Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: S. Jiang Author-Workplace-Name: Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China Author-Name: K. Hu Author-Workplace-Name: Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, P.R. China Author-Name: H.G. Fan Author-Workplace-Name: Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China Author-Name: B.S. Yin Author-Workplace-Name: Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology College, Changchun, P.R. China Author-Name: X. Li Author-Workplace-Name: Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China Author-Name: J.L. Hou Author-Workplace-Name: Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China Author-Name: H.B. Wang Author-Workplace-Name: Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China Title: Effects of ketamine/xylazine premedication on emulsified isoflurane general anaesthesia in swine undergoing embryo transplantation Abstract: Cardiorespiratory effects were assessed during ketamine/xylazine premedication followed by emulsified isoflurane anaesthesia in swine undergoing experimental embryo transplantation. Ketamine (10 mg/kg) and xylazine (3.5 mg/kg) were premedicated intravenously, followed by continuous administration of intravenous emulsified isoflurane (2.8 ml/kg/h). Cardiorespiratory parameters, including heart rate, respiratory rate, mean arterial blood pressure, arterial oxygen saturation, and rectal temperature, were recorded in sows undergoing surgical embryo transplantation. Ketamine/xylazine premedication resulted in anaesthetic induction and lateral recumbency within 1 minute without any adverse effects. The physiological changes observed after drug administration remained within biologically acceptable limits. In conclusion, the combination of ketamine/xylazine provided anaesthetic induction, muscle relaxation, and analgesia sufficient for emulsified isoflurane intravenous anaesthesia. There were no adverse events in the experimental animals. This finding supports the use of emulsified isoflurane following ketamine/xylazine premedication in pigs. Keywords: premedication, emulsified isoflurane, physiological parameters, general anaesthesia, pig Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 325-330 Volume: 59 Issue: 7 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/7618-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/7618-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201407-0001.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:59:y:2014:i:7:id:7618-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: F. Buyuk Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey Author-Name: O. Celebi Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey Author-Name: D. Akca Author-Workplace-Name: Health School of Kars, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey Author-Name: S. Otlu Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey Author-Name: E. Tazegul Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey Author-Name: A. Gulmez Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey Author-Name: M. Sahin Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey Title: Estimated apparent and true prevalences of paratuberculosis in sheep herds of the Kars Region in Northeastern Turkey Abstract: Paratuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (Map), is one of the most prevalent and costly infectious diseases of livestock, particularly sheep and cattle herds. The aim of this study was to estimate true animal, within-herd, and between-herd prevalence of Map antibodies in sheep herds of the Kars Region in the Northeast part of Turkey. A seroprevalence study was carried out using a commercial ELISA kit. Twenty six sheep herds, non-vaccinated against Map, were randomly selected in different regions and in total 450 sheep aged 24 months and more were sampled. Herds were declared positive if one or more sheep in the herd tested positive for Map antibodies. The animal, within-herd, and between-herd apparent prevalences were calculated as 6.2% (95% CI = 4.3 to 8.8%), 10.2% (95 CI = 7.1 to 14.3%) and 57.7% (95% CI = 38.9 to 74.5%), respectively. True prevalences were estimated by conversion from apparent prevalences via the Rogan-Gladen estimator. True animal, within-herd, and between-herd prevalences were calculated as 8.3% (95% CI = 4.7 to 11.8), 14.6% (95 CI = 8.9 to 20.2) and 90% (95 CI = 59.8 to 120.1), respectively. The results provide useful information regarding the prevalence of Map infection in sheep herds in the Kars Region and will hopefully attract the special attention of veterinarians and promote the establishment of an efficient control programme. Keywords: Johne's disease, extensity, ewe Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 331-335 Volume: 59 Issue: 7 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/7619-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/7619-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201407-0002.