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Five Colleges of Veterinary Medicine Form Regional Consortium
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Inaugural Meeting, Facilitated by Pfizer Animal Health, Offers Collaboration on Advancement of Initiatives Pivotal to Development of the Veterinary Profession(PRWeb February 02, 2012)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9162703.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 6, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Tolerability and efficacy of the intestinal phosphate binder Lantharenol(R) in catsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The feed additive was well accepted and tolerated by all cats. Therefore, Lantharenol(R) presents a well tolerated and efficacious option to individually tailor restriction of dietary phosphorus as indicated for instance in feline chronic kidney disease. (Source: BMC Veterinary Research - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - Latest articles - February 6, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Bernard SchmidtUte DribuschPeet DelportJurgen GroppF van der Staay Source Type: research
The sourdough fermentation may enhance the recovery from intestinal inflammation of coeliac patients at the early stage of the gluten-free dietEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions During manufacture of GF baked goods, the use of sourdough fermentation could be considered as an adjuvant to enhance the
recovery from intestinal inflammation of coeliac patients at the early stage of the gluten-free diet.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationPages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00394-012-0303-yAuthors
Maria Calasso, Department of Biologia e Chimica Agro-Forestale ed Ambientale, University of Bari, 70126 Bari, ItalyOlimpia Vincentini, Unit of Human Nutrition and Health, Department of Veterinary Public Health and Food Safety, Istituto Superiore di Sanità Rome, 00161 ...
Source: European Journal of Nutrition - February 3, 2012 Category: Nutrition Tags: European Journal of Nutrition Source Type: research
Biodistribution and dosimetry of 123I-mZIENT: a novel ligand for imaging serotonin transportersEmail this article to a colleague.
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123I-mZIENT may be a promising radioligand for imaging the serotonin transporters in humans with acceptable dosimetry.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationPages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00259-011-2056-xAuthors
Alice Nicol, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Southern General Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, 1345 Govan Rd, Glasgow, G51 4TF UKRajeev Krishnadas, Sackler Institute of Psychobiological Research, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UKSue Champion, Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, ...
Source: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging - February 3, 2012 Category: Radiology Tags: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Source Type: research
What is your diagnosis? CBC data and blood smear from a cynomolgus macaque (Macaca fascicularis)Email this article to a colleague.
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Source: Veterinary Clinical Pathology - February 3, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Armando R. Irizarry RoviraAlbert Eric Schultze Tags: What Is Your Diagnosis? Source Type: research
Parasites or not? Transposable elements in fruit fliesEmail this article to a colleague.
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(University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna) The problem of parasitism occurs at all levels right down to the DNA scale. Genomes may contain up to 80 percent "foreign" DNA but details of the mechanisms by which this enters the host genome and how hosts attempt to combat its spread are still the subject of conjecture. Important new information comes from the group of Christian Schlötterer at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna. The findings are published in the prestigious journal PLoS Genetics. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - February 3, 2012 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Binding of Escherichia coli to Functionalized Gold NanoparticlesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The molecular basis of the diversity of fimbrial lectins dictates the extent of adhesion in different types of Escherichia coli strains to mammalian cells. The mechanism of receptor binding by E. coli in eukaryotic cells differs based on the adhesin domains, patterns in the macromolecular structure and the ligand-binding
groove. Current sensor technologies utilize biosensors that are based on the carbohydrate moieties that are involved in pathogen
adhesion to host cells. Nanoparticles have been extensively used as carriers for pathogen detection. Gold nanoparticles (Au
NPs) of 200 nm size were f...
Source: Plasmonics - February 2, 2012 Category: Biomedical Science Tags: Plasmonics Source Type: research
Antiviral activity of crude extracts from Commiphora swynnertonii against Newcastle disease virus in ovoEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Studies were carried out to investigate the effect of crude extracts from resin, leaves, stem barks and root barks of Commiphora swynnertonii against Newcastle disease virus (NDV) using an in ovo assay. Nine-day-old embryonated chicken eggs were divided into seven
groups (n = 6) and received various treatments. Six groups were inoculated with velogenic NDV strain; five groups out of these were
treated with different concentrations of the four extracts or a diluent, dimethylsulphoxide. The uninoculated and inoculated
groups were left as negative and positive controls, respectively. Embryo survival...
