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The Veterinary Journal Contents to Volumes 163 & 164 PII: S1090—0233(02)00291-—5 Editor Executive Advisory Board T. Kumanomido, /apan A. J. Higgins Board A. H. Andrews, UK K. H. Lakhani, UK R. P. Kitching, Canada D. Boothe, USA D. P. Lunn, USA Editorial G. Re, /taly S. M. Crispin, UK T. McGuire, USA Assistant R. J. Rose, Australia A. A. Cullinane, /reland W. I. Morrison, UK S. J. Tatum W. R. Ward, UK P. Delatour, France C. Nebbia, /ia/y W. Donachie, UK F, Nicholas, Australia Editorial F. Elling, Denmark T. J. Parkinson, New Zealand Office P. A. Flecknell, UA P. P. Pastoret, Belgium Animal Health Trust, A. P. F. Flint, UK D. Pfeiffer, UK Lanwades Park, P. A. Gentry, Canada P. R. Scott, UK Kentford, L. T. Glickman, USA J. M. Scudamore, UK Newmarket, W. R. Hein, New Zealand M. M. H. Sewell, UK Suffolk CB8 7UU, UK K. W. Hinchcliff, USA J. M. Sharp, UK E-mail: [email protected] J. Hopkins, UK C. R. Short, USA L. B.J effcott, UK Lord Soulsby, UK B. R. Jones, /reland M. Vandevelde, Switzerland D. F. Kelly, UK J. G. Wagner, USA J. Kotwica, Poland A. J. F. Webster, UK J. M. Kruger, USA J. J. Wichtel, Canada CONTENTS OF VOLUME 163 JANUARY 2002 Editorials Bailli¢re Tindall Literary Prizes Thantko sth e Referees 2 Guest Editorials 2001: A Veterinary Odvssey — Here and Now by CLM. Riggs f Fractures — A Preventable Hazard of Racing Thoroughbreds? — by D. Ellis 5 Reviews Veterinary Oncological Pathology — Current and Future Perspectives by S.M. Rhind 7 Fractures — A Preventable Hazard of Racing Thoroughbreds: = by C.M. Riggs 19 Original Articles Effect of Three Resuscitation Procedures on Respiratory and Metabolic Adaptation to Extra Uterine Life in Newborn Calves — by CH. Uystepruyst, J. Coghe, TH. Dorts, \V. Harmegnies, M.-H. Delsemme, T: Art andP . Lekeux 30 Blood Plasma Concentrations of Insulin-like Growth Factor-I (IGF-I) in Resting Standardbred Horses — by Z.J. Champion, B.H. Breier, WE. Ewen, 1-1: Tobin and P. |. Casey 15 Effect of Therapeutic Dietary Biotin on the Healing of Uncomplicated Sole Ulcers in Dairy Cattle —a Double Blinded Controlled Study — by CH. J. Lischer, U. Koller, H. Geyer, CH. Miilling, ]. Schulze, and P. Ossent 5] Virus Neutralising Antibodies Against 22 Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus Isolates in Vaccinated Calves by C. Hamers, E. Di Valentin, C. Lecomte, M. Lambot, E. Joris, B. Genicot and P-P. Pastoret 61 Histochemical Study of the Interstitial Tissue in Scrotal and Abdominal Boat Testes by E. Pinart, S. Bonet, M. Briz, L.M. Pastor, 8. Sancho, N. Garcia, E. Badia and ]. Bassols bd Computerized Detection of Supporting Forelimb Lameness in the Horse Using an Artificial Neural Network | by H. Schobesberger and C. Peham Pharmacokinetics of Enrofloxacin and its Metabolite Ciprofloxacin in Goats given Enrofloxacin Alone and in Combination with Probenecid — by G.S. Rao, S. Ramesh, A.H. Ahmad, H.C. Tripathi, L.D. Sharma and ].K. Malik 85 Short Communications Optimisation of Cut-off Titres in Toxoplasma gondii Specific ELISA and IFAT in Dog Sera Using Immunoreactivity to SAG-] Antigen as a Molecular Market of Infection dy N.M. Silva, E.V. Lourenco, D.A.O. Silva and ].R. Mineo G4 Serum Inhibition of Porphyromonas gingivalis Protease in the Dog, Cat and Sheep — A Preliminary Study = by R.P. Allaken 99 Use of a Multiplex PCR-based Assay to Differentiate ( ampylobacten jeyuni and Campylobacter coli Strains Isolated from Human and Animal Sources by M.H.C. Aquino, A.H. Regua Mangia, A.L.L. Filgueiras, L.M. Teixeira, M.C.S. Ferreira and A. Tibana 102 Vaccine-associated-like Fibrosarcoma at the Site of a Deep Nonabsorbable Suture ina Cat by PR. Buracco, M. Martano, E. Morello and A. Ratto 105 Announcement 108 Book Reviews 67, 76 MARCH 2002 Guest Editorials New Perspectives on Bovine Tuberculosis by M.L. Doherty and J.P. Cassidy 109 Getting Wildlife in Perspective - Have We Thought Enough About Their Diseases? by R. Paskin 111 Post-weaning Feeding Problems in Young Domestic Cats - A New Hypothesis by P. Bateson and M. Bateson Reviews Mycobacterium bovis Infection and Tuberculosis in Cattle by J.