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Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):60-69

7 Department of Parasitology, Scientific Veterinary Institute of Serbia , Belgrade , Serbia.

Among the wild canids, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is recognised as an important reservoir species for a range of parasites, including cardiopulmonary nematodes of public health and veterinary importance. As cross-host transmission between the red fox and domestic carnivores can play an important role in the epizootiology of cardiopulmonary parasitic diseases, the aim of the present investigations was to obtain data on the geographical distribution of cardiopulmonary nematodes of the red fox. The material for examination consisted of 83 foxes which were legally hunted at different locations during a three-month period from December 2017 to February 2018. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):115-126

1 Department and Clinic for Production Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest , H-2225 Üllő-Dóra major , Hungary.

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of twin pregnancy, fetal laterality, the number of corpora lutea (CL) and cavitary CL on pregnancy losses in Holstein-Friesian cows with a positive pregnancy diagnosis based on ultrasonography between days 29-42 after AI. Pregnancy was confirmed by transrectal palpation between days 57-70 after AI and at the time of drying-off as well. Twin pregnancy rate was 8. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):11-21

Animal Pathology Department, Veterinary Faculty, Zaragoza University , Miguel Servet 177, 50013 Zaragoza , Spain.

Allergic conditions are prevalent equine diseases that can be diagnosed by clinical examination alone, but definitive diagnosis is more likely with laboratory testing. The ELISA Allercept test was used to analyse the serum samples of 73 horses with allergic diseases. Sixty-one horses (83. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):106-114

1 College of Agricultural Science, Guangdong Ocean University , Guangdong , China.

Tris (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane (Tris) has been used as a pH regulator for buffering the pH of dilution extenders for boar semen, such as the Modena extender. The purpose of the present study was to assess the effects of Tris supplementation at different concentrations (0, 8, 24 and 72 μM) into the freezing extender on the quality and fertilising capacity of frozen-thawed boar spermatozoa. The results showed that the supplementation of 24 μM of Tris gave significantly higher percentages of sperm viability and plasma membrane integrity than those of the control group at any time point of assessment (0 h and 3 h post-thawing) (P < 0. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):1-10

Széchenyi István University, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences , Vár 4, H-9200 Mosonmagyaróvár , Hungary.

Traditional selection has led to remarkable differences in allele frequencies among various chicken breeds. Indigenous and broiler-type chicken populations were genotyped for polymorphisms in thyroid hormone responsive Spot14α, prolactin (PRL), IGF-binding protein 2 (IGFBP2), and somatostatin (SST) genes in order to determine potential utilisation type-associated allele frequencies. Significant (P < 0. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):98-105

1 Division of Internal Disease with Clinic, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn , Oczapowskiego Str. 13, 10-719 Olsztyn , Poland.

Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a neuronal active substance taking part in the regulation of gastrointestinal (GI) tract activity. This study used retrograde neuronal tracing and immunofluorescence methods to analyse NPY-positive neurons located in superior cervical ganglion and supplying the cervical oesophagus in the pig. The presence of NPY was observed in 30% of all neurons supplying the part of oesophagus studied. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):87-97

6 Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Selcuk , Konya , Turkey.

The administration of high doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), such as tolfenamic acid (TA), has undesirable effects on different organs. Some novel biomarkers have been reported that can determine the gastrointestinal and renal injury caused by a high dose of NSAIDs or other toxic substances. This study was aimed at determining the changes in gastrointestinal (TFF2 and HYP), renal (NGAL and KIM-1) and cardiac (cTn-I, CK-MB) injury markers after the use of increasing intravenous doses of TA in sheep. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):81-86

1 Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology , 70330-050 Brasília, DF , Brazil.

At clinical examination, a 5-year-old male domestic short-haired cat exhibited painful swelling and erythema of the pinnae of both ears. Microscopically, the lesions on both pinnae were composed of diffuse granulomatous chondritis with degeneration and necrosis of the pinnal cartilage. Numerous mast cells were also observed within and surrounding the inflammatory lesion. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):70-80

2 Department of Medical Entomology, Center of Excellence for Food and Vector-borne Zoonoses, Institute for Medical Research, University of Belgrade , Dr Subotića 4, P.O. Box 39, 11129 Belgrade , Serbia.

