The current study aimed to investigate the possible effects of black mulberry juice (BMJ) consumption on spermatologic parameters, oxidant/antioxidant activity, and seminal plasma testosterone concentrations of male rabbits. Twenty-four healthy adult New Zealand White rabbits were randomly divided into 4 groups (n = 6). By oral gavage, 3.0 mL of distilled water, 0.75 mL BMJ + 2.25 distilled water, 1.50 mL BMJ + 1.5 mL distilled water, and 3 mL BMJ per 1 kg body weight were given daily for 9 weeks to rabbits in the C, LD, MD, and HD groups, respectively. Ejaculates were taken at the beginning and end of the experiments. Progressive motility, sperm concentration, and intact sperm rates were significantly increased especially in MD and HD groups. A significant decrease in malondialdehyde concentrations was apparent due to BMJ consumption. Moreover, there was a marked increase in catalase and glutathione peroxidase levels in the seminal plasma of the MD and HD groups. The current results indicated that, although seminal plasma protein levels and seminal plasma glutathione levels were not altered, overall oral BMJ treatments were able to improve sperm quality and antioxidant states of the male rabbits.
本研究旨在探讨黑桑椹汁(BMJ)摄入对雄性家兔精子学参数、氧化/抗氧化活性和精浆睾酮浓度的可能影响。选取健康成年新西兰大白兔24只，随机分为4组(n = 6)， C组、LD组、MD组、HD组每天分别灌胃蒸馏水3.0 mL、BMJ 0.75 mL + 2.25蒸馏水、BMJ 1.50 mL + 1.5 mL蒸馏水、BMJ 3 mL / 1 kg体重，连续9周。在实验的开始和结束时分别服用射精液。进行性运动、精子浓度和完整精子率显著增加，尤其是在MD和HD组。由于BMJ的消耗，丙二醛浓度明显下降。此外，MD组和HD组精浆中过氧化氢酶和谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶水平显著升高。目前的研究结果表明，尽管精浆蛋白和精浆谷胱甘肽水平没有改变，但总体上口服BMJ治疗能够改善雄性兔的精子质量和抗氧化状态。
{"title":"Black Mulberry (Morus Nigra L.) juice has positive effects on spermatological parameters in male New Zealand White rabbits","authors":"Özlem YILDIZ-GULAY, M. Gulay","doi":"10.21521/mw.6764","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21521/mw.6764","url":null,"abstract":"The current study aimed to investigate the possible effects of black mulberry juice (BMJ) consumption on spermatologic parameters, oxidant/antioxidant activity, and seminal plasma testosterone concentrations of male rabbits. Twenty-four healthy adult New Zealand White rabbits were randomly divided into 4 groups (n = 6). By oral gavage, 3.0 mL of distilled water, 0.75 mL BMJ + 2.25 distilled water, 1.50 mL BMJ + 1.5 mL distilled water, and 3 mL BMJ per 1 kg body weight were given daily for 9 weeks to rabbits in the C, LD, MD, and HD groups, respectively. Ejaculates were taken at the beginning and end of the experiments. Progressive motility, sperm concentration, and intact sperm rates were significantly increased especially in MD and HD groups. A significant decrease in malondialdehyde concentrations was apparent due to BMJ consumption. Moreover, there was a marked increase in catalase and glutathione peroxidase levels in the seminal plasma of the MD and HD groups. The current results indicated that, although seminal plasma protein levels and seminal plasma glutathione levels were not altered, overall oral BMJ treatments were able to improve sperm quality and antioxidant states of the male rabbits.","PeriodicalId":49017,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna Weterynaryjna-Veterinary Medicine-Science and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68105171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Portosystemic shunt (PSS) in dogs is a common abnormality in which blood from the intestines bypasses the liver flowing directly to the systemic circulation through an aberrant vessel. The lack of hepatic detoxication can lead to a fatal outcome. Treatment of choice is a surgical occlusion of the shunt. Gastrointestinal ulceration/ erosion (GUE) has been described as one of the numerous clinical consequences of PSS, As these lesions are a severe complication, and seem to be underestimated, this review presents the current knowledge about GUE in dogs with PSS. Although the pathogenesis of these lesions is not clear and experimental data are scarce, we conclude that proton pump inhibitors should be administered pre- and postoperatively to dogs with PSS to reduce the incidence of GUE and thus increase the recovery rate.
