Abstract:
Scientific programme: 1. Ultrastructural characteristics of normal ostrich (Struthio camelus) sperm. / J.T. Soley. -- 2. Effect of three slaughter methods and ambient temperature on pH and temperature in Springbuck (Antidorcas marsupialis) meat /C.M. Veary, T.J. van der Schans & P. Heinze -- 3. lleorectal anastomosis in sheep: effect on feed intake, and on digestive tract anatomy and blood flow patterns / J.G. van der Walt, J.H.F. Meyer & I.B.J. van Rensburg -- 4. Effect of sodium chloride loading on electrolyte excretion, water and feed intake, and total body water in sheep / R.A. Meintjes & R. Olivier -- 5. Pulmonary hypertension syndrome in broilers : a pilot trial on physiological indices / J.C. Sneddon, J.G. van der Walt, J. Soley, F.W. Huchzermeyer, R.S. Verster & P. Guinane -- 6. Sera-epidemiology of bovine leptospirosis in the Natal midlands / G.V. Turner, C. Kruger & S. van der Merwe -- 7. A nucleic acid probe for the detection of bluetongue virus / Estelle H. Venter, H. Huismans & A.A. van Dijk -- 8. The scrub hare, an important host of ixodid ticks / I.G. Horak, L.J. Fourie, L.E.O. Braack & A.M. Spickett -- 9. Validity of a triple stain method for evaluating functional integrity of stallion spermatozoa / M.L. Schulman & D.H. Volkmann -- 10. Progesterone profiles in post-partum Nooitgedacht pony mares / H.J. Bertschinger, D.H. Volkmann, L.M. Westlin-van Aarde, L. Janse van Vuuren & V.M. Killeen -- 11. Mechanism and significance of early equine embryonic mobility / M.D. Loomes, & R.O. Gilbert -- 12. Prostaglandin E2 as an adjunct to the induction of abortion in mares / D. H. Volkmann & K.G.M. De Cramer – Clinical session: 1. Doppler echocardiography / R. M. Kirberger -- 2. Arthroscopy in the horse / Ann Olivier & R.D. Gottschalk -- 3. A review of colic cases at Onderstepoort over the last three years / J.S. van den Berg -- 4. Problem solving instruction and "open-book" examinations in small animal clinical neurology / W.L. Berry.
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Organizing committee: R.I. Coubrough, J.G. van der Walt, B.L. Penzhorn, F.J.M. Verstraete, M.M.S. Smuts, I.B.J. van Rensburg; Dr W.L. Berry, Mev. C. van Vuren, Mnr N. Vermeulen and B. Bailie