Publications by authors named "F Aragona"
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychotropic cannabinoid obtained from hemp ( L.) used for pain management in companion animals including horses. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) and cannabigerol/cannabidiol oil (CBG/CBD) oral administration in alleviating pain in adult horses affected by chronic osteoarthritis (OA).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of the present study was the evaluation of the bioaccumulation of cadmium (Cd), Zinc (Zn), Chrome (Cr), Lead (Pb), Iron (Fe) and Copper (Cu), in the blood, serum, tail and mane of horses from the industrialized area of Milazzo (Messina, Sicily), to understand the relationships between haematological parameters: Red Blood Cells (RBCs), White Blood Cells (WBCs), Haemoglobin (Hb), Haematocrit (Hct), Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin (MCH), Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC), Platelets (PLTs) and the concentrations of trace elements. Blood and hair samples from 20 healthy Italian Saddle horses and water, hay and concentrates samples were obtained to determine the haemogram and mineral concentration using a Thermo Scientific iCAP-Q ICP-MS spectrometer. Descriptive analysis showed a higher concentration of Zn, Cr, Pb, Fe, and Cu in the blood and a higher concentration of Cd in the tail than other substrates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- - The study examined how over-fertilizing fish ponds with various fertilizers (NPK, TSP, DAP) leads to increased levels of heavy metals (Pb, Cu, Cd, Cr) in water, sediment, and fish species, particularly noting that DAP caused the highest metal concentrations.
- - Heavy metal levels were significantly higher in fertilizer-applied groups compared to a control group, with DAP showing the most pronounced effects; however, the health index for fish muscles remained safe for consumption.
- - The researchers emphasize the need for careful monitoring and regulation of fertilizer use, especially DAP, to prevent contamination and recommend exploring sustainable farming practices to reduce environmental health risks.
The aim of the present study was to investigate eye temperature modifications after road transport in athletic horses habituated to travel. Eight adult Italian saddle horses traveled 100 km and, two weeks later, 300 km. Eye temperature (ET), rectal temperature (RT) and serum cortisol concentration were assessed before (T1), after (T2) and 60 min (T3) after the road transport.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF