Maltol, a compound in Korean Red Ginseng, attenuates the -induced inflammasome activation in the skin.

Background: can cause local or systemic infections as an opportunistic pathogen and induce the activation of inflammasomes, leading to the secretion of interleukin (IL)-1β. Since is part of the normal flora, it is essential to control it using safe, non-antibiotic substances like Korean Red Ginseng Extract (RGE). This study investigated the effects of maltol, a non-saponin compound found in RGE, on -mediated inflammasome signaling.

The Detection of Physiological Changes Using a Triaxial Accelerometer and Temperature Sensor-Equipped Bolus-Type Biosensor in Calves.

In this study, a newly developed small wireless bolus biosensor, equipped with a triaxial accelerometer and temperature sensors, was applied to assess physiological changes in calves. The biosensor was orally implanted in calves, and its retention rate and location in the forestomach were examined. Data transmitted at 10 min intervals were analyzed to determine the characteristics of the calves at 10 and 100 days of age.

Analysis of Acute Phase Response Using Acute Phase Proteins Following Simultaneous Vaccination of Lumpy Skin Disease and Foot-and-Mouth Disease.

Since 2011, South Korea has implemented biannual vaccinations against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and recently, lumpy skin disease (LSD), to mitigate the spread of transboundary animal diseases. However, due to past adverse reactions, potentially linked to acute phase responses from FMD vaccinations, there is hesitancy among Korean livestock farmers regarding new strategies for simultaneous vaccinations against both FMD and LSD. This study was conducted to assess possible adverse reactions to the LSD vaccination by analyzing acute phase proteins (APPs) in three groups: cows vaccinated against FMD (G1-FMDV), LSD (G2-LSDV), and both (G3-FMDV/LSDV).

Application of tenotomy on Korean native cattle (Hanwoo) with spastic paresis symptoms in the field.

Bovine spastic paresis (BSP) is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by hypertension and stiffness of hindlimb. Two Korean native cattle (Hanwoo) calves developed BSP or BSP-like symptoms, and a tenotomy of superficial tendon of medial head and deep tendon of lateral head of gastrocnemius muscle was performed for treatment. A cast was applied postoperatively to prevent muscle rupture and was removed three weeks later.

Evaluation of Corpus Luteum and Plasma Progesterone the Day before Embryo Transfer as an Index for Recipient Selection in Dairy Cows.

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of synchronization method, season, parity, corpus luteum (CL) size, and progesterone (P4) levels on the pregnancy rate after bovine embryo transfer (ET). Among 165 recipient candidates who received 1 of 2s estrus synchronization treatments, 96 heifers and 43 cows were selected through rectal examination and used as recipients. The day before ET, the CL size and plasma P4 concentration were evaluated.

Epidemiological investigation of equine hindlimb ataxia with in South Korea.

Background: Since 2013, the number of requests for diagnosis for horses based on neurological symptoms has increased rapidly in South Korea. The affected horses have commonly exhibited symptoms of acute seasonal hindlimb ataxia. A previous study from 2015-2016 identified as the causative agent.

Comparison of the bovine blood gas parameters produced with three types of portable blood gas analyzers.

Background: A definite diagnosis should be made in the bovine practice field, however, it was difficult to perform laboratory analysis immediately. Currently, three types of portable blood gas analyzers are available in Korea.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the correlations among these three analyzers.

Spontaneous Alteration of Blood pH By a Bicarbonate Buffer System During Experimental Hypercalcaemia in Cows.

Introduction: Maintaining mineral homeostasis as well as the secretion and metabolism of mineralotropic hormones is important for healthy of periparturient dairy cows. To increase the activity of mineralotropic hormones, blood pH can be adjusted. The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in blood pH and the mechanism of action of this change in induced hypercalcaemic cows.

Setaria digitata was the main cause of equine neurological ataxia in Korea: 50 cases (2015-2016).

This study was performed to examine and clarify the cause of hindlimb ataxia and neuropathy seen in the South Korean horse population. Fifty horses diagnosed with hindlimb ataxia and neuropathy were referred for this study. Neurological examination was performed on 47 horses while necropsy was performed in all 50 animals.

Evaluation of ruminal motility using an indwelling 3-axis accelerometer in the reticulum in cattle.

Attempts to increase production and improve farm environments have been made for several years. Rumen motility (RM) is one of the biological parameters that provides essential information of individuals in ruminants, and it is usually evaluated by auscultation. The study was aimed to examine RM using the 3-axis accelerometer (3XA) in cattle.

Changes in plasma pH and blood and urinary macromineral concentrations in experimentally induced hypocalcemic cows with NaEDTA.

This study was performed to confirm the alterations of blood and urine parameters in artificially induced hypocalcemic cows. For a 2 × 2 cross-over design, four non-pregnant, non-lactating Holstein Friesian cows (623 ± 63 kg) were utilized. Cows in the treatment and control group were infused with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (NaEDTA) solution and normal saline through an intravenous catheter for 3 hr, respectively.

Prepubertal growth and single nucleotide polymorphism analysis of the growth hormone gene of low birth weight Holstein calves.

Holstein calves weighing less than 20 kg at birth have been noted in Korea. Due to insufficient information, we raised small calves with age-matched normal birth weight Holstein calves and determined body weights before puberty. In addition, 3 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the growth hormone (GH) gene were analyzed.