Shiraz University
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
1728-1997
2252-0589
18
1
2017
03
01
Clinical and paraclinical evaluation of partial nephrectomy using laparoscopy and open surgery in dogs: new suturing technique
1
5
EN
E.
Shariati
Department of Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
J.
Bakhtiari
Department of Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
bakhtiar@ut.ac.ir
A.
Khalaj
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
M.
Molazem
Department of Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
E
Shariati
Department of Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
A.
Niasari-Naslaji
Department of Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
10.22099/ijvr.2017.4021
Partial nephrectomy, using open surgery or laparoscopy, is a standard surgical approach to treat renal disorders. The objective of this study was to compare and evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy using figure eight ligation technique. Mixed-breed dogs were randomly dedicated for partial nephrectomy using laparoscopy (n=6) and open surgery (n=6). During 30 days after operation, clinical, hematological and ultrasonographic findings, intra- and post-operative complications, operation and ischemia times, urine analysis and incision length were recorded. Operations were performed successfully and dogs recovered without serious complications. All clinical and hematological findings were within normal range. Comparing two experimental groups, operation time and length of incisional scar were longer in open surgery and ischemia time was longer in laparoscopy (P<0.05). In conclusion, using figure eight ligation, laparoscopy seems to be safer, more feasible, less time consuming in association with less bleeding for partial nephrectomy compared with conventional open surgery in dog.
dog,Laparoscopy,Open surgery,Partial nephrectomy
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4021.html
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4021_9b3eeded418ecc730a61caadd604f5e8.pdf
Shiraz University
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
1728-1997
2252-0589
18
1
2017
03
01
Comparative investigations of infectious runting and stunting syndrome in vaccinated breeder chicks by inactivated reovirus and chicks from non-vaccinated breeders
6
12
EN
S. P.
Awandkar
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Nagpur Veterinary College, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU), Nagpur-440006, Maharashtra State, India
S. D.
Moregaonkar
Department of Veterinary Pathology, Bombay Veterinary College, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU), Parel, Mumbai-400012, Maharashtra State, India
S. J.
Manwar
Department of Poultry Science, Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU), Akola-444104, Maharashtra State, India
B. P.
Kamdi
Department of Veterinary Pathology, KNP College of Veterinary Sciences, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU), Shirwal-412801, Maharashtra State, India
bhupeshkamdi@gmail.com
M. B.
Kulkarni
MVSc in Veterinary Microbiology, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU), Udgir-413517, Maharashtra State, India
10.22099/ijvr.2017.4022
Reoviruses are important pathogens responsible for poor growth performance and silent losses in the poultry industry. They are associated with many disease and syndromes such as malabsorption (runting and stunting syndrome), respiratory diseases and immunosuppression. Broiler birds are most susceptible to viral infections during the early post hatching period. Therefore, the transfer of maternal immunity to embryonated eggs is proved to be a primary means of protection from viral infections. In the present investigation, growth performance and pathology in breeder vaccinated and non-vaccinated chicks were studied after a challenge with the homologous malabsorption strain of the reovirus. Improvements in growth performance (mean live body weight, feed conversion ratio, broiler performance efficiency index, and protein efficiency index) in breeder vaccinated chicks were compared with non-vaccinated breeder chicks. The non vaccinated chicks showed various signs and lesions indicative of the reoviral malabsorption syndrome (MAS), whereas the vaccinated chicks showed very minimal alterations, demonstrating that the vaccination of breeders with homologous strains of the reovirus is profitable, and can help to increase the performance of broiler birds.
Breeder,Malabsorption,Reovirus,Stunting
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4022.html
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4022_0415207b6741de9846d8ddba5884df05.pdf
