Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Md. Mazharul Islam Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Resources, Ministry of Municipality, Doha, Qatar Title: In respect of Professor Dr. Karel Hruska, former Director of the Veterinary Research Institute of the Czech Republic Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 1 Volume: 68 Issue: 1 Year: 2023 File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-202301-0001_in-respect-of-professor-dr-karel-hruska-former-director-of-the-veterinary-research-institute-of-the-czech-rep.php File-Format: text/html Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:68:y:2023:i:1:id:vet-202301-0001 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: CSF Repetti Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marília, Marília/SP, Brazil Author-Name: JR Rueda Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marília, Marília/SP, Brazil Author-Name: CD Porto Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marília, Marília/SP, Brazil Author-Name: R Prevedello Franco Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marília, Marília/SP, Brazil Author-Name: RJS Girio Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marília, Marília/SP, Brazil Author-Name: FFR Manhoso Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marília, Marília/SP, Brazil Author-Name: IB Costa Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marília, Marília/SP, Brazil Title: Palliative care for cancer patients in veterinary medicine Abstract: Neoplasms account for approximately half of the deaths of dogs over ten years of age. This finding, associated with the fact that canine cancer patients will often suffer from the consequences of the systemic spread of the tumour and paraneoplastic syndromes, shows the importance of understanding palliative care by veterinarians and owners. In view of this, this review aims to address palliative care that can be used in veterinary medicine to promote the patient's well-being and quality of life. Keywords: animal care, dog, euthanasia, neoplasms, quality of life, well-being Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 2-10 Volume: 68 Issue: 1 Year: 2023 DOI: 10.17221/76/2022-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/76/2022-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202301-0002.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:68:y:2023:i:1:id:76-2022-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: A Balicka Author-Workplace-Name: Small Animals Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Košice, Slovak Republic Author-Name: J Zwolska Author-Workplace-Name: Department and Clinic of Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland Author-Name: M Szadkowski Author-Workplace-Name: Department and Clinic of Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland Author-Name: A Trbolova Author-Workplace-Name: Small Animals Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Košice, Slovak Republic Author-Name: I Balicki Author-Workplace-Name: Department and Clinic of Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland Title: Refractive errors in mixed breed dogs of different ages Abstract: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the occurrence and range of refractive errors in dogs of different ages. A total of 99 clinically healthy, mixed-breed mesocephalic dogs were included in the study and divided into three different age groups according to the current human/pet analogy chart: 40 adults (23 males, 17 females, 1-8 years old, 3-70 kg), 21 seniors (14 males, 7 females, 6-11 years old, 7-42 kg), and 38 geriatrics (22 males, 16 females, 8-13 years old, 5-45 kg). All the dogs underwent an ophthalmic examination, including Schirmer tear test, tonometry, biomicroscopy, and ophthalmoscopy. Neither eye drops nor pharmacological sedatives were administered before the autorefractometry. The refractive states were assessed bilaterally using a hand-held Retinomax 3 (Righton) autorefractor. The results underwent statistical analysis using Statistica v12 software (ANOVA and t-test). A P-value < 0.05 was considered as significant. Emmetropia, defined as a refractive state > -0.5 D and < +0.5 D, was found in 36% of the adult, 43% of the senior, and 38% of the geriatric patients. Anisometropia was found in 1% of the adult, 9.5% of the senior and 5.5% of the geriatric dogs when the refractive power of the two eyes differed ≥ 1.0 myopia ≤ -0.5 D and hyperopia ≥ +0.5 D were found in 23% and 41% of the adult eye globes as well as 24% and 33% in the senior dogs and 15% and 47% in the geriatric dogs, respectively. The maximal values of the myopia in the adult and geriatric dogs were -2.5 D and -2.75 D, respectively. The maximal values of the hyperopia in the adult and geriatric dogs were 1.75 D and 2.5 D, respectively. No statistically significant correlation was found between the groups. Ametropia is a common refractive state for dogs of different ages. The most frequent refractive state in ametropic mixed-bed dogs in all age groups is hyperopia. Keywords: autorefractor, canine, emmetropia, hyperopia, myopia Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 11-16 Volume: 68 Issue: 1 Year: 2023 DOI: 10.17221/106/2021-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/106/2021-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202301-0003.