Reproductive performance of Arab mares in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (03) ◽  
pp. 145-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Alamaary ◽  
F. Al-Sobayil ◽  
A. Ali
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
First Record ◽  
Reproductive Activity ◽  
Pregnancy Rates ◽  
Reproductive Efficiency ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Photoperiodic Regulation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Number Of Cycles

Summary Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the reproductive performance of the Arab mares in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: Managers of 26 studfarms containing 1014 Arab mares at five districts were asked to complete a questionnaire on the reproductive efficiency of their mares. Results: The mean age at first mating was 3.06 ± 0.5 years. Mares were mated equally in winter and all over the year. Natural mating was mostly used (76.9%). The means of estrus duration and estrus interval were 6.58 ± 1 days and 19.57 ± 1.8 days, respectively. The means of first service and overall pregnancy rates and the number of cycles/pregnancy were 52.71 ± 20.2%, 83.72 ± 15.0%, and 1.46 ± 0.3, respectively, with no effect of the postpartum interval, district, or season. The average pregnancy duration was 335.5 ± 10.2 days. It was shorter in mares mated by day 9 postpartum than in those mated later (p < 0.05). The ratio of stallion/mares ranged from 1:4 to 1:24, with no correlation with the pregnancy rates or the number of cycles/pregnancy. Discussion: Photoperiodic regulation and changes in the hypothalamichypophyseal axis of mares are usually associated with the seasonal reproductive activity of mares in the temperate but not in subtropical areas. Short duration of gestation for mares mated by day 9 after foaling may be related to the nutritional status of dams. Conclusion: The obtained data represent the first record of the reproductive performance of Arab mares in the KSA, which could be used to anticipate their performance under different managements. Clinical relevance: The Arab mares in the KSA are not seasonal and can reproduce efficiently all over the year. District and season did not influence the fertility.

scholarly journals First record of the subfamily Epitraninae from Saudi Arabia (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Chalcididae), with the description of three new species

ZooKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 979 ◽  
pp. 35-86
Author(s):  
Neveen S. Gadallah ◽  
Ahmed M. Soliman ◽  
Hathal M. Al Dhafer
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
New Species ◽  
New Records ◽  
First Record ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Central Regions ◽  
Three New Species ◽  
First Time

The monotypic subfamily Epitraninae Burks, 1936 (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea, Chalcididae) is reported for the first time in Saudi Arabia. Seven Epitranus species are recorded in the Southwestern and Central regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, of which three species are new: E. delvarei Soliman &amp; Gadallah, sp. nov. (female &amp; male), E. similis Gadallah &amp; Soliman, sp. nov. (male), and E. subinops Soliman &amp; Gadallah, sp. nov. (female), are described and illustrated. Four new records, E. clavatus (Fabricius), E. hamoni complex, E. inops Steffan, and E. torymoides (Risbec), are also reported. An illustrated key to species is provided.

scholarly journals Patient Satisfaction in Tertiary Private Hospitals in Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordan H Llego ◽  
Mohammad O Al Shirah
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Great Majority ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Patient Will ◽  
Tertiary Hospitals ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Meeting Satisfaction

ABSTRACT Aim This study is aimed to assess the level of satisfaction of patients in tertiary private hospitals in Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods This study used descriptive crosssectional design through a survey questionnaire. Results A great majority (57%) of respondents are male. Almost half (46.7%) of the respondents are 26 to 35 years old, some (30.3%) are more than 35 years old. The majority (54.5%) of hospitalized patients are married. Some (35.8%) of them reached the secondary level and some (31.5%) completed college. A great majority (57.6%) of the respondents’ salary was below 5,000 SR. A great majority pay their hospitalization by themselves (60.6%). Mean scores revealed: For facilities, the mean was 4.12, standard deviation (SD) = 0.85. For general services, the mean was = 4.13, SD= 0.77. The physician services scored mean = 4.06, SD= 0.88. The highest level of satisfaction according to mean is nursing services with mean= 4.22, SD= 0.80 and the lowest among the variables is convenience with mean= 4.05, SD= 0.84. The overall level of patient satisfaction with the services they received indicated by the mean is 3.91, SD= 1.1. Conclusion Researchers conclude that patients catered by the private tertiary hospitals in Najran Saudi Arabia are more of males, at middle adulthood, and are married who reached the secondary level and have an income of below 5,000 SR and have no health insurance. The level of satisfaction of patients in the private tertiary hospitals is satisfactory and that nursing service has the highest satisfaction level, which is very satisfactory. Clinical significance: The findings of this study are beneficial to the success of the organization. A patient who is satisfied will spread his experience to other people. A satisfied patient will also equate to return of investment. Meeting satisfaction of patients will also decrease the risk of malpractice lawsuits. Clinical significance The findings of this study are beneficial to the success of the organization. A patient who is satisfied will spread his experience to other people. A satisfied patient will also equate to return of investment. Meeting satisfaction of patients will also decrease the risk of malpractice lawsuits. How to cite this article Llego JH, Al Shirah MO. Patient Satisfaction in Tertiary Private Hospitals in Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Int J Res Foundation Hosp Healthc Adm 2017;5(1):42-46.

First record of the bee genusCompsomelissain the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

2014 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz S. Alqarni ◽  
Mohammed A. Hannan ◽  
Michael S. Engel
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
First Record ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

EFFECTS OF UTERINE INFUSION OF NONVIABLE SEMEN, SEMINAL PLASMA OR EGG ALBUMEN PRIOR TO BREEDING ON THE REPRODUCTIVE EFFICIENCY OF GILTS OR SOWS

1990 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. GILES ◽  
L. H. THOMPSON ◽  
S. ARKINS ◽  
T. CAMACHO ◽  
P. A. EICHEN
Keyword(s):  
Litter Size ◽  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Pregnancy Rates ◽  
Reproductive Efficiency ◽  
Corpora Lutea ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Egg Albumen

In two different experiments crossbred gilts and(or) sows were used to investigate the effects of uterine exposure (prior to breeding) to nonviable semen (NS), seminal plasma (SP) or egg albumen (EA) on reproductive performance. Treatment solutions were infused via the cervix at estrus in gilts or within 2 d post-partum in sows. Females were artificially inseminated at the subsequent estrus. In the first experiment pregnancy rates for gilts infused with Beltsville Thawing Solution (BTS) as controls, NS or EA and subsequently inseminated, were 76, 85 and 54%, respectively, and were not significantly different among treatment groups. The number of total embryos (adjusted for number of corpora lutea) present at 38 d postinsemination was 9.6, 9.0 and 9.6, respectively, for BTS, ND and EA infused gilts and was not significantly different. Likewise, the number of live and dead embryos was not different among treatments. In the second experiment, the proportions of inseminated sows infused with BTS, NS or SP that subsequently farrowed were 87, 84 and 92%, respectively, and did not differ significantly among treatments. No significant differences were detected for the number of total, live or dead pigs born per litter among treatments. We conclude that uterine exposure to seminal proteins or egg albumen prior to breeding does not alter reproductive performance in gilts by 38 d of gestation. Also, the infusion of seminal proteins in sows shortly after parturition does not affect pregnancy rates or litter size at the subsequent farrowing. Key words: Reproductive efficiency, litter size, swine, artificial insemination

The effect of body condition, feed level and temporary calf separation on the post-partum anoestrous period and LH and FSH levels in beef cows

1997 ◽  
Vol 1987 ◽  
pp. 26-26
Author(s):  
I.A. Wright ◽  
A.J.F. Russel ◽  
T.K. Whyte ◽  
A.J. McBean
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Deleterious Effect ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Beef Cows ◽  
Biological Efficiency ◽  
Reproductive Efficiency ◽  
Beef Cow ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Farm Livestock