-M. Pollock and S.D. Neill Wild Animals as Reservoirs of Infectious Diseases in the UK — by V.R. Simpson Original Articles Coprodiagnosis of Hammondia heydorni in Dogs by PCR Based Amplification of ITS 1 rRNA: Differentiation from Morphologically Indistinguishable Oocysts of Neospora caninum — by J.R. Slapeta, B. Koudela,J . Votypka, D. Modry, R. Hovejs and ]. Lukes 147 Placental Transfer of Albendazole Sulphoxide Enantiomers in Sheep by B.P.S. Capece, R. Pérez, A. Andaluz, F. Pérez, F. Garcia, G. Castells, M. Arboix and C. Cnistofol Pharmacokinetics of Doramectin and Ivermectin After Oral Administration in Horses by R. Pérez, 1. Cabezas, C. Godoy, L. Rubilar, L. Munoz, M. Arboix, G. Castells and M. Alvinerie 161 Clinical Findings, Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Cytology and Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and -9 in Canine Pulmonary Eosinophilia by Minna M. Rajamaki, Anna-Kaisa Jarvinen, Timo Sorsa and Paivi Maisi 168 Che Absorption of Phosphate Ions from the Ovine Reticulorumen by D.R. Wadhwa and A.D. Care 182 Relationship Between Clinical Signs and Pulmonary Function Estimated by the Single Breath Diagram for CO, (SBD-CO,) in Horses with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — by C. Herholz, R. Straub, V. Gerber, B. Wampfler, §. Liithi, A. Imhof, Y. Moens and A. Busato 187 Biomechanical and Histopathological Changes in the Support Structures of Bovine Hooves around the Time of First Calving — by /.. Tarlton, DE. Holah, K.M. Evans, S. Jones, GR. Pearson and A.].E. Webster 196 \ Retrospective Study of Oesophageal Endoscopy in Cattle - Oesophagoscopy for Diagnosis of Mucosal Disease — by S. Franz and W. Baumgartner 205 Short Communications Serum and Synovial Fluid Concentrations of Bovine Chondrocalcin in Dogs by Y. Yamaya, H. Takeuchi, K. Nagaoka, T: Kosaka and S. Tanaka Lambs with White Muscle Disease and Selenium Content of Soil and Meadow Hay in the Region of Kars, Turkey | by E. Beytut, F Karatas and E. Beytut 214 Septicaemic Pasteurellosis in Ostriches (Struthio camelus) in Central Saudi Arabia by M.G. Elfaki, B. Abbas, O.M. Mahmoud, E.M. Haroun and E.M. Abdel-Magied 218 Announcement 999 MAY 2002 Guest Editorials Body Fat: Is ita Handicap to Racehorses? by D. Hodgson Bovine Virus Diarrhoea Virus — Which Way to Turn? — by G. J. Gunn I\ Rendering unto Caesar: Welfare Problems in Belgian Blue Cattle — by A. J. FE Webster Animal Models for Orthopaedic Disease - Who Benefits? by R. Murray Review Che Sheep as a Model for Osteoporosis in Humans __ by A. S. Turner Original Articles 3iomechanical Analysis of the Canine Hind Limb: Calculation of Forces During Chree-legged Stance by R. Shahar and L. Banks-Sills 240 Failure to Spread Bovine Virus Diarrhoea Virus Infection from Primarily Infected Calves Despite Concurrent Infection with Bovine Coronavirus by R. Niskanen, A. Lindberagn d M. Travéen Fat-free Mass is Related to One-Mile Race Performance in Elite Standardbred Horses by C.F. Kearns, K. H. McKeever, K. Kumagai and 1. Abe Optimal Timing of Elective Caesarean Section in Belgian White and Blue Breed of Cattle: The Calf’s Point of View — by Ch. Uystepruyst, ]. Coghe, Th. Dorts, N. Harmegnies, M.