Volume 7, Issue 1 (2012) | American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Early Age Thermal Conditioning Improves Broiler Chick's Response to Acute Heat Stress at Marketing Age

Ahmed M. Hassan — 2012-02-17

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 17 February 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2012.1.6

Problem statement: Acute heat stress at marketing age especially in broiler chickens raised in open houses with reduced means of heat exchange leads to economic losses. The objective of this study was...

Tramadol Vs Tapentadol: Anew Horizon in Pain Treatment?

Mario Giorgi — 2012-02-25

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 25 February 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2012.7.11

Problem statement: Acute and chronic pain is a common presenting sign in animal species and human beings. Approach: Classical opioids provide very effective pain relief, although they may be less effe...

Gross Anatomy of the Stomach of the Oryx dammah (Cretzschmar, 1826)

William Perez — 2012-02-27

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 27 February 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2012.12.15

Problem statement: The Oryx antelope is a grazing ruminant of the Bovidae family. The macroscopic anatomy of the stomach in one adult Oryx dammah, an extinct species in the wild, was described. Approa...

Levamisole Enhances Cell-Mediated Immune Responses and Reduces Shedding of H9N2 Avian Influenza Virus in Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Tahoora Shomali — 2012-03-06

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 6 March 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2012.16.20

Problem statement: Regarding the role of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in reassortment and spreading of avian influenza (AI) viruses and inadequate protection of vaccination in this spe...

The Use of Silver Vine (Actinidia Polygama Maxim, Family Actinidiaceae) as an Enrichment Aid for Felines: Issues and Prospects

Charles I. Abramson — 2012-03-10

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 10 March 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2012.21.27

Problem statement: This study highlights the potential of using silver vine as an enrichment additive for felines. Approach: A literature review was conducted on the use of silver vine since 1973. The...

An Induced Hematoma in Caudoputamen Nuclei in Rats Causes Central Pain when the Thalamus is also Implicated and the Central Sensitization is Reversed with Gabapentin

P. P. Lema — 2012-03-10

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 10 March 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2012.28.35

Problem statement: The objective of this study was to evaluate pain sensitisation in rats following the induction of an intracerebral hemorrhage by injecting a collagenase solution in the caudoputamen...

Quantification of Zolpidem in Canine Plasma

Mario Giorgi — 2012-03-19

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 19 March 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2012.36.41

Problem statement: Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic agent currently used in human medicine. In contrast to benzodiazepines, zolpidem preferentially binds with the GABAA complex ϖ1 receptors...

Mirtazapine in Veterinary Medicine a Pharmacological Rationale for its Application in Chronic Pain

Mario Giorgi — 2012-05-19

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 19 May 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2012.42.47

Problem statement: Many recent studies have shown that antidepressant agents have analgesic effects in addition to their intended primary actions. The Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) have been recogn...