본 연구는 개의 위 수축 횟수의 변화에 미치는 안침의 효과를 규명하기 위하여 수행되었다. 임상적으로 건강한 24두의 잡종견을 사료 급여군과 사료 비급여군으로 나누었으며, 각각의 군에서 안침군과 대조군으로 구분하여 각각 실시하였다. 위 수축운동 횟수는 초음파로 안침 전, 직후, 30분, 60분 및 120분째에 측정하였다. 실험군(위/비장 영역)에서의 위 수축운동 횟수가 대조군(임의영역)에 비해 감소소견을 나타내었으며, 특히 안침요법 후 30분(p<0.05), 60분(p<0.05) 및 120분(p<0.01)에 각각 유의성 있는 감소소견을 나타내었다. 사료를 미급여한 조건에서, 실험군(위/비장영역)에서의 위 수축운동 횟수가 대조군(임의영역)에 비해 안침 후 다소 감소하는 소견을 나타내었으나, 군간 유의성은 나타내지 않았다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 볼 때, 사료를 급여한 조건에서 위/비장 영역에 대한 안침이 개의 위 수축운동 횟수를 감소시켰다.

80두의 가토 간에 $1{\sim}2mm^3$ 크기의 VX2 종양세포를 직접 주입하여 단일간암모델을 만들고, 종양이식 후1주, 2주, 3주째에 CT촬영을 실시하여 생성된 종양의 크기와 조영 양상을 관찰하고 조직병리학적검사로 종양의 진위 여부를 확인하였다. 80두 중 66두(82.5%)에서 단일 종양이 만들어졌다. 나머지 12두 중 1두에서 간외종앙의 생성, 그리고 다른 1두에서 육아종성 종괴가 관찰되었으며, 4두는 폐사하였다. 나머지 8두에서는 종양이 생성되지 않았다. 조영 CT에서 관찰된 종양의 크기는 1주, 2주 그리고 3주째에 각각 $7.4{\times}6.3,\;14.2{\times}10.8,\;16.2{\times}12.6cm$로 측정되었다. 모양은 둥글거나 타원형이었으며, 동맥기에서 중앙에 저감쇠와 변연에 조영증강을 보였으며, 문맥기에는 저감쇠를 나타내었다. 종양조직의 이식은 균질한 단일종양모델을 만드는데 매우 유용하고 적합한 방법이며, 조영 CT 촬영술은 간종양 진단 및 다양한 치료방법 적용 후 추적검사에 매우 유용하게 활용될 것으로 판단된다.

전신마취제인 케타민은 흥분성 아미노산의 활성을 방해하는 N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) 수용체의 비경쟁적인 길항제이다. 본 연구는 개 말초혈액 백혈구의 순간산소과소비현상(Oxidative burst activity; OBA)에 있어서 케타민의 효과를 검토하였다. 탐식세포의 OBA는 유세포 분석기로 분석하였다. 케타민을 말초혈액 다형핵백혈구(peripheral blood polymorphonuclear cells; PMN)와 monocyte-rich cells에 직접처리 하였을 때는 OBA가 감소하였으며, 또한 케타민을 처리한 말초혈액 단핵구세포(peripheral blood mononuclear cells; PBMC) 배양상층액에 의해서도 PMN과 monocyte-rich cells의 OBA가 감소하였다. 그러나 케타민을 처리한 PMN 배양상층액에 의해서는 탐식세포의 OBA에 있어서 아무런 변화가 없었다. 하지만 이러한 OBA의 감소는 latex beads를 넣어 탐식반응이 일어날 때만 측정되었다. 이상의 결과로부터 탐식반응이 일어나는 동안 케타민은 호중구와 단핵구와 같은 개 말초혈액 탐식구의 OBA에 있어 억제효과를 나타내었다.

본 연구는 랫드의 우측 후지 발바닥에 Freund's complete adjuvant를 투여하여 관절염을 유발한 후에 N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) 기제를 첨가한 경피용 ketoprofen 제제의 관절염 치료 효과를 확인하기 위해서 수행되었다. NMP를 함유한 ketoprofen 경피용 제제의 관절염 치료 효과를 알아보기 위해서 Sprague-Dawley 암칫 랫드를 대조군과 약물 투여군으로 분리하고, 약물 투여군은 ketoprofen 10mg/rat 투여군(K10군)과 NMP가 함유된 ketoprofen 10mg/rat 투여군(NK10군)으로 분류하였다. 실험적 관절염을 유발시킨 후 $^{99m}Tc-MDP$을 이용한 bone scan에서 골병변이 나타난 7일 후부터 14일 동안 약물을 매일 한번씩 랫드의 등에 극소 도포하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. NMP의 기제를 첨가한 ketoprofen 경피용 제제가 ketoprofen단독 경피용 제제 보다 후지 부종을 현저하게 감소시켰고 단순 방사선 사진과 scintigraphy에서 관절염에 의한 골 파괴를 효과적으로 억제하였다. 이상의 연구 결과를 기초로 하여 관절염 치료에 있어 NMP를 함유한 ketoprofen 경피용 제제가 ketoprofen단독 제제보다 효과가 있다는 결론을 얻을 수 있었다.