-H. Delsemme, T: Art and P. Lekeux Plasma Trypsin Level in Horses Suffering From Acute Intestinal Obstruction by S. Grulke, M. Gangl, G. Deby-Dupont, I. Caudron, C. Deby and D. Serteyn Testicular Damage from Anabolic Treatments with the B,-Adrenergic Agonist Clenbuterol in Pigs: A Light and Electron Microscope Study by A. Blanco, F- Flores-Acuna, R. Roldan-Villalobos and ]. G. Monterde 9Q9 Detection of Brucella Species in the Milk of Infected Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Camels by PCR = by M.E.R. Hamdy and A. 8. Amin 299 The Control of Varroa destructor Using Oxalic Acid — by A. Gregorc and I. Planine 306 Further Contributions to the Genetic Aspect of Congenital Sensorineural Deafness in Dalmatians by A. C. Muhile, A. Jagey, C. Stricker, F- Steffen, G. Dolf, A. Busato, M. Kornberg, M. Mariscoliy, P. Srenk and C. Gaillard 311 The Use of Cardboard Bedding Material as Part of an Environmental Control Regime for Heaves-affected Horses: /n Vitro Assessment of Airborne Dust and \eroallergen Concentration and /n Vivo Effects on Lung Function by N. Kirschvink, F: Di Silvestro, I. Sbai, 8. Vandenput, T: Art, C. Roberts and P. Lekeux 319 Short Communications \-ras Mutation in a Feline Lymphoma. Low Frequency of N-ras Mutations in a Series of Feline, Canine and Bovine Lymphomas by B. Mayr, G. Winkler, G. Schaffner, M. Reifinger and G. Brem I nvesttiiggaatli on of fP Pre-natta al Chit lamydolopphhiillaa abalo rtus (Chlamydia psittaci) Exposure of Female Lambs and the Outcome of their First Pregnancy — by H. L. Philips and VI. ]. ( larkson Lung Carcinosarcoma in a Dog: Gross and Microscopic Examination by G. Salas, O. Roman, M.E. Gutiérrez Diaz-Ceballos and F. Constantino Comparison of Epidural Anaesthesia with Lignocaine or Xylazine in Cats by A. Adetunyi, C. O. Adewoye and R. A. Ajadi CONTENTS OF VOLUME 164 JULY 2002 Guest Editorials idrenaline or Epinephrine? The Naming of Drugs — A Problem of Harmonisation for Scientific Journals by Giovanni Re A New Initiative in Lameness Research — The Cochrane Approach | by Richard Murray The Re-emergence of Bluetongue — by Matthew Baylis Reviews \ Systematic Compilation and Classification of the Literature on Lameness in Cattle by W. M. Hirst, A. M. Le Fevre, D. N. Logue, J. E. Offer, S.J. Chaplin, R. D. Murray, W. R. Ward and N. P. French Bluetongue Virus in the Mediterranean Basin 1998-2001 by P. S. Mellor and E. J. Wittmann Original Articles Endothelin Response During and After Exercise in Horses — by Kenneth H. Mc Keever, Lisa A. Antas and Charles F. Kearns Breed Differences on the Plasma Availability of Moxidectin Administered Pour-on to Calves — by /. Sallovitz, A. Lifschitz, F. Imperiale, A. Pis, G. Virkel and C. Lanuss¢ Effects of Cool and Hot Humid Environmental Conditions on Neuroendocrine Responses of Horses to Treadmill Exercise — by R. J. Williams, D. J]. Marlin, N. Smith, R. C. Harris, W. Haresign and M. C. Davies Morel Babesia bovis and B. bigemina: Persistence of Infection in Friesian Cows Following Vaccination with Live Antibabesial Vaccines — by E. Pipano, V. Shkap, Y. Kriegel, B. Leibovitz, 1. Savitsky and L. Fish 64 Short Communications Che Use of Trans-Abdominal B Mode Ultrasonography to Diagnose /ntra-partum Uterine Torsion in the Ewe — by A. Wehrend, H. Bostedt and E. Burkhardt 69 Effect of Variations in Morphological Data on Calculated Mechanical Energy Cost in Equine Gait by G. S. Lewis, D. FE. Preedy and G. R. Colborne Pharmacokinetics of Cephalexin in the Horse After Intravenous and Intramusculat Administration of Two Formulations — by R. Villa, C. Belloli, P- Cagnardi, O. Sonzogni, S. Bacchetta and §. Carli Bx 0k Rev iews SEPTEMBER 2002 Guest Editorials Prohibited Practices in Equine Sport — How to Root out Malpractice — by P.M. Webbon Mastitis: How to Get Out of the Dark Ages by D. Esslemont and M. Kossaibati Atrial Fibrillation: Onset and Perpetuation — by J. Dukes-Mckwan Review The Status of Mycobacterium bovis Infection in UK Wild Mammals: A Review by R. ]. Delahay, A. N. S. De Leeuw, A. M. Barlow, R. S. Clifton-Hadley and C. L. Cheeseman 90 Original Articles A Study of Greyhounds with Tonsillar Enlargement and a History of Poor Racing Performance by A. L. Montague, B. K. Markey, H. F- Bassett, B. R. Jones, H. Larkin, H. McAllister and P. J. Quinn 106 VI Bovine Mastitis: An Evolving Disease _ by A. /. Bradley Use of Infrared Thermography to Detect Injections and Palmar Digital Neurectomy in Horses by L. M. Van Hoogmoed and J. R. Snyder 129 An Equine Model of Chronic Atrial Fibrillation: Methodology — by G. Van Loon, M. Duytschaever, R. Tavernier, W. Fonteyne, L. Jordaens and P. Deprez 142 Short Communications Prenatal Diagnosis of Persistent Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (BVDV) Infection by Detection of Viral RNA in Fetal Fluids by A. Lindberg, R. Niskanen, H. Gustafsson, B. Bengtsson, C. Baule, S. Belak and S. Alenius 15] Unilateral Agenesis of the Thyrohyoid Muscle in a Dog _ by j. Terrado and J. Ortega 156 Frequency of Isolation and Identification of Thermophilic Campylobacters from Animals in Brazil by M. H. C. Aquino, A. P. G. Pacheco, M. C. S. Ferreira and A. Tibana 159 Book Reviews 84, 86, 141, 150, 158, 162-164 NOVEMBER 2002 Guest Editorials New Vaccines for a New World — by P. Vannier Structure and Function in the Exercising Horse — Will Veterinarians Miss Out Yet Again? by David Evans 168 Porcine Circovirus and Postweaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome — Possible New Links _ by J. Pasick 171 Is Avian Influenza Research Meeting the Needs of the Poultry Veterinarian? by D. A. Halvorson Reviews Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Tumours in Small Companion Animals by Antony S. Moore 76 Vaccination: A Management Tool in Veterinary Medicine — by L. A. Babiuk 188 Recent Developments in Avian Influenza Research: Epidemiology and 91)9 Immunoprophylaxis by M. Tollis and L. Di Trani Original Articles Osteological and Morphometric Observations on Intervertebral Joints in the Canine Pre-diaphragmatic Thoracic Spine (Th1-Th9) _ by S. Breit 216 Overview of Horse Body Composition and Muscle Architecture: Implications for Performance’ by C. FE. Kearns, K. H. McKeever and T. Abe 224 24-hour Holter-Monitoring in the Perianaesthetic Period in Dogs Premedicated with Dexmedetomidine — by E. Kuusela, M. Raekallio, H. Hietanen, ]. Huttula and O. Vainio Short Communications Che Influence of the Site of Application on the Behavioural Responses of Lambs to Tail Docking by Rubber Ring — by M. J. Graham, J. E. Kent and V. Molony 240 Effect of Tris-Buffer, Egg Yolk and Glycerol on Canine Semen Freezing — dy A. R. Silva, R. de Cassia Soares Cardoso, D. C. Uchoa and L. D. Machado da Silva 244 Original Articles Double /n Situ Hybridization for Simultaneous Detection and Differentiation of Porcine Circovirus | and 2 in Pigs with Postweaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome — by J. Kim and C. Chae 247 Composition and Milk Cell Characteristics in Quarter Milk Fractions of Dairy Cows with Low Cell Count by F. Vangroenweghe, H. Dosogne and C. Burvenich 254 Effects of Haemolysis, Lipaemia, Bilirubinaemia and Fibrinogen on Protein Electropherogram of Canine Samples Analysed by Capillary Zone Electrophoresis by S. Martinez-Subiela, F: Tecles, A.M ontes, C. Gutiérrez andJ ].J . Ceron 261 Vil Quantification of Thrombopoietic Activity in Bone Marrow Aspirates of Dogs by R. Mischke, L. Busse, D. Bartels, §. Glaser and L. Kreienbrack 269 Influence of Diet on the Shedding of Candida glabrata by Experimentally Infected Preweaned Calves _ by D. Elad,J .B renner, A. Markovitcs, S. Shlomovitz, J. Basan and N. Schwartz Effect of Experimental Therapeutic Ultrasound on the Distal Antebrachial Growth Plates in One-Month-Old Rabbits — by Z. Ogurtan, I. Celik, C. Izci, M. Boydak, F- Alkan and K. Yilmaz 280 Short Communications An Updated Equine Influenza Vaccine and an Equine Influenza-Herpesvirus Combination Vaccine Containing an Immunostim Adjuvant Provoke Equal Antibody Levels in Young Foals Throughout the Primary Vaccination Course by J. G. M. Heldens, J. C. A. Van de Wouw and A. A. W. M. Van Loon 288 Effect of Postural Change on Lumbar Epidural Pressure in Cattle by I. H. Lee, N. Yamagishi, K. Oboshi and H. Yamada 909 Dexamethasone Increases Serum Leptin Concentration in Dogs by K. Ishioka, M. M. Soliman, T: Honjoh, H. Shibata, K. Kimura and M. Saito A a) Correspondence 298 Book Reviews 167, 170, 187, 279, 299-5 305 Erratum 306 VI &