Shiraz University
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
1728-1997
2252-0589
18
1
2017
03
01
The effect of bovine viral diarrhea virus on bovine monocyte phenotype
13
17
EN
K. S.
Choi
Department of Horse/Companion and Wild Animal Science, College of Ecology and Environmental Science, Kyungpook National University, Sangju 37224, Republic of Korea
kschoi3@knu.ac.kr
10.22099/ijvr.2017.4023
Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is an economically important pathogen of the livestock industry worldwide. BVDV is classified into cytopathic (cp) and noncytopathic (ncp), depending on its effects on cultured cells. BVDV is known to alter the host’s immune response. Of this, major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II molecules play a central role in the development and function of the immune system, and are comprised of two types, DR and DQ, in cattle. In this study, we investigated the expression of MHC class II on monocytes infected with ncp BVDV1 or ncp BVDV2. Using flow cytometry (P<0.01), mRNA level quantification (quantitative real time RT-PCR, P<0.01), and western blot (P<0.001), we found that the expressions of MHC class IIDQ was significantly decreased in ncp BVDV2-infected monocytes compared with that in ncp BVDV1-infected cells. Furthermore, interferon gamma (IFNg) production was markedly decreased in ncp BVDV2-infected monocytes (P<0.001) compared to those with ncp BVDV1 infection. These findings suggest that ncp BVDV2 causes reduced expressions of MHC class II DQ and a decreased production of IFNg, resulting in evasion of immune recognition and suppression of the antiviral defense mechanism of the innate immune response. Consequently, the results demonstrate that ncp BVDV1 and ncp BVDV2 interact differently with the host innate immune response. Thus, our data provide insight into the mechanism by which, unlike ncp BVDV1, ncp BVDV2 impairs antigen presentation, fails to control the viral infection, and causes more severe disease.
Bovine viral diarrhea virus,Interferon gamma,Major histocompatibility complex,Non-cytopathic
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4023.html
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4023_bb646e91c9513fc892e110ca3a9080f5.pdf
Shiraz University
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
1728-1997
2252-0589
18
1
2017
03
01
Bacterial pathogens and health problems of Acipenser gueldenstaedtii and Acipenser baerii sturgeons reared in the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey
18
24
EN
Ş.
Kayiş
Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, 53100 Rize, Turkey
aquasevki@msn.com
A.
Er
Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, 53100 Rize, Turkey
P.
Kangel
Post-Graduate, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Food and Agriculture and Livestock of Aquaculture Ordu, Turkey
İ. Z.
Kurtoğlu
Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, 53100 Rize, Turkey
10.22099/ijvr.2017.4024
Farming sturgeons is an economically important practice in a number of Asian and European countries. However, since it is not widely implementedin Turkey, fertilized eggs necessary for research and industrial activities are imported from Germany. Due to the interest of several fish farms in culturing sturgeon in Turkey and the lack of relevant data, this study investigated bacteria related health problems of two different sturgeon species, the diamond sturgeon (<em>Acipenser gueldenstaedtii</em>) and the Siberian sturgeon (<em>Acipenser baerii</em>). The fungal, parasitic and bacterial pathogens found in these fish were investigated until the fish reached about 3 kg of weight (3+ years). A number of bacterial disease pathogens (<em>Acinetobacter radioresistens</em>, some <em>Aeromonas</em> and <em>Pseudomonas</em> species and <em>Bacillus mycoides</em>) and parasite <em>Trichodina</em> sp. and fungus <em>Saprolegnia</em> sp. were identified in the fish. Both phenotypic and molecular characterizations of the isolated bacteria were performed. Furthermore, swim bladder and spinal problems, cannibalism, tumor growth and mechanical injuries on the external surface of the fish were observed during the study period.
Bacteria,Health problems,Sturgeons,Turkey
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4024.html
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4024_139d6cd136425e7526bd9275e29a6b5a.pdf
Shiraz University
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
1728-1997
2252-0589
18
1
2017
03
01
In vitro and in vivo activity of Artemisia sieberi against Trichomonas gallinae
25
29
EN
M. R.
Youssefi
Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran
M.
Abouhosseini Tabari
Department of Veterinary Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Amol University of Special Modern Technologies, Amol, Iran
m.abouhosseini@ausmt.ac.ir
A. A.
Moghadamnia
Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
10.22099/ijvr.2017.4025
In Iranian folk medicine <em>Artemisia sieberi</em> has been used for treatment of parasite infections in human and animals. The present study was designed to evaluate the <em>in vitro</em> and <em>in vivo</em> effects of <em>A. sieberi</em> essential oil (EO) against <em>Trichomonas gallinae</em>. <em>Trichomonas gallinae</em> were recovered by wet mount method from infected native pigeons. The <em>in vitro</em> assays were accomplished in multi-well plates containing metronidazole (MTZ) as a standard antitrichomonal and EO in final concentrations of 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 μg/ml of culture medium containing 10<sup>4</sup> parasites. The <em>in</em><em> vivo</em> assay was performed on 40 experimentally infected pigeons receiving 25 and 50 mg/kg of MTZ and EO for 7 successive days. Gas chromatographic (GC) analysis was performed to reveal chemical constituents of the EO. At 20 µg/ml, MTZ resulted in no viable trophozoite in culture medium after 24 h incubation period. While the 24 h MIC of EO was 10 µg/ml. Treatment with EO at dose of 50 mg/kg after 4 days led to full recovery of infected pigeons but for MTZ at the same dose 5 days were spent. Major constituents of EO were α-thujone (31.5%) and β-thujone (11.92%). Data of the present study introduced <em>A. sieberi</em> as a natural potent antitrichomonal agent effective against <em>T. gallinae</em>.
