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Study of Jindo Dog Personality Traits:Questionnaire of The 16th Korean Jindo Dog Show (진도개 성격형질연구:제16회 한국진도개품평회 설문조사)

  • Hong, Kyung-Won;Kim, Young-San;Shin, Young-Bin;Oh, Seok-Il;Kim, Jong-Seok;Choi, Hyuk;Lee, Ji-Woong;Sun, Sang-Soo;Lee, Jae-Il;Lee, Sang-Eun;Chung, Dong-Hee;Cho, Yong-Min;Im, Seok-Ki;Choi, Bong-Hwan
    • Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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    • v.50 no.2
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    • pp.273-278
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    • 2008
  • There have been studies about dog’s personality and behavior, which is helpful to breed dogs as guide or companion. In this study, a questionnaire was developed using 54 Jindo dogs, which considered ten items about aggressiveness and sociability. The scores were analyzed by principle component analysis (PCA), after accounting for four variables: age, gender, growing place, and coat-colors. Our results from the PCA indicated three principle components, which classified ‘aggressiveness’, ‘sociability’ and unknown factor. The four variables did not significantly affect aggressiveness(P>0.05). However, there was a relationship between coat-color and sociability, i.e., the Jindo dogs with fawn color were more sociable than the white ones(P<0.1).

Single oblique osteotomy for correction of congenital radial head luxation with concurrent complex angular limb deformity in a dog: a case report

  • Kim, Junhyung;Song, Jaeyong;Kim, Sun-Young;Kang, Byung-Jae
    • Journal of Veterinary Science
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.62.1-62.7
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    • 2020
  • A 5-month old Shih Tzu was diagnosed with congenital elbow luxation and uniapical complex angular deformity of the radius. Single radial oblique and dynamic ulnar osteotomies were performed, using patient-specific 3D-printed osteotomy guide. External skeletal fixation was maintained for three weeks to prevent re-luxation of elbow joint. Three months after the surgery, objective gait analysis indicated markedly improved limb function. In addition, radiograph showed improved congruity of elbow joint and appropriate bone healing. In dogs with congenital radial head luxation and concurrent complex angular deformity, a single oblique osteotomy might be a viable option to preserve bone length and correct the luxation of elbow joint.

Imaging Features of the Intra-abdominal Granulomas in Two Cases (두 케이스에서 복강내 육아종의 영상학적 특징)

  • Choi, Mi-Hyun;Chang, Jin-Hwa;Lee, Hye-Yeon;Kim, Jun-Young;Kim, Wan-Hee;Yoon, Jung-Hee;Choi, Min-Cheol
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.302-306
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    • 2010
  • One dog and a cat with a history of diarrhea, anorexia and depression were referred. They showed normal laboratory examination results. Radiographic findings included a mid abdominal mass with ill-defined margin and serosal detail loss of peritoneal space. On abdominal ultrasonography, the round mass with heterogenous parenchymal echogenicty with irregular contour was found. It revealed as inflammation through ultrasound guide fine needle aspiration. After surgical removal of the masses in both cases, the clinical signs were resolved and focal pyogranuloma was confirmed through histopathologic examinations.

Digital subtraction angiography(DSA) of hepatic artery using selective catheterization technique in beagle dogs (비글견에서 선택적 카테터 삽관법을 이용한 간동맥의 디지털 감산 혈관조영술)

  • Chang, Dong-woo;Yun, Young-min;Kim, Bong-kyeong;Lee, Young-won;Yoon, Jung-hee;Kweon, Oh-kyeong;Seong, Je-kyung
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
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    • v.39 no.3
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    • pp.665-671
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    • 1999
  • The aim of this study was to establish selective hepatic artery catheterization technique through percutaneous femoral artery puncture and to offer digital subtraction angiography (DSA) of hepatic artery in beagle dogs. Percutaneous femoral artery puncture was performed with Sheldinger's method. Microferret$^{TM}$-18 Infusion catheter(William, Cook, Europe) was introduced into abdominal aorta. Then, under fluoroscopy, iopamidol 370(Bracco, Italy) was injected to identify celiac artery and 'J' shaped guide wire was introduced into celiac artery. Catheter could be introduced into celiac artery through guide wire. In this manner, catheter was located at the insertion of hepatic artery and DSA was performed. In DSA of beagle dogs, hepatic artery which was divided into lateral branch, right-medial branch, right-lateral branch of hepatic artery, cystic artery and gastroduodenal artery was opacified without superimposition of any other body structure and so was the parenchyme of liver afterward. In autopsy angiographic finding of resected liver, cystic artery, caudate branch, lateral branch, right-medial branch, right-lateral branch and quadrate branch of hepatic artery were identified. It was concluded that selective hepatic artery catheterization technique was a minimally invasive method that facillitated the approach of hepatic artery and DSA was an excellent tool to visualize the vessle of liver in dogs.

