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Comparative Ultrasonographic And Computed Tomographic Images Of The Adrenal Glands Of Healthy Cats, Panrawee Phoomvuthisarn, Kiatpichet Komin, Nan Choisunirachon Dec 2018

Comparative Ultrasonographic And Computed Tomographic Images Of The Adrenal Glands Of Healthy Cats, Panrawee Phoomvuthisarn, Kiatpichet Komin, Nan Choisunirachon

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Feline adrenal disorders that affect the size of the adrenal glands can be detected by diagnostic imaging including ultrasonography and Computed Tomography (CT). The objectives of this study were to compare the appearance of the adrenal gland in healthy cats between these two techniques and establish the reference values of the CT dimensions of the adrenal gland in cats. We found that there was no significant difference in the length of both adrenal glands between the two techniques but the cranial and caudal heights of the left adrenal glands and cranial height of the right adrenal gland obtained from the …


Surgical Treatment For Tubular Colonic Duplication Communicating To Retroperitoneal Space In An Adult Dog, Nithida Boonwittaya, Piyathip Choochalermporn, Sunee Kunakornsawat, Teerapol Sirinarumitr Dec 2018

Surgical Treatment For Tubular Colonic Duplication Communicating To Retroperitoneal Space In An Adult Dog, Nithida Boonwittaya, Piyathip Choochalermporn, Sunee Kunakornsawat, Teerapol Sirinarumitr

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Canine colonic duplication is a rare congenital anomaly, usually symptomatic in the first year of life, with the common signs of bowel obstruction. Most importantly, colonic duplication in an adult dog has not been reported. This case document reports a non-communicating tubular colonic duplication with concurrent retroperitoneal mass in a 3- year-old female crossbred dog, presented for further diagnosis and treatment of the abdominal mass. Without any remarkable clinical signs, physical examination noted only abdominal distension with mild discomfort. Ultrasonography demonstrated a large mass in the mid-caudal abdomen, a tubular mass appearance on the colonic wall and the presence of …


A Preliminary Study On Diversity Of Midgut Microbiota In Aedes Aegypti (Linnaeus) And Culex Quinquefasciatus (Say) Collected From Bangkok, Thailand, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Jirinnut Sirijutalak, Mananya Sondang, Manunya Supol, Nut Ansusinha, Ranida Tuanudom, Channarong Rodkhum Dec 2018

A Preliminary Study On Diversity Of Midgut Microbiota In Aedes Aegypti (Linnaeus) And Culex Quinquefasciatus (Say) Collected From Bangkok, Thailand, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Jirinnut Sirijutalak, Mananya Sondang, Manunya Supol, Nut Ansusinha, Ranida Tuanudom, Channarong Rodkhum

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus are important mosquito vectors for many infectious diseases. A number of factors affect the vector competence of these mosquitoes for a specific pathogen. The bacteria harbored in the midgut are known to influence mosquito physiology and can alter the response to various pathogens. Bacteria from the midgut of Ae. aegypti and Cx. quinquefasciatus were cultured and identified using bacteriological and molecular techniques in this study in which two groups of mosquitoes were examined. The first group was laboratory- reared, and the second group were field- collected mosquitoes from Bangkok. Twelve bacterial genera ( i. e. …


Plasmid Profile Of Enterococcus Faecium And Enterococcus Faecalis Isolated From Pigs, Pork And Humans In Thai-Laos Border Provinces, Wink Phyo Thu, Nuananong Sinwat, Rungtip Chuanchuen Dec 2018

Plasmid Profile Of Enterococcus Faecium And Enterococcus Faecalis Isolated From Pigs, Pork And Humans In Thai-Laos Border Provinces, Wink Phyo Thu, Nuananong Sinwat, Rungtip Chuanchuen

