FACTOR VII DEFICIENCY IN POLISH HOUND – ACCIDENTAL EVENT OR NEW PERMANENT RISK?

The Polish Hound (ogar polski) is a small, old breed of hunting dogs.The breed was recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) in 1966.A three–year–old Polish Hound male, was admitted to the Clinic of Internal Diseases of Companion Animals of Life Science University in Lublin because of signs of haemorhagic diathesis. There was no preceding history of trauma. General clinical examination was unremarkable. On initial diagnostic testing prothrombin time (PT)of the patient was prolonged nearly by three times. To characterize the dog’s coagulopathy further, samples were collected for coagulation screening tests, mixing studies and factor analyses. Investigations revealed factor VII activity below 2%.Unfortunately we had been unable to determine whether the disorder is inherited or is the result of a spontaneous mutation. It is very likely that the nature of described deficit is inherited. Canine hereditary FVII deficiency was first described in 1962 as an incidental finding in Beagles. Later, the defect was identified in another breeds, such as: English Bulldogs, Alaskan Malamutes, Miniature Schnauzers, Boxers, Scottish Deerhounds, Alaskan Klee Kai Dog and mixed–breed dogs. In 2005 a molecular characterization of FVII deficiency in Beagles was described. Unfortunately we had been unable to determine whether the disorder is inherited or is the result of a spontaneous mutation. To our knowledge this case is the first to report of isolated factor VII deficiency in Polish Hound

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES TOWARDS CATTLE BABESIOSIS – TICK–BORNE DISEASE

Cattle babesiosis is a dangerous and economically important tick–borne disease caused by hemoprotozoan parasites of the genus Babesia. The vector of the disease are ticks from Ixodidae family. Symptoms of disease are fever, anorexia, lethargy, anemia, jaundice and hemoglobinuria.The purpose of this study was to investigate prevalence of Babesia spp. in cattle in Lublin region. The PCR technique revealed the presence of 18S RNA Babesia spp. genetic material in the blood of 20 from 192 examined animals (10.4%). Our study showed that the bovine babesiosis occur in Poland with asymptomatic form and does not reduce milk production significantly. The diagnosis depends only on the basis of detection of the genetic material of parasite, and the direct microscopic examination of blood smears is not useful in the identification of Babesia spp. in erythrocytes.The comparison of PCR products showed low homology level between isolates with present study and other Babesia sequences obtained around the world.Moreover, the study showed the prevalence of piroplasms in ticks from Lublin region is low (0,63%).

Izmenchivost' i vzaimozavistimost' biometricheskikh piznakov v gibridnojj populjacii ozimojj pshenicy (Triticum aestivum L. var. albidum)

The breeding-testing program aiming at obtainment of the newest ideotype of white-prained winter wheat, mainly to meet the needs of eastern regions of this country is realized for several years. This is not only the answer for the current social demand, but also an offer for the food industry /excellent breakfast flakes/. The results of statistical analysis of five complex hybrid populations of F₅ are presented in the paper. The donor of the white grain trait were 3 lines of different age. It was tried to ensure an advantageous level of other economically significant traits by including into the program of crossings the varieties: Mironovskaya 808, Maris Huntsman and winterhardy fertile line from the USSR. Routine biometric measurements in 100 plants of each population were performed. The calculated coefficients of phenotypic correlation formed somewhat differently for each of five combinations. That is the 3-component combination involving the Maris Huntsman variety and two var. albidum lines, which can be of interest for further practical breeding.В Институте генетики и селекции растений Люблинской сельскохозяйственной академии реализируется на протяжении нескольких лет селекционно-испытательская программа направленная на получение новейшего идеотипа белозернистой озимой пшеницы, предназначенной в первую очередь для нужд восточных областей страны. Это не только ответ на актуальный социальный заказ, но и предложение для пищевой прмышленности /изготовление превосходных завтраковых хлопьев/. В настоящей статье представлены результаты статистического анализа пяти сложных популяции гибрида F₅. Донором признака белозернистости являются три линии различного происхождения. Благоприятный уровень других хозяйственных признаков пытались достичь включая в программу скрещиваний сорта Мироновская 808, Марис Хунтсман и зимостойкую, высокоурожайную линию из СССР. Проводились обычные биометрические измерения у 100 растений в каждой популяции. Исчисленные коэффициенты фенотипной корреляции представились несколько неодинаковым образом в каждой из пяти комбинаций. Дня дальнейшей практической селекции обещающей представляется 3-компонентная комбинация с участием сорта Марис Хунтсман и двух линий var. albidum

