scholarly journals Dietary Calcium-Phosphorus Ratios for Growing Pigs in Relation to Serum Levels and Bone Development

1971 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.C. Nielsen ◽  
S. Andersen ◽  
A. Madsen ◽  
H.P. Mortensen
Keyword(s):  
Bone Development ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Dietary Calcium ◽  
Growing Pigs ◽  
Calcium Phosphorus

The influence of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D supplementation of a pea–barley ration for growing pigs

1977 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 543 ◽  
Author(s):  
BA Stone ◽  
GH McIntosh
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D3 ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Dietary Calcium ◽  
Bone Fragility ◽  
Growing Pigs ◽  
Plasma Calcium ◽  
Similar Response ◽  
Dietary Phosphorus ◽  
Calcium Phosphorus ◽  
Vitamin D3 Supplementation

A diet based on field peas and barley can satisfy the mineral requirements of growing pigs provided that calcium is supplemented at least to the level of dietary phosphorus present, and that vitamin D3 supplementation is greater than Agricultural Research Council recommendations. Bone fragility and lameness observed in pigs on a low calcium-low vitamin D3 diet was overcome by increasing either of these components, and this was accompanied by increased metacarpal ash and femur breaking strength. A similar response could also be produced by increasing dietary phosphorus levels. Plasma calcium and phosphate concentrations were significantly influenced by changes in the dietary calcium/phosphorus ratio, whereas vitamin D3 changes had a minimal influence. Parathyroid activity appeared to reflect the plasma calcium concentration. There did not appear to be any relationship between plasma concentrations and bone fragility or lameness.In order to ensure adequate bone development in pigs offered a diet of plant origin, vitamin D3 supplementation and elevation of dietary calcium to the level of total phosphorus present is a minimum requirement.

Bone turnover in growing pigs fed three levels of dietary calcium

2000 ◽  
Vol 80 (4) ◽  
pp. 547-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torben Larsen ◽  
José A. Fernández ◽  
Ricarda M. Engberg
Keyword(s):  
Bone Resorption ◽  
Bone Mass ◽  
Bone Turnover ◽  
Bone Development ◽  
Dietary Calcium ◽  
Growing Pigs ◽  
Morphometric Analyses ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Cross Links ◽  
Carboxy Terminal

The effect of dietary calcium level on bone quality and quantity was evaluated in growing pigs by means of histomorphometric methods as well as basic bone parameters and chemical indicators of bone turnover in the blood. Thirty growing pigs were allocated to three levels of dietary calcium, 3.5, 9.4 and 16.4 g kg−1DM, respectively. Blood was drawn five times throughout 62 d and analyzed for Ca, P, hydroxyproline, alkaline phosphatase and 1-carboxy terminal telopeptide (1CTP). On days 50 and 60 of the experiment, oxytetracycline was injected i.m. and the animals were sacrificed on day 62. Transiliac bone samples were obtained, processed undecalcified and used in morphologic and morphometric analyses. Medium or high dietary calcium resulted in a higher retention of calcium, and more bone mass as indicated by a higher trabecular bone volume and a lower bone resorption. The mineral appositional rate in the bones was also higher in these groups, indicating a fast growth rate. Conversely, a low dietary calcium supply, resulted in lower overall calcium retention, lower bone mass, and a higher extent of resorption lacunae and osteoid extent and width. Higher remodeling activity and osteoid accumulation were due to deficient mineralization as indicated by a lower mineralization rate and prolonged mineralization lag time. Bone markers in the blood were only slightly affected by the dietary calcium differences. It was concluded that the medium level of dietary calcium was sufficient to sustain sound bone development. Key words: Histomorphometric analysis, bone formation, bone resorption, hydroxyproline, cross-links, mineralization

scholarly journals Low serum vitamin B12 levels are associated with degenerative rotator cuff tear

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae Hwa Kim ◽  
Go-Tak Kim ◽  
Siyeoung Yoon ◽  
Hyun Il Lee ◽  
Kyung Rae Ko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Calcium Phosphorus ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Low Serum

Abstract Background Vitamin B12 (Vit B12) deficiency results in elevated homocysteine levels and interference with collagen cross-linking, which may affect tendon integrity. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether serum Vit B12 levels were correlated with degenerative rotator cuff (RC) tear. Methods Eighty-seven consecutive patients with or without degenerative RC tear were enrolled as study participants. Possible risk factors (age, sex, medical history, bone mineral density, and serum chemistries including glucose, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, homocysteine, Vitamin D, Vit B12, homocysteine, and folate) were assessed. Significant variables were selected based on the results of univariate analyses, and a logistic regression model (backward elimination) was constructed to predict the presence of degenerative RC tear. Results In the univariate analysis, the group of patients with degenerative RC tear had a mean concentration of 528.4 pg/mL Vit B12, which was significantly lower than the healthy control group (627.1 pg/mL). Logistic regression analysis using Vit B12 as an independent variable revealed that Vit B12 concentrations were significantly correlated with degenerative RC tear (p = 0.044). However, Vit B12 levels were not associated with tear size. Conclusion Low serum levels of Vit B12 were independently related to degenerative RC tear. Further investigations are warranted to determine if Vit B12 supplementation can decrease the risk of this condition.