{"title":"Gastrointestinal ulceration in dogs with portosystemic shunt","authors":"J. Frymus, P. Trębacz, M. Galanty","doi":"10.21521/mw.6786","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21521/mw.6786","url":null,"abstract":"Portosystemic shunt (PSS) in dogs is a common abnormality in which blood from the intestines bypasses the liver flowing directly to the systemic circulation through an aberrant vessel. The lack of hepatic detoxication can lead to a fatal outcome. Treatment of choice is a surgical occlusion of the shunt. Gastrointestinal ulceration/ erosion (GUE) has been described as one of the numerous clinical consequences of PSS, As these lesions are a severe complication, and seem to be underestimated, this review presents the current knowledge about GUE in dogs with PSS. Although the pathogenesis of these lesions is not clear and experimental data are scarce, we conclude that proton pump inhibitors should be administered pre- and postoperatively to dogs with PSS to reduce the incidence of GUE and thus increase the recovery rate.","PeriodicalId":49017,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna Weterynaryjna-Veterinary Medicine-Science and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68107831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cryptorchidism in horses is the most common congenital malformation, caused by a failure in the descent of testicles from the abdominal cavity into the scrotum. As a result, there is a partial or complete loss of reproductive potential although the production and secretion of steroid sex hormones and anti-Mueller hormone, as well as behavioral characteristics of the stallion, are maintained. The exact location of the undescended testis is established through a thorough clinical examination of the interior (of the cryptorchid horse), supported by an ultrasound examination of the inguinal region, and the transrectal ultrasound visualization of the bladder area and the inner ring of the inguinal canal. The results of several genetic studies suggest a genetic basis for cryptorchidism. In particularly difficult cases of suspected cryptorchidism in horses (hemi-castrated animals without a known clinical history), it is necessary to determine androgenic hormone levels and the anti-Mueller hormone level and to perform a testosterone production stimulation test with hCG induction (Cox test). The exact location of the retained testicle needs to be known before surgical removal so that optimal decisions can be made regarding the technique of the procedure and selection of appropriate anaesthesia.
{"title":"Diagnostic of cryptorchidism in horses.","authors":"A. Raś","doi":"10.21521/mw.6797","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21521/mw.6797","url":null,"abstract":"Cryptorchidism in horses is the most common congenital malformation, caused by a failure in the descent of testicles from the abdominal cavity into the scrotum. As a result, there is a partial or complete loss of reproductive potential although the production and secretion of steroid sex hormones and anti-Mueller hormone, as well as behavioral characteristics of the stallion, are maintained. The exact location of the undescended testis is established through a thorough clinical examination of the interior (of the cryptorchid horse), supported by an ultrasound examination of the inguinal region, and the transrectal ultrasound visualization of the bladder area and the inner ring of the inguinal canal. The results of several genetic studies suggest a genetic basis for cryptorchidism. In particularly difficult cases of suspected cryptorchidism in horses (hemi-castrated animals without a known clinical history), it is necessary to determine androgenic hormone levels and the anti-Mueller hormone level and to perform a testosterone production stimulation test with hCG induction (Cox test). The exact location of the retained testicle needs to be known before surgical removal so that optimal decisions can be made regarding the technique of the procedure and selection of appropriate anaesthesia.","PeriodicalId":49017,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna Weterynaryjna-Veterinary Medicine-Science and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68108585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Szczepaniak, K. Tomczuk, Łukasz Ulbrych, P. Zięba, M. Studzińska
