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Evaluation of changes in some blood parameters during different reproduction stages in lithuanian blackheaded ewes
No full textThe aim of this study was to evaluate changes in some blood parameters during pregnancy and postpartum period in lithuanian blackheaded ewes. The study was carried out during 2019 February-April, in a farm, where lithuanian blackheahed ewes are grown. All blood profiles were determined in 19 clinicaly healthy lithuanian blackheaded ewes. The study was based on 5 pregnant and 14 lactating ewes. Blood samples were collected two times, every two months. Accordingly, ewes were divided into four groups: 1. 130–150th day of pregnancy; 2. 10–30th day of lactation; 3. 60–80th day of lactation; 4. 90–110th day of lactation. The determination of total protein (TP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (CREA), glucose (Glu), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), phosphorus (P) and ferum (Fe) values in blood plasma was performed using blood analyser, beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) values in blood plasma was determinated using expres diagnostic kit. Changes in chosen blood parameters during different reproductive status were evaluated and compared to physiological levels. Significantly (p<0,05) lower blood glucose levels were recorded on 130–150th day of pregnancy and 10–30th day of lactation compared to 60–80th and 90–110th day of lactation. Blood urea nitrogen from 130–150th day of pregnancy until 10–30th day of lactation increased insignificantly, but droped significantly (p<0,05) from 10–30th until 90–110th day of lactation. Plasma beta-hydroxybutyrate from 130–150th day of pregnancy until 90–110th day of lactation decreased significantly (p<0,05). Calcium levels in plasma from 130–150th day of pregnancy until 90–110th day of lactation increased significantly (p<0,05). Neither the pregnancy nor the lactation effected TP, ALT, AST, ALK, Crea, GGT, Mg, P and Fe levels. Blood glucose and calcium deviated out of physiological range in all reproduction stages. BHB levels were higher than physiological range during 130–150th day of pregnancy and 10–30th day of lactation, while Mg levels were lower than physiological range during 10–30th and 90-110th day of lactation. Total protein level during 10-30th day of lactation was lower than physiological range
Application of inovative measures for cows after abomasum displacement surgery
No full textThe purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of using innovative tools to monitor the health status of cows following abomasum displacement surgery. To accomplish this goal, the following tasks were determined: to identify and compare differences in heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and rumination in cows with omentopexy or toggle pin abomazopexy in left-sided abomasum displaced cows. To determine and compare changes in blood biochemical and morphological parameters in cows with left abomasum displacement, who have undergone omentopexy or toggle pin abomazopexy. To investigate and evaluate the relationship between investigated physiological parameters and blood morphological, biochemical parameters in the postoperative period. Provide recommendations for post-operative follow-up, considering the clinical benefits of non-invasive measures. 18 cows undergoing abomasum displacement return surgery were studied. 2 study groups were formed: omentopexy (9 cows) and toggle pin abomazopexy (9 cows). After each operation, an experimental sensor was applied, blood was collected 12 hours later, body temperature was measured, and daily rumination data was recorded. The following parameters were investigated: heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, rumination, blood biochemical and morphological parameters: leukocytes (WBC), erythrocytes (RBC), hemoglobin, platelets (PLT), glucose (Glu), betahydroxybutyrates (BHB), albumin (Alb), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (Phos), magnesium (Mg), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), asparagine transaminase (AST), gamma-glutamotransferase (GGT), alanine aminotransferase (ALT). Respiratory rate and heart rate were in normal range in both groups, but higher (7 %) in the omentopexy group. This change can be attributed to increased stress and pain during laparotomy. Rumination is a reliable indicator of abomasum displacement (reduced 100 %). It has been found that elevated glucose levels (9%) could help to monitor and control postoperative stress and pain, which is greater in the omentopexy group. Increases in liver parameters (AST 32%, GGT 57%, BHB 43%) in the omentopexy group indicate greater liver damage due to ketosis. In the study it was found that number of erythrocytes (22%), hemoglobin (21%), hematocrit (12%) is increased in the omentopexy group. Also, several statistically significant correlations between measured parameters were found. A negative correlation between erythrocytes and respiratory rate may indicate anemia and activation of the respiratory center. A positive correlation between respiratory rate and glucose concentration can be indicator of stress. A positive correlation between ruminant and glucose, also, a negative correlation between ALT and rumination may be indicator of improvement in the animal's condition
Influence of risk factors, cause of amputation and level of amputation on physiotherapy efficiency in patients with peripheral arterial disease after amputation of lower limb.
