{"title":"Comparative efficacy of Albendazole, Fenbendazole and Levamisole against gastrointestinal nematodiasis in cattle of Bangladesh","authors":"Monirul Islam, S. Islam, M. Howlader, N. Lucky","doi":"10.14419/IJBR.V3I1.4301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14419/IJBR.V3I1.4301","url":null,"abstract":"Out of 52 cattle 30 were heavily infested with different gastrointestinal nematodes which were identified by faecal examination. Among 30 cattle 20 were selected randomly and divided into four groups (A, B, C and D). Group D was kept as infected control group. Group A, B and C were treated with patent drug Albendazole (Helmex-vet® 600 mg/Tab) 7.5, Fenbendazole (Peraclear® 250 mg/bolus) 7.5 and Levamisole (Ralnex® 708 mg/bolus) 7.5 mg/kg body weight orally for the determination of effects on blood parameters. Before trials with Helmex-vet®, Peraclear® and Ralnex® initial total egg count of gastrointestinal helminths and haematological parameters were examined and recorded. During the experimental period the faecal samples were examined on 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th day. Haematological parameters (TEC, Hb, ESR, TLC and PCV) were also examined from 7 to 28 days for the determination of effects of Helmex-vet®, Peraclear® and Ralnex®. A significant reduction of EPG of gastrointestinal nematodes were found on 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th day of Helmex-vet® (46.91%, 72.84%, 84.44% and 93.58%), Peraclear® (46.67%, 71.67%, 83.33% and 90.56%) and Ralnex® (49.27%, 72.82%, 93.93% and 85.80%) of group A, B and C respectively. The EPG of untreated group were significantly increased about 3.37%, 6.75%, 8.13% and 9.69% on 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th day respectively. After treatment with Helmex-vet®, Peraclear® and Ralnex®, TEC, Hb, TLC and PCV were increased and ESR were decreased in cattle. On the other hand, TEC, Hb, TLC and PCV were decreased and ESR was increased significantly (p<0.05) in untreated group.","PeriodicalId":79223,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biological research in pregnancy","volume":"7 1","pages":"25-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78359229","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}
P. Nina, S. Mugisha, G. I. Basuta, Eseza Kateregga
{"title":"Diseases affecting livestock production mediate landscape scale of a changing pasture regime in Lake Mburo Conservation Area, Uganda","authors":"P. Nina, S. Mugisha, G. I. Basuta, Eseza Kateregga","doi":"10.14419/IJBR.V3I1.3901","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14419/IJBR.V3I1.3901","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated whether spatial disparities in pastoral herd sizes across rangelands from Lake Mburo National Park (LMNP) boundary was responsible for a changing pasture regime. A midst growing concern that cattle diseases associated with wild ungulates outside the protected areas impose limitations on pastoralist household income, the affected communities respond by overstocking as an adaption to disease risks. Therefore, increasing cattle stock holding among pastoralists living at the park boundary was suspected to be facilitating the disappearance of forests in Lake Mburo Conservation Area (LMCA). We applied ecosystem approach in a cross-sectional survey design to assess whether impact of diseases transmitted at the nexus of wildlife and livestock play intermediary role in the emerging spatial pattern of pasture regimes in LMCA. Paired sample t-test was used to examine the mean differences of animal populations between managed and unmanaged pasture and interpreted with Geo-eye satellite data of a typical landscape of savanna ecosystem of LMCA. The results revealed a significant difference (p < 0.05) in the distribution of wild species of animals between managed and unmanaged pasture. Spatial variation in population abundance of wild animals between distance zones was also reflected in the distribution of average household stockholding as well as cattle mortalities along a distance gradient from LMNP boundary. These findings could guide evidence based monitoring of long term effects of changing pasture regimes on pastoralist livelihood systems around LMCA. For example, future research should consider complementarities and overlap of the diets of wild ungulates and cattle at the nexus of wildlife and livestock interface. This will provide an understanding of how wildlife presence in rangelands can lead to either favorable or adverse changes in the fauna as far as the domestic livestock species of cattle and small ruminants are concerned.","PeriodicalId":79223,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biological research in pregnancy","volume":"31 1","pages":"12-18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74784494","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. C. Roy, Md Rafiqul Islam, Mohammed Kawser Hossain, Nasrin Sultana Lucky, Md Rashedunnabi Akanda, Bashudeb Paul, M. Hasan, Md Shad Uddin Mahfuz, Fokor Uddin, Shipra Roy
