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Genetic Characteristics Of Antimicrobial Resistance Of Salmonella Enterica And Escherichia Coli Isolated From Broilers, Pigs And Their Meat Products In Sa Kaeo, Banteay Meanchey And Siem Reap Provinces, Suthathip Trongjit Jan 2020

Genetic Characteristics Of Antimicrobial Resistance Of Salmonella Enterica And Escherichia Coli Isolated From Broilers, Pigs And Their Meat Products In Sa Kaeo, Banteay Meanchey And Siem Reap Provinces, Suthathip Trongjit

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research study aimed to investigate the incidence and characterize antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli isolated from broilers, pigs and their meat products in Thailand–Cambodia border provinces. Resistance to clinically importance antimicrobials was additionally examined in the E. coli isolates from other provinces with high pig production in Thailand. A total of 941 samples were collected from broilers and pigs at slaughterhouses and their carcasses at local fresh markets in Sa Kaeo, Thailand (n=554) and Banteay Meanchey and Siem Reap, Cambodia (n=387) during 2014-2015. Three hundred forty-five Salmonella isolates were collected from Thailand (n = 145; …


Detection And Genetic Characterization Of Emerging And Re-Emerging Viral Enteric Diseases In Swine In Thailand, Taveesak Janetanakit Jan 2020

Detection And Genetic Characterization Of Emerging And Re-Emerging Viral Enteric Diseases In Swine In Thailand, Taveesak Janetanakit

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Emerging and re-emerging important enteric viruses in pigs including porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) and enterovirus G (EVG) are important pathogens of food security and public health concerns. In Thailand, the information on the occurrences and status of PEDVs, PDCoVs and EVGs is limited. Especially, Thai-EVGs have never been reported before. This thesis composes of three study phases. Phase 1 is surveillance of swine enteric viruses in pig farms. Phase 2 is genetic characterization and phylogenetic analysis of swine enteric viruses. Phase 3 is development of rapid diagnostic tests using RT-LAMP with lateral flow device (LFD) and …


Bacteriophage And Ozone-Nanobubble Based Approaches For Combating Multidrug-Resistant Aeromonas Hydrophila In Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Culture System, Thanh Dien Le Jan 2020

Bacteriophage And Ozone-Nanobubble Based Approaches For Combating Multidrug-Resistant Aeromonas Hydrophila In Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Culture System, Thanh Dien Le

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Aeromonas hydrophila infection is considered one of the most important bacterial diseases responsible for the loss of millions of dollars in the global freshwater aquaculture industry. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) A. hydrophila is becoming a global issue of concern. Non-antibiotic approaches can minimize the requirement for antimicrobials to combat infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. This study aims to investigate the potential application of lytic bacteriophage, ozone nanobubbles (NB-O3), a potential combination of bacteriophage and nanobubble-based technology in combatting MDR A. hydrophila in Nile tilapia. A newly Myoviridae phage pAh6.2TG was isolated, identified, and characterized in this study. The application of this phage …


Relationship Between Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 And Semen Quality In Asian Elephants (Elephas Maximus), Yuqing Yang Jan 2020

Relationship Between Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 And Semen Quality In Asian Elephants (Elephas Maximus), Yuqing Yang

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Evidence has been increasingly suggested that insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is related to steroidogenesis and spermatogenesis. This may be conducive to find the causes of poor sperm quality in Asian elephants (Elephas maximus). The present study aimed to investigate whether correlations among serum IGF-1 concentration, serum testosterone level and semen variables exist in elephants. A total of 17 ejaculates (1–3 ejaculates/bull) were collected by performing transrectal massage. Before each ejaculate, blood samples were obtained (n = 17). Subsequently, semen characteristics of each ejaculate were evaluated. Assessments of precision (calculations of the intra- and inter-assay coefficient of variation, CV) and accuracy …


