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CERAMIDES IN NORMAL DOGS VERSUS DOGS WITH ATOPIC DERMATITIS
As in humans, there is mounting evidence in support of an abnormal skin barrier contributing to the pathogenesis of canine atopic dermatitis (AD). Studies in people with AD have associated an abnormal skin barrier with deficiencies in ceramides, which represent important components of the stratum corneum (SC) intercellular lipid lamellae. Is this also true for dogs?

Serotonin in degenerative mitral valve diseases of the dog
Although canine degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) is a very common problem, especially in middle-aged and old small dogs, little is known about the molecular abnormalities associated with the disease. This study from Pennsylvania gives fascinating new informations about the pathology, especilly the role of serotonin.

Patella alta and patella baja in large-breed dogs
Also in large-breed dogs, patella luxations can be a problem, and sometimes it is difficult todefine the vertical position of the patella in clinically normal large-breed dogs. So 13 dogs were evaluated post mortem, and both hind limbs were harvested with intact stifle joints and mounted on a positioning device that allowed full range of motion of the stifle joint. Lateral radiographic views were obtained with the stifle joints positioned at each of 5 angles (148 degrees, 130 degrees, 113 degrees, 96 degrees, and 75 degrees) to be able to define the vertical position of the patella in this size of dogs.

Encephalitozoon cuniculi Infections in Dogs
In rabbits, encephalitozoon cuniculi is well-known causing serious and often fatal ending infections. In dogs, Encephalitozoon (E.) cuniculi has been occasionally identified as a cause of neurological or renal disease, but cases are not well documented in the United States. As this case series shows, the infection is also serious in dogs and might be underdiagnosed especially in puppies!

Central venous pressure measurement in normal horses
The measurement of central venous pressure (CVP) has become a routine diagnostic procedure in small animals but it is still very difficult in horses, although also in this species it is an important diagnostic parameter. In this study, a technique of measurement of the CVP using a newly developed catheter in 20 healthy adult horses was investigated. Can it be recommended?

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Thermal inactivation of Toxoplasma gondii oocysts in water
Toxoplasma gondii, a ubiquitous parasitic protozoan, is emerging as an aquatic biological pollutant - the source of infection is not only raw or undercooked meat or cat feces as it has been assumed for a long time. Infections can also result from drinking water contaminated with environmentally resistant oocysts. Currently, recommendations regarding water treatment for oocyst inactivation have not been established. This new study illustrates, how resistant these oocysts can be...

Presumptive metronidazole toxicosis in a cat
Metronidazole has become a very popular drug in dogs in a variety of gastrointestinal diseases. Especially in the inflammatory bowel disease it is very efficious. Also in feline medicine this drug is more and more used. But cats are no small dogs - this interesting case report describes a presumptive case of metronidazole toxicity in a 3.4-kg adult cat.

Transcutaneous ultrasonographic diagnosis of mid- to late-gestation in cattle
The diagnosis of gestation in cattle used to be made by rectal palpation. But like in other species, also in cattle the use of ultrasonography has been started. In this study from New Zealand, the practical application and image quality of transcutaneous ultrasonography across the right flank for the diagnosis of mid- to late-gestation in cattle was investigated. This method might be quicker and better tolerated by many animals...

New surgical technique for colorectal adenocarcinomas
Colorectal malignant neoplasias are not too rare in dogs and normally they are very difficult to remove, especially if they are located at the colorectal junction. Also the caudal mesenteric artery is often associated with the tumor. This case report from Sydney describes what they do in these cases - with good success.

BOVINE

Correlation of Serum Troponin I and Myocardial Damage in Cattle with Monensin Toxicosis

Immunohistochemical changes in the bladder wall of cows with enzootic hematuria

Acute phase proteins to diagnose subclinical mastitis in cows

Triclabendazole in the treatment of Fasciola hepatica

Genetic Factor XI Deficiency in Holstein Cows in Japan

Epithelioid cells in bovine lymph nodes without carcinoma

Lung surfactant factor and respiratory diseases in large animals

Circadian rhythm of urea and other parameters in saliva and serum of goats

EQUINE

Additional radiographic projection of the equine temporomandibular joint

Ultrasonographic diagnosis of coxofemoral subluxation in horses

Role of Clara Cell Secretory Protein in equine recurrent airway obstruction

Keratomycosis in horses: clinical signs and outcome

Clostridium-perfringens-induced hemolytic anemia in a pony (case report)

Paranasal sinus fibromatosis in a middle-aged horse

Direct versus indirect measurement of intra-abdominal pressure in horses

Role of CXCL1 in equine laminitis

SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE

Diltiazem in dogs with leptospirosis and acute renal failure

Radiotherapy for canine chronic superficial keratitis

Adjunctive splenectomy in dogs with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia

Pericardial effusion due to left atrial rupture in dogs

Conjunctival changes associated with canine distemper virus-induced KCS

Longitudinal bone transport in canine primary bone tumors

Association between liver disease and tracheal collapse in dogs

L-Carnitine concentrations in healthy dogs and dogs with hepatopathy

SWINE PRACTICE

Surgical correction of eye malformation in a potbellied pig

Breed-dependent susceptibilities to Porcine Circovirus Type–2-infections

PMWS and PCV2-infections in pigs

Femoral versus auricular blood pressure measurements in pigs

Role of macrophages in `classical swine fever`

Bone marrow pathology in pigs with classical swine fever

Control strategies of proliferative enteropathy in pigs

Interstitial nephritis in pigs with postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome

ARTICLES

Update to swine influenza

Association between number of wild birds samples for H5N1 and disease outbreaks

Meloxicam versus tolfenamic acid given before mulesing in lambs

Serum cystatin C as marker in humans with mildly impaired kidney function

New antiarrhythmic drugs for atrial fibrillation

Rotoresection for benign prostatic hyperplasia

First case of avian influenza in Switzerland in two years

Microbial growth in alfaxalone, propofol and thiopental

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EVDI Annual Conference 2010
21-25 July 2010
Giessen, Germany
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

diagnostic imaging in veterinary medicine

WSAVA 2010 Congress

35th Annual World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress
FECAVA
SVK-ASMPA
FAFVAC

2-5 June 2010
Geneva / Switzerland

European Veterinary Conference `the Voorjaarsdagen`
22-24 April 2010
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Vets4Africa combines science and adventure
Vets4Africa brings veterinary science professionals from around the world to experience Africa in a way uniquely tailored to complement their professional interests.

ESAVS Courses for Veterinarians and Nurses - 2010
Order the ESAVS free information brochure 2010 and learn more about the veterinary intensive training programs in over 20 disciplines in Europe and Asia.

Small Animals,

Exotic Pets,

Equine Medicine

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Esophagitis after removal of esophageal foreign bodies
Foreign bodies in the esophagus are not rare in dogs - especially wooden sticks, bones or toys can be found there. At first of course it is important to remove the foreign body in these patients. In this study including 60 dogs the presence of esophagitis in dogs after esophagoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of esophageal foreign body and a relationship between the degree of esophageal injury and the clinical signs and outcome were evaluated.

Novel findings in vitamin B2 deficiency in young chickens
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) deficiency in young chickens produces a demyelinating peripheral neuropathy - a fact that is known over decades. In this Australian study on very young chickens fed with a riboflavin-deficient diet it could be shown for the first time that riboflavin deficiency in young, rapidly growing chickens produces selective injury to peripheral nerve trunks, with relative sparing of spinal nerve roots and distal nerve branches to muscle and skin...

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