• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제7권5호
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• pp.353-358
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• 2013

최근 순환기계 질환이 증가함에 따라 경피적 관상동맥 중재술이 관상동맥 치료에 주된 치료 방법으로 사용되고 있다. 이러한 이유로 방사선을 이용하는 중재술이 증가함에 따라 작업종사자의 방사선피폭을 증가되고 그에 따른 잠재적 방사선 장해를 증가 시킬 수가 있을 것이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 방사선 차폐체인 납 커튼 유 무에 따른 슬 하부 주변 선량을 측정하였다. 실험방법은 자동노출조건 60kV, 200mA, 10mS 을 이용하여 본원에 주로 사용되는 관상동맥 촬영방법을 이용하여 슬 하부 주변부 선량을 측정하였다. 결과로는 right coronary artery 검사 시, LAO $30^{\circ}$을 경우 납 커튼사용 유 무에 따른 방서선 방어효과는 98.4%, $Cranial30^{\circ}$ 98.3% 효과를 가진다. left circumflex coronary artery 검사 시, Caudal $30^{\circ}$을 경우 납 커튼 사용 유 무에 따른 방사선 방어효과는 90.2%, Caudal $30^{\circ}$ LAO $30^{\circ}$ 88.7%의 효과를 가진다. left anterior descending artery 검사 시, $Cranial30^{\circ}$을 경우 납 커튼 사용 유 무에 따른 방사선 방어효과는 98.3%, Cranial $30^{\circ}RAO$ $30^{\circ}$ 80.3%, Cranial $30^{\circ}LAO$ $30^{\circ}$ 98%의 효과를 가진다. OS(Spider view) 검사 시, Caudal $40^{\circ}$ LAO $40^{\circ}$을 경우 납 커튼 사용 유 무에 따른 방사선 방어효과는 71.2%의 효과를 가지는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 이유로 방사선 작업종사자의 경우 방사선 차폐 보조기구를 사용을 불편하더라도 가능한 방사선 차폐도구를 이용함으로써 자신의 방사선 피폭관리에 관심을 기울려야 할 것이다.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.18-26
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• 2013

연구목적 D형 인격(Type D personality)은 본래 심장 질환의 예후와 관련되는 성격 인자에 관한 연구에서 처음 제안되었고 이후 연구들에서는 다양한 내과적 질환들에서 D형 인격이 관련된다는 것을 보고하였다. 본 연구에서는 우울증 환자의 신체화 증상과 D형 인격의 관련성을 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 우울 장애로 진단 받은 82명의 환자를 대상으로 D형 인격척도인 DS-14(Type D personality scale 14)를 사용하여 D형 인격 여부를 조사하였다. PHQ-9, PHQ-15(환자 건강 설문지, Patient health questionnaire-9,15)를 사용하여 우울증의 심각도와 신체화 경향에 대하여 평가하였고, TAS-20(한국판 토론토 감정표현불능증 척도, The Korean version of 20-item Toronto alexithymia scale)으로 감정표현불능증의 정도를 측정하였다. Student t-test와 선형 회귀분석을 시행하였고, 단계적(stepwise) 변수 추출을 통해 가장 설명력이 높은 모형을 선정하여 신체 증상에 영향을 미치는 요인을 확인하였다. 결 과 전체 대상자의 절반 이상(56%)이 PHQ-15에서 중증의 신체 증상을 호소하였고, 63.4%가 D형 인격으로 판정되었다. D형 인격군은 대조군에 비하여 PHQ-15 점수가 유의하게 높았다(PHQ-15 mean=12.7, $p=8.2{\times}10^{-7}$). 회귀 분석에서 최종적으로 선정된 모형은 연령, PHQ-9, 그리고 DS-14의 하위영역인 NA가 포함된 모형이었으며, 이들 중 연령($p=1.5{\times}10^{-3}$)과 NA($p=1.5{\times}10^{-7}$)가 신체 증상에 가장 큰 영향을 주는 변인으로 분석되었다. 결 론 본 연구 결과는 D형 인격이 우울증 환자의 신체 증상 호소의 강력한 예측 인자임을 시사한다. 특히 사회적 억제 성향보다 부정적 정서 성향이 신체화 경향과 더 관련성이 깊었다는 결과는 기존의 신체화에 대한 이해, 즉 부정적 정서를 표현해내는 능력이 결여된 경우 이를 신체 증상으로 표출한다는 설명과는 다소 차이가 있는 것으로 보인다. 감정표현불능증이 유의한 예측인자가 아닌 것으로 나타났다는 결과 또한 이러한 차이와 관련된다. 그러나 사회적 억제 성향과 부정적 정서 성향(r=0.65), 감정표현불능증(r=0.44) 간에는 높은 상관 관계를 보였기 때문에 이를 고려한 대규모 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.31-49
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• 2002

The purpose of this study was to investigate discomforts and sexual life and to identify the relation between the discomforts and sexual life with low back pain. The data were collected from March 2 through July 31, 2001. Four hundred forty-two questionnaires were returned (response rate=88.0%). Analysis of the data was done with SPSS PC+ and use descriptive statistics, $x^2$-test, t-test, ANOVA. regression. The statistics shows that over than 80% of the adults experienced lumbago at least one time in their life, and Back pain is known as one of the most common complaints made by the patients of all ages in the general hospital or local medical clinics throughout. However, in certain case it leads to a chronic condition which can cause a great deal of problems in management and in financial burden to individuals and society. The result of this study was summarized as follows: 1) It appeared that regarding the distribution of gender, male was the higher(63.6%) then that of female, the portion of forties was 28.5%. Sitting for long time was 23.1% in men and 21.7% in women. Unknown reason including sexual behaviour was 12.9% in men and 15.5% in women. Patients treated medicine and physical therapy were 36.4%. In level of educational background, the rate of high school was 31.0%, technical college was 28.5%. The highest proportion by occupation was 18.3% of office workers, occupation posture was 41.9% of sitting. 