bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Un reto urgente: prensa pampeana argentina, representaciones sociales y varones jóvenes usuarios de un dispositivo psico-socio-educativo de atención de la violencia de género.
Authors: Bonavitta Matías
Published: May 2023

Los medios de comunicación operan bajo un sistema de valores específico. Este trabajo, realizado entre 2021 y 2022, intenta comprender cómo la prensa pampeana argentina produce y reproduce representaciones sociales que fortalecen las creencias y prácticas de un grupo de varones jóvenes usuarios de un dispositivo psico-socio-educativo de atención a varones condenados por violencia de género. Se empleó el Análisis del Discurso, cuya metodología permitió hacer un recorte de la prensa escrita pampeana y de los discursos de los usuarios del dispositivo. Discutiendo así, la influencia que tienen los primeros sobre los segundos en cuanto al reforzamiento de las violencias
POST ISCHEMIC STROKE IMAGING AND ITS CLINICAL RELEVANCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Amalia Amin Assyifa
Published: May 2023

Stroke is a focal or global functional brain disorder that starts suddenly and lasts longer than 24 hours and is caused by changes in cerebral blood flow. It is not caused by transient cerebral circulatory abnormalities, brain tumors, or secondary strokes as a result of trauma or infection. Strokes can develop in any part of the brain. Ischemia or brain hemorrhage are also potential causes of a stroke that occurs suddenly and leads in neurologic impairments. Strokes are classified into two types: bleeding and non-bleeding. Both are potentially fatal. Several studies have found that imaging is required before treating an acute ischemic stroke. The importance of imaging after stroke treatment, on the other hand, is less obvious. Bleeding, particularly cerebral haemorrhage, is the most feared complication in people who have had acute ischemic stroke treatment. As a result, the AHA/ASA IV-tPA guidelines recommend that a non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) brain scan be performed at least 24 hours after therapy. Non-contrast CT (NCCT) is still the cheapest, quickest, most generally available, and simplest method for diagnosing intracerebral bleeding after an ischemic stroke. However, MRI with the right sequences may be able to detect the same thing. The NCCT may frequently detect hyperdense regions following treatment for acute ischemic stroke.  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most commonly used imaging methods both before and after stroke treatment due to the wealth of information it gives.  Finally, post-ischemic stroke imaging is becoming increasingly essential because it can provide both specific clinical guidance and a better knowledge of the processes that occur after such a severe impact on the brain. It may aid in the prediction of long-term outcomes and, in the future, may assist clinicians in tailoring and optimizing rehabilitation efforts for specific patients.
NYSTAGMUS IN CHILDHOOD: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Ratu Alicia Dea Nabila
Published: May 2023

Nystagmus is an involuntary rhythmic oscillation of the eyes that results in decreased visual acuity owing to the excessive motion of pictures on the retina. This is because nystagmus causes the eyes to move in a repetitive pattern. It is of the utmost importance to differentiate infantile nystagmus from acquired nystagmus. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary to take into consideration not only the time at which the nystagmus first appeared, but also the features of its waveform. Oscillations of the eyes that are involuntary, often conjugate, and frequently rhythmic are referred to as nystagmus. Infantile nystagmus syndrome (INS) is the condition that accounts for the majority of cases of nystagmus in children. Because this ailment can last a person's entire life, it is essential that they are familiar with all of the treatment choices that are at their disposal. The primary foci of this review are the underlying etiology of nystagmus, the psychosocial and functional implications of nystagmus, and the current methods of treatments, which include optical, pharmacological, surgical, and rehabilitative treatment approaches. At this time, the brain mechanisms that are responsible for INS are not completely known. The evidence is limited to mostly pre- and post-study designs, and there are few objective comparisons of treatment procedures. The treatment choices are meant to increase the foveation length or correct abnormal head positions. Individualized management of INS should be implemented. The patient and the patient's physician are the ones who should make the decision regarding which treatment will be most beneficial for the patient in question.
ESCHERICHIA COLI ENTEROHEMORRÁGICA E PERFIL DE RESISTÊNCIA A ANTIMICROBIANOS EM SUÍNOS CRIADOS NO ESTADO DO PARÁ
Authors: Monger Suellen Da Gama Barbosa , Rocha Daniela Cristiane Da Cruz , Costa Débora De Castro , De Souza Natália Freitas , Marinho Anderson Nonato Do Rosario , Pereira Washington Luiz Assunção
Published: May 2023

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a ocorrência e o perfil de resistência antimicrobiana de Escherichia coli enterohemorrágica em suínos criados no Estado do Pará. 200 amostras fecais de suínos foram coletadas e semeadas em caldos Escherichia coli e Gram negativo, e posteriormente incubadas em Agar MacConkey. Colônias suspeitas foram identificadas em ágar tríplice açúcar ferro para caracterização bioquímica e analisadas a partir de PCR Multiplex, seguido de investigação de susceptibilidade aos agentes antimicrobianos disponíveis usando o sistema VITEK® 2 Compact (bioMérieux)®. Das 15 propriedades estudadas, foram verificadas E. coli enterohemorrágica (EHEC) em seis, sendo isoladas em 11% (22/200) dos animais pesquisados. O teste de susceptibilidade aos antimicrobianos demonstrou que 50% dos casos apresentaram resistência a pelo menos um antimicrobiano: 31,81% para ácido nalidíxico, 27,27% para trimetoprim-sulfametoxazol, 18,18% para ampicilina e 13,63% para cefalotina. Neste estudo, cepas de Escherichia coli enterohemorrágica foram identificadas em suínos,  e foi possível verificar a resistência dessas cepas patogênicas a alguns antimicrobianos utilizados na rotina veterinária e humana, como trimetoprim-sulfametoxazol e ampicilina, que são indicados para combatê-las, surgindo preocupação quanto ao tratamento de doenças que envolvem E. coli patogênica, bem como a seleção de genes de resistência em bactérias presentes na microbiota animal utilizada como alimento, e a possibilidade de transferência desses genes para bactérias do trato intestinal humano.
OPHTHALMOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SHEEP FROM THE ALENTEJO REGION - PORTUGAL
Authors: Guimarães Tarcísio Guerra , Cardoso Karla Menezes , Haddade Ismail Ramalho , Brito Marta Marques , Oliveira Manuela Melo , Mamede Fabricio Villela , Pimenta Paulo , Alexandre Nuno Miguel Lourenço
Published: May 2023

