191 The effect of high and low doses of follicle-stimulating hormone on embryo collection in Romanov sheep

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 220
Author(s):  
B. Carwell ◽  
D. Carwell ◽  
J. Hubbard ◽  
D. Stuerman

The use of embryo transfer in small ruminants has served as a way of increasing superior female genetics. This technique, although not new, has been adopted by an increasing number of breeders over the past few years. The Romanov sheep breed is considered a natural litter-bearing breed compared with other small ruminant species, which generally have only 1 or 2 offspring during a natural parturition. This experiment was designed to evaluate the effect of FSH dosage on embryo production and collection in Romanov sheep. Sheep donors (n=12), with an average age of 2±1.4 years and an average body weight of 43±6.7kg, were randomly assigned to either a high (175mg) or low (140mg) dosage treatment of FSH during the breeding season. Hormone injections were given in a decreasing dosage twice daily over a period of 5 days. Donors were naturally cycling before being subjected to a CIDR-G protocol for a period of 15 days, with hormone injections beginning on Day 11. Donors were mated with rams (n=2) of known fertility for a total of 3 hand matings. After the third hand mating, the ram was turned into the breeding pen with the ewes. Embryos were collected 7 days after breeding and evaluated for transfer. A one-way ANOVA was utilised to analyse statistical differences between groups with significance set at (0.05). Results are given as mean±s.e.m. Only embryos of quality grades 1 and 2 were transferred during this study. No differences were detected between the 2 groups for total embryos collected between both high (7.6±6) and low (6.6±5) FSH groups. Furthermore, no differences were detected between both high and low FSH groups for the number of embryos transferred (5.6±5 and 6.3±4, respectively). The results of this study suggest that a lower total dosage (140mg) of FSH can be used in superovulation programs of Romanov ewes without affecting the total number of embryos collected and transferred. However, further investigation should be performed with various levels of FSH to determine the most accurate dosage for Romanov sheep.

Author(s):  
Devi Priya B ◽  
Afroz Kalmee ◽  
Omkar Eswara Babu Danda ◽  
Dasarthi A

Introduction: The sealing ability of the root end filling materials to the wall can be assessed by the marginal adaptations. Various materials have been used in the past. This study was conducted to assess the root-end filling materials ProRoot MTA, Biodentine, RetroMTA’s marginal adaptation. Materials and Methods: Ninety single-rooted teeth were divided to three equal groups of ProRoot MTA, RetroMTA and Biodentine. After the BMP and obturation, the third (3mm) of the root apex were cut, and cavities made with the ultrasonic technique. The transverse and the longitudinal sections were studied using the epoxy a replica under the SEM. One-way ANOVA was employed to associate the marginal gaps between the groups and P<0.05 was considered significant. Results: Significant difference in the longitudinal gaps was observed when the three groups were compared. Conversely, in the transverse sections no significant differences were seen in the groups. Conclusion: Biodentine yielded the best marginal adaptability when compared to the other two only in the longitudinal sections. Greater gaps were seen in the transverse sections in all the three groups. Keywords: Mineral trioxide aggregate, Tricalcium silicate, ProRoot MTA, Marginal adaptation


2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-201
Author(s):  
M.P. Petrovic ◽  
V.C. Petrovic ◽  
Z. Ilic ◽  
D. Ruzic-Muslic ◽  
M.M. Petrovic ◽  
...  

Research was carried out in population of R2 generation Pirot pramenka x Pirot improved sheep during period of three years. Lambs were divided into three groups: I from 2.5 kg to 3.5 kg; II from 3.6 kg to 4.5 kg; III from 4.6 kg to 5.5 kg. Weight of lambs was controlled at birth, with 30, 60 and 90 days of age. Average body weight at birth of the tested lambs was 3.35 kg in the first group, 4.30 kg in the second group and 5.06 kg in the third group. At 30 days of age, the body weight of the lambs was 10.19 kg in the first group, 11.39 kg in the second and 12.49 kg in the third group. All these differences in body weight of lambs at birth were statistically highly significant (P_ 0.01). With 60 days of age, average body weight was 16.48 kg in the first group, 19.01 kg in the second and 20.49 kg in the third group. Differences between groups of lambs at this age were statistically very significant (P_0.01).On the end of experiment at 90 days of lambs age, we have found the following values of the body weight of lambs: 26.35 kg in the first group, when the second 30.49 kg and 28.93 kg in the third group. Differences between groups of lambs at this age were statistically very significant (P_0.01). At the age of 90 days maximum weight of the body was in the second group of lambs, or a group which body weight at birth occupied the mean of the population. Correlations between body weights of lambs vary from weak to midsized values. The highest values of correlation coefficients were found between body weight at birth and weight of lambs at 30 days of age.


Author(s):  
Hilal Tozlu Çelik

The Black Sea Region has a convenient structure for small ruminants in livestock activities thanks to its mountainous, rugged terrain, climate and socio-economic structure. Ordu is the third largest city of the Black Sea Region. The purpose of this research is to determine the current status of small ruminant in Ordu province and offer solutions by defining the problems.


