Jurnal Ilmu Ternak dan Veteriner
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Waterfowl potential as resevoirs of high pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 viruses
No full textThe high population of waterfowl subsequently with the high case fatality of poultry and people in West Java regency caused by HPAI H5N1 can raise possibility that waterfowl was a natural reservoir. This research aimed to prove that waterfowl in West Java served as reservoir of AI virus (primarily H5N1) and also identify the virus pathotype based on cleavage site of amino acid sequence. Cloacal swab sample was obtained from healthy and unvaccinated waterfowl from Sukabumi and Bogor Regency. Cloacal swab was propagated in 9 days old embryonic chicken eggs. Allantoic fluid was harvested at the 4th day of incubation and then tested for hemagglutination, and positive isolate continued with virus sub-typing using PCR method. H5 gene from H5N1 isolate then sequenced using dideoxy termination method. Multiple alignment of nucleotide sequences were analysed using MEGA-3.1 program. Sub-typing using PCR method indicated the existence of 25 strain H5N1, 16 strain HxN1, 4 strain H5Nx and 9 virus ND. Characterization of cleavage site amino acid sequence indicated that all H5N1 sample were pathogenic with sequence QRERRRKKR (23 sample) dan QRESRRKKR (2 sample). Waterfowl was HPAI H5N1 virus reservoir. Asymptomatic infection in waterfowl, but the virus shedding gradually occurred and therefore it became potential source of H5N1 virus infection. Our findings suggest that immediate action is needed to prevent the transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses from the apparently healthy waterfowl into terrestrial poultry or human. Key Words: HPAI, H5N1, Reservoir, Water Fow
Ingestion of host immunoglobulin by Sarcoptes scabiei
Get PDFScabies is one of the most important diseases in human and veterinary medicine. The available control measures that rely on acaricides are unsustainable, costly and environmentally unfriendly. Vaccination which is supposedly the most attractive alternative control, is sustainable, potentially cheap and environmentally friendly. Recent development in protein biochemistry and recombinant technology have facilitated the development of anti-parasite vaccine which in the past was impossible. One prerequisite for the anti-parasite-vaccine development is that the parasite has to ingest its host immunoglobulin. This study, therefore, was designed to determine whether Sarcoptes scabiei, a non blood-feeding parasite that resides on the avascular cornified layer of the skin, ingest its host immunoglobulin. Sections of routinely processed mites and skin from a mangy goat were probed with peroxidase-conjugated-anti-goat IgG and the immune complex was visualised with diaminobenzidine solution. To determine whether the ingested IgG was still intact or had been fragmented by the proteolytic enzymes, immunoblotting analysis of SDS-PAGE- fractionated proteins extracted from washed mites was performed. Quantification of IgG was done byan Elisa using purified goat IgG as control. This study showed that IgG in the mites confined to the mite’s gut only, and only a fraction of mite population ingested the IgG. The ingested IgG, as shown by immunoblot analysis, was mostly still intact. This study indicates that development of anti-scabies vaccines is reasonable. Key Words: Sarcoptes scabiei, Immunoglobuli
Antibacterial activity and retained protein of earthworm meal (Lumbricus rubellus) as feed additive combined with chitosan
Get PDFThis research was conducted to enhance the bacterial growth inhibition of E. coli by using earthworm (Lumbricus rubellus) meal (TCT) which was added with chitosan and its effect on the retained protein in broilers. Inhibition of E. coli growth was tested using dilution method on the nutrient broth by additional 2% TCT combined with 0, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5% chitosan. Retained protein was measured using broiler fed diet containing 2% TCT (w/w) and added by chitosan 0, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.50% of TCT (w/w). The numbers of 15 broilers Cobb strain 35 days old were arranged on Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Results showed inhibition of E. coli was increased using TCT mixed chitosan. The highest inhibition to E. coli growth obtained from TCT + 0.5% chitosan. Retained protein tended to increase up to 1% (w/w) chitosan. Otherwise, chitosan level more than 1% could reduce protein retention. It is concluded that use of 1% chitosan increased TCT capability to inhibit E. coli and protein retention in the broilers. Key Words: Feed Additive, Chitosan, L. rubellus, E. col
Survival Analysis of the Effect of Season at Calving, Lactation Number and Breeding on Days Open in Dairy Cattle at Khon Khaen Province, Thailand
