Veterinární medicína, 2006 (vol. 51), issue 2
Application of an electrometric method for measurement of in vitroinhibition of blood cholinesterases from sheep, goats and cattle by dichlorvos and carbaryl
F.K. Mohammad, B.K. Al-Baggou', A.S. Alias, G.A.M. Faris
Vet Med - Czech, 2006, 51(2):45-50 | DOI: 10.17221/5516-VETMED 
A modified electrometric method was described in sheep, goats and cattle and used to demonstrate in vitro inhibition of plasma and erythrocyte cholinesterase activities by the organophosphate and carbamate insecticides dichlorvos and carbaryl, respectively. A typical reaction mixture for the measurement of cholinesterase activity contained 3 ml distilled water, 3 ml barbital-phosphate buffer (pH 8.1), 0.2 ml plasma or erythrocytes and 0.1 ml acetylthiocholine iodide (7.5%) as a substrate. The mixture was incubated at 37οC for 30 min in sheep, 40 min in goats and 20 min in cattle. The pH of the reaction mixture was determined...
Determination of intracellular (neutrophil and monocyte) concentrations of free and liposome encapsulated ampicillin in sheep
E. Yazar, A.L. Bas, Y.O. Birdane, K. Yapar, M. Elmas, B. Tras
Vet Med - Czech, 2006, 51(2):51-54 | DOI: 10.17221/5517-VETMED
In the current study, intracellular (neutrophil and monocyte) concentrations of free and liposome encapsulated ampicillin in sheep were investigated. Free ampicillin (5 mg/kg b.w.) and liposome encapsulated ampicillin (5 mg/kg b.w.) were administered as a bolus intravenous injection to sheep. After the injections, blood samples (5 ml) were collected into tubes from v. jugularis at 10, 30, 60 minutes and 2, 4 and 8 hours. Neutrophils and monocytes were isolated, and lysed in distilled water. Ampicillin concentrations were measured by high performance liquid chromatography. The results indicate that liposome encapsulated ampicillin caused the...
The branches of the descending palatine artery and their relation to the vomeronasal organ inAngoragoats
K. Besoluk, E. Eken, S. Bahar
Vet Med - Czech, 2006, 51(2):55-59 | DOI: 10.17221/5518-VETMED
The aim of this study was to reveal the branches of the descending palatine artery, and its relation to the vomeronasal organ inAngoragoats. For this purpose, ten heads of adultAngoragoats obtained from a slaughterhouse were used. The ramifications of the latex enjected descending palatine artery and their vomeronasal organ-related findings were revealed by fine dissection and transverse sections. Arterial blood reached the caudally vomeronasal organ primarily via the sphenopalatine artery, and also cranially via a fine branch of the major palatine artery by crossing the palatine fissure. The average diameters of both the descending palatine artery...
A morphological and morphometrical study on the sacculus rotundus and ileum of the Angora rabbit
K. Besoluk, E. Eken, E. Sur
Vet Med - Czech, 2006, 51(2):60-65 | DOI: 10.17221/5519-VETMED
The aim of this study was to reveal morphological and morphometrical properties of the sacculus rotundus (SR) and ileum in the Angora rabbit. For this purpose, a total of thirteen adult healthy Angorarabbits of both sexes were used. At the level of the junction of the ileum and SR, the ileum invaginated into the SR by protruding in 9 Angorarabbits, but joined directly the SR in 21. Numerous aggregate lymph follicles located just under the tunica serosa formed outstanding macroscopic polygonal areas on the external surface of the SR. In the inner wall of the SR, irregular projections were seen grossly. The saccorotundocecal orifice was found to be bordered...
The morphology of the penis in porcupine (Hystrix cristata)
O. Atalar, A.O. Ceribasi
Vet Med - Czech, 2006, 51(2):66-70 | DOI: 10.17221/5520-VETMED
: In this study, histological and macroanatomical structures of porcupine penis were examined on 3 adult male porcupines. The non-erectile position of porcupine penis was directed to caudal. There was an obvious collum penis. Glans penis with a black colour was easily distinguished from corpus penis which had a white color. There were cornified papillae covering on both the glans penis and corpus penis. Two small nail symmetrical structures were noted in connective tissue just behind of glans penis, and under the urethra of the corpus penis were distinguished. Histological examinations indicated that these structures histologically fulfilled completely...
Carpal flexural deformity in puppies
K. Altunatmaz, S. Ozsoy
Vet Med - Czech, 2006, 51(2):71-74 | DOI: 10.17221/5522-VETMED
Carpal flexural deformity was determined in a total of 31 puppies, of which 28 were brought to our clinic, and 3 were reported by a practicing veterinary surgeon. Ages of the puppies ranged between 6-24 weeks. The dogs belonged to 10 different breeds. Following clinical and radiological examination of the puppies, blood samples were taken and calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P) and magnesium (Mg) values were recorded. Slight increases in these mineral values were determined in some of the patients. A splint with a caudal aluminium support, padded with a large amount of cotton, was applied to all puppies with deformity. This splint was kept on for 10 days,...
Pyloric ulceration and stenosis in a two-year-old thoroughbred filly: a case report
B. Bezdekova, P. Jahn, J. Mezerova
Vet Med - Czech, 2006, 51(2):75-80 | DOI: 10.17221/5523-VETMED
The case of the two year old thoroughbred filly presented here has been diagnosed with and treated for equine gastric ulceration syndrome (EGUS). The results of her examination are documented over a five month period. The patient was finally hospitalised with acute severe colic. Absence of chronic clinical problems common for pyloric stenosis can be attributed to the permanent antiulceration medication of the filly. The diagnosis of pyloric stenosis was made by exploratory laparotomy and confirmed by necropsy.