scholarly journals Endoparasites of donkeys (Equus asinus) used in commercial skin exploitation in the Northeast of Brazil

Author(s):  
Jamisson Bispo de Sousa Santos ◽  
Aline Rocha Silva ◽  
Jarbiane Gomes de Oliveira ◽  
Ivana Ferro Carmo ◽  
Lucas Santana da Fonseca ◽  
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The present study identified the main endoparasites present in donkeys (Equus asinus) used in skin exploitation located in Cando municipality, Bahia State, Northeast of Brazil. The samples were collected from September 2019. Feces were collected from the rectal ampulla of 34 animals, macroscopically visualized for parasitic forms, and microscopically evaluated to identify endoparasites forms using the McMaster method. Parasitological results were associated with sex, age, and bodyweight Stata Corp LLC 14. Endoparasites were found in 82.3% of the animals, with the egg count ranging from 50 to 1050 eggs per gram (EPG). The sole presence of superfamily Trichostronglylidae was observed in 67.6% of the donkeys, in 8.8% co-infected by Trichostronglylidae and Eimeria spp., while Trichostronglylidae and Strongyloides westeri was detected in 2.9%, and simultaneous infection by Trichostronglylidae, Strongyloides westeri, and Oxyuris equi was observed in 2.9%. The occurrence of parasitic infections varies according to nutritional status, age, sex, and environmental exposure (p>0.05). A high occurrence of infection was observed in young animals and those with lower body weight.

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 388-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atif Afzal ◽  
Daniel Fung ◽  
Sean Galligan ◽  
Ellen M. Godwin ◽  
John G. Kral ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 243 (5) ◽  
pp. 408-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-Sub Byun ◽  
Eun-Kyoung Kim ◽  
Kimi Araki ◽  
Ken-ichi Yamamura ◽  
Kihoon Lee ◽  
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FRY like transcription coactivator ( Fryl) gene located on chromosome 5 is a paralog of FRY microtubule binding protein ( Fry) in vertebrates. It encodes a protein with unknown functions. Fryl gene is conserved in various species ranging from eukaryotes to human. Although there are several reports on functions of Fry gene, functions of Fryl gene remain unclear. A mouse line containing null mutation in Fryl gene by gene trapping was produced in this study for the first time. The survival and growth of Fryl−/− mice were observed. Fryl gene expression levels in mouse tissues were determined and histopathologic analyses were conducted. Most Fryl−/− mice died soon after birth. Rare Fryl−/− survivors showed growth retardation with significantly lower body weight compared to their littermate controls. Although they could breed, more than half of Fryl−/− survivors died of hydronephrosis before age 1. No abnormal histopathologic lesion was apparent in full-term embryo or adult tissues except the kidney. Abnormal lining cell layer detachments from walls of collecting and convoluted tubules in kidneys were apparent in Fryl−/− neonates and full-term embryos. Fryl gene was expressed in renal tubular tissues including the glomeruli and convoluted and collecting tubules. This indicates that defects in tubular systems are associated with Fryl functions and death of Fryl−/− neonates. Fryl protein is required for normal development and functional maintenance of kidney in mice. This is the first report of in vivo Fryl gene functions. Impact statement FRY like transcription coactivator ( Fryl) gene is conserved in various species ranging from eukaryotes to human. It expresses a protein with unknown function. We generated a Fryl gene mutant mouse line and found that most homozygous mice died soon after their birth. Rare Fryl−/− survivors showed growth retardation with significantly lower body weight compared to their littermate controls. Although they could breed, more than half of Fryl−/− survivors died of hydronephrosis before age 1. Full-term mutant embryos showed abnormal collecting and convoluted tubules in kidneys where Fryl gene was expressed. Collectively, these results indicate that Fryl protein is required for normal development and functional maintenance of kidney in mice. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on in vivo Fryl gene functions.


2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (8) ◽  
pp. 476-481
Author(s):  
Michael Caesario ◽  
Dicky Fakhri ◽  
Pribadi Wiranda Busro ◽  
Salomo Purba ◽  
Liza Fitria ◽  
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Background Data regarding predictors of the eventual need for postoperative peritoneal dialysis in infants undergoing open heart surgery is still limited. We aimed to determine whether prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass time, surgical complexity classified according to Risk Adjustment for Congenital Heart Surgery category, younger age, and lower body weight increase the probability of requiring postoperative peritoneal dialysis. Methods We retrospectively analyzed data of 181 infants who underwent open heart surgery at our institution from January 1 to December 31, 2018. Cardiopulmonary bypass time, Risk Adjustment for Congenital Heart Surgery category, age, body weight, and the need for postoperative peritoneal dialysis were recorded and analyzed. Results Thirteen (7.2%) of the 181 patients required postoperative peritoneal dialysis. This group was found to have a longer cardiopulmonary bypass time, younger age, and lower body weight. Longer cardiopulmonary bypass time ( p = 0.001), higher Risk Adjustment for Congenital Heart Surgery category ( p = 0.018), younger age ( p < 0.001), and lower body weight ( p < 0.001) significantly increased the risk of postoperative peritoneal dialysis. Conclusion Longer cardiopulmonary bypass time, more complex surgery, younger age, and lower body weight increase the probability of requiring postoperative peritoneal dialysis in infants undergoing open heart surgery.


2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-104
Author(s):  
Сибагатуллин ◽  
Fatikh Sibagatullin ◽  
Шайдуллин ◽  
Radik Shaydullin ◽  
Ганиев ◽  
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The aim of this work was to study the reproductive capacity of fresh cows with various genotypes of kappa-casein gene and diatsetilglitserin O-acetyl transferase. It was revealed that at an early age of insemination and calving, animals have a lower body weight at first calving. Cows on the gene locus of kappa-casein AB and BB, gene of butterfat AK and KK were observed elongated expectancy service- and between calving periods (106 and 394 days, 105 and 400 days) and a lower coefficient of reproductive ability and Doha’s index (0.93 and 46.2, 0.91 and 45.8), which suggests a slight decrease in their reproductive capacity.


2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. e69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis F. Salciccioli ◽  
Haroon Kamran ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
John G. Kral ◽  
Jason M. Lazar

2013 ◽  
Vol 273 (3) ◽  
pp. 516-523 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franco Scinicariello ◽  
Melanie C. Buser ◽  
Meike Mevissen ◽  
Christopher J. Portier

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