Hematological and serum biochemical analyses in experimental caprine coccidiosis

Hematological and serum biochemical analyses, serum toxoplasma antibody detection, and a fecal parasite survey were carried out in nine male and eight female adult Iriomote cats (Prionailurus iriomotensis). This species was first found in 1965 and was described as a new genus and species of cat more closely related to the extinct taxon Nimravinae than to other extant felids. Values of blood parameters were similar to the normal values in domestic cats. Three trematodes, two cestodes, eight nematodes, and two coccidia were found in feces, and antibody to Toxoplasma gondii was detected in the serum of 4 of 16 cats examined.

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Hemato-Biochemical Analyses of Lactating Cross-Bred Jersey Cattle at Kaski District, Nepal

Journal of the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science ◽

10.3126/jiaas.v35i1.22552 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 35 (1) ◽

pp. 243-247

Author(s):

B. Regmi ◽

K. R. Pande

Keyword(s):

Hematological Parameters ◽

Reference Value ◽

Normal Range ◽

Serum Samples ◽

Jersey Cattle ◽

Mineral Profile ◽

Serum Biochemical ◽

Biochemical Profiles ◽

Biochemical Analyses ◽

Set Up

Hemato-biochemical profiles have been used widely to identify the health problems associated with productive and reproductive disorders. The objective of this study was to set up a baseline hematological and serum biochemical values. The study was carried out in 50 lactating cross bred Jersey cattle of Kaski district ranging in age from 3-7 years. Non-pregnant, lactating, apparently healthy and stall-fed cattle were selected for sampling and these animals were regularly dewormed and vaccinated against common diseases. All the hematological parameters were determined on the same day of collection using auto analyzer. The samples were also tested for blood protozoans (Anaplasma, Babesia, Theleria and Trypanosoma), using thin and thick smears. The serum samples were collected in a sterile vial for serum biochemical analysis and preserved at -200C until used for the assays. All the hematological parameters were within the normal range. However, 2% of the total animals tested appeared Theleria positive. Eosinophil and basophils were within the normal range suggesting that the deworming was effective and there was no allergic reaction. Mineral profile particularly glucose (11.75±0.87) was found significantly (P<0.05) low. This suggests that cross Jersey cattle were prone to hypoglycemia related metabolic disorders and corrective measures should be employed for better production. The values obtained in this study within the range can be used cautiously as reference value at lactating stage of cross-bred Jersey cattle. Further detail study is needed to exacting the standard reference value for this breed of cattle.

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Malnutrition as the cause of recumbency in suckler cows associated with Trypanosoma theileri infection

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica ◽

10.1186/s13028-020-00567-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 63 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Lilli Bittner ◽

Kjelt Krämer ◽

Adriana Wöckel ◽

Teja Snedec ◽

Cora Delling ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Nutrient Deficiency ◽

Diagnostic Challenge ◽

Hind Limbs ◽

Care Protocol ◽

Wide Range ◽

Serum Biochemical ◽

Biochemical Analyses ◽

Aetiological Diagnosis ◽

The University ◽

University Of Leipzig

Abstract Background Recumbent cows are a diagnostic challenge because of a wide range of differential diagnoses, which include trauma, neurological and metabolic disorders, malnutrition and mineral deficiencies. This case report describes recumbent suckler cows that presented as a herd problem. In addition to weakness due to inanition, Cu and Se deficiencies were considered as possible aetiologies of the recumbency. Furthermore, Trypanosoma (T.) theileri, a blood parasite of unknown importance in Germany, was detected in the blood of some cows. Case presentation Three recumbent cows were referred to the Clinic for Ruminants and Swine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Leipzig. They were unable to rise and had low body condition scores and rough hair coats. Haematological and serum biochemical analyses showed neutrophilia, electrolyte imbalances, increased activities of muscle and liver enzymes and decreased concentrations of trace elements, especially Copper (Cu) and Selenium (Se). T. theileri was detected in a routine blood smear from one cow. The cows did not respond to an intensive care protocol, which included intravenous fluids and electrolytes, mineral substitution, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and antibiotics, and were therefore euthanized or died. Postmortem examination showed cachexia, subcutaneous and scleral oedema and muscular dystrophy, especially in the hind limbs. Follow-up examination of the herd of origin produced similar findings including the detection of T. theileri in a large proportion of the herd. Ration analysis revealed considerable undersupply of several nutrients. Conclusions Based on all findings, an aetiological diagnosis of trace mineral and nutrient deficiency with possible involvement of T. theileri was made.

