Antler growth in male roe deer in field hunting grounds in Vojvodina: Effect of age on trophy value

Glasnik Sumarskog fakulteta ◽

10.2298/gsf0694109g ◽

2006 ◽

pp. 109-122

Author(s):

Dragan Gacic

Keyword(s):

Old Age ◽

Representative Sample ◽

Roe Deer ◽

Age Groups ◽

Capreolus Capreolus ◽

Mean Values ◽

Antler Growth ◽

Study Results ◽

Effect Of Age ◽

Healthy Males

Antler growth in male roe deer (Capreolus capreolus L) was studied on the representative sample consisting of 546 trophies (227 from Backa and 319 from Banat) hunted in the period 19982005. No significant differences in antler characters and trophy values were noted between Backa and Banat (except weight of antlers for 5 year old males), and the data for both regions were pooled. Antler growth is a curvilinear function of age. Mean values of length, weight and volume of antlers, and total trophy score varied significantly between the males in different age groups. The study results prove that in Vojvodina field hunting grounds, healthy males attain the culmination in antler growth and trophy value at the age of six years but already after the age of seven years, they show the first sign of old age and decline.

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Cadmium, lead, and mercury concentrations in tissues of roe deer (Capreolus capreolus L.) and wild boar (Sus scrofa L.) from Lowland Croatia

Czech Journal of Food Sciences ◽

10.17221/249/2010-cjfs ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 29 (No. 6) ◽

pp. 624-633 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

E. Srebočan ◽

A. Prevendar Crnić ◽

A.M. Ekert Kabalin ◽

M. Lazarus ◽

JurasovićJ ◽

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Keyword(s):

Wild Boar ◽

Mercury Concentration ◽

Roe Deer ◽

Lead Concentration ◽

Cadmium Concentration ◽

Age Groups ◽

Capreolus Capreolus ◽

Point Of View ◽

European Countries ◽

Cadmium Lead

Cadmium, lead, and mercury concentrations were determined in roe deer and wild boar tissues (muscle, liver, kidney) of three different age groups from lowland Croatia. Cadmium concentrations in the examined tissues increased with age in both species, being the highest in the kidney, and higher in roe deer as compared to wild boar. Lead concentration was higher in younger animals in comparison with both older groups. Contrary to the expectations, roe deer tissues revealed mostly higher lead concentrations than those of wild boar. Mercury concentration in the tissues of the animals examined was relatively low and no correlation with age was found. However, mercury concentration was higher in kidney than in liver with both species. Wild boar had higher mercury concentrations in tissues than roe deer in all age groups. Cadmium and mercury concentrations in both species from lowland Croatia are comparable to those given in similar studies in other European countries, while lead concentration was lower in wild boar and higher in roe deer tissues than those in the same species from European countries. From the hygienic point of view, the muscle samples from roe deer and wild boar were edible as the concentrations of cadmium and lead did not exceed the values prescribed by the official regulations. However, cadmium concentration in liver exceeded the prescribed values in one fifth of all samples while lead concentrations were lower than the allowed concentrations. Most kidney samples from both animal species contained cadmium exceeding the recommended concentrations, while lead concentrations in all samples did not exceed the official value regulation. Mercury concentrations are no longer (since 2008) a matter of legislative.

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Occurrence of Cephenemyia stimulator larvae in male roe deer (Capreolus capreolus L.) in the Lublin Upland, Poland, and their impact on particular animal health indicators

Journal of Veterinary Research ◽

10.2478/jvetres-2021-0038 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Marian Flis ◽

Bogusław Rataj ◽

Eugeniusz R. Grela

Keyword(s):

Roe Deer ◽

Animal Health ◽

Age Groups ◽

Habitat Type ◽

Capreolus Capreolus ◽

Health Indicators ◽

Parasite Prevalence ◽

Mean Value ◽

The Individual ◽

Individual Condition

Abstract Introduction The aim of the study was to carry out epizootic assessment of male roe deer to detect the presence of Cephenemyia stimulator larvae and determine the influence of the parasite on the carcass and antler weight in animals living in different habitats. Material and Methods The investigations were based on post-mortem analysis of Cephenemyia stimulator infestations of the nasal passages and throat of 177 male roe deer culled between May 11 and September 30, 2020 in hunting districts of the Lublin region in Poland. The individual quality of the animals was assessed by weighing the gutted carcasses after cooling, and the antlers were weighed after dissection and their total weight was determined. Results The parasite prevalence ranged from18 to 48% according to habitat type, with a mean value of 33%. The highest prevalence was detected in bucks living in grassland ecosystems. The presence of the parasites exerted influence on the individual condition of the animals, which was reflected in reduced carcass and antler weight. The differences were found both in young individuals and in somatically fully developed animals, but they were not statistically significant in all age groups. Conclusion Although the parasitic infestations impaired the individual condition traits, their parametric values in most cases were not lower than those reported from other regions of Poland. Despite the Cephenemyia stimulator infestation, male roe deer from the Lublin region are characterised by high carcass and antler weight.