Considering the importance of the flock of Alentejo sheep, the goal of this study was to determine the average values of eye examinations, evaluate the ophthalmoscopic features and fluorescein staining for Merino sheep from Alentejo region, in Portugal. The 48 eyes of 24 healthy, female sheep belonging to the sheep flock at the University of Évora were evaluated. The average values obtained for Schirmer tear test (STT) were 19.0 ± 5.22 mm/min, with a reduction of tear production varying according to the age of the animal, for tear pH were 7.7 ± 0.48 and for intraocular pressure (IOP) was 12.7 ± 3.03 mmHg. Fundus aspects were observed in the tapetal area with shades of blue, green and yellow. The optic disc was predominantly in the transition area between tapetal and non-tapetal regions of elliptical shape, with holoangiotic vascular pattern. None of the animals showed fluorescein staining on the ocular surface. In the context of the investigation, these data may be useful to improve the clinical approach to the species and reference standards of the exam’s values
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy positively interferes with oxidative metabolism in female cats undergoing vídeo-assisted elective ovariohysterectomy
Authors: Martins Letícia Reginato , FISCHBORN Nadine Trinks , Mariga Carollina , Griesang Júlia Mariani , Andrade Júlia Carneiro Rodrigues , Zarpellon Alexandre Jacques , Dalmonin Fabíola , Muller Daniel Curvello de Mendonça , Soares André Vasconcelos , Brun Mauricio Veloso
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to determine whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) alters oxidative biomarkers after elective ovariohysterectomy (OHE). For this purpose, 45 healthy female cats were randomized into three groups: the hyperbaric group (HG): 15 animals pretreated with HBOT and submitted to OHE; the hyperbaric control group (HCG): 15 animals pretreated with HBOT without surgery; and the sham group (SHAM): 15 female cats submitted to OHE without pretreatment. The following biomarkers were evaluated: superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), reactive oxygen species (ROS), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), acetylcholinesterase (AChE), and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE). The collection times were: T1 = before the surgery for the operated groups and after sedation in the HCG; T2 = 30 min after reversal of sedation (HCG) or at the time of extubation in the other groups; T3 = 24 hr after T2. There was no difference regarding serum dosage of ROS, AChE, or BChE. There was an increase in TBARS in the T3 SHAM compared to the T3 HG (p=0.043). Moreover, CAT activity decreased in T2 SHAM and T3 SHAM compared to T1 SHAM (p=0.012 and p<0.001mauric); T2 SHAM had lower CAT activity than T2 HCG (p=0.05). Additionally, the T3 SHAM was lower than the T3 HG (p=0.030) and T3 HCG (p=0.050). There was reduced SOD in the T2 SHAM compared to the T2 HG (p=0.033) and T2 HCG (p=0.027). Similarly, the T3 SHAM decreased compared to the T3 HG (p=0.039) and T3 HCG (p=0.019).
NUTRITIONAL METHODS TO INDUCE MOLTING IN LAYING HENS IN CAGE-FREE SYSTEM
Authors: Valentim Jean Kaique , Bittencourt Tatiana Marques , D' Ávilla Lima Heder José , Matos e Silva Nayara Emanoelle , Tossué Fernandes Jesuino Mukissaí , Mendes Janaína Palermo , Procópio Diego Pierotti , Moraleco Debora Duarte
Published: May 2023

The objective of this study was to evaluate the productive performance, the efficiency of forced seedlings, and the quality of eggs of Black Avifran laying hens reared in Cage-Free  System using alternative foods as an induced seedling method. The experiment lasted 56 days, divided into two phases. The first stage called the molting phase lasted 14 days, and the next phase was divided into two periods of 21 days post-molting. A total of 144 laying hens were divided into three treatments and six replicates with 8 laying hens each. The experimental treatments were: food restriction (conventional method), total feeding with ground corn and total feeding with dry grains of the distillery with corn soluble (DDGS) for seedling induction. In the seedling phase, the following were evaluated: days to cease posture, food intake, percentage of laying, and weight loss of laying hens. In the post-molting phase, egg quality, egg weight, shell weight, albumen weight, yolk weight, yolk color, yolk percentage, shell and albumen percentage, Haugh Unit, egg production, feed intake, feed conversion by mass and dozen eggs were evaluated. The use of corn and DDGS promoted a significant difference (p<0.05) only for the parameters: food intake, feed intake, and yolk color, which obtained lower values when compared to the conventional method. It is assumed that the consumption time of the ingredients (14 days) was not enough for the laying hens to achieve the expected weight loss of 25%. However, a satisfactory time was obtained to cease the posture. Corn and DDGS can be used as an alternative method to feed restriction for the induced seedling of Black Avifran laying hens reared in the Cage-Free system, as they do not alter the performance and quality of eggs in the post-molting period.
SPECIES-SPECIFIC PCR FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF SPOROTRICHOSIS CAUSED BY SPOROTHRIX BRASILIENSIS
Authors: Poester Vanice Rodrigues , Groll Andrea Von , Munhoz Lívia Silveira , Melo Aryse Martins , Basso Rossana Patricia , Madrid Isabel Martins , Mora-Montes Héctor Manuel , Xavier Melissa Orzechowski
Published: May 2023