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Triptonide is a reversible non-hormonal male contraceptive agent in mice and non-human primates

Nature Communications ◽

10.1038/s41467-021-21517-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Zongliang Chang ◽

Weibing Qin ◽

Huili Zheng ◽

Kathleen Schegg ◽

Lu Han ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Chinese Herb ◽

Tripterygium Wilfordii ◽

Tripterygium Wilfordii Hook F ◽

Male Contraceptive ◽

Serum Biochemical ◽

Tripterygium Wilfordii Hook ◽

Biochemical Analyses ◽

Oral Doses ◽

Contraceptive Agent

AbstractThere are no non-hormonal male contraceptives currently on the market despite decades of efforts toward the development of “male pills”. Here, we report that triptonide, a natural compound purified from the Chinese herb Tripterygium Wilfordii Hook F displays reversible male contraceptive effects in both mice and monkeys. Single daily oral doses of triptonide induces deformed sperm with minimal or no forward motility (close to 100% penetrance) and consequently male infertility in 3–4 and 5–6 weeks in mice and cynomolgus monkeys, respectively. Male fertility is regained in ~4–6 weeks after cessation of triptonide intake in both species. Either short- or long-term triptonide treatment causes no discernable systematic toxic side effects based on histological examination of vital organs in mice and hematological and serum biochemical analyses in monkeys. Triptonide appears to target junction plakoglobin and disrupts its interactions with SPEM1 during spermiogenesis. Our data further prove that targeting late spermiogenesis represents an effective strategy for developing non-hormonal male contraceptives.

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Abomasal displacement in neonatal dairy calves: Review of recent literature with special emphasis on abomasal torsion

Veterinary World ◽

10.14202/vetworld.2019.1121-1125 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (7) ◽

pp. 1121-1125

Author(s):

Zuhair Bani Ismail ◽

Faisal Omoush

Keyword(s):

Abdominal Pain ◽

Recent Literature ◽

Abdominal Distension ◽

Dairy Calves ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Serum Biochemical ◽

Holstein Calves ◽

Neonatal Calves ◽

Biochemical Analyses ◽

Abomasal Displacement

Aim: This study aimed to describe the clinicopathological and necropsy findings in neonatal dairy calves affected with right torsion of the abomasum. Materials and Methods: The history and findings of clinical examination, hematology and serum biochemical analyses and necropsy were described in six neonatal Holstein calves with a confirmed diagnosis of right torsion of the abomasum. Furthermore, a review of the literature was carried out using internet search engines such as PubMed and Google Scholar concerning abomasal displacement in calves. Only published papers in scientific and refereed journals were reviewed. Results: Six neonatal Holstein calves (four females and two males) aged between 7 and 21 days were diagnosed with right torsion of the abomasum during necropsy. The calves were presented with peracute signs of anorexia, dehydration, abdominal pain, and abdominal distension. Hematology and serum biochemical analyses revealed hemoconcentration and azotemia, hyponatremia, hypochloremia, and hypokalemia. Conclusion: Abomasal torsion in neonatal calves must be placed on the deferential diagnostic list of calves suffering from peracute signs of abdominal pain and distension. Although the underlying etiopathological factors are not fully known, correction of nutritional mismanagement is required to prevent the condition.

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Hematological and Serum Biochemical Analyses in Experimental Caprine Besnoitiosis

The Korean Journal of Parasitology ◽

10.3347/kjp.2011.49.2.133 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 49 (2) ◽

pp. 133 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Saeed Nazifi ◽

Ahmad Oryan ◽

Fatemeh Namazi

Keyword(s):

Serum Biochemical ◽

Biochemical Analyses

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Physiological evaluation of broiler finishers fed fermented bovine blood and rumen digesta meal

Nigerian Journal of Animal Production ◽

10.51791/njap.v39i2.757 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

pp. 107-113

Author(s):

B. O. Esonu ◽

J. C. Azubuike ◽

A. B. I. Udedibie ◽

M. N. Opara ◽

T. C. Iwuji

Keyword(s):

Haemoglobin Concentration ◽

Bovine Blood ◽

Dietary Level ◽

Treatment Groups ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Serum Biochemical ◽