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Quantitative Expression Analysis of Functional Genes in Four Dog Breeds (개의 네 품종에서 기능 유전자들에 대한 정량적 발현 분석)

  • Gim, Jeong-An;Kim, Sang-Hoon;Lee, Hee-Eun;Jeong, Hoim;Nam, Gyu-Hwi;Kim, Min Kyu;Huh, Jae-Won;Choi, Bong-Hwan;Kim, Heui-Soo
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.25 no.8
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    • pp.861-869
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    • 2015
  • One of the domesticated species; the dog has been selectively bred for various aims by human. The dog has many breeds, which are artificially selected for specific behaviors and morphologies. Dogs contribute their life to human as working dogs for guide, rescue, detection or etc. Working dogs requires good personality, such as gentleness, robustness and patience for performing their special duty. Many studies have concentrated on finding genetic marker for selecting the high-quality working dog. In this study, we confirmed quantitative expression patterns of eight genes (ABAT; 4-Aminobutyrate Aminotransferase, PLCB1; Phospholipase C, Beta 1, SLC10A4; Solute Carrier Family 10, Member 4, WNT1; Wingless-Type MMTV Integration Site Family, Member 1, BARX2; BarH-Like Homeobox 2, NEUROD6; Neuronal Differentiation 6, SEPT9; Septin 9 and TBR1; T-Box, Brain, 1) among brains tissues from four dog breeds (Beagle, Sapsaree, Shepherd and Jindo), because these genes were expressed and have functions in brain mostly. Specially, BARX2, SEPT9, SLC10A4, TBR1 and WNT1 genes were highly expressed in Beagle and Jindo, and Sapsaree and German Shepherd were vice versa. The biological significance of total genes was estimated by database for annotation, visualization and integrated discovery (DAVID) to determine a different gene ontology (GO) class. In these analyses, we suppose to these eight genes could provide influential information for brain development, and intelligence of organisms. Taken together, these results could provide clues to discover biomarker related to functional traits in brain, and beneficial for selecting superior working dogs.

Patterns and Preference of Eating out in Pusan National University Area (부산대학가 외식 유형과 고객 선호도 연구)

  • 신애숙;노승배
    • Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.179-189
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    • 2000
  • Changes in eating culture patterns has been observed among modern Koreans from seeking out traditional types of eating out restaurant to the modern, luxurious, and hybrid food. This study aimed to investigate the patterns of eating out and preference of food in Pusan National University (PNU) area, representing typical Patterns of eating out in Pusan. Data revealed that the most popular places in which the subjects visited were Korean traditional restaurants and snack bars. The names of the places were in trendy style of Korean connotation, with Intention to appeal to the new generation. The interviewee reported that decision making on choice of plates were made by taste, price, and service in that order. The frequency of eating out was once In two or three days, Korean traditional restaurants, noodle shops, and restaurants of offering fusion food being the Place of choice. Preferred reasons for the PNU area were reported to be low price, followed by variety of food offered and geographical accessibility to the places. Most of the interviewees in the area were satisfied with the taste of food and service quality. A list of food they were willing to introduce to oversea foreigners included raw fish, Dongrae Pajon, Pulgoki, Kimchi and dog soup in that sequence. The results of survey indicator that changes in the eating out environment in Pusan were improvement of service quality, development of new recipes, improvement of hygiene standards and development of area-specific food. The results may also act as a guide in changing the eating out environment and developing tourism in Pusan.

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A Study on Pet-monitoring Robot Design (애완견 모니터링 로봇 디자인 연구)

  • Chung, Yong-Jin
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.17 no.8
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    • pp.463-471
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    • 2017
  • Recently, the number of pet-owning households drastically increased and many people took their pets as lifelong companion animals and look after them like their children. Pet business has continued to increase gradually and the need for pet supplies has increased, too. Though there are a variety of pet supplies in pet dog market which takes up many parts in the pet market, there is no design guideline on pet supplies. Thus, there are many wrong pet supplies design created by wrong idea of people. Therefore, this study aims to suggest the guideline on pet supplies design focusing on the pet-monitoring system among the various pet products. So, the pet-monitoring robot was designed to monitor pet simply using smartphone anywhere on the trip and feed by using bowl that control the signal. This study figured out types and function of existing IP camera, reflected the behavior and physical characteristics of pets and suggested the design guideline which is minimum required as pet-monitoring products. Also, trial product for which design guide was applied was produced to observe the pet behavior and identify problems while operating trial product. However, there was limit in securing data and study period to examine the satisfaction of various pets since the subject of this study was dog and it's required to conduct follow-up study by observing continuously and improving the problems in future to secure more data.