ความหลากหลายของจีนเคซีนของแพะนมในประเทศไทย, นภารัตน์ เนาวนัด Jan 2020

ความหลากหลายของจีนเคซีนของแพะนมในประเทศไทย, นภารัตน์ เนาวนัด

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การศึกษาความหลากหลายของจีนเคซีนทั้ง 4 ชนิดในฐานะของจีนแคนดิแดท ที่มีผลต่อลักษณะการปริมาณน้ำนมในแพะจำนวน 65 ตัวแบ่งเป็นกลุ่มแพะที่มีบันทึกการให้ผลผลิตแล้วอย่างน้อย 1 ลำดับการให้นมและมีข้อมูลของลูกแพะ จำนวน 26 ตัว และกลุ่มแพะที่ไม่มีบันทึกการให้ผลผลิต จำนวน 35 ตัว จากการตรวจสอบความหลากหลายทางพันธุกรรมของจีนทั้ง 4 ชนิดด้วยวิธี DNA sequencing พบอัลลีลของจีนอัลฟาเอส 1 เคซีนทั้งหมด 3 ชนิด ได้แก่ A, C และ E มีความถี่ของอัลลีล เท่ากับ 0.577, 0.177 และ 0.246 ตามลำดับ มีความถี่จีโนไทป์ของ AA, AC, AE, CC และ EE เท่ากับ 0.292, 0.292, 0.277, 0.031 และ 0.108 ตามลำดับ จีนเบต้าเคซีน พบอัลลีลทั้งหมด 2 ชนิด ได้แก่ A และ F มีความถี่ของอัลลีล เท่ากับ 0.538 และ 0.462 ตามลำดับ มีความถี่จีโนไทป์ของ AA, AF และ FF เท่ากับ 0.246, 0.585 และ 0.169 ตามลำดับ จีนอัลฟาเอส 2 เคซีน พบอัลลีลทั้งหมด 2 ชนิด ได้แก่ A และ B มีความถี่ของอัลลีล เท่ากับ 0.862 และ 0.138 ตามลำดับ มีความถี่จีโนไทป์ของ AA และ AB เท่ากับ 0.723 และ …


แนวโน้มทางพันธุกรรมของระยะเวลาอุ้มท้องและความสัมพันธ์ของระยะเวลาอุ้มท้องกับลักษณะทางการสืบพันธุ์ในแม่สุกร, ระวิวรรณ บำเพ็ญกุล Jan 2020

แนวโน้มทางพันธุกรรมของระยะเวลาอุ้มท้องและความสัมพันธ์ของระยะเวลาอุ้มท้องกับลักษณะทางการสืบพันธุ์ในแม่สุกร, ระวิวรรณ บำเพ็ญกุล

