Veterinární medicína, 2012 (vol. 57), issue 6
Genetic basis of resistance to quaternary ammonium compounds - the qac genes and their role: a review
Z. Jaglic, D. Cervinkova
Vet Med - Czech, 2012, 57(6):275-281 | DOI: 10.17221/6013-VETMED 
Although the qac genes are named after one of their main substrates (i.e., quaternary ammonium compounds), these genes also code for resistance to a broad spectrum of other cationic compounds such as intercalating dyes, diamidines and biguanides. The various Qac proteins are involved in relatively low specific efflux-based multidrug pumps and belong to a family of small multidrug resistance proteins. Even though the practical significance of qac-mediated resistance lies mainly in resistance to antiseptics, contradictory findings on this issue are still reported. Therefore, the aim of this review is to summarise the current knowledge...
The cortical branches of the middle cerebral artery in the otter (Lutra lutra)
B. Skoczylas, W. Brudnicki, W. Nowicki, K. Kirkillo-Stacewicz, R. Jablonski, J. Wach
Vet Med - Czech, 2012, 57(6):282-286 | DOI: 10.17221/6014-VETMED
The cortical branches of the middle cerebral artery in the otter were described using 60 hemispheres. It was demonstrated that the artery is divided into ten permanent branches. Two rhinal arteries supply the region of the brain located on the border between the old and the archicortex and the neocortex. The other eight branches are divided into three branches running towards the frontal lobe, two branches - to the region of the parietal lobe and three temporal branches which supply blood to the neocortex only. The frontal, parietal and temporal branches descended independently from the main trunk of the middle cerebral artery or first formed a common...
Effects of extractum cepae, heparin, allantoin gel and silver sulfadiazine on burn wound healing: an experimental study in a rat model
A.S. Durmus, M. Yaman, H.N. Can
Vet Med - Czech, 2012, 57(6):287-292 | DOI: 10.17221/6015-VETMED
These experiments were conducted in order to compare the effects of extractum cepae, heparin, allantoin gel (CTBX) and silver sulfadiazine (SSD) cream on burn wound healing in rats. Thirty six adult, female Wistar albino rats were divided into three equal groups. A burn was made on the back of all rats. The burned areas in the first, second and third groups were covered with cold cream (control), SSD skin cream and CTBX twice a day, respectively. Seven and 14 days later, the rats were sacrificed and burned skin tissue samples were collected from the rats for histopathological examinations. Histopatological evaluations on the 7th...
Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and molecular characterization of Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli isolated from retail raw meat in Poland
K. Wieczorek, R. Szewczyk, J. Osek
Vet Med - Czech, 2012, 57(6):293-299 | DOI: 10.17221/6016-VETMED
The study was conducted to investigate the presence of Campylobacter spp. in meat sold to consumers at a retail market in Poland. Antimicrobial resistance and the presence of putative virulence genes of the isolates were also examined. A total of 558 meat samples, including beef (n = 105), pork (n = 85), and poultry (n = 368) were collected over an almost three year study period. It was found that 321 samples, all of them originating from poultry, were contaminated with Campylobacter spp. Most of the obtained isolates were classified as C. coli (189 strains, 58.9%), whereas C. jejuni was...
Palatability of different concentrations of a liquid nutritional supplement in healthy cats and dogs of different ages and breeds
A. Verbrugghe, G.P.J. Janssens, M. Hesta
Vet Med - Czech, 2012, 57(6):300-307 | DOI: 10.17221/6017-VETMED
Hypo- and anorexia are the most commonly presented complaints for many diseases in veterinary medicine, leading to malnutrition, immunosuppression, compromised wound healing and altered drug metabolism. Stimulating appetite and palatability are therefore important factors in managing anorectic pets. The palatability of a liquid nutritional supplement for cats (LNScat) and dogs (LNSdog), which can be added to the diet as appetite stimulant, was evaluated in healthy pets. In total, 60 cats and 60 dogs of different ages and breeds were included in the study. Acceptance tests were performed using LNS with a concentration of 100% (LNS100) and preferences...
Coenurosis in the lumbar region of a goat: a case report
H. Oge, S. Oge, B. Gonenc, G. Ozbakis, C. Asti
Vet Med - Czech, 2012, 57(6):308-313 | DOI: 10.17221/6018-VETMED
Coenurosis caused by Coenurus cerebralis, the larval stage of Taenia multiceps, particularly affects sheep and goats. In this case report, two coenurus cysts were detected under the lumbar spinal cord (outside the CNS) in a goat. We first described cysts in the macro- and micro-morphological examination. The cysts were identified as C. cerebralis on the basis of the arrangement of scolices and the number and size of hooks in the scolices. The morphology of the larval cyst was similar to that of T. multiceps: the scolices had four suckers and a rostellum with a double crown of hooks. The hooks and hooklets were 178...
Primary intestinal fibrosarcoma caused by intestinal perforation in a dog: a case report
H. Avci, R. Yaygingul, M. Gultekin, E.T. Epikmen, K. Ural, A. Belge, S.S. Birincioglu
Vet Med - Czech, 2012, 57(6):314-319 | DOI: 10.17221/6019-VETMED
An 11-year-old male Cocker Spaniel was examined for a palpable abdominal mass located in the jejunum after presenting with a history of anorexia and constipation for several weeks. In a contrast radiogram, a structure with well-defined borders adjacent to the intestine was determined. The intestinal mass, measuring 16 × 9.19 × 8.6 cm and weighing 900 g was surgically removed. At gross examination, when the lumen of a portion of the intestine excised together with the tumour mass was exposed, an ulcerated, oval-shaped area 1.2 × 0.6 cm in size was observed on the mucosa. The outer surface of the tumour was homogenous and expanded outwards from the intestinal...
Cholangiocarcinoma in a Ring-Necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus): a case report
O. Ozmen
Vet Med - Czech, 2012, 57(6):320-323 | DOI: 10.17221/6020-VETMED
A case of cholangiocarcinoma in a two-year-old Ring-Necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is reported. The liver was enlarged and numerous white foci were seen in the liver parenchyma. Histopathologically, channels with or without lumens and separated from one another by thin connective tissue septa were observed. Tumour cells were strongly positive for cytokeratin, Ki-67 and proliferative cell nuclear antigen. This is the first report of colangiocarcinoma in pheasants.