2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Rateh Wulandari ◽  
Ferry Poernama ◽  
Zuprizal Zuprizal ◽  
Nanung Danar Dono

This study was aimed to observe the requirements of non-phytate phosphorus (NPP) with phytase supplementation in starter phase broiler. A total number of 1000 broiler (500 males and 500 females) were divided into 5 dietary treatments for 21 days rearing period. The treatment diets (P1-P5) were basal diets with 0.67% Calcium (Ca) and 60 FTU phytase that combined with NPP at different levels, i.e.: 0.420% (P1); 0.345% (P2); 0.270% (P3); 0.195% (P4); 0.120% (P5). The basal diet was a corn-soybean based diet that contained 0.097% Ca and 0.124% Phosphorus (P). The data were subjected to a one-way ANOVA using complete randomized design. Response variables that observed in current study were: feed intake, nett gain, feed convertion ratio, average body weight, mortality and toe ash. Measurement of responses due to the reduction of NPP supplementation on average body weight and toe ash were then followed subsequently by generating equation for quadratic curve y = ax2+bx+c to determinate the NPP requirement. Determination of the maximum response was done through ymaks = -b/2a. Results showed that based on average body weight, estimation of NPP requirement with phytase supplementation were 0.317% for the 0-10 days; 0.314% for the 11-21 days; and 0.315% for the the 0-21 days rearing periods. Based on toe ash content, estimation of NPP requirement with phytase supplementation was 0.990% (toe) for the 21 days rearing period. This study was aimed to observe the requirements of non-phytate phosphorus (NPP) with phytase supplementation in starter phase broiler. A total number of 1000 broiler (500 males and 500 females) were divided into 5 dietary treatments for 21 days rearing period. The treatment diets (P1-P5) were basal diets with 0.67% Calcium (Ca) and 60 FTU phytase that combined with NPP at different levels, i.e.: 0.420% (P1); 0.345% (P2); 0.270% (P3); 0.195% (P4); 0.120% (P5). The basal diet was a corn-soybean based diet that contained 0.097% Ca and 0.124% Phosphorus (P). The data were subjected to a one-way ANOVA using complete randomized design. Response variables that observed in current study were: feed intake, nett gain, feed convertion ratio, average body weight, mortality and toe ash. Measurement of responses due to the reduction of NPP supplementation on average body weight and toe ash were then followed subsequently by generating equation for quadratic curve y = ax2+bx+c to determinate the NPP requirement. Determination of the maximum response was done through ymaks = -b/2a. Results showed that based on average body weight, estimation of NPP requirement with phytase supplementation were 0.317% for the 0-10 days; 0.314% for the 11-21 days; and 0.315% for the the 0-21 days rearing periods. Based on toe ash content, estimation of NPP requirement with phytase supplementation was 0.990% (toe) for the 21 days rearing period.


Author(s):  
Nuzul Asmilia ◽  
Sugito Sugito ◽  
Erdiansyah Rahmi ◽  
Niko Febrianto

This study aimed to verify the effect of ethanol extract of jaloh leaves at various doses on parasitemia percentage of in mice (Mus musculus), wich inoculated Plasmodium berghei. This study used 12 male mice (Mus musculus) strains Balb / C with average body weight of 30.2 grams of 2-month-old. This research using Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four treatments and three replications. All the mice were infected with Plasmodium berghei prior to treatment on three days post infected the mice in group 2,3 and 4 were given with extract ethanol jaloh leaves at dose 50, 100, 150 mg/kgbw inspectively. The mice in group 1 (K0) were not given anything and consident as control.Observations parasitemia percentage using microscopy on preparations stained thin blood smear Giemsa. The parasitemia percentage data were analyzed using one way ANOVA. On the average (±SD) percentage of parasitemia during the three days in four treatments (K0, K1, K2, and K3) on the first day were 24.87±1.86; 24.33±1.53; 24.20±1.06; and 24.93±1.01. On the second day were 22.67±2.52; 23.00±1.00; 22.80±1.20; and 24.13±2.01; and on the third day were 24.77±1.66; 22.97±3.76; 21.13±1.90; and 24.27±1.42. Statistical analysis showed that ethanol extract of the jaloh leaves for KO, KI, KII, and KIV respectively treatment did not affect the percentage of parasitemia in mice (Mus musculus) inoculated Plasmodium berghei.


2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-171
Author(s):  
Nāṣir Al-Dīn Abū Khaḍīr

The ʿUthmānic way of writing (al-rasm al-ʿUthmānī) is a science that specialises in the writing of Qur'anic words in accordance with a specific ‘pattern’. It follows the writing style of the Companions at the time of the third caliph, ʿUthmān b. ʿAffān, and was attributed to ʿUthmān on the basis that he was the one who ordered the collection and copying of the Qur'an into the actual muṣḥaf. This article aims to expound on the two fundamental functions of al-rasm al-ʿUthmānī: that of paying regard to the ‘correct’ pronunciation of the words in the muṣḥaf, and the pursuit of the preclusion of ambiguity which may arise in the mind of the reader and his auditor. There is a further practical aim for this study: to show the connection between modern orthography and the ʿUthmānic rasm in order that we, nowadays, are thereby able to overcome the problems faced by calligraphers and writers of the past in their different ages and cultures.


