Effect of dietary Garcinia cambogia extract on serum lipid profile and serum enzymes in rats fed high-lipid diet
A.
Ateş
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University, Avcilar, 34310 Istanbul, Turkey
author
F.
Esen Gürsel
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University, Avcilar, 34310 Istanbul, Turkey
author
T.
Bilal
Department of Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases, Faculty of VeterinaryMedicine, Istanbul
University, Istanbul, Turkey
author
A.
Altıner
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University, Avcilar, 34310 Istanbul, Turkey
author
text
article
2012
eng
The aim of the study was to investigate the preventive effects of dietary Garcinia cambogia extract onlipid metabolism and serum activities of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST)and gamma-glutamyle transferase (GGT) in rats fed high-lipid diet. Thirty female, one-year-old Sprague-Dawley rats were used and separated into three equal groups. Group 1 (control group) was fed basal diet (2%liquid vegetable oil, 0% cholesterol), while the diets of both group 2 and 3 contained vegetable oil (2% liquidand 5% hydrogenated vegetable oil) and cholesterol (3%). 4.5% (w/w) Garcinia cambogia extract was addedto the diet of group 3 from day 45. Blood samples were withdrawn from all rats on days 0, 45 and 75. Serumlevels of total protein, LDL-cholesterol and phospholipid were lower in the control group than in the othertwo groups, and there were no significant differences between these two experimental groups at the end ofthe study (Pgroup (group 3). HDL-cholesterol levels were significantly different between the three groups(Pbetween the groups at the end of the study. Serum AST and GGT activities were significantly lower in thegroups 2 and 3 than those in the controls, respectively. Fat feeding caused rising lipid indices in serum, whileGarcinia cambogia supplementation to the fatty diet failed to decrease the rise in serum lipid indices in thepresent dose. The higher doses of Garcinia cambogia extract should be investigated.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
Shiraz University
1728-1997
13
v.
1
no.
2012
1
7
https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_13_8e34314920f0eaea136a4d4be30d789a.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22099/ijvr.2012.13
The effects of Lactobacillus plantarum on chemical composition, rumen degradability, in vitro gas production and energy content of whole-plant corn ensiled at different stages of maturity
R.
Haghparvar
Graduated from College of Agriculture, Zabol University, Zabol, Iran
author
K.
Shojaian
Department of Animal Sciences,
College of Agriculture, Zabol University, Zabol, Iran
author
E.
Rowghani
Department of Animal Sciences, College of
Agriculture, Darab Branch, Islamic Azad University, Darab, Iran
author
S.
Parsaei
Department of Animal Sciences, College
of Agriculture, Yasuj University, Yasuj, Iran
author
M.
Yousef Ellahi
Department of Animal Sciences,
College of Agriculture, Zabol University, Zabol, Iran
author
text
article
2012
eng
This study was carried out to determine the effects of Lactobacillus plantarum on chemical compositionand nutritive value of whole-plant corn (WPC) ensiled at different stages of maturity. Based on local routinepractice, WPC was harvested at three stages of maturity as follows: (1) two weeks before routine harvestingtime; (2), one week before routine harvesting time and (3), routine harvesting time. Bacterial inoculant(Ecosyl) was used as homofermentive lactic acid bacteria. The inoculant was applied at the recommendedlevel of 1 × 105 CFu/g of fresh forage which was ensiled for 25 days in plastic polyethylene bags. Threeuntreated silages were prepared for each harvesting time and considered as controls (C). At the end of theensiling period, all silages were subjected to chemical analysis, DM degradability and in vitro gasproduction. All silages underwent good fermentation and pH values decreased to below 4. WPC ensiled oneweek before routine harvesting time and treated with bacterial inoculant, had the lowest pH, ADF (Pcontent and the highest CP content, total gas production, IVOMD, DOMD (P“a” (Pbacterial inoculant (Lactobacillus plantarum) at the recommended level to WPC harvested at one week before routine harvesting time was more effective in enhancing chemical composition and nutritive value of silages, and provide a well-preserved and high nutritive value feedstuff for ruminants.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
Shiraz University
1728-1997
13
v.
1
no.
2012
8
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https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_14_8af48d44d6e537d04293d5911d801aa3.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22099/ijvr.2012.14
Evaluation of prophylactic and therapeutic effects of silymarin on acute toxicity due to tetracycline severe overdose in cats: a preliminary study
B.
