Transplacental infection with Blastomyces dermatitidis is rare in humans and unknown in the dog. A Doberman pinscher bitch was diagnosed with blastomycosis 25 days after whelping. Clinical signs were noted after whelping and were progressive. All 9 pups were free of clinical signs and had negative urine Blastomyces antigen tests at 6 weeks of age and remained free of signs of illness through 11...

Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLSS) is a common condition amongst active large breed dogs with a complex aetiopathogenesis. Large-breed dogs, especially the German Shepherd (GSD), Retrievers and active or working dogs (Police, military or sporting dogs), are the most commonly affected by DLSS. Affected dogs are generally mature (mean age 5 1⁄2 years), and are predominantly heavier than 25 ...

This paper presents a lightweight object migration protocol that preserves centralized object semantics yet allows for precise prediction of network behavior. The protocol is implemented in Distributed Oz, an extension to the publicly-available DFKI Oz 2.0 system.

background: baits have become popular and effective formulations against urban insect pests. compared with re­sidual sprays toxic gel baits are used more and more frequently to control urban cockroach populations. the aim of this study was to investigate the usage of two commercially available fipronil and imidacloprid gel bait formulations against blattella germanica field infested in iran. me...

trope, the use of words in a non-literal sense, is among the topics found in the language and literature of all nations. however, all methods of using words considered as tropes in a language, are not necessarily regarded as such in another language and literature; and occasionally there are similarities and differences among known tropes. in german language and literature 10 types of tropes ar...