Πλοήγηση ανά Συγγραφέα "Christodoulopoulos, G."
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Abortion in ewes associated with Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
(2006)We describe the features of an outbreak of ovine abortions caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae in a flock of sheep in Greece. Abortion occurred in 3.5% of ewes in the flock; the foetuses were well developed and had ... -
Adverse outcome of using tilmicosin in a lamb with multiple ventricular septal defects
(2009)A 15-day-old, 6.08 kg, lamb was injected Subcutaneously with tilmicosin 15 mg/kg body weight. Approximately 15 min later, the lamb died. During necropsy, the heart was found to have multiple ventricular septal defects. ... -
Alternatives to antibiotics for farm animals
(2013)Nowadays, there is an increasing concern for the public health about the consequences from the long and increased use of antibiotics in livestock production. The use of antibiotics in animal feed as growth promoters has ... -
The amniotic plaques in sheep of the Karagouniko breed
(2008)The structure of amniotic plaques and adjacent epithelium of full term ewes of the Karagouniko breed were studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and light microcopy. The amniotic plaques appeared as cauliflower-like ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility and genetic relatedness of Salmonella enterica subsp enterica serovar Mbandaka strains, isolated from a swine finishing farm in Greece
(2008)The current study investigated the antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Mbandaka ( Salmonella Mbandaka) isolated from finishing swines in Greece. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis ... -
Aujeszky's Disease (Pseudorabies). An old threat in current pig industry? Part II. Epidemiology, Immunity, Prevention and the current situation in Greece
(2011)Aujeszky's disease (AD) (or pseudorabics) is an important viral disease of swine causing neurological signs in neonatal pigs, respiratory problems in fatteners and reproductive disorders in breeding stock. Swine is the ... -
Biological, seasonal and environmental factors associated with Pulex irritans infestation of dairy goats in Greece
(2006)The objectives of the present study were to study the fauna of fleas infesting dairy goats in Greece, the spectrum of hosts each flea species infests, identify risk factors in the environment, and goat management practices ... -
Characteristics of non-cerebral coenurosis in tropical goats
(2015)The epidemiological, clinical, and biochemical profile of non-cerebral coenurosis in goats and the morphological characteristics of the responsible metacestodes (cysts) were examined in a cross-sectional survey of slaughtered ... -
Clinical, microbiological and histological findings in lambs affected by 'salivary abomasum disease'
(2013)'Salivary abomasum disease' is a common syndrome in Greece affecting lambs and kids from three to 17 days of age. In this case series, we present clinical and laboratory findings from 37 affected lambs presented alive and ... -
The commercial impact of pig salmonella spp. Infections in border-free markets during an economic recession
(2015)The genus Salmonella, a group of important zoonotic pathogens, is having global economic and political importance. Its main political importance results from the pathogenicity of many of its serovars for man. Serovars ... -
Comparison of fluorescence polarization assay, indirect ELISA and competitive ELISA methods for diagnosis of Brucella melitensis-infection in small ruminants
(2004)Three serological tests, the fluorescence-polarization assay (FPA), the indirect ELISA (iELISA) and the competitive ELISA (cELISA), were compared in detecting Brucella melitensis antibodies in 454 serum samples from sheep ... -
Diagnosis and treatment of copper poisoning caused by accidental feeding on poultry litter in a sheep flock
(2007)We report a case of chronic copper poisoning in a flock of 182 grazing dairy sheep in Thessaly, Central Greece. Five ewes were found dead during the course of a week. The diagnosis of copper poisoning was confirmed by ... -
Effect of Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus subtilis supplementation of ewe's feed on sheep milk production and young lamb mortality
(2006)The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate under field conditions the effect of a probiotic containing Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus subtilis on young lamb mortality and sheep milk production when administered ... -
Effect of long-term dietary supplementation with clinoptilolite on performance and selected serum biochemical values in dairy goats
(2009)Objective-To determine the effect of dietary supplementation with clinoptilolite on health and production as well as serum concentrations of fat-soluble vitamins, macroelements and trace elements, and activities of hepatic ... -
Efficacy of marbofloxacin against respiratory infections of lambs
(2007)The trial was carried out in a sheep flock with mixed Mannheimia haemolytica/Mycoplasma spp. respiratory infection; 60 lambs were included therein and allocated as follows: lambs in group MH were subcutaneously injected ... -
Epidemiological survey of cestode-larva disease in Greek sheep flocks
(2008)The epidemiological status of hydatidosis, cysticercosis, and gid in sheep and the production practices of sheep farmers that increase the risk of exposure of sheep to infecting agents of these diseases were investigated ... -
Evaluation of a portable glucose meter for use in cattle and sheep
(2011)Background In farm animal practice, determination of blood glucose concentration under field conditions is often necessary. Objective As there is no portable glucose meter device developed for use in farm animals, the ... -
First confirmed case of digital dermatitis in Greece
(2008)The objective of the present study was to report the first confirmed case of digital dermatitis in Greece, emphasizing to the clinical appearance of the disease and to discuss some potential mechanisms concerning the ... -
Foot lameness in dairy goats
(2009)An outbreak of foot lameness in a dairy herd of 170 goats is described. The herd, that was kept mostly indoors, was attended between December 2006 and November 2007. During this period, 15% of the goats showed lameness ...