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Exploring The Interconnectedness Of Humans And Animals Health And Comparing The Latest Research On Zoonotic Diseases Transmitted Between Pets And Humans
Get PDFIntroduction: The relationship between human and animal health is deeply interconnected, with both populations influencing each other in various ways.
Objectives: The main objective of the study is to find the interconnectedness of humans and animals health and comparing the latest research on zoonotic diseases transmitted between pets and humans.
Methodology of the study: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore from March 2023 to March 2024. A total of 200 participants were recruited for this study, comprising individuals from diverse demographics, including pet owners, healthcare professionals, veterinarians, and public health experts. Recruitment efforts targeted both urban and rural populations to ensure a representative sample. Data collection involved a combination of surveys, interviews, and literature reviews.
Results: Data were collected from 200 participants with 60% being pet owners. Females constituted 65% of the sample, and 70% resided in urban areas. The mean age of participants was 35 years, with a standard deviation of 10. Among pet owners, 65% owned dogs, 25% owned cats, and 10% owned other pets. The study found that 80% of participants were aware of zoonotic diseases, with 90% recognizing rabies, 75% recognizing toxoplasmosis, and 60% recognizing Lyme disease. However, only 70% reported washing hands after handling pets, and 40% were aware of the importance of veterinary check-ups and vaccinations.
Conclusion: It is concluded that a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of human and animal health is important for effectively addressing zoonotic diseases
Optimizing Culture Medium And Growth Conditions To Enhance The Biomass And Quality Of Medical Mushroom Cordyceps Militaris Under Controlled Conditions
Get PDFCordyceps militaris is widely used in many Asian countries as a traditional medicinal material for treating various ailments. This study aims to investigate how the growth of the medicinal mushroom C. militaris is influenced by the culture medium and culture conditions in a controlled laboratory setting. The results indicate that aromatic brown rice (BT7) significantly increases the fresh weight of all three collected materials of C. militaris. Shoot length and body weight were promoted by the glucose content, silkworm pupa powder and pH of the culture medium ranging from 6.0 to 7.0, with the optimal glucose content being 30.0g per bottle. The optimal temperature for growth is between 22°C and below 25°C, with a light intensity of 600-700 lux. For higher cordycepin content, the recommended harvesting time is 65 days, while for adenosine content should be 55 days after inoculation. These findings provide valuable information to improve both the biomass and quality of C. militaris, which is crucial for large-scale production in the pharmaceutical industry
Livestock Resources, Current Management Practices And Socio-Economic Analysis Of Cholistan Desert, Pakistan
Get PDFPakistan is a developing country that has growing responses in the demand of livestock products by increases with population dynamically. In Punjab, Cholistan is an arid and hottest place which considered as notable supply line for mutton and livestock products. The main source of income of nomad pastoralists of Cholistan desert is the livestock rearing including sheep, goats, cattle and camels. Basically, desert of Cholistan is divided into two parts includes greater and lesser Cholistan. Majority of families with their animals are residing in “Toba”, it is a source of fresh water made by during natural rainy season is self-made ponds. This study pertains to livestock management practices and marketing pattern in greater and lesser regions of Cholistan desert. For this purpose, field survey was conducted for data collection from representative families residing in the 24 randomly selected “Tobas”. A total of 384 households were interviewed through the semi-structured questionnaire. Population of cattle and donkey were significantly higher observed in greater Cholistan as compared to lesser Cholistan at household and Toba levels. Camel population was significantly higher reported in lesser Cholistan than the greater Cholistan. Numbers of sold animal were higher (622) in lesser Cholistan compared with greater Cholistan (790). Peak milk production, total milk production and total milk sold liters/day of cattle was significantly higher in greater Cholistan as compared to lesser Cholistan. Simialry, peak and total milk production (liters per animal/day) of camel was more in lesser cholistan as compared to greater Cholistan. Higher percentage of female involvement in livestock was observed more in greater Cholistan as compared to lesser Cholistan. It is concluded that the livestock is the main source of income in region of Cholistan. The scarcity of feed availability and conventional livestock trade methods are the main obstacles to the development livestock production and subsequent improvement in the livelihoods of the farmers. This study will helps in the planning for efficient and sustainable improvements in livestock economy of the region
Features And Problems Of Professional Vocal Education And Reform Exploration In Modern China
