Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: MW Kim Author-Workplace-Name: Species Restoration Technology Institute of Korea National Park Service, Gurye, Republic of Korea Author-Name: DH Jeong Author-Workplace-Name: Species Restoration Technology Institute of Korea National Park Service, Gurye, Republic of Korea Author-Name: SC Yeon Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul Wildlife Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea Title: Hibernation behaviour and ethogram of captive Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) Abstract: This study was undertaken to create an Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus; ABB) ethogram during hibernation and to describe the time budget of hibernating behaviours in ABB. Seven captive adult ABB were included in the study and began hibernation between October and December. Data were collected for three consecutive years (2013-2015) during ABB hibernation (total 169 days) using closed-circuit television. During the study, we observed 21 distinct behaviours in hibernating ABB (4 least active and 17 active behaviours). Five bears started hibernation less than seven days after feeding cessation, and by the end of one week, all bears hibernated. The most commonly observed behaviour was "sleep curling inside nest", and "nest maintenance" was the second most common behaviour. Among the active behaviours, "sitting in the nest", "change stance", "drinking and eating" were mostly shown as documented during the observation times. Our results provide new insights into the hibernating behaviours of ABB. Keywords: bear, behaviour observation, captive management, re-introduction, winter sleep Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 1-7 Volume: 65 Issue: 1 Year: 2020 DOI: 10.17221/135/2019-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/135/2019-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202001-0001.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:65:y:2020:i:1:id:135-2019-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: I Dogan Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Uludag, Gorukle, Bursa-Turkey Author-Name: MB Toker Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Uludag, Gorukle, Bursa-Turkey Author-Name: S Alcay Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Uludag, Gorukle, Bursa-Turkey Author-Name: D Udum Kucuksen Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Uludag, Gorukle, Bursa-Turkey Title: Ovarian follicle dynamics and hormonal changes during early pregnancy in Saanen goats Abstract: This study is aimed at describing the ovarian follicular dynamics, corpora lutea and their hormonal control during early pregnancy in Saanen goats. The ovaries of pregnant goats (n = 10) were monitored daily for follicles (≥ 2 mm) and corpora lutea by transrectal ultrasound over the 35 days after mating. Blood samples were collected by jugular venipuncture at the time of ultrasonography and were analysed for the concentrations of oestradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4), inhibin, FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone). The pattern of follicular growth was characterised by five (n = 2; 20 %), six (n = 5; 50 %) and seven (n = 3; 30 %) follicular waves during early pregnancy. The first corpora lutea (size 6.8 ± 0.4 mm, mean + SEM) were detected at 5.0 ± 0.3 days after the mating with a maximum diameter (12.2 ± 0.3 mm) observed on day 24.0 ± 1.1 of pregnancy. The dominant follicle diameter of waves 1 and 4, and the duration of waves 1-4 and 7 were maximal during the early pregnancy period (P < 0.05). In addition, the inter-wave interval of the 5 waves was significantly (P < 0.05) longer compared to the six and seven inter-wave intervals (7.0 ± 0.1, 5.8 ± 0.1 and 5.0 ± 0.2 days, respectively). Although the number of small and medium-sized follicles did not differ with the days post-breeding, the number of large-sized follicles in the same period significantly decreased between 16 and 26 days and was negatively correlated with the period of pregnancy (P < 0.05). The plasma LH and E2 concentrations were negatively correlated with the P4 concentration. The inhibin concentrations were negatively correlated with FSH, but positively correlated with the number of large-sized follicles. These results indicate that ovarian follicular growth during the first 35 days of pregnancy in goats was characterised by a wave-like pattern and there was a close relationship between the number of FSH peaks and the number of follicular waves. Keywords: corpus luteum, follicles, goat, hormonal dynamic, ultrasonography Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 8-17 Volume: 65 Issue: 1 Year: 2020 DOI: 10.17221/65/2019-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/65/2019-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202001-0002.