WORLD PRACTICE OF ARRANGEMENT OF HOTEL FURNITURE FOR ANIMALS. PROSPECTS OF INTRODUCTION IN UKRAINE

The article covers the establishment and development of specialized hotels for animals, the study of prospects for the introduction of hotels of this type in Ukraine. Zoo hotels have appeared as an alternative to keeping animals in hospitals at veterinary clinics. By the way, they provide such services to them. Small boxes that limit the extra mobility of the pet - a good option after surgery during the rehabilitation period, but not for a perfectly healthy animal. Hotel for animals - a specialized room that meets the established requirements for the accommodation of animals temporarily transferred by their owners for maintenance [azar]. The world of pets is very interesting. Observing and studying it, and people are fascinated not only by amazement and new discoveries, they care about animals and kindness, and love, and indulgence. Knowing animals, man knows himself. Throughout history, pets have played a key role in human life, and have been seen primarily as suppliers of food, clothing, transportation, and time as an object of religious worship. Although animals around the world still use these traditional uses, the role of many animals in society has changed. Yes, there is a sharp increase in the number of animals that are supported and maintained as abilities for pleasure.

Osteoprotective Effects of ‘Anti-Diabetic’ Polyherbal Mixture in Type 1 Diabetic Rats

Bone loss leading to osteopenia and osteoporosis is a frequent secondary complication of diabetes. This study aimed to evaluate the value of a traditionally used ‘anti-diabetic’ polyherbal mixture as a possible remedy for the prevention of this complication. Diabetes was induced in Wistar female rats with a single intraperitoneal injection of alloxan monohydrate. The animals with blood glucose higher than 20 mmol/L for 14 consecutive days were considered diabetic. For the next 14 days, animals were treated with two concentrations of the polyherbal mixture (10 and 20 g of dry plant material/ kg). Bone histopathology was evaluated using the H&E and Masson’s trichrome staining. Alloxan-induced diabetes triggered bone histological changes characteristic for the development of osteopenia and osteoporosis and treatment with the polyherbal decoction restored these histopathological changes of the bones to the healthy animal level. At the same time, treatment with these tested doses has shown no adverse effects. These findings suggest that this mixture might be used as a remedy for the prevention of diabetic bone loss.

The influence of microclimate on the calves' bodies in the bioclimatic conditions of the Caspian lowlands in Dagestan

The aim of our research was to study the microclimate's influence on some clinical and physiological parameters of calves in the conditions of livestock complexes of the Republic of Dagestan. Research methods: veterinary, zootechnical, logical, systemic. The results of the study of calf pen microclimate parameters showed the range of fluctuations: temperature 6,5-22,5 0 C, humidity 74.2 -98.1%, air velocity 0.25- 0.40m/s, carbon dioxide concentration 0.4 -0.2% and ammonia 2-6 mg/m3. The study results of the clinical and physiological calves’ state showed changes in body temperature from 38.0 to 39.3 0C, pulse rate from 65 to 71 beats per minute, respiratory frequency movements from 22 to 26 per minute. The results of hematological studies has shown that the studied indicators had a range of fluctuations: hemoglobin 8.6 - 9.4 g%, erythrocytes 7.1-7,9, leukocytes 7.2-8.9 th./mm3. Conclusions. The study results of the calf pen microclimate showed that it complied with zoohygienic norms. The relative humidity and air velocity indicators exceeded the permissible zoohygienic standards. Indicators of calves’ physiological condition corresponded to the norms of a healthy animal. Hematological and biochemical blood indicators of calves were within the physiological norm.

Porcine Model of the Arterial Switch Operation: Implications for Unique Strategies in the Management of Hypoplastic Left Ventricles

There are no reports on the performance of the arterial switch operation (ASO) in a normal heart with normally related great vessels. The objective of this study was to determine whether the ASO could be performed in a healthy animal model. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and coronary translocation techniques were used to perform ASO in neonatal piglets or a staged ASO with prior main pulmonary artery (PA) banding. Primary ASO was performed in four neonatal piglets. Coronary translocation was effective with angiograms confirming patency. Piglets could not be weaned from CPB due to right ventricle (RV) dysfunction. To improve RV function for the ASO, nine piglets had PA banding. All survived the procedure. Post-banding RV pressure increased from a mean of 20.3 ± 2.2 mmHg to 36.5 ± 7.3 mmHg (p = 0.007). At 58 ± 1 days post-banding, piglets underwent cardiac MRIs revealing RV hypertrophy, and RV pressure overload with mildly reduced RV function. Catheterization confirmed RV systolic pressures of 84.0 ± 6.7 mmHg with LV systolic pressure 83.3 ± 6.7 mmHg (p = 0.43). The remaining five PA banded piglets underwent ASO at 51 ± 0 days post-banding. Three of five were weaned from bypass with patent coronary arteries and adequate RV function. We were able to successfully perform an arterial switch with documented patent coronary arteries on standard anatomy great vessels in a healthy animal model. To our knowledge this is the first time this procedure has been successfully performed. The model may have implications for studying the failing systemic RV, and may support a novel approach for management of borderline, pulsatile left ventricles.

Beyond the protein concept: health aspects of using edible insects on animals

There is an increasing interest in the use of insects in animal feed since they contain high proteins levels, lipids, vitamins and minerals. In particular, insect-derived proteins are seen as one of the potential solution to face the increasing protein shortage and are able to fully substitute soybean meal or fishmeal in aquaculture or livestock feeds. However, beside their interesting nutritional composition, insects are also rich in bioactive compounds such as chitin, antimicrobial peptides or specific fatty acids with immunostimulating, antimicrobial and/or anti-inflammatory properties able to sustain animal health, increase their resistance to diseases. Further studies will also have to investigate whether insects share similarities with bacterial or parasitical pathogens and may act as immunostimulants. These recent findings may launch insects beyond the protein concept into healthy animal feeds. This review presents the effects of insects and their bioactive compounds on fish and crustaceans, poultry, pigs and rabbits immune system, gut health, microbiota and resistance to diseases.