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - February 2, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Tropical Animal Health and Production Source Type: research
Effect of management on reproductive performances of the Achai cattle in the Hindu Kush (Northern Pakistan)Email this article to a colleague.
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This study evaluates the effect of management on the undocumented Achai cattle reproductive performance in transhumant farming
systems (TFS) and in sedentary farming systems (SFS) in northwestern Pakistan. Data were collected from 172 households in
TFS and 270 households in SFS to analyze the effect of farming systems, parity, and calving season on key reproductive traits.
The results show that farming systems significantly affect pubertal age, while parity has no significant effect on any of
the key traits. The calving season significantly affects the postpartum anoestrus interval in TFS only. More than 50% of the
co...
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - February 2, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Tropical Animal Health and Production Source Type: research
HEA Health Sciences Conference 2012Email this article to a colleague.
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The Health Sciences discipline cluster is based at the Higher Education Academy in York and consists of a core of 11 team members who are spread across the UK. The cluster primarily represents the disciplines of Nursing, Medicine Dentistry and Veterinary science and all subjects related to health.
The first annual conference for the Health Sciences disciplines is to be held at the East Midlands Conference Centre on Thursday 31st May 2012. The focus of the conference will be:
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Evolution of Technology enhanced learning in Healthcare edu...
Source: MEDEV News - February 2, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Genotypes of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis from South American countries determined by two methods based on genomic repetitive sequencesEmail this article to a colleague.
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In this study, the genotypes of MAP obtained so far in South American countries using a combination of the subtyping
methods Mycobacterial Interspersed Repeats Units-Variable Number of Tandem Repeats (MIRU-VNTR) and Multilocus Short Sequence
Repeats (MLSSR) were analyzed. Through this analysis, seven different MIRU-VNTR genotypes and seven MLSSR genotypes have been
detected. If both methods were combined, nine different genotypes were found. Results revealed the predominance of MIRU-VNTR
genotype 1 (INMV 1) and MLSSR genotype A (7 g–10 g–4ggt) among MAP isolates from different host species in South Americ...
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - February 2, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Tropical Animal Health and Production Source Type: research
Dietary Wolffia arrhiza meal as a substitute for soybean meal: its effects on the productive performance and egg quality of laying Japanese quailsEmail this article to a colleague.
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In conclusion, WAM could be successfully used in place of SBM. However, the amount used should not exceed 16.0%.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ResearchPages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s11250-012-0091-7Authors
Tawadchai Suppadit, The Graduate School of Social and Environmental Development, National Institute of Development Administration, Bangkapi District, Bangkok, 10240 ThailandSanchai Jaturasitha, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Muang District, Chiang Mai, 50200 ThailandNapassawan Sunthorn, Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research, Khlong Luang, P...
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - February 2, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Tropical Animal Health and Production Source Type: research
Farm and socio-economic characteristics of smallholder milk producers and their influence on technology adoption in Central MexicoEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract In order to identify the factors influencing adoption of technologies promoted by government to small-scale dairy farmers
in the highlands of central Mexico, a field survey was conducted. A total of 115 farmers were grouped through cluster analysis
(CA) and divided into three wealth status categories (high, medium and low) using wealth ranking. Chi-square analysis was
used to examine the association of wealth status with technology adoption. Four groups of farms were differentiated in terms
of farms’ dimensions, farmers’ education, sources of incomes, wealth status, management of herd, monetary ...
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - February 2, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Tropical Animal Health and Production Source Type: research
Lipooligosaccharide locus classes are associated with certain Campylobacter jejuni multilocus sequence typesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The lipooligosaccharide (LOS) locus class was determined using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in 335 Finnish Campylobacter jejuni strains isolated from humans, poultry and bovines with known multilocus sequence types. The results revealed an association
between clonal complexes/sequence types (STs) and LOS locus classes. Based on these results, we further predicted the LOS
locus classes distribution among the STs of 209 additional C. jejuni strains from Finnish human domestically acquired infections. Non-sialylated LOS locus classes were associated with STs that
comprised ≈55% of patient strains. ...
Source: European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - February 2, 2012 Category: Microbiology Tags: European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Abdominal ultrasonographic findings at diagnosis of osteosarcoma in dogs and association with treatment outcomeEmail this article to a colleague.
