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The Nursing and Respiratory Behaviour of The Bottlenose Dolphin Calf (Tursiops aduncus) in Captive Breeding Setiadi, Dedi Rahmat; Hastuti, Yohana Tri; Amani, Aqila Zata; Laksono, Mohamad Nanang Tejo; Manansang, Jansen; Mulia, Bongot Huaso; Manansang, Willem; Arifiantini, Raden Iis
Indonesian Journal of Applied Research (IJAR) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Applied Research (IJAR)
Publisher : Universitas Djuanda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30997/ijar.v6i1.585

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Bottlenose dolphins were often found in zoos and aquariums. Dolphin calves have a higher mortality rate in the first month after birth as they are unable to eat and breathe properly. The inability to thrive can affect growth until adulthood. This research was being conducted to better understand the nursing and breathing patterns of a bottlenose dolphin calf. Data were collected by observing the behaviour of a post-partum dolphin calf for 24 hours over 3 months (90 days). The behaviours observed were the calf's nursing (frequency, daily duration, and duration of suckling) and breathing (frequency). The results showed a decrease in the frequency of suckling and an increase in the duration of suckling, which indicated that the calf was becoming more successful at suckling. A constant decrease in respiratory frequency indicated a healthy growing calf due to an increase in lung capacity. These results indicated that the feeding and respiratory behaviour patterns of normally developing bottlenose dolphin calves showed a decrease in feeding frequency and an increase in feeding duration, as well as a decrease in respiratory frequency per week. Further studies on the feeding and respiratory behaviour of bottlenose dolphin calves.
Canine monocytic Ehrlichiosis in Alaskan Malamute dog in GloriaVet Pet Health Solution, Bandung, Indonesia Amani, Aqila Zata; Rahma, Kinanti Dwi; Satyaningtijas, Aryani Sismin; Satriawan, Ivan; Nadelia, Nurul; Widhyari, Sus Derthi
Current Biomedicine Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January
Publisher : School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/currbiomed.4.1.24

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Background Ehrlichiosis is an infection caused by the bacterium Ehrlichia canis, which attacks monocytes. Ehrlichiosis is characterized by anemia, lethargy, lameness, pancytopenia, hemorrhage, and weight loss. Objective This study aimed to describe the clinical findings and treatment of a dog diagnosed with Ehrlichia canis infection. Case A 5-year-old female Alaskan Malamute dog named Salt was brought to the clinic of GloriaVet Pet Health Solution, Bandung, Indonesia, with lameness and weakness, accompanied by high fever and very pale mucous membranes (pallor). Examination and treatments Dog was examined using a general examination, hematology test, biochemistry test, native smear, and IDExx SNAPĀ© 4dx test kit. The examinations showed a positive result for Ehrlichia canis infection, along with severe pancytopenia, hyperglobulinemia, and thrombocytopenia. Diagnosis heavily relied on serology and clinical manifestation, and further PCR testing was not performed. The treatment consisted of doxycycline 10 mg/kg/day for 28 days, a 0.75% ketamine drip infusion, darbepoetin alfa, and a blood transfusion. Conclusion Dog was infected with chronic ehrlichiosis with several clinical symptoms including severe anemia. Treatment with doxycycline as the treatment of choice for ehrlichiosis infection and a blood transfusion for treating severe anemia showed signs of improvement, but were ultimately ineffective due to the poor prognosis associated with chronic ehrlichiosis and severe pancytopenia.