ABSTRACT The growth of the heart in proportion to body‐weight was studied by M‐mode echocardiography 66 Spanish mastiffs aged from one 12 months and two four years. Measurements right left ventricular cavities, septal parietal wall thicknesses, aorta, atrium, D‐E excursion mitral valve distance between maximum aperture interventricular septum, were shown have a curvilinear increase closely related development bodyweight. Least squares regression analysis logarithmically transformed data...

The quantification of adenosine deaminase (ADA) in porcine saliva samples has been analyzed for its use as a marker disease. First, an analytical validation the enzymatic assay used ADA measurements was performed. Afterwards, were collected from 50 healthy animals and 64 with different symptoms disease, which divided into local inflammation, gastrointestinal disorder, respiratory disorder growth retardation. To optimize measurements, total (tADA), specific (sADA) isoforms 1 2 activities...

The present communication deals with the effect of diazinon (0.042 mg/L) on energy metabolism european eel Anguilla anguilla. Analysis various parameters such as glycogen, lactate and glucose was made different tissues after 6, 24, 48, 72 96 hr exposure. Liver muscle glycogen content decreased significantly (p < 0.05) from 6 to pesticide Mean blood values were elevated exposure this sublethal concentration. Liver, levels in fish increased during all time being highest at Diazinon intoxicated...

In the search for new food sources that contribute to optimization of livestock production this paper discusses possibility using waste (called banquettes) a marine plant commonly found on Mediterranean coasts: Posidonia oceanica. The idea stems from use in summertime generates large costs because it is considered bothersome beaches. Thus, tons and residues are collected each year beach, being destined incineration. However, alternative uses these suggested, such as forage particularly...

The mean duration and amplitudes of the lead II electrocardiogram were determined in peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus brookei) using 10 birds ranging age from 1 to 5 yr. Electrocardiograms performed on unanesthetized falcons order avoid anesthesia effect electrocardiogram, by a method which seems induce tonic immobility–like reaction. All had normal sinus rhythm, with heart rate 268 beats per minute. Mean durations PR, ST, QT, RR intervals higher (but not statistically significant) females...

We report the clinical and pathologic features of a patient with peripheral neuropathy that was first expression cholesterol emboli syndrome (CES). Biopsy skeletal muscle nerve revealed clefts in lumens small arteries, necrotizing arteritis, severe degeneration intramuscular nerves. At autopsy, nervous system extensively affected by similar changes. conclude (1) may be initial manifestation CES. Presumably, deposition leads to arteritis. (2) The underlying pathology CES is chronic axonal...

This study is focused on the measurement of trace elements (zinc, copper, cadmium, lead and selenium) in saliva pigs order to their levels different porcine pathological conditions field. The experiment involved 15 without clinical signs disease 42 diseased (suffering from lameness, rectal prolapse, fatigue or growth rate retardation). Individual samples were collected, allowing chew a sponge each for element quantifications through atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). Since this first...

The duration of electrocardiograph wave forms and intervals were determined in 179 Spanish-bred (Andalusian) horses aged from 1 month to 17 years. values compared with those other breeds, the relationship between electrocardiographic data age was examined. High correlation coefficients found PR, ST QT horses, an inverted relation heart rate found. A multiple range analysis made results suggest that significant changes occurred at 6 months second year life.

The influence of several variables such as sample and reagent storage, anticoagulants, reaction temperature, pH, substrate concentration on whole blood cholinesterase determination was studied. Storage nondiluted samples at room temperature or under refrigeration (4 C) adequate for short-term storage (3 days to 2 weeks). However, freezing would be more appropriate long-term (≥1 month), successive thawing did not produce any loss activity. All reagents (2,2′-dithiodipyridine chromophore...

Background: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a known extraarticular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Previous studies have shown variability in the prevalence RA-ILD, as well clinical characteristics and risk factors RA-ILD. Objectives: To evaluate time to onset ILD compare between RA patients (pts) with or without using large US electronic medical record (EMR)-based dataset. Methods: Pts an initial diagnosis (ICD-9-CM code: 714.0; ICD-10-CM codes: M05 &amp; M06) during study...

Abstract Degradation of endosulfan residues was investigated in carnation plants cultivated a greenhouse and plant byproducts used for animal feeds. The were stored under three different environmental conditions: non washed exposed to open air (group A), B), placed an enclosed container C). Byproduct had longer half lives both total its isomers than did other groups. Higher rates degradation measured the plants. Endosulfan II greater those I all groups studied. Compared byproduct groups,...

Abstract An automated method using 2,2’-dithiodipyridine (2-PDS) as chromophore for determination of wholeblood cholinesterase activity was developed. Assay procedures, optimal concentrations and substrate, detection limit, precision, backgrounds, sensitivity the were compared with those an earlier based on Eilman 5,5’-dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoic acid) (DTNB) chromophore. The new has advantages automation (resulting in increase throughput rate decrease amount reagents used) good precision...

Abstract BACKGROUND The marine plant Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile can be a source of fibre to increase the efficiency product costs. aim present study was assess productive (milk production and performance) metabolic (blood metabolites) effects P. in ration dairy goats as substitute for straw. used at 225 450 g day −1 per goat lieu barley RESULT Supplementation with had no detrimental on body weight, milk status goats. Goats fed produced more fat, lower somatic cell count their showed...

Abstract Enzyme adenosine deaminase (ADA) is a marker of inflammation in domestic animals, but it unclear whether reliable oxidative stress, especially the transition period dairy cows. This study aims to assess if ADA and redox status measurements saliva provide same utility detect disease condition as that obtained from serum. Sixty-eight multiparous Holstein cows, between 2 3 weeks postpartum were selected. Five groups established: control (healthy), cows with ketosis, mastitis,...

Abstract Eels were exposed to a sublethal diazinon concentration of 0.042 mg/L for exposure times 6, 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours. Biochemical analyses blood composition, such as plasma glucose, total cholesterol triglycerides, lactate, urea uric acid, showed significant differences between treated control animals. Plasma glucose lactate increased after 6 hours the insecticide. triglycerides content decreased during treatment. Urea levels at while acid significantly pesticide. The observed...

Configuration and amplitude values of the QRS complex electrocardiogram were studied with standard Einthoven leads in 173 healthy Spanish-bred (Andalusian) horses, aged between 1 month 17 years. Animals which old had a predominantly negative complex, whereas positive direction was found rest animals. Statistically significant variations for Q-wave main vector different age groups, highest most animals up to 2 months age. The effect on form could be related changes size position heart thorax...

Abstract Gutiérrez. C., Mendoza, G.D., Ricalde, R., Melgoza, L.M. and Plata, F. 2005. Effect of exogenous amylase or glucoamylase dose on in situ ruminal digestion corn sorghum. J. Appl. Anim. Res., 27: 7–10. Several processes have been developed to increase grains. Treatment grains with from Bacillus licheniformis Aspergillus niger has increased digestion. An assay was conducted determine the effects amylolytic enzymes situruminal digestibility (12 h incubation) A complete generalized...

Abstract Gutiérrez, C., Mendoza, G.D., Pinos-Rodríguez, J.M., Ricalde, R., Aranda, E. and Miranda, L.A. 2005. Effect of storage time processing temperature grains with added amylolytic enzymes on in situ ruminal starch digestion. J. Appl. Anim. Res., 27: 39 Amylolytic exogenous may increase digestion grains. However, stability during feed can be a constraint for its utilization. Therefore, the objective this study was to evaluate efficacy B. licheniformis amylase A. niger glucoamylase,...