Real-time, quantitative PCR (qPCR) methods for detecting Rhodococcus equi in feces
Real-time, quantitative PCR (qPCR) methods for detecting Rhodococcus equi in feces have been developed as a noninvasive, rapid diagnostic test for R. equi pneumonia, but h...
Emma Lagerlow 10:52am November 25th, 2015
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
The first indication an owner has of any problem with their dog is a change in its behaviour. Some of these problems will be due to medical reasons, others due to behavioural reasons and some due to a...
Emma Lagerlow 1:44pm November 23rd, 2015
Diagnosis, Treatment, Control, and Prevention of Infections Caused by Rhodococcus equi in Foals
Rhodococcus equi, a Gram-positive facultative intracellular pathogen, is one of the most common causes of pneumonia in foals. AlthoughR. equi can be cultured from the environment of virtually all...
Emma Lagerlow 2:27pm November 18th, 2015
Trazodone as an adjunctive agent for pharmacologic treatment of canine anxiety disorders
The objective of the study was to evaluate efficacy of trazodone hydrochloride as an adjunctive treatment for anxiety disorders as well as treatment protocol, dose range, concurrent drug use, adverse ...
Emma Lagerlow 1:54pm November 11th, 2015
Rhodococcus equi: Clinical Manifestations, Virulence, and Immunity
Pneumonia is a major cause of disease and death in foals. Rhodococcus equi, a Gram-positive facultative intracellular pathogen, is a common cause of pneumonia in foals. This article reviews the c...
Emma Lagerlow 1:32pm November 9th, 2015