Nasledovanie vybrannykh kolichestvennykh priznakov khmelja obyknovennogo

The respective investigations were carried out by the Department of Plant Genetics and Breeding, Agricultural University of Lublin, in 1982-1983. Variability and heritability in the population of 89 hop plants bred for the earliness trait were determined. The highest heritability has been found for the content of alpha-acids /h² = 0.77/. length of lateral shoots /h² = 0.59/ and growth period length /h² = 0.54/. Inheritance of the remaining six traits lay within the limits of 0.22-0.43.Исследования велись в 1982-1984 гг. кафедрой генетики и селекции растений Сельхозакадемии в Люблине. Определяли изменчивость и наследуемость в популяции 89 растений хмеля, селекционированного на раннеспелость. Наивысшая наследуемость была отмечена для содержания альфа-кислот /h² = 0,77/, длины боковых побегов /h² = 0,59/ и продолжительности периода роста /h² = 0,54/. Наследуемость 6 остальных признаков располагалась в пределах 0,22-0,43

Yielding of hop on light soils in the region of Towy Tomyśl

Соответствующие исследования проводились в 1982 - 1985 гг. в местности Циха Гура около г. Новы Томысль на обводненной песчаной почве причисленной к V-ому бонитационному классу. Участие фракции песка (1,0 - 0,1 мм) в слое 0 - 45 см удерживалось в пределах 82%. Анализ охватывал 4 сорта хмеля и 8 селекционных клонов. Полученные результаты показали, что в данных средовых условиях можно получать высокие урожаи хмеля (около 3,0 т/га) с условием подбора соответствующих сортов. Стандартный сорт Любельски давал самые низкие урожаи среди всех испытуемых сортов. Первые два места с урожаем на около 100% выше стандартного сорта заняли клоны обозначенные как PCU 180 и LGR 380. Дополнительным преимуществом указанных клонов является хорошее технологическое качество сырья, что установлено в сенсорной оценке пива.The respective studies were carried out in 1982 - 1985 at Cicha Góra near Nowy Tomyśl on the sandy water-abundant soil of the 5th valuation class. The share of sand (1 - 0,1 mm) on the level of 0 - 45 cm was within 82%. Four varieties and 8 clones of hop were analysed. The results have proved that in these site conditions high yield of hop can be obtained (about 3,0 t/ha) provided suitable varieties would be chosen. The standard variety - Lubelski - gave the lowest yield of all the varieties. Clones PCU 180 and LGR 380 took the first two places, as their yield was 100% higher than that of the standard variety. An additional value of these clones is the good technological value of cones, which was confirmed by organoleptic estimation of beer

Risk factors for the spread of parasitic zoonoses among dog owners and their families in rural areas

Introduction. Close animal-human contacts are risky for people, especially in cases of any negligence towards proper veterinary care, deworming procedures, as well as human and dog hygiene. Among possible risks there are parasite zoonoses threats. Material and methods. The study involved 176 dog owners from rural regions in Lublin province. The original Parasitic Zoonoses Transmission Risk Score (PZTRS) method was used to determine the risk for humans, a method based on the analysis of such criteria as animal-human coexistence conditions and dog hygiene, as well as dewormings negligence. The resulting score ranges from 0–8, where. ‘0’ is a perfect score, ‘8’ is the lowest and means high health risks for humans. Results. Obtained PZTRS values were in the 1-6 range. Median as well as modal values were equal to 4, which means the presence of significant risk of parasitic zoonoses transmission to dog owners and members of their families. Conclusions. In Polish rural areas, negligence of dog owners’ duties, including improper hygiene and dewormings, as well as risky conditions of human-dog coexistence, increase the potential risk of zoonotic parasite diseases spreading. Nowadays, veterinary practices and media have the important responsibility of educating dog owners about the potential risk of zoonotic parasites