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Title:Application of modern means and technologies for monitoring the microclimate in greenhouses
Author:Ivanova, Y.; Ivanov, S.; Peychev, K.; Belovski, I.Date:2024Abstract:Modern tools and technologies are increasingly used to monitor the main parameters of the microclimate in greenhouses. In this article, an overview and comparative analysis of modern sensor devices applicable in the measurement of physical parameters in greenhouses is made. The various technologies and components for automation of microclimate ...Library:
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Title:Effects of Electron Radiation on Serotonin Signaling and Reactivity of Rat Gastric Smooth Muscle
Author:Ardasheva, Raina; Prissadova, Natalia; Turiyski, Valentin; Tolekova, Anna; Krastev, Athanas; Pencheva, Mina; Popov, VeselinDate:2023Abstract:Ionizing radiation in radiotherapy can disrupt cellular functions based on radiation type, energy, and dose. However, investigations on the effects of accelerated electrons, particularly on serotonin mediation, are limited. This study aimed to investigate changes in serotonin signal transduction (targeting 5-HT2A and 5-HT2B receptors) in ...Library:
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Title:Influence of osmolites on dual-species biofilm formation
Author:Ganchev, I.Date:2024Abstract:In a large part of ecological niches, bacterial species are united in communities and develop together in the form of heterogeneous structures called biofilms, which are formed on surfaces of different nature and nature with the participation and as a result of the interaction of two or more bacterial species In this study, we evaluated ...Library:
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Title:Pregnancy toxaemia in a french bulldog due to extremely large fetal number: a case report
Author:Antonov, Anton LazarinovDate:2023Abstract:The aim of this report was to describe a clinical case of pregnancy toxaemia in a bitch in the late gestational phase. The patient was presented 61 days after the last mating with an ex-treme abdominal distension, depression, prostration, apathy, vomiting, anorexia, dehydra-tion, dyspnea and without any labour signs. Ultrasonography revealed ...Library:
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Title:Study of the main operational indicators of a self-propelled sprayer when spraying wheat and sunflower
Author:Markov, N.; Tihanov, G.; Kadiev, D.; Dragoev, D.Date:2024Abstract:An analysis has been made of some operational indicators of a self-propelled sprayer for spraying wheat and sunflower. The data in this study have been gathered and excerpted by the telematic system JD Link. It has been established from the obtained data that 66% of the area when spraying wheat (field А) and 46% of the area when spraying ...Library:
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Title:Canine sperm vitrification with nonpermeable cryoprotectants and coconut water extender
Author:Antonov, Anton; Ivanova, BoyanaDate:2023Abstract:This study was aimed to assess the efficiency of coconut water extender with addition of soy lecithin and sucrose as nonpermeable cryoprotectants for canine semen vitrification, using a simple method that yields a high survival rate of spermatozoa for clinical use. Twelve ejaculates from 12 adult normozoospermic dogs were collected separately ...Library:
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Title:Investment in Agricultural Technology – Impact on Gross Added Value and Employment in the Sector
Author:Atanasova, P.Date:2024Abstract:The challenges in the Agro sector increase with each passing year. Innovations in agricultural machinery meet the growing needs of this sector of the economy. The purpose of the current article is, on the one hand, to analyze the changes occurring in the sector, to highlight good practices on a global scale, and, on the other hand, to analyze ...Library:
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Title:Effect of cold and frozen storage on veined rapa whelk (Rapana venosa) meat quality
Author:Zhelyazkov, G.; Stratev, D.; Strateva, M.Date:2024Abstract:The study aim was to determine the impact of storage period on veined rapa whelk (Rapana venosa) meat, either chilled for 6 days or frozen for 3, 6, 9 and 12 months on its technological traits, chemical composition and fatty acid profile. Rapa whelks were collected by divers in June 2021 from the Black Sea, one nautical mile off the Bulgarian ...Library:
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Title:Effects of feeding frequency on the silkworm Bombyx mori L. development
Author:Guncheva, R.Date:2024Abstract:The aim of this paper was to study the influence of the feeding frequency on the silkworm Bombyx mori L. development, based on the traits survival (%) and larval development duration (h), which are the basic biological characteristic. The study was conducted during 2020 at the Training Experimental Station of the Sericulture section of the ...Library:
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Title:A rare case of an asymptomatic ovarian cystadenoma in a Labrador retriever
Author:Antonov, A.; Atanasov, A.; Simeonov, R.Date:2023Abstract:In this report, a clinical case of asymptomatic ovarian cystadenoma in a six-year-old, female Labrador retriever is described. The owner reported that the dog had been presented for routine spaying two weeks earlier in another clinic. During the operation, the veterinarian discovered a unilateral mass at the tip of the left uterine horn, ...Library:
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Title:Impact of the Thoroughbred horse breed on the development of the Bulgarian sport horse breed
