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Investigation Of The Mechanical And Grounding Characteristics Of The Domestic Cat’S Paw Pads Based On Gait Analysis, Ye Mei, Guolin Wang, Haichao Zhou, Congzhen Liu Mar 2021

Investigation Of The Mechanical And Grounding Characteristics Of The Domestic Cat’S Paw Pads Based On Gait Analysis, Ye Mei, Guolin Wang, Haichao Zhou, Congzhen Liu

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The paw pads, which can produce moderate changes that are reflected in mechanical and grounding characteristics, play an important role for domestic cats in realizing their biological characteristics. The purpose of this study was to investigate these moderate changes of paw pads in various gaits i.e. walking, trotting and emergency stop gaits based on the ground reaction forces and contact strain experiments to obtain the mechanical and grounding shape representations. The results proved that with the change of gait, the representations changed obviously. For the ground reaction forces, the response of the fore paw pads was more sensitive than that …


Prevalence Of Canine Vector-Borne Blood Parasites In The Plain Regions Of Cambodia, Koemseang Nhuong, Samut Sum, Piyanan Taweethavonsawat Mar 2021

Prevalence Of Canine Vector-Borne Blood Parasites In The Plain Regions Of Cambodia, Koemseang Nhuong, Samut Sum, Piyanan Taweethavonsawat

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Canine vector-borne blood parasites (CVBP) cause various diseases in dogs. The aim of this study was to survey canine blood parasites in the plain regions of Cambodia. The study was conducted from November 2014 to September 2015. A total of 455 blood samples were collected from rural and urban areas in the plain regions of Cambodia. Six infected dogs were found (1.32%), with the following parasites: Dirofilaria immitis (2/6), Brugia pahangi (1/6), Babesia vogeli (1/6) and two co-infections of Ehrlichia canis with Anaplasma platys (1/6) and Babesia vogeli with Anaplasma platys (1/6). However, the rate of detection of blood parasitic …


Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Combined With Lateral Flow Device (Rt-Lamp-Lfd) For Swine Influenza Virus Detection, Albarriyati Ummi Asih, Taveesak Janetanakit, Chanakarn Nasamran, Napawan Bunpapong, Supanat Boonyapisitsopa, Alongkorn Amonsin Mar 2021

Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Combined With Lateral Flow Device (Rt-Lamp-Lfd) For Swine Influenza Virus Detection, Albarriyati Ummi Asih, Taveesak Janetanakit, Chanakarn Nasamran, Napawan Bunpapong, Supanat Boonyapisitsopa, Alongkorn Amonsin

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Swine influenza virus (SIV) causes respiratory disease in pigs leading to economic losses in swine production. Some SIV subtypes can also infect human and considered as a zoonotic pathogen. The importants of swine influenza are not only impact on the economic losses but also the human health. The objectives of this study were to develop a reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification combined with lateral flow device assay (RT-LAMP-LFD) for the detection of SIVs and to evaluate the performance, sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Our result showed that RTLAMP-LFD assay was developed with six newly designed primers and with optimum …


Retrospective Evaluation Of The Patterns Of Clinical Use Of Anti-Parasitic Agents On Animals Presented For Veterinary Care At An Animal Hospital In Nigeria, Thelma Ebele Ihedioha, Isaac Uzoma Asuzu, John Anaelom Nwanta Mar 2021

Retrospective Evaluation Of The Patterns Of Clinical Use Of Anti-Parasitic Agents On Animals Presented For Veterinary Care At An Animal Hospital In Nigeria, Thelma Ebele Ihedioha, Isaac Uzoma Asuzu, John Anaelom Nwanta

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Patterns of use of anti-parasitic agents (APAs) on animals presented for veterinary care at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Nsukka, Nigeria, from January 2013 to December 2017 were surveyed. Animals presented were predominantly dogs (84.0%) and goats (8.1%). A total of 4851 cases were evaluated, out of which 3196 (65.9%) were treated with APAs. There was a significant variation (p=0.002) in the annual frequency of use of APAs across the study period, but the effect size of the variation was small (ɸc=0.06). Ivermectin was the most frequently used APA (1479 out of the 3196 = 46.3%); followed by praziquantel-pyrantel-fenbendazole combined formulation …


