Terbinafine is a fungicide given orally with the dose of 100 mg/kg body weight per day for each ewe for 60 days. The vaginal smears of ewe, body and ovarian weight were daily administered at slaughter time; ewes were slaughtered at 60th day. Estrous cycle was affected by showing a significant reduce in the estrous cycle length of each phases of estrous cycle with associated significant increase in the diestrus phase in terbinafine treatment as compared with control group (olive oil treatment as adjuvant) of ewes. There was a significant reduce in the number of follicles and a significant raise in the number of atretic follicles in treated group as compared with control group as well as upsurge the progesterone/estrogen ratio. The body an

     The aim of this study was to evaluate three regimens in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in local breed bucks and the investigation of the best protocol of them based on different parameters. Eighteen healthy adult bucks weighing (27.50 ± 0.682 kg), aged (1.989 ± 0.135 years) were used. Animals were divided randomly into three equal groups to undergo pre-experiment preparation. All groups were premedicated intravenously with (0.5 mg/ kg) Diazepam, ten min. Later, the induction for first group was done by Propofol (3 mg/kg B.W), second group was done by Ketamine Hcl (2 mg/kg B.W), while in the third group was done by Thiopental sodium (3mg/kg B.W). After intubation with suitable endotrac

This study was performed to define the best nutritional level expressed according to Morrison feeding standard 80%, 100% and 120% of these standards were given to three groups of awassi lumbs. Results indicated the superiority of the 120% level in reaching the slaagter weight (45 Kg).The experiment also reflected that digestibility in goats is better than that in sheep.

120 - 100 بمديات اوزان تراوحت بين Cyprinus carpio أنموذجا من اسماك الكارب الاعتيادي 80 استعمل والصورة الدمية لاسماك Aeromonas hydrophila سم لمعرفة تاثير الاوزون المذاب في بكتريا 12-11اطوال تراوحت سم ) ، قسمت الى 40×40×70 اسماك لكل حوض زجاجي (ابعاد الحوض الواحد 10 التجربة .وزعت الاسماك عشوائيا بواقع ملغم/لتر والرابعة 0.50 ملغم/لتر والثالثة بتركيز 0.25 اربع معاملات اذ استعمل الاوزون المذاب في المعاملة الثانية بتركيز بينما اعتبرت المعاملة ال

The susceptibility of the primary chick embryo chorioallontoic membrane cells to infectious bronchitis virus was evaluated after twenty consecutive passages in chick embryo chorioallontoic membrane cells. Virus replication was monitored by cytopathic observation, indirect immunoperoxidase, and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). At 72 hours post-infection in third passage, the cytopathic effect was characterized by rounding up of cells, monolayer detachment, intracytoplasmic brownish colouration was readily observed by immunoperoxidase from 24hours p.i in third passage, and at all times the extracted viral RNA from IBV-infected monolayers was demonstrated by RT-PCR. Tissue culture ineffective dose50 (TCID50) was use

This study was planned to determine the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella spp. One hundred bovine with different age and both sexes at slaughterhouse were examined. Four hundred samples were collected from different internal organ (bile, Liver, spleen and mesenteric lymph nodes). Diagnostic study depended upon the morphological and cultural properties of the isolates on some selective media like Brilliant green, XLD, SS agar which used in addition to different biochemical tests, API-20E )Enterobacteriaceae Identification Kit.). Isolates were serotyped at the Central Public Health Laboratories (National Center of Salmonellae in Baghdad, Iraq). Eleven isolates consisting of Salmonella anatum (9.09%), S.newport (27.2

Twenty five local breed dogs divided to five groups and otitis extrna experimentally induced by scrashing
the ear canal with ( 9x10)8 cfu p6, biotype of pseudomonas aeruginosa . The control group showed the
clinical signs beside the presence of neutrophils in the smears . The third group showed the clinical signs
beside the rupture of tympanic membrane in one of animal group and the recovery to the others in 4 weeks
after treathment with
ear washing acetic acid and boric acid and then local treatment with ciprofloxacin and dexamethazone
beside then local treatment with cipro
floxacin and dexamethazone beside we give ciprofloxacin orally . The fourth group recovered after 3 weeks
of treatment with ear washing with

A total of (150) stool samples were collected from patient with diarrhea in Baghdad hospital

This study aimed to investigate the protective influence of olive leave extract zinc oxide nanoparticles (OLEZnONPs) complex against gentamicin–induced kidney dysfunctions in goats. Twenty five adult female goats were randomly divided into five equal groups and treated as follows: control group (C) administered sterile distilled water (IM) for 10 days, group G administered 25 mg/kg BW gentamicin (IM) for 7 days, group Z administered 10 ìg/kg BW of OLEZnONPs (IP) for 3 days, group GTZ administered 25 mg/kg BW gentamicin (IM) for 7 days and then 10 ìg/kg BW of OLEZnONPs (IP) for 3 days, group GWZ administered 25 mg/kg BWs gentamicin (IM) and 10 ìg/kg BW of OLEZnONPs (IP) together for first 3 days and then