Author:Vlaeva, R.Date:2024Abstract:The Bulgarian sport horse (BSH) is a newly recognized breed selected entirely for equestrian sports (show jumping, dressage, and eventing). Thoroughbred stallions were widely used in the breeding process during the first stage of the development of the new breed. As in many other half-blooded horse breeds, the Thoroughbred horse is a ...Library:
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Title:Effect of low temperatures on shrimp quality
Author:Strateva, M.Date:2024Abstract:Shrimp is one of the most preferred seafood for consumption. The high water content and nutrients place shrimp in the category of perishable fast spoiling foods. In order to avoid deterioration of their quality, it is necessary to freeze and store them at low temperatures. Fluctuations in temperature can cause thawing and refreezing with ...Library:
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Title:Epidemiological retrospective studies of feline mammary gland tumours in Bulgaria
Author:Simeonov, R.; Grozeva, I.Date:2024Abstract:The research was performed on biopsy materials from spontaneous mammary gland tumours in cats referred for examination and treatment at the Department of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, as well as from private veterinary clinics from all over Bulgaria for the period 2000-2010 year. One ...Library:
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Title:Molecular detection of Mycoplasma agalactiae by qPCR in sheep and goats from Bulgaria
Author:Evstatiev, C.; Urumova, V.; Ivanov, L.; Petrov, V.Date:2024Abstract:Contagious agalactia is an infectious disease of small ruminants caused by several Mycoplasma species with leading role of M. agalactiae. Clinical signs are manifested by mastitis, arthritis, keratoconjunctivitis, abortion, pneumonia and septicaemia often in various combinations. The aim of the study was to tested milk samples from sheep ...Library:
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Title:Glucagon and insulin immunopositivity of mast cells in porcine gallbladder
Author:Stefanov, I.; Stefanov, S.; Gulubova, M.Date:2024Abstract:It is well known that mast cells produce and release biologically active substances such as histamine, heparin, proteases, leukotrienes, cytokines, chemokines and growth factors. According to the available scientific literature on that topic this is the first time when gallbladder mast cells were found to have a capacity to produce insulin ...Library:
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Title:Feline gastric adenocarcinoma – a clinical case
Author:Simeonov, R.; Krastev, S.; Hristov, Ts.Date:2024Abstract:Gastric adenocarcinomas are encountered exceptionally infrequently in cats. Some studies have claimed a predisposition in Siameses, while others affirm no relation to the breed. In veterinary literature, only few cases of feline gastric adenocarcinoma (FGA) are reported, which accounts for about 1% of all feline gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas. ...Library:
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Title:Molecular detection of Ehrlichia canis and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in blood samples from dogs in Bulgaria
Author:Gospodinova, K.; Stanilov, I.; Miteva, L.; Tsachev, I.; Petrov, V.Date:2024Abstract:The aim of the study was to develop a molecular diagnosis protocol of monocytic ehrlichiosis and granulocytic anaplasmosis in dogs by conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and to compare the results from PCR and a rapid serological test. One hundred and six blood samples from dogs were tested by the rapid serological test SNAP 4Dx ...Library:
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Title:Metabolic Markers Associated with Progression of Type 2 Diabetes Induced by High-Fat Diet and Single Low Dose Streptozotocin in Rats
Author:Andonova, Maria; Dzhelebov, Petko; Trifonova, Krastina; Yonkova, Penka; Kostadinov, Nikola; Nancheva, Krasimira; Ivanov, Veselin; Gospodinova, Krasimira; Nizamov, Nikola; Tsachev, Ilia; Chernev, ChavdarDate:2023Abstract:Science is still searching for readily available, cost-effective biomarkers to assess metabolic disorders occurring before the onset and during the development of type-2 diabetes (T2DM). The aim of the present study was to induce T2DM in rats through a high-fat diet, followed by a single administration of low dose streptozotocin (STZ), and ...Library:
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Title:Transmitted HIV Drug Resistance in Bulgaria Occurs in Clusters of Individuals from Different Transmission Groups and Various Subtypes (2012–2020)
Author:Alexiev, Ivailo; Shankar, Anupama; Pan, Yi; Grigorova, Lyubomira; Partsuneva, Alexandra; Dimitrova, Reneta; Gancheva, Anna; Kostadinova, Asya; Elenkov, Ivaylo; Yancheva, Nina; Grozdeva, Rusina; Strashimirov, Dimitar; Stoycheva, Mariana; Baltadzhiev, Ivan; Doichinova, Tsetsa; Pekova, Lilia; Kosmidis, Minas; Emilova, Radoslava; Nikolova, Maria; Switzer, William M.Date:2023Abstract:Transmitted HIV drug resistance in Bulgaria was first reported in 2015 using data from 1988–2011. We determined the prevalence of surveillance drug resistance mutations (SDRMs) and HIV-1 genetic diversity in Bulgaria during 2012–2020 using polymerase sequences from 1053 of 2010 (52.4%) antiretroviral therapy (ART)-naive individuals. Sequences ...Library:
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Title:Наръчник за практическо приложение на финансови модели в животновъдството
Author:Желязков, Георги; Пенев, Николай; Стоянчева, Димитрина; Ангелова, Румяна; Стоянов, КонстантинDate:2024Abstract:Настоящият наръчник за практическо приложение на финансови модели в животновъдството е опит да предоставим на разположение на широк кръг заинтересовани потребители под формата на помагало някои изчислителни инструменти, необходими за моделиране на основни финансови данни, чрез които могат да установят, анализират и прогнозират редица процеси ...Library: