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Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat Sep 2013

Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat

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No abstract provided.


Discrimination Between Tropical Bed Bug Cimex Hemipterus And Common Bed Bug Cimex Lectularius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) By Pcr-Rflp, Apiwat Tawatsin, Kittitouch Lorlertthum, Atchara Phumee, Usavadee Thavara, Jotika Boon-Long, Rungfar Boonserm, Padet Siriyasatien Sep 2013

Discrimination Between Tropical Bed Bug Cimex Hemipterus And Common Bed Bug Cimex Lectularius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) By Pcr-Rflp, Apiwat Tawatsin, Kittitouch Lorlertthum, Atchara Phumee, Usavadee Thavara, Jotika Boon-Long, Rungfar Boonserm, Padet Siriyasatien

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Bed bugs, Cimex hemipterus and Cimex lectularius, are common blood-sucking ectoparasites of human and currently found in many countries around the world. In Thailand, both species have been found mostly in hotels in tourist attraction areas and the insecticide resistance of these insects was also documented. To date, identification of these two bed bug species is based on morphological taxonomy, a technique which requires expertise and in some instance is difficult especially for immature bed bugs or incomplete bed bug samples. In this study, we analyzed the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene of bed bugs, C. hemipterus and …


Detection Of Genetic Variations Using Rapd Markers In Siberian Huskies Affected With Swimming Puppy Syndrome, Siriwadee Chomdej, Arphaphorn Dokphut, Waranee Pradit, Korakot Nganvongpanit Sep 2013

Detection Of Genetic Variations Using Rapd Markers In Siberian Huskies Affected With Swimming Puppy Syndrome, Siriwadee Chomdej, Arphaphorn Dokphut, Waranee Pradit, Korakot Nganvongpanit

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Swimming puppy syndrome (SPS) is a curious disease found in dogs. The causes and pathology of this disease are still unknown, although heredity is usually considered to be one of the underlying factors. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between genetics and SPS in a Siberian husky model. Four Siberian husky puppies diagnosed with SPS were subjects of this study, while three other healthy Siberian husky puppies served as controls. Blood samples were collected for DNA isolation, using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) technique with 16 random primers. No genetic variation was found between affected puppies …


Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Suwanakiet Sawangkoon, Anusak Kijtawornrat, Thanusorn Phakhawambodee Sep 2013

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Suwanakiet Sawangkoon, Anusak Kijtawornrat, Thanusorn Phakhawambodee

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No abstract provided.


Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich Sep 2013

Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich

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No abstract provided.


What Is Your Diagnosis, Pranee Tuntivanich, Suwicha Chuthatep1 Sep 2013

What Is Your Diagnosis, Pranee Tuntivanich, Suwicha Chuthatep1

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No abstract provided.


Bone Cell Function: A Review, Hoai Nam Nguyen, Naruepon Kampa Sep 2013

Bone Cell Function: A Review, Hoai Nam Nguyen, Naruepon Kampa

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Bone is dynamic tissue which is continuously formed and absorbed by its own cells in response to stimuli such as hormones, mechanical loading and growth factors. Understanding the function of bone cells is important, not only in orthopedic field but also in research study involving bone. Bone cells work in harmony to maintain a balance between bone formation and resorption, ultimately to control bone structure and function. Osteoblasts are cells, which contribute to deposition of organic components of bone extracellular matrix. They control recruitment, differentiation and maturation of osteoclasts that participate in resorption activity. In addition, osteoclasts associated with bone …


Short Term Echocardiographic And Clinical Effects Of Ramipril On Dogs With Asymptomatic Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease, Prakit Kohkayasit, Sirilak Surachetpong Sep 2013

Short Term Echocardiographic And Clinical Effects Of Ramipril On Dogs With Asymptomatic Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease, Prakit Kohkayasit, Sirilak Surachetpong