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AbstractThe purpose of this study was to describe abdominal ultrasonographic findings present at diagnosis of osteosarcoma (OSA) in dogs and to investigate for associations with treatment outcome. Medical records from 118 dogs diagnosed with OSA that had abdominal ultrasonography performed as part of their initial evaluation were reviewed. Fifty‐seven percent had ultrasonographic abnormalities identified. The organ with the highest frequency of ultrasonographic changes was the spleen. While most sonographic changes were considered to be either benign or of unknown clinical consequences, metastases were identified in thre...
Source: Veterinary and Comparative Oncology - February 2, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: O. SacornrattanaN. G. DervisisE. A. McNiel Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Experimental Soybean Meal Intoxication in CattleEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions and Clinical RelevanceAmmonia accumulation in blood during the second phase is the consequence of continued ammonia production, decreased carbohydrate fermentation, and overwhelming of hepatic detoxifying capacity. Because ammonia accumulation is associated with the clinical signs, treatment of SBM intoxication could be similar to treatment of urea intoxication, including rumenotomy, oral administration of cold water and vinegar, and measurement of ruminal pH. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine - February 2, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: D. RaboissonA. FerrièresM.C. NicotF. EnjalbertF. Schelcher Tags: Standard Article Source Type: research
A longitudinal study on diarrhoea and vomiting in young dogs of four large breedsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Both diarrhoea and vomiting occurred most frequently during the first months of life. The incidence of diarrhoea and vomiting was significantly different between breeds. Diarrhoea occurred more frequently in males and in dogs living in urban areas. Also, a positive association between the occurrence of diarrhoea and vomiting in the same dog was found. (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - February 2, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Bente SaevikEllen SkanckeCathrine Trangerud Source Type: research
Serological and bacteriological responses of water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) vaccinated with two doses of Brucella abortus strain RB51 vaccineEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Thirty-two water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves aged 6–10 months were used to evaluate serological responses to Brucella abortus strain RB51 (RB51) vaccination in a dose–response study and to compare the use of two selective media for the isolation of
RB51. The animals were randomly divided into three treatment groups. Groups I–III received the recommended vaccine dose (RD)
twice 4 weeks apart, RD twice 18 weeks apart and saline once, respectively. Lymph nodes were excised from the three groups
and subjected to bacteriological examination to determine the frequency of detection...
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - February 1, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Tropical Animal Health and Production Source Type: research
Long term intensive exercise training leads to a higher plasma malate/lactate dehydrogenase (M/L) ratio and increased level of lipid mobilization in horsesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Continuous high intensity training may induce alterations to enzyme activities related to glucose and lipid metabolism in
horses. In our study, five Thoroughbred race horses (3 male and 2 female, avg age = 5 yrs old) were compared against five
riding horses (1 male, 1 female, 3 gelding, avg age = 13 yrs old) in terms of energy metabolism, by examining plasma malate
(MDH) and lactate (LDH) dehydrogenase activities and M/L ratio. MDH is involved in NADH and ATP generation, whereas LDH can
convert NADH back into NAD+ for ATP generation. An increase in plasma M/L ratio can reflect heig...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - February 1, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Veterinary Research Communications Source Type: research
A transgenic Marc-145 cell line of piggyBac transposon-derived targeting shRNA interference against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virusEmail this article to a colleague.
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In this study, we designed 5 of the small hairpin RNAs (shRNAs) targeting the GP5 and M gene of PRRSV
respectively, and investigated their inhibition to the production of PRRSV. The highest activity displayed in shRNAs of the
ORF6e sequence (nts 261-279), which the inhibition rate reached was 99.09%. The result suggests that RNAi technology might
serve as a potential molecular strategy for PRRSV therapy. Furthermore, the transgenic Marc-145 cell line of piggyBac transposon-derived targeting shRNA interference against PRRS virus was established. It presented stable inhibition to
the replication and amplification of PRRS...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - February 1, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Veterinary Research Communications Source Type: research
Blood glutamate scavengers prolong the survival of rats and mice with brain-implanted gliomasEmail this article to a colleague.
