This study was planned to reveal the changes in blood gases and acid-base
values in mastitic cows and to state the intravenous fluid therapy regimen
treatment. A herd with a population of 150 lactating cows was screened for
clinical and subclinical mastitis for a period of 6 months. Based on inclusion and
exclusion criteria, twenty-eight cows with clinical mastitis were divided in three
groups (mastitic not treated (group M), mastitic treated with antibiotic only
(group TA) and mastitic treated with antibiotic and fluid therapy (group TAF)
and another five healthy cows (group C) served as controls. Blood gases, SCC,
CMT scores, udder health status and cure rate were carefully investigated. There
was significant

The aim of the present study was to compare the effect of two probiotic
products, Biomin and Iraqi Probiotic, on some blood and biochemical properties
and intestinal microflora population in broiler chicks. A total of 500 Lohman
broiler chicks, one day old, were randomly distributed into five dietary groups as
follow:
T1: chicks fed on diet with half dose of Biomin (1.5 Kg/ Ton diet).
T2: chicks fed on diet with full dose of Biomin. (3 Kg/ Ton diet)
T3: chicks fed on diet with half dose of Iraqi probiotic. (2.5 Kg/ Ton diet)
T4: chicks fed on diet with full dose of Iraqi probiotic. (5 Kg/ Ton diet)
T5: chicks fed slandered diet. (Control)
Results obtained from the present study showed that both probiotics we

Recent reports shown that the supplementation of the broiler ration with a
probiotic leads to an ideal microbial balance in the intestinal microflora of their
gastrointestinal tract. Such balance, however, would reflect on their health and
performance. The aim of the present study was to compare the effect of two
probiotic products, Biomin and Iraqi probiotic, on the broiler performance
characteristics. A total of 500 Lohman broiler chicks, one day old, were
randomly distributed into five dietary groups as follow:
T1: chicks fed on diet with half dose of Biomin (1.5 Kg/ Ton diet).
T2: chicks fed on diet with full dose of Biomin. (3 Kg/ Ton diet)
T3: chicks fed on diet with half dose of Iraqi probiotic. (2.5 Kg/

To induce copper deficiency in sheep 15 Awassi ewes were choosen from the
veterenary medicine collage and randomly divided into three equal groups for the
experimental period (18 weeks).
the 1st group were fed on balanced concentrated diet with low level of copper
(2.6) mg/day was used to feed the primary deficiency group while the 2nd group
were fed on a balanced concentrated diet contained 5.2 mg/day copper in addition
of the green food and the protein ratio and energy level were considered. The
secondary deficiency group received an oral mixture of ammonium molybdate
100 mg with 1 g of sodium sulphate in 100 ml of water daily.
Wool samples from the ewes and their lambs were collected to study the
hanges i

In order to know the cross –protection between antigene of T.rubrum and
C.albicans,17 mice were used and they were divided into (3) groups,1st group(7
animals) was immunized with T.rubrum antigen,two doses, and injected S/C
with virulent C. albicans,the 2nd group (5 animals) was infected with
C.albicans and considered as positive control,3rd group was served as negative
group which injected 0.5 ml of sterile normal saline s /c The results showed
that the antigen of T.rubrum stimulated a good immune response in
immunized mice against C.albicans.

    Bacteriological , cytological, and biochemical testing were performed on synovial fluid of 160 sheep’s and goats at Basrah slaughter house , 115 sheep (74 females, 41 males ) , 45 goats (34 females , 11 males). The incidence of bacterial isolation from infected sheeps was 40.05 %. in females , 48.78 % . in males ,while in goats it was  54.54%. in males 14.7%. in females. Bacterial isolates were staphalococcus aureus, pseudomonas  spp, and Hemophilus  spp.   Staph –aureus was senstive to impeneam and amikacin  Hemophilus spp. was sensitive to cephalexin and Ampicillin , all Pseudomonas spp. isolates were sensitive to penicil

The present study was done in different period to study the pathological effects of different doses of Cobalt – 60 radiation which represent an example of gamma rays in white rats by study the pathological & cytogentic changes. Two groups of rats exposure ,first : C0 50 second C- 150 gray for (0,30,45,90)days and the 3rd group control .The results show significant increased P<0.01 in micronuclei with high dose (C-150). Chromosomal aberration and SCE showed significant P<0.01 increased mostly in C-150 at (45 7 90)days of exposure with frequency of breaks ,dicentric , acentric and ring shape with significant reduction in mitotic index (MI)and replicative (RI) index. Pathological changes revealed that increased and enlargement w

