Multivitamins preventive therapy against subclinical endometritis in buffaloes: Its correlation to NEFA and oxidative stress

Targeting inflammation for the treatment of endometritis in bovines

The uterine endometrial surface of bovines is in constant exposureconstantly exposed with to a multitude ofmany microbial populations that changes throughout the post-partum phase in terms of complexity and dynamics. These microbes contribute to the host pathology, leading to severe economic losses along withnd reproductive capabilities. The basic primary interface that occurs between the internal tissues of the body of the hostbetween the host body's internal tissues and the microbes is the endometrial surface of the uterus. As a result of the infinite pathogenic population, there is always a danger for the opportunistic organisms to attack. Therefore, it is paramount that any interactions, especially microbial microbes with the endometrial surface, are regulated by the host cells. However, the inflammatory response as the defense mechanism contributes a pivotal roleis pivotal in host immunity and pathology. The inflammatory cascade and pathways are important essential to eliminate this clinical problem. In this review, we will discuss and explain how the inflammation and the various components of the immune system play their role in host pathology and therapeutic strategies, taking into account the interface between the host and the microbes on the surface of the endometrium. This review is also instrumental in further explanation of inflammatory uterine disease by discussing the response of inflammation to external insult.

Effect of induced sublethal intoxication with neonicotinoid insecticides on Egyptian toads (Sclerophrys regularis)

The toxicity role of insecticides affecting nontarget vertebrate of wildlife population has become essential subject to focus on. In this vein, the current study aimed to illustrate some biochemical and histopathological alterations induced by two neonicotinoids in Egyptian toads. Forty-five toads were collected and divided equally into three groups (15 toads/group): control group, thiamethoxam group, and acetamiprid group. Both treatment groups received thiamethoxam and acetamiprid (30 and 40 mg/L, respectively) four times within 12 days for induction of sublethal toxicity. Blood and liver tissue samples were collected. Both insecticides cause the same changes, but acetamiprid group exhibited a pronounced significant (P ≥ 0.001) effect than thiamethoxam group on increasing serum lipid profile, ALT, and AST. Moreover, acetamiprid showed a significant (P ≥ 0.001) decrease in hepatic total protein, GSH, and SOD and increase in MDA levels in comparison with thiamethoxam and control groups, respectively. The histopathological hepatic examination showed markable alterations in hepatic architecture in treatment groups that was distinct in acetamiprid group. Finally, our findings illustrate the indirect effect of neonicotinoids on toads and may realize their life-threatening factors. Graphical Abstract.

Oxidative status in dairy goats: periparturient variation and changes in subclinical hyperketonemia and hypocalcemia

BACKGROUND

A better comprehension of the redox status during the periparturient period may facilitate the development of management and nutritional solutions to prevent subclinical hyperketonemia (SCHK) and subclinical hypocalcemia (SCHC) in dairy goats. We aimed to evaluate the variation in the redox status of dairy goats with SCHK and SCHC during their periparturient periods. Guanzhong dairy goats (n = 30) were assigned to SCHK (n = 10), SCHC (n = 10), and healthy (HEAL, n = 10) groups based on their blood β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) and calcium (Ca) concentrations. Blood were withdrawn from goats every week from 3 weeks before the expected parturition date to 3 weeks post-kidding. On the same day, the body condition scores (BCS) were evaluated, and the milk yield was recorded for each goat. The metabolic profile parameters and the indicators of oxidative status were determined by using the standard biochemical techniques.

RESULTS

In comparison with the HEAL goats, SCHK and SCHC goats presented with a more dramatic decline of BCS post-kidding and a significant decrease in the milk yield at 2- and 3-weeks postpartum, ignoring the obvious increase at 1-week postpartum. The levels of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) peaked at parturition, exhibiting significantly higher levels from 1-week prepartum to the parturition day in the SCHK and SCHC groups. The malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration was increased in the SCHK goats from 1-week antepartum until 3-weeks postpartum, with its concentration being significantly higher in the SCHC goats at parturition. The hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) concentration was significantly lower in the SCHK and SCHC goats from 2-weeks antepartum to 1-week post-kidding. The total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) and the superoxide dismutase (SOD) level were decreased at 1-week antepartum in the SCHK and SCHC goats, respectively. The glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) level was increased in the SCHK and SCHC goats during the early lactation period.