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Summary L-Glutamate (Glu) plays a crucial role in the growth of malignant gliomas. We have established the feasibility of accelerating
a naturally occurring brain to-blood Glu efflux by decreasing blood Glu levels with intravenous oxaloacetate, the respective
Glu co-substrate of the blood resident enzyme humane glutamate–oxaloacetate transaminase (hGOT). We wished to demonstrate
that blood Glu scavenging provides neuroprotection in the case of glioma. We now describe the neuroprotective effects of blood
Glu scavenging in a fatal condition such as brain-implanted C6 glioma in rats and brain-implanted human ...
Source: Investigational New Drugs - February 1, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Investigational New Drugs Source Type: research
Histochemical and Morphometric Analyses of the Musculature of the Forelimb of the Subterranean Rodent Ctenomys talarum (Octodontoidea)Email this article to a colleague.
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SummaryHistochemical and morphometric analyses were performed to characterize the fibre‐type composition of two forelimb muscles of the South American subterranean rodent Ctenomys talarum. The studied muscles were the triceps lateralis, an extensor of the elbow, and the teres major, a flexor of the shoulder. It was found that these muscles had an elevated proportion of fast oxidative‐glycolytic (FOG) fibres, and lower proportions of slow oxidative (SO) and fast glycolytic (FG) fibres. This composition probably qualifies the teres major and triceps muscles to perform the sustained effort required in tunnelling excavatio...
Source: Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia: Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series C - February 1, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: G. I. AlvarezA. O. DíazM. V. LongoF. BecerraA. I. Vassallo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Effect of dexmedetomidine on its clearance: a pharmacokinetic modelEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - February 1, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: B. H. PYPENDOPA. ESCOBARK. T. SIAOS. D. STANLEYJ. E. ILKIW Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Clotrimazole and enilconazole distribution within the frontal sinuses and nasal cavity of nine dogs with sinonasal aspergillosisEmail this article to a colleague.
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The objective of this study was to describe the distribution and retention of enilconazole and clotrimazole solutions using a temporary trephination protocol.Methods: Nine client‐owned dogs diagnosed with mycotic rhinosinusitis between March 2008 and December 2009 were prospectively enrolled and were sequentially allocated to receive treatment with either clotrimazole (1% in polyethylene glycol) or enilconazole (10% solution), after imaging and rhinoscopic assessment. Both frontal sinuses were trephined, debrided and flushed with saline. Infusion was administered via frontal sinuses with dogs in sternal recumbency and co...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - February 1, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: M. SharmanZ. LenardG. HosgoodC. Mansfield Source Type: research
Concentrations of Plasma Metabolites, Hormones, and mRNA Abundance of Adipose Leptin and Hormone‐Sensitive Lipase in Ketotic and Nonketotic Dairy CowsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions and Clinical ImportanceThe ketotic cows showed characteristics of type I ketosis and some adaptive changes to negative energy balance in the plasma leptin concentration and mRNA abundance of fat leptin and hormone‐sensitive lipase. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine - February 1, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: C. XiaZ. WangC. XuH.Y. Zhang Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research
The Use of Darbepoetin to Stimulate Erythropoiesis in Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: 25 CasesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions and Clinical RelevanceDarbepoetin is effective for treatment of anemia of kidney disease in cats. Pure red cell aplasia appears to be less common with darbepoetin than with epoetin usage. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine - February 1, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: S. ChalhoubC.E. LangstonJ. Farrelly Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Evaluation of Levetiracetam as Adjunctive Treatment for Refractory Canine Epilepsy: A Randomized, Placebo‐Controlled, Crossover TrialEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions and Clinical ImportanceAdjunctive treatment with LEV appears safe in epileptic dogs. Efficacy of LEV over placebo was not demonstrated, although the power of the study was limited. Further evaluation of LEV as treatment for epilepsy in dogs is warranted. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine - February 1, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: K.R. MuñanaW.B. ThomasK.D. InzanaJ.A. Nettifee‐OsborneK.J. McLucasN.J. OlbyC.J. MarianiP.J. Early Tags: Standard Article Source Type: research
Double‐Masked, Placebo‐Controlled Study of Intravenous Levetiracetam for the Treatment of Status Epilepticus and Acute Repetitive Seizures in DogsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions and Clinical ImportanceLEV was safe and potentially effective for the treatment of SE and ARS in these client‐owned dogs. Larger, controlled clinical trials are needed to confirm this preliminary observation. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine - February 1, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: B.T. HardyE. E. PattersonJ.M. CloydR.M. HardyI.E. Leppik Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Repeated post-exercise administration with a mixture of leucine and glucose alters the plasma amino acid profile in Standardbred trottersEmail this article to a colleague.