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:68:y:2023:i:1:id:106-2021-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: O Istek Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Mus Alparslan University, Muş, Türkiye Author-Name: M Tanrisever Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Surgery, Veterinary Faculty, Firat University, Elaziğ, Türkiye Author-Name: S Kucukler Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Biochemistry, Veterinary Faculty, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye Author-Name: B Karabulut Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Pathology, Veterinary Faculty, Firat University, Elaziğ, Türkiye Author-Name: A Cevik Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Pathology, Veterinary Faculty, Firat University, Elaziğ, Türkiye Title: Comparison of the effects of Aloe vera gel and coconut oil on the healing of open wounds in rats Abstract: In this study, the effects of Aloe vera gel and coconut oil on wound healing were investigated and compared in rats. Forty-two Wistar albino rats were used during the experiment, in which they were operated on under general anaesthesia to create two full-thickness open skin wounds (created with a 0.5 cm diameter punch biopsy apparatus) on both back sides of the median line. A total of 42 rats were divided into three groups of 14 animals each to receive the topical application of Aloe vera gel (AV group - n = 14), coconut oil (CO group - n = 14) and cold cream (CONT group - n = 14). The medical applications were performed twice a day in all the groups. The wound borders were marked on a transparent sheet every day. Afterwards, this sheet was transferred to the millimetre graph paper. On days 0, 7, and 14, the unhealed wound area was measured in all the groups. On days 7 and 14, seven rats in each group were euthanised. Then, skin samples including the intact skin were taken from the wound sites for histopathological and biochemical evaluations. The topical application of Aloe vera gel showed a significant increase in the healing process of the open wounds in terms of the clinical evaluation, histopathological and biochemical data averages when compared with the coconut oil and cold cream groups of rats (P < 0.05). The results obtained in the present study demonstrate that Aloe vera gel may provide a good alternative for the treatment of open wounds. Keywords: Aloe vera gel, coconut oil, rat, wound healing of animals Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 17-26 Volume: 68 Issue: 1 Year: 2023 DOI: 10.17221/101/2021-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/101/2021-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202301-0004.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:68:y:2023:i:1:id:101-2021-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: DC Widianingrum Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jember, Jember, Indonesia Author-Name: H Khasanah Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jember, Jember, Indonesia Author-Name: L Purnamasari Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jember, Jember, Indonesia Author-Name: ME Krismaputri Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jember, Jember, Indonesia Author-Name: SG Hwang Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Life and Environmental Science, Hankyong National University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea Title: Antimicrobial activities of nano-emulsion of virgin coconut oil Abstract: This study aimed to determine the nano-emulsion of virgin coconut oil (n-VCO) formula that can produce the best size and zone inhibition of antimicrobial activity. The VCO was formulated with the different percentages of Tween 80 (P1: 24%, P2: 25%, P3: 26%) and sorbitol (P1: 36%, P2: 35%, P3: 34%). The particle size of the n-VCO emulsion was observed under transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The antimicrobial activity test of the n-VCO was determined by a challenge test using Salmonella Typhi (S. Typhi), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), and Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. The data were analysed by a one-way ANOVA (P < 0.05). The significant data were furthermore tested by Duncan's multiple ranges (SPSS v26.0). This study showed that the P3 formulation (26% Tween 80 and 34% sorbitol) produced the best n-VCO among all the treatments showing a particle size of 5-100 nm. Formulas P1 and P2 produced particle sizes of about 500-1 000 nm. The antimicrobial test showed that the P3 formula had a strong inhibitory effect on S. Typhi (7.442 ± 0.52 mm), S. aureus (8.380 ± 0.49 mm), and E. coli (6.490 ± 0.82 mm). This study concluded that the formula of the detergent strongly influences the particle size of the n-VCO. The n-VCO has enormous potential to be used as an alternative antimicrobial. Keywords: alternative antimicrobial, nano-emulsification formula, natural resources Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 27-32 Volume: 68 Issue: 1 Year: 2023 DOI: 10.17221/57/2022-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/57/2022-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202301-0005.