BACKGROUND Fecal calprotectin and immunoglobulin A (IgA) are markers of intestinal inflammation and immunity in adult dogs. HYPOTHESIS Fecal calprotectin and IgA concentrations in puppies are not influenced by fecal moisture in puppies but by enteropathogen shedding. ANIMALS Three hundred and twenty-four puppies. METHODS Fecal consistency was assessed by gross examination. Fecal moisture ...

When fed the same diet, large-breed dogs tend to produce feces of poorer quality compared with small-breed dogs. Moreover, German shepherds, although having a BW similar to Giant Schnauzers, are particularly prone to digestive intolerance, producing feces of poor consistency and increased moisture. Digestive tolerance reflects the reaction of the animal to the diet, and it can be assessed by de...

cryptosporidium is an important cause of illness in farm animals. the present study conducted in kerman, iran between 2003-2004 to elucidate the epidemiology of cryptosporidium infection in sheep and goats. fecal samples were collected fresh and transferred to the research lab. cryptosporidium oocysts were concentrated using formalin-ether sedimentation method followed by the modified ziehl-nee...

A high intake of easily fermentable carbohydrates and a low intake of fiber material are generally regarded as major factors affecting the health of captive langurs. The effect on fecal consistency of excluding fruits and vegetables from the diet was evaluated in Javan langurs (Trachypithecus auratus auratus). Cross-over trials were carried out at Rotterdam Zoo and at the Apenheul Zoo, The Neth...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of inclusion of tannic acid on some performance traits and nutrient digestibility in Holstein dairy calves. A total of 20 seven days old Holstein calves were randomly assigned to 4 experimental treatments with 5 calves each. The treatments were as follows: 1) basal diet formulated to meet all nutritional requirement of calves according to NRC (20...

TO THE EDITOR: I read the report by Kang et al regarding “prevalence and predictive factors of fecal incontinence.” In this study, most of fecal incontinence was mild form and related with water or loose stool consistency. The result was consistent with report by Bharucha et al. I believe that bowel disturbance (ie, diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome) is the most common cause of fecal incont...

Subacute ruminal acidosis can result in increased flow of fermentable substrates to the hindgut, which can negatively affect animal health and productivity. However, animal responses to increased hindgut fermentation independent of subacute ruminal acidosis have rarely been evaluated. This study determined the impact of abomasal dosage of a fermentable carbohydrate on animal performance and blo...