Mosallanejad
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
author
R.
Avizeh
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
author
H.
Najafzadeh Varzi
Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of
Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
author
M.
Pourmahdi
Department of Food Hygiene and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
author
text
article
2012
eng
The aim of the present study was to determine the protective action of silymarin on acute toxicity due totetracycline severe overdose in cats. Thirty healthy cats were randomly allotted into five equal groups. Catsin group A were given tetracycline (single dose 120 mg⁄kg, p.o.); group B consisted of cats that receivedsilymarin (single dose 30 mg⁄kg, p.o.) concurrent with tetracycline administration; groups C, D and E weretreated as group B, but silymarin was administered 4, 12 and 24 h after tetracycline administration,respectively. The serum concentrations of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase(AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), BUN, serum creatinine and total anddirect bilirubin were measured before tetracycline administration and 4, 12, 24 and 72 h later. A single oraladministration of tetracycline increased, significantly, serum concentrations of ALT, AST, ALP, LDH in allcats of group A, after 24 h (Pnormal values. In group D, there were changes in levels of serum enzyme activities, but the difference was not significant (P>0.05). In group E, levels of serum enzyme activities were significantly higher than normal values (Penzymes (Ptetracycline severe overdose, particularly in the first 4 h after exposure.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
Shiraz University
1728-1997
13
v.
1
no.
2012
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https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_15_941a41fcbe9ef01dfe31df0e30841ad0.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22099/ijvr.2012.15
Effect of egg yolk of four avian species on the cryopreserved ram spermatozoa
M.
Gholami
Graduated from College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
author
Z.
Faraji
Graduated from College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
author
M. J.
Zamiri
Department of Animal Science,
College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
author
text
article
2012
eng
Egg yolk is the most commonly used cryoprotective agent for sperm cryopreservation of several species.The objective of this experiment was to compare the effectiveness of egg yolk from four avian species(domestic chicken, duck, turkey and pigeon) on sperm quality following cryopreservation of the ram semen.Ejaculates were collected, using an electroejaculator, from six fertile rams. Samples were diluted in a triscitricacid-fructose extender containing egg yolk (15%) and glycerol (5%). Diluted samples were cooledslowly to 5°C over 2 h and equilibrated at that temperature for 2 h. Aliquots of samples were loaded into 0.5ml straws and frozen in liquid nitrogen vapor for 15 min and stored in liquid nitrogen. Post-thaw progressivemotility, live/dead ratio and acrosomal integrity of 200 sperm per slide stained with eosin-nigrosin andgiemsa, were evaluated at 0, 2 and 4 h after thawing. Pigeon egg yolk had the most cryoprotective effect interms of progressive motility, livability and acrosomal integrity (P(Pindicated that pigeon egg yolk might be superior to chicken egg yolk for cryopreservation of ram spermatozoa in tris-citric acid-fructose yolk extender, however, further experiments are needed to evaluate its effects on fertility.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
Shiraz University
1728-1997
13
v.
1
no.
2012
23
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https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_16_7d7bc1ca1c537d262cd2c5fe3eb0bfdf.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22099/ijvr.2012.16
In vitro reduction of zearalenone to β-zearalenol by rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) hepatic
microsomal and post-mitochondrial subfractions
H.
Malekinejad
Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran; Department of Aquaculture, Artemia and Aquatic Animals Research Institute, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
author
N.
Agh
Department of Aquaculture, Artemia and Aquatic Animals Research Institute, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
author
Z.
Vahabzadeh
Department of Aquaculture, Artemia and Aquatic Animals Research Institute, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
author
S.
Varasteh
Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
author
M. H.
Alavi
Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
author
text
article
2012
eng
Mycoestrogen zearalenone (ZEA) is found in human foods and animal feeds. Its estrogenic potencymainly depends on its biotransformation fate. The hepatic biotransformation of ZEA in rainbow trout wasinvestigated in this study. Various concentrations of ZEA were separately incubated with the hepaticmicrosomal and post-mitochondrial sub-fractions in the presence of NADPH, and the metabolites weredetermined by means of HPLC. Moreover, the rate of glucuronidation for ZEA and its reduced metaboliteswere estimated in the presence of uridine diphosphate glucuronic acid. β-zearalenol (β-ZOL) was found to bethe major metabolite of ZEA by both sub-cellular fractions. The enzymatic kinetics analyses indicated thatthe α-ZOL and β-ZOL production by microsomal fraction were 8- and 2-fold higher than those by postmitochondrial fraction, respectively. High percentages of ZEA and its metabolites are conjugated withglucuronic acid at the lower concentrations. Data suggest that the hepatic biotransformation of ZEA inrainbow trout resulted in its detoxification as the main metabolite tends to be β-ZOL with weak estrogenicproperty. Moreover, at certain concentrations, the produced metabolites are entirely conjugated withglucuronic acid, which may consequently cause a prolonged duration of action due to entero-hepatic cycle.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
Shiraz University
1728-1997
13
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1
no.