Introduction: Armored Beasts and the Elephant in the Room

Animal spectacles are important for a holistic understanding of early modern Spanish culture. Influenced by Albrecht Dürer’s Rhinoceros, early modern Spain celebrated itself as a planetary world power through the spectacles of an exotic elephant, rhinoceros, armadillo, and lion. Also, partially due its role as a foil to the positing of animals as exotic, Spain created a spectacle of a homegrown bull. This chapter asserts the importance of deploying the methodology of a biogeography for one of each of these species, all of whom played a role as an animal protagonist in a spectacle. The writing of biogeographies takes the extinction of species in the Anthropocene into account and, in contrast to the negative impact of each animal’s role as an object in a spectacle, places an emphasis on an earth ethics that fosters healthy animal-human communities.

P3799Experimental model of interatrial block by Bachmann bundle conduction block

Background The recognition of advanced IAB is becoming an important clinical landmark due to its association with atrial fibrillation, the so-called Bayes' syndrome. The electrocardiographic (ECG) criteria of interatrial block (IAB) have been established. A P-wave duration ≥120 ms is considered partial IAB and if there is a biphasic P-wave in the inferior leads advanced IAB. The pathophysiology of this ECG finding has been largely discussed. IAB has been explained as the result of the retrograde activation of left atrium due to complete block in the Bachmann bundle (BB). Purpose To assess the ECG changes resulting of blocking BB conduction in an experimental healthy animal model. Additionally, to compare the pattern of activation of the left atrium before and after the block. Methods Six open-chest anesthetized healthy adult swine were studied. A twelve-lead ECG was continuously recorded. The BB was epicardially accessed at the traversus sinus of the pericardium. At that level, monopolar electrosurgical energy (3 animals) and radiofrequency energy (3 animals) (Boston Scientific Blazer™ II XP, 8 mm tip) was applied until extensive tissue disruption was present and permanent P-wave changes observed. An electroanatomical map CARTO® XP (Biosense Webster Inc) of the right and left atrium was performed in two animals before and after energy deployment. Finally, animals were sacrificed, and tissue samples collected for anatomopathological examination. Results After energy application, all animals showed a significant prolongation of P-wave duration from 59±11 msec to 115±13 msec (p<0.001) with appearance of a biphasic P-wave pattern in the inferior leads. The CARTO® maps showed a change in left atrial activation, cranio-caudal at baseline and caudo-cranial at the end of the procedure. (Figure) The histological analysis showed transmural lesions at the level of the BB in all the specimens. ECG/CARTO maps: Baseline and after block Conclusion IAB ECG pattern, accompanied by a marked change in the activation of the left atrium, develops after blocking the conduction at the level of the BB in an experimental healthy animal model. These results confirm the association of IAB and BB conduction block and suggest that IAB represents an independent entity. Acknowledgement/Funding Fundaciό Privada Daniel Bravo Andreu

Awareness of Emerging Glanders in Horses in Indonesia

Glanders is a zoonotic disease that is highly contagious in animals and humans, caused by Burkholderia mallei. The clinical manifestations of glanders in horses are in the form of lesions on skin, nose and lungs. Horses play a role in transmitting glanders to healthy animal populations around them due to latent infections. Infection of glanders in humans is acute causing respiratory failure and could be fatal without proper treatment. Recently re-emerging glanders is reported in several countries that have eradicated diseases such as in India, Germany and China. The status of glanders in Indonesia is declared free, but surveillance showed positive antibodies to B. mallei in horses, as had been reported in 1939 and in 2018 in Jakarta. Glanders has a negative impact on a country's economy resulting in restrictions on international trade. Prevention of emerging glanders to Indonesia needs to be alerted because there is no effective treatment, no vaccines available for prevention and causing negative economic impacts. This paper aims to discuss glanders in horses, countermeasures through monitoring and surveillance, early detection in order to increase awareness of emerging glanders in Indonesia.

Isolated Hemolysis Profile of Streptococcus Sp. Isolation Result from Swine’s Tonsil In Slaughter House at Punggul and Bongkasa Village

Streptococcus is a Gram-positive coccus from the family Streptococcaceae that can be found normally in some healthy animal but can cause a disease as well. The purpose of this research is to know the hemolysis profile from pig’s tonsil swab isolated from the traditional pig slaughterhouse at Punggul Village and Bongkasa Village that can be divided into three hemolytic profile; alpha-hemolytic, beta hemolytic, and gamma hemolytic, to know the pathogenicity. This research is divided into several steps, such as; isolating the swab, Gram test, catalase test, oxidase test, and hemolysis test on Sheep Blood Agar. Streptococcus is a Gram-positive coccus, tested Gram positive, catalase negative and oxidase positive. This research concludes the amount of positive Streptococcus sp sample based on hemolysis profile is 6 of 24 samples, whereas 3 of 24 samples (12,5%) has ? hemolysis pattern, 3 of 24 samples (12,5%) has ? hemolysis pattern and none showed the ? pattern. The conclusion from the table; showed positive sample of Streptococcus sp is divided 50:50 for the ? and ? hemolysis, and no sample showed the ? pattern. At most cases, the ? and ? hemolysis Streptococcus is a pathogen bacterium. This data might be useful for references to see the transmission of Streptococcus sp in swine at Abiansemal area in Badung, Bali