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This study aimed to determine plasmid profile of E. faecium and E. faecalis isolated from pigs, pig products and humans in Thailand-Laos border provinces. A total of 96 Enterococcus spp. including E. faecium (n=59) and E. faecalis (n=37) from pigs, pork and humans were included. All were determined for their antimicrobial susceptibilities and plasmid profile. Most isolates (96.9%) carried one to four plasmids with a molecular weight of 0.03-35 kb in E. faecium and 19-40 kb in E. faecalis. The 26 kb plasmid was most commonly detected. Variable plasmid profiles were defined, of which the most common pattern was, 23 …


Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Saikaew Sutayatram Dec 2018

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Saikaew Sutayatram

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

A 10-year-old female Pomeranian dog was presented to the Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Chulalongkorn University, on December, 2018, with a history of anorexia, frequent vomiting, depress and oliguria. Physical examination revealed that the dog was depressed but responsive to the stimuli. The dog was dehydrated (7%) with pale-pink mucous membrane. The capillary refilling time of 1.5 seconds with strong femoral pulse were detected. The respiratory rate was 65 breath per minute with normal sound while heart rate was approximately 60 beats per minute without cardiac murmur from auscultation using stethoscope. The systolic blood pressure was 120 mmHg. The blood collection …


Oxidative Stress And Antioxidant In Canine Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumors, Arayaporn Macotpet, Ekkachai Pattarapanwichien, Fanan Suksawat, Patcharee Boonsiri Dec 2018

Oxidative Stress And Antioxidant In Canine Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumors, Arayaporn Macotpet, Ekkachai Pattarapanwichien, Fanan Suksawat, Patcharee Boonsiri

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Oxidative stress can result from either the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) or an impaired antioxidant system, or both. It causes damage to lipids, proteins and DNA. Therefore, oxidative stress may be involved in carcinogenesis, and is associated with many types of cancer in dogs. The objective of this study was to compare the levels of malondialdehyde, protein hydroperoxides, glutathione, retinol and alpha-tocopherol between dogs with mast cell tumors and clinically healthy controls. Blood samples were obtained from eighteen clinically healthy dogs and fourteen dogs with spontaneous mast cell tumors. Malondialdehyde and protein hydroperoxides levels were measured by …


Impact Of Feed Characteristics For Monitoring Afb1 Contamination In Commercial Concentrate Feeds Used In Small Holder Dairy Farms, Chiangmai, Thailand, Wasana Chaisri, Wantanwa Mongkon, Yoshigo Sugita-Konishi, Witaya Suriyasathaporn Dec 2018

Impact Of Feed Characteristics For Monitoring Afb1 Contamination In Commercial Concentrate Feeds Used In Small Holder Dairy Farms, Chiangmai, Thailand, Wasana Chaisri, Wantanwa Mongkon, Yoshigo Sugita-Konishi, Witaya Suriyasathaporn

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of this study was to determine the impact of abnormal physical characteristics for monitoring aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) contamination in commercial dairy concentrate feeds. The study was conducted during March to May 2013 using 82 dairy farms in Chiang Mai province, Thailand. All feed samples were collected from new packages and their physical characteristics were subsequently determined. AFB1 concentrations in the samples were measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and feed samples with AFB1 of more than 5 µg/Kg were determined as AFB1 contaminated samples. The impact of physical characteristics on AFB1 contamination were evaluated using a multiple …


Review Of The Cardiovascular Toxicity Of Amitriptyline Treatment For Canine Neuropathic Pain, Saikaew Sutayatram, Kumpanart Soontornvipart, Piyasiri Glangosol Dec 2018

Review Of The Cardiovascular Toxicity Of Amitriptyline Treatment For Canine Neuropathic Pain, Saikaew Sutayatram, Kumpanart Soontornvipart, Piyasiri Glangosol

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Nowadays, the lifespan of pets has been increased by improvements in veterinary practice but age-related disorders are also increasing. Several nervous system attenuations are well-known to be the result of aging and/or pathological lesions. In many cases, neuropathic pain (NP) can develop and cause a significant impact on the clinical outcome and quality of life. With the difficulty in identification of the specific cause of NP, most NP management is planned according to clinical manifestations and recommended trial therapy. The drug of choice for trial therapy seems to be amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant with multiple effects on neurotransmitter receptors and …


