T. Niemiec, Klara Zglińska, W. Świderek, Weronika Górecka, M. Matusiewicz, A. Łozicki, I. Kosieradzka, S. Pierzynowski
{"title":"The effect of alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) on the behaviour of ageing laboratory mice","authors":"T. Niemiec, Klara Zglińska, W. Świderek, Weronika Górecka, M. Matusiewicz, A. Łozicki, I. Kosieradzka, S. Pierzynowski","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.5081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.5081","url":null,"abstract":"Ageing is a complex physiological process characterized by a gradual decline in cell, tissue and organ function. Consequently, ageing is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders. Altered nervous system function can lead to behavioural or psychological disorders. Recent research has shown that alpha ketoglutarate (AKG) is a key intermediate in the Krebs cycle that extends the lifespan of adult animal organisms. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of AKG on the behaviour of laboratory mice in an open field test. The Na-AKG form was found to enhance perceptual-motor exploration in the mice (expressed as the number of rearings), and at the same time to suppress anxiety-related behaviour.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":53138,"journal":{"name":"Roczniki Naukowe Polskiego Towarzystwa Zootechnicznego","volume":"162 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77280030","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":"Analysis of the inbreeding level in the Polish population of the Alpine Dachsbracke dog breed in the years 2000-2016","authors":"E. Bednarek, A. Sławinska, S. Mroczkowski","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.5082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.5082","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of the study was to analyse the level of inbreeding in the Alpine Dachsbracke dog breed. The research was conducted using pedigrees of 405 individuals of this breed (195 male and 210 female), born in the years 2000-2016. The inbreeding coefficients (Fx) were estimated based on four-generation pedigrees. The individual inbreeding coefficients ranged from 0% to 25%. The average inbreeding coefficient for the population was 2.25% and did not differ between sexes (P>0.05). For 49.4% of individuals, the mean Fx value was 4.55%. The Fx values between years of birth were highly significant (P<0.0001). The trend analysis showed no significant changes in Fx during the period analysed. The mean inbreeding coefficient in the Polish population of Alpine Dachsbracke dogs was not high, but attention should be paid to the inbreeding coefficients of certain individuals, and mating of closely related individuals should be avoided.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":53138,"journal":{"name":"Roczniki Naukowe Polskiego Towarzystwa Zootechnicznego","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85461628","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":"Changes in the quality of table eggs depending on storage method and time","authors":"M. Kopacz, A. Drażbo","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.5084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.5084","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of the research was to determine the changes occurring in table eggs depending on storage time at room temperature and in refrigeration conditions. The experimental material consisted of 75 eggs, which were randomly divided into five groups of 15. The first group (the control) comprised fresh eggs, which were tested on the day they were collected. The remaining 60 eggs were divided into two groups (30 eggs in each) and stored under different conditions for a period of 28 days. Eggs from the first group (I) were stored at room temperature, which was about 20°C with 50% humidity. Eggs from the second group (II) were placed in cold storage at 4°C and about 30% humidity. After 14 and 28 days of storage, the physicochemical properties of the eggs were analysed: the height of the air space, egg density, egg weight loss, albumen and shell quality, and yolk colour. The results indicate that the storage method had a significant (P≤0.05) effect on most of the egg quality traits analysed. Eggs stored at 4°C were of good quality and were classified as EXTRA class eggs even after 28 days. Eggs stored at 20°C were eliminated as Class A eggs as early as day 14, and on day 28 their quality disqualified them as fit for consumption. To sum up, food eggs should be refrigerated before being sold to the consumer to prevent premature ageing and thus deterioration of quality.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":53138,"journal":{"name":"Roczniki Naukowe Polskiego Towarzystwa Zootechnicznego","volume":"149 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75848033","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}
