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Mutations In Topoisomerase Genes And Expression Of Acrab Multidrug Efflux System In Fluoroquinolone-Resistant Salmonella Enterica From Pork And Patients, Wechsiri Wannaprasat, Rungtip Chuanchuen1 Jun 2013

Mutations In Topoisomerase Genes And Expression Of Acrab Multidrug Efflux System In Fluoroquinolone-Resistant Salmonella Enterica From Pork And Patients, Wechsiri Wannaprasat, Rungtip Chuanchuen1

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The aim of this study was to further examine the mechanisms of ciprofloxacin resistance in Salmonella enterica isolates from pork and patients. Twenty-four isolates including 18 ciprofloxacin- resistant isolates and six susceptible strains were used. Mutations in the quinolone resistance-determining regions (QRDRs) of gyrA, gyrB, parC and parE were examined. Expression of AcrAB-TolC efflux pump was quantitatively determined using qRT-PCR. While nucleotide modifications were found in gyrA, gyrB and parC, all mutations identified were novel. All 18 ciprofloxacin resistant isolates carried mutations in at least one target gene and all six isolates susceptible to ciprofloxacin did not carry mutations in …


Effect Of Polysaccharide Gel Extracted From Durio Zibethinus Rind On Immune Responses, Bacteria Counts And Cholesterol Quantities In Chickens, Nustha Kitprathaung, Nattaya Ngamrojanavanich, Piyarat Chansiripornchai, Sununta Pongsamart, Niwat Chansiripornchai Jun 2013

Effect Of Polysaccharide Gel Extracted From Durio Zibethinus Rind On Immune Responses, Bacteria Counts And Cholesterol Quantities In Chickens, Nustha Kitprathaung, Nattaya Ngamrojanavanich, Piyarat Chansiripornchai, Sununta Pongsamart, Niwat Chansiripornchai

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Polysaccharide gel (PG) from the rind of durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) is a soluble powder that gives good results as an excipient in pharmacological and food preparation. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of PG as a feed-supplement diet on body weight gain, immune stimulation, total bacteria and Salmonella in feces, and cholesterol levels in broilers. Eighty, one-day-old broiler chicks were divided into 4 groups. Three experimental groups were fed a commercial diet coated with PG 1, 2 and 3 g/100 g, respectively, and the control group was fed a commercial diet without PG. The …


Coccidiosis In A Greater Slow Loris (Nycticebus Coucang), Wijit Banlunara, Sawang Kesdangsakonwut, Piyaporn Kongmekee, Angkana Sommanustweechai Jun 2013

Coccidiosis In A Greater Slow Loris (Nycticebus Coucang), Wijit Banlunara, Sawang Kesdangsakonwut, Piyaporn Kongmekee, Angkana Sommanustweechai

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Since Eimeria pachylepyron was firstly described in slow loris (Nycticebus coucang) in 1972, there has not been any reports of the disease throughout the world. An adult male 0.8 kg bw greater slow loris (Nycticebus coucang) had diarrhea, emaciation and dead. Severe necro-hemorrhagic jejunitis with the presence of coccidian protozoa and secondary bacterial septicemia were the causes of death. Endogenous stages of E. pachylepyron were detected exclusively in the jejunal enterocytes especially in the crypt of Lieberkühn. The typical round unsporulated oocysts with homogeneous eosinophilic thick wall were closely related to E. pachylepyron. This is the first report to confirm …


Antiparasitic Efficacy Of 10% W/V Fipronil Spot-On (Fiproline Spot-On) Against Experimental Tick (Rhipicephalus Sanguineus) Infestations On Dogs, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Kanokwan Thiansirikhun, Kanoksak Thanadumkerng, Nuttika Pastarapatee, Nunaree Trirattananuwong, Wilai Rattanatayarom Jun 2013

Antiparasitic Efficacy Of 10% W/V Fipronil Spot-On (Fiproline Spot-On) Against Experimental Tick (Rhipicephalus Sanguineus) Infestations On Dogs, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Kanokwan Thiansirikhun, Kanoksak Thanadumkerng, Nuttika Pastarapatee, Nunaree Trirattananuwong, Wilai Rattanatayarom