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

ข้อมูลสุกรพันธุ์แท้แลนด์เรซ (Landrace, LR) ลาร์จไวท์ (Large White, LW) ดูรอค (Duroc, DR) และข้อมูลสุกรลูกผสมที่มาจากฟาร์มสุกรเชิงพาณิชย์ จำนวน 158,313 บันทึก เป็นข้อมูลของแม่สุกรที่คลอดในปี 2549 ถึง 2562 ถูกนำมาวิเคราะห์อิทธิพลของปัจจัยคงที่ด้วยวิธี GLM ในโปรแกรม SAS และประมาณค่าองค์ประกอบความแปรปรวนด้วยวิธี average information restricted maximum likelihood (AI - REML) ผลการศึกษาพบว่า พันธุ์สุกรและลำดับอุ้มท้องมีอิทธิพลต่อทุกลักษณะที่ทำการศึกษาอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ (P < 0.05) ฝูง - ปี - เดือนที่ผสมพันธุ์มีอิทธิพลต่อระยะเวลาอุ้มท้องของแม่สุกร (gestation length, GL) และจำนวนลูกสุกรแรกเกิดทั้งหมด (total number of piglets born, TB) อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ (P < 0.05) ฝูง - ปี - เดือนที่แม่สุกรคลอดลูกมีอิทธิพลต่อจำนวนลูกสุกรเกิดมีชีวิต (number of piglets born alive, BA) จำนวนลูกสุกรตายแรกเกิด (number of stillborn piglets, SB) และน้ำหนักแรกเกิดเฉลี่ยของลูกสุกร (average birth weight, BW) อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ (P < 0.05) ค่าอัตราพันธุกรรมของ GL TB BA SB และ BW มีค่าเท่ากับ 0.20 ± 0.00, 0.10 ± 0.00, 0.09 ± 0.00, 0.03 ± 0.00 และ 0.12 ± 0.01 ตามลำดับ ค่าสหสัมพันธ์ทางพันธุกรรมระหว่าง GL กับ TB และ GL กับ BA มีค่าใกล้ศูนย์ (P < 0.05) ไม่พบความสัมพันธ์ทางพันธุกรรมระหว่าง GL กับ SB และ GL กับ BW (P > 0.05) ค่าสหสัมพันธ์ทางพันธุกรรมระหว่าง TB กับ BA มีค่าเท่ากับ 0.99 ± 0.00 ค่าสหสัมพันธ์ทางพันธุกรรมระหว่าง TB กับ SB และ BA กับ SB มีค่าเท่ากับ 0.49 ± 0.05 และ 0.40 ± 0.05 ตามลำดับ และค่าสหสัมพันธ์ทางพันธุกรรมระหว่าง TB กับ BW และ BA กับ BW มีค่าเท่ากับ -0.56 ± 0.03 และ -0.59 ± 0.02 ตามลำดับ แนวโน้มทางพันธุกรรมของ GL มีค่าเพิ่มขึ้น 0.02 ± 0.01 และ 0.03 ± 0.01 วันต่อปี ในสุกรพันธุ์ LR และ LW ตามลำดับ และมีค่าลดลงเท่ากับ -0.02 ± 0.01 วันต่อปี ในสุกรพันธุ์ 50LW …


Effects Of Single Bolus Injection Of Pimobendan On Cardiac Function, Hemodynamics, And Heart Rate Variability In Healthy Dogs, Poonavit Pichayapaiboon Jan 2020

Effects Of Single Bolus Injection Of Pimobendan On Cardiac Function, Hemodynamics, And Heart Rate Variability In Healthy Dogs, Poonavit Pichayapaiboon

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

In veterinary medicine, pimobendan has been recommended for management of dogs with congestive heart failure for decades. Recently, an intravenous injectable solution of this drug has been launched. However, the effects of this preparation on electrocardiography, cardiac functions, hemodynamics, heart rate variability (HRV), and the pharmacokinetics (PK) in dogs are still limited. Therefore, the objective of this investigation is to investigate the hemodynamics, cardiac functions, electrocardiographic parameters, the PK profiles and its active metabolite, O-desmethyl pimobendan (ODMP), as well as its effect on HRV of a single bolus pimobendan in healthy dogs. Nine dogs were anesthetized and instrumented to obtained …


Pharmacokinetics And Antibacterial Activity Of Fosfomycin Against Escherichia Coli From Urinary Tract Infected Dogs, Nattha Jariyapamornkoon Jan 2020

Pharmacokinetics And Antibacterial Activity Of Fosfomycin Against Escherichia Coli From Urinary Tract Infected Dogs, Nattha Jariyapamornkoon

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Using old or uncommon drugs as alternative choices are interesting option to avoid drug resistance problems. Fosfomycin is an old antibacterial drug with broad spectrum and excreted via urine in active form. Fosfomycin tromethamine (FOS) has been approved to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) in women by FDA. However, in dogs, FOS data is inadequate and precise dosages have not been established yet. Thus, this study aims to determine pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of FOS in E. coli from dog with UTI. A total of 6 healthy male beagle dogs were administered with FOS in 3 different dosages …


Effect Of Bubaline Blood-Derived Platelet Rich Fibrin (Prf) In Canine Periodontitis, Poranee Banyatworakul Jan 2020