Artemisia sieberi,Essential oil,Metronidazole,Trichomonas gallinae
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4025.html
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4025_f43a57a65bfe321187b6a0fbe0994612.pdf
Shiraz University
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
1728-1997
2252-0589
18
1
2017
03
01
Echocardiographic assessment of myocardial infarction: comparison of a rat model in two strains
30
35
EN
R.
Esmaeili
Ph.D. Student in Genetics, Department of Genetics, School of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran; Cancer Genetics Department, Breast Cancer Research Center (BCRC), (ACECR), Tehran, Iran
A.
Sadeghpour
Echocardiography Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular, Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
A.
Darbandi-Azar
DVM, Rajaie Cardiovascular, Medical and Research Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
K.
Majidzadeh-A
Cancer Genetics Department, Breast Cancer Research Center (BCRC), (ACECR), Tehran, Iran; Tasnim Biotechnology Research Center (TBRC), Faculty of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
kmajidzadeh@razi.tums.ac.ir
A.
Vajhi
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
M.
Sadeghizadeh
Department of Genetics, School of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
sadeghma@modares.ac.ir
10.22099/ijvr.2017.4027
The purpose of this study was to induce myocardial infarction (MI) and compare the echocardiographic parameters and mortality ratio of Lewis inbred and Wistar outbred strain before and after the procedure to help choose the best one for MI studies. In this study MI was induced in 46 Lewis and 34 Wistar by occlusion of left anterior descending artery (LAD). Doppler, two-dimensional (2-D) and 2-D guided M-mode images were recorded from parasternal long-axis and parasternal short-axis and apical four-chamber views. The following parameters were acquired. Interventricular septum diastolic and systolic dimension (IVSd, s), diastolic and systolic left ventricular internal diameter (LVIDd, s), diastolic and systolic left ventricular posterior wall dimension (LVPWd, s), ejection fraction (EF), and fractional shortening (FS). The significant changes were observed in systolic IVS, LVID and EF and FS before and after MI and no significant difference was detected between Lewis and Wistar. The high mortality rate of 51% was seen in the procedure, including anesthesia in Lewis compared to 34% in Wistar. As a conclusion the echocardiographic parameters of these two strains were similar, but according to mortality rate and more cardiac anatomic variation in Lewis rats, Wistar is better for MI studies.
Echocardiography,Lewis,Mortality ratio,Myocardial infarction,Rat model
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4027.html
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4027_cba30c50984b87f4746e0c7fedd9d7a1.pdf
Shiraz University
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
1728-1997
2252-0589
18
1
2017
03
01
Cloning and expression of fragment of the rabies virus nucleoprotein gene in Escherichia coli and evaluation of antigenicity of the expression product
36
42
EN
K.
Tursunov
Department of Immunochemistry and Immunobiotechnology, National Center for Biotechnology, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
kanat_tka@mail.ru
A.
Begaliyeva
Department of Immunochemistry and Immunobiotechnology, National Center for Biotechnology, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
B.
Ingirbay
Department of Immunochemistry and Immunobiotechnology, National Center for Biotechnology, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
K.
Mukanov
Department of Immunochemistry and Immunobiotechnology, National Center for Biotechnology, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
E.
Ramanculov
National Center for Biotechnology, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
A.
Shustov
Department of Genetic Engineering, National Center for Biotechnology, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
K.
Mukantayev
Department of Immunochemistry and Immunobiotechnology, National Center for Biotechnology, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
10.22099/ijvr.2017.4028
Rabies virus nucleoprotein (N protein) encapsidates genomic RNA of the virus and forms the viral ribonucleoprotein complex. These N proteins represent highly organized structures which activate proliferation of B cells and production antibodies against the N protein. In addition to the B cell, the rabies virus N protein has been shown to induce potent T helper cell responses resulting in a long-lasting and strong humoral immune response. Rabies virus N protein is a molecular target of choice for development of tools to diagnose acute rabies infection. We produced a recombinant immune reactive C-terminal fragment of the rabies virus N protein which contains an antigenic determinant located between positions 360-389. Synthetic gene encoding the N protein was cloned into an expression plasmid to produce the recombinant antigen in <em>Escherichia</em><em> coli</em> cells BL21 (DE3). SDS-PAGE showed presence of the product with expected molecular weight (44 kDa). The recombinant fragment of the N protein efficiently recognized antibodies in sera from mice immunized with an inactivated rabies virus. Thus produced recombinant antigen of the rabies virus N protein can be used in an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for diagnosis of the rabies infection.