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This study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of 10% w/v fipronil spot-on for treatment and prevention of Rhipicephalus sanguineus infestations on dogs. Twelve Beagles were randomly separated into two groups which were treatment and control group (6 dogs/group). The treatment group received 10% fipronil spot-on at the dosage of 6.7 mg/kg on day 0. A group of 60 Rhipicephalus sanguineus was released to feed on each dog on day -7, -2, 7, 14, 21, and 28. The ticks were counted and removed on days-4, 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. Mean number of tick infestations in the control group …


Different Influence Of Intracellular Glutamine Depletion On Glutamate Uptake Mediated By Amino Acid Transport Systems; Eaats And X-C, In Placental (Bewo) Cells, Boonrit Thongsong Jun 2013

Different Influence Of Intracellular Glutamine Depletion On Glutamate Uptake Mediated By Amino Acid Transport Systems; Eaats And X-C, In Placental (Bewo) Cells, Boonrit Thongsong

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Glutamate transporters are responsible for active transport of glutamate over the cell membrane and play an important role in the glutamate-glutamine cycle. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the influence of intracellular glutamine depletion on glutamate uptake mediated by amino acid transport systems; EAATs and X-c in placental choriocarcinoma (BeWo) cells as a model of human trophoblasts. Intracellular glutamine was depleted by culturing the cells in regular medium without glutamine and by treating with an inhibitor of glutamine synthetase (methionine sulfoximine; MSX), for 16 hours. The uptake of glutamate was measured by the use of appropriate substrates …


Genetic Diversity Of Spirometra Erinaceieuropaei From Dogs In Hunan Province, China Based On Analyses Of Two Mitochondrial Sequences, Liang Liang, Jian Liang, Hui Shen, Xiao Lei Yao Jun 2013

Genetic Diversity Of Spirometra Erinaceieuropaei From Dogs In Hunan Province, China Based On Analyses Of Two Mitochondrial Sequences, Liang Liang, Jian Liang, Hui Shen, Xiao Lei Yao

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Sequence variability in two mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) regions, namely NADH dehydrogenase subunit 5 (nad5) and small subunit of ribosomal RNA (rrnS) in Spirometra erinaceieuropaei from dogs in Hunan province in China was examined. A portion of the nad5 (pnad5) and rrnS (prrnS) genes were amplified separately from individual S. erinaceieuropaei by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Representative amplicons were subjected to sequencing in order to estimate sequence variability. The sequences of pnad5 and prrnS were 531 and 328 bp in size, respectively. The intra-specific sequence variations within each of the S. erinaceieuropaei were 0-3.5% for pnad5 and 0-1.4% for prrnS, while …


Surgical Removal Of Foreign Bodies In The Gastrointestinal Tract Of Monocellate Cobra, Naja Kaouthia, Taksa Vasaruchapong, Lawan Chanhome Jun 2013

Surgical Removal Of Foreign Bodies In The Gastrointestinal Tract Of Monocellate Cobra, Naja Kaouthia, Taksa Vasaruchapong, Lawan Chanhome

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A wild-captured female monocellate cobra (Naja kaouthia) had abnormal posture and move with difficulty as consequences of swelling at the middle third of the body. The swelling area was firm on palpation with average size of 10x4 cm. The shape of the swelling area was similar to a small bottle which was obviously recognized on the dorsal recumbency. Therefore, the foreign body obstruction in gastrointestinal tract was diagnosed without radiographic examination. Digital manipulation was performed, but could not move the foreign bodies. Therefore, gastrotomy was considered. The foreign bodies were a plastic bottle and a piece of cloth which were …


Susceptibility Of Clostridium Difficile Isolated From Healthy Captive Asian Elephants To Metronidazole And Vancomycin, Nattawooti Sthitmatee, Thanya Warinrak, Waroot Wongkalasin Jun 2013

