Discussion on “A train performance computer” before the North-Western Measurement and Control Group, at Manchester, 17th February, 1959

Abstract In recent economical situation goat farming is a promising field accompanied by high price and demand of goat milk, meat and wool. Saanen goats is a dairy breed, the mean yield per lactation is 600–700 kg (1320–1540 lb). This breed is widespread in North-Western region of Russian Federation. Nowadays the deep research of Saanen goat metabolism in different physiological states is important and relevant. This study is aimed to study blood markers of hepatic function in Saanen goats depending on month of pregnancy. The experiment was conducted in the north-western region of Russian Federation, in laboratory of biochemistry and physiology department, FSBEI of Higher Education «SPbSAVM». The experimental group included 30 pregnant Saanen goats, 1–4 years of age, selected using matched pairs method; control group included 30 non-pregnant Saanen goats, same age. The blood samples were taken 5 times during pregnancy – each month. The blood markers of hepatic function (serum ALT, AST, ALP activity and total bilirubin) were assessed by standard methods. The results are displayed in table 1. After analyzing the received data of hepatic function markers there were revealed signs of hepatic toxic damage in pregnant goats during the whole period of pregnancy. Increase of hepatic enzymes activity (AST, ALT) and total bilirubin blood level in pregnant goats when compare with non-pregnant is also notable. Thus during the whole period of pregnancy there were signs of hepatic function disturbances because of intoxications. This is characterized by hepatic function markers elevation. This endogenic intoxication can potentially lead to hepatic damage. Received data allows taking into consideration preventive measures to minimize endogenic intoxication during the second half of pregnancy in goats.

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MONIZEN FORTE FOR LAMBS PARASIT-IC DISEASES

International bulletin of Veterinary Medicine ◽

10.17238/issn2072-2419.2020.2.84 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

pp. 84-87

Author(s):

E. S. Engasheva ◽

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V. I. Kolesnikov ◽

Keyword(s):

Clinical Signs ◽

Live Weight ◽

Control Group ◽

Not Given ◽

The North ◽

Condi Tions ◽

High Infection ◽

Mucous Discharge ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

The Monizen Forte test for parasitic sheep diseases was tested under production condi-tions on 460 lambs of the North Caucasian breed, with a live weight of 25-30 kg, with high infection with nematodes, cestodes and larvae of the nasopharyngeal gadfly (Oestrus ovis), which were given orally in a mixture with half the normal rate of concentrated feed, the test drug in a dose of 1 ml per 20 kg of the animal weight. Experienced (20 ani-mals) and control (10 animals) groups of lambs with an average live weight of 28 kg were selected from these lambs according to the principle of analogues. To the lambs of the control group, the drug was not given. 10 days after administration of the drug by clini-cal and coprological studies, it was found that the lambs of the experimental group, the intensity of nematode invasion decreased and the drug’s intensity (IE) was 96.7%, and the extensivity (EE) was 95%. The lambs of the experimental group before the introduction of the drug were 40% invaded with moniesia and 50% dictiocauli, and after using Monizen Forte they were released - the ex-tensibility (EE) was 100%. Lambs of the control (untreated) group, the intensity and extent of infection with nematodes and ces-todes remained at the same level as at the beginning of the experiment. All 10 lambs (50%) of the experimental group, the clinical signs of estrosis (sneezing, snorting, serous-mucous discharge from the nose) disap- peared, and the lambs of the control group have these clinical signs persisted.

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Defining entities in the Acacia saligna (Fabaceae) species complex using a population genetics approach

Australian Journal of Botany ◽

10.1071/bt10327 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 59 (2) ◽

pp. 137 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

M. A. Millar ◽

M. Byrne ◽

W. O'Sullivan

Keyword(s):

Species Complex ◽

Natural Populations ◽

Acacia Saligna ◽

Breeding Programs ◽

Reliable Identification ◽

The North ◽

Natural Range ◽

Ongoing Development ◽

And Control ◽

North Western

Traditional morphological taxonomic classification is problematic in the Acacia saligna (Labill.) H.L.Wendl. species complex. Reliable identification of entities within the species is essential due to its extensive use both in Australia and overseas, its propensity for weediness, and its ongoing development for use in agroforestry. We used a Bayesian analysis approach to assess genetic structure in populations across the species natural range and to define the natural distributions of various genetic entities. The results indicate that three highly divergent genetic entities are apparent in the A. saligna species complex with further fine-scale genetic subdivision present within two. The three primary genetic entities correspond to the informally described subsp. ‘saligna’ and subsp. ‘pruinescens’ combined, subsp. ‘stolonifera’, and subsp. ‘lindleyi’. Within this primary structure two further entities are apparent; one separating subsp. ‘saligna’/‘pruinescens’ into eastern and western populations and the other distinguishing north-western ‘lindleyi’ populations from the rest of that subspecies distribution. The north-western catchments may have been an important refugium for the species diversity. The results of the study will aid in breeding programs, conservation of natural populations and control of invasive populations of this taxon.

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