Changes in Serum Protein Profile in Laying Hens Housed in a Cage-Free System.

The objective of this study was to characterize the distribution of serum proteins in laying hens reared under cage-free open farm conditions and to evaluate the changes in the concentrations of serum protein fractions throughout the 1-year laying period. Ten Dekalb White white-egg-laying hens were blood sampled from the wing vein at 17, 22, 29, 38, 50, 60, and 70 weeks of age. Egg laying was observed at 18 weeks of age.

Hedgehog Dermatophytosis: Understanding Infection in Pet Hedgehogs and Its Implications for Human Health.

Pet hedgehogs, which are increasingly favoured companions, have garnered attention due to their potential as carriers of zoonotic diseases. These small insectivorous mammals, native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, are commonly kept as pets. The encroachment of humans into hedgehog habitats has brought these animals closer to people, raising concerns about disease transmission.

Fungal Flora in Asymptomatic Pet Guinea Pigs and Rabbits.

Fungal skin diseases are well-recognized diseases with public health implications. The study provides a comprehensive overview and aims to determine the rate of positive fungal cultures to identify the most common fungal species in guinea pigs and rabbits and to determine the rate of asymptomatic carriers in healthy pet animals. This knowledge is essential for understanding disease transmission dynamics and epidemiological situation problems.

Effect of fungal solid-state fermented product enriched with gamma-linolenic acid and ß-carotene on blood biochemistry and immunology of broiler chickens.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the addition of fungal solid-state fer-mented product (FP) enriched with gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and β-carotene to feed on the haematological and immunological parameters of broiler chickens. Eighty 1-day-old COBB 500 broiler chickens were divided into two groups. The control group was fed with basic diets and chickens of the experimental group received 10% addition of FP, while the amount of basic diet was reduced.

Changes in Haematological Parameters in Wild Ruminants Experimentally Infected with .

Our study describes changes in haematological parameters in wild ruminants with parasitic infection. Six European mouflons (), six fallow deer () and six roe deer () were experimentally infected with the resistant strain of the model parasite 8000 L3 . The blood samples were collected on Day 0, 16, 37, 58, 77, and 99 of the experiment.