The study aimed to determine the content of selenium (Se), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu) and cadmium (Cd) in the liver of predominantly plant-eating omnivore wild boar (Sus scrofa), predominantly meat-eating omnivore red fox (Vulpes vulpes) and herbivore red deer (Cervus elaphus), from North-Eastern Poland (Warmia and Mazury), in order to verify the distribution of these elements in the trophic pyramid. Furthermore, the study was used to assess the risk of eating venison. Samples were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The average concentration of Se was 3.9 (p⟨0.001) and 1.8-fold higher (p0.001) in the wild boar and red fox, respectively, in comparison to the red deer, and 2.1-fold higher in the wild boar comparing to the red fox (p⟨0.001). There was no difference in the average concentration of Zn. The average concentration of Cu was 9.3. Concentration of this element was 5.4-fold higher in red deer in comparison to red fox (p⟨0.001) and 9,34-fold higher than in wild boar (p⟨0.001). The average concentration of Cd was 1.9-fold higher in wild boar in comparison to the red fox (p⟨0.029). Correlation between Cu and Cd concentrations was also observed in the case of the red deer and red fox, while no such correlations were observed between the tested elements in the wild boar. In conclusion, the liver concentrations of these heavy metals in selected wild animas species from the hunting areas of Warmia and Mazury, do not exceed standard safe values for consumers. Moreover, the wild red deer population in North-Eastern Poland is significantly Se deficient.
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- játra chemie MeSH
- lišky * MeSH
- Sus scrofa * MeSH
- těžké kovy chemie MeSH
- vysoká zvěř * MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Check Tag
- zvířata MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- srovnávací studie MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Polsko MeSH
The aim of this study was to determine prevalence of undesirable bacteria and their antimicrobial profile in samples obtained from a productive farm situated in border region Slanské vrchy (Slovakia), involved in keeping sheep and goats for the purpose of processing raw milk to special products (cheeses). Genus and species identification was carried out by PCR method and MALDI -TOF MS. Isolates thus identified were detected for antimicrobial resistance using the Agar Dilution Method. Bacteria of Staphylococcus spp. exhibited the highest resistance to penicillin (98% isolates). Isolates from the family Enterobacteriacae showed the highest resistance to azithromycin (90%). At the same time, in isolates of Enterococcus spp. we detected high resistance to linezolid (100%). Our investigation showed that all tested strains were resistant to more than one antibiotic used in this study.
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- antibakteriální látky farmakologie MeSH
- Bacteria účinky léků MeSH
- bakteriální léková rezistence MeSH
- kozy mikrobiologie MeSH
- ovce mikrobiologie MeSH
- sýr mikrobiologie MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Check Tag
- zvířata MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Slovenská republika MeSH
Different approaches to enhance healing of hard or soft tissues include the use of cytokines and growth factors to modify cellular behaviour. Numerous growth factors are found in autologous blood concentrates - platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). Enamel matrix derivative (EMD) may improve tissue healing via amelogenins. Bilayered collagen matrix (CM) is used for soft tissue augmentation. The aim of the present study was to assess potential benefits of PRP, PRF and EMD in combination with bilayered collagen matrix or CM alone in treatment of oral mucosal defects in rabbits. Twenty-seven New Zealand white rabbits were included in this randomized controlled trial. Artificial oral mucosal defects were treated with one of these five approaches: PRP+CM, PRF+CM, EMD+CM, CM alone, or left untreated as a negative control - CO. The animals were euthanized 1 day, 7 days, or 28 days after surgery and necropsies were harvested. Histological and molecular biological analyses were performed. All defects were healed by day 28. No differences between PRP+CM, PRF+CM, CM alone and CO groups were recorded at any time point. Slower angiogenesis and a higher presence of inflammatory infiltrate were observed in the EMD+CM group 28 days after surgery. Molecular biological analyses did not reveal any statistically significant changes. In conclusion, no improvement in mucosal healing of wounds covered with a collagen membrane and PRP, PRF, or EMD was observed, compared with CM alone or untreated controls.
In this study, we propose a possible way of obtaining reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) free offspring from genetically valuable lines of Přeštice black-pied boars com- ming from PRRSV-positive pig breeding herds with the use of artificial insemination (AI). The ejaculates were collected from 4 different lines of boars. Samples of fresh semen were not detected with the virus and 12 sows were inseminated. Blood samples of sows and their offspring were repeatedly tested for the virus but the results were negative. We managed in this way to maintain the endangered population of this breed and obtain PRRSV-free offspring.