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:65:y:2020:i:1:id:65-2019-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: B Suzer Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey Author-Name: N Seyidoglu Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tekirdag Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey Author-Name: K Tufekci Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey Author-Name: S Inan Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tekirdag Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey Title: The relationship between Spirulina platensis and selected biomechanical indicators of tibiae in rats Abstract: There are several dietary supplements, particularly herbal foods, that have been used in an attempt to improve bone growth. In this study, we aim at determining the effects of low- and high-doses of Spirulina platensis, a "Superfood", on the bone growth and biomechanical indicators. Thirty Wistar rats, weighing 250 g, at the age of 7-8 weeks were assigned to three groups: The Control group (basal diet), Low-dose group (LDG; 500 mg/kg) and High-dose group (HDG; 1 000 mg/kg) of S. platensis. S. platensis was given daily by oral gavage in a 45-day-trial. At the end of the study, the right tibiae were collected and subjected to bone biomechanical tests (bone weight, bone length, maximum load, stiffness, breaking deflection, fracture toughness, post-yield displacement and yield load). Serum samples were also analysed for the calcium and phosphorus concentrations. There were significant increases in bone weight, bone length, maximum load, breaking deflection, work to fracture, post-yield displacement and yield load (P = 0.025, P = 0.019, P = 0.030, P = 0.015, P = 0.031, P = 0.028, P = 0.049, respectively), whereas stiffness non-significantly increased. However, there were no significant differences (P > 0.05) for any variables between the LDG and the HDG. Although the serum phosphorus concentrations showed no differences among any of the groups, the serum calcium concentration increased significantly in LDG compared to Control group (P = 0.009; 7.14 ± 0.47 and 9.45 ± 0.67, respectively). However, no differences were observed in HDG in terms of serum calcium. In conclusion, S. platensis had positive effects on the bone growth and biomechanical bone features. Therefore, our study supports the use of S. platensis as an alternative food additive for bone growth and health in growing animals. Keywords: bone biomechanics, serum, calcium, phosphorus, natural foods Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 18-24 Volume: 65 Issue: 1 Year: 2020 DOI: 10.17221/47/2019-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/47/2019-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202001-0003.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:65:y:2020:i:1:id:47-2019-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M Usman Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author-Name: AS Qureshi Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author-Name: MZ Ali Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author-Name: Z Umer Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author-Name: MK Ateeq Author-Workplace-Name: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Sub-campus Narowal, Pakistan Author-Name: A Sarfraz Author-Workplace-Name: University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan Author-Name: M Hussain Author-Workplace-Name: University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan Author-Name: FR Anjum Author-Workplace-Name: Institute of Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author-Name: N Mahmood Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author-Name: M Fakhar-I-Adil Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author-Name: S Umer Author-Workplace-Name: Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China Author-Name: H Zhu Author-Workplace-Name: Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China Title: The effects of long-term diabetes on the haematological and uterine indicators and their association with neonatal nephrogenesis counter-protected by camel milk: A time dependent study Abstract: The novelty of this project is to describe how chronic diabetes altered the haematological and uterine indicators in a time dependent-manner that were reversed by camel milk (CM) therapy in pregnant and non-pregnant rat models. Fifty-four female rats were divided into three groups: Placebo (N), diabetic control (DC) and diabetic treated (DT) with CM at 40 ml/kg/24 h for 90 days. A single intact male was introduced into every group for mating at day 60 of the experiment. The sample collection was undertaken at day 30 and 60 of the non-pregnant rats and at day 90 immediately after parturition for the pregnant rats. At every collection, the dam's blood, as well as the uteri and neonatal kidneys were collected and subjected to a paraffin tissue preparation technique for a histological evaluation. The data revealed that at day 30, the uterine endo- and myometrium remained unaffected by diabetes, but at day 60, a significant reduction in the uterine indicators from diabetes was observed. However, the CM restored the uterine histology in the DT. At 90 day, chronic diabetes showed (P < 0.05) a harmful effect on the pregnant uterus which was reversed (P < 0.05) by the CM. The RBC (red blood cell) indices, platelets, and leucocyte counts were severely affected by the diabetes and protected by