International Journal of Animal Science and Technology

Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2017

  • Optimal Combination of Doses for Isoniazid and Vitamin B6 to Treat Tuberculosis Destructive Guinea Pigs

    Ludmila Gayova, Vasil Petrenko, Yulia Kuharivska, Serhiy Baran

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2017
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: 28 October 2017
    Accepted: 14 November 2017
    Published: 1 December 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijast.20170101.11
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    Abstract: This paper presents the results of morphological studies of tuberculosis and nonspecific inflammatory changes of the guinea pigs in the treatment of different ratios of isoniazid with pyridoxine hydrochloride. The optimal dose ratio of the expression of specific and non-specific manifestations of inflammation in the lungs, liver, kidneys and spleen... Show More
  • The Amphibolous Role of miR-203 in Gastrointestinal and Urogenital Cancers

    Lei Zhan, Bing Wei

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2017
    Pages: 5-14
    Received: 30 October 2017
    Accepted: 16 November 2017
    Published: 3 January 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijast.20170101.12
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    Abstract: miR-203, as a member of the miRNAs family, play a major role in control of gene expression during normal development and are disrupted in the initiation and progression of specific diseases. It was worth nothing that a growing body of evidence indicated an abnormal expression of miR-203 in several human leading cancers including gastrointestinal an... Show More
  • Identification of Staphylococcus Aureus and Profile of Oxacillin Resistance in Hospital Environmental Ants

    Melissa Costa Martins, José Dionísio de Paula Júnior

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2017
    Pages: 15-18
    Received: 19 November 2017
    Accepted: 29 November 2017
    Published: 3 January 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijast.20170101.13
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    Abstract: The objective of the research is to identify the presence of Staphylococcus aureus in hospital ants and describe its resistance profile relative to oxacillin. Methods: This is an analytical cross with temporality. The research scenario consisted of a charity hospital and later the microbiology laboratory of the Faculty President Antonio Carlos. The... Show More
  • Effects of GnRH on Conception Rate at the Time of Artificial Insemination in Crossbred Dairy Cows

    Sm. Ahasanul Hamid, S. M. Kamruzzaman

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2017
    Pages: 19-34
    Received: 20 November 2017
    Accepted: 7 December 2017
    Published: 3 January 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijast.20170101.14
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    Abstract: The present study was conducted to investigate the influence of GnRH (Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone) administration on conception rate at the time of artificial insemination (AI) in healthy crossbred dairy cows. A total 90 cows were recruited and a preset questionnaire was answered by the owners. The cows were divided randomly in to two equal grou... Show More
  • A Study of the Prevalence and Abundance of Chewing Lice (Phthiraptera) in Selected Poultry Farms in Benin City, Edo State

    Opoggen Love, Rotimi Johnny, Igbojiaku Chukwuemeka Valentine

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2017
    Pages: 35-42
    Received: 23 November 2017
    Accepted: 9 December 2017
    Published: 10 January 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijast.20170101.15
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    Abstract: An investigation on the prevalence of chewing lice in three selected poultries located in Ekosodin, EDPA and Adolor in Benin metropolis in Edo state was conducted fortnightly from March to April, 2016 to determine the chewing lice species richness, lice abundance, composition, sex ratio and percent prevalence. Menocanthus stramineus, Menopon gallin... Show More