Despite thousands of sporotrichosis cases related to the zoonotic transmission of Sporothrix brasiliensis have been described, the diagnostic gold standard is still the classical culturing methods. The mycological culture results are available afterseven to 30 days of incubation. Since an early diagnosis contributes to improving thetreatment and to the spread control of this mycosis, studies evaluating faster diagnosticmethods are needed. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the species-specific PCR for thesporotrichosis diagnosis caused by S. brasiliensis, using samples collected with a noninvasive technique. Seventy-four swabs from feline (n=64), canine (n=5), and human(n=5) suspect sporotrichosis cases were included. All samples were submitted to classicalmethods for diagnosis and to S. brasiliensis-specific PCR. Using mycological culture asthe gold standard, the diagnosis of S. brasiliensis-caused infection was confirmed in 69%(51/74) of the cases. PCR was positive in 30 out of these 51 cases, showing 59%sensitivity, 100% specificity, 72% accuracy, 100% positive predictive value, and 52%negative predictive value. Consequently, more studies are needed to elucidate theinterference factors that culminated with the high rate of false-negative results and thenoptimize this molecular test for the accurate diagnosis of infections caused by S.brasiliensis.
GROWTH CURVE AND FEED EFFICIENCY OF BOA CONSTRICTOR SUBSPECIES KEPT IN CAPTIVITY
Authors: Almeida Erin Caperuto , Saldanha André , Guimarães Igo Gomes , Lara Leonardo Boscoli , Lima Tiago Oliveira , Ferreira Walter Motta
Published: May 2023

The growth curve is an important parameter for estimating the development of an animal and assisting breeding programs and assessing welfare. However, little data is available on the growth curves of snakes, including native species such as Boa constrictors. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to determine the growth curve of three subspecies of Boa constrictor juveniles (B. constrictor constrictor - Bcc, B. constrictor amarali - Bca and B. constrictor occidentalis - Bco) using data from a commercial breeder located in Brazil. Thirty-seven newborn snakes were placed in individual plastic boxes and kept in a temperature-controlled room (30±2°C and 70-80% humidity) until they reached commercial size (58 days). The snakes' weight and food intake were recorded weekly. These data were used to calculate total food intake, relative weight gain, feed efficiency and growth curves for snakes, comparing animals within subspecies and sexes. There was no difference in growth between genders for Bcc (p = 0.9844) and Bco (p = 0.9845), while for Bca females presented a greater growth (p = 0.0052). There were no statistical differences in relative weight gain and feed efficiency among subspecies. The parameters and growth curves determined in this study can be used as an initial reference guide to monitor the growth of Boa constrictor newborns and contribute to the establishment of an adequate food management for snakes kept in captivity, being a possible parameter for quantifying to determine welfare during the development of newborn snakes.
AVALIAÇÃO DA PREDISPOSIÇÃO DE CADELAS E GATAS PARA A NEOPLASIA MAMÁRIA EM MUNICÍPIOS DO RIO DE JANEIRO
Authors: Barreira Anna Paula Balesdent , Andrade Letícia Rodrigues Leitão , Oliveira Daniela Santos , Rocha Iury Uzêda da , Carvalho Carla Fernanda Paranhos de Moura , Thomé Sandra Maria Gomes
Published: May 2023

This study aims to identify epidemiological factors that could predispose the companion animals of Seropédica and other cities in Rio de Janeiro to the development of breast cancer, as well as to analyze the veterinarian's contribution inpreventing the disease. For this, questionnaires answered by tutors in an awareness campaign about breast cancer in bitches and cats were evaluated to identifypredisposing factors and risk to the disease, access to veterinary care and guidance on the topic. 1,143 questionnaires were analyzed, which revealed the presence of highly predisposing factors such as the predominance of females, of the canine species and of small canine breeds. The low average age of the population studied was the only factor that indicated a low predisposition. As for the risk factors analyzed, the predominance of non-castrated animals revealed a high risk of developing the disease, while the low occurrence of pseudocyesis and the use of contraceptives were not impact factors in this population. In addition, only 29.3% of tutors who took their animals for veterinary care were instructed on the disease and / or preventive methods such as castration. It is concluded that the analyzed population has a high predisposition to the development of breast neoplasms, which should intensify the training of the veterinarian to include preventive guidance during consultations, expand educational campaigns on the subject and castrations in the region of Seropédica and surroundings.
CHELONID ALPHAHERPESVIRUS 5 EM TUMORES CUTÂNEOS DE TARTARUGAS VERDES (CHELONIA MYDAS) ENCALHADAS NO NORDESTE DO BRASIL
Authors: Silva Júnior Edson Soares da , Rossi Silmara , Zamana Roberta Ramblas , Gattamorta Marco Aurélio , Freire Augusto Carlos da Boaviagem , Revorêdo Rafael Ângelo , Farias Daniel Solon Dias de , Sacristán Carlos , Bomfim Aline Da Costa , Matushima Eliana Reiko , Silva Flávio José de Lima , Gavilan Simone Almeida
Published: May 2023

