Veterinární medicína, 2022 (vol. 67), issue 9

Cannabidiol and the possibilities of its use in veterinary medicine of dogs and horses: A brief reviewReview

L Landa, V Trojan, R Demlova, J Jurica, R Hrib

Vet Med - Czech, 2022, 67(9):455-462 | DOI: 10.17221/127/2021-VETMED  

In connection with the use of cannabinoids for therapeutic purposes in human medicine, there is increased attention for their use in veterinary medicine, particularly by the owners of companion animals and horses. Therefore, veterinarians are expected to face this interest and have the corresponding knowledge on these substances. Presently, it is not possible to use medical marijuana (in terms of the dried cannabis flowers) for veterinary purposes in many countries, but there is increasing evidence that isolated cannabinoids also have beneficial effects (namely cannabidiol - CBD). Thus, this review summarises the possible therapeutic implications of...

Clinical efficacy of membrane-free stem cell extracts for the treatment of canine atopic dermatitisOriginal Paper

YS Kim, SE Ha, H Bae, D Lee, DH Yu, GS Kim

Vet Med - Czech, 2022, 67(9):463-470 | DOI: 10.17221/136/2021-VETMED  

Despite various treatment options for canine atopic dermatitis (cAD), therapeutic limitations still exist, including adverse effects and low absorption ratios. This study evaluated the effects of a membrane-free stem cell extract (MFSCE) on the clinical signs of atopic dogs. Thirty client-owned dogs previously diagnosed with cAD were separated into placebo (n = 10) and MFSCE-treated groups (n = 20). The dogs were treated with a cream (MFSCE and placebo) via dermal administration twice daily for 14 days, and the clinical response was recorded on days 0, 7, and 14. The MFSCE-treated group showed significantly decreased severity of pruritus...

Dynamic paramyxovirus type 1 seroprevalence maps in broilers in the Valencian Community (eastern Spain) during a five-year period (2008-2012)Original Paper

C Garcia Bover, JM Soriano del Castillo, V Cortes Moniz, Sa Sevilla-Navarro, C Marin Orenga, P Catala-Gregori

Vet Med - Czech, 2022, 67(9):471-478 | DOI: 10.17221/145/2020-VETMED  

Newcastle disease is a devasting disease in poultry production worldwide, thus it is important to implement control measures to avoid entrance of the disease and its spread in the field. In this context, the aim of this study was to design and implement a seroprevalence map based on business intelligence for avian paramyxovirus type 1 (APMV-1) in broilers in the Valencia Community (eastern Spain). This tool consists in software mapping based on data collection, data analysis and data representation. In order to obtain the serological data, 12 495 sera from 131 broiler farms over 5 years were analysed (2008-2012). The data were represented on a map...

Retrieval action of zinc and folic acid for the restoration of normal reproductive function in bisphenol-A exposed male albino miceOriginal Paper

A Mustari, M Alam, MA Miah, M Nooruzzaman, KM Sujan, EH Chowdhury

Vet Med - Czech, 2022, 67(9):479-486 | DOI: 10.17221/13/2022-VETMED  

Bisphenol-A (BPA) has become a great concern due to its toxic effects. The present study investigated the retrieval action of zinc (Zn) and folic acid (FA) supplementation against BPA-induced reproductive toxicities in male albino mice. A total of seventy-five 25-28 day-old mice were divided into five equal groups (group A-E, 15 mice in each group). The mice were given normal rations (control, group A) or administered with daily doses of BPA at 50 mg/kg body weight (b.w.) (group B-E). The mice from groups C, D and E were supplemented with Zn (10 mg/kg b.w.), FA (3 mg/kg b.w.) and both in the feed, respectively, daily for 12 weeks. Blood samples were...

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma with atypical imaging features mimicking chronic pancreatitis in a dogCase Report

J Jang, H Choi, Y Lee, K Lee, Y Choi, I Park, S Choi

Vet Med - Czech, 2022, 67(9):487-491 | DOI: 10.17221/132/2021-VETMED  

An 11-year-old intact female Pomeranian dog was referred for jaundice, anorexia, and vomiting. The blood analysis revealed increased alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase. The serum canine pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity was within the normal reference range. The radiography revealed no significant findings. On ultrasound, the gallbladder was enlarged with a markedly distended common bile duct (CBD) measuring up to 6 mm in diameter. The pancreas had an irregular contour, a hypoechoic peripheral rim, multiple hyperechoic foci with acoustic shadowing, and showed increased echogenicity of the adjacent mesentery....

Combination of immunosuppressive drugs and allogeneic stem cell treatment in a dog with suspected nephrotic syndromeCase Report

Y Jin, Y Son, T Oh, S Bae

Vet Med - Czech, 2022, 67(9):492-496 | DOI: 10.17221/115/2021-VETMED  

The case study aims to describe the nephrotic syndrome (NS) in a castrated 3-year-old male Cocker Spaniel dog. The patient arrived at the hospital with a loss of appetite and weakness. Skin oedema with ascites was observed along with hypoalbuminaemia, hypoproteinaemia, hyperlipidaemia, hypercholesterolaemia, and proteinuria (urine protein to creatinine ratio = 22.4). Based on these findings, the patient was diagnosed with NS, although a renal biopsy was not conducted. Prednisolone (1 mg/kg, p.o. q12 h) and mycophenolate mofetil (10 mg/kg, p.o. q12 h) were prescribed as the immunosuppressive drugs, and previously cryopreserved allogeneic adipose tissue-derived...