No full textPatricija Šilinskė. Influence of risk factors, cause of amputation and level of amputation on physiotherapy efficiency in patients with peripheral arterial disease after amputation of lower limb. Master‘s thesis. Supervisor – lecturer Phd. Lina Leimonienė. Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Faculty of Nursing, Rehabilitation Clinic. Kaunas, 2020; 62 p. The aim: To determine the influence of risk factors, cause of amputation and level of amputation on physiotherapy efficiency in patients with peripheral arterial disease after amputation of lower limb. The tasks: 1. To determinate the difference in pain for patients with peripheral arterial disease after amputation of lower limb, after phystiotherapy in the second stage of rehabilitation. 2. To determinate the difference in balance for patients with peripheral arterial disease after amputation of lower limb, after phystiotherapy in the second stage of rehabilitation. 3. To determinate the change in walking speed for patients with peripheral arterial disease after amputation of lower limb, after phystiotherapy in the second stage of rehabilitation. 4. To determinate the change in psycho-emotional state for patients with peripheral arterial disease after amputation of lower limb, after phystiotherapy in the second stage of rehabilitation. 5. To comapre the efficiency of physiotherapy for patients with peripheral arterial disease depending on the risk factors: (age, gender, BMI, smoking, arterial hypertension, diabetes), cause of amputation and level of it. Methodology: Was used the quiestionnaire, (VAS) scale, Berg balance scale, Timed Up and Go test, SF-36 Health Questionnaire. Participants: Patients with peripheral arterial disease who have undergone lower limb amputation and are in the second phase of rehabilitation. Conclusions: 1. After physiotherapy the balance of subjects improved 2. After physical therapy the walking speed of the subjects improved 3. Pain decreased after physical therapy. 4. At the end of physiotherapy, the assessment of psycho-emotional state of subjects who had suffered lower limb amputation improved. Increased physical activity, vigor / vitality, improved emotional state, mental and physical health, social function, decreased activity restriction due to physical ailments and emotional disorders. 5. Pain, balance, and gait speed were independent of amputation, smoking, arterial hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. Subjects' physical activity and social function were dependent on the level of amputation. Better results were obtained in patients who had undergone amputation. Also, the limitation of activity of the subjects due to emotional disorders was age-dependent. Subjects' general health, emotional state, pain were BMI dependet
Subjective sleep quality relationship between Type D personality and lifestyle in health education students
No full textAim of the study: to assess the relationship between subjective sleep quality and health type D personality and lifestyle among health science students. Research Methods: students from Oral Hygiene, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, and Public Health at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences 2nd and 3rd courses have attended this research. An instant cross-sectional study was conducted in 2019 from October – December. During an online anonymous survey, subjects completed a questionnaire based on the \"Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index\" (PMKI) used to measure sleep quality. To evaluate the D type personality assessment uses the \"14 Statement Type D Scale\" (DS 14). The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) is used to determine the level of physical activity. Also, these variables as alcohol use in the AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test), smoking, electronic communication at bedtime, and eating habits at bedtime were evaluated. Differences between qualitative traits were assessed using the chi-square (χ2) criterion and the Z criterion. Quantitative attributes for evaluating relationships were calculated using the Spearman coral. ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis test was used to assess changes in quantitative traits. Results: poor subjective sleep quality was reported by 60,6 % subjects. 49 % of the students who participated in the study had type D personality. Sleep latency (Z = -3,828; p = 0,001), number of sleep disorders (Z = -2,090; p = 0,037), total sleep quality questioner sum (Z = -3,388; p = 0,001) were higher among type D personality students compared with non-type D students and and also daytime dysfunctions were more frequently complained of by type D personality compared to non-type D students (Z = -3,236; p = 0,001). Moderately physically active students reported better subjective sleep quality than physically inactive and intensely active students (Z=-3,139; p=0,002). The high-risk group of alcohol-consuming students experienced statistically significantly worse daytime dysfunctions (Z=-3,496; p=0,001) than the low-risk group. Students who snacked before sleep (91,3 %) had shorter sleep duration (Z = -2,068; p = 0,039) and were said to have more frequent daytime dysfunctions (Z = -2,451; p = 0,014) than non-snacked before sleep. 15,4 % of participants stated that they snack during night, however, no statistically significant relationship was found between the nighttime snacking and the PMKI components. Most students (75 %) do not smoke. A correlation between smoking and sleep quality shows that students who do not smoke have a lower standard of sleep than smokers (Z=-2,211; p= 0,027). After evaluating 78,8 % of the respondents reported using electronic means of communication. The study found out that users who do not use electronic means of communication 1 hour before sleep had less common sleep disorders than those who were using
