Refine search
Results 791-800 of 904
Gross testicular abnormalities in indigenous breeds of bulls in Eastern Ethiopia Full text
2017
Amare Eshetu Gemeda
Objective: This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of different types of gross testicular disorders in bulls, and to evaluate the associations with sampling year, age, and body condition. Materials and methods: In this study, a total of 398 apparently healthy bulls were randomly selected that were brought from different parts of eastern Ethiopia to the Haramaya University abattoir for slaughtering during the period from June 2014 to September 2016. Ante- and post-mortem examinations of the bulls were employed. Visual inspection, palpation, serial and systematic dissections into the parenchyma of the testes and scrotum were performed to determine the presence and the extent of gross pathological changes. Results: Out of 398 bulls, 209(52.5%) were affected by one or more gross testicular abnormalities of unidentified causes. Bilateral testicular hypoplasia was the most prevalent (9.8%; n=39/398) testicular abnormality, followed by unilateral testicular hypoplasia (9%; n=36/398), testicular hematoma (9%; n=36/398), orchitis (8.3%; n=33/398), testicular degeneration (6.5%; n=26/398), scrotal wound (6.3%; n=25/398) and epididymitis (2.5%; n=10/398). Unilateral cryptorchidism was the least prevalent (1%; n=4/398). Age and body condition did not affect the prevalence of any abnormality (P>0.05) except in scrotal wound which was significantly varied among body condition categories (P<0.05). Conclusion: This study reveals that the incidence of gross testicular abnormalities was 52.5% in bulls. Thus, attention should be given to reproductive management of bulls in Ethiopia. [J Adv Vet Anim Res 2017; 4(2.000): 200-206]
Show more [+] Less [-]Serum homocysteine, vitamin B12 and folate levels in healthy Turkish Van Cats Full text
2017
Cumali Özkan | Suleyman Kozat | Abdullah Kaya | Yakup Akgul
Serum homocysteine, vitamin B12 and folate levels in healthy Turkish Van Cats Full text
2017
Cumali Özkan | Suleyman Kozat | Abdullah Kaya | Yakup Akgul
Objective: The present study was conducted for the purpose of setting forth the normal serum Hcy, vitamin B12 and folate levels in Van cats of varying ages and genders, and the age-dependent variations of these parameters. Materials and methods: The material of the study consisted of a total of 60 healthy Van cats including 30 female and 30 male cats. Cats from both genders were separated into 3 groups on the basis of their ages. While the cats of 6 - 12 months of age were included in the first group, cats of 12-24 months of age were included in the second and those of more than 24 months of age were included in the third group. Results: From the blood samples collected; serum normal homocysteine, vitamin B12 and folate levels were determined as 7.1±2.2 nmol/mL, 850.7±231.8 pg/mL and 16.7±0.8 ng/mL, respectively. In the statistical comparison of the determined serum homocysteine, vitamin B12 and folate levels; some variations among different groups of age and genders were determined. However, none of these differences were determined to be statistically significant. Conclusion: The normal levels of serum Hcy, vitamin B12 and folate of healthy Van cats were set forth for the first time by the present study. It is believed that the normal values of these parameters in Van cats can be used in the diagnosis and prognosis of various diseases and particularly cardiovascular diseases, that they will be helpful for researchers and will serve as a guideline to the studies to be conducted in the future. [J Adv Vet Anim Res 2017; 4(1.000): 58-64]
Show more [+] Less [-]Serum homocysteine, vitamin B12 and folate levels in healthy Turkish Van Cats Full text
2017
Özkan, Cumali | Kozat, Suleyman | Kaya, Abdullah | Akgul, Yakup
Objective: The present study was conducted for the purpose of setting forth the normal serum Hcy, vitamin B12 and folate levels in Van cats of varying ages and genders, and the age-dependent variations of these parameters.Materials and methods: The material of the study consisted of a total of 60 healthy Van cats including 30 female and 30 male cats. Cats from both genders were separated into 3 groups on the basis of their ages. While the cats of 6 - 12 months of age were included in the first group, cats of 12-24 months of age were included in the second and those of more than 24 months of age were included in the third group.Results: From the blood samples collected; serum normal homocysteine, vitamin B12 and folate levels were determined as 7.1±2.2 nmol/mL, 850.7±231.8 pg/mL and 16.7±0.8 ng/mL, respectively. In the statistical comparison of the determined serum homocysteine, vitamin B12 and folate levels; some variations among different groups of age and genders were determined. However, none of these differences were determined to be statistically significant.Conclusion: The normal levels of serum Hcy, vitamin B12 and folate of healthy Van cats were set forth for the first time by the present study. It is believed that the normal values of these parameters in Van cats can be used in the diagnosis and prognosis of various diseases and particularly cardiovascular diseases, that they will be helpful for researchers and will serve as a guideline to the studies to be conducted in the future.http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2017.d191
Show more [+] Less [-]Arterial supply of the stomach of the Egyptian native goat Full text
