HSF1 and GM-CSF expression, its association with cardiac health, and assessment of organ function during heat stress in crossbred Jersey cattle.

The study aimed to evaluate the differential expression of HSF1 and GM-CSF mRNA in PBMCs and correlate it with myocardial injury in crossbred Jersey heifers during heat stress. The study also assessed the effect of heat stress on cardiac electrical activity, vascular health, liver function and kidney function. The experiment was conducted in two phases: for heat stressed animals; HS in June (THI ranged from 80.

In silico analysis of caprine superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene.

Climatic change induced heat stress causes a formidable challenge for maintaining optimum productivity in goats. The SOD1 gene (superoxide dismutase 1) is one of the genes that regulates the heat tolerance capacity. This study aimed to in silico characterize this gene.

Electrocardiographic reference values and configuration of electrocardiogram waves recorded in Black Bengal goats of different age groups.

Aim: A study on age-related electrocardiographic (ECG) changes was conducted on 20 apparently healthy Black Bengal goats with no history of cardiac disorders during 2015-2016.

Materials And Methods: The goats selected for the study belonged to four different age groups; Group 1: Goats up to 6 months of age, Group 2: Above 6 months and below 1 year of age, Group 3: Above 1 year and below 2 years of age, and Group 4: Above 2 years of age. The ECG was recorded with the animals in standing position using a 12-lead standard ECG recorder (Model-Cardiart-108 MK VII, manufactured by BPL, India).