Comparative red deer and roe deer meat evaluation of characteristics
No full textAuthor of the thesis – Karolina Akulytė, master of Animal Husbandry Technology study program. Supervisor of the thesis – dr. Vilija Buckiūnienė. Institution of studies – Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Veterinary Academy, Faculty of Animal Science, Institute of Animal Rearing Technologies. The title of the thesis: Comparative red deer and roe deer meat evaluation of characteristics. Keywords: Red deer, roe deer, texture, chemical composition, technological properties, sensory properties, meat quality, meat. Relevance of the topic: Nowadays consumers place a high regard on the quality of the meat. They are interesting in to roe deer and red deer meat, because venison has good sensory properties, also this meat named natural meat, because animal raised in freedom and feed natural plants. Object of the thesis – Red deer (Cervus elaphus) and roe deer (Capreolus Capreolus). Size and structure of the thesis: thesis consist 4 chapters. Literature sources list consists of 52 positions. Extent of thesis: 43 pages, 2 tables, 18 pictures. Aim of the thesis – To compare red deer and roe deer meat chemical, technological, sensory and texture properties. Objectives of the thesis: 1. To compare red deer and roe deer carcass output; 2. To investigate red deer and roe deer meat chemical composition; 3. To investigate red deer and roe deer meat technological indicators; 4. To investigate red deer and roe deer meat texture properties; 5. To investigate red deer and roe deer meat sensory properties. The method of research and structure: The research for master thesis was accomplished in 2018-2019, LUHS, Veterinary Academy, Institute of Animal Rearing Technologies, Animal and aquaculture productivity and product quality assessment laboratory were analyzed red deer and roe deer meat chemical composition, technological and texture properties. Sensory properties evaluation was analyzed at KUT Institute of Food, Sensory analysis sciences laboratory. The experiment was carried out with 12-18 month old, male roe deer (control) and red deer (experimental), at all 6 pieces each animal species. For experiment was selected Musculus Medius muscle. Results: the statistically significant results were determined: compared to the average weight of lived red deer and roe deer, the average carcass weight of red deer and roe deer meat, color expressed of red deer and roe deer meat b* (yellowness), roe deer and red deer meat hardness and chewiness, odor intensities of fat oxidation of red deer and roe deer meat, cut color intensities of red deer and roe deer meat, fatness, acceptability of texture, moisture content of the mass while chewing and for the sour taste intensity (P<0.05)
Changes of musculoskeletal system‘s functional parameters, perceived pain and fatigue in women who perfom sedentary work after physical exercises program application in their workplace.
No full textLaima Rimšaitė. Changes of musculoskeletal system‘s functional parameters, perceived pain and fatigue in women who perfom sedentary work after physical exercises program application in their workplace. Master‘s thesis. Supervisor – Assoc.prof., Ph.D. Vilma Tamulionytė. Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Faculty of Nursing, Department of Sports Medicine. Kaunas, 2020; 62p. The aim – to assess the changes of musculoskeletal system‘s functional parameters, perceived pain and fatigue in women who performs sedentary work after physical exercises program application in their workplace. Objectives: 1. To assess peculiarities and changes of perceived pain in women who performs sedentary work after physical exercises program application in their workplace. 2. To assess peculiarities and changes of perceived fatigue in women who performs sedentary work after physical exercises program application in their workplace. 3. To assess the changes of spine muscles strength in women who performs sedentary work after physical exercises program application in their workplace. 4. To assess the changes of body posture in women who performs sedentary work after physical exercises program application in their workplace. Methodology: 1) Sociodemographic characteristics were collected using survey questionnaire; 2) Body posture was assessed measuring craniovertebral angle and shoulder asymmetry; 3) Hand grip strength was estimated with hand-held dynamometer; 4) Strength of neck, trunk, upper back and pectoral muscles was estimated with Dr. Wolff Back – Check testing system; 5) Perceived pain were collected using Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS); 6) Fatigue assessment was performed using The Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20). Data were collected at the beginning and after 8 weeks. Investigative group performed physical exercises program in their workpace. Control group didn‘t perform any exercises program. Participants: 25 women (age range 32 - 65 years) who perform sedentary work. Participants are working in one of the greatest hospital of Kaunas city (in administration, staff and economy departments). Conclusions: 1. More than half of all research participants felt pain. Most often pain localizations were in the neck, shoulders and upper back. The pain intensity decreased after physical exercises program application in the workplace. 