Get PDFVocal music teaching occupies an important place in the music education and teaching system of colleges and universities, and is also one of the core professional courses for music teaching in colleges and universities. Although vocal music teaching in colleges and universities in China has achieved good results, with the development of society, the traditional teaching model in the PRC has been unable to meet the needs of modern development teaching, especially in terms of concept as well as teaching content and method, which is serious hinders the development of modern teaching. Therefore, it is necessary to reform vocal teaching in Chinese universities. This article first briefly analyzes the current situation of vocal teaching in colleges and universities, and then suggests some strategies for reforming teaching that should be aimed at developing professional talents. The author talks about the need to reform modern teaching methods to diversify teaching and offer students flexible and targeted learning based on real situations and personal characteristics of students to meet the needs of social talent development
Pharmacognostical Study, Phytochemical Screening and Formulation Development From Achras Sapota. Bark Extract
Get PDFIn the recent years, the importance of herbal drugs in medicine has tremendous increased because of their fewer side effects. Consequently, the demand for the herbal formulation is increasing day by day. Achras sapota commonly known as chiku. Since there are no reports on the phytochemical aspects of stem of Achras sapota, it was chosen as the subject for this study. Antioxidants also play an important role in human health because the biologic defense mechanisms cannot operate under severe oxygen stress.The most widely used synthetic antioxidants, butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are suspected to cause some safety concerns. Tocopherol , a natural antioxidant, is an effective antioxidant for lipid-containing foods but has limited usage . The fact that various antioxidants occur naturally in plants has been proven . Therefore, identification and development of safer natural antioxidants is more beneficial. Wound can be defined as a cut or break in the continuity of any tissue which may arise due to physical, chemical or microbial agents.
 
Survey Of Selected Villages And Exploration Of Wildlife Conflict In Rural Communities Of Andhra Pradesh
Get PDFThis scientific paper presents a comprehensive socio-demographic study conducted in Telugu-speaking ten villages of different districts in Andhra Pradesh. The research aims to analyze various demographic parameters, such as the number of samples, average respondent age, total number of families, family composition, and type of households. The study encompasses data collected from ten different villages over several months, providing valuable insights into the socio-economic dynamics of the region. It focuses on education, occupation, dependency on Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP), agricultural land ownership, and average annual income. It also focuses on livestock rearing; transportation means, health care facilities, water sources, road types, electricity facilities, and dwelling areas. This scientific paper investigates the compensation provided for crop damage and the implementation of pest management strategies in these villages of Andhra Pradesh. The data was collected through survey conducted on specific dates from December 2022 to April 2023, covering villages such as Srikakulam, Parvathipuram, Lamba Singh, Reddygudem, Jangareddy Gudem, Virabadhrapuram, Palakunta, Jaggisettygudem, Prakashnagar, and Saniverpet
In Vitro Antioxidant, Antiinflammatory, Antichelating And Anticancer Activity Of Azima Tetracantha Against Hepg2 Cell Line
Get PDFMedicinal herbs have long been used to treat a wide range of ailments. In the present study, the antioxidant potency of ethanolic extract was investigated, by determining the secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, tannin and phenolic compounds. The free radical scavenging activity of Ethanolic extract of Azima tetracantha (EEAT) was assessed by using 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), nitric oxide radical (NO), Hydrogen peroxide scavenging assay. Anti-inflammatory property also studied by invitro method such as Inhibition of albumin denaturation and HRBC membrane stabilization. Reducing power also assessed by using Iron chelating property. The Cytotoxicity was investigated against HepG2 cell lines using in vitro techniques such as MTT assay, morphological exams under a light microscope and a fluorescence microscope, DNA fragmentation, and LDH measurement. The results show that the EEAT contains significant antioxidant values. Similar observations were seen in scavenging the free radicals by the EEAT. It exhibits anti-inflammatory and antichelating activity also. Azima tetracantha ethanolic extract had significant cytotoxic activity against HepG2 cells, as measured by cellular death, in a dose-dependent manner. The findings of this study add to our understanding of Azima tetracantha\u27s anticancer activity against HepG2 cells and support its application in the treatment of liver cancer. Thus, the therapeutic property of the plant A. tetracantha can be attributed to its phytoconstituents and its bioactive compounds.
