scholarly journals Identificación de Struthiopterolichus sp. (Astigmata: Pterolichidae) en avestruces (Struthio camelus camelus) de Cauca, Colombia

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. e2154
Author(s):  
Fernando Favian Castro-Castro ◽  
Angie Daniela García-Agudelo ◽  
Luis Miguel Muñoz ◽  
Jesús Alfredo Cortes-Vecino ◽  
Indrid Marcela González-Jiménez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Struthio Camelus

Objetivo. Identificar ectoparásitos en las plumas primarias de avestruces adultas alojadas en un criadero del Departamento del Cauca Colombia. Materiales y métodos. Un total de 15 aves adultas (mayores de 7 años), con un peso promedio de 120 kg (10 hembras y 5 machos) fueron seleccionadas para el estudio. De cada ejemplar fueron extraídas tres plumas primarias del ala, siendo depositadas en bolsas plásticas para ser enviadas al Laboratorio de ciencias básicas de la Universidad Antonio Nariño. Una contramuestra de ácaros fijados en alcohol al 70% fue enviada a la Universidad Nacional, posteriormente, los parásitos se montaron en láminas examinadas al microscopio. Este estudio fue de tipo descriptivo y a conveniencia. Resultados. Las plumas poseían barbas desorganizadas y en su raquis un polvo de color café, al analizarlas microscópicamente, se obtuvo aproximadamente 1000 especímenes de un ácaro de pluma por muestra, del orden Astigmata, familia Pterolichidae y género Struthiopterolichus sp., lográndose diferenciar hembras, machos, ninfas y larvas. Este es el primer reporte del ácaro de Struthiopterolichus sp. en avestruces de Colombia. Conclusiones. En los avestruces inspeccionados se colectaron plumas que contenían el ácaro Struthiopterolichus sp. La evidencia de este ácaro puede generar alertas de control y vigilancia sanitaria al interior del criadero.

Interrelationships between morphometric, densitometric and mechanical properties of femur in ostriches (Struthio Camelus)

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Witold Krupski ◽  
Marcin Tatara ◽  
Anna Charuta ◽  
Adam Brodzki ◽  
Iwona Luszczewska-Sierakowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Struthio Camelus

Relationships between morphometric, densitometric and mechanical properties of tarsometatarsal bone in ostriches (Struthio camelus)

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin Tatara ◽  
Anna Charuta ◽  
Witold Krupski ◽  
Jaroslaw Horbanczuk ◽  
Iwona Luszczewska-Sierakowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Struthio Camelus

scholarly journals The Anti-Inflammatory Effect of a γ-Lactone Isolated from Ostrich Oil of Struthio camelus (Ratite) and Its Formulated Nano-Emulsion in Formalin-Induced Paw Edema

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 3701
Author(s):  
Salah E. M. Eltom ◽  
Ahmed A. H. Abdellatif ◽  
Hamzah Maswadeh ◽  
Mohsen S. Al-Omar ◽  
Atef A. Abdel-Hafez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Administration ◽  
Standard Procedure ◽  
P Value ◽  
Skin Thickness ◽  
Paw Edema ◽  
Reference Drug ◽  
Struthio Camelus ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Nano Emulsion ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

The ostrich oil of Struthio camelus (Ratite) found uses in folk medicine as an anti-inflammatory in eczema and contact dermatitis. The anti-inflammatory effect of a γ-lactone (5-hexyl-3H-furan-2-one) isolated from ostrich oil and its formulated nano-emulsion in formalin-induced paw edema was investigated in this study. Ostrich oil was saponified using a standard procedure; the aqueous residue was fractionated, purified, and characterized as γ-lactone (5-hexyl-3H-furan-2-one) through the interpretation of IR, NMR, and MS analyses. The γ-lactone was formulated as nano-emulsion using methylcellulose (MC) for oral solubilized form. The γ-lactone methylcellulose nanoparticles (γ-lactone-MC-NPs) were characterized for their size, shape, and encapsulation efficiency with a uniform size of 300 nm and 59.9% drug content. The γ-lactone was applied topically, while the formulated nanoparticles (NPs) were administered orally to rats. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (diclofenac gel) was used as a reference drug for topical use and ibuprofen suspension for oral administration. Edema was measured using the plethysmograph method. Both γ-lactone and γ-lactone-MC-NPs showed reduction of formalin-induced paw edema in rats and proved to be better than the reference drugs; diclofenac gel and ibuprofen emulsion. Histological examination of the skin tissue revealed increased skin thickness with subepidermal edema and mixed inflammatory cellular infiltration, which were significantly reduced by the γ-lactone compared to the positive control (p-value = 0.00013). Diuretic and toxicity studies of oral γ-lactone-MC-NPs were performed. No diuretic activity was observed. However, lethargy, drowsiness, and refusal to feeding observed may limit its oral administration.

Microsporidiosis in a Young Ostrich (Struthio camelus)

1998 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 832 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. L. Gray ◽  
M. Puette ◽  
K. S. Latimer
Keyword(s):  
Struthio Camelus

A Serosurvey Using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for Antibodies against Poultry Pathogens in Ostriches (Struthio camelus) from Zimbabwe

1994 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilary F. Cadman ◽  
Patrick J. Kelly ◽  
Raramai Zhou ◽  
Frans Davelaar ◽  
Peter R. Mason
Keyword(s):  
Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Struthio Camelus
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