Infertile bulls versus steers: III. Carcass characteristics

1971 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 317-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Price
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Growth ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Carcass Composition ◽  
Lower Percentage ◽  
Nutritional Conditions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Kidney Fat ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The One

SummaryThe carcass characteristics of a total of 43 infertile bulls were oompared with those of 42 steers from five independent trials. In most cases there was no significant difference between the bulls and the steers for dressing percentage, or fleshing index. Bulls were generally found to have greater hide percentages than steers, the difference being very highly significant (P < 0·001) in one of the trials and significant (P < 0·05) in another. Eye musole area expressed relative to caroass weight was greater in the bulls, the difference being significant (P < 0·05) in three of the trials. The depth of fat over the eye musole and the hind to fore-quarter weight ratio were greater in the steer carcasses. Head weights were found to be significantly greater (P < 0·05) and caul and kidney fat weights less (P < 0·05) in bulls than in steers in the one trial where these parameters could be measured.Carcass composition was estimated by the three-rib sample joint teohnique in four of the trials, and in these the bulls had a greater percentage of bone and muscle, but a lower peroentage of fat than the steers, the differences being significant in most oases. In the fifth trial composition was estimated by half carcass dissection. This, too, showed bulls to have a greater percentage of bone and muscle and a lower percentage of fat, the differences being highly significant (P < 0·01) and very highly significant (P < 0·001) respectively. On a fat-corrected basis the estimated retail value of the carcasses favoured the bulls by about $20.00 each.The studies, conducted over a range of nutritional conditions, showed that non-castration favoured muscle growth while suppressing fat deposition, and that this advantage was more pronounced when growth rates were high.

Revalidation of the Flipi Score in the Era of Immunotherapy.

Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 4437-4437
Author(s):  
German Stemmelin ◽  
Carlos Doti ◽  
Claudia Shanley ◽  
Jose Ceresetto ◽  
Oscar Rabinovich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Marrow Transplant ◽  
Intermediate Risk ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The FLIPI prognosis score for follicular lymphoma (FL) was developed based on cases diagnosed between 1985 and 1992, and treated with different schemes that did not include rituximab (R). In the present study, we report the evolution of all FL treated in a single institution through the last decade and analize whether FLIPI mantains its effectiveness to identify different risk groups within patients treated with the new therapeutic alternatives available. Material and Methods: We identified sixty two patients with diagnosis of grade I-II-IIIa FL. Patients characteristics: median age 57.5 yr (r, 30–80); 36 males; 63% stages III–IV, and 37% with bone marrow infiltration at the time of diagnosis. Thirty eight percent had a low risk by FLIPI, 34% had an intermediate risk and 27.4% had a high risk. In 19 pts (30.6%) the initial decision was “watch and wait” but 82% received a form of treatment at some point. R was used in 36 pts (58%) with some of the following regimes: chemotherapy (chemo) + R and/or R as consolidation therapy and/or R as monotherapy and/or R as maintenance therapy. Of all prescribed treatments (excluding R as monotherapy and/or maintenance treatment), 52.8% were chemo alone, 20.2% chemo + R, 21.3% radiotherapy and 5.6% received a bone marrow transplant. Results: we considered the analysis of overall survival (OS) the most appropiate approach, since most treatments were seeking the control of the FL, and not the complete remission or cure. The follow up median time was 53.2 months ± 34.8 1SD. The 5-yr OS for the 62 pts was 81.8% ± 11.3 CI 95%. The 5-yr OS for those with a low, intermediate and high risk FLIPI was 100% −5, 84.2% ± 21 and 52% ±26.2, respectively. The difference in 5-yr OS was statistically significant between low and high risk, intermediate and high risk, but failed to prove a significant difference between low and intermediate risk. Among the different risk factors tested in a univariate analysis only age ≥ < 60 yr old demonstrated a significant difference, 60.7% vs 90%, respectively. Conclusions: The 5-yr OS in our series is higher than the one described in the original FLIPI study (Blood2004; 104:1258–65) which was 81.8% vs 71% for the whole group; 90% vs 78.1% for pts <60 yr old; 60.7% vs 57.7% for ≥ 60 yr old; 100% vs 90.6% for low FLIPI and 84.2% vs 77.6% for intermediate FLIPI. The only group that failed to prove an improvement was the high risk FLIPI with 52% vs 52.5%. The impact of novel therapies was more evident in patients with a low or intermediate FLIPI and was even more evident in patients younger than 60 yr old. According to our results, FLIPI maintains its effectiveness in differentiating two risk groups, i.e., low-intermediate vs high. We believe that the OS curves will probably continue to improve as the treatments that are considered today as the most effective ones, were just included in our series in the last three years.

