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View article: First Report on Cardiac Troponin T Detection in Canine Amniotic Fluid
First Report on Cardiac Troponin T Detection in Canine Amniotic Fluid Open
Complications during pregnancy and parturition can lead to foetal hypoxia, which may be responsible for cardiac ischemia and the subsequent release of troponin from cardiac muscles into the amniotic fluid (AF) and bloodstream. So far, card…
View article: Dexmedetomidine and alfaxalone intravenous co-administration for the induction of general anaesthesia in bitches undergoing C-section: impact on newborn viability and pharmacokinetics
Dexmedetomidine and alfaxalone intravenous co-administration for the induction of general anaesthesia in bitches undergoing C-section: impact on newborn viability and pharmacokinetics Open
The study aims to evaluate the impact of dexmedetomidine (DEX) and alfaxalone (AFX) on the viability of pups and to determine the pharmacokinetic profile of both drugs following intravenous (IV) co-administration for general anaesthesia in…
View article: First Evidence of Cotinine in Canine Semen Reveals Tobacco Smoke Exposure
First Evidence of Cotinine in Canine Semen Reveals Tobacco Smoke Exposure Open
Tobacco smoke has numerous adverse effects on both human and animal health, including impaired reproductive function. Recent research has explored environmental exposure in dogs, investigating various biological matrices. However, no data …
View article: Canine Amniotic Fluid at Birth Holds Information about Neonatal Antibody Titres against Core Vaccine Viruses
Canine Amniotic Fluid at Birth Holds Information about Neonatal Antibody Titres against Core Vaccine Viruses Open
There is a growing interest in the composition of amniotic fluid (AF) in both humans and animals. In addition to its nutritional and protective functions for the foetus, current knowledge demonstrates that AF also serves advanced diagnosti…
View article: Can peri-surgical electroacupuncture relieve immunity suppression? A pilot study in dogs
Can peri-surgical electroacupuncture relieve immunity suppression? A pilot study in dogs Open
General anesthesia and surgical stress can suppress the immunological response by acting both directly on the immune system and indirectly on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the sympathetic nervous system. Disturbance of the im…
View article: Can Peri-Surgical Electroacupuncture Relieve Immunity Suppression? A Pilot Study in Dogs
Can Peri-Surgical Electroacupuncture Relieve Immunity Suppression? A Pilot Study in Dogs Open
General anesthesia and surgical stress can suppress the immunological response by acting both directly on the immune system and indirectly on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the sympathetic nervous system. Disturbance of the im…
View article: MicroRNA as epigenetic regulators of canine cryptorchidism
MicroRNA as epigenetic regulators of canine cryptorchidism Open
Cryptorchidism, the failed descent of one or both testes into the scrotum, is a common developmental disorder in male dogs. Cryptorchidism may affect canine fertility, reducing the quality of the semen, and may promote spermatic cord torsi…
View article: Exploratory study on the sperm ratio in dogs: repeatability over time and some reproductive effects.
Exploratory study on the sperm ratio in dogs: repeatability over time and some reproductive effects. Open
Mechanisms that regulate sexual chromosome distribution in the canine ejaculate are not quite understood with no data about both its variation over time and the effect on reproductive parameters. With the aim to deepen these aspects, ten p…
View article: Tobacco Smoke Exposure in Pregnant Dogs: Maternal and Newborn Cotinine Levels: A Pilot Study
Tobacco Smoke Exposure in Pregnant Dogs: Maternal and Newborn Cotinine Levels: A Pilot Study Open
Active and passive smoking in pregnant women is associated with perinatal morbidity and mortality risk, including abortion, preterm birth, low birthweight, and malformations. No data are available on intrauterine exposure to smoking during…
View article: Cotinine as a Sentinel of Canine Exposure to Tobacco Smoke
Cotinine as a Sentinel of Canine Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Open
The adverse health effects of both active and passive tobacco smoke have been well-known in humans for a long time. It is presumable that even pets, which intimately share the owner’s lifestyle, may be exposed to the same risks. This study…
View article: Does Immunocastration Affect Behaviour and Body Lesions in Heavy Pigs?
