Female rats were ovariectomized to establish osteoporotic rats model in this study. Osteoporotic rats were administered probiotics &prebiotics goat milk-based nutritional powder and high calcium & selenium goat milk-based nutritional powder individually by oral for 8 weeks to evaluate the...

The lyophilized powder of velvet antler blood (VAB) is a by-product of pilose antler, a supplement rich in amino acids, fatty acids, trace elements and vitamins, and it is expected to have anti-osteoporosis effects. The aim of our study was to provide a comprehensive assessment of the...

We hypothesized that the coasting time may be beneficial to the quality of cumulus-oocyte complexes recovered from live ewes, as reported in cattle. The present study assessed the effect of coasting times on the quantity and quality of cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) in sheep. All ewes were...

The ovariectomized rat is a widely used preclinical model for studying postmenopausal and its complications. In this study, the therapeutic effect of flaxseed oil on the ovariectomized adult rats was investigated. Our results showed that biochemical parameters including calcium, oestrogen and...

A 5-year-old neutered female Dachshund dog presented with a 3-month history of hyperthermia, skin lesions, and shifting lameness. Based on physical examination, blood tests, urinalysis, and radiographs, the dog was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. Clinical signs improved after...

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of propolis, which may have estrogenic effects, on myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (mI/R) injury not only in male rats but also in intact and ovariectomized (ovx) female rats. Six groups were formed: untreated males (n = 8), treated males (n = 9),...

Objectives: Ovarian remnant syndrome (ORS) is suspected when heat signs occur in spayed individuals, but further diagnostic procedures are necessary to exclude other possible oestrogen sources, such as the adrenal gland or exogenous supplementation. Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), secreted by...

Aims To compare the incidence of intra-operative haemorrhage from ovarian vessels during ovariectomy (OV) and ovariohysterectomy (OVH) in dogs and cats performed by inexperienced surgeons using surgeon's and constrictor knots to ligate the ovarian pedicles. Methods All client-owned female dogs (n = ...

Cats with non-erosive immune-mediated polyarthritis (IMPA) were identified from seven referral hospitals between 2009 and 2020 for a multicentre retrospective case series. Data were obtained from hospital records and referring veterinarians were contacted for follow-up. Twenty cases were...