In the conditions of the Republic of Belarus there was realized comparative evaluation of chemical composition and nutritive value of silages produced on the basis of millet (Panicum) and maize (Zea mays), their productive action and economic efficiency of ensilage fodders in diets of young stock of cattle. Data of chemical analysis showed the benefits of millet silage. The content of crude protein, crude fat, carotene, calcium and phosphorous was higher in millet silage. The analogous situation was in the analysis of biochemical indexes and energy value of dry matter. As a result of application of millet silage in diets of young stock of cattle made it possible to obtain 3,7 kg of body weight gain, while the expenses of forage per 1 kilogram of of weight gain lowered on 0,34 centner of fodder units, or 3,6%. Prime cost of 1 centner of fodder units in a diet in experimental group was on 57,3% lower than in a control one. Thus, use of millet silage in diets of heifers made it possible to lower the cost of fodders per 1 kilogram of weight gain on 63,2%, and prime cost of 1 kilogram of weight gain – on 19,8%.

In the conditions of the Republic of Belarus there was analyzed the efficiency of application of a probiotic lactic casein feed additive DKM which was developed in the Institute of Microbiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. The analyzed additive contained specially selected lactic-acid bacteria with a high bioartificial potential of metabolites. In course of the experiment there was studied the consumption of fodders (milk; oats; mixed fodders) by experimental calves; dynamics of live weight gain in the beginning and at the end of the experiment; average daily weight gain. Also, there were analyzed the background indexes of blood serum of calves, as well as the indexes of blood serum of calves in a month after application of DKM additive. Research results showed that application of the feed additive DKM promoted better palatability and use of fodders and rendered positive influence on animal productivity. Also, there was marked the normalization of metabolism that was proved y the laboratory tests of blood serum.

In the conditions of the Republic of Belarus annually in 25-50% of total number cattle there was stated ketosis (milk fever); as a result, from each cow in cattle breeding farms receive less milk per lactation on 10-15%, as well as there is a lowering of fat and protein (and biological value) content in milk. In course of the study there was analyzed the influence of mineral and energy supplement Felutsen K-1-2 for the preventive treatment of ketosis of highly productive cows. Research results showed that application of the analyzed additive rendered the positive influence on morphological and biochemical blood indexes. In particular, there was an increasing of hemoglobin level, content of total protein, albumins, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous. It also rendered positive influence on lipid exchange. In course of the study it was marked, that the prophylactic efficacy of mineral and energy supplement Felutsen K-1-2 in the experimental groups was 100%, and the control one – 80%.

In the conditions of the Republic of Belarus there were analyzed data on studying the species specificity of anatomic and topographic characteristics of the most important component of neuroimmunoendocrine system providing body homeostasis - thymus gland of 5-6 year-old European beavers (Myocastor coypus). As a result of studies taking into consideration the sexual dimorphism there was formed a database of morphometric indexes characterizing the degree of development of left and right lobes of thymus gland of European beavers, as well as to reveal their species-specific anatomic and topographic characteristics correlating with processes typical for age-specific and accidental involution.

Influence of inorganic and organic salts of lithium on activity of amplifiers and concentration of metabolites in plasma of chicken blood in the process of vaccination against infectious bursal disease was studied in the conditions of the Republic of Belarus. After administration of lithium of citrate, sulfate and succinate there were noted the metabolic disorders. Research results testified that a dry live-viral vaccine on the basis of a strain KMIEhV-61 did not render essential influence on biochemical indicators of blood plasma. At the same time, immunization of chickens against application of salts of lithium (carbonate, sulphate, citrate, succinate) caused to authentic decrease in activity of alanine aminotransferase that testified to function oppression of hepatocytes. Application of lithium of citrate, sulfate and succinate made it possible to considerably increase the concentration of uric acid that was connected, apparently, with infringement of secretory function of kidneys. Metabolic disorders were observed in various terms of research - at 3, 7 and 14 days after vaccine administration. | Изучено влияние неорганических и органических солей лития на активность индикаторных ферментов и концентрацию метаболитов в плазме крови цыплят при вакцинации против инфекционной бурсальной болезни (ИББ). Выявлены метаболические нарушения при использовании лития цитрата, сульфата и сукцината. Полученные результаты исследований свидетельствуют о том, что сухая живая вирус-вакцина из штамма КМИЭВ-61 не оказывает существенного влияния на биохимические показатели плазмы крови. В то же время иммунизация цыплят на фоне применения солей лития (карбонат, сульфат, цитрат, сукцинат) приводит к достоверному снижению активности АлТ, что свидетельствует об угнетении функции гепатоцитов. Применение лития цитрата, сульфата и сукцината способствует также достоверному повышению концентрации мочевой кислоты, что связано, по-видимому, с нарушением выделительной функции почек. Метаболические нарушения наблюдаются в различные сроки исследований - на 3, 7 и 14 дни после введения вакцины.

