Role Of Matrix Metalloproteinases In Animals,
2012
Chulalongkorn University
Role Of Matrix Metalloproteinases In Animals, Sariya Asawakarn, Tanong Asawakarn
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Matrix metalloproteinases are a family of calcium-dependent and zinc-dependent endopeptidases, which excrete from many cell types. These enzymes can hydrolyze extracellular matrix proteins. The most important inhibitor of MMPs is tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). The imbalance between MMPs and TIMPs causes pathological condition in human and animals. This review focuses on structural, role and several reports of MMPs in horse, dog, cat, fish and avian. Over production of MMPs is associated with tissue destruction and erosion of cartilage in equine osteoarthritis, especially MMP-2 and MMP-9. In canine and feline, many evidences reported about MMPs and cancer such as MMP-2 …
Early Selection According To Repeatability Of Body Measurements Of Turkish Arabian Foals,
2012
Chulalongkorn University
Early Selection According To Repeatability Of Body Measurements Of Turkish Arabian Foals, Süleyman Çilek
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
In this study, body measurements of Turkish Arabian foals at different ages was obtained from Anadolustate farm in Turkey which included body length, cannon bone circumference, heart girth and withers heightmeasurements. Effects of sex, birth month, birth year and age of foal at different growth periods on withers height,body length, heart girth and cannon bone circumference were significant (p<0.05). Effects of environmental factors onall body measurements were standardized additively. Using intra-class correlation method, repeatability was 0.55 forwither height, 0.47 for heart girth, 0.26 for cannon bone circumference for forelimb and 0.31 for body length.According to moderate level results of repeatability for especially heart girth and wither height measurements,selection of Turkish Arabian foals may be conducted at an early age according to body measurements at 6 months ofage.
Genetic Associations Between Stillbirth, Total Number Of Piglets Born And Gestation Length In A Commercial Pig Farm,
2012
Chulalongkorn University
Genetic Associations Between Stillbirth, Total Number Of Piglets Born And Gestation Length In A Commercial Pig Farm, Nalinee Imboonta, Prapatsara Kuhaaudomlarp
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Data of purebred Landrace, Large White and their crossbreds taken from a commercial swine farm locatedin the north-eastern part of Thailand were used to evaluate the genetic associations of stillbirth with the total numberof piglets born and gestation length. The analyses were base on 28,275 litters born from 2002 to 2006. Analysis wascarried out with a multivariate animal model using average information REML procedures. Heritability estimates forstillbirth, the total number of piglets born and gestation length were 0.03±0.01, 0.03±0.01 and 0.16±0.01, respectively.The genetic correlation between the total number of piglets born and stillbirth was positive. The genetic correlationbetween the total …
Molecular Characterization And Detection Of Babesia Canis Vogeli In Asymptomatic Roaming Dogs In Chiang Mai, Thailand,
2012
Chulalongkorn University
Molecular Characterization And Detection Of Babesia Canis Vogeli In Asymptomatic Roaming Dogs In Chiang Mai, Thailand, Kittisak Buddhachat, Orachon Meesong, Korakot Nganvongpanit, Maslin Osathanunkul, Siriwadee Chomdej
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
The purpose of this study is to detect Babesia canis by using 18S rDNA amplification in order to confirm thepresence of the agents and to characterize molecularly the Thai B. canis. Three sets of primers, a Babesia canis-specificprimer (BcSP), Piroplasm-specific primer (PSP) and Babesia species-specific primer (BsSP), were tested for sensitivity.The results showed that BcSP and PSP were 50 times more sensitive than BsSP. Both BcSP and PSP were specificenough to detect this parasite in asymptomatic dogs. Peripheral blood samples were collected from 102 asymptomaticdogs residing in Chiang Mai and assayed with a light microscope and PCR by using BcSP …
Seasonal Monitoring Of Dengue Infection In Aedes Aegypti And Serological Feature Of Patients With Suspected Dengue In 4 Central Provinces Of Thailand,
2012
Chulalongkorn University
Seasonal Monitoring Of Dengue Infection In Aedes Aegypti And Serological Feature Of Patients With Suspected Dengue In 4 Central Provinces Of Thailand, Jakkrawarn Chompoosri, Usavadee Thavara, Apiwat Tawatsin, Surapee Anantapreecha, Padet Siriyasatien
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