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Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have beneficial effects on degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) dogs with stages C and D (ACVIM classification) and on dogs with congestive heart failure. However, ACE inhibitors’ effects on stage B2 or asymptomatic DMVD dogs have still been uncertain. Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor that has lipophilic effects and can suppress ACE in cardiac tissue effectively. We hypothesized that ramipril had beneficial effects on dogs with naturally occurring DMVD in stage B2. Twenty dogs with stage B2 DMVD, weighing between 3-12 kg and being older than 6 years, were recruited into the study. The dogs …


Development Of Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay To Detect Antibodies Against Chicken Infectious Anemia Virus, Niwat Chansiripornchai, Sangkae Pongthanes, Piyarat Chansiripornchai, Wisanu Wanasawaeng Sep 2013

Development Of Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay To Detect Antibodies Against Chicken Infectious Anemia Virus, Niwat Chansiripornchai, Sangkae Pongthanes, Piyarat Chansiripornchai, Wisanu Wanasawaeng

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standardized and robust indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect antibodies against chicken infectious anemia virus (CIAV) was developed. Thai CIAV was isolated and used for the entirety of this study. For virus cultivation, a cell density of MDCC-MSB1 cells at 3 x 106 cells/ml and a fetal bovine serum concentration at 10 percent were the most appropriate for Thai CIAV. Then, crude virus of CIAV was prepared using ultracentrifugation technique. To develop the ELISA test, optimal dilution of goat anti-chicken IgG was 1 : 200 and antigen concentration in the ELISA was 1.00 μg/ml, as determined by checkerboard titration. …


Effect Of Improved Cooling On Daily Rhythmicity Of Body Temperature In Cross-Bred Holstein Dairy Cows Under Tropical Conditions, Siriwat Suadsong, Thuchadaporn Chaikhun, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr Sep 2013

Effect Of Improved Cooling On Daily Rhythmicity Of Body Temperature In Cross-Bred Holstein Dairy Cows Under Tropical Conditions, Siriwat Suadsong, Thuchadaporn Chaikhun, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr

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The objectives of this experiment were to study the effect of heat stress on daily rhythmicity of body temperature in dairy cows under hot and humid climatic conditions and to evaluate the efficacy of improved cooling system by monitoring body temperature. Sequential measurements of body temperature, air temperature, relative humidity and THI were monitored every 5 min. Four cross-bred Holstein-Frisian (93.75% HF) cows were assigned randomly to be used in two trial periods to determine the effects of heat stress and improved cooling system on body temperature. The experiment was conducted in the barn for a total of 6 days, …


Acute Pulmonary Toxicity Caused By Single Intratracheal Instillation Of Various Doses Of Colloidal Silver Nanoparticles In Mice: Pathological Changes, Particle Bioaccumulation And Metallothionien Protein Expression, Theerayuth Kaewamatawong, Wijit Banlunara, Pattwat Maneewattanapinyo, Chuchaat Thammacharoen, Sanong Ekgasit Sep 2013

Acute Pulmonary Toxicity Caused By Single Intratracheal Instillation Of Various Doses Of Colloidal Silver Nanoparticles In Mice: Pathological Changes, Particle Bioaccumulation And Metallothionien Protein Expression, Theerayuth Kaewamatawong, Wijit Banlunara, Pattwat Maneewattanapinyo, Chuchaat Thammacharoen, Sanong Ekgasit

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To study acute lung toxicity of various doses of colloidal silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs), mice were intratracheally instilled with 0, 10, 100, 1000 or 10,000 ppm of Ag-NPs. Histopathology, autometallography (AMG) and immunohistochemistry were determined at 1, 3, 7 and 15 days post-exposure.Instillation of 100, 1,000 and 10,000 ppm Ag-NPs produced moderate to severe necrotizing bronchitis and alveolitiswith hypertrophy and hyperplasia of alveolar epithelial cells. The severity of the pulmonary inflammation and damage increased in a dose-dependent manner. Concomitant lamininimmunohistochemical findings generally correlated with pulmonary lesions. Interleukin 1- beta (IL-1β) and tumor necrotic factor-alpha (TNF-α) positive immunostaining were found in the …


Efficacy Of Different Vaccination Programs Against Velogenic Newcastle Disease Virus Challenged In 28-Day-Old Broiler Chickens, Tawatchai Pohuang, Nida Sirikobkul, Jiroj Sasipreeyajan Sep 2013