Get PDFThe objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of season at calving, lactation number and breeding on days open (interval between calving and conception) in dairy cattle by using Cox proportional hazards model as a survival analysis method. The data were sampled from 143 cows at 6 farms located in Khon Kaen Province, North-Eastern Thailand and classified as farm identification (FID), cow identification (CID), calving date (CDA), date at last follow up (LAF), percentage of Holstein-Friesian (PHF), lactation number (LAN) and event of interest (1 = conception, 0 = not conception) (event). Time of days open was calculated by subtracting LAF by CDA and CDA was used to determine season of calving. The result showed that based on Kaplan-Meier survivorship percentiles, overall median days open of cattle were at 210, whereas median days open for the cow calved in summer was 231 and 204 for the cow calved in other season. Median days open for the cow calved with one lactation was 226 and 207 for the cow with two lactation and more. Median days open for the cow with percentage of Holstein-Friesian 75% was 211 and 206 for the cow with percentage of Holstein-Friesian 75%. The result from Cox proportional-hazard regression of days open for Khon Khaen dairy cows showed that cows that calved in rainy and winter had a greater chance of 1.28 times and 1.76 times, respectively, of becoming pregnant than those calved in summer, although the difference was insignificant and cows with lactation number two or more were marginally had 1.54 times chance to get pregnant compare to cows with one lactation number, even though this chance was not statistically significant (P = 0.1725), whereas cows with percentage of Holstein Friesian 75% had significantly greater chance 1.17 times more to get pregnant compare to those with percentage of Holstein Friesian 75%. Key Words: Survival Analysis, Cox Proportional Hazard Model, Dairy Cow, Days Ope
Epidemiology of Japanese–B– encephalitis infection in pigs in Riau and North Sumatera Provinces
Get PDFEpidemiology study on Japanese-B-Encephalitis (JE) was conducted in Riau and North Sumatera Provinces. A total of 190 pig sera from Riau Province and 164 pig sera from North Sumatera were tested using competitive ELISA (C-ELISA) to detect antibodies against JE virus. Insect collection was also conducted using several methods near pig farms in those provinces and identified into species to gain more information on its role to distribute JE infection. Serological results indicated that 70% pig in Sumatera and 94% pig in Riau had antibodies against JE virus. The highest prevalence of reaktor was detected in pig of more than 4 months age in both Provinces. The results of insect collection showed that Culex tritaeniorchynchus and Culex quinquefasciatus were the most dominant species in both provinces. Based on serological testing, indicated that JE virus infected pig in Sumatera and Riau Provinces, and higher reactor was obtained in older pig. Culex tritaeniorchynchus and Culex quinquefasciatus were the dominant insect species in both provinces, hence those species had a possibility to play an important role of JE transmission. Key words: JE, pigs, serology, insect
Performance of Garut breed rams fed diets containing various cation-anion difference with or without fish oil supplementation
Get PDFThis study was carried out to evaluate the effect of dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) and fish oil supplementations on dry matter intake (DMI), dry matter digestibility (DMD) and organic matter digestibility (OMD), weight gain, as well as the acidity of urine in Garut breed rams. The experiment was done based on randomized group design with 6 treatments and 3 groups. The dietary treatments were as follows: R0= basal ration (DCAD +14) without fish oil, R1 = basal ration (DCAD +14) with 3% fish oil, R2 = base ration (DCAD +40) without fish oil, R3 = base ration (DCAD +40) with 3% fish oil, R4 = acid ration (DCAD -40) without fish oil, and R5 = acid ration (DCAD -40) with 3% fish oil. All rations contained 150 ppm of zinc and were offered to 18 of Garut breed rams. The results indicated that DCAD +40 and -40 decreased DMI significantly. The ration with DCAD +40 had the lowest DMI. Fish oil supplementation decreased DMI. No differences were observed for DMD and OMD. DCAD +40 and -40 decreased body weight of rams. However, the body weight of rams was very low. Variation of urine pH followed the DCAD pattern. It was concluded that DCAD +40 and -40, as well as fish oil supplementations decreased DMI, body weight and urine pH followed the DCAD pattern. Keys Words: Cation, Anion, Body Weight, Digestibility, Garut Breed Ram
Production and purification of Bacillus anthracis protective antigen
Get PDFProtective antigen (PA) plays crucial roles in the pathogenicity and virulence of Bacillus anthracis. Animals or human immunised with the protein acquire a complete protection against the disease. In addition to vaccine, PA can also be developed into a sensitive diagnostic test for anthrax. The purpose of this study was to produce PA using a culture medium easily obtained, and to develop a simple and effective technique for purification of the protein. To produce PA, B. anthracis Sterne 34F2 strain was first grown on blood agar, then bacterial colonies were suspended and incubated for 2 hours in RPMI-1640 supplemented with NaHCO3 and Tris. Protein components in the culture supernatant were separated consecutively with Phenyl sepharose, Qsepharose and Superdex-200 columns. This order was used in order to simplify and speed up the purification process. The PA contained in the fractions was detected by a dot blot or an ELISA using commercial PA specific antibody. The PA was absorbed strongly by the phenyl sepharose whereas other proteins were absorbed weakly or not absorbed at all. When these PA-containing fractions were loaded into Q-sepharose column, PA was absorbed considerably weaker than contaminated proteins. Although the level of purity obtained from the Q-sepharose column was satisfactory, further separation on Superdex produced an even higher purity. However, on SDS-PAGE analysis, the purified PA was seen as a two-band protein (54.7 and 29.2 kDa) because of nicked proteolysis. On an immunoblot assay, only the 54.7 band was recognised by the PA-specific antibody. Despite the nick proteolysis, the PA purified in this study was considered to retain its biological activities. Key Words: Bacillus anthracis, Protective Antigen, Protein Purificatio
