The length of use, age at discharge and causes for discharge were subject of analysis in 329 Border Guard’s dogs discharged from service between 2002 and 2008. Mean length of service was 88.8 months and mean age at discharge was 104.8 months. No significant differences in parameters analyzed between breeds, genders, work specialties and age were noted. The most common cause for discharge was old age with symptoms of general organism weakening and senility elements. The relationship between discharge reason and length of use as well as age at discharge was demonstrated.

The acromion in the Pietrain sow is described. This anatomical structure occurred in both, right and left scapula. Accessible literature lacks of information about acromion in the Pietrain pig. The comparative anatomy and veterinary anatomy textbooks state absence of this structure in Suidae. The described case indicates the possibility of this morphological variation also in suide. Probably, this anatomical formation occurrence is linked with strong development of shoulder girdle muscles and muscles of arm.

Modern imaging techniques, such as computer tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance (MRI) are among the basic diagnostic methods for various afflictions in human medicine. Recently, these methods have become of great interest in veterinary medicine. Despite the high cost associated with the purchase of such diagnostic equipment, their presence is increasingly visible in veterinary clinics, and this is particularly true for computer tomography. Magnetic resonance is a more sensitive diagnostic method, although its purchase is associated with higher expenditure than in the case of CT. At present, veterinary practitioners are increasingly more frequently entering into cooperation with centres of medical science or private clinics, for the benefit of the patient, which possess MRI. The basis for correct reading of the image and interpretation of results is faultless knowledge of clinical anatomy and topography of individual structures in the central nervous system. Furthermore, thanks to this knowledge, it is possible to investigate anatomical variance.