This study designed to know the immuno suppressor effect of aflatoxins
and the efficacy of levamisole to reduce these effects in the titer of antibodies
and protection against challenge for Newcastle disease vaccine in chickens.
This trail include three groups, first group fed on ration free from
aflatoxins contamination, Second group fed on ration contaminated with
aflatoxins, while the third group fed on the same ration of second group and
given levamisole via drinking water with the dose of 10mg/kg of body weight.
All groups vaccinated twice against Newcastle disease at 10 and 20 days
of age. The immunity evaluated by ELISA test at 6, 19, 31 days of age and
challenged at 32 days old.
The results indicate

This study was conducted to determine the anatomical examination of the
salivary glands, their position and their opening in the indiagenous geeze (Anser
anser).
Eight healthy birds (4 male & 4 female) were used.
The data showed that the geese have well developed salivary glands namely,
palatine (lateral and medial) spheno pterygoid glands of the angle of the mouth
and cricoarytenoid salivary glands. Those salivary glands opened by means of
the main excretory ducts in the oral cavity while the lingual (anterior &
posterior) and mandibular (anterior & posterior) salivary glands. Exhibited
numerous ducts opened in the oral cavity.

Three types of locally isolated Pasteurella multocida antigenes namely the whole sonicated bacteria (WSB) the bacterial cell wall (BCW) and the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) of bacteria were prepared as a vaccine . Each type of antigenes was used in 3 concentrations that are 10⁷, 10⁹ and 10¹¹ Colony Forming Units / bird for WSB and 250,500 and 750 mg/bird for BCW and LPS. Each of the prepared concentrations was injected subcutaneously into a group of  broiler breeder chickens and one group was left as a control . The groups were vaccinated 2 times at 10 and 18 weeks. The progress of immune response was monitered throughout a passive haemagglutination, an agar gel immunodiffusion, delayed type hyp

This study was conducted to investigate the Influence of feeding different types feed blocks as supplementary feed on the reproductive performance of Awassi ewes grazing cereal stubble. These types were feed blocks enriched with cottonseed meal (CSM) or Brewers’ grain (BG) as sources undegradable protein (UDP). Ninety-six Awassi ewes (mean live weight 42.2 Kg), aged 3-4 years were allocated into three groups according to ewes live weight and body condition score.
Group (C): Control (No Supplement) stubble grazing only.
Group (FBC): FB enriched with CSM supplement plus stubble grazing.
Group (FBB): FB enriched with BG supplement plus stubble grazing.
All ewes were run as one flock during cereal stubble grazing. The feed bloc

Incidence of bacterial and fungal contaminants in imported chicken femurs was
determined and compared with standard microbiological limits. A total of (12) Kg
of imported chicken femurs were randomly collected at two batches from (6) areas
in Baghdad city. Total aerobic bacterial count, coli form count and Staphylococcus
aureus count were used as an indicator for bacterial contamination, in addition to
yeast and mould count as an indicator for fungal contamination.
Data revealed that skins of imported chicken femurs produced high level of
contamination, in which most of the bacterial counts were near the maximum
standard limit as well as contamination with fungi, whereas the level of
contamination in the meat o

Locally isolated fowl pox virus was inoculated on chorioallantoic membrane
of chick embryos, leads to the appearances of odema and pocks lesion on the
membrane , 120 hours post inoculation .Virus assay showed that the infectivity
titer were 106.8 to 107.5 EID50/0.1 ml in embryonated chicken eggs. Monolayer
tissue cultures of chick embryo fibroblast cells infected with fowl pox virus were
examined by acridine orange staining and indirect immunoperoxidase test to study
the cytopathogenic effects of the virus . The most striking cytoplasmic changes
observed was the presence of the intracytoplasmic inclusions at 24-48 hours post
inoculation, numerous inclusions were clearly seen at 72 hr. P.I.in addition to
cytopla

The study was conducted to investigate the role of supplementing the diet of
broiler chicken with Black seed (Nigella sativa Linn) broiler chicken in the
immune response of the bird .The study has also investigated the level of some
serum proteins and the activity of amino group transmitting enzymes. The Black
seeds have been ground and supplemented in the diet of the chickens at 2%
inclusion rate .A total of 80 Faobro broiler chicks were divided equally into 4
groups.
Group 1: given Black seed supplemented diet and vaccinated at 8 ,16 and 26 days
of age with one dose of live Newcastle (ND) vaccine in the crop and injected 0.2
ml oil adjuvant ND vaccine subcutaneously.
Group 2: given Black seed supplemented

Leydig cell density was evaluated quantitatively in bilateral testicular
biopsies from twenty male rats of two equal groups Gossypol treated and
control. The method utilized for this quantitation is based on the determination
of total number of Leydig cells, Leydig cell clusters and seminiferous tubules in
the entire histological section of each biopsy and the calculation of the following
indices: mean Leydig cells per seminiferous tubule, mean Leydig cell clusters
per seminiferous tubule and mean Leydig cells per cluster. A significant positive
correlation between Leydig cells per tubule and Leydig cell clusters per tubule
was demonstrated. The results of indices curve showed shifted all the curves to
the righ