This study aimed to determine seasonal dengue infection rates in Ae. aegypti mosquitoes and dengueinfection in suspected patients in 4 central provinces of Thailand. Ae. aegypti mosquitoes collected during threeseasons and blood specimens taken from patients with suspected dengue were detected and serotyped for dengueviruses using RT-PCR. The biting behavior of Ae. aegypti females was studied by 24-hour mosquitoes collection once amonth using human bait for determination of seasonal biting rate. Dengue infection rates in Ae. aegypti femalesobtained from all the 4 provinces were highest in hot season and varied from place to place ranging from 64.4% to77.5%, whereas morbidity …
A Comparative Study On The Efficacy Of Four Semen Extenders And Thawing By Seminal Plasma On The Quality Of Frozenthawed Boar Semen,
2012
Chulalongkorn University
A Comparative Study On The Efficacy Of Four Semen Extenders And Thawing By Seminal Plasma On The Quality Of Frozenthawed Boar Semen, Chonthida Rienprayoon, Chonlapat Klangnak, Suttiporn Onton, Chanyuth Tretipskul, Padet Tummaruk
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
The present study investigated the influence of four different commercial semen extenders used during theholding time and the use of seminal plasma as a thawing medium on the frozen-thawed (FT) boar semen quality.Sperm-rich fractions were collected from 11 boars and were divided into four groups according to the type of semenextender used during the holding time (A, B, C and D). The extended semen was cooled down and centrifuged. Thesperm pellets were diluted in lactose-egg yolk extender plus glycerol and Equex STM Paste. The semen were loadedinto 0.5 ml straws and frozen. Thawing was achieved by immersing the straws in …
The Depletion Of Intracellular Glutamine By Methionine Sulfoximine On Amino Acid Uptake In Placental Cells (Bewo),
2012
Chulalongkorn University
The Depletion Of Intracellular Glutamine By Methionine Sulfoximine On Amino Acid Uptake In Placental Cells (Bewo), Boonrit Thongsong
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
The intracellular concentration of glutamine is very high where it plays a central role as a ready source ofnitrogen, carbon and energy in various metabolic processes. The purpose of the present study was to investigate theinfluence of intracellular glutamine status on amino acid uptake activity in placental choriocarcinoma (BeWo) cells,analogous to normal placental trophoblasts. Intracellular glutamine was depleted by culturing the cells in regularmedium without glutamine and by treating with 2 mM methionine sulfoximine (MSX), an inhibitor of glutaminesynthetase, for 16 hours. The uptake of various amino acids was measured by the use of appropriate substrates andionic conditions. When cultured …
Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Parasites In Yellow Cattle Between Taiwan And Its Offshore Islands,
2012
Chulalongkorn University
Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Parasites In Yellow Cattle Between Taiwan And Its Offshore Islands, Kwong-Chung Tung, Chiu-Chen Huang, Chien-Hung Pan, Cheng-Hsiung Yang, Cheng-Hung Lai
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
A total of 310 fecal samples of yellow cattle were collected in Taiwan and its offshore islands Penghu andKinmen for gastrointestinal parasite examination using coprological techniques. The overall prevalence was 73.2%.The infection rates of protozoa, nematodes, trematodes, and cestodes were 57.7%, 37.7%, 17.1%, and 0.6%,respectively. Among all parasites, Cryptosporidium spp. (41.6%) were the most predominant, followed by strongyles(36.1%) and Eimeria spp. (11.9%). There were significant differences in the prevalence of protozoa and nematodesbetween different distributional area groups. The present study demonstrates that gastrointestinal parasiticinfections, particularly protozoan infections, occur frequently in yellow cattle in Taiwan and its offshore islands. Theresults indicate …
Neospora Caninum And Toxoplasma Gondii Antibodies In Captive Elephants (Elephaus Maximus Indicus) In Kanchanaburi Province,
2012
Chulalongkorn University
Neospora Caninum And Toxoplasma Gondii Antibodies In Captive Elephants (Elephaus Maximus Indicus) In Kanchanaburi Province, Jitbanjong Wiengcharoen, Weerapan Nokkaew, Samart Prasithpon, Pornsak Prasomtong, Yaowalark Sukthana
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Although neosporosis has long been detected in several wildlife species from different parts of the world,until now there has been no report of Neospora caninum infection in elephants in any country of the world. Serumsamples of 115 captive elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) from the westernmost province of Kanchanaburi, Thailandwere investigated for antibodies to N. caninum and Toxoplasma gondii. Antibodies of N. caninum were detected by thecompetitive ELISA (cELISA) test and T.gondii by the Latex agglutination (LAT) test. The prevalence of T. gondiiantibodies was 13.04% (15/115), while anti-N. caninum was 33.04% (38/115). Only 7/115 (6.09%) were positive forboth parasites. Our study …
Ultrasound Diagnosis,
2012
Chulalongkorn University
Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
No abstract provided.
