Veterinární medicína, 2016 (vol. 61), issue 3

The use of cannabinoids in animals and therapeutic implications for veterinary medicine: a reviewReview

L. Landa, A. Sulcova, P. Gbelec

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(3):111-122 | DOI: 10.17221/8762-VETMED  

Cannabinoids/medical marijuana and their possible therapeutic use have received increased attention in human medicine during the last years. This increased attention is also an issue for veterinarians because particularly companion animal owners now show an increased interest in the use of these compounds in veterinary medicine. This review sets out to comprehensively summarise well known facts concerning properties of cannabinoids, their mechanisms of action, role of cannabinoid receptors and their classification. It outlines the main pharmacological effects of cannabinoids in laboratory rodents and it also discusses examples of possible beneficial...

Morphologic evaluation of the gills as a tool in the diagnostics of pathological conditions in fish and pollution in the aquatic environment: a reviewReview

E. Strzyzewska, J. Szarek, I. Babinska

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(3):123-132 | DOI: 10.17221/8763-VETMED  

Concentrations of serum amyloid A, haptoglobin, tumour necrosis factor and interleukin-1 and -6 in Anatolian buffaloes naturally infected with dermatophytosis-Original Paper

M. Kabu, Z. Sayin

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(3):133-135 | DOI: 10.17221/8770-VETMED  

Dermatophytosis is most frequently found in ruminants, in which non-pruritic periocular lesions are most typical, though generalised skin disease may develop. Accordingly, the infection causes major economic losses. The aim of this study was to measure the inflammatory status of Anatolian buffaloes with dermatophytosis by determining the serum concentrations of serum amyloid A (SAA), haptoglobin (Hp), tumour necrosis factor (TNF-α) and interleukin-1 (IL-1) and -6 (IL-6). Anatolian buffaloes (n = 26), aged three to 11 month, were divided into two groups: 11 animals served as the clinically healthy control group and 15 animals clinically and microbiologically...

Development of a seroprevalence map for Mycoplasma gallisepticum in broilers and its application to broilers from Comunidad Valenciana (Spain) over the course of two years (2009-2010)Original Paper

C. Garcia, J.M. Soriano, P. Catala-Gregori

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(3):136-140 | DOI: 10.17221/8764-VETMED  

The aim of this study was to design and implement a Seroprevalence Map based on Business Intelligence for Mycoplasma gallisepticum (M. gallisepticum) in broilers in Comunidad Valenciana (Spain). To obtain the serological data we analysed 7363 samples from broiler farms over 30 days of age over the course of two years (3813 and 3550 samples in 2009 and 2010, respectively, from 189 and 193 broiler farms in 2009 and 2010, respectively). Data were represented on a map of Comunidad Valenciana to include geographical information of flock location and to facilitate the monitoring. Only one region presented with average ELISA titre values...

The effects of monosodium l-glutamate administration on the reproduction and serum biochemistry of adult male rabbitsOriginal Paper

C.N. Okoye, I.S. Ochiogu, C.E. Onah

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(3):141-147 | DOI: 10.17221/8765-VETMED  

In this study the effects of monosodium l-glutamate (MSG) administration on the reproductive parameters and serum biochemistry of male rabbits were investigated. Sixteen mature male New Zealand mixed-breed of rabbits (Oryctolagus species) weighing 1.1-1.65 kg were used for this study. They were randomised into four groups of four rabbits each. Group A which served as the untreated control, received only distilled water while Groups B, C and D which were the treated groups, received 0.25 g/kg, 0.5 g/kg and 1 g/kg body weight of MSG from a 40% MSG stock solution. The MSG was administered to the rabbits by oral gavage every forty-eight hours...

Androgen receptor distribution in the rat prostate gland and seminal vesiclesOriginal Paper

F.M. Gur, S. Timurkaan

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(3):148-154 | DOI: 10.17221/8766-VETMED  

To better understand the effect of androgen on the growth and function of accessory sex glands, it can be useful to determine the presence or absence of the androgen receptor (AR) in the individual cell types. Five adult intact male rats were sacrificed at 120 days. Their seminal vesicles and prostate glands were removed, fixed in Bouin's fixative and embedded in paraffin wax. The tissues were sectioned at 5 μm and stained using the microwave-stimulated antigen retrieval technique for immunohistochemistry. Positive immunohistochemical staining for the AR was evident in nuclei but not in the cytoplasm of gland cells such as luminal cells, basal cells,...

Clinical ultrasonography in loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta): imaging of pathological featuresOriginal Paper

M. De Majo, F. Macri, M. Masucci, G. Coci, M.G. Pennisi

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(3):155-161 | DOI: 10.17221/8767-VETMED  

Ultrasound scans were used to image pathological features in sea turtles. Scans were carried out in 19 loggerhead sea turtles, weighing from 2 to 21 kg, during the course of clinical examinations using 3.5 and 7.5 MHz sector transducers. The examination was performed after placing turtles in dorsal recumbency. Turtles were manually restrained and, in order to find the most suitable acoustic windows, were held down either by their heads (left and right cervicobrachial windows), front flippers (left and right axillary windows) or back flippers (left and right prefemoral and postfemoral windows). The right and left cervicobrachial windows allowed visualisation...

Long-term evaluation of bicipital tenodesis with T-staple in three dogs: a case reportCase Report

S. Pinna, A. De Giorgi, G. Spinella

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(3):162-168 | DOI: 10.17221/8768-VETMED  

The purpose of this report is to describe the T-staple tenodesis of biceps brachii in three client-owned dogs and long-term ultrasonographic follow-ups. The orthopaedic examination revealed grade 2/4 (n = 2) and 3/4 (n = 1) lameness, moderate pain on passive movement and positivity to the tendon biceps test with a complete extension of the elbow during the flexion of the shoulder (Cases 1 and 2). Ultrasound examination was crucial for diagnosis of partial or complete rupture and tenosynovitis of biceps tendon. Surgical tenodesis was carried out with a metal T-staple. One-year ultrasound follow-up was performed, confirming the correct...

Rectovaginal fistula in a dog with a normal anus: a case reportCase Report

S.Y. Lee, S.J. Park, S.Y. Jin, M.H. Kim, S.H. Seok, Y.K. Kim, H.C. Lee, S.C. Yeon

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(3):169-172 | DOI: 10.17221/8769-VETMED  

A one-year-old, 2.6 kg, spayed female Maltese dog was referred with passage of faeces coming from the vulva, repeated vaginal discharge and vaginitis. Through physical examination, contrast radiograph and vaginoscopic exploration, the dog was diagnosed with rectovaginal fistula which was surgically corrected. After midline perineal incision, the rectovaginal fistula was isolated and transected. The vaginal and rectal defects were closed separately, but dehiscence of the surgical region took place three days after surgery. For the second operation, the rectal segment containing the fistula was removed by transanal rectal pull-through, and anastomosis...