2017
Reda Mohamed | Zein Adam | Mohamed Gad
Arterial supply of the stomach of the Egyptian native goat Full text
2017
Reda Mohamed | Zein Adam | Mohamed Gad
Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the origin, course and distribution of the arteries supplying the stomach of the goat which is of extreme clinical importance for surgeon during caprine rumenotomy. Materials and methods: Fifteen adult goats were used in this study to demonstrate the arterial supply of the stomach by injection of the thoracic aorta with red gum milk latex after general anesthesia and slaughtering of the animals. Gross dissection of the arteries of the stomach was done to detect the origin, course and distribution of these arteries. Results: The study revealed that the rumen was richly supplied by the right and left ruminal arteries as well as ruminal branches from the reticular artery. The reticulum was supplied with reticular branches of reticular and accessory reticular arteries. The omasum was vascularized by omasal branches of the left gastric artery. While the abomasum received its entire arterial supply from abomasal branches of the left gastric, left gastroepiploic, right gastric and right gastroepiploic arteries. Conclusion: The stomach of the goat receives its arterial supply from the branches of the right ruminal, left ruminal, reticular, left gastric and hepatic arteries. Rumenotomy could be done in the left aspect of the dorsal ruminal sac, between the area of anastomoses of the terminal branches of the left and right ruminal arteries as the blood supply was minimal, so that bleeding will be low. [J Adv Vet Anim Res 2017; 4(1.000): 80-87]
Show more [+] Less [-]Arterial supply of the stomach of the Egyptian native goat Full text
2017
Mohamed, Reda | Adam, Zein | Gad, Mohamed
Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the origin, course and distribution of the arteries supplying the stomach of the goat which is of extreme clinical importance for surgeon during caprine rumenotomy. Materials and methods: Fifteen adult goats were used in this study to demonstrate the arterial supply of the stomach by injection of the thoracic aorta with red gum milk latex after general anesthesia and slaughtering of the animals. Gross dissection of the arteries of the stomach was done to detect the origin, course and distribution of these arteries. Results: The study revealed that the rumen was richly supplied by the right and left ruminal arteries as well as ruminal branches from the reticular artery. The reticulum was supplied with reticular branches of reticular and accessory reticular arteries. The omasum was vascularized by omasal branches of the left gastric artery. While the abomasum received its entire arterial supply from abomasal branches of the left gastric, left gastroepiploic, right gastric and right gastroepiploic arteries.Conclusion: The stomach of the goat receives its arterial supply from the branches of the right ruminal, left ruminal, reticular, left gastric and hepatic arteries. Rumenotomy could be done in the left aspect of the dorsal ruminal sac, between the area of anastomoses of the terminal branches of the left and right ruminal arteries as the blood supply was minimal, so that bleeding will be low.http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2017.d194
Show more [+] Less [-]Mixed infection of peste-des-petits ruminants and Capripox in goats in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo Full text
2017
Bwihangane Ahadi Birindwa | Gitao Chege George | Bisimwa Patrick Ntagereka | Okafor Christopher | Bebora Caroline Lilly
Mixed infection of peste-des-petits ruminants and Capripox in goats in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo Full text
2017
Bwihangane Ahadi Birindwa | Gitao Chege George | Bisimwa Patrick Ntagereka | Okafor Christopher | Bebora Caroline Lilly
Objective: We aimed at determining the prevalence and characterizing the CaPV, determining the CaPV-PPRV coinfection prevalence and providing data about phylogenetic relationship between the fusion protein of PPRV and P32 gene of CaPV. Materials and methods: A total of 150 samples including animals swabs, tissues and blood were collected from unvaccinated goats in a PPR and/or Capripox outbreaks in South Kivu, Eastern of Democratic Republic of the Congo. Conventional PCR and reverse transcriptase (RT-PCR) were used respectively to amplify P32, RPO30, GPCR genes of Capripox virus and Fusion (F) protein of PPRV. Positive samples were sequenced for phylogenetic analysis. Results: Out of 150 tested animals, 64.7% (n=97/150) were PPRV positive, 52.7% (n=79/150) were Capripox positive and 38.7% (n=58/150) were positive for both PPRV and CaPV. The pairwise comparison of P32 gene of CaPV and F gene of PPRV showed 99.75% of identity percentage among goatpox virus sequences, 96.95% among PPRV sequences and 47.91% between CaPV and PPRV sequences. Conclusion: The study has demonstrated high prevalence of CaP V-PPRV mixed infection in South Kivu. Lumpy skin virus disease (LSVD) is a lineage circulating which has a genetic relationship between its P32 gene and the F gene of PPRV giving the challenge to differentiate the two diseases at the clinical farm level. [J Adv Vet Anim Res 2017; 4(4.000): 348-355]
Show more [+] Less [-]Mixed infection of peste-des-petits ruminants and Capripox in goats in south Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo Full text
2017
Birindwa, B.A. | Gitao, C.G. | Bisimwa, P.N. | Okafor, C. | Bebora, C.L.
