Biological Study of the Caspian Pond Turtle (Mauremys caspica caspica)
Haji Gholi
Kami
Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Golestan University, Gorgan
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Reza
Yadollahvand
Faculty of Marine Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Nour
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Mohammad Reza
Kalbassi
Faculty of Marine Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Nour
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Five species of sea turtles, 3 species of freshwater turtles and 2 species of terrestrial turtles exists in Iran. This research is result of study on the Mauremys caspica caspica is known as the Caspian pond turtle. 118 specimens from Golestan province (72 specimens) and Mazandaran (46 specimens) were studied. The results indicate that this species has dark olive integument with yellow parallel stripes in the limbs, neck and tail. Carapace is relatively flat and has two supracaudal scutes and the bridges between the carapace and plastron are bony. The plastron has 6 pairs of scutes, one pair of axillary scutes and one pair of inguinal scutes and end of anal scutes is pointed. The males and females are distinguishable with anus position on the bottom surface of the tail and the presence or absence of plastron surface concavity. Fore and hind limbs have swimming membranes and 5 and 4 claws respectively. Maximum straight carapace length frequency (33.87%) was between 96.93-119.80 mm in males and (25%) was between 174.53-199.41 mm in females. Turtle leech, Placobdella costata belonging to the order Rhynchobdellida and family Glossiphoniidae was identified in some specimens. Sexual ratio (male/female) was 1:1 in this research.
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Investigating the correlation between reptile species diversity and topographic condition in North West of Isfahan
Mansoureh
Malekian
Department of Environment, Faculty of Natural Resources, Isfahan University of Technology
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The current study was conducted to identify reptile species in North West of Isfahan city and investigate the possible correlation between reptile species diversity and altitude from April to October 2010. Overall, 118 specimens belong to 11 species and 5 families of reptiles were identified. The correlation between altitude and species diversity was estimated using the indices of species diversity (Simpson, Shannon-Wiener and Hill indices) and evenness (Camargo, Simpson and Smith &Wilson indices). In addition, Rarefaction Method was used to equate the data and measure the species richness. The results of different indices showed that there was a significant negative correlation between altitude and species richness and species diversity. However, this correlation between altitude and lizard’s species evenness was positive. Among the species diversity indices, Shannon-Wiener (R2=0.792, r =-0.89) showed the highest correlation value and Simpson (R2=0.477, r =-0.691) the lowest value. Also among the species evenness indices, Camargo (R2=0.665, r =+0.815) had the highest and Simpson (R2=0.592, r =+0.769) the lowest correlation values.
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A survery of the cimetidine effect on hemoral parameters in common carp (Cyprinus carpio L)
Asieh
Ahmadpour
Islamic Azad University, Babol–Branch, Babol, Iran
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Seyyed Mehdi
Hosseini fard
Azad University, Babol–Branch, Babol, Iran
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Bagher
Mojazi amiri
Department of Fishery and Environmental Sciences, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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Cimetidine is a potent histamine H2-receptor antagonist. It was found that these drugs, affect the immune system. In order to determine the immunomodulatory effect of dietary intake of cimetidine in the common carp (80±10g), specimen was of diets containing 0 (control), 50, 100 and 200mg cimetidine Kg-1 of dry diet. hemoral parameters were determined after 6 weeks. The total erythrocyte count, hemoglobin content, hematocrit value and white blood cell count were significantly (P<0.05) higher than in cimetidine supplemented groups. The cortisol and C3 value were significantly (P<0.05) lower than in fish treated with cimetidine. The total serum protein, albomin and globulin contet were not significantly changed. The finding of the present study suggested that the incur of cimetidine in the diet of common carp enhanes the non-specific immunity.
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Hypoglycaemic effect of ethanolic extract of Punica granatum L. flower in diabetic rats
Maryam
Eidi
Department of Biology, Faculty of Biological Science, Varamin-Pishva Branch, Islamic Azad University, Varamin, Iran
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In the present study, effects of the ethanolic extract of the Punica granatum L. flowers on weight of body, liver and kidney, serum glucose level were investigated in streptozotocininduced diabetic rats. 40 rats were made diabetic using by streptozotocin (100mg/kg) interperitoneally. The ethanolic extract at doses 100, 150, 200 and 300mg/kg, were administered daily for 18 days, intraperitoneally. Blood samples were obtained from heart after 18 days. The control group was administered saline. The serum glucose level was measured by kit. The results showed that the ethanolic extract of Punica granatum significantly reduced the serum glucose levels in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. But, the extract did not affect on body weight of body, kidney and liver in comparison with diabetic control group. The present data indicates that extract of Punica granatum has hypoglycaemic effect in diabetic animals. So, this plant should be considered in future therapeutic researches.
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Study of morphometric hemocytes of two crab species Grapsasal bolinearus and Portnnus segnis in Hormozgan Province
Anahita
Fashandi
Department of Marine Biology Department, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Shahla
Jamili
Iranian Fisheries Research Organization, Tehran, Iran
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Fariborz
Ahtshami
Iranian Fisheries Research Organization, Tehran, Iran
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Tooraj
Valinasab
Iranian Fisheries Research Organization, Tehran, Iran
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This study aims to identify hemocyte type and assess some biological and biometric parameters such as differential count and hymocyte diameter in two crab species Grapsus albolineatus and Portunus segnis under light microscopy in the Persian Gulf covering Hormozgan province waters. Research samplings were carried out in Februrary 2011. According to cell size, presence or absence of cytoplasmic granules and nucleocytoplasmic ratio, three main groups of hemocyte have been recognized in both species: hyalinocyte, Small granulocyte (SGC) and large granulocyte (LGC). Our results showed that there is no significant relationship between gender and any kinds of the blood cell and also among total cells in the two species. The study showed that the size of blood cells in G. albolineatus was significantly smaller than the blue swimmer crab (P<0.05). In G. albolineatus semigranolocyte and in P. segnis hyalinocyte was the most predominant hemocyte, respectively 51.77% and 47.15%. Between the two species in terms of blood cell diameter significant difference existed and semigranolocyte and granulocyte dimeters were higher in P. segnis (P<0.05). However, hyalinocyte dimeter proved no significant discrepancy in this regard.
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Study of habitat suitability of Poutak valley in Dena protected area as Persian fallow deer habitat using SWOT model
Mehdi
ahanbakhsh Ganje
Young Researchers and Elite Club, Science and Research Branch of Khuzestan, Azad Islamic university, Ahvaz,Iran
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Jafar
Morshedi
Department of Urban Planning Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar Branch, Shoushtar, Iran
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Fariba
Mehdizadeh
Shaukat Abad University Campus, Faculty of Letters, Department of Geography, Urban Geography course, Birjand, Iran
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Ebrahim
Golzar
Azad Islamic university, Ahvaz, Iran
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Behzad
Joumardiani
Azad Islamic university, Ahvaz, Iran
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Considering habitat loss is the crucial reason for wildlife threatening currently so habitat management is the most fundamental approach that should be properly considered before adopting any plan. For habitat management of per species identifying condition of habitat and species needs is necessary. The aim of present study is investigation of Poutak valley in Dena PA as fallow deer habitat. For achieving this goal the map of slope classes, height, roads, bordering villages, vegetation density was developed in GIS and the diversity of Plant species was specified. Besides, livestock population moreover existing land use in the region was studied by applying SWOT model. The results showed the region is not suitable to meet needs of fallow deer because of upper height, sharp slop, development of agricultural farmlands, vicinity to road and rural areas and low temperature in winter.
