• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.611-615
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• 1992

Problems with maintaining service and equipment in some developing countries suggest that the rumen bag technique may be more appropriate for the determination of plant dry matter digestibility. The technique has been adapted for use in goats in the 16-25 kg liveweight range. Reliable results were obtained for animals maintained under shelter in cages and fed on a mixed legume/grass diet. The results showed that up to 7 bags containing dried and ground (2 mm screen) plant samples (1-3 g) could be satisfactorily used in each goat. The digestibility of the legumes studied did not increase with incubation times over 48 hours, but there was an increase in the digestibility of grasses. However an incubation time of 48 hours was adapted for both legumes and grasses as it allowed more efficient work scheduling for large numbers of samples while still giving acceptable comparisons between species. Losses of material from the bags during a 6 hour soaking in water were 2-9% as fine solids and 14-21% in solution. In the method finally adapted the disappearance was measured for plant samples that were placed in Dacron mesh bags ($7{\times}14cm$, 44 micron) and 6 bags suspended in the rumen of each sheep for 48 hours.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.46.1-46.12
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• 2023

Background: Heartworm infection in dogs is caused by Dirofilaria immitis and common in shelter animals and outdoors dogs. Caval syndrome can develop with severe infection and physical heartworm removal is essential with heartworm burdens. In this study, we used an improved transvenous heartworm extraction brush, which was expected to cause less cardiovascular damage and allow easier manipulation. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate efficacy of this improved transvenous heartworm extraction brush. Methods: The brush was designed to improve upon the limitations of the previous brush-type devices. The brush was made of a polyvinyl chloride tube and threads of polyamides or polyglyconates. Metal material was inserted at the front tip for easy visualization under fluoroscopy. The eight dogs diagnosed with caval syndrome with large numbers of heartworms and pulmonary hypertension were used in this study. The removal procedure began with the dissection of the subcutaneous tissue around the right jugular vein. The device was inserted through the jugular vein. After insertion, the tube was rotated to catch the heartworms and extracted with the heartworms hanging on the threads. The procedure was repeated several times. Lastly, jugular vein and skin sutures were made. Adulticidal therapy was administered after heartworm removal. Results: The mean number of removed heartworms was 10.5 ± 4.24 and mean number of remaining heartworms was 0.63 ± 1.06. Total procedure time was 72.63 ± 51.36. Except for three cases, heartworms were not detected on ultrasonography after the procedure. No procedure-related side effects were observed within the 1- to 2-mon. Conclusions: An improved transvenous heartworm extraction brush is efficient for heartworm removal in dogs with caval syndrome.

• Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.9-15
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• 2014

Pagurus undosus and Pagurus parvispina, collected from the East Sea by fishery trap, are newly recorded from Korean waters. Pagurus undosus is distinguished from other hermit crab by its right cheliped slightly elevated medially, and with broad ridge formed by deep depressions mesial and lateral to midline. Pagurus parvispina is distinguished from other hermit crab by its right cheliped covered with large spine and long tufts of setae. These species live in cold water areas and their geographical distribution is extended southwardly by the present study. A specimen of the former species, P. undosus, was found living in a shelter formed by a sponge, similar to that observed in Pagurus pectinatus. Descriptions and figures of these two species are provided in this paper. Currently, 27 species of the genus Pagurus are recorded in Korean fauna.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.37-42
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• 2011

