Veterinární medicína, 2008 (vol. 53), issue 3
Seroprevalence of Aspergillus fumigatus antibodies in bovine herds with a history of reproductive disorders
M.E. Garcia, J. Caballero, S. Alvarez-Perez, J.L. Blanco
Vet Med - Czech, 2008, 53(3):117-123 | DOI: 10.17221/1939-VETMED 
Bovine reproductive disorders are of growing interest from both economic and health standpoints. The role that fungi play in these processes is becoming increasingly important. Study of the seroprevalence of anti-Aspergillus antibodies in cow sera taken from herds with previous reproductive disorders is therefore of great interest. We used an indirect ELISA technique, that had shown suitable results in previous studies in other animal species. Thirteen percent of the 387 animals tested in the current study were positive, accounting for 41% of herds. When this technique was applied to the sera of two fetuses, that were aborted due to aspergillosis,...
Nutritional value of white lupine cultivar Butan in diets for fattening pigs
B. Pisarikova, Z. Zraly, F. Bunka, M. Trckova
Vet Med - Czech, 2008, 53(3):124-134 | DOI: 10.17221/1943-VETMED
The aim of our study was to assess the nutritional value of whole and dehulled ground seeds of Lupinus albus L., cv. Butan by the determination of balance digestibility of nutrients in growing pigs at different levels of replacement of soy protein with lupine. The experiment was performed on 25 pigs of hybrid combination Pietrain × (Duroc × Large White × Landrace) with initial body weights of 30.7 ± 2.21 kg. The feed compound of the control group contained extracted soybean meal (ESM). In four experimental diets, 50% and 100% replacement of soy protein with the inclusion of whole (WL 50, WL 100) or dehulled (DL 50, DL 100) lupine was...
Neurochemical characteristics of paracervical ganglion in the pig
P. Podlasz, K. Wasowicz
Vet Med - Czech, 2008, 53(3):135-146 | DOI: 10.17221/1940-VETMED
A study on the presence of the selected biologically active substances in nerve structures of the paracervical ganglion in the pig was performed with the use of immunofluorescence and RT-PCR. Immunohistochemical methods revealed that 23% of paracervical ganglion (PCG) neurons contain both tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and dopamine β-hydroxylase (DβH) and that the remaining 77% contain choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) and vesicular acetylcholine transporter (VAChT). 73% of TH/DβH neurons contained neuropeptide Y (NPY) and 8% contained somatostatin (Som). All ChAT/VAChT positive neurons contained vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP), 87%...
Dietary supplementation of coated butyrate in healthy dogs: effect on apparent digestibility, faecal flora and faecal volatile fatty acids
M. Hesta, S. Arnouts, G.P.J. Janssens
Vet Med - Czech, 2008, 53(3):147-152 | DOI: 10.17221/1941-VETMED
The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of dietary addition of coated butyrate on gut health related faecal traits in dogs. A food with or without coated butyrate was tested in a crossover study with 17 dogs. Faecal samples were collected and frozen until analysis for proximate components. Fresh faecal samples were collected for bacterial culturing and short chain fatty acids (SCFA) analysis. The addition of coated butyrate to a dog diet had neither effect on faecal consistency score, dry matter content and faecal production nor on digestibility coefficients. Absolute and relative faecal contents of SCFA were not different for the...
Model of septic shock induced by live E. coli (O18) in a laboratory rat
K. Dembovska, P. Svoboda, P. Scheer, I. Kantorova, J. Tomenendalova, K. Rehakova, J. Doubek
Vet Med - Czech, 2008, 53(3):153-164 | DOI: 10.17221/1942-VETMED
This study was concerned with the development of induced septic shock in a laboratory rat using a series of measurements including body temperature, heart and respiratory rates, haematocrit value, red and white blood cell counts, differential leukocyte count, haemoglobin value, glycaemia, analysis of arterial blood gases, and serum levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6) during the first five hours. A total of 12 specific pathogen free (SPF) laboratory rats were used for the study. Septic shock was induced under general anaesthesia by introducing live E. coli (O18) into the jugular vein in the dose of 1 × 109 per 100 g of body weight (group...
Heart anatomy of Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi: a case report
W. Perez, M. Lima, G. Pedrana, F. Cirillo
Vet Med - Czech, 2008, 53(3):165-168 | DOI: 10.17221/1937-VETMED
In the present study the most outstanding anatomical findings of the heart of a giraffe are described. Two papillary muscles were found in the right ventricle, namely magnus and subarterial. There were no papillary parvi muscles. The supraventricular crest gave insertion to various tendinous chords. These chords fixed the angular cusp of the right atrioventricular valve. The pectinate muscles were better developed in the left auricle than in the right one. Within the left ventricle two big papillary muscles were found as well as a notorious septomarginal trabecula. The left coronary artery irrigated the majority of the heart's territory. It gave origin...
Nimesulide-induced acute biliary tract injury and renal failure in a kitten: a case report
M.K. Borku, M. Guzel, M.C. Karakurum, K. Ural, S. Aktas
Vet Med - Czech, 2008, 53(3):169-172 | DOI: 10.17221/1938-VETMED
A 3-month-old male kitten was presented to our clinic with malaise, vomiting and jaundice. In the anamnesis, we learned that the cat had a history of anorexia, sneezing, and nasal discharge and that the owner had administered 100 mg/day (t.i.d.) nimesulide orally for three days. In the laboratory study, high levels of serum alkaline phosphatase, γ-glutamyl transtransferase, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, urea, and creatinine were detected. All the clinical signs and laboratory abnormalities returned to normal levels after cessation of the nimesulide and supportive treatment. In this case, clinical and laboratory findings...