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Antimicrobial activity of flavonoid compounds from marine sponge Gelliodes carnosa(Persian Gulf)
Mohammad Sadegh
Khakshoor
Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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Jamileh
Pazooki
Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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The sponge Gelliodes carnosa were sample from offshore Bushehr in the depth of 5-6m and flavonoid compounds extract from them with standard methods. This component were examined against fourteen microorganisms Staphylococcus aureus (PTCC 1189), Bacillus subtilis (PTCC 1156), Escherichia coli (PTCC 1763), Pseudomonas aeroginosa (PTCC 1310) ،Proteus mirabilis(PTCC 1076), Candida albicans (PTCC 5027), Fusarium solani (PTCC 5248), Aspergillus niger (PTCC 5223), Serattia marcescens, Klebsiella pneumonia, Saprolegnia parasitica, Saprolegnia sp., Fusarium sp.1. and Fusarium sp2. Results showed that this compounds presented activity against 58% of pathogens. Antibacterial activity of flavonoid compounds was more than antifungal activity. A Garm negative bacterium was more resistance than garm positive bacteria. The range of created halos was between 9-14mm. Among the tested microorganisms, the B. subtilis and P. mirabilis had the highest sensitivity towards flavonoid compounds respectively whit 14 and 13mm. The growth inhibition of these compounds on the filamentous fungi except saprolegnia was weak. Based on the present finding, it could be inferred that the Gelliodes carnosa as an source for flavonoid compounds for combat with some microbial diseases.
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Assessing synonymy status of Allactaga firouzi and Allactaga hotsoni using cranial and dental morphometric characters
Maryam
Rahimi-Pozveh
Department of Natural Resource Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
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Mansoureh
Malekian
Department of Natural Resources Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
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Mahmoud-Reza
Hemami
Department of Natural Resources Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
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In the present study, synonymy status of Allactaga firouzi and Allactaga hotsoni was examined, using cranial and dental measurements. Nine Dipodidae specimens from three regions in the Isfahan province (Mirabad-Shahreza, Hanna and Varzaneh-Gavkhooni) were collected. All measurements were recorded on each cranial using a digital caliper (0.01mm) and dental characters were measured, using Micromeasure 3.3 software and statistical analyses were performd. In addition morphometrics data from previous studies were used in analyses. The results showed that specimens of Mirabad, Hanna and Varzaneh were A. firouzi, A. williamsi and A. hotsoni respectively, that it is a new report about the presence of A. hotsoni in Varzaneh (Gavkhooni) region. A. firouzi was not separated from A. hotsoni based on statistical analyses on cranial and dental measurements. Therefore A. firouzi may be a subspecies of A. hotsoni.
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Measuring the accumulation of calcium, magnesium and vanadium in Rutilus frisii kutum and Carp (Cyprinus carpio) muscle in the coastal waters of the Caspian Sea, Mazandaran Province
Akbar
Elsagh
Faculty of Chemistry, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University
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In this study done in second half of 2010, after analyzing stations in Babolsar, Fereydoonkenar, Mahmoudabad, Rostamrood in nour, Park Jangali Sisangan and Noshahr in south central area in the coastal waters of the Caspian sea province useful essential trace elements like calcium, magnesium and vanadium, in the edible muscle tissue of 36 samples of fish species in the north country economy and high consumption of Rutilus frisii Kutum and Carp (Cyprinus carpio) after sampling preparation and acid digestion method with the standard spectrum gauge was measured with flame atomic absorption spectroscopy. Mean concentration of calcium, magnesium and vanadium in the edible muscle tissue of Rutilus frisii Kutum, respectively, 14.08±0.10, 5.27±0.08 and 0.04±0.00 (μg g-1) dry weight samples were obtained. Also, the mean average concentration of calcium, magnesium and vanadium in muscle, edible Carp (Cyprinus carpio), respectively, 13.25±0.39, 7.98±0.23 and 0.10±0.07 (μg g-1) dry weight measured. Statistical evaluation of mean values for these elements in the edible muscle tissue of Rutilus frisii Kutum and Carp (Cyprinus carpio) in the 95% confidence level showed that the average of all stations in the amount of calcium, magnesium and vanadium in the edible muscle in Rutilus frisii Kutum is significantly different from their average levels in the edible muscle in Carp (Cyprinus carpio) (P<0.05).
