This study aims to determinate the tear secretion in lambs with colibacillosis and healthy ones by utilizing Schirmer Tear Test. A total of 25 lambs aged between 1-6 days, among which 15 were with Escherichia coli (Group 1, n=15) and 10 were in the healthy conditions (Group 2, n=10). The lambs in the study group were diagnosed for Escherichia coli by using a sheepspecific rapid diagnosis kit before being included in the group. Lambs to be included in the control group were selected from among the lambs that did not show any signs of disease and never had diarrhea after birth. Schirmer Tear Test was performed on both eyes of healthy and Escherichia coli and results were recorded. Group 1 Mean ± SD Schirmer Tear Test values for right and left eye were 6.47±1.55 and 7.33±1.45 mm/min and Group 2 Mean ± SD Schirmer Tear Test values for right and left eye were 15.7±9.07 and 17.5±8.36 mm/min, respectively. Comparison between Schirmer Tear Test values of right eyes and left eyes revealed no significant differences in either of groups (P=0.063, P=0.306). Both eye's Schirmer Tear Test results were combined to compare groups. The mean of Group 1 (6.9±1.54) was found to be significantly lower than the mean of Group 2 (16.6±8.54) as a result (P < 0.001). As a result of this study, the amount of tear secretion was determined with the Schirmer Tear Test and there was a statistically significant difference between healthy and lambs with Escherichia coli.

This study was conducted to investigate the response of acute phase proteins, mainly Haptoglobin, C-reactive protein, Procalcitonin and the negative acute phase response, especially albumin in goats suffering from C. pseudotuberculosis. A total of 19 Turkish hair goats between the ages of 1.5 and 2 years in a special dairy farm was selected for the study, consisting of 9 healthy animals and 10 with C. pseudotuberculosis. There was a statistically significant difference in serum haptoglobin, C-reactive protein, procalcitonin and albumin levels in goats with C. pseudotuberculosis, compared to the control group (p less than 0.05). The results showed that Haptoglobin, C-reactive protein and Procalcitonin produce a higher, and Alb a lower, response in goats with C. pseudotuberculosis compared to the control. The presented study suggests that C. pseudotuberculosis can influence the level of acute phase proteins in goats. These results indicate that monitoring a number of acute phase proteins can increase the diagnostic information available for this disease.

We investigated the effects of Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) and tripeptide copper complex (TCC) on wound healing in rats. A total of 24 outbred, male, Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into (1) ABS, (2) TCC, and (3) control groups. Bilateral experimental wounds were created near the caudal border of the scapula. Each wound in the respective treatment group was treated daily with sponges soaked in ABS solution, topical TCC gel, or saline. On days 0, 7, 14 and 21, unhealed wound area was measured and biopsy samples were taken for histopathological analysis (except day 0). Median time for the first observable granulation tissue was not significantly different in the ABS, TCC, and control groups (5.8, 5.5, and 6.7 days, respectively) (P>0.05). Filling of the open wound with granulation tissue to skin level was significantly slower in the control group than in the ABS and TCC groups (18, 9, and 11 days, respectively). The mean unhealed wound area was significantly smaller and the mean percentage of total wound healing was significantly higher in the ABS-and TCC-treated wounds than in the control wounds on day 7, 14, and 21 (P<0.05); the average time for healing was also significantly shorter in the treatment groups than in the control group (17.4, 16.8 vs. 23.6 days, respectively) (P<0.05). Our results suggest that topical application of ABS and TCC have beneficial effects on wound healing. Keywords: Wound healing, Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS), Tripeptide copper complex (TCC), Skin, Rat Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) ve Topikal Tripeptid Bakır Kompleksinin (TCC) Ratlarda Yara İyileşmesi Üzerine Etkisi:Deneysel Çalışma ÖzetBu çalışmada, Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) ve tripeptid bakır kompleksinin (TCC) ratlarda yara iyileşmesi üzerine etkilerinin araştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Sprague-Dawley ırkı, dişi, 24 adet rat, rastgele şekilde 1) ABS, 2) TCC, ve 3) Kontrol olmak üzere 3 gruba ayrıldı. Skapulanın kaudal sınırına yakın sahada bilateral deneysel yaralar oluşturuldu. Her bir yara günlük olarak grubuna göre ABS solüsyon emdirilmiş sponjlar, topikal TCC jel ya da serum fizyolojik ile tedavi edildi. İyileşmemiş yara alanı 0, 7, 14 ve 21. günlerde ölçüldü ve histopatolojik analiz için biyopsi örnekleri alındı (0. gün haricinde). İlk gözlenebilir granulasyon dokusu oluşumu ortalama zamanı açısından ABS, TCC ve kontrol grupları arasında anlamlı istatistiki fark yoktu (sırasıyla 5.8, 5.5 ve 6.7 gün) (P>0.05). Açık yara sahasının deri düzeyine kadar granulasyon dokusu ile dolma süresi, kontrol grubunda ABS ve TCC grubundan anlamlı şekilde daha düşüktü (sırasıyla 18, 9 ve 11 gün). ABS ve TCC ile tedavi edilen yaraların 7, 14 ve 21. günlerde yapılan ölçümlerinde ortalama iyileşmemiş yara sahasının kontrol grubuna kıyasla anlamlı şekilde daha küçük ve ortalama total yara iyileşme yüzdesinin kontrol grubuna göre anlamlı şekilde daha büyük olduğu gözlendi (P<0.05); ortalama iyileşme zamanı da uygulama yapılan gruplarda kontrol grubundan anlamlı şekilde daha kısa (sırasıyla 17.4, 16.8 ve 23.6 gün) (P<0.05) olarak bulundu. Eld...