2012
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https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_17_b8e71f7261569cee0eb6e3ab43834e50.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22099/ijvr.2012.17
Ovulatory response of different GnRH analogues and subsequent corpus luteum lifespan in the presence of norgestomet in Holstein heifers
A.
Niasari-Naslaji
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
author
M.
Eslami
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
author
Y.
Nazem
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
author
text
article
2012
eng
This study investigated the effect of GnRH analogues on inducing ovulation of dominant follicle (DF)and subsequent corpus luteum (CL) lifespan in the presence of norgestomet implant in Holstein heifers. Onday 6 to 8 of the estrous cycle (day 0 of the experiment), all heifers (n=15) received norgestomet implantfollowed by prostaglandin injection on days 0 and 1. On day 4, group 1 (n=4) and 2 (n=4) heifers received12.5 and 25 μg Alarelin, respectively. Heifers in group 3 (n=3) received 10 μg Buserelin. Heifers in controlgroup (n=4) did not receive any further treatment. Norgestomet was removed on day 8 in the treatment group and kept throughout the experiment in control group. From day 0, blood sampling and ultrasonography were performed. Heifers were monitored after inducing ovulation for 2 consecutive estrous cycles. DF ovulated within 33 h after GnRH injection. Progesterone started to rise on day 3 and declined on day 7.45 ± 0.28 after GnRH injection. Heifers in treatment groups displayed estrus 7.73 ± 0.24 days after GnRH injection followed by spontaneous ovulation. The lifespan of CLs were 5.36 ± 0.28 and 16.9 ± 0.37 days after inducing ovulation of DF in the presence of norgestomet and following spontaneous ovulation, respectively (PIn conclusion, the half dose of Alarelin induced ovulation of DF and the presence of single norgestomet implant after ovulation may be associated with short luteal lifespan.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
Shiraz University
1728-1997
13
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1
no.
2012
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https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_18_d80428198b6e85fed169b451cab05a7f.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22099/ijvr.2012.18
Histological and histomorphometrical changes of different regions of oviduct during follicular and luteal
phases of estrus cycle in adult Azarbaijan buffalo
E.
Ayen
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
author
R.
Shahrooz
Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
author
S.
Kazemie
Graduated from Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
author
text
article
2012
eng
In this study the reproductive organs of adult and apparently healthy female Azarbaijan buffaloes werecollected after slaughter from abattoir. Through observation of the ovaries, the luteal and follicular phases ofeach buffalo were specified. A total number of 36 oviducts at follicular phase and 36 oviducts at luteal phasewere collected and 3 tissue samples were taken from 3 regions of infundibulum, ampulla and isthmus of each oviduct. Sections were stained through the use of H&E, PAS, verhoffe and toluidine blue methods.Histological observations revealed that the oviduct consists of 4 layers of mucosa, submucosa, tunicamuscularis and serosa. The primary and secondary folds decreased both in number and in height frominfundibulum to isthmus. Epithelium of folds was composed of simple columnar, although seemspseudostratified in some areas, and contains ciliated and secretory cells. Histomorphometric examinations of three regions demonstrated that the mean height of primary folds increase and the mean thickness of tunica muscularis decrease at follicular phase. The mean thickness of mucosa-submucosa at follicular phase was slightly similar to luteal phase. More visibility of the ciliated cells and mucosal folds in infundibulum and the increase of their height at follicular phase facilitate the capture of the oocyte; the thick tunica muscularis in isthmus transports sperm cells up; and both require promoting fertilization to occur in ampulla.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
Shiraz University
1728-1997
13
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1
no.