Tick-borne haematozoans cause severe diseases in domestic animals, and some of them have zoonotic potential. The results of previous studies in Europe point to the important role of foxes in natural endemic cycles of several tick-borne pathogens, including protozoa. The aim of the present research was to acquire information on the prevalence and distribution of tick-borne protozoan parasites among foxes in Serbia. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):51-59

2 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, University of Veracruz , Veracruz , Mexico.

This study, carried out in 13 sheep flocks of central-western Mexico, aimed to identify the prevalence of anti-N. caninum antibodies, to develop a risk analysis of the infection and to estimate the prevalence of parasite DNA in blood. A total of 368 serum and blood samples were subjected to ELISA and PCR tests, respectively, and the association between the prevalence of antibodies and some management factors was estimated. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):151-157

1 Virological Research Group, Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs , Ifjúság útja 20, H-7624 Pécs , Hungary.

Western honey bees (Apis mellifera) are important pollinators in the ecosystem and also play a crucial economic role in the honey industry. During the last decades, a continuous decay was registered in honey bee populations worldwide, including Hungary. In our study, we used metagenomic approaches and conventional PCR screening on healthy and winter mortality affected colonies from multiple sites in Hungary. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):40-50

3 Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina , Novi Sad , Serbia.

Trichinellosis is one of the most important foodborne diseases in the Eastern European countries. The main objective of this study was to investigate the epidemiological patterns of trichinellosis outbreaks that occurred between 2005 and 2016 in Vojvodina, a northern province of the Republic of Serbia. The average incidence was 3. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):140-150

3 National Food Chain Safety Office, Veterinary Diagnostic Directorate , Budapest , Hungary.

Enteric viral diseases of swine are one of the most frequent disorders causing huge economic losses in pork production. After the reappearance of an emerging enteropathogen, porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV) in Hungary in 2016, an extensive survey was initiated in an attempt to identify diarrhoea-related porcine viruses, including adeno-, astro-, boca-, calici-, circo-, corona-, kobu-, rota- and Torque teno viruses. A total of 384 faecal samples collected during a twoyear period from diarrhoeic and asymptomatic pigs of various ages in 17 farms were screened by conventional and real-time PCR methods. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):34-39

1 National Reference Laboratory for Toxoplasmosis, Centre of Excellence for Food- and Vector-borne Zoonoses, Institute for Medical Research, University of Belgrade , Dr. Subotica 4, P.O. Box 102, 11129 Belgrade , Serbia.

Human trichinellosis and Trichinella infection in pigs are both still endemic in the Balkans, including Serbia. Because of the flow between the sylvatic and the domestic cycle of Trichinella spp., monitoring wildlife has been recommended for the risk assessment of Trichinella spp. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):135-139

2 Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte , Torino , Italy.

Metagenomic analysis revealed the presence of porcine parvovirus 3 (PPV3) in the pool of the internal organs of a wild boar found dead in Southern Italy. Phylogenetic analysis based on the complete coding sequences showed that the newly detected virus is most closely related to those found also in wild boars in Romania during 2010-2011. Even though the death could not be associated with this virus, PPV3 could have contributed to lowering the host's immunological defences. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):22-33

3 Department of Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Clinic, Free University of Berlin , Germany.

The aim of this study was to get precise normal values of the femoral neck angle (FNA) in support of developing an optimally functioning total hip prosthesis for medium and large dog breeds. Accordingly, two- and three-dimensional computed tomographic images of the anatomical structures of the proximal femora of 58, hip-dysplasia-free, mature dogs of medium and large breeds were studied. Based on the length of their femora the dogs were allocated to Group I (from 145 to 195 mm) and Group II (from 196 to 240 mm). Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2019 Mar;67(1):127-134

1 Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia , San Costanzo 4, 06126, Perugia , Italy.

