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View article: Who eats whom? Interactions between the non-native snail <i>Physa acuta</i> , local digeneans, and a commensal oligochaete
Who eats whom? Interactions between the non-native snail <i>Physa acuta</i> , local digeneans, and a commensal oligochaete Open
Parasite transmission can be disrupted when their free-living larval stages are consumed by non-host organisms. Yet, the contribution of benthic scrapers to this process remains insufficiently explored. Here, we experimentally assessed the…
View article: A Comprehensive Review of Canine and Feline Ventricular Septal Defects—From Pathogenesis to Long-Term Follow-Up
A Comprehensive Review of Canine and Feline Ventricular Septal Defects—From Pathogenesis to Long-Term Follow-Up Open
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) in dogs and cats represent a definite minority of cardiac patients. One of the most commonly diagnosed is ventricular septal defects (VSDs). These are associated with abnormal ventricular septation during th…
View article: 4 cows (Bos taurus taurus) by assessing the development of their selected stress indicators
4 cows (Bos taurus taurus) by assessing the development of their selected stress indicators Open
Rectal examination can be a source of stress for cows. However, the literature lacks descriptions of cow reactions to a short or prolonged rectal examination, which undoubtedly occur in veterinary practice. Hence, the purpose of this work …
View article: The effect of long term astaxanthin supplementation on the antioxidant status of racing Arabian horses – preliminary study
The effect of long term astaxanthin supplementation on the antioxidant status of racing Arabian horses – preliminary study Open
Astaxanthin due to its strong antioxidant activity is believed to reduce oxidative stress and therefore is considered as feed additive in pathological conditions and also for the athletes. It is promoted by several equine web portals, howe…
View article: Heart Rate and Rhythm Changes in Dogs Treated in a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber
Heart Rate and Rhythm Changes in Dogs Treated in a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Open
In veterinary medicine, hyperbaric oxygen chamber treatment (HBOT) is gaining popularity. Therefore, an increasing number of patients referred for this therapy are being recorded, mainly due to ischemic events, wound healing support, and a…
View article: Pleiotropic Effects of Resveratrol on Aging-Related Cardiovascular Diseases—What Can We Learn from Research in Dogs?
Pleiotropic Effects of Resveratrol on Aging-Related Cardiovascular Diseases—What Can We Learn from Research in Dogs? Open
Resveratrol (RES) is a polyphenol with natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is found in abundance in plants, i.e., grapes and mulberry fruit. In addition, synthetic forms of RES exist. Since the discovery of its specifi…
View article: Complete atrioventricular canal in a dog—sounds like a final judgment but is it actually one? A case report
Complete atrioventricular canal in a dog—sounds like a final judgment but is it actually one? A case report Open
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is an important subset of all cardiovascular diseases in dogs. Among them, there are a number of other less commonly described congenital malformations. One of these is the atrioventricular canal, which invol…
View article: Genetic Basis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats
Genetic Basis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats Open
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common cardiovascular condition in cats, affecting yth males and females of all ages. Some breeds, such as Ragdolls and Maine Coons, can develop HCM at a young age. The disease has a wide range of pro…
View article: Astaxanthin Supplementation Does Not Alter Training-Related Changes in Inflammatory Cytokine Profile in Arabian Racing Horses
Astaxanthin Supplementation Does Not Alter Training-Related Changes in Inflammatory Cytokine Profile in Arabian Racing Horses Open
This study aimed to evaluate the oral supplementation of astaxanthin (ATX) on inflammatory markers in 3-year-old Arabian racehorses. Despite the recognized antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of ATX observed in vitro in rodent mod…
View article: Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs: Current Insights into the Histological Manifestation and Its Determining Factors
Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs: Current Insights into the Histological Manifestation and Its Determining Factors Open
Pulmonary venous hypertension (PVH) is caused by deteriorating left ventricular function. The most common cause of PVH in dogs is myxomatous mitral valve degeneration (MMVD). It causes left ventricular volume overload and an increase in le…
View article: DNA Methylation and Telomeres—Their Impact on the Occurrence of Atrial Fibrillation during Cardiac Aging
DNA Methylation and Telomeres—Their Impact on the Occurrence of Atrial Fibrillation during Cardiac Aging Open
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in humans. AF is characterized by irregular and increased atrial muscle activation. This high-frequency activation obliterates the synchronous work of the atria and ventricles, reducin…
View article: Antimicrobial and Antiproliferative Coatings for Stents in Veterinary Medicine—State of the Art and Perspectives
Antimicrobial and Antiproliferative Coatings for Stents in Veterinary Medicine—State of the Art and Perspectives Open
Microbial colonization in veterinary stents poses a significant and concerning issue in veterinary medicine. Over time, these pathogens, particularly bacteria, can colonize the stent surfaces, leading to various complications. Two weeks fo…
View article: The Possible Influence of Vitamin D Levels on the Development of Atrial Fibrillation—An Update
The Possible Influence of Vitamin D Levels on the Development of Atrial Fibrillation—An Update Open
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a severe and most common supraventricular arrhythmia in humans, which, if left untreated or treated ineffectively, can lead to ischemic stroke or heart failure. It has been suggested that serum vitamin D (VitD) …
View article: Periodontitis Disease in Farmed Ruminants—Current State of Research
Periodontitis Disease in Farmed Ruminants—Current State of Research Open
Periodontal disease in ruminants is common and occurs in farmed and wild animals. Periodontal lesions can result from the secretion of endotoxins by pathogenic bacteria and as consequences of immune system activity. Three main types of per…
View article: Oocyte Aging: A Multifactorial Phenomenon in A Unique Cell
Oocyte Aging: A Multifactorial Phenomenon in A Unique Cell Open
The oocyte is considered to be the largest cell in mammalian species. Women hoping to become pregnant face a ticking biological clock. This is becoming increasingly challenging as an increase in life expectancy is accompanied by the tenden…
View article: Stents in Veterinary Medicine
Stents in Veterinary Medicine Open
Stenting in veterinary medicine has been a rapidly growing method of interventional surgery for several years. This procedure is usually performed in the respiratory and urinary tracts, but there are cases of stenting of blood vessels or g…
View article: Relevance of Vitamin D and Its Deficiency for the Ovarian Follicle and the Oocyte: An Update
Relevance of Vitamin D and Its Deficiency for the Ovarian Follicle and the Oocyte: An Update Open
For many years, vitamin D (VD) has been known to be an essential micronutrient with important relevance not only for the skeletal system, but also for numerous other mammalian organ systems. Low levels of VD result in a VD deficiency, whic…
View article: Progress in acquiring skills in cattle rectal examination by veterinary students consulting their acquired experience and professional motivation
Progress in acquiring skills in cattle rectal examination by veterinary students consulting their acquired experience and professional motivation Open
Transrectal examination of the female reproductive organ is one of the essential skills that every veterinarian should possess. Rectal palpation is currently the fastest, cheapest and easiest technique to accurately assess the condition of…
View article: Preliminary biometric characteristics of Border Collies and their dependence on sport activity
Preliminary biometric characteristics of Border Collies and their dependence on sport activity Open
Biometric measurements were taken on 40 dogs of both sexes, 20 females and 20 males of Border Collies. Half of the population of each sex, i.e. 10 animals (active dogs), were either currently participating in dog frisbee competitions or ha…