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Sindičić M, Topličanec I, Kolić E, Marić K, Konjević D, Slavica A, Janicki Z. Diversity of mitochondrial DNA in fallow deer (Dama dama) from Brijuni National park, Croatia - short communication. VET ARHIV 2019. [DOI: 10.24099/vet.arhiv.0537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Konjević D, Janicki Z, Calmels P, Jan DS, Marinculić A, Šimunović M, Pavlak M, Krapinec K, Poljak Z. Evaluation of factors affecting the efficacy of treatment against Fascioloides magna in wild red deer population. Vet Ital 2019; 54:33-39. [PMID: 29631313 DOI: 10.12834/vetit.970.5051.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Deer fascioloidosis is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by the non-native trematode Fascioloides magna. Infections of red deer with F. magna in Croatia have been reported for the first time in 2000 in the Baranja region. Subsequently, the disease spread throughout the Eastern parts of the country, involving all 3 deer species (red, roe, and fallow) and mouflons. Within the disease control programme (DCP), livers from all shot deer were thoroughly analysed and all detected trematodes and gross lesions were counted and categorized. Prevalence of positive animals, in this study for Spačva region, in the period ranging from 2007 to 2012 was 36.42% (46.39% when fawns are not considered). Epidemiological analysis was applied to evaluate risk factors and disease patterns at the population level with the aim to understand factors with negative influence on therapeutic effect. Each demographic variable was tested at the seasonal, individual and location level. Model for pathological lesions suggested that the likelihood of lesions was dependent on age (p = 0.003). We did not find any locality or sex related significant differences. Finally, environmental characteristics and migratory patterns were analysed using Geographic Information System (GIS) and showed that Spačva region represents an epidemiological unit for red deer fascioloidosis.
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- Dean Konjević
- University of Zagreb Veterinary Faculty, Heinzelova 55, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Severin K, Mašek T, Horvatek D, Konjević D, Janicki Z, Cvrtila Ž, Kozačinski L, Hadžiosmanovič L, Barić-Rafaj R. The effects of castration on the growth parameters, carcass yield and meat chemical composition of intensively reared Common Pheasant(Phasianus colchicus colchicus L.). Italian Journal of Animal Science 2016. [DOI: 10.4081/ijas.2007.213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Mašek T, Severin K, Kos J, Janicki Z, Filipović N, Kozačinski L, Cvrtila Ž, Džaja P. Blood lipids and fatty acid composition of abdominal fat in castrated and intact male common pheasant(Colchicus colchicus). Italian Journal of Animal Science 2016. [DOI: 10.4081/ijas.2010.e78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The presence of American liver fluke (Fascioloides magna) in Croatian wild ruminant species was detected for the first time in January 2000. At the same time, the problem of adequate parasitological monitoring and treatment appeared in the captive deer population. Quarantine and health screening protocols, as well as migration and transportation influence had to be evaluated in red deer husbandry. Non-invasive methods were introduced to estimate the prevalence of F. magna in the semi-farm rearing system. Coprological analysis has been performed on 264 faecal samples. The most effective antiparasitic treatment was implemented on herd and individual treatment. Treatment was extended to the free-ranging population of deer in the same region.
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- Z Janicki
- The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia.
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Herceg Romanić S, Marenjak TS, Klinčić D, Janicki Z, Srebočan E, Konjević D. Organochlorine compounds in red deer (Cervus elaphus L.) and fallow deer (Dama dama L.) from inland and coastal Croatia. Environ Monit Assess 2012; 184:5173-5180. [PMID: 21904863 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-011-2331-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2010] [Accepted: 08/29/2011] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) and organochlorine pesticide (OCP) levels in fat tissue of red and fallow deer (Cervus elaphus L. and Dama dama L.) from two inland and an Adriatic area were established. Of 17 analysed PCBs, PCB-28, PCB-138, PCB-153, PCB-180 and PCB-118 were found in all samples, whilst PCB-101 and PCB-170 were found in more than 50% of samples. They ranged between 0.03 and 5.98 ng g(-1) fat weight. Of seven analysed OCPs, HCB, γ-HCH and 1,1-dichloro-2,2-di(4-chlorophenyl)ethylene (DDE) were found in all samples, whilst β-HCH was found in more than 50% of samples. They ranged between 0.17 and 22.14 ng g(-1) fat weight. The dominating compounds were DDE, PCB-138, PCB153, PCB-118 and PCB-180. According to the Duncan multistage test, the levels of PCB-138, PCB-153, PCB 170 and PCB-180 were significantly higher in perirenal fat samples of specimens taken from the Adriatic area. DDE was significantly higher in the inland deer samples. Some species differences were determined and were mostly related to higher PCB and β-HCH levels in fallow deer samples and higher DDE levels in red deer samples. No sex difference was established. As for age, significantly higher levels of PCB-118 and PCB-52 were found in fawns.
