Search

The present study was conducted in twelve clinical cases of fracture in goats. The fracture cases were divided into two groups viz., group I and group II and each consisted of six goats, respectively. Group I and II treated with polyaxial locking plate system (PAX) and locking compression plate (LCP), respectively. The two techniques were evaluated with biochemical changes on pre-operative day, post-operative day 0th, 15th, 30th and 60th. On analysis of biochemical parameters revealed that, there was no significant difference in the levels of serum alkaline phosphatase between both the groups at all intervals of study. Both the groups showed significant rise in serum alkaline phosphatase, significantly elevated on day 15th and day 30th, when compared to day 0th. The comparison between the groups revealed that there was no significant difference in serum calcium level at any intervals of study. The serum calcium level was increased on day 15th and day 30th when compared to 0th day in both the group of animals. The comparison between the groups at different intervals of the study indicated that there was no significant difference in serum phosphorous level at interval of study. The serum phosphorous level was elevated on day 15th and on 30th day significantly, when compared 0th day in both the group of animals. However, all the parameters showed rise in levels upto day 30th and returned to normal physiological range by 60th day. It was concluded that, the effect of biochemical parameters on tibial fracture repair of goats using PAX and LCP techniques was transient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Super Napier, as a green forage, is becoming very popular among the farming community. A study was undertaken to know the suitability, green fodder production potential of this hybrid in the Kalyana-Karnataka region of Karnataka state. The study was carried out for three continuous years at six different Krishi Vigyan Kendra's of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur. Sixty farmers, ten each in each KVK were purposively selected. Farmers growing Hybrid Napier (DHN-6) and having irrigation facilities were considered for the study. Stem slips of both Co-3 and Super Napier each 5000 per acre were distributed as critical inputs. The parameters namely green fodder yield, palatability, milk yield and its composition in HF cross bred cows and economics were studied. Based on these parameters, it was concluded that Super Napier fodder hybrid is superior, better and more profitable to the farming community compared to Co-3 and Hybrid Napier (DHN-6). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study was carried out to know the prevalence of helminth infection and anthelmintic resistance in six districts of the Kalyana-Karnataka region of Karnataka. A total of 712 faecal samples from sheep (380) and goats (332) were collected and processed by standard faecal floatation and sedimentation techniques. Among small ruminants an overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites 69.66% with significant differences (P<0.05) among sheep(68.6) and goats (70.7%) with no significant (P>0.05) difference between parasite species as well as districts. Infection with single parasite species (51.96%) was more commonly observed than multiple species infections (17.69%). The most prevalent parasites were strongyles (31.74%) followed by Eimeria spp. (7.44%), Strongyloides papillosus (5.05%), Trichuris ovis (3.65%), amphistomes (1.40%), Moniezia spp. (1.26%), Buxtonella sulcata (0.98 %) and Schistosoma indicum (0.42 %). The study on the efficacy of anthelmintic by egg hatch assay (EHA) showed that the LD50 of thiabendazole 0.114-0.119μg/mL. Results reflected the development of resistance of GI nematodes to benzimidazoles in sheep and goats. Similarly, the EHA was performed to determine the in vitro efficacy of ivermectin (IVM) against nematode eggs. The results revealed that ivermectin did not affect embryo growth during the egg stage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the clinical, haemato-biochemical, radiographical and ultrasonographic changes in cattle and buffaloes suffering from foreign body induced reticular affections and pericarditis. The study was conducted in a total of 24 clinical cases of cattle and buffaloes presented to the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College, Bidar, Karnataka state. 24 clinical cases were divided into reticular affections and pericarditis 12 animals in each. Reticular affections cases were subdivided into group I and group II consisting of six cattle and six buffaloes respectively. Similarly the pericarditis cases were divided into group I and group II consisting of six cattle in each. Clinical signs dehydration, rumination, tympany, urination, defecation, water intake, jugular pulsation, brisket oedema, cautious gait and muffled heart sounds were recorded in all the groups. All four groups were subjected to clinical, haemato-biochemical followed by radiographic and ultrasonographic screening to confirm the presence of reticular affections like traumatic reticulitis, traumatic reticuloperitonitis, reticular abscess, reticular adhesions, and pericardial effusion due to the presence of metallic foreign body. All the animals showed varying degree of reduced appetite, water intake, defecation, rumination. Clinical examination showed tachycardia increased respiratory rate, increased rectal temperature and reduced ruminal motility. Haemato-biochemical estimation revealed anemia, marked neutrophilia, lymphocytopenia, eosinopenia, leucocytosis, reduced haemoglobin and packed cell volume, hypoproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia and elevated ALT. Radiography and ultrasonographic examination showed presence of radiopaque foreign bodies at cranio-ventral aspect of reticulum and pericardium, loss of reticular shape and contour, reduced contractions, presence of peritoneal and pericardial effusions, increased thickness of pericardium. Hence, it is concluded that bovines with foreign body induced reticular affections and pericarditis show characteristic and complimentary clinical, haematological, biochemical, radiographic and ultrasonographic findings which are essential for diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The prevalence of fracture among the total clinical cases was 0.97 % (366/37914) and among the surgical cases, it was 3.94% (366/9289) presented for the treatment of various ailments at the Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College, Bidar. The maximum prevalence of 1.61% (112/6958) was noticed during the year 2019 and the least of 0.68 % (2248/ 10142) was seen in the year 2021. The prevalence of fracture among the different species, was highest in canines with 30.05% (110/366), with the highest in male dogs, 64.55% (71/110) and in females, it was highest in bubalines, 77.78% (21/27). The highest prevalence was observed in the monsoon season with 37.43% (137/366) and in adult animals, 56.56% (207/366). Also, among bones highest fractures were reported in hind limb bone, especially in the tibia of caprines, 26.17% (28/107) and the type based on the direction of fracture line was simple transverse (44.04%) (96/218). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study was conducted in 12 clinical cases presented to Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Bidar for the treatment of various surgical affections in cattle. The cattle were randomly divided into two groups consisting of six animals in each group. The group-I animals were administered guaifenesin at the dose rate of 50 mg/ kg body weight intravenously as 5% solution in normal saline along with ketamine at the dose rate of 3 mg/kg body weight intravenously as drip form and maintained with isoflurane (1-2%). The animals of group-II were administered with preanaesthetic dexmedetomidine hydrochloride (2.5 µg/kg, IV) after 5 minutes followed by guaifenesin at the dose rate of 50 mg/ kg body weight intravenously as 5 % solution in normal saline along with ketamine at the dose rate of 3 mg/kg body weight intravenously as drip form and maintained with isoflurane (1-2%). Hematobiochemical parameters like haemoglobin, packed cell volume, total erythrocyte count and total leukocyte count decreased significantly at a maximum depth of anaesthesia in both groups. Alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, serum creatinine, Serum urea nitrogen levels increased significantly at a maximum depth of anaesthesia in both groups. However, biochemical values were decreased towards normal at 120 minutes of post-induction. In the present study both the anaesthetic protocols provided a satisfactory surgical plane of anaesthesia in cattle. However, guaifenesin and ketamine drip with dexmedetomidine under isoflurane combination was ideal to perform major surgeries in cattle without any complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present experimental study was conducted to compare the efficacy of titanium and stainless steel locking reconstruction bone plates for tibiotarsus fracture repair and to evaluate clinical, radiological and biochemical parameters for tibiotarsus fracture repair with titanium and stainless steel locking reconstruction bone plates in the backyard poultry. Twelve birds were divided into six in each group. Group I tibiotarsus fractures were repaired by titanium locking reconstruction plates and in Group II by stainless steel locking reconstruction plates under xylazine and ketamine anaesthesia @ 3-5 mg/kg and 50- 70 mg/kg intramuscular, respectively. In both Group I and Group II primary bone healing was observed. The clinical, radiological and biochemical parameters were non-significant between Group I and Group II. Hence, titanium and stainless-steel locking reconstruction bone plates were good for tibiotarsus fracture repair in birds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Synthetic nanotechnology has attracted a great deal of attention from researchers for the synthesis of assorted materials at nanoscale dimension. Researchers are more attracted to microwave-assisted route for the synthesis of ferrite nanomaterials due to its simplicity. Barium ferrite (BF) nanomaterials are prepared by two strategies: the barium oxalate and the iron oxalate strategy. Thermal decomposition of barium oxalate precursor and ferrous oxalate precursor has been done using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as a fuel. Self-propagating combustion reaction of metal oxalates takes place with fuel, which controls the size of the particle. Solvent casting method is used for the preparation of barium ferrite-dispersed poly(methyl methacrylate) (BF–PMMA) nanocomposite. The structure of the as-prepared samples was carried out by X-ray diffraction (XRD) study and particle morphology of the sample done by scanning electron micrograph (SEM) technique. The presence of barium and iron metals in the sample is confirmed by EDX analysis. Bonding nature of the ferrite is studied by Fourier transform (FT-IR) tool. Thermal and electrical studies of the samples are also undertaken to know the thermal electrical behaviour. UV absorbance study of the said composite is also undertaken. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A study was conducted in 24 clinical cases of femoral fracture in dogs. The age of dogs ranged between 2 months to 3 years. The main etiology for all the fractures was automobile accidents. These cases were divided into three groups each consisting of eight dogs. Group I, II and III dogs were treated with dynamic compression plating, locking compression plating and intramedullary interlocking nailing, respectively based on radiographic study of type of fracture. The fractured femur bone was radiographed in two orthogonal views. Plain medio-lateral and cranio-caudal views including hip joint and stifle joint were taken before the operation, immediately after operation, 30th, 60th and 90th post-operative day. Follow up of the animals was done up to 3 months. Based on the periodic radiographs implant position, union of fragments and callus formation was studied and fracture healing was assessed and recorded. It was concluded that bone healed by slight callus in DCP and dynamic IILN and negligible callus in LCP and static IILN, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copyright of Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Digestive Endoscopy is the property of Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology/Assoc for the Study of the Liver/Soc. for Digestive Endoscopy and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)