One hundred and twenty-eight growing barrows (Jiaxing Black×Duroc×Landrace) at an average BW of 20.8 kg were allocated to four treatments for 42 days, each of which was replicated four times with eight pigs per replicate and used to investigate the effects of fructooligosaccharide (FOS) on digestive enzyme activities, intestinal microflora and morphology of growing pigs. The pigs received the s...

Received for publication 12 July 1968. ashed in a muffle furnace at 600'C for at least three hours. Of the acid ammonium sulphate, 10 ml, and 30 ml of water are added to the ashed sample, and after warming to dissolve soluble material the contents are decanted with washing into a 50 ml centrifuge tube, the BaSO4 being washed into the tube as far as possible. The tube is centrifuged for 5 min, t...

Intestinal obstruction may be duo to various mechanical or functional reasons. Worms, especially Ascaris worms are one of the mechanical reasons of intestinal obstruction. Obstruction due to Taenia saginata is a rare phenomenon. Here we report a case of intestinal obstruction due to Taenia saginata infection in a 30 year-old male patient undergoing laparatomy with the diagnosis of intestinal ob...

Caudal dysplasia sequence (CDS) comprises developmental anomalies of the caudal vertebrae, neural tube, urogenital and digestive organs, and hind limbs, the precursors of all of which are derived from the caudal eminence. Although the syndrome is well recognized, the etiology and pathogenetic mechanisms are poorly understood. We report syringomyelia in association with the CDS, which has not be...

Abstract. Methylmercury accumulated at the top of aquatic food chains constitutes a toxicological risk to humans and other predators. Biomagnification methylmercury takes place among vertebrates higher trophic levels, but this process is less elucidated in benthic invertebrates lower levels. Therefore, we investigated accumulation from elimination inorganic mercury sea star Asterias rubens (L.)...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition of the digestive system characterized by acidic contents from stomach into esophagus. Surgical treatment offers long-term alternative to medications, providing symptomatic relief and improving quality life in many patients. However, potential risks complications associated with surgery must be considered, careful selection patients c...