Susceptibility Of Clostridium Difficile Isolated From Healthy Captive Asian Elephants To Metronidazole And Vancomycin, Nattawooti Sthitmatee, Thanya Warinrak, Waroot Wongkalasin

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Susceptibility to metronidazole and vancomycin, drugs of choice for Clostridium difficile infection, of 15 C. difficile isolates from 6 healthy Asian elephants was determined. All of the isolates belonged to only 1 ribotype pattern and carried both toxin A and B genes. The Minimal inhibitory concentration range of metronidazole and vancomycin, drugs of choice for treatment of C. difficile infection, was 0.125-4.0 μg/ml and 0.125-2.0 μg/ml, respectively. Moreover, MIC50 and MIC90 for metronidazole were 0.75 and 1.5 μg/ml while vancomycin was 1.0 and 2.0 μg/ml. There was no evidence of resistance to these antimicrobials. These results might be a preliminary …


Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Suwarat Wadeerat Jun 2013

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Suwarat Wadeerat

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No abstract provided.


Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich Jun 2013

Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich

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No abstract provided.


Antibacterial Activity Of Tannin From Sweet Chestnut Wood Against Aeromonas And Streptococcal Pathogens Of Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus), Hathairat Maisak, Sasibha Jantrakajorn, Mintra Lukkana, Janenuj Wongtavatchai Mar 2013

Antibacterial Activity Of Tannin From Sweet Chestnut Wood Against Aeromonas And Streptococcal Pathogens Of Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus), Hathairat Maisak, Sasibha Jantrakajorn, Mintra Lukkana, Janenuj Wongtavatchai

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The present study determined the inhibitory effect of tannin from sweet chestnut wood against tilapia Oreochromis niloticus bacterial pathogens, Aeromonas hydrophila (20 isolates) and Streptococcus agalactiae (20 isolates). Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations (MICs) corresponding to tannin and oxytetracycline (OTC) for A. hydrophila were 18.75-300 μg/ml and 0.125-128 μg/ml; and for S. agalactiae were 600 μg/ml and 0.5-8 μg/ml, respectively. The antibacterial potency of tannin from sweet chestnut wood was found in the test system of pH: 6.5-7.0, suggesting that the inhibitory effect of tannins is unrelated to their acidity property. The OTC-resistant A. hydrophila and S. agalactiae (MIC of OTC > 4 …


Effect Of L-Cysteine On Chilled Carp (Cyprinus Carpio) Semen Qualities, Kan Kledmanee, Somrat Taweedet, Prawporn Thaijongruk, Panida Chanapiwat, Kampon Kaeoket Mar 2013

Effect Of L-Cysteine On Chilled Carp (Cyprinus Carpio) Semen Qualities, Kan Kledmanee, Somrat Taweedet, Prawporn Thaijongruk, Panida Chanapiwat, Kampon Kaeoket

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The aim of the present study was to study the effects of L-cysteine on chilled carp (Cyprinus carpio) semen qualities. Pooled semen samples were prepared from eight fish, and divided into five groups according to the concentrations of L-cysteine as follows: 0 (T1), 0.5 (T2), 1.0 (T3), 1.5 (T4) and 2 (T5) mM. The sperm motility, duration of sperm motility and sperm viability were evaluated at 0, 12, 24, 48, 72 hours after chilled storage. Comparing between treatment and control groups, the percentage of sperm motility, duration of sperm motility and the percentage of sperm viability in the treatment groups …


A Survey To Determine The Presence Of The N-Acetylglucosamine-6-Sulfatase (G6s) Gene Mutation In Anglo-Nubian Goats In Southern Thailand, Siriwat Wasiksiri, Sirichai Sripongpun, Adisorn Ratanaphan, Panom Sookras Mar 2013

A Survey To Determine The Presence Of The N-Acetylglucosamine-6-Sulfatase (G6s) Gene Mutation In Anglo-Nubian Goats In Southern Thailand, Siriwat Wasiksiri, Sirichai Sripongpun, Adisorn Ratanaphan, Panom Sookras