Nasal Colonization Of Pigs And Farm Attendants By Staphylococcus Aureus And Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Mrsa) In Kebbi, Northwestern Nigeria, Mohammed Sani Gaddafi, Yusuf Yakubu, Abdulkadir Usman Junaidu, Mohammad Bashir Bello, Bashiru Garba, Asinamai Athliamai Bitrus, Habiba Lawal Mar 2021

Nasal Colonization Of Pigs And Farm Attendants By Staphylococcus Aureus And Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Mrsa) In Kebbi, Northwestern Nigeria, Mohammed Sani Gaddafi, Yusuf Yakubu, Abdulkadir Usman Junaidu, Mohammad Bashir Bello, Bashiru Garba, Asinamai Athliamai Bitrus, Habiba Lawal

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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a leading cause of nosocomial, community and livestockassociated colonization and infection worldwide. This study aimed at investigating the nasal colonization of pigs and farm attendants by S. aureus and MRSA in Kebbi, North-Western Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Kebbi Northwestern Nigeria using simple random sampling. A total of 212 nasal swabs were collected from two farms consisting of 100 samples each from pigs and 12 samples from farm attendants. A well-structured questionnaire was administered for risk factor analysis. Nasal swabs were examined using routine bacteriological culture and identification. Presumptive MRSA was confirmed …


Artificial Neural Networks Approach For Predicting Methionine Requirement In Broiler Chickens, Chanwit Kaewtapee, Charn Khetchaturat, Rattana Nukreaw, Nuttawut Krutthai, Chaiyapoom Bunchasak Mar 2021

Artificial Neural Networks Approach For Predicting Methionine Requirement In Broiler Chickens, Chanwit Kaewtapee, Charn Khetchaturat, Rattana Nukreaw, Nuttawut Krutthai, Chaiyapoom Bunchasak

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The objective of this research was to apply artificial neural networks (ANNs) for predicting the methionine requirement in broiler chickens at day 1-10 (starter period) and day 11-21 (grower period). A total of 28 data was obtained from five hundred and sixty male broiler chicks (Ross 308), which were divided into twenty-eight pens with twenty chickens in each. Body weight was determined at days 10 and 21. A bootstrapping method was used to multiply the observations to overcome the limited data for training. A total of 280 data was obtained and divided into a training set (n = 220) and …


Identification And Genotyping Of Chlamydia Abortus With Mlva From Ruminant Abortions In The Marmara Region Of Turkey, Mehmet Engin Malal, Suheyla Turkyilmaz Mar 2021

Identification And Genotyping Of Chlamydia Abortus With Mlva From Ruminant Abortions In The Marmara Region Of Turkey, Mehmet Engin Malal, Suheyla Turkyilmaz

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Abortion in ruminants is an important problem in Turkey and it leads to serious economic losses for farmers. The aim of this study is to diagnose Chlamydia abortus in ruminant abortions in the Marmara Region of Turkey and to determine the genotypes of the agent and obtain the first national epidemiological data in this sense. For this purpose, a total of 730 abortion materials (fetal tissue, fetal stomach contents, placentas, cotyledons, vaginal swabs) belonging to 267 cattle, 380 sheep, 70 goats and 13 water buffaloes were examined for C. abortus with species specific real-time PCR. DNAs of positive samples were …


Virulence And Drug Resistance Of Aeromonas Veronii Isolated From Shellfish, Yu-Xuan Xu, Hai-Peng Zhang, Guan-Yi Xu, Inam Muhamamda, Wen-Long Dong, Yi-Ming Wang, Ling-Cong Kong, Hong-Xia Ma Mar 2021

Virulence And Drug Resistance Of Aeromonas Veronii Isolated From Shellfish, Yu-Xuan Xu, Hai-Peng Zhang, Guan-Yi Xu, Inam Muhamamda, Wen-Long Dong, Yi-Ming Wang, Ling-Cong Kong, Hong-Xia Ma

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Aeromonas veronii (A. veronii) is one of the important zoonotic pathogens. The development of drug resistance and enrichment of resistant genes not only cause misery from bacterial diseases but also pose a threat to public health security. In this study, A. veronii was isolated and identified from 357 shellfish samples imported from 6 aquaculture bases in Jilin Province, China, and tested for virulence, tolerance and drug resistance genes. According to 16S rRNA and gyrB gene PCR result, 47 strains were identified as Aeromonas veronii. The distribution of 9 virulence factors including fla (55.3%), Alt (42.5%), Act (31.9%), Aer (31.9%), Lip …


