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Adjunctive oxytetracycline treatment on refractory corneal ulcers in dogs
In dogs with refractory corneal ulcers topical application of a oxytetracycline ointment seems to be a suitable adjunctive treatment option, new research from US researchers shows. more
Colostrum harvesting – time costs IgG
A new study suggests that dairy producers should harvest colostrum as soon as possible after calving and that the photoperiod can be manipulated without adversely affecting colostral IgG... more
Extradural needle placement in dogs – EDP waves reliable
Extradural pressure waves can be used to confirm correct needle placement in dogs, with measurement being most reliable following extradural injection, new research shows. more
Ketamine and lidocaine reduce pain and discomfort durcing reproductive procedures
Caudal epidural ketamine and/or lidocaine during reproductive procedures turned out to be effective in heifers, Brazilian researchers from Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul report. more
Resolution of persistent pneumothorax by use of blood pleurodesis
In dogs with persistent pneumothorax, blood pleurodesis may be a simple, safe, and inexpensive medical treatment for resolution, Dr. Yael Merbl, from University of Jerusalem, and colleagues report. more
New tests for the detection of Babesia bovis from cattle blood
Researchers from Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine report developing and evaluating 2 nested polymerase chain reaction (nPCR) assays for the diagnosis of Babesia bovis... more
Complete blood counts: standard and microsample blood collection tubes at par
Use of microsample collection tubes minimizes the amount of necessary blood and provides clinically equivalent complete blood count results, compared to standard collection tubes, new research shows. more
Dietary aflatoxin affects health and performance of growing barrows
Results from a new study demonstrate that the performance and health of young growing barrows are affected by consumption of an aflatoxin B1-contaminated diet, especially when fed for a more extended... more
Complete blood counts: standard and microsample blood collection tubes at par (copy 3)
Use of microsample collection tubes minimizes the amount of necessary blood and provides clinically equivalent complete blood count results, compared to standard collection tubes, new research shows. more
Postoperative analgesia with retrobulbar bupivacaine effective
A retrobulbar bupivacaine nerve block following eye enucleation in dogs proved to be effective. more
Lying behavior indicates lameness in dairy cows
Lameness is widely recognized as one of the most serious welfare and production concerns in the dairy industry. New research shows that lying behavior could be an indicator of lameness in dairy cows. more
Ectopic ureters in female dogs: cystoscopic-guided transection good alternative
In a retrospective case series, US researchers found that cystoscopic-guided transection may be an acceptable alternative to traditional surgical correction of ectopic ureter in dogs. more
Sweden: Staphylococcus aureus in clinical mastitis shows genotypic variation
A new study from Sweden’s National Veterinary Institute suggests genotypic variation among Staphylococcus aureus isolates from cases of clinical mastitis in Swedish dairy cows. more
Chronic cough in dogs: risk factor assessment
A group of researchers looked at possible demographic and historical risk factors for chronic cough in dogs. Their results show a close relation between type of dog and the presenting problem. more
Determination of pH value of rumen liquid suffices in routine diagnostics of cattle
Titration of the rumen liquid is an elaborate technique to determine the acid-base status. Scottish and German researchers determined now an alternative way: the pH. more
State livestock exhibition led to MCF outbreak in cattle
During a state livestock exhibition, several cattle died due to malignant catarrhal fever (MCF), as American veterinarians have now found out. more
Abdominal ultrasound in dogs with chronic vomiting of limited benefit
Using ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in dogs with chronic vomiting proved to be of limited benefit: in most of the cases, the same diagnosis could have also been reached without its help. more
Nosocomial salmonellosis: active surveillance is the key
An outbreak investigation shows that active surveillance can allow earlier recognition and mitigation of nosocomial salmonellosis, compared with programs in which only clinically affected animals are... more
Evidence supporting efficacy of pheromones in dogs and cats lacking
Pheromones seem to be no effective way to proceed against undesirable behaviors in cats and dogs, a new review from University of Montreal’s Veterinary Medical Center shows. more
Cardiomyopathy in Doberman Pinschers: Yearly Screening recommended
Even though Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Doberman Pinschers is a autosomal dominant inherited disease, little is known about its prevalence. A current study shows that DCM is common and recommends... more
Antimicrobial resistance in American cattle influenced by region, farm and age
Not only the use of antimicrobials seems to affect antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in Western American cattle, but also geographical and farm-related factors, researchers say. more
Belgium: cows also affected by MRSA
The rising prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses a problem not only to the human world, but increasingly affects domestic animals as well. more
Serum 17OHP concentrations during the reproductive cycle in healthy dogs and dogs with hyperadrenocorticism
In healthy female dogs serum 17a-hydroxyprogesterone (17OHP) concentrations increase during estrus, diestrus, and pregnancy. At those times the concentrations are higher than in spayed bitches with... more
A plasma-derived colostrum replacement feeding program proves successful (copy 1)
New research shows that cows fed a plasma-derived commercial colostrum replacer at birth fare as well as cows fed raw bovine maternal colostrum. more
Cats with CRF suffer from increased oxidative stress and decreased neutrophil function
An research team could show that cats with chronic renal failure (CRF) possess increased oxidative stress and decreased neutrophil function. The researchers hope this finding could prove useful for... more
Distribution of Cryptosporidium species in American weaned cattle
Researchers from the United States determined species and distribution of Cryptosporidium in weaned beef calves in the USA. Their results show that the most common species is C. andersoni. more
Type and distribution of piroplasm reservoirs in ticks of central and northern Italy
In an Italian study, researchers gathered ticks from different types of animals and the environment to determine tick species that act as piroplasm reservoirs. more