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:68:y:2023:i:1:id:57-2022-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: TU Kim Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea Author-Name: SW Lee Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea Author-Name: SM Baek Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea Author-Name: JH Yim Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea Author-Name: YJ Lee Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea Author-Name: JH Son Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea Author-Name: SJ Park Author-Workplace-Name: Laboratory of Veterinary Histology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea Author-Name: JK Park Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea Title: Apocrine cystomatosis: From the aspect of epithelial-mesenchymal transition Abstract: Apocrine cystomatosis, also called epitrichial sweat gland cystomatosis, is a non-neoplastic condition characterised by multiple dilated cysts of sweat gland origin. Histopathologically, these cysts comprise two layers of cells: an inner layer of glandular epithelial cells and an outer layer of myoepithelial cells. A case of apocrine cystomatosis was admitted to a local hospital. The microscopic investigation revealed that some enlarged cysts showed the transition of glandular epithelial cells into a spindle, mesenchymal cell-like morphology. The epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) has long been studied as a pathway for embryogenesis, organ development, and carcinogenesis. While various molecular factors, including cytokines and growth factors, are known to induce EMT, mechanical forces have also been proposed to initiate EMT. The present case describes a possible relationship between EMT occurring in a cystic condition and further pathological inspection. Keywords: epithelial cell, cysts, EMT, morphology Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 33-37 Volume: 68 Issue: 1 Year: 2023 DOI: 10.17221/77/2022-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/77/2022-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202301-0006.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:68:y:2023:i:1:id:77-2022-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M Levkutova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Epizootology, Parasitology and Protection of One Health, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, Slovak Republic Author-Name: M Levkut Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Morphological Disciplines, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, Slovak Republic Author-Name: R Herich Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Morphological Disciplines, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, Slovak Republic Author-Name: V Revajova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Morphological Disciplines, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, Slovak Republic Author-Name: V Seman Author-Workplace-Name: Regional Association of Veterinary Doctors, Trebisov, Slovak Republic Author-Name: M Cechova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Morphological Disciplines, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, Slovak Republic Author-Name: M Levkut Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Morphological Disciplines, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, Slovak Republic Title: Fowl adenovirus induced different manifestations of the disease in two consecutive chicken breeding flocks in a poultry hall Abstract: This study investigated an adenovirus infection in two consecutive breeding flocks in the same poultry hall. Thirty-six thousand one-day-old chickens of the ROSS 308 hybrid broiler type were kept together in one hall. The chickens in the first breeding flock during fattening did not show any clinical signs of the disease or increased mortality. Typical clinical signs of the adenovirus infection were seen in the second breeding flock. The signs included: depression, apathy, somnolence, a crouched position with a droopy head, fuzzy feathers, anaemic combs and wattles, sporadic nervous signs, and reduced weight gain. Increased mortality was recorded from 18 to 25 days of age, the higher mortality rate resulted from dehydration and exhaustion. The surviving chickens showed growth slightly below average by the end of the fattening period. The necropsies of the chickens in the first flock showed characteristic lesions for inclusion body hepatitis (IBH). Adenoviral gizzard erosions (AGE) were found mainly in the chickens of the second consecutive breeding flock. In both breeding flocks, FAdV-A was detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in the liver and gizzard samples. The presence of fowl adenovirus B was not confirmed in the evaluated samples. The results showed lesions in the first flock typical for IBH, whereas the pathological changes in the second flock were characteristic of AGE. Keywords: AGE, ELISA, fowl adenovirus serotype 1, IBH, PCR, poultry Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 38-42 Volume: 68 Issue: 1 Year: 2023 DOI: 10.17221/27/2022-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/27/2022-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202301-0007.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:68:y:2023:i:1:id:27-2022-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M Massanyi Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak University of Agriculture, Nitra, Slovak Republic Title: Corrigendum: The effect of brown seaweed and polyphenol supplementation in male rabbits on the blood profile and antioxidant markers Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 43 Volume: 68 Issue: 1 Year: 2023 DOI: 10.17221/4/2023-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/4/2023-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:68:y:2023:i:1:id:4-2023-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Editorial Department Title: List of volume 67 reviewers Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: I-II Volume: 68 Issue: 1 Year: 2023 File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-202301-0009_list-of-volume-67-reviewers.php File-Format: text/html Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:68:y:2023:i:1:id:vet-202301-0009