Early Pregnancy Diagnosis In Water Buffaloes Through Detection Of Pregnancy-Associated Glycoprotein (Pag) In Milk Using Enzyme-Link Immunosorbent Assay, Roseline D. Tadeo, Eufrocina P. Atabay, Edwin C. Atabay, Danica D. Matias, Zeshalyn P. Fajardo, Jhon Paul R. Apolinario, Carlito F. Dela Cruz, Ramesh C. Tilwani Mar 2021

Early Pregnancy Diagnosis In Water Buffaloes Through Detection Of Pregnancy-Associated Glycoprotein (Pag) In Milk Using Enzyme-Link Immunosorbent Assay, Roseline D. Tadeo, Eufrocina P. Atabay, Edwin C. Atabay, Danica D. Matias, Zeshalyn P. Fajardo, Jhon Paul R. Apolinario, Carlito F. Dela Cruz, Ramesh C. Tilwani

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Early pregnancy diagnosis following insemination is an important component of the reproductive management program to shorten the calving interval in water buffaloes. A recent method to detect pregnancy in dairy animals is through pregnancy-associated glycoproteins (PAGs) that are present during implantation and throughout the gestation period. In this study, milk PAG Enzyme-Link Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) technique was used and run in parallel with blood PAG ELISA for its efficiency in detecting early pregnancy in lactating buffaloes. Fixed Time Artificial Insemination (FTAI) was conducted in lactating buffaloes followed by the collection of milk and blood samples postFTAI. Samples were then assayed …


Survey Of Knowledge And Opinion Among Thai Veterinarians On Nicotine Toxicity And Second-Hand Smoke Effects On Pets’ Health+, Pongsri Srimoragot, Pratuang Sudsakorn, Phornchai Suwannaphirom, Kanin Ruchisereekul Mar 2021

Survey Of Knowledge And Opinion Among Thai Veterinarians On Nicotine Toxicity And Second-Hand Smoke Effects On Pets’ Health+, Pongsri Srimoragot, Pratuang Sudsakorn, Phornchai Suwannaphirom, Kanin Ruchisereekul

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There may be lack of knowledge in nicotine toxicity and second-hand smoke (SHS) effects, as well as the opinion of pets’ care among Thai veterinarians (vets). To examine knowledge, opinion of nicotine toxicity and SHS effects on dogs and cats’ health in Thai vets. A cross-sectional survey was applied. Data were collected using the self-reported questionnaire. Cronbach's alpha for the knowledge and opinion questionnaire was 0.90 and 0.94, respectively. After MUCIRB approval, systematic sampling was applied to 371 Thai vets. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Thai vets were 5.7 percents current smokers. The majority of them had moderate knowledge …


A Clinical Survey Investigating The Dental Disorders Of Jennies In China, Wuyan Jiang, Bo Liu, Yipeng Jin, Liang Deng, Qingchao Liao, Jing Li Mar 2021

A Clinical Survey Investigating The Dental Disorders Of Jennies In China, Wuyan Jiang, Bo Liu, Yipeng Jin, Liang Deng, Qingchao Liao, Jing Li

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Recent clinical studies have documented a high prevalence of dental disorders in donkeys. However, there are few studies about the same topic in China. A cross-sectional study was performed to investigate the prevalence of clinically diagnosed dental disorders of donkeys in China. A total of 101 jennies which had never received any dental care were examined for the presence of dental disorders under small-holder farm conditions. The prevalence of dental disorders was analyzed by Chi‐square test or Fisher's exact correlation test. The strength of association was evaluated using Cramer's V test. Jennies between 2 and 15 years of age were …


Production Performance, Carcass Traits And Meat Quality Of Growing Naemi Lambs Fed A Diet Containing Palm Kernel Meal, Gamaledin M. Suliman, Hanee H. Al-Baadani, Mutassim M. Abdelrahman, Ibrahim A. Alhidary Mar 2021