Efficacy Of Different Vaccination Programs Of Recombinant Hvt-Ndv Vaccine Against Genotype Vii Ndv Challenge In Broiler Chickens, Nataya Charoenvisal, Bubpa Supannamoke, Rik Koopman, Jiroj Sasipreeyajan Dec 2018

Efficacy Of Different Vaccination Programs Of Recombinant Hvt-Ndv Vaccine Against Genotype Vii Ndv Challenge In Broiler Chickens, Nataya Charoenvisal, Bubpa Supannamoke, Rik Koopman, Jiroj Sasipreeyajan

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This study determined the efficacy of recombinant HVT- NDV ( rHVT- NDV) vaccine simultaneously vaccinated with live vaccine at 1 day old and a booster vaccination with live vaccine at 10 days old against Asiatic, Genotype VII NDV in broiler chickens. The chickens were divided into 5 groups. The chickens in groups 1, 2 and 3 were vaccinated with rHVT- NDV vaccine and different live vaccines at 1 day old, and then finally received a booster vaccination at 10 days old. The chickens in groups 4 and 5 served as the positive and negative control groups, respectively. The chickens in …


High Infection Rate Of Zika Virus In Mosquitoes Collected From An Area Of Active Zika Virus Transmission In Eastern Thailand, Apiwat Tawatsin, Atchara Phumee, Usavadee Thavara, Patcharawan Sirisopa, Wanapa Ritthison, Kitsanaphong Thammakosol, Proawpilart Intayot, Yutthana Joyjinda, Supaporn Wacharapluesadee, Thiravat Hemachudha, Padet Siriyasatien Dec 2018

High Infection Rate Of Zika Virus In Mosquitoes Collected From An Area Of Active Zika Virus Transmission In Eastern Thailand, Apiwat Tawatsin, Atchara Phumee, Usavadee Thavara, Patcharawan Sirisopa, Wanapa Ritthison, Kitsanaphong Thammakosol, Proawpilart Intayot, Yutthana Joyjinda, Supaporn Wacharapluesadee, Thiravat Hemachudha, Padet Siriyasatien

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Zika virus (ZIKV), chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and dengue virus (DENV) are emerging and re-emerging arboviral diseases. These viruses are transmitted to humans through the bites of Aedes mosquitoes. Recently, ZIKV infection has been described as an emerging disease in Thailand and many countries, especially in tropical and subtropical areas. Specific drugs and vaccines against these infections are unavailable; therefore, effective disease control relies on vector control measures only. To understand the transmission cycle of these viruses and mosquito vectors, this study is designed to investigate the natural infection of ZIKV, CHIKV and DENV in field-caught mosquitoes by molecular techniques. Adults …


Emergence Of A Classical Variant Of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus Novel To Thailand Responsible For The Milder Clinical Disease In A Herd Previously Infected With A Pandemic Variant, Gun Temeeyasen, Anchalee Srijangwad, Thitima Tripipat, Angkana Tantituvanont, Dachrit Nilubol Dec 2018

Emergence Of A Classical Variant Of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus Novel To Thailand Responsible For The Milder Clinical Disease In A Herd Previously Infected With A Pandemic Variant, Gun Temeeyasen, Anchalee Srijangwad, Thitima Tripipat, Angkana Tantituvanont, Dachrit Nilubol

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

In 2014, porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) outbreaks characterized by mild clinical disease and low preweaning mortality increased in frequency in Thailand. An outbreak investigation, based on the detection of the classical variant and the allowance of the herd owners, was conducted in 5 swine herds and 25 intestinal samples were submitted from herds with outbreaks of diarrhea for sequencing analysis. PEDV isolation and complete nucleotide sequences of the spike (S) glycoprotein were determined. The PEDV isolate EAS1 was identified. Phylogenetic analysis based on the full-length spike gene demonstrated that EAS1 belonged to the classical variant group with high nucleotide and …


