Molecular Characteristics Of Vp2 Gene From Wild-Type Infectious Bursal Disease Viruses (Ibdvs) In Saudi Arabia,
2017
Chulalongkorn University
Molecular Characteristics Of Vp2 Gene From Wild-Type Infectious Bursal Disease Viruses (Ibdvs) In Saudi Arabia, Mahmoud H A Mohamed, Mahmoud M. Ismail, Ibrahim M. El-Sabagh, Abdul-Rahman S. Al-Ankari
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is caused by a virus related to the family Birnaviridae. The virus is a worldwide pathogen and causes immunosuppression and great losses in broiler flocks. In this study, molecular characterization of two Saudi Arabian IBDVs (IBD01/14/SA and IBD02/14/SA) was carried out by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and partial sequence of hypervariable region of VP2 gene. Nucleotide sequences of 740-bp PCR product of the Saudi Arabian isolates were compared with the corresponding nucleotide sequence of 56 reported IBDVs representing different pathotypes from different continents. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the Saudi Arabian isolates were split from …
Treatment Outcomes Of Canine Nasal Tumor Irradiation,
2017
Chulalongkorn University
Treatment Outcomes Of Canine Nasal Tumor Irradiation, Thitsana Ingkasri, Wuttiwong Theeraphun, Waraporn Aumarm
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
This study aimed to determine the treatment response of canine nasal tumor treated with only linear accelerated radiation therapy (LINAC) using volumetric measurement criteria at Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital between May 2013 and August 2015. Medical records of the patients including age, breed, sex, histopathological diagnosis, clinical stage, types of radiation therapy and complications of treatment were recorded. All 20 dogs were irradiated with total dose ranging from 36 to 54 Gray (Gy). Computed tomography was performed with all dogs before and three months after treatment in order to evaluate tumor volume change. Results revealed that median survival time …
Exploring Difference In Subgingival Microbial Communities In Dog And Human Periodontal Diseases Using Dgge Technique,
2017
Chulalongkorn University
Exploring Difference In Subgingival Microbial Communities In Dog And Human Periodontal Diseases Using Dgge Technique, Phutsa Sanguansermsri, Kongthawat Chairatvit, Sittiruk Roytrakul, Sombhun Doungudomdacha, Rudee Surarit
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Periodontal diseases are the most common infectious diseases of dogs. Up to now, the knowledge about periodontopathic bacteria in dogs remains sparse. The objectives of this study were to apply the Polymerase Chain Reaction-Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE) technique, cloning and 16S rRNA gene sequencing to the investigation into subgingival plaque bacteria from healthy and periodontitis dogs; and compare DGGE patterns from the subgingival plaque of dogs and humans. Sixty-eight bacterial species were detected from subgingival plaque of 12 Poodles in Thailand and the predominant genus was Porphyromonas (n=11). Porphyromonas gulae and Treponema denticola were the most common microflora in …
Effects Of Ivabradine On Left Ventricular Function In Dogs With Congestive Heart Failure,
2017
Chulalongkorn University
Effects Of Ivabradine On Left Ventricular Function In Dogs With Congestive Heart Failure, Sajika Sri-Ngam, Soontaree Petchdee
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Ivabradine is an essential drug administered in current standard therapy for human heart failure and is expected to be beneficial to congestive heart failure dog. Ivabradine is a selective If Channel inhibitor. It reduces cardiac pacemaker activity and slows heart rate. There are a few reports of ivabradine in veterinary applications. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ivabradine on left ventricular function in dogs with congestive heart failure. Thirteen client-owned dogs with systolic and/or diastolic heart failure were included in this study. The dogs were assigned to two groups: (i) the active control group, given …
A Blueprint To Evaluate One Health,
2017
Vetsuisse-Faculty, Section for Veterinary Epidemiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
A Blueprint To Evaluate One Health, Simon R. Rüegg, Barry J. Mcmahon, Barbara Häsler, Roberto Esposito, Helen O'Shea, Et Al
Department of Biological Sciences Publications
One Health (OH) positions health professionals as agents for change and provides a platform to manage determinants of health that are often not comprehensively captured in medicine or public health alone. However, due to the organization of societies and disciplines, and the sectoral allocation of resources, the development of transdisciplinary approaches requires effort and perseverance. Therefore, there is a need to provide evidence on the added value of OH for governments, researchers, funding bodies, and stakeholders. This paper outlines a conceptual framework of what OH approaches can encompass and the added values they can provide. The framework was developed during …
Detection Of Strongylus Vulgaris In Equine Faecal Samples By Real-Time Pcr And Larval Culture – Method Comparison And Occurrence Assessment,
2017
Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Germany
Detection Of Strongylus Vulgaris In Equine Faecal Samples By Real-Time Pcr And Larval Culture – Method Comparison And Occurrence Assessment, A. Kaspar, K. Pfister, Martin K. Nielsen, C. Silaghi, H. Fink, M. C. Scheuerle
Veterinary Science Faculty Publications