Halothane effect on the liver of rabbits have been studied. Rabbits were aneasthetized with halothane for 15,

Ketamine Hcl 15mg/kg B.W. and xylazine 5 mg/kg B.W. have been found

Mammary adherent cells (MAC-T) were infected with six isolates of Streptococcus uberis (S. uberis). Three isolates were cases of mastitis in dairy cows and belonged to clonal complex 5, 143, which is associated with virulence and three were from cows with no clinical or laboratory evidence of mastitis. All these isolates belonged to clonal complex 86 which contains strains of low virulence. After incubation at 37oC for 24 h, there were no significant differences in the number of adherent or internalized S. uberis between mastitis (M) and non- mastitis (NM) isolates (p> 0.05).
The levels of tumour necrosis factor (TNF-α), measured in treated MAC-T cells supernatant with S. uberis by ELISA, were significantly elevated in cultures in

The objective of the present study was to determine the influence of prolactin hormone on reproductive activity of female rabbit. Study was conducted on the laboratory animal house and it depended on fifteen mature rabbit does and one mature buck housed on a special cage separately. The females were divided randomly into two groups; the first group is Control group: Female of this group (n=7) were administrated 2 ml of normal saline orally /day. second group is treated group: Females of this group (n=8) were received orally 5 mg of Parlodil® (Bromocriptine) daily for 5 consecutive days then stopped one week and repeated in the same schedule. All animals were clinically observed for detect any drug reaction and signs of sexual behavior.

The main objective of this study was to isolate, identify and
enumerate the E.coli O157:H7 bacteria and coliform bacteria from
locally manufactured soft cheese.
A total of 50samples of local soft cheese were collected and examined
from local markets of (5) different areas of Baghdad city which was { Aldora,
Al-Amria,Al-Kadmia,Al-Karada,Al-Kazalia} 10 samples for each
area.
The results showed that the highest average counts of E.coli O157:H7
and coliform bacteria was in Al-Dora 73.63 × 105and 956 × 105cfu/ml
while the lowest average counts in Al-Kazalia 3.12× 105and 43.7×
105cfu/ml .
The result of the statistical analysis showed that there were a significant
differences (p<0.05) between E.coli O1

To induce copper deficiency in sheep (15)Awasi ewes from the college of
Veterinary Medicine flock were used. The ewes during the preparation
period (18 weeks) were fed on balanced concentrated diet contained (5.2)
mg/day copper in addition of the green food.
The ewes were randomly divided into three equal groups for the
experimental period (18 weeks). Another balanced concentrated diet with low
level of copper (2.6) mg/day was used to feed the primary deficiency group
while the secondary copper deficiency group fed on the same concentrate used in
the preparation period. The protein ratio and energy level were considered.
The secondary deficiency group received an oral mixture of ammonium
molybdate (100) mg w

Rabies is a highly fatal infection of the central nervous system which occur in all warm-blooded animals and transmitted by the bites of affected animals. The major manifestations of the disease include motor irritation and clinical signs of mania and an attack complex and ascending paralysis. Rabies and rabies related viruses belong to a group of more than 75 viruses called RHABDOVIRUSES (Rhabdo=rod) because of their bullet-shaped

Trichomonas gallinae causes avian trichomoniasis, which is one of the most common protozoan infections in birds worldwide. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate and identify the Trichomonas gallinae in domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica) by microscopic examination (direct smear and Giemsa stain) and histopathological examination in Baghdad city, Iraq, during the period from beginning of October 2018 to end of March 2019. Giemsa-stained cytoplasm with light purple and nucleus with dark purple, clarification of flagella, nucleus, and cytoplasm very well. Histopathological findings of infected birds showed gross existence of yellowish white caseous necrotic material in the oral cavity and eso

The aim of this experiment is to study the effect of antithyroid agent (propylthiouracil) (PTU) on some physiological parameters in domestic chicks. 36 local one 4 week of age day old chicks were used .chicks were distributed randomly in to three groups: (control group) fed on standard diet , while 2nd and 3rd groups were fed diet contain 0.01 and 0.1℅ of antithyroid agent propylthiouracil (PTU) respectively from 1-25 days of age . blood sample were taken from jugular vein at the end of the 4th week in order to study the effect of PTU treatment on blood picture .result revealed that PTU treatment in group treated with 0.1℅ PTU compared with control group significantly increased in red blood cell count ,Heterophils ,basophiles percent