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Mutation of the G6S gene in Anglo-Nubian (AN) goat causes non-function of the N-acetylglucosamide 6- sulfatase enzyme within lysosomes, which increases heparin sulfate accumulation and induces pathogenesis of the internal organs. Transversion of base C to T at nucleotide 322 changes decoding of an amino arginine to a stop codon (R322X) and produces a truncated protein. This mutation is detrimental to the health of a goat kid leading to delay in nervous development and death. It was found first time in goats of a Michigan herd in the US, but has not yet been reported in Thailand. This study aimed …


Histomorphometrical Variations Of Hair Follicles Of Bakhtiari Sheep At Different Skin Areas, Behzad Mobini Mar 2013

Histomorphometrical Variations Of Hair Follicles Of Bakhtiari Sheep At Different Skin Areas, Behzad Mobini

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The purpose of this study was to determine the histomorphometrical variations of hair follicles at different skin areas in Bakhtiari sheep. Twelve healthy adult sheep (6 males and 6 females) of the Bakhtiari breed, aged from 1 to 2 years, were selected from the abattoir of Shahrekord. Skin samples were taken from different areas, fixed and stained with haematoxylin and eosin. By using lattice line graticule (5x5) and ocular micrometer, the following histomorphometric indices were tested: number of primary and secondary follicles per one mm2; depth and width of primary and secondary follicles; ratios of number, depth and width of …


Subchronic To Chronic Pulmonary Effects Of Low Dose Of Diesel Exhaust Particles In Mice After Single Intratracheal Instillation: Pathological Changes And Metallothionien Responses, Theerayuth Kaewamatawong, Wijit Banlunara, Anong Bintvihok, Akinori Shimada Mar 2013

Subchronic To Chronic Pulmonary Effects Of Low Dose Of Diesel Exhaust Particles In Mice After Single Intratracheal Instillation: Pathological Changes And Metallothionien Responses, Theerayuth Kaewamatawong, Wijit Banlunara, Anong Bintvihok, Akinori Shimada

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To study the subchronic and chronic lung effects of low dose of Diesel Exhaust Particles (DEPs), mice were intratracheally instilled with 50 μg of DEPs. Cellular and biochemical parameters in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and histological alteration were determined at 90, 120, 150 and 180 days after instillation. From BALF results, exposure to 50 μg of DEPs did not cause any pulmonary inflammation. However, mild to moderate pulmonary changes evidenced by multifocal DEPs laden alveolar macrophages (AMs) aggregation, type II alveolar cell proliferation, thickening of alveolar wall, interstitial fibrosis and edema were observed in treated mouse lungs. Basement (BM) damage …


The Role Of Kisspeptin Signaling In Reproduction Of Ruminant, Thuchadaporn Chaikhun, Pongsiwa Sotthibandhu, Siriwat Suadsong Mar 2013

The Role Of Kisspeptin Signaling In Reproduction Of Ruminant, Thuchadaporn Chaikhun, Pongsiwa Sotthibandhu, Siriwat Suadsong

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In the present decade, kisspeptin has been a fascinating topic in the reproductive spotlight. Kisspeptin is a neuropeptide, produced mainly in the hypothalamus from Kiss1 gene. This gene was initially discovered in 1996 as a tumor suppressor gene in human malignant melanoma. Then in the year 2003, researchers found that mutations of the G protein-coupled receptor (GPR54), which is the strongly cognate receptor of kisspeptin, were associated with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in mice and humans. There are many kisspeptin distribution and function studies (both in vitro and in vivo) in mammals. In ruminants, kisspeptin has been studied mainly in sheep and …


Morphology Of Brain Waveforms And Electrical Activity Of Visual Evoked Potentials (Vep) Of Iguana Iguana Species Under Captivity Conditions In Mexico, Salvador Abraham Solís-Chávez, Alejandra Ibáñez-Contreras, Alfredo Durand-Rivera, Sergio A. Reyes-Pantoja, Alfaro Rodríguez Alfonso, Eduardo Tena-Betancourt, Braulio Hernández-Godínez Mar 2013

