Acantopsis (Cobitidae) is revised based on analysis of morphological and molecular data. Four the six available names, A. dialuzona, spectabilis, octoactinotos, thiemmedhi, are valid, three new species, rungthipae, dinema, ioa, described. All species described morphologically, distributions mapped, relationships discussed for those which data (CO1, RAG1) available. Labial barbels, color pattern, meristic counts most diagnostic features. Although long snout perhaps emblematic attribute genus,...

Lepidocephalus has been assumed to include only two species and confined peninsular Malaysia Indonesia. However, based on records collections reported herein, the genus contains five is most common in Chao Phraya basin of Thailand. Large rivers seem be preferred habitat, difficulty collecting these may account for paucity specimens collections. The known range includes western southern Borneo, Java, Sumatra, Malaysia, central

Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritic disease, results from destruction joint cartilage and underlying bone. It affects animals, including Asian elephants ( Elephas maximus ) in captivity, leading to pain lameness. However, publications regarding OA pathogenesis this animal are still limited. Therefore, study aimed investigate effect proinflammatory cytokines, interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), IL-17A, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), oncostatin M (OSM),...

Recombinant outer membrane protein H (rOmpH) of Pasteurella multocida strain X-73 can be purified using affinity chromatography but this adversely affects its immunogenicity. The current study presents the results from an intervention comparing immunogenicity rOmpH electroelution with and native OmpH a nonimmunized control group. Chickens immunized produced highest ELISA antibody levels against P. strains. in each 5 treatment groups were split into two subgroups for challenge different...

Among the respiratory disorders in dogs from small breeds, tracheal collapse is one of most commonly found clinical practice. Presently, acupuncture widely used as an alternative treatment which was shown to bring about positive effects human diseases. The present study demonstrated effect on dogs. We hypothesized that can help suffering by improving various parameters including heart rate variability, serum biomarkers for oxidative stress, exercise performance, and quality life. Twenty...

Lepidocephalichthys (Telostei:Cobitidae) is diagnosed as being unique among cobitids in having the 7–8th pectoral rays of mature males modified. Recently collected material from Thailand included a new species which have large (extending over ~75% fin-ray length) dorsally projecting and serrated flange ventrally flange. The structure cobitids. An expanded phylogenetic analysis cobitids, including previously published sequences species, reinforces monophyly Lepidocephalichthys. Relationships...

Garra panitvongi, new species, is described from the Ataran River drainage, Salween basin, of southeastern Myanmar and western Thailand. It sixth species known basin readily distinguished all congeners by red-orange color body caudal fin, a pointed proboscis with blue stripe on each side anterior margin orbit to tip stripes forming V-shape. panitvongi in aquarium trade as Redtail Garra. Descriptive information provided poorly nujiangensis transferred Ageneiogarra.

Equine recurrent airway obstruction and summer pasture-associated obstructive pulmonary disease are the major causes of chronic poor performance exercise intolerance in athletic horses. Conventional treatment includes administration a bronchodilator, an anti-inflammatory agent, elimination inciting environment. Affected horses usually require life-long medication. If corticosteroid is being used as iatrogenic immune suppression repression endogenous adrenocorticosteroid production most...

Spinal cord injuries with or without vertebral fractures cause neurological deficits associated spinal concussion, compression, contusion, laceration a combination of these. The diagnosis is based on the history, clinical signs and diagnostic imaging. prognosis for varies type injury severity deficits. If no radiographic evidence fracture luxation are present, may be better, but improvement these over following 1-2 months best determines prognosis. From tradtional Chinese Veterinary Medicine...

Abstract The taxonomy of the Parachela–Oxygaster–Macrochirichthys clade Xenocyprididae has been confused since original descriptions Parachela oxygastroides and hypophthalmus in mid‐19th century. confusion seems attributable to substantial intraspecific variation color other morphological characteristics species Oxygaster . Morphological data on 401 specimens from throughout range molecular phylogenetic analyses indicate that six available names for are valid: cyanea , P. ingerkongi...

A captive female Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), approximately 30 yr old, was struck by lightning and displayed obtundation, dysphagia, drooling, muscle weakness. physical examination, hematologic test, blood gas analysis, electrocardiogram were performed. Treatments included the administration of mannitol, dexamethasone, antibiotics, analgesics, vitamins, intravenous fluid. Conventional therapy resulted in improvement but not complete resolution clinical signs. Therefore, acupuncture...

A 50-year-old female Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) was referred to the Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital with histories of anuria and abdominal pain for five days. Trans-rectal ultrasonography demonstrated presence hyperechogenic uroliths located between neck trigone urinary bladder. Vestibuloscopy by endoscope revealed an abnormal brownish mass obstructing internal bladder orifice. Episiotomy performed after standing sedation dexmedetomidine, epidural anesthesia perineal...

Aperioptus pictorius was described by Richardson in 1848 with limited textual information but an illustration sufficient to confirm the species as one currently recognized Acanthopsoides molobrion making a senior synonym of Fowler 1934 and A. Siebert 1991. Species be addition are gracilis (Fowler 1934), gracilentus (Smith 1945), delphax (Siebert 1991), hapalias robertsi 1991). also is Neacanthopsis Smith 1945, type gracilentus.