Objective: We aimed at determining the prevalence and characterizing the CaPV, determining the CaPV-PPRV coinfection prevalence and providing data about phylogenetic relationship between the fusion protein of PPRV and P32 gene of CaPV. Materials and methods: A total of 150 samples including animals swabs, tissues and blood were collected from unvaccinated goats in a PPR and/or Capripox outbreaks in South Kivu, Eastern of Democratic Republic of the Congo. Conventional PCR and reverse transcriptase (RT-PCR) were used respectively to amplify P32, RPO30, GPCR genes of Capripox virus and Fusion (F) protein of PPRV. Positive samples were sequenced for phylogenetic analysis. Results: Out of 150 tested animals, 64.7% (n=97/150) were PPRV positive, 52.7% (n=79/150) were Capripox positive and 38.7% (n=58/150) were positive for both PPRV and CaPV. The pairwise comparison of P32gene of CaPV and F gene of PPRV showed 99.75% of identity percentage among goatpox virus sequences, 96.95% among PPRV sequences and 47.91% between CaPV and PPRV sequences. Conclusion: The study has demonstrated high prevalence of CaP V-PPRV mixed infection in South Kivu. Lumpy skinvirus disease (LSVD) is a lineage circulating which has a genetic relationship between its P32gene and the Fgene of PPRV giving the challenge to differentiate the two diseases at the clinical farm level.
Show more [+] Less [-]Molecular based prevalence of shigatoxigenic Escherichia coli in rectal swab of apparently healthy cattle in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh Full text
2017
Jayedul Hassan | K. H. M. Nazmul Hussain Nazir | Md. Shafiullah Parvej | Tazrin Kamal | Md. Tanvir Rahman
Molecular based prevalence of shigatoxigenic Escherichia coli in rectal swab of apparently healthy cattle in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh Full text
2017
Jayedul Hassan | K. H. M. Nazmul Hussain Nazir | Md. Shafiullah Parvej | Tazrin Kamal | Md. Tanvir Rahman
Objective: Cattle are regarded as the principle reservoir of O157 and non-O157 shigatoxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC). Spreading of the STEC to human is primarily happens through contaminated meat, milk and their byproducts. The present study was aimed to explore the occurrence of STEC in the rectal swab of apparently healthy cattle. Materials and methods: A total of 60 E. coli isolates that were previously isolated from the rectal swab of cattle were used in this study. DNA were extracted from the isolates and screened by PCR to detect E. coli stx (stx1, stx2), ehxA and rfbO157 genes. Representative amplicons of the PCR products were sequenced. The prevalence of the STEC was determined based on the detection of STEC specific stx genes. The prevalence data were further analyzed by SPSS to elucidate any difference among different demographic groups of the study population. Results: Overall, 43.33% (n=26/60) of the isolates were found carrying stx genes. Based on the presence of stx and ehxA genes, 6 different types of STEC were identified, of which 20% (n=12/26) were carrying both stx1 and stx2 genes. None of the isolates was positive for rfbO157. The PCR amplicons were sequenced, and the nucleotide sequences were deposited in GenBank (accession: KM596779-KM596784). Conclusion: In this study, non-O157 STEC were found highly prevalent in the local cattle. This study suggests that the apparently healthy cattle may act as a potential source of STEC infection for humans. [J Adv Vet Anim Res 2017; 4(2.000): 194-199]
Show more [+] Less [-]Molecular based prevalence of shigatoxigenic Escherichia coli in rectal swab of apparently healthy cattle in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh Full text
2017
Hassan, Jayedul | Nazir, K. H. M. Nazmul Hussain | Parvej, Md. Shafiullah | Kamal, Tazrin | Rahman, Md. Tanvir
Objective: Cattle are regarded as the principle reservoir of O157 and non-O157 shigatoxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC). Spreading of the STEC to human is primarily happens through contaminated meat, milk and their byproducts. The present study was aimed to explore the occurrence of STEC in the rectal swab of apparently healthy cattle.Materials and methods: A total of 60 E. coli isolates that were previously isolated from the rectal swab of cattle were used in this study. DNA were extracted from the isolates and screened by PCR to detect E. coli stx (stx1, stx2), ehxA and rfbO157 genes. Representative amplicons of the PCR products were sequenced. The