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A Study on the Expression of Harmful Social Behaviours in Breeding Pig (종돈의 사회성 위해행동 발현에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Doo-Hwan;Ha, Duk-Min;Jeon, Jung-Hwan;Song, Jun-Ik;Moon, Sang-Ho
    • Journal of Animal Environmental Science
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.149-154
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    • 2013
  • This study was conducted to investigate the expression of harmful social behaviours in breeding pigs. Totally 64 pure breed pigs were assigned to determine the effect of breed (Yorkshire and Duroc) and sex (male and female) on the expression of each harmful social behaviours at the GGP level commercial breeding farm. Sucking, bothering, fighting and pushing behaviour were selected the notable harmful social behaviour. The most prevailing and the highest proportion of time spent in harmful social behaviours were bothering and sucking, respectively. Total frequency of bothering and fighting were more in Duroc than Yorkshire. Yorkshire had more proportion of time spent in sucking whereas fighting was more in Duroc. According to sex, female pigs had more frequency of sucking and pushing whereas fighting was significantly more in male pigs. The female pigs showed more time spent in sucking whereas bothering and fighting was more in male pigs.

Enhancing Harmful Animal Recognition At Night Through Image Calibration (이미지 보정을 통한 야간의 유해 동물 인식률 향상)

  • Ha, Yeongseo;Shim, Jaechang;Kim, Joongsoo
    • Journal of Korea Multimedia Society
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    • v.24 no.10
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    • pp.1311-1318
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    • 2021
  • Agriculture is being damaged by harmful animals such as wild boars and water deer. It need to get permission to catch a wild boar and farmers are using a lot of methods to chase harmful animals. The methods through deep learning and image processing capture harmful animals with cameras. It is difficult to analyze harmful animals that are active at night. In this case, In this case, using deep learning by image correction can achieve a higher recognition rate.

Strategies for reducing noxious gas emissions in pig production: a comprehensive review on the role of feed additives

  • Md Mortuza Hossain;Sung Bo Cho;In Ho Kim
    • Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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    • v.66 no.2
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    • pp.237-250
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    • 2024
  • The emission of noxious gases is a significant problem in pig production, as it can lead to poor production, welfare concerns, and environmental pollution. The noxious gases are the gasses emitted from the pig manure that contribute to air pollution. The increased concentration of various harmful gasses can pose health risks to both animals and humans. The major gases produced in the pig farm include methane, hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, ammonia, sulfur dioxide and volatile fatty acids, which are mainly derived from the fermentation of undigested or poorly digested nutrients. Nowadays research has focused on more holistic approaches to obtain a healthy farm environment that helps animal production. The use of probiotics, prebiotics, dietary enzymes, and medicinal plants in animal diets has been explored as a means of reducing harmful gas emissions. This review paper focuses on the harmful gas emissions from pig farm, the mechanisms of gas production, and strategies for reducing these emissions. Additionally, various methods for reducing gas in pigs, including probiotic interventions; prebiotic interventions, dietary enzymes supplementation, and use of medicinal plants and organic acids are discussed. Overall, this paper provides a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge on reducing noxious gas in pigs and offers valuable insights for pig producers, nutritionists, and researchers working in this area.

Isolation of bifidobacteria inhibiting harmful enzymes of Korean intestinal bacteria (유산균의 장내환경개선효과)

  • Kim, Dong-Hyeon;Song, Mi-Jeong;Kim, Suk-Hui;Park, Hye-Yeong;Lee, Yeong-Gyeong;Bae, Eun-A;Han, Myeong-Ju
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Food Science of Animal Resources Conference
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    • 1998.10a
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    • pp.41-57
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    • 1998
  • Five hundreds of bifidobacteria were isolated from an healthy Korean and the inhibitory effects of these isolated bacteria on harmful enzymes of human intestinal microflora were examined by cocultivation of the isolated bifidobacteria with E. coli HGU-3 or total human intestinal microflora. In comparison with the results of E. coli or intestinal microflora cultivation, Bifidobacterium breave K-110, B. breve K-111 and B. infantis K-525 effectively inhibited harmful enzymes (${\beta}-glucuronidase$ and tryptophanase) of E. coli and lowered the pH of the culture media. Also they inhibited the harmful enzymes (${\beta}-glucosidase$, ${\beta}-glucuronidase$, tryptophanase and urease) and ammonia production of intestinal microflora, and lowered pH of the culture media by increasing the number of bifidobateria on intestinal microflora. The inhibitory effect of bifidobacteria on Growth of Helicobacter pylori and Rotavirus infection were exammed. Bifidobacterium K-110 and K-111 inhibited effectively them. When these isolated bifidobacteria were administered to mice, the activities of fecal harmful enzymes were inhibited and the AC and ACF formation were suppressed. Among tested bifidobacteria, B. breve K-110 had high inhibitory effect of fecal harmful enzymes and ACF formation.

