• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제32권8_spc호
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• pp.1266-1274
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• 2019

This paper presents a review of dairy goat production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) from 2010- 2017, its current state, constraints and prospects for research and development. Since the introduction of dairy goats in SSA in pre-colonial times, their populations have continued to increase due to declining land size as a result of land fragmentation and increasing demand for goat milk. The current goat population in SSA is 372,716,040 head of which only 15.98% used for milk production. Populations in the Eastern and Western regions of SSA have shown an increasing trend from 2010 to 2017. The Southern Africa goat population is on the decline at an annual rate of about 1.77% whereas Central Africa has had a constant goat population within the same period. Eastern Africa reported the highest increase in the population of goats used for milk production. Milk production was highest in Eastern Africa and lowest in Southern Africa. However, dairy goat productivity remained constant in the Eastern region throughout the review period. Dairy goats are mainly raised under smallholder mixed crop-livestock systems. To enhance the development of the dairy goat, concerted efforts should be made to alleviate the constraints that stifle its growth. These constraints can be categorized into nutrition and feeding, breeding and reproduction, diseases, parasites, climate change, and underdeveloped dairy goat products market. Effective management of dairy goats requires a holistic approach and there is the need to expand the markets by further sensitization on the nutritional and medicinal advantages of dairy goat products. In order to achieve rapid development in the dairy goat sub sector, research and development initiatives should be directed towards alleviating the hurdles in nutrition and feeding, breeding, animal health and resilience as well as dairy goat markets.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.100-106
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• 2022

The center of rotation of angulation-based leveling osteotomy (CBLO) has been introduced for the stabilization of cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CCLR) in small-breed dogs. This technique can be applied to the tibia without damaging its tuberosity. Although different designs of CBLO plates are available, tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) plates have been still used for stabilization during CBLO. To the best of our knowledge, no studies have reported the effects of TPLO plates on the postoperative limb alignment after CBLO. Therefore, the present study (January 2020 to February 2021) aimed to compare the postoperative outcomes (postoperative tibial plateau angle [TPA] and tibial alignment) in patients receiving CBLO and TPLO plates during CBLO. Paired stifle joints (n = 16) were obtained from eight toy-breed cadaver dogs (mean weight, 4.4 kg) that underwent CBLO. The joints were randomly assigned to receive the CBLO (CBLO group) or TPLO plates (TPLO group). Pre-and postoperative radiographs were obtained, and the dissected tibiae were evaluated. The following postoperative parameters were compared to evaluate the surgical outcome: TPA, osteotomy location, mechanical medial proximal tibia angle, inter-segment gap, and tibial plateau translation. No significant differences were found in the postoperative alignment between the two groups. Therefore, TPLO plates may be considered as a viable alternative in toy-breed dogs undergoing CBLO.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.67.1-67.11
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• 2020

Background: Tibial tuberosity transposition (TTT) causes caudalization of the patellar ligament insertion in canine medial patellar luxation, which can lead to increases in patellofemoral contact pressure. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to confirm the effect of patellofemoral contact mechanics after craniolateral and caudolateral transposition of tibial tuberosity in normal canine hindlimbs. Methods: Craniolateral and caudolateral transposition of tibial tuberosity was performed in 5 specimens, respectively. The pressure was measured in the specimen before TTT, and then in the same specimen after TTT. In this process, data was obtained in 10 specimens. The measurement results were output as visualization data through the manufacturer's software and numerical data through spreadsheet. Based on these 2 data and the anatomical structure of the patellofemoral joint (PFJ) surface, whole measurement area was analysed by dividing into medial, lateral and central area. Results: In craniolateralization of tibial tuberosity, total, medial, central contact pressure was decreased and lateral contact pressure was not statistically changed lateral contact pressure than normal PFJ. In caudolateralization of tibial tuberosity, total, lateral contact pressure was increased and medial contact pressure was not statistically changed than normal PFJ. Although not statistically significant changed, central contact pressure in caudolateralization of tibial tuberosity was increased in all 5 specimens. Conclusions: These results imply that traditional TTT, prone to caudal shift of patellar tendon, can increase retropatellar pressure may lead to various complications and diseases of the stifle joint.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.215-220
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• 2023

