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RISK FACTORS FOR FOOT-RELATED LAMENESS IN HORSES
There is little scientific evidence to support the premise that poor foot conformation predisposes to foot pain and lameness. Thus, in this study the relationships between external characteristics of the hoof capsule and angles of the distal phalanx; variability in shape of the distal phalanx; and the association between distal phalanx angles and the injury causing lameness were investigated.

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Unusual bone tumor in a middle-aged rottweiler
If neoplasias of skletal bones are diagnosed especially in large dogs, they are osteosarcomas in the majority of the cases, and the prognosis is poor. And so signalement and history of the 6-year-old, 43-kg, spayed female rottweiler with a 1-month history of progressive, left hind-limb lameness, a cranial drawer sign and joint distention were present in the left stifle was already suspicious for this problem. Which other differentials should be considered?

Congestive heart failure in horses
Congestive heart failure is well known in small animals but it also occurs in horses. In this study, the clinical signs, underlying cardiac conditions, echocardiographic findings, and prognosis for horses with congestive heart failure are illustrated on 14 horses which were presented because of a heart murmur.

Monepantel faecal residues in dung fauna
Monepantel is a new oral anthelmintic drug for use in sheep at a dose of 2.5 mg active ingredient/kg body weight. Hazard (toxicity) is related to the expected exposure. In this study, the safety of monepantel and its major metabolite for dung fauna was evaluated basing on the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) draft guideline for testing of chemicals.

Disciplines

Polylacticacid–acetic acid matrix in burns
Bacterial colonization and infection are still the major causes of delayed healing and graft rejection following burns and they are furthermore the basis for second and third hit sepsis. Topical treatment is necessary to reduce the incidence of burn wound infection. Silver sulphadiazine (SD-Ag) is a frequently used microbicidal agent. However, this treatment causes adverse reactions and side-effects. Additionally, in recent years multiresistant bacteria, which have not been treated sufficiently, are on the rise. Is this new matrix a reasonable therapeutic option?

Intermittent gastro-oesophageal intussusception in a cat
Chronic progressive vomitus in a young cat was the owner´s complaint in this very interesting case. Finally, the diagnosis of intermittent gastro-oesophageal intussusception was made. What is the primary cause?

Lawsonia intracellularis antibodies in Australian pig herds
Proliferative enteropathy (PE) of pigs is caused by Lawsonia intracellularis. Clinical severity appears to depend, at least partly, on the infective dose and strain of L. intracellularis. Serological tests are able to detect subclinical disease. The Bioscreen ELISA for detecting L. intracellularis-specific antibodies is widely used to monitor the circulating antibody status of pigs. How prevalent are these antibodies in pug herds in Australia?

Extrasceletal osteosarcoma in a dog (case report)
A 10-year-old spayed female Boxer-mix was presented with a history of several weeks of soft stools, straining to defecate, inappetance, and lethargy and several days of hematochezia, melena, and dyschezia. These clinical signs are compatibel with an intestinal neoplasia, especially at this age and in this breed. But an osteosarcoma is surely a surprising diagnosis!

BOVINE

Vitamin B12 as crypoprotectant for bovine semen

Phytoestrogens and their effect on oxytocin production in cattle

First description of Cryptosporidium andersoni in Australian cattle

Postpartum Metritis Cases in Cows Infected with BoHV-4

Carcinoma of a meibomian gland in a Simmental cow

Escherichia coli O157 and Salmonella serotypes in sheep during slaughter

Effects of feeding genetically modified corn to dairy cows

mRNA expression of key gluconeogenic enzymes in the liver of dairy cows

EQUINE

Endoscopic findings in horses with dynamic laryngeal collapse and palatal dysfunction

Laparascopic evaluation of the equine oviduct

Effects of short-term training in hot conditions

NSAIDs in an equine embryo transfer programme

Standing Lateral Thoracotomy in Horses

Thromboelastography in healthy horses and horses with inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders

Claviceps paspali infections in horses

2 D- and M-Mode reference values for thoroughbred foals

SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE

Laboratory testing for the diagnosis of neuromuscular diseases in dogs and cats

Tear production in healthy juvenile dogs

New treatment option in dogs with severe burning wounds

Rib fractures in cats

A dog with idiopathic primary chylopericardium (case report)

Treating of idiopathic chylothorax via thoracic duct ligation and pericardectomy

Holter monitoring in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease

Claudin-5 in hepatoid gland lesions

SWINE PRACTICE

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LaMRSA) in German Pigs

Epithelial inclusion bodies in lung and kidney in PCV2-infections

Inulin and a multispecies probiotic formulation in newly weaned piglets

Renal failure in pigs associated with melamine and cyanuric-acid

Ketamine-xylazine anesthesia with or without tramadol in young pigs?

MHCII antigens in porcine nephritis due to leptospirosis

Reproductive consequences after artificial insemination with PCV2 containing semen

Suilysin and Streptococcus suis capsular serotype 2-infections

ARTICLES

Amniotic membrane to induce epithelialization in massive posttraumatic wounds

Effects of probiotic micro-organism in broiler diet on intestinal mucosa

First isolation of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in Spain

First report of a late-onset cerebellar degeneration in a koala

New therapeutic concept in diabetic retinopathy

Vitamin D in alpacas

Update to swine influenza

Association between number of wild birds samples for H5N1 and disease outbreaks

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2nd VEPRA Conference 2011 - ”Physical therapy of the spinal cord”

17-18 September 2011
Warsaw / Poland

This conference will be dedicated to therapeutic approaches to neurological rehabilitation.

ACVIM Forum - Denver 2011
15 - 18 June 2011
Denver (CO) / USA
The premier event featuring leading-edge veterinary internal medicine, strong educational programming, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

17th FECAVA Eurocongress 2011

Istanbul, Turkey
7-10 September 2011

As the meeting point between Asia and Europe, Istanbul signifies the aims of FECAVA and this unique veterinary event - to advance the profession, strengthen community, and facilitate communication between colleagues.

IV Veterinary Conference FROM PRACTICE TO PRACTICE

Warsaw / Poland

...dog & cat - on four paws

13 May 2011
Pre-Conference Symposia

13-15 May 2011
Conference

Program & Registration

ESVD-ECVD Annual Congress 2011

European Veterinary Dermatology Congress

Brussels / Belgium
8th - 10th September 2011

Square Brussels Meeting Center

ESAVS Courses for the Veterinary Profession - 2011
Order the ESAVS free information brochure 2011 and learn more about the veterinary intensive training programs in over 20 disciplines in Europe and Asia.

Small Animals,

Exotic Pets,

Equine Medicine

Course Overview: www.esavs.org

7th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology 2012
24 - 28 July 2012
Vancouver, Canada

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