Veterinærmedicin

Knowledge of veterinary anatomy and physiology is essential for veterinary students, professionals, and researchers, as well as animal owners who wish to gain greater levels of understanding. This book reflects the diverse and dynamic research being undertaken on a variety of different species worldwide. It includes four sections and twelve chapters that address a myriad of topics, ranging from animal cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems to pathology and infections, and immunity. Chapters present recent research on animals ranging from primates to horses and cattle.

The study was conducted at Livestock Farm, Department of Livestock Production and Management, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal in 24 weaned rabbits each in White Giant and Soviet Chinchilla consisting of four treatment groups having six animals in each group namely control (T1), provision of cool drinking water (T2), electrolyte supplementation (T3) and water spraying (T4) in order to record the physiological responses, hematology and blood biochemical profile and to compare the influence of different heat ameliorative measures on growth rate. Various physiological parameters were studied and interpreted. Hematology and biochemistry profile were analyzed and tabulated. Productive performance on rabbits were statistically analyzed.

The present book is focusses on the methods and effects of placement of laparoscopic port in laparoscopy and site of incision to perform open methods of ovariectomy in elective spaying of female dogs. Twenty clinically healthy adult (Median age 3.25 years) female dogs weighing 14 to 38 kg (Median weight 26 kg) were used in the study. The ovariectomy was performed in two phases, in phase I, it has been done through laparoscopy by placing camera port caudal to the umbilicus on linea alba and two paramedian port caudal to that of camera port in triangular fashion in group A whereas; in group B the camera port was similar to that of group A but other two ports were one cranial to umbilicus and one caudal to camera port onlinea albai.estraight line. In phase II ovariectomy has been done by open surgical procedure in which site of incision to approach ovary was on right flank in group C whereas, it was caudal to umbilicus onlinea albain group D. Evaluation of surgical technique have been done on the basis of changes in clinical, haematobiochemical and marker for oxidative stress.

This volume reviews the broad topic of welfare in nonhuman primates under human care. Chapters detail the history of primates in captivity, ethical and legal issues surrounding the use of nonhuman primates as entertainment or in research, the different approaches that welfare are measured, and how housing, enrichment, and other conditions can foster or degrade welfare.Since humans began keeping nonhuman primates we have made vast strides in understanding their cognitive abilities, strong social bonds, vibrant personalities, and their capacity for joy and suffering. With an increasing number of countries banning the use of great apes in biomedical research, the welfare of primates in zoos and research facilities has gained increasing attention. This interdisciplinary work features contributors from many of the fields involved and those on both sides of the issue, thus providing an exhaustive overview of primate welfare.Readers from animal welfare science, primatology, animal testing, veterinary medicine, conservation to ethics and legislation will find this an important account.

Predkladaná publikácia tvorí doplnok ku kni¿nému vydaniu pod názvom ¿Choroby hovädzieho dobytka". Opiera sa o nov¿ie poznatky z oblasti výskumu hlavne najvýznamnej¿ích porúch zdravotného stavu vysokoú¿itkových dojníc, pri ktorých so zvy¿ujúcou produkciou mlieka, ¿asto nie sú zoh¿adnené narastajúce nároky na metabolizmus a vyús¿ujú do zvy¿ovania % brakovania a úhynov zvierat. V publikácii sme sa zamerali na etiopatogenézu, diagnostiku, terapiu a prevenciu týchto problémov. Cie¿om je zabezpe¿enie bezpe¿ných, zdravotne nezávadných potravín ¿ivöí¿neho pôvodu. Predpokladáme, ¿e bude prínosom pre ¿itate¿ov (¿tudentov veterinárskeho lekárstva a praktických veterinárnych lekárov) a návodom pre profesionálny prístup k rie¿eniu týchto zdravotných a produk¿ných komplikácií.

This book contains the gross, histological and histochemical studies on the pancreas of twenty four apparently healthy chabro chickens irrespective of sex. The pancreas was located in the abdominal cavity on the right side of median plane within the duodenal loop. It was elongated and was creamy white in group-1 and pale pink in other groups. The pancreas of chabro chicken was covered by thin fibrous connective tissue capsule. The interstitial tissue around the acini was formed by reticular fibers which generally encircled one third to two third part of the individual acini in group 1 and the entire acini in other groups. From group- 2 onwards fine to coarse reticular fibers were observed inside the islets of Langerhans. Exocrine parenchyma consisted of serous tubuloacinar secretory acini and the duct system. Endocrine part (Islets of Langerhans) was oval and rounded however, their shape varied considerably. Epithelium of various types of ducts the reaction for best carmine, Sudan black B and bromophenol blue was similar in all the groups but the reaction for acid muccopolysaccharides and PAS was different in various groups.

