M. Dragomir, A. Ardelean, Lorena Lloret Nadal, C. Ober
{"title":"The use of Complementary medicine and Pneumo-Acupuncture to treat muscle atrophy and chronic respiratory disorders in a dog: A case report","authors":"M. Dragomir, A. Ardelean, Lorena Lloret Nadal, C. Ober","doi":"10.52331/cvj.v27i1.38","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52331/cvj.v27i1.38","url":null,"abstract":"A 5-year-old female Malinois dog was referred to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca for complementary medicine treatment. The patient was diagnosed with severe muscular atrophy in the temporal region but also with ab-ingestis pneumonia due to improper use of the masticatory muscles. After 2 months of symptomatic therapy, partial cure of pneumonia was achieved, but the patient was left with an acute cough during the night. We decided to start a therapeutic protocol combining various Chinese therapies including acupuncture, electroacupuncture, pneumo-acupuncture and herbal therapy. The patient’s condition improved considerably even after the first sessions, coughing episodes were reduced and breathing became normal. As for muscle atrophy, the results were partially improved. At the end of the treatment scheme, although the patient was not completely cured, the quality of life was significantly improved.","PeriodicalId":430924,"journal":{"name":"Cluj Veterinary Journal","volume":"82 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121170155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ETIOPATHOGENETIC MECHANISM IN DOG SYRINGOMYELIA","authors":"Caroline-Maria Lacatus","doi":"10.52331/cvj.v27i1.33","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52331/cvj.v27i1.33","url":null,"abstract":"Syringomyelia (MS) is a condition characterized by the development of cavities in the parenchyma of the spinal cord (sirinx). Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (CKCS) dogs have a high incidence of Chiari malformation. The breed was born in 1928, from dogs of the King Charles Spaniel breed, a favorite dog of royal and noble families, with the aim of recreating a dog similar to the one present in the portraits of King Charles II, during the restoration period. The CKCS breed is native to the United Kingdom, being composed of small brachycephalic specimens - toy, a distinctive feature of the breed being the flattened and miniaturized appearance of the head (Rusbridge & Knowler, 2003). \u0000Syringomyelia is a topical and real interest topic in canine neuropathology, representing the topic of numerous researches, both due to the many unknowns of the evolution of the diseases, and the fact that at present there is no effective treatment.","PeriodicalId":430924,"journal":{"name":"Cluj Veterinary Journal","volume":"184 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121281764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. Vasiu, Oros Valentin Nicuşor, Aştilean Andreea Niculina, Melega Iulia, Rusu Andreea, Purdoiu Robert, T. Flaviu, Vasiu Mariana, Mocanu Emanuel Mihai, Ober Ciprian Andrei
{"title":"Splenic hematoma and pelvic bladder in a spayed German shepherd mongrel bitch (Canis lupus familiaris). A case report.","authors":"I. Vasiu, Oros Valentin Nicuşor, Aştilean Andreea Niculina, Melega Iulia, Rusu Andreea, Purdoiu Robert, T. Flaviu, Vasiu Mariana, Mocanu Emanuel Mihai, Ober Ciprian Andrei","doi":"10.52331/cvj.v27i1.36","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52331/cvj.v27i1.36","url":null,"abstract":": Splenic hematomas represent the most encountered splenic benign masses in dogs (Canis lupus familiaris), and they are usually secondary to splenic nodular hyperplasia. In most spayed bitches with urinary incontinence (UI), pelvic bladders are a common finding. In addition, ovariohysterectomy (OHE), hormonal imbalances, and various anatomical anomalies are responsible for the onset of urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI). This case report highlights the aggravating aspect caused by a splenic hematoma to develop a pelvic bladder in a mongrel bitch, that was sterilized seven years ago. A 14-years-old spayed German shepherd was presented to the Emergency Veterinary Hospital in Cluj-Napoca, with a history of apathy, incontinence, and foul kennel smell, for several months. The diagnostic was based on anamnesis, medical history, imagistic, and routine laboratory assays. The main findings were the presence of a pelvic bladder, splenic hematoma, and chronic cholecystitis. The bitch was admitted for 14 days. Surgical intervention was required, so a splenectomy was performed. Besides the surgical management and the supportive care, the bitch also received treatment for UI with phenylpropanolamine (PPA; Propalin 5%; 1.2 mg/kg 12h PO prn). Three days after surgery and treatment, the bitch recovered the urinary tonus, and UI was absent. The bitch was discharged two weeks after the surgical intervention. The presence of splenic hematomas can precipitate the development of UI by partially translocating the urinary bladder into the pelvic cavity (i.e., pelvic bladder), especially in old spayed bitches.","PeriodicalId":430924,"journal":{"name":"Cluj Veterinary Journal","volume":"192 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128346378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joel Javier Pérez-Paz, R. Blanco, D. Dorta, A. Domínguez, Maylin Pérez-Bernal, Celia Tamayo, Carlos Hernández, Ricardo Piña, Javier Diaz, Shaylí Pérez, I. Pasarón, Enrique Pérez