Should We Resect Hoffa's Fat Pad during Total Knee Replacement?

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (09) ◽  
pp. 894-897 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alun Yewlett ◽  
Ryan Trickett ◽  
Mark Forster ◽  
Adel Ghandour ◽  
Hannah Sellars
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Fat Pad ◽  
Hoffa’S Fat Pad ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The One

AbstractResection of Hoffa's fat pad during total knee arthroplasty is sometimes performed to improve access and view. Opponents of this technique argue that sacrificing the fat pad potentially compromises blood supply to the patellar tendon and it can subsequently shorten. Our objective was to identify any difference in the Insall-Salvati ratio of knees undergoing total knee arthroplasty between a cohort that had Hoffa's fat pad preserved and the one that had Hoffa's fat pad completely excised. The total knee arthroplasties by two surgeons at our institution were reviewed over a 3-year period. Surgeon A routinely preserves the fat pad and surgeon B routinely excises the fat pad. Radiographs preoperatively, immediately postoperatively, and at a minimum of 1-year follow up were analyzed for the Insall-Salvati ratio. A total of 161 knees were reviewed, 65 in the preserved group and 96 in the excised group with a mean age of 67 and 70 years, respectively. The mean preoperative Insall-Salvati ratio for the preserved group was 1.12 (±0.145) and excised group 1.16 (±0.168) (p = 0.094). The mean immediate postoperative Insall-Salvati ratio for the preserved group was 1.10 (±0.154) and for excised group 1.18 (±0.194). The difference in Insall-Salvati ratio from preoperative to the immediate postoperative period in the preserved group compared with the excised group demonstrated a significant difference (p = 0.010). However, the change of Insall-Salvati ratio at 1 year did not significantly differ between the groups (p = 0.059). There does not appear to be any difference in the Insall-Salvati ratios of both groups at 1 year's follow up; therefore, this study radiologically at least supports the use of either technique.

Carcass characteristics and tissue-mineral contents of steers fed supplemental chromium

1992 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 663-669 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Chang ◽  
D. N. Mowat ◽  
G. A. Spiers
Keyword(s):  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Liver Weight ◽  
Carcass Composition ◽  
Marbling Score ◽  
Mineral Contents ◽  
Tissue Samples ◽  
Growing Period ◽  
Finishing Steers ◽  
Kidney Fat

This study investigated the effects of supplemental chromium (Cr) (0 or 0.2 mg kg−1 from high-Cr yeast) on performance, carcass characteristics and tissue-mineral contents of growing–finishing steers fed corn silage supplemented with either urea–corn or soybean meal during the growing period and a high-grain diet during the finishing period. Ninety-six Charolais-crossed steers, divided into four treatment groups with 24 animals each, were fed for a 70-d growing period followed by a 68-d finishing period. After continuous supplemental Cr, steers were commercially slaughtered and their carcass characteristics were evaluated. Tissue samples, including loin-eye lean and rib fat, liver and kidney, were analyzed for Cr and other minerals (P, Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn and Cu). Supplemental Cr had no effects (P > 0.05) on average daily gain (ADG), dry-matter intake, (DMI), feed efficiency (ADG/DMI), and carcass characteristics, including dressing percentage, loin-eye area, backfat thickness, marbling score, kidney fat and liver weight. Proportion of lean, fat and bone in rib sections was not affected (P > 0.05) by Cr supplementation. Supplemental Cr also did not affect (P > 0.05) total-tissue Cr and other mineral concentrations. However, supplemental Cr increased (P < 0.05) the Cu level of livers in steers fed urea–corn supplements during the growing period. This study showed that continuous supplementation of Cr (0.2 mg kg−1) to unstressed growing-finishing steers had no effect on carcass composition and several minerals in various tissues. Key words: Chromium, steer, carcass, tissue

scholarly journals PENGARUH TERAPI MUROTTAL TERHADAP TINGKAT KONSENTRASI SISWA KELAS VIII. G DI MTSN 2 MUARA ENIM TAHUN 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
Shinta Maharani ◽  
Devy Dwi Putri
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Average Concentration ◽  
A Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The One ◽  
Mean Concentration

One of the tasks of the development of children aged 11-15 years is to think in a more abstract and logical way and more idealistic thinking. This ability to think will be disrupted if teenagers have difficulty concentrating during learning. Therefore we need a method that is fun and can make children relax in learning so that they can concentrate their concentration on ongoing learning. One method that can be used is the Murrotal Al-Qur'an therapy. The aim of the study was to determine whether there was any effect of murottal therapy on the concentration of students at Muara Enim 2 MTsN. This study used a quasi-experimental design with the design of the one group pretest posttest. The sample used was all students of class VIII.G at MTsN 2 Muara Enim. The results showed that the average concentration score of class VIII.G students before Murottal therapy was given was 10.84 with a standard deviation of 3.043. While the average concentration score of class VIII.G students after being given murottal therapy was 17.90 with a standard deviation of 1.233, so that the difference in mean concentration scores before and after murottal therapy was 7.06 with a standard deviation of 1.81. Wilcoxon signed ranks test obtained ρ value = 0,000, with a value of α = 0.05 (p <0.05), this shows that there is a significant difference between the concentration of students before and after being given murottal therapy. It is expected that the school can make a policy about the application of murottal therapy in increasing student concentration.