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- chov MeSH
- prasata MeSH
- protilátky virové krev MeSH
- reprodukční a respirační syndrom prasat prevence a kontrola MeSH
- sperma virologie MeSH
- umělá inseminace veterinární MeSH
- vertikální přenos infekce prevence a kontrola veterinární MeSH
- virus reprodukčního a respiračního syndromu prasat MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Check Tag
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
The normotensive (Wistar) and spontaneously hypertensive (SHR) rats were examined to assess the response of the organism to selenium (Se) overdose. Moreover, the effect of zinc (Zn) and vitamin E, i.e. dietary components interacting in many biochemical processes with Se, on the Se uptake was evaluated. The control group was fed an untreated diet, and the diets of two other groups were overdosed with Se in the form of sodium selenite (9 mg/kg) and supplemented with Zn (13 mg/kg). Two experimental groups were fed a diet supplemented with Zn (13 mg/kg) and Se at an adequate level (0.009 mg/kg); a half of the animals was supplemented with vitamin E. The results showed significant differences in the Se contents between the rat strains in case of Se-overdosed groups, where in the liver and kidney tissue Se contents of SHR rats exceeded 3- and 7-fold the normotensive ones. The Se uptake was altered by the vitamin E; no effect of Zn was observed. Activities of antioxidant enzymes were determined in the animal tissues indicating different patterns according to rat strain, tissue analysed, and administered Se dose. Thus, Se overdose, for instance, via an incorrectly prepared dietary supplement, can result in serious imbalances of the biochemical status of the animals.
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- antioxidancia aplikace a dávkování terapeutické užití MeSH
- kombinovaná farmakoterapie MeSH
- krysa rodu rattus MeSH
- potkani inbrední SHR MeSH
- potkani inbrední WKY MeSH
- potravní doplňky MeSH
- předávkování léky farmakoterapie metabolismus MeSH
- selen aplikace a dávkování toxicita MeSH
- stopové prvky aplikace a dávkování terapeutické užití toxicita MeSH
- vitamin E aplikace a dávkování terapeutické užití MeSH
- zinek aplikace a dávkování terapeutické užití MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Check Tag
- krysa rodu rattus MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
Nitric oxide (NO) is a major gasotransmitter involved in several physiological processes of male reproduction. There is, nevertheless, little information concerning the role of NO during semen storage. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of NO on boar semen stored at 17oC for 72 h. For this purporse, sperm samples were treated with 0.625, 1.25, 2.5, 5, and 10 mM aminoguanidine (AG) or Nω-Nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride (L-NAME), a selective and non-selective NO synthase (NOS) inhibitor, respectively. Moreover, sodium nitroprusside (SNP), a NO donor, was used at the dose of 18.75, 37.5, 75, and 150 μM. Sperm motility, membrane integrity, and acrosomal status were evaluated at 0, 4, 24, 48, and 72 h of semen storage. A significant increase of the amplitude of lateral sperm head displacement (ALH), and both curvilinear and straight-line velocity (VCL and VSL, respectively) was observed at 72 h of semen storage in samples treated with 0.625 mM AG, probably because of the antioxidant properties of this NOS inhibitor. Contrarily, 0.625 mM L-NAME showed no effect on boar sperm parameters during the entire period of semen storage. Moreover, AG and L-NAME at 10 mM negatively affected sperm kinetics and acrosome integrity, which may provide further support to the notion that low NO levels are necessary for a normal sperm function. The concentrations of SNP used in this study had mostly no or negative effects on boar sperm parameters during semen storage. In conclusion, the results from this study increase the understanding of the role of NO on boar sperm physiology.
