2015

Molecular Detection Of Blood Protozoa In Ticks Collected From Cattle In The Buffer Zone Of Sai Yok National Park, Thailand, Satawat Poolkhetkit, Worrapon Chowattanapon, Sivapong Sungpradit, Tanasak Changbunjong

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Ixodid ticks transmit many pathogens to both animals and humans. This study was carried out to detect tick-borne protozoa (Theileria and Babesia) in ticks collected from cattle in the buffer zone of Sai Yok National Park, Thailand. A total of 30 cattle were examined for tick infestation. Of these, 10 (33.3%) were infested with ticks. A total of 85 ticks were collected and identified as Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. The collected ticks were separated into 50 tick pools by sex and life stage. These pools were examined for Theileria and Babesia species by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for amplification of a …


Comparison Of Modified Warm Water Infusion And Air Insufflation For Colonoscopy In A Rat Colon Cancer Model, Mingjie Qian, Zhenyu Sui, Wen Tang, Shaofeng Wang Dec 2015

Comparison Of Modified Warm Water Infusion And Air Insufflation For Colonoscopy In A Rat Colon Cancer Model, Mingjie Qian, Zhenyu Sui, Wen Tang, Shaofeng Wang

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Our aim is to compare the effect of warm water infusion and air infusion enteroscopy on the success rate of colonoscopy in a rat model of colorectal cancer. 60 rats with colorectal cancer were divided into 2 groups: the air infusion (AI) group taking air infusion enteroscopy and the warm water infusion (WWI) group taking warm water infusion enteroscopy. The success rate, testing time, pain score and diagnostic value of these two groups were evaluated. There are significant differences between two groups concerning the success rate and the average test time. In the WWI group, the success rate is 83.33% …


Treatment Of Microsporum Canis Infection In A Cat Using A Fungal Vaccine, Piyarat Chansiripornchai, Nipattra Suanpairintr Dec 2015

Treatment Of Microsporum Canis Infection In A Cat Using A Fungal Vaccine, Piyarat Chansiripornchai, Nipattra Suanpairintr

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Successful treatment of Microsporum canis infection in a 8 - year – old, male Thai - mixed breed cat using a fungal vaccine containing inactivated M. canis by 3 subcutaneously injection 14 days apart was reported. A reduction of the lesions and hair regrowth had improved by day 14 after the first injection. There were no adverse effects in the cat during the entire treatment. The results of this study indicate that an inactivated M. canis vaccine may be effective therapy for M. canis infection.


Cathelicidin Responded To Streptococcus Agalactiae And Associated With The Severity Of Subclinical Mastitis, Pongphol Pongthaisong, Suporn Katawatin, Chaiyapas Thamrongyoswittayakul Dec 2015

Cathelicidin Responded To Streptococcus Agalactiae And Associated With The Severity Of Subclinical Mastitis, Pongphol Pongthaisong, Suporn Katawatin, Chaiyapas Thamrongyoswittayakul

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Cathelicidin in milk was reported as a possible protein marker for the assessment of the severity of subclinical mastitis. We hypothesized that cathelicidin would be elevated in the mastitic milk of the Streptococcus agalactiae-subclinical mastitis and the elevation of cathelicidin may be related to somatic cell count (SCC). Western blot was used to determine the amount of cathelicidin to differentiate between normal milk and S. agalactiae subclinical mastitic milk. The correlation between amount of cathelicidin and the SCC was also determined. We found that S. agalactiae subclinical mastitis induced cathelicidin expression in milk. There was a significant correlation between the …


Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich Dec 2015

Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich

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No abstract provided.


What Is Your Diagnosis?, Nan Choisunirachon Dec 2015

What Is Your Diagnosis?, Nan Choisunirachon

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No abstract provided.


Prevalence Of Porcine Sapovirus In Suckling Piglets In Hunan Province, China, Sheng-Guo Tan, Na Liu, Ping-Yuan Xu Sep 2015

Prevalence Of Porcine Sapovirus In Suckling Piglets In Hunan Province, China, Sheng-Guo Tan, Na Liu, Ping-Yuan Xu

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Sapoviruses (SaVs) are emerging enteric pathogens that cause diarrhea in humans and animals. In the current study, genetic identification of sapovirus (SaV) in suckling piglets was investigated in Hunan province, China between May 2013 and May 2014. Diarrheic fecal (n=300) samples collected from suckling piglets in Hunan province, China were evaluated using RT-PCR and then sequenced. Overall, 45 of the 300 (15%) samples were found to contain porcine SaV. In addition, phylogenetic analysis showed that all the porcine SaV isolates belonged to the porcine SaV genogroup III (GIII). The results of the present investigation have implications for the control of …