2) Men(26.0%) and most of women(34.8%) were not satisfied in the explanation satisfaction rate of sex life concerned disease. 23.8% in men and 23.6% in women considered flexibility of waist good. Man(33.3%) and most of woman(35.0%) considered that Health education is necessary. 32.7% in men and 27.3% in women did't mind educator is whoever. Preventing of lower back pain(LBP) and proper Health education of sex life are demanded in daily life. 3) 58.0% of man and 64.0% of woman mostly had a posture which is man over woman. 28.5% in men and 27.8% in women considered that proper information finding of LBP and sex life was very few and few. 37.7% in men and 42.7% in women have acquired information about sex life flung their friends. 4) The number of sex life was decreased from 2.96 0.98 to 2.61 1.63 and also the time of sex life was decreased from 3.65 1.89 to 226 1.64. The satisfaction rate of sex life changed from 3.60 0.86 to 2.77 1.10. In the number of sex life, The non correct group was 2.62 1.91 and the correct group was higher in 2.68 1.65. In the time of sex life, The non correct group was 2.02 1.47 and the correct group was higher in 229 1.65. The satisfaction rate of sex life was 2.76 0.86 in non correct group and 2.88 1.10 in correct group. So there was a difference. 5) In the satisfaction rate of sex life, Men who have a lower back pain were higher than women and no attack group was higher than attack group. As they had many sex life, the satisfaction rate was higher significantly in statistics. As the time of sex life was short, the satisfaction rate was lower significantly in statistics. As the age was low, the demand rate of Health education was high and as means of patient who had a lower back pain was high, the demand rate of Health education was high. As the patient who had a lower back pain had a long married life, the demand rate of Health education was high and as education level was high, the demand rate of Health education was high. It is necessary to provide patients with conservative treatment, educational teaching, and training to prevent further injuries in the future. In general, it is important to educate the public how to prevent back injuries and how to treat themselves in an onset period to prevent further injuries sliding into a chronic state. Sexuality is an integral part of normal and healthy relationships, but patients are unable to enjoy sex because they are riot able to get into a comfortable position due to back pain. Many conditions of the spine can make certain positions uncomfortable. Health educator should make the education program of the discomforts and the sexual pattern for low back pain in workplace and/or hospital. Further study Is needed on how to integrate the educational program on sexuality into the total rehabilitation program.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.124-129
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• 2011

PC12 신경세포를 이용하여 구아바 열매와 잎 추출물이 $H_2O_2$로 유도된 신경세포 독성에 대한 보호 효과를 조사하였다. 구아바 열매와 잎 열수 추출물의 총페놀성 화합물 함량은 각각 11.75 및 293.25 mg/g이었고, gallic acid 함량은 각각 22.78 및 117.34 mg/100 g이었다. $H_2O_2$ 처리한 PC12 cell내의 활성산소 생성억제효과를 측정한 결과 구아바 잎열수 추출물에서 높은 활성산소 생성 억제효과를 보였다. MTT방법을 이용하여 $H_2O_2$로 유도된 PC12 신경세포에 대한 보호효과를 측정한 결과 구아바 열매와 잎 열수 추출물은 높은 신경세포 보호효과를 보였고, LDH release 실험결과 모든 농도에서 세포막 보호효과를 나타내었다. 본 연구 결과를 종합해 볼 때, 구아바 열매와 잎 열수 추출물의 항산화활성과 산화적 스트레스로부터의 신경세포 보호효과를 나타내어 퇴행성 뇌신경질환 등의 예방 및 개선을 위한 산업화 소재로서의 활용 가능성이 높다고 판단된다.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.1-30
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• 1994

