Browsing 1972 Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, Volume 39, 1972 by Title

Browsing 1972 Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, Volume 39, 1972 by Title

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  • An electrocardiographic study of normal goats and cattle using a modified technique 
    Schultz, R.A. (Rowena Anitra); Pretorius, P.J.; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    An electrocardiographic technique, developed in sheep in the standing position, was applied to normal cattle and goats. Recordings were made with Einthoven's triangle in the sagittal plane and with the electrodes in rigidly ...
  • An electrocardiographic study of normal sheep using a modified technique 
    Schultz, R.A. (Rowena Anitra); Pretorius, P.J.; Terblanche, M.; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    A technique was developed which allowed a reproducible electrocardiogram to be recorded in normal sheep. Einthoven's triangle was moved to the sagittal plane and the needle electrodes were positioned at fixed points. Six ...
  • Electron microscopic and serological studies on simian virus S.A. 11 and the "related" O agent 
    Lecatsas, G.; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    Electron microscopic and serological studies carried out on Simian virus S.A. 11 and the O agent in MK2 cells have indicated that these viruses differ considerably. While S.A. 11 virus is associated with vesicles of the ...
  • The experimental transmission of Theileria ovis by Rhipicephalus evertsi mimeticus and R. bursa 
    Neitz, W.O.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    The successful transmission of Theileria ovis Rodhain, 1916 to splenectomized sheep by Rhipicephalus evertsi mimeticus Donitz and R. bursa Canestrini & Fanzago is recorded. The protozoon is acquired by the immature stages ...
  • First report of facial eczema in sheep in South Africa 
    Marasas, Walter F.O. (Walter Friedrich Otto); Adelaar, T.F.; Minne, J.A.; Van Rensburg, I.B.J.; Burroughs, G.W.; Kellerman, T. Stephanus; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    The occurrence of facial eczema in sheep in the Republic of South Africa is reported for the first time. The disease in this country is similar to that described in New Zealand and Australia. To date it has only been ...
  • Formation of Wallal virus in cell culture 
    Gorman, B.M.; Lecatsas, G.; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Pretoria : The Government Printer, 1972)
  • "Grootlamsiekte", a specific syndrome of prolonged gestation in sheep : further investigations 
    Basson, P.A.; Lucks, H.J.; Joubert, J.P.J.; Burger, J.H.S.; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    By feeding both leaves and twigs of Salsola tuberculata var. tomentosa to pregnant ewes, it was established that the daily ingestion of 0,9 kg of this material for at least 10 to 50 days during any stage of gestation could ...
  • Host preferences of Culicoides midges (Diptera : Ceratopogonidae) in South Africa as determined by precipitin tests and light trap catches 
    Nevill, E.M.; Anderson, D.; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    The host-preferences of a number of South African Culicoides biting midges were determined by precipitin tests and by an analysis of catches from light traps set near host animals. Results showed C. pallidipennis to feed ...
  • Immune response of Merino sheep to inactivated Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis vaccine 
    Cameron, Colin McKenzie; Minnaar, J.L.; Engelbrecht, Maria M.; Purdom, Mary R.; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by The Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    The brand of yeast extract used for medium production is critical for the cultivation of large numbers of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. The agglutination test was used to measure the antibody response which followed ...
  • Ingestion of the plant Fadogia monticola Robyns as an additional cause of gousiekte in ruminants 
    Hurter, L.R.; Naude, T.W.; Adelaar, T.F.; Smit, J.D.; Codd, L.E.; de Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    Investigation of outbreaks of gousiekte in cattle in the northern Transvaal revealed that Fadogia monticola Robyns is an additional cause of this disease, which is characterized by sudden heart failure without prodromal ...
  • Interferon induction by bluetongue virus and bluetongue virus ribonucleic acid 
    Huismans, H. (Henk), 1942-; Eksteen, P.A.L.; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    The stimulation of interferon synthesis by bluetongue virus and by bluetongue virus ribonucleic acid was investigated in order to determine if there is a difference in the mechanism of induction. The molecular mass of the ...
  • Laboratory investigations on the life-cycle of Rhipicephalus theileri Bedford & Hewitt, 1925 (Ixodoidea: Ixodidae) 
    Neitz, W.O.; Walters, H.S.; Boughton, F.; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    Detailed data on the rearing of the progeny of a single R. theileri female for 7 generations at 25 to 26°C and 85 to 90% RH are presented in a series of tables and a figure. The average duration of the lifecycle is 491 ...
  • Mycoflora, toxicity and nutritive value of mouldy maize 
    Smalley, E.B.; Marasas, Walter F.O. (Walter Friedrich Otto); De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by The Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    Large populations of fungi developed in naturally infested mouldy maize stored under conditions that led to self-heating. Mould counts as high as 50 X 10⁶ propagules per gram of meal were recorded in mouldy maize meal with ...
  • A mycotoxicosis of Equidae caused by Fusarium moniliforme Sheldon. A preliminary communication 
    Kellerman, T. Stephanus; Marasas, Walter F.O. (Walter Friedrich Otto); Pienaar, J.G.; Naude, T.W.; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    Fusarium moniliforme Sheldon was isolated from maize suspected of causing field cases of leucoencephalomalacia in horses in South Africa. It was cultured on autoclaved maize and dosed to three horses and three donkeys. One ...
  • Oocysts of Isospora papionis in the skeletal muscles of chacma baboons 
    McConnell, E.E.; Basson, P.A.; Thomas, Shan E.; De Vos, Valerius; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    Numerous partially and fully sporulated oocysts of Isospora papionis were found in the skeletal muscles of two free-ranging adult male chacma baboons (Papio ursinus). Only one of them had I. papionis oocysts in the intestines ...
  • Phagocytic activity of peritoneal exudate cells from mice 
    Oellermann, R.A.; Hoogenhout, Joan; Carter, P.; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    Phagocytic activity of peritoneal exudate cells in mice was stimulated by injection of 0,1 ml mineral oil or varying concentrations of lysolecithin. Optimal lysolecithin concentration was found to be 2 to 5 µg per mouse. ...
  • Recovery of parasitic nematodes from the gastro-intestinal tract of a mule at autopsy 
    Reinecke, R.K.; Brooker, Deidre; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by The Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    An autopsy was carried out on an aged mule and the gastro-intestinal nematodes recovered in a modified Baermann apparatus in a waterbath. Ingesta were initially placed on fibreglass gauze (apertures 1,5 X 1,1 mm) and the ...
  • Some protozoan parasites of tragelaphine antelopes in South Africa with special reference to a Babesia sp. in a bushbuck and a Trypanosoma Theileri-like parasite in a nyala 
    Bigalke, R.D.; Keep, M.E.; Schoeman, J.H.; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
  • Staphylococcal mastitis : phage types and patterns of S. aureus 
    Van den Heever, Louwrens Wepener; Du Toit, I.J.; Giesecke, W.H.; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    Phage typing of 187 isolates of S. aureus showed that a small proportion of udder infections was caused by "human" strains of S. aureus and the majority by "bovine" strains. A total of 35 different phage patterns was ...
  • Studies on schistosomiasis. 3. Detection of antibodies against Schistosoma mattheei by the indirect immuno-fluorescent method 
    Du Plessis, J.L.; Van Wyk, Jan Aucamp; De Kock, V.E.; De Lange, M.; Bigalke, R.D.; Howell, P.G.; Reinecke, R.K.; Walker, Jane B. (Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, 1972)
    The indirect fluorescent antibody test was employed to determine levels of serum antibodies in cattle and sheep infested with Schistosoma mattheei. Using smears of schistosome cercariae as antigen, a high degree of specificity ...