A retrospective study was conducted to investigate the presence of ferlavirus, ball python nidovirus and bacteria in 32 tracheobronchial lavages from ball pythons raised in captivity and affected by respiratory disease. A touchdown reverse transcription polymerase reaction (RT-PCR) was performed to detect ball python nidovirus RNA targeting a 260-bp portion of the ORF1a gene, while a nested RT-PCR was applied to identify RNA targeting the 518-bp ferlavirus partial L gene. RT-PCR positive products were submitted for Sanger's sequencing and phylogeny reconstruction. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Dec;66(4):509-517

1 Veterinary Diagnostic Directorate , Central Agriculture Office, Budapest , Hungary.

The disease induced by Bibersteinia trehalosi usually occurs in lambs. It is triggered by certain stress factors and often emerges in the form of severe outbreaks. In adult sheep, only sporadic cases have been reported so far. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Dec;66(4):530-541

1 Department of Veterinary Sciences.

The Lusitano horse is an autochthonous Portuguese breed with a growing worldwide expansion. Our objective was to establish reference intervals for haematological parameters using the haematological cell counter LaserCyte (IDEXX). For this purpose, blood samples from 100 healthy adult horses (13 females and 87 males, ranging from 3 to 25 years of age) were analysed. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Dec;66(4):518-529

2 National Agricultural Research and Innovation Center, Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, Animal Biotechnology Department , Szent-Györgyi Albert u. 4, H-2100 Gödöllő , Hungary.

Primordial germ cells (PGCs) were isolated from blood samples of chicken embryos. We established four PGC lines: two males (FS-ZZ-101, GFP-ZZ-4ZP) and two females (FS-ZW-111, GFP-ZW-5ZP). We could not detect a significant difference in the marker expression profile, but there was a remarkable difference between the proliferation rates of these PGC lines. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Dec;66(4):587-606

Department of Parasitology and Zoology, University of Veterinary Medicine , István u. 2, H-1078 Budapest , Hungary.

Additional geographical distribution of the Central European populations of Schistosoma turkestanicum and the detectability of their eggs in droppings were investigated in red deer samples, because this rare species had previously been shown only in a single Hungarian habitat. Samples from visceral organs, intestinal contents, and droppings on the ground from 11 hunting areas of Hungary were investigated to find a new presence of this fluke. Close to the first site of detection in the Gemenc forest another habitat along the southern border of the country was found where the parasite lives in red deer. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Dec;66(4):573-586

1 Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Széchenyi István University , Vár 2, H-9200 Mosonmagyaróvár , Hungary.

Twenty-eight warmblood mares were monitored during their late pregnancy in the Teaching Hospital of Ghent University. The reliability of two commercial assays (enzyme immunoassay and glutaraldehyde coagulation test) used for determining the IgG concentrations of their newborn foals was tested. Mammary secretions were examined at the time of foaling (T), and then 4 (T) and 8 (T) hours after foaling by refractometry and electrophoresis. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Dec;66(4):613-624

1 University of Veterinary Science, Department and Clinic for Production Animals , H-2225 Üllő, Dóra major , Hungary.

The authors monitored the postpartum period during the first seven weeks after calving at a Holstein-Friesian dairy farm in Hungary. Calvings occurred between 2013 and 2015 in three periods from June to November each year (n = 314). Data were collected from the farm record and ultrasonographic examinations were performed between 22 to 28 and 43 to 49 days in milk (DIM), respectively. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Dec;66(4):607-612

3 Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology , Hanoi , Vietnam.

Cimex lectularius, the common bedbug is an important, emerging pest of both veterinary and medical importance. Here a recently discovered, genetically distinct new species of the C. lectularius group is described morphologically, as Cimex pulveratus Hornok sp. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Dec;66(4):562-572

1 Department for Animal Breeding, Nutrition and Laboratory Animal Science, University of Veterinary Medicine , Istváu. 2, H-1078 Budapest , Hungary.

The authors studied the present status of Hungarian indigenous sheep breeds based on the genetic background of scrapie resistance. The aim of this investigation was to estimate the relative frequency of prion haplotypes, genotypes and risk categories, as well as to reveal the efficiency of the scrapie eradication programme achieved over the last decade. A novel approach in the characterisation of prion by using its genic variation was also implemented. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Dec;66(4):553-561

1 University Clinic for Ruminants, Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna , Veterinälatz 1, 1210 Vienna , Austria.