{"title":"Assessing two strategies for production of murine ascites with anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies","authors":"Joel Javier Pérez-Paz, R. Blanco, D. Dorta, A. Domínguez, Maylin Pérez-Bernal, Celia Tamayo, Carlos Hernández, Ricardo Piña, Javier Diaz, Shaylí Pérez, I. Pasarón, Enrique Pérez","doi":"10.52331/cvj.v26i3.31","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52331/cvj.v26i3.31","url":null,"abstract":"Studies were conducted to improve the production of murine ascites with monoclonal antibodies that recognize SARS-CoV-2 proteins. BALB/c mice were primed with 0.5 mL of mineral oil into the abdominal cavity. Seven days after priming, mice were divided in two groups: the group 1 was inoculated intraperitoneally with 2x106 cells/mL of MAb-secreting hybridomas against the nucleocapsid and spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2; the group 2 was injected simultaneously with the same inoculum of hybridoma cells and mineral oil, 18 days after priming. No disturbances or suffering signals were observed in mice from both groups, suggesting that double administration of mineral oil did not produce significant distress with respect to the single dose used for priming, and that none of the hybridoma cell lines were particularly aggressive for the inoculated mice. Ascites was collected in 90.48% and 97.68% of mice from groups 1 and 2, respectively. Ascites was not collected in 7.42% of all mice. The main cause was they never developed ascites tumors but no solid tumors were observed either. The volume of ascitic fluid per mouse was increased significantly in mice from group 2, and there were no significant differences between groups in terms of the concentration of IgG in clarified ascites. According to these results, to obtain higher amounts of MAb the strategy applied in group 2 should be used, since it showed the best results in the development of ascites tumors and it significantly increased the volume of ascites fluid per mouse. This could allow the use of fewer animals for ascites production, which is an ethical and economic benefit.","PeriodicalId":430924,"journal":{"name":"Cluj Veterinary Journal","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114865618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The link between mammary cancer, excessive adipose tissue and cholesterol","authors":"C. Munteanu, B. Pop","doi":"10.52331/cvj.v26i3.35","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52331/cvj.v26i3.35","url":null,"abstract":"Mammary cancer remains the most frequent worldwide type of cancer in females. From a health point of view, it is a huge challenge. As a definition, we can say that a group of biologically and molecularly heterogeneous diseases is represented by mammary cancer. An important causal factor for this disease is genetic predisposition, especially mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. The mammary gland is stimulated by hormones both morphologically and physiologically. The most significant of these are estrogens. \u0000Estrogen is the main female hormone, but it is present in both females and males. Elevated levels of this hormone may increase the risk of developing mammary cancer. In post-climacteric excessive adipose tissue, estrogens biosynthesis is catalyzed by aromatase, converting adrenal androgens into estrogen. Risk factors for developing mammary cancer, such as excessive adipose tissue, age at menarche and the use of exogenous hormones may increase the risk of developing it. \u0000The aim of this paper is to show the link between cholesterol, excessive adipose tissue, and the increased risk of developing mammary cancer.","PeriodicalId":430924,"journal":{"name":"Cluj Veterinary Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129800595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Glaucoma in Dogs","authors":"A. Zăvoi, A. Enache","doi":"10.52331/cvj.v26i3.34","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52331/cvj.v26i3.34","url":null,"abstract":"Glaucoma is a group of diseases commonly defined by an increased intraocular pressure (IOP) which interferes with normal function of the optic nerve and retina. Characteristic changes of glaucoma include reduced axoplasmic flow in the optic nerve head, retinal ganglion cells death, cupping of the optic disc and visual damage or blindness due to retinal and optic nerve atrophy. \u0000Glaucoma with a normal intraocular pressure (normotensive glaucoma) has been described in human patients, however not in animals so far.","PeriodicalId":430924,"journal":{"name":"Cluj Veterinary Journal","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126573116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Cenariu, M. Borzan, S. Dan, Remus Chiorean, E. Páll
{"title":"Production of viable bovine embryos by intracytoplasmic sperm injection of oocytes harvested from slaughtered old cows","authors":"M. Cenariu, M. Borzan, S. Dan, Remus Chiorean, E. Páll","doi":"10.52331/cvj.v26i1.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52331/cvj.v26i1.8","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: (1) Background: Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is currently used to increase fertilization success by avoiding several oocyte or sperm deficiencies that would normally prevent conception after in vivo fertilization or classical in vitro fertilization. This paper aimed at improving the in vitro fertilization protocol of bovine oocytes, harvested from old cows after slaughtering, using intracytoplasmic sperm injection; (2) Methods: Oocytes were harvested by puncture of follicles from ovaries obtained from slaughtered old cows, followed by aspiration. Out of the 127 cumulus-oocyte complexes that were harvested, 84 (66.14%) were declared suitable for cultivation, after morphological evaluation. Following oocyte maturation for 22 hours, 77 cumulus-oocyte complexes were morphologically intact and could undergo the steps required for intracytoplasmic injection of spermatozoa. Frozen-thawed bull semen was used for ICSI and the 77 fertilized oocytes were kept for 24 hours in an atmosphere enriched with 5% CO2.; (3) Results: Fertilized oocytes transformed into 46 zygotes (fertilization rate of 59.74%), while after 168 h of cultivation 38 transferable compact morulae or early blastocysts were obtained; (4) Conclusions: Intracytoplasmic sperm injection can represent a viable alternative to classical IVF, when oocytes or sperm with lower fertility are used.","PeriodicalId":430924,"journal":{"name":"Cluj Veterinary Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128803140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Groza, E. Pall, M. Cenariu, P. Pop, N. Costin, I. Groza