Efficacy Of Different Vaccination Programs Against Velogenic Newcastle Disease Virus Challenged In 28-Day-Old Broiler Chickens, Tawatchai Pohuang, Nida Sirikobkul, Jiroj Sasipreeyajan

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In the present study, the efficacy of different vaccination programs against a velogenic Newcastle disease virus (vNDV) challenged in 28-day-old broiler chickens was examined. The chickens were divided into 5 groups, 20 chickens in each. Group 1 did not receive any vaccine and served as the non-vaccinated control group. Groups 2-5 were vaccinated with different vaccination programs against vNDV. At 1-day-old, the chickens in all the vaccinated groups were vaccinated with live Newcastle disease (ND) vaccine, Ulster 2C strain, followed by different inactivated vaccines including vaccine A in groups 2 and 4 and vaccine B in groups 3 and 5. …


Comparison Of Gentamicin Impregnated Polymethlymetacrylate Bead, Gentamicin Coated Native Calcium Sulfate Bead And Gentamicin Coated High Porous Calcium Sulfate Bead On Osteomyelitis Management In A Rat Model, Chaiyakorn Thitiyanaporn, Pareeya Udomkusonsri, Naris Thengchaisri Sep 2013

Comparison Of Gentamicin Impregnated Polymethlymetacrylate Bead, Gentamicin Coated Native Calcium Sulfate Bead And Gentamicin Coated High Porous Calcium Sulfate Bead On Osteomyelitis Management In A Rat Model, Chaiyakorn Thitiyanaporn, Pareeya Udomkusonsri, Naris Thengchaisri

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Three types of gentamicin beads were compared in a rat osteomyelitis model. The gentamicin beads were prepared in cylinder shape (diameter 2 mm x height 4 mm). Gentamicin impregnated polymethylmethacrylate (GIPMMA) beads were fabricated according to manufacturer’s instructions. Gentamicin coated native calcium sulfate (GNCS) bead and gentamicin coated high porous calcium sulfate (G-HPCS) bead were prepared in laboratory. Osteomyelitis was induced in the rat’s tibias by using methicillin resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). After 3 weeks of infection, the infected tibias were implanted with GI-PMMA bead, G-NCS bead, G-HPCS bead or sham treatment (control). Radiographic change, white blood cell count and …


Inactivation Of Infectious Bronchitis Virus With Various Kinds Of Disinfectants, Pheemphat Bengtong, Thotsapol Thomrongsuwannakij, Niwat Chansiripornchai Sep 2013

Inactivation Of Infectious Bronchitis Virus With Various Kinds Of Disinfectants, Pheemphat Bengtong, Thotsapol Thomrongsuwannakij, Niwat Chansiripornchai

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This study aimed to perform an in vitro testing of the efficacy of various kinds of disinfectant on infectious bronchitis virus (IBV). Four kinds of disinfectants including Virusnip, Omnicide, CID2000 and Virkon S were used for the virus inactivation test. After challenge with each strain of IBV for each contact time (30 seconds, 1, 5 and 30 minutes), we recorded number of dead embryo/6 inoculated eggs after incubation. Results showed that there was no significant difference among the contact times except 1:800 Virusnip tested for Tha07 (p < 0.05). For Tha03, there was a significant difference among the disinfectants at 30 seconds and 1 minute of contact times (p < 0.05). For Tha08, there was a significant difference among the disinfectants at 1 minute of contact time (p < 0.05). For Tha09, there was a significant difference among the disinfectants at 5 and 30 minutes of contact times (p < 0.05). For Tha10, there was a significant difference among the disinfectants at 5 minutes of contact time (p < 0.05). Virusnip revealed the ability to inactivate the activity of 9 IBV strains in all exposure times, especially at dilutions of 1 : 100 and 1 : 200.


