Gross-Pathologic and Therapeutic Implications for Uncomplicated White Line Disease in Dairy Cows: A Case Series Study
Mohsen Nouri,
Fateme Katouli,
Fahime Zibaee,
Iradj Nowrouzian,
Seyed Mohamad Karbalaee Seyed Javad
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 5, September 2013
Pages:
32-35
Received:
5 August 2013
Published:
10 September 2013
Abstract: This short communication describes the gross-pathologic and therapeutic implications of uncomplicated white line diseasein one large dairy herd with records of lameness events over a 7 months period in the vicinity of Tehran, Iran.White line lesions were confirmed on 232 of cows with the lameness score of 3 and 4. The prevalence rate of WL lesions in axial wall at zone 1, apex of toe at zone 1 and abaxial wall at zone 1, 2 and 3 were 53 cases (23.0 %), 44 cases (19.0 %) and 130 cases (58.0 %), respectively. Fourteen percent have been trimmed incorrectly and the sole becomes too thin during trimming. Full treatment results achieved in 87.0 % of cases in an average of 28 days.This study showed that laminitis- associated white line disease response well to appropriate therapy and proper trimming can play an important role for lameness prevention strategies in large dairy herds.
Abstract: This short communication describes the gross-pathologic and therapeutic implications of uncomplicated white line diseasein one large dairy herd with records of lameness events over a 7 months period in the vicinity of Tehran, Iran.White line lesions were confirmed on 232 of cows with the lameness score of 3 and 4. The prevalence rate of WL lesions ...
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Ultrasonographic Determination of Follicle Development and Resumption of Ovarian Activity in Postpartum Bulgarian Murrah Buffaloes during the Breeding Season
Stanimir Angelov Yotov,
Anatoli Stefanov Atanasov
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 5, September 2013
Pages:
36-41
Received:
7 August 2013
Published:
10 September 2013
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to determine follicle development and resumption of ovarian activity in Bulgarian Murrah buffaloes by transrectal ultrasonographic monitoring of the ovaries during the first 50 days after after calving throughout the breeding season. The investigation included 18 clinically healthy Bulgarian Murrah buffaloes divided into two groups: Group I (n=8, primiparous buffaloes) and Group II (n=10, multiparous buffaloes). A transrectal ultrasonography was made at 3-day intervals between 1st and the 50th postpartum days. The evaluation of follicular development was based on the visualization of small, medium or large follicles. Ovulation was recorded when the first detected large follicle disappeared during the followed examinations and a corpus luteum in the same place was observed. After data processing, the mean diameter (mm) of small, medium and large follicles was determined. The average intervals (days) from parturition to the first identification of medium, large follicles and corpus luteum were also estimated and cumulative percentage of animals in both groups, according to the ovarian structures, and the time of their detection was calculated. The obtained results showed presence of small follicles during the experimental period. The mean diameters of medium and large follicles in multiparous animals were greater (P<0.05) than respective sizes in primiparous animals. The mean interval between calving and first ovulation trended to be shorter in multiparous in comparison with primiparous buffaloes. On postpartum day 46 cumulative percentage of multiparous animals with detected corpus luteum was higher (P<0.05) than estimated in primiparous animals. In conclusion, the follicular growth between clinically healthy primiparous and multiparous Bulgarian Murrah buffaloes during the first fifty days after calving throughout breeding season was different. The faster development of ovulatory follicles followed by ovulation and corpus luteum formation in multiparous than in primiparous bufaloes indicated an earlier resumption of the ovarian activity after calving. The obtained data could be used in development of different schedules for reproductive optimization in dairy buffaloes.
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to determine follicle development and resumption of ovarian activity in Bulgarian Murrah buffaloes by transrectal ultrasonographic monitoring of the ovaries during the first 50 days after after calving throughout the breeding season. The investigation included 18 clinically healthy Bulgarian Murrah buffaloes divided...
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Intra-Abdominal Laparoscopic Vasectomy by Electrocauterization in Free Range Rhesus Macaques (Macaca Mulatta)
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 5, September 2013
Pages:
42-45
Received:
9 September 2013
Published:
30 October 2013
Abstract: The aim of present study was to evaluate intra-abdominal laparoscopic technique in free range male rhesus macaque in terms of rapidity and specificity of the technique . Two hundred twenty free range rhesus macaques were captured by cage trapping method. Anesthesia was achieved using xylazine @2mg/kg and ketamine @ 10mg/kg body weight intramuscularly. One midline and two lateral pre-umblical surgical ports were created. A telescope was inserted through midline port while cutting and grasping forceps were inserted through the lateral ports. About 3-4cm long fragment of vas deferens was removed by cutting and cauterization, using atraumatic thermo-cautery forceps and a scissors connected to an electrocautery unit. The induction time, duration of anaesthesia and recovery time was 2.10 ± 0.20 min, 72 ±0.28 min and 38±0.12 min respectively. Surgical time for laparoscopic vasectomy was found to be 2±0.32 min. The method was found to be simple, easy and faster method of vasectomy in the male rhesus macaques.
Abstract: The aim of present study was to evaluate intra-abdominal laparoscopic technique in free range male rhesus macaque in terms of rapidity and specificity of the technique . Two hundred twenty free range rhesus macaques were captured by cage trapping method. Anesthesia was achieved using xylazine @2mg/kg and ketamine @ 10mg/kg body weight intramuscular...
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