Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: L Kasalova Author-Workplace-Name: Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: H Cernochova Author-Workplace-Name: Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: R Dvorakova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Imaging Methods, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Dog and Cat Clinic, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: A Angelova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Pathological Morphology and Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: Z Knotek Author-Workplace-Name: Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Title: Myxofibrosarcoma of the penis in an African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) - A clinical case Abstract: A 3-year-old, 420 g, intact male African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) was presented with a sudden appearance of a mass protruding from its preputium. A detailed physical examination revealed the presence of a polyp-like mass, connected to the mucous membrane of the penis and a second, multilobular mass with a larger base. Both masses were surgically removed. While the histopathological examination of the polyp-like mass revealed only a chronic active inflammatory reaction, the histopathological examination of the multilobular mass revealed a tumorous tissue composed of spindle-shaped cells, irregularly oval or polygonal in some places. Focal tumour cells with a myxoid differentiation were observed in the greater part of this tumour. The stroma was made up of sparse fibrous tissue. The surface epithelium was hyperplastic with ulcerations and necrosis. The tumour was classified as a myxofibrosarcoma. Two weeks post-surgery, the patient did not show any clinical signs of the presented disease. According to our knowledge, this is the first published case of the surgical treatment of penile myxofibrosarcoma in an African pygmy hedgehog. Keywords: neoplasia, reproductive tract, small mammals Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 130-135 Volume: 69 Issue: 4 Year: 2024 DOI: 10.17221/107/2023-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/107/2023-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202404-0001.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:69:y:2024:i:4:id:107-2023-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: G Terzi Gulel Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkiye Author-Name: S Kanat Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkiye Author-Name: E Kucukgoz Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkiye Title: Antibacterial effect of curcumin on Salmonella Typhimurium: In vitro and food model studies Abstract: Salmonellosis is a major foodborne disease transmitted from contaminated poultry products worldwide. Although a wide variety of chemical agents are used in the prevention of foodborne Salmonella spp. infections, consumers prefer natural additives, that do not harm human health and do not impair the characteristics of food. Curcumin is a yellow-coloured, hydrophobic polyphenol obtained from the rhizome of the Curcuma longa L. plant known as turmeric. The purpose of this study was to evaluate curcumin's antibacterial activity against S. Typhimurium in chicken meat and in vitro. In the first step, chicken samples were experimentally contaminated with S. Typhimurium at a level of 2.8 × 10-7 CFU/ml. Then, they were kept in a 1, 2, and 3% curcumin solution for 15 minutes. At the end of the treatment, chicken samples were stored at +4 °C. The number of S. Typhimurium in chicken samples was determined according to EN ISO 6579-1. In the result of the study, the number of S. Typhimurium decreased by 2.37, 2.71, and 2.84 log levels at the end of the 6th day as a result of the 1, 2 and 3% curcumin treatment, respectively. The MIC value of curcumin was determined to be 362 µg/ml for S. Typhimurium. Keywords: chicken, curcumin, S. Typhimurium Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 115-122 Volume: 69 Issue: 4 Year: 2024 DOI: 10.17221/114/2023-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/114/2023-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202404-0002.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:69:y:2024:i:4:id:114-2023-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: D Kim Author-Workplace-Name: Ilsan Animal Medical Center, Goyang, Republic of Korea Author-Name: D Shin Author-Workplace-Name: Ilsan Animal Medical Center, Goyang, Republic of Korea Author-Name: S Yun Author-Workplace-Name: Ilsan Animal Medical Center, Goyang, Republic of Korea Author-Name: G An Author-Workplace-Name: Ilsan Animal Medical Center, Goyang, Republic of Korea Author-Name: J Jung Author-Workplace-Name: Ilsan Animal Medical Center, Goyang, Republic of Korea Author-Name: WG Son Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Title: Repeated bolus injections of bupivacaine for continuous bilateral transversus thoracis plane block undergoing median sternotomy in a dog: A case report Abstract: An 8-year-old, 6.5 kg, neutered female Shih-Tzu dog was presented for surgical resection of a mediastinal mass. A median sternotomy and left cranial lung lobectomy were performed. Intraoperatively, with the patient under general anaesthesia, a bilateral transversus thoracis plane (TTP) block was performed by injecting 0.5% bupivacaine (0.2 ml/kg) per side using real-time ultrasound guidance. After surgery, indwelling catheters for repeated bolus injections of bupivacaine in TTP were placed as follows: the fifth sternebra was palpated in dorsal recumbency, and the transducer was placed in the longitudinal plane lateral to the sternal border. A 16 gauge over-the-needle catheter was inserted caudo-cranially using an in-plane technique and located in the TTP. An intermittent bolus of bupivacaine (0.1 ml/kg) per side was injected via the indwelling catheter every 8 h for 3 days, with a constant rate infusion of an intravenous fentanyl (1 μg/kg/h) and ketamine (0.12 mg/kg/h) combination. Post-operative pain was evaluated using the Glasgow composite measure pain scale and the score was 4-5/24 on the day of surgery and gradually decreased over time. Additional rescue analgesia was not required. Repeated boluses of bupivacaine for a continuous bilateral TTP block may be a useful adjuvant for perioperative pain management strategies, including median sternotomy, in dogs. Keywords: acute pain, indwelling catheter, lobectomy, thoracotomy, ultrasound-guided Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 123-129 Volume: 69 Issue: 4 Year: 2024 DOI: 10.17221/118/2023-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/118/2023-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202404-0003.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:69:y:2024:i:4:id:118-2023-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: JR Rueda Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marilia - UNIMAR, Marilia/SP, Brazil Author-Name: CD Porto Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marilia - UNIMAR, Marilia/SP, Brazil Author-Name: RP Franco Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marilia - UNIMAR, Marilia/SP, Brazil Author-Name: IB da Costa Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marilia - UNIMAR, Marilia/SP, Brazil Author-Name: LMC Bueno Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marilia - UNIMAR, Marilia/SP, Brazil Author-Name: RJS Girio Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marilia - UNIMAR, Marilia/SP, Brazil Author-Name: FFR Manhoso Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marilia - UNIMAR, Marilia/SP, Brazil Author-Name: PCS Bueno Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marilia - UNIMAR, Marilia/SP, Brazil Author-Name: CSF Repetti Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marilia - UNIMAR, Marilia/SP, Brazil Title: Mammary neoplasms in female dogs: Clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects Abstract: With the increase in the life expectancy of domestic animals and their increasingly affectionate relationship with their owners, it is possible to observe an increase in cases of neoplasms in these animals. Mammary neoplasia mainly affects older females who have not been castrated, due to hormonal dependence for the development of the tumour. The main form of treatment is surgery. This study aims to carry out an updated review on mammary neoplasms in female dogs covering the anatomy, physiology, prevalence, causes, diagnoses, treatments, prevention and prognosis, based on scientific articles by renowned researchers. Keywords: dogs, mammary tumour, mammary lump, manual, mammary carcinoma Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 99-114 Volume: 69 Issue: 4 Year: 2024 DOI: 10.17221/4/2024-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/4/2024-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202404-0004.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:69:y:2024:i:4:id:4-2024-VETMED