In commercial laying hens, keel bone damage (KBD) is a severe health and welfare problem leading to pain, reduced mobility and decreased laying performance.Flocks of all production systems and hybrid lines can be affected.KBD is a multifactorial welfare issue and, among other factors, associated with a high laying performance which negatively affec
Construct elaboration and validity of the Pregnancy Depression Risk Scale
ABSTRACT Objectives: to elaborate and analyze the Pregnancy Depression Risk Scale psychometric 159 properties.Methods: methodological research, in six steps: theoretical model empirical definition; elaboration of scale items with literature review; consultation with five professional health experts and 15 pregnant women; content validity with six e
Lead level in mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
The study was carried out on a hunting ground belonging to AJVPS Arad, county Arad.Lead (Pb) was determined in Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) tissues (muscles) and organs (liver, kidneys) to see the contamination level of this tissues and organs and also the impact on humans health because in our days more Apparel and more wild game meat take a incre
Pulmonary talcosis in the setting of cosmetic talcum powder use
Pulmonary talcosis is a rare pneumoconiosis that is difficult to diagnose and may progress 159 to debilitating lung disease.Four types of talcosis are described in literature: talc-silicosis and talc-asbestosis secondary to inhalation in industry workers and talc-emboli in intravenous drug users that self-inject talc-containing oral tablets.Althoug