Prevalence of Fasciola hepatica and Dicrocoelium dendriticum in the cow: inspection in an east Switzerland abattoir     

Schweizer G  Plebani GF  Braun U 《Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde》2003,145(4):177-179

On the basis of meat inspection in an abattoir in the eastern part of Switzerland, the incidence of liverflukes in cattle was recorded weekly during one year. The prevalence was compared with surveys from the seventies and nineties. The average incidence of Dicrocoelium dendriticum infection did not change. Although the prevalence of Fasciola hepatica apparently slightly decreased, an actual decrease of liverflukes could not be demonstrated.  相似文献   

Clinical and radiographic findings in six cattle with cervical diskospondylitis     

Braun U  Flückiger M  Gerspach C  Grest P 《The Veterinary record》2003,152(20):630-632

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Urethral diverticulum in a calf with XX/XY chimerism     

Strabel D  Schweizer G  Camenisch U  Stranzinger G  Braun U 《The Veterinary record》2003,152(22):690-691

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Clinical, haematological, immunohistochemical and pathological findings in 10 cattle with cutaneous lymphoma     

Schweizer G  Hilbe M  Braun U 《The Veterinary record》2003,153(17):525-528

This paper describes the clinical, haematological, immunohistochemical and pathological findings in 10 female cattle with cutaneous lymphoma. The most striking clinical finding was multifocal intracutaneous nodules, which were firm, hairless and sometimes covered with haemorrhagic crusts. All the animals had multiple lymphadenopathy. Eight of the animals had leucocytosis and two also had lymphocytosis. In seven animals, a definitive diagnosis of lymphosarcoma was made on the basis of biopsies of intracutaneous nodules or fine needle aspirates of superficial lymph nodes. In some of the cattle the kidneys, heart, spleen and lungs were affected.  相似文献   

Comparison of whole blood and plasma potassium concentrations in dogs using the Reflovet system     

Trumel C  Verwaerde P  Rascol A  Braun JP 《Veterinary clinical pathology / American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology》2003,32(3):140-142

Background: The Reflovet system is designed for chemical analysis of whole blood. However, plasma or serum is recommended for potassium analysis because of possible interference from RBC potassium. Because RBC potassium concentration is low in most canine erythrocytes, however, there should be little or no interference.
Objective: The objective of this study was to compare potassium results obtained in whole blood and in plasma from dogs using the Reflovet system.
Methods: Blood samples were collected from 104 dogs into lithium-heparin tubes. The potassium concentration was measured in whole blood, and subsequently the PCV was measured. Samples were centrifuged and the potassium concentration was measured in plasma. Comparisons were made using Deming's regression and Bland-Altman difference plots.
Results: There was very good correlation between results of potassium measurements in whole blood and plasma ( r = 0.93). Potassium values were moderately lower in whole blood: Potassium_blood= 0.912 × Potassium _plasma+ 0.119. Hemolysis had a negligible effect on the results, but the difference increased with the PCV value. In more than 90% of samples, the difference between the 2 measurements was ≤ 0.3 mmol/L.
Conclusion: There is only a negligible difference in most cases between potassium values in canine plasma and whole blood using the Reflovet system.  相似文献   

Border disease in a flock of sheep     

Braun U  Hilbe M  Ehrensperger F  Salis F  Alther P  Strasser M  Stalder HP  Peterhans E 《Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde》2002,144(8):419-426

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Mastitis caused by Yersinia pseudotuberculosis in a cow     

Bleul U  Bühler K  Stephan R  Pospischil A  Braun U 《The Veterinary record》2002,151(25):767-769

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About type and incidence of heart disease in psittacines kept in captivity in Germany     

Braun S  Krautwald-Junghanns ME  Straub J 《DTW. Deutsche tier?rztliche Wochenschrift》2002,109(6):255-260

It was the aim of the study to get an overview about spectrum and incidence of pathological aberrations in hearts and proximal vessels of psittacines which are kept in captivity in Germany. 107 psittacines which had been sent for routine necroscopy were examined especially for evidence of pathological alterations of the heart and/or the proximal vessels. In 36.4% of these birds macroscopic alterations could be verified. 99.0% of all hearts examined resp. proximal vessels showed at least mild histological alterations. This study allocates that especially noninfectious heart disease is of markedly importance in psittacines and that their evidence is much higher than it might be suspected on the basis of publications.  相似文献   

Demodicosis in a Toggenburg goat     

Brügger M  Braun U 《Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde》2000,142(11):639-642

This report describes the findings in a four-year-old Toggenburg goat with demodicosis. The skin had multifocal nodules, which were approximately 5 mm in diameter and contained thick yellow exsudate. Microscopic examination of the exsudate revealed numerous Demodex caprae. The goat was clipped and treated topically every five to seven days for a total of 12 treatments with a 1:100 dilution of amitraz (Ectodex, Hoechst Roussel Vet). The treatment resulted in a marked decrease in the number of skin nodules. However, new nodules appeared after treatment was discontinued and complete clinical cure was not achieved.  相似文献   

Ultrasound-guided percutaneous lung biopsy in sheep     

Braun U  Estermann U  Flückiger M  Sydler T  Pospischil A 《The Veterinary record》2000,146(18):525-528

Lung biopsies were taken through the ninth intercostal space on the two sides of the thorax of 10 clinically healthy sheep, using a Tru-Cut needle on one side and the Bard Biopty-System on the other. Nine of the 10 sheep remained clinically healthy, but one coughed transiently and had a mild bloody discharge from the right nostril immediately after the biopsy. The sheep were slaughtered 10 days later and the lungs and pleura were examined macroscopically; there were either no lesions or only small scars visible at the sites of the biopsies. However, well-developed subpleural nodules due to parasites were observed in some of the lungs. There were no adhesions between the costal and pulmonary pleurae. Of the 20 biopsy specimens, 18 were ideal for histological examination, and none of them was histologically normal. Mild interstitial pneumonia was diagnosed in 15 specimens, chronic bronchiolitis in nine specimens, and hyperplasia of smooth muscle or connective tissue in 17.  相似文献