prevalence of the STEC was determined based on the detection of STEC specific stx genes. The prevalence data were further analyzed by SPSS to elucidate any difference among different demographic groups of the study population.Results: Overall, 43.33% (n=26/60) of the isolates were found carrying stx genes. Based on the presence of stx and ehxA genes, 6 different types of STEC were identified, of which 20% (n=12/26) were carrying both stx1 and stx2 genes. None of the isolates was positive for rfbO157. The PCR amplicons were sequenced, and the nucleotide sequences were deposited in GenBank (accession: KM596779-KM596784).Conclusion: In this study, non-O157 STEC were found highly prevalent in the local cattle. This study suggests that the apparently healthy cattle may act as a potential source of STEC infection for humans.http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2017.d213 XML PubReader
Show more [+] Less [-]Use of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) in raw cows milk preservation Full text
2017
Sumaiya Arefin | Md. Abid Hasan Sarker | Mohammad Ashiqul Islam | Md. Harun-ur-Rashid | Md. Nurul Islam
Objective: Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was used for the activation of lactoperoxidase system on preservation of milk. Materials and methods: Milk samples were collected from Bangladesh Agricultural University dairy farm. The collected milk samples were added with 0.02, 0.04, 0.06, 0.08, 0.10, 0.12 and 0.14% of 10% H2O2 along with control one. All milk samples were kept at room temperature (28-310C). Flavor, clot on boiling (COB), acidity %, and methylene blue reduction (MBR) test were observed every one hour interval. Results: The milk samples were acceptable in terms of flavor up to 18 h at 0.14% H2O2. Similarly, this milk sample took maximum time (19 h) to give COB positive test. Acidity % was within normal range for 0.02, 0.04, 0.06, 0.08, 0.10, 0.12 and 0.14% H2O2 treated milk samples up to 8, 9, 11, 12, 12, 14, 17 and 18 h, respectively. Significant difference (P [J Adv Vet Anim Res 2017; 4(4.000): 371-377]
Show more [+] Less [-]Sero-prevalence of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) among dogs in VL endemic areas of Mymensingh district, Bangladesh Full text
2017
Ariful Islam | Md Lutfar Rahman | Shariful Islam | Premanondo Debnath | Mahabub Alam | Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan
Objective: The present study was conducted to determine the sero-prevalence of canine visceral leishmaniasis (VL) among street and owned dogs at Trishal Upazila of Mymensingh district, Bangladesh. Material and methods: Blood was collected asceptically from targeted dogs and serum was separated out using standard centrifigation method. The rK39-antigen-based dipstick test was used to detect anti-leishmania antibodies in serum. Results: The study revealed that 35% of the dogs in the study area were sero-positive for L. donovani. Living status of the dogs (street or owned) was a potential risk factor and sero-prevalence was significantly higher in free roaming street dogs (P=0.009) and dogs with skin lesions and enlarged lymph nodes (P<0.05). The female and adult dogs were more susceptible. Conclusion: VL is an important zoonotic disease wich is transmissible to humans by the bite of phlebotomine sand fly. Dogs are the main reservoir. The higher sero-prevalence of VL indicates the potential rule of dogs to maintain the zoonosis wich need to be explored more specifically by isolation and typing of the parasite. [J Adv Vet Anim Res 2017; 4(3.000): 241-248]
Show more [+] Less [-]Homocystein: A new biochemical marker in livestock sector Full text
2017
Suleyman Kozat | Eda Nur Okman
The livestock sector is making great contributions to the world economy. Many different diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, kidney and mineral substance insufficiency, cause huge losses in yield and production in the livestock sector. Early diagnosis is essential to combat these diseases. Today, homocysteine levels are used as biochemical markers in the diagnosis of the functions and diseases of many different organs in human medicine. Homocysteine is an amino acid that occurs in the process of methionine metabolism and does not enter the primary structure of proteins. Homocysteine is a biochemical marker used in the assessment of cardiovascular and renal diseases as well as other organ functions. In this review, homocysteine determination methods and detailed information about which organ and system diseases can be used in livestock sector will be given. [J Adv Vet Anim Res 2017; 4(4.000): 319-332]