A. A. El-Maaty, Y. E. Baghdady, K. A. Elshahat, M. Helmy, E. Abdelnaby
{"title":"Treated and untreated anovulation associated with ovarian and uterine blood flow in Arabian mares (a case study)","authors":"A. A. El-Maaty, Y. E. Baghdady, K. A. Elshahat, M. Helmy, E. Abdelnaby","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.5083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.5083","url":null,"abstract":"To investigate the development of treated and untreated hormonal anovulatory follicles (AnOV) associated with uterine and ovarian vascularization, rectal Doppler ultrasound of seven Arabian mares was performed before and after the development of an AnOV. In addition to measuring the diameter, area and volume of the follicle, daily colour and power Doppler scans were analysed in order to measure red, blue and power blood flow areas in pixels. Serum levels of estradiol (E2), progesterone (P4), leptin, insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-1) and nitric oxide (NO) were measured as well. The diameter (cm), area (cm2), volume (cm3), area in pixels, antral area in pixels, circumference, and percentage change in circulation of the AnOV progressively increased (P<0.0001) after the disappearance of uterine oedema compared to the values obtained during oedema. The blue, total colour and power areas of the AnOV increased after the disappearance of uterine oedema (P<0.0001). When the antral area was excluded, the percentage of the granulosa layer in the colour and power Doppler decreased after the disappearance of uterine oedema. The ipsilateral uterine horn and uterine body had significantly (P<0.0001) high blue and red blood flow vascularization areas in the presence of uterine oedema. The AnOV was associated with low P4, IGF-1 (P<0.001), and leptin (P<0.05). Treatment of the AnOV follicle with GnRH resulted in its luteinization and induced ovulation 9 and 30 days later. It can be concluded that an abrupt increase in blood flow due to decreased progesterone and E2 and increased IGF-1 causes anovulation. The absence of oestrous behaviour and high uterine-oedema-associated follicular and ipsilateral uterine horn vascularization are predictors of ovulation failure.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":53138,"journal":{"name":"Roczniki Naukowe Polskiego Towarzystwa Zootechnicznego","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78762495","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}
K. Śmiecińska, D. Kubiak, T. Daszkiewicz, Paulina Osowiec
{"title":"Changes in the colour and sensory properties of\u0000beef frozen after seven days of ageing in a modified\u0000atmosphere","authors":"K. Śmiecińska, D. Kubiak, T. Daszkiewicz, Paulina Osowiec","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.5112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.5112","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of the study was to evaluate the colour, sensory properties and shear force\u0000values of meat from ten young bulls produced by crossing Polish Black-and-White\u0000Holstein-Friesian cows with Belgian White Blue bulls. The quality of the longissimus\u0000lumborum (LL) muscle was determined after seven-day ageing under various modified\u0000atmosphere (MA) conditions (vacuum – group B; 40% CO2 + 60% N2 – group C; 30%\u0000CO2 + 70% Ar – group D) followed by freezing and frozen storage. The process of seven-\u0000day ageing in MA composed of 40% CO2 + 60% N2 significantly increased the colour\u0000lightness of the beef samples. Eight-month frozen storage increased colour lightness\u0000in the meat samples aged in MA composed of 30% CO2 + 70% Ar. Meat samples aged\u0000under various MA conditions had a higher contribution of redness (a*) and yellowness\u0000(b*) than non-aged beef. Meat samples frozen after ageing in MA containing Ar had\u0000less redness than the samples from other groups. After frozen storage, meat samples\u0000from all groups had less redness and yellowness. Ageing and frozen storage had no significant\u0000effect on the juiciness of the beef. The beef aged in vacuum conditions was the\u0000most tender, both before and after frozen storage. Ageing had no significant influence\u0000on the shear force of meat samples evaluated before freezing. Meat samples aged in\u0000MA composed of 30% CO2 + 70% Ar evaluated after frozen storage had lower average\u0000shear force values than beef that had not been aged prior to freezing.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":53138,"journal":{"name":"Roczniki Naukowe Polskiego Towarzystwa Zootechnicznego","volume":"55 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72541632","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}