Study Of Free Radical Scavenging Activity Of Antibiotic Growth Promoters Flavophospholipol And Avilamycin, Krittika Kabploy, Nuntavan Bunyapraphatsara, Noppawan Phumala Morales, Nuanchan Paraksa Sep 2015

Study Of Free Radical Scavenging Activity Of Antibiotic Growth Promoters Flavophospholipol And Avilamycin, Krittika Kabploy, Nuntavan Bunyapraphatsara, Noppawan Phumala Morales, Nuanchan Paraksa

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Non-antibiotic feed additives have been developed to be used as alternatives, but none of them is effective as antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs). Understanding other mechanisms related to growth promoter of AGPs may be beneficial to the search for effective feed additives for animal production. In vitro and in vivo studies were conducted to evaluate the free radical scavenging activities of flavophospholipol and avilamycin. The in vitro study showed that flavophospholipol had a potent scavenging activity for DPPH, hydroxyl and nitric oxide radicals with the exception of superoxide anion radicals and their IC50 were 155.1, 62.6 and 105.6 mg/l, respectively. The …


Study Of Morphological Characteristic And Prevalence Of Haemoproteus Blood Parasite In Passerines In Bung Boraphet, Phirom Prompiram, Smarn Kaewviyudth, Yaowalark Sukthana, Parntep Rattanakorn Sep 2015

Study Of Morphological Characteristic And Prevalence Of Haemoproteus Blood Parasite In Passerines In Bung Boraphet, Phirom Prompiram, Smarn Kaewviyudth, Yaowalark Sukthana, Parntep Rattanakorn

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Haemoproteus is one of the world’s widespread avian blood parasite. However, it is rarely reported in Thailand; even at Bung Boraphet, which is an important wetland bird area located in the central part of Thailand, it still has never been reported. Therefore, information on species of haemoproteid and their epidemiology is important for the health of wildlife in Thailand. Samples of blood smear were collected from 633 passerines consisting of 6 orders, 15 families, 25 genera, and 35 species in total from Bung Boraphet. This is the first study to report 8 haemoproteid blood parasite species including Haemoproteus herdiadis, H. …


Efficacy Of Intraarticular Administration Of Hyaluronic Acid In Osteoarthritis After Surgical Correction Of Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Natee Techaarpornkul, Kumpanart Soontornvipart, Prach Maihasap Sep 2015

Efficacy Of Intraarticular Administration Of Hyaluronic Acid In Osteoarthritis After Surgical Correction Of Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Natee Techaarpornkul, Kumpanart Soontornvipart, Prach Maihasap

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Canine osteoarthritis is a common disease in clinical practice. Causes of canine osteoarthritis are obscure. At present, nutraceuticals and hyaluronic acid are used for the treatment of canine osteoarthritis. This study assessed the efficacy of intraarticular administration of hyaluronic acid on the treatment of canine osteoarthritis. After undergoing surgical correction of cranial cruciate ligament rupture, 16 dogs were divided into 2 groups, HA and control groups. The dogs in the HA group (n=8) received intraarticular injection of hyaluronic acid. The control group (n=8) did not receive hyaluronic acid treatment after surgery. Lameness score, weight bearing score, radiographic examination and serum …


Efficacy Of Scalp Electroencephalography (Eeg) As A Supportive Diagnostic Tool In Canine Epilepsy Using Dexmedetomidine, Pichayaporn Soison, Waraporn Aumarm, Bordin Tiraphut, Chalermpol Lekcharoensuk, Apasri Lusawat, Kanjana Unnwongse, Khwanrat Wangphonphatthanasiri, Ubol Paramee Sep 2015

Efficacy Of Scalp Electroencephalography (Eeg) As A Supportive Diagnostic Tool In Canine Epilepsy Using Dexmedetomidine, Pichayaporn Soison, Waraporn Aumarm, Bordin Tiraphut, Chalermpol Lekcharoensuk, Apasri Lusawat, Kanjana Unnwongse, Khwanrat Wangphonphatthanasiri, Ubol Paramee

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The objectives of the present study were to evaluate the electroencephalography (EEG) patterns between healthy and epileptic dogs, to analyze the diagnostic value of scalp EEG for canine epilepsy under sedation with dexmedetomidine and to provide canine standard protocol. EEG of 29 epileptic dogs and 17 control dogs was recorded. Normal patterns, interictal epileptiform, and non-epileptiform abnormalities were interpreted using visual analysis by board-certified epileptologists. Results revealed that 34% of the dogs with epilepsy did not show discernible abnormalities on their EEG recordings. Approximately 38% of the epileptic dogs presented interictal epileptiform discharges, 28% had only non-epileptiform discharges, and 24% …


Flash Visual Evoked Potentials In Normal Pomeranian Dogs And Those With Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, Thanawut Hamnilrat, Chalermpol Lekcharoensuk, Piyathip Choochalermporn, Aree Thayananuphat Sep 2015

Flash Visual Evoked Potentials In Normal Pomeranian Dogs And Those With Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, Thanawut Hamnilrat, Chalermpol Lekcharoensuk, Piyathip Choochalermporn, Aree Thayananuphat

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Visual evoked potential (VEP) is a useful technique for evaluation of optic nerve pathway and diagnosis of human Alzheimer’s disease. Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is an age-related neurobehavioural syndrome which is commonly underdiagnosed in dogs. In the present study, VEPs were recorded from 28 Pomeranian dogs including 9 normal dogs aged between 1-8 years, 9 normal dogs aged over 8 years, and 10 dogs with signs of CCD. Brain atrophy in 8 CCD dogs was confirmed by CT scan. The other two dogs with signs of CCD had tumor which was confirmed by CT scan and cerebrospinal fluid. The VEP …


Response Of Gh, Acth, Tsh And Igf-I To Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Stimulation In Ovariohysterectomized Rats, Jian-Liang Lin, Li-Shiue Shiu, Hsein-Chi Wang, Wei-Ming Lee Sep 2015

Response Of Gh, Acth, Tsh And Igf-I To Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Stimulation In Ovariohysterectomized Rats, Jian-Liang Lin, Li-Shiue Shiu, Hsein-Chi Wang, Wei-Ming Lee

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GnRH is not only a primary regulator of gonadal function but also a possible factor which affects other pituitary cells out of gonadotrophs. Recently, it has been reported that GnRH might induce the release of GH, but the effects on GH and other pituitary hormones of GnRH still remained controversial. In this study, OHE was performed in 30-week-old female Sprague Dawley rats as experimental groups. Intact female rats were taken as control group. GnRH stimulation at different weeks (20, 24, and 30) after OHE was examined in all rats. Evaluation of the circulating GH, IGF-I, ACTH, TSH concentrations at different …


Prevalence And Antimicrobial Resistance Of Salmonella And Campylobacter Species Isolated From Laying Duck Flocks In Confinement And Free-Grazing Systems, Chalermkiat Saengthongpinit, Siriporn Kongsoi, Srisamai Viriyarampa, Thaweesak Songserm Sep 2015

Prevalence And Antimicrobial Resistance Of Salmonella And Campylobacter Species Isolated From Laying Duck Flocks In Confinement And Free-Grazing Systems, Chalermkiat Saengthongpinit, Siriporn Kongsoi, Srisamai Viriyarampa, Thaweesak Songserm

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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella and Campylobacter species isolated from duck laying flocks in 7 confinement systems and 7 free-grazing systems were determined in central Thailand. In the confinement system, 13.8% (88/639) of Campylobacter spp. were isolated from cloacal swabs; 72.7% was identified as C. jejuni and 27.3% was identified as C. coli. From drinking and surface water samples, 60.0% of Campylobacter spp. were isolated; all was identified as C. jejuni. In the free-grazing system, 0.3% (2/700) of Campylobacter spp. were isolated from cloacal swabs; all was identified as C. jejuni. In addition, 52.9% was isolated from drinking and …


Alteration In Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Gelatinase Activities In Lymphoma-Bearing Dogs With Chemotherapies, Hsin-Yu Huang, Ju-Ying Hsu, Shih-Chieh Chang, Kuan-Sheng Chen, Tien-Huan Hsu, Hsien-Chi Wang Sep 2015

Alteration In Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Gelatinase Activities In Lymphoma-Bearing Dogs With Chemotherapies, Hsin-Yu Huang, Ju-Ying Hsu, Shih-Chieh Chang, Kuan-Sheng Chen, Tien-Huan Hsu, Hsien-Chi Wang

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Matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 (MMP-2 and -9), gelatinases among MMPs, are associated with cell migration, invasion, metastasis and angiogenesis in human solid tumor. The prognostic value of gelatinases in canine lymphoma remains equivocal. To evaluate the relation between serum gelatinases and canine lymphoma, gelatin zymography was used to detect the levels of serum MMP-2 and MMP-9 gelatinase activities in lymphoma-bearing dogs. In this retrospective study, twenty-four canine patients with different subtypes of lymphoma were identified according to the histopathogical examination, and 10 healthy dogs were included as control. Serum samples from the lymphoma-bearing dogs were collected before and after chemotherapy. …