Compared with other species of farm livestock the reproductive performance of beef cows is poor. Mating and calving periods are frequently extended to avoid having a large proportion of barren Cows. vs. For example the ‘average’ MLC recorded herd has a calving period of over 4months. This makes management of beef cow herds difficult and has a deleterious effect on biological efficiency and profitability.One of the major limitations to improvement of reproductive efficiency in beef cattle is the extended post-partum anoestrus. Beef cows have longer post-partum anoestrous periods than dairy cows. In one study of three different herds (Peters and Riley, 1982) the mean length of the anovulatory period ranged from 24 to 88 days.

scholarly journals First record of the genus Oodera Westwood, 1874 (Hymenoptera, Pteromalidae, Cleonyminae, Ooderini) from the Arabian Peninsula, with the description of four new species

ZooKeys ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 874 ◽  
pp. 47-68
Author(s):  
Ahmed M. Soliman ◽  
Neveen S. Gadallah ◽  
Hathal M. Al Dhafer
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
New Species ◽  
Arabian Peninsula ◽  
First Record ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
The Family ◽  
First Time

The genus Oodera Westwood, 1874 (Hymenoptera, Pteromalidae, Cleonyminae) is recorded for the first time for the Arabian Peninsula, from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman. The present study is based on specimens reared from xylophagous beetle larvae of the family Buprestidae (Coleoptera) infesting dead Acacia trees from Al-Dakhiliyah and Dhofar governorates in Oman and Al-Baha, Asir and Riyadh regions in Saudi Arabia. Four new species, Oodera arabicasp. nov., O. omanensissp. nov., O. rapuzziisp. nov., and O. similissp. nov. are described, illustrated and compared with closely related Oodera species. An illustrated key and the xylophagous host records of the species are also provided.

Effects of active immunization against androstenedione or oestrone on oestrus, ovulation and lambing in Merino ewes

1979 ◽  
Vol 19 (101) ◽  
pp. 673 ◽  
Author(s):  
GB Martin ◽  
RJ Scaramuzzi ◽  
RI Cox ◽  
PB Gherardi
Keyword(s):  
Bovine Serum Albumin ◽  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Bovine Serum ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Active Immunization ◽  
Ovulation Rate ◽  
Reproductive Efficiency ◽  
Ovarian Steroids ◽  
The Mean

Merino ewes were immunized against bovine serum albumin (BSA), or oestrone or androstenedione, conjugated to BSA. Immunization against oestrone and androstenedione elevated the mean number of ovulations per ewe ovulating (ovulation rate) from 1.2 to 1.5 and 2.3, respectively. The higher ovulation rate was not reflected in more lambs born per ewe lambing (1.12-1 .I 6 for all groups). The frequency of ovulation and oestrus was depressed in ewes immune to oestrone, and there was a high frequency of abnormalities in the reproductive tract. These effects of immunization were not as frequent in ewes immune to androstenedione. There was no relation between titre and any measure of reproductive performance. The use of immunization against ovarian steroids to improve the reproductive efficiency of commercial flocks is not justified without further investigation.

First record of the genus Eucremastus Szépligeti, 1905 (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Cremastinae) from the Arabian Peninsula, with the description of three new species

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4216 (4) ◽  
pp. 339 ◽  
Author(s):  
NEVEEN S. GADALLAH ◽  
AHMED M. SOLIMAN ◽  
HATHAL M. AL DHAFER
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
New Species ◽  
Arabian Peninsula ◽  
First Record ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Three New Species ◽  
First Time

The genus Eucremastus Szépligeti, 1905 (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Cremastinae) is recorded for the first time for the Arabian Peninsula from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The present study is based on specimens collected from Al-Khararah, Rawdhat Al-Harmalyiah, Rawdhat Al-Sabalh, Rawdhat Farshet Sheaal and Wadi Ghaihab (Riyadh region, Central of Saudi Arabia). Three new species, E. arabicus Gadallah & Soliman, E. flavus Gadallah & Soliman and E. rufoantennalis Gadallah & Soliman are described and illustrated. An illustrated key to species is also provided. 

