Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.630-644
Dmitry Podshibyakin, L. Padilo, V. Agoltsov, O. Chernykh, Olga Popova, Kalabekov Mutalif, N. Solotova
Background and Aim: Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a transboundary viral disease of cattle that causes serious economic losses due to a significant decrease in meat and milk productivity. This study analyzed the influence of natural and anthropogenic environmental factors on LSD spread seasonality and assessed the risk of LSD outbreaks in the Saratovskaya oblast of the Russian Federation. Materials and Methods: Data on LSD outbreaks and environmental factors during different seasons were collected for the period 2011-2020 in the Balkan Peninsula, Middle East, and Russia. Risk assessment was performed using mathematical modeling with generalized linear regression and maximum entropy. Results: Fourteen statistically significant environmental factors influencing LSD spread were identified. The analysis of MaxEnt models built using the selected factors showed that the presence of the pathogen is mostly exerted by: the density of susceptible cattle (an increased risk is observed at a density above 10 and 20 heads/10 km2 in winter and autumn, with a permanent risk in spring and summer), the density of water bodies (the risk is increased at any density in winter and autumn, in the range of 13-23.5 m2/km2 in spring, in the ranges of 0-8 and over 14.5 m2/km2 in summer), and average monthly precipitation rate (the most risky are 105-185 mm/month in winter, 35 mm in spring, 15-105 mm in summer, and above 50 mm in autumn). Conclusion: LSD tends to spread during the warm season. Compared with other test zones, the Saratovskaya oblast has a negligible risk of disease spread (in winter), low risk (in spring), or medium risk (in summer and autumn). The annual risk is low to medium. Keywords: cattle, environmental factors, generalized linear regression, lumpy skin disease, maximum entropy, species distribution.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.602-611
Nurul Aini, Dini Sarafina Yulia Rosa Putri, Divany Hunaimatul Achhlam, Fatimah Fatimah, S. Andriyono, Dyah Hariani, Hoang Dang Khoa Do, S. Wahyuningsih
Background and Aim: Catfish has a high economic value and is popular among consumers. To ensure well-stocked catfish stocks, good fisheries management must also be ensured. The high demand for catfish must be supplemented by preventive measures against pathogenic bacterial infections using probiotics with high potential for Lactobacillus casei and Bacillus subtilis. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of probiotic supplementation consisting of a combination of L. casei and B. subtilis probiotics on the growth, immune system, water quality, proximate value of feed, and body composition of catfish infected with Aeromonas hydrophila. Materials and Methods: This study used a completely randomized study with eight treatments and three replications. The manipulated factor was the probiotic concentration [0% (A), 0.5% (B), 10% (C), and 15% (D)] in groups of catfish infected and uninfected with A. hydrophila. Combination of B. subtilis, and L. casei that were used in a 1:1 ratio of 108 colony forming unit/mL. The study lasted for 42 days. On the 35th day, A. hydrophila was infected by intramuscular injection into fish. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 23.0 (IBM SPSS Statistics) was used to analyze data on growth, immune system, and water quality. Results: Providing probiotics in feed can increase the nutritional value of feed based on proximate test results. There were significant differences in average daily gain (ADG), feed conversion ratio (FCR), and survival rate (SR) parameters in the group of catfish infected with A. hydrophila (p > 0.05); however, there were no significant differences in final body weight, specific growth rate (SGR), and percentage weight gain. Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) levels were significantly different between treatments C and D. The tumor necrosis factor (TNF) α parameters were significantly different between treatments A and C, whereas the phagocytic activity of treatment A was significantly different from that of treatment D. There was a significant difference (p > 0.05) in the growth parameters of SGR, ADG, and FCR in the group of fish that were not infected with A. hydrophila, with the best treatment being a probiotic concentration of 15%, but there was no significant difference in the SR parameters. IL-1β and TNF-α levels significantly differed between E and E0 (15% probiotics) but were not significantly different in terms of phagocytosis parameters. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that using a combination of probiotics L. casei and B. subtilis can improve the growth, immune system, water quality, proximate value of feed, and body composition of catfish infected with A. hydrophila. Keywords: catfish, fish stocks and fisheries management, growth parameters, immune response, probiotic.
