Search Results - "British Veterinary Journal"

The pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease of horses by Robinson, N E, Derksen, F J, Olszewski, M A, Buechner-Maxwell, V A

“…Present evidence suggests that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) of horses is a delayed hypersensitivity response to inhaled antigens, particularly…”
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Ruminant pestiviruses by Nettleton, P.F., Entrican, G.

“…The ruminant pestiviruses, bovine virus diarrhoea virus (BVDV) and border disease virus (BDV) are highly successful and important pathogens which infect…”
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Alpha2 adrenoceptor agonists in the horse--a review by England, G.C.W, Clarke, K.W

“…In recent years the usefulness of the alpha2 adrenoceptor agonist drugs has been recognized in equine practice. Several agents have become available and are…”
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Medetomidine sedation in dogs and cats:A review of its pharmacology, antagonism and dose by Cullen, L.K.

“…Medetomidine is a relatively new sedative analgesic in dogs and cats but some precautions are required when using it. It is a potent α 2-adrenoceptor agonist…”
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Equine piroplasmosis an update on diagnosis, treatment and prevention by Brüning, A.

“…Two haemoprotozoan parasites, Babesia caballi and Babesia equi, can causeequine piroplasmosis. Due to the presence of potential tick vectors in areas so far…”
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Hormonal and physiological effects of a 15 hour road journey in sheep: comparison with the responses to loading, handling and penning in the absence of transport by Broom, D M, Goode, J A, Hall, S J, Lloyd, D M, Parrott, R F

“…A controlled study was carried out to investigate the physiological effects of road transport on sheep. Animals (n = 10; body weight 38.9 +/- 1.3 kg),…”
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The carrier state in foot and mouth disease--an immunological review by Salt, J S

“…The carrier state in foot and mouth disease (FMD) is characterized by the asymptomatic low-level excretion of foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV) from the…”
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Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS): A review, with emphasis on pathological, virological and diagnostic aspects by Done, S.H., Paton, D.J., White, M.E.C.

“…Despite early attempts to control the spread of the disease, porcine reproductiveand respiratory syndrome (PRRS) has now become endemic in many countries…”
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Equine piroplasmosis: a review by de Waal, D T

“…This review focuses on equine piroplasmosis with specific reference to its distribution, diagnosis and clinical and pathological signs. The more common used…”
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Aetiology, prevalence and diagnosis of deafness in dogs and cats by Strain, George M.

“…Peripheral deafness may be inherited or acquired, congenital or later-onset, and sensorineural or conductive. The most commonly observed forms are inherited…”
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Effect of overcrowding on claw health in first-calved friesian heifers by Leonard, F.C., O'Connell, J.M., O'Farrell, K.J.

“…In two studies on overcrowding and foot lesion development, claw healthwas monitored monthly, and behavioural activities such as lying/standing observed every…”
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Bovine coronavirus by Clark, M A

“…This review aims to summarize current data describing the characteristics of bovine coronavirus (BCV) and the three clinical syndromes with which this virus is…”
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Thermoregulation in the horse in response to exercise by Hodgson, D R, Davis, R E, McConaghy, F F

“…Conversion of stored energy into mechanical energy during exercise is relatively inefficient with approximately 80% of the energy being given off as heat…”
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Structural characteristics of the bovine claw: Horn growth and wear, horn hardness and claw conformation by Vermunt, J.J., Greenough, P.R.

“…Claw quality is the product of horn characteristics, claw shape and anatomyand physiology of the inner structure. This paper aims to review some of the…”
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identification of polymorphic microsatellite loci in the horse and their use in Thoroughbred parentage testing by Binns, M.M, Holmes, N.G, Holliman, A, Scott, A.M

“…Six new horse microsatellite loci were identified by sequencing M13 clones containing horse genomic inserts which gave positive signals when probed with a…”
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Anthelmintic resistance--the state of play by Jackson, F

“…There is evidence that the incidence of anthelmintic resistance is increasing in livestock in countries throughout the world including the United Kingdom…”
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The identification of polymorphicmicrosatellite loci in the horse and their use in thoroughbred parentage testing by Binns, M.M., Holmes, N.G., Rolliman, A., Scott, A.M.

“…Six new horse microsatellite loci were identified by sequencing M13clones containing horse genomic inserts which gave positive signals when probed with a CA/GT…”
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Mediators and vascular effects in response to endotoxin by Olson, N C, Hellyer, P W, Dodam, J R

“…Recent experimental findings indicate that endotoxin (i.e. lipopolysaccharide) interacts with specific membrane receptors localized to mononuclear phagocytic…”
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Indicators of poor welfare by Broom, D M

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Mediators and vascular effects in response toendotoxin by Olson, N.C., Hellyer, P.W., Dodam, J.R.

“…Recent experimental findings indicate that endotoxin (i.e. lipopolysaccharide) interacts with specific membrane receptors localized to mononuclear phagocytic…”
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