Effect Of Bubaline Blood-Derived Platelet Rich Fibrin (Prf) In Canine Periodontitis, Poranee Banyatworakul

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Periodontal disease is one of the most common oral disease in elderly dogs. The effect of periodontal disease is generalized contribute to several systemic conditions. Bioactive surgical additives have been introduced in small animal treatment to reduce inflammation and to enhance periodontal healing. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a clumping of platelets, leucocyte, growth factors and cytokines trapping in a dense fibrin meshworks, is considered as a novel healing biomaterial. Autologous PRF have been demonstrated an excellent response in canine periodontal regeneration. However, a complicated health status should be concerned to obtain a high volume. Xenogenic blood donor is now focusing to …


Longitudinal Survey Of Swine Influenza Virus Infection In A Pig Farm In Thailand, 2017-2018, Chanakarn Nasamran Jan 2019

Longitudinal Survey Of Swine Influenza Virus Infection In A Pig Farm In Thailand, 2017-2018, Chanakarn Nasamran

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Swine influenza cause by influenza A virus, is the one of the most important zoonotic disease of pigs. Swine influenza virus (SIV) infection in pigs causes both economic loss in pig production and public health problem. SIVs subtypes H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2 cause respiratory disease in pigs worldwide. The objectives of this thesis were to determine the dynamic of swine influenza virus subtypes circulation in a pig farm in 2017-2018 and to monitor genetic diversity of swine influenza virus in a pig farm. During January 2017 to November 2018, the nasal swab samples (n=436) and blood samples (n=436) were collected …


Surveillance Of Economic And Public Health Important Respiratory And Enteric Viruses In Dogs And Pigs In Yangon, Myanmar, Pont Pont Mon Jan 2019

Surveillance Of Economic And Public Health Important Respiratory And Enteric Viruses In Dogs And Pigs In Yangon, Myanmar, Pont Pont Mon

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRD) and Canine gastroenteritis (CGE) are major important diseases of dogs. Porcine Respiratory Disease complex (PRDC) and Porcine Enteric Disease complex (PEDC) are major economic and public health important diseases of pigs. The objectives of this study were 1) to detect and 2) to genetically characterize the economical and public health important respiratory and enteric viruses of dogs and pigs in Yangon, Myanmar during January, 2018 to October, 2019. In this thesis, 143 nasal swabs and 143 rectal swabs from 2 small animal clinics and 2 dog shelters were tested for canine respiratory viruses including …


Genetic And Pathogenic Characterizations Of Newly Emerged Duck Tembusu Virus Isolated In Thailand, Patchareeporn Ninvilai Jan 2019

Genetic And Pathogenic Characterizations Of Newly Emerged Duck Tembusu Virus Isolated In Thailand, Patchareeporn Ninvilai

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Duck Tembusu virus (DTMUV), a mosquito-borne Flavivirus, caused an emerging disease in ducks in Asia since 2010, resulting in significant economic loss in duck producing industry. After the initial outbreak in 2013, DTUMV cases have been continuously detected in several duck farms in Thailand. Thus, the disease surveillance and the genetic characterization of the Thai DTMUV are necessary. Therefore, the first objective of this dissertation was to investigate the genetic characteristic of DTMUVs circulating in Thailand. Our retrospective study demonstrated the presence of DTMUV in the Thai ducks since 2007. Phylogenetic analysis of the polyprotein gene sequence revealed that the …


Development Of An Indirect Elisa To Detect Antibodies Against Actinobacillus Suis Using Boiled Whole Cell Antigen, Siriluck Juntautsa Jan 2019

Development Of An Indirect Elisa To Detect Antibodies Against Actinobacillus Suis Using Boiled Whole Cell Antigen, Siriluck Juntautsa

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Actinobacillus suis is considered an opportunistic pathogen in swine that can cause disease in animals of all ages, especially in high health status herds. The objective of this study was to developed an indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using boiled whole cell antigen for the detection of antibody against A. suis. The selected herd has clinical problems associated with A. suis infection. In addition, this herd was not received any Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) vaccine nor diagnosed with APP infection before the study. The isolation of A. suis was recovered from lung of the infected pig in the selected herd. Moreover, …


