• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제28권11호
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• pp.1558-1564
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• 2015

Cutaneous evaporative heat loss in Bos indicus and Bos taurus has been well documented. Nonetheless, how crossbreds with different fractional genetic proportions respond to such circumstances is of interest. A study to examine the physiological responses to cutaneous evaporative heat loss, also lactation period and milk yield, were conducted in Sahiwal (Bos indicus, n = 10, $444{\pm}64.8kg$, $9{\pm}2.9years$), Holstein Friesian (Bos taurus, HF100% (n = 10, $488{\pm}97.9kg$, $6{\pm}2.8years$)) and the following crossbreds: HF50% (n = 10, $355{\pm}40.7kg$, $2{\pm}0years$) and HF87.5% (n = 10, $489{\pm}76.8kg$, $7{\pm}1.8years$). They were allocated so as to determine the physiological responses of sweating rate (SR), respiration rate (RR), rectal temperature (RT), and skin temperature (ST) with and without hair from 06:00 h am to 15:00 h pm. And milk yield during 180 days were collected at days from 30 to 180. The ambient temperature-humidity-index (THI) increased from less than 80 in the early morning to more than 90 in the late afternoon. The interaction of THI and breed were highly affected on SR, RR, RT, and ST (p<0.01). The SR was highest in Sahiwal ($595g/m^2/h$) compared to HF100% ($227g/m^2/h$), and their crossbreds both HF50% ($335g/m^2/h$) and HF87.5% ($299g/m^2/h$). On the other hand, RR was higher in HF87.5% (54 bpm) and both HF100% (48 bpm) and HF50% (42 bpm) than Sahiwal (25 bpm) (p<0.01). The RT showed no significant differences as a result of breed (p>0.05) but did change over time. The ST with and without hair were similar, and was higher in HF100% ($37.4^{\circ}C$; $38.0^{\circ}C$) and their crossbred HF50% ($35.5^{\circ}C$; $35.5^{\circ}C$) and HF87.5% ($37.1^{\circ}C$; $37.9^{\circ}C$) than Sahiwal ($34.8^{\circ}C$; $34.8^{\circ}C$) (p<0.01). Moreover, the early lactation were higher at HF100% (25 kg) and 87.5% (25 kg) than HF50% (23 kg) which were higher than Sahiwal (18 kg) while the peak period of lactation was higher at HF100% (35 kg) than crossbreds both HF87.5% and HF50% (32 kg) which was higher than Sahiwal (26 kg) (p<0.05). In conclusion, sweating and respiration were the main vehicle for dissipating excess body heat for Sahiwal, HF and crossbreds, respectively. The THI at 76 to 80 were the critical points where the physiological responses to elevated temperature displayed change.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.106-111
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• 2007

The current study was conducted to determine the optimum length of feed withdrawal for pre-harvest broilers. A total of three hundred broilers were sampled from an industrial population, and 30 chicks for each weight group (e.g., 1.5 and 2.5 kg) were randomly assigned to feed withdrawal treatments for 0, 3, 6, 9 and 12 h. Weight loss, yield, muscle pH, objective meat color and weights of gastro intestinal contents, crop, gizzard, provenriculus, small intestine, caecum, and rectum were determined. Live weight loss was significantly (p<0.05) increased as length of feed withdrawal extended. A significant (p<0.05) carcass yield for both 1.5 and 2.5 kg groups coincided after 9 and 6 h feed withdrawal, respectively. Net weights of intestinal contents for crop and gizzard were significantly (p<0.05) reduced by 6 h, and the reduction for proventriculus and small intestine occurred from 3 h. A noticeable effect of feed withdrawal on pH for breast muscle at 3 h postmortem occurred only when chicks were fasted for 3 h of which pH (6.05) was significantly (p<0.05) higher than that for other groups including the control (5.74). There was a linear tendency of higher lightness (Hunter L* value) numerically for chicks fasted for longer periods. The highest coefficient of determinations of regression models to estimate weight loss as a function of fasting period and body weights were achieved, when the models included both linear and quadratic terms for fasting period, and linear term for both 1.5 ($R^2=0.76$) and 2.5 kg ($R^2=0.78$) body weight groups. Given the practical aspect, approximately 1.5 kg of body weight is dominant, weight loss could be predicted by the following function; live weight $loss=26.6-0.28{\times}(fasting period)^2+12.34{\times}pasting\;period-0.012{\times}body\;weight$, $R^2=0.76$. Current data implied that the optimum fasting time for pre-slaughter chicks varied depending on slaughter weight; 6 and 9-h fasting were recommendable for 2.5 and 1.5 kg chicks, with little effect on objective meat color.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제29권9호
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• pp.989-995
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• 1996

