The present study evaluated the cryoprotectant efficacy of dimethylacetamide (DMA) and ethylene glycol in a one-step protocol to freeze boar sperm. The sperm-rich portion of the ejaculates from two boars were collected once a week, for 10 weeks. After collection, the ejaculates were diluted (1:1;...
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Philippe, M. G.; Quirino, M.; Schuch, M.; Schultz, C.; Vieira, A. D.; Mondadori, R. G.; Lucia, T., Jr.; Moreira, F.; Peripolli, V.; Marques, M. G.; Bianchi, I.
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Centro de Ciências Rurais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
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Ciência Rural, 2024, 54, 1,
This study assessed the efficacy of an intra-articular injection of allogeneic adipose tissue-derived from mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) for the treatment of hip dysplasia in dogs. The study group included 12 otherwise healthy dogs of different breeds, ages, weights, and degrees of hip dysplasia...
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Siqueira, J. de O.; Barros, M. A. de; Martins, J. F. P.; Guerrera, M. U.; Leite, C. da S.; Feitosa, M. C.; Morais, B. P. de; Soares, A. F.; Teixeira, M. W.
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Centro de Ciências Rurais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Publication
Ciência Rural, 2024, 54, 1,
This retrospective study evaluated the impact of the clinical presentation of pyometra on the morbidity and mortality of the affected bitches. The medical records of 47 bitches surgically treated for pyometra between May and December 2017 were evaluated. The admission data were analyzed to classify...
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Peixoto, A. J. R.; Lima, V. C. T.; Fernandes, M. E. dos S. L.; Oliveira, L. C.; Blanc, B. T.; Barros, F. F. P. da C.; Knackfuss, F. B.; Baldani, C. D.; Coelho, C. M. M.
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Centro de Ciências Rurais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Publication
Ciência Rural, 2024, 54, 1,
A 4-month-old male Himalayan cat presented with clinical signs of acute lethargy and motor incoordination after being treated with amitraz for parasite control. On clinical examination, the patient was lethargic and ataxic with severe pulicosis, hypothermia, pale mucous membranes, bradycardia, weak...
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Santin, T. T.; Veronezi, T. M.; Azevedo, A. F. de; Costa, F. V. A. da
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Centro de Ciências Rurais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Publication
Ciência Rural, 2024, 54, 1,
The incidence of cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CCLR) in dogs is high, which is considered the main arthropathy in the species. Once diagnosed, surgical stabilization is recommended and different treatments are categorized as intracapsular, extracapsular, and osteotomies. There is still no...
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Reinstein, R. da S.; Pozzobon, F. M.; Müller, D. C. de M.
Publisher
Centro de Ciências Rurais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Publication
Ciência Rural, 2024, 54, 1,