背景和目的:鲶鱼具有很高的经济价值,深受消费者喜爱。为确保鲶鱼种群数量充足,还必须确保良好的渔业管理。为了满足对鲶鱼的高需求,必须使用具有高潜力的乳酸杆菌和枯草芽孢杆菌等益生菌来预防病原菌感染。本研究旨在确定由干酪乳杆菌和枯草芽孢杆菌益生菌组合组成的益生菌补充剂对感染嗜水气单胞菌的鲶鱼的生长、免疫系统、水质、饲料近似值和身体成分的影响:本研究采用完全随机研究法,共有八个处理和三次重复。处理因子为益生菌浓度[0%(A)、0.5%(B)、10%(C)和 15%(D)]。枯草芽孢杆菌和干酪乳杆菌以 1:1 的比例混合使用,菌落形成单位为 108 个/毫升。研究持续了 42 天。第 35 天,通过肌肉注射使鱼感染蚜虫。使用社会科学统计软件包(SPSS)软件 23.0 版(IBM SPSS Statistics)分析生长、免疫系统和水质数据:根据近似测试结果,在饲料中添加益生菌可提高饲料的营养价值。感染虹彩蓑衣藻的鲶鱼组在平均日增重(ADG)、饲料转化率(FCR)和存活率(SR)参数上存在显著差异(P > 0.05);但在最终体重、特定生长率(SGR)和增重百分比上没有显著差异。白细胞介素-1δ(IL-1δ)水平在处理 C 和处理 D 之间存在显著差异;肿瘤坏死因子(TNF)δ参数在处理 A 和处理 C 之间存在显著差异,而处理 A 的吞噬活性与处理 D 存在显著差异。未感染嗜水青虫的鱼类组在 SGR、ADG 和 FCR 等生长参数上有显著差异(p > 0.05),其中益生菌浓度为 15%的处理效果最好,但在 SR 参数上没有显著差异。E和E0(15%益生菌)的IL-1δ²和TNF-δ±水平有显著差异,但在吞噬作用参数方面没有显著差异:根据本研究的结果,可以得出结论:联合使用益生菌 L. casei 和 B. subtilis 可以改善感染鳗鲡的鲶鱼的生长、免疫系统、水质、饲料的近似值和体质。
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Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.690-699
R. R. Dewi, A. Nuryawan, S. M. Jajere, J. M. Sihombing, I. J. Tambunan
Background and Aim: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a significant global concern. Epidemiological data do not provide a robust description of the potential risks associated with AMR in the integrated agroforestry-livestock systems in Indonesia. Thus, the present study investigated the phenotypic and multidrug resistance (MDR) profiles of Escherichia coli strains isolated from the feces of livestock raised in the agro-silvopastoral system in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra Province. Materials and Methods: A standard microbiological culture procedure was followed to isolate the organism and test antibiotic susceptibility using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion protocol. Furthermore, the multiple antibiotic resistance index was determined. Univariate analysis was conducted to identify the risk factors associated with AMR. Results: The vast majority (77.5%) of livestock farmers were aged >30 years. All farmers were men and had no higher education (100% of them). The majority of the animal species managed were cattle and goats (37.5% each) and the livestock grazing pasture system (67.5%). In addition, the majority of farmers reported high antimicrobial use on their farms (87.5%). Of the samples (n = 142) analyzed, n = 70 were positive, with an overall prevalence of 44.4%. The species-specific prevalences of E. coli were 32.5%, 47.8%, and 50% in buffalo, goat, and cattle, respectively. Ampicillin and tetracyclines exhibited high resistance levels among the studied animal species. A relatively lower MDR for E. coli was associated with grazing on the pasture. Conclusion: The findings from the current study provide baseline epidemiological information for future robust studies aimed at elucidating the drivers and patterns of AMR in agro-silvopastoral systems in the study area or elsewhere. Keywords: agro-silvopastoral, antimicrobial Resistance, Escherichia coli,Indonesia, livestock, multidrug resistance.