{"title":"Effects of various local analgesics and ketamine for cranial epidural analgesia in Black Bengal Goats","authors":"A. C. Roy, Md Rafiqul Islam, Mohammed Kawser Hossain, Nasrin Sultana Lucky, Md Rashedunnabi Akanda, Bashudeb Paul, M. Hasan, Md Shad Uddin Mahfuz, Fokor Uddin, Shipra Roy","doi":"10.14419/IJBR.V3I1.3546","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14419/IJBR.V3I1.3546","url":null,"abstract":"The present study was conducted to find out the effects of analgesic and anaesthetic drugs for cranial epidural analgesia in Black Bengal goats. A series of thirty two (n=32) analgesic trails were conducted in goats age ranged from 8 to 12 months and with an average body weight of 8.1 kg. The animals were divided into four groups (n=4) and a replication of 8 trails was performed in each group at least one week interval. Two percent (2%) lidocaine hydrochloride (6.0 mg/kg), 2% lidocaine hydrochloride with adrenaline (6.0 mg/kg), 0.5% bupivacaine hydrochloride (1.5 mg/kg) and ketamine hydrochloride (5.0 mg/kg) were used to perform cranial epidural analgesia. 2% Lidocaine hydrochloride and Ketamine hydrochloride showed rapid onset of analgesia. 0.5% bupivacaine hydrochloride produced the highest area of desensitization in thigh region during cranial epidural analgesia. Perineal region and tail were totally desensitized during epidural analgesia. 0.5% bupivacaine hydrochloride prolonged the duration of analgesia during epidural analgesia. 2% Lidocaine hydrochloride showed no side effects whereas 2% Lidocaine hydrochloride with adrenaline showed straining and muscle tremor, 0.5% bupivacaine hydrochloride shivering and drowsiness, ketamine hydrochloride tympany, excitement and drowsiness. It seemed that 2% Lidocaine hydrochloride is more effective whereas 0.5% bupivacaine hydrochloride is associated with side effects. Though ketamine hydrochloride is a dissociative agent, it could also be used in epidural analgesia.","PeriodicalId":79223,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biological research in pregnancy","volume":"74 1","pages":"19-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86988284","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}
Chinyere V. Ilodibia, Rachael U. Ugwu, C. U. Okeke, E. Akachukwu, B. Aziagba, N. Okeke
{"title":"Anatomical studies on two species of Dracaena in southeastern Nigeria","authors":"Chinyere V. Ilodibia, Rachael U. Ugwu, C. U. Okeke, E. Akachukwu, B. Aziagba, N. Okeke","doi":"10.14419/IJBR.V3I1.3770","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14419/IJBR.V3I1.3770","url":null,"abstract":"Anatomical studies of transverse, tangential and radial longitudinal sections of roots, stems and leaves of two species of Dracaena present in southeastern Nigeria were investigated, to determine their anatomical features with regards to arrangement of vascular bundles in their roots, stems and leaves and type of secondary growth occurring in them using standard method. T- test was used for the analyses. Result showed that the number of vascular bundles in the leaves and roots of D. arborea are more in number than those of D. mannii but the reverse is the case in the stem. Secondary growth occurs in both D. mannii and D. arborea . The overall analyses showed no significant statistical difference in the anatomy of the two Dracaena species. The implication is that the two species are closely related and this justified their placement under the same genus Dracaena while the slight differences between them suggest the reason for their separation into different species.","PeriodicalId":79223,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biological research in pregnancy","volume":"10 1","pages":"9-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81085329","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}
Chinyere V. Ilodibia, C. U. Okeke, Maureen U. Chukwuma, N. Okeke, Ebele E. Akachukwu, B. Aziagba
{"title":"Taxonomic significance of morphology and palynology of two species of Dracaena found in south eastern Nigeria","authors":"Chinyere V. Ilodibia, C. U. Okeke, Maureen U. Chukwuma, N. Okeke, Ebele E. Akachukwu, B. Aziagba","doi":"10.14419/IJBR.V3I1.3737","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14419/IJBR.V3I1.3737","url":null,"abstract":"Morphology and Palynology were carried out on Dracaena mannii Bak and Dracaena arborea Link various parts. T test was used for the analyses. Morphologically, the leaves of D. arborea are longer and wider than those of D. mannii, and the length of the internode of D. arborea is more than those of the D. mannii . Both species are trees and have the same inflorescence, floral, fruit and seed Morphology. Palynologically, the pollen grains of the two species are monocolpate with scabrate surfaces. The colpus in D. mannii is longer than that of D. arborea. The result also showed that there was no significant difference in the sizes of the pollen grains, the pollen form indices as well as length and diameter of the colpi of both D. arborea and D. mannii . The overall analyses showed no significant statistical difference in the morpology and palynology of the two Dracaena species. The implication is that the two species are closely related and this justified their placement under the same genus Draceana while the slight differences between them suggest the reason for their separation into different species.","PeriodicalId":79223,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biological research in pregnancy","volume":"205 3","pages":"5-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72456342","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. Badruzzaman, M. Siddiqui, M. Faruk, N. Lucky, M. A. Zinnah, F. Hossain, Masudur Rahman
