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Passive immunity to Pasteurella haemolytica A1 in dairy calves: effects of preparturient vaccination of the dams.
1994
Hodgins D.C. | Shewen P.E.
Blood parameter changes in Korean traditional calves and pigs after foot-and-mouth disease vaccination
2017
Cha, C.N., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea | Park, E.K., College of Medicine, Kosin University, Busan, Republic of Korea | Yoo, C.Y., Gyeongnam Provincial Namhae College, Namhae, Republic of Korea | Kim, S., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea | Yun, Y.W., Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea | Lee, H.J., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
This study investigated changes in certain blood parameters in calves and pigs after foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccination. In this study, five calves and five pigs were selected from groups of 10 calves and pigs, respectively, and were vaccinated with an FMD vaccine. The remaining animals formed two non-treatment control groups. Blood samples were collected from all animals on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th days post-vaccination. In the FMD-vaccinated calves and pigs on day 7 post-vaccination, white blood cell counts, blood urea nitrogen levels, and alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase activities were higher than those in the respective controls. The present data suggested that the certain hemato-biochemical parameters on cattle and pigs were meaningfully changed between before and after FMD vaccination.
Show more [+] Less [-]Multiple congenital anomalies in a Korean native calf (Bos taurus coreanae)
2011
Islam, Mohammad Rafiqul, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea | Roh, Y.S., Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea | Cho, A.R., Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea | Park, H.J., Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea | Heo, S.Y., Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea | Lee, K.C., Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea | Lee, H.K., Happy Veterinary Hospital, Kimje, Republic of Korea | Lim, C.W., Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea | Kim, B.S., Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
Supernumerary ectopic limb(s) (SEL) is a congenital anomaly defined as the presence of accessory limb(s) attached to various body regions. This paper describes a case of SEL with ectopic lung and ectopia cordis in a newborn calf, based on macroscopic, microscopic and radiographic findings. External features of multiple congenital anomalies included an ectopic lung growing over the middle of the backbone and covered with normal haired skin. Ectopia cordis was found in the abdominal cavity and attached to the liver. Two extra abnormal limbs originated separately from within the ectopic lung. Most of the abdominal organs were exposed to the outside through the opened abdominal cavity. Microscopically the ectopic lung tissue had edema in the connective tissue around the bronchus and artery. Changes in other organs included congestion of the renal medulla, infiltration of inflammatory cells (lymphocytes and eosinophils) around the hepatic portal tract, and edema surrounding blood vessels and neurons in the brain. The rudimentary humerus of the forelimb was attached to the thoracic spine, as viewed radiographically. The hindlimb was consisted of an irregularly shaped femur, short tibia and fibula, two tarsal bones, one metatarsal bone, and three phalanges. This is the first description of congenital anomalies involving the SEL, ectopic lung and ectopia cordis in a calf.
Show more [+] Less [-]The effect of Dochetang for the treatment of chronic diarrhea in a 4 months-old-female Korean native calf
2007
Chon, S.K. (Wow Animal Clinic, Iksan, Republic of Korea) | Kim, N.S. (Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea), E-mail: namsoo@chonbuk.ac.kr
This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of Dochetang for the treatment of chronic diarrhea in a 4 months-old-female Korean native calf. The calf was presented to the Wow Animal Clinic, Iksan with the history of chronic diarrhea for several weeks. The feces test did not reveal the presence of the parasites or microbes causing diarrhea in calf. The blood test was also negative to the virus that causes of diarrhea in calf. Adminstration of parenteral antibiotics resulted in improvement of the condition temporarily but diarrhea was recurred again after 2-3 weeks.
Show more [+] Less [-]Conjoined Twins in Holstein Calf: a Case of Thoracopagus Siamese Calf
2006
Hur, T.Y. (Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Republic of Korea) | Kang, S.J. (Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Republic of Korea) | Choe, C.Y. (Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Republic of Korea) | Jung, Y.H. (Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Republic of Korea) | Cho, Y.I. (Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Republic of Korea) | Son, D.S. (Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Republic of Korea) | Ryu, I.S. (Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Republic of Korea) | Kim, H.S. (Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Republic of Korea) | Suh, G.H. (Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Republic of Korea), E-mail: ghsuh@rda.go.kr
This case was found in Holstein cow suffering from dystocia. The twin calves in uterus were dead and removed by fetotomy. Gross anatomical analysis of thoracopagus siamese calf was carried out. Two normal heads were present on two necks, however, the twins were fused in the thoracic region. There were four forelimbs and an abnormal orientation of ribs. Two separate vertebral columns along the length of the animal ended with two tails. A single pericardium lay on the midline when opening the thorax.