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Peak Oxygen Uptake and Exercise Capacity of Children Undergoing Leukemia Treatment

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17238732 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (23) ◽

pp. 8732

Author(s):

Aleksandra Kowaluk ◽

Marek Woźniewski

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Exercise Capacity ◽

Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Age Groups ◽

Healthy Children ◽

Sedentary Behaviors ◽

Mean Values ◽

Study Results ◽

Leukemia Treatment

The aim of the study was to assess the exercise capacity (VO2peak) of children undergoing leukemia treatment and to compare the results with healthy children. Furthermore, we assessed the influence of treatment methods on the level of exercise capacity and the increase in sedentary behaviors. The study comprised 21 children (12 boys and 9 girls) undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) (n = 13) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) (n = 8). The subjects were aged 7–13 years (mean age 10.7, SD 2.0 years). Cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed by using the ergospirometry test. Progressive Godfrey protocol was performed. The level of physical activity was assessed by using the questions from the Health Behavior in School-Aged Children (HBSC 2018) questionnaire. The study results showed that children undergoing leukemia treatment were characterized by a reduced level of exercise capacity. The measured value of VO2peak in the group of treated children was, on average, 22.16 mL·kg−1·min−1. The mean values of VO2peak predicted for this age group were 45.48 mL·kg−1·min−1 (SD, 3.8). The measured value of VO2peak in the study group with the division into age groups was, on average, 21.21 mL·kg−1·min−1 in the group of children aged 7–10 years. In the group of children aged 11–13 years, this parameter was 22.64 mL·kg−1·min−1. Lack of physical activity and failure to meet the standards for the minimum level of weekly physical activity (MVPA index—moderate-to-vigorous physical activity) probably contribute to the deterioration in exercise capacity level of cancer-treated children.

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Force Capacity of Back Extensor Muscles in Healthy Males: Effects of Age and Recovery Time

Journal of Applied Biomechanics ◽

10.1123/jab.2013-0308 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 30 (6) ◽

pp. 713-721 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Eduard Kurz ◽

Christoph Anders ◽

Mario Walther ◽

Philipp Schenk ◽

Hans-Christoph Scholle

Keyword(s):

Recovery Time ◽

Maximum Voluntary Contraction ◽

Age Groups ◽

Voluntary Contraction ◽

Upper Body ◽

Normative Values ◽

Mean Values ◽

The Impact ◽

Back Extensor ◽

Healthy Males

To judge a person’s maximum trunk extension performance as either age-appropriate or deconditioned is challenging. The current study aimed at determining age and anthropometrically adjusted maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) of back extensors considering the number and recovery time between trials. Thirty-one younger (20–30 years) and 33 older (50–60 years) healthy males performed five repetitions of maximal isometric trunk extensions in an upright standing position with randomized recovery times ranging between one to five minutes at one minute intervals. Torque values were normalized according to the individual’s upper body mass resulting in upper body torque ratios (UBTR). To evaluate the impact of age, recovery time, and fatigue on UBTR we applied a linear mixed-effects model. Based on surface EMG data muscular fatigue could be excluded for both groups. For all MVC trials, UBTR levels differed significantly between age groups (range of mean values: younger: 2.26–2.28, older: 1.78–1.87, effect size: 1.00) but were independent from recovery time. However, the older males tended to exert higher UBTR values after shorter recovery periods. The study provides normative values of anthropometrically and age-group adjusted maximum back extensor forces. For the investigated groups, only two MVC trials with a recovery time of about one minute seem appropriate.

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Biochemical indicators in serum of free-ranging roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) in Slovenia

Acta Veterinaria Brno ◽

10.2754/avb201281040377 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 81 (4) ◽

pp. 377-381 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Diana Žele ◽

Gorazd Vengušt

Keyword(s):

Serum Proteins ◽

Roe Deer ◽

Capreolus Capreolus ◽

Inorganic Phosphorus ◽

Total Serum ◽

Animal Blood ◽

Biochemical Indicators ◽

Mean Values ◽

Serum Biochemical ◽

Free Ranging

The aim of the study was to present the serum biochemical values in free-ranging roe deer as useful indicators of the health status of the animal. Blood samples of 63 roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) were collected during regular annual harvest in Slovenia and analysed for biochemical indicators. The following mean values were recorded: aspartate aminotransferase (3 µkat), alanine aminotransferase (0.7 µkat), alkaline phosphatase (1.5 µkat), lactate dehydrogenase (11.8 µkat), gamma glutamyltransferase (1.9 µkat), creatine kinase (16.3 µkat), urea (6.3 mmol/l), creatinine (136.9 μmol/l), total serum proteins (65.5 g/l), cholesterol (4.1 mmol/l), triglycerides (2.6 mmol/l), albumin (28.3 g/l), sodium (143.9 mmol/l), chlorine (106.4 mmol/l), calcium (2.5 mmol/l), inorganic phosphorus (4.1 mmol/l) and magnesium (1.6 mmol/l). This is the first report on concentration of serum glutamate dehydrogenase (0.16 µkat) and serum iron (34.9 µmol/l) in roe deer. There were no differences in the values of biochemical indicators between males and females (P< 0.05). To our knowledge this is the first extended research on this topic in roe deer.

