The use of an anaesthetic combination in pigs     

Allan FJ  Thompson KG  Frey B 《New Zealand veterinary journal》1997,45(3):125

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Osteochondrosis associated with copper deficiency in young farmed red deer and wapiti x red deer hybrids     

Thompson KG  Audigé L  Arthur DG  Julian AF  Orr MB  McSporran KD  Wilson PR 《New Zealand veterinary journal》1994,42(4):137-143

Osteochondrosis is reported in association with copper deficiency in young red deer and wapiti X red deer hybrids on eight deer farms throughout New Zealand. On two farms, more than 30% of fawns were affected. Affected animals were lame, often had one or more swollen joints, and in some cases had an abnormal "bunny-hopping" gait or "cow-hocked" stance. Lesions were most common in the carpal, tarsal, stifle and hip joints, and were usually bilateral. Defects in articular cartilage ranged from loose flaps to complete separation with exposure of subchondral bone and the presence of cartilage fragments within the joint space. In advanced cases, the joints had features of degenerative arthropathy. Bilateral epiphyseolysis of the femoral head was observed in some severely lame deer. All deer with osteochondrosis had low serum and/or liver copper concentrations.  相似文献   

Effect of placenta feeding to sows on plasma biochemical composition and growth of their piglets     

Ren DE SONG  Guo M. LI  Sung D. LEE  Nobumi HASEGAWA  Young M. SONG  Young H. KIM  Hyun J. JUNG  Jun C. PARK 《Animal Science Journal》2008,79(2):248-254

The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects on the plasma biochemical composition and growth of piglets of placenta‐fed sows. The experimental animals were a total of 21 sows (L × LW) of third parity, and each sow was suckled by 11 ± 1 piglets. Sows fed without placenta were considered as the control (C), treatment 1 (T1) were placenta‐fed from days 1–7 after farrowing and treatment 2 (T2) were placenta‐fed from day 7 before farrowing to day 7 after farrowing. Glucose of piglets was lower (P < 0.05) in T2 than C and T1 on day 10. Total cholesterol of piglets was higher (P < 0.05) in T2 than C on day 4. Fe of piglets was higher (P < 0.05) in T2 than C on days 4, 20 and 30. Unsaturated iron‐binding capacity was lower (P < 0.05) in T2 than C on days 4 and 30. Immunoglobulin G of piglets was higher (P < 0.05) in T1 and T2 than C on days 4 and 10. Daily gain of piglets was higher (P < 0.05) in T1 than C and T2 on day 4 when daily gain was calculated. Total daily gain increased (P < 0.05) by prolongation of placenta feeding period. The results indicate that feeding placenta to sows may improve the plasma biochemical composition and growth of their piglets.  相似文献   

Use of POM-V medicines to treat behaviour cases     

Bowen J  Bower C  Egginton G  Heath S  Riccomini F  Thompson D 《The Veterinary record》2008,162(23):764

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Ingredients: where pet food starts     

Thompson A 《Topics in companion animal medicine》2008,23(3):127-132

Every clinician is asked "What should I feed my pet?" Understanding the ingredients in pet food is an important part of making the best recommendation. Pet food can be as simple as one ingredient or as complicated as containing more than 60 ingredients. Pet food and its ingredients are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and state feed officials. Part of that regulation is the review and definition of ingredients. Existing ingredients change and new ingredients become available so the need for ingredient definitions grows. Ingredients for product formulations are chosen based on their nutrient content, digestibility, palatability, functionality, availability, and cost. As an example, a typical, nutritionally complete dry dog food with 42 ingredients is examined and the ingredients are discussed here. Safe, healthy pet food starts with safe ingredients sourced from well-monitored suppliers. The ultimate goal of both veterinarians and pet food manufacturers is the same--long healthy lives for dogs and cats.  相似文献   

Periparturient hemorrhage in mares: 73 cases (1998-2005)     

Arnold CE  Payne M  Thompson JA  Slovis NM  Bain FT 《Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association》2008,232(9):1345-1351

