Veterinární medicína, 2016 (vol. 61), issue 4
Disinfection of potable water sources on animal farms and their microbiological safetyOriginal Paper
T. Hruskova, N. Sasakova, Z. Bujdosova, V. Kvokacka, G. Gregova, V. Verebova, M. Valko-Rokytovska, L. Takac
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(4):173-186 | DOI: 10.17221/8818-VETMED 
The aim of this study was to examine drinking water on three farms in eastern Slovakia and to determine experimentally the optimum dose for adequate disinfection in terms of devitalisation of potential pathogens while observing the limit for residual active chlorine (0.3 mg/l) in drinking water. Our investigations included bacteriological examination focused on general contamination and indicator bacteria (bacteria cultivated at 22 and 37 °C, total coliforms, E. coli, enterococci), physico-chemical examination (pH, ammonium ions, nitrites, nitrates, chlorides, free chlorine, chemical oxygen demand CODMn and Ca + Mg), and EEM (excitation...
Hyperostotic tympanic bone spicules in domestic and wild animal speciesOriginal Paper
A. Heitmann, B. Parzefall, M. Zollner, A. Bruhschwein, W. Hermanns, A. Blutke
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(4):187-194 | DOI: 10.17221/8819-VETMED
"Hyperostotic tympanic bone spicules" (HTBS), or "mucoperiosteal exostoses" (ME, syn.) are small, globular (≥ 1 mm in diameter), mostly stalked and drumstick-like, bony structures, which arise from the inner wall of the tympanic bulla and project into the middle ear cavity. HTBS present as mineral densities inside the tympanic bulla on radiographs or computed tomographic (CT) images. They have previously been referred to as "otoliths" and were thought to represent mineral concretions secondary to otitis media. Recently, it was shown that HTBS actually consist of regularly composed bone tissue, covered by normal middle ear mucosa. So far, HTBS have...
Effects of hydrolysed yeasts on ruminal fermentation in the rumen simulation technique (Rusitec)Original Paper
H. Oeztuerk, B. Emre, G. Breves
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(4):195-203 | DOI: 10.17221/8820-VETMED
The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of three different hydrolysed yeast products derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae [hydrolysed whole yeast (HWY), less hydrolysed whole yeast (LHWY), and yeast cell wall (YCW)] on microbial fermentation characteristics using the rumen simulation technique (Rusitec) with three consecutive experiments. The Rusitec system consisted of six fermentation vessels. Each vessel received 5 g chopped meadow hay and 4 g concentrate (as-fed basis) daily for up to 22 days. Yeast products were added to the fermentation vessels at a concentration of 0.25 or 0.75 g/day. In most cases, ruminal...
Electroretinographic examination for evaluation of retinal activity in dogs with retinal dysplasiaOriginal Paper
M. Drazek, M. Lew, S. Lew, A. Snarska, P. Sobiech
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(4):204-212 | DOI: 10.17221/8821-VETMED
Individual types of retinal dysplasia - folds, geographic and detached, have different impacts on vision ability. The purpose of this study was to undertake a qualitative and comparative evaluation of retinal activity in the individual types of the retinal dysplasia - folds, geographic and detached. Dogs (n = 24) with an ophthalmoscopic diagnosis of retinal dysplasia (rd) underwent vision testing, ophthalmologic examination and electroretinography. A three-degree scale (mild, moderate and severe) was used to describe the severity of ophthalmoscopic lesions in the rd folds and rd geographic forms. Our findings indicate that retinal folds of...
Comparison of tramadol and buprenorphine analgesia for continuous intravenous propofol anaesthesia in dogs undergoing dental prophylaxisOriginal Paper
I. Capik, O. Nagy, C. Tothova, I. Polkowska
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(4):213-218 | DOI: 10.17221/8822-VETMED
The objective of this study was to compare, in client-owned patients, the analgesic effects of the centrally acting analgesics tramadol and buprenorphine in continuous intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) with propofol. The study included forty dogs aged two to seven years and weighing 6-27 kg undergoing prophylactic dental treatment. The animals were classified into ASA (American Society of Anaesthesiologists) I. and II. risk groups. One group of dogs received intravenous administration of tramadol (2 mg/kg) and the second one buprenorphine (0.02 mg/kg) 30 min prior to sedation induced by midazolam (0.3 mg/kg) and xylazine (0.5 mg/kg) i.v. General...
Prevalence of systemic disorders in cats with oral lesionsOriginal Paper
B. Dokuzeylul, A. Kayar, M.E. Or
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(4):219-223 | DOI: 10.17221/8823-VETMED
Oral disorders of small animals constitute a problem for veterinarians. Chronic oral infections are commonly seen in domestic cats. The objectives of this study were to characterise feline oral lesions, common feline dental problems, and especially the association of oral disease and systemic disease in cats. Two hundred and twenty cats referred over a period of 33 months to the Internal Medicine Department of our University with signs of oral disorders were included in this prospective study and were examined for the occurrence of the most commonly seen diseases. Infectious diseases which frequently cause ulcers and/or erosions within the mouth and...
Cervical ectopia cordis in a calf: a case reportCase Report
J. Jezek, A. Domanjko Petric, T. Paller, J. Staric
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(4):224-228 | DOI: 10.17221/8824-VETMED
A female Holstein Friesian calf with inferior cervical ectopia cordis was followed from the 16th day of age until euthanasia at the age of three months. The heart was located in the lower cervical region and was covered with skin. The calf was presented with normal heart and respiratory rate. A grade II/VI systolic murmur was audible at the heart base when the calf was checked for the first time, but this later disappeared. The ultrasonography revealed that the apex of the heart was directed cranio-ventrally with the left ventricle ventral and slightly to the right side while the right ventricle was dorsal. The results of complete blood...
Closure of a recurrent bladder rupture in a calf by means of a peritoneal flap: a case reportCase Report
M. Gandini, G. Giusto, F. Comino, M. Casalone, C. Bellino
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(4):229-232 | DOI: 10.17221/8825-VETMED
An 11-month old, Piedmontese bullock was admitted to the Department of Veterinary Science, University of Turin, for urolithiasis and suspected uroperitoneum owing to urinary bladder rupture. A first episode of uroperitoneum had been treated surgically one week previously. On admission, the animal underwent physical and haematological examination, followed by transabdominal ultrasonography and biochemical screening. Clinical and laboratory findings confirmed the recurrence of uroperitoneum, possibly secondary to the previously failed surgical approach. During surgery, urine leakage from the previously treated tear was clearly visible, together with...
Mycobacteriosis of the red-lored amazon parrot: a case reportCase Report
M. Kandefer-Gola, M. Lazarczyk, P. Kowalczyk, M. Nowak, R. Ciaputa, A. Drohobycka-Wawryka
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(4):233-236 | DOI: 10.17221/8826-VETMED
A two-year-old red-lored amazon parrot (Amazona autumnalis) presented with progressive weight loss and general poor condition. In the radiograph a bounded egg was diagnosed, which was surgically removed under general anaesthesia. Two weeks later a fibrino-mucous cloacal discharge was observed. Clinical examination revealed a thickened structure along the left side of the cloaca. Bacterial culture was performed, in which Pseudomonas aeruginosa growth was demonstrated. Radiographs and blood examination showed no abnormalities. Despite treatment, no improvement in the bird's clinical condition was observed. The owner decided to euthanise...