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ArticleItem Open Access Accuracy of direct vs calculated ionized calcium in treatment planning for transition cow medical care: A review of 104 dairy cows(2020) Yogeshpriya, S; Selvaraj, P; Ramkumar, PK, et al.,; TANUVASconcentrations were measured in all samples. Serum concentrations of iCa were measured anaerobically by use of an ion-selective electrode and serum concentrations of tCa, TP, and albumin were measured by use of an automated biochemistry analyzer. Correlation between Total protein (TP), and albumin to the calculated ionized calcium was performed using Pearson correlation and results were interpreted. The predicted low serum ionized calcium values were not due to changes in pH but were associated with hypoalbuminaemia. Adjusted total calcium or total calcium concentrations should not be used for predicting ionized calcium status in dairy animals. The present study revealed that direct measurement of ionized calcium concentration is necessary for accurate assessment of calcium status and also it was concluded that immediate determination of serum iCa in dairy cattle is the ideal to monitor calcium status in transition cows.ArticleItem Open Access Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) testing with disc electrodes in dogs(2017) Selvaraj, P; Sivakumar, M; Yogeshpriya, S; Venkatesan, M; et al.; TANUVASBrainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) is widely usedto detect deafness in human beings for many years. It is increasingly being used for dogs. Canine studies with needle electrodes are documented so far. Use of needle electrodes are painful and requires sedation or anesthesia. Disc electrodes allows nonsedation assessments. However not much BAER studies are done in India. In this study a total of 6 dogs were evaluated for brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) using computerized BAER system with disc electrodes used in human medical practice. Apparently healthy dogs were selected.The mean latency for I, II, III, IV and waves V were 1.78±0.18, 2.68±0.11, 3.69±0.19, 4.71±0.08, and 5.73±0.20 ms in left ear, and 1.78±0.17, 2.79±0.07, 3.72±0.21, 4.67±0.14, and 5.77±0.09 ms in right ear, respectively. The mean inter peak latencies for the I-III, III-V and I-V intervals were 1.89±0.32, 2.00±0.42, and 3.95±0.26 ms in left ear and 1.92±0.25, 4.03±0.19, and 2.09±0.31 ms in right ear, respectively.ArticleItem Open Access C-Reactive Protein in Veterinary Practice(2019-07) Yogeshpriya, S; Selvaraj, P; TANUVASAnimal body reacts to all kinds of injuries and stress to keep up the homeostasis mechanism of the body. This homeostasis achieved either by or nonspecific mechanism. The nonspecific innate resistance of the body like cytological and cytokine reactions including fever, leukocytosis etc. is known as acute phase response. In this response, there will be increase or decrease of serum concentration of proteins. These proteins are known as acute phase proteins. Measurements of serum concentration of these acute phase proteins are found to be useful in assessment of health status and prediction of diseases of the man and animals. The serum concentration of these acute phase proteins returns to base levels when the triggering factor is no longer present. The acute phase response is now considered to be a dynamic process involving systemic and metabolic changes providing an early nonspecific defence mechanism against insult before specific immunity is achieved. Use of one of the acute phase proteins, C-reactive protein as biomarkers for animal disease diagnosis and health status assessment has got high potential in modern veterinary practice is discussed in this review.ArticleItem Open Access Clinical and Ultrasonographic examinations in cattle with empty rectum(2019-12) Saravanan, M; Ranjithkumar, M; Yogeshpriya, S; Ravi, R; Kannan, K; TANUVASUltrasonography helps in early diagnosis of large animal digestive disorders especially in cattle with empty rectum and also to initiate early therapeutic and surgical management. The study was undertaken to elicit GI disturbances in cattle at TVCC, VCRI, Orathanadu during 2015-16. Animals with history of absence of feces and or empty rectum were selected for this study. In total twenty nine cattle were found to be affected with various GI disorders. The incidence of GI disturbances was more (65.52 %) in cross bred Jersey cow. The common clinical signs were absence of feces (65.52 %), anorexia (58.62 %), scant/tarry/mucous coated foul smelling feces (34.48 %), arched back (24.14 %) and abdominal distention (24.14 %). All selected 29 animals were subjected to abdominal ultrasonography which revealed peritonitis (31.03 %), paralytic ileus with peritonitis and pericarditis in each 10.34 %, uroabdomen, intussusceptions, caecal dilatation, abomasal dilatation and peritonitis with intussusceptions in each 6.90 % and diaphragmatic hernia, reticular abscess, omasal impaction and peritonitis with pericarditis in each 3.45 %. Based on this study, clinical and ultrasonographic