Veterinární medicína, 2016 (vol. 61), issue 9

Serum proteins and their diagnostic utility in veterinary medicine: a reviewReview

C. Tothova, O. Nagy, G. Kovac

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(9):475-496 | DOI: 10.17221/19/2016-VETMED  

The evaluation of serum proteins and their electrophoretic pattern is a well-established laboratory method in the diagnosis of many diseases in humans, which has replaced the biochemical determination of the concentrations of albumin and the ratio of albumin to globulins. The measurement of serum proteins may be an important diagnostic tool for the detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of various diseases and pathological processes. The results of serum protein electrophoresis can be one of the most useful diagnostic aids in a wide spectrum of diseases, including infectious and inflammatory diseases, renal or gastrointestinal disorders, immunodeficiency...

Corpus luteal angiogenesis in a high milk production dairy breed differs from that of cattle with lower milk production levelsOriginal Paper

S. Kaessmeyer, H. Huenigen, S. Al Masri, P. Dieckhoefer, K. Richardson, J. Plendl

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(9):497-503 | DOI: 10.17221/72/2016-VETMED  

Globally, high producing, young dairy cows often have health and fertility problems such as ovarian, uterine and placental dysfunction, mastitis and impaired wound healing. These health issues can result in a shortened average lifespan of fewer than three lactations. We hypothesise that many of these health issues may be an effect of altered angiogenesis. Hence, the aim of this pilot study was to investigate the status of vascularisation in the corpus luteum of a high milk-producing cattle breed (Holstein Friesian) compared with that of low milk producing beef cattle (Limousin) and of dual purpose cattle (Fleckvieh, Rotbunt). The corpus luteum was...

Co-infection with bovine viral diarrhoea virus and Anaplasma marginale in a dairy cattle herd may lead to acute bovine anaplasmosisOriginal Paper

A. Szabara, J. Majer, L. Ozsvari, C. Jakab, W. Baumgartner

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(9):504-515 | DOI: 10.17221/252/2015-VETMED  

This report describes an acute exacerbation of subclinical anaplasmosis manifesting itself in clinical signs in a large number of animals after infection with bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV). The simultaneous transmission of BVDV and Anaplasma was unintended and most likely the result of a vaccination operation in a large Holstein-Friesian dairy cattle herd in Hungary. From Day 35 after the first vaccination, a total of 33 cows developed fever, depression, general weakness, lack of appetite, a sudden drop of milk production, anaemia, icterus, and tachypnoea on exercise. In addition, a total of seven abortions and three stillbirths occurred....

The occurrence of pathogens in Rhipicephalus microplus ticks from cattle in MadagascarOriginal Paper

A. Matysiak, P. Dudko, K. Dudek, M. Dudek, A. Junkuszew, P. Tryjanowski

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(9):516-523 | DOI: 10.17221/59/2016-VETMED  

Rhipicephalus microplus is one of the most important ectoparasites of cattle in tropical and subtropical regions. In ticks collected from cattle the pathogens Babesia bovis, Anaplasma spp. and Ehrlichia spp. can be detected. Here, we report the first detection of the pathogen Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Madagascar from ticks infesting cattle. Furthermore, we report for the first time Anaplasma ovis, Ehrlichia canis, Ehrlichia ewingii and Ehrlichia muris in both R. microplus and in Madagascar. We show no correlation between the detection of B. bovis, Ehrlichia...

Shape memory compression anastomosis clips in gastrointestinal surgery in dogsOriginal Paper

P. Holak, Z. Lekston

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(9):524-527 | DOI: 10.17221/1/2016-VETMED  

This paper describes clinical experiences with the use of shape memory nickel-titanium (NiTi) clips in gastrointestinal surgery in dogs. Side-to-side small bowel anastomosis was performed in eight dogs where intestinal continuity had to be restored after bowel resection. Billroth's operation I was performed in one case. Compression anastomosis clips with two-way shape memory were used in all surgical procedures. Intestinal and gastrointestinal anastomoses involving shape memory clips were effective in all patients. Anastomotic leaks were not observed, and all clips were expelled 5-7 days after surgery. The outcomes of surgical procedures performed...

Effects of acetylsalicylic acid on coagulation tests and haptoglobin concentrations in rabbits with permanent transvenous pacingOriginal Paper

I. Uhrikova, P. Scheer, J. Hlozkova, P. Suchy Jr., M. Sepsi

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(9):528-532 | DOI: 10.17221/22/2016-VETMED  

The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in coagulation tests, haptoglobin concentrations and leukocyte counts in rabbits with right-ventricle pacing medicated with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). Blood was collected from 35 non-anaesthetised males from the jugular vein at baseline, one and two months after pacemaker implantation. Animals were divided into two groups: non-medicated and medicated with ASA. Total leukocyte and platelet counts were measured on an automatic veterinary flow cytometry haematological analyser. Prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, fibrinogen levels and D-dimers were determined from citrated blood. We found...

Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma with osteoid metaplasia in a budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus): a case reportCase Report

N. Timurkaan, H. Eroksuz, A. Cevik, B. Karabulut

Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(9):533-537 | DOI: 10.17221/43/2016-VETMED  

Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma with osteoid metaplasia was diagnosed at the base of the right wing in a five-year-old female budgerigar. Grossly, the tumour mass was well circumscribed and solitary, and had a nodular appearance on section. On histological examination, the mass was composed of randomly arranged bundles of spindle-shaped cells that included mitotic, multi-nucleated and bizarre cells. In addition, within and between tumour areas, there were osteoid metaplasia foci. The bony trabeculae were usually localised in the areas around the haemorrhage, and exhibited focal mineralisation. Tumour cells were stained red using Masson's trichrome staining...