Utilization of microsatellite markers in genotyping of Saudi Arabian camels for productivity and conservation

2020 ◽  
Vol 100 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-261
Author(s):  
Ahmed Hossam Mahmoud ◽  
Mohammad Abul Farah ◽  
Ahmed Rady ◽  
Khalid Mashai Alanazi ◽  
Osama Mohammed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Genetic Distances ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Expected Heterozygosity ◽  
Exotic Breed ◽  
Overdominant Selection ◽  
Ssr Loci ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Simple Sequence

Camels are considered as integral and notable components of the heritage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Genetic variabilities within and among four camel populations in Saudi Arabia were evaluated using 21 simple sequence repeat (SSR) loci of 122 unrelated individuals, including three indigenous breeds [Humur (HA), Zurg (ZR), Shuguh (SG)] and one exotic breed [Sudanese (SN)]. Nineteen SSR markers generated multilocus fingerprints with a total of 225 alleles, a range of 4–23 alleles per locus, and an average of 9, 7, 7, and 6 alleles per locus in HA, ZR, SG, and SN populations, respectively. The mean multilocus FST value (0.034 ± 0.005) showed non-significant population differentiation. Mean observed heterozygosity values were 0.908 for HA, 0.860 for ZR, 0.919 for SG, and 0.887 for SN, which were higher than the expected heterozygosity. An excess of heterozygotes was observed, suggesting the presence of overdominant selection or the occurrence of outbreeding. Pairwise genetic distances indicated that the three indigenous camel breeds were genetically close to each other and genetically distant to the SN population. This genetic variability assessment by microsatellite analysis is important and useful for the conservation of local camel genetic resources as well as the future development of breeding programs.

scholarly journals ABUNDANCIA Y MADUREZ SEXUAL DE ANADARA SIMILIS EN EL MANGLAR DE LUISICO, BAHÍA MÁLAGA, PACÍFICO COLOMBIANO

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex E. Manjarrés Villamil ◽  
Carlos H. Lucero Rincón ◽  
William O. Gualteros ◽  
Jaime R. Cantera Kintz ◽  
Diego L. Gil Agudelo
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Maturity ◽  
Pacific Coast ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
First Record ◽  
Reproductive Activity ◽  
Microscopic Level ◽  
Reproductive Tissue ◽  
Histological Techniques ◽  
Mean Size ◽  
The Mean

The abundance and sexual maturity of piangua Anadara similis in La Plata Archipelago, Bahía Málaga, Pacific coast of Colombia, was analyzed between September 2009 and August 2010. Sexual maturity of these organisms was studied at macroscopic level using fresh samples and at microscopic level using standard histological techniques. The mean density was estimated in 0.130 ± 0.098 ind/m2 and the mean size was 42.30 ± 5.00 mm. Months with the presence of the highest densities of piangua were May (0.295 ind/m2) and August (0.195 ind/m2). The mean sexual maturity size was estimated in 41.8 ± 4.5 mm, while the size at which at least 50% of the population of A. similis have had its first spawn was estimated in 41 mm. Reproductive activity of the species was present year-round with higher peaks in March (83.33%) and April (75.00%). 4.30% of organisms analyzed showed signs of hermaphroditism, being this the first record of this kind for the species. Higher density, larger mean size, higher meat yield in females as well as the presence of more female reproductive tissue, suggest a process of sexual reversion in the species, which have to be further studied. Low capture and sexual maturity sizes, as well as the low density of organisms found during the present work, might be the product of high fishery pressure, habitat modifications, and pollution processes in the area, factors that have to be studied in detail in order to implement management strategies for the species.

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