피부사상균증이 있는 개와 고양이에서 분리한 9주의 Microsporum canis와 5주의 Microsporum gypseum에서 ribosomal DNA를 추출하여 internal transcribed spacer 1 (ITS1) gene을 PCA로 증폭한 후 sequencing을 실시하여, 각 사상균의 계통학적 관계를 조사하였다. M canis 분리주 9주의 ITS1 gene의 nucleotide sequence는 100% 일치하였으며 M gypseum 분리주 5주의 nucleotide sequence도 100% 일치하였다. M canis 분리주 9주의 계통분석 결과 미국, 일본, 호주 및 유럽에서 분리된 M canis와 같은 cluster에 속하였으며 다른 Microsporum spp와는 유전적으로 다른 cluster를 형성하였다. 그러나 M canis와 M distortum, M equinum, M ferrugineum은 유전적으로 매우 가까운 위치에 있었다. M gypseum 분리주는 M canis와는 다른 cluster를 형성하였다. ITS1 gene의 분자생물학적 분석은 Microsporum spp를 확인하고 그들의 유전학적 관계를 이해하는 유용한 정보를 제공하는 것으로 생각된다.

아스코빅산은 세포 증식촉진을 위해 배지에 첨가하여 사용되나, 증식 촉진 작용기전에 대해서는 구체적으로 밝혀져 있지 않으며 연골세포의 계대배양에 따른 효과에 대해서는 보고된바 없다. 제 1, 2그리고 4계대배양한 개 연골세포의 단순배양과 알긴산 배양을 아스코빅산 첨가 배지와 무첨가 배지에서 실시하였다. 세포증식은 2,3-Bis(2-methoxy-4-nitro-5- sulfophenyl )-2H-tetrazolium - 5-carboxanilide inner salt)(XTT)검사법을 이용하였다. 아스코빅산 첨가에 의해 세포증식 촉진효과가 모든 계대배양 세포에서 관찰되었으나, 제 1계대배양 연골세포에서 아스코빅산의 세포능식 촉진 효과가 제 2, 4계대배양 연골세포보다 유의차 있게 높게 나타났다 (p<0.05). 아스코빅산 무첨가 배지에서 계대배양에 따른 세포 증식에 차이가 관찰되지 않았다. 따라서 아스코빅산은 낮은 계대배양단계의 연골세포에 있어 더욱 효과적인 세포증식 촉진효과가 있는 것으로 판단된다.

Compare to testing sera individually, pooled-serum testing has considered as a cost-effective method, particularly on a large population-based seroprevalence studies. This study was to determine the relationship between individual sera and pooled sera titers for detection of avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) and to evaluate suitability of pooled sera by comparing prevalences estimated from both samples. A total of 5,000 individual samples were collected from 500 flocks in Chungcheong, Gyunsgi, and Kangwon provinces between January 2005 and February 2006. Ten samples were randomly selected from each flock. Five-hundred pooled sera were prepared by mixing equal amount of each 10 individual serum from the original samples. IBV antibody titers were measured by hemagglutination inhibition (HI) test. The least squares regression analysis was performed to construct equation between pooled and mean individual titers. To determine whether the flock is infected 4 arbitrary criteria were used: detection of at least 1 chicken with HI titer ${\ge}$ 9 (criterion 1), detection of at least 2 samples with HI titer ${\ge}$9 (criterion 2), detection of at least 1 sample with HI titer ${\ge}$ 10 (criterion 3), and filially detection of at least 1 sample with HI titer ${\ge}$ 11 (criterion 4). The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to examine the cut-off points of pooled titers showing optimal diagnostic accuracy. The area under the curve (AUC), sensitivities (Se), specificities (Sp), and positive (PPV) and negative (NPV) predictive values were calculated. The regression equation between pooled titers (pool) and mean individual titers (mean) was: $pool= 1.2498+0.8952{\times}mean$, with coefficient of determination of 87% (p< 0.0001). The optimal cut-off points of pooled titers were titer 8 for criterion 1 (AUC=0.975, Se=0.883, Sp=0.959, PPV=0.985, NPV=0.728), titer 8 for criterion 2 (AUC=0.969, Se=0.954, Sp=0.855, PPV=0.926, NPV=0.907), titer 9 for criterion 3 (AUC=0.970, Se=0.836, Sp=0.967, PPV=0.978, NPV=0.772), and titer 9 for criterion 4 (AUC= 0.946, Se=0.928, Sp=0.843, PPV=0.857, NPV=0.921). The difference of 'prevalence estimated by individual and pooled sample showed a minimum of 2% for criteria 2 and a maximum of 9.1:% for criteria 3. These results indicate that the use of pooled sera in HI test for screening IBV infection in laying hen flocks is considered as a cost-effective method of testing large numbers of samples with high diagnostic accuracy.

