Selected hematological and immunological parameters in pigs transferred from the rearing unit to the finishing house

The aim of the study was to determine how selected hematological and immunological parameters are affected when growing pigs are transferred from the rearing unit to the finishing house. Blood was collected from 64 healthy growing pigs one week before and one week after they were transferred to the finishing house. The following tests were performed: complete blood count with machine differential, immunoglobulin levels, C-reactive protein (CRP) level and cortisol level. Pigs were divided into two groups. Group A contained those pigs with a normal white blood cell (WBC) count, and Group B those with an elevated WBC count. Throughout the experiment, body weight and indoor microclimate conditions were also monitored. After transfer, the neutrophil count increased, while the lymphocyte count decreased. Hematocrit (HCT0, mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) also decreased. CRP level and cortisol level increased. Red blood cell (RBC) count was higher and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) was lower in Group B. CPR level and immunoglobulin G (IgG) level were also higher. On the other hand, average daily gain (ADG) was higher in Group A. Although the presence of subclinical infections cannot be ruled out, the changes observed were probably caused by other stressogenic factors such as transport, adaptation to a new maintenance system, and worse sanitary conditions. Those with elevated WBC counts before transport were most susceptible to adaptive stress.Keywords: Pig, transfer, immunity, C-reactive protein (CRP), cortisol, immunoglobulin, stress African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 12(34), pp. 5258-526

A fungal peritonitis in patient after heart transplant treated by continous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis — case report

Grzybicze zapalenie otrzewnej (GZO) jest rzadkim, choć ciężkim powikłaniem dializoterapii otrzewnowej (DO). Najczęściej prowadzi do zakończenia stosowania DO, często przyczynia się do śmierci pacjenta. Czynnikami ryzyka wystąpienia GZO są: zaawansowany wiek, płeć żeńska, uprzednia antybiotykoterapia i leczenie immunosupresyjne. Czynnikiem etiologicznym są najczęściej drożdżaki, zwykle Candida albicans. W artykule przedstawiono opis przypadku 63-letniej pacjentki po transplantacji serca leczonej immunosupresyjnie, u której rozwinęła się niewydolność nerek. Z tego powodu chora była leczona nerkozastępczo za pomocą DO. Po 12 miesiącach terapii ciągłą ambulatoryjną DO rozwinęło się dializacyjne zapalenie otrzewnej o ciężkim przebiegu. Jak wykazały badania mikrobiologiczne, jego przyczyną była infekcja grzybicza wywołana przez Candida albicans. Dzięki szybkiej i właściwej diagnostyce, usunięciu cewnika Tenckhoffa, zastosowaniu celowanej terapii przeciwgrzybiczej i zmianie metody leczenia na hemodializę uzyskano przeżycie chorej.Fungal peritonitis (FP) is a rare but very severe complication of peritoneal dialysis. It usually leads to method failure, even to the patient’s death. The risk factors predisposing to FP are: older age, female gender, prior antibiotic use, immunosuppressive treatment. The most common cause of FP are yeasts, mainly Candida albicans. We present a case report of a 63-year-old women on immunosuppressive treatment because of heart transplant, with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The patient underwent renal replacement therapy — peritoneal dialysis. Twelve months after continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis begun, we observed severe peritonitis. The cause of peritonitis was fungal infection caused by Candida albicans. Quick and proper diagnostic, Tenckhoff’s catheter removing, antifungal therapy and transfer on hemodialysis made patient’s survival possible

The influence of the different content of protein fractions in sows’ milk in piglet rearing