본 연구의 목적은 논의 중간 낙수 기간 동안 미꾸라지의 이동 특성을 살펴보는 것이다. 실험 결과, 미꾸라지는 중간 낙수 초기에는 배수로 쪽으로 수로가 형성되어 둠벙보다는 배수로 쪽으로 이동하는 경향이 있었다. 전체 표지한 미꾸라지 중 약 3.0%가 배수초기에 배수로를 통해 농업용 배수로로 이동한 것으로 나타났다. 중간 낙수가 완료되어 논에 물이 없는 시기에는 전체 표지 미꾸라지 중 5.0%의 미꾸라지가 둠벙으로 이동하여, 중간 낙수기간 동안 둠벙을 피난처로 이용한다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 실험기간동안 표식한 미꾸라지 중 논 바닥을 파고들어 가는 것은 채집되지 않았다. 둠벙이 있는 논에서는 바닥을 파고 들어가기보다는 둠벙으로 이동하는 것을 선호한 것인지 아니면 표식에 의한 스트레스로 바닥을 파고들어갈 힘이 부족했던 것인지에 대해서는 추가적인 연구가 필요하다. 둠벙과 논에서 채집한 미꾸라지의 소화관 내용물을 분석한 결과, 둠벙에서는 동물성 먹이가 86.1%, 식물성 먹이가 13.9%를 차지하여 동물성 먹이가 매우 우세하였다. 둠벙에서 채집된 미꾸라지 중 90% 이상이 먹이를 섭식하고 있었으며 10% 정도가 공복상태를 보이고 있어 표식 후 방류한 미꾸라지가 둠벙에서 정상적인 섭식 활동을 한 것으로 사료된다. 반면 논에서 채집된 미꾸라지는 모든 개체가 공복 상태를 보이고 있어 섭식활동에 장애를 받은 것으로 나타났다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.521-525
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• 2006

The present study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of flushing of ewes with concentrate pellets just before the mating season on their nutrient utilization and reproductive performance on farms. Forty-eight Malpura ewes, 1-5 years old were randomly divided into 2 groups of 24 each (G1and G2). Ewes in both the groups were grazed on natural rangeland from 07.00 to 18.00 hr followed by night shelter in animal shed. G1 ewes were maintained on sole grazing while G2 ewes, in addition to grazing, received concentrate pellets at the rate of 1.5% of their body weight. The mean biomass yield of the community rangeland was 0.46 ton DM/hectare. The intakes of DM (g/kg $W^{0.75}$), DCP (g/kg $W^{0.75}$) and ME (MJ/kg $W^{0.75}$) were higher (p<0.01) in G2 as compared to that of G1 being 86.5, 10.2 and 1.15 and 57.5, 4.7 and 0.75, respectively. The digestibility of DM, OM, CP, NDF and hemicellulose were also higher (p<0.01) in G2 as compared to that of G1 being 57.2, 76.7, 78.9, 51.9 and 81.6 and 50.8, 68.7, 68.4, 45.4 and 74.4, respectively. The conception rate was higher (79.2%) in flushed ewes as compared to that of non-flushed (66.7%). Five of the pregnant ewes died and another 5 aborted in G1 while in G2, 5 ewes aborted with no mortality. The lambing was higher (73.7%) in G2 than that in G1 (37.5%). The birth weight of lambs was higher (p<0.05) in G2 (3.47 kg) than that in G1 (2.95 kg). Further, the birth weight of male lambs was higher (3.28) than that of female lambs (3.14). It is concluded that the biomass yield of the community rangeland in semi-arid region of India is low and insufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of ewes prior to mating season. However, concentrate supplementation at the rate of 1.5% of body weight to ewes during this critical stage enhanced their plane of nutrition, reproductive performance, body condition and birth weights of lambs.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신학회 2018년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.556-557
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• 2018

전국 350여개의 보호소는 매년 약 10만 마리의 유기동물이 거쳐간다. 입양희망자에게 입양되지 않으면 보호소에 들어온 지 20일만에 4마리 중 1마리 꼴로 안락사를 당한다. 따라서 유기동물 발생을 방지하기 위해 손쉽게 반려동물을 등록하고 이력을 관리할 수 있는 비문 등록 기술이 필요하다. 본 논문에서는 사람의 지문처럼 반려동물을 식별할 수 있는 비문을 통한 인식 기술을 개발 하기 위해 비문 영상에서 특징점을 기술 할 수 있는 지역 기술자에 대해 제안 했으며 시물레이션을 통해 효용성을 입증하였다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.131-139
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• 2022

