BACKGROUND The objective was to determine the effects of agility exercise on dogs of different skill levels with respect to urinary eicosanoids, urinary 15F2t-isoprostane (lipid peroxidation marker) and hematological/biochemical changes in plasma. Fifteen adult dogs had blood and urine samples obtained prior to, immediately and 4-hours following an agility exercise. RESULTS Hematocrit, red bl...

Materials and methods: A total of 159 multiparous sows were assigned in approximately equal numbers to two groups. Group One sows (n = 75) were induced to farrow using two intravulvar injections of 5 mg prostaglandin F2α administered 6 hours apart on day 114 of gestation (Day 0). Farrowing was supervised, with assistance given as required. Group Two sows (n = 84) were allowed to farrow naturall...

We performed a cross-sectional, multicentre study in Japan to detect the differences in biomarkers of exposure and cardiovascular biomarkers between smokers and non-smokers. Several clinically relevant cardiovascular biomarkers differed significantly between smokers and non-smokers, including lipid metabolism (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations - lower in smokers), inflammation...

Background: Ovsynch is one of the most adopted estrus synchronization protocols used for ovulation and fixed-time artificial insemination however, new corpus luteum (CL) induced by first GnRH treatment in inappropriately regressed with a single prostaglandin F2α. Inadequate CL regression reduces fertility. Considering this rationale, present research was implemented effect second F2 alpha durin...

This study aimed to determine the length of estrus period in Aceh cows based on changes characteristics cervical mucus observed using a camera-equipped artificial insemination (AI) endoscope. used twelve healthy and reproductively sound aged 4-6 years. All were synchronized prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) injected intramuscularly twice, 11 days apart. Estrus detection was conducted 24 hours following...

The utility of environmental DNA (eDNA) as a detection tool for fisheries management is limited by dilution and degradation, especially in areas low fish abundance. This proof-of-concept study addressed these challenges testing whether food or pheromones might be used to attract invasive carp so they can measured more readily using eDNA. In two experiments, PIT-tagged were stocked into ponds (N...