This book describes the importance of sustainable livestock production from a food security perspective in the changing climate scenario. It covers the amelioration of climate change impacts and describes the various mitigation strategies to reduce enteric methane emissions. The book targets sustainable livestock production by covering diverse concepts of amelioration, mitigation, and policy up-gradation. Further, it examines various adverse impacts of climate change on growth, meat, milk, and reproduction in livestock. Most importantly, the book covers novel aspects of quantifying heat stress response of livestock based on non-invasive methodologies, including infrared thermal imaging, sensor-based applications, hair, urine, and fecal cortisol estimation. Particular emphasis was given to describing the skin-based novel approaches to establish climate resilience in indigenous breeds. The book provides detailed descriptions of alleviating climate change impacts on shelter management, nutritional interventions, and genetics-based strategies involving advanced genomic tools. Lastly, it highlights the livestock species which could be considered ideal climate-resilient animal models to withstand the adversities associated with climate change.

This book explores the potential applications of animal stem cells in veterinary medicine. It begins with an overview of stem cells and their application in treating various animal diseases, including mastitis. In turn, the book discusses the challenges of using stem cells in regenerative medicine and emphasizes the importance of understanding the action of stem cells and preclinical evidence for ensuring safety and therapeutic efficacy. It also presents methods for the identification, characterization, and quantification of stem cells. Further, it discusses the therapeutic applications of different stem cells, including milk-derived, testicular, and mesenchymal stem cells in veterinary medicine. Lastly, it discusses strategies for and therapeutic applications of genome editing by CRISPER/Cas9 in mammary stem cells. As such, the book offers a valuable resource for students and scientists working in the veterinary sciences and veterinarians.

In der vorliegenden Studie sollte ein Konjugat aus dem Fc-Fragment von Mäuse-IgG und rOMP 28 hergestellt werden. Das entwickelte Konjugat wurde verwendet, um die Kinetik der humoralen und zellulären Immunantwort im Vergleich zum unkonjugierten Konjugat und dem rOMP 28 allein zu untersuchen.Von allen Gruppen löste die mit CpG+ rOMP 28 immunisierte Mäusegruppe die stärkste humorale Immunreaktion aus, während die Brucella abortus S19-Gruppe die stärkste zelluläre Reaktion hervorrief, was durch die hohe Stickoxidkonzentration und die Clearance des virulenten B. abortus 544 aus der Milz nach der Infektion belegt wurde.Die konjugierte Gruppe führte im Vergleich zu rOMP28 allein zu einer geringen humoralen Reaktion, was auf den irreversiblen Verlust von Fc-Rezeptoren auf der Makrophagen-Plasmamembran und die Beteiligung des hemmenden Fc¿IIR zurückzuführen sein könnte, das an der Regulierung von Immunreaktionen beteiligt ist.Die B. abortus S19 Stammgruppe induzierte ein hohes Schutzniveau, wenn sie mit dem virulenten B. abortus 544 herausgefordert wurde, was darauf hindeutet, dass ein aus verschiedenen Komponenten zusammengesetzter Ganzzellorganismus am Schutz beteiligt sein könnte.

This detailed new edition compiles fully updated practical methodologies and approaches for diagnosticians and researchers working toward a better understanding of animal coronaviruses. The book explores vital techniques in virus isolation, diagnostic approaches via the detection of viral nucleic acids or proteins, serology, disease-targeted animal species models, and next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics. Written for the invaluable Springer Protocols Handbooks series, chapters contain readily reproducible laboratory protocols as well as expert tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Thorough and hands-on, Animal Coronaviruses, Second Edition will help readers design and carry out their increasingly important projects in clinical research, diagnostics, disease surveillance, and epidemiological study involving this family of viruses.

This book contains the epidemiology, bioclimatograph and anthelmintic assessment of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and goats of Uttarakhand. The results of epidemiology indicated that sheep and goats were infected with G.I. strongyles throughout the year in both tarai and hill regions of Uttarakhand with the highest prevalence being in rainy season. Bioclimatographs prepared can serve as prediction models to aid in devising management strategies against strongyles. Based on the epidemiological pattern of G.I. nematodes in sheep and goats, it is suggested that they should be treated with anthelmintics once in May/June, August/September and February/March. Both sheep and goats harboured predominantly Haemonchus parasites besides Trichostrongylus, Oesophagostomum, Strongyloides and Bunostomum ¿ which exert negative effects on productivity of animals as suggested by increased weight gains and improvement in haemato-biochemical alterations post-treatment with anthelmintics. These epidemiological findings can thus be utilized in formulating an effective control programme against G.I. nematodosis.

