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Methicillin-resistant S pseudintermedius can masquerade as cefoxitin susceptible
Isolates of S pseudintermedius should be considered to likely be methicillin resistant when multidrug resistance is identified, a new study shows. more
How to reduce skin lesions on legs of dairy cattle
Freestall design is important with respect to skin lesions on legs of dairy cattle as are the characteristics of individual animals and the farmer, Norwegian researchers report. more
Cardiogenic PE: symmetric radiographic distribution of increased pulmonary opacity associated with central MRJ
In dogs with cardiogenic pulmonary edema (PE), a symmetric radiographic distribution of increased pulmonary opacity was predominantly associated with a central mitral regurgitant jet (MRJ), a new... more
Potential markers for the risk of mastitis in early lactation identified
Substances in blood – especially nonesterified fatty acids and aspartate aminotransferase – may be potential markers for the risk of mastitis in early lactation, researchers from Denmark and the US... more
Elevated serum haptoglobin concentrations in dairy cattle with lameness due to claw disorders
Findings from a study in the US show that lameness due to claw disorders can be associated with a systemic acute phase response and elevated serum haptoglobin in dairy cattle. more
Medical treatment crucial in dogs with mammary inflammatory carcinoma
In a new study researchers show the aggressiveness of mammary inflammatory carcinoma in dogs, with the prognosis being somber. But medical treatment seems to improve the outcome significantly. more
Other dogs and sex – risk factos for acquired idiopathic conjunctivitis
New research shows that canine adenovirus-2 and canine herpesvirus-1are are common in domestic dogs with conjunctivitis. Risk factors for the ocular illness were contact with other dogs and sexual... more
How to differentiate primary from secondary thrombocytopenia
Platelet counts, results of bone marrow analysis, and mean platelet volume seem to be helpful in differentiating between primary immune-mediated thrombocytopenia and that resulting from other... more
Breath biomarkers and serum haptoglobin concentration partially helpful for diagnosis of bovine respiratory disease
A new study from the Oklahoma State University shows that biomarkers such as exhaled N2O or CO do not accurately predict bovine respiratory disease, but they could support the diagnosis, researchers... more
Bougienage successfully treats benign esophageal strictures in dogs and cats
Researchers from the US show that benign esophageal strictures in dogs and cats can be treated with esophageal bougienage. Apart from that they describe risk factors for benign esophageal strictures. more
No clinical abnormalities in cats with non-neoplastic middle ear disease
Cats with non-neoplastic middle ear disease most often do not show associated clinical signs, a new study shows. more
Bronchial abnormalities in brachycephalic dogs
Italian researchers show that bronchial collapse is common in brachycephalic dogs, but there seems to be no correlation between severity of bronchial abnormalities and postsurgical outcome. more
Prevalence of Mycoplasma mastitis depends on specific herd characteristics
Mycoplasma mastitis seems to be highly prevalent and , among other thins, depending on number of lactating cows and bulk tank milk somatic cell count in dairy herds in Utah, a new study shows. more
Lameness effects survivability of sows
Lameness significantly effects longevity in sows, with parity and farrowing performance being another factors for survivability, US researchers show. more
Watch out for mandibular dentigerous cysts in dogs with nasal carcinoma
CT images after radiation treatment of nasal carcinoma should not only be examined for evidence of the primary neoplasm but also for evidence of unrelated lesions of the orofacial region, new... more
New insights on eyelid tumors in cats
In a retrospective study of eyelid tumors from 43 cats researchers found that the prevalence of eyelid mast cell tumors seems to be much higher than reported. more
Bovine myocardial epithelial inclusions could have mesothelial origin
Myocardial lesions in cattle seem to represent the bovine counterpart of the human adenomatoid tumors, researchers from Italy report. more
Outdoor housing prevents foot and limb lesions in piglets
In a cross sectional study with preweaning piglets on commercial farms in England researchers found that piglets housed outdoors had a much lower prevalence of foot and limb injuries than piglets... more
Polioencephalomyelopathy in a Shih Tzu resembles condition in Australian Cattle dogs
In the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association US researchers report on a 17-month-old 7-kg Shih Tzu with polioencephalomyelopathy similar to that described for Australian Cattle dogs. more
Endovascular stents beneficial in dogs with Budd-Chiari syndrome
New research from the US shows that endovascular stents may be an appropriate palliative treatment for dogs with clinical signs attributable to Budd-Chiari syndrome. more
Lameness associated with femoral head necrosis in broilers
Femoral head necrosis seems to be the most common cause of lameness in broilers, researchers from Trakia University in Bulgaria report. more
Hormone receptor expression predicts survival of female dogs with malignant mammary gland tumours
New research shows that the expression of the progesterone receptor could be used as prognostic tool for determining survival in female dogs with malignant mammary gland tumours with estrogen... more
Beef bull semen reduces abortion risk in Neospora caninum-infected dairy cows
Insemination of Neospora-seropositive cows with beef bull semen could both reduce the risk of abortion and avoid breeding replacements for infected cattle, a new study from Spain shows. more
Unilateral arytenoidectomy treats arytenoid chondritis in calves
In a small study US researchers show that unilateral arytenoidectomy may be a viable surgical treatment for arytenoid chondritis in calves, deserving further evaluation. more
Lymphoplasmacytic synovitis common in dogs with naturally occurring cranial cruciate ligament rupture (copy 2)
Lymphoplasmacytic synovitis seems to be common in dogs with naturally occurring cranial cruciate ligament rupture, but without causing major clinical or radiographic differences, new research shows. more