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the percentage content of protein fractions in total protein of sow`s colostrums and milk and their influence on the traits related with piglet rearing. The animal specimens were 20 sows of the native Złotnicka White breed. Złotnicka pigs were subjected to the National Genetic Resources Conservation Programme. Colostrum and milk were collected between the 20th and 24th h after parturition and on the 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 14th and 21st day of lactation. A total of 120 samples (60 colostrum samples and 60 milk samples) were collected from all active mammary glands. Individual fractions of total protein were separated by means of electrophoresis on polyacrylamide gel in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS). The piglets’ body weights average daily gains and mortality were checked consecutively after 24 hours after parturition and on the day 7th, 14th, and 21st of lactation. 207 piglets were examined. A highly significant correlation between the number of piglets, daily growths and protein fractions was observed. The most favourable rearing results were obtained at the highest level (III) of individual fractions. The study also proved most of the piglets are lost from the litters when the level of fractions is the lowest (I).Keywords: Sows, milk, protein fractions, Złotnicka White, piglet rearin

Analysis of Technological and Consumption Quality of Offal and Offal Products Obtained from Pulawska and Polish Landrace Pigs

The aim of the study was to determine technological and consumption quality of some offal components obtained from Pulawska and Polish Landrace fattening pigs, and to analyse the eating quality of the offal products. The study material consisted of 100 fattening pigs: Pulawska (PUL) and 50 Polish Landrace (PL) pigs. The offal components were analysed for physical traits, chemical composition and energy value. Offal products were made from the offal and their physical, chemical and organoleptic parameters were evaluated. Our study showed that breed had a significant effect (p ≤ 0.05) on pH45 of the tongue, heart (PUL > PL), lungs and kidneys (PUL < PL), and on the fat content of the tongue, heart (PUL > PL), liver and kidneys (PUL < PL). A highly significant effect of breed (p ≤ 0.01) was observed for protein content of the lungs, liver (PUL < PL) and kidneys (PUL > PL), for collagen content of the kidneys (PUL < PL) and liver (PUL < PL), and for energy value (p ≤ 0.01) of the heart (PUL > PL) and liver (PUL < PL). Moreover, our results indicate that the organoleptic quality of the evaluated offal products was higher for Pulawska than Polish Landrace pigs, in particular with regard to consistency (p < 0.05) and flavour (p < 0.01) of the liver sausage

Bibliografia prac naukowych absolwentów Wyższego Seminarium Duchownego w Lądzie nad Wartą (cz. II)

Niniejsza bibliografia jest kontynuacją artykułu pt. „Bibliografia prac naukowych alumnów Wyższego Seminarium Duchownego w Lądzie w latach 1957-1997”, wydrukowane w „Seminare” nr 14. Pokaż tutaj prace naukowe napisane w latach 1998 i 1999. Korekty do poprzednia bibliografia (1957-1997). W artykule przedstawiono również bibliografię prac prace naukowe pisane przez polskich salezjanów za granicą. To wszystko kończy się różnymi indeksami autorów i inne z pełnej bibliografii, w tym z lat 1957-1997

Influence of the sex and type of tissue on the basic chemical composition and the content of minerals in the sirloin and offal of fattener pigs.

The aim of the study was to determine the basic chemical composition and mineral content in the sirloin and offal of fattener pigs, taking their sex into consideration. In addition, comparative analysis of the content of chemical and mineral components in the sirloin and offal was performed. The experimental material included 24 crossbred (Polish Landrace × Polish Large White) fatteners, from which samples of sirloin (musculus longissimus lumborum), liver, heart, and kidneys were collected for the analysis. A significant effect of the sex on the fat content in the sirloin and liver and on the level of magnesium (Mg), zinc, and iron (Fe) in the sirloin was demonstrated. Significant differences were found in the basic chemical composition and mineral content between the sirloin and the offal. In comparison with the liver, the sirloin contained lower amounts of protein and fat and higher potassium and Mg contents. In turn, the offal was shown to be a rich source of sodium, calcium, and trace elements (Fe, manganese, and copper). The mean cadmium concentration in the sirloin and offal was significantly lower than the threshold values for these elements, i.e., it accounted for 26% and 6.2% (liver)–19.5% (heart) of the allowable content of this element in pork meat and offal.The accepted manuscript in pdf format is listed with the files at the bottom of this page. The presentation of the authors' names and (or) special characters in the title of the manuscript may differ slightly between what is listed on this page and what is listed in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript; that in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript is what was submitted by the author