체외순환을 이용한 개심술후 혈소판기능부전에 의한 비정상적인 출혈은 수술 사망율 및 이환율의 증가를 초래한다. 본 논문에서는 체외순환시 aprotinin을 투여하여 임상적 지혈 및 혈소판기능보존에 대한 효과를 관찰하기 위해 인공판막치 환술을 받은 40명의 환자를 대상으로 low-dose aprotinln 투여군 20명, 대조군 20명으로 나누어 그 효과를 비교 분석하였다. Aprotinin 투여군에서 대조군에 비해 약 40%의 출혈감소(622.0$\pm$ 186m1 versus 1021 $\pm$483.5ml, p<0.01) 및 약 63%의 혈색소 손실(14.7 $\pm$6.8g versus 39.7$\pm$ 16.4g, p<0.01)을 줄일 수 있었으며 약 70%의 수혈감 소(197.7$\pm$ 56.3ml versus 651.2 $\pm$ 147.5ml, p<0.01) 효과를 얻을 수 있었다. 또한 투여 군에서 혈소판 응집 능이 효과적으로 보존되었다(P<0.05). 체외순환중 activated clotting time이 투여 군에서 연장되어 heparin의 항응고작용에 대해 상승효과가 있었으며 aprotinin의 투여와 관련된 합병증은 없었다. 이상의 결과에서 체외순환을 이용한 개심술에 있어서 low-dose aprotinin의 투여는 술후 출혈량 및 혈 액과 혈액제제의 사용감소에 효과가 있으며 이는 혈소판응집능의 효과적 \ulcorner보존에 의한 것으로 사료된다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제38권9호
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• pp.781-788
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• 2015

Mutations of MYO15A are generally known to cause severe to profound hearing loss throughout all frequencies. Here, we found two novel MYO15A mutations, c.3871C>T (p.L1291F) and c.5835T>G (p.Y1945X) in an affected individual carrying congenital profound sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) through targeted resequencing of 134 known deafness genes. The variant, p.L1291F and p.Y1945X, resided in the myosin motor and IQ2 domains, respectively. The p.L1291F variant was predicted to affect the structure of the actin-binding site from three-dimensional protein modeling, thereby interfering with the correct interaction between actin and myosin. From the literature analysis, mutations in the N-terminal domain were more frequently associated with residual hearing at low frequencies than mutations in the other regions of this gene. Therefore we suggest a hypothetical genotype-phenotype correlation whereby MYO15A mutations that affect domains other than the N-terminal domain, lead to profound SNHL throughout all frequencies and mutations that affect the N-terminal domain, result in residual hearing at low frequencies. This genotype-phenotype correlation suggests that preservation of residual hearing during auditory rehabilitation like cochlear implantation should be intended for those who carry mutations in the N-terminal domain and that individuals with mutations elsewhere in MYO15A require early cochlear implantation to timely initiate speech development.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제30권9호
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• pp.1278-1284
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• 2017

Objective: To assess the potency of calcium propionate (CAP) used as silage additive, an experiment was carried out to evaluate the effect of CAP on the nitrogen transformation, fermentation quality and aerobic stability of alfalfa silages. Methods: Alfalfa was ensiled with four levels of CAP (5, 10, 15, and 20 g/kg of fresh weight [FW]) in laboratory silos for 30 days. After opening, the silages were analyzed for the chemical and microbiological characteristics, and subjected to an aerobic stability test. Results: The increasing proportion of CAP did not affect pH, lactic acid (LA) concentrations and yeast counts, while linearly decreased counts of enterobacteria (p = 0.029), molds (p<0.001) and clostridia (p<0.001), and concentrations of acetic acid (p<0.001), propionic acid (p<0.001), butyric acid (p<0.001), and ethanol (p = 0.007), and quadratically (p = 0.001) increased lactic acid bacteria counts. With increasing the proportion of CAP, the dry matter (DM) loss (p<0.001), free amino acid N (p<0.001), ammonia N (p = 0.004), and non-protein N (p<0.001) contents were linearly reduced, whereas DM (p = 0.048), water soluble carbohydrate (p<0.001) and peptide N (p<0.001) contents were linearly increased. The highest Flieg's point was found in CAP10 (75.9), represented the best fermentation quality. All silages treated with CAP improved aerobic stability as indicated by increased stable hours compared with control. Conclusion: The addition of CAP can suppress the undesirable microorganisms during ensiling and exposure to air, thereby improving the fermentation quality and aerobic stability as well as retarding the proteolysis of alfalfa silage. It is suggested that CAP used as an additive is recommended at a level of 10 g/kg FW.