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systematic disease with unpredictable course of exacerbation and remission, characterized by pain, joint deformity and reduced activity by joint limitation. The growing public awareness of the need for health management of chronic illnesses, provides impetus for nursing to demonstrate social effectiveness by active nursing intervention in this vast area in general, and with rheumatoid condition in particular. However, nursing interventions to date have not demonstrated its active participation in the management of chronic conditions. Nursing intervention for the patients having rheumatoid arthritis is one such area that needs to be studied intensively and to demonstrate their effectiveness empirically. The purposes of this study were two fold : first, to develop a comprehensive program that was intensified with therapeutic joint exercises in water, self-help group activities and utilization of self-efficacy promoting strategies : and secondly, to determine the effect of aquatic exercise program on pain, physiological changes and quality of life in the rheumatoid arthritis patients. Thirty five female subjects participating in this study were selected from outpatients in the Rheumatism Center, Hanyang University hospital. The period of data collection was from December, 1992 to March, 1993 in seoul and Taejeon. Subjects in Taejeon were assigned to the experimental group. The comprehensive aquatic exercise program for the experimental group was carried out three times a week for 6 weeks in regular swimming pool. Subjects in Seoul did not participated in the program, and treated as the control group. Data were analyzed with repeated measure MANCOVA, t-test, ANCOVA, percentage of change, Kruskal-Wallis 1-Way ANOVA using SPSS $PC^+$ program. Results were obtained as follows : 1) Scores on Korean pain scale, Numeric pain score, and RAI score of the experimental group were significantly lower than those of the control group (t=2.11, p=0.022 ; F=4.40, p=0.044 : t=3.10, p=0.002). 2) There was significant improvement in the physiological parameters (higher joint movement parameters, F=15.64, p=0.024 ; higher lean body mass, percentage of change=+12.2, lower body weight, t=1.01, p=0.026 : lower ESR, t=1.69, p=0.001) in the experimental group compaired with subjects In the control group. 3) There was significant improvement in the specific self-efficacy score through the comprehensive aquatic exercise program(t=2.73, p=0.011), but not in the general self- efficacy score(t=0.62, p=0.113). 4) The quality of life failed to show significant improvement in the experimental group as compaired with the control group (F=3.69, p=0.064). 5) In the experimental group, findings from additional analysis showed no significant difference in the specific self-efficacy between those who continued to aquatic exercise after completing 6 week program and those who stopped (X2=0.086, p=0.690). Therefore, adherence to aquatic exercise program for 6 weeks seem to be affected mainly by self-help group activities. An indepth study to delve into articulation of mechanisms affecting the effect of aquatic exercise program be recommended. A further study is necessary to determine the difference in the effect of group and individual aquatic exercise program, to assess factors affecting adherence to exercise for an extended length of time.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제53권1호
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• pp.28-32
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• 2010