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:59:y:2014:i:7:id:7619-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M.K. Albay Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Burdur, Turkey Author-Name: M.C. Karakurum Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Ceyhan Veterinary Medicine, University of Cukurova, Adana, Turkey Author-Name: S. Sahinduran Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Burdur, Turkey Author-Name: K. Sezer Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Burdur, Turkey Author-Name: R. Yildiz Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Burdur, Turkey Author-Name: T. Buyukoglu Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Burdur, Turkey Title: Selected serum biochemical parameters and acute phase protein levels in a herd of Saanen goats showing signs of pregnancy toxaemia Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine selected serum biochemical parameters and acute phase protein levels in a herd of Saanen goats showing signs of pregnancy toxaemia. Seventy five female goats were used and divided into three groups. Group 1 (n = 57) (blood serum glucose levels were within the physiological range), Group 2 (n = 11) (serum glucose values were low) and Group 3 (n = 7) (serum glucose values were high). Goats in Groups 2 and 3 were diagnosed with pregnancy toxaemia. Apart from serum glucose, β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), triglycerides, blood pH, calcium (Ca), sodium (Na), potassium (K), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), haptoglobin (Hp), serum amyloid A (SAA) and tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured in all animals. In Group 3 average Hp and SAA values were found to be significantly (P < 0.001) higher than in Groups 1 and 2, and also higher in Group 2 than in Group 1. Acute phase proteins in goats with pregnancy toxaemia may be used in the course and the prognosis of the disease. The evaluation of acute phase proteins is useful and also quicker in cases of suspected pregnancy intoxication. Keywords: goat, serum glucose, β -hydroxybutyrate, cytokines, enzymes, minerals, aciduria, ketonuria, acute phase proteins Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 336-342 Volume: 59 Issue: 7 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/7620-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/7620-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201407-0003.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:59:y:2014:i:7:id:7620-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: W. Brudnicki Author-Workplace-Name: University of Technology and Life Sciences, Bydgoszcz, Poland Author-Name: B. Skoczylas Author-Workplace-Name: University of Technology and Life Sciences, Bydgoszcz, Poland Author-Name: R. Jablonski Author-Workplace-Name: University of Technology and Life Sciences, Bydgoszcz, Poland Author-Name: W. Nowicki Author-Workplace-Name: University of Technology and Life Sciences, Bydgoszcz, Poland Author-Name: A. Brudnicki Author-Workplace-Name: University of Technology and Life Sciences, Bydgoszcz, Poland Author-Name: K. Kirkillo-Stacewicz Author-Workplace-Name: University of Technology and Life Sciences, Bydgoszcz, Poland Author-Name: J. Wach Author-Workplace-Name: University of Technology and Life Sciences, Bydgoszcz, Poland Title: The arteries of the brain base in the degu (Octodon degus Molina 1782) Abstract: The brain arteries derived from 50 adult degu individuals of both sexes were injected with synthetic latex introduced with a syringe into the left ventricle of the heart under constant pressure. After fixation in 5% formalin and brain preparation, it was found that the sources of the brain's supply of blood are vertebral arteries and the basilar artery formed as a result of their anastomosis. The basilar artery gave rise to caudal cerebellar arteries and then divided into two branches which formed the arterial circle of the brain. The internal carotid arteries in degus, except for one case, were heavily reduced and did not play an important role in the blood supply to the brain. The arterial circle of the brain in 48% of the cases was open from the rostral side. Variation was identified in the anatomy and the pattern of the arteries of the base of the brain in the degu which involved an asymmetry of the descent of caudal cerebellar arteries (6.0%), rostral cerebellar arteries (8%) as well as middle cerebral arteries (12%). In 6% of the individuals double middle cerebral arteries were found. In one out of 50 cases there was observed a reduction in the left vertebral artery and the appearance of the internal carotid artery on the same side. In that case the left part of the arterial circle of the brain was supplied with blood by an internal carotid artery, which was present only in that animal. Keywords: blood supply, brain, arteries, degu, variation Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 343-348 Volume: 59 Issue: 7 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/7621-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/7621-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201407-0004.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:59:y:2014:i:7:id:7621-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: A. Kurtdede Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey Author-Name: A.E. Haydardedeoglu Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aksaray University, Aksaray, Turkey Author-Name: H. Alihosseini Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey Author-Name: E.C. Colakoglu Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey Title: Dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes var. erinacei in a dog: a case report Abstract: Trichophyton mentagrophytes var. erinacei is rarely isolated from dogs with dermatophytosis. It is a zoophilic dermatophyte transmitted by hedgehogs and, in contrast to other dermatophyte species, is characterised by a severe suppurative and inflammatory response known as kerion. A 5-year-old male mongrel dog was referred to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital with a 2-week history of a localised pruritic and suppurative alopecic lesion on the scrotum. Routine blood tests, peripheral blood smears, multiple skin scrapings and bacteriological culture did not reveal any abnormalities. However, Trichophyton mentagrophytes var. erinacei was isolated from a fungal culture. The presence of hedgehogs around the daily walking areas of the dog suggested the possibility of direct or indirect contact of the dog with hedgehogs. Fungicidal treatment was implemented with oral itraconazole (5 mg/kg once daily) and topical application of clotrimazole (twice daily) for a month. The scrotal lesion healed completely and hair grew back within a month. No recurrence occurred during a 4 month follow-up. T. mentagrophytes var. erinacei should be included in the differential diagnosis of suppurative scrotal skin lesions of dogs, which have come into possible contact with hedgehogs. Keywords: dog, Trichophyton mentagrophytes var. erinacei, hedgehog, kerion Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 349-351 Volume: 59 Issue: 7 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/7622-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/7622-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201407-0005.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:59:y:2014:i:7:id:7622-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: V.A. Castillo Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina Author-Name: P.P. Pessina Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Republic, Montevideo, Rep. Oriental del Uruguay Author-Name: J.D. Garcia Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina Author-Name: P. Hall Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina Author-Name: M.F. Gallelli Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina Author-Name: D.D. Miceli Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina Author-Name: M.F. Cabrera Blatter Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina Title: Ectopic ACTH syndrome in a dog with a mesenteric neuroendocrine tumour: a case report Abstract: Ectopic ACTH secretion is provoked by extra-pituitary tumours that secrete ACTH, constituting an infrequent type of Cushing Syndrome in the dog. Neuroendocrine tumours (NET) are characterised by the synthesis of peptides with hormone activity. A dog with clinical diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and presenting an abdominal tumour located in the area of the left adrenal gland was sent to the hospital. Cortisol was not inhibited at four and eight hours after the application of low-dose dexamethasone and the cortisol/creatinine ratio was elevated (93 × 10-6, referencevalues < 10 × 10-6). Plasma ACTH measurements were high (28.6 pmol/l, reference values 5.5-14.3 pmol/l). On computed tomography, the tumour was found in the meso-epigastrium, with both adrenal glands hyperplasic and no alteration of the pituitary image. The tumour was located between the two layers of the meso-colon and was removed using laparoscopy. After surgery, ACTH concentrations became normal and clinical signs remitted. The histopathological diagnosis was NET, with positive ACTH immunostaining. Keywords: neuroendocrine tumour, apudoma, ectopic ACTH Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 352-358 Volume: 59 Issue: 7 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/7623-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/7623-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201407-0006.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:59:y:2014:i:7:id:7623-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: O. Aslan Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri,Turkey Author-Name: L. Cakir Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri,Turkey Author-Name: I.K. Bekdik Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri,Turkey Author-Name: Z. Dogan Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri,Turkey Author-Name: A.S. Tunc Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey Title: Cholangiocarcinoma of intrahepatic bile ducts with disseminated metastases in a Siamese cat: a case report Abstract: This case report concerns a four-year-old female Siamese cat which presented with inappetence, vomiting and weight loss. During routine clinical examinations of the patient, numerous neoplastic masses were detected in the liver, lungs and abdomen. Upon a request from the owner, the cat was euthanised. At necropsy, the primary tumour was detected in the liver. The tumour was greyish-white, firm, and multi-nodular. There were metastases in the portal lymph nodes, diaphragm, omentum, colon, caecum and lungs. Histologically, the tumour was characterised by a tubular pattern with periodic acid-Schiff- positive secretory material in glandular and canal structures. The neoplastic cells were positive to broad-spectrum cytokeratin. Histochemical and immunohistochemical stains were consistent with an intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma. This is the first case to report the metastasis of a cholangiocellular carcinoma to the colon in cats. Keywords: cat, cholangiocellular carcinoma, colon, Siamese Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 359-367 Volume: 59 Issue: 7 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/7624-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/7624-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201407-0007.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:59:y:2014:i:7:id:7624-VETMED