 
Designing A Cost-Effective And Affordable Iot Based Device For Skin Disease Identification
Get PDFThe skin is the body\u27s largest organ and covers the entire external surface of the body. It is composed of three layers, namely the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, and all three differ greatly in anatomy and function. Skin conditions can range widely in severity and presentation, and successful treatment frequently depends on a timely and precise diagnosis. In this work, we provide a deep learning-based algorithm-based complete strategy for the detection and categorization of skin diseases. We fine-tuned the Inception V3 convolutional neural network architecture to recognize a range of skin disorders, including normal skin, rashes, monkeypox, melanoma, keloid, and basal cell carcinoma. This is accomplished by utilizing the architecture\u27s pre-training on the extensive Image Net dataset. When a skin illness is identified and categorized, the system sends out a medical warning, giving medical personnel enough time to take appropriate action. Moreover, the patient\u27s skin disease detection status is updated in real-time through LCD display integration in order to guarantee effective communication and monitoring
Ameliorative effect of Ganoderma lucidum on sodium arsenite induced toxicity in Charles Foster rats
Get PDFGroundwater contamination in India exposes an estimated 70 million people to arsenic. Over 10 million people in the state of Bihar (India) are at risk of arsenic poisoning. As reported 27 districts of the state\u27s thirty-eight districts are under a state of catastrophe. Symptoms noticed by those who have been exposed to the arsenic caused disease are- lack of appetite, neurobehavioral problems, hyperkeratosis, and melanosis on the skin. So, this study\u27s primary objective is to find novel approaches to treat arsenic poisoning in rats using the Charles Foster model.
Following permission from the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee, the animals were divided into three groups: one group served as a control, the second group received arsenic treatment, and the third group received Ganoderma lucidum extract after arsenic treatment. For the arsenic group, the rats were given 8 mg/kg body weight of sodium arsenite orally every day for 90 days, and then for 60 days, they were given 80 mg/Kg body weight of Ganoderma lucidum extract via gavage. Their biochemical values, including those of the liver and kidneys, were found to be increased. In addition, their levels of free radicals, including lipid peroxidation, were measured and found to be substantially higher. In addition, the levels of arsenic in the kidney and liver tissue were very high. However, biochemical and lipid peroxidation levels were significantly restored after administration of Ganoderma lucidum ethanolic extract. Arsenic levels in rat liver and kidney tissues were also found to be reduced. Ganoderma lucidum has a therapeutic impact against arsenic-induced toxicity, according to the present research
Iot Based Healing Process For Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Get PDFThis presents an innovative approach to treat diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) by leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Through a comprehensive data analysis system, DFU progress can be monitored in real time, allowing for timely intervention and improved healing outcomes. The system uses IoT devices to capture images of ulcers, identify the stage of the disease, and provide important insights into the severity of the ulcer. These images are displayed on an LCD screen and sent over the IoT network for analysis. Additionally, the system sends email notifications to healthcare providers to keep them updated on the patient\u27s status and allow them to quickly adjust treatment plans. This continuous monitoring allows healthcare professionals to intervene quickly when needed, improving patient care and reducing strain on healthcare resources. This IoT-based approach represents a significant advance in DFU management, providing personalized treatment plans based on real-time data analysis and enabling better outcomes for patients with diabetic foot ulcer