Production Performance, Carcass Traits And Meat Quality Of Growing Naemi Lambs Fed A Diet Containing Palm Kernel Meal, Gamaledin M. Suliman, Hanee H. Al-Baadani, Mutassim M. Abdelrahman, Ibrahim A. Alhidary

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Palm kernel meal (PKM) is a byproduct produced after oil extraction from palm kernels. It is a valuable source of fiber, energy and protein which can reduce the cost of total mixed ration (TMR). This study was conducted to assess the growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of lambs fed TMR pellet with PKM. A total of 32, three-month-old male lambs were randomly distributed into two diets (PTMR1= 0; PTMR2= 200 kg PKM/ton TMR). Results of the study showed that the production performance and the characteristics, composition and fat content of carcasses, as well as meat quality traits were …


Brucellosis In A Water Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) Herd In Balikesir Province Of Turkey: A Bacteriological And Pathological Investigation, Hasan Özen, Ziya İlhan, Mustafa Usta, Musa Karaman, Fatma İlhan Mar 2021

Brucellosis In A Water Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) Herd In Balikesir Province Of Turkey: A Bacteriological And Pathological Investigation, Hasan Özen, Ziya İlhan, Mustafa Usta, Musa Karaman, Fatma İlhan

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Brucellosis, caused by a facultative intracellular bacterium, induces great economic loss in the livestock economy worldwide. In this study, the abortion problem in an Anatolian water buffalo herd was investigated by pathological, bacteriological and serological means. An aborted fetus as well as blood and milk samples from 4 buffalo cows with abortion history were studied. The thoracic and abdominal cavities of the aborted fetus were filled with serohemorrhagic fluid, and abomasum had yellowish brown fluid containing fibrous material in it. Bronchointerstitial pneumonia was recognized in the lung tissues. Brucella (B.) abortus biotype 3 was isolated from the aborted fetus. Blood …


The Occurrence Of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections Of Goats In Ratchaburi, Thailand, Witchuta Junsiri, Pulice Tapo, Runglawan Chawengkirttikul, Amaya Watthanadirek, Napassorn Poolsawat, Sutthida Minsakorn, Panat Anuracpreeda Mar 2021

The Occurrence Of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections Of Goats In Ratchaburi, Thailand, Witchuta Junsiri, Pulice Tapo, Runglawan Chawengkirttikul, Amaya Watthanadirek, Napassorn Poolsawat, Sutthida Minsakorn, Panat Anuracpreeda

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Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitic diseases play an important role in the major constraints on goat production in Thailand and worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of GI parasitic infections among goats in Ratchaburi province of Thailand. In this study, fecal samples (394) were collected and tested by means of the floatation, sedimentation and direct smear methods to discriminate eggs or oocyst of the parasites. The overall occurrence of GI parasitic infections was 86.54%. The respective occurrences for the raising distance, farm system, water source nearby, type of feed and aquatic plants were found to vary significantly …


Infectious Endometritis In Arabian Mares: An Updated Clinical Investigation Of Uterine Microbial Isolates, Antimicrobial Sensitivities And Fertility In Egypt, Amr S. El-Shalofy, Mohamed K. Derbala, Hanaa A. Asfour, Hany M. Eissa, Aly B. Aly Mar 2021

Infectious Endometritis In Arabian Mares: An Updated Clinical Investigation Of Uterine Microbial Isolates, Antimicrobial Sensitivities And Fertility In Egypt, Amr S. El-Shalofy, Mohamed K. Derbala, Hanaa A. Asfour, Hany M. Eissa, Aly B. Aly

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The present study aimed to survey the prevalence of microbial isolates in the uterus of sub-fertile Arabian mares and to identify their existing antimicrobial sensitivities. In addition, to evaluate the efficacy of antimicrobial therapy based on the fertility outcomes determined by sonographic pregnancy diagnosis. Double guarded uterine swabs were collected from (barren) Arabian mares during mid-estrus. Based on the laboratory findings of microbial culture and antimicrobial sensitivity, mares were treated, inseminated and tested for pregnancy two weeks after ovulation. The predominant microbial isolates were Beta-hemolytic streptococci (BHS) (38.9%), Escherichia coli (E. coli) (33.3%), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) (20.4%) and Candida …


Molecular Evolutionary Analysis Of Orf3 And M Genes Of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus In Heilongjiang Province Of China, Yulong Zhou, Guoqiang Gao, Liang Zheng, Zhijun Wu, Hongwei Cao, Hua Zhang, Yanlong Cong Mar 2021

Molecular Evolutionary Analysis Of Orf3 And M Genes Of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus In Heilongjiang Province Of China, Yulong Zhou, Guoqiang Gao, Liang Zheng, Zhijun Wu, Hongwei Cao, Hua Zhang, Yanlong Cong

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In this present study, 11 porcine epidemic diarrhea viruses (PEDVs) were isolated from the fecal samples of piglets infected with PEDV in HeiLongJiang province of China. In order to analyze the molecular evolution of these reemerging PEDVs, the ORF3 and M genes of 11 PEDVs were amplified by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction, cloned, sequenced, and analyzed with each other as well as other PEDV reference strains. The complete nucleotide sequence comparison was performed with Bioedit software, and the results showed that the similarity of 11 ORF3 and M genes ranged from 97% to 100%. Nucleotides and amino acids were …


Successful Management Of Hypoadrenocorticism In A French Bulldog By A Smaller Dose And Lesser Frequency Of The Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate: A Case Report, Phuttipan Channgam, Walasinee Sakcamduang Mar 2021

Successful Management Of Hypoadrenocorticism In A French Bulldog By A Smaller Dose And Lesser Frequency Of The Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate: A Case Report, Phuttipan Channgam, Walasinee Sakcamduang

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A 1 year and 4 months old, intact female French Bulldog was presented because of weakness, anorexia, and vomiting for 3 days. Laboratory findings included azotemia, hyponatremia, hypochloremia, sodium to potassium (Na:K) ratio was 23.88, and the lower level of basal cortisol concentration than the detection limit. The small size of both adrenal glands obtained from abdominal ultrasonography. Subsequently, the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test was performed, and the diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism was confirmed. The desoxycorticosterone pivalate (DOCP) with a smaller dose and lesser frequency than the recommendation of 2.2 mg/kg every 25 days. The dog received DOCP subcutaneous injection …


The Status Of Antimicrobial Resistance In Campylobacterspp. Isolated From Animals And Humans In Southeast Asia: A Review, Saeid Jafari, Mahdi Ebrahimi, Taradon Luangtongkum Dec 2020

The Status Of Antimicrobial Resistance In Campylobacterspp. Isolated From Animals And Humans In Southeast Asia: A Review, Saeid Jafari, Mahdi Ebrahimi, Taradon Luangtongkum

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Campylobacteris considered to be a major foodborne pathogen associated with human bacterial gastroenteritis in many parts of the world. Southeast Asia (SEA) has been challenging for infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance in recent years. Antibiotic resistance in Campylobacterisolates has been reported in humans and animals in this region.Since the SEA region is one of the top tourist destinations of the world, the provision of safe food is of importance for the travel-related foodborne infections. Therefore, it is essential to elucidate the status of antibiotic resistance of Campylobacterspp. in the SEA region to reduce the impact of infection and to implement …


Butterfly Pea Flower Extract As An Alternative Dye In Cytological Canine Mast Cell Tumor Staining, Araya Suebkhampet, Pongsiwa Sotthibandhu, Titaree Laoharatchatathanin Dec 2020

Butterfly Pea Flower Extract As An Alternative Dye In Cytological Canine Mast Cell Tumor Staining, Araya Suebkhampet, Pongsiwa Sotthibandhu, Titaree Laoharatchatathanin

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Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are the most common skin tumors in dogs. Laboratory diagnosis of MCTs has been established by many techniques.The dyes generally used for tissue staining, including MCTs, are synthetic dyes, however, the global interest in using eco-friendly natural dye has become a significant matter. We focused on the butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) which is locally available. Limited studies are known about their efficacy as a tissue stain. The aim of this study was to investigate the staining ability of butterfly pea flower extract in cytological canine MCTs. The dried petals were ground into powder and dissolved …


Trends In The Clinical Use Of Antibiotics In A Veterinary Hospital In Nigeria, 2013 –2017, Thelma Ebele Ihedioha, Isaac Uzoma Asuzu, John Anaelom Nwanta Dec 2020