2012
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https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_19_f68f3a58a7e0ad024040c9c0c856fe5d.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22099/ijvr.2012.19
Immunodiagnosis of Haemonchus contortus infection in sheep by indirect enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
B. A.
Lone
Center of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190006, Jammu and Kashmir, India
author
M. Z.
Chishti
Center of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190006, Jammu and Kashmir, India;
author
F.
Ahmad
Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190006, Jammu and Kashmir, India
author
H.
Tak
Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190006, Jammu and Kashmir, India
author
J.
Hassan
Govt. Degree College Bemina, Srinagar-190006, Jammu and Kashmir, India
author
text
article
2012
eng
Indirect plate enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was standardized and evaluated for its effectivenessin immunodiagnosis of haemonchosis in experimental and clinical cases in sheep by using somatic wholeadult antigen of H. contortus. Plate ELISA was standardized using 5 μg/well antigen concentration with1:100 and 1:1000 of sera and conjugate dilution. Indirect plate ELISA was able to demonstrate the antibodytitre at different weeks post infection in experimental sheep. A comparison of plate ELISA on suspected fieldsera and faecal sample examination by floatation method revealed that 74 samples were found to be positive by ELISA but only ten by faecal examination. Sensitivity of plate ELISA was found to be 80.0%, whereas specificity was 21.42% indicating that this test is quite sensitive for clinical cases; an early diagnosis, however, lacks specificity.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
Shiraz University
1728-1997
13
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1
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2012
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https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_20_87321fcb21a0755a6bdc19d6fd4fe1c2.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22099/ijvr.2012.20
Seroprevalence of canine visceral leishmaniasis in asymptomatic dogs in Iran
M.
Hosseininejad
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Shahrekord, Shahrekord, Iran; Research Institute of Zoonotic Diseases, University of Shahrekord, Shahrekord, Iran
author
M.
Mohebali
Department of Parasitology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
author
F.
Hosseini
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Shahrekord, Shahrekord, Iran
author
S.
Karimi
Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiyat Modaress University, Tehran, Iran
author
S.
Sharifzad
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Shahrekord, Shahrekord, Iran
author
B.
Akhoundi
Department of Parasitology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
author
text
article
2012
eng
Clinically infected dogs have been identified as the main reservoir hosts of visceral leishmaniasis (VL)caused by Leishmania infantum. Recently asymptomatic infected dogs were regarded to be as important asclinically ill dogs. This study was aimed to determine the seroprevalence of L. infantum infection amongasymptomatic dogs in the southwest and central parts of Iran and to investigate possible risk factorsassociated with this infection. 548 serum samples were collected from dogs in three Iranian provinces andsubjected to direct agglutination test (DAT) in dilutions of 1:80 to 1:20480. Fifty three (9.67%) of the dogshad detectable anti-L. infantum antibodies at dilutions of ≥1:80. Living status of the dogs (household or free roaming) was a potential risk factor for the infection; seroprevalence was significantly higher in free roaming dogs (P<0.001). Dogs of more than 2-year-old had a significantly higher infection rate in comparison with younger dogs (P<0.001). No significant statistical differences were seen between seroprevalences of the male and female dogs. The results of this study show relatively high sero-prevalence of L. infantum infection in evaluated regions and higher seroprevalence in old and free roaming dogs, which shows the importance of environmental contamination and access of the dogs to the other reservoir hosts.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
Shiraz University
1728-1997
13
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1
no.
2012
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https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_21_2e05eb94cfb1899ba096e4e1b1eb53e5.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22099/ijvr.2012.21
Prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in zoo animals in Pakistan
A. L.
Shahid
MSc Student, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad, Pakistan
author
M.
Tariq Javed
Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad, Pakistan
author
M.
Nisar Khan
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad, Pakistan
author
M.
Cagiola
Instituto Zooprofi Lattico Sperimentale Dell’Umbria E Delle Marche, Perugia, Italy
author
text
article
2012
eng
The study was carried out in zoo animals at Islamabad Zoo, Pakistan to know the prevalence of bovinetuberculosis. An overall prevalence of 3.3% was recorded in zoo animals with 3.6% in Bovidae, 3.2% inCervidae and 0% in Equidae families. The positive animals included spotted deer (1/3; 95% CI = 0.84,90.57), Chinkara gazella (1/5; 95% CI = 0.51, 71.64) and Blackbuck gazelle (1/30; 95% CI = 0.08, 17.22),while the negative animals were barking deer (0/4), hog deer (0/24), grey gorals (0/2), urial (0/9), mouflon(0/4), nilgai (0/5) and zebra (0/4). The results revealed significant association of live weight and number ofcalving with the positive tuberculin test, with 32% higher chances for females to show a positive test. Resultsalso showed that odds of a positive test were 1.19 times higher when animal number was less than 10. Theresults of haematological parameters showed significant differences in total erythrocyte counts, hemoglobin,total leukocyte counts, eosinophil and basophil percentages between positive and negative animals.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
Shiraz University
1728-1997
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1
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2012
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https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_22_d21748bf0b64199781689cfa59d80878.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22099/ijvr.2012.22
Animal fascioliasis in coastal regions of the Caspian Sea, Iran (2006-2007)
