February 2009
Experimental Trypanosoma brucei infection-induced changes in the serum profiles of lipids and cholesterol and the clinical implications in pigs
The possible effects of Trypanosoma brucei (T. brucei) infection on serum levels of some lipids and cholesterol were studied in pigs. The infection with T. bruceicaused significant decline in the serum levels of cholesterol, triglycerides and high density lipoprotein. Mean values of these parameters in the infected group were significantly lower (P < 0.05) than those in the control group, in which the...
February 2009
Haematological and serum biochemical changes in pigs administered with ascorbic acid and transported by road for four hours during the harmattan season
This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of ascorbic acid (AA) on haematology and serum biochemical responses of pigs transported for short journey (4 h) during the harmattan season. Sixteen pigs administered with AA at a dose of 250 mg/kg per os and individually served as experimental animals, and 13 others each administered orally with sterile water served as control animals. The...
February 2009
Ultra structural and histomorphometric study of retinal pigmented epithelium of retina in female cat under the effect of continuous light exposure and dark adapted
The aim of this study was to evaluate the morphometry and ultra structure of retinal pigmented layer in continuous light exposed and dark adapted domestic female cats. Twenty four healthy adult cats were divided into three groups: control, continuous light exposed and continuous dark adapted groups. The eyes of animals were routinely fixed and studied by electron microscope. The results showed that in light exposed...
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