• The Korean Journal of Ecology
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.81-85
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• 2001

Decomposition of Zizania latifolia was investigated with litterbag method for 13 months from November in 1998 to December in 1999, at the fringe of stream at Boryeong, Chungnam Province in Korea. After 13 months, remaining mass of leaves, culms and rhizomes was 16.9, 14.7, and 10.1%, respectively. Mass loss of the rhizomes was higher than those of the leaves and culms. The decay rate of leaves, culms and rhizomes was 1.86, 2.00 and 2.36 per year, respectively. Initial concentration of N, P, K, Ca, and Mg of leaves, culms and rhizomes was 18.0, 14.5, 44.0 mg/g for N,0.18, 0.12, 0.67 mg/g for P, 14.1 ,14.2, 14.8 mg/g for K,3.6, 1.5, 0.3 mg/g for Ca, 1.1, 0.5, 0.5 mg/g for Mg, respectively. Concentrations of N and P in rhizomes were higher than those in leaves and culms. Except for Mg in rhizomes, there was no immobilization period during the decomposition. Most of the N, P and Mg were lost during the first 3 months. In case of K and Ca, most were lost within 1 month.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.862-874
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• 2024

Objective: This study evaluated the effect of Andrographis paniculata (A. paniculata) supplementation in sow diets before and after farrowing on the sow and piglets' performances during early postpartum period and on sows' backfat and longissimus muscle losses during lactation. Methods: Seventy Landrace×Yorkshire sows and their offspring (1,186 piglets) were distributed into three groups: control (n = 31), treatment-250 (n = 18), and treatment-1000 (n = 21). From 110.2±0.7 days of gestation until farrowing (5.8 days) and throughout the lactation period (25.2 days), sows in the control group were given the conventional lactation diet, while sows in the treatment-250 and treatment-1000 groups received supplements of 250 ppm and 1,000 ppm of A. paniculata, respectively. Results: In sows with parity 3-5, piglets from the treatment-1000 group had higher colostrum intake than the control and treatment-250 groups (p<0.05), but not in sows with parity 6-9. Colostrum immunoglobulin G (IgG) increased in treated sows versus controls for parity 6-9 (p<0.05), but was consistent for parity 3-5. Piglet performance until day 3 postnatal was similar across groups (p>0.05). Treatment-250 sows had higher feed intake post-farrowing than treatment-1000 sows (p<0.05). Longissimus loss was less in both treatment groups than control (p<0.05), but backfat loss was similar across groups (p>0.05). Post-partum complications were consistent across groups (p>0.05). Farrowing duration and piglet birth intervals in sows with parity 6-9 were prolonged in the treatment-1000 group. Conclusion: Supplementing with 1,000 ppm A. paniculata for 5.8 days pre-farrowing and 25.2 days post-farrowing enhanced sow colostrum IgG and piglet colostrum intake, while also reducing longissimus loss in sows. However, for sows of parity 6-9, this supplementation led to prolonged farrowing, increased intervals between piglet births, increased stillbirth, and reduced piglet birth weight. These effects should be considered when using A. paniculata supplementation.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.134-138
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• 2015

Background: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a major preventable occupational health problem with 250 million people worldwide known to have disabling impairment of moderate to greater severity. The aims of the study are to estimate the prevalence of NIHL in the police force; and study its association with age, sex, duration of service (years), smoking and alcohol habits, use of hearing protective devices, as well as preexisting chronic diseases. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 543 police personnel who had undergone periodic medical examination over a 12-month period. The diagnostic criteria for NIHL were (1) history of occupational noise exposure, (2) bilateral hearing loss, (3) hearing loss of ${\geq}25dBA$ at 4,000 Hz in two consecutive audiograms, and (4) no significant medical history affecting hearing. Severity of NIHL was based on the World Health Organization grading. Results: Males (74.8%) made up the majority of the police force. The mean age for police personnel was $35.55{\pm}9.57years$, and the mean duration of service was $14.75{\pm}9.39years$. Compliance with the usage of hearing protective devices was seen in 64.4%. The prevalence of NIHL in this study population was 34.2%, with a higher prevalence in males (37.7%) than in females (23.9%). The study also showed strong associations between NIHL and male sex (odds ratio, 1.9; P < 0.05), and hypertension (odds ratio, 3.3; P < 0.001). Overall, 93% were found to have mild NIHL, 3.5% had moderate NIHL, and 3.5% had severe NIHL. No police personnel were found to have profound hearing loss. Conclusion: The prevalence of NIHL in this study is high compared to other similar studies among police personnel. This study shows that increasing age, male, presence of hypertension, diabetes, and longer duration of service are significant associated factors for NIHL. Preventative strategies include health surveillance, implementation of a hearing conservation program, and legislation.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.35-43
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• 2022