Two cattle were referred to the University Clinic for Ruminants of the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna. The main clinical sign in both cattle was dyspnoea with nasal stridor. Clinical examination of the upper respiratory tract was conducted, supplemented by ultrasonography, endoscopy and radiography. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Dec;66(4):542-552

Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca , Calea Manastur, No. 3-5, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

In bovine medicine, blood transfusion practice represents an emergency therapy where time is critical. The aim of this study was to develop a mathematical model to calculate the required blood for transfusion, using parameters which could be easily determined on the spot. Twenty Holstein calves were assigned to two groups depending on body weight (100. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Sep;66(3):426-443

Institute for Veterinary Medical Research, Centre for Agricultural Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences , Hungária krt. 21, H-1143 Budapest , Hungary.

A new Henneguya species, H. jaczoi sp. n. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Sep;66(3):408-452

1 Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Veterinary Medicine , István u. 2, H-1078 Budapest , Hungary.

This study investigates the metabolic effects of maize- or wheat-based diets with normal (NP) and lowered (LP) dietary crude protein level [the latter supplemented with limiting amino acids and sodium (n-)butyrate at 1.5 g/kg diet] at different phases of broiler fattening. Blood samples of Ross 308 broilers were tested at the age of 1, 3 and 6 weeks. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Sep;66(3):444-450

3 Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Selcuk , Konya , Turkey.

The plasma disposition of cefoperazone was investigated after intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM) administrations of 20 mg/kg as a single dose in six camels (Camelus dromedarius) in a crossover design. Blood plasma samples were analysed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). After IV administration, elimination half-life (t), volume of distribution at steady state (V), total body clearance (Cl) and mean residence time (MRT) of cefoperazone were 1. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Sep;66(3):376-389

1 Laboratory for Molecular Biomedicine, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade , Vojvode Stepe 444a, P.O. Box 23, 11010 Belgrade , Serbia.

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) hold enormous potential for cell-based therapy in the treatment of various diseases, particularly those which currently cannot be cured and result in poor outcomes or invasive surgery. Here we present results of the application of autologous, culture-expanded, adipose tissue (AT)-derived MSCs for the osteoarthritis (OA) treatment of 10 canine patients. The stemness of isolated cells has been confirmed by their ability to differentiate into osteo- and chondrocytic lineages. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Sep;66(3):493-508

1 Institute for Veterinary Medical Research, Centre for Agricultural Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences , Hungária krt. 21, H-1143 Budapest , Hungary.

Feline enteric coronaviruses have three open reading frames (ORFs) in region 3 (3a, 3b, and 3c). All three ORFs were expressed with C-terminal eGFP and 3xFLAG tags in different cell lines and their localisation was determined. ORF 3a is predicted to contain DNA-binding and transcription activator domains, and it is localised in the nucleus and in the cytoplasm. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Sep;66(3):365-375

2 Department of Internal Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine , István u. 2, H-1078 Budapest , Hungary.

The lack of knowledge on how to perform species-specific electrocardiographic (ECG) measurements in chelonians makes ECG evaluations difficult. The aim of this study was to establish non-invasive methods for ECG sample collection in different species of non-anaesthetised chelonians, focusing on adhesive and clamp electrodes. A total of 72 turtles and tortoises from 20 species and various sizes were used for the study. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Sep;66(3):394-407

1 MTA-KE Mycotoxins in the Food Chain Research Group, Kaposvár University , Guba S. u. 40, H-7400 Kaposvár , Hungary.

The objective of this experiment was to determine whether fumonisin B (FB) added to the diet of rats in a dose of 50 mg/kg changes the production of heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70) in the lungs and kidney of rats. We also studied the effect of this mycotoxin on the antioxidant system of the body. Mature (8 weeks old) male Wistar Crl:WI BR rats (n = 6/group) were fed the toxin-containing diet for 5 days. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Sep;66(3):390-393

3 Institute of Preclinical Sciences, Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana , Gerbičeva 60, 1000 Ljubljana , Slovenia.

