February 2009

Experimental Trypanosoma brucei infection-induced changes in the serum profiles of lipids and cholesterol and the clinical implications in pigs

The possible effects of Trypanosoma brucei (T. brucei) infection on serum levels of some lipids and cholesterol were studied in pigs. The infection with T. bruceicaused significant decline in the serum levels of cholesterol, triglycerides and high density lipoprotein. Mean values of these parameters in the infected group were significantly lower (P < 0.05) than those in the control group, in which the...

Author(s): Adamu, S., Barde, N., Abenga, J. N., Useh, N. M., Ibrahim, N. D. G. and Esievo, K. A. N.

February 2009

Haematological and serum biochemical changes in pigs administered with ascorbic acid and transported by road for four hours during the harmattan season

This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of ascorbic acid (AA) on haematology and serum biochemical responses of pigs transported for short journey (4 h) during the harmattan season. Sixteen pigs administered with AA at a dose of 250 mg/kg per os and individually served as experimental animals, and 13 others each administered orally with sterile water served as control animals. The...

Author(s): A. Y. Adenkola, J. O. Ayo, A. K. B. Sackey and A. B. Adelaiye

February 2009

Ultra structural and histomorphometric study of retinal pigmented epithelium of retina in female cat under the effect of continuous light exposure and dark adapted

The aim of this study was to evaluate the morphometry and ultra structure of retinal pigmented layer in continuous light exposed and dark adapted domestic female cats. Twenty four healthy adult cats were divided into three groups: control, continuous light exposed and continuous dark adapted groups. The eyes of animals were routinely fixed and studied by electron microscope. The results showed that in light exposed...

Author(s): Alireza Yousofi, Arash Esfandiari and Hooman Bozorgi