Anti-Proliferative And Total Erk1/2 Inhibitory Effects Of Plant Flavonols On Human Cervical Cancer (Hela) Cells, Sookruetai Boonmasawai, Ladawan Sariya, Arpron Leesombun, Kridsada Chaichoun, Jarupha Taowan, Orathai Thongjuy Dec 2018

Anti-Proliferative And Total Erk1/2 Inhibitory Effects Of Plant Flavonols On Human Cervical Cancer (Hela) Cells, Sookruetai Boonmasawai, Ladawan Sariya, Arpron Leesombun, Kridsada Chaichoun, Jarupha Taowan, Orathai Thongjuy

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Kaempferol, myricetin and quercetin are abundant flavonols in edible fruit and vegetables. Much previous data has shown the beneficial effects of these flavonols in cancer treatments. Thus, the cytotoxic effects on rhesus monkey kidney epithelial cells (LLC-MK2) and the anti-proliferative effects on human cervical cancer (HeLa) cells through total ERK protein expression of kaempferol, myricetin and quercetin have been investigated. The cytotoxic assay at 24h revealed the high safety of three flavonols on LLC-MK2 cells. Kaempferol (1-1000 µM) did not have any significant effect on the viability of these normal epithelial cells. The cytotoxicity of myricetin and quercetin was 5 …


Small Dosages Of Alpha1 Adrenoceptor Antagonist On Goat Semen Quality And Seminal Fluid Volume, Sakdichod Kimsakulvech, Sookruetai Boonmasawai, Dulyatud Gronsang, Chowalit Nakthong, Yupaporn Lanamtiang Dec 2018

Small Dosages Of Alpha1 Adrenoceptor Antagonist On Goat Semen Quality And Seminal Fluid Volume, Sakdichod Kimsakulvech, Sookruetai Boonmasawai, Dulyatud Gronsang, Chowalit Nakthong, Yupaporn Lanamtiang

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The frozen goat semen process must wash seminal fluid from goat semen. A small dosage of alpha1 adrenoceptor antagonist or tamsulosin may reduce seminal fluid in goat. A latin square 4x4 was applied to twelve male goats to receive either normal saline (NSS), tamsulosin 3, 6 and 9 µg/kg intramuscular injection at one-week intervals. Semen collection by artificial vagina and libido scoring was performed within one-hour post injection. Semen quality and seminal fluid were evaluated after semen collection The results showed that none of the libido scores in the groups was different. Anejaculations occurred in 1 (8.3%), 3 (25%) and …


Computed Tomographic Contrast Enhancement And Tumor Angiogenesis In Canine Oral Tumors, Urapa Klansnoh, Wijit Banlunara, Nan Choisunirachon Dec 2018

Computed Tomographic Contrast Enhancement And Tumor Angiogenesis In Canine Oral Tumors, Urapa Klansnoh, Wijit Banlunara, Nan Choisunirachon

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The potential value of bolus tracking contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) in the diagnosis of oral tumors in dogs was investigated by examining the relationship between contrast-enhanced CT image density and microvascularization. Among 20 dogs with oral tumors, aged 8 – 17 years, weight 3.6 – 40.0 kg, 13 dogs were suffering with melanoma (MM), 4 with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and 3 with fibrosarcoma. Based on contrast-enhanced CT scan, the time lag from the injection of contrast medium into the right cephalic vein until the contrast medium returned to the mid-cervical external jugular vein at the level of the …


Comparison Of Sperm Freezability And Fertility Among Hmong Black-Bone, Barred Plymouth Rock And Thai Native (Pradu Hang Dam) Chickens, Saennamphung Somtaw, Pornjit Sonseeda, Nalinee Tubtimtong, Yupin Phasuk, Thevin Vongpralub Dec 2018

