The aim of the study was to analyse impact inbreeding on frequency hereditary diseases and number genetically tested dogs. pedigrees 100 Chinese Crested dogs from Polish Kennel Club information about genetic tests for eye other veterinary diagnoses were collected. Inbreeding coefficients relatedness estimated all examined. relationship between level testing analysed with logistic regression. oc...

BREED specifications for pure-bred/pedigree dogs are laid down by the organisations that register and judge dogs, such as the Kennel Club of the UK (KCUK) and the Kennel Union of South Africa (KUSA), as well as the umbrella body the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). Reproductive isolation between breeds results because animals can only be registered as a specific breed if they have f...

Maize is one of the major staple foods in Sub-Saharan Africa and there serious loss maize storage due to insect damage. This study compared bioactivity Bamboo Leaf Ash (BLA) Bularafa Diatomaceous Earth (BDE) against Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky) under laboratory conditions. Insecto®, a commercialized DE was also tested as standard check. Adults insects were exposed on admixed with BLA...

This article addresses the controversial question how non-derived denominal verbs (e.g. wingsuit, kennel, trombone) build their argument structures. Based on selected subsets of conceptually related it will be shown that structures these are flexible though not arbitrary. Without context, evoke frame-like default situations which determined by speakers' shared encyclopaedic knowledge and sensor...

Abstract The presence of coliforms, Mastadenovirus (AdV), and Canine protoparvovirus (CPV) in an Environmental Education Center, which contains city kennel, was investigated. Surface water wastewater, dogs’ stool, lettuce samples were collected from the irrigation system both periods October 2017 February 2018. Water analyzed for human AdV (HAdV) canine (CAV), CPV, total coliforms (TC), Escheri...

Brucella canis occurs almost worldwide and is a potential danger to the health of dogs and humans. The pathogen was detected in the placenta and fetuses of a Standard Poodle by direct culture and immunohistochemistry. Further, Brucellae were also isolated from the blood samples of two asymptomatic female Medium Poodles. The isolates were identified as B. canis by conventional microbiological me...

Infections with the intestinal protozoan parasite Giardia in dogs and cats are common. Clinical signs vary from asymptomatic to small bowel diarrhea and associated discomfort. The control of infections in dogs is frequently a frustrating issue for animal owners and veterinarians. Drugs with antiprotozoal activity such as fenbendazole and metronidazole are recommended, however, they do not show ...

Once upon a time, in a backyard not very far from you, lived a dog named Rex with long fluffy and shiny hair. Rex really loved to play outside, especially with his best friend and owner Jack, a nine-year-old boy. On a perfect spring day, when it was not too cold or too hot, Jack and Rex went for a walk in a green park close by, and when they returned home Jack noticed that his loyal friend was ...