A 3-month-old Korean native cattle (Hanwoo) calf with difficulty taking normal posture and an inability to rise was referred for a definite diagnosis and active treatment, including surgery. The calf had a history of an accident in which both hind limbs were trapped in a barn structure. After admission, a "rabbit leg" posture was observed, a typical sign of gastrocnemius muscle rupture, and both digits were knuckled downward like they were trying to grip the ground. This was considered to be a result of the superficial digital flexor not rupturing but only the gastrocnemius muscle rupturing. Physical examination revealed laceration of the metatarsus and firmness behind both stifle joints which were presumed to be the sites of gastrocnemius muscle rupture. Skeletal abnormalities, including fractures, were ruled out by radiography. Based on these findings, the patient was diagnosed with bilateral gastrocnemius muscle rupture, and surgery was performed to reconnect the head of the ruptured muscle. Because the rupture occurred perpendicular to the muscle direction, the locking loop technique, a method of suturing severed tendons, was used to reduce the tension. After surgery, the cast was used to prevent further injuries and promote voluntary rehabilitation. Follow-up was completed, with the calf showing normal posture and gait 112 days after surgery. This is the first case report in the Republic of Korea describing the successful diagnosis and treatment of bilateral gastrocnemius muscle rupture in a calf.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.502-505
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• 2012

8개월령, 3.5 kg의 중성화하지 않은 토이 푸들이 왼쪽 다리의 체중 부중을 하지 않는 파행으로 내원하였다. 방사선 검사에서, 왼쪽 경골 근위부의 Salter-Harris II 형 성장판 골절과 비골 골절이 발견되었다. 교차핀, 긴장철사와 경첩 관절경유 외고정을 통해 근위 경골의 성장판 골절을 정복 하였다. 수술 후 1주째까지 경첩관절경유 외고정의 관절가동변위를 $25^{\circ}$, 수술 후 2주째까지 $70^{\circ}$ 까지 증가 시켰으며 수술 후 3주째 경첩 관절경유 외고정을 제거하였다. 수술 후 6주차에 골절은 합병증 없이 성공적으로 치유되었고 환자는 정상보행을 회복하였다. 수술 후 7개월째 환자는 정상적으로 보행을 하였으며, 반대쪽 정상다리와 비교하였을 때 관절의 가동범위는 동일 하였다. 본 증례는 근위 경골의 성장판 골절이 있는 미성숙견에서 교차핀, 긴장철사 및 경첩 관절경유 외고정을 이용하여 성공적으로 치료한 사례이다. 이러한 방법은 수술 후 골절정복의 안정성 및 조기 관절운동을 통한 정상 관절범위의 회복에 유용하게 사용 될 수 있을 거라 사료된다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.414-419
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• 2017

The present study aimed to document the biomechanical findings of soft tissue reconstruction surgeries for the treatment of medial patellar luxation in dogs. Stifle joints (n = 12) from dogs weighing 4.1-8.4 kg were used in this study. The following soft tissue reconstruction techniques used for the treatment of medial patellar luxation were selected for this study: vastus medialis release, medial retinacular release, and capsule release for medial realignment (n = 6), and retinacular imbrication and anti-rotational suture for lateral realignment (n = 6). A 5-kg traction using an electronic scale was applied at $45^{\circ}C$ laterally for medial realignment and medially for lateral realignment. Fluoroscopic imaging was used to measure the length of patellar displacement (LPD) in each technique. Among medial realignment techniques, capsule release had the highest horizontal LPD; vastus medialis release had significantly higher horizontal LPD than medial retinacular release. Vastus medialis release had the smallest increase statistically in vertical LPD, and vertical LPD did not differ significantly between medial retinacular and capsule release. Among lateral realignment techniques, the horizontal LPD was significantly higher in anti-rotational suture with retinacular imbrication than in retinacular imbrication alone, but the vertical LPD did not differ significantly between the two groups. Our findings indicated that vastus medialis release could decrease the medial tension on the patella without inducing patellar instability in dogs. Both medial retinacular and capsule release could increase patellar instability; moreover, medial retinacular release does not decrease the medial tension on the patella. Antirotational suture with retinacular imbrication provides more lateral tension than retinacular imbrication alone.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.56-59
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• 2005

5개월령의 암컷 토끼가 소양증, 탈모 및 점액화농성 안루로 내원하였다. 전신에서 경미에서 중등도 인설이 관찰되었다. 안면부, 이개내측, 사지 중수골과 중족골의 내측, 좌측슬관절 앞쪽의 탈모, 발적, 구진, 농포와 가피등의 다양한 피부병변이 나타났다. 채취된 인설의 현미경 검사에서 다수의 Cheyletiella spp가 관찰되었다. 다수의 이염색성 백혈구, 호산구 및 림프구가 세포학적 검사에서 나타났으며 곰팡이 배양검사는 음성이었다. 세균배양결과 Pasteurella spp가 검출되었다. 검사결과에 따라 Cheyletiella 피부염으로 진단하였다. 치료는 selamectin 6mg/kg을 2주 간격으로 2회 국소 적용하였으며 치료 1개월 후에 임상증상이 현저하게 경감되었고 피부병변은 대부분 정상으로 회복하였다. 따라서 selamectin의 국소적용은 토끼의 Cheyletiellosis의 치료에 효과적인 것으로 판단되었다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.443-448
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• 2003