背景与目的:抗菌素耐药性(AMR)已成为全球关注的一个重要问题。流行病学数据并未对印度尼西亚农林畜牧综合系统中与 AMR 相关的潜在风险提供有力的描述。因此,本研究调查了从北苏门答腊省德利瑟当地区农林牧系统饲养的牲畜粪便中分离出的大肠埃希氏菌株的表型和耐多药(MDR)特征:按照标准微生物培养程序分离菌体,并使用柯比鲍尔盘扩散法检测抗生素敏感性。此外,还测定了多重抗生素耐药性指数。进行单变量分析以确定与 AMR 相关的风险因素:绝大多数(77.5%)畜牧业者的年龄大于 30 岁。所有养殖户均为男性,且未受过高等教育(100%)。管理的动物种类大多是牛和山羊(各占 37.5%),以及牲畜放牧草场系统(占 67.5%)。此外,大多数农户称其农场使用大量抗菌剂(87.5%)。在分析的样本(n = 142)中,n = 70 呈阳性,总流行率为 44.4%。水牛、山羊和牛的大肠埃希氏菌特定物种流行率分别为 32.5%、47.8% 和 50%。在所研究的动物物种中,氨苄西林和四环素的耐药性水平较高。大肠杆菌的耐药性相对较低与在牧场放牧有关:本次研究的结果为今后旨在阐明该研究地区或其他地区农-硅-牧系统中 AMR 的驱动因素和模式的有力研究提供了流行病学基线信息。
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Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.527-534
T. Srithunyarat, S. Jitpean, Piyasak Wipoosak, Chalermkwan Nonthakotr, N. Boonbal, P. Kunkitti, S. Seesupa
Background and Aim: The Apgar score is a useful assessment of neonatal viability in dogs. The Apgar score in puppies born by cesarean section can be lower than vaginal delivery because all anesthetic drugs can cross the placenta. Therefore, anesthetic drugs with minimal cardiorespiratory effect and rapid elimination are recommended for cesarean section. The present study aimed to compare Apgar scores in puppies born after the induction of etomidate, alfaxalone or propofol, and those maintained with isoflurane inhalation during cesarean section. Materials and Methods: Thirty-six bitches were equally divided in the three anesthetic drug groups. Modified Apgar scores were assessed at 5, 15, and 60 min after delivery. Intraoperative vital signs and Apgar scores were compared using a linear mixed model and adjusted pairwise comparisons using Bonferroni analysis. Results: A total of 125 puppies were included in this study. Age, body weight, litter size, type of surgery, delivery time, anesthetic and surgical duration, and intraoperative vital signs did not significantly differ between the groups. Puppies in the alfaxalone and propofol groups had significantly higher Apgar scores than the etomidate group in both elective and emergency surgery. In elective surgery, Apgar scores at 5 min after delivery did not differ significantly between groups. At 15 and 60 min after delivery, Apgar scores in the etomidate group were significantly lower than those in the other groups. In emergency surgery, Apgar scores were significantly lower in the etomidate group than in the alfaxalone group at all time points. Conclusion: Induction with alfaxalone and propofol resulted in better outcomes with higher Apgar scores and neonatal viability than etomidate. Therefore, alfaxalone and propofol should be used as anesthetic induction drugs in both elective and emergency cesarean sections. Keywords: anesthesia, Apgar, puppies, viability, vigorous.
{"title":"Apgar scores in puppies following the induction of etomidate compared with alfaxalone or propofol for cesarean section","authors":"T. Srithunyarat, S. Jitpean, Piyasak Wipoosak, Chalermkwan Nonthakotr, N. Boonbal, P. Kunkitti, S. Seesupa","doi":"10.14202/vetworld.2024.527-534","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2024.527-534","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Aim: The Apgar score is a useful assessment of neonatal viability in dogs. The Apgar score in puppies born by cesarean section can be lower than vaginal delivery because all anesthetic drugs can cross the placenta. Therefore, anesthetic drugs with minimal cardiorespiratory effect and rapid elimination are recommended for cesarean section. The present study aimed to compare Apgar scores in puppies born after the induction of etomidate, alfaxalone or propofol, and those maintained with isoflurane inhalation during cesarean section.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods: Thirty-six bitches were equally divided in the three anesthetic drug groups. Modified Apgar scores were assessed at 5, 15, and 60 min after delivery. Intraoperative vital signs and Apgar scores were compared using a linear mixed model and adjusted pairwise comparisons using Bonferroni analysis.\u0000\u0000Results: A total of 125 puppies were included in this study. Age, body weight, litter size, type of surgery, delivery time, anesthetic and surgical duration, and intraoperative vital signs did not significantly differ between the groups. Puppies in the alfaxalone and propofol groups had significantly higher Apgar scores than the etomidate group in both elective and emergency surgery. In elective surgery, Apgar scores at 5 min after delivery did not differ significantly between groups. At 15 and 60 min after delivery, Apgar scores in the etomidate group were significantly lower than those in the other groups. In emergency surgery, Apgar scores were significantly lower in the etomidate group than in the alfaxalone group at all time points.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Induction with alfaxalone and propofol resulted in better outcomes with higher Apgar scores and neonatal viability than etomidate. Therefore, alfaxalone and propofol should be used as anesthetic induction drugs in both elective and emergency cesarean sections.\u0000\u0000Keywords: anesthesia, Apgar, puppies, viability, vigorous.","PeriodicalId":506834,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary World","volume":"35 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140276928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.585-592
G. Borlace, Ranee Singh, S. Seubsasana, Pranom Chantaranothai, Eakachai Thongkham, J. Aiemsaard
Background and Aim: Catnip essential oils have antimicrobial effects against bacteria, yeast, and fungi; however, there is limited information regarding their antimicrobial activity against pathogens that cause canine skin infections. This study aimed to identify the phytochemical constituents of catnip essential oil and assay its antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, Malassezia pachydermatis, Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, Microsporum gallinae, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Materials and Methods: Catnip essential oil was extracted by hydrodistillation, and its chemical constituents were analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS). In vitro antimicrobial activity was investigated using broth microdilution and time-kill tests. To evaluate the effect of catnip essential oil on microbial morphology and cell membrane integrity, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and leakage studies were conducted. Results: GC–MS analysis revealed that the principal components of catnip essential oil were cis- and trans-nepetalactone (57.09% of peak area), trans-, cis-nepetalactone (39.69% of peak area), trans-caryophyllene (1.88% of peak area), and caryophyllene oxide (1.34% of peak area). The minimum inhibitory concentration, minimum bactericidal concentration, and minimum fungicidal concentration values determined by broth microdilution ranged from 0.0625 mg/mL to 4.0 mg/ mL. Time-kill testing showed that the germicidal effects of catnip essential oil were time and concentration-dependent, respectively. Environmental SEM and cell leakage analysis indicated that catnip essential oil disrupted the integrity of cell membranes in the tested microorganisms. Conclusion: Catnip essential oil has potential as an alternative antimicrobial against a wide range of canine skin infection pathogens, including S. pseudintermedius, M. pachydermatis, Mi. canis, Mi. gypseum, Mi. gallinae, and T. mentagrophytes. Keywords: antimicrobial activity, canine dermatitis, catnip, Nepeta cataria.