Prevalence Of Enteric Helminths And Protozoa And Identification Of Hookworm, Threadworm And Giardia Spp. In Cats In Bangkok And Vicinity, Thailand, Wanarit Jitsamai Jan 2019

Prevalence Of Enteric Helminths And Protozoa And Identification Of Hookworm, Threadworm And Giardia Spp. In Cats In Bangkok And Vicinity, Thailand, Wanarit Jitsamai

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

A total of 835 fecal samples collected from client-owned and community cats between 2014 and 2016 were subjected to wet fecal smear and/or PBS-ethyl acetate and/or ZnSO4 centrifugal flotation. Ancylostoma spp. was the most common, 28.5%, followed by 6.7% Toxocara spp., 5.3% Cystoisospora spp., 4.4% Platynosomum fastosum, 2.5% Taenia taeniaeformis, 1.7% Strongyloides spp., 1.4% Spirometra spp., 1.3% Dipylidium caninum, 0.1% Eucoleus aerophilus and 0.1% Opisthorchis-like trematode egg. For retroviruses, FeLV and FIV were positive 7.1% (19/269) and 5.2% (14/269), respectively, without association with endoparasitic infection. Based on Giardia copro-antigen detection test, 3.9% (9/233) of tested cats were positive. From multivariable …


Monitoring Of Influenza A Viruses In Thailand And Pathogenicity In Dogs And Guinea Pigs, Ratanaporn Tangwangvivat Jan 2019

Monitoring Of Influenza A Viruses In Thailand And Pathogenicity In Dogs And Guinea Pigs, Ratanaporn Tangwangvivat

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Influenza A virus causes respiratory disease in many species such as birds, horses, pigs, dogs and cats as well as humans. This thesis consists of 5 phases. Phases 1 was monitoring of canine influenza virus infection in Thailand. Phase 2 was determining the intravenous pathogenicity index of Thai canine influenza virus. Phase 3, 4 and 5 were investigating the pathogenicity of canine influenza viruses in dogs, chickens and guinea pigs, respectivly. Our results showed that 0.97% of canine serum samples (9/932) and 1.20% of feline serum sample (1/79) were tested positive for influenza A antibodies by NP-ELISA. Six serum samples …


Detection And Differentiation Of Haemosporidian Parasites In Chickens (Gallus Gallus Domesticus) Using Molecular Diagnostic Approach, Thi Xuan Mai Nguyen Jan 2019

Detection And Differentiation Of Haemosporidian Parasites In Chickens (Gallus Gallus Domesticus) Using Molecular Diagnostic Approach, Thi Xuan Mai Nguyen

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Haemosporidioses in domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) are not only widely distribute but causing high mortality and non-specific symptoms. The multiplex PCR assay developed in this study can concurrently detect and differentiate four haemosporidian parasites Leucocytozoon caulleryi, Leucocytozoon sabrazesi, Plasmodium juxtanucleare, and Plasmodium gallinaceum. Comparing to microscopic examination performed in parallel on 157 samples, multiplex PCR assay exhibited significantly higher detection rate in diagnosis of haemosporidians (p = 0.000). The results showed that, L. sabrazesi, P. juxtanucleare, and P. gallinaceum detection rate of multiplex PCR were all higher than that of microscopic examination with p = 0.002, 0.000, and 0.004, …


Determination Of Feline Ab Blood Types In Bangkok And Vicinities By The Tube Test, Teerawee Sangkaew Jan 2019

Determination Of Feline Ab Blood Types In Bangkok And Vicinities By The Tube Test, Teerawee Sangkaew

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The most important blood group system in cats is the AB system, which is identified by the presence and absence of antibodies and the antigen on the surface of red blood cells. Blood type A, B and AB are recognized in cats worldwide. The presence of strong alloantibodies against type A in all type B cats, and those with high titer against type B in some type A cats can cause significant transfusion reactions when cats are transfused with mismatched blood. Frequencies of blood types in a cat population is essential for estimating risks of transfusion reactions. The objectives of …


