Biological potency and radioimmunoassay of canine calcitonin.

Calcitonin (CT) is a major calcitropic hormone. Because of low cross reactivity of canine CT (cCT) in radioimmunoassays (RIA) developed for other species, a homologous RIA is needed. Synthesis of cCT allowed study of its biologic potency using a rat bioassay and its plasma half-life in dogs.

Prevalence of self-reported respiratory disease symptoms among veterinarians in the Southern Netherlands.

In June 1991, 831 veterinarians registered in the Southern Netherlands were mailed a questionnaire to obtain details of work practice and health problems. One hundred fifty-two veterinarians were not eligible (retired or not working regularly), 497 practitioners returned a complete questionnaire (73% response rate). The purpose was to assess the prevalence of respiratory disease symptoms (RDS) and to compare the prevalence of RDS between occupational specialties and with a group of swine farmers.

[Professional practice and health status of veterinarians].

By carrying out an inquiry by mail to 925 veterinarians in the Southern Netherlands, there was looked after a relationship between the professional practice of the veterinarian and his health status. The inquiry was completed and returned by 453 veterinarians. The questions about the health status dealt with complaints about: the respiratory tract, the stand and motion apparatus and the hearing.