S. H.
Hosseini
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
author
B.
Meshgi
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
author
A.
Abbassi
Veterinary Medicine Organization, Tehran, Iran
author
A.
Eslami
Department of Parasitology, School of Specialized
Sciences of Veterinary Medicine, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
author
text
article
2012
eng
To determine the prevalence of animal fascioliasis in coastal regions of the Caspian Sea, during 2006-2007, a total of 2368 faecal samples were collected from sheep (n=1250), cattle (n=975) and horse (n=143). The samples were obtained directly from the rectum of animals. Floatation method was performed for determination of egg per gram of faeces (EPG). Our findings revealed the presence of Fasciola spp. eggs in 9.53, 7.8 and 2.5% of sheep and 32.5, 12.1 and 3.1% of cattle in Gilan, Mazandaran and Golestan,respectively. Among the horse faecal samples collected from Golestan and Gilan provinces, no eggs werefound in Golestan, while 50% of those of Gilan were infected with Fasciola spp. Cattle was one of the mostinfected animals in the studied areas. A positive correlation was found between climatic conditions andanimal fascioliasis. Among different meteorological factors, rainfall seems to be the strongest factor.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
Shiraz University
1728-1997
13
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1
no.
2012
64
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https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_23_a73328e65ed5897304bca6486205bf45.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22099/ijvr.2012.23
Myocardial epithelial inclusions in a Holstein calf
A. O.
Çeribaşı
Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, 23119 Elazığ, Turkey
author
S.
Çeribaşı
Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, 23119 Elazığ, Turkey
author
M.
Özkaraca
Department of Pathology, Veterinary Control and Research Institute, 23119 Elazıg, Turkey
author
H.
Özer
Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, 23119 Elazığ, Turkey
author
text
article
2012
eng
Epithelial inclusions were detected in myocardium of a 2-month-old male Holstein calf. Microscopically,nonpurulent myocarditis along with focal tubular and acinar structures covered with cuboidal epithelial cellswas seen in the myocardium. Most tubular and acinar structures stained with Masson’s trichrome were foundto be surrounded with a dense collagen. Tubular and acinar structures had PAS positive basement membrane.Immunohistochemical staining revealed that tubular and acinar structures were both vimentin andpancytokeratin positive, while the connective tissue was only vimentin positive.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
Shiraz University
1728-1997
13
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1
no.
2012
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https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_24_1f984f1c0170fa68cc3cb73f9c6e7b9f.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22099/ijvr.2012.24
Outbreak of primary pregnancy toxemia in fat tailed ewes due to ultrasonographic misdiagnosis of pregnancy
N.
Alidadi
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
author
S.
Rafia
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
author
H.
Moaddab
Department of Veterinary, School of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University of Kermanshah, Kermanshah,
Iran
author
text
article
2012
eng
Four fat-tailed ewes from an indoor flock (n=40) were examined for recumbency and depressive nervoussigns. They were from a seemingly nonpregnant group of the flock that had been diagnosed bytransabdominal ultrasonography. The ration consisted of mainly wheat straw since their separation from thepregnant group. Detection of pregnancy on abdominal palpation along with depressive nervous signs andlaboratory findings of hypoglycemia, ketonuria with severe fatty liver at necropsy followed by relevanthistopathological findings confirmed an outbreak of primary pregnancy toxemia. While ultrasonographicpregnancy diagnosis is known as an accurate method, its accuracy could be strongly influenced by technicalinexperience and improper implementation of the method. Indecent execution of the technique wasconsidered the key predisposing factor for current outbreak.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
Shiraz University
1728-1997
13
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1
no.
2012
72
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https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_25_06ef1818d63db8b6339e1543a272deb5.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22099/ijvr.2012.25