• 한국동물생명공학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.12-18
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• 2024

Background: Somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) is a prominent technology that can preserve superior genetic traits of animals and expand the population in a short time. Hematological characters and endocrine profiles are important elements that demonstrate the stability of the physiological state of cloned animals. To date, several studies regarding cloned camels with superior genes have been conducted. However, detailed hemato-physiological assessments to prove that cloned camels are physiologically normal are limited. In this study, We evaluated the hemato-physiological characteristics of cloned male and female dromedary camels (Camelus dromedaries). Methods: Therefore, we analyzed variations in hematological characteristics and endocrine profiles between cloned and non-cloned age-matched male and female dromedary camels (Camelus dromedaries). Two groups each of male and female cloned and non-cloned camels were monitored to investigate the differences in hemato-physiological characteristics. Results: All the animals were evaluated by performing complete blood count (CBC), serum chemistry, and endocrinological tests. We found no significant difference between the cloned and non-cloned camels. Furthermore, the blood chemistry and endocrine profiles in male and female camels before maturity were similar. Conclusions: These results suggest that cloned and non-cloned camels have similar hematological characteristics and endocrine parameters.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제20권9호
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• pp.1361-1366
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• 2007

In this project, ovarian size and activity during the peak (November-April) and the low (May-October) breeding seasons in young and adult camels were studied. Ovaries of 92 camels (Camelus dromedarius), with clinically normal reproductive tracts, aged 3-15 years and slaughtered at Faisalabad or Lahore abattoirs over a period of 24 months, were collected. Jugular blood was collected from each animal before slaughter; the serum was separated and analyzed for oestradiol concentration. The size (length, width and thickness) and weight of each ovary were measured. Grossly observable Graafian follicles were counted and their diameter was measured using Vernier Calipers. The camels having ovaries presenting follicles more than 5 mm in diameter were taken as having active ovaries. The results showed that ovarian length, width and weight were significantly higher (p<0.05) during the peak than the low breeding season. The percentage of active ovaries was also significantly higher (p<0.01) during the peak than the low breeding season. However, the effect of season on ovarian thickness was non-significant. Similarly, the ovarian length, width, thickness, weight and activity did not vary significantly between young (3-7 years old) and adult (8-15 years old) animals. Serum oestradiol concentrations were significantly higher (p<0.05) during the peak ($67.70{\pm}1.36$ pg/ml) than the low breeding season ($15.25{\pm}1.54$ pg/ml). It was concluded that in Pakistani camels ovarian size and activity were higher during the peak than the low breeding season. However, age of the camel (from 3 to 15 years) had no effect on these parameters.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.229-234
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• 2008

The prevalence of Sarcocystis spp. was investigated by gross and histopathological examinations in 250 camels (Camelus dromedarius) slaughtered from 2002 to 2005 in the Mashhad Slaughterhouse, eastern Iran. Samples were taken from the diaphragm, heart, tongue, esophagus and masseter muscles for histopathological studies. No macroscopic sarcocysts were found in the samples at gross inspection. Sarcocysts were detected in 209 of 250 (83.6%) examined camels at histopathological level. The infection rate of the esophagus, heart, masseter muscles, diaphragm, and tongue was 58.8%, 48.0%, 46.8%, 41.6%, and 28.0%, respectively. There was no significant difference in the rate of infection between male (85.8%) and female (81.0%) camels. The tissue response to vital cysts was minimal; however, reaction to the degenerating cysts was severe and caused tissue damages resulting in hyperemia, hemorrhages, mononuclear cell infiltration, necrotic changes, and fibrosis. The wild and domestic carnivores especially dogs may be the final hosts of Sarcocystis spp. in this area.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.245-253
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• 2008

본 연구의 목적은 유선형 신발바닥면을 가진 신발의 착용이 자세의 변화 및 조절전략에 미치는 영향을 살펴보는 것이다. 먼저 30명의 여대생을 대상으로 신발의 족저면과 접지면의 상대각도가 조절된 상태에서 'New York State Posture Test'로 평가하여 최적의 각도의 신발(s)을 제작한 후 여대생 10명씩 3개 집단에 대해 각각 제작된 신발(s)과 유선형 신발(m), 일반신발(n)의 8주착용 전 후의 전경골근, 비복근의 근활성도를 평가하였다. 1. 'New York State Posture Test'에서의 자세평가점수는 신발의 각도변화에 따라 $-2^{\circ}$, $-7^{\circ}$에서 쌍봉형을 이루었으며 통계적으로 유의하였다. 또한 $-7^{\circ}$에서 가장 좋은 평가점수가 나왔으므로 이 각도로 신발을 제작하였다. 2. 유선형의 아웃솔을 가진 s, m 신발의 활성패턴을 보면 맨발에서 s신발 착용자의 경우 비복근, m신발 착용자는 전경골근의 활성도가 증가하였으며, 신발을 착용한 상태에서는 s신발에서만 비복근의 활성도가 높게 나타났다.