Objective:To enhance effectiveness of reproduction management in Arabian mares,factorsinfluencing the time of foaling were investigated in this study.Methods:Data were collectedat the National Haras of Tiaret in Alger...Objective:To enhance effectiveness of reproduction management in Arabian mares,factorsinfluencing the time of foaling were investigated in this study.Methods:Data were collectedat the National Haras of Tiaret in Algeria from 2003 to 2010.The foaling time of 255 Arabian purebred mares,aged from 3 to 20 years were used for this study.Results:A total of 78.07%of foalinghappens between 7 pm and 6 am.Conclusions:The influence of the month of foaling and the sexof the foal,on the time of foaling was statically significant.展开更多
Several studies have shown a major development in height and cannon bone circumference in foals from birth to weaning and from different breeds. However, in Brazil, there is little information about foal development. ...Several studies have shown a major development in height and cannon bone circumference in foals from birth to weaning and from different breeds. However, in Brazil, there is little information about foal development. For this reason, this study has used data on foals from seven different farms in Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil, where horses have a major economic importance. The aim of this study was to compare foal’s development from four breeds and to develop a regression formula in order to estimate such development. It was used data from 210 suckling foals (Arabians n = 18, Campolina n = 86, Mangalarga Marchador n = 42 and Quarter Horses n = 64), raised in similar management practices. Their height at withers, heart girth, and cannon bone girth were measured monthly from birth to weaning. Data we reanalyzed by ANOVA and Tukey Test, with P established in 5%. The highest mean of height at withers was observed in the Arabian foals, and it was similar to Campolina and Mangalarga Marchador foals. The last breed presented a higher percentage of gain in height (~36%) and higher heart girth. On the other hand, Campolina foals had the highest mean of cannon bone girth. There was a significant interaction between breed and development phase in heart and cannon bone girths. All regression for mulas obtained from this data was very significant, and it was showed that they can predict height at withers in the four breeds studied. Heart and cannon bone girths showed medium value of R2 and large significance. It is important to highlight that fetal programing produces significant impact on foal development, even after weaning. So, this study would have observed some more changes if its scope had been extended beyond this phase.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to report the use and assess the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for the treatment of carpal joint valgus deformities (CJVDs) in young foals. Only foals with CJVDs grea...The purpose of this study was to report the use and assess the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for the treatment of carpal joint valgus deformities (CJVDs) in young foals. Only foals with CJVDs greater than 5° were included in the study. Foals were assigned to 3 treatment groups based on their degree of CJVD measured during the initial evaluation: valgus deformity (VD) of 5° to 8.9° (Group 1), VD of 9° to 11.9° (Group 2) and VD greater than or equal to 12° (Group 3). ESWT was applied on the convex side of the angular deformity immediately following the initial radiographic evaluation. Foals were subsequently evaluated clinically and radiologically followed by treatment every 10 days until resolution of the VD, with resolution defined as a deviation less than 5 degrees. Each treatment group received specific exercise, hoof trimming and hoof/shoe extension recommendations. Sixty-four (64) foals were included in the study;ages ranged from 8 to 60 days old at inclusion in the study with a mean age of 26.7 days. Of the 28 foals included in Group 1, 10 had bilateral CJVD. There were 21 in Group 2, and 15 in Group 3. Treatment success was defined as a VD angle less than 5°, and was reached in all foals in Groups 1 and 2. Five (5) foals in Group 3 completed the study with a VD angle of 5° to 6.7° at the last radiographic assessment. No major complications were observed during the study. In conclusion, ESWT in conjunction with controlled exercise, hoof trimming and hoof/shoe extensions corrected severe CJVDs in young foals. The use of ESWT eliminates possible negative side effects of general anesthesia and surgical techniques to treat VDs. Future studies should include a control population, more severe cases, other types of angular limb deformities, and older foals.展开更多
