The diacylglycerol acyltransferase 1 gene (DGAT1) was identified as a strong candidate gene affecting mutton quality traits in sheep. Single nucleotide polymorphism creates a single base mutation (C to T) in AGCT site of endonuclease AluI. DGAT1 is one of the candidate genes to improve carcass characteristics in feedlot animals. In order to study area T487C in exon 17 of the DGAT1 polymorphism, Iranian Moghani sheep breeds randomly slaughtered in the abattoir were recorded. DNA was extracted from 150 samples of Moghani sheep. Polymerase chain reaction to amplify 309 bp of exon 17 DGAT1 gene using a pair of specific primers was performed. Genotypes obtained from method PCR-RFLP and directly from agarose gel. Two alleles T and C with frequencies of 0.829 and 0.171 were observed respectively. Statistical analysis showed polymorphism in exon 17 region of the gene significantly correlated with carcass weight and DRESSING PERCENTAGE (P<0.05). So that the CC genotypes of the significant mean carcass weight and DRESSING PERCENTAGE heavier than had TT genotypes (P<0.05). Of polymorphism can be observed that improvement in breeding programs to improve carcass weight and DRESSING PERCENTAGE through selection in favor of superior genotypes be used.

In order to study the effect of different zink levels sprinkle and different nirtrogen sources top DRESSING on seed oil PERCENTAGE and seed oil yield of winter Rapeseed Opera in Takestan in 1384-1385, An experiment carried out in factorial design on the basis of randomized complete blocks with 4 replications that Zink sprinkle amount by the form Zink sulfate in 3 levels 0, 3.1000 and 5.1000 and different nitrogen sources top DRESSING uses at early stem elongation and flowering stages in 4 levels (Urea-Urea, Amunium sulfate-Urea, Urea-Amunium sulfate and Amunium sulfate-Amunium sulfate) were considered.Effect of Zink sprinkle levels, nitrogen sources top DRESSING and interaction effects between them on seed oil PERCENTAGE and seed oil yield had significant effect at %1 level. At this situation application of Zink sulfate concentration 5.1000 with %47.27, Amunium sulfate-Amunium sulfate as top DRESSING with %46.89 and interaction effect of Amunium sulfate-Amunium sulfate and 5.1000 zink sulfate sprinkle with %47.99 showed maximum seed oil PERCENTAGE.The results indicated that application of 5.1000 Zink sulfate sprinkle with 1699 Kg/hec, top DRESSING nitrogen forms Urea-Amunium sulfate with 1661Kg/hec and interaction effects of mentioned characters with 2037Kg/ hec gained to maximum seed oil yield.

Background: Different natural and synthetic materials were used for temporary burn wound coverage; however, they are associated with disadvantages including high price which prohibit their widespread use, especially in developing countries. Among all, human amniotic membrane is the only easily available and cost free coverage. Its effects on burn wounds have been studied in this survey.Methods: One-hundred and twenty four patients with 20-50% second and third degree burns and without any other disease were randomly assigned into two groups. The first 61 patients (control group) underwent traditional method of DRESSING with silver sulfadiazine and gauze which were changed twice a day. The remaining 63 patients underwent DRESSING with human amniotic membrane (amnion group), being changed every 3-4 days.Results: Patients in the control group had significantly lower albumin and needed more albumin infusion (231.80±234 gr. versus 111.51±143.82 gr.), received more blood transfusion (1.75± 2.52 bags versus 0.65± 1.18 bags), had significantly more intense pain and so received more narcotics than amnion group (7.97±12.85doses versus 3.84±7.56). Wound infection was higher in the control group (65.66% versus 46.91%) and so was the incidence of sepsis (24.62% versus 6.10%). There was 8.53% mortality in the control group versus 0% in the amnion group. All of the above-mentioned differences were statistically significant.Conclusions: Amniotic membrane DRESSING in deep and more extensive burns leads to better homeostatic, immunologic and local results and because of its low price, its use is strongly recommended.