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Repeated post-exercise administration with a mixture of leucine and glucose caused a marked insulin response and altered the plasma amino acid profile in horses in a similar manner as described in man. However, the decreases seen in plasma amino acids in horses seem to be related more to an effect of leucine and not to the insulin response as seen in man. (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - February 1, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Katarina NostellBirgitta Essen-GustavssonJohan Brojer Source Type: research
Ectopic ossification presenting as osteoid metaplasia in a salivary mucocele in a Shih Tzu dogEmail this article to a colleague.
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In the present case, the pathogenesis was probably associated with the presence of sialoliths, which can behave as etiological agents for the metaplastic lesion. The occurrence of osteoid metaplasia is a rare peculiar condition in the canine salivar y gland, and due to the rarity and lack of information about this specific disease, no clinical data can yet be associated with the development of salivary mucocele with osseous metaplasia in dogs. (Source: BMC Veterinary Research - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - Latest articles - February 1, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Thais FernandesFabrizio GrandiLidianne MonteiroBreno SalgadoRafael RochaNoeme Rocha Source Type: research
Embryonic and Fetal Development in – Pigmy Rice Rat – Oligoryzomys sp. (Rodentia, Sigmodontinae) and its Significance for Being a new Experimental ModelEmail this article to a colleague.
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SummaryOligoryzomys (Cricetidae, Sigmodontinae) is a common rodent genus from South America that includes a couple of very similar species. Related species have been used as experimental model for understanding several diseases for which these species are reservoirs. In order to provide a better understanding of the embryological aspects of this group, herein we showed data on the embryonic and fetal development in Oligoryzomys sp. Eight specimens of different stages of gestation were obtained from the Collection of the Zoology Museum of University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Gestational ages were estimated by crown‐rump‐len...
Source: Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia: Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series C - February 1, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: P. O. FavaronM. N. RodriguesM. F. OliveiraC. M. BiasiM. A. Miglino Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Differential gene expression of CYP3A isoforms in equine liver and intestinesEmail this article to a colleague.
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In this study, we have examined the hepatic and intestinal gene expression of these CYP3A isoforms using TaqMan probes. We have also studied the enzyme activity using luciferin‐isopropyl acetal (LIPA) as a substrate. The results show a differential gene expression of the CYP3A isoforms in the liver and intestines in horses. In the liver, CYP3A89, CYP3A94, CYP3A96 and CYP3A97 were highly expressed, while in the intestine there were only two dominating isoforms, CYP3A93 and CYP3A96. The isoform CYP3A129 was not detected in the liver or the intestine, although this gene consists of a complete set of exons and should therefo...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - January 31, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: E. TYDÉNM. LÖFGRENS. PEGOLOF. CAPOLONGOH. TJÄLVEP. LARSSON Source Type: research
Equine cestodosis: a sero-epidemiological study of Anoplocephala perfoliata infection in EthiopiaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract A 12/13 kDa antigen, tapeworm ELISA test, developed for use in horses, was used to detect parasite-specific serum antibody,
IgG(T), in the serum of donkeys. In a pilot study the 12/13 kDa antigen was tested and proved to detect the antibody, IgG(T),
in donkey sera. Blood samples from 797 donkeys, naturally exposed to cestode infection, from four geographical localities
were collected and sera were prepared and analysed. There was substantial serological evidence that donkeys were potentially
infected with A. perfoliata. A range of ELISA OD values were obtained from the serological assay. O...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - January 31, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Veterinary Research Communications Source Type: research
Livestock, Not Mongolian Gazelles, Drive Foot-And-Mouth Disease OutbreaksEmail this article to a colleague.