On the basis of realized in the conditions of the Republic of Belarus research it was established, that Cryptosporidial infection was found at adult and young pigs. The data on influence studying cryptosporidiosis invasion on pathomorphological changes in internal organs of piglets in the conditions of an associative course with infectious. Associative diseases give clearer clinical findings and proceed much harder, with heavier morphological changes. The majority of diseases in the conditions of an associative course proceeds harder in comparison with a mono-infection or invasion. In the conditions of mono-invasion the basic changes are localized in small intestines, causing acute and subacute catarrhal enteritis and a serous inflammation of regional mesenteric lymphonodus. These histological processes are presented as non-uniform locus of infection of a mucous membrane of intestines with atrophy of villus, hypertrophy of crypth and mononuclear polymorphic-nuclear infiltration of basal membranes. In the conditions of association of Cryptosporidial infection with infectious diseases it was noted that the pathomorphological changes progress and are showed not only by catarrhal, but also by hemorrhagic and local necrotic enteritis. Epithelium of mucous membrane is exposed to desquamation, intestines walls become thinner because of meteorism. Thick intestines are also involved into inflammatory process. Associations of Cryptosporidial infection with infectious diseases lead to development of severe pathomorphological changes in intestines. Alteration has prevailing character that is expressed in progressive development of atrophic, dystrophic processes and decline of cells and tissues that conducts to increase of permeability of vessels and proliferation of cells of reticuloendothelial system. | На основании проведенных исследований установлено, что криптоспоридиозная инвазия выявляется у поросят. Представлены данные по изучению влияния инвазии криптоспоридиоза на патоморфологические изменения во внутренних органах поросят при ассоциативном течении с инфекционными болезнями. Ассоциативные заболевания дают более яркую клиническую картину и протекают гораздо тяжелее, с более выраженными морфологическими изменениями в организме. Большинство болезней при ассоциативном течении протекает более тяжело в сравнении с моноинфекцией или инвазией. При моноинвазии основные изменения локализуются в тонком кишечнике, вызывая острый и подострый катаральный энтериты и серозное воспаление регионарных брыжеечных лимфоузлов. Гистологические данные процессы представлены, как неоднородные участки инфицирования слизистой оболочки кишечника с атрофией ворсинок, гипертрофией крипт и мононуклеарной полиморфнооядерной инфильтрацией базальной мембраны. При ассоциации криптоспоридиоза с инфекционными заболеваниями патоморфологические изменения прогрессируют и проявляются не только катаральным, но геморрагическим и очаговым некротическим энтеритами. Эпителий слизистой оболочки подвергается десквамации, стенки кишечника истончаются вследствие метеоризма. В воспалительный процесс также вовлекается толстый кишечник. Ассоциации криптоспоридиоза с инфекционными заболеваниями приводят к развитию в кишечнике тяжелых патоморфологических изменений. Альтерация имеет преобладающих характер, что выражается в прогрессивном развитии атрофических, дистрофических процессов и некроза клеток и тканей, что ведет к повышению проницаемости сосудов и пролиферации клеток ретикулоэндотелиальной системы.