Morphology Of Brain Waveforms And Electrical Activity Of Visual Evoked Potentials (Vep) Of Iguana Iguana Species Under Captivity Conditions In Mexico, Salvador Abraham Solís-Chávez, Alejandra Ibáñez-Contreras, Alfredo Durand-Rivera, Sergio A. Reyes-Pantoja, Alfaro Rodríguez Alfonso, Eduardo Tena-Betancourt, Braulio Hernández-Godínez

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Reptiles have been characterized by relevant number of papers as well-known animal models in biomedical research and neuroethology due to their ancestral evolutionary relationship with birds and mammals, leading to further hypothesis that the dorsal ventricular ridge (DVR), the dorsal pallia of amphibians and the isocortex of mammalian brains share a common anatomical origin. The objective of this study was to assess the morphologic features and measurement of brain waveforms of Iguana iguana through Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP). This research employed six healthy and ophthalmologically-suited iguanas (Iguana iguana), with computerized tomography brain scans followed by VEP under simple temporary physical …


Dha Analysis In Different Types Of Egg Yolks: Its Possibility Of Being A Dha Source For Boar Semen Cryopreservation, Kampon Kaeoket, Panida Chanapiwat Mar 2013

Dha Analysis In Different Types Of Egg Yolks: Its Possibility Of Being A Dha Source For Boar Semen Cryopreservation, Kampon Kaeoket, Panida Chanapiwat

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The aim of this study was to investigate the concentrations of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in DHA enriched hen egg yolk (H-DHA) in comparison with egg yolk from chicken, duck, quail, ostrich and crocodile in order to find a source of DHA for boar semen cryopreservation. A pool (10 eggs in each) of DHA enriched hen egg yolk and egg yolks from chicken, duck, quail, ostrich and crocodile were analyzed for fatty acids profile at the Nutrition Laboratory, Mahidol University. Comparing all egg yolks, the highest DHA concentration in egg yolk was found in H-DHA egg yolk (3.7% of total fatty …


Cloning Efficiency Of Canine Mesenchymal Stem Cells Isolated From Bone Marrow Of Femoral Head And Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue, Nada Tanamai, Sirirak Chantakru, Monchanok Vijarnsorn Mar 2013

Cloning Efficiency Of Canine Mesenchymal Stem Cells Isolated From Bone Marrow Of Femoral Head And Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue, Nada Tanamai, Sirirak Chantakru, Monchanok Vijarnsorn

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Most recently, adipose tissue (AD) has become an alternative source for mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) instead of the invasive method of bone marrow (BM) aspiration both in human and canine. In this study, we compared MSCs derived from adipose tissue (AD-MSCs) and bone marrow (BM-MSCs) regarding morphology and cell yield for instant usage by using the standard protocol of counting colony forming unit-fibroblast (CFU-F). MSCs from both sources showed fibroblast-like morphology and formed colonies termed as CFU-F after culturing in plastic surface for 10 days. The colony number per mononuclear cells (MNCs) and the colony number per adherent cells derived …


Effect Of Wild Cape Gooseberry (Physalis Minima Linn.) On Zebra Fish (Danio Rerio) Embryo, Aranya Ponpornpisit, Nopadon Pirarat, Wanwipa Suthikrai, Anong Binwihok Mar 2013

Effect Of Wild Cape Gooseberry (Physalis Minima Linn.) On Zebra Fish (Danio Rerio) Embryo, Aranya Ponpornpisit, Nopadon Pirarat, Wanwipa Suthikrai, Anong Binwihok

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The effect of crude extract of wild cape gooseberry, P. minima Linn. on zebra fish, D. rerio, embryo was investigated. Five concentrations (0.01%, 0.1%, 1%, 10% and 20%) of an aqueous crude extract of the plant leaf was prepared and tested with newly spawned embryos in 96 well plates. The observation effect was based on the toxicity endpoint composed of lethal effects, sublethal effects and malformation effects appearing within 144 hours postfertilization (hpf). The results suggested that the lowest observed effect concentrations (LOEC) for a lethal effect and a sublethal effect were 20% and 10% respectively. Not fully developed pigmentation …


Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat Mar 2013

Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat

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No abstract provided.


