The aim of the study was to measure the effect of the blend of oregano + garlic + rosemary extracts on some production parameters (mortality, live body weight, grill weights) and determine the Salmonella contamination in the faeces and on the medallion. 1523 Hybrid Converter turkey hens were distributed into two groups: control (without supplementation) and mixed (Herbamix Entero supplementation in water). The experiment included turkey hens aged7 to 14 weeks. The mortality rate was significantly higher in the control (5.81±0.64%) than in the mixed group (1.51±0.08%). The supplementation did not find any differences in the body weight between 7-13 weeks, a significance was detected only at week 14, resulting in lower body weight value in the mixed group. There was no significant difference in the grill weight between the control and the supplemented group after slaughter. Drinking water supplementation of oregano + garlic + rosemary blend resulted in faeces free of Salmonella after six weeks of treatment at week 13. The medallions were Salmonellae negative in both groups. In conclusion, the mix of oregano, garlic and rosemary can have good potential to improve the health status and profitability of turkeys.
Neospora caninum is one of the main causes of abortion in cattle worldwide, causing significant economic losses. This review summarizes current knowledge on the epidemiology of bovine neosporosis, transmission routes, abortion types and associated risk factors. Transplacental transmission is identified as the main mechanism maintaining infection in the cattle populations. Transplacental transmission can be endogenously through reactivation of persistent infection in seropositive dams and exogenously following primary infection during pregnancy. Postnatal infection is associated with ingestion of sporulated oocysts shed by definitive hosts, mainly dogs and other canids. Neospora caninum–associated abortions may occur in epidemic or endemic types, depending on the route and timing of infection. Persistently infected cows have a significantly higher risk of abortion. Many risk factors influencing infection and abortion have been identified, such as age, herd management practices, presence and behavior of dogs, feed contamination, and coinfections with other pathogens. Understanding these epidemiological aspects is essential for the development of effective prevention and control strategies for bovine neosporosis.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic autoimmune disease, whose effective management demands awareness of the mechanisms of the disease, nutrition, insulin therapy and monitoring of glycaemic values. The aim of this study is to assess the level of awareness about exercising self-monitoring of the disease progression among patients with type 1 diabetes. Material and methods: A quantitative survey was conducted among 74 respondents with type 1 diabetes of long duration, over the period August-September 2024underproject No. 24034 supported by the Scientific Research Fund of the Medical University of Varna. The statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS v.26, with the application of chi-square and Pearson correlation. The results show that 70.8% (n=51) of the patients demonstrated a good level of awareness of the disease, whereas29.2% (n=21) defined it as average. The χ2 test performed showed a statistical relationship between physical activity as an associated risk factor (χ2=6.100, df =1, p=0.014). For 60% of the respondents, health professionals are the preferred information source. Pearson correlation analysis revealed better knowledge and values of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients who attended diabetes courses (Pearson’s r=0.406, p=0.02). Conclusion: Targeted educational campaigns are needed to promote awareness and self-management of diabetes, improving quality of life and disease control.
The aim of the study was to measure the effect of the blend of oregano + garlic + rosemary extracts on some production parameters (mortality, live body weight, grill weights) and determine the Salmonella contamination in the faeces and on the medallion. 1523 Hybrid Converter turkey hens were distributed into two groups: control (without supplementation) and mixed (Herbamix Entero supplementation in water). The experiment included turkey hens aged 7 to 14 weeks. The mortality rate was significantly higher in the control (5.81±0.64%) than in the mixed group (1.51±0.08%). The supplementation did not find any differences in the body weight between 7-13 weeks, a significance was detected only at week 14, resulting in lower body weight value in the mixed group. There was no significant difference in the grill weight between the control and the supplemented group after slaughter. Drinking water supplementation of oregano + garlic + rosemary blend resulted in faeces free of Salmonella after six weeks of treatment at week 13. The medallions were Salmonellae negative in both groups. In conclusion, the mix of oregano, garlic and rosemary can have good potential to improve the health status and profitability of turkeys.
The search for laboratory predictors for early diagnosis of acute appendicitis and making an accurate diagnosis is a goal for modern paediatric surgeons. With the use of various laboratory methods of examination, it is not always possible to make a definitive diagnosis, especially in the presence of complications. Despite the development of medicine at the modern stage, the diagnosis and treatment of acute atypical appendicitis in children remains a current problem in abdominal surgery and is a challenge for modern surgeons. In this literature review, we analyse the inflammatory predictors used individually and in combination during the preoperative algorithm, reflecting the possibility of early treatment of the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