Trends In The Clinical Use Of Antibiotics In A Veterinary Hospital In Nigeria, 2013 –2017, Thelma Ebele Ihedioha, Isaac Uzoma Asuzu, John Anaelom Nwanta

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This study was a retrospective survey that evaluated the trend of clinical use and misuse of antibiotics on animals presented for veterinary care at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, from January 2013 to December 2017. A total of 4851 case files were evaluated and, overall, antibiotics were used in 2316 cases (47.74%). The most frequently used antibiotics were a penicillin-streptomycin combination (36.53%), oxytetracycline (32.08%), gentamicin (19.78%) and sulphadimidine (5.35%); the frequency of use of other antibiotics was each less than 5%. The overall use of antibiotics increased significantly (p<0.05) across the study period, from 35.25% in 2013 to 52.38% in2016. There was a significant (p<0.05) increase in the frequency of use of oxytetracycline (11.55% in 2013 to 40.31% in 2016) and sulphadimidine (0.8% in 2013 to 12.98% in 2017), but the frequency of penicillin-streptomycin use significantly (p<0.01) decreased from 74.5% in 2013 to 23.13% in 2017. The frequency of inappropriate use of antibiotics significantly (p<0.01) increased from 4.38% (2013) to 25.29% (2017), while that of non-compliance rose significantly (p<0.01) from 15.54% (2013) to 41.88% (2016).The frequency of use of antibiotics without definitive diagnosis/sensitivity testing was consistently high and did not significantly (p>0.05) vary across the study period (85.49% to …


Co-Circulation Of Canine Chaphamaparvovirus And Canine Parvovirus 2 In Dogs With Diarrhea In Turkey, Ender Dinçer, Mehmet Özkan Timurkan, Pelin Fatoş Polat Dinçer, Hakan Aydın Dec 2020

Co-Circulation Of Canine Chaphamaparvovirus And Canine Parvovirus 2 In Dogs With Diarrhea In Turkey, Ender Dinçer, Mehmet Özkan Timurkan, Pelin Fatoş Polat Dinçer, Hakan Aydın

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Chaphamaparvoviruses, a divergent group of parvoviruses(family Parvoviridae) infect both domestic and wild mammalian and avian species, including bats, chickens and pigs. They have recently been identified using metagenomic analysis from tissue and stool samples of healthy and sick animals. Here, dogs (60 healthy and 43 diarrheal) were investigated for the presence of canine chaphamaparvovirus, canine coronavirus (CCoV), canine adenovirus (CAV), canine distemper virus (CDV) and canine parvovirus 2 (CPV-2) by rectal swabs using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). For chaphamaparvovirus, all the healthy dogs tested negative whereas three of the diarrheal dogs tested positive (3 /103; 2.9%). CPV-2 was also detected …


Rabbit As A Reservoir Of Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumanniiexpressing The Ade Multidrug Efflux Pumps, Sirawit Pagdepanichkit, Rungtip Chuanchuen Dec 2020

Rabbit As A Reservoir Of Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumanniiexpressing The Ade Multidrug Efflux Pumps, Sirawit Pagdepanichkit, Rungtip Chuanchuen

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Acinetobacter baumanniihas emerged as a nosocomial pathogen and considered as a major cause of hospital acquired infections. While A. baumanniiin humans have been extensively studied in various situations, the study of A. baumanniiin companion animals is still limited. The aim of this study was to examine the presence and antimicrobial resistance profile of A. baumanniiisolates from companion rabbits. A total of 17 nasal swab from rabbit carcasses were obtained. A. baumanniiwas detected in 23.53% (4/17) of the samples and all the isolates exhibited resistance to chloramphenicol, erythromycin, spectinomycin and trimethoprim. Fifty percent of the isolates (2/4) were multidrug resistance (MDR) …


Therapeutic Effect Of Tarantula Cubensis Extract On Indomethacin Induced Gastric Ulcers In Rats, Mustafa Makav, Volkan Gelen, Semin Gedi̇kli̇, Gözde Atila Uslu, Hamit Uslu, Hüseyin Avni Eroğlu Dec 2020

Therapeutic Effect Of Tarantula Cubensis Extract On Indomethacin Induced Gastric Ulcers In Rats, Mustafa Makav, Volkan Gelen, Semin Gedi̇kli̇, Gözde Atila Uslu, Hamit Uslu, Hüseyin Avni Eroğlu

