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Detection of Feline Leukemia Virus in Feline Bone Marrow Using Polymerase Chain Reaction
Latent feline leukemia virus (FeLV) infections, in which proviral DNA is integrated into host DNA, but not actively transcribed, are suspected to be associated with many diseases. Bone marrow is the suspected site of the majority of latent infections. The purpose of this study was to determine if …
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Linguistics peculiarities of contemporary feline narrative
… of this work is linguistic peculiarities of a feline point of view in textual narratives. Non-human/animalistic narration is barely studied, if it all, in Russian scientific discourse. In western linguonarratology tradition animal focalization is a "work-in-progress" concept that is studied by …
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Clinical studies of the feline urological syndrome
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Clinical studies of the feline urological syndrome
Digitized by Kansas Correctional Industries
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Characterization of the expression of angiogenic factors in the feline placenta during development and in feline cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
… or transmit an angiogenic stimulus in feline CSCC. The results were mixed, with differences detected in expression of some regulatory agents and, for others, unexpectedly lower expression in CSSC compared to controls. Interestingly, the expression of VEGF-A relative to the protein that …
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Entry of feline infectious peritonitis virus in blood monocytes
Feline coronaviruses occur in two virulence variants of which the feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV) is the most threatening. It causes a monocyte-derived viremia that leads to a progressive vasculitis and is mostly fatal for the infected cat. There is no effective treatment available. To …
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Development of Collateral Circulation in Partially Devascularized Feline Sciatic Nerve
A survey of the existing literature in the field of peripheral nerve vascularity has established that nerve function is influenced by vascular supply; however, opinion varies considerably concerning the extent of such dependence. Apparently, influence of vascular supply is unquestioned; its …
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The pivotal role of dendritic cells in feline immunodeficiency virus infection
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is the feline counterpart to human immunodeficiency virus. Dendritic cells (DC) are one of the first cell types encountered during lentivirus infections. The studies set forth in this dissertation initiated investigations into the interactions of FIV and DC. …
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Factors affecting replication and cross-species transmission of feline immunodeficiency virus
… a seven transmembrane domain co-receptor. The feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) infects diverse felid species including the African lion, where infection has likely been endemic since at least the late Pleistocene, and the domestic cat, a more recent host. For domestic cat strains of FIV …
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Significance of Indispensable Amino Acids, Choline and Taurine in Feline Nutrition
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The role of virus neutralisation in immunity to feline immunodeficiency virus infection
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is an important veterinary pathogen with comparative significance because of its similarities to its human counterpart HIV. Since FIV is the only non-primate lentivirus which induces AIDS-like symptoms in its natural host, it serves as a valuable animal model for …
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Green banana flour as a novel functional ingredient in retorted feline diets
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2024-05-01
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Defining feline brachycephaly and benefits of ala vestibuloplasty in the brachycephalic cat
Experiment 1: Objective: To compare respiratory, gastrointestinal, sleep, and activity-related parameters of brachycephalic (BC) and non-BC cats Sample: 194 BC and 1003 non-BC cats Procedures: Owners identified cats as BC or non-BC by breed and volunteered to complete an online questionnaire …
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Miscanthus grass as a novel functional fiber source in extruded feline diets
Over the past few decades, there has been a growing interest in dietary fiber as an important nutrient in both human and animal nutrition. The driving force behind this growing interest has largely been the population’s desire to consume “functional foods” to support health and aid in disease …
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Avocado meal: A novel dietary fiber source in feline and canine diets
… avocado oil processing, has not been used in feline and canine diets, but limited research in rats, sheep, and broiler chickens has shown that avocado meal may be an adequate fiber source. The overall objective of this research was to assess the use of avocado meal as a novel dietary fiber …
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