The characterization of the immune response of chickens to Salmonella infection is usually limited to the quantification of expression of genes coding for cytokines, chemokines or antimicrobial peptides. However, processes occurring in the cecum of infected chickens are likely to be much more diverse. In this study we have therefore characterized the transcriptome and proteome in the chicken ce...

The potential use of odd- and branched-chain fatty acids (OBCFA) and purine bases (PB) as microbial markers in the equine hindgut was studied. For this purpose, feed particles adherent bacteria [solid associated bacteria (SAB)] and planktonic bacteria [liquid associated bacteria (PAB)] were isolated from total cecum and colon contents of 8 healthy, crossbred horses (9 ± 3 yr). Horses were faste...

This study aimed to determine the effect of natural antibiotics in drinking water on total microbial population and performance cecum broiler chickens. The material used was 96 chickens strain CP 707 from PT Charoen Pokphand Jaya. experimental design a completely randomized (CRD) consisting 4 treatments 6 replications. Statistical analysis using variance (ANOVA) Duncan's Multiple Range Test. te...

Cecal volvulus is characterized by an axial torsion of the cecum, terminal ileum and ascending colon, being third cause bowel obstruction with incidence 2%, considered a rare pathology. We presented case patient secondary to cecal found during exploratory laparotomy.

BACKGROUND Probiotics have been used to control Salmonella colonization/infection in chickens. Yet the mechanisms of probiotic effects are not fully understood. This study has characterized our previously-selected lactic acid-producing bacterial (LAB) isolates for controlling Salmonella infection in chickens, particularly the mechanism underlying the control. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS In...

In much of our experimental work upon mammals, the dosage of the various drugs used is regulated according to the size of the animal-a given amount being allowed per kilo of body-weight. In the rabbit this is a source of considerable error on account of the large size of the stomach and cecum. After a full feeding, when these organs have become well filled, the weight of their contents bears a ...

Digestive microflora is partly responsible for physiological gut conditions. Measurements of redox potential (Eh) and pH of digesta may give a basis for understanding microbial activity and dynamics of fermentation. However, few studies have assessed the Eh of the gastrointestinal tract of pigs. Twenty-four pigs of 30 kg BW were slaughtered to measure Eh and pH of cecum content in situ and to o...

BACKGROUND/AIMS Colonoscopy is less effective at screening for colorectal cancer in the right side of the colon. Retroflexion during colonoscopy is expected to improve the detection rate of colorectal adenomas. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the usefulness of retroflexion in the right-sided colon. METHODS From April to November 2013, a total of 398 patients were enrolled in this...