Retsmedicin er et væsentligt element i alt veterinært arbejde. I den sammenhæng har dyrlæger to vigtige pejlemærker, nemlig at agere korrekt inden for lovens rammer og i veterinærforensisk arbejde at skabe de mest korrekte bevismaterialer til evt. juridisk brug.I bogens 28 kapitler gennemgår 17 specialister emner som lovgivning og administration, hold af dyr, sygdomsbehandling og rådgivning, sygdomsbekæmpelse og smittebeskyttelse, dyrevelfærd, dyretransport, dyreforsøg og forensisk veterinærmedicin.Bogen spænder vidt, men det gør veterinær retsmedicin også. Hvert kapitel indeholder et historisk afsnit til at give en forståelse af baggrunden for tingenes tilstand. Bogen giver en opdateret gennemgang af gældende dyrlægerelevant lovgivning og beskriver den veterinære og juridiske kontekst, dyrlæger arbejder i til daglig.Læs bogen, bliv klogere på retsmedicin i dyrlægens dagligdag og forstå tendenser i den løbende udvikling.Bogen henvender sig til veterinærstuderende, men dyrlæger, jurister og andre faggrupper med arbejde relateret til dyr og dyrlæger kan også have glæde af den.

Nowadays, animal welfare is one of the main issues on the agenda of animal production and its control must be scientifically standardized and its interpretation protocolized. Both ethological and sanitary research and the control of facilities are beginning to require stress laboratory parameters in order to maximize the reliability of the observation.The present work aims to test the reliability of some laboratorial parameters of stress in two different product systems such as the deep litter system and the conventional confined system with full slat floor, the possible differences and the criteria for interpretation of the results.

It is imperative that dairy producers optimize growth in order to prepare their animals for productive purposes as soon as possible. More produce in terms of offspring and milk could be obtained from such fast-growing animals. Thus, bypassing technology to improve protein utilization seems like a rational way out for the purposes above. Among all methods, formaldehyde (HCHO) treatment of cake is the most common for nutrient protection of dietary protein. Bypass protein technology is an efficient and comparatively cheaper method for protecting highly degradable protein sources in the rumen. It involves feed management through passive rumen manipulation with an aim of reducing the ruminal degradation of protein. This will allow this nutrient to get digested and absorbed from the lower digestive tract leading to the improved growth performance of dairy buffalo heifers.

This second edition includes a collection of antigen production and delivery strategies for vaccine development in veterinary species. New and updated chapters guide readers through protocols for antigen production, experimental antigen delivery and the analysis of immune responses upon vaccination. Written in the format of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, each chapter includes an introduction to the topic, lists necessary materials and reagents, includes tips on troubleshooting and known pitfalls, and step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Vaccine Technologies for Veterinary Viral Diseases: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition aims to be a useful and practical guide to researches to help further their study in this field.

The present study was planned to construct the conjugate ofFc fragment of mice IgG with rOMP 28. The developed conjugate wasused to investigate the kinetics of humoral and cellular immuneresponse in comparison to its un conjugated and the rOMP 28 alone.Among all the groups, the group of mice immunized with CpG+ rOMP 28 induced highest level of humoral immune response andBrucella abortus S19 group conferred highest level of cellular response which was evidenced by high nitric oxide concentration and also by the clearance of virulent B. abortus 544 from the spleen after challenge.The conjugated group conferred low level of humoral responsewhen compared to the rOMP28 alone which may be due to theirreversible loss of Fc receptors on the macrophage plasma membraneand the involvement of inhibitory Fc¿IIR which is involved in theregulation of immune responses.The B. abortus S19 strain group induced a high level of protection when challenged with virulent B. abortus 544 which indicate whole cell organism composed of various components may be involved in the protection.

The traditional knowledge of tribals was scientifically validated where investigation was undertaken to evaluate in vivo anthelmintic efficacy of Nigella sativa (Kaloji), Swertia chirata (Chirayata)and Piper longum (Pippali) on gastrointestinal nematodes in naturally infected goats. Besides the anthelminitc efficacy of the aforesaid indigenous plants, the haematological and clinical observations were made to find out their safety levels in goats. The extractability and phytochemical composition of N. sativa, S. chirata and P. longum were also determined to find out the presence of bioactive principles in the indigenous plants.

The present experiment was planned to assess the effect of feeding formaldehyde (HCHO) treated (bypass) protein on growth and reproductive performance in buffalo heifers through alterations in rumen and blood metabolites. A total of twenty five, Surti buffalo heifers of 19-21 month of age with mean body weight were divided into five homogenous groups. Individual feeding of all the animals were followed with basal diet containing 5 kg green roughage, dry roughages ad lib along with required quantity of compounded concentrate mixture (CCM). The animals were offered with the concentrate mixture cpontaining different level of HCHO treated protein and designated as CON (control; CCM), FT-25 (CCM containing HCHO treated bypass protein @ 25%), FT-50 (CCM containing HCHO treated bypass protein @ 50%) and FT-100 (CCM containing HCHO treated bypass protein @100%). A field control group (CSM) was also assigned, which was fed with cotton seed meal as CCM.