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of four types of environmental enrichment on the improvement of companion dogs' behavioral problems due to separation anxiety. A total of 21 dogs of various breeds were included in the study. Data were collected to investigate the behaviors associated with anxiety in dogs, including vocalization, elimination, escape attempts, and destructiveness. A first stage, in which the dog and owner were together (P0), lasted 15 min, and a second stage, in which the dog and owner were separated (P1), lasted 15 min. After the dog and owner were separated (P1), the third stage (P2), during which the environment was enriched, lasted 20 min, and the fourth stage, following environment enrichment (P3), lasted 15 min. The results of the study indicated that compared to P0, the frequency of problematic behavior was highest during the 15 min following separation from the owner (P1). Following environmental enrichment, the average frequency of problematic behaviors in P2 decreased (P < 0.001) compared to P1. Environmental enrichment can also be used appropriately in the case of companion dogs, including shelter dogs or experimental dogs that use a limited kennel, and is a particularly effective means of improving the quality of life of dogs.

• 화훼연구
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.81-87
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• 2009

연 '옐로우 버드'의 개화와 결실 특성을 조사하기 위하여 2008년 4월 18일에 근경을 분식(직경 70 cm, 높이 71 cm)한 다음 비가림 재배하였다. 식재본수의 90%에서는 2개의 꽃을, 나머지 10%에서는 1개의 꽃을 피웠다. 개화시기는 첫 번째의 꽃의 경우 7월 중하순에, 두 번째 꽃은 8월 초에 집중적으로 피었다. 추대는 주근경의 8번째와 10번째 마디에서 이루어졌다. 꽃은 황색으로 높이 12 cm, 폭 13 cm 크기였다. 불 개화 된 것은 21.4%였는데, 개화에 필요한 주근경의 마디 수를 확보하지 못한 것과 블라인드된 것이 주 원인이었다. 종자는 개화 후 30일 전후에 성숙이 되었다. 따라서 꽃을 관상할 목적으로 연 '옐로우버드'를 재배할 때는 주 근경의 마디수가 7월 중순 이전에 8마디 이상이 되도록 생장을 촉진시켜야 될 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.303-310
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• 2010

Demand on specialized feline dentistry has increased over the years, partly due to growing feline population in Korea. Despite the notable increase in the population, not much researches has been conducted on oral disease for stray cats. Thus this research was conducted on 81 adult stray cats from Gwangju in Korea (42 males and 39 females) with average weight of 3.4 kg and also focused on occurrence of periodontal disease (plaque and calculus), feline odontoclastic resorptive lesion (FORL), stomatitis and tooth anomaly. Formation of dental plaque and calculus were abundant on maxilla than mandible, especially distributed much on 4th premolar teeth and 1st molar teeth. After thorough examination of oral cavity, 33 stray cats (40.7%) were found to have oral disease. Eighteen stray cats (22.2%) had tooth fracture which was evident on cuspid and missing teeth were present on 2nd premolar tooth of maxilla and 2nd incisor of mandible amongst 20 stray cats (24.7%). FORL was present on cuspids and 2nd premolar tooth of maxilla among 10 stray cats (12.3%). Stomatitis was involved with FORL, missing tooth, and tooth fracture. Therefore, it was determined that stomatitis, FORL, and periodontal disease were closely associated.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.357-361
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• 2013

Several epidemiological surveys have reported the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in stray cats in Korea, but little information is available on T. gondii infection in household cats. The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors of T. gondii infection among household cats reared in Seoul, Korea. A total of 474 blood samples were collected from clinically healthy household cats. All samples were tested using ELISA and PCR. The risk factor analysis was based on a questionnaire filled out by the owners. The overall positive rate for ELISA and PCR assays was 2.2% (10/437) and 2.1% (10/474), respectively. With regard to the origin of cats, the positive rates among cats adopted from the animal shelter and veterinary clinic for stray cats were significantly different (P<0.05). Our study demonstrated that the positive rate of T. gondii infection in household cats was low and that this low prevalence was assumed to be associated with keeping the cats indoors and restriction of eating raw food and uncooked meat. Therefore, we suggest that the owners check the origin of the cats prior to adoption to prevent infection of other animals, including humans.