Comparison Of Sperm Freezability And Fertility Among Hmong Black-Bone, Barred Plymouth Rock And Thai Native (Pradu Hang Dam) Chickens, Saennamphung Somtaw, Pornjit Sonseeda, Nalinee Tubtimtong, Yupin Phasuk, Thevin Vongpralub

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Semen cryopreservation is the most useful method for the long-term storage of chicken genetic resources. The objective of this study was to compare post- thaw semen quality of Hmong Black- Bone to Barred Plymouth Rock and Thai native ( Pradu Hang Dam) chickens in terms of sperm motility, viability and fertility. A total of 9 males of each breed were used; semen collected from each cock was subsequently evaluated under a microscope. Semen samples were diluted with Schramm diluent, cooled down from 20– 25oC to 5oC and diluent plus DMF ( dimethylformamide) was added (6% DMF of final volume when …


Comparative Effect Of Dl-Methionine And Dl-Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Supplemented Diet On Productive Performance, Fat Accumulation And Lipid Profile In Blood Of Meat-Type Ducks, Chanwit Kaewtapee, Chaiyapoom Bunchasak Dec 2018

Comparative Effect Of Dl-Methionine And Dl-Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Supplemented Diet On Productive Performance, Fat Accumulation And Lipid Profile In Blood Of Meat-Type Ducks, Chanwit Kaewtapee, Chaiyapoom Bunchasak

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of this study was to compare the effect of DL-methionine (DLM) and DL-methionine hydroxy analogue (DL-MHA) supplementation on the growth performance, carcass quality, fat accumulation and lipid profile in blood of meat-type duck. Three hundred male Cherry Valley ducks were divided into 3 groups with 4 replications of 25 ducklings each. Each group was given a diet as follows: 1) basal diet, 2) basal diet + DLM, and 3) basal diet + DLMHA. The results show that dietary supplementation with DLM and DL-MHA increased body weight (P<0.01), feed intake (P<0.01) and pectoralis major (P<0.05), but decreased abdominal fat (P<0.01) when compared to the basal diet. Supplementation with DL-MHA also resulted in greater levels of triglycerides (P<0.05), low-density lipoprotein (P<0.05) and cholesterol (P<0.05) in the blood compared to the DLM group, in addition to greater levels of triglycerides (P<0.05) and high-density lipoprotein (P<0.05) compared to the basal diet. Furthermore, supplementation with DLM was shown to lower the level of plasma uric acid (P<0.05) compared to the basal diet. It is concluded that DL-MHA can promote the same productive performance in meat-type ducks as DLM, but the fat accumulation and lipid profile in blood was greater with the DL-MHA supplementation than with DLM. Furthermore, the underlying mechanism of different effects between DL-MHA and DLM on the lipid metabolism in ducks should be further investigated.


Survival Time And Prognosis Factors In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Cats With Congestive Heart Failure, Lalida Tantisuwat, Panduangjai Puangampai, Pornchanok Panpakdee, Thitinan Tangarsasilp, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong Dec 2018

Survival Time And Prognosis Factors In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Cats With Congestive Heart Failure, Lalida Tantisuwat, Panduangjai Puangampai, Pornchanok Panpakdee, Thitinan Tangarsasilp, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common myocardial disease in cats. Nowadays, there is no study determining the survival time of cats affected with HCM in Thailand. This study aimed to evaluate the survival time in HCM cats with congestive heart failure (CHF) in Thailand and to determine the factors associating with survival time. A retrospective study was performed in 47 HCM cats to analyze survival time and the association of survival time and factors including sex, age, breeds, weight, physical findings, the presence of complications, medication and echocardiographic findings. The data was analyzed by the Log-Rank test and displayed with …


Effects Of Supplementing Varying Levels Of 1,3-Diacylglycerol (Dag) On Growth Performance, Apparent Nutrient Digestibility And Selected Fecal Microbial Populations In Growing Pigs, Wen Chao Liu, Kwan Sik Yun, In Ho Kim Dec 2018

