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  • On reconstructing Giraffa sivalensis, an extinct giraffid from the Siwalik Hills, India 
    Van Sittert, Sybrand J.; Mitchell, Graham (Pretoria : University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Production Animal Studies, 2015-08-20)
    Giraffa sivalensis occurred during the Plio-Pleistocene and represents the terminal species of the genus in southern Asia. The holotype is a cervical vertebra of disputed anatomical location. Although there is also uncertainty ...
  • The generation of bluetongue virus reassortants in cattle 
    Van den Bergh, Carien; Coetzee, Peter; Venter, Estelle Hildegard (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Veterinary Tropical Diseases, 2015-08-20)
    Bluetongue is a non-contagious economically important disease of domestic and wild ruminants. The disease is caused by the bluetongue virus (BTV), a double stranded segmented RNA virus transmitted by Culicoides midges ...
  • An investigation into various somatic cell count thresholds as indicators of bovine intramammary infection status in quarter and composite cow milk samples 
    Petzer, Inge-Marie; Konaite, E.F.; Watermeyer, Johanna C.; Badenhorst, Renette; Mohapi, L.; Malekane, K.S.; Motau, M.C.; Ludike, R.; Karzis, Joanne (Pretoria : University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Production Animal Studies, 2015-08-20)
    This study of quarter and composite cow milk samples investigated the use of somatic cell count (SCC) as a diagnostic tool to test the validity of current SCC threshold of 200 000 cells/ml suggested by industry as ...
  • Biomechanical comparison between pins - polymethylmethacrylate to the “String of Pearls” interlocking plate system (SOP) to stabilize canine lumbosacral fracture-luxation 
    Nel, Johannes J.; Kat, Cor-Jacques; Coetzee, Gert Louis (Pretoria : University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. Companion Animal Clinical Studies, 2015-08-20)
    Biomechanical comparison of two internal spinal fixation techniques, applied to a surgically simulated complete spinal injury at L7-S1 was conducted. The study objective was to compare the stability provided by the two ...
  • An investigation into the validity of somatic cell count as a diagnostic tool of pathogen specific bovine intramammary infections in composite cow milk samples 
    Petzer, Inge-Marie; Watermeyer, Johanna C.; Konaite, E.F.; Badenhorst, Renette; Mohapi, L.; Malekane, K.S.; Motau, M.C.; Ludike, R.; Karzis, Joanne (Pretoria : University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Production Animal Studies, 2015-08-20)
    This is an investigation into the validity of the somatic cell count (SCC) test as a diagnostic or survey tool to identify pathogen specific udder infections in cows when used on its own in composite cow milk samples.
  • Gross morphology of Musculi bulbi of the ostrich (Struthio camelus) and emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) 
    Kleyn, Ellene; Crole, Martina Rachel; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-07-25)
    The avian eye is uniquely adapted and reflects some structural peculiarities in comparison to mammals. M. bulbi consists of four rectus, two oblique and two nictitating membrane muscles. These have been described in several ...
  • Assessment of sequence descriptions of selected Theileria parva hypothetical proteins retrieved from sequence similarity search databases 
    Mampa, M.S.; Mokoena, F.; Matjila, P.T. (Paul Tshepo); Sibeko, K.P. (Kgomotso Penelope); University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    The protozoan parasite Theileria parva is the causative agent of cattle theileriosis, a disease with a destructive impact on the agricultural economy through mortality and morbidity of affected cattle. In cattle, T. ...
  • Pharmacological investigation of medicinal plants used traditionally in southern Africa to treat gastrointestinal nematode infections of small ruminants 
    Sakong, B.M. (Bellonah Motshene); Ahmed, Aroke Shahid; Adamu, Matthew; Naidoo, Vinny; Eloff, Jacobus Nicolaas; McGaw, Lyndy Joy; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Biomedical Research Centre; University of Agriculture, Makurdi. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Dept. of Pharmacology (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    Haemonchus contortus is a major gastrointestinal helminth parasite causing haemonchiasis in production animals. Infections are characterized by fever, anaemia, weight loss and ultimately death. Haemonchiasis is a serious ...
  • Is being with girls stressful? Social environment influences hormone levels in male giraffes 
    Wolf, Tanja Esther; Bennett, Nigel Charles; Burroughs, Richard E.J.; Ganswindt, Andre; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) live in a fission-fusion social system, characterized by the splitting and reunion of subgroups within a larger social network. Adult bulls show a roaming tactic to search for ...
  • In silico functional prediction and characterization of selected Theileria parva hypothetical proteins 
    Mahlobo, Bongiwe Priscah; Mokoena, F.; Matjila, Paul Tshepo; Sibeko-Matjila, Kgomotso Penelope; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Veterinary Tropical Diseases; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Life and Consumer Sciences (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    Cattle theileriosis is infamous for hampering the economic development of south, central and east African countries due to exorbitant numbers of cattle mortalities. The disease is caused by Theileria parva, an important ...
