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Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat Sep 2012

Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat

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No abstract provided.


Differential Expression Patterns Of Proteins Involved In Epidermal Proliferation And Differentiation In Canine Atopic Dermatitis, Sirin Theerawatanasirikul, Achariya Sailasuta, Roongroje Thanawongnuwech, Tossaporn Nakbed, Komkrid Charngkaew, Gunnaporn Suriyaphol Sep 2012

Differential Expression Patterns Of Proteins Involved In Epidermal Proliferation And Differentiation In Canine Atopic Dermatitis, Sirin Theerawatanasirikul, Achariya Sailasuta, Roongroje Thanawongnuwech, Tossaporn Nakbed, Komkrid Charngkaew, Gunnaporn Suriyaphol

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The pathological alterations in skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation in canine atopic dermatitis(CAD) were investigated in 20 small breed dogs with CAD (10 of which displayed lesional CAD skin and 10 nonlesionalCAD skin) and 11 healthy control animals. Biopsy of lesional CAD skin showed orthokeratotichyperkeratosis. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) of Ki-67, a cellular marker for proliferation, showed a higher epidermalcell proliferation rate in the CAD dogs (p< 0.05) which positively correlated with Canine Atopic Dermatitis Extent andSeverity Index, CADESI-03 (p< 0.01). IHC labeling indicated reduced expression of cornified envelope proteins,involucrin (IVL) and filaggrin (FLG) in both lesional and non-lesional skin (p< 0.05). In contrast, expression oflympho-epithelial Kazal-type inhibitor (LEKTI), which has been reported to inhibit proteases that cleave proFLG intoFLG, was increased in lesional skin compared to the normal controls (p< 0.05). The IHC results showed a positivecorrelation between CADESI-03 and LEKTI expression and a negative correlation between CADESI-03 and IVLexpression. In conclusion, the present study demonstrates that epidermal hyperkeratosis in CAD is related todisturbance of both epidermal proliferation and cornified envelope differentiation. This is the first report of acorrelation of LEKTI with CAD.


Toxicity Test Of Nanosilver Particles On Zebrafish (Danio Rerio) Embryonic Development, Theerayuth Kaewamatawong, Aranya Ponpornpisit, Wijit Banlunara, Anong Bintvihok, Benchawan Tosukcharoen, Siriwipa Kongloon, Suthasinee Udchachon, Pattwat Maneewattanapinyo, Chuchaat Thammacharoen, Sanong Ekgasit Sep 2012

Toxicity Test Of Nanosilver Particles On Zebrafish (Danio Rerio) Embryonic Development, Theerayuth Kaewamatawong, Aranya Ponpornpisit, Wijit Banlunara, Anong Bintvihok, Benchawan Tosukcharoen, Siriwipa Kongloon, Suthasinee Udchachon, Pattwat Maneewattanapinyo, Chuchaat Thammacharoen, Sanong Ekgasit

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Contamination of the environment with Nanosilver particles (AgNPs) has caused considerable concern. Atpresent there is little information of AgNPs toxicity, especially in aquatic environments. The purpose of this studywas to evaluate toxic effects of AgNPs on Zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryonic development. Toxicity test of AgNPs onthe embryos was conducted in concentration of 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1 and 5 μg/ml. Standard water was used as control.Observation for mortality, morphological and functional abnormalities at 4, 24, 48 and 72 hours post fertilization (hpf)were performed. The results showed that AgNPs at 1 and 5 μg/ml had significant lethal effect on the embryos.Calculated LC50 …


Stimulation Patterns For Erection And Ejaculation Using Electroejaculator In Black Marsh Turtles, Sakdichod Kimskulvech, Peerasak Suttiyotin Sep 2012

Stimulation Patterns For Erection And Ejaculation Using Electroejaculator In Black Marsh Turtles, Sakdichod Kimskulvech, Peerasak Suttiyotin

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Semen collection by an electroejaculator was studied in black marsh turtles. High responses were recordedwhen electrical probe was inserted to the depth of 5.9±0.1 cm from the anus or 5.2±0.2 cm from posterior tip of thecarapace. The depth position was approximately the center of the second carapace from the rear. The intensity ofresponses increased with increasing voltage and reached a plateau at 7.0 volts. The depth of the probe inserted toyield highest responses had higher relationship with carapace length when measured against the anus (r= 0.81, p=0.0088) than the posterior end of carapace (r= 0.06, p= 0.8825). Stimulation voltages have …