Giardiasisis one of the most significant gastrointestinal diseases caused by a cosmopolitan protozoa Giardia duodenalis. The infection occurs in many animals, including wild raccoons (Procyonlotor), that may play a role in disseminating Giardia cysts into the environment and transmitting it to humans and domestic animals. Giardiasis has various clinical manifestations, including diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and upset stomach or nausea. Active trophozoites normally attach to the mucous membrane of the duodenum and upper jejunum, however few cases of biliarygiardiasis have been reported in humans. The aim of this study was to analyze the occurrence of Giardia localization in the gall bladder of raccoons. Bile and feces samples collected from each of the 34 test animals were used for the study. Giardia specific antigen was detected by a rapid immunochromatographic test using stool and bile samples. The overall prevalence was 38.2% (13/34, 95% CI, 21.0-55.4%). Positive results were obtained from 8 stool samples 23.5% (95% CI, 8.5-38.6%) and 13 bile samples 38.2% (95% CI, 21.0-55.4%). In all stool-positive raccoons, the infestation was confirmed by bile examination. In five cases a positive result was obtained only from the bile sample. The detection of the specific antigen GSA65 in the bile of the studied raccoons confirms that, similarly to humans, also in animals in the course of Giardia infection trophozoites can be localized both in the intestine and in the bile ducts.
{"title":"Biliary giardiasis in raccoons (Procyon lotor)","authors":"K. Szczepaniak, K. Tomczuk, Łukasz Ulbrych, P. Zięba, M. Studzińska","doi":"10.21521/mw.6799","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21521/mw.6799","url":null,"abstract":"Giardiasisis one of the most significant gastrointestinal diseases caused by a cosmopolitan protozoa Giardia duodenalis. The infection occurs in many animals, including wild raccoons (Procyonlotor), that may play a role in disseminating Giardia cysts into the environment and transmitting it to humans and domestic animals. Giardiasis has various clinical manifestations, including diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and upset stomach or nausea. Active trophozoites normally attach to the mucous membrane of the duodenum and upper jejunum, however few cases of biliarygiardiasis have been reported in humans. The aim of this study was to analyze the occurrence of Giardia localization in the gall bladder of raccoons. Bile and feces samples collected from each of the 34 test animals were used for the study. Giardia specific antigen was detected by a rapid immunochromatographic test using stool and bile samples. The overall prevalence was 38.2% (13/34, 95% CI, 21.0-55.4%). Positive results were obtained from 8 stool samples 23.5% (95% CI, 8.5-38.6%) and 13 bile samples 38.2% (95% CI, 21.0-55.4%). In all stool-positive raccoons, the infestation was confirmed by bile examination. In five cases a positive result was obtained only from the bile sample. The detection of the specific antigen GSA65 in the bile of the studied raccoons confirms that, similarly to humans, also in animals in the course of Giardia infection trophozoites can be localized both in the intestine and in the bile ducts.","PeriodicalId":49017,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna Weterynaryjna-Veterinary Medicine-Science and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68108946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Welz, M. Bruczyńska, Renata Kondrat, Przemysław Łoś, Paulina Piersiak, K. Anusz
Comparing to the former regulations, the methods of combating infectious animal diseases established in the Animal Health Law has undergone significant changes in many aspects, including the categorization of diseases, and the need to apply the provisions of this regulation directly may raise doubts both as to their interpretation and to the conduct of the authorities responsible for this area. In particular, this applies to domestic activities and the scope of competences of poviat veterinarians. An additional aspect that hinders the transparency of the application of the Animal Health Law is the principle of delegation of powers to the European Commission to issue delegated and implementing acts that supplement, specify or amend them. Therefore, we are dealing with the need to efficiently navigate the area of many new legal acts, the overall operational knowledge of which becomes indispensable, especially for employees and bodies of the Veterinary Inspectionin Poland.