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Habitat suitability mapping for wild goat (Capra aegagrus aegagrus) in Khojir National Park using ENFA Method
Mojtaba
Shirzad
Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Borhan
Riazi
Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Mahtab
Tavakoli
Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Having several mountains, Khojir National Park located on eastern Tehran is considered among habitats suitable for the wild Goat Capra aegagrus aegagrus. Human-wildlife conflict and anthropogenic threats in the park has isolated wild goat from some suitable habitats. Accordingly, the species presence has been restricted in some areas. In order to model the habitat of Capra aegagrus aegagrus, Ecological Niche Factor Analysis (ENFA) Method was used at environment of the Biomapper software. In this research, the specie presence spots were considered as dependent variable while independent variables were defined in the form of a total number of 9 environmental variables. Afterwards, the relevant map layers were prepared and analyzed. The obtained results indicated that suitable habitats for Capra aegagrus aegagrus in Khojir National Park include the areas that their slop and elevation are more than average slope (42%) and elevation (1495m). According to the specialism values, the most important factors affecting the species ecological Niche are elevation, distance from roads and environmental checkpoint. It should be mentioned that villages inside the park impose negative impact on dispersion of the wild goats. It was also specified that asphalt and dirt roads have no impact on dispersion of the species in Khojir National Park.
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Investigation of absorption rate of heavy metal Cd in Amphipod (pontogammarus maeoticus)of Gilan coastal
Arash
Yarmohammadi Tooski
Sciences & Research Branch of Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Marzieh
Hashemi Damoochali
Sciences & Research Branch of Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Today direct and indirect pollution of aquatic ecosystem (rivers, especially estuaries) and consequently pollution of seas is one of the main problems in our environment. In this research, the rate of Cd in Pontogammarus in Anzali coast was monitored and absorption rate of Cd were measured. In this survey, after determining of 5 stations in Anzali coastal, sampling and analyzing of them were done with the standard MOOPAM method, then the concentration of Cd in Pontogammarus of 5 stations was measured and analyzed. In the next stage, alive samples from the cleanest station the zone with the least concentration of Cd in Gammarus body, (Goo Beach) were collected and transferred to aquariums with different concentration of Cd the Laboratory. Then the absorption of Cd in several concentrations of 0.004, 0.006 and 0.008 by Pontogammarus was measured in time periods of 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours. The results of absorption rate of this heavy metal by Gammarus also indicated that Gammarus can absorb Cd with the rate of 0/016725mg/lit/day from the environment.
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Evaluation of managerial and aflxtocin from commercocial egg laying farm as animal diet
Sasan
Mirabi
Islamic Azad University Varmin-Pishva Branch, Varmin-Pishva
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Mojtaba
Zahedi far
Animal Science Institute
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Kamran
Zand
Islamic Azad University Varmin-PishvaBranch, Varmin-Pishva
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Naser
Tymornezhad
Animal Science Institutel
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To evaluate the effect of some managerial parameters on the performance 150 poultry laying flocks (room) from 15 commercial laying farms in Alborz and Tehran provinces of Iran were studied in this experiment. The educational information’s of the managers, geographic location and condition of flock health, nutrition and lighting program were collected thorough questionnaire distribution among the technical managers of commercial egg laying farms. Another required information such as light color, diet properties, feed intake, egg production were collected with direct observation and referring to the preexisting data which registered in the farms notebooks. For evaluation of egg quality, 10 eggs from each flock randomly selected and maintained under standard condition until laboratory assessments, then in the laboratory the egg quality parameters such as egg weight, egg edible percentage, egg yolk color, egg shell thickness, dry egg shell weight, yolk weight, and egg shape index were evaluated. Data from this study were analyzed using the GLM procedure of SPSS20 statistical software with t-student test (for 2 data groups) and F test (for more than two data groups).The results showed that the relevance of the managers profession with their education resulted to some decreases in yolk color, yolk weight and feed consumption and an increase in mortality (P <0.05). Farm manager training reduced yolk color, egg shell thickness, yolk weight, haugh unit, egg shape index, feed intake and mortality is increased (P <0.05). Percentage of yolk and feed to egg conversion were higher yolk color and egg production were lower in Varaminian flocks rather than Karaj flocks (P <0.05). Using of pelleted rather than mash feed resulted in some increases in yolk color, egg shell thickness, egg shape index, feed intake, feed to egg conversion and resulted in decrease of mortality (P <0.05). Haugh unit, feed intake, egg production and daily egg production per hen were reduced when ration prepared outside of farms rather than inside of them (P <0.05).Previous Conflict of flocks with disease rather than no previous conflicted flocks resulted in increase of egg shell thickness, egg shape index, and feed intake, feed to egg conversion, and decrease in egg weight, daily egg production and mortality. The use of CFLs compared to incandescent lamps increased egg weight, yolk color, egg contents weight, yolk weight, feed intake, and mortality but egg production and daily egg production per hen was decreased (P <0.05).The use of white light in the room decreased egg weight, content weight and daily egg production per hen rather than other colors but increased the yolk color. Use yellow light rather than other colors in the room, resulted to decrease of Haugh unit in the flocks. In total having previous disease background in the farms resulted to that farmer tended to be more sensitive and have more attention to their farms. More attention needed in educational and training programs for farmers to produce the high quality products rather than other aspects of production.
