Abstract Introduction The hypothalamic neuropeptides kisspeptin-10 (KiSS-10), neurokinin B (NKB), and dynorphin A (Dyn A) play roles in the endocrine regulation of hypothalamic–pituitary–ovarian (HPO) axis puberty. Livestock’s timely attainment sexual maturity increases reproductive efficiency raises profitability. pituitary relationship between these gonadotropins puberty ewes being undercharacterised. aim study was to analyse their direct effect on gonadotropin secretion by cells isolated...

The objective of this research was to assess the effectiveness dietary supplementation with oils extracted from Origanum vulgare (Lamiaceae) and Citrus spp. (Citraceae) against coccidia determine impact on lamb growth in an indoor housing system. A total 222 ewes 276 lambs Polish Lowland Sheep breed maintained indoors under same environmental conditions were included study. Four-month pregnant divided into three treatment groups following parasitological evaluation. Experimental diets...

The aim of the present study was to compare chemical composition and fatty acid (FA) content muscle tissues lambs adult sheep bred for meat production. Throughout research period, animals were managed in a confinement indoor system under uniform environmental conditions. After slaughter, samples collected from musculus biceps femoris used determine basic intramuscular fat. analyses showed that, compared lambs, exhibited more beneficial ratio n-6 n-3 FAs, as well favorable percentage OFAs...

Macrophages are crucial immune cells that play a role in tissue repair and can exhibit pro- or anti-inflammatory behaviour based on environmental stimulation. Their functional phenotype be affected by platelet-derived products as determined those products' composition. When the inflammatory response caused implantation is excessive, it lead to rejection of implant. Therefore, thorough evaluation implant haemocompatibility necessary minimise undesirable consequences.

The objective of this bovine peripheral blood study was a comparative assessment the phagocytic activity neutrophils and monocytes intracellular killing capacity from cows given no probiotic which were administered consisting

Abstract Introduction Previous gag and env sequence studies placed Polish small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLVs) isolated from sheep goats in subtypes B1, B2, A1, A5, A12, A13, A16–A18, A23, A24 A27. This study extended the genetic/phylogenetic analysis of previously identified SRLV strains by contributing long terminal repeat (LTR) sequences. Material Methods A total 112 samples were analysed. Phylogenetic analyses carried out on LTR fragment using neighbour-joining, maximum likelihood,...

The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence selected pathogens in ticks taken from cats and dogs vegetation urban settlements. A conducted estimate distribution Anaplasma phagocytophilum Borrelia burgdorferi adult Ixodes ricinus (236), Dermacentor reticulatus (237) hexagonus (3) collected animals veterinary clinics (184) settlements (292). most numerous were (73.9%), followed by (24.5%) (1.6%). total 65.8% 30% ricinus. arthropods removed commonly located around neck (48.1%) mouth...

Abstract One of the important factors influencing microbial community ruminants, besides environment or diet, are breed and physiology. Therefore, purpose this study was to assess these changes in levels basic phyla families. For study, qPCR analysis performed determine level bacteria (Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Actinobacteria, Proteobacteria clusters Clostridiaceae , Lactobacillaceae families) feces ewes three native Polish sheep breeds (Polish Lowland Sheep (PON), Świniarka (SW), synthetic...

The available literature provides ample evidence for the importance of gentle treatment and handling farm animals establishment relationships with humans. present study is an attempt to verify assumption that massage can be a tool building sheep-human determine impact this technique on behaviour lambs. In total, 40 3-week-old lambs (20 ewes synthetic prolific-meat line (BCP) 20 Świniarka breed ewes) were assigned two control groups (BCP, Świniarka) experimental Świniarka). from received...

The microbiological and chemical stability of stuffing is crucial in meat processing. Small ruminant (lamb) has many nutritional advantages (fatty acid composition ratio, high biological value protein, source zinc, selenium) but poorly utilized In this experiment, we determined the effects physical (sonication), (salt, curing salt, air access), (acid whey) factors on lamb stuffing. Proximate fatty acids profile, pH, water activity, lipid oxidation, color parameters, microbiology examinations...

Abstract The objective of the present research was to assess instrumental and sensory textural attributes lamb meat depending on cold storage ageing under vacuum. material included two skeletal muscles, i.e. semimembranosus (SM) rectus femoris (RF) from carcasses Uhruska lambs. age animals ranged 120 135 days. muscle influenced significantly shear force energy. However, lower higher score tenderness were observed 7 vs. 2 days only for SM. evaluated factors (ageing muscle) affected slightly...

The aim of the study was to analyze endoparasitic fauna in roe deer a selected area south-western Poland using coproscopic studies and postmortem internal organs (lungs, livers digestive tracts). Microscopic methods included flotation McMaster method. In May June 2015, 53 culled male were examined. Parasites found 96.2% (n=51, SD=19.2) studied animals, but invasion intensity diversified. From 1 7 different taxa (families or genera) parasites each animal. Oocysts Eimeria (3 species (E....

Rhipicephalus microplus is one of the most important ectoparasites cattle in tropical and subtropical regions. In ticks collected from pathogens Babesia bovis, Anaplasma spp. Ehrlichia can be detected. Here, we report first detection pathogen phagocytophilum Madagascar infesting cattle. Furthermore, for time ovis, canis, ewingii muris both R. Madagascar. We show no correlation between B. DNA within same tick. Previous reports have demonstrated strong interactions A. marginale, centrale ovis...

Despite the fact that different biomaterials are widely used in many biomedical applications, they can still cause side effects. Therefore, our aim was to assess neutrophil activity during inflammatory phase of repair process and long-term interactions between circulating neutrophils Titanium (Ti) implants. Additionally, vitro response after stimulation by extract antimicrobial peptides (AMP extract), pentoxifylline (PTX) some platelet-rich (L-PRP PURE PRP) platelet-poor (PPP) concentrates...

For decades, skin has been assigned the main role of an insulator inside body from external environment, but it also plays a in maintaining homeostasis. In this study, level selected bacterial phyla (Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria) was assessed three sheep breeds (Świniarka sheep, Uhruska BCP line (synthetic breed; n = 6) two goats (Boer, Saenian; living same environment fed on feed, where aim to identify differences terms race, species individual differences....

Small-ruminant lentivirus (SRLV) infection is widespread across Europe. It causes substantial economic losses in sheep breeding. The main route of SRLV through the mother's milk, especially colostrum However, can also occur via contact between infected and healthy animals. should be noted that mechanisms are still relatively poorly understood. virus spread a flock an aerogenic mechanism.Due to increased risk bred alcove system, this study sought define effect various selected factors...