The aim of this study was to compare hair corticosteroid concentrations in ectoparasiticide-treated (n = 10) and non-treated (n = 12) Holstein cows. Animals in the treated group received cyfluthrin three times, on days 0, 28 and 56 of the experiment. Hair samples were collected from all cows on days 0, 21, 42, 63, and 84 of the experiment for the determination of cortisol and corticosterone concentrations using immunoassays. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Sep;66(3):462-473

3 Centro Militar de Cría Caballar de Ecija, Cría Caballar de las F.A.S. , Ecija (Sevilla) , Spain.

While testing for uterine bacterial infection is usually performed prior to artificial insemination (AI), samples taken during or after embryo flushing are generally not assessed either in subfertile and old mares or in fertile mares, even though knowledge of the status of the uterine environment in which the embryo is to develop would help to predict the outcome of embryo transfer programmes. The presence of bacteria and inflammatory cells in the liquid retained in the filter after uterine flushing in donors was determined at the moment of embryo recovery. Primarily, a group of mares (n = 8) displaying evident clinical signs of endometritis was selected to evaluate the cytological and bacteriological findings in filters after uterine flushing and in uterine cotton swabs. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Sep;66(3):451-461

3 National Agricultural Research and Innovation Center, Research Institute for Animal Breeding, Nutrition and Meat Science , Gesztenyés u. 1, H-2053 Herceghalom , Hungary.

Double ovulation occurs more frequently in multiparous cows with high milk production than in primiparous cows and the rate of twin pregnancy/calving is increasing worldwide. Diagnosis of twin pregnancy is possible by ultrasound at the time of early pregnancy examination [28-34 days after artificial insemination (AI)]. Pregnancy proteins are also well-known indicators of gestation. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Sep;66(3):488-492

1 University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice , Komenského 73, 04181 Košice , Slovakia.

This report describes the first disease outbreak caused by chimeric swine enteric coronavirus (SeCoV) on two pig farms in Slovakia in early 2015. The infection was introduced by import of two breeding boars which were placed in provisional quarantine in a unit not strictly separated from other healthy pigs in the same building. Subsequently, loss of appetite and diarrhoea were observed in both boars during the first three days in the isolation unit. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Sep;66(3):350-364

3 Institute for Veterinary Medical Research, Centre for Agricultural Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences , P.O. Box 18, H-1581 Budapest , Hungary.

Anatipestifer disease is a contagious disease caused by Riemerella anatipestifer, affecting primarily ducks, geese and turkeys, and characterised by listlessness, diarrhoea, sneezing, nasal discharge, and nervous signs. Sporadically, it occurs in a wide range of other domesticated and wild birds as well. The incidence and characteristics of the disease seen in the three main host species are summarised based on birds submitted for routine laboratory investigation in Hungary over the period 2010-2014. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Sep;66(3):474-487

1 Institute for Veterinary Medical Research, Centre for Agricultural Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences , Budapest , Hungary.

The scarcity or complete lack of information on the adenoviruses (AdVs) occurring in the most ancient non-human primates resulted in the initiation of a study for exploring their abundance and diversity in prosimians and New World monkeys (NWMs). In order to assess the variability of these AdVs and the possible signs of the hypothesised virus-host co-evolution, samples from almost every family of NWMs and prosimians were screened for the presence of AdVs. A PCRscreening of 171 faecal or organ samples from live or dead, captive or wild-living prosimians and NWMs was performed. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Sep;66(3):343-349

Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Veterinary Medicine , H-1581 Budapest, P.O.B. 22 , Hungary.

A total of 255 Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae isolates were collected from 634 lung samples representing 70 swine herds in Hungary between January 2012 and June 2016. On the basis of the indirect haemagglutination test 77 independent strains were included in the evaluation after the elimination of duplicate or multiple serotypes from the same herd. In the case of 7 herds strains of two different serotypes were identified. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Jun;66(2):204-214

2 Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury , ul. M. Oczapowskiego 14, 10-719 Olsztyn , Poland.

Cone degeneration (cd; day blindness) is one of the inherited retinal diseases of dogs. Its diagnosis is based on vision testing, fundoscopy, electroretinography (ERG) and, for some breeds, on genetic tests. Typical signs of the disease are day blindness and cone dysfunction during ERG while fundoscopy does not show any abnormalities. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Jun;66(2):165-176

1 Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade , Bulevar oslobođenja 18, Belgrade, Serbia.

