Quantification of Staphylococcus aureus adhesion to equine bone surfaces passivated with Plasmalyte and hyperimmune plasma.

Objective: To quantify the adhesion of Staphylococcus aureus to 4 equine bone surfaces passivated in a balanced polyionic solution (Plasmalyte) or hyperimmune equine plasma (Polymune plasma).

Study Design: In vitro comparative study.

Sample Population: Third metacarpal bone (MC3) surface explants from 9 equine cadavers.

Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis in dysplastic puppies at 15 and 20 weeks of age.

Objective: To examine the effects of juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS) on hip joint conformation, hip laxity, gait, and the development of degenerative joint disease (DJD) in dysplastic puppies operated at 15 and 20 weeks of age.

Study Design: Randomized controlled prospective study. ANIMALS-Eighteen female hound puppies with increased hip laxity.