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Wildlife health experts from the Wildlife Conservation Society have published evidence which supports the conclusion that Mongolian gazelles - one of the most populous large land mammals on the planet - are not a reservoir of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a highly contagious viral disease that threatens both wildlife and livestock in Asia. Outbreaks of FMD in Mongolia affect domestic sheep, goats, camels, and cattle as well as Mongolian gazelles... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 31, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Veterinary Source Type: news
Pharmacokinetic interactions of flunixin meglumine and doxycycline in broiler chickensEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - January 31, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: F. YANGG. H. LIX. B. MENGL. Q. WANGX. H. HUANGQ. SHAND. P. ZENGH. Z. DINGZ. L. ZENG Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Development and comparison of a real-time PCR assay for detection of Dichelobacter nodosus with culturing and conventional PCR: harmonisation between three laboratoriesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The developed real-time PCR assay has good specificity and sensitivity for detection of D. nodosus, and the results are easy to interpret. The method is less time-consuming than either culturing or conventional PCR. (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - January 31, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sara FrosthJannice SlettemeasHannah JorgensenOystein AngenAnna Aspan Source Type: research
Investigations on the conjunctival goblet cells and the characteristics of the glands associated with the eye in chinchillas (Chinchilla Laniger)Email this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions Chinchillas possess a Harderian gland, a lacrimal gland, and Meibomian glands. The GC density in the nasal and temporal palpebral conjunctiva is higher than in guinea pigs. (Source: Veterinary Ophthalmology)
Source: Veterinary Ophthalmology - January 31, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Susanne VoigtAndrea Fuchs‐BaumgartingerMonika EgerbacherAlexander TichyBarbara Nell Source Type: research
A clinical trial comparing parenteral oxytetracyline and enrofloxacin on time to recovery in sheep lame with acute or chronic footrot in Kashmir, IndiaEmail this article to a colleague.
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We conclude that use of parenteral antibacterials to treat sheep lame with either acute or chronic footrot in India is highly effective. This is likely to improve welfare and give economic benefits to the farmers. (Source: BMC Veterinary Research - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - Latest articles - January 31, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: J KalerS WaniI HussainS BegM MakhdoomiZ KabliL Green Source Type: research
Population dynamics and ORF3 gene evolution of porcine circovirus type 2 circulating in KoreaEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study was conducted to investigate the status and population dynamics of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) in Korea and
to assess the molecular evolutionary pattern of the two biologically important, overlapping open reading frames, the ORF1
and ORF3 genes. A wide range of PCV2 genomic sequences (entire genome, ORF1, ORF2 and ORF3) collected between 2001 and 2010
were analyzed using the Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo and maximum-likelihood approaches. These techniques identified the
PCV2d genotype and the 2Ek cluster of PCV2a in Korea for the first time. Second, the genotypic shift of PCV2b dominating over
PCV2...
Source: Archives of Virology - January 30, 2012 Category: Virology Tags: Archives of Virology Source Type: research
Characterisation of smallholder dairy production systems using animal welfare and milk qualityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The aim of the current study was to characterise and evaluate production system of smallholder dairy farmers using an index
based on combined score of animal welfare and milk quality. Farms were grouped into three categories, tier 1, tier 2 and tier
3. To test the robustness of the characterisation, milk yield (MY), calving interval (CI) and body condition scores (BCS)
were used. In the study area, the majority (66.3%) of smallholder dairy farmers practiced cut-and-carry as compared to 15.3%
who grazed their cows. The rest combined cut-and-carry and grazing. Cows of farmers in tier 1 had the lowest ...
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - January 30, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Tropical Animal Health and Production Source Type: research
Prion protein gene polymorphism in four West African sheep populationsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract A total of 162 individuals, belonging to three Burkinabé and one Niger sheep populations, were analysed for prion protein
(PrP) gene polymorphism at codons 136, 154 and 171. The ARQ allele was the most frequent in both the Burkinabé (86.7%) and
the Niger (67.5%) sheep populations. The highly sensitive allele VRQ was not found in the sampled individuals. The highly
resistant ARR allele was in very low frequency in the Burkina-Sahel (4.4%) and Mossi (3.2%) populations and was not present
in the Djallonké and Touareg populations. Only 4 out of 15 possible PrP genotypes were identified in the sampled...