South Dakota Animal Disease Research & Diagnostic Laboratory User's Guide,
2012
South Dakota State University
South Dakota Animal Disease Research & Diagnostic Laboratory User's Guide, Animal Disease Research And Diagnostic Laboratory, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ADRDL)
The ADRDL is an accredited AAVLD laboratory and a member of the USDA National Animal Health Network. This document is user's guide for the services provided by the Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory.
Raccoon Acclimation Towards Traps And Its Effect On Surveillance And Monitoring Of Zoonotic Diseases,
2012
University of Connecticut
Raccoon Acclimation Towards Traps And Its Effect On Surveillance And Monitoring Of Zoonotic Diseases, Lindsay Rollend
Master's Theses
Raccoons (Procyon lotor) serve as a source of infection with various pathogens for people, most notably, rabies. Raccoons are specifically targeted for the control of rabies in the United States, primarily due to the 100% fatality rate in humans and animals. There is no cure or treatment for rabies and vaccines may be administered to people if it is administered promptly. In order to evaluate how successful trapping of raccoons is by using conventional methods, motion sensing cameras were placed on traps in order to captured raccoon behaviors. Pictures were coded based on these behaviors (around the trap but not …
Cell-Mediated Immunity In Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus,
2012
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Cell-Mediated Immunity In Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus, Rajeshwari Parida
School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus is a significant swine pathogen which exhibits considerable sequence diversity. In an attempt to identify highly conserved T-cell epitopes contained in proteins of this virus, we examined heptadecamer peptides spanning the sequence of the PRRSV nonstructural proteins 9, 10 and 11, all of them are highly conserved, for their ability to elicit a recall proliferative and interferon-gamma response in peripheral blood mononuclear cells obtained from pigs immunized against the type-II PRRSV strain FL-12. These studies led to the identification of seven peptides, two from each NSP 9 and NSP 10 and, three from NSP …
Modeling Of The Efficacy And Effectiveness Of
Escherichia Coli O157:H7 Pre-Harvest Interventions,
2012
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Modeling Of The Efficacy And Effectiveness Of Escherichia Coli O157:H7 Pre-Harvest Interventions, Amanda R. Vogstad
School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 (STEC O157) is one of the leading causes of hemolytic uremic syndrome in humans. Reducing the prevalence of STEC O157 in live cattle may reduce ground beef prevalence and subsequent human illness. Type III secreted protein vaccines (TTSP) reduce fecal shedding of STEC O157 in cattle. However, pre-harvest vaccines have yet to be adopted by the beef industry. The objectives of this thesis were to 1) conduct a meta-analysis to test factors effecting efficacy of a 3-dose regimen TTSP vaccine product, and 2) use stochastic simulation to model the usefulness of preharvest control measures. In …
Effects Of Respiratory Vaccination Timing And Hormonal Growth Implant On Health, Performance, And Immunity Of Newly Received Stocker Calves,
2012
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Effects Of Respiratory Vaccination Timing And Hormonal Growth Implant On Health, Performance, And Immunity Of Newly Received Stocker Calves, Kimberly Denise Poe
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Stress alters the immune system and vaccination during this time may reduce vaccine response; whereas, growth implants may shift metabolism to enhance tissue deposition in exchange for energy required for immune response during bovine respiratory disease (BRD) challenge. This study was conducted to determine the effects of pentavalent respiratory vaccination timing with or without a hormonal growth implant on arrival (d 0) on health, performance, complete blood count, and vaccine response in high&ndashrisk, newly received stocker calves during a 42&ndashd receiving period. Crossbred bull and steer calves (n = 385) were weighed (initial BW = 202 ± 4.1 kg), stratified …
Recombinant Protein Production In Bacillus Species, Isolation And Methionine Production In Methionine-Producing Microorganisms,
2012
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Recombinant Protein Production In Bacillus Species, Isolation And Methionine Production In Methionine-Producing Microorganisms, Suwat Saengkerdsub