In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Molly J. Flaherty brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Rehabilitation Therapy. Top experts cover current and emerging areas of interest, with introductory material for the general practitioner as well as advanced material for the rehabilitation veterinarian. Topics include everything from pain management and manual therapies to more focused areas of special interest, such as rehabilitation therapy in palliative care. Contains 12 practice-oriented topics including veterinary spinal manipulation therapy; shockwave therapy; the role of rehabilitation therapy following regenerative medicine in the canine; rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries in agility patients; therapy exercises for early post-operative orthopedic patients; return-to-work for working dogs; feline osteoarthritis management; and more.  Provides in-depth clinical reviews on rehabilitation therapy in small animal practice, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.  Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Master proven techniques for the handling and restraint of common animals! Providing clear guidelines to each procedure, Animal Restraint for Veterinary Professionals, 3rd Edition includes photos showing the exact steps needed to achieve safe restraint of animals seen in the veterinary clinic and visited on farm calls. Separate chapters are devoted to each domestic animal species, including cats, dogs, cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, rodents, ferrets, and birds. This edition adds descriptions of new restraint techniques for cats, dogs, and other species. Written by expert veterinary technician instructors C.C. Sheldon, and James A. Topel, this practical guide also includes a chapter on knot tying! Step-by-step guidelines make it easy to understand safe, commonly used restraint procedures, and include alternative restraint techniques for several different species. More than 500 full-color images and a clear, non-technical writing style depict and simplify animal restraint concepts. Comprehensive coverage includes normal and abnormal animal behavior characteristics, precautions, special handling, restraint devices, and descriptions of special restraint techniques for medical procedures such as venipuncture. Restraint Principles chapter summarizes the considerations for proper restraint, animal safety, circumstances for restraint, the effect of restraint on animals, and complications. Knot Tying chapter presents basic types of knots that may be used to safely restrain larger animals. NEW! Additional restraint techniques are included for several species. NEW! Restraint of Cats chapter is updated to include guidelines and photos for the removal of cats from a carrier, examination in a carrier, and examination in a towel on the handler's lap. NEW! Restraint of Dogs chapter is updated to include canine head control using a towel, along with safe techniques for administering intramuscular injections to aggressive dogs including the use of a door as a squeeze area and hip catch. NEW! Learning objectives, chapter outlines, and key terms are added to the beginning of each chapter.

Comprehensive in scope and exclusively devoted to feline medical care, Dr. Susan Little's The Cat: Clinical Medicine and Management, 2nd Edition, is an essential resource for providing complete, state-of-the-art care to cats. Authoritative, clinically focused information is enhanced by full-color images, tables, boxes, algorithms, key points, and more - all in an easy-to-understand, quick-reference format. Dr. Little and her expert contributors address the unique concerns and challenges facing any practitioner providing care for cats, including the latest advances in feline medical diagnosis and management and the clinical applications to everyday practice. An eBook version, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. The eBook also offers convenient video lessons and client handouts.Covers the latest advances in feline medicine from a systemic and adjunctive care perspective, making it the most comprehensive feline medical reference available with a strong clinical focus.Addresses key topics unique to feline medicine and not currently covered in other books, including: insights and clinical advances attributable to the mapping of the feline genome; medical conditions associated with behavioral problems; managing the feline patient with co-existing and chronic diseases; special medical problems and care considerations for the geriatric cat; environmental enrichment for the indoor cat; feline zoonotic agents and implications for human health; and humane solutions for shelter medicine and overpopulation challenges.Helps meet the increasing demand for state-of-the-art medical care by cat owners, including advanced diagnostic services and treatments designed to extend and improve quality of life for feline companions.Features a full-color design with hundreds of schematic drawings, tables, boxes, key points, algorithms, and photographs for quick and easy access to information.Provides in-depth information on indoor cats and senior cats, including timely guidance on meeting owners' expectations for longer, healthier lives for their cats.Addresses the challenges of cat overpopulation, particularly humane approaches to improve quality of life for millions of feral and community cats and minimize their impact on public health and endangered species of animals.Presents information written in the manner of expanded conference proceedings, delivering the latest insights and most current approaches to management of feline medical disorders.Includes contributions from approximately 80 contributors, including many from outside the US, to provide a global perspective and valuable expertise from those most knowledgeable in the field of feline medical care.NEW! eBook version, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. The eBook also offers convenient client handouts.NEW! Assimilates the fear-free approach to providing care for cats in veterinary practice.NEW! Incorporates techniques used to create a "cat-friendly" practice - a growing trend popular with feline and mixed practice veterinarians, and one that can increase the practice’s revenue.NEW! Includes icons throughout that direct to related client handouts or videos available in the eBook version included with print purchase.