Malignant Ovine Theileriosis: Alterations in the Levels of Homocysteine, Thyroid Hormones and Serum Trace Elements

Chemotherapy in Ovine Malignant Theileriosis

Serum Levels of Some Trace Elements and Thyroid Hormones in Yearling Rams with Retardation in Growth

Serum levels of T3, T4, and TSH hormones, some elements, and glucose with regard to their involvement for growth retardation in yearling rams were investigated. A total of 70 yearling rams of the Akkaraman breed, 50 of which were classified with a retarded growth, and the remaining 20 were classified as normal, were included in the study. Serum total T3, total T4, and TSH were measured using ch...

Effects of Hyperthyroidism on the Serum Levels of Vanadium and Manganese trace Elements in Rats

Introduction: Trace elements are important for the normal function of thyroid and prevention of its diseases. Normal activities of thyroid including the synthesis of thyroid hormones and regulation of metabolism are dependent on the presence of trace elements. On the other hand, thyroid hormones may also affect the trace element levels. In this study, we investigated the effects of induced h...

Malignant Ovine Theileriosis (Theileria lestoquardi): A Review

Malignant Ovine Theileriosis (MOT) is a tick borne disease of sheep and goats, caused by Theileria lestoquardi and is considered a major constraint for sheep production in many areas of the world. It has been reported to infect lymphocytes in vivo and in vitro and the schizonts differentiate into macro-schizonts and micro-schizonts. To date, little is known about the mechanisms involved in the ...

chemotherapy in ovine malignant theileriosis

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