인체 유래 Leuconostoc mesenteroides 배양액을 함유한 에센스로 탈모 증상 완화에 대한 유효성을 검증하고 기능성 화장품 소재로써의 가능성 여부를 규명고자 41명의 피험자를 시험군과 대조군으로 분류하여 2021. 4. 15 ~ 2021. 11. 4 까지 총 24주간 이중맹검, 대조시료, 단일기관, 무작위 배정 인체적용시험을 시행하였다. 포토트리코그램을 통한 모발 수(N/cm²)는 시험군에서 8주, 16주, 24주 후 모두 유의미한 차이가 (p<0.001) 있었고 연구자의 육안 평가는 시험 24주 후부터 수치 상 호전된 것으로 나타났다. 피험자 주관 평가는 8주, 16주, 24주 후 시험군과 대조군 간 모발 수 변화량이 유의미한(p<0.017) 차이를 보여 L. mesenteroides 배양액 1%를 함유한 에센스는 탈모 증상 완화에 유효한 것으로 확인되었다. 이러한 결과로 인체 유래 유산균 L. mesenteroides는 향후 탈모 예방을 위한 다양한 제형의 기능성 화장품 소재로 활용 가능할 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.321-327
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• 2005

LCU와 요소를 담수토양의 전층에 혼합처리한 후 $30^{\circ}C$의 항온 시험 결과, LCU와 요소 시용구에서 모두 표면수의 $NH_4-N$ 농도와 pH가 증가함에 따라 암모니아 휘산량은 지수함수적으로 증가하였다. 그러나 LCU 시용구에서는 표면수의 $NH_4-N$ 농도가 $10mg\;L^{-1}$ 이하이었고 휘산량도 $0.5kg\;N\;ha^{-1}$이었다. 반면에 요소 시용구에서는 $NH_4-N$ 농도가 $40mg\;L^{-1}$까지 증가하였고, 암모나아 휘산량도 $1.6kg\;N\;ha^{-1}$까지 증가하여 암모니아 휘산량은 $NH_4-N$ 농도와 상관이 높았다. 표면수의 pH와 암모니아 휘산량과의 상관관계를 보면 LCU와 요소 시용구에서 모두 표면수의 pH가 7.0-8.0일 때는 암모니아 휘산량이 $0.2kg\;N\;ha^{-1}$ 이하로 뚜렷한 증가가 없었으나 pH가 8.0 이상일 때에는 pH가 증가할수록 암모니아 휘산량이 급격히 증가하였다. 토양 $NH_4-N$ 농도는 이앙 후 20일경에 가장 높았는데 LCU 100% 처리구에서 $38mg\;kg^{-1}$, 요소 시용구에서 $36mg\;kg^{-1}$, LCU 80% 처리구에서 $28mg\;kg^{-1}$ 순으로 높았다. 벼 이앙재배에서 완효성질소비료인 LCU를 표준 시비량의 80%과 100% 수준으로 시용하여 관행 요소 시용에 대한 암모니아 휘산에 의한 손실 절감 효과를 검토하였다. 표면수의 $NH_4-N$ 농도는 요소시용구에서는 추비 후 $NH_4-N$ 농도가 $8-10mg\;L^{-1}$로 크게 높아졌으나, LCU 처리구에서는 생육기간동안 $1mg\;L^{-1}$ 이하로 낮았다. 요소 시용구에서의 암모니아 휘산량은 추비 시용 후 급격히 증가하였고, 시비질소에 대한 총 휘산량은 $4.9-8.4kg\;N\;ha^{-1}$ 로서 연차간에 차이를 보였다. 한편 LCU 시용시 암모니아 휘산량은 LCU의 시비량에 관계없이 $1.2-1.8kg\;N\;ha^{-1}$ 였으며, 연차간에도 휘산량의 차이를 보이지 않았다. 따라서 벼 기계이앙재배시 요소에 비하여 완효성 질소비료인 LCU의 시용으로 암모니아 휘산은 75-79% 경감되었다.