본 연구는 전십자인대가 단열된 개의 슬관절액에서 tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) 와 cathepsin K의 변화를 알아봄으로서 십자인대에 관련된 질병 또는 십자인대 치료 실패에 따른 퇴행성관절염의의 조기 진단 및 치료에 관한 정보를 얻기 위하여 실시하였다. 실험동물로는 전방십자인대가 단열된 30두의 개와 정상 성견 8 두 그리고 어린 정상 개 9두를 사용하였다. 슬관절액 내의 TRAP 과 Cathepsin K의 변화를 확인하기 위하여 조직화학 염색과 면역조직화학염색을 실시하였다. 조직학적인 검사 결과 정상견에서는 TRAP과 Cathepsin K 세포들은 찾아보기 힘들었으나 전방십자인대가 단열된 개에 있어서는 TRAP 과 Cathepsin K 그리고 chondroid metaplasia가 중심부분에서 증가되고 있음을 관찰하였다. 이러한 결과로 보아 TRAP과 Cathepsin K 세포들은 전방십자인대가 단열 또는 단열 후 회복되는 과정에서 상호 보조적으로 관여하며 세포외 방출과 관계가 있는 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.325-330
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• 2007

본 연구는 개에서 수술적으로 짧은 기간 동안 관절의 불안정성을 최대로 유도하여 수술후 운동 없이 관절의 퇴행성 변화의 유무 및 정도와 골관절염 모델로 적합한지를 평가 하였다. 10두의 비글견을 본 실험에 사용하였다. 실험군은 오른쪽 무릎관절의 앞십자인대 및 내측 곁인대의 절제와 내측 반월 연골 절제술을 시행하였으며, 왼쪽 무릎관절을 대조군으로 사용하였다. 수술 12주 후 연골의 손상, 윤활막의 염증 정도와 윤활액의 생화학적 변화를 평가 하였다. 조직 검사에서 연골의 비후, 연골 세포의 분화, 프로테오글리칸의 소실 및 윤활막의 염증이 대조군과 비교하여 유의성 있는 증가가 관찰되었다. 윤활액의 생화학적 검사에서 유의성 있게 증가된 MMP-2, -9의 농도를 실험군에서 관찰 하였다. 이상의 결과로부터 본 연구에 수행한 관절염 모델은 골관절염 유도가 가능하며, 술후 운동으로 소모되는 시간 및 비용을 줄 일수 있는 장점 있어 골관절염 모델로서 유용하게 활용될 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.481-485
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• 2015

후지 전체의 정렬 평가에 필요한 정렬각도의 정상치를 측정하기 위하여, 정형외과적 질환이 없고 육안 또는 방사선 검사에서 각기형이 없는 것으로 판단되는 소형견 사체(말티즈, 푸들, 시추, 요크셔테리어) 의 후지 60개를 사용하였다. 각각의 후지를 완전히 신장시켜 전면 방사선 사진을 촬영하였으며, 이를 통해 기계적경골대퇴골각도(mechanical tibiofemoral angle, mTFA), 기계적중족경골각도 (mechanical metatarsotibial angle (mMTTA) 기계축-대퇴각도(mechanical axis-femur angle (MAFA), 기계축-중족각도(mechanical axis-metatarsus angle (MAMTA)을 측정하였으며, 무릎관절과 뒷발목관절의 기계축변위(mechanical axis deviation, SMAD or TMAD)의 평균값과 95% 신뢰구간 값을 전체 그리고 품종별로 측정하였다. 소형견 전체의 mTFA, MTTA, MAFA, MAMTA의 95% 신뢰구간 값은 각각 $5.7-7.4^{\circ}$, $-2.2--0.8^{\circ}$, $3.5-4.5^{\circ}$, $1.0-2.0^{\circ}$였으며, SMAD와 TMAD는 2.1-2.7%, 0.5-1.0%로 측정되었다. 본 연구에서 제시한 소형견의 후지정렬 측정법과 정상치는 소형견종의 후지 각기형의 진단 및 평가, 수술 계획에 있어 유용하게 사용될 수 있을 것이라 사료된다.