2. Most of our research participants felt fatigue. Most often fatigue localizations were in the neck, shoulders and upper back. The fatigue (assessed with The Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory) decreased after physical exercises program application in the workplace. 3. After physical exercises program, only the strenght of neck extensors increased and no changes were observed in hands and trunk muscles strength. 4. Body posture of women who perform sedentary work didn‘t change after physical exercises program application in the workplace
Correlation between middle-aged peoples’ psycho-emotional state and level of physical activity
No full textObjective. Determine a correlation between middle-aged peoples’ level of physical activity and psycho-emotional state. Tasks. 1. Determine middle-aged peoples’ psycho-emotional state. 2. Determine middle-aged peoples’ level of physical activity. 3. Determine the correlation between middle-aged peoples’ psycho-emotional state and level of physical activity. Methodology. Study subjects – 246 middle-aged people (45 – 59 years old). The IPAQ questionnaire was used to determine the level of physical activity. An adapted L. Reeder scale was used to assess psychosocial stress. Descriptive statistics analysis was used for the questionnaire survey data. We used a χ2 test to identify the relationship between two categorical variables. For the average comparison of indicators we applied the t- test. We applied the Pyrson correlation coefficient to evaluate the dependency between variables. Differences in the variables were considered statistically significant when p < 0.05. All calculations were made by using the statistical analysis package \"SPSS 17.0.\" Results. We found that 39.03% of the subjects experienced nervous tension, and 17.89% of subjects had stress. When assessing the level of physical activity, it was found that 73,58% of all subjects had high levels of physical activity, 20,33% had an average level of physical activity, and 6,1% of the subjects belonged to the group of low level of physical activity. It was found that with increasing age, sitting time on weekdays decreases. Longer sitting on weekdays and weekends has been associated with higher nervous tension and stress. Higher levels of physical activity have been associated with better ratings for nervous tension and stress, as well as shorter time spent sitting on weekdays and weekends. Conclusions. 1. It was found that 17,8% of all women and men studied experience stress. 2. High levels of physical activity were found in more than 2/3 of subjects. The difference in physical activity between women and men was small (74,3%; 72%). 3. It was found that higher levels of physical activity are associated with better assessment of nervous tension and stress
Pregnancy and delivery outcomes after previous bariatric surgery
No full textAim of the study. To evaluate pregnancy and delivery outcomes after maternal previous bariatric surgery. Objectives of the study. 1. To assess body weight changes, pregnancy and delivery outcomes in women who become pregnant during the first 12 mounths and later than 12 months after bariatric surgery. 2. To compare the course and outcomes of pregnancy for women who conceived after combined and restrictive type of obesity surgery. 3. To evaluate the frequency of anemia during pregnancy in women after bariatric surgery and to assess the influence for pregnancy and delivery outcomes. 4. To compare pregnancy and delivery outcomes for women after bariatric surgery with obese and nonsurgically treated women. Relevance and novelty of the study In order to decrease the risk of complications related to obesity, it is recommended to regulate and reduce the weight before pregnancy. In Lithuania, as in other countries, the number of pregnancies after bariatric surgery increases, as weight loss surgery is becoming widely available. This study is the first investigation of reproductive health changes in women who conceived after bariatric surgery in Lithuania. To date, there have been no studies analysing peculiarities of pregnancy course and complications, delivery and neonatal outcomes in this group of women in Lithuania. Based on worldwide publications and the results of our study, the guidelines for the management of pregnancy planning, pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period for women after previous obesity surgery has been developed
Šunų širdies patologijų patomorfologinė analizė