In the conditions of the Republic of Belarus there was studied sterility, harmlessness and immunoactivity of an obtained production vaccine against swine pasteurellosis by an example of laboratory animals – white mice and rabbits. Research results showed that the obtained vaccine was sterile and harmless for the laboratory animals, and had a high immunogenic activity. The analyzed vaccine prevented disease incidence of white mice after its double application in dose of 0,1 ml per animal and after a single immunization of mice in dose of 0,2 ml per animal. The inactivated vaccine caused the formation of immunity of rabbits after double immunization in dose of 1 ml per animal with 14 days interval and provided 100% vitality of animals.

The spectrum of acaricides changes continuously and improves. At the same time, big attention is given to research of new, more effective preparations meeting modern requirements. Research on studying the efficiency of Akaribil preparation against swine sarcoptosis (Sarcoptidae) was realized in the conditions of swine breeding farm in the Republic of Belarus. The preparation possesses high insect-acaricidal activity. In the conditions of the preparation storage and repeated opening of a ware in the course of tests there were stated no changes in drug smell or color. The scheme of the preparation application is applied in industrial production technology. It possesses anti-inflammatory properties, antiseptic stimulating healing of skin damages, does not irritate integuments, renders weak irritating effect on mucous membranes of eyes. In recommended doses Akaribil does not cause any adverse effects and complicating disease. There were stated no contraindications to preparation application. High therapeutic efficiency against arachnoentomosis was proved. Application the preparation made it possible not only to reduce disease incidence and animal death, but also to facilitate the severity of scabietic diseases. As a result of realized research it was established that efficiency of Akaribil against swine sarcoptosis was 100%.

In the conditions of the Republic of Belarus there were analyzed high productive traits of meaty calves and cross breeds bred in accordance with a system cow-calf, as well as the possibilities of using veal meat obtained in ecologically safe areas for infant food production. At the age of 6,5-7 months the weight of fresh carcass of bull-calves of sharolez breed in comparison with aberdin-angus х black-motley herdmates was on 41,6 kg (Р less than 0,001) higher, carcass yield and slaughter yield – on 13,8% (Р less than 0,001) and 13,6% (Р less than 0,001), respectively. The fat content in sharolez meat was 4,9% against 8,9%; protein - 21,9% against 18,8%. The black-motley suckling bull-calves surpassed their herdmates which were grown up by technology of dairy cattle breeding at the age of 6-6,5 months according to indexes of weight of fresh carcass - on 16,3 kg or 21,7% (Р less than 0,01); according to indexes in a slaughter yield - on 16,6% (Р less than 0,001); and according to indexes meat flesh in a carcass - on 1,5%. According to quality indexes, amino acid structure, acceptable concentration of toxic elements content, pesticides, antibiotics, radionuclides and other harmful substances the veal meat of calves which were bred on a system a cow-calve in ecologically pure zones proved to be important meat raw materials to produce infant food products.

In the conditions of the Republic of Belarus there were studied the aetiology factors in development of dermatoses of productive cows taking into account the hygienic aspects. Structural defects of floors of cattle livestock buildings in animals of an experimental group promoted higher (on 35%) development of mattery dermhelminthiasis of distal areas of hindlegs in comparison with animals of a control group. Occurrence of skin dermhelminthiasis, especially in distal areas of hindlegs, was caused by various primary traumas of soft parts with the subsequent introduction into them of pathogenic microbial flora. The imperfect design of floors, an unsatisfactory microclimate in cow cattle houses, hypodynamia in the absence of constitutional walk made the preconditions for it. The reasons of purulent dermatosis of cows were two interconnected etiological factors: mechanical damages of tissues and development of a surgical infections in affected areas against the background of unsatisfactory microclimate that led to decrease in dairy efficiency on 4,51%. Therefore in a complex of the actions directed towards the preventive maintenance of surgical diseases, it is necessary to include the strict control over designing, building and operation of cattle-breeding premises, traumatism prevention, creation of an optimum microclimate and observance of zoohygienic norms of cattle maintenance.