Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M Jeong Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea Author-Name: K Kwack Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea Author-Name: J Kim Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea Author-Name: Y Yu Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea Author-Name: S Heo Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea Title: Accuracy and reliability of tibial torsion measurement using radiography and ultrasound in dogs Abstract: Tibial torsion assessment is crucial for understanding deformities and malalignments that can lead to joint pathologies in dogs. Different methods such as radiography, computed tomography (CT), and three-dimensional (3D) volume-rendering techniques have been employed to measure tibial torsion. This study compared the accuracy and reliability of tibial torsion angle (TTa) measurements obtained using radiography and ultrasound tilting techniques against those obtained using the 3D volume-rendering method in small-to-medium-sized non-chondrodystrophic dogs. Seven dogs with 11 hind limbs were included in this study. Descriptive statistics revealed mean TTa values for radiography (1.6° ± 5.14°), ultrasound (2.92° ± 3.98°), CT (4.57° ± 3.44°), and 3D volume-rendering method (5.29° ± 3.30°). Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) analysis indicated excellent intra- and interobserver agreement between the radiography and ultrasound methods. Correlation analysis showed positive correlations between all the methods. These findings demonstrate that radiography and the ultrasound tilting technique are reliable alternatives for measuring TTa. Although slightly lower ICC values were observed than those of the 3D volume-rendering technique, the radiography and ultrasound methods still exhibited good to excellent reliability, suggesting that these alternative methods could be effective diagnostic tools for assessing TTa in clinical settings with high accuracy and reliability. Keywords: intraclass correlation coefficients, non-chondrodystrophic dog, tibial torsion angle Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 427-436 Volume: 69 Issue: 12 Year: 2024 DOI: 10.17221/50/2024-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/50/2024-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202412-0001.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:69:y:2024:i:12:id:50-2024-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: HAJ Gharban Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Internal and Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wasit, Wasit, Iraq Title: Molecular detection of Enterobacter hormaechei in bovine respiratory disease Abstract: Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) develops from complex interactions among environmental, host and pathogenic factors. This study aimed to phenotypically identify Enterobacter hormaechei isolated from cattle with BRD and assess antimicrobial susceptibility and determining the molecular phylogeny of local E. hormaechei strains. Between November 2023 and March 2024, nasal swabs were collected from 93 cattle with BRD, before culturing for phenotypic analysis, and performing the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for molecular characterisation. Of the 93 samples evaluated, 15.79% and 24.56% tested positive for E. hormaechei isolates on culture and PCR, respectively. The local isolates exhibited high resistance to amoxicillin, ampicillin, amikacin, nalidixic acid and ceftazidime; high susceptibility to azithromycin, levofloxacin, gentamicin, ofloxacin, cefepime, ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, nitrofurantoin, ceftazidime and ciprofloxacin; and moderate susceptibility to ciprofloxacin, colistin, imipenem and meropenem. Multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic tree analysis and homology sequence identification, showed that the five positive isolates were similar to the reference isolate. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that E. hormaechei has been isolated in cattle with BRD in Iraq. Because phenotype-based assays show limited accuracy to identify species, we recommend molecular and phylogenetic analysis be included in all similar studies in the future. Keywords: antibiotic sensitivity test, Enterobacter cloacae complex, Iraq, phenotypic examination, phylogenetic analysis, undifferentiated fever Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 403-412 Volume: 69 Issue: 12 Year: 2024 DOI: 10.17221/54/2024-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/54/2024-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202412-0002.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:69:y:2024:i:12:id:54-2024-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M Ninkovic Author-Workplace-Name: Scientific Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia Author-Name: J Maksimovic Zoric Author-Workplace-Name: Scientific Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia Author-Name: D Vojinovic Author-Workplace-Name: Scientific Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia Author-Name: L Veljovic Author-Workplace-Name: Scientific Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia Author-Name: N Jezdimirovic Author-Workplace-Name: Scientific Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia Author-Name: J Kureljusic Author-Workplace-Name: Scientific Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia Author-Name: J Zutic Author-Workplace-Name: Scientific Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia Title: A serological survey of wild boar in Serbia for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae Abstract: Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae are causative agents of the porcine respiratory disease complex. However, information on the prevalence of these pathogens in wild boars is scarce. This study aimed to investigate the presence of antibodies to Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae in wild boars in Serbia. In this study 253 serum samples from wild boars were tested for antibodies to Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and Actinobacillus pleuropneumonia using the ELISA assay. The overall seroprevalence rates of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae were 4.2% and 56.9%, respectively. Antibodies to both pathogens were detected in 20 sera samples (7.9%). The prevalence of wild boars that were seropositive for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae differed with age and ranged from 10.7% to 33.3%, and for Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, it ranged from 51.8% to 83.3%. Wild boars are hard to control and are considered a high-risk infection source for outdoor and backyard pigs and eventually for commercial indoor farms as well. Thus, the result of this first serosurvey in Serbia should raise awareness of the importance of wild boars as potential reservoirs of bacterial pathogens such as Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae. Our data revealed the circulation of both pathogens in wild boars in Serbia, drawing attention to the potential health risk they present for domestic swine health. Keywords: а, ntibodies, ELISA, pneumonia, Serbia, wild swine Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 413-419 Volume: 69 Issue: 12 Year: 2024 DOI: 10.17221/64/2024-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/64/2024-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202412-0003.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:69:y:2024:i:12:id:64-2024-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: S Kovarikova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Welfare and Protection and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: D Jurujova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Welfare and Protection and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: K Panykova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Welfare and Protection and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: J Blahova Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Animal Welfare and Protection and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic Title: Evaluation of urine protein to creatinine ratio in sighthound breeds Abstract: The breed can influence the results of haematological and biochemical blood tests, with sighthounds traditionally mentioned. It may also affect certain urinary parameters. This study aimed to compare urinary protein and creatinine concentrations and their ratio (UPC, urine protein to creatinine ratio) between sighthounds and non-sighthounds and to evaluate these parameters in various sighthound breeds. Urine samples from clinically healthy dogs were collected via normal voiding, representing both sighthound and non-sighthound breeds. The protein and creatinine concentrations in the urine samples were determined, and their ratio was subsequently calculated. A total of 191 urine samples from sighthounds and 90 urine samples from non-sighthound breeds used as a control group were evaluated in the study. In sighthounds, significantly lower urinary protein concentration (248.8 mg/l and 299.8 mg/l, respectively; P = 0.045) and significantly higher urinary creatinine concentration (23.0 mmol/l and 17.5 mmol/l, respectively; P = 0.000) and lower UPC values (0.13 and 0.18, respectively; P = 0.000) were observed in comparison to the entire control group. The UPC values were found to be significantly lower in Greyhounds and Spanish Greyhounds compared with non-sighthounds. Although statistically significant changes were identified, they are unlikely to be of great clinical importance. Keywords: Greyhound, proteinuria, Spanish Greyhound, urinalysis, Whippet Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 420-426 Volume: 69 Issue: 12 Year: 2024 DOI: 10.17221/74/2024-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/74/2024-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-202412-0004.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:69:y:2024:i:12:id:74-2024-VETMED