The objective of the study was to determine whether nitric oxide (NO) is present in clinically healthy horses (control) under basal conditions, and if it increases secondary to naturally acquired strangulating large colon volvulus (affected). Eleven affected horses and 10 controls were studied....

The results of this study indicate that a single administration of 2 ml of liquid silicone injected into normal equine middle carpal joints causes clinical signs of synovitis. The administration of liquid silicone did not result in appreciable articular cartilage damage 6 wk after administration....

The severity of summer pasture-associated obstructive pulmonary disease (SPAOPD) in seven adult horses was determined by use of clinical scores, change in intrapleural pressure (ΔPpl) during tidal breathing, cytologic analysis of BALF, and histologic evaluation of lung specimens obtained during...

12 mature cats were used to determine whether hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) would affect incorporation of an autogenous cancellous bone graft in diaphyseal ulnar defects. Bilateral non-union diaphyseal ulnar defects were created in each cat. An autogenous cancellous bone graft was implanted in ...

This report describes the microstructural and radiographic effects on bone caused by stripping a 2.7 mm orthopaedic screw, and subsequent replacement in these stripped screw sites with either a 3.5 mm cortical or a 4.0 mm cancellous orthopaedic screw in both tapped and untapped holes. Eight pairs...

The existence of low-molecular-weight protease inhibitors in oyster plasma was revealed, and it was shown that these inhibitors are protease specific.

20 horses with naturally acquired small intestinal strangulation obstruction and 11 clinically normal horses with no signs of gastrointestinal tract disease were examined. Jugular venous blood, abdominal fluid and urine were collected for nitric oxide (NO) quantification. Biopsy specimens collected ...

Perkinsus marinus causes devastating losses in populations of the eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica). Studies demonstrated that P. marinus secretes extracellular serine proteases which enhance parasite propagation and compromise host defences. C. virginica, however, possesses several inhibitors ...

This experiment assessed the effects of 12 months of daily treatment of young horses with recombinant equine somatotropin (eST) on carcass and internal organ traits at necropsy and residual effects in live horses for 60 days after cessation of treatment. Seven horses received eST daily (EquiGen, 20 ...