试验旨在探究燕麦饲喂条件下断奶马驹十二指肠、空肠和回肠内容物细菌丰度的变化,为通过营养方式调节肠道微生物,增强马驹肠道健康提供参考依据。选择出生日期和断奶日期相近、体重为(112.36±7.50)kg的哈萨克马公驹5匹,在相同的饲...试验旨在探究燕麦饲喂条件下断奶马驹十二指肠、空肠和回肠内容物细菌丰度的变化,为通过营养方式调节肠道微生物,增强马驹肠道健康提供参考依据。选择出生日期和断奶日期相近、体重为(112.36±7.50)kg的哈萨克马公驹5匹,在相同的饲养管理和日粮营养水平条件下,进行为期60 d的饲养。于试验最后1 d进行屠宰,分别采集马驹十二指肠、空肠和回肠的内容物,利用16S r DNA高通量测序技术检测各肠段内容物细菌多样性。结果表明:(1)十二指肠、空肠和回肠内容物菌群中共有OTU为1389个,特有的OTU数量分别为360、318和249个,各肠段内容物菌群的Chao1、ACE、Shannon和Simpson指数无差异显著性(P>0.05);(2)马驹各肠段内容物10大优势菌门分别为厚壁菌门(Firmicutes)、变形菌门(Proteobacteria)、拟杆菌门(Bacteroidetes)、螺旋菌门(Spirochaetes)、放线菌门(Actinobacteria)、疣微菌门(Verrucomicrobia)、纤维杆菌门(Fibrobacteres)、软壁菌门(Tenericutes)、Melainabacteria和蓝藻(Cyanobacteria);10大优势菌科为毛螺旋菌科(Lachnospiraceae)、肠杆菌科(Enterobacteriaceae)、链球菌科(Streptococcaceae)、未经确认的梭菌科(unidentified_Clostridiales)、瘤胃球菌科(Ruminococcaceae)、毛螺菌科(Lachnospiraceae)、普雷沃氏菌科(Prevotellaceae)、巴斯德氏菌科(Pasteurellaceae)、理研菌科(Rikenellaceae)和明串珠菌科(Leuconostocaceae);10大优势菌属为乳杆菌属(Lactobacillus)、未经确认的肠杆菌属(unidentified_Enterobacteriaceae)、链球菌属(Streptococcus)、乳球菌属(Lactococcus)、未经确认的梭菌属(unidentified_Clostridiales)、八叠球菌属(Sarcina)、柠檬酸杆菌属(Citrobacter)、放线杆菌属(Actinobacillus)、魏斯氏菌属(Weissella)和未经确认的瘤胃球菌属(unidentified_Ruminococcaceae)。(3)除空肠内容物中普雷沃氏菌科高于回肠135.96%外(P<0.05),其余优势菌在门、科、属水平均无差异显著性(P>0.05)。(4)LEFSe分析中,十二指肠、空肠和回肠肠道内容物菌群之间存在显著差异的菌有11种。其中,十二指肠内容物中显著上调的菌8种,空肠内容物显著上调的菌1种,回肠内容物显著上调的菌2种;功能预测出25种功能。综上所述,燕麦饲喂条件下,断奶马驹十二指肠、空肠和回肠内容物菌群多样性指数没有显著性变化;在细菌种类和相对丰度方面,排名在前的10大优势菌种类一致,但十二指肠内容物与空肠和回肠相比,存在较多的差异显著菌,且细菌功能具有区域特异性,导致各肠段微生物的功能不尽相同。展开更多
基金Supported by project CNEPRU,Institute of Veterinary Sciences,University Ibn-Khaldoun(TIARET)Algeria(Grant No.F001 2010/0016)
文摘Objective:To enhance effectiveness of reproduction management in Arabian mares,factorsinfluencing the time of foaling were investigated in this study.Methods:Data were collectedat the National Haras of Tiaret in Algeria from 2003 to 2010.The foaling time of 255 Arabian purebred mares,aged from 3 to 20 years were used for this study.Results:A total of 78.07%of foalinghappens between 7 pm and 6 am.Conclusions:The influence of the month of foaling and the sexof the foal,on the time of foaling was statically significant.
文摘Several studies have shown a major development in height and cannon bone circumference in foals from birth to weaning and from different breeds. However, in Brazil, there is little information about foal development. For this reason, this study has used data on foals from seven different farms in Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil, where horses have a major economic importance. The aim of this study was to compare foal’s development from four breeds and to develop a regression formula in order to estimate such development. It was used data from 210 suckling foals (Arabians n = 18, Campolina n = 86, Mangalarga Marchador n = 42 and Quarter Horses n = 64), raised in similar management practices. Their height at withers, heart girth, and cannon bone girth were measured monthly from birth to weaning. Data we reanalyzed by ANOVA and Tukey Test, with P established in 5%. The highest mean of height at withers was observed in the Arabian foals, and it was similar to Campolina and Mangalarga Marchador foals. The last breed presented a higher percentage of gain in height (~36%) and higher heart girth. On the other hand, Campolina foals had the highest mean of cannon bone girth. There was a significant interaction between breed and development phase in heart and cannon bone girths. All regression for mulas obtained from this data was very significant, and it was showed that they can predict height at withers in the four breeds studied. Heart and cannon bone girths showed medium value of R2 and large significance. It is important to highlight that fetal programing produces significant impact on foal development, even after weaning. So, this study would have observed some more changes if its scope had been extended beyond this phase.
