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Immunophenotyping Of Cutaneous Extramedullary Plasmacytoma In Two Dogs, Chutchai Piewbang, Sirintra Sirivisoot, Sitthichok Lacharoje, Anudep Rungsipipat, Somporn Techangamsuwan

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Skin biopsied tissues from two dogs, initially diagnosed as hemophagocytic histiocytic sarcoma (HHS) by histopathology, were immunostained with a series of antibodies against lambda light chains, kappa light chains, multiple myeloma oncoprotein 1 (MUM-1), CD-3, paired box 5 (PAX-5), E-cadherin and lysozyme. Heteroduplex polymerase chain reaction for antigen receptor rearrangements (hPARR) was additionally performed on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues to rule out lymphomas from histiocytomas. Results showed that both cases were immunopositive for lambda light chains, MUM-1, PAK-5 and lysozyme, indicating a diagnosis of extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP). Moreover, negative PCR result provided additional evidence confirming the diagnosis. Even though hPARR …

Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.

Prevalence Of Bartonella Infection In Well-Cared Cats In Bangkok Metropolitan, Pakkawan Satranarakun, Soichi Maruyama, Hidori Kabeya, Shigo Sato, Sathaporn Jitapalapong, Saowalak Jitchum, Tawisa Jiyipong, Channarong Rodkhum, Rosama Pusoonthornthum

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of bartonellosis in two hundred well-cared client-owned cats that have close relationship with their owners in Bangkok metropolitan area from November 2010 to November 2011. These cats had no clinical signs at the time of presentation and no visual flea infestation. Blood collection was performed and cultured in 5% rabbit blood agar. Species of Bartonella spp. was identified with Polymerase Chain Reaction and gene sequencing. Results demonstrated that eleven out of the two hundred cats were positive for bartonellosis. Moreover, the prevalence was 5.5% (11/200), with Bartonella henselae 91% (10/11) and Bartonella …

Balloon Valvuloplasty For Pulmonic Stenosis In Two Dogs: Case Report, Chollada Buranakarl, Anusak Kijtawornrat, Wasan Udayachalerm, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong, Saikaew Sutayatram, Pasakorn Briksawan, Sumit Durongpongtorn, Rampaipat Tungjitpeanpong, Nardtiwa Chaivoravitsakul

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Balloon valvuloplasty for correction of congenital pulmonic stenosis (PS) in two dogs by intervention technique was first reported in Thailand. Both dogs did not show any clinical signs related to congestive heart failure. Physical examination in both dogs revealed heart murmur. Electrocardiographs of both dogs were recorded and showed normal sinus rhythm with deep S wave. In the first dog, thoracic radiograph revealed cardiomegaly with enlargement of the main pulmonary artery and left deviation of the apex due to right ventricular enlargement. Definitive diagnosis of PS was performed by echocardiography. Computed tomography (CT) of both dogs demonstrated stenosis of the …

What Is Your Diagnosis?, Chutimon Thanaboonnipat, Nan Choisunirachon

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.

Phenotypic Characterization Of Thai Native Black-Bone Chickens Indigenous To Northern Thailand, Krittaphak Buranawit, Charan Chailungka, Chainarong Wongsunsri, Watchara Laenoi

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The aim of this study was to describe the phenotypic characteristics of native black-bone chickens indigenous to Northern Thailand. Nine qualitative and 6 quantitative traits were taken from 57 adult chickens of three genotypes, namely Chee Fah, Fah Luang and Papasoong. Only single type of comb and black shank were observed for all genotypes. The most prominent color of the comb was black followed by red and blackish red, respectively. Variations of hackle and plumage feather colors were found in Chee Fah and Fah Luang chickens, whereas those features of Papasoong were only white. Chee Fah had the lowest breast …

Bovine And Ovine Schistosomiasis: Prevalence And Associated Host Factors In Selected Sites Of South Achefer District, Northwest Ethiopia, Yirsaw Kerie, Zewdu Seyoum

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Schistosomiasis is a snail-borne trematode infection in man and animals in tropical and subtropical countries. It is an economically important disease caused by several Schistosoma species and results in economic losses through mortality and morbidity from severe infection and from long-term effect of moderate- and long-standing chronic infection. This study was conducted from November 2013 to April 2014 to determine the prevalence and potential host-related risk factors of bovine and ovine schistosomiasis in selected sites of South Achefer district, northwest Ethiopia. About 532 faecal samples were collected from randomly selected cattle and sheep from three purposively selected peasant associations. The …

Effects Of Β-Glucan And Mannan-Oligosaccharide Supplementation On Growth Performance, Fecal Bacterial Population, And Immune Responses Of Weaned Pigs, Phan Thi Tuoi, Pornchalit Assavacheep, Kris Angkanaporn, Anongnart Assavacheep