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A histological investigation of macroscopically ovarian maturation in perch (Perca fluviatilis L.) in Anzali wetland
Maryam
Saemi
Islamic Azad University. Lahijan Branch, Lahijan, Iran
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Ali
Bani
Faculty of natural Resources, Guilan university, Sowmsara , Iran
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Hosein
Khara
Islamic Azad University, Lahijan Branch, Lahijan, Iran
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Target of the current study was investigation of macroscopic and microscopic (histological) structure of Perch’s ovaries (Perca fluviatiis). To perform this experience, samples were caught monthly from Anzali wetland located in North West of Iran. Ovaries were harvested and staged macroscopically. Macroscopic observation showed that gonad development in vitellogenic stage was in line with increasing of blood vessels around of ovaries. Also during of vitellogenic stage the mount of pigment was increased and oocytes changed their color from light yellow to orangre and in final maturation tended to be colorless and clear. Ovaries were fixed after dissecting in formalin to be prepared for histological processes. Tissue samples were sectioned 5-7μm, before staining with Mayer’s Haematoxylin and Eosin. Variations of gonad maturation were divided to six stages consisting of previtellogenic, early vitellogenic, late vitellogenic, final maturation, and spent stages. For observation demonstrate a single ovulation and a short time spawning.
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The first record of myctophidae fish from mesopelagic depth in Oman Sea waters
Nargess
Javadzadeh
Fisheries group, Science & Research Branch of Islamic Azad University Khuzestan, Ahvaz, Iran
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GHolamhosein
Vosughi
Sciences & Research Branch of Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Tooraj
Valinasab
Iranian Fisheries Research Organization, Tehran, Iran
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Syed Mohammad
Fatemi
Sciences & Research Branch of Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Asghr
Abdoli
Biological Science Faculty, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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This study was done for identifying the Myctophidae fish of the Iranian waters of Oman Sea, during February to June 2011. A new species (Diaphus effulgens) was identified and report for the first time. This specimen was caught with midwater trawl from mesopelagic depth (410 m and 57º 50' E / 25º 29' N - 57º 46' E / 25º 31' N position) of Oman Sea at Hormuzgan province waters. *
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Ophthalmectomy on a male breeder ostrich in Iran
Mohammad
Pighambarnezhad
Animal Science Department, Agriculture Faculty, islamic Azad University Varamin –Pishva
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Kazem
karimi
Animal Science Department, Agriculture Faculty, islamic Azad University Varamin –Pishva
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Amir
ShahrAeeini
Veteran and Technician of Breeder ostrich
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Ocular damages (ophthalmopathies) are possible in domestic animals and according to severity and position they need various treatments. Conjunctiva is outer layer of eyeball and conjunctivitis is generated by different factors like traumatic and/or pathogenic agents. Treatment of conjunctivitis aids to return the vision. In severe cases like this male breeder ostrich in according to acute conjunctivitis corneal necrosis general eyeball infection and unsuccessful previous treatments right unconditional blindness, to reduction the risk of developing the infection and contagion to left eye, it was forced to ophthalmectomy (enucleation of eyeball).
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