{"title":"Antimicrobial effects of catnip (Nepeta cataria L.) essential oil against canine skin infection pathogens","authors":"G. Borlace, Ranee Singh, S. Seubsasana, Pranom Chantaranothai, Eakachai Thongkham, J. Aiemsaard","doi":"10.14202/vetworld.2024.585-592","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2024.585-592","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Aim: Catnip essential oils have antimicrobial effects against bacteria, yeast, and fungi; however, there is limited information regarding their antimicrobial activity against pathogens that cause canine skin infections. This study aimed to identify the phytochemical constituents of catnip essential oil and assay its antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, Malassezia pachydermatis, Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, Microsporum gallinae, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods: Catnip essential oil was extracted by hydrodistillation, and its chemical constituents were analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS). In vitro antimicrobial activity was investigated using broth microdilution and time-kill tests. To evaluate the effect of catnip essential oil on microbial morphology and cell membrane integrity, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and leakage studies were conducted.\u0000\u0000Results: GC–MS analysis revealed that the principal components of catnip essential oil were cis- and trans-nepetalactone (57.09% of peak area), trans-, cis-nepetalactone (39.69% of peak area), trans-caryophyllene (1.88% of peak area), and caryophyllene oxide (1.34% of peak area). The minimum inhibitory concentration, minimum bactericidal concentration, and minimum fungicidal concentration values determined by broth microdilution ranged from 0.0625 mg/mL to 4.0 mg/ mL. Time-kill testing showed that the germicidal effects of catnip essential oil were time and concentration-dependent, respectively. Environmental SEM and cell leakage analysis indicated that catnip essential oil disrupted the integrity of cell membranes in the tested microorganisms.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Catnip essential oil has potential as an alternative antimicrobial against a wide range of canine skin infection pathogens, including S. pseudintermedius, M. pachydermatis, Mi. canis, Mi. gypseum, Mi. gallinae, and T. mentagrophytes.\u0000\u0000Keywords: antimicrobial activity, canine dermatitis, catnip, Nepeta cataria.","PeriodicalId":506834,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary World","volume":"32 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140280379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.593-601
H. Hasbi, H. Iskandar, H. Sonjaya, B. Purwantara, R. I. Arifiantini, M. Agil, Berlin Pandapotan Pardede, S. Suyadi, W. A. Septian, Daud Samsudewa, Erni Damayanti, T. Maulana, Syahruddin Said
Background and Aim: Fertility is crucial for enhancing the efficiency of livestock production, as it directly impacts the reproductive rates. A comprehensive understanding of the relationship between sperm quality and embryo development is key to optimizing reproductive outcomes and improving the quality of livestock. This study analyzed the developmental competence of in vitro embryos recovered from Bali cattle with normal or poor sperm motility. Materials and Methods: Nine bulls with normal fresh semen (NFS) or poor fresh semen (PFS) motility were ejaculated for semen. Semen ejaculates, including volume, motility, and sperm concentration, were evaluated immediately after collection to measure the quality of the fresh semen. Frozen semen was evaluated using computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA) for motility, progressive sperm motility, distance curve path, distance curve linear, distance straight line, average path velocity, curvilinear velocity, linear velocity, straightness (STR), linearity of forward progression (LIN), wobble, and average lateral head displacement (ALH). Bull groups were used to determine in vitro embryo cleavage ability after fertilization of Bali cattle. Ovaries of Bali cattle were collected by slicing, and only cytoplasmic oocytes with compact cumulus cells were used in this study. The oocytes were matured, and in vitro fertilization was performed using fertilization media with a final sperm concentration of 1.5 × 106 spermatozoa/mL. After 48 h, the embryo cleavage ability of the cultured oocytes was evaluated. Results: There were significant differences in motility values between the NFS and PFS groups; however, there were no significant differences in the volume or sperm concentration. There was a significant difference in the LIN value between the groups but no significant differences in other CASA parameters. There were no significant differences in the cleavage rate and morula between the groups, but a positive correlation was observed between the cleavage rate and the morula and between the morula and ALH. A significant negative correlation was observed between the cleavage rate and STR and between the morula and STR; no significant differences were observed for other variables. Conclusion: Despite variations in sperm characteristics, both normal and poor sperm motility demonstrated comparable in vitro embryonic development competence. These findings provide important insights into the fertility potential of Bali bulls, providing valuable information that can enhance selection strategies to improve the quality of livestock production. Keywords: Bali cattle, embryos, in vitro semen quality.