Diagnostics,ELISA,Nucleoprotein,Rabies virus,Recombinant antigen
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4028.html
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4028_709e868fd86c0ed9aa4de8730a87981e.pdf
Shiraz University
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
1728-1997
2252-0589
18
1
2017
03
01
Age-dependent electrocardiographic and echocardiographic changes in German Shepherd dogs
43
48
EN
Lj.
Spasojević Kosić
Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
ljubicask@polj.uns.ac.rs
D. R.
Trailović
Department of Equine, Small Animal, Poultry and Wild Animals Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
N.
Krstić
Department of Radiology and Radiation Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
10.22099/ijvr.2017.4029
By causing numerous changes in the cardiovascular system, ageing leads to a decreased threshold for clinical manifestation of heart disease. The aim of this study was to define the existence of cardiac structural and functional changes in healthy dogs of different age. Radiographic, electrocardiographic (ECG) and echocardiographic examinations of 20 clinically healthy German Shepherd dogs were performed in order to define the values of relevant parameters. Afterwards, the values of cardio examinations were compared between young and old dogs and statistically analyzed. The ECG recordings did not show the appearance of clinically significant arrhythmias, nor was their appearance significantly different between dogs of different age. Statistically significant differences in QRS duration (P<0.05) and R wave amplitude (P<0.05) existed between groups, but all values were within the range of ECG reference values for healthy dogs. Concerning structural changes, the left ventricle wall thickness at end-diastole (LVWd) and end-systole (LVWs), and the relative wall thickness (RWT) between young and old dogs differed significantly (P<0.001, P<0.05, P<0.05, respectively). These differences in heart structure were not accompanied by systolic dysfunction, estimated by a left ventricle shortening fraction. The diastolic wall stress index (WSID) was significantly decreased in old dogs (P<0.05). Young and old dogs showed similar electrical and systolic function. Old dogs had different cardiac structure compared to the young dogs, which could result in diastolic function change.
Ageing,Cardiology,German Shepherd dog
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4029.html
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4029_62ca3421c59318d58debc06f66425cef.pdf
Shiraz University
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
1728-1997
2252-0589
18
1
2017
03
01
Determination of renal handling of marbofloxacin in Lohi sheep (Ovis aries) following a single intravenous administration
49
55
EN
Sh. H.
Munawar
Department of Pharmacology, Al-Nafees Medical College, Isra University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Z.
Iqbal
Department of Pharmacology, Al-Nafees Medical College, Isra University, Islamabad, Pakistan
zahid1.iqbal1@gmail.com
Z.
Manzoor
Department of Pharmacology, Al-Nafees Medical College, Isra University, Islamabad, Pakistan
10.22099/ijvr.2017.4030
The objective of present study was to investigate renal clearance, urinary excretion and underlying excretory mechanism of marbofloxacin in Lohi sheep. For this purpose, marbofloxacin was administered intravenously (IV) as single bolus dose (2.5 mg/kg body weight) to eight healthy sheep of Lohi breed. After start of experiment, blood and urine samples were drawn at predetermined time intervals and marbofloxacin concentrations in the samples were measured by reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) using UV/Vis detector. The mean ± SD values of creatinine in plasma and urine were 15.37 ± 0.65 µg/ml and 246.7 ± 48.05 µg/ml, respectively. Glomerular filtration rate was 1.29 ± 0.22 ml/min/kg whereas urinary flow rate was observed to be 0.084 ± 0.016 ml/min/kg. The renal clearance of marbofloxacin in Lohi sheep was 9.45 ± 2.12 ml/min/kg. Cumulative percentage dose excreted was seen to be maximum at 24 h post drug administration. It was concluded that renal handling of marbofloxacin in Lohi sheep involved both glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion.
HPLC,Lohi sheep,Marbofloxacin,Renal clearance,Urinary excretion
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4030.html
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4030_81c1125af298cb3da7eebe6c5e7b29a1.pdf
Shiraz University
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
1728-1997
2252-0589
18
1
2017
03
01
In silico identification of epitopes from house cat and dog proteins as peptide immunotherapy candidates based on human leukocyte antigen binding affinity
56
59
EN
H. N.
Tipu
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
hnt1779@yahoo.com
D.