Background: Strongylus vulgaris has become a rare parasite in Germany during the past 50 years due to the practice of frequent prophylactic anthelmintic therapy. To date, the emerging development of resistance in Cyathostominae and Parascaris spp. to numerous equine anthelmintics has changed deworming management and the frequency of anthelmintic usage. In this regard, reliable detection of parasitic infections, especially of the highly pathogenic S. vulgaris is essential. In the current study, two diagnostic methods for the detection of infections with S. vulgaris were compared and information on the occurrence of this parasite in German horses was gained. For this purpose, …
Assessing Ultrasonography As A Diagnostic Tool For Porcine Cysticercosis,
2017
OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
Assessing Ultrasonography As A Diagnostic Tool For Porcine Cysticercosis, Robert H. Flecker, Ian W. Pray, Saul J. Santivañez, Viterbo Ayvar, Ricardo Gamboa, Claudio Muro, Luz M. Moyano, Victor Benavides, Hector H. Garcia, Seth E. O'Neal
OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Faculty Publications and Presentations
Background Taenia solium inflicts substantial neurologic disease and economic losses on rural communities in many developing nations. Ring-strategy is a control intervention that targets treatment of humans and pigs among clusters of households (rings) that surround pigs heavily infected with cysticerci. These pigs are typically identified by examining the animal's tongue for cysts. However, as prevalence decreases in intervened communities, more sensitive methods may be needed to identify these animals and to maintain control pressure. The purpose of this study was to evaluate ultrasonography as an alternative method to detect pigs heavily infected with T. solium cysts. Methodology/Principal Findings We …
Physiological And Behavioural Evaluation Of Common Anaesthesia Practices In The Rainbow Trout,
2017
University of Liverpool
Physiological And Behavioural Evaluation Of Common Anaesthesia Practices In The Rainbow Trout, Kieran C. Pounder, Jennifer L. Mitchell, Jack S. Thomson, Tom G. Pottinger, Lynne U. Sneddon
Anesthesia and Analgesia Collection
Anaesthetic drugs are commonly administered to fish in aquaculture, research and veterinary contexts. Anaesthesia causes temporary absence of consciousness and may reduce the stress and/or pain associated with handling and certain invasive procedures. The rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a widely-used model species with relevance to both aquaculture and natural ecosystems. This study sought to establish the relative acute impact of commonly used anaesthetics on rainbow trout when used for anaesthesia or euthanasia by exploring their effects on aversion behaviour and stress physiology. Five widely used anaesthetics were investigated at two concentrations reflective of common laboratory practises: MS-222, benzocaine, 2-phenoxyethanol, …
Ultrastructure Of Rat Umbilical Cord Stroma-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells,
2017
TÜBİTAK
Ultrastructure Of Rat Umbilical Cord Stroma-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Ahmet Ceylan, Özge Özgenç, Korhan Altunbaş, Petek Korkusuz, Asuman Özen
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Being multipotent progenitor cells, mesenchymal stem cells continue to attract attention as a promising tool for cell-based therapy and tissue engineering. However, research on the ultrastructure of these cells is rather scarce. This study was aimed at the investigation of the transmission electron microscopic ultrastructure and morphology of mesenchymal stem cells isolated from the stroma of rat umbilical cord using the explant culture method. At the end of the third passage, some of the cells isolated from the stroma of the umbilical cord were harvested for electron microscopic examination. The remaining cells were induced for osteogenic, chondrogenic, and adipogenic differentiation. …
Israel : Translocation Of Rabies,
2017
Augustana College, Rock Island Illinois
Israel : Translocation Of Rabies, Sarah Baker
Global Public Health
Israel is now faced with a steady growing public health threat as canine rabies has reemerged in the northern region of Israel. While the steady increase in cases is of notable alarm, moreover the close contact most often shared between dog and human populations is of much more concern from a public health prospective. Rabies is a vaccine-preventable disease. Vaccinating dogs has proven to be the most cost-effective strategy for preventing rabies in people. Additionally, education on bite prevention and rabid animal behaviors for both children and adults is an essential extension of the long term rabies vaccination program that …
Relationship Between Dietary Total Digestible Nutrients And Digestible Organic Matter In Beef Cattle Finishing And Growing Diets With Or Without Distillers Grains,
2017
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Relationship Between Dietary Total Digestible Nutrients And Digestible Organic Matter In Beef Cattle Finishing And Growing Diets With Or Without Distillers Grains, Hannah C. Hamilton, Jana L. Gramkow, Jim C. Macdonald Donald, Galen E. Erickson, Andrea K. Watson, Terry J. Klopfenstein
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
The relationship between organic matter digestibility and total digestible nutrients is unestablished for diets containing distillers grains. Three cattle digestion studies were used to evaluate the relationship between total digestible nutrients and digestible organic matter. Results suggest digestible organic matter is consistent relative to total digestible nutrients content for traditional, corn based diets. In finishing and growing diets containing distillers grains additional digestible energy supplied by distillers grains is not accounted for when evaluating only digestible organic matter. Measuring digestible energy content of diets used in digestion trials is essential.