This study was done on 57 Awassi pregnant ewes, divided in to 5 groups, the Ist control group, the second group received twicel.M.injections of vitamin E (900 mg) and Selenium (3mg), the third group received one injection of vitamin E (900mg) and selenium (3 mg), the fourth group received vitamin E via feed block (1 gm) daily for two weeks, the fifth group received vitamin E via feed block for one week (1gm daily), and all groups injected with C Baghdad vaccine.This study had been shown a significant difference in antibody titer between treated groups and the control group, from2weeks post vaccination There were significant difference in antibody _ titre (p<0.05) between lambs of treated and control group. While there were no signific

The genital organs of (89) Iraqi local cows. Collected from Al Tagi and Al- Mshahda areas of Baghdad region, were exmined for pathological pattern's Gross abnormalities of genital tract were found to the uterine affection in the study had incidence (77) included other cases in other organs addition to inactive ovary 8 cases, follicular cyst (4) cases alone : 1-Inactive ovary 27 Cases 24% Luteal cyst 3 Cases 2.67% 2-Follicular cyst 14 Cases 12.46% Ovarian aplasia 3 Cases 2.67% 3-Ovario bursal adhesion 7 Cases 6.23% Para ovarian cys 1 Case 0.89% 4-Obstruction of the oviduct 3 Cases 2.67% Poysalpinx 1 Case 0.89% 5-Acute salpingitis 5 Cases 4.45% Chronic salpingitis 7 Cases 6.23% 6-Acute endometritis 5 Cas

The present study was carried out to investigate the antibacterial activity of alcoholic
extracts of Plantago lanceolata leafes in vitro and in vivo by inducing urinary tract infection in
rats which caused by urethra administration of S.saprophyticus isolated from human and
animals(cow and sheep)
These extracts showed significant effect (P<0.05) on the inhibition of the growth of
S.saprophyticus in vitro with the superiority of the concentration 200mg / ml of alcoholic
extract with the mean of inhibition zone diameter 30 mm against S.saprophyticus ,while zone
diameter was ( 26.5 ,21 ) mm due to the concentration 150, 100mg/ml respectively.
This study included the therapeutic role of doses 150 mg/kg . B.W. of 1.

The pharmacokinetic of chloramphenicol was studied in 8 calves .These calves were infected experimentally with Samonella typhimorium The

     The study includes six adult healthy hen turkey. The cloaca has three compartments separated by two circular folds and next to rectum is the coprodeum which the largest and measured (2.5±0.2cm) in length and (2.1±0.1cm) in diameter. The middle and smallest is the urodeum that measured about (1.01±0.2cm) in length and (1.2±1cm.) in diameter, that receives the ureter and left oviduct. Posteriorly, the proctodeum that measured about (1.4±0.1cm) in length and (1.6±1cm.) in diameter. The coprodeum mucosa has short and flat villi. The urodeum mucosa has tall branching pyramidal mucosal villi. The mucosa of proctodeum has lost the villi pattern. The three compartments were lined with mucous secreting columnar cell

Cryptosporidium is one of the most common protozoan’s parasites with remarkable infectivity of a wide range of animals, including mammals and birds. Domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica) act as a potential reservoir for several species of Cryptosporidium because they live in close proximity to humans. This study was conducted to assess the genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium in domestic pigeons in Iraq. A total of one hundred samples obtained from feces of domestic pigeons in Babylon province were included. After being exposed to microbial examination, all fecal samples were subsequently screened by nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the possible recognition of Cryptosporidium species. Microsc

The aim of this study was to identify the main risk factors with Trichomonas vaginalis infection in married women that have vaginal discharge. The study include (250) female who attended Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital (Gynecological Clinics), through the period from February 2010 to July 2010.Patients female were subjected for a special questionnaire sheet. The study has found that (65) females were infected with this parasite from total (250), who were complaining from vaginal discharge with infection rate 26%.Higher infection rate was recorded between pregnant female was 17.2% while non-pregnant women 8.8% .The main age group of infected women concentrated in (20-29 years) in which rate were 12.83% and 11.76% in pregnant and non-pregnant

In an experiment designed to study the pathogenicity of two isolates of F. gigantica, one of sheep and the other of buffalo origin, twenty-one, 3- months old goats were divided into 3 equal groups. The first received 5 metacercariae per kg body weight of the sheep strain and the second group has given the same dose of buffalo strain, while the third group was left as control.

The main pathological findings were characterized as: fibrinous. perihepatitis, haemorrhagic tracts, haematomas, focal necrosis, hydroperitoneum and in the chronic phase by fibrosis and the typical pipe-stem liver. In animals of the second group, lesions were minor and consisted only of fewer heemorrhagic foci.

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