In regard to broiler diseases in Sulaimani district, different factors like
environmental temperature, humidity, wind velocity, the source of hatchery eggs
and day-old chicks were studied. The study involved the history, some
concurrent diseases, methods of protection against viral diseases, clinical signs,
post mortem lesions, isolation and identification methods (cultural and
biochemical) and sensitivity test. The 4th and 5th weeks ages were the
exposed ages for respiratory diseases, precisely Escherichia coli infection. The
temperature factor (high and low) was among the most prominent predisposing
factors, since 39% and 30% of E.coli isolates obtained through winter and
summer seasons successively. The low

This study is considered the first trail study in our country to apply In ovo-vaccination to immunize chicks against avian viral diseases. This method was conducted by using 150 chick embryos classified into three equal groups (50 embryo each group). The first group was inoculated with Newcastle disease virus-NDV (B1-strain). Second group was vaccineted with NDV. and GV( Gambaro virus). All vaccinated groups were inoculated in the amniotic sac, the
third group (control group) was inoculated with sterile phosphate buffered saline. Result should the both vaccine did not reveal any negative effect on the percentage of hatchability and liaviability of the vaccinated chicks.
Hemagglutination inhibition (HI) , ELISA and challenge test we

This study was designed to isolate and identify the type of moulds and their
percentage of distribution with pathological study of highly moulds isolated from
(130)samples were included in this study with divided into (30)samples dried
milk,(30).samples baby food ,(30)samples raw milk , (40) samples dairy products .
The results revealed the percentage of infection according to total count of
isolation in raw milk were 100 % dairy product 65 %. The most common fungi
isolated from raw milk were Asp.niger of 16.2 % Asp. fumigatus of 15 % Asp.flavus
of 13.7 % Pencillium spp. 12.5 % . From dairy products were isolated with
percentage of Asp. Fumigatus 34.9% Geotrichum spp . of 23 % ,Asp. nager of 11.5
% . Pathologic

This study aimed to detect metabolites inhibition activity for three therapeutic
Lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus (Lb. acid.) , Lactobacillus reuteri
(Lb. reut.) and Bifidobacterium ssp. (Bif.) which were grown in whole milk and
Man Reqosa and Sharp (MRS) broth as single or double (Lb. acid. + Bif.) or
mixed (Lb. reut + Bif. + Lb. acid) culture Cell Free Extract (CFE) of these
culture which contained their metabolites of Lactic acid bacteria (exclusion Lb.
reut.) showed good inhibition against four species of pathogenic Escherichia
coli ; Salmonella typhimurium ; Proteus volgaris and Staphylococcus aureus.
inhibition activity against E. coli culture showed that 72 hours was the best
incubation tim

This study aimed the effect of adding 0.5 and 1 kg of imported probiotic
/ton feed (T1 and T2) compared with the a percentages of 1.5, 3 kg locally
probiotic / ton (T3 and T4) when as T5 used feed free of probiotic .500 dayold
chicks were distributed into five treatments and subdivided into two replicates
(50 chicks per replicate) to study the effect of adding the two probiotics in the
microbial balance of broiler gasto-intestinal tract .The results obtained revealed
the following:-
Adding percentages of locally or imported probiotic (T1, T2, T3 andT4)
decreased significantly (P<0.01) log no.of Coliform count and fungi count at
mid point of intestine (Jejunum), crop and cecum of broiler, at the same time

Forty females albino rats divided into four groups, three of them (T1, T2,
T3) dosed orally with 10000 IU Vitamin A according to different gestation
periods while the fourth group dosed with distilled water and considered as
control (C). Statistical changes in the weight of different treated groups organs
were observed specially in the T3 group that represent period of major organofunctional
development and minor organogensis. Also the histopathological
study revealed sever liver necrosis and sever pulmonary hyperplasia in T1
group. Also there was subcutaneous abdominal tumor (fibroma) noticed in one
female of T2 group. We concluded from our results that high dose of vitamin A
may cause cellular, histological a

The study was conducted on 118 buffaloes suffering from opened
pyometra 20-30 days post partum in AL-thahab AL-abiadh village west of
Baghdad Province, their ages ranged from 3-6 years.
They were divided randomly in to 4 groups . Group one included (27 buffalo)
treated with 15 mg of PGF2α ( Prosolven )R IM, The 2nd group (32 buffalo)
treated with 15 mg of PGF2α and 15 mg estradiol benzoate IM . The 3rd group
(29 buffalo) treated with 15 mg of PGF2α and 50 . 100 ml of lugol’s iodine 0.5
% intra-uterine.
The 4th group (30 buffalo) treated with 15 mg of PGF2α and 4 gm of
Oxyteracycline 20% (20 ml of Oxy. plus 50-100 ml disilled water) intra-uterine.
Results showed that the 1st and 2nd response in 4 treate