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Linoleic acid isomerase (LAI) is the enzyme that converts linoleic acid to conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs) which appear to be capable of lowering cancer risk and enhancing immunity. There is an interest in developing commercial processes for the production of single isomers of CLA by biotransformation of LA using microbial cells and enzymes. However, the evaluation of these strains suggest that growth and LA isomerase production levels by these anaerobes are insufficient to support economic commercial production of single CLA isomers. A better alternative is to clone the isomerase gene and to generate new production strains using recombinant technology. Bifidobacterium …
The Presence Of Alpha Interferon At The Time Of Infection Alters The Innate And Adaptive Immune Responses To Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus,
2012
USDA, Agricultural Research Service
The Presence Of Alpha Interferon At The Time Of Infection Alters The Innate And Adaptive Immune Responses To Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus, Susan L. Brockman, Crystal A. Loving, Eric A. Nelson, Laura C. Miller, Tracy L. Nicholson, Karen B. Register, Marvin J. Grubman, Douglas E. Brough, Marcus E. Kehrli Jr
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Faculty Publications
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is one of the most devastating and costly diseases to the swine industry worldwide. Overall, the adaptive immune response to PRRS virus (PRRSV) is weak, which results in delayed elimination of virus from the host and inferior vaccine protection. PRRSV has been shown to induce a meager alpha interferon (IFN-α) response, and we hypothesized that elevated IFN-α levels early in infection would shorten the induction time and increase elements of the adaptive immune response. To test this, we measured both antibody and cell-mediated immunity in pigs after the administration of a nonreplicating human adenovirus …
Growing South Dakota (Spring 2012),
2012
South Dakota State University
Growing South Dakota (Spring 2012), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)
[Page] 2 Powerful Potential: Growing Global Population Spurs Need for Agbioscience
[Page] 4 Spring College News
[Page] 6 Enhanced Education: Students Complement Coursework With Extra-Curricular Opportunities
[Page] 8 Gaining Global Perspective: SDSU Delegation Visits Argentina
[Page] 9 Creative Collaboration: Students, Landowners & Industry Professionals Pair Up for a Positive Experience
[Page] 10 Wondrous Wheat: New Research Agreement & Wheat Varieties Announced
[Page] 12 Here and There
[Page] 14 New Era Underway: SDSU Extension Re-Energizes Programs, Delivery [Page] 16 iGrow Continues to Grow
[Page] 18 Focused on the Future: Field Specialists Strive to Serve Changing Landowner Needs
[Page] 19 Connecting with …
The Effect Of Neutering On The Risk Of Urinary Incontinence In Bitches – A Systematic Review,
2012
Royal Veterinary College
The Effect Of Neutering On The Risk Of Urinary Incontinence In Bitches – A Systematic Review, W. Beauvais, J. M. Cardwell, D. C. Brodbelt
Endocrinology Collection
An increased risk of urinary incontinence in bitches has often been associated with previous ovariohysterectomy but remains controversial. The objective of this study was to evaluate the strength of evidence for an association between neutering or age at neutering and urinary incontinence in bitches and to estimate the magnitude of any effect found. A systematic review of peer‐reviewed original English analytic journal articles was conducted, based on Cochrane guidelines (Higgins and Green 2009) Of 1,853 records screened, seven studies were identified that examined the effect of neutering or age at neutering on the risk of urinary incontinence but …
Inflammatory Responses To Induced Infectious Endometritis In Mares Resistant Or Susceptible To Persistent Endometritis,
2012
University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Inflammatory Responses To Induced Infectious Endometritis In Mares Resistant Or Susceptible To Persistent Endometritis, Mette Christoffersen, Elizabeth Woodward, Anders M. Bojesen, Stine Jacobsen, Morten R. Petersen, Mats H. T. Troedsson, Henrik Lehn-Jensen
Veterinary Science Faculty Publications
BACKGROUND: The objective of the study was to evaluate the gene expression of inflammatory cytokines (interleukin [IL]-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, tumor necrosis factor [TNF]-α, IL-1 receptor antagonist [ra] and serum amyloid A (SAA) in endometrial tissue and circulating leukocytes in response to uterine inoculation of 105 colony forming units (CFU) Escherichia coli in mares. Before inoculation, mares were classified as resistant or susceptible to persistent endometritis based on their uterine inflammatory response to infusion of 109 killed spermatozoa and histological assessment of the endometrial quality. Endometrial biopsies were obtained 3, 12, 24 and 72 hours (h) after bacterial inoculation and …