As tartarugas-verdes (Chelonia mydas) são afetadas pela fibropapilomatose (FP), doença que pode ser uma ameaça para elas. O trabalho teve como objetivo descrever as características histopatológicas dos tumores sugestivos de FP e pesquisar a presença de DNA de Chelonid alphaherpesvirus 5 (ChHV5) em lesões cutâneas  de 26 tartarugas verdes encalhadas na Bacia Potiguar (nordeste do Brasil). As tartarugas verdes foram encontradas durante o monitoramento diário, e os tumores de FP foram coletados por biópsia ou durante necropsia, quantificados e analisados de acordo com distribuição anatômica, tamanho e Escore de Fibropapilomatose do Atlântico Sudoeste (FPSSWA). Vinte e seis cortes histológicos foram examinados, e 26 amostras fixadas em formalina e embebidas em parafina foram analisadas por reação em cadeia da polimerase (PCR) para detectar o DNA do ChHV5. Um total de 292 tumores foi analisado (1-42 por indivíduo), sendo a maioria com tamanho de 1-4 cm (74%; 218/292 tumores) e presentes nos membros anteriores (48,6%; 142/292 tumores). De acordo com o FPSSWA, a maioria das tartarugas verdes estava afetada de forma leve (53,8%; 14/26). O exame histopatológico revelou características previamente descritas na literatura (projeções papilares da camada epitelial, hiperceratose, hiperplasia da camada basal, fibroblastos em proliferação bem diferenciados) classificando os tumores como papilomas ou fibropapilomas. Com relação aos resultados de PCR, 79,9% das amostras de tumor testadas foram positivas para ChHV5 e as sequências foram obtidas em todas as amostras amplificadas. Nossas sequências UL30 são idênticas a várias sequências descritas em tartarugas marinhas do Brasil, enquanto as sequências UL18 e UL27 são mais semelhantes as de tartarugas verdes na Flórida. Nosso estudo relata detecção e caracterização molecular do ChHV5 em tartarugas verdes encalhadas na Bacia Potiguar, importante área de alimentação com alta frequência de ocorrência de FP.
Levantamento sorológico e molecular de patógenos transmitidos por carrapatos em cães do Norte do Brasil
Authors: Pacheco Thábata Dos Anjos , Maia Maerle Oliveira , Witter Rute , Meneguzzi Mirella , Melo Andréia Lima Tomé , Nakazato Luciano , Dutra Valéria , Aguiar Daniel Moura de , Pacheco Richard De Campos
Published: May 2023

O estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a ocorrência de anticorpos anti-Rickettsia spp. e anti-Ehrlichia canis, bem como a detecção molecular de DNA de Babesia vogeli, Ehrlichia spp. e Hepatozoon spp. em cães do município de Ji-Paraná, estado de Rondônia, norte do Brasil. Para tanto, foram analisadas 177 amostras de soro e sangue por meio reação de imunofluorescência indireta (RIFI) e reação em cadeia pela polimerase (PCR), respectivamente. Um total de 8,47 (15/177) cães foram sororreativos para pelo menos uma espécie de Rickettsia, com títulos finais variando de 64 a 1.024. Os títulos finais mais elevados foram observados para Rickettsia parkeri e Rickettsia rhipicephali. Além disso, anticorpos anti-E. canis foram detectados em 24,29% (43/177) das amostras de soro testadas, com títulos finais variando de 80 a 2.560. Dentre as amostras de sangue analisadas molecularmente, 5,65% (10/177), 22,03% (39/177) e 48,02% (85/177) estavam infectados por B. vogeli, E. canis e Hepatozoon canis, respectivamente. Neste trabalho, fornecemos evidências sorológicas de Rickettsia spp., e E. canis além disso, confirmamos a ocorrência de DNA de B. vogeli, E. canis e H. canis em cães da área rural do estado de Rondônia. região oeste da Amazônia brasileira.
SOCIOECONOMIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MEAT SHEEP PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN THE STATE OF PARANÁ, BRAZIL
Authors: Debortoli Elisio De Camargo , Monteiro Alda Lúcia Gomes , Gameiro Augusto Hauber
Published: May 2023

Sheep farming has shown organizational and development initiatives since the beginning of the 21st century in the State of Paraná. This study identified and characterized the meat sheep production system profile in five mesoregions of the State of Paraná. The study sample was defined and selected by using the rapid appraisal methodology, which was applied in five mesoregions of Paraná State. These mesoregions together account for 65.22% of the sheep population of the State. Data were collected by means of a semi-structured questionnaire applied during visits to these farms with the support of technicians from the Federation of Agriculture of the State of Paraná (FAEP) as well as local technical assistants, addressing the following aspects: (i) farm, farm owner and labor profile, (ii) flock characteristics, (iii) production and feeding systems, (iv) facilities, (v) reproductive and sanitary management, (vi) challenges and future prospects. The results obtained revealed the occurrence of a production system heterogeneity and difficulties in defining standards for the activity development. However, positive prospects were also identified, such as: the use of crop-livestock integrated systems, the farmers' intention to keep their businesses and the importance of cooperative organizations in the production process coordination.
Parasitic fauna of Mugil curema in a estuarine ecosystem in the northern coast of the Santa Catarina State, Brazil
Authors: Gueretz Juliano Santos , Moura Anderson Barbosa de , Martins Maurício Laterça
Published: May 2023

