• Physiological variables for the objective detection of intraoperative nerve block failure in dogs 

  Basson, Pierre Etienne (University of Pretoria, 2023-08)

  Objective To identify physiological variables that can be used to objectively detect intraoperative nociception to indicate peripheral nerve block failure. Study design A prospective blinded randomized clinical study. Animals ...
• Liver histopathology in dogs with naturally acquired babesia rossi infection 

  Horrell, Heidi (University of Pretoria, 2023-09)

  Canine babesiosis, which, in sub-Saharan Africa, is caused by the tick-transmitted intraerythrocytic protozoan Babesia rossi, is one of the most common, clinically important tick-borne diseases of dogs in the region. The ...
• Subtrochlear sclerosis evaluation for medial coronoid disease detection and dynamic distal ulnar ostectomy for reduction of disease progression in Labrador retriever puppies 

  Pretorius, Jandre D. (University of Pretoria, 2023-09)

  Objective To evaluate methods used in the early radiographic detection of subtrochlear ulna sclerosis (STS), which could successfully predict the development of medial coronoid disease (MCD) in four-month-old puppies, ...
• Investigation of haematologic, inflammatory, and haemostatic in horses experimentally infected with African horse sickness virus 

  Schliewert, Eva Christina (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  African horse sickness (AHS) is an infectious disease affecting equids. It is caused by the African horse sickness virus (AHSV), a double-stranded RNA Orbivirus with 9 different serotypes which is transmitted by insect ...
• Clinical signs and clinical pathology findings in horses with equine encephalosis at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, South Africa 

  Piketh, Graeme (University of Pretoria, 2024-06)

  Introduction: Equine encephalosis is a systemic disease of horses caused by equine encephalosis virus. This virus is an Orbivirus that is transmitted by biting midges (Culicoides species). Equine encephalosis is ...
• Peri-lacrimal gland injection of allogenic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells compared to tacrolimus eyedrops in the treatment of canine keratoconjunctivitis sicca 

  Morris, Laurie Megan (University of Pretoria, 2024)

  Objective To describe and compare the efficacy in treatment between a single peri-lacrimal gland injection of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (Stem Cells group) and a twice-daily application of tacrolimus eyedrops ...
• Small colon impaction outbreak and associated risk factors in horses at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, South Africa in 2021 

  Hollenbach, Elza (University of Pretoria, 2024)

  Background During June-July 2021, the Onderstepoort Equine Clinic experienced an increase in diffuse faecal small colon impactions (SCI). Typically, SCI is diagnosed in 1.3–3% of horses admitted to referral centres for ...
• Effects of chemical and mechanical stimulation on laryngeal motion during anaesthetic induction with alfaxalone, thiopentone or propofol in healthy dogs 

  Labuscagne, Sandra (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Objective: To compare the effect of chemical and mechanical stimulation on arytenoid cartilage motion in healthy dogs during anaesthetic induction with alfaxalone, thiopentone or propofol for induction of anaesthesia. ...
• Gross morphology, radiology and computed tomography of the ear of the southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) 

  Robert, Mickaël Patrice (University of Pretoria, 2020-01)

  Since 2008 there has been a dramatic increase in poaching of rhinoceroses in Africa. Today, the southern white rhinoceros is classified as Near Threatened with less than 20000 individuals left. The ear of the rhinoceros ...
• Ocular biometry and pathology in captive and free-ranging southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) and south-central black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornus minor) in South Africa 

  Burger, Joachim Paul (University of Pretoria, 2024-07-03)

  ABSTRACT Title: Ocular biometry and pathology in captive and free-ranging southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) and south-central black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornus minor) in South Africa. Background: The ...
• Patient demographics, and outcome of striate keratotomy versus diamond burr debridement for treatment of spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects in dogs in South Africa 

  Sirrals, Brent (University of Pretoria, 2024-06-18)

  Background: Spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects (SCCED) are a common finding in canine patients referred for non-healing corneal ulceration. Various names have been used for this condition historically. The ...
• Canine blood oxygenation using ultra-low blood flow in an in vitro, single-circuit, extracorporeal membrane oxygenator model 

  Kadwa, Abdur Rahmaan (University of Pretoria, 2021-07)

  Objective To ascertain the efficacy of a single circuit, in vitro extracorporeal membrane model at oxygenating blood and removing carbon dioxide (CO2) with ultra-low blood flow, in replicates either exposed to room air ...
• Circulating markers of endothelial activation in canine parvoviral 4 enteritis 

  Pretorius, Suné (University of Pretoria, 2021-04)

  Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a debilitating disease affecting young wild and domestic canines. Canine parvovirus attacks rapidly dividing cells including intestinal epithelium, lymphoid tissue and bone marrow. The most common ...
• Kinetics of the inflammatory response during experimental Babesia rossi infection of Beagle dogs 

  Atkinson, Brogan Kim (University of Pretoria, 2021-03)

  Background: Babesia rossi, the most virulent canine Babesia parasite, causes severe clinical disease and death in dogs in sub-Saharan Africa. Complications and multiple organ dysfunction seen with babesiosis are likely ...
• Zolazepam-tiletamine-medetomidine versus butorphanol-azaperone-medetomidine for the immobilisation of captive leopards (Panthera pardus) 

  Alves, Joel Mnandi (University of Pretoria, 2021-05)

  Objective To compare the immobilisation time and cardiopulmonary effects of zolazepam-tiletamine-medetomidine (ZM) and butorphanol-azaperone-medetomidine (BAM) in captive leopards (Panthera pardus). Study design ...
• Influence of high-protein and high-carbohydrate diets on serum lipid and fructosamine concentrations in healthy cats 

  Berman, Chad Farryl (University of Pretoria, 2021-07)

  Diabetic cats can benefit from a high-protein and low-carbohydrate diet in terms of higher diabetic remission rates, lower fructosamine concentrations and improved glycaemic control. Hypercholesterolaemia in cats with ...
• Prevalence and risk factors for surgical site infection following equine colic surgery at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, South Africa from 2013 to 2021 

  Griessel, Theunis Steyn (University of Pretoria, 2023-11-01)

  Surgical site infection (SSI) is a significant cause of postoperative morbidity following exploratory laparotomy as a means of investigation and treatment for equine colic. If risk factors can be identified for the development ...
• Clinical and epidemiological investigations of Orbivirus infections in domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) 

  Hanekom, Josef Derek (University of Pretoria, 2023-11-12)

  Dogs are atypical host species for some of the most economically important orbiviral diseases, African horse sickness (AHS) and bluetongue (BT). Dogs are the only non-equid species to develop the severe fatal form of AHS, ...
• Echocardiographic evaluation of horses challenged with African horse sickness virus 

  Hoepner, Sara Nicolene (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  African horse sickness (AHS) is an infectious, often fatal viral disease of equids with a severe impact on the equine industry in sub-Saharan Africa. Clinicopathological mechanisms are poorly understood, and there is limited ...
• The effect of operative technique and tibial osteotomy ratio on post-surgical complications in dogs with medial patella luxation 

  Guy, Peter (University of Pretoria, 2023-09-21)

  Background: Medial patellar luxation is a common cause of hindlimb lameness in dogs, affecting both small and large breeds. The condition arises from developmental abnormalities and anatomical irregularities in the hindlimb. ...

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