This contribution link up to the Acute phase proteins. History of APP in animals -1st part, with description of structure and function of the negative acute phase proteins (albumin, transferrin, transthyretin), about the diagnostic utility of acute phase proteins in veterinary practice, about acute ...

In this study, we tested the use of qualitative pandetection of microorganisms using Sanger sequencing from samples of 53 clinical cases (38 mammals, 7 birds, 7 reptiles and 1 amphibian) in the Pilsen Zoological and Botanical Garden. Sanger sequencing has proven to be a rapid, reliable and specific ...

All animals that are transported must be fit for transport, i.e. healthy and in good condition, and must be transported in compliance with relevant legislation. Exotic animal species are a specific group for which, in addition to general rules, special shipping recommendations have been issued with ...

Twenty healthy females of Chameleo calyptratus were bled repeatedly at the age of 5, 9, 14, 16, and 18 months. The average value of ionized calcium (iCa2 +) concentration at 5, 9, 14, 16, and 18 months was 1.51 ± 0.16 mmol/l; 1.25 ±0.12 mmol/l; 1.23 ± 0.33 mml/l; 1.30 ± 0.25 mmol/l, and 1.21 ± 0.30 ...

Veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) belongs to the most commonly bred lizards. Nevertheless, information on the blood composition of this species is limited. The aim of this study was to monitor the biochemical blood profile in ten females presented with persistent ovarian follicle syndrome...

In the last decade, in countries where common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) or its ornamental variety koi has been bred, there have been occurred cases of increased death of these fish in the spring. A virus from the Poxviridae family, called Carp Edema Virus (CEV), is thought to cause this disease....

With the improvement of the breed conditions for zoo animals, the success of their breeding increases, which is contributed to the fact that there is no predation, there is enough food and a high level of nursing and veterinary care is ensured. For these reasons, more animals are produced than...

The clinical aspects, diagnosis, distribution, prevention and control of prion diseases affecting man and animals are discussed.

Rescue centres admit large numbers of injured or otherwise handicapped wild animals with the aim of their rehabilitation and release back to their natural habitat. In many cases. however, the animals' poor health status is incurable and results in death. The aim of the study was to assess the...