Mugilids hold a characteristic parasitic fauna that varies according to the environment they live in. Epidemiological studies of this fauna are important for prophylaxis and treatment of zoonotic diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the parasitic fauna of Mugil curema for 2 years, from November 2015 to October 2017, in estuarine waters of the Northshore of Santa Catarina. A total of 282 specimens were captured with a gillnet in the Parati River, Araquari, SC, Brazil. The fish were necropsied, and its parasitic fauna studied. Tha parasite prevalence rate was 96.81% (273/282), being 97.30% (72/74) females, 94.55% (52/55) males and 97.39% (149/153) nonidentified gender. The prevalence of Neoechinorhynchus curemai was 43.97% (124/282), Ergasilus lizae 77.66% (219/282), Lernaeenicus longiventris 73.05% (206/282), Ascocotyle (Phagicola) longa in the liver 24.04% (96/282) and in the muscle 36.88% (104/282), and Haloporidae was found in 26.13% (29/111). The Parati River has peculiar characteristics on its dynamics, which interferes in the parasitological rates of the fish living there, a relation that still needs better investigation.
INCUBATION PARAMETERS AND POST-HATCH SEXING METHODS IN WYANDOTTE HENS
Authors: Oliveira Janaína De Paula , Vale Marcos Martinez
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT - The preservation of breeds and their characterization allows the maintenance of a genomic diversity that can be crucial to face new challenges of sustainability in livestock farming. The Wyandotte breeder has a dual purpose, meat and eggs, besides having docility and rusticity characteristics, favoring its breeding in small and large scales. In this study, the influence of egg storage time on incubation performance and criteria for determining the sex of post-hatch birds were evaluated. Three egg storage periods were adopted: short (0-2 days), intermediate (3-5 days) and long (6-8 days). The total weight loss between storage and incubation was higher for eggs that were stored longer (6-8 days) compared to the other evaluated times. The hatchability rate was better for the eggs that had been stored for less time. The embryonic mortality of eggs with longer storage time (6-8 days), showed a higher number of eggs with early mortality and stillborn. At hatching, it was possible to differentiate the chicks by the abdominal plumage coloration, with the males characterized by yellow coloration from the crop to the cloaca region. The yellow coloration was observed in the female only in the cloacal region. The prolonged storage time negatively affects weight loss of eggs from the Wyandotte breeders, as well as incubation parameters; and the post-hatch sexing can be performed by evaluating the plumage coloration of the chocks ventral area on hatch day.
Neuro-protective Efficacy of Apigenin in Induced Oxidative Stress Adult Male Rats
Authors: Aljumaili Mohammed , Almzaien Kahtan
Published: May 2023

This study was conducted to evaluate the promising antioxidant efficacy of apigenin extracted from parsley seeds in glycosidic (aqueous extract) and aglyconic forms (acid hydrolysis and organic solvent extraction), comparing to synthetic antioxidant, (Butylated hydroxytolouene) to ameliorate neurobehavioral disorders in experimentally induced oxidative stress adult male rats. Oral administration of 0.75% H2O2 (exogenic oxidant as reactive oxygen species donar) in drinking water for eight weeks was used for oxidative stress induction. The recorded results showed that oxidative stress has caused significant (P< 0.05) alterations in the neurobehavior of experimental animals in comparison to the control. The animals manifested a significant decrease (P<0.05) in locomotor, and exploration (open field test), defect in vestibular functions (negative geotaxis test), degree of cognitive function, and neuromuscular coordination (rotarod test). Mild (non-significant) changes were recorded in autonomic nervous system activity (number of urination and defecation) in H2O2 treated group, and less or non-significant changes in the other groups. The daily administration of apigenin (150 mg/kg body weight) in glycosidic and aglycon forms protected neurons probably by reducing oxidative damage and attenuated significantly the neurobehavioral disorders and imposed its neuro-protective and sedative effects in comparison to butylated hydroxytoloune (25 mg/kg body weight) treated and control groups.
Time Series Model for Forecasting the Prevalence of Some Important Parasitic Infections in Slaughtered Sheep in North-Central Iran
Authors: Azizian Mahdieh , Tavakoli Oliaee Razieh , Karimazar Mohammd Reza , Ebrahimipour Mohammad , Afgar Ali
Published: May 2023

Uncontrolled parasitic infections in livestock can increase the potential risk of transmission between human societies. Owing to the socioeconomic challenges of these diseases in slaughtered sheep, the current study aimed to forecast the prevalence of these infections in a central slaughterhouse in Alborz Province, north-central Iran. Data from 2009 to 2018 on parasitic infections in slaughtered sheep presented at a slaughterhouse were compiled and the prevalence of these diseases was computed. The prevalence has been considered as a time series and afterward, RStudio software using the best-fitted ARIMA model was applied to forecast the monthly variation in prevalence rates. From 2009 to 2018, a total of 1,339,196 sheep were slaughtered in the studied slaughterhouse. The Iranian Afshari breed was the most slaughtered sheep and, a total of 77.6% of these animals were raised under traditional farming system. In addition to the Alborz province, slaughtered sheep were brought from five other provinces, including Zanjan, Qazvin, Qom, Kurdistan, and East Azerbaijan. The highest and lowest total prevalence of studied parasitic zoonoses in slaughtered livestock were cystic echinococcosis (12.76%) and Taenia ovis infection (0.01%), respectively. An approximate stationary trend for fascioliasis and CE and a mild decreasing trend for dicrocoeliasis and sarcocystosis has been forecasted for the next 10 years. Forecasting the prevalence of T. ovis infection showed that without implementing control strategies, this infection would be increased in the years ahead. The current study has demonstrated for the first time the predicting of some important parasitic infections in sheep in Iran. The results provide helpful data for authorities for controlling these diseases in the frontline of meat production. Vast and in-depth forecasting investigations is required to find evidence-based data about these infections for entire the country of Iran.
Response of rosemary plant to the effect of Nano-NPK fertilizer and biological factors and their effect on the active substances
Authors: Hamid H.  Mahewish  , Falah H.  Radi  , Mohammed N . Radhi
Published: May 2023