Effects of Loratadine, Cetirizine, and Terfenadine on Histamine-Induced Wheal and Erythema Responses in Normal Canine Skin (개 피부에서 Histamine에 의한 팽진과 발적에 대한 loratadine, cetirizine과 terfenadine의 억제효과)

  • Jeong, A-Young;Jeong, Hyo-Hoon;Heo, Woo-Phil;Eom, Ki-Dong;Jang, Kawng-Ho;Oh, Tae-Ho
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.186-190
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    • 2002
  • This crossover study was performed in order to compare the effects of cetirizine, loratadine, and terfenadine in canine skin. Five healthy dogs were used. Cetirizine 0.5 mg/kg, loratadine 5 mg/kg and terfenadine 5 mg/kg were administered orally 4 hours before the experiment. Erythema indices and wheal size were assessed by Hexameter ($MX^{\circledR}$ 18, CK, Germany) and skin reaction guide, respectively. Cetirizine-induced erythema inhibition was generally higher than other drugs and was significantly different from placebo. Cetirizine was superior to placebo at 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 minutes (p< 0.01). Cetirizine also was superior to placebo at 9 minutes (p< 0.05). Loratadine and terfenadine erythema inhibition were better than after placebo treatment from 4 to 9 minutes, but erythema index of terfenadine at 7 minutes was not observed probability of 95% and 99%. At 10 minutes, intradermal injection of the histamine caused a mean wheal dimension for placebo, cetirizine, loratadine and terfenadine, which were 13.25$\pm$0.75 mm,7.5$\pm$ 1.02 mm (53% reduction, p<0.007),6.2$\pm$0.58 mm(43% reduction, p <0.01), and 8.4 $\pm$0.67 mm(37% reduction, p< 0.05), respectively, comparing with placebo. Loratadine and cetirizine were good antihistamines for clinical therapy for atopic dermatitis in dog.

Survey on Obstacle Detection Features of Smart Technologies to Help Visually Impaired People Walk (시각장애인을 위한 이동보조시스템의 장애물 감지 특징 조사)

  • Min, Seonghee;Oh, Yoosoo
    • Journal of Korea Society of Industrial Information Systems
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.31-38
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    • 2020
  • In this paper, we compare and analyze smart technologies and present six obstacle detection features to help visually impaired people walk. Traditionally, visually impaired people walk with the white cane or a guide dog. With the development of IoT technology, various smart walking aids systems have been developed. Those intelligent walking aids systems have obstacle-detecting systems and route-guidance systems. Many researchers are developing the walking aids system, which detects an obstacle and provides the obstacle information by haptic feedback. Also, they are designing the database server system to share the obstacle information. Particularly the composed system can quickly give an obstacle-avoidance route using shared obstacle information. Smart walking aids systems for visually impaired people will advance more rapidly by applying machine learning and intelligent systems.

Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Subcutaneous Wooden Foreign Body (피하 조직에 발생한 나무 이물의 초음파 진단)

  • Choi, Ji-Hye;Keh, Seo-Yeon;Kim, Sung-Soo;Kim, Hye-Jin;Jang, Jae-Young;Choi, Hee-Yeon;Yoon, Jung-Hee
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.163-172
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    • 2011
  • Subcutaneous foreign body causes recurrent problems such as chronic soft tissue swelling and discharge. Wooden foreign body is one of the most common foreign bodies found in subcutaneous region including face, interdigit, and thoracic or abdominal area. This report demonstrated three dogs with wooden foreign body located in subcutaneous region of thoracic wall, abdominal wall and upper eyelid, respectively. Three dogs showed prominent soft tissue swelling adjacent the foreign body. A sinus or drainage tract was developed in two of these dogs. Ultrasonography revealed that hyperechoic linear structure accompanied acoustic shadow in all dogs, and which was diagnosed as a subcutaneous foreign body. Anechoic or hyperechoic fluid and hypoechoic tissue circumscribed the foreign body. A subcutaneous foreign body in case 3 was removed by clamp under ultrasound-guide with sedation. Sinography was performed in case 1 and clarified that the wooden foreign body did not perforate the thoracic wall and there was no direct communication into thoracic cavity. Ultrasonography and sinography can be used to identify the subcutaneous foreign body and evaluate the inflammatory reaction and relationship between foreign body and adjacent structures.