Differentiation Of Secreted Proteins From A Virulent And An Avirulent Strain Of Streptococcus Suis Serotype 2, Xiao Wei Yang, Cui Wei Li1, Zhi Biao Yang, Li Ping Wu, Xiu Guo Hua Mar 2013

Differentiation Of Secreted Proteins From A Virulent And An Avirulent Strain Of Streptococcus Suis Serotype 2, Xiao Wei Yang, Cui Wei Li1, Zhi Biao Yang, Li Ping Wu, Xiu Guo Hua

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The present study aimed to identify specific and upregulated proteins in virulent SS2 strain that mightconfer pathogenicity. We performed a comparative proteomic assay to analyze the difference in secretome betweenvirulent SH-08 strain and avirulent SH-YH07 strain. Virulence of tested strains was determined using porcine andzebrafish models. The supernatant from bacterial cultures was collected at early exponential phase (OD600 = 0.4).Proteomic assay identified 52 proteins from the virulent strain supernatant and 29 proteins from the avirulent strainsupernatant. Twenty-three proteins were found in the culture medium from both strains. Among these commonproteins, eleven were upregulated by the virulent strain compared to the …


Mediating Trophoblast Uptake Of Methylaminoisobutyric Acid And Glutamine By Absence Of Extra- Or Intracellular Glutamine, Boonrit Thongsong Mar 2013

Mediating Trophoblast Uptake Of Methylaminoisobutyric Acid And Glutamine By Absence Of Extra- Or Intracellular Glutamine, Boonrit Thongsong

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Glutamine is known to modulate the uptake activity of nutrient transporters in mammalian cells. The aim of the study was to elucidate the influence of absence of extra- or intracellular glutamine on the uptake activity of the amino acid transport system A in placental BeWo cells. Extracellular glutamine was absent by culturing the cells in regular medium without glutamine. Intracellular glutamine was depleted by culturing the cells in regular medium without glutamine and by treating the cells for 16 hours with methionine sulfoximine (MSX), an inhibitor of glutamine synthetase. When BeWo cells were treated with glutamine-free culture medium for 1-30 …


Statistical Study Of The Association Between Shelter Canine Intakes And Euthanasia From 2001 To 2011 In Taiwan, I-Feng Yen, Hsiu-I Lin, Dang-Jie Lan, Ting-Wei Chang, Kai Pan, Chang-Young Fei Mar 2013

Statistical Study Of The Association Between Shelter Canine Intakes And Euthanasia From 2001 To 2011 In Taiwan, I-Feng Yen, Hsiu-I Lin, Dang-Jie Lan, Ting-Wei Chang, Kai Pan, Chang-Young Fei

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This study used Pearson correlation test to analyze statistical correlation between shelter canine intake and number of dogs euthanized in municipal animal shelters in 20 counties/cities in Taiwan from 2001 to 2011. Data of animal shelters were official data provided by the Council of Agriculture, the competent authority of the Animal Protection Act in Taiwan. Among the 20 counties/cities in Taiwan, Hualien County, Penghu County, Keelung City, and Chiayi County were excluded from this study due to incomplete data. Pearson correlation test was used to analyze the data of other 16 counties/cities from 2001 to 2011. Among these 16 counties/cities, …


Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Suwanakiet Sawangkoon, Chutamas Benjanirut, Monkon Trisiriroj, Thanusorn Phakhawambodee Mar 2013

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Suwanakiet Sawangkoon, Chutamas Benjanirut, Monkon Trisiriroj, Thanusorn Phakhawambodee

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No abstract provided.