{"title":"Combating infectious animal diseases in accordance with the Regulation EU2016/429 -Animal Health Law","authors":"M. Welz, M. Bruczyńska, Renata Kondrat, Przemysław Łoś, Paulina Piersiak, K. Anusz","doi":"10.21521/mw.6732","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21521/mw.6732","url":null,"abstract":"Comparing to the former regulations, the methods of combating infectious animal diseases established in the Animal Health Law has undergone significant changes in many aspects, including the categorization of diseases, and the need to apply the provisions of this regulation directly may raise doubts both as to their interpretation and to the conduct of the authorities responsible for this area. In particular, this applies to domestic activities and the scope of competences of poviat veterinarians. An additional aspect that hinders the transparency of the application of the Animal Health Law is the principle of delegation of powers to the European Commission to issue delegated and implementing acts that supplement, specify or amend them. Therefore, we are dealing with the need to efficiently navigate the area of many new legal acts, the overall operational knowledge of which becomes indispensable, especially for employees and bodies of the Veterinary Inspectionin Poland.","PeriodicalId":49017,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna Weterynaryjna-Veterinary Medicine-Science and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68102999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Baydar, U. Aydoğdu, A. E. Utuk, F. Kaya, O. Tımurkan, Ufuk Erol, C. Babur
The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of certain protozoa (B. caballi, T. equi, T. gondii, Neospora sp.) and viral agents (equine influenza, equine viral arteritis, equine herpesviruses) of equids in Balikesir and its surroundings, in Turkey. Plasma and serum samples were collected from 66 horses and 96 donkeys. Babesia caballi, T. equi and Neospora sp. antibodies were detected with c-ELISA, whereas T. gondii antibodies were revealed by the Sabin Feldman Dye test. Viral agents were detected by the PCR technique. The prevalence rates of the protozoa in horses were 12.12% for B. caballi, 34.84% for T. equi, 9.09% for T. gondii, and 10.6% for Neospora sp. The molecular prevalence of the viral agents amounted to 3.03% for equine influenza virus and 6.06% for equine herpesvirus 5. Equine viral arteritis virus and other herpesviruses (1, 2 and 4) were not detected in any of the samples. The rates of seropositivity in donkeys were 1.69% for B. caballi, 71.87% for T. equi, 90.62% for T. gondii, 23.95% for Neospora sp., 1.04% for equine influenza virus, 0% for equine viral arteritis virus, 3.12% for equine herpesvirus 5, and 0% for other herpesviruses. This study is the first to report the existence of anti-Neospora sp. antibodies in donkeys and the seroprevalence of T. gondii in horses and donkeys in Western Anatolia, Turkey.
{"title":"Occurrence of the selected parasites and viral infections in horses and donkeys in Turkey","authors":"E. Baydar, U. Aydoğdu, A. E. Utuk, F. Kaya, O. Tımurkan, Ufuk Erol, C. Babur","doi":"10.21521/mw.6743","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21521/mw.6743","url":null,"abstract":"The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of certain protozoa (B. caballi, T. equi, T. gondii, Neospora sp.) and viral agents (equine influenza, equine viral arteritis, equine herpesviruses) of equids in Balikesir and its surroundings, in Turkey. Plasma and serum samples were collected from 66 horses and 96 donkeys. Babesia caballi, T. equi and Neospora sp. antibodies were detected with c-ELISA, whereas T. gondii antibodies were revealed by the Sabin Feldman Dye test. Viral agents were detected by the PCR technique. The prevalence rates of the protozoa in horses were 12.12% for B. caballi, 34.84% for T. equi, 9.09% for T. gondii, and 10.6% for Neospora sp. The molecular prevalence of the viral agents amounted to 3.03% for equine influenza virus and 6.06% for equine herpesvirus 5. Equine viral arteritis virus and other herpesviruses (1, 2 and 4) were not detected in any of the samples. The rates of seropositivity in donkeys were 1.69% for B. caballi, 71.87% for T. equi, 90.62% for T. gondii, 23.95% for Neospora sp., 1.04% for equine influenza virus, 0% for equine viral arteritis virus, 3.12% for equine herpesvirus 5, and 0% for other herpesviruses. This study is the first to report the existence of anti-Neospora sp. antibodies in donkeys and the seroprevalence of T. gondii in horses and donkeys in Western Anatolia, Turkey.","PeriodicalId":49017,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna Weterynaryjna-Veterinary Medicine-Science and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68103199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A significant part of the global population depends on fish for both survival and health. However, as industry and agriculture expand rapidly, more and more natural and artificial aquatic ecosystems become contaminated. It may not only have an impact on the health of fish, but also raise safety concerns regarding the human consumption of fish. Although fish and fish products are well known to have a great nutritional value, it is crucial to be aware of the risk associated with their consumption, as they are among the main sources of foodborne bacteria.
