Veterinární medicína, 2014 (vol. 59), issue 5
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of a novel amoxicillin/sulbactam/prednisolone intramammary infusion in lactating cows after repeated administrationsOriginal Paper
H. Li, G.Q. Wu, S.S. Tang, X.L. Xiao, J.C. Li
Vet Med - Czech, 2014, 59(5):221-229 | DOI: 10.17221/7515-VETMED 
The aim of this study was to assess the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of a novel anti-mastitis preparation, amoxicillin/sulbactam/prednisolone intramammary infusion (CAIMM), containing 200 mg amoxicillin, 50 mg sulbactam and 10 mg prednisolone per 3 g formulation, in healthy lactating cows after repeated administrations. A parallel study was performed using the available combination product (Synulox® LC) from Pfizer, with the aim of comparing the two formulations. The concentrations of drugs in quarter milk were determined using the ultra-high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometric (UPLC-MS/MS)...
Immunohistochemical evaluation of akabane virus infection in aborted and new-born calvesOriginal Paper
M. Haligur, S. Hasircioglu, O. Ozmen, M. Kale, A. Aydogan
Vet Med - Czech, 2014, 59(5):230-238 | DOI: 10.17221/7516-VETMED
The present study was aimed at the detection and describing the lesions of akabane virus in foetal and new-born calves tissues using immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence techniques. Akabane virus lesions were evaluated in 12 foetuses and three new-born calves using serological and pathological methods and immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence. Macroscopically, prominent arthrogryposis and hydranencephaly (A-H syndrome) were the main symptoms. At the histopathological examination, lesions were especially localised in the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata in the central nervous system (CNS) in calves naturally infected with akabane virus....
The use of inflammatory markers as a prognostic aid for traumatic reticuloperitonitis in water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)Original Paper
M. El-Ashker, M. Salama, A. Rizk, M. El-Boshy
Vet Med - Czech, 2014, 59(5):239-246 | DOI: 10.17221/7517-VETMED
The present study was conducted to evaluate the prognostic significance of selected inflammatory markers for prediction of clinical outcomes of traumatic reticuloperitonitis (TRP) in water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Acute local TRP was initially diagnosed in 32 buffalo by clinical examination and confirmed by ultrasonography (USG), laparo-rumenotomy and/or necropsy findings in non-surviving cases. Ten clinically healthy buffalo were randomly selected and served as controls. Blood was drawn from all examined buffalo to measure the respective levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-10 interferon...
Evaluation of dietary sources of protein on growth performance in pigsOriginal Paper
S. Mohana Devi, U.S. Devi, I.H. Kim
Vet Med - Czech, 2014, 59(5):247-253 | DOI: 10.17221/7518-VETMED
A 6-week trial was conducted to investigate the effects of animal skin protein sources from swine and cattle on growth performance, body condition and blood characteristics in growing pigs. A total of 96 pigs (23.50 ± 0.61 kg) were randomly allotted into four dietary treatment groups as follows: (1) basal diet (BD); (2) basal diet with 1.5% hydrolysed render meal (HRM); (3) basal diet with 1.5% swine skin meal (SSM); (4) basal diet with 1.5% cattle hide meal (CHM). There were six replicate pens per treatment with four pigs per pen. The average daily gain (ADG) was improved in response to SSM treatment compared with other treatments (P...
Cuttlebone used as a bone xenograft in bone healingOriginal Paper
E. Dogan, Z. Okumus
Vet Med - Czech, 2014, 59(5):254-260 | DOI: 10.17221/7519-VETMED
This study was conducted to examine the potential of cuttlebone xenograft in the healing of bone using radiography and histology for a period of 24 weeks. One hundred and five New Zealand male rabbits with radius defects in the metaphyseal region were divided into five groups treated with cuttlebone, demineralized bone matrix, bovine cancellous graft, and tricalcium phosphate. The control was no treatment. Clinical, radiological, biochemical and histological evaluations were made 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, and 24 weeks after surgery. Physiological measurements (body temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate) were not affected by the treatments. The radiological...
Histological study of the gall bladder of the common quail (Coturnix coturnix)Original Paper
B. Mobini
Vet Med - Czech, 2014, 59(5):261-264 | DOI: 10.17221/7520-VETMED
The objective of this investigation was to study the histological structure of the gall bladder in the common quail (Coturnix coturnix). Samples were obtained from six male and six female healthy adult common quail. Tissue sections were stained with haematoxylin and eosin. Histological results showed that the overall histology of the gall bladder of the common quail is similar to that in the chukar partridge except for the goblet cells. No significant sex-based differences were found. The gall bladder was composed of tunica mucosa, tunica muscularis and tunica serosa or tunica adventitia. The tunica mucosa was mainly lined with simple columnar...
Atypical fibroepithelial hyperplasia of the teats in a Sphynx cat: a case reportCase Report
E. Ozenc, M.F. Bozkurt
Vet Med - Czech, 2014, 59(5):265-269 | DOI: 10.17221/7521-VETMED
This study was conducted on a three-year-old Sphynx breed female cat which was brought to the clinic for masses on the teats. The medical history showed that these masses had developed slowly within the period of six months to one year. Following the clinical examination, these masses were removed via surgery. They were between 0.6 cm and 1.5 cm in diameter. Ulcer areas 2 mm to 5 mm in size were observed over the skin. Their sectional surface was uniformly grayish in colour. Histopathological examination of the masses revealed that the cells originated from the glandular duct and had given rise to hyperplasia; connective tissue was densely attached...