The study was carried out in the canopy-covered by Alsaran of the Faculty of Agriculture and marshes University of Thi- Qar on 01.11.2020. The experiment was terminated on 15.06.2021 On the rosemary plant that old of age was one year at three seedlings per unit experimental, thus became the number of seedlings   81 Seedlings in plastic anvils, container on sandy loam soil and peat moss with a percentage 3 :1  The experiment included the treatment of the balanced compound Nano-NPK fertilizer by spray on leaves of the plant at concentrations (  0, 25, 75) mg. l-1 by three times for a period 15th day between one adding and another, and the biological factor was added at concentrations (0, 10, 20) ml by one adding. And carried out an experiment factorial according to Randomized Complete Block Design RCBD With three replications for each treatment, the results were compared according to the least significant difference test at the probability level of 5%. The statistical analysis results showed superiority in the compound Nano-fertilizer by height and number of branches, amount of oil and its density, and some of the active substances Cymen And the Camphene And Rose Mari acid reached (53.44 cm, 78.66 branches, 2.2989 g 00. gm-1, 1.0348, 4.671, 135.70) respectively compared to the lowest value for the comparison treatment. The biological factor was superior in the following characteristics (height, branches number, oil quantity, oil density, and active compounds). Cymen and the Camphene and Rose Mari acid reached (49.77 cm, 67.44) and 2.3277 g.100. g-1), respectively, compared with the lowest value for comparative treatment. As for the interaction, the treatment outperformed N2B2 In the adjective of the number of branches insignificant, and the treatment of N2B1 In the amount of oil, oil density and some active compounds, Rose Mari acid. It had a significant effect on the treatment N0B1 Significant effect on the active compound Camphene.
Study the effect of foliar spraying with Dionyfer and Azomin on the vegetative growth indicators of the leaves of Henna plant( Lawsonia inermis L).
Authors: Ahmed Salam Jwar  , Mahmoud Shaker Abdel Wahed  , Shams Taha Ghani
Published: May 2023

This study was conducted in the lath house for the College of Agriculture and the Marshes - University of Dhi Qar on the leaves of henna seedlings during the 2020 growing season. The results can be summarized as follows:
1- Spraying plants with Dionyfer stimulator at a concentration of (300 ml 100 L-1) led to a significantly excelled in physical traits(plant height (cm), number of secondary branches/plant, the total number of leaves/plant, leaf area (cm2),The weight of the fresh vegetative growth (g), the weight of the dry vegetative growth(g), the weight of the fresh root system (g), the weight of the dry root system (gm), which amounted to (109.08 cm, 6.66 plant branch-1, 246.33 plants, 8.07 cm2 plants -1, 69.91 g, 31.36 g, 31.78 g, 14.14 g) respectively.
2- As for the interactions, they had a significant effect on the vegetative growth indicators under study between the Dionyfer stimulator at a concentration (300 ml 100 L-1) and Azomin stimulator at a concentration (350 ml L-1), as all the studied traits excelled within the vegetative growth indicators under study.
Effect of foliar spraying with atonic on some vegetative and flowering characteristics of cucumber Cucumis melo. Var flexuosus
Authors: Ghufran Zaid Khalaf AL-Rikabi  , Batool Hanoon Falih AL-Zubaidy
Published: May 2023

The experiment was carried out in one of the unheated greenhouses in the station of the College of Agriculture and Marshes / University of Dhi Qar during the fall season 2020-2021, to study the effect of the atonic biostimulant on the growth and yield of cucumber (Cucumber).Cucumis melo. Var flexuosus naud) Under protected cultivation, and used two types of cucumber plant (al - Baghdadi and Hillawi), and implemented using the design of full random sectors included working experience and three replicates a compatibility between the two types of Alqthae option and four concentrations of the catalyst vital Alatunak were compared to the average transaction under test less significant difference Significant Differences Least LSD at a probability level of 0.05.
Dietary rationing of date pomace, tomatoes, grapes and their mixing in the initiator period and its effect on some productive traits and some fasting bacteria in the small intestine of broilers
Authors: Marwah Abd AL-Kafar Sarhan  , Muhammad Joodi Shaheed
Published: May 2023

This study aims to compare the effect of diluting the feed provided to broilers with the remains of canning factories (dates, tomatoes, grapes and their mixture) on some productive traits and some jejunum bacteria. It is located in the field of poultry at the Faculty of Agriculture and Marshlands. In the experiment, 240 unsexed, 1-day-old Ros-308 chicks, average starting weight 42g, were used. Chicks were fed a standard initial diet for 1-7 days. Chicks were randomly distributed to five treatments, 48 ​​chicks for each treatment (16 chicks for each replicate). The experimental diets were used from the beginning of the second week until the end of the third week (14 days) as follows: (T1: control diet diluted with no dilution) (T2: control diet diluted with 20% date pomace) (T3): control diet diluted with 20 % tomato pomace) (T4: control diet diluted with 20 pomace) from 20% grape pomace diet (T5: control diet diluted 20% of a homogeneous and equal mixture of three types of pomace), and after the end of the third week, the serving was increased For everyone until the end of the trial period. At the end of the experiment, there were no significant differences in economic growth and growth results in traits (live weight rate, weight gain rate, feed consumption rate, feed conversion efficiency) with an arithmetic improvement in traits in all production traits. In favor of the two treatments (T5, T3), the result was a significant increase (p≤0.05) in the number of lactobacilli bacteria in the jejunal part of the small intestine with a significant decrease in the total of aerobic bacteria and Escherichia coli.
Study of clinical signs and post mortem changes in vaccinated and unvaccinated buffaloes experimentally infected with the virulent Pasturella multocida bacterium that causes hemorrhagic septicemia in buffaloes-South of Iraq .
Authors: Jalil Abed Gatie  , Ibrahim Abbas Mohammed
Published: May 2023