The aim of this study is to make a clinical and radiological assessment of whether titanium mini plates and resorbable plates are sufficient to provide a functional recovery for the treatment of femur fractures in cats. Animals used in this study were 10 cats brought with complaint of fracture caused by various traumatic reasons and diagnosed on transversal mid-diaphyseal femur fractures by clinical and radiological examination. In all cases, the procedures were performed under general anesthesia. Osteosynthesis was performed by placing mini titanium plate and resorbable plate with appropriate technique. During the first post-operative day, in all cases, recurrent fractures were observed in various ways. The operation performed again with same technique by replacing implants with the new and the same one. At the first post-operative day of new operation, fractures were observed in all cases. Consequently; even the increased chance of success due to low loading level (eg. Craniomaksillofasial surgery) along the operation regions and the positive effects of preventive measures like bandage usage, it is unable to sustain the stabilization in the femur diaphysis where the force has too much influence on it. Additionally it was concluded that the application of 2.0 mm mini titanium plates and 2.5 mm resorbable plates that we used for mid-diaphyseal femur fractures in cats are clinically not useful because these materials are expensive and require special tools during the application.

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Özet: Bu olgu sunumu; 1 yaşlı, dişi, melez bir at oluşturmaktadır. Blanket'in atın vücut yapısından küçük olması ve üç gündür üzerinde bırakılması sonucu kuyruk altından geçen halka şeklinde kalın örgülü polyesteri andıran dokusu olan ipin sürtünmeye bağlı olarak kuyruk kaidesinin her iki yanından başlayıp alt tarafını da kapsayacak şekilde kas dokusuna ulaşacak derinlikte bir yaralanma oluşturduğu gözlendi. Küret vasıtası ile nekrotik dokular uzaklaştırıldı ve kanamalar kontrol altına alındı. Monoflament yapıda polipropilen (USP:0) bir iplik materyali ile plastik tüpler kullanılarak yatay 'U' dikişi bölgeye uyguladı ve gergin olan yara kenarlarının olabildiğince birbirine yaklaştırılması sağlandı. Dikişler uzaklaştırılana kadar her gün bir kez antiseptik sölüsyonlar ile yara pansumanı yapıldı. 10. günde bölgeden dikişler uzaklaştırıldı ve yara hattında sekonder iyileşme takip edilmeye başlandı. Yara hattının 1,5 ay sonra tamamının iyileştiği görüldü. Etiyolojik yönden ender görülen bu olgunun raporlanarak paylaşılması amaçlanmıştır. Anahtar Kelimeler: At, kuyruk, yara. The Case of Tail Wound Depend on Blanket İnjury in A HorseAbstract: This case report; 1 year old, female, hybrid form of a horse. As the blanket of the horse is smaller than the body structure and form of release as a result of tail from under the ring over the last three days due to the friction of the polyester rope tail base to cover the bottom, starting on both sides have observed that an injury to a depth that reaches the muscle tissue. necrotic tissue was removed by using curette and bleeding was controlled. the horizontal stitch using a fiber material Monoflament Polipropilen (USP:0) and plastic tube was applied stitches and the wound edges was achieved strained approximation as possible to each other. Once daily it was wound dressing with antiseptic solutions. Until the stitches removed after ten days the stitches were removed and the wound began to be tracked line secondary healing. After 1.5 months ıt was observed that all of the line wound was healed. We aimed to share this case which has rare etiological.