{"title":"IN UTERO TRANSPLANTATION OF HUMAN STEM CELLS USING AN ANIMAL MODEL: A COMPARISON BETWEEN TWO TECHNIQUES","authors":"D. Groza, E. Pall, M. Cenariu, P. Pop, N. Costin, I. Groza","doi":"10.52331/cvj.v15i1.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52331/cvj.v15i1.2","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of in utero stem cell transplantation of human umbilical cord blood stem cells in fetal sheep and to compare two different techniques of in utero transplantation, namely ultrasound-guided in utero transplantation and in utero transplantation after midline celiotomy. \u0000Study design: Umbilical cord blood units were collected from term deliveries, after obtaining written informed consent. Human cord blood–derived, CD34+ stem cells were injected into the peritoneal cavity of 60- to 65-day-old ovine fetuses by using 2 different techniques: ultrasound-guided transabdominal percutaneous needle puncture and midline celiotomy with the exposure of the pregnant uterus. Engraftment was determined after birth by flow cytometry with use of human-specific anti-CD 34/45 antibodies. \u0000Results: We obtained a total of 3 chimeric lambs. Using the midline celiotomy technique the fetal loss rate was 75% and only 33,3% when using ultrasound-guided transabdominal percutaneous needle puncture technique. Engraftment of donor cells was found in all fetuses, with a mean level of 1.4% in fetal peripheral blood and 3.3% in fetal bone marrow. \u0000Conclusion: This preliminary study indicates that in utero stem cell transplantation of human hematopoietic cord blood stem cells in fetal lambs is feasible and effective in terms of hematopoietic engraftment. We also concluded that the ultrasound-guided transabdominal percutaneous needle puncture technique is more effective than performing a midline celiotomy in terms of fetal loss rate. \u0000 \u0000 \u0000","PeriodicalId":430924,"journal":{"name":"Cluj Veterinary Journal","volume":"1075 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116023484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Páll, I. Groza, O. Sorițău, C. Tomuleasa, M. Cenariu, D. Groza, Teodora Vlasiu
{"title":"RAT BONE MARROW MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS ISOLATION, CULTIVATION AND DIFFERENTIATION","authors":"E. Páll, I. Groza, O. Sorițău, C. Tomuleasa, M. Cenariu, D. Groza, Teodora Vlasiu","doi":"10.52331/cvj.v15i1.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52331/cvj.v15i1.6","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000Bone marrow stromal cells (MSCs) represent a heterogeneous population derived from the non–blood-forming fraction of bone marrow that regulates hematopoietic cell development. In vitro, adult mesenchymal stem cells resident in this bone marrow fraction differentiate into bone, cartilage, and fat. Because MSCs can be easily obtained using a simple bone marrow aspiration and show extensive capacity for expansion in vitro, these cells have been considered as candidates for cell therapy. The aim of this study was to purify rat MSCs from adult bone marrow and to functionally characterise their abilities to differentiate along diverse lineages. Our data demonstrate that we successfully isolated, culture-expanded and differentiated a relatively homogeneous population of MPCs from adult rat bone marrow. \u0000 \u0000 \u0000","PeriodicalId":430924,"journal":{"name":"Cluj Veterinary Journal","volume":"108 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122480216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"DETERMINATION OF PATHOGEN RESISTANCE TO STREPTOMYCIN","authors":"A. Chereji, R. Chereji","doi":"10.52331/cvj.v15i1.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52331/cvj.v15i1.13","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000This research was made in order to emphasize the actual incindence of the sensibility of various bacterial pathogens to streptomycin. The pathogens were identified as belonging to Staphylococcus, Escherichia, Citrobacter, Enterobacter, Klebsiella, Salmonella, Proteus, Pasteurella and Pseudomonas genus. \u0000Antimicrobial agar disk diffusion method was used to test the strains isolated from animals and the results were interpreted as resistant, intermediate and sensitive according to international standards. \u0000Resistance in 100% percentage was registered for staphylococci and also for the pathogens from Citrobacter, Enterobacter, Proteus, Pasteurella, Pseudomonas genus. There wasalso resistance for Escherichia coli strains - 90%, and Salmonella - 50%. \u0000Intermediary values of the antibacterial inhibition zones presented Salmonella (50%) and also Escherichia coli pathogens (10%). The only genus that was sensitive to streptomycin was Klebsiella.The frequency of resistance phenomenon to streptomycin was 87,5%, intermediary values for the inhibition zones – 8,33% and only 4,17% of the strains showed sensibility to this antibiotic. \u0000 \u0000 \u0000","PeriodicalId":430924,"journal":{"name":"Cluj Veterinary Journal","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130911555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}