The effects of transmural nerve stimulation induced releasing neurotransmitters on the changes of swine uterine smooth muscle motility were examined by polygraph through isometric force transducer. The frequency dependent relaxation and rebound contraction were revealed on precontraction with histamine by transmural nerve stimulation. The rebound contraction by transmural nerve stimulation was inhibited by nonselective ${\alpha}$-adrenergic receptor antagonist, phentolamine, and the relaxation by transmural nerve stimulation was blocked by nonselective ${\beta}$-adrenergic receptor antagonist, propranolol. The relaxation induced by nonselective ${\beta}$-adrenergic receptor agonist, isoproterenol on precontraction with histamine were the dose dependent manner and this relaxation was blocked by nonselective ${\beta}$-adrenergic receptor antagonist, propranolol in isolated uterine smooth muscle of pig. These results suggest that endogenous neurotransmitters on smooth muscle relaxation was influenced by ${\beta}$-adrenergic receptor in swine.

Pulse Doppler ultrasonographic evaluation was performed to investigate the resistive index (RI) of the Interlobar renal artery in 17 dogs (32 kidneys) which were diagnosed with an acute renal failure caused by ochratoxin-A and citrinin contaminated commercial diet. RI was investigated in 7 normal beagle dogs and recovered patients. The mean of RI was resulted as $0.69{\pm}0.04$ in normal dog, however, significantly (p<0.001) increased as $0.76{\pm}0.05$ in renal failure dog. But RI had no relationship with the results of blood chemistry, urine analysis, and excretory urographic image quality. From these results, even though the results of the renal function test were within a normal reference range, it was considered that RI index is more reliable to represent a damaged renal parenchyma, and may have the potential to be a useful clinical tool in monitoring of the renal function.

The therapeutic effects and immune responses with Oidenlandiae Herba administration(17.5%, 1g/30 kg, everyday, PO) were investigated in calves(1 to 3 months old) with diarrhea from 159 Korean native calves(76 heads from A farm and 83 heads from B farm) in Jeju. The causes of 47 calves with diarrhea were coronavirus(1 head) and rotavirus(1 head), coccidium(5 heads) and bacteria(40 herds). PCV values were significantly increased 2 weeks after administration of Oldenlandiae Herba in A form, compared by those of pre-treatment(p<0.05). However RBC, TP, WBC, fibrinogen levels were not significantly changed. The significant difference were not detected in changes of AST, BUN and creatinine. The CD14+ distribution rate were increased in 1 week after administration of Oldenlandiae Herba, compared by that of pre-treatment(p<0.05), however, certain tendencies of changes were not observed in distribution rates of CD4+ CD8+ and CD19+, respectively. The rate of death was 20.1%(36/179 calves) in 2004, however, it was decreased to 12.6%(20/159 calves) by Oldenlandiae Herba administration at 2 farms from Jeju in 2005. In conclusion, the administration of Oldenlandiae Herba was effective for treatment of calves with diarrhea.

Renal length, width, and ratio to the length of the second lumbar vertebrae body were assessed on survey radiographs and excretory urograms in 50 Korean domestic cats. Renal dimensions on plain radiographs were: right kidney length $4.31{\pm}0.50cm\;(mean{\pm}SD)$, right kidney width $3.10{\pm}0.36cm$, left kidney length $4.17{\pm}0.48cm$, left kidney width $3.03{\pm}0.34cm$, right kidney length ratio $2.37{\pm}0.21$, right kidney width ratio $1.71{\pm}0.15$, left kidney length ratio $2.30{\pm}0.20$, and left kidney width ratio $1.38{\pm}0.08$, respectively. Renal dimensions on excretory urograms were: right kidney length $4.56{\pm}0.53cm$, right kidney width $3.29{\pm}0.37cm$, left kidney length $4.43{\pm}0.47cm$, left kidney width $3.22{\pm}0.33cm$, right kidney length ratio $2.51{\pm}0.22$, right kidney width ratio $1.81{\pm}0.17$, left kidney length ratio $2.45{\pm}0.20$, and left kidney width ratio $1.78{\pm}0.16$, respectively. There were significant difference in renal size and renal dimension ratio measured from contrast studies compared with survey radiographs (P<0.05). There were also significant difference in renal size and renal length ratio between right and left kidneys (p<0.05).

