Browsing by Subject "Veterinary Sciences"
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Acute hypoadrenocorticism (adrenal crisis) in the dog: a report on six clinical cases
(2011)Medical records of six dogs admitted with acute hypoadrenocorticism were reviewed. All 6 animals were bradycardic and had prolonged capillary refilling time. Hypothermia was detected in 5/6 animals. Clinicopathological ... -
Administration of a long-acting antiparasitic to pre-pubertal ewe-lambs in Greece results in earlier reproductive activity and improved reproductive performance
(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 ... -
Advances in the pathogenesis of canine leishmaniosis: epidemiologic and diagnostic implications
(2009)Canine leishmaniosis caused by Leishmania infantum (Syn. L. chagasi) is an important zoonosis with a complex pathogenesis. Parasite transmission occurs via female sandflies that inject promastigotes into the skin of the ... -
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. ... -
Aetiology of canine otitis externa: a retrospective study of 100 cases
(2007)The objective of this retrospective study was to investigate in 100 dogs with otitis externa (OE) the possible associations between signalment, history, clinical and laboratory findings and the various primary, secondary ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of tidal breathing flow volume loop in dogs with tracheal masses
(2010)Objectives To investigate whether there are any changes in the tidal breathing flow volume loop (TBFVL) in calm, non-dyspnoeic dogs with intratracheal masses. Methods We compared 4 dogs with intratracheal masses (group 1) ... -
Anesthesia and Analgesia in Sheep and Goats
(2011)Physical or chemical restraint, with or without local anesthesia, has been extensively used to perform diagnostic or minor surgical procedures in small ruminants. However, anesthetic and analgesic techniques are required ... -
Anti-Hepatozoon canis serum antibodies and gamonts in naturally-occurring canine monocytic ehrlichiosis
(2005)The prevalence of IgG antibodies to Hepatozoon canis and the presence of gamonts in the blood and hemolymphatic tissues were studied in dogs with canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME) caused by Ehrlichia canis. Both pathogens ... -
ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION OF SMALL RUMINANTS - A REVIEW
(2012)Artificial insemination (AI) can undoubtedly be regarded as the oldest and most widely used assisted reproductive technique/technology (ART) applied in livestock production and it is one of the most important ARTs. The ... -
Assessment of cross-reactivity among five species of house dust and storage mites
(2008)In vitro cross-reactivity among two house dust (Dermatophagoides farinae, D. pteronyssinus) and three storage (Acarus siro, Tyrophagus putrescentiae, Lepidoglyphus destructor) mites was examined in 20 mite-sensitive dogs ... -
Assessment of dietary supplementation with probiotics on performance, intestinal morphology and microflora of chickens infected with Eimeria tenella
(2012)We evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with different preparations of probiotics on the performance of broiler chickens experimentally infected with 2 x 10(4) sporulated oocysts of Eimeria tenella at 14 days ... -
Assessment of probiotics supplementation via feed or water on the growth performance, intestinal morphology and microflora of chickens after experimental infection with Eimeria acervulina, Eimeria maxima and Eimeria tenella
(2014)In this study, the effect of probiotic supplementation via drinking water or feed on the performance of broiler chickens experimentally infected with sporulated oocysts of Eimeria acervulina (5 x 10(4)), Eimeria maxima and ... -
Association between physical properties of cervical mucus and ovulation rate in superovulated cows
(2011)Possible associations between certain physical properties of cervical mucus (CM) and ovulation rate were studied in 21 superovulated Holstein cows. In CM samples collected at the beginning of estrus (0 h) and in 4 h intervals ... -
Association of soybean-based extenders with field fertility of stored ram (Ovis aries) semen: A randomized double-blind parallel group design
(2013)Two consecutive randomized double-blind field fertility experiments were conducted over a 4-month period and aimed at evaluating the association of two commercial soybean lecithin-based extenders (AndroMed [Minitub, ... -
The association of sub-clinical paratuberculosis with the fertility of Greek dairy ewes and goats varies with parity
(2006)Our cross-sectional study investigated the association of sub-clinical Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) infection with failing to produce a live offspring the season of lambing/kidding (November 2001 to ... -
Associations between claw lesions and reproductive performance of sows in three Greek herds
(2015)Claw lesions, which are nowadays very common in sows, are associated with a high risk of early culling and compromised welfare. In this study, we investigated the associations between the severity of claw lesions and three ... -
Atypical PrPsc distribution in goats naturally affected with scrapie
(2008)The brain and spinal cord of 48 goats from two Greek herds in which scrapie had been reported were examined. All animals were symptomless at the time Of euthanasia. Notably, no lesions were observed either at the level of ... -
Aujeszky's Disease (Pseudorabies). An old threat in current pig industry? Part I. Pathogenetic information and implications
(2011)Aujeszky's disease (AD) (or pseudorabies) is an important viral disease of swine causing neurological signs in neonatal pigs, respiratory problems in fatteners and reproductive disorders in breeding stock. Glycoproteins ...