Hemorrhagic septicemia  is an important disease of cattle and buffaloes. Which causes disease revolutions with great economic losses in Asia and Africa, and in Iraq it is considered one of the more dangerous diseases in buffaloes than in cows. This study was prepared to reassess the vaccination program against hemorrhagic septicemia, which is used in Iraq, especially in buffaloes, due to the nature of their lives in the marshes and as a result of the epidemic that occurred in 2008 by conducting a challenge test on buffaloes directly with a study of some physiological and immunological aspects before and after examining the challenge, as well as the effect of virulent germ The animal body has clinical symptoms and pathological changes when the post mortem is performed. This study has the advantage of using the buffalo itself by performing the challenge assay directly on it. We can depend on animal mortality, clinical symptoms and local interaction to distinguish animal resistance to the challenge test and the efficacy of the vaccine type in immunization of buffaloes against hemorrhagic septicemia. Clinical and pathological symptoms may be used on the field diagnosis of the disease and are considered as enhancement for bacterial diagnosis.
ESTIMATING THE AMOUNT OF THE WASTED WATER DUE TO FAULTY ACTIVITIES IN SOME AREAS IN DHI QAR/ SOUTHERN IRAQ
Authors: Hussein Khalefa Chlaib  , Jalal Hameed Ali  , Najm Abed Yasir  , Alaa Ibrahim Badi  , Jaber Hameed Muttair
Published: May 2023

Because of the poor water situation in Iraq in general and the southern governorates in particular requires prior consideration to find appropriate solutions. In this study، the researchers sought to estimate the amount of waste water in irrational and irrational ways in five vital areas within Thi-Qargovernorate, which are Qalat Suker, Al-Rifai, Al-Shatrah, Sug Al-Shuyukh and Al-Fuhud  cities using the questionnaire distributed to citizens. The total amount of water wasted per month in these five areas due to the unemployed faucets is 1752660 liters. Because of the leakage of the water reservoirs without a roving، it is 901906480 liters، because washing the cars with the water hose is 952632 liters and keeping the faucets open during the cleaning of the teeth is 288845180 liters. Khartoum is 23163505 liters. The researchers concluded that very large quantities of drinking water are wasted daily due to erroneous activities by the population in the study areas where 1216620475 (one billion two hundred and sixteen million six hundred and twenty five hundred) liters per month are lost. Given that the average person in developing countries may need about 80 liters per day for all his needs، these amounts would have been wasted if it was used to provide 510000 citizens a day with drinking water
Influence of variety, organic and mineral fertilization on the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of cucumbers crop (Cucumis sativus L.)
Authors: Athari J. Mohammed  , Muaid S. Ali  , Razzaq A. Saqar
Published: May 2023

The experiment was carried out at the Agricultural Research Station of the College of Agriculture and the Marshlands / University of Thi-Qar, located in Al- Mustufawia for the agricultural season (2019-2020). The study was the effect of cultivar and organic and mineral fertilization on the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of cucumber crops grown in greenhouses, and applied according to the factorial experiments inside the split plots, using the complete randomized sectors with three replications. The factors of research were: two cultivars  (Datis and Sakata) occupied the main plots, three levels of organic fertilization occupied the secondary plots which included control treatment O1, cow manure O2(2.457 tons of greenhouse-1) and poultry manure O3(3.713 tons of greenhouse-1) and the third factor was four levels of mineral fertilization (NPK) including control treatment M1, M2 (2.250 kg. dunam-1), M3 (3.350 kg. dunam-1), and M4 (4.450 kg. dunam-1) which occupied the sub-plots. The results showed that Datis cultivar significantly outperformed Sakata cultivar in yield per plant, total yield, leaf content of nitrogen and phosphorus, and fruit content of carbohydrates, reaching (1.402 kg. plant-1, 24.24 tons .greenhoues-1, 2.2517%, 0.4069%, 1.2876%) respectively. On the other hand, the treatment of organic fertilizer O3 recorded a significant effect in the following crop traits such as leaf area, total yield, leaf content of nitrogen and phosphorus, and fruit content of carbohydrate, reaching (178.0 cm2, 24.36 tons. greenhouse-1, 2.5017%, 0.4608%, 1.3561%). Respectively compared to other treatments, total yield, leaf content of nitrogen and phosphorus, reaching (180.1 cm2, 25.88 t. greenhoues-1, and 2.3478%, and 0.4561%) to other treatments. The treatment M2 significantly outperformed in yield per plant (1.682) kg. plant-1 and treatment M3 significantly exceeded the fruit's carbohydrate content, reaching (1.2930%). All the combinations among this study's treatments were compared to meet their significant effecting on all traits.
The effect of in ovo injection of hatching eggs with omega-3 oil on some productive traits of broilers
Authors: Majida  Mourad  Zghair  Kattan  , Muhammad Jodi Shahid
Published: May 2023