背景和目的:生育力直接影响繁殖率,因此对提高畜牧业生产效率至关重要。全面了解精子质量与胚胎发育之间的关系是优化繁殖结果和提高家畜质量的关键。本研究分析了精子活力正常或不良的巴厘牛体外胚胎的发育能力:对 9 头新鲜精液(NFS)活力正常或新鲜精液(PFS)活力差的公牛进行精液射精。采集精液后立即对精液量、活力和精子浓度进行评估,以衡量新鲜精液的质量。使用计算机辅助精液分析(CASA)对冷冻精液的运动性、精子渐进运动性、曲线路径距离、曲线直线距离、直线距离、平均路径速度、曲线速度、直线速度、直线度(STR)、前向直线度(LIN)、摆动和平均侧头位移(ALH)进行评估。公牛组用于测定巴厘牛受精后的体外胚胎裂解能力。通过切片采集巴厘岛牛的卵巢,本研究仅使用具有紧凑积层细胞的胞质卵母细胞。卵母细胞成熟后,使用最终精子浓度为 1.5 Ã- 106 个精子/毫升的受精培养基进行体外受精。48 h后,评估培养卵母细胞的胚胎裂解能力:NFS组和PFS组的活力值有明显差异,但精子量和精子浓度无明显差异。两组的 LIN 值有显著差异,但其他 CASA 参数无显著差异。各组之间的卵裂率和畸形率无明显差异,但卵裂率与畸形率之间以及畸形率与 ALH 之间呈正相关。裂解率与STR之间以及畸形率与STR之间呈明显的负相关;其他变量之间无明显差异:结论:尽管精子的特征存在差异,但正常和不良精子的体外胚胎发育能力相当。这些发现为了解巴厘公牛的繁殖潜力提供了重要依据,为改进选育策略、提高畜牧业生产质量提供了宝贵信息:巴厘牛 胚胎 体外精液质量
{"title":"Comparative developmental competence of in vitro embryos recovered from Bali cattle with normal and poor sperm motility","authors":"H. Hasbi, H. Iskandar, H. Sonjaya, B. Purwantara, R. I. Arifiantini, M. Agil, Berlin Pandapotan Pardede, S. Suyadi, W. A. Septian, Daud Samsudewa, Erni Damayanti, T. Maulana, Syahruddin Said","doi":"10.14202/vetworld.2024.593-601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2024.593-601","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Aim: Fertility is crucial for enhancing the efficiency of livestock production, as it directly impacts the reproductive rates. A comprehensive understanding of the relationship between sperm quality and embryo development is key to optimizing reproductive outcomes and improving the quality of livestock. This study analyzed the developmental competence of in vitro embryos recovered from Bali cattle with normal or poor sperm motility.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods: Nine bulls with normal fresh semen (NFS) or poor fresh semen (PFS) motility were ejaculated for semen. Semen ejaculates, including volume, motility, and sperm concentration, were evaluated immediately after collection to measure the quality of the fresh semen. Frozen semen was evaluated using computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA) for motility, progressive sperm motility, distance curve path, distance curve linear, distance straight line, average path velocity, curvilinear velocity, linear velocity, straightness (STR), linearity of forward progression (LIN), wobble, and average lateral head displacement (ALH). Bull groups were used to determine in vitro embryo cleavage ability after fertilization of Bali cattle. Ovaries of Bali cattle were collected by slicing, and only cytoplasmic oocytes with compact cumulus cells were used in this study. The oocytes were matured, and in vitro fertilization was performed using fertilization media with a final sperm concentration of 1.5 × 106 spermatozoa/mL. After 48 h, the embryo cleavage ability of the cultured oocytes was evaluated.\u0000\u0000Results: There were significant differences in motility values between the NFS and PFS groups; however, there were no significant differences in the volume or sperm concentration. There was a significant difference in the LIN value between the groups but no significant differences in other CASA parameters. There were no significant differences in the cleavage rate and morula between the groups, but a positive correlation was observed between the cleavage rate and the morula and between the morula and ALH. A significant negative correlation was observed between the cleavage rate and STR and between the morula and STR; no significant differences were observed for other variables.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Despite variations in sperm characteristics, both normal and poor sperm motility demonstrated comparable in vitro embryonic development competence. These findings provide important insights into the fertility potential of Bali bulls, providing valuable information that can enhance selection strategies to improve the quality of livestock production.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Bali cattle, embryos, in vitro semen quality.","PeriodicalId":506834,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary World","volume":"19 24","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140269195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.672-681
M. Zain, U. H. Tanuwiria, J. A. Syamsu, Yunilas Yunilas, R. Pazla, E. M. Putri, M. Makmur, Ummi Amanah, Putri Okta Shafura, Bima Bagaskara
Background and Aim: To achieve optimal feed efficiency in ruminants, especially Pesisir cattle, it is necessary to maintain a harmonious equilibrium between energy and protein levels within the rumen. Sulfur supplementation can potentially escalate the energy–protein balance in the rumen. The aim of this study was to explore the formulation of ruminant diets by synchronizing rumen degradable protein (RDP) and non-fiber carbohydrate (NFC) while adding sulfur minerals at different levels. Nutrient digestibility, NH3 concentration, volatile fatty acids (VFA) production, microbial protein synthesis (MPS), and methane gas production were assessed. Materials and Methods: We employed a randomized block design with a 2 × 2 × 3 factorial arrangement and examined