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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus keratitis in an American cocker spaniel
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as the cause of infection is an increasing problem in both human and veterinary medicine. A 7-year-old intact male American cocker spaniel that had undergone removal of a nictitating gland was referred for severe ulcerative keratitis. Slit-lamp examination showed swelling of the eyelid, mucopurulent discharge, conjunctival injection and chemosis, diffuse corneal edema and opacity, and a deep ulcer in central cornea. Gram staining of discharge from the eye demonstrated Gram-positive cocci. Which therapy can be recommanded in such a bad case?

Injuries to the digital flexor tendon sheath in horses
The equine digital flexor tendon sheath (DFTS) is frequently localized as a cause of lameness. The DFTS contains, and is associated with, several important anatomic structures including the flexor tendons, manica flexoria and palmar/plantar annular ligament. Correct identification of the structures involved in injury is important, as the treatment and prognosis vary with injury. This article gives an overview over diagnostic tenoscopy as well as the most common diagnoses injuries.

Duplicated ectopic ureter in an older dog
Ectopic urteters are occasionally seen in dogs, and in most cases their manifestation is in the first months of life. In this interesting case report, the nine-year-old male neutered Labrador retriever was presented with a history of chronic urinary tract infections and occasional dribbling of urine. Numerous other differential diagnoses seem more likely than a congenital malformation!

Better visualisation of sebaceous glands in canine skin biopsy samples
The evaluation of sebaceous glands is important especially in dogs with suspected sebaceous adenitis, but especially in the early and subclinical stages the results are sometimes disappointing. This online published study evaluates transverse sectioning for histological assessment of canine sebaceous glands in health and disease. Does it improve the accuracy?

Aseptic preparation of the skin before arthrocentesis in horses
Is it necessary to change the aseptic preparation in horses coming from `dirty` environments, and which preparation can be recommended? These questions are central in this recently published study dealing with the presurgical preparation of the distal interphalangeal joint for arthrocentesis.

Disciplines

Intravenous versus Intramuscular Administration of CRH in Healthy Cats
Because of the lack of a current validated assay for feline endogenous adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in response to administration of currently available ovine corticotropin-releasing hormone (oCRH) preparations, a complete evaluation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in cats has not been possible. This study was undertaken to (1) determine the pituitary (ACTH) and adrenal (cortisol) response to both IV and IM administration of a currently available oCRH product in healthy cats, and (2) validate an endogenous ACTH assay for use in cats.

Comparison of five commercial extenders for boar semen
Artificial insemination is routinely used in many species. Thus, increasing interest in a longer preservation of diluted sperm raises questions in the field concerning the choice of the extender. This study from Belgium evaluates the longevity of boar sperm extended in currently used commercial semen extenders.

First description of Interleukin-11-expression in the eye of healthy dogs
Interleukin-11 (IL-11) is a cytokine with anti-inflammatory, cytoprotective, and immune-modulating characteristics. This study characterizes the expression of IL-11 in the normal eye for the first time!

Bovine pericardium graft for deep melting corneal ulcers
Corneal ulcers are commonly seen in dogs, especially those of brachycephalic breeds, and cornea sequstration is a common problem in cats. Surgical therapy is often indicated. This recently online published small case study evaluates the efficacy of bovine pericardium (BP) graft (Tutopatch®)in the treatment of deep melting corneal ulcers in three dogs and corneal sequestra in three cats - with very promising preliminary results.

BOVINE

Calf pneumonia outbreak in a dairy herd

Dysfunction of the pelvic nerve in sheep

Gene for Bovine spinal muscular atrophy is not AFG3L2

Review on bovine uterine torsion

Severe outbreak of diarrhoea in young dairy calves

Update on E. coli mastitis in dairy cattle

Validating bovine sexed semen samples using quantitative PCR

Masimo signal extraction technology pulse oximetry in anaesthetized pregnant sheep

EQUINE

Fourth branchial arch defects in equine full-siblings

MK-467 in horses sedated with detomidine

Novel biomarker in synovial fluid for the diagnosis of infection

Effects of Intravenous and Enteral Rehydration in Horses

Risk factors for pasture-associated laminitis in light breed horses

Ultrasonographic examination of the equine sesamoidean ligaments

Corneal ulcers - the major source of ocular pain in horses

Fibro-osseous metacarpal bone tumour in a Thoroughbred filly

SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE

The Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index

Gastrointestinal Hemodynamics in Dogs with Atopy

Septic implantation syndrome in dogs and cats

Surgical management of a periocular mast cell tumor in a dog

Wound infusion catheters and their variability of performance

Lyme nephritis - a state of the art-review

Efficacy of incisional gastropexy to prevent dogs from GDV

Left ventricular geometrical differences in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease

SWINE PRACTICE

Muscle fiber characteristics as additional breeding selection criteria in pigs

Mast Cells in the Uterus of Pregnant Meishan Pigs

New device for mechanomyography in anaesthetized Göttingen minipigs

Effect of progestagen supplementation in early pregnancy on embryo survival in pigs

Vitamin C and the In vitro Development of Porcine Pre-implantation Embryos

Vitamin C and the development of porcine pre-implantation embryos

Alpha-lipoic acid supplementation in sows and nursing piglets

Dilution temperature and boar semen quality

ARTICLES

Human ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis

Systemic toxoplasmosis in young captive flying-foxes

Bat Rabies in Europe

Diagnosis and therapy of granulocytotropic anaplasmosis in men

Schirmer tear test in healthy llamas

Hypoxia in burn wounds

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in Small Animal Veterinarians

Antimicrobial resistance in laying hens in Switzerland

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The Weather in

22nd European Congress of Veterinary Dentistry and 12th World Veterinary Dental Congress
23rd‐26th May 2013
Prague - Czech Republic

Contnuing Educaton with bite!
www.ecvd.info

FECAVA Congress 2014
Munich/ Germany

WVEPAH Courses 2013
World Veterinary Education in Production Animal Health 2013:

Chicken,

Turkey,

Egg Layer,

Water Fowl.
Information about course programs and registration available at: www.wvepah.org

ACVIM Forum 2013
The 2013 ACVIM Forum is the veterinary profession`s premier continuing eduction event for internal medicine, with sessions for specialists, veterinarians, technicians and students. Learn from the best and brightest in the field of internal veterinary medicine June 12-15 in the heart of downtown Seattle, Washington.

Optimizing MRI results of the spine
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is generally considered to be the best imaging modality for the spine because of its excellent tissue contrast and multiplanar imaging capability; however, good technique is vital in order to avoid nondiagnostic or even misleading images. This publications gives a variety of helpful advices to optimize the results!

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.

Further Information

House dust mites in the environment of atopic dogs
About 80% of the atopic dogs have a positive reaction to house dust mites either in the intradermal skin test or in the in vitro tests. This interesting study from Greece was designed to investigate the presence and density of domestic mites (DMs) in households with atopic dogs sensitive to these mites (group A; n = 20), in households with clinically healthy, nonatopic dogs (group B; n = 20) and in households without pets (group C; n = 25). One interesting result: No differences were found between households with and without dogs.

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