Evaluation Of Hematology Profiles And Measurement Of Serum Cardiac Troponin Level In Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis, Rungrote Osathanon, Walasinee Moonarmart, Naiyana Suksantilap, Nattiya Krajangpit, Piyanart Lekcharoensook, Pruksa Julapanthong, Nutthakulporn Wongrerkngam Sep 2013

Evaluation Of Hematology Profiles And Measurement Of Serum Cardiac Troponin Level In Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis, Rungrote Osathanon, Walasinee Moonarmart, Naiyana Suksantilap, Nattiya Krajangpit, Piyanart Lekcharoensook, Pruksa Julapanthong, Nutthakulporn Wongrerkngam

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Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME) is an important multisystemic disease in dogs which is caused by Ehrlichia canis (E. canis). Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and severe anemia from E. canis might be the potential causes of myocardial damage. Cardiac troponin T (cTnT) is considered to be a sensitive and specific biomarker for myocardial damage in many mammalian species. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of CME on serum cTnT levels in dogs and to determine the relationship between serum cTnT and values obtained from hematology. Fifty-two client-owned dogs were recruited into this study and clinical data …


Glycerol Concentration Effects On Quality And Longevity Of Post-Thaw Goat Semen, Nitira Anakkul, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Theerawat Tharasanit, Nawapen Phutikanit, Jinda Singlor, Mongkol Techakumphu Jun 2013

Glycerol Concentration Effects On Quality And Longevity Of Post-Thaw Goat Semen, Nitira Anakkul, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Theerawat Tharasanit, Nawapen Phutikanit, Jinda Singlor, Mongkol Techakumphu

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This study determined the effects of glycerol concentration (7, 10 and 14% (v/v)) supplemented into freezing medium on post-thaw sperm qualities. Semen was collected from 3 Black Bengal bucks and then pooled to reduce individual variation. Motility, viability, morphology and acrosome integrity were evaluated before and after cryopreservation. Computer-assisted semen analysis was used to assess sperm motion patterns at 0, 1, 2 and 3 hours post-thawing. The laparoscopic artificial insemination was performed to test the fertilizing ability of frozen-thawed semen. The spermatozoa cryopreserved with 10% glycerol tended to have a higher percentage of motility, progressive motility, spermatozoa with intact acrosome …


Preference Testing As Environmental Enrichment Assessment For Laboratory Mice, Navakanit Sachanonta, Waridtha Sa-Ngeunreung, Somchai Sa-Ing-Kaew, Raywadee Butraporn Jun 2013

Preference Testing As Environmental Enrichment Assessment For Laboratory Mice, Navakanit Sachanonta, Waridtha Sa-Ngeunreung, Somchai Sa-Ing-Kaew, Raywadee Butraporn

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In the field of biomedical research, a wide variety of environmental enrichment items are available for laboratory mice to fulfill its physiological and behavioral needs which influence the outcome of animal experiments. However, to take a decision on the most suitable enrichment, researchers are likely to consider the cost of enrichment item more than animal preference and animal well-being. To develop a suitable environmental enrichment program for mice in Laboratory Animal Center, National Institute of Health (LAC-Thai NIH), we evaluated mouse preference for cages containing different types of nesting material and enrichment device. We carried out a simple preference test …


Comparison Of Repetitive Sequence-Based Polymerase Chain Reaction (Rep-Pcr) And Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis (Pfge) For Genetic Characterization Of Arcobacter Spp., Panvipa Phasipol, Nipa Chokesajjawatee, Taradon Luangtongkum Jun 2013

Comparison Of Repetitive Sequence-Based Polymerase Chain Reaction (Rep-Pcr) And Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis (Pfge) For Genetic Characterization Of Arcobacter Spp., Panvipa Phasipol, Nipa Chokesajjawatee, Taradon Luangtongkum

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Arcobacter has been associated with foodborne illness in humans. Recently, this organism has been receiving more attention as a pathogen of public health concern. The contamination of Arcobacter is frequently observed in foods of animal origin especially poultry products; however, the source of contamination as well as the molecular epidemiology of Arcobacter is not clearly understood. In the present study, we compared the use of repetitive sequence-based polymerase chain reaction (rep-PCR) and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) for genetic characterization of Arcobacter. Thirty Arcobacter butzleri isolates from retail chicken carcasses and 3 Arcobacter reference strains were typed with rep-PCR and PFGE. …


Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat Jun 2013

Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat

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No abstract provided.