Ahmed
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
S. A. H.
Gardezi
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
10.22099/ijvr.2017.4031
The objective of this descriptive study was to determine <em>Felis domesticus</em> (cat) and <em>Canis familiaris</em> (dog) protein epitopes that bind strongly to selected HLA class II alleles to identify synthetic vaccine candidate epitopes and to identify individuals/populations who are likely to respond to vaccines. FASTA amino acid sequences of experimentally validated allergenic proteins of house cat and dog were identified using International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) allergen nomenclature database. NetMHCII 2.2 server was used to determine binding affinities in the form of 1-log 50 k and in nM with commonly found HLA II alleles. Screening of house cat and dog allergenic proteins identified 4 (with 2 isoforms for chain 1 and 3 isoforms for chain 2 for fel d 1) and 6 proteins, respectively. Number of strong binders from each protein against each HLA type was determined as potential candidate for allergen immunotherapy. HLA-DRB1<sup>*</sup>0101 bound maximum number of epitopes (207 and 275 from house cat and dog, respectively) while HLA-DRB1<sup>*</sup>0802 bound none. We conclude that HLA specific epitope prediction can help identify synthetic peptide vaccine candidates and predict response as well.
Binding affinity,bioinformatics,dog,House cat,Human leukocyte antigen
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4031.html
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4031_40b87e6ef04dc12b86158d7cbc5c74c3.pdf
Shiraz University
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
1728-1997
2252-0589
18
1
2017
03
01
Effects of using eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus L.) leaf powder and its essential oil on growth performance and immune response of broiler chickens
60
62
EN
D.
Farhadi
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
A.
Karimi
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
akarimi@uok.ac.ir
G.
Sadeghi
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
A.
Sheikhahmadi
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
M.
Habibian
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
A.
Raei
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
K.
Sobhani
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
10.22099/ijvr.2017.4032
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of eucalyptus leaf powder (ELP) and eucalyptus essential oil (EEO) on growth performance and immune response of broiler chickens. A total of 160 broiler chicks were assigned randomly into five dietary treatments from 7-42 days of age. Dietary treatments included: a control diet, control diets plus 1,000 or 3,000 mg/kg of ELP, and control diets plus 250 or 500 mg/kg of EEO. Dietary inclusion of ELP decreased body weight gain (BWG) during 7-28 days of age. Broilers fed diet containing 3,000 mg/kg of ELP had lower feed intake (FI) during 7-28 days compared to the other treatments. Broilers fed ELP or EEO had greater primary antibody response to sheep red blood cells (SRBC) compared to the control, but differences in secondary antibody response were not significant. In conclusion, dietary EEO has the potential to enhance immune response of broiler chickens.
Broiler chicken,Eucalyptus,Immunity,Performance
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4032.html
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4032_61808073ba8fe4dc5406f17b45b76ac9.pdf
Shiraz University
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
1728-1997
2252-0589
18
1
2017
03
01
A case of spontaneous abortion related to ovarian endometriosis in a Golden Retriever dog
63
66
EN
M. A.
Demirel
Laboratory Animals Breeding and Experimental Researches Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Gazi, 06330, Ankara, Turkey
aysedemirel@gazi.edu.tr
10.22099/ijvr.2017.4033
This report describes a case of spontaneous abortion in a 4-year-old Golden Retriever dog with ovarian endometriosis. Clinical findings indicated that there was not any senstivity in the abdomen and the viability parameters were within the reference values. On vaginal examination, serosanguineous discharge was determined. Ultrasonographic examination revealed that no fetus was observed in cornu uteri and an hypoechoic cystic structure, measuring 3.2 × 3.4 cm was found behind the left kidney. Ovarian cyst was suspected, and then ovariohysterectomy was performed. On laparotomy, the presence of a cystic structure was confirmed in the left ovary similar to ultrasonographic findings. Cyst was smooth, flat, hemorrhagic and thick-walled structure. Histopathologic examination of the ovarian stroma revealed covered luteinizing cells and midline hemorrhagic cyst. However, the internal surface of the cyst wall was covered by an endometrial lining. Interestingly, the endometriotic tissue had a maximal penetration into the cyst wall. It was thought that the ovarian endometriosis caused a failure in the luteinizing hormone action which is responsible for luteal function and spontaneous abortion was observed in this case. Although ovarian endometriosis is quite usual in human, this case could be the first report to describe ovarian endometriosis in a dog, and thus it has been reported to cause spontaneous abortion.
Abortion,dog,Endometriosis,Ovarian
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4033.html
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_4033_24aea66cce73a27d58d8ae3102e6eee4.pdf