Validation of IGG cut-offs in neonatal foals
Summary Reasons for performing study Serum immunoglobulin (IgG) assessment in neonatal foals is considered standard care in equine hospitals to determine immunity and overall health. However, cu...
Emma Lagerlow 1:55pm August 26th, 2015
Famciclovir reduces clinical signs in experimental feline herpes infection
Objective—To evaluate orally administered famciclovir for treatment of cats with experimentally induced disease attributable to feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1). Animals—16 nonvaccinated...
Emma Lagerlow 12:52pm August 26th, 2015
Combining doxycycline and sucralfate? Drug interactions are important to consider
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of concurrent sucralfate (tablet or suspension) on doxycycline pharmacokinetics and to determine the effects of delaying sucralfate by 2 h on...
Emma Lagerlow 1:22pm August 24th, 2015
Is acupuncture a viable, non-pharmaceutical alternative for bringing mares into oestrus?
Acupuncture is part of an Eastern system of medicine used for diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease. It has been used for the treatment of reproductive disorders in both human beings and domest...
Emma Lagerlow 1:43pm August 20th, 2015
Treatment of upper respiratory infections in housed cats
Objective—To compare efficacy of amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, cefovecin, and doxycycline in shelter-housed cats with clinical signs of upper respiratory tract disease (URTD). Design—Random...
Emma Lagerlow 10:16am August 19th, 2015