The purpose of this study was to document; the development of head circumferences, changes of the eyes, and the time of eruption of deciduous teeth in Shih-tzu dogs. In 12 pups of 4 Shih-tzu bitches, the development of head circumferences were estimated from whelping day (Day 0) to 41 days after birth, and the changes of the eyes and the time of eruption of deciduous teeth were estimated from whelping day to 45 days. The head circumferences were $11.24{\pm}0.67\;(mean{\pm}S.D)$ cm in Day 0 and $19.87{\pm}1.42cm$ in Day 41 and the daily increased length was $0.22{\pm}0.08cm$, respectively. The changes of the eyes wert: determined the first and the completely opening time of eyes. The first and completely opening time of the eyes in pups Day $10.75{\pm}0.97$ (range: $9.50{\sim}13.00$) and Day $13.17{\pm}1.27\;(11.50{\sim}15.33)$, respectively. In the time of deciduous teeth eruption in Shih-tzu, the first day of eruption was started in Day 35.90. The rank of deciduous teeth eruption was $C_1,\;C^1,\;P_3,\;I^3,\;I^2,\;P_4,\;I^1\;and\;P_2$, respectively.

This study was performed to compare propofol, thiopental, etomidate and diazepam plus ketamin as induction agents for the isoflurane anesthesia in dogs. Experimental groups were divided into low groups (thiopental group: thiopental 15 mg/kg IV, propofol group: propofol mg/kg IV, etomidate group: etomidate 1.5 mg/kg IV, DZP+KET group: diazepam 0.5 mg/kg + ketamine 5 mg/kg, IV) and each group was consisted of 4 dogs. Cardiorespiratory changes (heart rate, $SpO_2$, respiratory rate, End-tidal $CO_2$ and body temperature), blood serum chemistry values (alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransforase, and total protein), and recovery and walking time were measured. The end tidal carbon dioxide level was significantly increased in the thiopental group (P<0.05). Heart rate and respiratory rate higher in the DZP+KET groups. There was hypothermia in all groups and significant decrease in body temperature was showed in thiopental group (p<0.05). Mean arousal time and mean walking time were significantly longer in thiopental group (P<0.05). Cardiovascular stimulating effects were minimal in etomidate group. Etomidate provides uneventful and rapid recovery.

This study determined the effects of several reproductive factors at prostaglandin $F_{2{\alpha}}\;(PGF_{2{\alpha}})$ administration on the subsequent estrous exhibition and conception. Three hundreds and twenty six dairy cows in seven dairy herds received a 25 mg $PGF_{2{\alpha}}$ after confirming the presence of corpus luteum (CL) by ultrasonography, and the cows exhibited estrus within 7 days following $PGF_{2{\alpha}}$ administration were artificially inseminated (AI). Two hundreds cows among the 326 cows received additional ultrasonography at $PGF_{2{\alpha}}$ administration to measure the diameters of the largest follicle and CL on ovaries, and blood samples collected from the cows were analyzed for serum progesterone (P4) level. Cow parity, days open, body condition score (BCS), season and herd variables were recorded. Of the treated 326 cows, 171 cows (52.5%) showed estrus within 7 days after treatment, and the conception rate following AI was 37.4% (64/171). There were significant differences on the estrous exhibition ($31.3{\sim}65.8%$, p<0.01) and conception rates ($23.1{\sim}66.7%$, p<0.05) among the herds, while cow parity, days open, BCS and season did not affect the subsequent estrous exhibition and conception rates. The diameters of the largest follicle and CL on ovaries, and serum P4 level at the $PGF_{2{\alpha}}$ administration were not related to the subsequent estrous exhibition and conception. The results indicate that the improved outcomes of synchronization of estrus using a single $PGF_{2{\alpha}}$ administration may be related to the appropriate management of the herd.

체중 3.8 kg의 2년령 암컷인 잡종견이 10일전부터의 구토 및 식욕저하를 주증상으로 내원하였다. 이 개는 2개월 전에 자동차 사고에 의한 골반골절로 진단되었으나, 골절은 정복되지 아니 하였다. 2개월 후에 간헐성의 구토 및 식욕부진으로 고통을 받았다 Barium조영 방사선 검사에서, 장폐색으로 진단되었다. 외과수술을 통하여 골절 부위에서 장의 교액 및 유착에 의한 폐색이 확인되었다. 수술후 18개월이 경과된 시점에서 확인한 결과, 전신적인 신체상태가 양호하였다.

