Identification of ponies (Equus caballus) at increased risk of pasture-associated laminitis would aid in the prevention of the disease. Insulin resistance has been associated with laminitis and could be used to identify susceptible individuals. Insulin resistance may be diagnosed by feeding supplementary water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) and measuring blood glucose and insulin concentrations. Th...

BACKGROUND Zuo yuezi is the month postpartum in China associated with a variety of traditional beliefs and practices. We explored the current status of zuo yuezi from social, cultural and western medical perspectives. METHODS We interviewed family members (36) and health workers (8) in Fujian Province, selecting one rural and one rapidly developing urban county. We asked about their tradition...

Trichomonas gallinae, a protozoan parasite infecting wide range of birds, has been cause for conservation concern since its recognition as an emerging infectious disease, having had notable impacts on several avian species, including causing widespread mortality in greenfinches (Chloris chloris), and chaffinches (Fringilla coelebs), hindering the recovery endangered pink pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri...

Background: Diarrhea is one of the causes death in toddlers, factors that diarrhea MP ASI. Based on largest proportion sufferers at Baros Health Center last 3 months October, November, and December, there were 87 infants aged 0-12 months, 29 12-24 31 25-60 months. Objective: To determine relationship between complementary feeding incidence 3-12 working area ​​the Public Center, Sukabumi City. M...