{"title":"Fish as a source of foodborne bacteria","authors":"Aleksandra Kobuszewska, B. Wysok","doi":"10.21521/mw.6739","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21521/mw.6739","url":null,"abstract":"A significant part of the global population depends on fish for both survival and health. However, as industry and agriculture expand rapidly, more and more natural and artificial aquatic ecosystems become contaminated. It may not only have an impact on the health of fish, but also raise safety concerns regarding the human consumption of fish. Although fish and fish products are well known to have a great nutritional value, it is crucial to be aware of the risk associated with their consumption, as they are among the main sources of foodborne bacteria.","PeriodicalId":49017,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna Weterynaryjna-Veterinary Medicine-Science and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68103317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The aim of this article is to summarise the factors that influence the occurrence of complications after surgical extraction of teeth in horses. This is influenced not only by the choice of method, but also by the age of the horse, the position of the tooth, the experience of the person performing the procedure and the available diagnostics methods. It should be emphasised that the procedure is performed only when there is no possibility of further conservative treatment and an increasing clinical condition may be an important risk factor for complications. Further studies focusing on the topic are needed to fully assess the number of complications and the links between their occurrence and the relevant factor.
{"title":"Complications after surgical extraction of cheek teeth in horses","authors":"Marta Marcinek, P. Zielińska, Zdzisław Kiełbowicz","doi":"10.21521/mw.6742","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21521/mw.6742","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this article is to summarise the factors that influence the occurrence of complications after surgical extraction of teeth in horses. This is influenced not only by the choice of method, but also by the age of the horse, the position of the tooth, the experience of the person performing the procedure and the available diagnostics methods. It should be emphasised that the procedure is performed only when there is no possibility of further conservative treatment and an increasing clinical condition may be an important risk factor for complications. Further studies focusing on the topic are needed to fully assess the number of complications and the links between their occurrence and the relevant factor.","PeriodicalId":49017,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna Weterynaryjna-Veterinary Medicine-Science and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68103386","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pica is defined as a depraved or abnormal appetite characterized by licking and eating non-nutritive substances. The aim of this study was to report changes in the serum mineral levels and haematobiochemical parameters of buffalo calves with pica. The study included 30 buffalo calves exhibiting pica behaviour, such as licking stall walls or eating wool and non-food items (pica group), and 6 buffalo calves without the signs of pica behaviour (control group). The age of both groups ranged between 1 and 6 months. In the pica group, the haematological analysis revealed a decrease in red blood cells (P < 0.001) and red cell distribution width (P < 0.05) as well as an increase in the mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular haemoglobin (P < 0.001), whereas the biochemical parameters were characterized by an increase in aspartate aminotransferase (P < 0.01), alanine aminotransferase (P < 0.001) and lactate dehydrogenase (P < 0.05) levels and a decrease in creatinine and glucose (P < 0.01) levels. Furthermore, the pica group showed a significant decrease in serum manganese, iron, zinc, selenium (P < 0.001) and copper (P < 0.01) concentrations. In conclusion, it was determined that deficiencies in the levels of serum iron, copper, zinc, manganese and selenium play an important role in the aetiology of pica in buffalo calves.
