Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Journal

Management of Humeral Fracture in a Dog at Klinik Bersama Dokter Hewan Jungle Bekasi

Toni Aditya Prayoga, Rudi H. Panggabean, Nofan Rickyawan — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A humeral fracture is a discontinuity of the humeral bone due to an injury or illness. A three-year-old black mongrel female dog weighing 12.5 kg was brought to the Jungle Veterinary Clinic in Bekasi City, Indonesia, due to lameness and swelling in the left front limb. The radiological examination indicated an oblique fracture of the distal diaphysis of the left humerus. Haematological and biochemistry tests indicated neutrophilia, leukocytosis, and decreased erythrocyte, haemoglobin, hematocrit, MCV and MCH levels, while the levels of globulin and ALP were elevated. An orthopaedic surgery was performed using cerclage wires in conjunction with the intramedullary pin approach to immobilize the fracture. Post-surgery medical treatments were oral Amoxicillin 20 mg/kg, tramadol 5 mg/kg, meloxicam 0.1 mg/kg, Curcuma™ ½ tablet, Sangobion™ ½ tablet, and Kalmicetin™ ointment for topical wound dressing twice a day. The surgical wound healed and front leg function improved seven days after surgery

Anaesthesia Management Strategies for Cystotomy in Dogs

Lintan Ayu Kisya, Dian Vidiastuti — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Geriatric and Portosystemic shunts could increase the risk of anaesthetic drug toxicity during cystotomy in dogs experiencing urolithiasis. The study reviewed the use of anaesthesia in cystotomy in dogs, from case reports published during the period between 2012-2022, retreived using the Google Scholar search engine. Inclusion criteria for the review involved a detailed description of the examinations and treatments. Ten articles were reviewed and showed that the most frequently used premedication, - induction anaesthesia, and maintenance anaesthetic agents were Xylazine, Ketamine, and Isoflurane, consecutively. In geriatric cases, Atropine Sulphate, Diazepam and Xylazine were used as premedication, while Ketamine and Propofol were used as induction anaesthesia. In large breeds, Xylazine, Meloxicam, Atropine Sulphate, Diazepam, and Buprenorphine were used as premedication, while
Ketamine, Diazepam, and Propofol were used as – induction anaesthesia, and Isoflurane was used as maintenance anaesthesia. Considerations in using anaesthesia in different medical conditions are discussed.

Parasites Prevalence of Dairy Cattle in Argopuro Area, Krucil District, Probolinggo Regency, Indonesia

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This study aimed to identify endoparasitic species and their prevalence in dairy cows in the Probolinggo, Indonesia. This survey was conducted in the Cooperation of Argopuro, in the hill side of Krucil district, Probolinggo regency, during rainy season from March until July 2020. Faecal samples were collected (n=100), and three fecal examinations were performed for parasite identification: native, sedimentation, and flotation techniques. Results showed that the prevalence of endoparasitosis was 56%; 29% was due to helminthiases and the other 37% was of Balantidium coli. Fasciola sp., Oesophagostomum sp., Gaigeria pachyscelis, Toxocara vitulorum, Mecistocirrus digitatus, Chabertia sp. were among the helminths detected. The Lucient Brump test indicated that among samples infected with helminths (n=29), 89.7% were mild, 6.9% were moderate and 3.4% were severely infected. Further, the study estimated that the level of burden with Balantidium coli was identified to be mild in 62.2%, moderate in 32.4%, and severe in 5.4% of the positive samples, respectively (n=37). This study indicates that during the commencement of the rainy season, the campaign of effective endoparasitic control could be advisable in the study area

Detection of Ectoparasites in Farmed Striped Catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) in Karangpilang, Surabaya, Indonesia

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This research aimed to identify ectoparasites infecting farmed striped catfish in Karangpilang Surabaya, Indonesia. Individual catfishes with visible lesions on the body surface and abnormal behaviors were included in the study. Mucilage samples of 90 fishes were examined under a microscope for the presence of ectoparasite on the body surface of the fish, in the area of gills, skins, fins, and tails. Gills were cut with scissors and combed with a tweezer. Skin and fin were also scrapped with a sterile scalpel. The mucus obtained was put on an object glass and was observed under the microscope. The fish pond water was analysed for Oxygen Demand (DO), pH and temperature three times two weeks apart, starting from the day of fish sampling. Results showed that 42.2% (n=90) of samples were infected by ectoparasites. The ectoparasites identified were Gyrodactylus sp., Dactylogyrus sp., Trichodina sp. and Chilodonella sp. Fish pond water in the study site was of suitable quality for the growth of catfish. This study suggested that pathogens other than ectoparasites play roles in the development of pathologic conditions of stripped catfishes in the study area.

The Effect of the Administration of Bovine Xenograft on the Accelerated Healing of Femoral Fracture in Domestic Dogs

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Bovine xenografting is a method of grafting bovine bones to other species. This study aimed to determine the effect of the administration of bovine xenografts on accelerated healing in domestic dogs with femoral fractures. This study used a total of 4 dogs (two individuals as the treatment group and other two as the control group) diagnosed with diaphyseal femoral fractures. The bovine xenograft in the form of hydroxyapatite (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)) was synthesized in this study. The femur fracture surgery was carried out using the open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) method, followed by the administration of 10 grams of Hydroxyapatite powder from the bovine bone in
the fracture area, in the treatment group. The control group was not treated with Hydroxyapatite. Radiographic examinations were carried out on days 0, 14, and 45 post-operation. The parameters observed included the formation of radiopaque mass on the radiographic imaging, indicating the formation of calli around the fracture area. The radiographic examination showed that in the treatment group, the radiopaque mass was apparent on day 14 post-operation while it was not observable in the control group. On day 45 post-operation, the mass was more clearly visible in the treatment group, while it was barely visible in the control group. This research indicated that bovine xenograft has the potential to accelerate the fracture healing process in domestic dogs