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Genetic diversity in Babesia canis and associated comorbidities can be fatal in dogs` babesiosis – a case study
No full textThe aim of this paper is to briefly present some aspects of Babesia spp. taxonomy, incidence, clinical signs of their infection, and possibilities of prevention, as an introduction to a case study of canine babesiosis presentation. A 7-yearold Malinois dog was presented in August 2020 with signs of generalized icterus, high body temperature and mustard urine, all of them indicating babesiosis. Cytological examination confirmed the large Babesia canis spp., and the biochemical investigations revealed renal and hepatic failure. Although the therapeutic protocol included the specific antidote, imidocarb dipropionate – Imizol® (0.5 ml/10 kg body weight, in a single dose), fluid therapy, vitamin therapy, an antiemetic drug, and supplements for renal and hepatic functions sustaining, the investigated dog died. The postmortem investigation revealed generalized icterus. We consider the delaying of dog presentation at vet an important factor of this outcome; although an infection with various subspecies of Babesia canis was not excluded, the therapeutic intervention would have been the same
Edaphic mesofauna community structure in some ecosystems affected by invasive plants in the Danube Delta biosphere reserve
No full textEdaphic mesofauna is involved in decomposition and mineralization of organic matter and the regulation of nutrient cycles. These organisms are associated with soil quality and plants diversity. Invasive alien plants into an ecosystem can determine dramatic changes in both the native plant and animal assemblages. Consequently, the purpose of the article is to highlights a potential influence of invasive species (Elaeagnus angustifolia, Amorpha fruticosa, Ailanthus altissima, Vitis vinifera, Cannabis ruderalis) on the quantitative and qualitative parameters of the edaphic mesofauna, on the main systematic and trophic groups. Among mites oribatids are predominant in almost of the investigated plots with a
maximum of 84% in the plantation with Canada poplar and A. fruticosa. Another group of mites, the Trombidiformes characterized by a various trophic regime, is also with high densities, the highest one being registered in the ecosystem with A. altissima (78%). The ratio between some groups (oribatids/ collembolans, oribatids/ astigmatids) which is
considered a good bioindicator of the quality and humification stage of an organic substrate was with high values in all the examined plots. These results have shown that humification is predominant, and the nutrient cycle is slower in all investigated plots. It is remarked a small number of collembolans in all analysed samples and also, an absence of this decomposer group of mesofauna, a group that generally has a high share in the whole fauna of edaphic microarthropods, especially in good humidity conditions
Influenţa diferitelor tipuri de fertilizanţi ecologici asupra capacităţii agroproductive la cinci cultivare de tomate
No full textThe purpose of this paper is to evaluate the influence of the application of fertilizers allowed in organic farming to an assortment of autumn tomatoes. The research was conducted in the didactic and experimental field of the Vegetable growing discipline, at U.S.A.M.V. Iaşi. The experiment was of a bifactorial type, testingthe influence of the cultivar with five graduations (Perra D`Abruzzo, Firmus F1, Raluca; Bilbo F1 and Rio Grande) and of the fertilization with three graduations (unfertilized, organic fertilization with Humic and the application of a product based on microorganisms, namely Micoseeds MB) underthe conditions of the cropyear 2019. The cropwas established by seedlingsof 45 days, in strips of two rows, the distance betweenthe strips being 90 cm, and between rows,of 50 cm. The distance between plants in arow was 25 cm, resulting in a density of about 57 thousand plants per hectare. The results obtained demonstrate the efficiency of the products used, the yields obtained in the case of fertilized variants being higher compared to the non-fertilized variant, for all five cultivarsused
Studies on the evolution of the agricultural sector in the context of CAP 2014-2020
No full textThe Community Agricultural Policy (CAP) assumed by the six founding members by the Rome treaty in 1958 was
characterized by a strong intervention of the state, according to the sectors climate and location characteristics, subject
of imbalances between demand and supply, and with a high volatility of prices and incomes. In 2003, a series of
principles and methods considerably modified the CAP policy, introducing new principles and mechanisms, and terms
like unique exploitation payment, cross-compliance, financial discipline. Finally, in 2007, a unique common organizing
of the markets (unique COM) was instituted as part of its reform, aiming agricultural productivity growth by promoting
technical progress and optimization of the production factors, fair life standards for the agricultural population,
stabilization of the markets, supply safety and reasonable prices for consumers. The present analysis aims to highlight
the structural and dynamic evolutions of the main indicators in the food sector in the North-East of Romania
Research on possibilities of soil erosion control on agricultural lands from Suceava county
No full textSensory evaluation and willingness to pay for orange flesh sweet potato
No full textThis study seeks to assess consumers’ awareness, acceptability and willingness to pay for orange flesh sweet potato (OFSP) in Kwara State, Nigeria. Primary data, which was collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire, was used for the study. A three stage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents for the study. A total of 240
households were used for the study. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, contingent valuation method, logistic regression model and Likert-type scale. Result of analysis revealed 65% of the respondents were aware of the health benefits of OFSP, 89.3% of the consumers were most willing to pay above the bid amount for OFSP in the study area. Also, willingness of consumers to pay for OFSP is significantly affected by age of household head, household size, education of household head, bid amount and
awareness of the health benefits of OFSP. The constraints to the consumption of orange flesh sweet potato include scarcity of OFSP, technicality of preparation, perishability and the cost of OFSP. The study therefore recommended that the benefits of OFSP over its indigenous counterpart should be more publicized through research institutes, extension