Physiological Evaluation ◽

Completely Randomized Design ◽

Biochemical Analyses ◽

Sodium And Potassium

A 35-day feeding trial involving three hundred (300) five (5) week old broilers was carried out in a completely randomized design to evaluate the haematology, serum biochemical and gastro-intestinal characteristics of broiler finishers fed diets containing a mixture of fermented bovine blood and rumen digesta (FBBRD) meal at dietary levels of 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 %, respectively. The birds were randomly grouped into five, with sixty birds each and four replicates of fifteen birds per treatment. At the end of the experiment, blood samples were collected from eight birds randomly selected from each treatment for haematological and biochemical analyses. The group on 10 % FBBRD diet had significantly (P<0.05) higher packed cell volume, haemoglobin concentration and red blood cells. Eosinophil values of birds on all the treatment groups except those on 5 % FBBRD dietary level were within the normal range. Serum biochemical analysis of the experimental birds recorded significant (P<0.05) differences in total protein, albumin, creatinine, cholesterol, except blood sugar concentrations. Serum concentrations of sodium and potassium of the experimental birds were also significantly (P<0.05) different. This study suggested that FBBRD meal when properly processed and at 10 % dietary level of inclusion, can be used in broiler finisher production without adverse effects on the physiological indices of birds

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Effects of sex, polydactylism and rearing systems on serum biochemical indices of Fulani ecotype chickens in Southwestern Nigeria

Nigerian Journal of Animal Production ◽

10.51791/njap.v47i1.175 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 47 (1) ◽

pp. 24-32

Author(s):

G. O. Nweke-okorocha ◽

C. A. Chineke ◽

C. O. Joachim

Keyword(s):

Total Protein ◽

Blood Parameter ◽

Southwestern Nigeria ◽

Aspartate Amino Transferase ◽

Future Improvement ◽

Baseline Information ◽

Serum Biochemical ◽

Alkaline Phosphate ◽

Biochemical Analyses ◽

Biochemical Indices

An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of sex, polydactylism and rearing systems on blood serum biochemical indices of 30 Fulani ecotype chickens selected at random from 90 Fulani ecotype chickens raised under intensive management systems (deep litter and caged) for 16 weeks. Blood samples were collected from the birds at 11th and 16thweek was used for biochemical analyses. The parameters measured were Cholesterol, Total protein (TP), albumin (ALB), globulin (GB), aspartate amino transferase (AST), alanine amino transferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphate (ALP). The biochemical parameters were not significantly (p>0.05) different among the sex, polydactyly and rearing systems at 11weeks but cholesterol in the male birds were significantly (P<0.05) different. Polydactyly was significantly different (P<0.05) for aspartate amino transferase and rearing system were significantly different (P<0.05) for total protein, globulin, albumin and alkaline phosphatase at week 16. The present result is the serum blood parameter of Fulani ecotype chickens which could serve as baseline information for future improvement of Fulani ecotype chickens.

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Isoflavones-Enriched Soy Protein Prevents CCL4-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats

ISRN Pharmacology ◽

10.5402/2012/347930 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Nesma A. Z. Sarhan ◽

Ezzeldein S. El-Denshary ◽

Nabila S. Hassan ◽

Ferial M. Abu-Salem ◽

Mosaad A. Abdel-Wahhab

Keyword(s):

Soy Protein ◽

Liver Tissue ◽

Liver Enzymes ◽

Protective Role ◽

Control Group ◽

Histological Changes ◽

Tissue Samples ◽

Serum Biochemical ◽

Biochemical Analyses

The burden of liver disease in Egypt is exceptionally high due to the highest prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) resulting in rising rates of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of the current study was to determine the isoflavones in soy and to evaluate the protective role of soy against CCl4-induced liver damage in rats. Four experimental groups were treated for 8 weeks and included the control group, soy-supplemented diet (20% w/w) group, the group treated orally with CCl4 (100 mg/kg bw) twice a week, and the group fed soy-supplemented diet and treated with CCl4. Blood and liver tissue samples were collected for biochemical analyses and histological examination. The results indicated that protein content was 45.8% and the total isoflavones recorded 167.3 mg/100 g soy. Treatment with CCl4 resulted in a significant biochemical changes in serum liver tissue accompanied with severe oxidative stress and histological changes. Supplementation with soy succeeded to restore the elevation of liver enzymes activities and improved serum biochemical parameters. Moreover, soy supplementation improved the antioxidant enzymes, decreased lipid peroxidation, and improved the histological picture of the liver tissue. It could be concluded that soy-protein-enriched isoflavones may be a promising agent against liver diseases.

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