Analysis of gene transcript profiling and immunobiology in Shetland sheepdogs with dermatomyositis     

Wahl JM  Clark LA  Skalli O  Ambrus A  Rees CA  Mansell JL  Murphy KE 《Veterinary dermatology》2008,19(2):52-58

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ULTRASONOGRAPHY VERSUS RADIOGRAPHY FOR DETECTION OF FLUID IN THE CANINE TYMPANIC BULLA     

Leigh G.  Griffiths  MA  VETMB  DSAS  MRCVS  Martin  Sullivan  BVMS  PHD  DVR  MRCVS  Turlough  O''Neill  MVB  MACVSC  MRCVS  Stewart W. J.  Reid  BVMS  PHD.  MRCVS 《Veterinary radiology & ultrasound》2003,44(2):210-213

The tympanic bullae of 20 previously healthy cadaver animals were randomly filled with sterile saline or air. The heads were positioned using tape ties and a rostrocaudal open mouth radiograph taken. The resulting radiographs were assessed by a blinded ECVDI diplomate, with each tympanic bulla being recorded as being either air or fluid filled. Ultrasound examination of the bullae was performed, by a blinded assessor, using a B-mode 5 mHz sector probe (Sonotron-VingMed Sound A/S, PO Box 141, N3191, Horten, Norway) operating at 3 mHz. Each bulla was recorded as being either air or fluid filled. Results of radiography and ultrasonography were each compared to the actual status of the bulla in a chi square analysis. Sensitivity of radiography was 80%, with specificity of 65%. Ultrasonographic sensitivity was 100% and specificity 100%. Ultrasonography may in future provide a cheap, noninvasive, rapid and widely available method for diagnosing otitis media in clinical cases.  相似文献   

Transcatheter intravascular stent placement to relieve supravalvular pulmonic stenosis     

Leigh G. Griffiths VetMB  MA  MRCVS  DSAS  Janice M. Bright MS  DVM  Dipl ACVIM  K.-Chen Chan MBBS  FRCP  FACC 《Journal of Veterinary Cardiology》2006,8(2):145-155

Valvular pulmonic stenosis has been successfully treated in dogs via minimally invasive transcatheter balloon dilation procedures for almost 20 years. Supravalvular pulmonic stenosis however is not amenable to balloon dilation procedures. Although several surgical procedures are described for treatment of pulmonic stenosis, the morbidity and mortality of these procedures are significantly higher than for transcatheter approaches.Two cases of supravalvular pulmonic stenosis are presented, one acquired and one congenital, which were successfully treated with transcatheter intravascular stent placement. The procedure alleviated the stenotic lesion and resolved clinical signs.  相似文献   

Analgesic Effect of the Transdermal Fentanyl Patch During and After Feline Ovariohysterectomy     

Leigh E. Glerum  DVM    Christine M. Egger  DVM  MVSc  Diplomate ACVA    Sheila W. Allen  DVM  MS  Diplomate ACVS    Michelle Haag  BS 《Veterinary surgery : VS》2001,30(4):351-358

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of the transdermal fentanyl patch in relieving perioperative pain and stress associated with ovariohysterectomy in cats. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective laboratory trial. ANIMALS: Twenty-four female, purpose-bred cats. METHODS: Each cat was randomly assigned to groups 1-3. Group 1 received a 25-microg/h transdermal fentanyl patch only. Group 2 received the patch and anesthesia. Group 3 received anesthesia only. Patches were left in place for 72 hours. Rectal temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, indirect blood pressure, blood glucose, serum cortisol concentration, plasma fentanyl concentration, pain score, and excitement/sedation score were monitored at prescribed intervals over an 81-hour period. Cats from groups 1-3 were reassigned to groups 4 and 5. Group 4 received the patch, anesthesia, and an ovariohysterectomy. Group 5 received anesthesia and an ovariohysterectomy only. The study period and monitored parameters were the same as for groups 1-3. RESULTS: Serum cortisol concentrations were significantly lower in group 4 than group 5 during the surgical and early postsurgical time periods. A similar effect was noted in blood glucose concentrations during the surgical period. Rectal temperature was significantly higher in group 2 when comparing all anesthetized groups during the early postsurgical period. Pain scores were significantly higher in groups 4 and 5 than in groups 2 and 3 during the early postsurgical period. There was no significant difference in pain scores between groups 4 and 5 during this period, however. CONCLUSIONS: The transdermal fentanyl patch affects biochemical markers of perioperative pain and stress associated with ovariohysterectomy in cats, attenuating rises in serum cortisol and blood glucose concentrations during the surgical and early postsurgical periods. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The transdermal fentanyl patch is effective in alleviating perioperative pain and stress associated with ovariohysterectomy in cats as evidenced by attenuated rises in cortisol and blood glucose concentrations in cats that were operated on and treated with the patch.  相似文献   

HYPERVITAMINOSIS A OF CATS IN BRISBANE     

A. A. Seawright  B.V.Sc.  Ph.D.  D. P. Steele  Dip.Ind.Chem. Leigh  Clark B.V.Sc. 《Australian veterinary journal》1968,44(5):203-206

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SPINA BIFIDA WITH SYRINGOMYELIA AND MENINGOCOELE IN A SHORT-TAILED CAT     

Leigh Clark B.V.Sc.  Ph.D.  M.Sc.  Carol H. Carlisle M.V.Sc.  D.V.R. 《Australian veterinary journal》1975,51(8):392-394

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The psychology of the pet owner   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

D Leigh 《The Journal of small animal practice》1966,7(8):517-521

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Streptococcus agalactiae infection in dairy cows     

Hillerton JE  Leigh JA  Ward PN  Coffey TJ 《The Veterinary record》2004,154(21):671-672

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Chorionic villus sampling for sex determination in a western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla).     

P A Ramsay  W Boardman  B MacDonald  C Roberts  I S Fraser 《Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine》2000,31(4):532-538

Chorionic villus sampling was undertaken on an anesthetized gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) to determine the fetal sex in the first trimester of pregnancy. The tissue samples were subject to sex determination by polymerase chain reaction, fluorescent in situ hybridization, and cell culture with cytogenetic analysis. Polymerase chain reaction testing was found to be the most accurate and rapid method of sex determination on this tissue sample.  相似文献   

The influence of land management on soil erosion in the Sneeuberg Mountains,Central Karoo,South Africa     

J. Keay‐Bright  J. Boardman 《Land Degradation \u0026amp; Development》2007,18(4):423-439

Farm practices in the Sneeuberg Mountains, Karoo, South Africa are examined to assess their contribution to the development of the observed gullies and badlands. Data from the literature is augmented by interviews with local farmers and measurements in the field. Changes in stocking rates, grazing systems and technological advances are assessed for their impact on soil erosion, vegetation cover and species composition. The possibility of natural and managed rehabilitation of badland areas is discussed, as are future prospects for farm management in the Sneeuberg. The findings suggest that high stock numbers and less benign management practices in the 19th century and the early 20th century underlie much of the degradation seen today. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.  相似文献