회음부 탈장은 나이든 수캐에서 골반강의 특발적인 약화로 일어난다. 14년령의 중성화되지 않은 수컷 시츄견이 우측 회음부 종창으로 건국대학교 부속 동물병원에 내원하였다. 3년간의 회음부 종창의 소견을 나타내는 병력을 가지고 있었으며, 방사선 검사에서 헤르니아 낭내의 직장과 결장의 확장이 관찰되었다. 회음부 탈장 교정술 중 바깥 항문조임근, 미골근, 그리고 항문 올림근이 약 3년간의 탈장으로 약화되어 있었고, 속폐쇄근의 변위만으로는 큰 결손부를 막기 어려워 polypropylene mesh를 이용하여 성공적인 수복이 이루어졌다.

3년령의 중성화된 암컷 시츄 견이 급성의 구토, 설사 및 전신 쇠약으로 인하여 내원하였다. 환자는 전신 쇠약, 호흡수 증가 및 노력성 호흡을 나타냈으며 신경 검사 상에서는 사지 근육 쇠약과 항문 조임근의 긴장도가 감소하였다. 방사선 검사를 통하여 거대식도가 확인되었다. 좌측 뒷다리 근육의 생검에 대한 조직병리 검사 상에서는 2형섬유 위축을 제외하고는 특이적인 이상 소견이 발견되지 않았다. 혈청의 아세틸콜린 수용체 항체가가 상승되어 있어 (0.78 nmol/L; 정상 범위, 0.6 nmol/L 이하) 급성 전격 중증 근육무력증으로 확진되어졌다. 환자는 pyridostigmine bromide에 대하여 극적으로 반응하여, 근육 강도, 거대식도, 그리고 호흡 기능이 현저하게 호전되었으며 현재 7개월 동안 환경은 성공적으로 관리되어져 오고 있다.

노책성 횡문근융해증의 재발을 보이는 거세된 4세령 Paint horse가 다당류저장성근질환으로 진단되었다. 말이 폐사하기전 보인 임상증상으로는 근약화, 근손실, 운동불내성, 장제시 사지를 들어올리는데 어려움이 있었고, grooming 시 민감한 반응, 이동 혹은 기립시 장애였다. 골격근 샘플의 조직검사를 통해서 말의 다당류저장성근질환으로 확진되었다.

Aspegillosis in free-living birds can be occurred mostly under poor weather and climate. But, captive birds tend to be more susceptible to infection and diagnosis was made usually at post mortem. A two months old Whooper swan(Cygnus c. cygmus) dying suddenly was found in a zoo without prior clinical signs. At necropsy, numerous well- demarcated yellow to white firm nodules were scattered throughout the air sacs and the lungs. Microscopically, granuloma formations were observed in the lung and air sacs. The margin of granuloma was surrounded by connective tissue barrier and was infiltrated with lymphocytes, and also observed giant cell near the granuloma. By Periodic acid Schiff reaction, hyphae were detected in granuloma of lung and air sacs. This case was diagnosed as an invasive pulmonary aspergillosis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus infection in a Whooper swan at a zoo.

A 9-year-old, female Yorkshire terrier and a 10-year-old, female Maltese were referred to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Konkuk University. The dogs were presented with severe swelling and cutaneous sinus tract on the left suborbital lesion. Under general anesthesia, we performed physical, intraoral examinations and survey radiography, and diagnosed as periapical abscess in a left fourth premolar tooth. They were treated with tooth extraction, and the sinus tracts were drained with 0.05% chlorhexidine solution. After teeth extractions, medication applied by the result of antibiotic sensitivity test. During follow-up 10 months later, the left suborbital swelling had completely resolved.

A spayed female, 1-year-old, Himalayan, weighing 1.89 kg, was referred. The clinical signs included anorexia, depression, vomiting, urinary incontinence and vaginal discharge for 7 days after elective ovariohysterectomy. In laboratory examination, there was moderate azotemia. Abdominal radiographic findings included heterogeneous serosal detail loss and right renomegaly. Abdominal ultrasonography showed hyperechoic ascites, bilateral polycystic kidneys, right hydronephrosis, and right hydroureter. Excretory urography demonstrated an ureterovaginal fistula. Exploratory laparotomy confirmed this diagnosis and explained that the right ureter had been included in a ligature around the cranial vagina.