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- Snježana Herceg Romanić
- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska cesta 2, PO Box 291, 10001 Zagreb, Croatia.
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Srebočan E, Janicki Z, Crnić AP, Tomljanović K, Sebečić M, Konjević D. Cadmium, lead and mercury concentrations in selected red deer (Cervus elaphus L.) tissues from north-eastern Croatia. J Environ Sci Health A Tox Hazard Subst Environ Eng 2012; 47:2101-2108. [PMID: 22871008 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2012.695994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Concentrations of cadmium, lead and mercury were determined in muscle, liver and kidney tissue from three different age groups of red deer (young animals aged 6 or 7 months, middle-aged animals aged 3 to 5 years, old animals aged over 8 years) from the Baranja region of Croatia. Median cadmium concentrations were low in the muscles of all investigated age groups (0.0002; 0.0009 and 0.0020 μg/g), higher in the liver (0.0279; 0.0656 and 0.1463 μg/g) and highest in the kidneys (0.4792; 2.8531 and 6.1657 μg/g). A positive correlation was established between cadmium concentration and age. In all analyzed tissues the median lead concentration was higher in young (muscle 0.0024; liver 0.0364 and kidney 0.0618 μg/g), compared to middle-aged animals (muscle 0.0001; liver 0.0184 and kidney 0.0160 μg/g). In contrast to cadmium, mercury had a negative correlation to age but median concentrations were very low (in muscle: 0.0011; 0.0001 and 0.0006 μg/g; in liver: 0.0051; 0.0037 and 0.0022 μg/g and in kidney: 0.0145; 0.0183 and 0.0106 μg/g) especially compared to cadmium. From the hygienic point of view all the examined tissues are edible since concentrations of the analyzed metals do not exceed values proposed by the official regulations, with the exception of a few kidney samples, which contained cadmium above the recommended value. Furthermore, mercury concentrations are no longer (since 2008) a matter of legislation.
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- Emil Srebočan
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
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Konjević D, Janicki Z, Slavica A, Severin K, Krapinec K, Božić F, Palme R. Non-invasive monitoring of adrenocortical activity in free-ranging fallow deer (Dama dama L.). EUR J WILDLIFE RES 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s10344-010-0401-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mašek T, Konjević D, Severin K, Janicki Z, Grubešić M, Krapinec K, Bojanc J, Mikulec Ž, Slavica A. Hematology and serum biochemistry of European mouflon (Ovis orientalis musimon) in Croatia. EUR J WILDLIFE RES 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/s10344-009-0276-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Matanović K, Severin K, Martinković F, Simpraga M, Janicki Z, Barisić J. Hematological and biochemical changes in organically farmed sheep naturally infected with Fasciola hepatica. Parasitol Res 2007; 101:1657-61. [PMID: 17694402 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-007-0709-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2007] [Accepted: 07/30/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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A naturally occurring outbreak of fasciolosis in a group of 20 Merinolandschaf (German Merino) sheep was studied. Hematological and blood biochemical values in sheep spontaneously infected with liver fluke Fasciola hepatica were compared with equivalent values in 20 parasite-free sheep from organically farmed flock. Investigated animals were kept in outdoor system, on pastures covered with swamps, which remain flooded after rainy season. Significantly lower red blood cell (RBC) count, lymphocytes, hemoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, and albumin were recorded in sheep from the infected herd, whereas white blood cell (WBC) count, eosinophil, segmented and band neutrophil count, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), concentrations of glucose, and globulins were significantly higher than in the parasite free herd. No significant correlation between the investigated blood parameters and the number of F. hepatica eggs in the feces was detected. This study shows that hematological and biochemical values can be useful in early diagnosis and prognosis of sheep fasciolosis.
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- K Matanović
- Department of Physiology and Radiobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Heinzelova 55, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
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Sager H, Konjević D, Grubešić M, Janicki Z, Severin K, Beck R. Stichorchis subtriquetrus in European beaver from Croatia: first report. EUR J WILDLIFE RES 2005. [DOI: 10.1007/s10344-004-0076-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Konjević D, Kierdorf U, Verstraete FJM, Janicki Z, Slavica A, Keros T, Severin K. Malformation of the permanent maxillary canine after dental infraction in a wild boar (Sus scrofa L.). J Zoo Wildl Med 2004; 35:403-5. [PMID: 15526900 DOI: 10.1638/03-101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Intra-alveolar infraction and malformation of the apical part of the permanent left maxillary canine in an adult male wild boar (Sus scrofa L.) is documented. The infraction and its sequelae produced an irregular mass of reparative tissue that led to the formation of two growing ends of the tooth.