文摘The purpose of this study was to report the use and assess the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for the treatment of carpal joint valgus deformities (CJVDs) in young foals. Only foals with CJVDs greater than 5° were included in the study. Foals were assigned to 3 treatment groups based on their degree of CJVD measured during the initial evaluation: valgus deformity (VD) of 5° to 8.9° (Group 1), VD of 9° to 11.9° (Group 2) and VD greater than or equal to 12° (Group 3). ESWT was applied on the convex side of the angular deformity immediately following the initial radiographic evaluation. Foals were subsequently evaluated clinically and radiologically followed by treatment every 10 days until resolution of the VD, with resolution defined as a deviation less than 5 degrees. Each treatment group received specific exercise, hoof trimming and hoof/shoe extension recommendations. Sixty-four (64) foals were included in the study;ages ranged from 8 to 60 days old at inclusion in the study with a mean age of 26.7 days. Of the 28 foals included in Group 1, 10 had bilateral CJVD. There were 21 in Group 2, and 15 in Group 3. Treatment success was defined as a VD angle less than 5°, and was reached in all foals in Groups 1 and 2. Five (5) foals in Group 3 completed the study with a VD angle of 5° to 6.7° at the last radiographic assessment. No major complications were observed during the study. In conclusion, ESWT in conjunction with controlled exercise, hoof trimming and hoof/shoe extensions corrected severe CJVDs in young foals. The use of ESWT eliminates possible negative side effects of general anesthesia and surgical techniques to treat VDs. Future studies should include a control population, more severe cases, other types of angular limb deformities, and older foals.
文摘试验旨在探究燕麦饲喂条件下断奶马驹十二指肠、空肠和回肠内容物细菌丰度的变化,为通过营养方式调节肠道微生物,增强马驹肠道健康提供参考依据。选择出生日期和断奶日期相近、体重为(112.36±7.50)kg的哈萨克马公驹5匹,在相同的饲养管理和日粮营养水平条件下,进行为期60 d的饲养。于试验最后1 d进行屠宰,分别采集马驹十二指肠、空肠和回肠的内容物,利用16S r DNA高通量测序技术检测各肠段内容物细菌多样性。结果表明:(1)十二指肠、空肠和回肠内容物菌群中共有OTU为1389个,特有的OTU数量分别为360、318和249个,各肠段内容物菌群的Chao1、ACE、Shannon和Simpson指数无差异显著性(P>0.05);(2)马驹各肠段内容物10大优势菌门分别为厚壁菌门(Firmicutes)、变形菌门(Proteobacteria)、拟杆菌门(Bacteroidetes)、螺旋菌门(Spirochaetes)、放线菌门(Actinobacteria)、疣微菌门(Verrucomicrobia)、纤维杆菌门(Fibrobacteres)、软壁菌门(Tenericutes)、Melainabacteria和蓝藻(Cyanobacteria);10大优势菌科为毛螺旋菌科(Lachnospiraceae)、肠杆菌科(Enterobacteriaceae)、链球菌科(Streptococcaceae)、未经确认的梭菌科(unidentified_Clostridiales)、瘤胃球菌科(Ruminococcaceae)、毛螺菌科(Lachnospiraceae)、普雷沃氏菌科(Prevotellaceae)、巴斯德氏菌科(Pasteurellaceae)、理研菌科(Rikenellaceae)和明串珠菌科(Leuconostocaceae);10大优势菌属为乳杆菌属(Lactobacillus)、未经确认的肠杆菌属(unidentified_Enterobacteriaceae)、链球菌属(Streptococcus)、乳球菌属(Lactococcus)、未经确认的梭菌属(unidentified_Clostridiales)、八叠球菌属(Sarcina)、柠檬酸杆菌属(Citrobacter)、放线杆菌属(Actinobacillus)、魏斯氏菌属(Weissella)和未经确认的瘤胃球菌属(unidentified_Ruminococcaceae)。(3)除空肠内容物中普雷沃氏菌科高于回肠135.96%外(P<0.05),其余优势菌在门、科、属水平均无差异显著性(P>0.05)。(4)LEFSe分析中,十二指肠、空肠和回肠肠道内容物菌群之间存在显著差异的菌有11种。其中,十二指肠内容物中显著上调的菌8种,空肠内容物显著上调的菌1种,回肠内容物显著上调的菌2种;功能预测出25种功能。综上所述,燕麦饲喂条件下,断奶马驹十二指肠、空肠和回肠内容物菌群多样性指数没有显著性变化;在细菌种类和相对丰度方面,排名在前的10大优势菌种类一致,但十二指肠内容物与空肠和回肠相比,存在较多的差异显著菌,且细菌功能具有区域特异性,导致各肠段微生物的功能不尽相同。