diverse incubation periods of 6, 24, and 48 h. Treatment consisted of RDP (60% and 65%), NFC (35% and 40%), and sulfur (0%, 0.15%, and 0.3%) levels. In this study, the Tilley and Terry in vitro technique, which used Pesisir cattle’s rumen fluid, was employed to assess the digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber, and RDP-Rumen undegradable protein. In addition, it measures various rumen fluid attributes, including pH, NH3, VFA, MPS, and methane gas production. Results: Treatment with a coordinated combination of 65% RDP and 40% NFC combined with 0.15% sulfur supplement yielded significantly improved digestibility and notably reduced methane gas production (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The enhancement in digestibility and reduction in methane gas emissions can be attributed to the interaction of RDP, NFC, and sulfur. Feed digestibility was increased in the 65% RDP treatment with 40% NFC and 0.15% sulfur, along with a decrease in methane gas production. Keywords: degradable and undegradable protein, digestibility, non-fiber carbohydrate, rumen fermentation, sulfur.
{"title":"Nutrient digestibility, characteristics of rumen fermentation, and microbial protein synthesis from Pesisir cattle diet containing non-fiber carbohydrate to rumen degradable protein ratio and sulfur supplement","authors":"M. Zain, U. H. Tanuwiria, J. A. Syamsu, Yunilas Yunilas, R. Pazla, E. M. Putri, M. Makmur, Ummi Amanah, Putri Okta Shafura, Bima Bagaskara","doi":"10.14202/vetworld.2024.672-681","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2024.672-681","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Aim: To achieve optimal feed efficiency in ruminants, especially Pesisir cattle, it is necessary to maintain a harmonious equilibrium between energy and protein levels within the rumen. Sulfur supplementation can potentially escalate the energy–protein balance in the rumen. The aim of this study was to explore the formulation of ruminant diets by synchronizing rumen degradable protein (RDP) and non-fiber carbohydrate (NFC) while adding sulfur minerals at different levels. Nutrient digestibility, NH3 concentration, volatile fatty acids (VFA) production, microbial protein synthesis (MPS), and methane gas production were assessed.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods: We employed a randomized block design with a 2 × 2 × 3 factorial arrangement and examined diverse incubation periods of 6, 24, and 48 h. Treatment consisted of RDP (60% and 65%), NFC (35% and 40%), and sulfur (0%, 0.15%, and 0.3%) levels. In this study, the Tilley and Terry in vitro technique, which used Pesisir cattle’s rumen fluid, was employed to assess the digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber, and RDP-Rumen undegradable protein. In addition, it measures various rumen fluid attributes, including pH, NH3, VFA, MPS, and methane gas production.\u0000\u0000Results: Treatment with a coordinated combination of 65% RDP and 40% NFC combined with 0.15% sulfur supplement yielded significantly improved digestibility and notably reduced methane gas production (p < 0.05).\u0000\u0000Conclusion: The enhancement in digestibility and reduction in methane gas emissions can be attributed to the interaction of RDP, NFC, and sulfur. Feed digestibility was increased in the 65% RDP treatment with 40% NFC and 0.15% sulfur, along with a decrease in methane gas production.\u0000\u0000Keywords: degradable and undegradable protein, digestibility, non-fiber carbohydrate, rumen fermentation, sulfur.","PeriodicalId":506834,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary World","volume":"159 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140270786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.682-689
A. Lusiastuti, A. Suhermanto, Bernadetta Rina Hastilestari, Suryanto Suryanto, Mira Mawardi, D. Sugiani, Dewi Syahidah, P. E. Sudaryatma, Domenico Caruso
Due to their poikilothermic nature, fish are very sensitive to changes in temperature. Due to climate change, the average global temperature has increased by 1.5°C in the last century, which may have caused an increase in farmed fish mortality recently. Predictions using the model estimate that a 1°C increase in temperature could cause 3%-4% and 4%-6% mortality due to infectious diseases in organisms living in warm and temperate waters, respectively. There is a need to determine whether there is a relationship between increasing environmental temperature and disease virulence. This review examines the influence and impact of increasing temperatures due to climate change on the physiology and pathogenicity of Streptococcus agalactiae, which causes streptococcosis in tilapia and causes significant economic losses. Changes in the pathogenicity of S. agalactiae, especially its virulence properties due to increasing temperature, require changes in the composition design of the fish vaccine formula to provide better protection through the production of protective antibodies. Keywords: adaptation, microbes, pathogen, temperature, virulence.