Safety Evaluations Of Ethanolic Extract Of Moringa Oleifera Lam. Seed In Experimental Animals, Songpol Chivapat, Pornchai Sincharoenpokai, Praw Suppajariyawat, Anudep Rungsipipat, Suphan Phattarapornchaiwat, Vanida Chantarateptawan Sep 2012

Safety Evaluations Of Ethanolic Extract Of Moringa Oleifera Lam. Seed In Experimental Animals, Songpol Chivapat, Pornchai Sincharoenpokai, Praw Suppajariyawat, Anudep Rungsipipat, Suphan Phattarapornchaiwat, Vanida Chantarateptawan

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The safety of ethanolic extract from the seeds of Moringa oleifera was evaluated for its oral toxicity by acute toxicity test and subchronic toxicity study in experimental animals. The acute toxicity test in mice showed that the extract at doses ranging from 5.1 to 10.0 g/kg caused toxic signs and dose dependent mortality. Oral administration of the extract in rats at doses of 100, 500 and 1000 mg/kg/day for 90 consecutive days revealed that male rats treated with the extract at 1000 mg/kg had a significant decrease in RBC but this alteration was within rats reference range. A significant decrease …


Horner's Syndrome Associated With Escherichia Coli Infection In A Raccoon (Procyon Lotor) - A Case Report, Fernando Nájera Muñoz, Alfredo Carlos Suárez Saavedra Sep 2012

Horner's Syndrome Associated With Escherichia Coli Infection In A Raccoon (Procyon Lotor) - A Case Report, Fernando Nájera Muñoz, Alfredo Carlos Suárez Saavedra

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This clinical case describes a three-year-old male raccoon (Procyon lotor), castrated, from La Lajita Oasis ParkZoological Park (Spain) which showed lack of appetite, state of mental depression and mild dehydration. Duringclinical examination an abscess was detected in the left ventrolateral area of the neck as well as clinical signscompatible with Horner’s Syndrome in the left eye. A hypersensitivity test was carried out by sympatheticinnervation with topical epinephrine 0.0001% and results suggested the presence of second-order Horner’s Syndromeformed by pressure from the abscess on the sympathetic innervation of the left eye. A radiologic study of the neckwas performed and blood and …


Apitoxin Aquapuncture And Administration Of Herbal Medicines In A Dog With Superficial Pyoderma, Cheng-Hung Lai, Pan-Chen Liu, Han-Yuan Lin Sep 2012

Apitoxin Aquapuncture And Administration Of Herbal Medicines In A Dog With Superficial Pyoderma, Cheng-Hung Lai, Pan-Chen Liu, Han-Yuan Lin

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

A 6-month-old, 7.2 kg, intact female mongrel stray dog wasreferred to the Veterinary Medical TeachingHospital, National Chung Hsing University with a chief complaint of alopecia, and severe pruritus. A skin swab wasobtained for bacterial culture, and Staphylococcus pseudintermedius was identified. The definitive diagnosis was caninesuperficial pyoderma. Apitoxin aquapuncture was performed to treat superficial pyoderma once a week for 5 weeks.The acupoints used in this clinical case included GV-14 (Da Zhui), BL-13 (Fei Shu), LI-11 (Qu Chi), BL-40 (WeiZhong), ST-36 (Zu San Li), SP-6 (San Yin Jiao), and SP-10 (Xue Hai). In addition, the herbal medicines Shi Wei Bai DuTang, Huang …


Preservation Of Sudan Red Staining Of Brain After Plastination Process, Punnarat Vibulchan, Jantima Intarapanya, Ornsiri Cheunsuang Sep 2012

Preservation Of Sudan Red Staining Of Brain After Plastination Process, Punnarat Vibulchan, Jantima Intarapanya, Ornsiri Cheunsuang

