Once initiated, invasion of trophoblast cells must be tightly regulated, particularly in early pregnancy. The mechanisms necessary for the and migration are thought to related those involved invasive metastatic properties cancer cells. Quantitative PCR was used measure, cells, transcriptional expression profiles four genes, INSL4, BRMS1, KiSS-1 KiSS-1R, reported implicated tumor metastasis. Laser capture microdissection purification demonstrate that, as already known KiSS-1R expressed by...

An advanced curriculum for training Total Laparoscopic Gastropexy (TLG) was developed using the CVLTS-composed simulator based on an ergonomic model of a canine abdominal cavity. The performance Veterinary surgeons trained in basic laparoscopic surgical skills during 15 TLG sessions (experimental group, n = 10) compared to veterinary with intermediate (n or 6) skills. transfer live assessed by performing fattening pigs under operating room conditions barbed sutures. Experimental group after...

Opinions on ovariohysterectomy (OHE) of bitches vary depending region and country. In this descriptive, prospective cross-sectional study, uterine tracts ovaries exhibiting gross pathologic findings (n = 76) were collected post-surgery from a reference population 3,600 (2.11% incidence) that underwent elective OHE during September to November 2013 evaluated by histopathology examination. Data using descriptive statistics chi-squared tests. Bitches crossbred background with average age 5...

Summary In utero transmission of HIV-1 has been demonstrated and may account for around 10–20% all materno–fetal transmission. The possible routes such are transannexial or transplacental. both cases, the microenvironment (cytokines chemokines) at placental interface could be an important regulatory factor in viral We therefore performed explant cultures villi, isolated purified trophoblasts, from term placentae obtained HIV-1-seropositive HIV-1-seronegative women order to assess compare...

A prospective, controlled epidemiologic survey performed in El Bagre, Colombia revealed a new variant of endemic pemphigus disease, occurring gold mining region. The disease resembled Senear-Usher syndrome, and occurred an fashion. aim this study is to describe the most frequent histopathologic patterns non-glabrous skin glabrous observed these patients, their clinical correlation. was on biopsies 30 patients from dominantly affected areas (either chest, arms or face). Simultaneously, palms...

Subclinical Ruminal Acidosis (SARA) and Ketosis (SCK) are two of the most prevalent metabolic diseases dairy cows, with impacts on reproductive performance. There is scarce literature about these in regions Colombia. In 29 randomly selected herds Pasto, Colombia, 249 cows were followed weekly for months postpartum to determine: 1) incidence risk SARA SCK; 2) effects SCK occurrence anestrus (PA) at months. Samples from ruminal liquor blood obtained one time per cow during first week determine...

l-carnitine is a potent antioxidant used for in vitro culture systems. Controversial results have been reported using medium at different stages of bovine embryo production. Cumulus-oocyte complexes (n = 843) were vitro-fertilized and cultured added (treatment group) or not (control with l-carnitine. At day three culture, each group was subdivided into two subgroups receiving no (group 1), 3.8 mM during maturation 2), 1.5 the 3), respectively 4). 8, blastocyst embryos examined mitochondrial...

Summary In order to establish a mathematical model with which predict the Bull Tank Somatic Cell Count (BTSCC) of herds sub clinical mastitis and search for possible relationships between CMT results individual somatic cell counts (SCC) or BTSCC, descriptive study was carried out in two farms located dairy region Antioquia (Colombia), lactating cows (n = 95) were sampled during morning afternoon milking (once month/3 months). evaluation performed at each time point evaluation. addition,...

The development of innovative simulation models for veterinary laparoscopic surgery training is a priority today. This study aimed to describe didactic tool the total gastropexy (TLG) with intracorporeal sutures in dogs. CALMA Veterinary Lap-trainer composite simulator (CLVTS) was developed from plaster cast 2 Great Dane canines mimicking space and correct position carry out TLG. After video instruction, 16 veterinarians different degrees experience minimally invasive (Experts, n = 6...

The validity of the CALMA Veterinary Lap-trainer simulator (CVLTS) for training basic veterinary laparoscopic skills was assessed and compared to a simple collapsible mobile box trainer. Ten veterinarian surgeons with no experience in surgery four experts at least two years minimally invasive (MIS) were included. curriculum included object transfer, non-woven gauze cutting curved scissors, interrupted continuous intracorporeal sutures, which practiced on CVLTS. initial final assessments...

Improving the early detection of animals or herds at increased risk for diseases, reduced milk yield impaired reproductive performance should be an essential component herd health programs. The present study aimed to describe findings hematological, biochemical, and analytes grazing cows from tropical dairy during postpartum period, effects parity calving season. In North Antioquia, Colombia which is major area specialized production in country, a longitudinal comprising 260 selected...

SummaryThe great omentum plays an important role in protecting the peritoneal cavity from bacteria and contaminating material providing peritoneum with leukocytes omental milky spots (OMS). However, there are no reports on existence of OMS dogs. In this report unusual case asymptomatic uterine rupture (UR) is described a 16 month old pointer bitch that was admitted at CES University Veterinary Clinic Medellin (Colombia) for elective neutering. abdominal surgical plane, found sequestering...

Skin prick-test is the first choice for detection of type I hypersensitivity in human atopic dermatitis. Canine dermatitis resembles several symptoms disease counterpart. In canine dermatitis, intradermal testing test choice, and there are few reports on use skin prick (SPT) dogs. The purpose this study was to evaluate SPT reactions dogs a healthy control group 11 environmental allergens. Eleven glycerinated allergens were applied left lateral thorax nine pricked with feather lancet...

The diagnosis of ovarian tumors in dogs is usually complicated because the clinical signs can be very discrete and easily confused with other diseases. There are few reports different cellular characteristics same dog. Our objective was to describe an unusual case concomitant presence teratoma granulosa cell a female dog presenting symptoms compatible pyometra at consultation. Clinical history: A non-spayed six-years-old English Bulldog attended consultation, no history previous steroid...