Pcr-Based Detection And Differentiation Of Piroplasms And Malaria Parasites From Goats In Thailand, Tu Cam Luu Huynh Jan 2019

Pcr-Based Detection And Differentiation Of Piroplasms And Malaria Parasites From Goats In Thailand, Tu Cam Luu Huynh

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

A novel multiplex PCR (mPCR) was developed to identify and differentiate malaria parasite (Plasmodium caprae), and two piroplasms (Babesia bigemina and Theileria luwenshuni) in Thai goats. Three pairs of primer were designed to be species-specific, targeting cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene in mitochondria. Plasmids containing each parasite’s DNA was serially diluted to evaluate the sensitivity of singleplex and mPCR assays. The specificity of the primer sets was confirmed by testing for amplification from DNA of each pathogen and other related hemoparasites. A total of 100 goat blood samples from five provinces of Thailand was used to validate the …


Studies Of Beta-Cardiotoxin From King Cobra Venom On Rat Cardiac Functions: Effect On Isolated Single Cardiomyocyte, Tuchakorn Lertwanakarn Jan 2019

Studies Of Beta-Cardiotoxin From King Cobra Venom On Rat Cardiac Functions: Effect On Isolated Single Cardiomyocyte, Tuchakorn Lertwanakarn

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Beta-cardiotoxin (ß-CTX), a novel protein isolated from the King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) venom has previously been proposed as a beta-blocker candidate. However, cellular mechanisms of ß-CTX on cardiomyocyte is unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of ß-CTX on isolated rat cardiomyocyte function and the cardiac myofibrillar activity, and to explore involvement of ß-adrenergic receptor (ß-AR) signaling pathway. ß-CTX was isolated and purified using two-step chromatographic method and confirmed by N-terminal sequencer. The function of ß-CTX on cardiomyocyte was compared to propranolol in 3 conditions, basal state, with isoproterenol (ISO), and with forskolin (FSK). ß-CTX exhibited more potency than …


Single Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination With Fresh Or Frozen Thawed Semen In Pig, Pachara Pearodwong Jan 2019

Single Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination With Fresh Or Frozen Thawed Semen In Pig, Pachara Pearodwong

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Single fixed-time AI is the breeding protocol inseminating the sows once with either fresh or frozen-thawed (FT) semen at fixed time after ovulation induction without estrus detection. To develop the success single fixed-time AI protocol in Thailand, factors affecting the efficacy of single fixed-time AI were evaluated. Additionally, we also evaluated the effect of using lecithin in cryopreservation extender on FT semen qualities in order to find the possibility to perform single fixed-time AI using sperm preserved in lecithin based extender. It was found that administration of 10 ug buserelin at 72 h after weaning decreased weaning-to-ovulation interval compared to …


Short Term Effects Of Sildenafil In Treatment Of Pulmonary Hypertension In Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease Dogs, Karun Saetang Jan 2019

Short Term Effects Of Sildenafil In Treatment Of Pulmonary Hypertension In Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease Dogs, Karun Saetang

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) is the most common acquired cardiac disease in small breed dogs. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common complication in DMVD that can worsen the clinical signs, cardiac function, and median survival time of DMVD dogs. Conventional therapy of DMVD can reduce systolic pulmonary arterial pressure (sPAP) minimally. Thus, additional therapy is required. Sildenafil is used to treatment of PH in various causes, but the effect of sildenafil in the treatment of PH secondary to DMVD is not published yet. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of sildenafil in combination with conventional therapy in …


The Invention Of Plastic Plate For The Semiquantitative Detection Of Somatic Cells In Farm Bulk Tank Milk, Piyarat Jiarpinitnun Jan 2019

The Invention Of Plastic Plate For The Semiquantitative Detection Of Somatic Cells In Farm Bulk Tank Milk, Piyarat Jiarpinitnun