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Specimen preservation is an essential factor in gross anatomical study of the brain and spinal cord. Forcedimpregnation of the specimen using polymer, or plastination, is to date one of the best specimen preparationprocedures. This study aimed to study the possibility of staining whole brain specimen using Sudan Red III dye priorto plastination. Dog brains were divided into 3 groups each stained with the dye for 1, 2 and 3 months, respectively.The stained specimens were then dissected to reveal the staining of deep structures before undergoing theplastination procedure. After the experiment we found that Sudan Red clearly stained the fiber tracts …


Combination Of Acupuncture And Aquapuncture Using Vitamin B Complex For Treatment Of Chronic Degenerative Changes Of Hip Joints And Anal Relaxation In A Dog, Kui-Ming Chang, Kuan-Sheng Chen, Hsien-Chi Wang, Cheng-Hung Lai, Yu-Ta Hsieh, Hsing-Hui King, Wei-Ming Lee Sep 2012

Combination Of Acupuncture And Aquapuncture Using Vitamin B Complex For Treatment Of Chronic Degenerative Changes Of Hip Joints And Anal Relaxation In A Dog, Kui-Ming Chang, Kuan-Sheng Chen, Hsien-Chi Wang, Cheng-Hung Lai, Yu-Ta Hsieh, Hsing-Hui King, Wei-Ming Lee

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

A beagle dog, aged 10 years old, was presented with anal relaxation. Chronic arthrosis of hip joints had beendiagnosed and treated on this dog’s first visit to the National Chung Hsing University Veterinary Medicine Teachinghospital. Except for unwillingness to walk on both hind limbs, pain on both hips and uncontrolled defecation due toanal relaxation, no other clinical signs were found during physical examination. The body temperature was 38.60C.CRT was normal (less than 2 sec). Heart beat was 110 beats/min and strong pulse was palpated. Based on theGlasgow composite pain scale, the pain scale of this dog was 2. Radiology of …


Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Suwanakiat Sawangkoon, Monkon Trisiriroj, Winai Chansaisakorn Sep 2012

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Suwanakiat Sawangkoon, Monkon Trisiriroj, Winai Chansaisakorn

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No abstract provided.


Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease, Juthatip Keawcharoen Sep 2012

Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease, Juthatip Keawcharoen

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No abstract provided.


Influence Of Intracellular Glutamine Depletion On Regulation Of Amino Acid Transport System A In Placental (Bewo) Cells, Boonrit Thongsong Sep 2012

Influence Of Intracellular Glutamine Depletion On Regulation Of Amino Acid Transport System A In Placental (Bewo) Cells, Boonrit Thongsong

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Glutamine is known to modulate the expression of various genes and uptake activity of nutrient transportersin mammalian cells. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of intracellular glutamine status onamino acid transport system A in placental choriocarcinoma cells (BeWo). Intracellular glutamine was depleted byculturing the cells in regular medium without glutamine and by treating the cells for 16 hours with methioninesulfoximine (MSX), an inhibitor of glutamine synthetase. When cultured in the presence of glutamine, treatment withMSX had no effect on system A activity as monitored by MeAIB uptake. However, when cultured in the absence ofglutamine, treatment with …


Side Effects In 412 Dogs From Swimming In A Chlorinated Swimming Pool, Korakot Nganvongpanit, Terdsak Yano Sep 2012

Side Effects In 412 Dogs From Swimming In A Chlorinated Swimming Pool, Korakot Nganvongpanit, Terdsak Yano

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This study reports the side effects in dogs from swimming in a chlorinated swimming pool. Data werecollected from September 2008 until April 2012. A total of 412 dogs (male= 219 and female= 193), aged 38±30 months,served as the subjects. The dogs were divided into four groups based on the aims of swimming: entertainment (n=152), weight reduction (n= 53), rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery (n= 81), and rehabilitation for muscle and jointdisease (n= 126). The data were recorded for five separate swimming times. At first, some dogs (29.13%) showedoverexcitement and/or fear, but this percentage decreased with increased swimming frequency. Some dogs (36.51%)were …


An Anatomical, Histological And Ultrastructural Study On The Placenta Of The Red-Shanked Douc Langur (Pygathrix Nemaeus), Damri Darawiroj, Natthaya Tuaprakone, Yongchai Utara Sep 2012

An Anatomical, Histological And Ultrastructural Study On The Placenta Of The Red-Shanked Douc Langur (Pygathrix Nemaeus), Damri Darawiroj, Natthaya Tuaprakone, Yongchai Utara