Indices Of Myocardial Contractility, Anusak Kijtawornrat Jun 2013

Indices Of Myocardial Contractility, Anusak Kijtawornrat

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Myocardial contractility is defined as the velocity of cycling of heavy meromyosin cross-bridges. Contractility may be defined also as the velocity of myocardial fiber shortening or change in ventricular dimension during contraction when the fiber shortens or the ventricle contracts against no load. In the clinic; however, myocardial contractility may be estimated by some parameters of systolic function adjusted for the degree of stretch on the fibers (the preload) just before contraction begins and the hindrance to ejection of blood (the afterload). Excitation-contraction coupling is a physicochemical process during which electrophysiological changes (initiated by depolarization of the cell) translate to …


Effects Of Myogenic Factor 5 (Myf5) Gene On Carcass And Meat Quality Of Mong Cai Pigs, Thi Kim Khang Nguyen, Trong Ngu Nguyen Jun 2013

Effects Of Myogenic Factor 5 (Myf5) Gene On Carcass And Meat Quality Of Mong Cai Pigs, Thi Kim Khang Nguyen, Trong Ngu Nguyen

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The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of Myogenic Factor 5 gene (MYF5) on carcass and meat quality of Mong Cai pigs. PCR-RFLP was applied to genotype 100 animals at three loci defined as MYF5/Hin1II, MYF5/HaeIII and MYF5/MspI. Results showed that MC pigs had two genotypes at each locus namely CD and DD,EF and EE, and GH and HH for the MYF5/Hin1II, MYF5/HaeIII and MYF5/MspI loci, respectively. The frequencies of DD, EE and HH were predominant (0.78-0.94) in the population. In addition, association analysis of three loci revealed that animals carrying CD genotype provided higher dressing percentage …


Development And Application Of Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (Rt-Lamp) For Feline Coronavirus Detection, Somporn Techangamsuwan, Araya Radtanakatikanon, Roongroje Thanawongnuwech Jun 2013

Development And Application Of Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (Rt-Lamp) For Feline Coronavirus Detection, Somporn Techangamsuwan, Araya Radtanakatikanon, Roongroje Thanawongnuwech

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Mutated feline coronavirus (FCoV) causes a highly fatal disease in cats, named feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Common FIP clinical signs represent an accumulation of fluid in the thorax and/or abdomen. Screening tests currently rely on fluid analysis with cytologic examination to differentiate cellular components. Accordingly, accurate ante-mortem diagnosis is prerequisite for effective treatment strategies. This study focused on developing a rapid diagnostic tool for FCoV by using reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP). Clinical samples composed of bodily fluids, plasma and feces were obtained from FIP-suspected cats (n = 63), apparent healthy cats living with (n = 12) and without …


Production Of Black Goat Using Laparoscopic Artificial Insemination And Embryo Transfer, Nitira Anakkul, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Theerawat Tharasanit, Saritvich Panyaboriban, Sarawanee Khunmanee, Natthakarn Thanomsuksinchai, Mongkol Techakumphu1 Jun 2013

Production Of Black Goat Using Laparoscopic Artificial Insemination And Embryo Transfer, Nitira Anakkul, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Theerawat Tharasanit, Saritvich Panyaboriban, Sarawanee Khunmanee, Natthakarn Thanomsuksinchai, Mongkol Techakumphu1

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Laparoscopic artificial insemination (LAI) and embryo transfer (ET) were used to produce cross-bred blackcolored goat. In Experiment 1, LAI with frozen-thawed semen of black buck (Australian Melaan) was performed in 75% Saanen cross-bred does (white color, n = 70). The total numbers of 68 kids were born from 50 does. The skin colors of kids born were black (10.29%), white (39.71%) and other colors (50%). In Experiment 2, two cross-breeding programs were tested including program I: frozen semen of Australian Melaan inseminated to Black Bengal female (n = 7) and program II: frozen semen of Black Bengal inseminated to 50% …


Prevalence Of Salmonella Enterica, Escherichia Coli And Staphylococcus Aureus In Raw Meat In Thai Self-Service Style Restaurants In Khon Kaen Municipality, Sunpetch Angkititrakul, Arunee Polpakdee, Rungtip Chuanchuen Jun 2013

Prevalence Of Salmonella Enterica, Escherichia Coli And Staphylococcus Aureus In Raw Meat In Thai Self-Service Style Restaurants In Khon Kaen Municipality, Sunpetch Angkititrakul, Arunee Polpakdee, Rungtip Chuanchuen

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One hundred and fifty eight raw meat samples were collected from 33 Thai self-service style restaurants in Khon Kaen municipality during July-October 2011. The fresh meat included pork, beef and chicken and was provided for self-grilling or boiling. All the samples were examined for contamination of three major foodborne pathogens including Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus using standard protocol. High prevalence of S. enterica (44%), E. coli (60%) and S. aureus (25%) was observed. Seventy-seven percent of the samples were positive for at least one of the three pathogens, while only 8% were found to carry all three …


Histological Characteristics Of Auditory Tube Diverticulum Of Domestic Donkey (Equus Asinus), Seyed Morteza Ghazi, Behzad Mobini Jun 2013

Histological Characteristics Of Auditory Tube Diverticulum Of Domestic Donkey (Equus Asinus), Seyed Morteza Ghazi, Behzad Mobini

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The purpose of this study was to investigate histological characteristics of auditory tube diverticulum in domestic donkeys (Equus asinus) using conventional histological and histochemical methods. Specimens were collected from twenty regions (five different locations of each compartment of auditory diverticulum). The mucosa consisted of pseudostratified columnar epithelium with brush-like cilia and forms of some non-isometric folds. The few goblet cells, which were irregularly distributed over the whole luminal surface, reacted strongly with Alcian blue pH 2.5, whereas neutral mucosubstances were not observed. The lamina muscularis mucosa was absent. The lamina propria-submucosa contained all connective tissue fibers, tubulo-acinar glands, parasympathetic ganglia, …


Implications Of Cat Ownership Statistics And Social Changes: A Longitudinal Study In Taiwan From 2001 To 2009, Li Huan Chen, Ting Wei Chang, Meng Chih Tung, Chang Young Fei, I Tsun Chiang Jun 2013

Implications Of Cat Ownership Statistics And Social Changes: A Longitudinal Study In Taiwan From 2001 To 2009, Li Huan Chen, Ting Wei Chang, Meng Chih Tung, Chang Young Fei, I Tsun Chiang

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Pet ownership statistics in Taiwan had not been investigated until Animal Protection Act was announced on November 4, 1998. This longitudinal study aims to investigate the demographic information of household cats in Taiwan and discuss its implications with social changes from 2001 to 2009 biennially. Household cats were surveyed biennially by randomly dialed telephone survey. A structured questionnaire was designed to obtain household demographics and population-associated data on pet ownership. Related social changes data were obtained from the Statistical Yearbook of the Ministry of Interior, Taiwan. Results showed that household cat ownership increased from 2001 to 2009, but the average …


Expression Of Oestrogen Receptor Alpha And Progesterone Receptor In Sow Oviducts After Different Artificial Insemination, Sayamon Srisuwatanasagul, Padet Tummaruk, Annop Kunavongkrit Jun 2013

Expression Of Oestrogen Receptor Alpha And Progesterone Receptor In Sow Oviducts After Different Artificial Insemination, Sayamon Srisuwatanasagul, Padet Tummaruk, Annop Kunavongkrit

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In pig production, different insemination methods which allow deposition of sperm in the uterine body (intrauterine insemination, IUI) and uterine horn (deep intrauterine insemination) have been applied in order to reduce number of spermatozoa. Earlier studies reported that steroid hormones influenced the transportation of spermatozoa, ovum and embryos in the sow reproductive tract which was related to the presence of their specific receptors; oestrogen receptor alpha (ERα) and progesterone receptor (PR). Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate the immunolocalization of ERα and PR in different parts of sow oviducts, after different artificial insemination methods. Twelve sows were divided into …


Probable Pig To Duck Transmission Of The Pandemic H1n1 2009 (Ph1n1) And Its Reassortant In Commingling Experimental Condition, Nataya Charoenvisal, Juthatip Keawcharoen, Donruethai Sreta, Siriporn Tantawet, Suphattra Jittimanee, Jirapat Arunorat, Korakrit Poonsuk, Alongkorn Amonsin, Roongroje Thanawongnuwech Jun 2013

Probable Pig To Duck Transmission Of The Pandemic H1n1 2009 (Ph1n1) And Its Reassortant In Commingling Experimental Condition, Nataya Charoenvisal, Juthatip Keawcharoen, Donruethai Sreta, Siriporn Tantawet, Suphattra Jittimanee, Jirapat Arunorat, Korakrit Poonsuk, Alongkorn Amonsin, Roongroje Thanawongnuwech

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Pandemic H1N1 2009 (pH1N1) virus is considered as a low pathogenic influenza virus, however, it rapidly spread among humans and was finally found in the swine population of 6 continents. Interspecies transmissions among different animal species are of interest. In this study, sentinel ducks were commingled with pH1N1 or pandemic H1N1 reassortment virus (rH1N1) inoculated pigs in separate groups. According to the results, both studied viruses were able to cross-species transmit to a few sentinel ducks with mild or no clinical signs. Viral shedding measured by a modified real time RT-PCR detection from the oropharyngeal and cloacal swabs were also …


Mrna And Protein Expressions Of Prostaglandin E2 Receptors (Ep2 And Ep4), Cyclooxygenase-2 And Prostaglandin E Synthase In The Cervix Of Cyclic Bitches And Those With Pyometra, Pichanun Linharattanaruksa, Theerawat Swangchan-Uthai, Sayamon Srisuwatanasagul, Muhammad Khalid, Kaywalee Chatdarong Jun 2013

Mrna And Protein Expressions Of Prostaglandin E2 Receptors (Ep2 And Ep4), Cyclooxygenase-2 And Prostaglandin E Synthase In The Cervix Of Cyclic Bitches And Those With Pyometra, Pichanun Linharattanaruksa, Theerawat Swangchan-Uthai, Sayamon Srisuwatanasagul, Muhammad Khalid, Kaywalee Chatdarong

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Prostaglandins play a vital role in regulation of cervical patency. Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) synthesis is regulated by cyclooxygenase (COX) and prostaglandin E synthase (PGES). PGE2 acts through prostaglandin E receptors (EP), EP2 and EP4, to stimulate muscle relaxation. The aim of this study was to investigate mRNA expressions (EP2, EP4, COX-2, and PGES) and protein expressions (EP2, EP4, and COX-2) in the bitch cervix. Two groups of bitches, normal cyclic bitches and bitches with pyometra, were studied. Cyclic bitches were categorized into anestrus (n = 10), estrus (n = 7), and diestrus (n = 11), whereas bitches with pyometra were …


Welfare Assessment Of Flight-Restrained Captive Birds: Effects Of Inhibition Of Locomotion, Shawn Jen-Lung Peng, Fang-Chia Chang, Judy Sheng-Ting I, Andrew Chang-Young Fei Jun 2013

Welfare Assessment Of Flight-Restrained Captive Birds: Effects Of Inhibition Of Locomotion, Shawn Jen-Lung Peng, Fang-Chia Chang, Judy Sheng-Ting I, Andrew Chang-Young Fei

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Morphological and physiological adaptations have allowed birds to utilize flying as part of the primary locomotion. However, birds in captivity are often deprived of this natural skill due to limited living space or wing amputation. This article aims to investigate the essentialness of flight and welfare assessment of flight restraint in captive birds, using animal-based measurement. Ten wild-caught great mynahs (Acridotheres grandis) were chosen as test subject and evaluated in three separate studies. In pathology study, bird wings were partially amputated to assess possible neuroma formation at the site of amputation. The birds involved in this study were evaluated on …