Effects Of Supplementing Varying Levels Of 1,3-Diacylglycerol (Dag) On Growth Performance, Apparent Nutrient Digestibility And Selected Fecal Microbial Populations In Growing Pigs, Wen Chao Liu, Kwan Sik Yun, In Ho Kim

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of 1,3-diacylglycerol (DAG) supplementation on growth performance, apparent digestibility and selected fecal microbial populations in growing pigs. A total of 80 crossbred pigs [(Landrace × Yorkshire) × Duroc] with an average initial body weight (BW) of 27.52 ± 0.20 kg were used in a 6 week feeding trial. Pigs were allotted to 4 dietary treatments based on their initial BW and sex (5 replications; 4 pigs per pen with 2 barrows and 2 gilts). Dietary treatments included: 1) CON, basal diets; 2) CON+0.075% 1,3-DAG; 3) CON+0.10% 1,3-DAG; 4) CON+0.15% …


Comparison Of Isolation Techniques For Bone Marrow Derived Canine Mesenchymal Stem Cells (Mscs) And The Compatibility Of Mscs Loaded Onto Polycarpolactone Hydroxyapatite, Chalika Wangdee, Sasithorn Panasophonkul, Napaphat Thadavirul, Kumpanart Soontornvipart, Prasit Pavasant, Pitt Supaphol, Mongkol Techakumphu, Theerawat Tharasanit Dec 2018

Comparison Of Isolation Techniques For Bone Marrow Derived Canine Mesenchymal Stem Cells (Mscs) And The Compatibility Of Mscs Loaded Onto Polycarpolactone Hydroxyapatite, Chalika Wangdee, Sasithorn Panasophonkul, Napaphat Thadavirul, Kumpanart Soontornvipart, Prasit Pavasant, Pitt Supaphol, Mongkol Techakumphu, Theerawat Tharasanit

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Bone marrow was collected from 7 dogs and submitted to 3 different MSC isolation techniques (direct plating, red blood cell lysis and gradient density). The number of cells, expression of MSC markers and in vitro the osteogenic differentiation obtained from each technique were examined. In order to study in vivo the osteogenic capability of derived MSCs, non-union ulna lesions (n=3) were firstly induced by transplantation of a composite of polycarprolactone/ hydroxyapatite (PCL/HAp) scaffold experimentally on to a critical-size ulna bone defect. The MSCs were injected into the lesions. The non-union sites were examined by radiography, angiography and histology at 2, …


Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich Dec 2018

Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

A 6-month-old French Bulldog had been presented with left eye blepharospasm. The puppy had been treated with topical antibiotics for weeks from the local veterinarian. However, blepharospasm still persisted. Ophthalmic examination from distance showed mild conjunctival hyperemia. Excessive tear was observed around the eyeball. Close ophthalmic examinations revealed prominent conjunctival blood vessels at the outer portion of the nictitating membrane. Clump of abnormal hairs were identified at the ventro-nasal region of the palpebral conjunctiva, next to eyelid margin. Schirmer tear test 1 level of the left eye was 25 mm wetness, while it was 16 on the right.


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

What Is Your Diagnosis?, Ninlawan Thammasiri, Nan Choisunirachon

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

A thirteen kilograms, 6-year-old, male, Shih Tzu dog.


Hemostatic Efficacy Of Sheep-Derived Fibrin Glue For Liver Biopsy In Swine, Siriluck Luckanahasaporn, Theerawat Tharasanit, Passakorn Briksawan, Sumit Durongphongthron Dec 2018

Hemostatic Efficacy Of Sheep-Derived Fibrin Glue For Liver Biopsy In Swine, Siriluck Luckanahasaporn, Theerawat Tharasanit, Passakorn Briksawan, Sumit Durongphongthron