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - January 30, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Tropical Animal Health and Production Source Type: research
Association of herd BRSV and BHV-1 seroprevalence with respiratory disease and reproductive performance in adult dairy cattleEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions:
BHV-1 was not associated with acute respiratory disease in adult dairy cattle, however was significantly related to reproductive performance. BRSV possesses the main role in respiratory disease complex in adult dairy cattle. (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - January 30, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kerli RaaperiStephanie BougeardAnnely AleksejevToomas OrroArvo Viltrop Source Type: research
Evaluation of two dairy herd reproductive performance indicators that are adjusted for voluntary waiting periodEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion:
PV30 is the single best performance indicator for estimating the level of both herd management efficiency and reproductive physiology followed by NotIC200 and IC100. This indicates that PV30 could be a potential candidate for inclusion in dairy herd improvement schemes. (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - January 30, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Emma LofHans GustafssonUlf Emanuelson Source Type: research
Development and validation of a multiclass method for the determination of veterinary drug residues in chicken by ultra high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.Email this article to a colleague.
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A multiclass method has been optimized and validated for the simultaneous determination of 20 veterinary drug residues belonging to several classes, as quinolones, sulfonamides, macrolides, anthelmintics, avermectins and diamino derivatives, and benzathine, used as a marker of the presence of penicillin, in muscle chicken. It has been based on QuEChERS methodology (quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged and safe) and ultra high performance liquid chromatography coupled to triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). Several chromatographic conditions were optimized, obtaining a running time <...
Source: Talanta - January 30, 2012 Category: Chemistry Authors: Lopes RP, Reyes RC, Romero-González R, Frenich AG, Vidal JL Tags: Talanta Source Type: research
Jak of all trades? Not of leukaemia therapy!Email this article to a colleague.
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(University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna) Treatment of chronic myeloid leukaemia usually relies on inhibitors of the abnormal protein that causes the condition but some patients do not respond to treatment and efforts are underway to develop a supplementary approach, targeting the so-called JAK2 kinase. Recent results from a team of researchers from Vienna, Austria, have called this strategy into question. The work is published in advance in Nature Chemical Biology online and is of immediate relevance to leukaemia treatment. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 30, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Estimation of genetic parameters for body weight and egg production traits in Mazandaran native chickenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Native chicken breeding station of Mazandaran was established in 1988 with two main objectives: genetic improvement through
selection programs and dissemination of indigenous Mazandarani birds. (Co)variance components and genetic parameters for economically
important traits were estimated using (bi) univariate animal models with ASREML procedure in Mazandarani native chicken. The
data were from 18 generations of selection (1988–2009). Heritability estimates for body weight at different ages [at hatch
(bw1), 8 (bw8), 12 (bw12) weeks of ages and sex maturation (wsm)] ranged from 0.24 ± 0.00 to ...
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - January 29, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Tropical Animal Health and Production Source Type: research
AVMA; Issues; Community; Practice.Email this article to a colleague.
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PMID: 22280375 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research)
Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - January 29, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Am J Vet Res Source Type: research
Effects of butorphanol on the minimum anesthetic concentration for sevoflurane in guineafowl (Numida meleagris).Email this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions and Clinical Relevance-In guineafowl, the MAC for sevoflurane was similar to values reported for other species. Increasing the butorphanol dosage decreased the MAC for sevoflurane, but the effect was small and of short duration for dosages up to 4 mg/kg.
PMID: 22280376 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research)
Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - January 29, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Escobar A, Valadão CA, Brosnan RJ, Denicol AC, Flôres FN, Thiesen R, Coelho CM Tags: Am J Vet Res Source Type: research
Comparison of two methods for analyzing kinetic gait data in dogs.Email this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions and Clinical Relevance-Findings indicated that when comparing kinetic data overtime, additional insight may be gleaned from GIFA of the complete waveform, particularly when subtle waveform differences are present.
PMID: 22280377 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research)
Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - January 29, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Al-Nadaf S, Torres BT, Budsberg SC Tags: Am J Vet Res Source Type: research
Use of contrast echocardiography for quantitative and qualitative evaluation of myocardial perfusion and pulmonary transit time in healthy dogs.Email this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions and Clinical Relevance-Contrast echocardiography appeared to be a repeat-able and safe technique for use in the evaluation of global MP and PTT in healthy dogs, and it improved delineation of the endocardial border in dogs.
PMID: 22280378 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research)
Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - January 29, 2012 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Crosara S, Ljungvall I, Margiocco ML, Häggström J, Tarducci A, Borgarelli M Tags: Am J Vet Res Source Type: research