Background: Active Leptospermum honey has non-peroxide antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, rendering it suitable for wound healing. Leptospermum honey is endemic in New Zealand belonging to the manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium). The objective of the present research was to compare the efficacy of manuka honey DRESSING with conventional DRESSING regarding skin graft donor sites following a burn injury. Methods: This study was carried out in the department of surgery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. It is a noncontrolled prospective trial, and an open-label study, analyzing Leptospermum honey and conventional DRESSING for the treatment of donor site areas for skin grafts. Data were collected from 15 eligible patients with burn wound. Two independent donor sites were formed, one of which was treated with active Leptospermum honey DRESSING and the other covered through the conventional method. Further collected was information regarding subjects’ demographics, self-reported pain (VAS scale), wound surface areas and bacterial wound culture. Results: In the treatment of skin graft donor sites, honey proved to be less painful compared with the conventional group (P=0. 001). Three and seven days following treatment, a significant decrease was observed in the mean wound surface areas in the honey group (P=0. 001). There was no significant difference between honey and conventional DRESSINGs with regards to the rate of infection (20% in honey DRESSING versus 40% in conventional group; P=0. 068). Conclusions: Active Leptospermum honey DRESSING accelerates the healing process, decreases pain and has antimicrobial activity and can be used for care of skin graft donor sites.

The aim of this study was to compare feedlot performance, carcass characteristics, blood metabolites, and economic profits between pure and crossbreeds Holstein calves. Crossbreeds were produced by crossing Holstein (H) cows with Angus (A), Charolais (C), Limousin (L) and INRA 95 (I) bull’ s semen. The performance of 25 calves of each breed (125 calves in total) was compared in a fattening period of eleven months. The average daily gain was significantly higher in crossbred calves compared to pure Holstein calves. The interaction of breed and time was significant (P<0. 01). The Charolais crossbred calves and pure Holstein had significantly lower dry matter intake than other crossbreeds, and feed conversion ratio in the C×H calves was remarkably more favorable than other groups (P<0. 01). DRESSING PERCENTAGE and saleable meat yield for C×H, L×H and I×H crossbreeds were higher than for pure Holstein and A×H. Concentrations of plasma urea of Charolais crossbred calves was more than other groups (P<0. 01). Economic calculations demonstrated that the respective highest profit for the whole fattening period belonged to crossbreeds of C×H, I×H, L×H, A×H, and pure Holsteins. In conclusion, the calves from Holstein-beef crosses had higher feedlot performance, DRESSING PERCENTAGE and economic productivity than pure Holstein calves.

Background: Japanese quails are cheap and easy to maintain, and they have the potential to bridge the gap in animal protein consumption shortage; however, their performance is highly dependent on the efficiency of nutrient utilization.Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of an egg-lime-molasses mixture (ELM) administration on Japanese quails’ nutrient utilization and carcass parameters.Methods: The study was conducted at the poultry unit of the Babcock University farmhouse, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, from January to March 2022. ELM was prepared by placing fresh chicken eggs in a bowl, after which one liter of lime juice and 500 g of molasses were added and covered tightly for 10 days at 27 °C with a relative humidity of 61%. The solution was then blended. Two-hundred-day-old Japanese quails were assigned to one of five treatments in a completely randomized design. The birds were subdivided into four replicates of 10 birds each. The control (T1) had no administration of ELM; T2, T3, T4, and T5 had inclusion levels of 10, 20, 30, and 40 mL, respectively, all in 500 mL of water. Food and water were provided ad libitum. Data on performance characteristics, apparent digestibility coefficients, and carcass parameters were collected and analyzed using SPSS software, version 22 using descriptive statistics and analysis of variance. Results: The results revealed that ELM did not significantly affect performance characteristics and carcass parameters (P>0.05). The values for digestible crude protein were significantly higher (P<0.05) in the control (62.99%). However, the lowest values were observed among birds administered the lowest dosages (10 and 20 mL ELM with 56.36% and 54.38%, respectively). Birds administered the lowest dosages of ELM (10 mL) had significantly higher (P<0.05) digestible lipids (55.50%) and digestible ash (23.41%) values. The birds administered 20 mL ELM had significantly least (P<0.05) values for digestible lipids (25.50%) and digestible ash (2.58%), while significantly highest (P<0.05) values were observed for the same group of birds for digestible crude fiber (41.05%) and digestible carbohydrates (38.79%). Conclusion: The inclusion of ELM in the water of Japanese quails did not alter their growth performance or carcass parameters.