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High-throughput sequencing-based metagenomic and transcriptomic analysis of intestine in piglets infected with salmonella

  • KyeongHye, Won;Dohyun, Kim;Donghyun, Shin;Jin, Hur;Hak-Kyo, Lee;Jaeyoung, Heo;Jae-Don, Oh
    • Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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    • v.64 no.6
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    • pp.1144-1172
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    • 2022
  • Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium isolate HJL777 is a virulent bacterial strain in pigs. The high rate of salmonella infection are at high risk of non-typhoidal salmonella gastroenteritis development. Salmonellosis is most common in young pigs. We investigated changes in gut microbiota and biological function in piglets infected with salmonella via analysis of rectal fecal metagenome and intestinal transcriptome using 16S rRNA and RNA sequencing. We identified a decrease in Bacteroides and increase in harmful bacteria such as Spirochaetes and Proteobacteria by microbial community analysis. We predicted that reduction of Bacteroides by salmonella infection causes proliferation of salmonella and harmful bacteria that can cause an intestinal inflammatory response. Functional profiling of microbial communities in piglets with salmonella infection showed increasing lipid metabolism associated with proliferation of harmful bacteria and inflammatory responses. Transcriptome analysis identified 31 differentially expressed genes. Using gene ontology and Innate Immune Database analysis, we identified that BGN, DCN, ZFPM2 and BPI genes were involved in extracellular and immune mechanisms, specifically salmonella adhesion to host cells and inflammatory responses during infection. We confirmed alterations in gut microbiota and biological function during salmonella infection in piglets. Our findings will help prevent disease and improve productivity in the swine industry.

Evaluation of Manganese Ion on Controlling Harmful Microorganisms In vitro and In vivo for the Early-Weaned Pig

  • Kim, I.H.;Kang, D.H.;Kim, C.S.;Seok, H.B.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.8-12
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    • 1998
  • Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of $MnSO_4$ on controlling harmful microorganisms in vitro and in vivo. The in vitro experiment was conducted to examine the effects of manganese sulfate $(MnSO_4)$ on the reduction of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) by growth stimulation of Pediococcus acidilactici (P. acidilactici; lactic acid bacteria). Manganese ion (0.003 %) was found to stimulate the growth of P. acidilactici in the In Vitro system. When E. coli and S. aureus were grown in a mixture with P. acidilactici, their numbers were reduced. This may be the result of a reduction of pH in the medium as a result of better growth of P. acidilactici due to stimulation by the Mn ion. The in vivo experiment was conducted to determine the effects of $MnSO_4$ in diets on controlling harmful microorganisms in fecal samples of pigs. There were no significant differences for the microbial numbers (i.e., total microorganisms, E. coli, lactic acid bacteria and S. aureus) in feces of pigs fed $MnSO_4$ compared to feces of pigs fed the control diet through 7 days. However, on day 7 of experiment, the pH of feces in pigs fed $MnSO_4$ (0.1%) decreased faster than pigs fed the control diet.

