Out of 210 tissue samples (lung and lymph nodes ) collected from buffaloes examined by ELISA specific to(BVDV) Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus antigen ten (10) samples were positive out of 160 lung tissue collected with (4.7%)and (3)positive sample were detected out of 50 lymph node tissue samples collected with (1.4%). Totally 13 positive samples with (6.1%) in buffaloes examined. The total positive tissue samples were divided to three age group. Group age one from (birth -6 month), group age two from (6-18 month) and group age three (18 month up). The positive samples were (1),(10) and (2) with (0.47%),(4.7%)and (0.95%)respectively that indicate the presence of BVD antigen in buffaloes (Bubals bubalis) .Out of (210) sera samples collected

In study, the experiment design to know effect of addition of extract licorice root plant in the blood in some recipes
Of chicken meat ,Used ((120) of the type of LOhemen chicks were divided randomly into four groups, the rate of
(30) for each group and the experiment lasted 8 weeks and given feed and food transactions: the first group
(control) was given free licorice root powder and the second group: was added (0.025%) Group III: were added
(0.050%) and Group D: was added (0.075%) of powdered Licorice root plants as well as with
The summary of the study emphasizes that the best ratio of assists Licorice root powder added to, which have a
positive impact on some of the characteristics of the blood of meat such as chick

Twenty one male goats 3-4 months of age were exposed to five metacercariae per kg. of body weight of two isolates of Fasciola gigantica obtained from sheep and buffalo. Eosinophilia was mostly marked after prepatency in goats infected with sheep isolate.

The goal of this study to investigate the effects of Nigella sativa (Ns) oil on reproductive values, some hematological parameters serum biochemical characteristics, some sexual hormones concentration and histological changes of treated and normal male reproductive organs. The experiment (1) dealt with 20 males and 20 female rats at 21 days of age, 10 rats of each sex were giving orally Ns oil at the rate of 1ml/kg/day for 30 days and the others left as a control group. Insignificant changes were occurred in hematological parameters except the white blood cells (WBCs), were significantly increased in treated groups (P<0.05). The treated groups showed significant increases in total protein and significant decreases in total cholesterol

This study was performed to evaluate the improvement in serum lipid profile and inflammatory parameters in female diabetic rabbits after two-month treatment with glimepride, bromocriptine, and fluoxtein in order to decrease the cardiovascular disease risk related to type 2 diabetes mellitus. Twenty-five local female rabbits were divided equally into five groups; four groups were diabetes type 2 induced by alloxan 120 mg/kg and nicotinamide 50 mg/kg, and the fifth group was control negative (Cv-). The animals were allocated to different treatment regimens, dosed orally on a daily basis for two months, as follows: T1 (glimepride 0.11 mg/kg),T2 (glimepride 0.11+bromocriptine 0.04 mg/kg),T3 (glimepride 0.11+fluoxtein 0.29 mg/kg), control pos

The aim of this study was prepared new formulation of trimethoprim injectable
solution in the Physiology and pharmacology department /College ofVeterinary
Medicine, University of Baghdad.Trimethoprim injection formulation is antibacterial and
used against a number of bacteria, protozoa and Rickettsia. Data was collected about the
materials used in the preparation of the formula from the well-known pharmacopeia,
including the specification, physical and chemical properties of active ingredient, the
additive and preservative that must be used. Three pilot formulae were prepared from
analar chemical ingredient from which one formula was chosen and tested to approve its
quantitative and qualitative specification. Quan

     The present study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of use xylazine hydrochloride 5mg/kg BW as premedication and a mixture of midazolam and ketamine 3mg/kg BW, 40 mg/kg BW respectively. The effects of combination was estimated before injection drug as control and each15 min until 90min, on the induction of anesthesia, degree of analgesia, respiratory rate, body temperature and type of  recovery. Ten local breed rabbits were used in this study; all animals were done surgical operation (splitting Achilles tenotomy) to evaluated surgical anaesthesia. The result of this combination is reflected good induction of anaesthesia and good analgesia to animals and smooth recovery with miner complication.

     This study aimed to evaluate-the inhibitory effects of ethanolic and-chloroformic-extracts of local medicinal plants as Oak (Quercus-acuta), Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and Cinnamon (Cinnamomum-zeylanicum) prepared in different concentrations (50, 100, 200 and 400 mg/ml) against the growth of Listeria-monocytogenes isolated from infected humans and animals and comparing their activity with effectiveness of the standard antibiotics. The results showed detection of Listeria-monocytogenes in 3 of (50) blood samples collected from aborted woman making 6% samples, while the detection rates of Listeria-monocytogenes in milk samples collected from sheep and cattle were 4