OBJECTIVE: To determine signalment, physical examination and clinicopathologic abnormalities, outcome, and subsequent fertility of mares with periparturient hemorrhage (PPH) and identify factors associated with outcome (ie, survival vs death). DESIGN: Retrospective case series. ANIMALS: 73 mares. PROCEDURES: Medical records were reviewed for information on age, breed, initial complaint, physical examination and clinicopathologic abnormalities, treatment, outcome, and subsequent fertility. RESULTS: Median age was 14.0 years (range, 5 to 24 years), and median number of foals produced prior to the diagnosis of PPH was 8 (range, 1 to 16). Ten (14%) mares had prepartum hemorrhage and 63 (86%) had postpartum hemorrhage. Treatment was aimed at restoring cardiovascular volume, enhancing coagulation, controlling pain, and reducing the effects of endotoxemia. Sixty-one (84%) mares survived and 12 (16%) died or were euthanized. Common complications included fever, leukopenia, retained fetal membranes, increased digital pulses, thrombophlebitis, and cardiac arrhythmias. Of the 53 surviving mares for which subsequent breeding information was available, 26 (49%) produced 1 or more foals after recovering from PPH. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Results suggested that PPH can develop in mares of any age and parity. Treatment was associated with a good prognosis for survival and a reasonable prognosis for future fertility.  相似文献   

A possible new inherited myopathy in a young Labrador retriever     

Cosford KL  Taylor SM  Thompson L  Shelton GD 《The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne》2008,49(4):393-397

A 5-month-old, male, Labrador retriever was evaluated for progressive weakness and muscle atrophy. Histologic evaluation of fresh frozen muscle revealed distinct cytoarchitectural changes and central mitochondrial accumulations indistinguishable from those found in the inherited myopathy described in Great Danes. Multiple male littermates and half-siblings were similarly affected.  相似文献   

Baylisascaris procyonis encephalitis in Patagonian conures (Cyanoliseus patagonus), crested screamers (Chauna torquata), and a western Canadian porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum epixanthus) in a Manitoba zoo     

Amy B. Thompson  Gordon J. Glover  Rosemary C. Postey  Jennifer L. Sexsmith  Thomas W.S. Hutchison  Kevin R. Kazacos 《The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne》2008,49(9):885-888

Neurological disease occurred in 4 Patagonian conures (Cyanoliseus patagonus), 2 crested screamer chicks (Chauna torquata), and 1 western Canadian porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum epixanthus) at a Manitoba zoo. Baylisascaris procyonis, the common raccoon roundworm, not previously identified in Manitoba, is considered the likely cause of neural larval migrans in these cases.  相似文献   

盆栽百合生长发育特性的研究     

德庆措姆 《北方园艺》2008,(10)

对3个盆栽百合品种Crimson Pixie、Black Jack和Ceb Print的形态特征、物候期和生长发育动态进行观测.结果表明:Crimson Pixie现蕾最早,其次是Black Jack,Ceb Print最晚,比前2个品种晚15 d;Crimson Pixie开花也最早,且单株花期最长,花橙红色,Black Jack与Ceb Print开花期大致相同,比Crimson Pixie晚15 d, Ceb Print花黄色,Black Jack花暗红色;在生长前期Crimson Pixie生长最快,Black Jack次之,后期Crimson Pixie生长缓慢,Black Jack生长加快;Black Jack株高40.0 cm,Crimson Pixie株高35.0 cm, Ceb Print株高最矮,仅13.0 cm,3个品种均适合于盆栽.  相似文献   

National study of the gastrointestinal parasites of dogs and cats in Australia   总被引：1，自引：1，他引：0  

Palmer CS  Thompson RC  Traub RJ  Rees R  Robertson ID 《Veterinary parasitology》2008,151(2-4):181-190

The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in Australian pet dogs and cats was largely unknown prior to this study. Current recommendations for the prophylactic treatment of parasites in Australia are based on studies conducted 20-30 years ago. A total of 1400 canine and 1063 feline faecal samples were collected from veterinary clinics and refuges from across Australia. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in dogs and cats was 23.9% (CI 21.7-26.1) and 18.4% (CI 16.1-20.7), respectively. Overall Giardia was the most prevalent parasite in dogs (9.3% CI 7.8-10.8) followed by hookworm (6.7% CI 5.4-8.0). Isospora felis was the most prevalent parasite in cats (5.6% CI 4.2-7.0), followed by Toxocara cati (3.2% CI 2.1-4.3). In conclusion the prevalence of intestinal helminths in Australian pet dogs and cats is low. Consequently, consideration should be given to the future use of anthelmintics and continued emphasis on pet owner education as means of preventing infection.  相似文献