목 적 : 신생아 호산구증가증은 전혈검사 상 흔하게 발견되지만 아직 정확한 원인은 규명되지 않고 있어 호산구증가증의 빈도와 원인을 확인하기위해 신생아 중환자실에 입원한 환아들을 대상으로 후향적으로 연구를 시행하였다. 방 법 : 2006년 1월부터 12월까지 부산 좋은 문화병원에서 신생아 중환자실에 입원한 환아 전체를 대상으로 31주 미만, 31주 이상부터 34주 미만, 34주 이상부터 37주 미만, 37주 이상의 네군으로 나누어 출생당일과 그 후 일주일 간격으로 최대 4주간 절대 호산구치를 측정하여 호산구증가군과 호산구정상군을 비교하였다. 결 과 : 전체 대상 환아 288명 중 52명에서 호산구증가증 (>$700/mm^3$)이 발생하여 18%의 발생률을 보였다. 경증 호산구증은 22명(42.3%), 중등증 호산구증은 27명(51.9%), 중증 호산구증은 3명(5.8%) 발생하였다. 패혈증군 54명 중 30명(55.6%)이 호산구증가증을 보였고 비패혈증군 234명 중 22(9%)명이 호산구증가증을 보였다. 패혈증 발생률이 높은 군에서 호산구 증가증이 유의하게 증가하였다(P<0.05). 만성폐질환이 발생한 5명 중 5명(100%) 모두 호산구증가증이 발생하였고, 만성폐질환이 발생하지 않은 283명 중 47명(16.7%)이 호산구증가증을 보였다. 만성폐질환 발생군에서 호산구증가증이 유의하게 호발하였다(P<0.05). 그 외 신생아 호흡곤란증, 인공호흡기 사용, 수혈, 정맥 내 영양을 한 군에서 호산구증가증이 호발하였다. 결 론 : 본 연구에서 호산구증가증은 감염 후나 만성폐질환 시 호산구증가증이 발생하였다. 또한 출생 초기 특발성으로 발생하기도 하였다. 패혈증이나 만성폐질환 시 상처 재생과 섬유화에 관여하는 호산구의 잠재적 기능이 호산구증가증의 원인으로 사료된다.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.375-380
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• 2014

담배가루이, Bemisia tabaci는 바이러스병의 매개로 인해 제주지역 시설재배 토마토에서 가장 중요한 해충으로 인식되고 있다. 황색끈끈이 트랩을 이용한 담배가루이 성충의 실용적인 발생밀도 추정방법을 개발하기 위하여 2011과 2012년 제주 서부지역의 농가재배 토마토 포장에서 포장 상황에 따라 20~30개의 트랩을 설치하여 7~10일 간격으로 조사하였다. 황색끈끈이트랩을 지상 60 cm 높이에 수평방향으로 설치한 것이 작물 상단 10 cm 위에 수직으로 설치한 것보다 더 많은 담배가루이가 유인되었다. 황색끈끈이트랩에 유인된 담배가루이 성충의 분포형태를 Taylor's power law (TPL)과 Iwao's patchiness regression (IPR)을 이용 분석한 결과 두 회귀식의 기울기값이 모두 "1"보다 커 담배가루이 성충이 집중분포를 하고 있었다. TPL의 결정계수($r^2$)값이 IPR보다 더 높아 TPL이 담배가루이 성충의 공간분포 특성을 더 잘 설명하고 있었다. 담배가루이 성충 밀도를 추정하는데 필요한 황색끈끈이트랩의 수를 TPL 상수를 이용하여 추정하였는데 정확도 수준이 높을수록, 평균밀도가 낮을수록 필요한 트랩수는 증가하는 경향이었다. TPL 상수를 이용하여 고정 정확도 수준에서 조사를 중지하더라도 트랩당 평균밀도를 추정이 가능한 누적밀도를 계산하였다. 담배가루이 성충의 방제시기를 트랩 최고 밀도 10마리로 가정했을 때 이 밀도에서 필요한 포장당 트랩수는 고정정확도 0.25수준에서 15개이었다. 담배가루이 성충의 트랩당 평균밀도는 트랩마다 모든 성충수를 계수하는 것보다 2마리 이상 유인된 트랩의 비율을 가지고 추정하는 이항모델 [${\ln}(m)=1.19+0.90{\ln}(-{\ln}(1-p_T))$]을 이용하는 것이 더 효율적이었다. 본 연구결과는 담배가루이 성충에 대한 정확한 방제의사 결정을 통해 담배가루이가 매개하는 바이러스병 확산을 막는데 일조할 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.227-246
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• 1994

Present investigations were undertaken in order to clarify the clinical status of Korean native cattle and dairy cattle(holstein). Blood, Feces and urine samples were collected from 247 Korean native cattle(222 adult and 25 calf), 224 dairy cattle(211 adult and 13 calf) at Chonbuk area and analyzed for clinical, serum chemical, hematological and urinary findings. In addition, we were examined the infection rate of Theileriosis, internal patasite and ring worm. The mean value for each component was calculated by statistical analysis using Excel computer program. From these investigations the following results were obtained. The mean values for RBC, PCV and etc in 433 adult cow(Korean native cattle and dairy cattle) were similar with other reports. But the mean values for MCHC of all species were lower than normal. Adult Korean native cattle and adult dairy cattle which showed hematologically normal levels were only 9.01% and 9.48%, respectively. Ahnormally high values for PCV, RBC and Hb were recorded in 7.66% of adult Korean native cattle, 20% of Korean native calf, 15.38% of dairy calf. Adult Korean native cattle and adult dairy cattle which showed hematologically anemia were 4.95% and 19.43% respectively, but all in Korean native calf and dairy calf showed normal values. Adult Korean native cattle, adult dairy cattle, Korean native calf and dairy calf which showed normal serum protein level were 84.0%, 90.8%, 50% and 44.4%, respectively. In present investigations, 50% of Korean native calf and 55.6% of dairy calf were decreased serum protein values under normal range. These abnormally decreased serum protein values mean the shortage of antibody, and these have a possibility to occrus to pneumonia and diarrhea. From these results, the economical loss caused by pneumonia was calculated as 124, 038, 833 won in the KNC and 742, 703, 430 won in the dairy calf rearing in Chonbuk area. Calculated economical loss caused by enteritis was 56, 658, 690 won in Korean native cattle. 