Survey Of Toxoplasma Gondii In Taipei: Livestock Meats, Internal Organs, Cat And Dog Sera, Ying-Bin Taiching Fuh, Albert Taiching Liao, Yun-Ming Taiching Pong, Meng-Chih Taiching Tung, Chang-Young Taiching Fei, Dah-Sheng Lin Mar 2013

Survey Of Toxoplasma Gondii In Taipei: Livestock Meats, Internal Organs, Cat And Dog Sera, Ying-Bin Taiching Fuh, Albert Taiching Liao, Yun-Ming Taiching Pong, Meng-Chih Taiching Tung, Chang-Young Taiching Fei, Dah-Sheng Lin

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Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is an important food-borne zoonotic protozoa. Infection occurs when humans and warm-blooded animals consume raw or lightly cooked cysts containing meat or sporulated oocysts contaminated food. T. gondii infection has been observed in food animals in many countries suggesting the significance of food animals in the epidemiology of toxoplasmosis. However, there is no report regarding T. gondii infection in food animals other than pigs in Taiwan. Therefore, in this study, pork, pig livers, mutton, chicken flesh, chicken hearts, chicken livers, gizzards, and imported beef sold in the supermarkets in Taipei were examined for T. gondii deoxyribonucleic …


Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich Mar 2013

Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich

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No abstract provided.


What Is Your Diagnosis, Pranee Tuntivanich, Suwicha Chuthatep, Panida Pongvittayanon Mar 2013

What Is Your Diagnosis, Pranee Tuntivanich, Suwicha Chuthatep, Panida Pongvittayanon

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No abstract provided.


Morphological Aspects By Light And Scanning Electron Microscopic Studies Of Swamp Buffalo Endometrium At Follicular And Mid-Luteal Phases, Paisan Tienthai, Kriengyot Sajjarengpong Mar 2013

Morphological Aspects By Light And Scanning Electron Microscopic Studies Of Swamp Buffalo Endometrium At Follicular And Mid-Luteal Phases, Paisan Tienthai, Kriengyot Sajjarengpong

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This study was carried out to observe morphological changes of swamp buffalo endometrium at follicularand mid-luteal phases. Uterine horns were collected from female buffaloes at a local abattoir and the selected estrousstages were categorized into the follicular (n = 10) and mid-luteal (n = 10) phases. General histology andhistomorphometry were examined under light microscope (LM) whereas a scanning electron microscope (SEM) wasused to study surface epithelial changes. The results showed that the height of the endometrial epithelium, thenumber of superficial endometrial glands and the number of capillaries were significantly greater (p < 0.05) at thefollicular phase. By SEM examination, the ciliated and secretory cells with different patterns, i.e. abundant microvillion the apical part or secretory protrusion in various degrees, distinctly increased at the follicular phase. In themeantime, numerous secretory cells with stubby microvilli were covered throughout the endometrial surface withsecretory vesicles on endometrial glandular orifices at the mid-luteal phase in which the ciliated cells were sparselyseen. It was concluded that the swamp buffalo endometrium obviously revealed modifications during the estrouscycle for physiological events, i.e. sperm transport, early embryonic development and implantation.


Association Among Serum Insulin–Like Growth Factor–I, Backfat Thickness, And Age At First Observed Estrus In Gilts, Atthaporn Roongsitthichai, Seri Koonjaenak, Padet Tummaruk Mar 2013

Association Among Serum Insulin–Like Growth Factor–I, Backfat Thickness, And Age At First Observed Estrus In Gilts, Atthaporn Roongsitthichai, Seri Koonjaenak, Padet Tummaruk

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The present study investigated the association among serum insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I), backfatthickness, and age at first observed estrus in replacement gilts. In total, 80 replacement gilt, Landrace (L, n = 48) andYorkshire (Y, n = 32), were included. The gilts were determined for age at first observed estrus between 167 to 212days of age. They were categorized according to age at first observed estrus into ≤ 200 days (n = 41) and > 200 days (n= 36) groups. Backfat thickness, body weight, and serum IGF–I concentration were measured before mating. Age atfirst mating, interval from boar exposure to first observed …