raeini breed is the most productive cashmere goat in iran. helminthes infections cause major economiclosses globally to the livestock industries and farming communities. the objective of this study was todetermine the seasonal prevalence and intensity of eimeria and gastrointestinal helminth parasitic infectionsin raeini goats in iran. a total of 438 faecal samples were randomly taken from clin...

Generally, only a fraction of the mineral ingested by an animal is effectively absorbed, while most are bound to other components such as fibre and then excreted. In this study, faecal mineral composition differentials were used as indicators of mineral uptake by pullets supplemented varying levels of plantain ash in their daily rations for nine weeks. Plantain stalk and root base samples were ...

Our objective was to understand the functional link between the composition of faecal microbiota and the clinical characteristics of adults with short bowel syndrome (SBS). Sixteen patients suffering from type II SBS were included in the study. They displayed a total oral intake of 2661±1005 Kcal/day with superior sugar absorption (83±12%) than protein (42±13%) or fat (39±26%). These patients d...

www.thelancet.com/oncology Vol 12 June 2011 517 often as recommended by the manufacturer, and simply report results as positive or negative. This approach down grades hard-won quantitative data into simple quali tative testing; eff ort is needed to address how to use numerical faecal haemoglobin concentrations to improve screening programme performance in the future. Much is known about outcome...

background and purpose: after lung cancer, breast cancer, among the prevalent cancers of the world is of the most widespread disease among women. it is the most common cause of mortality among women. this study aimed to analyze the results using breast cancer screening methods among women over 20 years old. materials and methods: the present study is a cross-sectional-descriptive research. the ...

To cite: Kamata K, Tokuda Y. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2013202876 DESCRIPTION Microscopic stool examination by Gram stain is useful for rapid diagnosis and treatment of Campylobacter infection in patients with acute onset diarrhoea. A 69-year-old Japanese woman with pernicious anaemia presented with a 3-day history of fever and watery diarrho...

REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY The intestinal bacterial community of the horse is a key determinant of intestinal and whole body health. Understanding the bacterial community structure and function is an important foundation for studies of intestinal health and disease. OBJECTIVES To describe the faecal bacterial community and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of the faecal metabolome of health...