476, 775, 799 won in dairy calf and the total loss amount to 533, 434, 488 won in Chonbuk area. Abnormally high values($21.7{\pm}4.0mg/dl) for serum calcium were recorded 49.6% in dairy cattle. The mean values of serum total cholesterol were $170.8{\pm}99.8mg/dl in Korean native cattle, $196.0{\pm}40.6mg/dl$ in Korean native calf, $202.9{\pm}86.0mg/dl$ in adult dairy cattle and $289.4{\pm}97.5mg/dl$ in dairy calf. The infection rate of internal parasite were as follows； adult Korean native cattle：21.2%, Korean native calf：80%, adult dairy cattle：67.8%. The estimated economical loss caused by internal parasites infection were 1, 120, 855, 837 won in Korean native calf, 4, 994, 959, 405 won in adult Korean native cattle, 3, 334, 751, 066 won in adult holstein, and the total loss amount to 9, 450, 566, 308 won. The infection rate of theileriosis were 1.4% in Korean native cattle and 6.6% in dairy cattle. The presumed Economical loss by T. sergenti infection were 154, 408, 482 won in Korean native cattle and 171, 577, 237 won in dairy cattle rearing at Chonbuk area. The infection rat of ringworm were 0.5% in Korean native cattle, 0.9% in adult dairy cattle and 7.7% in dairy calf. The presumed economical loss by dermatomycophyte were 12, 061, 532 won in Korean native cattle, 16, 895, 403 won in dairy cattle, and the total estimated loss amount to 28, 955, 935 won a year in Chonbuk area. The infection rate of ringworm were 0. 5% in Korean native cattle, 0.9% in adult dairy cattle and 7.7% in dairy calf. The presumed economical loss by dermatomycophyte were 12, 061, 532 won in Korean native cattle, 16, 895, 403 won in dairy cattle, and the total estimated loss amount to 28, 955, 935 won a year in Chonbuk area.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.227-236
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• 2019

The complete blood count and serum biochemical parameters are essential tools for diagnosis and monitoring of physiological and disease conditions in dogs. These parameters may be affected by the breed and age of dogs. This study aimed to compare the changes of complete blood count and serum biochemical parameters according to the increasing age in 156 Sapsarees. In this study, the Sapsarees were clustered into ten age groups: four to six months, seven to nine months, ten to twelve months, one year, two years, three to four years, five to six years, seven to eight years, nine to ten years, and, eleven to twelve years old. In the result of the complete blood count, the total red blood cell count (P<0.001), hematocrit (P<0.001), and hemoglobin (P<0.001) values were significantly increased from 4~6 months to 2 years old Sapsarees. While the mean corpuscular volume (P<0.001) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (P<0.001) values were significantly increased from 4~6 months to 3~4 years old. The mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration was significantly (P=0.037) increased from 4~6 to 10~12-month-old Sapsarees. Total white cell count was significantly (P<0.001) decreased from 1 year to 9~10 years old. The result of differential white blood cell count showed that neutrophil count was significantly (P<0.001) increased from the age 4~6 months to 11~12 years old Sapsarees, whereas, lymphocyte (P<0.001), monocyte (P<0.001), and eosinophil (P=0.042) counts were significantly decreased from 7~9 months to 7~8 years, 4~6 months to 9~10 years, 3~4 to 5~6 years old, respectively. In the serum biochemistry result, the creatinine concentration was significantly (P<0.001) increased from 4~6 to 10~12 months, but significantly (P=0.006) decreased from 7~8 to 10~12 years old. Phosphate concentration was significantly (P<0.001) decreased from 3~4 to 9~10 years old, but significantly (P=0.021) increased from 9~10 to 11~12 years old. Calcium concentration significantly (P<0.001) decreased from 10~12 months to 11~12 years old. Total protein concentration significantly (P<0.001) increased from 4~6 months to 2 years old. While concentrations of albumin (P=0.004) and globulin (P<0.001) was significantly increased from 4~6 months to 3~4 years old, and from 4~6 months to 11~12 years old, respectively. The alkaline phosphate concentration was significantly (P<0.001) decreased from 4~6 months to 2 years old. We found that there are differences in the hematological parameters in relation with the increasing age in Sapsaree breed.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제17권11호