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A red-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix nemaeus nemaeus) is currently enlisted as an endangered primatespecies. This study was undertaken to describe the gross anatomy, histology and ultrastructural morphology of thedouc langur term placenta by light, scanning, and transmission electron microscopy. The primary disc of bidiscoidalplacenta was separated to 4-6 small cotyledonary subdivisions and was attached by an umbilical cord. The chorionfrondosum of placenta was classified as villous, haemomonochorial and deciduate type. The interhaemal area wascomposed of a layer of syncytiotrophoblast that occasionally clustered as the syncytial knot, fetal capillaryendothelium and its basement membrane. The intervillous mineralized fibrinoid mass and syncytial knot …


Preliminary Study Of The Clinical Outcome Of Using Pcso-524 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Compound In The Treatment Of Canine Osteoarthritis And Degenerative Spinal Diseases, Natwadee Mongkon, Kumpanart Soontornvipart Sep 2012

Preliminary Study Of The Clinical Outcome Of Using Pcso-524 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Compound In The Treatment Of Canine Osteoarthritis And Degenerative Spinal Diseases, Natwadee Mongkon, Kumpanart Soontornvipart

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The clinical outcome of PCSO-524 application in the treatment of canine osteoarthritis and spinal disorderwas studied at the Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Chulalongkorn University. Eighty-four dogs were included inour study. Thirty-one dogs showed signs of osteoarthritis (OA) in both hip joints and shoulder joints; 33 dogs had OAin stifle joints from cranial cruciate ligament rupture; and 20 dogs had neurological signs of the cauda equinasyndrome. All affected dogs were treated by 50 mg/ 10 kg of PCSO-524, PO for twelve weeks. Neurological grading,lameness scores and neurological examinations were evaluated before and after the administration of PCSO-524 fortwo and four weeks. …


Molecular Analysis Of Medically And Veterinary Important Muscid Flies (Diptera: Muscidae) In Thailand, Payu Bhakdeenuan, Padet Siriyasatien, Sunchai Payungporn, Kanok Preativatanyou, Usavadee Thavara, Apiwat Tawatsin, Kom Sukontason, Kabkaew Likitvong Sukontason, Wej Choochote, Suttida Suwannayod, Hitoshi Sasaki Sep 2012

Molecular Analysis Of Medically And Veterinary Important Muscid Flies (Diptera: Muscidae) In Thailand, Payu Bhakdeenuan, Padet Siriyasatien, Sunchai Payungporn, Kanok Preativatanyou, Usavadee Thavara, Apiwat Tawatsin, Kom Sukontason, Kabkaew Likitvong Sukontason, Wej Choochote, Suttida Suwannayod, Hitoshi Sasaki

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We demonstrated the using of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS2) of ribosomal DNA as a tool for identification of medically and veterinary important Muscidae flies in Thailand. A total of 27 fly samples were collected from various regions of Thailand. Six fly species in three subfamilies including Azeliinae (Hydrotaea spinigera), Muscinae (Musca domestica, M. sorbens) and Stomoxyinae (Stomoxys calcitrans, S. indicus and S. sitiens) were identified base on morphological taxonomy. PCR amplicons of the ITS2 gene of these flies varied between 312-377 bp with A+T content of 76.6%. ITS2 sequences of the flies in this study were 93-100% identity to …


Experimental Infection Of Mice And Baby Chickens With Thailand Strain Of Chikungunya Virus, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Pichanan Rattanakampol, Warritar Navavichit, Hemmarat Ratpiyapaporn Sep 2012

Experimental Infection Of Mice And Baby Chickens With Thailand Strain Of Chikungunya Virus, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Pichanan Rattanakampol, Warritar Navavichit, Hemmarat Ratpiyapaporn

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This study was conducted to investigate Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infection in mammal and avian byusing mice and baby chickens as model animals. Thailand 2010 and Ross/186 strain (reference strain) were used inthis study. 104, 106 and 108 CID50 of CHIKV were inoculated to four- and six-week-old mice. Blood was collected andtested for virus for seven days. 108 CID50 of CHIKV was inoculated to two-week-old mice. Blood was collected andtested for virus for five days. For the baby chickens, 102, 104, 106 and 108 CID50 of CHIKV were inoculated to five-dayoldbaby chickens. Blood was collected and tested for virus for seven …


Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich Sep 2012

Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.