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The impact of motor status on the quality children's life

Journal of Education, Health and Sport ◽

10.12775/jehs.2021.11.06.011 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 101-108

Author(s):

Mimoza Moza Shkodra ◽

Arben Bislimi

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Old Age ◽

Age Groups ◽

T Test ◽

Test Method ◽

Male Students ◽

Mean Values ◽

Basic Purpose ◽

The Mean ◽

The Impact

The basic purpose of this paper is to distinguish between the motor characteristics of students (male-female) and 12-year-old age groups of SHFMU "Selami Hallaci" in Gjilan.The sample of this research includes a total of 100 (50 female and 50 male) students who undergo regular physical education and sports two hours a week.6 basic motor variables were applied in the research, and based on it, significant differences were obtained.To confirm the differences between students in the basic motor variables, the T-test method was used. Based on the results obtained through this method, valid changes were realized in some of the basic motor variables of. Significant values were obtained in estimating the correlation in some of the motor variables.All these important differences between the mean values in favor of men confirm and confirm that students (men) are more active and agile than the girls tested.

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SELECTED MORPHOMETRIC AND BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF IDE LEUCISCUS IDUS (LINNAEUS, 1758) IN THE LOWER IRTYSH

VESTNIK OF ASTRAKHAN STATE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY SERIES FISHING INDUSTRY ◽

10.24143/2073-5529-2017-1-46-53 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 46-53

Author(s):

Elizaveta L'vovna Liberman ◽

Andrey Aleksandrovich Chemagin

Keyword(s):

Maximum Rate ◽

Linear Growth ◽

Age Groups ◽

Annual Growth ◽

Recreational Fishing ◽

Opisthorchis Felineus ◽

Gonad Maturity ◽

Study Results ◽

Leuciscus Idus ◽

Old Females

Ide Leuciscus idus (Linnaeus, 1758) belongs to Cyprinidae family and is used in commercial and recreational fishing. Ide is an intermediate host of Opisthorchis felineus . In the control catches (summer 2015, the Lower Irtysh, Uvatsky, Tobolsky and Vagaysky regions of Tyumenskaya Oblast’) there were observed species with lengths 11.9-38.1 cm, with a total weight 45-1085 g. Some species aged 9 years old and even older. The maximum rate of linear growth was registered in ide species younger than 3 years old, at this age annual growth made 5 cm. The annual growth of four-year-old females made 5.4 cm, males - 2.8 cm. Females aged 3+ exceeded males in body weight and length. Species at the age 1+…2+ years old added 204.6% in their mass; at the age 2+…3+ years old - 65.3%, at 3+…4+ years old - 29.4%. Gender and gonad maturity were determined in species older than 2+, but not in all species. Among females aged 2+…4+ there were found species with I and II stage of gonad maturity. Females aged 5+ were spawned-out species having VI-II stage of gonad maturity (48%); female species aged 6+ having IV stage of gonad maturity made 33.4%. Among males in the age groups of 2+ and 3+ there were registered species with I stage (38.5 and 20%, respectively) and II stage (61.5 and 80%, respectively) of maturation only. Fatness degree of studied species ranged from 0 to 5. Species aged 2+ had I stage (24% species); in the aged groups the proportion of such species decreased (5+ years old - 7.8%; 6+ years old - 12.1%; 8+ years old - 5.9%); species aged 2-7 had II stage of fatness; proportion of older species also decreased. Species with III and IV stage of fatness were found more often (III stage was observed in 100% of the fish species at the age of 1+). Proportion of species with V stage was minor, it increased with age. According to the analysis of the study results, nutritive base in the basin is found satisfactory for ide growth and development.

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Size-At-Age Variability and Sexual Dimorphism of Morphometric Characteristics in the Late Ontogenesis of the Marsh Frog, Pelophylax Ridibundus (Anura, Ranidae), from Terrytory of Crimea

Vestnik Zoologii ◽

10.2478/vzoo-2019-0031 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 53 (4) ◽

pp. 325-334

Author(s):

V. N. Peskov ◽

N. A. Petrenko ◽

V. Yu. Reminnyi

Keyword(s):

Age Groups ◽

The Body ◽

Adult Males ◽

Morphometric Characteristics ◽

Morphometric Characters ◽

Mean Values ◽

Marsh Frog ◽

Males And Females ◽

Size At Age ◽

Linear Body

Abstract We study size-at-age and sexual variability of morphometric characteristics of the marsh frog. According to the size of the body, males were divided into three size-age groups (juvenis, subadultus, adultus), females — into four groups (juvenis, subadultus, adultus, adultus-I). We found that the chronological age of frogs (skeletochronology) does not always correspond to their biological age (size and proportions of the body). We noted that the semi-adult males are reliably larger than females by mean values of 26 studied morphometric characters. Males and females of “adultus” group do not differ by linear body size, significant differences were found in body proportions (7 characters). For the females of “adultus-I” group, the mean values of 26 characters are significantly larger than for “adultus” males. The results of our study showed that with the age of the marsh frog, the level of exhibition, directionality and structure of morphometric sex differences changes.

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