Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: N Hodkovicova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Research Institute, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: S Halas Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Nutrition and Husbandry, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Kosice, Slovak Republic Author-Name: K Tosnerova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Research Institute, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: K Stastny Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Research Institute, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: M Svoboda Author-Workplace-Name: Ruminant and Swine Clinic, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Title: The use of functional amino acids in different categories of pigs - A review Abstract: The present review deals with a particularly important topic: the use of functional amino acids in different categories of pigs. It is especially relevant in the context of the current efforts to reduce the use of antibiotics in pig farming and the search for possible alternatives to replace them. The review is based on the definition that functional amino acids (FAAs) are classified as dispensable amino acids, but with additional biological functions, i.e., not only are they used for protein formation, but they are also involved in regulating essential metabolic pathways to improve health, survival, growth, and development. We describe the mechanism of action of individual FAAs and their potential use in pigs, including glutamate, glutamine, arginine, branched-chain amino acids (i.e., leucine, isoleucine, and valine), tryptophan and glycine. The work is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the FAAs and their role in the overall health of sows and their offspring. The second part describes the use of functional amino acids in piglets after weaning. Part three examines the use of functional amino acids in growing and fattening pigs and their impact on meat quality. Keywords: epithelial barrier, oxidative stress, pregnancy, sow, weaning Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 299-312 Volume: 68 Issue: 8 Year: 2023 DOI: 10.17221/72/2023-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/72/2023-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202308-0001.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:68:y:2023:i:8:id:72-2023-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: B Degorska Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Small Animal Diseases and Clinic, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW, Warsaw, Poland Author-Name: J Sterna Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Small Animal Diseases and Clinic, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW, Warsaw, Poland Author-Name: J Bonecka Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Small Animal Diseases and Clinic, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW, Warsaw, Poland Author-Name: M Sobczak-Filipiak Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Pathology and Veterinary Diagnostics, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW, Warsaw, Poland Author-Name: J Jacewicz Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Small Animal Diseases and Clinic, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW, Warsaw, Poland Title: Successful treatment of a benign, non-infected cyst in a dog by bone marrow injections Abstract: Bone cysts are rare orthopaedic problems in dogs. There are no clear treatment guidelines. A young male Shih Tzu was referred to Small Animal Clinic with fifth-degree lameness (5/5) of the left thoracic limb, and with swelling and deformation of the distal humeral region. The radiological assessment revealed an enlargement of the distal brachium and an extensive hypodense osteolytic lesion in the distal metaphyseal region of the humerus. Diagnosis of the bone cyst was formulated and treated with a mini-invasive method using autologous non-concentrated bone marrow injections. The treatment was successful, and at the three weeks, the cyst significantly changed its structure. The follow-up at 12 weeks after the first injection, and at one year revealed complete recovery. To our knowledge, this is the first evidence of a bone cyst in a young dog successfully treated with a minimally-invasive method by using a non-concentrated autologous bone marrow injection. Keywords: bone defect, bone regeneration, canine, humerus, mini-invasive treatment Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 337-342 Volume: 68 Issue: 8 Year: 2023 DOI: 10.17221/19/2023-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/19/2023-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202308-0002.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:68:y:2023:i:8:id:19-2023-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M Mieszkowska Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Surgery and Radiology with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland Author-Name: K Michalska Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Surgery and Radiology with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland Author-Name: M Mieszkowski Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland Author-Name: M Dowgierd Author-Workplace-Name: Student of the 4th year, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland Author-Name: Y Zhalniarovich Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Surgery and Radiology with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland Title: A quadrigeminal arachnoid cyst as a cause of neurological symptoms in an 11-month-old Brussels Griffon - A case study Abstract: An intracranial arachnoid cyst (IAC) is a rare developmental disorder that is consistent with cerebrospinal fluid accumulation between the brain and the arachnoid membrane. A quadrigeminal cyst is a specific type of cyst that is identified based on its localization. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to report on this type of pathology in a Brussels Griffon. This case study describes an 11-month-old female Brussels Griffon with symptoms of reluctance to lower the head and eat from a bowl placed on the ground, combined with episodes of vocalization. The patient was subsequently diagnosed with a quadrigeminal cyst during a low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam, and she tested positive for toxoplasmosis in the blood test. Arachnoid cysts are often described as incidental findings, but the characteristics of neurological symptoms in the presented patient suggest that the cyst was clinically significant. The currently known options of pharmacological and surgical treatment give some hope for symptomatic patients, although their definitive success rate is not yet fully known. Keywords: intracranial cyst, congenital brain malformation, MRI Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 343-348 Volume: 68 Issue: 8 Year: 2023 DOI: 10.17221/53/2023-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/53/2023-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202308-0003.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:68:y:2023:i:8:id:53-2023-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: A Strouhova Author-Workplace-Name: Laboratory of Aquatic Toxicology and Ichtyopathology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Vodňany, Czech Republic Author-Name: J Velisek Author-Workplace-Name: Laboratory of Aquatic Toxicology and Ichtyopathology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Vodňany, Czech Republic Author-Name: A Stara Author-Workplace-Name: Laboratory of Aquatic Toxicology and Ichtyopathology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Vodňany, Czech Republic Title: Selected neonicotinoids and associated risk for aquatic organisms Abstract: Neonicotinoids are one of the newest groups of systemic pesticides, effective on a wide range of invertebrate pests. The success of neonicotinoids can be assessed according to the amount used, for example, in the Czech Republic, which now accounts for 1/3 of the insecticide market. The European Union (EU) has a relatively interesting attitude towards neonicotinoids. Three neonicotinoid substances (imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam) were severely restricted in 2013. In 2019, imidacloprid and clothianidin were banned, while thiamethoxam and thiacloprid were banned in 2020. In 2022, another substance, sulfoxaflor, was banned. Therefore, only two neonicotinoid substances (acetamiprid and flupyradifurone) are approved for outdoor use in the EU. Neonicotinoids enter aquatic ecosystems in many ways. In European rivers, neonicotinoids usually occur in nanograms per litre. Due to the low toxicity of neonicotinoids to standard test species, they were not expected to significantly impact the aquatic ecosystem until later studies showed that aquatic invertebrates, especially insects, are much more sensitive to neonicotinoids. In addition to the lethal effects, many studies point to sublethal impacts - reduced reproductive capacity, initiation of downstream drift of organisms, reduced ability to eat, or a change in feeding strategies. Neonicotinoids can affect individuals, populations, and entire ecosystems. Keywords: acetamiprid, aquatic ecosystems, flupyradifurone, nicotinic acetylcholine receptors agonists, thiacloprid, toxicity Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 313-336 Volume: 68 Issue: 8 Year: 2023 DOI: 10.17221/78/2023-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/78/2023-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202308-0004.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:68:y:2023:i:8:id:78-2023-VETMED