Emerging outbreaks associated with equine coronavirus in adult horses     

N. Pusterla  S. Mapes  C. Wademan  A. White  R. Ball  K. Sapp  P. Burns  C. Ormond  K. Butterworth  J. Bartol  K.G. Magdesian 《Veterinary microbiology》2013

The purpose of this study was to describe clinical, hematological and fecal PCR results from 161 horses involved in outbreaks associated with ECoV. The outbreaks happened at four separate boarding facilities between November 2011 and April 2012 in the States of CA, TX, WI and MA. Following the molecular detection of ECoV in the feces from the initial index cases, the remaining herdmates were closely observed for the development of clinical signs. Fecal samples were collected from sick and healthy horses for the PCR detection of ECoV. All four outbreaks involved primarily adult horses. Fifty-nine horses developed clinical signs with 12–16 sick horses per outbreak. The main clinical signs reported were anorexia, lethargy and fever. Four horses from 3 different outbreaks were euthanized or died due to rapid progression of clinical signs. The cause of death could not be determined with necropsy evaluation in 2 horses, while septicemia secondary to gastrointestinal translocation was suspected in 2 horses. Blood work was available from 10 horses with clinical disease and common hematological abnormalities were leucopenia due to neutropenia and/or lymphopenia. Feces were available for ECoV testing by real-time PCR from 44 and 96 sick and healthy horses, respectively. 38/44 (86%) horses with abnormal clinical signs tested PCR positive for ECoV, while 89/96 (93%) healthy horses tested PCR negative for ECoV. The overall agreement between clinical status and PCR detection of ECoV was 91%. The study results suggest that ECoV is associated with self-limiting clinical and hematological abnormalities in adult horses.  相似文献   

Vertebral fractures in two alpaca crias with rickets syndrome     

SM Stieger‐Vanegas  R Garret  EC McKenzie  CV Löhr 《Australian veterinary journal》2013,91(10):437-440

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Salmon Poisoning Disease in Dogs: 29 Cases     

J.E. Sykes  S.L. Marks  S. Mapes  R.M. Schultz  R.E. Pollard  D. Tokarz  P.P. Pesavento  L.L. Lindsay  J.E. Foley 《Journal of veterinary internal medicine / American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine》2010,24(3):504-513

Background: Salmon poisoning disease (SPD) is a trematode‐borne disease of dogs caused by Neorickettsia helminthoeca. Objectives: To determine risk factors and spatial epidemiology of SPD in dogs from northern California; to describe the clinicopathologic, microbiologic, and imaging findings of SPD in these dogs; and to evaluate treatments and outcomes for SPD. Animals: Twenty‐nine dogs with SPD based on the finding of trematode ova in the feces, or organisms consistent with N. helminthoeca in specimens submitted for microscopic examination. Methods: Information regarding signalment, fish exposure, clinical signs, diagnostic evaluation, treatments, and outcomes was obtained for each dog. Archived lymph node aspirates and histopathology specimens were subjected to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing for Neorickettsia spp. Results: Labrador Retrievers and intact male dogs were overrepresented. Exposure locations were often distant from the dogs' residence. Some dogs had neurologic signs, including twitching and seizures. Dogs lacking peripheral lymphadenomegaly had abdominal lymphadenomegaly on ultrasound examination. A combination of centrifugation fecal flotation and sedimentation had greatest sensitivity for finding fluke ova. N. helminthoeca DNA was amplified by PCR from 4/10 dogs. Penicillins, cephalosporins, and chloramphenicol did not appear to be effective treatments. Mortality rate was 4/29 (14%). Conclusions and Clinical Importance: SPD should be suspected in dogs with inappetence, gastrointestinal, or neurologic signs, with or without fever or peripheral lymphadenomegaly in the appropriate geographical setting. Diagnosis is facilitated by a combination of fecal sedimentation and centrifugal flotation, abdominal ultrasonography, and PCR‐based assays on lymphoid tissue. The treatment of choice is tetracycline antimicrobials.  相似文献   

Investigation of the role of mules as silent shedders of EHV-1 during an outbreak of EHV-1 myeloencephalopathy in California     

Pusterla N  Mapes S  Wademan C  White A  Estell K  Swain E 《The Veterinary record》2012,170(18):465

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Ultrasound during mid‐gestation: Agreement with physical foetal and placental measurements and use in predicting gestational age in sheep          下载免费PDF全文

AK Jones  RE Gately  KK McFadden  ML Hoffman  SM Pillai  SA Zinn  KE Govoni  SA Reed 《Reproduction in domestic animals》2017,52(4):649-654

