Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: J Drapal Author-Workplace-Name: Central Veterinary Administration of the State Veterinary Administration, Prague, Czech Republic Author-Name: L Steinhauser Author-Workplace-Name: Steinhauser Inc., Tisnov, Czech Republic Author-Name: K Stastny Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Research Institute, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: M Faldyna Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Research Institute, Brno, Czech Republic Title: Cadmium concentration in cattle tissues in the Czech Republic Abstract: The aim of this paper was to evaluate the cadmium concentrations in the muscles, liver, and kidney of three age categories (≤ 8 months; ≤ 2 years; ≥ 2 years) of cattle during the period of years 2014-2019 and to determine the age limit at which the concentration of cadmium in an organ with the highest accumulation increases health risk for consumers. In cattle above two years of age, there was a higher average cadmium concentration in the liver (0.10 mg/kg) and kidney (0.62 mg/kg), when compared with cadmium concentration in the liver (0.06 mg/kg) and kidney (0.24 mg/kg) of cattle under two years of age. A paired correlation coefficient r = 0.825 8 (P < 0.006) and Spearman's coefficient ρ = 0.92 (P < 0.000 1) were calculated for the dependence of the cadmium concentration on the age. The correlation analysis statistically demonstrated a significant positive correlation between the concentration of cadmium in the kidney and the age of the cattle. A non-significant difference between the maximum limit and the average concentration of the cadmium in the kidney of the cattle from the age of 6 years (P = 0.029) was demonstrated using the t-test. The cadmium concentration in the muscles was low and was not significantly affected by the cattle's age. Keywords: accumulation, cows, kidney, toxic metal Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 369-375 Volume: 66 Issue: 9 Year: 2021 DOI: 10.17221/218/2020-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/218/2020-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202109-0001.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:66:y:2021:i:9:id:218-2020-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: A Uemura Author-Workplace-Name: Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido, Japan Author-Name: L Hamabe Author-Workplace-Name: Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan Author-Name: R Tanaka Author-Workplace-Name: Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan Title: Stress burden for dogs in a simple soundproof cage: Heart rate variability and behavioural analyses Abstract: Dog barking, which reaches around 100 dB, often becomes a noise issue in urban environments. One potential solution, a simple soundproof cage, has recently been marketed. To our knowledge, no study has been conducted to investigate what sort of stress burden is imposed on dogs kept in cages, and it may raise animal welfare concerns. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to reveal whether staying in a soundproof cage caused stress for the dogs or not. Ten healthy domestic dogs (5 males, 5 females) of small body size were evaluated. The heart rate variability (HRV), behaviour, and internal and external temperature during confinement in a soundproof cage for each dog were analysed. The HRV analyses revealed no significant differences for any variables between confinement and non-confinement (HR, P > 0.999 9; rMSSD, P = 0.359 4; SDNN, P = 0.359 4; LF, P = 0.652 3; HF, P = 0.128 9; LF/HF, P = 0.222 7). Overall, in our behavioural analysis, there were no significant differences between confinement and non-confinement (P = 0.105 5). In conclusion, the HRV and behavioural analyses did not indicate an increased stress burden on the dogs during confinement in the soundproof cage compared with non-confinement. The inner temperature of the cage was not elevated either. Nevertheless, the stress imposed on dogs caused by a soundproof cage should always be considered on an individual basis, and the time spent in such a cage should always be kept to a minimum. Keywords: dog vocalisation, grooming, inner and outer temperature, licking, shaking Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 376-384 Volume: 66 Issue: 9 Year: 2021 DOI: 10.17221/238/2020-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/238/2020-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202109-0002.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:66:y:2021:i:9:id:238-2020-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M Paninarova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Small Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Workplace-Name: Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC), Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: L Stehlik Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Small Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: P Proks Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Small Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Workplace-Name: Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC), Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: I Nyvltova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Small Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: M Vignoli Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Teramo (TE), Italy Title: Influence of simethicone and fasting on the quality of abdominal ultrasonography in dogs Abstract: The presence of a significant quantity of gas in the gastrointestinal tract may hinder a proper ultrasonographic examination of the abdominal organs. The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of simethicone and fasting on the quality of ultrasonographic examinations of the gastrointestinal tract and the small organs in the abdominal cavity. Fourteen clinically healthy dogs were examined repeatedly after four different preparation protocols. The visualisation of the organs was assessed subjectively with a 3-point scoring system. The administration of simethicone is superior in the visualisation of the ileum, the ileocolic junction, the pancreas (body and right lobe), the jejunal lymph nodes, and both adrenal glands when compared to no preparation. The combination of the oral administration of simethicone and fasting is superior in the visualisation of the pylorus, the duodenum, the jejunum, the ileum, the ileocolic junction, the pancreas (body, right and left lobe), the jejunal lymph nodes, and both adrenal glands when compared to no preparation. The conclusion and clinical relevance from this exploratory study suggest that the oral administration of simethicone and fasting before an ultrasonographic examination significantly improve the visualisation of some abdominal organs. Keywords: gas, gastrointestinal tract, image quality, ultrasound Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 385-392 Volume: 66 Issue: 9 Year: 2021 DOI: 10.17221/206/2020-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/206/2020-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202109-0003.