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- akrozom účinky léků MeSH
- buněčná membrána účinky léků MeSH
- časové faktory MeSH
- guanidiny farmakologie MeSH
- motilita spermií účinky léků MeSH
- nitroprusid farmakologie MeSH
- oxid dusnatý aplikace a dávkování farmakologie MeSH
- prasata * MeSH
- spermie účinky léků MeSH
- synthasa oxidu dusnatého, typ II antagonisté a inhibitory metabolismus MeSH
- uchování spermatu veterinární MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Check Tag
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
In this study we investigated 24 strains of Staphylococcus aureus and 33 strains of Staphylococcus epidermidis isolated from milk of sheep with clinical mastitis, for their ability to form biofilms. Three methods for the determination of a biofilm were used. When evaluating the growth on Congo Red agar (CRA), 79.2% S. aureus strains and 72.7% S. epidermidis strains were positive for biofilm formation. The quantitative method of biofilm detection on a Microtitre Plate (MTP) revealed positive results for 75.0% of S. aureus samples and 75.8% for S. epidermidis samples. Using PCR method for determination of the presence of genes that affect formation of biofilms, the most frequently determined genes were eno in both S. aureus (18/24; 75.0%) and S. epidermidis strains (20/33; 60.6%). The genes icaAB and ebpS were detected in both S. aureus and S. epidermidis strains, and similarity between these strains was 12.5% - 15.1% and 4.2% - 6.0%, respectively. The bap was recorded only in S. epidermidis (3.0%). Statistical comparison of the level of biofilm formation was performed using Chi square test. There were no statistically significant differences in the amount of biofilm formation between two methods for detection of biofilm CRA and MTP (p>0.05). Comparison of all six monitored parameters showed no dependence of characteristics of the tested strains S. aureus and S. epidermidis at significance level α = 0.05. Biofilm formation by the bacteria isolated from 57 cases of clinical mastitis in sheep was confirmed. Sensitivity and specificity of the CRA method for S. aureus were 94.44% and 66.66%, respectively, and for S. epidermidis 92.0% and 87.5%, respectively. Both CRA and MTP methods can be recommended for the detection of biofilm production by S. aureus and S. epidermidis strains isolated from milk of sheep with clinical mastitis.
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- bakteriologické techniky MeSH
- biofilmy růst a vývoj MeSH
- DNA bakterií izolace a purifikace MeSH
- mléko mikrobiologie MeSH
- ovce mikrobiologie MeSH
- senzitivita a specificita MeSH
- Staphylococcus aureus fyziologie MeSH
- Staphylococcus epidermidis fyziologie MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Check Tag
- zvířata MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
Alkylphenols and their precursors, alkylphenol etoxylates, are a group of manmade chemicals used mainly as surfactants in domestic and industrial applications worldwide. It has been well established that they have endocrine disruption activity, hepatotoxic, genotoxic and other negative effects on animal and human health. In spite of the effort to reduce their use, they persist in the environment not only in industrial but also in remote regions, and were detected in the variety of natural matrices including air, water, soil as well as food products, and human blood and urine worldwide. This article summarizes their occurrence, fate in natural conditions, and toxicity including mode of action. A subject of our concern was the aquatic environment as the most important reservoir and target of their deleterious impact.
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- chemické látky znečišťující vodu chemie MeSH
- fenoly chemie MeSH
- molekulární struktura MeSH
- odpad tekutý - odstraňování MeSH
- průmyslový odpad MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Check Tag
- zvířata MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- přehledy MeSH
Therapeutic products quite often are causes of poisoning in both small and large animals. Drug poisonings in animals occur commonly due to off-label use of medicines, wrong dosage, negligence, accidental ingestion and deliberate poisonings. Toxicity of veterinary drugs may become evident also in therapeutic doses when adverse effects may occur. The aim of this review is to inform veterinary specialists about both veterinary and human drugs, specifically antiparasitics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other medicinal substances, which are most often reported to cause acute poisonings or adverse reactions in animals and to contribute to. their broader knowledge and more accurate use of medicines, improving instructions to the animal owners and, hopefully, decrease the incidence of drug poisonings in animals.
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- lidé MeSH
- otrava diagnóza patologie prevence a kontrola veterinární MeSH
- veterinární léky škodlivé účinky otrava MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- přehledy MeSH
Effects of a high terbuthylazine concentration (3.3 mg/1) on Cyprinus carpio were studied using a commercial herbicide formulation Click 500 SC (terbuthylazine 500 g/l). The fish were exposed to the pesticide for 24 h and allowed to recover for 6 days. Biometric parameters, plasma biochemical parameters and biomarkers of oxidative stress as well as histopathological changes in selected tissues were assessed on day 1 and 7. After a 24-h exposure, there were significant alterations found in the activities of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) as well as in the plasma concentrations of glucose, natrium, chlorides, calcium and phosphorus. Hepatosomatic index, plasma albumin and lactate reflected the treatment with a delay. Ion levels and ALT were found to be restored after a 6-day recovery period, which was too short for AST activity and glucose to diminish to the control levels. The histopathological examination revealed disorders in the gills of the exposed fish, however, the changes were not detected after a 6-day recovery period. The study shows high regeneration potential of the fish.
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- alanintransaminasa krev genetika metabolismus MeSH
- aspartátaminotransferasy krev genetika metabolismus MeSH
- časové faktory MeSH
- herbicidy toxicita MeSH
- játra účinky léků enzymologie MeSH
- kapři * MeSH
- nemoci ryb krev chemicky indukované patologie MeSH
- oxidace-redukce MeSH
- regulace genové exprese enzymů účinky léků MeSH
- triaziny toxicita MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Check Tag
- zvířata MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