examinations were found to be a useful tool for the diagnosis of GI disorders of cattle with empty rectum.ArticleItem Open Access Clinico-Therapeutic Management of Amphistomiasis in Cattle(2017-05) Yogeshpriya, S; Saravanan, M; Krishnakumar, S; Veeraselvam, M; Selvaraj, P; TANUVASA pluriparous cow aged three calving was brought to the hospital with the history of persistent bloat for four days, restlessness, anorexia and excessive abdominal straining for the previous 24 hours, Clinical parameters of cattle (temperature, pulse, and heart and respiration rate) were revealed within the normal range except reduced ruminal motility and tympanic sounds upon percussion of the left para lumbarfossa. Evaluation of ruminal fluid, this case was diagnosed as amphistomiasis induced secondary bloat, After five days of treatment the animal recovered successfully.ArticleItem Open Access Concurrent infection of Toxocariasis and Ancylostomiasis in a puppy and its Therapeutic management: A case report(2017-04) Sivakumar, M; Yogeshpriya, S; Saravanan, M; Arulkumar, S; et al.; TANUVASThe present case study is about the concurrent infection of Toxocara canis and Ancylostoma caninum in a dog. A mongrel dog about 5 month of age was presented to Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex (TVCC), Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu, Thanjavur on April 2017 with the history of dullness, reduced food intake, vomiting and having bloody diarrhea since 2 days. There is no history of vaccination and deworming. On clinical examination revealed foul smelling bloody diarrhoea on very first day and on second day it voided feces along with the worm and poor hair coat. Faecal examination showed presence of T. canis and A. caninum eggs. Dog was treated with pyrantel pamoate @5 mg/kg b.wt PO for three consecutive days and animal stabilized with fluid and supportive Vitamin B complex therapy. On re-examination of faecal sample after a week of treatment, were found negative for parasitic eggs. Dogs showed uneventful recovery after treatment.ArticleItem Open Access Conventional Borescope in the Evaluation and Management of Nasal Schistosomiasis in a Bullock(2021) Yogeshpriya, S; Selvaraj, P; Saravanan, M, et al.,; TANUVASDiagnosis of mucosal abnormalities in nasal cavity is efficiently by endoscopy, which is sophisticated and costly equipment available in referral units only. Conventional Borescope could be used in the diagnosis of nasal Schistosomiasis in field level. Such a case, an application of low cost conventional Borescope was used in the diagnosis of nasal Schistosomiasis in a bullock. A 15 year old Kankeyam bullock was presented to theLarge Animal Medicine Referral Clinic with the history of anorexia, bilateral nasal discharge and snoring since 15 days. Borescopic examination revealed nodular growth in the nasal passage, further confirmed by nasal washing examination, as Schistosoma nasale. The animal was treated with Lithium antimony tartarate along with supportive care.ArticleItem Open Access Efficacy of amitraz plus Miconazole for the treatment of juvenile generalized demodicosis associated with dermatophytosis in a Pug(2017) Yogeshpriya, S; Sivakumar, M; Selvaraj, P; Veeraselvam, M; Saravanan, M; Venkatesan, M; Arulkumar, T; TANUVASA six month old female Pug was presented to Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex (TVCC), Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu, Thanjavur for dermatological examination in June 2017 with a history of itching, alopecia, crust formation, hemorrhage, pus and thickening of the skin on all over the body for past one month. Clinical examination of the dog revealed blackening of skin and musty odor. On laboratory examination of skin scraping and acetate tape impression this case was diagnosed as a concurrent infection of juvenile generalized demodicosis and dermatophytosis. The dog was treated with Ivermectin, amitraz, and antifungal, along with supportive therapy. The dog showed uneventful recovery after one and half month’s treatment.ArticleItem Open Access Intramammary adrenaline in the management of hemolactia and coliform mastitis in a transition cow(2017) Venkatesan, M; Selvaraj, P; Sivakumar, M; Manickam, R; Saravanan, M; Veeraselvam, M; Krishna Kumar, S; Yogeshpriya, S; Jayalakshmi, K; TANUVASA four year old Jersey crossbred cow was presented to the Large Animal Medicine Unit of the Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu, with a history of blood in milk from right fore quarter for 4 days from its calving. Milk was blood tinged and thick in consistency; the right hind quarter was atrophied. No changes in other quarters were noticed. Complete Blood Count and Peripheral Blood Smear evaluation revealed no clinical changes. Milk sample testing revealed E. coli organism and it showed sensitivity to Cefotaxime and intermediary sensitivity to Gentamicin. Apart from the parental therapy with Ceftriaxone, 5ml of Adrenaline (1:1000) mixed in 20ml of normal saline was infused intramammary for 3 days. 100g of curry leaves with a lemon were given orally daily as an integrative therapy. On fourth day the milk colour turned to normal white and the consistency was normalArticleItem Open Access Intravenous Clindamycin in the management of Babesia gibsoni in a labrador with concurrent cholecystitis(2017) Yogeshpriya, S; Selvaraj, P; Sivakumar, M; Venkatesan, M; Veeraselvam, M; TANUVASClinical case is a seven year old female Labrador dog presented to Small Animal Medicine unit of Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Orathanadu. History was anorexia for past 5 days and voiding dark yellow colored urine. Previousl she was treated for jaundice by a field veterinarian and referred here for poor response. Physical examination revealed dullness and icterus of all visible mucus membrane. Peripheral blood smear revealed Babesia gibsoni. Hematology revealed anemia and thrombocytopenia. Serum biochemical analysis revealed elevated levels of alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase and hyperbilirubinemia. On abdominal ultrasound examination, the dog had hepato-splenomegaly, distended gall bladder with cholecystitis. The case was diagnosed as Babesia gibsoni with concurrent Cholecystitis and hepatitis in a Labrador and successfully treated with Intravenous Clindamycin along with supportive.ArticleItem Open Access Ionized Calcium and Electrolyte Profile in Downer Cows: A Retrospective Study of 50 Cases (2016-2018)(TANUVAS, 2019) Yogeshpriya, S; Selvaraj, P; Ramkumar, PK; Jayalakshmi, K; Arulkumar, T; TANUVASThe present study was designed to evaluate ionized calcium and other electrolyte parameters of crossbred dairy downer cows in dried up Cauvery Delta region of Tamil Nadu. Downer cow syndrome (DCS) is an important condition of dairy cows which occurs following hypocalemic parturient paresis. Animals brought to the Large Animal Medicine Referral Unit, Orathanadu with the complaint of inability to rise were selected for this study. Those animals didn’t have any musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal disorders were chosen in this study for a period of two years. Blood samples were collected and serum electrolytes like Potassium (K), Sodium (Na), Chloride (Cl), ionized calcium (iCa) and total calcium (TCa) along with pH were analyzed. The results were compared with normal control group. When compare to the healthy animals significant variations were observed in potassium and ionized calcium values of recumbent cows at p<0.05 level. From this study we conclude that the decreased level of potassium exist along with lower ionised calcium values. Hence, considering potassium therapy is essential in downer cows of delta region of Tamil Nadu.ArticleItem Open Access Mastery of Potassium Status and Their Consequences of Hypokalemia in Dairy Cattle(2018-01) Yogeshpriya, S; Selvaraj, P; TANUVASLow levels of total body potassium leads to muscle weakness and this condition may or may not be associated with low plasma potassium concentration. In most of the clinical cases, hypokalemia is observed on a serum biochemistry profile in animals without potassium depletion. So the clinical significance of hypokalemia cannot be ascertained without considering the other electrolytes as well as the acid-base status. Moreover, the physical examination and complete history dictate whether intervention is necessary in cattle with hypokalemia. The purpose of this review is to identify potential problems related to hypokalemia and their treatment.ArticleItem Open Access Metabolic Health Status of Transition Cows in Dried up Cauvery Delta districts of Tamilnadu, India(2018) Yogeshpriya, S; Selvaraj, P; Veeraselvam, M; Saravanan, M; TANUVASTransition cow health assessment study with 28 crossbreed Jersey and Holstein Friesian cows of 3 to 7-year-old were under taken. They were conventionally managed under field conditions over a period of 2 years. Two blood samples were collected from each cow and were assessed for haematological and biochemical analysis. There was significant variation (p<0.05) found between MCH, MCHC and platelet values of pre and post partum cross bred cows. The erythrocyte count in pregnant cows was significantly higher than that of postpartum cows. In the present study, no significant differences were found between the prepartum and postpartum serum metabolites of globulin, phosphorus, total calcium and non-esterified fatty acids levels except for the concentrations of chloride and ionized calcium where the prepartum value was significantly (P<0.05) higher than the postpartum values.ArticleItem Open Access Non esterified fatty acid levels in indian cross bred jersey cows under small holder farming systems(Agricultural Research Communication Centre, 2019-10) Selvaraj, P; Yogeshpriya, S; Venkatesan, M; Saravanan, M; Veeraselvam, M; TANUVASData on Production diseases assessment in Indian dairy cattle is less. The objective of this study was to assess the Nonesterified fatty acids level in three different small holder farms of Cauvery Delta region of Tamilnadu. Sixty cross bred dairy cattle were selected at different levels