Does Immunocastration Affect Behaviour and Body Lesions in Heavy Pigs? Open
Immunocastration has been pointed out as an alternative to surgical castration; though, most of the scientific studies were performed in light pig production. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of immunocastration on animal welfare in…
View article: Ovarian Neuroglial Choristoma in a Bitch
Ovarian Neuroglial Choristoma in a Bitch Open
Neuroglial choristomas are rare malformations consisting of heterotopic mature neural tissue at a site isolated from the brain or spinal cord. In human medicine, neuroglial choristomas are predominantly reported in the head and in the neck…
View article: Comparison of two injectable anaesthetic protocols in Egyptian fruit bats<i>(Rousettus aegyptiacus)</i>undergoing gonadectomy
Comparison of two injectable anaesthetic protocols in Egyptian fruit bats<i>(Rousettus aegyptiacus)</i>undergoing gonadectomy Open
Egyptian fruit bats are experimental animals of increasing interest because they have been identified as a natural reservoir for several emerging zoonotic viruses. For this reason, bats could undergo different experimental procedures that …
View article: Maternal and neonatal canine cortisol measurement in multiple matrices during the perinatal period: A pilot study
Maternal and neonatal canine cortisol measurement in multiple matrices during the perinatal period: A pilot study Open
Stress exposure during perinatal period may lead to maternal cortisol increase that negatively affects the offspring development. In recent years, the interest on non-invasive sampling methods to measure cortisol as a marker of stress is i…
View article: Influence of Gonadectomy on Canine Behavior
Influence of Gonadectomy on Canine Behavior Open
Due to the lack of unequivocal scientific evidence, gonadectomy’s effects on dogs’ behavior are still debated. Since veterinarians differ in their opinion, there may be considerable diversity in the advice received by owners. This study ai…
View article: Histological Feature of Ovarian Structures Throughout the Reproductive Cycle in Alpine Goats <i>(Capra Hircus)</i>
Histological Feature of Ovarian Structures Throughout the Reproductive Cycle in Alpine Goats <i>(Capra Hircus)</i> Open
The knowledge about ovarian physiology in small ruminants is still limited, especially when compared to other domestic species. Ovarian function in goats is mainly assessed by ultrasonographic techniques, whereas a quali-quantitative featu…
View article: A National Census of Birth Weight in Purebred Dogs in Italy
A National Census of Birth Weight in Purebred Dogs in Italy Open
Despite increasing professionalism in dog breeding, the physiological range of birth weight in this species remains unclear. Low birth weight can predispose to neonatal mortality and growth deficiencies in humans. To date, the influence of…
View article: Additional file 4: of Genome-wide analysis of DNA methylation in hypothalamus and ovary of Capra hircus
Additional file 4: of Genome-wide analysis of DNA methylation in hypothalamus and ovary of Capra hircus Open
List of DEGs between hypothalamus and ovary. Positive value in the LogFC column refers to genes over-expressed in the vary; negative values indicates genes over-expressed in hypothalamus. (XLSX 1257 kb)
View article: Additional file 2: of Genome-wide analysis of DNA methylation in hypothalamus and ovary of Capra hircus
Additional file 2: of Genome-wide analysis of DNA methylation in hypothalamus and ovary of Capra hircus Open
Comparison between methylated CGIs per chromosome in hypothalamus and ovary vs the total number of CGIs. (XLSX 9 kb)
View article: Additional file 5: of Genome-wide analysis of DNA methylation in hypothalamus and ovary of Capra hircus
Additional file 5: of Genome-wide analysis of DNA methylation in hypothalamus and ovary of Capra hircus Open
Pathway analysis (Biological process, Molecular function and Cellular component) of shared genes among negative and positive correlation for DMGs and DEGs. (XLSX 23 kb)