  • Mortality rates and survival analysis of owned, free-roaming dogs in a resource-limited community, Bushbuckridge, South Africa 
    Kolo, Francis Babaman; Conan, Anne; Henning, Alischa; Clift, Sarah Jane; Knobel, Darryn Leslie; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Veterinary Tropical Diseases; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Production Animal Studies; Ross University. School of Veterinary Medicine (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    Canine rabies can be successfully controlled in dogs through mass vaccination. In populations of free-roaming dogs in resource-limited settings, the maintenance of herd immunity through vaccination is challenged by the ...
  • Immunomodulatory and intracellular antimycobacterial activity of Oxyanthus speciosus investigated using human (U937) and mouse (RAW264.7) macrophage cell lines 
    Aro, Abimbola Obemisola; Dzoyem, Jean Paul; Eloff, Jacobus Nicolaas; McGaw, Lyndy Joy (Pretoria : University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    Tuberculosis (TB), a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, remains a significant cause of death due to challenges associated with present chemotherapy. Coinfection with HIV also greatly increases the risk of ...
  • Identifying high risk areas for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in South Africa 
    Sirdar, Mohamed Mahmoud; Blignaut, Belinda; Gummow, Bruce; Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; Mampane, R.L.; Rikhotso, Boetie Oupa; Du Plessis, B.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Production Animal Studies; South Africa. Agricultural Research Council. Onderstepoort Veterinary institute; South Africa. Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development; James Cook University. Medical and Veterinary Sciences. College of Public Health (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a controlled (notifiable) disease in accordance with the South African Animal Diseases Act (Act 35) of 1984. In 1996, the International Committee on FMD of the OIE endorsed South Africa’s ...
  • Poo’s potential – can we link different land use practices to stress-related hormone levels in leopards (Panthera pardus)? 
    Webster, A.B. (Andrea); Burroughs, R.E.J. (Richard); Laver, Peter N.; Ganswindt, Andre; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    The leopard’s versatility as a generalist predator facilitates occupation of a wide range of habitats. Although protected areas are important for the conservation of this species, the majority of suitable leopard habitat ...
  • Prevalence of and risk factors for feline hyperthyroidism in South Africa 
    McLean, Joanne Leslie; Lobetti, R.G. (Remo Giuseppe); Thompson, P.N. (Peter N.); Schoeman, Johan P.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept of Companion Animal Clinical Studies; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Production Animal Studies; Bryanston Veterinary Hospital (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    Feline hyperthyroidism is a disease of middle-aged to older cats that has shown a marked increase in worldwide incidence within the last three decades as well as a marked geographic variation in prevalence. The exact ...
  • Determining the adrenocortical activity as a measure of stress in domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) based on salivary and faecal analysis 
    Mangwiro, Nobert; Ganswindt, Andre; Fasina, Folorunso Oludayo; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Production Animal Studies; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Anatomy and Physiology; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Veterinary Tropical Diseases (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    Domestic pigs are subjected to farm management procedures, some of which might be perceived as causing stress and therefore may have welfare concerns. When confronted with a stressor, animals display a response that consists ...
  • Initial blood urea nitrogen concentration predicts subsequent blood urea nitrogen concentration in beef cows 
    Tshuma, Takula; Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; Hamman, Robyn; Holm, Dietmar Erik; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    This study was performed to determine whether beef cows have an inherent ability to maintain their relative blood urea nitrogen (BUN) concentration when cattle are exposed to varying levels of dietary nitrogen ...
  • Herd-level prevalence of bovine leukaemia virus infection and associated risk factors in commercial dairies in five provinces of South Africa 
    Maboe, Sello J.; Gratwick, W.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Production Animal Studies (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017-09-07)
    The immunosuppressive nature of bovine leukaemia virus (BLV) infection is well documented and associated production losses make it one of the most important diseases of cattle, particularly in dairy cows. Any management ...
  • A comparison between manual count, flow cytometry and qPCR as a means of determining Babesia rossi parasitaemia in naturally infected dogs 
    De Villiers, Lourens; Quan, Melvyn; Troskie, Milana; Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. Of Companion Animal Clinical Studies; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Veterinary Tropical Diseases; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Production Animal Studies (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017-09-07)
    Parasite quantification is crucial to understand disease pathogenesis. An automated method of determining parasite density would facilitate higher throughput and provide results that are more objective. The study objectives ...
  • Cell death in the infundibulum and magnum regions of the oviduct in the domestic fowl (Gallus domesticus) during natural moulting 
    Mpango, M.M; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Anatomy and Physiology (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017-09-07)
    The infundibular region of the oviduct has several functions including: engulfing the ovulated oocyte; providing a site for fertilization and forming the chalaziferous components of the developing egg. At approximately 18 ...