Sharmin Akter, T. Nizami, Kazi Chamonara, Rony Chowdhury, Muhaiminul Tushar
{"title":"Assessment of two portable glucometers and an automated hematology analyzer for the monitoring of diabetes in cat","authors":"Sharmin Akter, T. Nizami, Kazi Chamonara, Rony Chowdhury, Muhaiminul Tushar","doi":"10.5455/vrn.2023.c22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/vrn.2023.c22","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The study aimed to assess two portable glucometers and an automated hematology analyzer for monitoring diabetes in cats. Glucose concentrations in the cats’ blood samples were determined, and the factors influencing the glucose level were identified in this study. \u0000Material and Methods: The study was conducted at the Teaching Veterinary Hospital of Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University with 30 cats. Blood samples were collected, and their glucose levels were measured using two portable glucometers (Glucotest Prime® and Accu-Chek®) and an automated hematology analyzer (BIOBASE-Silver, BIOBASE). \u0000Results: The study showed that local and exotic breeds showed almost the same percentage of diabetes cases with all monitoring devices. Older (Glucotest Prime: before meal = 78.6%, after meal = 85.8%), (Accu-Chek: before meal = 71.5%, after meal = 71.5%), (Hematology analyzer: before meal = 71.5%, after meal = 78.6%), and obese (p = 0.002; before meal = 91%, after meal = 91% with all monitoring devices) animals had a higher occurrence of diabetes than young and non-obese animals. Both male and female cats showed almost equal numbers of diabetes cases. \u0000Conclusion: Several factors, like breed, older age, obesity, and gender, are prominent risk factors for diabetes in cats. The study concludes that feline diabetes is of similar concern to human diabe¬tes and can be regularly monitored with a portable glucometer and hematology analyzer.","PeriodicalId":185194,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Research Notes","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114942393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bovine tuberculosis in buffaloes: Investigation of demographic variables and assessment of hemato-biochemical values at some selected coastal areas of Bhola district, Bangladesh","authors":"Mizanur Rahman, M. Rahman, Musa Ahmed","doi":"10.5455/vrn.2022.b11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/vrn.2022.b11","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":185194,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Research Notes","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128886883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Regional mastectomy for mammary gland tumor in a bitch: A case report","authors":"M. Akter, M. Alam","doi":"10.5455/vrn.2022.b19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/vrn.2022.b19","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Mammary gland tumors are the most prevalent neoplasm in bitches. This study focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of gland tumors in a bitch that has not been spayed. \u0000Materials and Methods: A 4-year-old female dog weighing 8 kg with a history of big, firm swelling around the left third and fourth mammary glands was presented. This tumor grew quickly and doubled in size in just a few weeks. After a thorough clinical evaluation, it became obvious that this was a case of a tumor of the mammary gland. The tumor mass wassurgically excised from the mammary glands (mastectomy) after the appropriate restraint, aseptic procedure, and anesthetic protocol. A histological examination of the tumor tissue was carried out to confirm the diagnosis. \u0000Results: The dog healed up satisfactorily after surgery, and there was no sign of complications or recurrence during a 2-year observation. Following surgical manipulation, a positive clinical result was achieved. After 2 years, there was no evidence of tumor recurrence. \u0000Conclusion: Although most canine glandular tumors develop in the mammary glands, early detection and proper surgery may be the most effective solution.","PeriodicalId":185194,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Research Notes","volume":"355 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125295126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Potential probiotics from fruit waste coming from traditional markets in Semarang City: Study of chemical and microbiological quality","authors":"B. Sulistiyanto, C. Utama, S. Sumarsih","doi":"10.5455/vrn.2023.c30","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/vrn.2023.c30","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: This study aimed to examine the potential for probiotics in fruit waste from traditional markets in Semarang City in terms of chemical and microbiological qualities. \u0000Materials and Methods: The study used two designs: a completely randomized design with four treatments and four replications. \u0000Result: The research on mapping the potential of fruit waste originating from various traditional markets in Semarang City based on different market activities affected the potential hydrogen (pH) value, lactic acid bacteria (LAB), total bacteria, and total fungi of fruit waste, while carbo¬hydrate, protein, fat, and fiber content were not affected. Identification of fruit waste as a fer¬mentation starter affected the pH value, total acidity, total LAB, total bacteria, total fungi, and Salmonella, while Escherichia coli was not affected. Waste from supplier market activities yielded a better pH, better chemical and microbiological content, and contained carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber of 59.83, 3.53, 2.67, and 4.94 gm/100 gm. \u0000Conclusion: The best fermentation time for fruit wastage was four days, which had a pH value of 2.85, total acid of 0.90%, total LAB, total bacteria, and total fungi of 4.00. 