What Is Your Diagnosis, Pranee Tuntivanich, Suwicha Chuthatep Sep 2012

What Is Your Diagnosis, Pranee Tuntivanich, Suwicha Chuthatep

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No abstract provided.


Duplex Pcr For Simultaneous And Unambiguous Detection Of Streptococcus Iniae And Streptococcus Agalactiae Associated With Streptococcosis Of Cultured Tilapia In Thailand, Channarong Rodkhum, Pattanapon Kayansamruaj, Nopadon Pirarat, Janenuj Wongtawatchai Jul 2012

Duplex Pcr For Simultaneous And Unambiguous Detection Of Streptococcus Iniae And Streptococcus Agalactiae Associated With Streptococcosis Of Cultured Tilapia In Thailand, Channarong Rodkhum, Pattanapon Kayansamruaj, Nopadon Pirarat, Janenuj Wongtawatchai

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Warm-water streptococcosis outbreaks in Thai cultured tilapia are caused by Streptococcus iniae and S.agalactiae. However, distinguishing between these two species of streptococcus are very difficult due to their similarmicrobiological appearance and clinical signs of infected fish. In this study, we proposed a new duplex-PCR basedmethod for simultaneous detection of these pathogens. The duplex-PCR amplified partial lctO and 16s rRNA gene ofS. iniae and S. agalactiae at 870 bp and 220 bp, respectively. This technique gave 100% specificity while sensitivity ofreaction was 100 fg of each bacterial genomic DNA. Detection limit of duplex-PCR applicable to clinical specimens isalso evaluated as 106 …


Seroprevalence Of Neospora Caninum In Swamp Buffaloes And Beef Cattle In The North-East Of Thailand, Hoai Nam Nguyen, Aran Chanlun, Kwankate Kanistanon, Suneerat Aiumlamai Jul 2012

Seroprevalence Of Neospora Caninum In Swamp Buffaloes And Beef Cattle In The North-East Of Thailand, Hoai Nam Nguyen, Aran Chanlun, Kwankate Kanistanon, Suneerat Aiumlamai

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A seroepidemiological survey was carried out to investigate seroprevalence of Neospora caninum in swamp buffaloes from five provinces in north-eastern Thailand, and to compare infection status in swamp buffaloes and beef cattle at one area of Thailand. A single serum sample was collected from each of 532 swamp buffaloes and 78 beef cattle during January and July 2009. Antibodies against N. caninum were analyzed by a commercial ELISA test. Chisquare tests were used to compare the seroprevalence between species, gender and age groups in Khon Kaen. Result showed that infection prevalence in swamp buffaloes in northeastern Thailand was 4.5%. At …


Cloning And Prokaryotic Expression Of Cdnas From Hepatitis E Virus Structural Gene Of The Sw189 Strain, Bao-Cheng Hao, Xi Lan, Xiao-Yong Xing, Hai-Tao Xiang, Feng-Qin Wen, Yu-Yao Hu, Yong-Hao Hu, Jian-Ping Liang, Ji-Xing Liu Jul 2012

Cloning And Prokaryotic Expression Of Cdnas From Hepatitis E Virus Structural Gene Of The Sw189 Strain, Bao-Cheng Hao, Xi Lan, Xiao-Yong Xing, Hai-Tao Xiang, Feng-Qin Wen, Yu-Yao Hu, Yong-Hao Hu, Jian-Ping Liang, Ji-Xing Liu

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It is necessary to study the second open reading frame (open reading frame 2, ORF2) and antigenic peptidescharacteristic of genotype 4 of HEV, and create one kind of high sensitivity and specificity of anti-HEV IgM detectionkit. The objective of this study was to obtain recombinant antigen for development of anti-HEV ELISA method andvaccine against hepatitis E virus infection. A 728 base cDNA was collected from 5'-terminus of open reading frame 2(ORF2) among epidemic hepatitis E virus (HEV) isolated from Gansu, Western China. The fragment was digestedwith Not I and Nco I, and inserted into vector pET32a(+). The recombinant plasmid was …


