Browsing by Author "Mavrogianni, V. S."
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Administration of a long-acting antiparasitic to pre-pubertal ewe-lambs in Greece results in earlier reproductive activity and improved reproductive performance
Mavrogianni, V. S.; Papadopoulos, E.; Fragkou, I. A.; Gougoulis, D. A.; Valasi, I.; Orfanou, D. C.; Ptochos, S.; Gallidis, E.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2011)We studied the reproductive effects of administration of a long-acting antiparasitic (moxidectin) given to pre-pubertal ewe-lambs in Greece at the beginning of the reproductive season. 45 animals, naturally infected with ... -
Bacterial flora and risk of infection of the ovine teat duct and mammary gland throughout lactation
Mavrogianni, V. S.; Cripps, P. J.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2007)We collected samples of teat duct material and mammary secretion from ewes in three farms (flock A, polyparous n = 7; flock B, polyparous n = 6, primiparous n = 4; flock C, polyparous n = 4): 14 samples immediately after ... -
The bacterial flora in the teat duct of ewes can protect against and can cause mastitis
Fragkou, I. A.; Mavrogianni, V. S.; Cripps, P. J.; Gougoulis, D. A.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2007)We studied the possible effects of bacterial populations within the teat duct, in the pathogenesis of ovine mastitis. In experiment I, 32 ewes were allocated into group A (ewes from which we isolated (+++ growth) ... -
A case of bilateral auricular haematoma in a ewe-lamb with sarcoptic mange
Tsioli, V.; Farmaki, R.; Papastefanou, A.; Galatos, A. D.; Marinou, M.; Tontis, D.; Mavrogianni, V. S.; Doukas, D.; Saridomichelakis, M. N.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2013)A Lacaune ewe-lamb was referred with bilateral pinnal swelling and intense head-shaking. Soft, fluid-filled, painless swellings were present on the concave surface of both ear pinnae. Needle aspiration revealed sero-sanguineous ... -
Clinical, bacteriological, cytological and pathological features of teat disorders in ewes
Mavrogianni, V. S.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2007)We describe the features of 13 cases of teat disorders in ewes, as follows: lengthy teats (one case), papilloma infection (two), staphylococcal dermatitis (one), nodules and abscesses (two), teat bites (three), stenosis ... -
Control of liver abscesses in lambs by using marbofloxacin
Orfanou, D. C.; Fragkou, I. A.; Fthenakis, G. C.; Mavrogianni, V. S. (2012)We describe cases of liver abscesses in a group of newborn lambs. Diagnosis was based on the combination of clinical signs with the findings of ultrasonographic examination of the abdomen: oval, hypoechoic structure with ... -
Description and validation of a novel technique to study the bacterial flora of the teat duct of ewes
Mavrogianni, V. S.; Cripps, P. J.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2006)We describe a new technique that may be used for studying the bacterial flora of the teat duct in live ewes, and we present evidence regarding its accuracy, safety and repeatability. A sterile, plastic, 20 G catheter is ... -
Diagnostic investigation of cases of deaths of newborn lambs
Fragkou, I. A.; Mavrogianni, V. S.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2010)Neonatal lamb mortality, caused either by disorders of non-infectious aetiology or by pathological conditions of microbial or parasitic aetiology, is defined as the death of newborn lambs during the first 28 days of their ... -
Effects of drying-off procedure of ewes' udder in subsequent mammary infection and development of mastitis
Petridis, I. G.; Mavrogianni, V. S.; Fragkou, I. A.; Gougoulis, D. A.; Tzora, A.; Fotou, K.; Skoufos, I.; Amiridis, G. S.; Brozos, C.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2013)Objective of the study was to evaluate effects of the procedure followed for udder drying-off (i.e., progressive or abrupt cessation of lactation) in subsequent mammary infection and development of mastitis. In ewes of ... -
Effects of drying-off procedure of ewes' udder, with intramammary antibiotic administration, in subsequent mammary infection and development of mastitis
Petridis, I. G.; Mavrogianni, V. S.; Gougoulis, D. A.; Amiridis, G. S.; Brozos, C.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2012)Objective of the study was to evaluate effects of the procedure followed for drying-off of ewes' udder in subsequent mammary infection and development of mastitis, in an experiment, where intramammary antibiotic administration ... -
Effects of hand milking on the bacterial flora of mammary gland and teat duct of ewes
Mavrogianni, V. S.; Cripps, P. J.; Tzora, A.; Skoufos, I.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2006) -
Effects of hand-milking on bacterial flora of teat duct of ewes
Mavrogianni, V. S.; Cripps, P. J.; Tzora, A.; Skoufos, I.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2006) -
The effects of inoculation of Mannheimia haemolytica into the teat of lactating ewes
Mavrogianni, V. S.; Fthenakis, G. C.; Brooks, H.; Papaioannou, N.; Cripps, P. J.; Taitzoglou, I.; Brellou, G.; Saratsis, P. (2005)The objectives of the work described in this paper were: (i) to study the outcome of challenging ewes with Mannheimia haemolytica, at different sites of their teats, (ii) to compare the effects of two different isolates ... -
Efficacy of difloxacin against respiratory infections of lambs
Mavrogianni, V. S.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2005) -
Efficacy of difloxacin for the control of postpartum uterine infections of ewes
Mavrogianni, V. S.; Amiridis, G. S.; Gougoulis, D. A.; Fragkou, I. A.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2007) -
Evaluation of the efficacy of moxidectin in a herd of goats after long-standing consistent use
Papadopoulos, E.; Mavrogianni, V. S.; Ptochos, S.; Tsakalidis, S.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2005)Two trials were carried out in a herd of goats, where moxidectin had been consistently used for a long-standing period, in order to monitor its field efficacy. Trial I was carried out after the drug had been used for 4 ... -
Experimental staphylococcal mastitis in bitches: Clinical, bacteriological, cytological, haematological and pathological features
Ververidis, H. N.; Mavrogianni, V. S.; Fragkou, I. A.; Orfanou, D. C.; Gougoulis, D. A.; Tzivara, A.; Gouletsou, P. G.; Athanasiou, L.; Boscos, C. M.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2007)The objectives of the work were to study the features of experimentally induced canine mastitis and to present hypotheses regarding the pathogenesis of the disease. The tight caudal abdominal mammary gland of six bitches ... -
Experimentally induced teat stenosis in dairy ewes: Clinical, pathological and ultrasonographic features
Mavrogianni, V. S.; Fthenakis, G. C.; Burriel, A. R.; Gouletsou, P.; Papaioannou, N.; Taitzoglou, I. A. (2004)A strain of Staphylococcus chromogenes was introduced into the teat cistern of five ewes, teat inflammation and stenosis being the primary consequences. Initially, the inoculated teats were swollen and warm; later, a hard ... -
Field evaluation of flunixin meglumine in the supportive treatment of caprine mastitis
Mavrogianni, V. S.; Alexopoulos, C.; Fthenakis, G. C. (2004) -
Health management of ewes during pregnancy
Fthenakis, G. C.; Arsenos, G.; Brozos, C.; Fragkou, I. A.; Giadinis, N. D.; Giannenas, I.; Mavrogianni, V. S.; Papadopoulos, E.; Valasi, I. (2012)The objectives of health management of ewes during pregnancy are as follows: (i) successful completion of pregnancy at term, (ii) birth of healthy and viable lambs, with optimal birth and potential weaning bodyweight, (iii) ...