No full textThe work was performed in Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Veterinary Academy, Department of Veterinary pathobiology. Pathomorphological and histomorphometric researches were performed in the Centre of Pathology, and clinical – radiographic testing was performed in “X” clinic. The work is comprised of 57 pages including 2 tables and 47 images. The aim of work: to establish the heart pathologies in dogs and their frequency. The tasks of work: 1. To establish the changes of live dogs’ heart by applying the radiographic testing. 2. To estimate macroscopic and microscopic changes in heart by performing the pathomorphological test. 3. To establish morphometric and histomorphometric changes in heart and it’s parts in case of various heart pathologies. 4. To analyse the frequency of heart pathology in dogs. The sickness rate of heart diseases, established during the radiographic testing, reached just 3%, (p<0.05) in regard to 2422 dogs cured in “X” clinic in 2018. Cardiomegalies (45%) were most often diagnosed, left atrial dilation was often diagnosed (28.75%), right heart side dilation (18.75%) was diagnosed more rarely and pericardial effusion (7.5%) (p<0.05) was diagnosed most rarely. Cardiomegaly was most often displayed in males (66.67%) (p<0.05) which are in the group of older age (61.11%), (p<0.05), representatives of large or giant breeds (58.33%). Similar tendencies were established in case of right heart side dilation. The greatest risk of left atrial dilation was imposed in middle-aged (69.57%) males (65.22%), (p<0.05). Because of this pathology, pulmonary edema and fluid collection in chest were often diagnosed in them. During the pathological morphological test, out of 29 dogs, which had heart pathology diagnosed, endocardium and at the same time myocardium pathologies (44.83%) were most often found, only myocardium pathologies (34.48%) were found rarer and mixed pathologies of various heart layers (p<0.05) were found the rarest. Mitral valve endocardiosis makes the biggest part of all disorders found in endocardium – 62.5%. Endocardiosis was most often diagnosed in males (68.75%) belonging to the groups of middle-age (43.75%), large or giant breeds (62.5%), (p<0.05). 50% of dogs having endocardiosis had an increased index of heart weight. Of myocardium pathologies, most often were myocardoses (38.24%). Myocarditis (26.47%), myocardial hypertrophy (26.47%), myocardial dilation (8.82%) were rarer. Bigger part of myocardoses was adipose degeneration (53.85%). In case of heart muscle hypertrophy more than half of dogs had an increased index of heart weight diagnosed – mean myocyte diameter of the left ventricle fluctuated from 19.06 µm to 21.35 µm, right – from 9.09 µm to 16.03 µm. In case of myocardial dilation, mean myocyte diameter of the left ventricle was significantly smaller and reached just 5.37 µm – 7.11 µm, right – 5.41 µm – 7.05 µm. Primary cardiomyopathies were established for 41.38% of dogs, of which 58.33% was dilated and 41.67 % – hypertrophic. In case of primary dilated cardiomyopathy, 42.86% of dogs had an increased index of heart weight established, mean myocyte diameter of the left ventricle reached just 5.19 µm – 8.88 µm, right – 5.44 µm – 7.26 µm, cardiomyocytes were thin, wavy, more connective tissue was found between them. 80% of dogs, having primary hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, had the index of heart weight exceeding the limits of the norm – their mean myocardial fibre diameter of the left ventricle fluctuated from 18.34 µm to 21.89 µm, right – from 8.09 µm to 20.51 µm, cardiomyocytes were very thick or of different size, muscle fibres were winding. Among the secondary cardiomyopathies, 60% was hypertrophic and 40% was dilated. In case of this pathology, degenerative and necrotic changes were established in heart muscles. This pathology was more often found in dogs which had liver, kidney diseases, parvoviral enteritis and hyperparathyroidism
The impact of the environmental thermic indicators on fattening 3–4 months piglets
No full textDue to the global warming, heat stress is becoming an increasingly important issue for the production animals and their breeders. The aim of the study was to determine of the ambient temperature, relative humidity and air circulation to fatting pigs for physiological indices such as respiration rate, heart rate, body temperature and weight. Also, at blood biochemical parameters such as cortisol, glucose (GLU), asparagine aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), albumin (ALB), total protein (TP), bilirubin-3 (BIL3), creatinine (CREA), urea (UREA) and the immune system. The study was performed at the industrial pigs farm between July, November 2018 and January, May 2019. 56 healthy 3–4 month fatting pigs blood for the study were selected (28 gilts and 28 castrates males). There were 12 Landrace breed gilts, while others were mixed-breed pigs. Piglet’s blood sample was collected from v.jugularis always at same time before feeding. The rectal temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate and body weight of the fatting pigs were also measuring. Environmental temperature at season was 27 ○C, 18,5 ○C, 15,3 ○C ir 13,7 ○C. High heat stress at summer time fixed when the temperature in the barn was at 27 ○C and relative humidity at 80,1%. The results show the correlation coefficient of 0.05 (p>0.05), which indicates a strong positive correlation between environmental temperature, relative humidity, and piglets weight gains. Heat stress reduces piglets weight, but increase immunoglobulins and cortisol level in blood serum (p>0.05). Ambient temperature was statistically significant for glucose, AST, GGT, and LDH (p <0.05), but for ALT, ALB, AST, TP, BIL3, GGT, GLU, CREA, LDH, ALP, UREA does not