The study dealt with the usual fish feed used in fish farms by changing its moisture content from 500 to 600 ml / kg and using three different hole diameters (2,4,6 mm) in manufacturing the pellets. These two variables were studied concerns the effect on productivity and expansion ratio of the pellets, their density and its settling velocity in water, by using the factorial experiment under Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replicates and significant effect tests between treatments under (LSD) test at (0.05).The Results showed that with increase mash of diet moisture content from 500 to 600 ml found significant effect in productivity and it provided maximum productivity (27.99 kg/h) with moisture content 600 ml and it signifi

This research included studying some of factorial conditions manufacture of pellets are included pellet diameter by using three holes diameters for the pellets mincer (2 , 4 and 6 mm) and mash moisture content from determining two levels are (500 and 600 ml) for 1 kg from mash and effect this factorial in specific capacity and specific energy and also pellet settling velocity and water stability. The studying carried employment Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications. The results showed with increase pellet diameter from 2 to 4 to 6 mm apparent. Significant effect in increase specific capacity and settling velocity. Also results to decrease specific capacity 37.87 kg / kwh and minimum specific energy 26.43 kwh/ T at pe

Safe and effective anaesthetic regimens have been described for use in rabbits,
partially because of the susceptibility of this species to fatal respiratory arrest. The
present study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of anesthetics, analgesics
combinations an anesthesia in twenty five local breed rabbits. Rabbits were injected
intramuscularly by: Propionylpromazine 0.5mg/kg B.W. as premedictation, after
10minutes later Xylazine and Ketamine Hydrochloride at a dose of 20mg/kg,
50mg/kg respectively. The results of the physiological parameters of the control
group at the period of zero time concerning rectal body temperature, respiratory rate,
heart rate were 38.00±0.29 ºC; 96.36 ±3.33bpm; and 147.20±6.46/mi

     This study was designed to determine the effect of ketorolac on some hematological parameters post cavitation surgery in domestic rabbits. Ninety-six adult domestic local breed male rabbits were used in this study, weighing (1.23 ± 0.33) kg. They were divided randomly into two groups in the first one (n= 48/group) which represented control group, while the second one (n=48/group) represented the treated group (Ketorolac group). All rabbits in both groups undergoes surgical operation (bone cavitation in femur bone) under general anesthesia. In the Ketorolac group, animals were treated by using 30 mg/kg of Ketorolac directly post-operation and continued daily for 5 days, while in Control group no

     The present study was carried out to focus light on the possible improvement and enhancement of functional performance of male mice sexual activities by using the aqueous extract of Crocus sativus. Several  pharmaceutical drugs affect sexual activities and upset the sexual desire sequence that can lead to impotence or loss libido, example of these drugs are tricyclic antidepressant such as imipramine. To achieve this goal, twenty adult albino male mice were used, which were randomly divided into equal four experimental groups. The first group was given 10 mg/kg B.W. imipramine, the second group was given 100 mg/kg B.W. aqueous extract of Crocus sativus, and the third group was give

This study was performed on a 10 of local ewes during 24 hours after lambing. Five of the ewes suffering from uterine prolapse (treated group), and other five ewes didn't show uterine prolapse (control group). The study shows a relation between the calcium serum level and incidence of uterine prolapse after lambing. The result of study indicated that, a low level of calcium in the serum of treated group (2.29±0.33 mg/dl) as compared with the level of the calcium in the serum of the control group (6.52±0.30). The results indicated that the calcium deficiency (hypocalcaemia) in the late stage of pregnancy and at the lambing time may lead to uterine prolapse in ewes.

Histomorphological study confirmed that the carotid sinus was characterized by an abrupt thinning of elastic tunica media which

Canine dirofilariasis in Iraq was thought not present. This is the first report of dog
heartworms in our country. Hearts of 22 dogs from various sites in Kerbala province were
examined for Dirofilaria immitis infection. Peripheral blood from dogs with worms in the
heart was examined for microfilaria. Adult worms were found in 16 (73%) hearts.
Microfilaria in blood not tackled in the present work. From these finding we hypothesis that
heartworm disease is usually present in / or imported from those areas that are endemic for
canine dirofilariasis

The aim of this study was to determine the important role of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in secondary infection of hospitalized patients, and test the sensitivity of this bacteria to some antibiotics were used in treatment of its infection .
90 samples were collected from different cases in Diwanya teaching hospital ,maternity & children hospital .The results show isolation of 29 isolates 0f Pseudomonas aeruginosa (32.2%) .
Microscopic examination,cultural characteristic on selective and differential media and biochemical testing were used in the diagnosis of this bacteria.
The sensitivity test of this bacteria to some antibiotics was done by using disc diffusion method .All
isolates were resistant to ampicillin (100%),while i