{"title":"Prevalence of infectious and non-infectious diseases in cattle population in Chittagong district of Bangladesh","authors":"A. Badruzzaman, M. Siddiqui, M. Faruk, N. Lucky, M. A. Zinnah, F. Hossain, Masudur Rahman","doi":"10.14419/IJBR.V3I1.3760","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14419/IJBR.V3I1.3760","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Cattle are affected by many infectious and noninfectious diseases that can lead to economic losses to the farmers in terms of reduced growth and production performance and mortality. Objectives: This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of infectious and noninfectious diseases of cattle in Chittagong district of Bangladesh. Methods: A total of 2614 clinical cases were diagnosed at five different veterinary hospitals in Chittagong district of Bangladesh during the year 2013. Disease diagnosis was made on the basis of owner’s statement, general examination, clinical signs, gross pathology, and laboratory procedures. Data were analyzed to determine disease prevalence in cattle with respect to breed, sex and season. Results: Diagnosed diseases were categorized as infectious diseases, parasitic diseases, digestive disorders, metabolic diseases, respiratory diseases and other diseases. According to our results, the prevalence of digestive disorders was the highest (45.14%) followed by parasitic diseases (30.64%), infectious diseases (9.49%), respiratory diseases (3.90%), metabolic diseases (3.18%) and other diseases (3.18%). Disease prevalence was highest in Cross-bred cattle (44. 23%) followed by Red Chittagong cattle (28.46%) and Non-descript Deshi (27.31%). Female were more susceptible to diseases (54.32%) than male cattle (45.68%). Disease prevalence varied according to seasons. Highest prevalence was recorded in summer season (37.49%) followed by rainy season (34.81%) and winter season (27.70%). Conclusions: Our large set of data on cattle disease prevalence in Chittagong district of Bangladesh provides valuable insight to design and implement priority based research on specific disease and to take efficient control strategies against the diseases.","PeriodicalId":79223,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biological research in pregnancy","volume":"13 1","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83692976","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}
B. Reddy, B. Reddy, R. Venkatasivakumar, Sirigireddy Sivajothi
{"title":"Haemoglobinuria due to hypophosphataemia in last trimester pregnant buffalo","authors":"B. Reddy, B. Reddy, R. Venkatasivakumar, Sirigireddy Sivajothi","doi":"10.14419/IJBR.V2I2.3592","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14419/IJBR.V2I2.3592","url":null,"abstract":"A buffalo in her last trimester pregnancy was referred to clinic with signs of anorexia, voiding dark red coloured urine, dullness, mild diarrhoea and depression. It was diagnosed as an acute case of parturient haemoglobinuria by assessing the serum biochemical parameters. It had low levels of serum protein, albumin and phosphorous. Haemogram revealed decreased erythrocyte count, haemoglobin and haematocrit. The buffalo had been treated with phosphorous supplements and other supportive therapy. Keywords : Buffalo, Last Trimester Pregnancy, Haemoglobinuria, Hypophosphataemia.","PeriodicalId":79223,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biological research in pregnancy","volume":"1 1","pages":"153-155"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81166117","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":"Tourism and resource development: a case study of Madhya Pradesh","authors":"D. Pandey, S. K. Mishra, S. Shukla","doi":"10.14419/IJBR.V2I2.2440","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14419/IJBR.V2I2.2440","url":null,"abstract":"At present tourism is considered as one of the important economic sector, which impels the growth & development of many of the states of India. Tourism provides a marketable product, which does not depend on raw materials from outside. This paper analyses the problems & strategies for tourism and resource development, which bears great prospects in future development of Tourism. Hospitality, the foundation on which the edifice of Madhya Pradesh tourism built, is indigenous to Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh sends largest number