Veterinární medicína, 2013 (vol. 58), issue 6

Endometritis and pyometra in bitches: a reviewReview

B. Kempisty, D. Bukowska, M. Wozna, H. Piotrowska, M. Jackowska, A. Zuraw, S. Ciesiolka, P. Antosik, H. Maryniak, E. Ociepa, Sz. Porowski, K.P. Brussow, J.M. Jaskowski, M. Nowicki

Vet Med - Czech, 2013, 58(6):289-297 | DOI: 10.17221/6864-VETMED  

Endometritis-pyometra is the most frequent and complex pathology in domestic bitches. This process involves several immunological changes as well as molecular mechanisms responsible for inflammation in the female uterus. The various clinical stages of pyometra are associated with various symptoms. In this review, several aspects are described, including physiological and pathological mechanisms as well as molecular changes which take place during induction of endometritis-pyometra. The authors also highlight the important role of growth factors and their receptors in this process. It is well known that pyometra is a compound process which mainly involves...

Prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes in faecal samples from cattle, pigs and poultryOriginal Paper

M. Faldynova, P. Videnska, H. Havlickova, F. Sisak, H. Juricova, V. Babak, L. Steinhauser, I. Rychlik

Vet Med - Czech, 2013, 58(6):298-304 | DOI: 10.17221/6865-VETMED  

Antibiotic resistant bacteria can be easily isolated from the faeces of cattle, pigs or poultry. However, whether the production of different farm animals is associated with a higher or lower prevalence of antibiotic resistance is not clear. In this study we therefore used real time PCR for the quantification of antibiotic gene prevalence in the DNA purified from the faeces of farm animals. First we showed that experimental streptomycin therapy of 12-week-old chickens and 46-week-old hens significantly increased the relative prevalence of strA and sul2 genes though this did not necessarily indicate an absolute increase of strA-encoding...

Animal welfare of barrows with different antemortem lairage times without foodOriginal Paper

P. Roldan-Santiago, D. Mota-Rojas, I. Guerrero-Legarreta, P. Mora-Medina, F. Borderas-Tordesillas, A.D. Alarcon-Rojo, S. Flores-Peinado, H. Orozco-Gregorio, R. Martinez-Rodriguez, M.E. Trujillo-Ortega

Vet Med - Czech, 2013, 58(6):305-311 | DOI: 10.17221/6866-VETMED  

This study evaluated the effect of five different periods of antemortem lairage without food on the energy metabolism, gas exchange, mineral and blood acid-base balances of 1174 hybrid barrows, which were divided into six treatment groups according to the lairage period: 130 barrows were considered for the evaluation of the baseline levels (G_B); 214 had 0 h of lairage (R₀); 228 had 4 h of lairage (R₄); 204 had 8 h of lairage (R₈); 192 had 12 h of lairage (R₁₂); and 206 had 24 h (R₂₄). In all groups, increasing lairage periods triggered a significant reduction (P <...

Early analgesia after periodontal treatment in dogs: a comparison of three analgesic protocolsOriginal Paper

P. Rauser, P. Janalik, M. Markova, T. Fichtel

Vet Med - Czech, 2013, 58(6):312-317 | DOI: 10.17221/6867-VETMED  

The analgesic effects of carprofen, morphine and bupivacaine on early oral pain after periodontal treatment in dogs have been poorly investigated. Forty-five client-owned dogs (8.5 ± 6.4 kg and 7.8 ± 3.2 years) scheduled for periodontal treatment were allocated to carprofen, morphine and bupivacaine groups (n = 15 each). The study was designed as a prospective, randomised, double "blinded" clinical study. Carprofen (CAR, 4 mg/kg, subcutaneously) or morphine (MOR, 0.3 mg/kg, intramuscularly) was given thirty minutes before the dogs were placed under anesthesia. Bilateral maxillary and mandibular nerve blocks were performed with...

Investigations on the postnatal development of the foliate papillae using light and scanning electron microscopy in the porcupine (Hystrix cristata)Original Paper

S. Yilmaz, A. Aydin, G. Dinc, B. Toprak, M. Karan

Vet Med - Czech, 2013, 58(6):318-321 | DOI: 10.17221/6868-VETMED  

In this study SEM and light microscopy were used to investigate the structure of the foliate papillae in the porcupine. The foliate papillae consisted of about 10 or 11 clefts. The length of the foliate papillae averaged 2.79 mm and its width averaged 863 µm. Taste buds were located intraepithelial in the basal half of the papilla grooves (sulcus papillae). Every wall on each fold harboured from five to nine taste buds. There were two different cell types of taste buds: one stained light (epitheliocytus sensorius gustatorius), and the other dark (epitheliocytus sustentans). The length and width of the taste buds averaged...

Pastern joint arthrodesis using two paraaxial and one axial crossed lag screws: a case reportCase Report

Z. Zert, S. Krisova, K. Zuffova

Vet Med - Czech, 2013, 58(6):322-326 | DOI: 10.17221/6869-VETMED  

Arthrodesis was achieved in two foals through the placement of three 4.5 mm cortical lag screws. Two screws were placed in a standard transarticular fashion from the dorsal aspect of P1 (glide hole) to the palmar aspect of P2 (thread hole). A third transarticular lag screw was placed from the dorsal aspect of P2 (glide hole) to the palmar aspect of P1 (thread hole). Both foals were comfortable and considered suitable for light work. Crossed transarticular lag screw fixation of P1 and P2 in cases of PIPJ arthrodesis in foals is a simple and useful method offering good stability for fusion and future athletic soundness.

Percutaneous laser disc decompression in the treatment of detrusor-urethral dyssynergia in a female German Shepherd: a case reportCase Report

S. Lew-Kojrys, Z. Adamiak, A. Pomianowski, W. Maksymowicz, M. Barczewska, A. Majchrowski

Vet Med - Czech, 2013, 58(6):327-330 | DOI: 10.17221/6870-VETMED  

A 7-year-old female, German Shepherd with urinary and faecal voiding difficulties was admitted to the clinic. The patient was subjected to neurological, ultrasonographic and radiological examinations as well as blood and urine tests. Based on clinical observations and test results, the dog was diagnosed with detrusor-urethral dyssynergia. The prescribed pharmacological treatment consisted of alpha adrenergic receptor antagonists and skeletal muscle relaxants. The patient was catheterised daily, and Foley's catheter was temporarily inserted. Pharmacological treatment was not effective, however, and the patient was subjected to an MRI examination of...

Gliomatosis of the spinal cord in a cat: a case reportCase Report

F. Jelinek

Vet Med - Czech, 2013, 58(6):331-337 | DOI: 10.17221/6871-VETMED  

Gliomatosis cerebri situated in the thoracolumbar and lumbosacral segments of the spinal cord was diagnosed in a Persian 10.5-year old tom cat. Clinical manifestation consisted of rump ataxy, weakened posture in the hind limbs, paraparesis, weakened spinal reflexes, no spinal hyperaesthesia or pain, and hypotonia of the urinary bladder. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a diffuse hyperintense signal in the thoracolumbar junction and in lumbosacral segments (L6-S1) of the spinal cord. Normal size, form and colour of the spinal cord were apparent at autopsy; however, changes in grey matter shape were recorded on some transversal sections of the spinal...