Abstract Background Inflammation and oxidative stress can contribute to the development progression of heart failure. This study aimed investigate association between inflammatory markers in dogs with congestive failure (CHF). Associations disease severity marker N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) inflammation were also determined. Results Thirty-seven cardiovascular diseases (dilated cardiomyopathy, DCM (16 dogs), myxomatous mitral valve disease, MMVD (21 dogs)) ten...

Haematological parameters [red blood cell count (RBC), white (WBC), packed volume (PCV), haemoglobin concentration, mean (MCV), (MCH) and concentration (MCHC)] in resting Lipizzan horses were determined for 143 stallions, 104 mares 25 foals. The RBC WBC values Lipizzans the lower part of normal range warm-blooded horses. PCV, MCV MCH higher, but MCHC than reported other In foals, RBC, WBC, whereas older animals. Results indicating a significant decrease (P < 0.01) an increase MCV, 0.05) with...

Cortisol levels were measured in hair, blood and milk two different cattle breeds, kept under breeding conditions with genetic merit for production. Cows heifers of Holstein Busha breeds selected the study. concentration was determined by immunoassays. accumulation proximal (close to skin) distal (far from segments hair shaft. The influence colour washing prior extraction analysis also examined order establish additional factors that may have an impact on cortisol concentrations....

The aim of the study was to determine changes serum cortisol and biochemical, haematological antioxidant enzyme variables in blood horses sampled during pre-slaughter period (in lairage stunning box) exsanguination. A total 24 Slovenian warm-blooded were observed. Blood samples for determination (red cell count, haematocrit, haemaglobin concentration) (whole superoxide dismutase glutathione peroxidase) collected by venipuncture left jugular vein pen, 60 min before (lairage) immediately...

The physiological levels of endocrine and metabolic parameters in Slovene autochthonous breeds sheep are not yet well known, nor the mechanisms their adaptability responses to climate environmental factors. Therefore, aim this study was evaluate fluctuations cortisol, insulin non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) growing ewes over an one-year period. Blood samples were collected monthly from 10 yearling Jezersko-Solchava, Bovec Istrian ewes. Serum NEFA measured with commercial kits.Mean cortisol...

Contents To determine seasonal changes in circulating leptin concentrations, as well fluctuations various patterns of ovarian activity, blood samples were taken 107 Lipizzan fillies aged 1–4 years over the whole year from January to December. Serum concentrations measured obtained once a month (leptin) or twice (progesterone), and evaluated with respect age animals (yearlings, 2‐, 3‐ 4‐year olds) pattern activity (anoestrous, cycle, prolonged cyclicity, continuous cyclicity). The mean...

Contents Young boars were treated with propiothiouracil to induce hypothyroidism examine its effects on postnatal testicular development. Treatments 0.1% 4‐propyl‐2‐thiouracil (PTU) in drinking water started after weaning, at 3 weeks of age and all severely hypothyroid 6 as determined by measuring T3 T4 blood plasma. Boars castrated different ages up 20 their testes used for histological immunohistochemical analyses. Although small but significant reduction testis weight was observed from 8...

Summary Total and differential leucocyte counts (lymphocytes, neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils basophils) were measured in 140 stallions, 101 mares 25 foals of Lipizzan breed. The values fell the normal ranges for warm‐blooded horses. Differences between stallions not significant with exception foals, having higher white blood cell, neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte basophil females than males. Foals exhibited an age‐related increase total count during first 4 months life, accompanied by a...

Benign prostatic hyperplasia was diagnosed in an American Staffordshire Terrier of high breeding value presenting concurrent haematuria. Castration as a treatment synchronized with the oestrus cycle bitch selected for insemination. After castration cauda epididymis flushed Gent semen extender and collected spermatozoa were filtered analysed by Hamilton Thorn computer assisted sperm analysis. A total 7 ml containing 742 x 10(6) 76.5% mean motility used Intravaginal insemination performed...

The aim of this study was to investigate the differences in effects high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) on skin surface temperature and vein diameter carpal joint region racehorses with clipped non-clipped treatment areas. included 20 Thoroughbreds split into two equal groups: coat coat. Horses underwent thermographic examination detect changes at medial joint, followed by ultrasonographic assess palmar before after HILT. increase HILT significantly lower group than group. showed a greater...

Introduction. The aim of this study was to determine estrone (E1), 17?-estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) concentrations in processed milk with different fat contents compare the these hormones commercial ultrahigh temperature (UHT) pasteurized milk. Materials Methods. Commercial milks (UHT 0.5 %, UHT 1.5 3.5 % (10 samples each type milk)) were purchased local stores. E1, E2 P4 determined by ELISA kits. Results Conclusions. E1 below limit detection (15 pg mL-1) all except two (out 10)...

The onset of puberty and duration seasonal cyclicity in Lipizzan fillies young mares have been determined mostly by empirical data, but very little is known about the hormonal changes at during this breed.To determine course from age 1-4 years.Blood samples were collected twice a month for 2 years 46 years. Progesterone concentrations, indicating ovarian activity, measured using an EIA kit. Values above 6.4 nmol/l taken to indicate luteal phase those below 3.4 nmol/l, oestrus.Fifty percent...

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The sport results or exercise achievements of Lipizzaner horses are rarely considered, as their involvement in equestrian sports is rare.As a result, norms for evaluation fitness level during training performance have not yet been determined.The aim this study was to determine the basal values various physiological parameters (heart rate (HR), respiration (RR), body and skin temperatures) acclimatisation graded load.The performed with group 6 purebred an average age 9 years.It consisted two...

The aim of this study was to investigate the production and reproduction ability Slovenian brown-breed dairy cows according their exposure negative energy balance (NEB). Body condition score (BCS), concentrations metabolites such as non esterified fatty acids (NEFA), beta hydroxy butyrate (BHB), cholesterol urea were measured on day 14 postpartum progesterone profile determined for each animal. period closely monitored from conception by ultrasound examination in 10 intervals. Reproductive...

The interest in donkeys is growing due to their integration the systems of ecological farming, among other reasons.Due limited reports on leptin concentrations donkeys, aim present study was examine age-dependent and seasonal changes circulating concentration female (jennies) thus contribute knowledge about physiological characteristics this species.Prospective longitudinal study.The performed over a year (September 2008 September 2009) 20 yearling young adult (pregnant, lactating or barren)...

Abstract Scientifically sound studies investigating the influence of riders on physiological responses riding horses are rare. Therefore, this pilot study was aimed to investigate changes in 6 purebred Lipizzan during an exercise test (ExT) indoor arena performed by a male and female rider with different body weights experience levels. Respiratory rate, rectal surface temperature, lactate, creatinine, cortisol concentrations were measured before (BEx) after tests (AEx) graded workload, while...

Introduction The aim of our study was to measure fecal glucocorticoid metabolite (FGM) concentrations in captive and free-ranging male female mountain gazelles ( Gazella gazella ) during their circannual cycle. In addition, FGM were used track the intensity adrenocortical response same period. Methods Fecal samples collected from ground Hatay Mountain Gazelle Wildlife Development Area Province Türkiye (36°32’ N, 36°32′ E) each season year (December, April, July, September). sex animals...

Abstract Background Inflammation and oxidative stress can contribute to the development progression of heart failure. This study aimed investigate association between inflammatory markers in dogs with congestive failure (CHF). Associations disease severity marker N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) inflammation were also determined. Results Thirty-seven cardiovascular diseases (dilated cardiomyopathy (16 dogs), myxomatous mitral valve (21 dogs)) ten healthy included this...