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ArticleItem Open Access Cestodiosis in an Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura): A Case Report(Indian Veterinary Association, Chennai, 2019-04) Ramesh, S.; Soundararajan, C.; Vijayarani, K.; Sokkalingam, R.; Muthukrishnan, S.; Subapriya, S.; Jayathangaraj, M.G.; TANUVASAn Indian Pitta which was found in SPCA campus, Chennai struggling to fly was rescued and rehabilitated.The bird was released once it became normal and able to fly. The droppings voided by the bird revealed presence of eggs of Hymenolepis spp. on microscopic examination while it was negative for Newcastle disease and mycoplasmosis by PCR.ThesisItem Open Access CONTRAST ENHANCED SONOGRAPHY IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF CANINE HEPATIC TUMOURS(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2017) Sokkalingam, R.; Sumathi, D.; TANUVAS; Prathaban, S.; Vijayarani, K.The early diagnosis and differentiation of liver tumour remains a major challenge for the veterinary practitioners. In this back drop, a study entitled “Contrast Enhanced Sonography in the Early Diagnosis of Canine Hepatic Tumours” was planned and conducted with the objectives of evaluating the usefulness of contrast enhanced ultrasonography in the differentiation of benign and malignant liver tumours and comparing other diagnostic tests in the early identification, progress and classification of liver tumours.OtherItem Open Access Management of Transmissible Venereal Tumour in a Bitch(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2012-07) Sokkalingam, R.; Sathiamoorthy, T.; Joseph, Cecilia; TANUVASArticleItem Open Access Mite Induced Otitis in Persian Cats - A Case Report(Indian Veterinary Association, Chennai, 2019-04) Ramesh, S.; Sokkalingam, R.; Soundararajan, C.; Subapriya, S.; Muthukrishnan, S.; TANUVASThree Persian cats raised as pets by private owner at Chennai with a history of inappetance and constant head jerking and scratching of ears was referred by SPCA, Chennai for diagnosis and treatment. Clinical examination revealed intense pruritus around the ears, head shaking, alopecia and coffee coloured cerumen. Microscopic examination of cerumen revealed the presence of Otodectes cynotis and the smears prepared from ear discharges revealed the presence of Staphylococcus spp. The affected cats which were treated with ivermectin and ciprofloxacin showed marked improvement and the cats became normal and active after seven days post treatment.ArticleItem Open Access Mite Infestation in Rabbits and its Control- A case report(Indian Veterinary Association, Chennai, 2019-04) Ramesh, S.; Sokkalingam, R.; Soundararajan, C.; Subapriya, S.; Muthukrishnan, S.; TANUVASA total number of six rabbits raised on the backyard as pets by private owner at Chennai with a history of intense itching and alopecia in the facial region was referred by SPCA, Chennai for clinical diagnosis and treatment. A thorough clinical investigation was carried out on these ailing rabbits. Microscopic examination of skin scrapings collected from the lesions revealed the presence of Sarcoptes scabiei. The ailing rabbits which were treated with ivermectin and benzyl benzoate showed marked improvement in their lesions and the rabbits became normal and active after eight weeks post treatment.OtherItem Open Access Rare case of concurrent Malasezzia and fungal infestation in a sheep(GADVASU, 2016-02) Sokkalingam, R.; Gowri, B.; Nagarajan, B.; Arunaman, C.S.; Vijayanand, V.; Jayanthy, C.; TANUVASAn ovine aged 8 months male was brought to the Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital with the history of pruritis, alopecia, skin lesions and self-mutilation. Clinical examination revealed alopecia with erythematous skin lesions over the ventral part of the neck, thoracic region, axillary region and hyperpigmentation of the skin. Skin scrapping results were found to be negative for mites. Tape impression smear stained with lactophenol blue revealed yeast buds and fungal hyphae. The case was diagnosed as concurrent Malesezzia with fungal infection. Animal was treated with Inj. Enrofloxacin @5 mg/kgB. WT, lnj Chlorphenaramine Maleate @ 0.25mg/kg B.Wt, lnj Vit A @ 1ml ( on alternative days) for 5 days. Topical therapy with chlorhexidine shampoo and ketaconazole shampoo wash (once in 4 days) along with acetic acid wash @ 1: 5 dilution daily was advised. The animal showed uneventful recovery and the case will be discussed.OtherItem Open Access Successful chemotherapeutic management of transmissible veneral tumour(GADVASU, 2016-02) Sokkalingam, R.; Yamini, S. Hamsa; Gowri, B.; Arunaman, C.S.; Prathaban, S.; TANUVASA 3years old male intact boxer dog weighing 32 kg was presented with a history of hematuria and stangiuria. On clinical examination the animal had pyrexia (Temp- 39.80 C), increased heart rate, ecchymotic patches on the ventral abdomen and very blood was noticed in front of the penis. Examination of penis revealed cauliflower like growth on the glans penis .hematological and biochemical parameters was within normal range. Cytology of growh showed the presence of basophilic cell with clear, cytoplasmic vacuoles and excentric nucleus which was indicative of TVT (Transmissible veneral tumour). Dog was treated with vincristine sulpate @ 0.45mg/m2 at weekly interval for four weeks. At the end of 4 weeks the growth was reduced and the dog had an uneventful recovery.