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CAT VACCINATION IN BANGLADESH: DIFFERENT ASPECTS AND OWNERS’ ATTITUDES TO VACCINATION
(Chattogram Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, 2022-09) Rahim, M. A. Rahman
This cats vaccination related study was conducted directly at the Teaching and Training Pet Hospital and Research Center (TTPHRC) of CVASU, S. A. Quadery Teaching Veterinary Hospital (SAQTVH) of CVASU and Upazilla Veterinary Hospital (UVH), Patiya. Data was also collected through online forms. Because one of the most important measures in preventing and controlling cats’ infectious diseases is vaccination. So, it is important to evaluate owners' attitudes on cats’ vaccinations. The goal of the current study was to identify parameters that were related to the vaccination status of cats in Bangladesh and to determine respondents' attitudes toward vaccination guidelines . Among 1025 responses, a total of 843 questionnaires were statistically analyzed. In spite of the fact that 89% of the owners were aware that their cats were susceptible to infectious diseases, our survey revealed that only 54% of cats were found vaccinated. Therefore, it is clear that owners did not give their cats adequate attention. So, our cats were not protected against different infectious diseases. Along with other factors, the vaccination rate was also affected by issues such as high costs, long travel times, difficult transportation, inappropriate clinic hours, and lengthy waiting times etc. In order to increase cats’ protection against infectious diseases, owner’s awareness should be increased. As well as availability of the vaccine should be increased so that others negative factors such as high cost will be reduced. So, these kinds of necessary steps should be taken to ensure adequate vaccination to our cats. Keywords:
Role of Exogenous Insulin in Modifying Stress and Carbohydrate Metabolic Gene Expression in Domestic Birds During Slaughter
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chattogram-4225, Bangladesh, 2024-06) Rahim, M. A. Rahman
This thesis consists of two parts: the first explores the interplay between cortisol and insulin during the slaughter process in domestic birds, while the second investigates the effect of insulin on the mRNA expression of genes involved in glucose and energy metabolism. The initial study included three bird species: Broiler chickens, Sonali chickens, and Quail. The birds were administered either a control solution or varying doses of insulin (4 IU and 8 IU). Blood samples were collected before and after insulin administration to measure serum cortisol, glucose, and hemoglobin levels. Key findings indicate that insulin administration has species-specific effects on cortisol levels, with Sonali chickens demonstrating a significant reduction in cortisol, suggesting a stressmitigating effect. This led to the second part of the study, which focused on a molecular level of analysis. Using qPCR, tissues from Sonali chickens were examined for the mRNA expression of GLUT12 and the insulin receptor (IR) in the liver and GLUT12 and insulin genes in the pancreas. Molecular analysis revealed that insulin upregulated the mRNA expression of GLUT12, IR, and insulin in Sonali chickens' liver and pancreas, enhancing glucose and energy metabolism. The optimal insulin dose was determined to be 4 IU, which had the most pronounced effects on both hormonal and genetic parameters. These results highlight the potential of dose-dependent insulin and similar product administration to improve welfare and metabolic health in domestic birds.