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Functional anatomy of the canine footpad vasculature
Dogs are well adapted to cold climates and they can stand, walk and run on snow and ice for long periods of time. In contrast to the body trunk, which has dense fur, the paws are more exposed to the cold due to the lack of fur insulation. The extremities have a high surface area-to-volume ratio, so they lose heat very easily. How does the nature solve this problem?

Hemodynamic alterations after ionic iodinated contrast media in dogs
The administration of intravenously given contrast media is a routine procedure in diagnostic imaging, especially in computer tomography. This retrospective study was conducted to identify hemodynamic alterations associated with the administration of an ionic iodinated contrast media in dogs. One of the results: they occur quite often and might be overlooked easily!

Progesterone measurement via ELFA in canine serum
Progesterone (P4) measurement in the peripheral blood is an objective parameter for determination of reproductive functions in the bitch. This study evaluates an enzyme-linked fluorescence assay (ELFA) (Biomerieux, France) for the determination of progesterone validated for use in human. The ELFA is to be performed on the MiniVidas automated analyser which provides quantitative results within 45 min. How reliable are the results?

Bartonella,Babesia, and Hemotropic Mycoplasma sp. in Dogs with Splenic Disease
Among diseases that cause splenomegaly in dogs, lymphoid nodular hyperplasia (LNH), splenic hemangiosarcoma (HSA), and fibrohistiocytic nodules (FHN) are common diagnoses. The spleen plays an important role in the immunologic control or elimination of vector-transmitted, blood-borne pathogens, including Bartonella sp., Babesia sp., and hemotropic Mycoplasma sp.
This brandnew study compares the prevalence of Bartonella sp.,Babesia sp., and hemotropic Mycoplasma sp. DNA in spleens from dogs with LNH, HSA, and FHN. The results especially regarding Bartonella are interesting!

Intra- and inter-species transmission of tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is still a problem also in Western Europe, and the prevalence of both human and bovine disease is increasing although disease control programs exist. This summary gives excellent informations about the disease transmission between and within species and also shows ways of disease control.

Disciplines

Intravenous lipid emulsion as antidote in toxicities
In human medicine, the use of IV lipid emulsion (ILE) for the treatment of toxicities related to fat-soluble agents is well established. In this new article, current human and veterinary literature are evaluated and proposed guidelines for the use of this emerging therapy in veterinary medicine and toxicology are provided .

Postoperative analgetic effect of various doses of buprenorphine
Postoperative analgesia has become very important also in veterinary medicine, and buprenorphine is one of the standard medications. This recently published study compares the analgesic effect of buprenorphine at 20 or 40 μg kg−1 after a standard surgery: ovariohysterectomy. Is the double dose superior? A very relevant question for daily practice!

Differential blood cell count - different machines versus manual method
For differential leukocyte counts, automated blood smear evaluation systems have been too slow or inaccurate to replace or supplement the manual differential count. The CellaVision DM96Vision (DM96V), a new instrument, is an automated image analysis system that is rapid and accurate enough to be used for enumerating human leukocytes and may be useful for analysis of canine blood. Is this method as accurate as a manual cell count?

Ionized calcium as a prognostic indicator in traumatized dogs
When dogs are presented with severe trauma the owners ask for a prognosis which can be hard do make at this moment. This retrospective study determines the incidence of ionized hypocalcemia (iHCa) in dogs with blunt and penetrating traumatic injuries upon presentation to a hospital, and to determine the association of iHCa with mortality, duration of hospitalization, and requirement for intensive care therapies.

BOVINE

Monensin and grazing lush forage in beef cattle

New lameness model in sheep

Phenotypically Double-muscled Belgian Blue cows and their pelvic dimensions

Dual Infection of Peste-Des-Petits-Ruminants and Goatpox

Herbal Preparation, Libido and Semen Quality in Boars

Preventive Intrauterine Ozone Application in Holstein Cows

Retained Fetal Membranes in Cattle - Physiology and therapy

Oxytetracycline, foot trimming or flunixine meglumine to treat ovine footrot?

EQUINE

Optimized Staphylococcus aureus adhesion assay for equine corneocytes

MRI in the diagnosis of navicular bone diseases in horses

Accurate radiological interpretation of the equine navicular bone

Drug pharmacology and therapeutics in donkeys

Plasma endotoxin and its relevance in horses in a referral hospital

Unilateral abscess of the orbital lacrimal gland in a horse

New aspects in the pathogenesis of chronic laminitis in horses

Obtaining liquor cerebrospinalis in the standing horse

SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE

Soft palate hypoplasia associated with middle ear pathology in six dogs

Ultrasonographic differentiation between canine adrenal adenomas and carcinomas

Risk factors for postoperative glaucoma in Labrador Retrievers

Orchidectomy and consequences on several biochemical parameters

Treatment results of canine grade 3 mast cell tumors

Heterobilharzia americana infections in dogs

CT before and after chemotherapy of an intratracheal lymphosarcoma

Fungal rhinitis in four cats

SWINE PRACTICE

PCV2 and Anti-PCV2 Antibody in Oral Fluids

Circovirus-associated disease in weaner pigs in Western Australia

Rebound tonometer to measure IOP in rabbit and pig eyes

Gelatinase and haptoglobin in porcine cartilage

Inlay, onlay or underlay - which is the best technique for body wall repair with SIS?

Fish bones as calcium source in growing pigs

New porcine microRNAs and their targets

Emerging Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus in Vietnam

ARTICLES

Avian influenza viruses in wild birds in Australia

First description of viral infections of argentine honeybees

New implanting technique for radiotransmitters in the coelomic cavity of snakes

Amniotic membrane to induce epithelialization in massive posttraumatic wounds

Effects of probiotic micro-organism in broiler diet on intestinal mucosa

First isolation of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in Spain

First report of a late-onset cerebellar degeneration in a koala

New therapeutic concept in diabetic retinopathy

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21st European Congress of Veterinary Dentistry

This congress is an educational and scientific meeting for veterinarians with an interest in dentistry, oral medicine and oral surgery.

Lisbon , Portugal
24th - 27th May 2012

ESAVS Courses for the Veterinary Profession - 2012

Order the ESAVS free information brochure 2012 and learn more about the veterinary intensive training programs in over 20 disciplines in Europe and Asia.

Small Animals,

Exotic Pets,

Equine Medicine

Course Overview: www.esavs.org

11th Congress of the European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society

EVECCS Congress
(14)15-17 June 2012
Barcelona, Spain

From basic to cutting edge, lectures will attract all of you interested in veterinary emergency and critical care.

Main topic: Care of the Neurological Patient

European Veterinary Conference - Voorjaarsdagen 2012
5-7 April 2012
Amsterdam / Netherlands

Eurasia Veterinary Conference 2012

7th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology 2012
24 - 28 July 2012
Vancouver, Canada

Garfield is turning back the clock
In his latest animation, Garfield puts a stop to the affects of middle age and the associated risk of chronic kidney disease, which can cause symptoms in cats aged 7 years and older: Watch the video on YouTube.

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