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The effects of β-glucan and mannan-oligosaccharide (BG + MOS) supplementation in feed on growth performance, bacterial population in feces and immune responses of weaned pigs were investigated. Two hundred and eighty-eight weaning piglets were randomly allocated into 3 groups with 8 replicates per group and 12 pigs per replicate. Group 1, as control, was fed a commercial basal nursery diet. Groups 2 and 3 were fed the same diet supplemented with BG + MOS (Biolex® MB-40) 1 and 2 kg/ton of feed, respectively. Weight gain (WG), average daily gain (ADG), average daily feed intake (ADFI) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) …

Effect Of Ivprd, Estradiol And Gnrh For Resynchronization On Fertility Of Non-Pregnant Holstein Dairy Cows, Reza Narenji Sani, Ali Mahdavi, Jalal Gharavi Ghare Mashk

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of intra vaginal progesterone releasing device (IVPRD), estradiol and GnRH for resynchronization on fertility of non-pregnant Holstein dairy cows. Non-pregnant cows (n = 117) were divided into three groups. The first group (n = 38) was treated with Ovsynch [GnRH, day 0; PGF2α, day 7; GnRH, day 9; timed artificial insemination (TAI), day 10]. The second group (n = 39) was treated with cue-mate-estradiol benzoate (EB) (cue-mate intra vaginal insertion and first EB, day 0; PGF2α, day 7; cue-mate withdrawn and second EB, day 8; TAI, day 10). The third …

Renoprotective Effects Of Megadose Vitamin C On Cisplatin-Induced Kidney Injury, Supa Sithanukul, Chollada Buranakarl, Chutamas Benjanirut, Anudep Rungsipipat

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Cisplatin (CDDP)-induced nephrotoxicity is mediated via oxidative stress and may be alleviated using antioxidant activity. Although megadose of vitamin C may cause oxalate nephropathy and apoptosis, the antioxidant effect of vitamin C may be beneficial when given along with CDDP. The objective of this study was to investigate the renoprotective effects of megadose vitamin C on rats receiving CDDP. Rats were divided into 4 groups: group 1, control rats (CONT); group 2, vitamin C-treated rats (VIT C); group 3, CDDP-treated rats (CDDP) and group 4, CDDP + vitamin C-treated rats (CDDP + VIT C). Vitamin C (1000 mg/kg) was given …

Dietary Supplementation Of Condensed Tannin Decreased Lipid Peroxidation In Muscle Of Nile Tilapias (Oreochromis Niloticus), Natthana Thitichayaphong, Theera Rukkwamsuk

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The effect of condensed tannin supplementation in diet on lipid peroxidation in the muscle was evaluated in Nile tilapias (Oreochromis niloticus). In total, 250 fish, aged 21 days old, were randomly allocated into 10 experimental tanks, 25 fish per tank. Five tanks were set as the control group and 5 tanks as the supplemented group. The control fish were fed a commercial diet, while the supplemented fish were fed the same control diet plus 4 g/kg of condensed tannin. The diets were offered at a rate of 8% of estimated fish body weight twice daily. The experimental period lasted for …

Effects Of Swimming Frequency On Body Weight And Serum Lipid Profile In Small-Breed Dogs During A Four-Month Period, Korakot Nganvongpanit, Napat Ruamrungsri, Boonyapawn Tepsoontorn, Terdsak Yano, Puntita Siengdee, Siriphun Kongsawasdi

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Lack of activities for dogs, that is, decreased body motion and lack of opportunities to exercise, can cause dogs to become overweight. Swimming is one of the best physical exercises for a dog that has been approved by a veterinary doctor, and it provides a form of supported exercise. Almost all the muscles are required for the movement that involves improving strength, working the cardiovascular and respiratory system, and increasing the metabolic rate withoutimpact on joints. One interesting aspect of swimming is its ability for weight and serum lipid control. The effect of frequency-controlled swimming activity on a dog’s weight …

Prevalence Of Bartonella Henselae, Bartonella Clarridgeiae, And Bartonella Vinsonii Subsp. Berkhoffii In Pet Cats From Four Provincial Communities In Thailand, Wilasinee Srisanyong, Ratree Takhampunya, Thidarut Boonmars, Anusak Kerdsin, Fanan Suksawat

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Bartonella species are Gram-negative alpha proteobacteria and intracellular parasites of erythrocytes, endothelial and dendritic cells. Many are zoonotic pathogens of various mammalian reservoir hosts and are transmitted by blood-feeding arthropods. Recently, there have been several reports indicating that cats are important reservoir hosts for Bartonella pathogens, including those that cause cat scratch disease affecting humans in many countries including in Thailand. To assess more completely the role of cats as reservoir hosts for Bartonella pathogens in Thailand, 139 blood samples were collected from companion cats from a single community in each of four provinces (Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Nakhon Si Thammarat …