of lactation in the three farms. Serum samples were analyzed for non esterified fatty acids (NEFA). Mean ± standard deviations of the values were arrived and the data were statistically analyzed. NEFA values of early, mid, late lactation, Far off dry and close up dry cows were 0.39±0.09, 0.24±0.03, 0.19±0.03, 0.18±0.03 and 0.23±0.03mmol/L, respectively. No significant variations were recorded in between the farms. Cows at early lactation had higher NEFA concentrations where as lowest concentrations was observed in Far off Dry cows.ArticleItem Open Access Russells Viper Envenomation in Doberman Pinscher and its Therapeutic Management: A Case Report(2017-10) Saravanan, M; Sivakumar, M; Yogeshpriya, S; Veeraselvam, M; et al.; TANUVASA 3.5years old Male Doberman Pinscher dog was brought to the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, VCR] Orathanadu with the history 0/‘snake bite. Dog showed the signs ofsalivation, edematous swelling on theface,jaw and below the neck region. Pet owner brought the dead snake and identified it as Russels Viper. Fang mark noticed on the right upper maxillary area. Blood was not clotted even after 2 hrs ofcollection. Hematology revealed leukocytosis, neutrophilia and monacytosis. Based on history and observation the present case was confirmed as Russels Viper envenomatian in a Doberman pincer dog. The dog was treated with pub/valent anti- snake venom along with tetanus tuxuid, antibiotic and fluid therapy. The dog had uneventful reeoveryfrom venom envenomation.ArticleItem Open Access Spontaneous clinical toxicosis with Abrus precatorious Seeds in a dairy cow(2018) Yogeshpriya, S; Selvaraj, P; Saravanan, M; Jayalakshmi, K; Venkatesan, M; TANUVASA first lactation dairy cow was presented with the history of accidental consumption of Abrus precatorius seed with clinical signs of blood tinged feces and anorexia since a day. Rumen fluid evaluation revealed sluggish protozoal motility with a pH of 7.0. Hematology revealed moderate reduction in leukocyte count (3 .05 X 10 3/cmm) and total erythrocyte count (4.9X 10 6/ cmm). Biochemical analysis revealed hypoproteinemia (4.2g /dl), mild Hypocalcemia (ionized calcium- 0.90 mmol/L), hypochloraemia (98 mmol/L) and hyponatremia (131.4 mmol/L). Electrocardiography was unremarkable. Animal treated with supportive care based on fluid therapy with Multielctrolyte solution.ArticleItem Open Access Successful management of Diphylidium caninum infestation in a mongrel puppy(2018) Sivakumar, M; Yogeshpriya, S; Selvaraj, P; Saravanan, M; Venkatesan, M; TANUVASA mongrel female puppy dog about 8 months of age was presented to Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex (TVCC), Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu, Thanjavur on August 2017 with the history of dullness, reduced food intake, vomiting, diarrhea and scooting behavior for past 2 days. On clinical examination of dog showed all the vital parameters are found to be within the reference range and animal voided foul smelling diarrhoea along with the gravid segment. Faecal examination showed presence of Diphylidium caninum egg. The gravid segment was subjected to microscopic examination which revealed the presence of numerous D. caninum eggs in the gravid segment. The fecal samples were also subjected to polymerase chain reaction to identify parvovirus infection. The sample was negative for parvovirus. Then the dog was treated with praziquantel@5 mg/kg b.wt PO and showed uneventful recovery after treatment. On re-examination of faecal sample after a week of treatment, were found negative for all the parasitic eggs.ArticleItem Open Access Thelazia spp. in native and cross bred cows of hilly tracts in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu: A report of 51 cases(2019) Venkatesan, M; Selvaraj, P; Yogeshpriya, S; Jayalakshmi, K; TANUVASMany health cares challenges of native cattle exist and remain unattended due to constraints on many fronts. One such challenge was that of thelaziasis in native hilly cattle of Vellore district was documented. Fifty-one cases of cattle eyeworms were diagnosed in hilly cattle, in a retrospective study of 1500 dairy animal and indigenous cattle, which were presented for field veterinary in and around the villages of Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. Among the various ailments presented, 28 cross breed Jersey and 23 non-descript cows reared in hilly regions and adjoining arears were clinically diagnosed to have the eyeworm Thelazia spp. Selected animals had inappetance, conjunctivitis, unilateral or bilateral lacrimation and corneal opacity. Live worm scrolling over the cornea and conjunctiva was observed. Majority of the eye worm affected animals were from the hilly regions of Vellore (60.78%) than from plains (39.21%). Prevalence of eye worm was higher (68.62%) during summer followed by monsoon periods (31.37%). Non-surgical management using Ivermectin @ 0.2 mg per kg at weekly interval SC, inj. Placentrex (placental extracts) 2ml sub-conjuctivally and supportive care helped in uneventful recovery.