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Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have widely been used in patients but side-effects associated with NSAID are also common. Tarantula cubensisextract (TCE) is an antiphlogistic, demarcative, homeopathic and necrotizing drug with wound healing effects in farm animals. However, the therapeutic effects ofTCEon gastric ulcers has not been investigated. The aim of this study was to investigate the gastroprotective effects of TCE against indomethacin-induced gastric injury in rats. A total of 28 female, Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups: (i) the control group, (ii) the indomethacin (Indo) group, (iii) the TCE + Indo group, and (iv) the ranitidine + Indo …


Evaluation Of The Antimicrobial Activity Of The K9cath Peptides Of 21 And 38 Amino Acids Against Brucella Abortusand Brucella Melitensis, Víctor Manuel Del Villar-Perez, Alberto Barreras-Serrano, Alma Rossana Tamayo-Sosa, Luis Tinoco-Gracia, Tonatiuh Melgarejo Dec 2020

Evaluation Of The Antimicrobial Activity Of The K9cath Peptides Of 21 And 38 Amino Acids Against Brucella Abortusand Brucella Melitensis, Víctor Manuel Del Villar-Perez, Alberto Barreras-Serrano, Alma Rossana Tamayo-Sosa, Luis Tinoco-Gracia, Tonatiuh Melgarejo

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Brucellosis is a worldwide zoonotic disease endemic in Mexico and of major economic importance to the livestock industry and public health. The increase of resistance and reduced susceptibility to common anti-brucella drugs in several Brucella species reported in recent studies have motivated the researchers to search for new antimicrobials where the antimicrobial peptides can be an alternative. The present is a pilot study in which the in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility of two bovine field strains of B.abortusand B. melitensiswere evaluated against the antimicrobial peptides canine cathelicidin (K9CATH) of 21 and 38 amino acids. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 8 μg/ml …


Comparison Between Conventional And Applied Vertebral Heart Score (Vhs) Methods To Evaluate Heart Size In Healthy Thai Domestic Shorthair Cats, Jetsada Rungpupradit, Somchin Sutthigran Dec 2020

Comparison Between Conventional And Applied Vertebral Heart Score (Vhs) Methods To Evaluate Heart Size In Healthy Thai Domestic Shorthair Cats, Jetsada Rungpupradit, Somchin Sutthigran

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Thoracic radiography is the most common first modality for heart size evaluation and confirming cardiogenic pulmonary edema in cats with suspected heart diseases. The Vertebral Heart Score (VHS) was established as an objective methodfor diagnosing cardiomegaly via thoracic radiography. However, the conventional VHS method is inappropriate for cats with abnormal thoracic vertebrae.Therefore, the applied VHSmethod, which uses the lateral view axis sum divided with the length of each thoracic vertebra (T4, T5 and T6) was created to minimize the limitation of VHS in these cases. This study compared the conventional and the applied VHS methods in healthy Thai domestic shorthair …


Seroprevalence And Risk Factors Of Q Fever In Small Ruminant Flocks In Selected States Of Peninsular Malaysia, Faez Firdaus Abdullah Jesse, Bura Thlama Paul, Hamza Abdirahman Hashi, Eric Lim Teik Chung, Nur Athirah Abdurrahim, Mohd Azmi Mohd Lila Dec 2020

Seroprevalence And Risk Factors Of Q Fever In Small Ruminant Flocks In Selected States Of Peninsular Malaysia, Faez Firdaus Abdullah Jesse, Bura Thlama Paul, Hamza Abdirahman Hashi, Eric Lim Teik Chung, Nur Athirah Abdurrahim, Mohd Azmi Mohd Lila

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Q fever is caused by Coxiella burnetii, an obligate intracellular parasite which causes abortion and reproductive disorders in domestic animals and febrile illness in man. Earlier studies have detected C. burnetii,including serum antibodies in humans, cattle, sheep and goats in Malaysia. However, the overall seroprevalence status and contributing factors of Q fever among small ruminants in Malaysia are still unexplained. This study was therefore conducted to investigate the seroprevalence and risk factors of Q fever among small ruminant flocksin Negeri Sembilan and Terengganu states. To determine the seroprevalence of Q fever among small ruminants, we collected blood samples from a …