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

This study was conducted to investigate the inhibition role of Liqurice (Glycyrrhiza glabra ) on some bacteria
spp ., Watery and Oily Liqurice extracts prepared to study the inhibition effect on ( Listeria monocytogenus ,
Brucella abortus , Brucella meletensis , Escherichia. coli , Pseudomonus aeruginosa , Bacillus anthracis
Sterne strain , Salmonella typhimurium , Klebsiella pneumoniae , Staphylococcus aureus ) serial plates
powered with cultural media Nutrient Agar were inoculated with one of each bacteria studied then filter papers
filled with each type of Liqurice extracts were added and after incubation period then the inhibition Zone were
measured . the results revealed that inhibition effect of mixed and Oily Liq

Selenium interacts with a number of other common dietary constituents primarily at the pharmacokinetic level (uptake distribution and elimination ). These interactions modulate both the nutritional and toxic properties of selenium ( 1,2,3and4). The serum concentration of selenium in five normal healthy Awassy male lambs aged 4- 6 months and their weight ranged between 16 -26 Kg and kept in a semi closed system in Baghdad area (Iraq) was measured by using flameless atomic absorption (ShematzoJapan) (2) using a selenium standard ( Wunstor for Stabe 40 D -3016 Seeize 1 / Hannover ). Every two weeks and for twenty weeks 5 ml. blood samples were collected from the jugular vein of the lambs in a sterile test tubes without anticoagulant to obta

gainst damage initiated by a variety of endogenous and exogenous compounds. This study was conducted to evaluate the influence of Benzo[α]Pyrene (BαP) administration on the liver antioxidant defense system. Chicks were assigned into five equal groups, as control, tricaprylin group and three groups treated with BαP (1.5 μg, 150 μg or 15 mg/kg BW). Five birds were sacrificed at days 7, 14, 21 and 35 from each group. To assess the liver antioxidant defense system, glutathione (GSH) concentration, glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities were employed. It was found that 15 mg of BαP level create significant increase (P<0.05) in the GSH level, GSH-Px, SOD and CAT activities (18.483, 9.

The present study is assigned to evaluate the efficiency of hernioplasty in reconstruction of experimentally induced ventro-lateral hernia in bucks using two types of sutures (silk and polypropylene) and to find which thread is more safe and suitable for closure of the hernia, based on ultrasonographic examination.
Sixteen adult local breed bucks were enrolled for this study. All subjected to inducing artificial ventro-lateral hernia (12x10) cm in the right flank under the effect of local anesthesia (2% Lidocaine), then left for one month. After that, animals divided randomly and equally into two groups. In the first group, hernia repaired with silk, while in the second group, hernia closed by polypropylene. Sewing technique is used i

Acitretin is the major metabolite of etretinate , an aromatic retinoid that formerly was approved for Psoriasis by exhibiting  vitamin A activity.  Acitretin was wildly used to improve plaque psoriasis  and also for postural psoriasis and  erthrodemic psoriasis .The present study focus on the evaluation of the common  side effects of acitretin which makes a wide hesitation for Iraqi dermatologists to use it in treatement of psoriasis. Twenty  psoriatic outpatient were treated with a dose of 25mg/ day for three continuous months in outpatient clinic of al- noor hospital during 2009 , their lipid profiles , liver and kidney function tests before starting treatment with acitretin considered as a control values.

A study on the epidemiology  of helminths of buffalloes, conducted at two different areas, revealed the followings;

The prevalence of house mice (Mus musculus) Hymenolepiasis was determined in Baghdad, Iraq to study the effects of location, sex, and months on the infection rate of Hymenolepis spp. in house mice. Fifty house mice were captured from Abu Ghraib and Al-Ameriya, Baghdad, Iraq and examined for detecting parasites in laboratory in College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Baghdad. The total infection prevalence of intestinal parasites was 11 (22%) out of 50 samples, the higher prevalence was 28.57% and found in Abu Ghraib area, while lower was (13.63%) and recorded in Al-Ameriya area. The study revealed that the house mice were infected with two species of Hymenolepis: Hymenolepis nana 4 (8%) and Hymenolepis

The aim of present study was to evaluate the possibility of teratogenicity in rats when exposed to zinc chloride (ZnCl2) pre and post pregnancy. To achieve this goal, a total of 40 mature Albino Wistar female rats were divided equally into four groups as follows: T1, dosed 0.7 mg/day ZnCl2 for two months before mating and till to the day 5th of pregnancy, the females of this group were mated with males dosed 0.7 mg/day ZnCl2 for two weeks before mating; T2, dosed 0.7 mg/day ZnCl2 for two months before mating and till to the day 16th of pregnancy and then were mated with control males (not exposed to any level of ZnCl2); T3, dosed 0.7mg/day ZnCl2 for two months before mating and till the end of pregnancy and were mated with control males;

Thirty males and (30) females from each of two commerical broiler strains (Lohmman and Euribred) were weighted abd slaughtrered at 56 days of age. Over all