{"title":"Serum Mineral Levels and Haematobiochemical Parameters in Buffalo Calves with Allotriophagy (Pica Syndrome)","authors":"A. Kochan, A. Simsek, E. Arıca","doi":"10.21521/mw.6753","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21521/mw.6753","url":null,"abstract":"Pica is defined as a depraved or abnormal appetite characterized by licking and eating non-nutritive substances. The aim of this study was to report changes in the serum mineral levels and haematobiochemical parameters of buffalo calves with pica. The study included 30 buffalo calves exhibiting pica behaviour, such as licking stall walls or eating wool and non-food items (pica group), and 6 buffalo calves without the signs of pica behaviour (control group). The age of both groups ranged between 1 and 6 months. In the pica group, the haematological analysis revealed a decrease in red blood cells (P < 0.001) and red cell distribution width (P < 0.05) as well as an increase in the mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular haemoglobin (P < 0.001), whereas the biochemical parameters were characterized by an increase in aspartate aminotransferase (P < 0.01), alanine aminotransferase (P < 0.001) and lactate dehydrogenase (P < 0.05) levels and a decrease in creatinine and glucose (P < 0.01) levels. Furthermore, the pica group showed a significant decrease in serum manganese, iron, zinc, selenium (P < 0.001) and copper (P < 0.01) concentrations. In conclusion, it was determined that deficiencies in the levels of serum iron, copper, zinc, manganese and selenium play an important role in the aetiology of pica in buffalo calves.","PeriodicalId":49017,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna Weterynaryjna-Veterinary Medicine-Science and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68104372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joanna Zdziennicka, Dominika Dobko, Beata Drzewiecka, Katarzyna Krać, Aleksandra Kozera, Dominika Nguyen Ngoc, J. Wessely-Szponder
The aim of this review is to present information about leukemia caused by feline leukemia virus (FeLV) infection in felids. Despite widespread vaccinations, leukemia is still one of the most common diseases in cats. FeLV infection occurs by direct contact between animals, especially through contact with saliva. Infection with this highly contagious virus is characterized by immunosuppression and non-specific signs, such as cytopenia or tumorigenesis. The virus is transmitted horizontally through close contact between cats and vertically from infected queens to their kittens. Persistently infected cats are the reservoir of the virus. Rapid ELISA tests and immunochromatography play a major role in diagnosis, but RT-PCR is the most reliable diagnostic method. There is no specific therapy against FeLV, so treatment is mainly symptomatic. Research on the use of antiviral drugs, i.e. tenofovir, raltegravir, and fozyvudine, is underway. Proper prophylaxis, including regular vaccination of animals, is important to minimize the risk and consequences of infection
{"title":"Feline leukemia as a still relevant problem in domestic and wild animals – the current state of knowledge","authors":"Joanna Zdziennicka, Dominika Dobko, Beata Drzewiecka, Katarzyna Krać, Aleksandra Kozera, Dominika Nguyen Ngoc, J. Wessely-Szponder","doi":"10.21521/mw.6770","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21521/mw.6770","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this review is to present information about leukemia caused by feline leukemia virus (FeLV) infection in felids. Despite widespread vaccinations, leukemia is still one of the most common diseases in cats. FeLV infection occurs by direct contact between animals, especially through contact with saliva. Infection with this highly contagious virus is characterized by immunosuppression and non-specific signs, such as cytopenia or tumorigenesis. The virus is transmitted horizontally through close contact between cats and vertically from infected queens to their kittens. Persistently infected cats are the reservoir of the virus. Rapid ELISA tests and immunochromatography play a major role in diagnosis, but RT-PCR is the most reliable diagnostic method. There is no specific therapy against FeLV, so treatment is mainly symptomatic. Research on the use of antiviral drugs, i.e. tenofovir, raltegravir, and fozyvudine, is underway. Proper prophylaxis, including regular vaccination of animals, is important to minimize the risk and consequences of infection","PeriodicalId":49017,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna Weterynaryjna-Veterinary Medicine-Science and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68106367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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