Comparison of some biochemical and mineral indices among Norik breed Muráň Plain type and Hucul breed mares

Pošivák, Ján; Styková, Eva; Novotný, František; Valocký, Igor; Noskovičová, J.; Tučková, M.; Bílek, Ján; Korim, Peter; Pošiváková, Terézia

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“…In recent decades, the Austrian Noriker has been also included in the breeding process of the Norik of Muran (Halo et al, 2018). Due to its good character, constitution and excellent manoeuvrability it is now used not only as draught power but also for hippotherapy and sport riding (Pošivák et al, 2015). In Slovakia, the Norik of Muran breed is considered as one of the national biodiversity treasures that significantly contributes to the rural landscape and heritage conservation (Halo et al, 2018).…”

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Level of Inbreeding in Norik of Muran Horse: Pedigree vs. Genomic Data

Kasarda

Moravčíková

Kadlečík

et al. 2019

Acta Univ. Agric. Silvic. Mendelianae Brun.

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The objective of this study was to analyse the level of pedigree and genomic inbreeding in a herd of the Norik of Muran horses. The pedigree file included 1374 animals (603 stallions and 771 mares), while the reference population consisted of animals that were genotyped by using 70k SNP platform (n = 25). The trend of pedigree inbreeding was expressed as the probability that an animal has two identical alleles by descent according to classical formulas. The trend of genomic inbreeding was derived from the distribution of runs of homozygosity (ROHs) with various length in the genome based on the assumption that these regions reflect the autozygosity originated from past generations of ancestors. A maximum of 19 generations was found in pedigree file. As expected, the highest level of pedigree completeness was found in first five generations. Subsequent quality control of genomic data resulted in totally 54432 SNP markers covering 2.242 Mb of the autosomal genome. The pedigree analysis showed that in current generation can be expected the pedigree inbreeding at level 0.23% (ΔFPEDi = 0.19 ± 1.17%). Comparable results was obtained also by the genomic analysis, when the inbreeding in current generation reached level 0.11%. Thus, in term of genetic diversity both analyses reflected sufficient level of variability across analysed population of Norik of Muran horses.

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Level of Inbreeding in Norik of Muran Horse: Pedigree vs. Genomic Data

Kasarda

Moravčíková

Kadlečík

et al. 2019

Acta Univ. Agric. Silvic. Mendelianae Brun.

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Enterocin M and its Beneficial Effects in Horses—a Pilot Experiment

Lauková

Styková

Kubašová

et al. 2018

Probiotics & Antimicro. Prot.

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Probiotic bacteria or their antimicrobial proteinaceous substances called bacteriocins (enterocins) hold promising prophylactic potential for animal breeding. This study present the results achieved after application of Enterocin M in horses. Enterocin M has never been applied to horses before. Clinically healthy horses (10) were involved in this pilot experiment. They were placed in the stables of the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia, with the approval of the University Ethics Committee. The animals were fed twice a day with hay and oats, or alternatively grazed with access to water ad libitum. The experiment lasted 6 weeks. Sampling was performed at the start of the experiment, at day 0-1, at day 21 (3 weeks of Enterocin M application), and at day 42 (3 weeks of cessation). Feces were sampled directly from the rectum and blood from the vena jugularis; the samples were immediately treated and/or stored for analyses. Each horse itself represented a control animal (compared to its status at the start of the experiment, day 0-1). After initial sampling, the horses were administered 100 μl of Ent M (precipitate, 12,800 AU/ml) in a small feed bolus to ensure it was consumed; Ent M was applied for 3 weeks (21 days). Fecal samples were treated using the standard microbial dilution method; phagocytic activity was assessed with standard and flow cytometry; biochemistry and metabolic profiles were tested using commercial kits and standard methods. Administration of Ent M led to mathematical reduction of coliforms, campylobacters (P < 0.05), and significant reduction of Clostridium spp. (P < 0.001, P< 0.001); increase of PA values was noted (P < 0.05, P < 0.0001); no negative influence on hydrolytic enzyme profile or biochemical blood parameters was noted.

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Comparison of some biochemical and mineral indices among Norik breed Muráň Plain type and Hucul breed mares

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Level of Inbreeding in Norik of Muran Horse: Pedigree vs. Genomic Data

Level of Inbreeding in Norik of Muran Horse: Pedigree vs. Genomic Data

Enterocin M and its Beneficial Effects in Horses—a Pilot Experiment

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