Some Physical Aspects of the Porcine Stress Syndrome

In recent years the number of porcine carcasses which show pale-watery muscle within 3-4 hours after slaughter has increased. Presently, this phenomenon is a serious economic problem in the pork industry. This phenomenon of pale-watery muscle may be encountered in the literature as Porcine Stress Syndrome (PSS) or Pale Soft Exudative Pork (PSEP)

Some Aspects of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Services in Israel

During the summer of 1970, while vacationing in Israel, I talked with several Israeli veterinarians from whom I learned about several aspects of the activities of the Government Veterinary Services. The purpose of this paper is to present a review of some aspects of veterinary medicine in Israel with an emphasis on the Government Veterinary Services

Should N.C.S.C. Join I.V.S.A.? : Editorial

Just a few months ago the National COnference of Student chapters of the A.V.M.A. (N.C.S.C.) discussed whether to join the International Veterinary Students Association (I.V.S.A.) or not. The decision was not to join the I.V.S.A

Chronic Antagonism of the Mineralocorticoid Receptor Ameliorates Hypertension and End Organ Damage in a Rodent Model of Salt-Sensitive Hypertension

We investigated the effects of chronic mineralocorticoid receptor blockade with eplerenone on the development and progression of hypertension and end organ damage in Dahl salt-sensitive rats. Eplerenone significantly attenuated the progressive rise in systolic blood pressure (SBP) (204 ± 3 vs. 179±3 mmHg, p < 0.05), reduced proteinuria (605.5 ± 29.6 vs. 479.7 ± 26.1 mg/24h, p < 0.05), improved injury scores of glomeruli, tubules, renal interstitium, and vasculature in Dahl salt-sensitive rats fed a high-salt diet. These results demonstrate that mineralocorticoid receptor antagonism provides target organ protection and attenuates the development of elevated blood pressure (BP) in a model of salt-sensitive hypertension

Some Physical Aspects of the Porcine Stress Syndrome

In recent years the number of porcine carcasses which show pale-watery muscle within 3-4 hours after slaughter has increased. Presently, this phenomenon is a serious economic problem in the pork industry. This phenomenon of pale-watery muscle may be encountered in the literature as Porcine Stress Syndrome (PSS) or Pale Soft Exudative Pork (PSEP).</p

Dr. E. Edward Wedman

Dr. E.E. Wedman had served as an associate director of the veterinary Medical Research Institute of Iowa State University from 1964 until September 4, 1971, when his resignation became effective. Now, Dr. Wedman is the head of the department of Veterinary Science at Oregon State University.</p

Some Aspects of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Services in Israel

During the summer of 1970, while vacationing in Israel, I talked with several Israeli veterinarians from whom I learned about several aspects of the activities of the Government Veterinary Services. The purpose of this paper is to present a review of some aspects of veterinary medicine in Israel with an emphasis on the Government Veterinary Services.</p

Should N.C.S.C. Join I.V.S.A.? : Editorial

Just a few months ago the National COnference of Student chapters of the A.V.M.A. (N.C.S.C.) discussed whether to join the International Veterinary Students Association (I.V.S.A.) or not. The decision was not to join the I.V.S.A.</p

What Could We Do?

The challenge of international veterinary medicine involves veterinarians whatever their field of specialization. Although the concept of of international veterinary medicine is very broad and can not be readily defined, some of the major areas of need can be identified and critically assessed.</p