Show more [+] Less [-]Clinical management of maggot wounds in Bengal Tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) Full text
2017
Anup Kumar Talukder | Md. Ataur Rahman | Sang Hyoun Park | Mohammad Nizam Uddin Chowdhury | Md. Golam Haider | Tapan Kumar Dey | Abu Nasar Md. Aminoor Rahman | Ziban Chandra Das
Objecitve: Maggot wound is common in domestic and pet animals but report on maggot wound treatment in wildlife species is scanty. The study reported here the surgical and conservative management of maggot wounds including anesthetic protocol and postoperative care in two Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris). Materials and methods: One female and one male tiger were presented with maggot wounds for treatment at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Gazipur, Bangladesh. Tigers were anesthetized with combined injection of xylazine (dosed at 1.0 mg/kg bwt, IM) and ketamine hydrochloride (dosed at 3.5 mg/kg bwt, IM). Superficial maggots were removed from wounds using sterile tissue forceps. Gauze soaked in oil of turpentine was allowed to remain in each wound pocket for 5 min for the removal of deep-seated maggots. Finally, wounds were dressed with tincture iodine to clean out the dead tissue debris and to induce inflammation for rapid healing. A single subcutaneous injection of ivermectin (dosed at 200 µg/kg bwt, IM) was given in each tiger. In addition, long acting oxytetracycline (dosed at 10 mg/kg bwt, IM) on 48 h interval for six days, chlorpheniramine maleate (dosed at 1 mg/kg bwt, IM) once daily for three days, and ascorbic acid (dosed at 250 mg/tiger, IM) once daily for seven days were administered in both tigers. Results: The tigers were recovered successfully without any complications in two weeks following treatment. Conclusion: Surgical management using oil of turpentine and tincture iodine along with parenteral administration of ivermectin, long acting oxytetracycline and chlorpheniramine maleate are effective for successful management of maggot wounds in Bengal tigers. [J Adv Vet Anim Res 2017; 4(1.000): 104-109]
Show more [+] Less [-]Hematology of layers chickens vaccinated with fowl cholera vaccine and experimentally inoculated with virulent Pasteurella multocida serotypes in Zaria, Nigeria Full text
2017
Yusuf Madaki Lekko | Aliyu Mohammed Wakawa | Paul Ayuba Abdu | Moshood Abiola Raji | Paul Habila Mamman | Yusuf Audu | Saraya Yaro Balami | Kingsly Uwakwe Ezema | Isaac John Omeh | Peter Anjili Mishelia
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate some hematological parameters in commercial layers inoculated with two virulent Pasteurella multocida serotypes. Materials and Methods: A total of 84 twenty-week-old black Harco layers were randomly assigned to seven groups (A, B, C, D, E, F and G) with 12 birds per group. 1mLof live attenuated fowl cholera (FC) vaccine was administered subcutaneously at 24 weeks of age to groups A and B, emulsified inactivated (killed) FC vaccine was administered dosed at 0.5 mL per bird subcutaneously at 24 weeks of age to groups C and D, groups E and F were not vaccinated, while group G served as control. Groups A, C and E were inoculated with P. multocida serotype A:1 and groups B, D and F were inoculated with P. multocida serotype A:3. Using McFarland Standard, each bird received a dose of 0.5 mL (0.1 mL intranasally and 0.4 mL intramuscularly) containing 4.5 x 108 cfu/bird. Results: For PCV (P≤0.2692 and P≤0.7643) and HB (P≤0.2806 and P≤0.7266) on day 2 and 10 post inoculation, there was no significant difference between the vaccinated, non-vaccinated groups and control group G. However, there was a highly significant difference P≤0.05 in the mean concentrations of ALP between the control group G (67.67±1.453 u/l) vaccinated groups A (80.33±4.98 u/l), B (81.33±2.60 u/l), C (75±6.35 u/l), and D (84±5.132 u/l) and unvaccinated groups E (104±1.528 u/l ), and F (78 ±3.512 u/l) post inoculation. Conclusion The PCV significantly decrease P≤0.05 in layers vaccinated and inoculated with P. multocida but increase in unvaccinated layers inoculated P. multocida. The mean serum ALP concentration significantly increase P≤0.05 in unvaccinated layers inoculated with P. multocida when compared to layers vaccinated and inoculated with P. multocida. [J Adv Vet Anim Res 2017; 4(3.000): 234-240]
Show more [+] Less [-]