the CM at every point of collection. The kidney tissues of the neonate rats, delivered by the dams, in the DC presented a significant (P < 0.05) shrinkage in the cortex and glomeruli while the CM potentially reversed these changes. These results will help to understand the chronic diabetes effects on the uterus and neonate's renal genesis, and the role of camel milk in the management of chronic pre-gestational diabetes. Keywords: female reproductive system, long-term diabetes, pregnancy, camel milk, neonatal kidneys Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 25-35 Volume: 65 Issue: 1 Year: 2020 File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-202001-0004_the-effects-of-long-term-diabetes-on-the-haematological-and-uterine-indicators-and-their-association-with-neona.php File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202001-0004.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:65:y:2020:i:1:id:97-2019-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: R Morais Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Pathology Laboratory (LPV), Veterinary Hospital, Universidade Federal do Pampa, Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil Author-Name: AP Maurique Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Pathology Laboratory (LPV), Veterinary Hospital, Universidade Federal do Pampa, Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil Author-Name: J Villela Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Pathology Laboratory (LPV), Veterinary Hospital, Universidade Federal do Pampa, Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil Author-Name: L Sonne Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Author-Name: B Anjos Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Pathology Laboratory (LPV), Veterinary Hospital, Universidade Federal do Pampa, Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil Title: Cutaneous vascular hamartoma in a lamb Abstract: A male Polwarth lamb with a good body score was born with a pendulous, oval, red mass adhering to the skin in the left ventrolateral thoracic area. The nodule was removed when the lamb was five days old and sent for a gross and histopathological evaluation. Macroscopically, the mass was reddish, slightly oval and flat, well delineated, and contained a central ulcerated area. Microscopically, it showed a marked proliferation of well-differentiated endothelial cells with the formation of new blood vessels. An immunohistochemical analysis showed mild cytoplasmic immunostaining for the von Willebrand Factor in the endothelial cells. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of a cutaneous vascular hamartoma in a sheep. Keywords: congenital disorder, sheep, skin, vascular malformation Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 36-40 Volume: 65 Issue: 1 Year: 2020 DOI: 10.17221/111/2019-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/111/2019-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202001-0005.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:65:y:2020:i:1:id:111-2019-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: JY Park Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Author-Name: JH Park Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Author-Name: HJ Han Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Emergency, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Author-Name: JH Kim Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Title: Transient acquired Fanconi syndrome with unusual and rare aetiologies: A case study of two dogs Abstract: The acquired form of Fanconi syndrome is seldom identified in dogs; those cases that have been reported have been secondary to hepatic copper toxicosis, primary hypoparathyroidism, ingestion of chicken jerky treats, exposure to ethylene glycol, or gentamicin toxicity. However, to the best of our knowledge, there have been no reports of acquired Fanconi syndrome secondary to Babesia infection or ingestion of cosmetics in dogs. We here report on two dogs presented with a history of marked polyuria, polydipsia, and lethargy. Laboratory examinations showed glucosuria with normoglycaemia and severe urinary loss of amino acids. One dog was infected with Babesia gibsoni and the other dog had a history of cosmetics ingestion. The first dog received treatment for Babesia infection and the second dog received aggressive care to correct metabolic acidosis, electrolyte imbalances, and other add-on deficiencies. In both dogs, the Fanconi syndrome was successfully managed following the treatment for the underlying causes. In conclusion, both Babesia infection and cosmetics ingestion should be considered as a possible aetiology for transient acquired Fanconi syndrome in canine patients. Keywords: Babesiosis, cosmetics ingestion, haematological profile, enzymes, urinalysis, ultrasonography Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 41-47 Volume: 65 Issue: 1 Year: 2020 DOI: 10.17221/103/2019-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/103/2019-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202001-0006.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:65:y:2020:i:1:id:103-2019-VETMED