agencies, health workers, NGOs and media for the populace to be more aware, which will enhance consumption in order to alleviate vitamin a micronutrients deficiency. Also, OFSP should be made available at reasonable prices, given that bid amount could dissuade consumers who are interested
The impact of the crisis generated by COVID-19 on the population concerns. A comparative study at the level of the European union
No full textOver time, people have strived to improve continually the process of resource allocation so that they can enjoy an increasingly better standard of living, despite the scarcity of resources. In the long run, the improvement of the material and spiritual condition of man depends on the process of economic development, which is a defining feature of human history. However, the process of economic development is not continuous, it is threatened by various factors. One of these factors, of a non-economic nature, is the pandemic. The purpose of this article is to highlight the impact generated by the COVID-19 pandemic on the population's concerns about its standard of living in the countries of the European Union. Through a quantitative analysis, the authors aim to explain the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on GDP and the main concerns of the population regarding the possible decline in living standards, caused precisely by the decline in GDP. In addition, the authors highlight the vulnerabilities of the European economy to such a crisis and propose, in summary, some policies to limit its negative effects
The management of canine transfusion reactions reported in some clinics from Transylvania
No full textThe transfusion of blood products is an essential and also a common therapeutic procedure used in veterinary medicine. Because blood transfusion is not a completely harmless therapeutic procedure, its usage requires a good amount of knowledge about the possible adverse effects and complications that may occur during this process. This kind of data is exactly what the present study brings to doctors attention, being based upon the management of various forms of transfusions reactions in canines which were given whole blood, erythrocyte concentrate (EC) or blood plasma (P). The main objectives were preventing, monitoring and treatment of this reaction type. The clinics included in this study reported multiple forms of transfusion reactions in canine patients, such as: severe tachycardia (no=5); passing hyperthermia (40°C) (no=5); emesis and melaena during transfusion (no=3); myoclonic head seizures and bruxism (no=1); delayed hemolytic anemia (AHI) (no=1); TRALI type respiratory syndrome (no=1). In most cases, these
symptoms subsided after a few minutes from transfusion or stopped completely, except the last two cases, which presented severe reactions, without any response to treatment and resulting in death. This kind of complications resulted due to AHI condition in a patient with chronic renal failure (the diagnosis was based on pollakiuria, haematuria and
BUN/creatinine ratio of 28.4) and the evolution of TRALI respiratory syndrome in another patient with malignant multicenter lymphoma (cytologically confirmed). The AHI type of post transfusion reaction diagnosis and management was done by monitoring the decreasing oscillations of the whole blood mass, after 3 transfusions with whole blood. The TRALI syndrome (Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury) diagnosis was based upon cytological examination and later, necropsy
Research on the physico – chemical characterization of improved genotypes for Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. obtained in the ecological system
No full textCurrently, world, horticultural producers and processors are concerned to obtain high quality organic products in conditions of economic profitability. The main aim of the research is to highlight the physico – chemical characteristics of some improved genotypes from the species Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. obtained in ecological system in the experimental field within USAMV Iasi in 2019. Thus, the aim was to highlight some qualitative parameters, respectively: titrable acidity, pH value, total dry matter content, soluble dry matter, vitamin c, carotene and lycopene content. The biological material was represented by 37 improved tomato genotypes in order to ensure competitive
horticultural techniques. The 37 genotypes of Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. showed an average value of the total dry matter content of 7.07 ± 0.5%, showing an oscillating amplitude of the lower delimited values of 4.64% (G223) and 17.9% (G265). The average pH value was 4.4 with limits that fell within the range of variation [4.15 – 4.85]. The
content of vitamin C ranged between 14 mg/ 100 g and 29 mg/ 100 g. Other components with antioxidant value that have been shown in important proportions are represented by carotenes (2.36 – 21.22 mg/ 100 g) and lycopene (3.01 – 33.7 mg/ 100 g). This research results strengthens the data in the literature referring to the bioactive compounds of
tomatoes emphasizing that the study was conducted for different genotypes grown in organic conditions
Reabilitarea unor soluri forestiere din judetul Giurgiu poluate cu petrol
Get PDFAccidental petroleum hydrocarbon leakages or from other products
used in the petroleum extraction process represent an important pollution for
both the soil and the environment. The rehabilitation of fields used temporary
for the extraction of petroleum requires a series of measures and works based
on the soil’s physical-chemical properties. The present paper presents the
state of soils from three forest field surfaces located in Giurgiu County where
probes were installed. Currently, these fields are unrigged. The article then
focuses on the improvement and silvotechnical measures and works necessary
for the restoration of fields back to the forest sector to which they belong. In
most situations, these fields are deranged (excavated, levelled and battered),
polluted with hydrocarbons and saline water or with other products used in
extraction processes. The restitution of fields from drilling areas back to the
forestry circuit implies the application of specific technologies for preparing
the field and for improving the soil. This is complemented by the application
of special afforestation technologies based on the specific characteristics of
both field and soil. In the case of soils weakly-moderately polluted with
petroleum hydrocarbons, special rehabilitation or bio-restoration works are
necessary in order to obtain their afforestation. These works might consist in
mineral fertilisation, organic fertilisation, amendments or scarification