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- Dean Konjević
- Chair for Game Biology, Pathology and Breeding, The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Heinzelova 55, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Konjević D, Gudan A, Grabarević Ž, Janicki Z, Petrinec Z, Artuković B. The pathohistological presentation of spontaneous pyelonephritis in fat dormice (Glis glis L.)—case report. EUR J WILDLIFE RES 2004. [DOI: 10.1007/s10344-004-0040-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Poljicak-Milas N, Slavica A, Janicki Z, Robic M, Belic M, Milinkovic-Tur S. Serum biochemical values in fallow deer ( Dama dama L.) from different habitats in Croatia. EUR J WILDLIFE RES 2004. [DOI: 10.1007/s10344-003-0003-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Kantura VG, Kolić E, ZobunŽija M, Mihelić D, Slavica A, Vinković B, Petrinec Z, Janicki Z, MajurdŽić D. Histologische und funktionelle Beobachtungen am Zwerchfell von Damhirschen (Dama dama) aus dem Naturpark Brionische Inseln (Kroatien). EUR J WILDLIFE RES 2003. [DOI: 10.1007/bf02190454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Konjević D, Keros T, Brkić H, Slavica A, Janicki Z, Margaletić J. Comparative morphology of incisor enamel and dentin in humans and fat dormice (Glis glis). Coll Antropol 2003; 27:373-80. [PMID: 12974167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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The structure of teeth in all living beings is genetically predetermined, although it can change under external physiological and pathological factors. The author's hypothesis was to indicate evolutional shifts resulting from genetic, functional and other differences. A comparative study about certain characteristics of incisors in humans and myomorpha, the fat dormouse (Glis glis) being their representative as well, comprised measurements of enamel and dentin thickness in individual incisor segments, evaluation of external enamel index, and also assessment of histological structure of enamel and dentin. The study results involving dormice showed the enamel to be thicker in lower than in the upper teeth, quite contrary to enamel thickness in humans. In the upper incisors in dormice the enamel is the thickest in the medial layer of the crown, and in the cervical portion of the crown in the lower incisors. The thickness of dentin in dormice is greater in the oral than in the vestibular side. These findings significantly differ from those reported in reference literature, but they are based on the function of teeth in dormice. Histological characteristics of hard dental tissues in dormice are similar to those in humans, with exception of uniserial structure of enamel and appearance of dentinoenamel junction.
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- Dean Konjević
- Veterinary Faculty, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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Tisljar M, Janić D, Grabarević Z, Simpraga B, Marinculić A, Pinter L, Janicki Z, Nemanic A. Stress-induced Cushing's syndrome in fur-chewing chinchillas. Acta Vet Hung 2002; 50:133-42. [PMID: 12113167 DOI: 10.1556/avet.50.2002.2.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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One of the most serious problems in the chinchilla industry is 'fur-chewing', when the chinchilla bites off areas of its own or some other animal's fur. The condition generally develops in both genders at the age of 6-8 months. In chinchilla farms in Croatia an incidence of 15-20% has been observed. A pathomorphological, microbiological and parasitological investigation was conducted on eleven 6- to 11-month-old chinchillas of both sexes with clinical symptoms of 'fur-chewing' and three chinchillas without such signs. Histopathology of the adrenal glands and of the chewed skin revealed changes typical of Cushing's syndrome in 'fur-chewed' chinchillas, such as hyperkeratinisation of the epidermis, epidermal atrophy, pronounced follicular and sebaceous gland atrophy, hyperkeratinisation of the follicles with comedo formations and the presence of calcium salts in subcutis.
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- Marina Tisljar
- Poultry Center, Croatian Veterinary Institute, 10000 Zagreb, Heinzelova 55, Croatia.
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Rinck M, Rinck R, Rinck J, Sulimanović D, Kos J, Janicki Z. Morphometrische Analbeutelmessungen beim Rotfuchs (Vulpes vulpes,Linné 1758). EUR J WILDLIFE RES 2000. [DOI: 10.1007/bf02241575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Hraste A, Zobundija M, Jakovac M, Janicki Z, Čuljak K, Sabočanec R, Rinck J. Darstellung eines Adenoms an der Tränendrüse eines Rothirsches (Cervus elaphus L.). EUR J WILDLIFE RES 1996. [DOI: 10.1007/bf02241213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Mihelić D, Hraste A, Babić K, Gjurcević-Kantura V, Janicki Z. Flavin, oxidative and hydrolytic enzyme activity in the skin of Sana, Togemburg and Balkan engrafted kid breeds. Anat Histol Embryol 1994; 23:112-9. [PMID: 7978345 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0264.1994.tb00243.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Flavin, oxidative and hydrolytic enzyme activity in the Togenburg, Sana and Balkan engrafted kid breeds, skin from the back, abdomen and leg areas was investigated. The strongest activity of the enzymes was found in the connective tissue, muscular tissue cells and sebaceous glands while the weaker activity was found in epidermis and hair follicle cells. Those are slight differences in the activity of the investigated enzymes among kid groups in the investigated part of the body.
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- D Mihelić
- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embriology, Veterinary Faculty, University of Zagreb, Croatia
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