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Fibrin glue has been widely used for controlling hemorrhage and sealing tissue in surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the hemostatic efficacy of sheep-derived fibrin glue. Six Marino sheep were used to collect concentrate fibrinogen preparation by the ammonium sulfate precipitation method. Crossbred pigs (n=6) were used to evaluate hemostatic efficacy by monitoring whole blood clotting time by the glass slide method, bleeding time and bleeding quantity during liver biopsy. Mean whole blood clotting time on a glass slide started at 201.1±90.47 and 4.43±3.73 seconds, and was completed at 447.83±63.77 and 31.93±4.28 seconds in control and treatment …


Effectiveness Of Sentinel Rodents For Surveillance Of Exposure To Undocumented Bacterial Pathogens In Animal Research Facility, Shih-Keng Loong, Haryanti-Azura Mohammad-Wali, Nurul-Asma-Anati Che-Mat-Seri, Nur-Hidayana Mahfodz, Dzuzaini Mohd-Ghazali, Pooi-Fong Wong, Sazaly Abubakar Dec 2018

Effectiveness Of Sentinel Rodents For Surveillance Of Exposure To Undocumented Bacterial Pathogens In Animal Research Facility, Shih-Keng Loong, Haryanti-Azura Mohammad-Wali, Nurul-Asma-Anati Che-Mat-Seri, Nur-Hidayana Mahfodz, Dzuzaini Mohd-Ghazali, Pooi-Fong Wong, Sazaly Abubakar

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The use of sentinel animals in animal research facilities is the cornerstone of animal health monitoring for exposure to natural pathogens of laboratory animals. This is because infection with these pathogens produces no overt signs of disease yet the infection may affect the outcome of research utilising these animals. One of the important pathogens includes Klebsiella pneumoniae, whose prevalence can be high in laboratory animals. This study sought to document the prevalence of K. pneumoniae and other undocumented bacterial pathogens in laboratory rodents for a 3- year period. K. pneumoniae and Chryseobacterium gleum were isolated from sentinel ICR mice housed …


The Potential Use Of Phytoestrogen Containing The Herb, Pueraria Mirifica, For Bone Healing In Osteoporotic Monkeys, Donlaporn Kittivanichkul, Nan Choisunirachon, Kumpanart Soontornvipart, Suchinda Malaivijitnond Dec 2018

The Potential Use Of Phytoestrogen Containing The Herb, Pueraria Mirifica, For Bone Healing In Osteoporotic Monkeys, Donlaporn Kittivanichkul, Nan Choisunirachon, Kumpanart Soontornvipart, Suchinda Malaivijitnond

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Within the last decade, the positive effects of Pueraria mirifica on osteoporosis have been established in rats and monkeys. However, the effect of P. mirifica on bone healing has not been elucidated. In this study, post-menopausal osteoporotic monkeys were subjected to an iliac crest biopsy, divided into two groups (5 animals/group), and fed daily with standard monkey diet alone (PMP0 group) or mixed with 1,000 mg/kg body weight of P. mirifica powder (PMP1000 group) for 16 months. The progression of the bone healing was continuously assessed by X-ray radiography, and three individuals from each group were selected for a computed …


Assessment Of Recent Cases Of Animal Hoarding In Germany: The Challenge For Animal Shelters And Public Authorities, Sophie Arnold, Henriette Mackensen, Evelyn Ofensberger, Brigitte Rusche Nov 2018

Assessment Of Recent Cases Of Animal Hoarding In Germany: The Challenge For Animal Shelters And Public Authorities, Sophie Arnold, Henriette Mackensen, Evelyn Ofensberger, Brigitte Rusche

People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice

Animal hoarding is a severe problem in the field of human-animal interaction. The goal of this study was to assess the current situation of animal hoarding in Germany. Reports of animal hoarding cases were collected from animal shelters and public media between January 2012 and December 2015; 120 cases were analyzed. A total of 9,174 animals were hoarded during the investigated time period. The results showed that cases involving cats were most common, followed by cases involving dogs and small mammals. The average number (x¯) of animals hoarded per case was 76 (x˜ = 43). Small mammals were hoarded in …


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

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

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 …


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

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

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 …


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

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

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 …


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

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

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 …


Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich Sep 2018

Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

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.