Veterinární medicína, 2017 (vol. 62), issue 2
Dietary bacteriophages as an alternative for zinc oxide or organic acids to control diarrhoea and improve the performance of weanling pigletsOriginal Paper
A.R. Hosseindoust, S.H. Lee, J.S. Kim, Y.H. Choi, H.S. Noh, J.H. Lee, P.K. Jha, I.K. Kwon, B.J. Chae
Vet Med - Czech, 2017, 62(2):53-61 | DOI: 10.17221/7/2016-VETMED 
In this study, the antibacterial substances ZnO, organic acids and a bacteriophage cocktail were added to the diet of weanling pigs to evaluate the effects on gut health. Dietary treatments were basal diet without any supplementation (Control) and basal diet either supplemented with 0.34% (2500 ppm) ZnO, 0.20% organic acids or with 0.10% bacteriophage cocktail. Faecal score was decreased in ZnO and bacteriophage cocktail treatments. The total number of ileal anaerobic bacteria, Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus spp. were higher in ZnO, bacteriophage cocktail and organic acids, while ileal coliforms and caecal Clostridium...
Macromineral and trace element supply in sheep and goats in AustriaOriginal Paper
V. Schweinzer, M. Iwersen, M. Drillich, T. Wittek, A. Tichy, A. Mueller, R. Krametter-Froetscher
Vet Med - Czech, 2017, 62(2):62-73 | DOI: 10.17221/243/2015-VETMED
The aim of this study was to determine the supply of 25 different macrominerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium) and trace elements (aluminium, arsenic, barium, boron, cadmium, cobalt, copper, iron, lithium, lead, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silicon, strontium, sulphur, thallium, tin, titanium, uranium, zinc), and to ascertain the presence of any over- or undersupplies. As a second objective, we undertook a comparison of our results with existing reference values from selected literature and from laboratory analyses, with the aim of classifying the obtained results into the following categories: 'deficiency', 'adequate' and 'oversupply'....
Pax5 as a potential candidate marker for canine B-cell lymphomaOriginal Paper
S. Sirivisoot, S. Techangamsuwan, S. Tangkawattana, A. Rungsipipat
Vet Med - Czech, 2017, 62(2):74-80 | DOI: 10.17221/100/2016-VETMED
Immunophenotyping is a valuable method for prognosis in canine malignant lymphoma. The general B-cell marker is CD79a; however, Pax5 or B-cell specific activator protein, a transcription factor that controls B-cell identity and cell maturation, could also be used as a B-cell indicator in canine lymphomas. This study aimed to use Pax5, CD79a and CD3 expression in immunohistochemistry of spontaneous canine lymphomas, in order to carry out diagnosis and histopathological classification according to the World Health Organization guidelines. Forty-six retrospective cases including 33 multicentric, eight extranodal, and five alimentary lymphomas in dogs...
Characterisation of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus pseudintermedius isolates from canine infections and determination of virulence factors using multiplex PCROriginal Paper
O. Melter, P. Svec, J. Tkadlec, J. Doskar, H. Kinska, R. Pantucek
Vet Med - Czech, 2017, 62(2):81-89 | DOI: 10.17221/105/2016-VETMED
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a genuine opportunistic pathogen of the skin, especially in canids. However, characterisation of virulence, antimicrobial resistance and genotypic variability in methicillin-susceptible S. pseudintermedius isolates has not been fully explored. In this study, coagulase-positive staphylococcal isolates collected from dogs of various breeds and ages suffering from dermatitis (n = 70), pyoderma (n = 7), and otitis (n = 7), from districts of Prague (Czech Republic) and surrounding areas, were characterised using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight mass...
Effects of the pharmaceutical contaminants ibuprofen, diclofenac, and carbamazepine alone, and in combination, on oxidative stress parameters in early life stages of tench (Tinca tinca)Original Paper
V. Stancova, L. Plhalova, J. Blahova, D. Zivna, M. Bartoskova, Z. Siroka, P. Marsalek, Z. Svobodova
Vet Med - Czech, 2017, 62(2):90-97 | DOI: 10.17221/125/2016-VETMED
In the present study, the effects of sub-lethal sub-chronic doses of ibuprofen, diclofenac, and carbamazepine alone, and in combination (concentration range 0.02-60 µg/l), on the early life stages of tench (Tinca tinca) were investigated. The lower concentrations of pharmaceuticals tested (0.02, 0.2, 2 µg/l) represent the concentration values of these substances commonly present in surface waters or effluents from wastewater treatment plants. Multiple biomarkers of biotransformation, antioxidant defence systems, and lipid peroxidation were determined in fish after 35 days of exposure. The evaluated pharmaceuticals induced oxidative...
Use of a double-wire woven uncovered nitinol stent for the treatment of refractory tracheal collapse in a dog: a case reportCase Report
H.Y. Yoon, J.W. Choi, Ji H. Kim, Jung H. Kim
Vet Med - Czech, 2017, 62(2):98-104 | DOI: 10.17221/15/2016-VETMED
A 2.7 kg, 11-year-old, castrated male Maltese dog was presented for evaluation of a 2-year history of intractable coughing, dyspnoea and cyanosis. A diagnosis of tracheal collapse with myxomatous mitral valve disease was made on the basis of inspiratory and expiratory thoracic radiographs, fluoroscopy and echocardiography. Measurement for stent size selection was performed on thoracic radiographs. A 10 mm (diameter) × 70 mm (length) self-expanding double-wire woven uncovered nitinol stent was used for intratracheal implantation and was deployed under fluoroscopic guidance. On thoracic radiography seven days after surgery, the position of the stent...
Toxic encephalopathy associated with high-dose metronidazole therapy in a dog: a case reportCase Report
I. Hajek, V. Simerdova, M. Vavra, C.F. Agudelo
Vet Med - Czech, 2017, 62(2):105-110 | DOI: 10.17221/264/2015-VETMED
This case report describes an episode of acute ataxia, tremor, vertical nystagmus and progressive weakness in a mixed breed dog treated with high doses of metronidazole. Complete blood cell count, serum biochemistry, coagulation profile, blood pressure measurement, urinalysis, computed tomography of the brain and cerebrospinal fluid examination were unremarkable. Metronidazole had been administered at a dose of 65 mg/kg/day and neurotoxicity was, therefore, suspected. Drug concentrations in the patient's serum and cerebrospinal fluid were measured using high-performance liquid chromatography and compared to control dogs. Metronidazole administration...
Low-field magnetic resonance imaging of otitis media in two cats: a case reportCase Report
Y. Zhalniarovich, A. Przeworski, J. Glodek, Z. Adamiak
Vet Med - Czech, 2017, 62(2):111-115 | DOI: 10.17221/94/2016-VETMED
Otitis media is a common disease in clinical veterinary practice. Although low-field magnetic resonance imaging reports for otitis media in dogs exist, in cats detailed information is missing. Radiography is helpful in diagnosing chronic inflammation, but may be insufficient during the initial phase of inflammation. For this reason, this report describes the magnetic resonance findings in two cats with otitis media. In both cases, middle ear empyema was detected. Magnetic resonance imaging of middle ear disorders in cats should contain pre- and post-contrast T1-weighted sequences in the dorsal and transverse planes, a T2-weighted sequence in the dorsal...