The Therapeutic Effects Of Prednisolone In Cats With Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia, Rosama Pusoonthornthum, Parkorn Limlenglert, Pitcha Pornmingmas, Anudep Rungsipipat, Pinit Pusoonthornthum Jul 2012

The Therapeutic Effects Of Prednisolone In Cats With Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia, Rosama Pusoonthornthum, Parkorn Limlenglert, Pitcha Pornmingmas, Anudep Rungsipipat, Pinit Pusoonthornthum

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The present study was performed to find the therapeutic effects of 2 mg/kg prednisolone orally fed twice a day in cats with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA). Six IMHA positive cats were diagnosed with Coomb’s test. Mean age of IMHA cats was 4.4 years old. They were considered as having secondary IMHA. The mortality rate of IMHA cats received prednisolone treatment was 33.3%. Complete blood count and blood chemistry values were all within the normal limit.


Early Selection According To Repeatability Of Body Measurements Of Turkish Arabian Foals, Süleyman Çilek Jul 2012

Early Selection According To Repeatability Of Body Measurements Of Turkish Arabian Foals, Süleyman Çilek

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In this study, body measurements of Turkish Arabian foals at different ages was obtained from Anadolustate farm in Turkey which included body length, cannon bone circumference, heart girth and withers heightmeasurements. Effects of sex, birth month, birth year and age of foal at different growth periods on withers height,body length, heart girth and cannon bone circumference were significant (p<0.05). Effects of environmental factors onall body measurements were standardized additively. Using intra-class correlation method, repeatability was 0.55 forwither height, 0.47 for heart girth, 0.26 for cannon bone circumference for forelimb and 0.31 for body length.According to moderate level results of repeatability for especially heart girth and wither height measurements,selection of Turkish Arabian foals may be conducted at an early age according to body measurements at 6 months ofage.


Genetic Associations Between Stillbirth, Total Number Of Piglets Born And Gestation Length In A Commercial Pig Farm, Nalinee Imboonta, Prapatsara Kuhaaudomlarp Jul 2012

Genetic Associations Between Stillbirth, Total Number Of Piglets Born And Gestation Length In A Commercial Pig Farm, Nalinee Imboonta, Prapatsara Kuhaaudomlarp

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Data of purebred Landrace, Large White and their crossbreds taken from a commercial swine farm locatedin the north-eastern part of Thailand were used to evaluate the genetic associations of stillbirth with the total numberof piglets born and gestation length. The analyses were base on 28,275 litters born from 2002 to 2006. Analysis wascarried out with a multivariate animal model using average information REML procedures. Heritability estimates forstillbirth, the total number of piglets born and gestation length were 0.03±0.01, 0.03±0.01 and 0.16±0.01, respectively.The genetic correlation between the total number of piglets born and stillbirth was positive. The genetic correlationbetween the total …


Molecular Characterization And Detection Of Babesia Canis Vogeli In Asymptomatic Roaming Dogs In Chiang Mai, Thailand, Kittisak Buddhachat, Orachon Meesong, Korakot Nganvongpanit, Maslin Osathanunkul, Siriwadee Chomdej Jul 2012

Molecular Characterization And Detection Of Babesia Canis Vogeli In Asymptomatic Roaming Dogs In Chiang Mai, Thailand, Kittisak Buddhachat, Orachon Meesong, Korakot Nganvongpanit, Maslin Osathanunkul, Siriwadee Chomdej

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The purpose of this study is to detect Babesia canis by using 18S rDNA amplification in order to confirm thepresence of the agents and to characterize molecularly the Thai B. canis. Three sets of primers, a Babesia canis-specificprimer (BcSP), Piroplasm-specific primer (PSP) and Babesia species-specific primer (BsSP), were tested for sensitivity.The results showed that BcSP and PSP were 50 times more sensitive than BsSP. Both BcSP and PSP were specificenough to detect this parasite in asymptomatic dogs. Peripheral blood samples were collected from 102 asymptomaticdogs residing in Chiang Mai and assayed with a light microscope and PCR by using BcSP …


Seasonal Monitoring Of Dengue Infection In Aedes Aegypti And Serological Feature Of Patients With Suspected Dengue In 4 Central Provinces Of Thailand, Jakkrawarn Chompoosri, Usavadee Thavara, Apiwat Tawatsin, Surapee Anantapreecha, Padet Siriyasatien Jul 2012