Effects Of Astragalus Polysaccharides On The Quality Of Frozen-Thawed Tibetan Boar Spermatozoa And Levels Of Genomic Dna Methylation In The Sperm, Yan-Ling Zhao, Shan-Zheng Li, Zi-Li Ren Dec 2020

Effects Of Astragalus Polysaccharides On The Quality Of Frozen-Thawed Tibetan Boar Spermatozoa And Levels Of Genomic Dna Methylation In The Sperm, Yan-Ling Zhao, Shan-Zheng Li, Zi-Li Ren

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Astragalus polysaccharides (APS) have strong antioxidant effects and may thus be useful for the preservation of semen at low temperaturesin vitro. However, the effects of APS on the quality of frozen-thawed Tibetan boar sperm have yet to be clarified. Here, the effects of APS on the quality and levels of genomic DNA methylation in Tibetan boar spermatozoawere assessed. Tibetan boar semen was cryopreserved in high-density tubules in freezing extender supplemented with 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, or 0.8 g·L-1 APS to determine the optimal concentration of APS. Spermgenomic DNAmethylation levels of the three groups (Fresh grouprepresents freshspermatozoa, No add grouprepresents unsupplemented …


Airborne Bacteria And Affordable Air Purifiers In Small-Animal Hospital, Thailand, Chalalai Rueanghiran, Srisamai Viriyarampa Dec 2020

Airborne Bacteria And Affordable Air Purifiers In Small-Animal Hospital, Thailand, Chalalai Rueanghiran, Srisamai Viriyarampa

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Exposure to bioaerosol in hospitals is associated with health effects but in the field of veterinary hospitals there are limited articles on bioaerosol concentration especially in Southeast Asia. This investigation of aerosol bacteria (cross-sectional study) was conducted in two veterinary teaching hospitals located in Thailand. Airborne bacteria were collected from air samples infour room types (reception hall, intensive care unit, out-patient department and in-patient hospital department) in each hospital using a sieve impactorair sampler at different periods (8:00–10:00, 10:00–12.00 and 13:00–15:00). The results revealed high bacterial contamination in all collected air samples. The average levels of total viable bacteria count …


Development And Validation Of A Diagnostic System For The Detection Of Specific Antibodies And Antigens Against Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Bo Dong, Chuanjiang Yang, Haiyan Zhang, Kesong Jiang, Xiaoyan Yang Dec 2020

Development And Validation Of A Diagnostic System For The Detection Of Specific Antibodies And Antigens Against Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Bo Dong, Chuanjiang Yang, Haiyan Zhang, Kesong Jiang, Xiaoyan Yang

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) is highly pathogenic and infects suckling piglets, thereby imposing a major burden on the swine industry all over the world. The aim of this study is to develop two ELISA systemsfor the detection of antigens and antibodies againstPEDV in pigs.The PEDV N recombinant protein was expressed and was used as the coating antigen to establish an indirect ELISA for detecting PEDV-specific antibodies in pig serum. Moreover, MAb was induced with the recombinant N protein and used for sandwich ELISA to specifically test for PEDV. The specificities of the two ELISAs were validatedby comparing the results …


Usefulness Of Cadaver Embalming Solutions As Alternatives To Formalin In Veterinary Surgical Training, Je-Sung Moon, Sung Min Nam, Sang-Soep Nahm, Hun-Young Yoon Dec 2020

Usefulness Of Cadaver Embalming Solutions As Alternatives To Formalin In Veterinary Surgical Training, Je-Sung Moon, Sung Min Nam, Sang-Soep Nahm, Hun-Young Yoon

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary surgical training with live animals is inevitable for skill development. However, using a live animal is impractical owing to cost and ethical standards. Thus, well-embalmed life-like cadavers should be used. Thisstudy aimed to assess the usefulness of cadaver embalming in surgical training using two alternatives to formalin solution (FS)—Thiel’s solution (TS) and saturated salt solution (SS). Four groups, each comprising three Beagles, used FS, TS, and SS for cadaver embalming, and one group served as control. Skin elasticity, range of motion (ROM), tissue color, and life-like conditions during surgical procedures were evaluated at one-month intervals for a total of …