6.33, and 3.00 log colony-forming unit/gm, and no pathogenic bacteria, Salmonella or E. coli. Fruit waste could be used as probiotics, with fermentation processing for four days to improve the chemical and micro¬biological quality of the waste.","PeriodicalId":185194,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Research Notes","volume":"92 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121103642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Surgical interventions for the correction of a half-butterfly-wing-like notomelia (atypical) in a crossbred bovine calf","authors":"M. Munif, Abdul Hannan, M. Safawat","doi":"10.5455/vrn.2023.c21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/vrn.2023.c21","url":null,"abstract":"A 17-day-old crossbred male bovine calf was presented with an additional and atypical limb-like structure on the dorsal thorax, just caudal to the hump.. Physical examination indicated that the ectopic appendage was similar to a supernumerary limb but much shorter in size and incom¬plete in structural details, with the characteristic appearance of a half-butterfly wing. This acces¬sory structure was attached to the middle of the back with muscles, fibrous tissues, and carti¬lage in a flexible condition resembling a limb-bud. It was likely to be composed of soft internal bones surrounded by layers of tissues and outer skin. Clinically, the case was diagnosed as an atypical notomelia, and surgical excision of the aberrant structure was done to handle the case. Postoperatively, the calf was treated with supportive medications, including proper management, and subsequently recovered within 2 weeks after surgery.","PeriodicalId":185194,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Research Notes","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122305184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Replacement consequences of Noug-cake with Lablab purpureus seed on biological performance of Woyito-Guji goat","authors":"D. Hidosa, M. Girma","doi":"10.5455/vrn.2023.c28","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/vrn.2023.c28","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The goal of this study was to find out what happened when Noug-cake (NC) was replaced with Lablab purpureus seed (LPS) and how that affected the health and performance of Woyito-Guji goats. \u0000Material and Methods: About 24 intact male Woyito-Guji bucks with a preliminary weight of 17.34 kg were allocated to one of the four investigational treatments in a randomized complete block design. The investigational treatments used were haricot bean haulms (HBH) ad-libitum + 18% of wheat bran (WB) + 23% of maize (MG) + 24% of sorghum (SG) + 20% of NC + 12% of sun¬flower seed (SFS) + 1.5% of common salt and 1.5% of limestone (T1); HBH ad libitum + 18% of WB + 23% of MG + 24% of SG + 20% of NC + 12% of SFS + 1.5% of common salt and + 1.5% of limestone (T1), HBH ad-libitum + 18% of WB + 22% of MG + 20% of SG + 15% of NC + 12% of SFS + 10% of LPS + 1.5% of common salt + 1.5% of limestone (T2), HBH ad-libitum + 20% of WB + 23% of MG + 22% of SG + 5% of NC + 12% of SFS + 15% of LPS + 1.5% of common salt and + 1.5% of limestone (T3), and HBH ad-libitum + 18% of WB + 23% of MG + 24% of SG + 12% of SFS + 20% of LPS + 1.5% of common salt + 1.5% of limestone (T4). \u0000Results: The total dry matter and crude protein consumption and nutrient digestibility were higher (p < 0.001) for bucks who consumed T1 and T4 over the bucks who consumed T2 and T3. Similarly, goats that consumed T1 and T4 gained more (p < 0.001) in average daily gain, hot carcass weight, and rib-eye muscle area than bucks that were given T2 and T3. \u0000Conclusion: The findings from this investigation pointed out that replacing NC with roasted LPS at a 20% inclusion level in goat rations improved the biological performance of goats.","PeriodicalId":185194,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Research Notes","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128640123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A survey on the reproductive performance of Black Bengal goats in the selected industrial and non-industrial areas of Bangladesh","authors":"S. Hasan, M. Miah, M. Bhuiyan","doi":"10.5455/vrn.2022.b13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/vrn.2022.b13","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The study was carried out to determine the reproductive performance of Black Bengal (BB) goats in the selected industrial and nonindustrial areas of Bangladesh. \u0000Materials and Methods: The data were collected from 200 farmers using a pretested questionnaire. The questionnaire contained primary information about the reproductive performances, such as age at puberty, conception rate, postpartum heat period, kidding interval, litter size, estrous behavior and interval, abnormalities during pregnancy and parturition, kid mortality, developmental abnormalities, total number of goats, and goat rearing system. \u0000Results: The data showed that the average age at puberty and conception rate of BB goats in the industrial areas were 188.20 ± 2.372 days and 88%, respectively, whereas the values were 164.70 ± 2.077 days and 96%, respectively, in the nonindustrial areas. The data significantly differed (p < 0.05). The average estrous cycle and kidding interval of BB goats also differed significantly (p < 0.05) between the industrial (21.50 ± 0.824 and 205.80 ± 1.445 days, respectively) and nonindustrial areas (17.50 ± 0.479 and 189.40 ± 0.922 days, respectively). However, the average litter size of goats in the two areas did not differ significantly (p > 0.05). The average kid mortality rate was higher in industrial areas (14.0% ± 0.155%) than in nonindustrial areas (8.5% ± 0.118%). \u0000Conclusion: BB goats reared in industrial areas have lower reproductive performance than those raised in nonindustrial areas. Factory pollution may be one of the main reasons for reducing kids in BB goats.","PeriodicalId":185194,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Research Notes","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130616327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intestinal parasites associated with