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Microbiological quality of locally and imported minced meat at Diyala province and study antibacterial activity of Rosemary extract against some foodborne pathogens

2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Microbiological quality of locally and imported minced meat at Diyala province and study antibacterial activity of Rosemary extract against some foodborne pathogens Abstract: Beef can act as a route for illnesses transmitted by food due to insufficient hygiene standards at the slaughter of livestock. Minced meat becomes more vulnerable to deteriorating versus whole slices due to the breakdown of the muscle tissue throughout preparation, the release of moisture, and a greater surface area exposed to microbial growth. Several kinds of bacteria that contribute to the decay of minced meat and meat products populate the outer layers of the flesh and invade its core during all various stages. peoples consume medicinal plants, which play an important role in the alleviation of sickness in individuals. A major challenge with modern antibiotic therapy is drug resistance and its related negative effects. Rosemary extracts are being utilized for their antibacterial properties. Its characteristics owing to its chemical components

Magnetized Water and Organic Acids Enhance Weights Gain, Lipid Parameters and Hematology Indices of Broiler Chickens

2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Magnetized Water and Organic Acids Enhance Weights Gain, Lipid Parameters and Hematology Indices of Broiler Chickens Authors: Khudhair A. M. Abed Al-Ani Abstract: Background: Imbalance of lipid profile and alteration of hematological indices in broilers are attributed to excessively deposition of fat in the tissue which reduces health status and leads to economic losses in poultry production. The intervention of natural products such as magnetized water, apple cider vinegar and date vinegar as alternatives may provide safer improvement of these traits than synthetic drugs. Aims: Investigating the impact of supplementation of magnetic water Organic Acids, body weight, lipid and hematological profile in broilers chicks. Results: The synergy of magnetized water with 0.5% date vinegar in G5 was significantly reduced cholesterol, triglycerides, low- and very low-density lipoproteins, while increased high-density lipoprotein, erythrocytes, hemoglobin, packed cell volume, total proteins, platelets, and improved leukocyte balance. In G2, magnetic water has moderately improved the lipid indices and percentages of leukocytes, whereas in G3 and G4, apple cider vinegar and date vinegar, respectively, have mainly lowered cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins. Conclusions: Intervention of magnetized water plus 0.5% date vinegar to the chickens has effectively improved body weight, lipid profile, and hematological indices in chickens. This treatment strategy may assist in boosting the cardiovascular function and overall productivity of chickens.

Study the Effects of Turmeric Extract Nanoparticles Gel on the Healing of Achilles Tendon Injury in Rats

2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Study the Effects of Turmeric Extract Nanoparticles Gel on the Healing of Achilles Tendon Injury in Rats Authors: Hussam Muhanad Abd alwahab Abstract: This study investigates the healing effects of Turmeric extract nanoparticles gel extracted from Turmeric root on Achilles tendon injury in Wistar rats, comparing its efficacy with control group that received no treatment. A total of 20 Wistar rats were randomly divided into two groups, with each group consisting of 10 animals. The first group was control group that dropped with 0.2 ml of phosphate buffer saline (PBS) and the second group treated with (0.44mg /kg) 0.13 ml of turmeric extract nanoparticles gel. The treatment was applied topically once after making tendon injury induced by exposing the tendon to cutting and anastomosis. The clinical evaluations were done daily until 28 days post operation. Histopathological examination was achieved on 14 days as well as 28 days post operation to evaluate healing process. The animals were housed in metal-topped plastic cages under standard laboratory conditions, with unrestricted access to food and water. The histopathological observations showed the presence of thick and regular arranged collagen fibers in the Turmeric-treated group (G2), numerous dilated and engorged blood vessels are evident, as well as new blood vessel formation at site of injury, these effects promote collagen production and tenogenesis. Animals’ appetite and movement levels rapidly returned to normal. The results of clinical evaluation at 28 days post operation displayed that all variables of the injured tendons were significantly differed (P< 0.05) from the control group. In conclusion, the current study demonstrated that the Turmeric extract group accelerated and improved healing of the injured Achilles tendon based on clinical and histopathological findings. These findings corroborated the indicators of improvement as well as the Turmeric group was the superior due to the synergistic effects obtained on advantage in quality and quantity of healing tendon formatting in a period of 28 days postoperatively, and this demonstrated both mechanical and histological support to the regeneration of the injured tendon. The study aimed to the persistent challenges in improving tendon recovery and restoring its normal function, this study aimed to: Evaluating the efficacy of Turmeric Extract Nanoparticles gel on healing and regeneration of Achilles Tendon injury through: 1-Clinical evaluation. 2-Histopathological examination.

Prevalence of Ticks infestation in Traditionally Managed Cattle in Mambilla plateau, Sardauna LGA, Taraba State, Northeastern Nigeria

2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Prevalence of Ticks infestation in Traditionally Managed Cattle in Mambilla plateau, Sardauna LGA, Taraba State, Northeastern Nigeria Abstract: Ticks are known to be the most infamous hazard to cattle due to their ability to damage hides and spread diseases. As a result, continuous study of tick distribution on cattle is necessary. Four hundred cattle of determined breed, sex and age, wer e randomly sampled from five different livestock markets in Mambila Plateau, Sardauna Local Government Area (LGA), Taraba state, northeastern Nigeria in 2023. Collected ticks were identified to species level. Among the 400 cattle examined, 219 were male an d 181 were female. 387 (96.75%) cattle had ticks while 13 (3.25%) had no ticks. From the total 181 female cattle, 172 (44%) had ticks, while 215 (56%) males had ticks out of the total 219 male cattle sampled. The mean age of the cattle sampled was 3.0±1.0 years. Rhipicephalus spp was the most prevalent tick (76%), followed by Amblyomma spp (19%) and Hyalomma spp (5%). Due to the financial and /or economic impact of ticks on morbidity and mortality cause by the tick s infestation, it is necessary to implement effective tick control plan and technology as well as promote tick surveillance in the study area.