BACKGROUND The importance of specific animal allergy in immunopathology of asthma and atopic diseases remained to be defined. METHODS We measured total and specific IgE. Western blotting of some allergens was also characterised. RESULT There was a significant elevation of IgE in 3 persons among 15 samples collected. Western blotting showed common husbandry allergens from 3 sources that have...

background: fascioliasis caused by fasciola hepatica and f. gigantica is a foodborne and waterborne zoonotic disease with a worldwide distribution. the illness occurs in regions with intensive sheep or cattle production. in some parts of iran the incidence of human infection has increased over the past decades. since chaharmahal and bakhtiyari province has been known as a main pole of tradition...

increased susceptibility of birds to avian pathogens in intensive husbandry system has emphasized on necessity of improvement of innate and specific immune responses of birds by the fast establishment of a beneficial microflora and immune stimulator factors to guarantee healthy and low-price products. during this study, 192 one-day-old broiler chicks (ross-380) in four groups with three replica...

Production and management systems do significantly effect animal health and therewith the use of drugs and prophylactic treatments. This may lead to residues and a change for the worse in food safety. The consequent implementation and use of hygiene and management tools and measures is needed, as well as a combination of these measures with effective programmes (e.g. vaccination, procedure with...

A cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of ectoparasites and possible risk factors in free-range pigs from 135 farms of Busia District, Kenya. Three hundred and six pigs were examined for presence of external parasites using standard parasitological methods. Data on management practices including housing and history of acaricide spraying were also collected. The ectop...

A Faculty of Veterinary Science within the University of Queensland was constituted by University statutes early in 1936 and Dr H R Seddon, Director of Veterinary Research in New South Wales, was appointed to the newly-established Chair of Veterinary Science (Seddon 1951). At the outset, it was decided that the course should be of five years duration and although a sound clinical training would...

Antibiotics, disinfectants and bacteria resistant to them have been detected in environmental compartments such as waste water, surface water, ground water, sediments and soils. Antibiotics are released into the environment after their use in medicine, veterinary medicine and their employment as growth promoters in animal husbandry, fish farming and other fields. There is increasing concern abo...

BACKGROUND Grassland degradation caused by overgrazing poses a threat to both animal husbandry and environmental sustainability in most semi-arid areas especially north China. Although the Chinese Government has made huge efforts to restore degraded grasslands, a considerable attempt has unfortunately failed due to an inadequate consideration of economic benefits to local communities. METHODO...