Strategic study on energy-protein requirements for local sheep: 5. Ewes during lactation phase
Get PDFThirty-six Javanese thin-tail ewes in the end of late pregnancy phase were set out to study the energy and crude protein requirements during the first eight-week of lactation phase. The ewes were penned individually in doors and randomly assigned to a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement, consisting of three levels of energy (low, medium and high) and three levels of crude protein (low, medium and high) diets with four ewes per treatment. The diets were pelleted and offered four times daily in approximately equal amount. Feed intake, nutrient digestibility, body weight and milk production were recorded. Results showed that, total lamb birth weights was not affected, but protein content on the ration treatments significantly altered (P0.05) milk yield and composition. Dry matter intake due to feeding treatments was not significantly affected (P0.05), while crude protein content on the ration highly significantly affected (P0.01). Based on data recorded, the energy and protein requirements for ewes during lactation phase are highly significantly depended on ewes’ live weight, milk production and the ratio of energy metabolism and crude protein of the ration. It was concluded that in order to fulfil the crude protein and energy needs of the ewes during lactation phase, the ration given should contain crude protein and energy as much as 16% (based on dry matter) and 13.4 MJ/kg dry matter respectively. Key words: Energy-protein requirement, lactation phase, local ewes
Purine derivatives excretion and estimation of microbial protein supply on sheep receiving different protein suplements
No full textThe urinary excretion of purine derivative (PD), which consists of allantoin, uric acid, xanthine and hypoxanthine, was used to estimate Microbial Nitrogen (MN) supply on sheep given oaten hay as basal diet supplemented either with faba beans (faba) or barley fortified with urea (barley-urea). Three growing wethers, with average body weight of 43 ± 2.29 kg, were randomly assigned to one of three experimental diets, i.e. oaten hay without supplement (C), diet C + barley-urea (CB), and diet C + faba (CF), according to latin square design (3 x 3). Results of the experiment indicated that PD excretion for C was lower (P = 0.07) than that of CB and CF (2.84 vs 6.08, 7.67 mmol/d). Absorbed PD and estimation of MN supply for C was less (P = 0.07) than those of CB and CF, namely 1.26 vs 6.64, 8.80 mmol/d and 0.91 vs 4.8, 6.30 g N/d respectively. However, the efficiency of MN synthesis was similar, whether the calculation was based on digestible organic matter fermented in the rumen, DOMR (g MN/kg DOMR, P = 0.20) or based on N intake (g MN/g N intake, P = 0.40). In conclusion, supplementation of oaten hay with different protein supplements may improve the estimation of microbial N supply in the growing sheep but both supplements gave similar results on the estimation of MN supply. Key Words: Purine Derivative, Microbial Protein, Protein Supplement, Shee
Lambing behavior of Garut ewes and its crosses with St. Croix and Moulton Charollais
Get PDFLamb mortality is highly related to ewe behavior at lambing. The purpose of this research was to study ewe lambing behavior and lamb behavior after birth of Garut (GG) sheep and its crosses with St. Croix (HH) and Moulton Charollais (MM). The number of observation were 106 head, consist of 32 GG; 23 of HG; 14 of MG; 31 of MHG and 6 of HMG crossed ewes. Analysis of variance of general linear model (GLM) for different number of sample was used to study ewe behavior of different group of ewes. Linear regression was used to analyze relationships between lambing behavior; times from birth to stand up and ewe body weight. While relationship between labor time and parity or type of birth were analyzed descriptively. Before lambing, ewes stood up, lain down, walked in circle, vocalized, urinated, flehmened, and pawed. HG and HMG ewes stood up less often than other breeds (P0.05). Lambing time was distributed randomly for GG, HG, MG and MHG ewes, but HMG ewes mostly lambed at night (66.67%). Labor time of HMG ewes was significantly shorter than other breeds (P0.05) and was not affected by birth weight, birth type and neither by parity. The ewes generally lambed in lay down position. After lambing, ewe normally stood up and cleaned the lamb immediately. The cleaning generally begin from the head progressed down to the whole body. The success for lamb to stand up was not significantly different among breeds. Key Words: Lambing Behavior, Garut, Crossbreeding, St. Croix, Moulton Charollai