common marine fishes in Nigeria","authors":"O. Afolabi, Kafilat Abass","doi":"10.5455/vrn.2022.b14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/vrn.2022.b14","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Fish is a valuable food source and employment in developing countries. However, par¬asitic infections pose a threat to fish cultivation and fish health. This study is aimed at assessing intestinal parasites associated with marine fishes. \u0000Materials and Methods: A total of 30 frozen marine fishes, comprising 10 Clupea harengus (her¬rings), 10 Scomber scombrus (mackerel), and 10 Micromesistius poutassou (blue whiting) of dif¬ferent sizes and weights, were examined for intestinal parasites. \u0000Results: The results revealed Eimeria spp. and Goussia spp. as parasitic protozoa in M. poutassou and S. scombrus, respectively. Grillotia smarisgora was the only parasitic cestode in M. poutas¬sou. At the same time, Hemiurus spp. and Anisakis spp. were parasitic trematode and nematode observed in both C. harengus and S. scombrus fishes, respectively. Anisakis spp., a parasitic nema¬tode, was the most common intestinal parasite among the marine fishes with 70%, 80%, and 90% occurrence in S. scombrus, C. harengus, and M. poutassou, respectively. \u0000Conclusion: Parasitic infection is one of the factors undermining fish production. Therefore, fish sellers should be enlightened to improve sanitation in handling and processing fish.","PeriodicalId":185194,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Research Notes","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131324404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Sarker, M. Anwar, Hasan Islam, M. Alam, H. Reefat
{"title":"Possible use of seaweed (Gracilaria tenuistipitata Var. Liui) to the reduction of enteric methane emissions from dairy cattle","authors":"M. Sarker, M. Anwar, Hasan Islam, M. Alam, H. Reefat","doi":"10.5455/vrn.2022.b18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/vrn.2022.b18","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Gracilaria tenuistipitata var. Liui is a red seaweed, artificially cultivated in Nuniachara sea beach at Cox’s Bazar, primarily utilized as a human diet and nutritional supplement in Bangladesh. It has specific industrial applications as well. The study sought to assess the potential for enteric methane (CH4) reduction of this seaweed from the cattle industries. \u0000Materials and Methods: To explore the diversified application of this seaweed in livestock feed industries to reduce enteric CH4 production from ruminants, a feeding trial was done at the Pranisheba research and development cattle farm, Savar, Dhaka. An ambient CH4 amount was measured with and without the application of seaweed in concentrate feed by a sensor-based Internet of Things device of the remote cowshed monitoring system. Other clinical parameters, like feeding amount, body temperature, and consistency of feces, were physically monitored. \u0000Results: After proximate analysis, the composition of total crude protein, crude fiber, and moisture of G. tenuistipitata var. Liui was 24.09%, 0.18%, and 21.31%, respectively. The quantity of total energy was 2,615 kcal/kg. Adding 1% seaweed to the cattle-concentrated diet on a dry matter basis lowered the average ambient CH4 concentration from 48.30 ± 4.45 to 41.02 ± 3.41 ppm; the differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05). Average body temperature, amount of daily feed intake, and consistency of feces remain unchanged. \u0000Conclusion: The results show that there is a chance that G. tenuistipitata var. Liui could be used to stop cattle from making enteric CH4.","PeriodicalId":185194,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Research Notes","volume":"225 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123170185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Rana, M. Kallol, M. Hasan, M. Zihadi, M. Rahman, Marzia Rahman
{"title":"Sero-prevalence of egg drop syndrome virus (EDS-76) of some selected layer farms in Bangladesh","authors":"M. Rana, M. Kallol, M. Hasan, M. Zihadi, M. Rahman, Marzia Rahman","doi":"10.5455/vrn.2022.b7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/vrn.2022.b7","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Egg drop syndrome (EDS-76) is a viral disease of laying birds causing pale, soft-shelled, even shell-less eggs and is considered one of the adverse effects on egg production and quality. This study was designed to conduct a sero-survey to investigate the EDS-76 virus infection in layer birds. Materials and Methods: Regarding the complaints of lower egg production and deterioration of egg quality, a total of 226 sera samples were collected randomly from 13 flocks of 8 different com mercial layer farms in 4 districts: Gazipur, Tangail, Shirajagnj, and Mymensingh. The hemaggluti nation inhibition (HI) test determined the antibody titer against the EDS-76 virus by the HI test. Results: The overall prevalence was found to be 39.82% and ranged from 0.00% to 57.89%. Out of 13 flocks across 4 districts, only 1 flock was found to be EDS negative. The flock of S2 farm in Sirajganj district had the highest sero-positivity (57.89%), followed by T1 farm in Tangail dis trict (54.29%) and G1 farm in Gazipur district (52.20%). The lowest (26.67%) sero-positivity was observed in the M2 flock, and no birds were found sero-positive in the M1 layer farms in the Mymensingh district. On the basis of age, maximum (48.81%) sero-prevalence was found in those flocks which were between 25 and 40 weeks of age, followed by 35.87% at the age between 18 and 24 weeks and 32.06% at the age above 41 weeks. Conclusion: The sero-prevalence study revealed that the EDS virus is prevalent in commercial layer farms with a high percentage in Bangladesh and varies from farm to farm, region to region, and age to age.","PeriodicalId":185194,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Research Notes","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130470257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}