First Clinical Strongyloides Stercoralis Case In A Dog In Turkey,
2017
TÜBİTAK
First Clinical Strongyloides Stercoralis Case In A Dog In Turkey, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur, Yücel Meral, Cenk Soner Bölükbaş, Ali̇ Tümay Gürler, Mustafa Açici
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A 2.5-year-old small male Cavalier King Charles spaniel was brought to Ondokuz Mayıs University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Animal Hospital with symptoms of severe watery diarrhea, pain during defecation, intermittent cough, vomiting, and emaciation. Examination of the fecal smear revealed moderate infection of Strongyloides stercoralis larvae and two adult females. Counting of the larvae in feces was performed by Baermann method and 20 larvae were determined per gram of feces. The dog was treated with ivermectin (Avromec, 0.2 mg/kg subcutaneously) and multivitamin syrup (Vitabiol) for 5 days for supporting the body condition. This paper is the first clinical case report …
Evaluation Of The Value Of Fiber In Distillers Grains Plus Solubles On Performance Of Finishing Cattle,
2017
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Evaluation Of The Value Of Fiber In Distillers Grains Plus Solubles On Performance Of Finishing Cattle, Jordan E. Burhoop, Liesel J. Schneider, Curtis J. Bittner Bittner, F. Henry Hilscher, Jim C. Macdonald, Rodney A. Moxley, David R. Smith, Galen E. Erickson
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
A finishing study was conducted to determine the value of the fiber in distillers grains plus solubles on cattle performance. Five treatments were evaluated: a corn control diet, 20 or 40% modified distillers grains plus solubles, plus two diets containing corn germ meal and corn bran balanced to equal the fiber content of the two modified distillers grains plus solubles diets. Th ere was a significant improvement in ADG and F:G for cattle fed modified distillers grains plus solubles compared to control. Cattle fed the corn germ meal and bran diets had increased DMI, slightly lower ADG, and poorer F:G …
The Effect Of Supplementing Mannan Oligosaccharide Or Finely Ground Fiber, During The Summer On Body Temperature, Performance, And Blood Metabolites Of Finishing Steers,
2017
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The Effect Of Supplementing Mannan Oligosaccharide Or Finely Ground Fiber, During The Summer On Body Temperature, Performance, And Blood Metabolites Of Finishing Steers, Bradley M. Boyd, Terry L. Mader, Curtis J. Bittner Bittner, Henry Hilscher, Gene Wijffels, John B. Gaughan, Megan Sullivan, Judy Cawdell- Smith, Galen E. Erickson
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Crossbred beef steers (12 pens, n=96) were used to determine the effect of adding Agrimos or 5% ground (1 in.) wheat straw compared to a control on body temperature, panting score and performance. Th ere were no differences in final BW, ADG, and DMI among treatments. Feed conversion was increased for cattle fed 5% additional ground straw when compared to control and Agrimos. Hot carcass weight, dressing %, LM area, and marbling score were not different among treatments. Cattle fed the control had greater 12th rib fat depth and USDA yield grade than cattle fed straw or Agrimos. Both average …
Effect Of Salt Reduction On The Quality And Shelf Life Characteristics Of Deli-Style Roast Beef,
2017
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Effect Of Salt Reduction On The Quality And Shelf Life Characteristics Of Deli-Style Roast Beef, Chad G. Bower, Regan E. Stanley, Samodha Fernando Fernando, Gary A. Sullivan
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Concerns with excessive sodium intake have led to increased pressure on meat processors to reduce added salt in meat products. Quality characteristics and microbial growth were evaluated on deli- style roast beef slices formulated to contain varying concentrations of added salt. Salt concentration had no effect on microbial community composition, however increasing salt slowed microbial growth over time. Increasing salt increased cooking yield and decreased water activity. Salt reduction negatively impacts the texture, yield, and shelf life of deli- style roast beef, however salt concentrations within this range do not significantly alter spoilage flora community composition.
