Nutritional evaluation of zabady

The nutritional value of Zabady produced by a modified method was compared with that produced by the traditional method. Caloric, amino acid, fatty acid and net utilizable calcium contents along with the digestibility of protein were estimated. Generally, it was observed that fermentation of milk during Zabady manufacture with the modified method caused considerable alteration of the chemical composition. Some of the more important changes were the clear increase of both content and the net utilizable calcium; 0.8 - 1.4% decrease of the caloric value due to fermentation of lactose to lactic acid and some increases in both amino and fatty acids. In vitro digestibility indicated that Zabady proteins were more digestible with both pepsin and pencreatine, each alone or together, than that of milk proteins. Also, digestibility of proteins in Zabady produced with the modified method was enhanced

significance of serum enzymes and trace elements in addition to faecal egg counts to diagnose and assess pathogenicity of fascioliasis

A total number of 55 Egyptian cattle were used. Forty animals from them were found to be affected with liver fluke as revealed by presence of parasitic ova during routine of fecal examination. According to the severity of clinical sings and fecal egg count the infested cattle were divided into two groups; the first group contains 17 animals suffering from acute fascioliasis, while the second group [23 animals] showed signs of chronic fascioliasis. The rest of the animals were apparently healthy and proved to be parasitic free, used as control groups. The results denoted the importance of serum transaminases in diagnosis of acute liver disease, while lactate dehydrogenase is a useful indicator in diagnosis of both acute and chronic liver damage. Moreover, fecal egg counts help in diagnosis and detection to the severity of the infection

Some clinical and biochemical studies on blood and urine of buffaloes in some diseased conditions accompanied with haemoglobinuria

A total number of 25 male and female buffalos were included in this study, from which 15 buffalos showing signs of hemoglobinuria and voiding colored urine, while the rest of the animals were clinically healthy and served as control. Clinical signs and laboratory examinations were conducted on blood, serum and urine samples collected from normal and affected buffalos to detect the possible causes. The study revealed that, hypophosphatemia and babesiasis were the main causes of hemoglobinuria in buffalos at Sharqia Governorate. Serum analysis indicated that, cases of hypophosphatemia was accompanied by significant decrease in the levels of inorganic phosphorus, potassium, total protein, albumin and alkaline phosphatase while the levels of serum calcium, sodium, chlorides and creatinine remained normal. In babesiasis, the levels of serum inorganic phosphorus, calcium, total protein and albumin showed significant decrease, while the levels of serum potassium, serum transaminases, alkaline phosphatase and urea nitrogen were significantly increased. Urine changes were also discussed in affected buffalos in both cases

efficiency of ivomec against gastrointestinal nematodes and ectoparasites of buffaloes with particular reference to cellular and biochemical changes

Ivomec [1%], injectable solution, was used for treatment of buffalos naturally infested with gastrointestinal nematodes together with ectoparasites in a single dose of 1 ml/50 kg body weight. Ivomec appeared to be highly efficient against different species of gastrointestinal nematodes [Trichostrongylus spp., Haemonchus spp., Ostertagia spp. and Cooperia spp.] as revealed by negative results obtained from fecal examination, fecal culture at one, two and four weeks post-treatment, and external parasites as proved by close clinical observation by eye sight. Hematological studies revealed that anemia was a prominent feature in infested buffalos which was represented by a decrease in hemoglobin concentration, PCV and total erythrocytic count. Leucocytosis, neutrophilia, eosinophilia and lymphopenia was also observed. Biochemical analysis of blood components, in infested buffalos, showed a significant changes in total serum protein, albumin, globulin, calcium, inorganic phosphorus and blood glucose. It could be concluded that Ivomec 1% injectable solution is advisable for its high efficacy, wide safety margin, perfect and simultaneous effect. It does not need pre- or post- medication precautions and its use minimizes the losses and harmful effects arising from the processes of dipping, spraying and using insecticides

diagnostic value of serum enzymes and serum proteins in cases of traumatic reticulo peritonitis and pericarditis in buffaloes

Serum samples from 10 clinically normal as well as from another 15 diseased buffalos from which 10 buffalos affected with traumatic reticuloperitonitis, while the remain confirmed to be affected with traumatic pericarditis were subjected for determination of serum transaminases, lactic dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase, serum proteins and minerals. The results revealed that serum glutamic oxal- acetic transaminase, lactic dehydrogenase, total serum protein and albumin showed significant changes in all diseased conditions which either due to traumatic reticuloperitonitis or traumatic pericarditis. On the other h and, insignificant changes in serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, calcium and inorganic phosphorus were observed in both affected conditions. This investigation denoted the importance of serum glutamic oxal-acetic transaminase, lactic dehydrogenase, and serum proteins in diagnosis suspected cases of traumatic reticuloperitonitis and pericarditis besides to clinical symptoms and other diagnostic methods

Changes in certain blood components of buffaloes naturally infected with foot and mouth diseases

The changes in certain blood components of buffalos, naturally infected with foot and mouth disease, were studied. Hematological studies revealed the presence of hemoconcentration, represented by significant increase in hemoglobin percentage and hematocrit values. Leucopenia, neutrophilia together with lymphopenia and eosinopenia were also observed in infected buffalos. Biochemically, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia and hypoalbuminemia were the prominent features in affected animals, while the changes in serum calcium and total protein were insignificant. From this study, it appears that the importance of administration of fluid therapy and balanced electrolytes to the affected animals during the course of the disease beside the symptomatic treatment to correct blood abnormality and prevent circulatory failure resulting from hemoconcentration and dehydration