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Bulk tank milk somatic cell count (BTM SCC) is worldwide acceptable as an indicator of subclinical mastitis and milk quality at the farm level. Several countries determine the BTM SCC level for quality control and milk pricing. In Thailand, BTM SCC standard is set at 500,000 cells/ml and premium milk quality is set at less than 100,000 cells/ml. Milk collecting centers (MCCs) use CMT (California Mastitis Test) for screening raw milk quality. However, CMT has an error and high variation. This study aims to invent a new semiquantitative device for determining BTM SCC and to validate the device in comparison …


Assessment Of Left Atrial Function In Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy By Using Two Dimensional Speckle Tracking Echocardiography, Arisara Kiatsilapanan Jan 2019

Assessment Of Left Atrial Function In Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy By Using Two Dimensional Speckle Tracking Echocardiography, Arisara Kiatsilapanan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is one of the most common myocardial diseases in cats. The left atrial (LA) function plays an essential role in compensatory mechanism of left ventricle with diastolic dysfunction to maintain cardiac output in cats affected with HCM. Nowadays, there are several echocardiographic techniques used to evaluate the left atrial function; however, each technique has limitations. To overcome the limitations, two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (2D-STE) is a novel technique for assessment the LA function. To date, no study focusing on assessment of the left atrial function by 2D-STE in feline HCM has been reported. The objective of this …


Vector Competence Of Culex Tritaeniorhynchus For Duck Tembusu Virus, Jitra Sanisuriwong Jan 2019

Vector Competence Of Culex Tritaeniorhynchus For Duck Tembusu Virus, Jitra Sanisuriwong

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Duck Tembusu virus (DTMUV), an emerging infectious disease in ducks, belongs to the Ntaya virus group of the Flavivirus genus in the Flaviviridae family. The emergence of DTMUV has been observed in layer and breeder duck farms in China since 2010 and in layer and broiler duck farms in Thailand since 2013. Infected ducks show neurologic signs, including an incapability to stand, ataxia, and paralysis. A significant drop in egg production is usually observed among layer ducks. The transmission of DTUMV involves mosquito vectors, however, the exact role of mosquitoes in the ecology of DTMUV in Thailand remains unclear. The …


Development Of Mucoadhesive Nanovaccine Against Columnaris Disease In Red Tilapia (Oreochromis Sp.), Sirikorn Kitiyodom Jan 2019

Development Of Mucoadhesive Nanovaccine Against Columnaris Disease In Red Tilapia (Oreochromis Sp.), Sirikorn Kitiyodom

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) is very important and high production of freshwater fish in Thailand. Columnaris disease has been now recognized as one of the most serious infectious diseases in farmed tilapia. The disease is caused by Flavobacterium columnare. Among the prevention and control strategies, vaccination is one of the most effective approach. According to the pathogenesis of this bacteria, the characteristic lesion is almost at mucosal area of skin and gill. Therefore, hypothesized that the mucosal nanovaccine with mucoadhesive characteristic could be suitable vaccination method to control columnaris disease. In this study, we determined vaccine strain candidate by clinical field …


Epidemiological Surveillance Of Feline Morbillivirus Infection In The Aspects Of Polymerase Chain Reaction, Indirect Elisa And Immunohistochemistry, Surangkanang Chaiyasak Jan 2019

Epidemiological Surveillance Of Feline Morbillivirus Infection In The Aspects Of Polymerase Chain Reaction, Indirect Elisa And Immunohistochemistry, Surangkanang Chaiyasak

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Feline morbillivirus (FeMV), a relatively new virus, has been discovered in domestic cats and associated with kidney diseases since 2012 in Hong Kong. The FeMV study gained widely attentions in many countries whereas the pathogenesis remains elusive. These studies aimed to provide the FeMV knowledge in Thai domestic cat by performing the genetic-based, serological-based and pathological-based studies of FeMV-infected in Thai cats. Additionally, the indirect enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and rabbit polyclonal antibody against FeMV matrix (FeMV-M) protein was produced for seroprevalence and viral localization by immunohistochemistry (IHC) techniques, respectively. Our results revealed the FeMV RNA prevalence at 11.9% …