Effect Of Crude Glycerin Concentration On Growing Steer Performance In Forage Diets,
2017
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Effect Of Crude Glycerin Concentration On Growing Steer Performance In Forage Diets, Robert G. Bondurant, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein Klopfenstein, James C. Macdonald
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
The effect of increasing crude glycerin concentration was evaluated in a 91- d growing trial utilizing 60 steers. Crude glycerin was included at 0, 4, 8, and 12% of dietary DM in diets consisting of 50% wheat straw; 22.9- 37.0% wet corn bran, and 8.0- 10.1% soybean meal. Crude glycerin replaced wet corn bran and soybean meal was added to maintain dietary CP. Steer ending BW was not different among treatments. Th ere was a quadratic increase in DMI from 0 to 8% crude glycerin and subsequent decrease at 12%. Th ere was no difference in ADG or feed efficiency …
Development Of Terminal And Maternal Economic Selection Indices In Beefmaster Cattle,
2017
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Development Of Terminal And Maternal Economic Selection Indices In Beefmaster Cattle, Kathleen P. Ochsner, Michael D. Macneil, Ronald M. Lewis, Matthew L. Spangler
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Two economic selection indices were developed for Beefmaster cattle, one for a terminal objective and one for a maternal objective. The terminal index was developed assuming bulls would be mated to mature cows with all resulting progeny harvested. The maternal index was developed assuming bulls would be mated to a combination of heifers and mature cows, with resulting progeny retained as replacements or sold at weaning. Relative economic values for the terminal objective traits hot carcass weight, marbling score, ribeye area, 12th- rib fat and feed intake were 91.29, 17.01, 8.38,- 7.07 and- 29.66, respectively. Relative economic values for the …
Organic Acids And Applications Used For Reduction Of E. Coli On Beef Shoulder Clods Used For Ground Beef,
2017
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Organic Acids And Applications Used For Reduction Of E. Coli On Beef Shoulder Clods Used For Ground Beef, Kelly A. Mccarty, Gary A. Sullivan, Dennis E. Burson Burson
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Small processors normally grind beef shoulder clods for ground beef that have not been previously tested for shiga toxin-producing E. coli. Three antimicrobial solutions were applied using three application methods to beef sub-primals to evaluate the effectiveness of reducing E. coli and the effects on quality attributes. Antimicrobials effectively reduced Rifampicin resistant E. coli. However, none of the treatments changed color attributes or total plate counts compared to a control. These results suggest that an appropriate antimicrobial solution and application method can be selected for use by small meat processors without affecting quality attributes.
The Influence Of Diet And Oxidation On Calcium Retention Of The Mitochondria In Fresh Beef,
2017
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The Influence Of Diet And Oxidation On Calcium Retention Of The Mitochondria In Fresh Beef, Emery K. Kunze, Nicolas J. Herrera, Katherine I. Domenech-Perez Perez, Michael D. Chao, Chris R. Calkins
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Feeding dried distillers grains (DG) may influence calcium flux postmortem by disrupting the stability of the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) membrane, thus leading to a higher post- rigor calcium leakage, resulting in greater activation of calpains and improved tenderness. Mitochondria provide the opportunity to study calcium flux in a controlled, tightly defined environment as a model system for the SR. Cattle were finished on diets containing either 0% DG or 50% DG. Feeding DG increased proportions of PUFA in the SR and mitochondrial membrane. Oxidized mitochondria retained less calcium than non- oxidized mitochondria. Mitochondria from cattle finished on corn tended to …
Comparison Of Diets Collected From Esophageally Fistulated Cows To Forage Quality Estimated From Fecal Analysis,
2017
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Comparison Of Diets Collected From Esophageally Fistulated Cows To Forage Quality Estimated From Fecal Analysis, Bethany M. Johnston, Jay D. Jenkins, Jacqueline A. Musgrave Musgrave, L. A. Stalker, Mitchell B. Stephenson
Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports
Differences in forage quality (crude protein and energy) were analyzed between esophageally fistulated diets, analysis of fecal samples with Nutrition Balance Analyzer (NUTBAL) analysis, and analysis of handclipped forage samples. On upland range sites, hand- clipped samples provided forage quality estimates that were closer to esophageally fistulated diets than samples analyzed with the NUTBAL analysis. Aft er one year of data collection, it appears that there may be some inconstancies with the NUTBAL analysis for estimates on rangeland forage quality in the Nebraska Sandhills. More data is needed to verify these results; however, making management supplementations decisions solely on the …