Effect Of Heat Stress On Reproductive Performance Of An Imported Dorper Ram: A Case Study In Thailand, Saritvich Panyaboriban, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Theerawat Swangchan-Uthai, Theerawat Tharasanit, Nawapen Phutikanit, Mongkol Techakumphu

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The aim of this study was to observe the possible influence of seasonal and environmental conditions on ejaculated semen qualities and male reproductive traits in an imported ram under tropical conditions. A Dorper ram was imported from South Africa and raised in Nakhon Pathom province. Semen was collected monthly by an artificial vagina over a period of one year. Semen picture and other parameters were evaluated in each sample. Climatic data (temperature, relative humidity and day length) were provided by the Meteorological Department of the Ministry of Communications of Thailand. Results showed that semen characteristics (volume, concentration, mass motility, motility …

Amyloidosis Associated With Feline Leukemia Virus In A White Bengal Tiger (Panthera Tigris Tigris), N.I. De La Cruz-Hernández, J.O. Merino-Charres, E.M. Salinas-Navarrete, A.E. Monreal Garcia, J. Martinez Burnes, J.A. Rangel Lucio, C. Venegas-Barrera

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is the cause of neoplastic and degenerative disorders and immunosuppression in domestic cats. FeLV has never been reported in Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris). Necropsy findings of a white Bengal tigress were a subcutaneous mass of 10 cm in diameter in the right rear limb which was classified as fibrosarcoma. In agreement with macroscopic and microscopic lesions, the morphologic diagnosis was consistent with a multisystemic disease characterized by fibrinonecrotic and suppurative broncopneumonia with multifocal severe bronchiectasis, severe icteric hepatomegaly and renal amyloidosis with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis. Furthermore, a serum sample was positive to FeLV when diagnosed by …

Efficacy Of 10% W/V Fipronil Spot-On Against Tick (Rhipicephalus Sanguineus) Infestation On Cats, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Wilai Rattanatayarom

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The efficacy of 10% w/v fipronil spot-on for treatment and prevention of Rhipicephalus sanguineus infestation on cats was examined. Twelve cats were randomly allocated into two groups which were the treatment and control groups. The treatment group received 10% fipronil spot-on at a dosage of 6.7 mg/kg on day 0. A group of 60 R. sanguineus was released to feed on each cat on days -7, -2, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28. The ticks were counted and removed on days -4, 3, 6, 10, 17, 24, and 31. The infested ticks on the cats were also counted but not …

Prevalence Of Aada1, Aada2, Aadb, Stra And Strb Genes And Their Associations With Multidrug Resistance Phenotype In Salmonella Typhimurium Isolated From Poultry Carcasses, Abbas Doosti, Esmaeil Mahmoudi, Mohammad-Saeid Jami, Abbas Mokhtari-Farsani

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of aminoglycoside resistance genes in S. Typhimurium isolated from poultry carcasses in Iran, and to reveal the most prevalent patterns of antimicrobial resistance. A total number of 300 samples of poultry carcasses were analyzed. Salmonella was isolated from 245 samples (81.66%). Multiplex PCR showed that 56.3% of the samples belonged to serovar S. Typhimurium and the remainder (43.6%) contained the rest of serovars. The highest rate of drug resistance was observed for tetracycline (97.0%), nalidixic acid (87.0%) and amoxicillinclavulanic acid (67.4%). These serovars, however, were sensitive to cefotaxime (84.8%), sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim (77.6%) and …

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.

Morphological And Biochemical Adaptive Changes Associated With A Short-Period Starvation Of Adult Male Japanese Quail (Coturnix Japonica), Yasser Ahmed, Soha A. Soliman, Mohammed Abdelsabour-Khalaf

Histology Collection

Objective: The morphological and biochemical impact of a short-period of starvation on Japanese quail was investigated.

Materials and Methods: Ten adult male Japanese quail were divided into two groups; control fed and starved. The control-fed group was offered food and water ad libitum and the starved group was subjected to a short-period of food deprivation. After 2.5 days, the serum was obtained and different parameters including the total protein, AST, ALT, triglyceride, HDL, LDL, creatinine and urea were assessed. Gastrointestinal tract, stomach and liver were excised and their masses were estimated. Paraffin and resin embedded sections from the proventriculus, gizzard, …

Methamphetamine: A Substance Of Emerging Environmental Concern For Horse Racing, Clara Fenger, Tanya Boulmetis, Kim Brewer, Kent Stirling, Thomas Tobin

Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.