Seasonal Monitoring Of Dengue Infection In Aedes Aegypti And Serological Feature Of Patients With Suspected Dengue In 4 Central Provinces Of Thailand, Jakkrawarn Chompoosri, Usavadee Thavara, Apiwat Tawatsin, Surapee Anantapreecha, Padet Siriyasatien

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This study aimed to determine seasonal dengue infection rates in Ae. aegypti mosquitoes and dengueinfection in suspected patients in 4 central provinces of Thailand. Ae. aegypti mosquitoes collected during threeseasons and blood specimens taken from patients with suspected dengue were detected and serotyped for dengueviruses using RT-PCR. The biting behavior of Ae. aegypti females was studied by 24-hour mosquitoes collection once amonth using human bait for determination of seasonal biting rate. Dengue infection rates in Ae. aegypti femalesobtained from all the 4 provinces were highest in hot season and varied from place to place ranging from 64.4% to77.5%, whereas morbidity …


A Comparative Study On The Efficacy Of Four Semen Extenders And Thawing By Seminal Plasma On The Quality Of Frozenthawed Boar Semen, Chonthida Rienprayoon, Chonlapat Klangnak, Suttiporn Onton, Chanyuth Tretipskul, Padet Tummaruk Jul 2012

A Comparative Study On The Efficacy Of Four Semen Extenders And Thawing By Seminal Plasma On The Quality Of Frozenthawed Boar Semen, Chonthida Rienprayoon, Chonlapat Klangnak, Suttiporn Onton, Chanyuth Tretipskul, Padet Tummaruk

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The present study investigated the influence of four different commercial semen extenders used during theholding time and the use of seminal plasma as a thawing medium on the frozen-thawed (FT) boar semen quality.Sperm-rich fractions were collected from 11 boars and were divided into four groups according to the type of semenextender used during the holding time (A, B, C and D). The extended semen was cooled down and centrifuged. Thesperm pellets were diluted in lactose-egg yolk extender plus glycerol and Equex STM Paste. The semen were loadedinto 0.5 ml straws and frozen. Thawing was achieved by immersing the straws in …


Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Parasites In Yellow Cattle Between Taiwan And Its Offshore Islands, Kwong-Chung Tung, Chiu-Chen Huang, Chien-Hung Pan, Cheng-Hsiung Yang, Cheng-Hung Lai Jul 2012

Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Parasites In Yellow Cattle Between Taiwan And Its Offshore Islands, Kwong-Chung Tung, Chiu-Chen Huang, Chien-Hung Pan, Cheng-Hsiung Yang, Cheng-Hung Lai

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A total of 310 fecal samples of yellow cattle were collected in Taiwan and its offshore islands Penghu andKinmen for gastrointestinal parasite examination using coprological techniques. The overall prevalence was 73.2%.The infection rates of protozoa, nematodes, trematodes, and cestodes were 57.7%, 37.7%, 17.1%, and 0.6%,respectively. Among all parasites, Cryptosporidium spp. (41.6%) were the most predominant, followed by strongyles(36.1%) and Eimeria spp. (11.9%). There were significant differences in the prevalence of protozoa and nematodesbetween different distributional area groups. The present study demonstrates that gastrointestinal parasiticinfections, particularly protozoan infections, occur frequently in yellow cattle in Taiwan and its offshore islands. Theresults indicate …


Role Of Matrix Metalloproteinases In Animals, Sariya Asawakarn, Tanong Asawakarn Jul 2012

Role Of Matrix Metalloproteinases In Animals, Sariya Asawakarn, Tanong Asawakarn

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Matrix metalloproteinases are a family of calcium-dependent and zinc-dependent endopeptidases, which excrete from many cell types. These enzymes can hydrolyze extracellular matrix proteins. The most important inhibitor of MMPs is tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). The imbalance between MMPs and TIMPs causes pathological condition in human and animals. This review focuses on structural, role and several reports of MMPs in horse, dog, cat, fish and avian. Over production of MMPs is associated with tissue destruction and erosion of cartilage in equine osteoarthritis, especially MMP-2 and MMP-9. In canine and feline, many evidences reported about MMPs and cancer such as MMP-2 …