Protein profiling of plasma proteins in dairy cows with subclinical hypocalcaemia
The objective of this study was to investigate novel aspects of pathogenesis using proteomics technology to identify proteins that are differentially expressed in diseased and healthy animals. Dairy cows were divided into an SH group (T,n = 10) and a control group (C,n = 10) based on plasma calcium concentration. A total of 398 differentially expressed proteins were identified, of which 265 proteins were overlapped in the two parallel experiments. Of these, 24 differentially expressed proteins were statistically significant. Gene Ontology analysis yielded 74 annotations, including 7 cellular component, 55 biologica...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - January 17, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Occurrence of Pasteurella multocida among pigs with respiratory disease in China between 2011 and 2015
ConclusionsOver the past 5 years,P. multocida capsular type A was the most frequently isolated from diagnostic submissions in Central and Eastern China, followed by serogroups D and B. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - January 9, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
The seroprevalence of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in dairy cattle in Xinjiang, Northwest China
ConclusionThis study demonstrates that apparent prevalence of MAP infection in dairy cattle differs with farming modes at the animal level and herd level, and farming density could be an important risk factor associated with the presence of MAP infected cattle. This study provides important epidemiological data for bovine MAP control in Xinjiang, Northwest China. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - January 5, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Dystrophic mineralization of the arterial fibrovascular tissue associated with a vitamin D hypervitaminosis in an 8-year-old female Alpaca ( Vicugna pacos )
ConclusionsMost of the information regarding Llamas and Alpacas comes from the South American and Australian regions. It is therefore important to provide scientific information about these animals in other regions of the world in order to have a better and wider understanding of the nutritional and environmental conditions necessary for optimal breeding. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - December 14, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
The immunohistochemical evaluation of selected markers in the left atrium of dogs with end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy and myxomatous mitral valve disease – a preliminary study
ConclusionsDuring heart failure, the pattern of desmin, vimentin, periostin and caspase-3 expression alters in the left atrium, regardless of the cause. The changes are more pronounced in dogs with DCM than in dogs with MMVD and similar left atrial enlargement, suggesting that volume overload may not be the only cause of myocardial changes in DCM. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - November 30, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Stakeholder perspectives on the use of pig meat inspection as a health and welfare diagnostic tool in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland; a SWOT analysis
ConclusionThe results of the SWOT analysis support the conclusions from Devitt et al. (Ir Vet J 69:2, 2016), that trust between all stakeholders across the supply chain will be essential for the development of an effective environment in which to realise the full diagnostic potential of MI data. Further stakeholder engagement could seek to apply the findings of the SWOT analysis to a policy Delphi methodology, as used elsewhere. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - November 6, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Usefulness of clinical observations and blood chemistry values for predicting clinical outcomes in dairy goats with pregnancy toxaemia
ConclusionsThe clinical signs most indicative of a poor prognosis are anorexia with absence of ruminal motility and recumbency. Among the blood parameters to be considered, hypokalaemia and metabolic acidosis are the most relevant. Goats with PT have a high mortality and their condition can deteriorate very fast. Based on the authors ’s experience, a good strategy to minimize the economic losses caused by PT is to focus on the offspring survival rate since an early decision (induction of kidding or caesarian surgery) can increase the number of alive kids. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - October 23, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Dermatosparaxis in two Limousin calves
ConclusionsThis is the first report of dermatosparaxis in the Limousin and the presentation of the dermatosparaxis phenotype has some noteworthy features thus further genetic testing is required to pinpoint the causative mutation or other genetic defect. Given the popularity of the breed and the lethal nature of the phenotype in this case it is important to raise awareness of the condition. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - October 17, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Decision making on helminths in cattle: diagnostics, economics and human behaviour
AbstractHelminth infections of cattle affect productivity in all classes of stock, and are amongst the most important production-limiting diseases of grazing ruminants. Over the last decade, there has been a shift in focus in the diagnosis of these infections from merely detecting presence/absence of infection towards detecting its impact on production. This has been facilitated by studies observing consistent negative correlations between helminth diagnostic test results and measures of productivity. Veterinarians are increasingly challenged to consider the economic aspects of their work, and the use of these tests should...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - September 26, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Insights into antimicrobial resistance among long distance migratory East Canadian High Arctic light-bellied Brent geese ( Branta bernicla hrota )
ConclusionTo our knowledge this is the first record of AMR bacteria isolated from long distance migratory ECHA light-bellied Brent geese. This indicates that this species may act as reservoirs and potential disseminators of resistance genes into remote natural ecosystems across their migratory range. This population of geese frequently forage (and defecate) on public amenity areas during the winter months presenting a potential human health risk. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - September 14, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Gastric inflammatory pseudotumour secondary to Actinomyces hordeovulneris infection in a cat
ConclusionThis case report of feline gastric actinomycosis, caused byActinomyces hordeovulneris, suggests that gastric bacterial infection should be considered in cases of focal gastric wall thickening associated with chronic vomiting in the cat, which may otherwise closely resemble neoplastic disease. Once a diagnosis of actinomycosis was obtained, a correct treatment with antibiotic therapy can resolve it. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - August 25, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Assessment of an ELISA method to support surveillance of bovine tuberculosis in Albania
ConclusionThe lack of agreement between the results of the two tests may reflect different elements of the immune response (humoral and cell-mediated immunity). In future, cattle should be sensitized by the intradermal injection of tuberculin 14 days prior to the collection of blood samples, which would then be tested by theMycobacterium bovis IDEXX ELISA Test in order to determine more accurately the prevalence of infection. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - August 19, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Typhlocolitis associated with Clostridium difficile ribotypes 078 and 110 in neonatal piglets from a commercial Irish pig herd
ConclusionsThis is the first report confirmingC. difficile in association with typhlocolitis in Irish pigs. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - August 18, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Expression of matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2), E-cadherin and Ki-67 in metastatic and non-metastatic canine mammary carcinomas
ConclusionWe did not show significant differences in MMP-2, E-cadherin and Ki-67 expression between metastatic and non-metastatic tumours due to low number of cases studied, however further experiments are necessary to assess the role of these antigens in the process of canine mammary tumours metastasis. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - August 1, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Isolation of Chlamydia abortus from a laboratory worker diagnosed with atypical pneumonia
Conclusion
As far as we know, although C. abortus has not been previously described as capable of causing pneumonia in humans, this is the first reported case of atypical pneumonia in which C. abortus is thought to have played an aetiological role. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - July 19, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