The aim of this work was to study the topography, morphology, vascularisation, histology and innervation of the lungs in the ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus) and compare these data with those concerning the rat, mole rat, rabbit and mouse. The research was carried out on 15 animals. It was revealed that the right lung has four lobes (cranial, middle, caudal and accessory lobes), while the left lung is not divided into segments. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 06;66(2):294-308

1 Veterinary Haematology and Oncology Centre , Bolgárkertész u. 31, H-1148 Budapest , Hungary.

Messenger RNA levels of oncogenic tyrosine kinases were determined in canine mammary tumours using real-time RT-PCR. The following tyrosine kinases and vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) were examined in malignant and healthy mammary tissues of 13 dogs: VEGFR1, VEGFR2, EGFR, ErbB2, PDGFR1, c-KIT and c-MET. Expression levels of all these factors were significantly higher in tumour samples than in normal mammary tissues taken from the same animal. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 06;66(2):281-293

Animal Biotechnology Department, NARIC Agricultural Biotechnology Institute , Szent-Györgyi A. u. 4, H-2100 Gödöllő , Hungary.

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a potential cause of nephrotic syndrome both in humans and pet mammals. Glomerulopathy was reported earlier in green fluorescent protein (GFP) transgenic (TG) mice, but glomerulosclerosis has not been examined in GFP TG rabbits so far. In the present study, the potential manifestation of FSGS was investigated in both Venus TG rabbits generated by Sleeping Beauty (SB) transposition and age-matched control New Zealand White (NZW) rabbits. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Jun;66(2):189-203

2 Department and Clinic of Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin , 13 Akademicka Street, 20-950 Lublin , Poland.

The purpose of this study was to assess the condition of cells in the conjunctiva and corneal epithelium prior to and during cyclosporine- or tacrolimusbased treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). The study was performed on 40 dogs with KCS. The dogs were divided into two groups of 20 animals each. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 Jun;66(2):329-336

1 National Agricultural Research and Innovation Centre, Research Institute for Animal Breeding, Nutrition and Meat Science , Gesztenyés u. 1, H-2053 Herceghalom , Hungary.

The early detection of pregnancy and the determination of fetal numbers have economic benefits in sheep production because of the seasonal breeding patterns where missing a breeding opportunity means the loss of one productive year. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the B6-HRP ELISA for ovine pregnancy-specific protein B (oPSPB) measurement in the detection of pregnancy and estimation of fetal numbers in different sheep breeds. BioPRYN® ELISA assay kit was used for the detection of pregnancy in the experimental animals. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 06;66(2):177-188

Laboratory for Bacterial Zoonoses and Molecular Diagnosis of Bacterial Diseases, Department for Bacteriology and Parasitology, Croatian Veterinary Institute , Savska cesta 143, 10000 Zagreb , Croatia.

The most recent data on the incidence of brucellosis in Southeast Europe prove the persistence of this zoonosis in the area, regardless of constant efforts at controlling it as one of the most dangerous zoonoses. Forty-three Brucella melitensis strains were collected from cattle, sheep, goats and humans from Croatia as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina between 2009 and 2015. The strains were identified and genotyped in order to determine their epidemiological background. Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 06;66(2):309-328

3 Department of Biomathematics and Informatics, University of Veterinary Medicine , István u. 2, H-1078 Budapest , Hungary.

Permeability glycoprotein (P-glycoprotein, Pgp) immunohistochemistry (IHC) was evaluated in dogs with multicentric lymphoma treated with cyclophosphamide- doxorubicin-vincristine-prednisolone with or without L-Asparaginase. Lymph nodes of 33 untreated dogs were immunophenotyped: Ki67% and Pgp analyses (with anti-Pgp, monoclonal mouse C494 clone) were performed. Pgp positivity rate and intensity were determined microscopically (by manual counting done by two blinded authors in two parallel specimens). Read More

Acta Vet Hung 2018 06;66(2):250-257

Institute for Veterinary Medical Research, Centre for Agricultural Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences , Hungária krt. 21, H-1143 Budapest , Hungary.

Infection of the cornea in fishes by Myxobolus plasmodia is a common but still little known site preference of myxosporeans. A sporadic but striking infection in the cornea of the roach (Rutilus rutilus) was observed in Lake Balaton, Hungary. Relatively small, round plasmodia 250 to 500 μm in diameter developed in the dense connective tissue of the cornea. Read More