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:66:y:2021:i:9:id:206-2020-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: H Zhou Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, P.R. China Author-Workplace-Name: School of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Scotland, UK Author-Name: Y Song Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, P.R. China Author-Workplace-Name: Doctoral School of Safety and Security Sciences, Obuda University, Budapest, Hungary Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Engineering, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary Author-Name: M Wang Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, P.R. China Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Engineering, University of Pannonia, Veszprém, Hungary Author-Name: UC Ugbolue Author-Workplace-Name: School of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Scotland, UK Author-Name: Y Gu Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, P.R. China Title: Thermal imaging evaluation of the felines paw pad temperature before and after walking: A pilot study Abstract: The purposes of this pilot study were to explore the temperature changes of the paw pads in healthy cats before and after a 6-min walking test (6MWT), and to further compare the accuracy of the point and line region of interest (ROI) selection methods of the thermal imaging. Five healthy intact cats were recruited and trained to run on the treadmill, and to keep still during the standing phase on a glass panel when capturing thermographic imaging data. The paw pad temperature was recorded using a thermal camera and then analysed using both the point and line ROI before and after the 6MWT. The symmetry index (SI) between the limbs (left and right) was further calculated. Compared to the baseline, there were significant increases in the paw pad temperature of the forelimbs (point of left P < 0.001, point of right P = 0.048, point of average P = 0.002, line of left P < 0.001, line of right P = 0.007, line of average P < 0.001), hindlimbs (point of left P < 0.001, point of right P < 0.001, point of average P < 0.001, line of left P < 0.001, line of right P < 0.001, line of average P < 0.001), and average value after the 6MWT both using the point and line ROI selection methods. However, there is no temperature difference between the point and line ROI either before or after the 6MWT. In addition, no difference in the SI was found between the baseline and post-test or between the point and line ROI. These results preliminarily indicated that a 6WMT and thermal imaging could be a good combination for further clinical practices to recognise lameness or any other gait disabilities in cats, and both the point and line ROI selection methods can be considered when analysing thermographic data. Keywords: 6-min walking test, feline, paw pad, temperature, thermography Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 393-399 Volume: 66 Issue: 9 Year: 2021 DOI: 10.17221/210/2020-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/210/2020-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202109-0004.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:66:y:2021:i:9:id:210-2020-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: I Janus Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Pathology, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland Author-Name: M Janeczek Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Biostructure and Animal Physiology, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland Author-Name: S Dzimira Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Pathology, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland Title: Cystic compound odontoma in a dog: Diagnosis and management Abstract: Tumour of the oral cavity is a rare condition in young animals. The most frequent are odontomas - locally invasive tumours with no metastatic potential. The article describes a case report of 4-month-old male puppy diagnosed with mandibular odontoma with cystic appearance. Authors present clinical features, histopathological examination of odontoma and the surgical management using deep curettage and hydroxyapatite granules deposition. Odontomas can form bone cyst-like structure padded with membrane forming denticles. A deep curettage is acceptable method of treatment but should be supplied with hydroxyapatite deposition if the cyst is present. Keywords: dental radiography, histopathology, hydroxyapatite, oral tumour, teeth Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 400-405 Volume: 66 Issue: 9 Year: 2021 DOI: 10.17221/176/2020-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/176/2020-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202109-0005.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:66:y:2021:i:9:id:176-2020-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: C Cococcetta Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy Author-Name: F Del Signore Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy Author-Name: I Cerasoli Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy Author-Name: G Di Guardo Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy Author-Name: M Baffoni Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy Author-Name: G Di Francesco Author-Workplace-Name: Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e Molise "G. Caporale", Teramo, Italy Author-Name: V Crocchianti Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy Author-Name: M Vignoli Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy Title: Intracranial meningioma in a pet rat: MRI findings Abstract: We herein report the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in a brain meningioma in a pet rat (Rattus norvegicus domestica). A 1.5-year-old pet rat was referred for depression, ataxia, tremors and bilateral nystagmus; a brain MRI was elected suspecting an intracranial neoplasia. The study was performed with a 0.25 T scanner. The MRI revealed a well-defined oval mass with a heterogeneous appearance, hyperintense in T1 and T2, and with extra-axial localisation and severe brain compression, the mass appeared strongly and diffusely contrast-enhancing. Euthanasia was elected, with the necropsy confirming the presence of a voluminous extra-axial mass. Histologically, a well-differentiated, benign meningotheliomatous meningioma was diagnosed, with the histochemical stains allowing one to exclude a granular cell tumour. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of MRI investigations on a pet rat intracranial meningioma. Keywords: benign meningotheliomatous meningioma, brain tumour, magnetic resonance imaging, Rattus norvegicus Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 406-412 Volume: 66 Issue: 9 Year: 2021 DOI: 10.17221/191/2020-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/191/2020-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202109-0006.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:66:y:2021:i:9:id:191-2020-VETMED