Show more [+] Less [-]Identification and Characterization of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli Isolated from Diarrhea in Calves
2006
Lim, K.G. (Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea) | Kang, M.I. (Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea) | Kim, S.K. (Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea) | Nam, K.W. (Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea) | Park, H.J. (Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea) | Park, J.R. (Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea) | Cho, K.O. (Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea) | Lee, B.J. (Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea), E-mail: bjlee@chonnam.ac.kr
Shiga toxin (stx) producing Escherichia coli (STEC) causes various clinical signs in animal and himan. In this study, 255 fecal samples from samples from calves showing diarrhea were collected from cattle farms in Chonnam province during the period from January 2005 to July 2005. Twenty six STEC (10%) were isolated from 255 fecal samples by PCR. The isolates displayed three different stx combinations (stx1[69%], stx1 and stx2 [15%], and stx2 [38%]). The isolates were further studied for virulence associated genes and antimicrobial resistance to define the virulence properties.
Show more [+] Less [-]Septicemic colibacillosis accompanied by white-spotted kidney in a calf
2005
Yoon, S.S. (National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Anyang, Republic of Korea), E-mail: yoonss24@hotmail.com | Han, H.R. (Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea) | Bae, Y.C. (National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Anyang, Republic of Korea) | Lee, H.S. (National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Anyang, Republic of Korea) | Yang, D.K. (National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Anyang, Republic of Korea) | Kwon, Y.K. (National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Anyang, Republic of Korea)
We report septicemic colibacillosis accompanied by white-spotted kidney in a 30-day old female Holstein-Friesian dairy calf. Grossly, there were numerous white spots sized average 0.5cm in diameter in both kidneys. When sectioned sagittally, there were radially oriented gray streaks extending outward and reaching the renal cortex. The renal papillae were ulcerated, white to gray in color and very friable. Histologically, there was extensive purulent inflammation characterized by severe neutrophilic cellular infiltrations in the tubular lumens and interstitia. In addition, massive coagulative necrosis were found in the apices of papillae.
Show more [+] Less [-]The effect of calcium administration on the blood coagulation mechanism during heparin infusion
Kim, I.R.;Yun, Y.M.;Lee, K.K.(Cheju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea)E-mail:leekk@cheju.ac.kr | Kim, G.H.(National University of Singapore, Singapore) | Kim, B.S.(Korea Racing Association, Gwachon, Republic of Korea)
This study was performed to investigate the effects of calcium administration on the blood coagulation mechanism through APTT in the calf. Five male calves (70~90 kg) were used in this experiment. In the control group, heparinized normal saline (1 IU/kg/min) had been infusing into the jugular vein for 100 minutes. For the analysis of calcium effects on the APTT, the same solutions had been infusing during the first 40 minutes, subsequently the solution including calcium gluconate (3.3 mg/ml/min) had been infusing for 60 minutes.
Show more [+] Less [-]Clinicophysiological Effects of Intraspinal and Intramuscular Xylazine - Ketamine in Uremic Buffalo Calves.
2009
Pathak, Rekha | Kushwaha, R. B. | Kumar, Sanjay
Clinico-physiological effects of Xylazine - Ketamine were evaluated in 12 clinical cases of uremic buffalo calves having urolithiasis. In group A, Xylazine -Ketamine were used at the dose rate of 0.05 mg/kg body weight and 2.5 mg/kg body weight respectively to create regional spinal anesthesia at the lumbosacral space in 6 buffalo calves. In group B, Xylazine and Ketamine at the same dose rates were used intramuscularly in 6 buffalo calves. Analgesia was then recorded at different regions by the pin prick method and scored on a scale and motor incoordination, sedation, complete duration of anesthesia, complete recovery and physiological parameters (heart rate, respiration rate and rectal temperature) were evaluated in both the groups at various intervals of time throughout the duration of surgery of Tube cystotomy. It was found that the animals of group B achieved a safer physiological peak values than animals of group A.
Show more [+] Less [-]Production and development of calves from sexed-bisected bovine embryos
1990
Seike, N. (Hokkaido Univ., Sapporo (Japan). Faculty of Veterinary Medicine) | Utaka, K. | Kanagawa, H.