The prevalence of Cystoisospora suis in lactating piglets and their dams in pig farms in the central region of Venezuela was determined. The study was conducted in farms of three sizes with a history of neonatal diarrhea: small (<150 sows), medium (150-500 sows) and large (>500 sows) farms. A total of 572 litters and their mothers were examined. Samples were cultured in 2.5% potassium dichromate and latter processed by the flotation-centrifugation technique using a NaCl saturaded solution. C. suis was found in 55 farms (82.1%) and 210 litters (36.7%), with the highest prevalence values in the first two weeks of life (p<0.05), but without statistical differences between farm sizes. Moreover, 9.4% of the sows were infected and of these, 89% of the litters were positive to C. suis, giving a significant correlation between the positivity of piglets and their mothers (r=0.55; p<0....

The case is described in a 6-year-old Colombian Paso Fino equine that presents a recurrent mass of irregular, granulomatous, ulcerative and hemorrhagic appearance in the prepuce and penis region. Surgical resolution of the tumor, histopathological study and postoperative treatment of the equine were performed. The macroscopic characteristics and histological description of the lesions studied showed the presence of a fibroblastic Sarcoid type.

The present study shows the case of a 7-year-old male canine who was admitted to the veterinary clinic "Vet Center", Bucaramanga, Colombia, for an alleged poisoning picture. The patient showed signs of depression, dysuria, strangury, haematuria and vomiting. Haematological assessment and urinalysis revealed a picture of dehydration and urinary infection. Blood chemistry showed insufficiency and postrenal azotemia, and the ultrasound examination showed the presence of a urolith and urinary bladder repletion, confirming the diagnosis of obstructive uropathy. For the stabilization of the patient, a Nelaton urinary catheter was placed to empty the bladder and hydro propulsion was done. Besides, maintenance intravenous solutions with 0.9% NaCl, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory were prescribed. Finally, cystotomy was performed to remove the urolith, in addition to a urethrostomy due to the re...

It is reported the case of a four-month-old puppy that was admitted to the consultation at the veterinary clinic «Vet Center», Bucaramanga, Colombia, due to a severe gastroenteric disturbance. The patient showed signs of depression, vomiting, dehydration, and fever. The haematological evaluation revealed slight anaemia, and the canine parvovirus test was positive. For the stabilization and treatment of the patient, an intravenous catheter was placed for the infusion of intravenous lactated Ringer’s solutions, antibiotics, antiemetics, and vitamins. In addition, a faecal microbiota transplant was performed as additional therapy after 12 hours of hospitalization, repeating at 12 hours, giving satisfactory results that are discussed in this clinical report.

The prevalence of Cystoisospora suis in lactating piglets and their dams in pig farms in the central region of Venezuela was determined. The study was conducted in farms of three sizes with a history of neonatal diarrhea: small (<150 sows), medium (150-500 sows) and large (>500 sows) farms. A total of 572 litters and their mothers were examined. Samples were cultured in 2.5% potassium dichromate and latter processed by the flotation-centrifugation technique using a NaCl saturaded solution. C. suis was found in 55 farms (82.1%) and 210 litters (36.7%), with the highest prevalence values in the first two weeks of life (p<0.05), but without statistical differences between farm sizes. Moreover, 9.4% of the sows were infected and of these, 89% of the litters were positive to C. suis, giving a significant correlation between the positivity of piglets and their mothers (r=0.55; p<0....

The case is described in a 6-year-old Colombian Paso Fino equine that presents a recurrent mass of irregular, granulomatous, ulcerative and hemorrhagic appearance in the prepuce and penis region. Surgical resolution of the tumor, histopathological study and postoperative treatment of the equine were performed. The macroscopic characteristics and histological description of the lesions studied showed the presence of a fibroblastic Sarcoid type.

The present study shows the case of a 7-year-old male canine who was admitted to the veterinary clinic "Vet Center", Bucaramanga, Colombia, for an alleged poisoning picture. The patient showed signs of depression, dysuria, strangury, haematuria and vomiting. Haematological assessment and urinalysis revealed a picture of dehydration and urinary infection. Blood chemistry showed insufficiency and postrenal azotemia, and the ultrasound examination showed the presence of a urolith and urinary bladder repletion, confirming the diagnosis of obstructive uropathy. For the stabilization of the patient, a Nelaton urinary catheter was placed to empty the bladder and hydro propulsion was done. Besides, maintenance intravenous solutions with 0.9% NaCl, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory were prescribed. Finally, cystotomy was performed to remove the urolith, in addition to a urethrostomy due to the re...