scholarly journals Correlation of frankfort horizontal with the sellanasion line angular data in different sagittal skeletal bases

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 1088-1093
Author(s):  
Mathew Thomas Maliael ◽  
Keyword(s):  
T Test ◽  
Class I ◽  
Gender Dimorphism ◽  
Skeletal Class ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Beta Angle ◽  
Angular Data ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The One ◽  
One Way Anova

It is of interest to establish the cephalometric correlation of angular data between frankfort horizontal and the sella-nasion line in different sagittal skeletal bases. Beta angle was used to divide the sample based on their sagittal skeletal base relationship. The FH-SN angle was measured for each group. The data were tabulated into IBM SPSS software. Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk test was done to test the normal distribution of the data. One-way ANOVA analysis was done to test the difference of the FH-SN angle among the groups. Independent samples t-Test was done to test for gender dimorphism. The mean FH-SN angle of the sample was 6.33°3.35°. The results of the One-Way ANOVA and independent samples t-Test were insignificant. Results show that is no statistically significant difference in FHSN angle between skeletal class I, II and III.The mean FH-SN angle of the sample was 6.33°3.35°. The distribution of the data was normal. The results of the One-Way ANOVA and Independent samples t-Test were insignificant. There was no statistically significant difference in FH-SN angle between skeletal class I, II and III.

scholarly journals Performance of Booroola Merino and Finnsheep crossbred lambs and ewes

1988 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 492-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. D. Young ◽  
G. E. Dickerson
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Survival Rate ◽  
Breeding Season ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Conception Rate ◽  
Embryo Survival ◽  
Ewe Lambs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Kidney Fat ◽  
The Difference

Booroola Merino (B, n= 18) and Finnsheep (F, n =31) rams were mated to F ewes and C3 ewes (1/2 Columbia, 1/4 Suffolk, 1/4 Hampshire). Progeny of these matings were evaluated for performance traits including ewe reproduction through 3 years of age. Averaged over dam breeds, there was no significant difference between B and F sires for conception rate (CR), litter size (LS) at birth or weaning or for lamb mortality to weaning. The difference among sire breeds was not large or significant for birth weight but F sired lambs were significantly heavier than B sired lambs at 63 and 147 days of age. Relative to F sired lambs, B sired lambs had a higher dressing percentage and less fat at the 12th rib but equal estimated percentage kidney fat. A significantly smaller percentage of B-C3 than F, F-C3 or B-F ewe lambs reached puberty by the end of their first breeding season. Ovulation rate at first mating was higher but embryo survival rate tended to be lower for B sired ewes than for F sired ewes. At 2 years of age, B sired ewes produced about 1 kg more wool than F sired ewes. With the exception of the very poor CR of B-C3 ewes at first parity, the differences between the four ewe genotypes were not large or significant for CR at first, second and third parity. The difference between B and F sired ewes in LS at birth was not significant at first parity but B sired ewes were more prolific at second and third parities. However, differences in lamb mortality reduced, and in some cases removed, the differences in LS by weaning time. Relative use of these breeds in commercial U.S. production schemes is discussed.

scholarly journals Impact of grafting type on Esca foliar symptoms

OENO One ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Séverine Mary ◽  
Coralie Laveau ◽  
Pascal Lecomte ◽  
Marc Birebent ◽  
Jean-Philippe Roby
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Lower Percentage ◽  
Cabernet Sauvignon ◽  
Climatic Regions ◽  
Foliar Symptoms ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
First Time

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Aim:</strong> The aim of the survey was to investigate if the grafting type influences the foliar expression of Esca during summer.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Methods and Results:</strong> Observations were conducted on plots distributed in two French winegrowing regions (two different climatic regions) with two varieties (Cabernet-Sauvignon in the Bordeaux region and Mourvèdre in Provence). Three grafting types were compared: Omega graft, Whip and Tongue graft, and full cleft graft. For both varieties, we found a significant effect of the type of grafting on the foliar development of Esca symptoms. Full cleft grafted plots showed a significantly lower percentage of Esca foliar symptoms than the other two modalities, which were not significantly different from one another. Concerning Omega grafted plots, a significant difference in the rate of Esca foliar symptoms was highlighted compared to full cleft grafted plots, with a higher rate on Omega grafted plots, but these plots were also younger.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The study established, for the first time, the difference between full cleft field grafted plots and Omega and Whip and Tongue grafted plots, revealing a higher incidence of Esca on the latter types of grafting.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Significance and impact of the study:</strong> The spread of mechanical graft could be one of the factors explaining the increasing incidence of Esca in vineyard.</p>

scholarly journals Comparative results of hernia repair from surgeons with different approaches at a tertiary medical center