CONCLUSIONS

The SCHK and SCHC goats exerted more efforts to maintain their redox homeostasis and to ensure the production performance than the HEAL goats during their periparturient period, probably owing to more intense fat mobilization and lipid peroxidation in the former.

Subclinical endometritis and postpartum ovarian resumption in respect to TNF-α, IL-8 and CRP in Egyptian buffaloes

The study was carried out to find the relation between subclinical endometritis (SCE) and postpartum (pp.) ovarian resumption as well as to evaluate serum and endometrial TNF-α, IL-8 and serum CRP in buffaloes with and without SCE. Thirty-nine pluriparous buffaloes at the 3^rd (W3), 5^th (W5) and 7^th (W7) week pp. were involved in this experiment. The parity of the buffaloes ranged from 4 to 8 with an average 5.8±0.2. Subclinical endometritis was diagnosed by the percentage of polymorphonuclear cells (PMNs) in uterine cytology obtained from endometrial cytobrush at W5 and W7. The cut-off point of PMNs% in buffaloes for SCE was ≥ 6% at W5 or ≥ 4% at W7. According to PMNs%, buffaloes were divided into SCE group (n=27) and non-SCE group (n=12). Ovarian cyclicity was monitored by rectal palpation, ultrasonography and progesterone assay at W3, W5 and W7. Serum and endometrial TNF-α, IL-8 and serum CRP were estimated at W5 and W7. Buffaloes with SCE (55.6%) showed delayed ovarian activity as compared to non-SCE (16.7%) animals (P=0.036). Significant increase in serum cytokines and CRP levels were detected at W5 (P ˂0.05) and W7 (P <0.01) in SCE buffaloes as compared to non-SCE. Endometrial levels of cytokines were significantly (P ˂0.05) elevated in SCE buffaloes. Serum and endometrial cytokines showed significant positive correlation. Furthermore, levels of TNF-α, IL-8 and CRP exhibited significant positive correlation with PMNs%. In conclusion, SCE delayed postpartum ovarian cyclicity in buffaloes. Moreover, TNF-α, IL-8 and CRP assessments could be efficient tools in prediction of SCE in buffaloes.

Antioxidant capacity of omega-3-fatty acids and vitamin E against imidacloprid-induced hepatotoxicity in Japanese quails

Imidacloprid (IM) is a neonicotinoid insecticide, used in a wide range of agricultural activities worldwide. However, it results in ecosystem disturbances and signs of toxicity in human and animals. The current study was designed to elucidate the protective effects of omega-3-fatty acids (OFAs) and vitamin E (Vit E) against IM hepatotoxicity in Japanese quails. Seventy male quails (30 days old) were divided into seven groups (n = 10); G₁ -ve control; G₂ received IM (+ve control); G₃ received OFA; G₄ received Vit E; and G₅, G₆, and G₇ received OFA and/or Vit E with IM for 30 days, respectively. Blood and liver tissue samples were collected. Imidacloprid significantly (p < 0.05) increased serum levels of alanine transferase (ALT), aspartate transferase (AST), triglycerides (TGC), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), as well as liver tissue malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration. Moreover, IM caused a significant (p < 0.05) decrease in the levels of serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), as well as liver superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme activity and reduced-glutathione (GSH) concentration in comparison to the -ve control group. Histopathological changes in hepatocytes, including thick cell trabeculae with marked hydropic vacuolar degeneration of cytoplasm, were found in IM-treated group. Treatment with OFA and/or Vit E resulted in significant improvements in general body condition, serum HDL-C level, and liver tissue SOD enzyme activity and GSH concentration, as well as significant decreases in the levels of serum AST, ALT, TGC, LDL-C, and hepatic tissue MDA. In conclusion, OFA and Vit E have a protective effect against IM toxicity, especially in their combination.