Background: Acquired skin fragility syndrome (ASFS) is a rare condition, which is characterized by spontaneous fragility of the skin and an absence of hyperextensibility. Even though the real pathogenesis of ASFS remains unknown that is reported generally with some iatrogenic causes and severe diseases. Thus, based on the clinical findings this is the first report of describes the case and treatment of feline acquired skin fragility syndrome following a routine ovariohysterectomy.Case: An 8-month-old domestic shorthair female cat was brought to the Siirt University Animal Health Application and Research Center for ovariohysterectomy operation. Before the operation physical examination of the animal revealed body temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, the color of mucosas, and lymph nodes were determined normally. Besides, there is no hematological and biochemical problem detected. The cat had no previous history of several infections or systemic disease. A routine ovariohysterectomy procedure was applied under general anesthesia and the cat was discharged on the same day. Three days after that a spontaneously developed cutaneous laceration below the left scapular region was determined by the cat owner. During the clinical examination, it was determined that the cat was sensitive to touch against the left scapular area. Multiple spontaneous skin tear was revealed over the left scapular region while shaving for better inspection but did not obtain any problem with incision line. To identify the underlying cause of skin tearing, hematological and biochemical tests were done but the animal’s results were found within the normal references. Also, rapid blood tests were performed for feline leukemia virus and immunodeficiency virus, and none of them were positive. Additionally, the skin was not hyperextensible. Although the clinicopathological abnormalities were observed on the skin, there were no abnormalities in the vital signs of the cat. Based on the clinical status of the cat, daily regular wound cleaning and a wet-to-dry bandage were applied for two weeks. Skin therapy based on the use of dexpanthenol, vitamin E, and vitamin C with zinc was preferred to improve skin health. All lesions on the skin of the cat completely recovered and a follow-up visit for several weeks was recommended to the cat owner.Discussion: There have been reports that acquired skin fragility syndrome may be related to hepatic diseases, some feline viral infections, hyperadrenocorticism, or use of a long time progestational drugs. Also, acquired skin fragility syndrome can be seen in a congenital disorder known as cutaneous asthenia which is described generally in young cats. Cutaneous asthenia and acquired skin fragility syndrome are difficult to distinguish from each other even though histological examination was made. Although the cat in this report is young, there was no history of skin problems and skin hyperextensible until presentation. No specific treatment protocol described for this skin problem has been reported. Moreover, vitamins and minerals may be used for wound treatment and strengthening the skin. Ovariohysterectomy is the most common surgical technique used for sterilization of cats however; it can cause some complications, such as acute stress. Unfortunately, the exact etiology is not detected in this case report but it is thought to be that stress of ovariohysterectomy might be triggered to spontaneous skin tearing.

Bu olgu sunumunda 21 yaşlı, erkek, lori ırkı (lorius garrulus) bir papağanda belirlenen tümöral oluşumun tanısı ve sağaltımından bahsedilmektedir. Hasta kliniğimize bir aydır boyun bölgesinde şişkinlik geliştiği şikayeti ile getirdi. Klinik muayenede boynun sağ tarafında ceviz büyüklüğünde, üzerindeki tüyler dökülmüş, katı-esnek kıvamda, sınırları belirgin bir yapı saptandı. Genel anestezi altında kitle ekstirpasyonu gerçekleştirildi. Örneğin histopatolojik değerlendirmesi sonucunda lipom olduğu belirlendi.