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of in ovo injection of hatching eggs with Omega 3 Oil at 18 days old, in the amniotic sac in the air sac, on some productive characteristics of broilers ROSS 308. The eggs were injected into the Al-Bazz hatchery in the holy governorate of Karbala, as for raising hatched chicks from injected eggs, it was conducted in the poultry hall in the research station of the Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture and Marshes, Thi-Qar University, from 12/1/2020 to 25/1/2021. A total of 450 eggs from ROSS 308 broiler breeder were used in this experiment, distributed into five treatments as follows: T1; The first treatment (negative control): hatching eggs left without injection. T2; The second treatment (positive control): hatching eggs injected with sunflower oil. And another treatment T3, T4 and T5 were injected hatching eggs with 0.1, 0.2 and ml of omega-3 oil respectively.  300 chicks from the hatched chicks were distributed in cages with dimensions of 1 x 1.5 m for each cage, at a rate of 60 chicks for each treatment, with three replicates of the treatment (20 chicks for each replicate). The results of the study indicated that there was a significant (P < 0.05) improvement in the studied productive traits (body weight, weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion factor).
Effect of administration two doses of Human chorionic gonadotropin and combination between human chorionic gonadotropin and flunixin meglumine on pregnancy rates in repeat breeders cross breed cows.
Authors: Jawad K. Taher  , Khawla A. Hussein
Published: May 2023

The aim of the current study is to treat cases of repeat breeder in crossbreed cows and to improve pregnancy rate in affected cows. The study divided the number of animals into four groups, group (10 = T1), where the first group gave human chorionic gonadotropin on the day of oestrus and repeated the same dose 1500 IU Five days postinsemination and the group (T2 = 10) where the hCG hormone was given at a dose of 1500 IU on the day of the estrus and Flunxin meglumine treatment with a dose  (2ml / 50 kg b.w) each ml contain to (50mg of FM) from the fifth day post insemination for three days and the third group, which numbered 5 cows in the group (C1 = 5), were considered a control group without treatment, while the fourth group(C2=5) is considered fertile cows, the purpose of their presence in the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the fertility of the semen straws used in the study. The study showed that the pregnancy rate in cows in the groups, respectively, is 40%, 60%, 0%, 60%. The statistical analysis showed that there were significant differences at (P˂0.01) between the treated and fertile groups and the untreated group, which means an improvement in the pregnancy rate in treated cows that were suffering from repeat breeding. Early pregnancy was diagnosed rectally using ultrasound
Effect of dried bakery powder with and without yeast in the diet on some productive traits of broilers Ross 308.
Authors: Hanin R.A.M. Al-Abrahimi  , Muhammad J. Shahid
Published: May 2023

This experiment was conducted to find out the effect of replacing two levels of dried bakery with and without yeast instead of the wheat and barley on the productive performance of Ross 308 broilers. At the poultry field, for the research station, College of Agriculture and the Marshes, Thi Qar University, from 11/8/2020 to 12/12/2020, using 270 unsexed one-day-old broiler chicks, were randomly distributed over five experimental treatments and three replicates (18 birds/replicate). The treatments were as follows: T1: control treatment without addition, T2 and T3 added 10 and 20% dried bakery powder without yeast, T4 and T5 added 10 and 20% dried bakery powder with 0.04% yeast. The results of the study indicated that there was a significant (P≤0.05) improvement in the studied productive traits (Body weight, weight gain, feed intake, food conversion factor, mortality, vital ratio, and production index) for broilers, when added dried bakery powder with yeast, the best addition ratio was 20% dried bakery powder with 0.04% yeast compared to the control treatment and treatments for added dried bakery powder without yeast.
Keywords: dried bakery powder, yeast, productive traits, Ross 308 broilers.
Study to detect cytotoxicity of The eggplant plant ( Solanum melongena L)
Authors: Ahlam Husain Farhoud Khalawi
Published: May 2023

The current study included the cytotoxicity test of the active compounds isolated from the peels of the fruits of the eggplant plant, which is found in the local markets of Dhi Qar governorate and used for food and grown within the governorate and not imported during the period (July, August, September, October, November, December. January), the trend of human red blood cells for the purpose of determining the possibility of using them as drug alternatives in the future.

The peels of the eggplant plant were extracted with hexane once, then the alkaloid extract was prepared from it again. The alkaloid compounds were detected using the Drankcroff reagent and Mayer's reagent. The positive result of the detection gave an indication of the presence of alkaloid substances that are antioxidants and have a high nutritional value.

The concentrations of plant extracts represented by hexane eggplant extract and its alkaloid extract at concentrations (75,50,25,10,5,100) mg/ml were prepared using DMSO solution as a solvent, and a negative control factor containing physiological salt and blood, and a positive control factor (tap water) were prepared. ), and a third control factor consisted of blood solution with DMSO solvent, and the solution was monitored for (3-24) hours to observe the dissolution of blood cells.

The cytotoxicity results of plant extracts of Solanum melongena L. showed that the concentrations (75,50,25,10,5,100) mg/ml did not cause any hemolytic and therefore do not cause any cytotoxicity towards red blood cells, and the bottom layer appeared in red color Which represents human blood, and the upper layer represents the extract as well as the physiological solution. If these compounds were toxic, the decomposition of red blood cells would result. Room temperature is 30°C and inside the incubator is 27°C. Incubator made by Dander, Germany and the concentration of the substance.