{"title":"Impact of temperature on the virulence of Streptococcus agalactiae in Indonesian aquaculture: A better vaccine design is required","authors":"A. Lusiastuti, A. Suhermanto, Bernadetta Rina Hastilestari, Suryanto Suryanto, Mira Mawardi, D. Sugiani, Dewi Syahidah, P. E. Sudaryatma, Domenico Caruso","doi":"10.14202/vetworld.2024.682-689","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2024.682-689","url":null,"abstract":"Due to their poikilothermic nature, fish are very sensitive to changes in temperature. Due to climate change, the average global temperature has increased by 1.5°C in the last century, which may have caused an increase in farmed fish mortality recently. Predictions using the model estimate that a 1°C increase in temperature could cause 3%-4% and 4%-6% mortality due to infectious diseases in organisms living in warm and temperate waters, respectively. There is a need to determine whether there is a relationship between increasing environmental temperature and disease virulence. This review examines the influence and impact of increasing temperatures due to climate change on the physiology and pathogenicity of Streptococcus agalactiae, which causes streptococcosis in tilapia and causes significant economic losses. Changes in the pathogenicity of S. agalactiae, especially its virulence properties due to increasing temperature, require changes in the composition design of the fish vaccine formula to provide better protection through the production of protective antibodies.\u0000\u0000Keywords: adaptation, microbes, pathogen, temperature, virulence.","PeriodicalId":506834,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary World","volume":"85 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140280055","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.518-526
Krittika Srisuksai, Paviga Limudomporn, U. Kovitvadhi, Khunakon Thongsuwan, Witcha Imaram, Ratchaphon Lertchaiyongphanit, Tharinee Sareepoch, A. Kovitvadhi, W. Fungfuang
Background and Aim: Hermetia illucens, a black soldier fly, is widely recognized for sustainable recycling of organic waste. Black soldier fly larvae (BSFLs) can consume various types of biowastes and convert them into nutrient-rich biomass, including proteins, lipids, chitin, and minerals. This study investigated the best extraction method by comparing the fatty acid profiles, percentage yield, and antioxidant properties of BSFL oil extracted using different extraction methods. Materials and Methods: The physicochemical properties, fatty acid profile, and free radical scavenging ability of BSFL oil were analyzed using six extraction methods. Results: Ultrasonic extraction with hexane resulted in the highest yields compared with different extraction methods. Lauric acid (28%–37%) was the most abundant fatty acid in all extracts, followed by palmitic acid, myristic acid, oleic acid, and linoleic acid. Compared with other methods, aqueous extraction showed the highest lauric acid composition and free radical scavenging activities. In addition, high-temperature aqueous extraction resulted in higher oil yield and free radical scavenging activities than low-temperature extraction. Conclusion: High-temperature aqueous extraction is the best extraction method because it is rich in lauric acid, has antioxidant ability, and can be further developed to produce novel sustainable biomaterials for humans and animals. Keywords: black soldier fly, extraction method, fatty acid, Hermetia illucens.
