First description of hypospadias and inguinal bilateral cryptorchidism in mouflon (Ovis Gmelini Musimon) - short communication.

A mouflon showing severe weight loss and cachexia was examined. The animal had horns and a male-like body frame but the preputial fur was missing. The scrotum was completely absent.

Hematologic and plasma biochemistry values in white storks (Ciconia ciconia).

Hematologic and plasma biochemistry parameters of the white stork (Ciconia ciconia) were studied. Blood samples were taken from a total of 80 adult white storks kept in captivity in Hungarian zoos and bird repatriation stations, between 2002 and 2006. Hematologic (packed cell volume, 46.

Effects of isoflurane exposure on oncogene and tumour suppressor gene expressions in vital organs of CBA/CA mice.

Background: Isoflurane is a halogenated volatile anesthetic. It is generally believed that modern inhaled anesthetics are not themselves toxic but their intermediates might be. Whether isoflurane exposure results in any alteration in oncogene and tumour suppressor gene expression was investigated here.