Evidence Of Vertical And Horizontal Transmission Of Francisella Noatunensis Subsp. Orientalis In Hybrid Red Tilapia (Orerochromis Sp.), Vuong Viet Nguyen Jan 2019

Evidence Of Vertical And Horizontal Transmission Of Francisella Noatunensis Subsp. Orientalis In Hybrid Red Tilapia (Orerochromis Sp.), Vuong Viet Nguyen

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Francisellosis caused by Franciscella orientalis (formerly named: Franciscella noatunensis subspecies orientalis) has been reported as one of the most important emergent diseases of warm water fish. However, little is known about its transmission, fastidious nature, survival, and persistence in multiple environments and global presence. This study aims to investigate vertical transmission, horizontal transmission by vectors and effect of other organisms on the outbreak of francisellosis in hybrid red tilapia. To prove the transmission of F. orientalis from subclinically infected tilapia mouthbrooders to their offspring through the current practice of fry production in tilapia hatcheries, experimentally infected hybrid red tilapia broodstock …


Detection On The Expression Of The Transcription Factors: Oct-4, Nanog, And Sox-2 Genes In Canine Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumors, Sirilak Meesuwan Jan 2019

Detection On The Expression Of The Transcription Factors: Oct-4, Nanog, And Sox-2 Genes In Canine Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumors, Sirilak Meesuwan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The objectives of this study were to determine the expression of Oct-4, Nanog, and Sox-2 in both mRNA and proteins levels. The 30 biopsied MCT cases, from the Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, were used in this study. The samples were divided into two parts; part I, the biopsied samples were processed for paraffin section and stained with H&E stain, for grading based on Patnaik’s system and Kiupel’s system and the other part was detected the expression of Oct-4, Nanog, and Sox-2 genes. The MCT samples were classified into three grades; grade I, II, and …


Correlation Of Allergen Specific Immunoglobulin To House Dust Mites And Commensal Microbes In Atopic Dogs And Identification Of Major Allergen In Dermatophagoides Farinae, Nathrada Khantavee Jan 2019

Correlation Of Allergen Specific Immunoglobulin To House Dust Mites And Commensal Microbes In Atopic Dogs And Identification Of Major Allergen In Dermatophagoides Farinae, Nathrada Khantavee

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

To confirm a causative allergen in atopic dogs could test through intradermal skin testing (IDT) or allergen-specific IgE serology testing (ASIS). ASIS is more practical, convenient and safer. However, the results of ASIS could be affected by source and type of allergen. Crude allergen extracts were still used in commercial testing and protein antigens of skin microbes were not included in the panel of testing. In this study, our group developed serology test for confirming house dust mite allergy called Dermatophagoides farinae and D. pteronyssinus, and measuring specific immunoglobulin to skin microbes on dogs like Malssezia pachydermatis yeast and Staphylococcus …


Risk Assessment Of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus In White Shrimp (Litopenaeus Vannamei) From Retail Market, Praphatsorn Yokyingyong Jan 2019

Risk Assessment Of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus In White Shrimp (Litopenaeus Vannamei) From Retail Market, Praphatsorn Yokyingyong

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is the leading cause of seafood borne gastroenteritis in many countries including Thailand. It is a gram-negative, halophilic bacterium which was normally found in estuarine environment and seafood. The infection usually occurred from consuming raw, inadequate cooked, or cross-contaminated seafood. Risk assessment is a scientific tool to evaluate health hazard from V. parahaemolyticus infection. In this study, a risk of V. parahaemolyticus infection from raw shrimp consumption (Litopenaeus vannamei) was conducted. This study estimated the prevalence and level of V. parahaemolyticus in 2 retail types across 6 provinces nationwide by 3-tubes MPN. Risk assessment from raw shrimp consumption …