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 526-530
Author(s):  
Ahmet Alyanak
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Recurrence Rates ◽  
Patient Dissatisfaction ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Vas Scores ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Comparative Results ◽  
The One

Objective: At present, there is still no method that can be called the gold standard in hernia repair. The main objective of this study was to review the rates, including pain and recurrence, of the most important complications for patient dissatisfaction across different methods applied by different surgeons. Material and Methods: Four hundred twenty one patients who were operated on by three surgeons were retrospectively reviewed with respect to the main complications of pain and recurrence. Self-adhesive mesh and Lichtenstein repairs were performed by the same surgeon, whereas Bassini and transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repairs were performed by separate surgeons. Results: In all repair types, there were a significant difference between visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores on the first postoperative day compared to VAS scores at the one-month mark (p<0.001). The difference between VAS scores in the first month according to repair types was statistically significant (p<0.001). There was a significant difference between repair types and development of chronic pain (p<0.001). Recurrence rates also showed a statistically significant difference amongst repair types (p=0.001). Conclusion: Although the Lichtenstein and laparoscopic methods are superior in terms of recurrence compared to the Bassini method, chronic pain complications from the Bassini method appear to be acceptable

scholarly journals UJI BEDA PELANGGARAN TRAFFIC LIGHT BERDASARKAN LOKASI PELANGGARANNYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Ridayati Ridayati
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Light ◽  
Traffic Regulation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Traffic Violations ◽  
Traffic Violation ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Mind Set ◽  
The One ◽  
The Right

The increasing of the vehicles flow on Yogya-Solo street causing congestion at some points in the Klaten district. The main cause of the congestion is the number of traffic violations which lead to the accidents. Bendogantungan, south Klaten, is one of the most congested point in this district. This study is aimed to determine the causes and the effects of traffic light violations and to examine the difference o f traffic light violations based on the point of violations in the intersection of bendogantungan, Yogya-Solo street. The results show that the practical mind-set of Klaten community in driving has created an instant community. Many people of that community have not realized yet on the importance of traffic regulation, this causes the number of accident. The result of analysis using SPSS 15 shows that there is a significant difference between the one way traffic violation at Empu Sedah street and eastward of Yogya-Solo street. The difference also appears between the one way traffic violations at Empu Sedah street and the westward of Yogya-Solo street. It also happens between the right turn of Ki Ageng Pandanaran street and the westward of Yogya-Solo street.

scholarly journals Properties and composition of carcass of domestic spotted young cattle of two preslaughter weights

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 1443-1450 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Petricevic ◽  
N. Stanisic ◽  
Lj. Sretenovic ◽  
M.M. Petrovic ◽  
S. Stajic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Tissue ◽  
Carcass Composition ◽  
Fat Tissue ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Kidney Fat ◽  
Group A ◽  
Young Cattle ◽  
Group B ◽  
Almost All ◽  
A Share

Objective of this research was to determine the slaughter properties and carcass composition of carcass sides derived from young cattle of Domestic Spotted breed, of pre-slaughter weights of 500 (group A) and 600 kg (group B). Heavier cattle had higher share of kidney fat in carcass, whereas the share of offals showed no significant differences. Statistically significant difference was registered only in share of toungue (P<0.05), that was higher in cattle of group A. Share of extra/premium (tenderloin), I category (round) and II category (loin, back, shoulder) showed no significant differences between groups of cattle. Statistically significant difference (P<0.05) was established in the share of III category carcass parts. Share of forearm and chest was significantly higher in lighter cattle (3.55% and 7.95%) compared to heavier animals (2.89% and 6.33%), whereas the share of subshoulder was considerably lower in group A (6.89%) compared to cattle of group B (9.73%). Data obtained by dissection of main carcass side parts differed significantly in regard to the share of muscle tissue in round and belly, that was significantly higher in cattle of group A (P<0.05). Share of fat tissue (subcutaneous and intermuscular) was higher in cattle of group B in almost all carcass side parts, however, statistically significant difference between groups was determined only in round, back, neck and subshoulder. Also, share of bones in chest differed statistically significantly (P<0.05) and it was higher in group A (20.09%) compared to cattle of group B (15.52%).

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