{"title":"Physicochemical properties and fatty acid profile of oil extracted from black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens)","authors":"Krittika Srisuksai, Paviga Limudomporn, U. Kovitvadhi, Khunakon Thongsuwan, Witcha Imaram, Ratchaphon Lertchaiyongphanit, Tharinee Sareepoch, A. Kovitvadhi, W. Fungfuang","doi":"10.14202/vetworld.2024.518-526","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2024.518-526","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Aim: Hermetia illucens, a black soldier fly, is widely recognized for sustainable recycling of organic waste. Black soldier fly larvae (BSFLs) can consume various types of biowastes and convert them into nutrient-rich biomass, including proteins, lipids, chitin, and minerals. This study investigated the best extraction method by comparing the fatty acid profiles, percentage yield, and antioxidant properties of BSFL oil extracted using different extraction methods.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods: The physicochemical properties, fatty acid profile, and free radical scavenging ability of BSFL oil were analyzed using six extraction methods.\u0000\u0000Results: Ultrasonic extraction with hexane resulted in the highest yields compared with different extraction methods. Lauric acid (28%–37%) was the most abundant fatty acid in all extracts, followed by palmitic acid, myristic acid, oleic acid, and linoleic acid. Compared with other methods, aqueous extraction showed the highest lauric acid composition and free radical scavenging activities. In addition, high-temperature aqueous extraction resulted in higher oil yield and free radical scavenging activities than low-temperature extraction.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: High-temperature aqueous extraction is the best extraction method because it is rich in lauric acid, has antioxidant ability, and can be further developed to produce novel sustainable biomaterials for humans and animals.\u0000\u0000Keywords: black soldier fly, extraction method, fatty acid, Hermetia illucens.","PeriodicalId":506834,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary World","volume":"658 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140281273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.666-671
Daniel Alvitez-Temoche, Elca del Aguila, Diego Ga, larza-Valencia, Ivan Calderon, Fran Espinoza-Carhuancho, Josmel Pacheco-Mendoza, Frank Mayta-Tovalino
Background and Aim: Understanding dental care in dogs has made remarkable progress in veterinary medicine. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the academic literature published in veterinary dentistry from 1990 to 2023. Materials and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted using a scientometric approach and metadata from the Web of Science database. A search strategy adapted for this database was developed using MeSH and Emtree terms and the Boolean operators AND and OR. Using Bibliometrix, different metrics were evaluated to assess the scientific production of researchers and institutions and the impact of authors based on their publications. CiteSpace was also used for co-citation analysis and visualization of citation networks, trends, and patterns in this field of study over time. Results: The bibliometric study analyzed 211 documents from 50 different sources from 1990 to 2023, with an annual growth rate of 6.5%, covering the period 1990–2023. A total of 474 authors were identified, with an average of 2.82 coauthors per paper and 11.85% international coauthorships. The average age of the papers was 12.4 years and 4.55 citations per paper. The most common types of documents were articles (154 documents). Conclusion: Research in veterinary dentistry has shown steady growth from 1990 to 2023. Although there have been fluctuations in article production over the years, there has been a steady growth in article production in veterinary dentistry in general. The annual average number of citations per article has varied over the years, reaching 45 in 2015. However, the average number of citations per article has decreased significantly from 2021 to 2023. Keywords: bibliometrix, scientometrics, veterinary dentistry.
{"title":"Current trends and spatial-temporal dynamics of veterinary dentistry research: A scientometric study","authors":"Daniel Alvitez-Temoche, Elca del Aguila, Diego Ga, larza-Valencia, Ivan Calderon, Fran Espinoza-Carhuancho, Josmel Pacheco-Mendoza, Frank Mayta-Tovalino","doi":"10.14202/vetworld.2024.666-671","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2024.666-671","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Aim: Understanding dental care in dogs has made remarkable progress in veterinary medicine. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the academic literature published in veterinary dentistry from 1990 to 2023.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted using a scientometric approach and metadata from the Web of Science database. A search strategy adapted for this database was developed using MeSH and Emtree terms and the Boolean operators AND and OR. Using Bibliometrix, different metrics were evaluated to assess the scientific production of researchers and institutions and the impact of authors based on their publications. CiteSpace was also used for co-citation analysis and visualization of citation networks, trends, and patterns in this field of study over time.\u0000\u0000Results: The bibliometric study analyzed 211 documents from 50 different sources from 1990 to 2023, with an annual growth rate of 6.5%, covering the period 1990–2023. A total of 474 authors were identified, with an average of 2.82 coauthors per paper and 11.85% international coauthorships. The average age of the papers was 12.4 years and 4.55 citations per paper. The most common types of documents were articles (154 documents).\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Research in veterinary dentistry has shown steady growth from 1990 to 2023. Although there have been fluctuations in article production over the years, there has been a steady growth in article production in veterinary dentistry in general. The annual average number of citations per article has varied over the years, reaching 45 in 2015. However, the average number of citations per article has decreased significantly from 2021 to 2023.\u0000\u0000Keywords: bibliometrix, scientometrics, veterinary dentistry.","PeriodicalId":506834,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary World","volume":"14 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140268582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}