The purpose of this study was to obtain additional information regarding
the effectiveness of Enrofloxacin (Baytril®) against artificially induced
infection of S. london in chickens.
One hundred and sixty one day old chicks of mixed sex were divided
equally into two groups A (treated group) and B (control, infected non-treated
group). Chicks were reared on separated rooms on wood shavings litter, and
given water and irradiated feed continuously for 55 days. All chickens were
infected at 3 days with 4×105 S. london/ml in drinking water. The administration
of salmonella was followed by intestinal colonization, detected by isolation of
salmonella from cloacal swabs, caecal contents and quantitative numeration pe

Tetrahymena pyriformis has been firstly isolated from brood Goldfish
(Carassius auratus) Common, Fantail, Ryukin, Veiltail and Moor, Black molly
(Poecilia sphenops), Gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus), red Swordtail
(Xiphophorus helleri), Guppy (Poecilia reticulata), deep Angelfish
(Pterophyllum scalare) and brood Algae eater (Hypostomus plecostomus) in
Iraq. The infected fish suffered from mucus hypersecretion large hyperemic
areas on the skin, and slight shedding of the scales. The incidence percentage of
infection was 100 %. Rising water temperature was up to 29 – 30cْ for one time
and methylene blue was at a concentration of 5 ppm for 24 hours. Sodium
chloride at a concentration of 2 % for one minute an

The effect of garlic (Allium Sativum) & fenugreek (Trigonella
foenum-graecum) aqueous extracts (GE & FE) were studied with respect to their
antifungal activity against Aspergillus fumigatus. Garlic extract (GE) at 5% was
completely inhibit the growth of the test fungus in the agar plate method
whether the extract mixed with or spreaded on the surface of the medium.
Fenugreek extract (FE) at 10% did not exhibit any effect against this fungus in
the sane method. Garlic extract (GE) & garlic chips (GC) inhibited the growth of
Aspergillus fumigatus inoculated in poultry feed samples. The viable spore
count per gram of feed treated with garlic was less than control feed samples.
Garlic extract (GE) was m

This study was conducted to evaluate the Effect of time of using feed
blocks (FB) as supplementary feed on the weight changes and reproductive
performance of Awassi yearling ewes depend on crop residues as basal diet. .
Sixty Awassi yearling ewes (mean live weight 39.51 kg) aged 12-13 months
were allocated into four groups according to their live weight. First group (T1)
fed conventional diet (barley grains + straw). The second group (T2) fed
conventional diet plus FB during pre and post mating. The third group (T3) fed
conventional diet plus FB during pre and mating. The fourth group (T4) fed
conventional diet plus FB during post mating. The results of this experiment
showed that using FB as supplementary feed

This study represent a new process for dehydration of the histological
specimen that knowledge and used in the laboratory study . Technical and
medical research will be set up a completely great scientific and to addition of
this to make an experiment , to a shortness the time and the material cost that is
used in the different stage of dehydration and these for the soft tissue ( only ) .

Hydatid cysts infection rate was 13.56% in buffaloes, slaughtered at Al-
Diwania abbatoir, Al-Qaddisia province,Iraq, during the time period from July,
2000 to June, 2001.The only infected animals were the females, and the higher rate
of infection was found in those aged buffaloes. Lungs,livers, livers and lungs were
infected with 50%, 37.5% and 12.5%, respectively. The total rate of hydatid cysts
fertility was 53.85%, and the sterile, caseated and calcified cysts were 23.08%, 11,
54% and 11.5%, respectively. The mean total rate of viability of protoscoleces was
73.91%, and that of livers and lungs protoscoleces were 82.62% and 70.60%.
Results denoted that the numbers of protoscoleces was increased proportionally<

This study was done on 57 Awassi pregnant ewes, divided in to 5 groups, the Ist control group, the second group received twicel.M.injections of vitamin E (900 mg) and Selenium (3mg), the third group received one injection of vitamin E (900mg) and selenium (3 mg), the fourth group received vitamin E via feed block (1 gm) daily for two weeks, the fifth group received vitamin E via feed block for one week (1gm daily), and all groups injected with C Baghdad vaccine.This study had been shown a significant difference in antibody titer between treated groups and the control group, from2weeks post vaccination There were significant difference in antibody _ titre (p<0.05) between lambs of treated and control group. While there were no signific

This study was aimed to understand the chronic pathological change which is produced after potassium nitrate intake