of travellers to almost every corner of the world, but its strengths to be host is not yet been fully utilized due to the lack of information highway. Madhya Pradesh is also known, as the “Heart of India”. It offers colourful experience to its travellers packed with pleasant surprises, endowed with forest & deserts, hills & plains, & lakes, tribal hinterlands & special interest destination with a strong rail, road, & air network. The Poor infrastructure, ineffectual marketing & inefficient management of resource ensures that tourist steer clear, little wonder then, Madhya Pradesh contribute little over 2% to the total tourist traffic of the country, while neighbouring Rajasthan share is over 4%. The Government policies has been introduced to eradicate the problems associated, but still it is on the paper & will have to travel far long way to reach their destinations. Most of tourism planning in the region appears to be adhoc. Therefore, it is essential to move away from such an ad hoc approach to draw up definite plans of action, charting out the future directions clearly.","PeriodicalId":79223,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biological research in pregnancy","volume":"45 1","pages":"149-152"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89510325","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":"Comparative efficacy of different herbal and modern anthelmintics against gastrointestinal nematodiasis in fowl","authors":"Md Rabiul Alam, K. J. Alam, N. Begum, M. Amin","doi":"10.14419/IJBR.V2I2.3584","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14419/IJBR.V2I2.3584","url":null,"abstract":"The aqueous and ethanol extract of some plants and plant materials were screened for their in vitro anthelmintic effects against gastrointestinal nematodes of fowl were studied. The plant materials were extracted in distilled water (aqueous extract) and ethyl alcohol (ethanol extract). Screening of freshly prepared aqueous extract of three plant materials namely neem (Azadirachta indica), papaya (Carica papaya), korolla (Momordica charantia) and two patent drugs Eskanex® (Levamisole) and Eskapar® (Piperazine) were selected. Aqueous extracts of 25mg/ml, 50mg/ml and 100mg/ml concentration; ethanol extracts of 10mg/ml, 25mg/ml, and 50mg/ml were used for screening. Among the selected plants and patent drugs and all three concentration of aqueous extracts papaya seed was found best at 25mg/ml concentration (41%), 50mg/ml concentration (74%) and 100mg/ml (92%) followed by korolla (22%, 70% and 90% in 25mg/ml, 50mg/ml and 100mg/ml concentration respectively) against adult parasite and these plants namely papaya seed showed significant efficacy against infective larvae L3. Ethanol extracts of plants also showed significant efficacy against adult gastrointestinal worms at a concentration of 50 mg/ml. Among the selected plants and all three concentration of the ethanol extract revealed the highest efficacious plant (100%) at a concentration of 50 mg/ml. In all concentrations of ethanol extract papaya was observed as the best plant (100%, 98% and 84% at 50mg/ml, 25mg/ml and 10mg/ml concentration respectively) followed by korolla (100%, 93% and 74% at 50mg/ml, 25mg/ml and 10mg/ml concentration respectively) against adult whereas in case of larvae it showed significant efficacy. The present study suggests that papaya, korolla and neem are effective and can be used against the treatment of nematodiasis in fowl in alternative of patent drugs. More studies are needed to determine the active principles of pharmacological and toxicological assessment.","PeriodicalId":79223,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biological research in pregnancy","volume":"72 1","pages":"145-148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80770492","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}
B. Reddy, B. Reddy, Y. P. Reddy, R. Vennkatasivakumar
{"title":"Nervous form of ketosis in cows and its treatment","authors":"B. Reddy, B. Reddy, Y. P. Reddy, R. Vennkatasivakumar","doi":"10.14419/IJBR.V2I2.3591","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14419/IJBR.V2I2.3591","url":null,"abstract":"Ketosis is defined as an abnormal rise of the ketone or acetone bodies in the body. The ketone bodies are organic chemical compounds and include acetone, acetoacetic acid, and beta hydroxy butyric acid. Present study reports the primary nervous ketosis in three cows at their peak milk yield. Cows exhibited the bellowing, head pressing and reluctance to take concentrates. Low serum glucose, high levels of blood urea nitrogen with ketonuria was observed. Cows showed fruitful recovery after treatment with 25% glucose solution, dexamethasone and glycerin along with supportive therapy. Keywords : Cows, Dextrose, Ketosis, Nervous Signs.","PeriodicalId":79223,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biological research in pregnancy","volume":"21 1","pages":"143-144"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81752356","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}