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Effects of dietary supplementation with sodium chloride on urinary relative supersaturation with calcium oxalate in healthy dogs
When dogs consumed a diet supplemented with NaCl, 24-hour urine volume and 24-hour urine calcium excretion increased. Dietary supplementation with NaCl was not associated with a change in urine calcium concentration. However, urine oxalate acid concentrations and values of urinary RSS with CaOx were significantly lower after feeding the NaCI-supplemented diet for 28 days.
Expression and Regulation of Cyclooxygenase-2 in Normal and Neoplastic Canine Keratinocytes
Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) overexpression has been demonstrated in canine squamous Cell Carcinomas (SCC). Results of this study indicate that neoplastic keratinocytes had a higher basal COX-2 expression than normal keratinocytes and SCC cells produced more PGE2 than normal keratinocytes. The use of keratinocytes can provide an in vitro system to study the molecular basis of COX-2 expression in canine SCCs.
Freezability of equine semen after glass beads column separation
The effect of glass beads in a column separator to remove damaged and dead spermatozoa in ejaculates from 50 stallions. Half of the ejaculates were processed and frozen following standard procedures; half were used for the column separation procedure. Column-separated (CS) samples had improved motility and less damage in comparison to samples processed in a standard fashion; the authors conclude that column separation has a positive effect on the quality of thawed equine semen and that this technique has potential for increasing insemination success in mares.
Comparison of Morphine and Butorphanol As Pre-Anaesthetic Agents in Combination with Romifidine for Field Castration in Ponies
This study compared pre-anesthetic sedation using romifidine combined with butorphanol and romifidine combined with morphine or saline in 54 ponies undergoing field castration. Preanesthetic medications were followed with ketamine. Overall quality of anesthesia and maintenance of sedation was better in the butorphanol group compared to either the control group or the morphine group. The authors concluded that morphine is a suitable alternative to butorphanol combined with romifidine and provided better sedation when compared to the other drug combinations.
How Many Mistakes Should I Tolerate?
Most errors are not because of laziness nor stupidity, but rather because of a procedure that is wrought with holes. Fill the gaps to make sure it doesn't happen again, rather than being punitive.
Lame 20 Month Old Great Dane, Positive Ortolani Sign - TPO Warranted? Stifles Are Also Swollen;
Second Case: Focal Intramedullary Sclerosis
Prof Blevins, Every each time that i make contact with VIN, specially with you, i got a new information that is really important to me. I would like to thank you about so solidary, inspirer and friendly inputs. I learn here more than ever, more than a book or a class, with better vets in the other side of the planet.
Cocker with 2nd Degree AV Block and Syncope Episodes (or are they seizures?)
We now need to know if the dog has an even worse bradycardia before it has an event with the emphasis on before. An event monitor would be a good way to document this.
Another Challenging Case..Blue and Gold macaw with a long history of episodic periods of pharyngeal inflammation. Contrast Fluoroscopic Video
It is evident that as this bolus is "formed up" by the ingluvial sphincter the proximal thoracic esophagus is dilated (Image1) and (Image 2). The appearance of the crop and the ingluvial sphincter are also abnormal...As the bolus proceeds into the esophagus you will notice that six contractions are potentiated but fail to propagate a peristaltic wave. The bolus moves slightly (and somehat sloppily) forward then back orad before eventually passing into the proventriculus. As well the esophagus is dilated three to four times typical diameter in this region. The number of attempts at propagation per bolus is abnormal in a macaw.
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 Double Rounds This Sunday!
VIN/AAFP Rounds
Sunday, May 15, 8 pm ET
Join Sheilah Robertson, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS, DACVA, DECVA, for Feline Analgesia.
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Practice Management Rounds
Sunday, May 15, 10 pm ET
Join Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, for Why Organized Veterinary Medicine Needs You, And You Need Organized Veterinary Medicine.
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Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, May 17, 9:30 pm ET
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How To Use VIN: Part 3
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 Abstract Of The Week:
Effect of Sample Handling on Venous PCO2, pH, Bicarbonate, and Base Excess
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Adrenalectomy: Post-Op Problems
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Emergency Euthanasia Of Sheep And Goats and more ...
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Small Animal Ophthalmic Surgery: Practical Techniques For The Veterinarian
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Moving Pages In eVetsite
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From the Boards:
* UV Light Requirements For Indoor Birds
* Foot Disease In A Sheep
* Dog With Severe Pulmonary Edema
* Elevated SAP In Cyclosporine Dog
Equine Essentials for the Mixed Practice
- Can your staff identify “popular” equine breeds and colors?
- Are they familiar with common equine terms, ailments and first aid?
- Does your staff know the basics of safe stabling? What about vaccination and deworming protocols for the horse?
Many veterinary clinics treat both small and large animals, making it important that the support staff have a basic knowledge of “horse-keeping”. VSPN's newest course for your staff is a four week overview of the basics required for equine care. Topics for Equine Essentials will include breed, color, and marking recognition, terminology, nutrition, vaccination and parasitology, and common disorders and diseases. This course will be submitted for RACE approval for veterinary technicians. Instructors:
Michelle Earltinez, CVT, AS
Chris Upchurch, AS, OM Dates: June 2 – July 8, 2005 Real Time Sessions: Tuesday Evenings; June 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 9:00pm – 10:30pm ET (USA) CE Hours: 6 (RACE applied for) Tuition: $102.00 ($92.00 early bird special if registered before May 19, 2005) ** NOTE: Registration will be closed when the maximum number of participants is reached or at 5pm ET the day of the first real time session. To Enroll:
Go to Equine Essentials and click on the Enroll Now button. Recommended text:
A Complete Medical Reference Guide for Horses and Foals
Ed. Mordecai Siegal.
UCDavis School of Veterinary Medicine
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