To determine the effects of poor maternal nutrition and litter size on foetal growth during mid‐gestation, pregnant ewes (n = 82) were fed 100%, 60% or 140% of NRC TDN beginning at day 30.2 ± 0.2 of gestation. Transabdominal ultrasound was performed weekly between day 46.0 ± 0.4 and 86.0 ± 0.7 to monitor foetal heart width (HW), umbilical diameter (UMB), rib width (RW) and placentome outer (OD) and inner diameter (ID). Data were analysed with repeated‐measures using the mixed procedure for effects of maternal diet, litter size and gestation, and equations predictive of gestational age were generated using the regression procedure. To determine the agreement of ultrasound measurement and actual size, ewes (n = 20–21) were euthanized at day 45 or 90 to obtain corresponding postmortem measurements for Bland–Altman analysis. The HW, UMB and placentome OD and ID increased with gestation (p < .0001) but were unaffected by maternal diet or litter size (p ≥ .12). Ultrasound underestimated postmortem measurements of HW (14.8%), UMB (7.3%), placentome OD (4.5%) and ID (37.3%) at day 90 of gestation. Ultrasound underestimated RW at day 45 (7.7%) but overestimated RW (23.8%) at day 90, indicating inconsistent bias when reporting RW by ultrasound. Combining the HW, UMB, RW and placentome OD generated the strongest equation predictive of gestational age (R² = .91). These findings indicate that during mid‐gestation, maternal diet or litter size did not affect HW, UMB or placentome diameters and these factors can be used to estimate gestational age.  相似文献   

Allometric models for estimation of aboveground biomass of Gmelina arborea Roxb. in pulpwood plantations of Bangladesh     

Lulu Rayhan Khushi  SM Rubaiot Abdullah  Sanjoy Saha  Mohammad Raqibul Hasan Siddique 《Southern Forests》2019,81(1):45-48

Gmelina arborea Roxb. is a fast-growing, deciduous tree species native to Bangladesh. It has been widely planted since 1992 for commercial production of pulpwood in hilly areas of Bangladesh. The purpose of this study was to derive well-fitting allometric models for estimation of aboveground biomass, and carbon and nutrient (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium) stocks in G. arborea to ensure sustainable production and management of this species. Eight linear models with 64 regression equations were tested for estimation of aboveground biomass, carbon and nutrient stocks in different parts (leaves, branches, bark and stem) of the plant. The best-fitting allometric models were selected in accordance with various relevant statistical criteria.  相似文献   

Longitudinal assessment of the impact of aging on wastage,productivity and welfare of ewes     

SM Robertson  MA Friend 《Australian veterinary journal》2023,101(6):248-253

Retention of aging ewes is a strategy producers may use to maintain or increase flock size. Older ewes can have a higher risk of mortality and health issues, but these may be minimised with early intervention and culling. This retrospective study examined the incidence and causes of mortality and culling in a flock of Merino ewes as they aged from 4.5 to 5.5 until 9.5 to 10.5 years. The annual rate of ewe mortality ranged from 6.2% to 9.9%, with lambing complications being the major source of reported loss. Annual culling rates ranged from 1.6% to 42.8%, the larger rates reflecting opportunistic replacement with younger ewes rather than essential culling to maintain welfare and productivity. The major reasons for culling were low condition score, worn or missing teeth or faulty udders. The incidence of other faults was low. Only 18.3% of ewes remained when aged 9.5–10.5 years and these were fertile (89% pregnant) with a high proportion of multiple fetuses (52%) in their final year, although fleece weight had declined. Younger ewes born in 2004/2005 tended to have lower annual mortality rates than the aged ewes, but 8%–12% were still culled annually. It is concluded that an annual inspection pre-joining of all ewes and preventative culling for health issues is necessary to minimise any increase in mortality and risk to ewe welfare from retaining aging ewes. More frequent inspection will be required as potential health issues develop during the year, as these may not be evident pre-joining.  相似文献   

Brucella suis in three dogs: presentation,diagnosis and clinical management     

CC Kneipp  AM Rose  J Robson  R Malik  AT Deutscher  AK Wiethoelter  SM Mor 《Australian veterinary journal》2023,101(4):133-141

Brucella suis is an emerging, zoonotic disease predominantly affecting dogs and humans that engage in feral pig hunting in Australia and other countries. Although B. suis infection in dogs shares some clinical similarities to the host-adapted species (B. canis), B. suis remains an incompletely understood pathogen in dogs with limited published data on its pathogenesis and clinical features. This case series describes the presentations, diagnosis, and clinical management of B. suis infection in three dogs: (1) a bitch with dystocia, abortion and mastitis; (2) an entire male dog with septic arthritis and presumptive osteomyelitis; and (3) a castrated male dog with lymphadenitis. Unique features of these cases are reported including the first documented detection of B. suis from milk and isolation from lymph nodes of canine patients, as well as the follow-up of pups born to a B. suis-infected bitch. Consistent with previous reports, all three dogs showed a favourable clinical response to combination antibiotic therapy with rifampicin and doxycycline. Individually tailored drug regimens were required based on the clinical presentation and other factors, including owner expectations and compliance with therapy as well as a zoonotic risk assessment (generally considered low, except around time of whelping). The authors include their recommendations for the clinical management of dogs that are at-risk or seropositive for B. suis with or without clinical signs or laboratory-confirmed infection.  相似文献   

Quantitative molecular viral loads in 7 horses with naturally occurring equine herpesvirus‐1 infection          下载免费PDF全文

K. E. Estell  D. R. Dawson  K. G. Magdesian  E. Swain  S. T. Laing  S. Siso  S. Mapes  N. Pusterla 《Equine veterinary journal》2015,47(6):689-693

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Diagnostic sensitivity of nasopharyngeal and nasal swabs for the molecular detection of EHV-1   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

Pusterla N  Mapes S  Wilson WD 《The Veterinary record》2008,162(16):520-521

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