2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-224
Author(s):  
ʿĀʾiḍ B. Sad Al-Dawsarī

The story of Lot is one of many shared by the Qur'an and the Torah, and Lot's offer of his two daughters to his people is presented in a similar way in the two books. This article compares the status of Lot in the Qur'an and Torah, and explores the moral dimensions of his character, and what scholars of the two religions make of this story. The significance of the episodes in which Lot offers his daughters to his people lies in the similarities and differences of the accounts given in the two books and the fact that, in both the past and the present, this story has presented moral problems and criticism has been leveled at Lot. Context is crucial in understanding this story, and exploration of the ways in which Lot and his people are presented is also useful in terms of comparative studies of the two scriptures. This article is divided into three sections: the first explores the depiction of Lot in the two texts, the second explores his moral limitations, and the third discusses the interpretations of various exegetes and scholars of the two books. Although there are similarities between the Qur'anic and Talmudic accounts of this episode, it is read differently by scholars from the two religions because of the different contexts of the respective accounts.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Hazem Hamad Mousa Al Janabi

Tripartite Negotiating philosophy: (strategy - tactics - technique) At the beginning , the research consists of four sections as follows: The first axis titled: "what negotiation", and the second axis: "philosophy of negotiation," The third axis titled: "negotiation strategy". Down to the fourth axis which included titled: "negotiating tactic", Sajama with the past and as a supplement came fifth axis titled: "negotiating technique", to be the bottom line in the form of a set of conclusions. Negotiation consists of a base triple hierarchical strategy - tactics - technique. The philosophy of negotiating interactive basis of rationality. Negotiable three parties are the position and the case and the parties involved. Is the process of negotiating strategic recruitment capacity and capabilities to achieve the desired goal of the crisis prematurely. Negotiating tactic is the process of hiring capacity and capabilities to achieve the desired goal at the negotiating table. •The technique is the process of negotiating employment capacity and capabilities to achieve the desired goal at the negotiating table to contain thesudden things check response and renewed flexibility.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Abbiss

This article offers a ‘post-heritage’ reading of both iterations of Upstairs Downstairs: the LondonWeekend Television (LWT) series (1971–5) and its shortlived BBC revival (2010–12). Identifying elements of subversion and subjectivity allows scholarship on the LWT series to be reassessed, recognising occasions where it challenges rather than supports the social structures of the depicted Edwardian past. The BBC series also incorporates the post-heritage element of self-consciousness, acknowledging the parallel between its narrative and the production’s attempts to recreate the success of its 1970s predecessor. The article’s first section assesses the critical history of the LWT series, identifying areas that are open to further study or revised readings. The second section analyses the serialised war narrative of the fourth series of LWT’s Upstairs, Downstairs (1974), revealing its exploration of female identity across multiple episodes and challenging the notion that the series became more male and upstairs dominated as it progressed. The third section considers the BBC series’ revised concept, identifying the shifts in its main characters’ positions in society that allow the series’ narrative to question the past it evokes. This will be briefly contrasted with the heritage stability of Downton Abbey (ITV, 2010–15). The final section considers the household of 165 Eaton Place’s function as a studio space, which the BBC series self-consciously adopts in order to evoke the aesthetics of prior period dramas. The article concludes by suggesting that the barriers to recreating the past established in the BBC series’ narrative also contributed to its failure to match the success of its earlier iteration.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Abbiss

This article offers a ‘post-heritage’ reading of both iterations of Upstairs Downstairs: the LondonWeekend Television (LWT) series (1971–5) and its shortlived BBC revival (2010–12). Identifying elements of subversion and subjectivity allows scholarship on the LWT series to be reassessed, recognising occasions where it challenges rather than supports the social structures of the depicted Edwardian past. The BBC series also incorporates the post-heritage element of self-consciousness, acknowledging the parallel between its narrative and the production’s attempts to recreate the success of its 1970s predecessor. The article’s first section assesses the critical history of the LWT series, identifying areas that are open to further study or revised readings. The second section analyses the serialised war narrative of the fourth series of LWT’s Upstairs, Downstairs (1974), revealing its exploration of female identity across multiple episodes and challenging the notion that the series became more male and upstairs dominated as it progressed. The third section considers the BBC series’ revised concept, identifying the shifts in its main characters’ positions in society that allow the series’ narrative to question the past it evokes. This will be briefly contrasted with the heritage stability of Downton Abbey (ITV, 2010–15). The final section considers the household of 165 Eaton Place’s function as a studio space, which the BBC series self-consciously adopts in order to evoke the aesthetics of prior period dramas. The article concludes by suggesting that the barriers to recreating the past established in the BBC series’ narrative also contributed to its failure to match the success of its earlier iteration.


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