A Study on Some Serum Biological Constituents during Different Days of Normal Oestrous Cycle of Manipuri Pony Mares

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ningthoukhongjam Linda ◽  
Fazal Ali Ahmed ◽  
J.K. Chaudhary ◽  
Mohammad Ayub Ali ◽  
Jagan Mohanarao Gali
Keyword(s):  
Total Protein ◽  
Serum Magnesium ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Oestrous Cycle ◽  
Serum Magnesium Level ◽  
Calcium Phosphorus ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Hormonal Assay ◽  
Apparently Healthy

Background: The aim of this study was to estimate the serum biochemical (glucose, cholesterol, total protein, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium) and hormonal constituents (estrogen and progesterone) in female Manipuri pony mares during the different days of oestrous cycle. Methods: A total of 50 numbers of blood samples were collected from 10 numbers of apparently healthy, non-pregnant on the different days of oestrous cycle i.e. day 0, 4, 8, 14 and 18 by using commercial diagnostic kits. Result: The mean serum levels of glucose, cholesterol and phosphorus were found to be non-significant on the different days of oestrous cycle whereas the mean serum level of total protein and calcium was found significantly different (P less than 0.01). The serum magnesium level differed significantly (P less than 0.05) amongst the different days of oestrous cycle. Both estrogen and progesterone were also found to be significant (P less than 0.01) between the different days of oestrous cycle. The results showed significant influence on serum biochemical and hormonal assay during different days of oestrous cycle in female Manipuri pony.

scholarly journals Phytase enzyme in diets containing defatted rice bran for growing swine

2003 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 631-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Aparecido Moreira ◽  
Dorinha Miriam Silber Schmidt Vitti ◽  
Messias Alves da Trindade Neto ◽  
João Batista Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Rice Bran ◽  
Organic Phosphorus ◽  
Growing Pigs ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Average Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Inorganic P ◽  
Defatted Rice Bran ◽  
Bone Ash ◽  
Calcium Phosphorus ◽  
Phosphate Groups

Organic phosphorus is poorly utilized by monogastric animals because they lack phytase, the enzyme that cleaves the ortho-phosphate groups from the phytate molecule. Diets fed to pigs are supplemented with inorganic P, and this can increase environmental pollution and diet costs. Sixty mixed sex, half-breed pigs, were used to evaluate the effect of increasing dietary levels of phytase (253, 759, 1265 and 1748 PU kg-1 feed) on animal performance as compared to a control without phytase but supplemented with dicalcium phosphate. Enzyme levels did not affect daily feed intake, food conversion, average daily weight gain, plasma P and Ca, calcium and phosphorus in bone ash, and the calcium/phosphorus ratio in the plasma and bones. A quadratic relationship between phytase levels and the percentages of P and Ca in bone ash was observed, reaching a maximum at the 880 and 879 PU levels, respectively. Animals fed diets containing phytase presented low plasma P values when compared to the control, but no effects were observed for the regression analysis. Using 759 PU phytase in rations containing corn, soybean bran and defatted rice bran for growing pigs can eliminate the use of traditional sources of P.

Studies in the absorption and excretion of certain minerals by poultry. III. The influence of different levels of dietary calcium upon the retention of calcium, phosphorus, carbonate and chloride

1946 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cyril Tyler
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Dietary Calcium ◽  
Egg Laying ◽  
Carbonate Content ◽  
Phosphorus Excretion ◽  
Calcium Carbonate Content ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
Calcium Phosphorus ◽  
Different Levels

1. The daily retention of calcium, carbonate, phosphorus and chloride was studied using four birds and changing the calcium carbonate content of the ration every 5 days for 15 days.2. It was shown that high calcium diets result in a much lower retention of calcium and thin-shelled eggs are produced.3. Retention of calcium was higher in the laying than in the non-laying bird when calcium carbonate was fed.4. High calcium diets depressed the retention of phosphorus, and in one case the retention was negative, even when no eggs were laid. Laying birds gave negative values for retention because of the heavy phosphorus excretion associated with egg laying.5. High calcium diets also depressed the retention of chloride, and on occasion led to negative retention values.

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