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• pp.1615-1634
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• 2004

A review was undertaken to obtain information on the sustainability of pig free-range production systems including the management, performance and health of pigs in the system. Modern outdoor rearing systems requires simple portable and flexible housing with low cost fencing. Local pig breeds and outdoor-adapted breeds for certain environment are generally more suitable for free-range systems. Free-range farms should be located in a low rainfall area and paddocks should be relatively flat, with light topsoil overlying free-draining subsoil with the absence of sharp stones that can cause foot damage. Huts or shelters are crucial for protecting pigs from direct sun burn and heat stress, especially when shade from trees and other facilities is not available. Pigs commonly graze on strip pastures and are rotated between paddocks. The zones of thermal comfort for the sow and piglet differ markedly; between 12-22$^{\circ}C$ for the sow and 30-37$^{\circ}C$ for piglets. Offering wallows for free-range pigs meets their behavioural requirements, and also overcomes the effects of high ambient temperatures on feed intake. Pigs can increase their evaporative heat loss via an increase in the proportion of wet skin by using a wallow, or through water drips and spray. Mud from wallows can also coat the skin of pigs, preventing sunburn. Under grazing conditions, it is difficult to control the fibre intake of pigs although a high energy, low fibre diet can be used. In some countries outdoor sows are fitted with nose rings to prevent them from uprooting the grass. This reduces nutrient leaching of the land due to less rooting. In general, free-range pigs have a higher mortality compared to intensively housed pigs. Many factors can contribute to the death of the piglet including crushing, disease, heat stress and poor nutrition. With successful management, free-range pigs can have similar production to door pigs, although the growth rate of the litters is affected by season. Piglets grow quicker indoors during the cold season compared to outdoor systems. Pigs reared outdoors show calmer behaviour. Aggressive interactions during feeding are lower compared to indoor pigs while outdoor sows are more active than indoor sows. Outdoor pigs have a higher parasite burden, which increases the nutrient requirement for maintenance and reduces their feed utilization efficiency. Parasite infections in free-range pigs also risks the image of free-range pork as a clean and safe product. Diseases can be controlled to a certain degree by grazing management. Frequent rotation is required although most farmers are keeping their pigs for a longer period before rotating. The concept of using pasture species to minimise nematode infections in grazing pigs looks promising. Plants that can be grown locally and used as part of the normal feeding regime are most likely to be acceptable to farmers, particularly organic farmers. However, one of the key concerns from the public for free-range pig production system is the impact on the environment. In the past, the pigs were held in the same paddock at a high stocking rate, which resulted in damage to the vegetation, nutrient loading in the soil, nitrate leaching and gas emission. To avoid this, outdoor pigs should be integrated in the cropping pasture system, the stock should be mobile and stocking rate related to the amount of feed given to the animals.