Impact of Low Concentration Fluoride on Toxification and Biological Traits of Silkworm, Bombyx mori

  • Hosagoudar, S.R.;Yuin, Chen;Yuanxiang, Jin;Manjunatha, H.B.
    • International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.73-78
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    • 2004
  • The impact of low concentration fluoride on toxification was studied by treating $3^rd$ instar silkworm larvae of Qiufeng${\times}$Baiyu (Fluoride resistant strain) and Jinshong${\times}$Haoyue (Fluoride sensitive strain). The $5^th$ instar silkworm larvae of Zhenong-l, Shu-12, Qiufeng ${\times}$ Baiyu, Chunhua ${\times}$ Qhiushi, Jinshong and Haoyue were fed mulberry leaves treated with sodium fluoride at different concentrations to determine its effect on fecundity. Harmful effects of low concentration fluoride at early instars on growth, development and economic characters of Bombyx mori are related to its resistance. Harmful effect on resistant strain Qiufeng${\times}$Baiyu manifested on prolongation of instar duration of 15 and 6% in 70 ppm, where as the sensitive breed Jinshong${\times}$Haoyue manifested with 100% mortality in 50 ppm. The impact of low concentration fluoride on fecundity resulted in considerable increase in formed eggs (9%) and laid eggs (9%) in Zhenong-l and Shu-12 among treated population over control. The present observations emphasis that fluoride apart from exhibiting harmful effects on silkworm growth and development, however, its low concentration do playa vital role in inducing some positive effect on fecundity and cocoon traits.

TRANSGENIC LIVESTOCK - Review -

  • Jin, D.I.;Petters, R.M.;Im, K.S.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.1-17
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    • 1994
  • There are several gene transfer methods available to introduce foreign DNA into animal. The most common method at present is microinjection. However, the overall efficiency of producing practical application of gene transfer technology to livestock species is production of pharmaceuticals. Rare human proteins, which cannot be produced into milk of transgenic animals. Large amount of biologically active protein may be obtained from transgenic farm animals using this system. Growth-related application to livestock species using growth hormone genes or factor genes have been disappointing. There were many undesirable side effects noted in the transgenic animals. More sophisticated on or off transgene expression are needed to control expression of transgenes in the transgenic animals. Turning positive effects while circumventing potentially harmful effects.

Application of carbon dioxide as a novel approach to eradicate poultry red mites

  • Kang, JeongWoo;Hossain, Md Akil;Jeong, Jiyeon;Park, Haechul;Kim, Jin-Hyun;Kang, Min-Su;Kwon, Yong-Kuk;Kim, Yong-Sang;Park, Sung-Won
    • Journal of Veterinary Science
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.37.1-37.5
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    • 2020
  • Poultry red mites (PRMs), Dermanyssus gallinae, are one of the most harmful ectoparasites of laying hens. Because of their public health impact, safe, effective methods to eradicate PRMs are greatly needed. Carbon dioxide (CO2) was shown to eradicate phytophagous mites; however, there is no evidence that PRMs can be eradicated by CO2. Thus, the efficacy of CO2, applied by direct-spraying and dry ice-generated exposure, for eradicating PRMs was investigated. Both treatments eradicated > 85% of PRMs within 24 h and 100% of PRMs by 120 h of post-treatment. Therefore, these novel approaches may be useful for eradicating PRMs in clinical settings.

Basic Concepts of Western Medicine Toxicology and $LD_{50}$ in Herbal Drugs (서양의학 독성학의 기본적 개념 및 한약의 $LD_{50}$)

  • Park Yeon-Chul;Lee Sun-Dong;Park Kyoung-Sik
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.91-100
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    • 1999
  • Today, toxicology is used for many purpose, in many fields. Classification of special toxic effect is related next 4 important principles. 1. The chemical substance must move to target organ or tissue that can induce Biological effect. For this movement, we have to understand the physical-chemical characteristic of substance, and the rout of absorption, metabolism, diffusion and excretion of toxic substance. 2. Every biological effect that induced by chemical substance is not harmful. For example, some specific chemical substance is not harmful in liver enzyme system. 3. The strength of biological effect induced by chemical substance is deep related with dose. Nearly all substance is not effective below the specific dose, and it may toxic to death over the specific dose. It is the 'Dose - response relationship' But carcinogen may toxic whether it is law dose or not. 4. The information that was obtained by experimental animal test, could have to adapt in human biology. Because biological effect of chemical substance could be different in every biological species. In past, drugs was obtained by animal or plants. But in the future, it could be obtained by biochemistry, and genome project. Therefore, in Oriental medicine, research and approach is needed at this time, and have to develop new method of experience in toxic method.

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