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Influence Of Electromagnetic Stimulation On Blood Macro And Micro Elements In Dairy Cows, Ljiljana Andjusic, Zoran Milankov, Dusan Maric, Bozidar Milosevic, Radojica Djokovic, Marko Cincovic, Nebojsa Lalic, Zvonko Spasic
Influence Of Electromagnetic Stimulation On Blood Macro And Micro Elements In Dairy Cows, Ljiljana Andjusic, Zoran Milankov, Dusan Maric, Bozidar Milosevic, Radojica Djokovic, Marko Cincovic, Nebojsa Lalic, Zvonko Spasic
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
The aim of this study is to determine the influence of EM stimulations on macro and micro element concentrations in the blood, to determine if changes in ion concentrations depends on their basal values and to determine the usefulness of this kind of stimulation in the maintenance of the blood macro and micro element levels in cows. 17 cows were included in the experimental group (affected by a unique EM stimulation protocol of three weeks duration) and 9 cows were included in the control group. Significantly higher (P<0.01) concentrations of Ca, P, Na and Cu and lower (P<0.05) concentrations of Zn were found in the experimental group after EM stimulation. Dynamic changes of macro and micro element concentrations were inversely proportional to their basalvalue before the beginning of the experiment which means that animals with lower basal concentrations had greater changes of value during stimulation. Dynamicchanges of Ca, P, Mg, Fe, K and Cu were more notable in the experimental group that was exposed to EM stimulation compared to the control group. However, dynamic changes of Na and Zn concentrations were identical in the experimental and control groups. Exposure of cows to EM stimulation had a positive effect at Ca and P concentrations and improved calcaemia and phosphatemia in all the exposed animals.
Use Of Ultrasound In A Case Of Actinomycosis In A Holstein Friesian Cow, Alessio Madrigali, Francesca Bonelli, Micaela Sgorbini, Simonetta Citi, Carlo Cantile, Filippo Fratini, Luca Turini
Use Of Ultrasound In A Case Of Actinomycosis In A Holstein Friesian Cow, Alessio Madrigali, Francesca Bonelli, Micaela Sgorbini, Simonetta Citi, Carlo Cantile, Filippo Fratini, Luca Turini
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Actinomycosis is a sporadic disease of cattle, caused by Actinomyces bovis. In presence of oral injuries or openings, A. bovis could penetrate tissues and infect maxilla or mandible bones. A Holstein Friesian cow was presented for inappetence, weight loss and a left-sided mandibular swelling. A unilateral swelling was visible on the left jaw as a ventro-lateral and circular in shape. A fine-needle aspiration was collected. Ultrasonography examination was performed. Bacteriological analysis was negative. Due to the history, actinomycosis diagnosis was suggested and the cow was culled. Pathological examination revealed lesions indicative of chronic pyogranulomatous mandibular osteomyelitis with intralesional colonies of …