ABSTRACT Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is an opportunistic pathogen in dogs. Four housekeeping genes with allelic polymorphisms were identified and used to develop expanded multilocus sequence typing (MLST) scheme. The new seven-locus technique shows S. have greater genetic diversity than previous methods discriminates more isolates based upon host origin.

Background The majority of published reference intervals for hematology and clinical biochemistry in pigs are generated from a sample group that is demographically different companion pigs, as such may not be transferable. goals this study were to provide sexually mature compare results based on age group, breed, reproductive status. Reference ideally the same laboratory which patient samples measured, since there often bias values instruments, but cost time commitment required produce...

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is the primary cause of canine pyoderma and has been associated with diseases in other animals, including human beings. A high prevalence methicillin multidrug resistance reported this bacterium some geographic regions United States. Multilocus sequence type (MLST) 68 was implicated, initially, as major clonal genotype based on a limited number samples. The objectives study were to determine population genetics S. isolated from cross-section States using...

Old World Camelids (OWC) represent two species ( Camelus bactrianus and dromedarius ) with increasing numbers in North America. Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitism is a major cause of clinical disease camelids leads to significant economic impacts. Literature reporting on camels localized India, Africa, the Middle East, limited information available OWCs Objectives this study were report presentation diagnostic findings GI provide comparative analysis between geographic regions. Medical records...

Two camels (Camelus dromedarius), 3- and 4-years-old, respectively, from an eastern Tennessee wildlife farm presented with persistent weight loss large vulvar masses. An initial biopsy of the mass one performed by a local veterinarian showed eosinophilic dermatitis. allergic or parasitic dermatitis was suspected. The two were treated dose sodium iodide (66 mg/kg, in 1.0 L normosolR, IV) ivermectin 1% (200 ug/kg PO). Upon presentation at Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University Tennessee,...

Background: Gastric ulcers are common in horses and treatment of that cannot be administered oral medication can problematic. Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy esomeprazole sodium intravenously on gastric juice pH ulcer scores horses. Animals: Twelve adult female Quarter Horses. Methods: Esomeprazole (0.5 mg/kg IV) was once daily to 8 (treatment group) saline (5 mL 4 (control for 13 consecutive days. Gastroscopy performed score were recorded before 1 hour after administration or days 5,...

Abstract Objective To describe a novel surgical technique for the correction of recurrent obstructive urolithiasis in male goats. Study Design Clinical case series. Animals Castrated goats (n = 4). Methods Medical records having undergone vesicopreputial anastomosis (VPA) as treatment were reviewed history, signalment, clinical signs, and intraoperative postoperative complications. Long‐term follow‐up (≥12 months) was obtained by telephone interview with owners or examination. Results All...

Cefoxitin disk diffusion susceptibility testing is a recommended screening method for the detection of methicillin resistance in human isolates Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci. A retrospective analysis 1,146 clinical pseudintermedius from dogs was conducted to determine if by cefoxitin can be similarly useful with S. pseudintermedius. The distribution growth inhibition zone diameters within this collection bimodal correlated well results gene (mecA) polymerase...

To address the current dearth of clinically relevant publications regarding ovariohysterectomy (OVH) in domestic pot‐bellied pig (PBP), present study aims to report prevalence uterine lesions, intraoperative complications, and short long‐term survival this species (n=298). Prevalence lesions included neoplasia 11.4 per cent (34/298), pyometra 1.6 (5/298) cystic endometrial hyperplasia 5 (15/298). Pigs at least six years age were statistically more likely have a lesion (less than P=0.001)....

Alpacas are high quality fiber producing animals, kept for production purpose and as pets. Endocrine imbalances from adrenal glands, gonads, or thyroid gland may result in coat abnormalities domestic animals affect reproduction. Contrary to many domesticated information on hormone concentrations alpacas is scarce. The of this study was provide steroid values alpacas. Blood collected healthy male (35 intact, 2 castrated) female (48 non-pregnant, 3 pregnant) local farms Tennessee. Adrenal,...

The purpose of this study was to determine the pharmacokinetics cefovecin after intravenous and subcutaneous dose 8 mg/kg alpacas. Bacterial infections requiring long-term antibiotic therapy such as neonatal bacteremia, pneumonia, peritonitis, dental, uterine are a significant cause morbidity mortality in species. However, few antimicrobials have been evaluated proven favorable for therapeutic use. Most that currently used require daily injections many days. Cefovecin is long-acting...

Abstract Background Mycoplasma haemolamae (Mhl) and gastrointestinal nematodes can cause anemia in camelids. Control programs aim to suppress parasitism without promoting anthelminthic resistance, but few evidence‐based guidelines define acceptable parasite loads Hypothesis/Objectives In clinically healthy nonanemic camelids, compare erythrocyte variables Mhl real‐time PCR status fecal egg count (FEC). Determine the FEC threshold above which are consistently below reference interval medians....

Background The Heska Element POC (“ EPOC ”) is a blood gas instrument intended for use with canine, feline, and equine whole blood; no verification camelid specimens has been reported. Objectives Using commercial quality control materials ( QCM ), we investigatee analytical performance establish reference intervals (RIs). Methods Camelid (n = 124) was analyzed using the pH , p CO 2 O HCO 3 base excess, SO sodium, potassium, chloride, ionized calcium, TCO anion gap, HCT HGB glucose, lactate,...

A five‐year‐old female spayed Vietnamese potbellied pig was evaluated due to a chronic history of dysuria and pollakiuria as well lack faecal output for one week. Physical examination revealed vitals within normal parameters facilitate further workup evaluation, the patient anaesthetized. Complete blood count chemistry panel values were unremarkable. Ultrasonography bladder indicated presence uroliths, this confirmed with abdominal radiographs. cystotomy performed remove an enaema...

Abstract OBJECTIVE To determine whether copper oxide wire particles (COWP) administered as an oral bolus effectively decrease fecal gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) egg counts in adult alpacas. ANIMALS 57 PROCEDURES A double-blind clinical trial was performed during the months of April through August 2019. Adult alpacas enrolled were 2 g COWP or a placebo control capsule PO on day 0 and 45. On at 15-day intervals, samples collected, Modified McMaster (FEC) well physical examinations,...

Failure of passive transfer is a management concern for all ruminant species, but not well described in the literature camel calves. This case series presents four calves (Camelus dromedarius and Camelus bactrianus) referred to North American veterinary teaching hospital diagnosis failure transfer. Diagnostics utilized included hematology, serum biochemistry, immunologic methods as crias. Management antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, plasma transfusion therapies. Three survived discharge,...

CASE DESCRIPTION 3 Angus bulls, aged 2 to years, with severe lameness of 4 weeks' duration and swelling proximal the coronary band affected limb were evaluated after failing respond antimicrobial treatment. CLINICAL FINDINGS Septic arthritis a distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) was diagnosed in all bulls on basis results physical examination, radiographic ultrasonographic evaluations foot, cytologic evaluation synovial fluid from DIPJ. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME A novel modified abaxial approach...