• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제15권8호
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• pp.1080-1084
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• 2002

Carcass characteristics of 241 crossbred pigs (Korean wild boars ${\times}$ Landrace sows) were analyzed to examine variations in fasted body weight (FASTWT), carcass weight (CARCWT), dressing percentage (DP), back fat thickness (BFT) and longissimus muscle weight (LMW), and to estimate genetic and phenotypic parameters using three different slaughter-end points. Covariates in the least squares full sib model were slaughter age, fasted body weight and back fat thickness of the carcass. Coefficient of variation was highest for BFT followed by LMW, CARCWT, FASTWT and DP in magnitude. Regressions of three covariates on traits were all linear. However, slaughter age was not significant as a linear covariate for five traits while FASTWT was significant for CARCWT and LMW and BFT was significant for all remaining traits. Genetic and phenotypic variation was considerably reduced by regressing FASTWT or BFT in the model. Heritability estimates of FASTWT, CARCWT, DP and BFT were 0.68, 0.61, 0.11 and 0.49, respectively, using slaughter age as covariate (model 1). Those of CARCWT, DP, BFT and LMW were 0.15, 0.15, 0.30 and 0.11, respectively, using FASTWT as covariate (model 2). Heritability estimates of the traits using LMW as covariate (model 3) were similar to the estimates from Model 1 except that the estimate of CARCWT was reduced to 0.39. Genetic or phenotypic correlations among FASTWT, CARCWT and BFT were all positive and moderate to high. Those between BFT and LMW were also positive and low to moderate. However, genetic and phenotypic correlations between DP and CARCWT were positive while those between DP and FASTWT were negative. It was suggested from this study that differences in carcass yield traits be determined using slaughter age or back fat thickness as slaughter-end point and carcass quality traits using fasted body weight as slaughter-end point.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제14권11호
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• pp.1616-1620
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• 2001

Two feeding trials were conducted to study the effects of different chelated copper and zinc compounds on the performance and fecal excretions of weanling pigs. In Exp. 1, 150 weanling pigs ($L{\times}Y{\times}D$, $12.30{\pm}2.07kg$) were randomly assigned to five dietary treatments: 170 ppm Cu from $CuSO_4$, 85 ppm Cu from Cu amino-chelate (CAC), 170 ppm Cu from CAC, 85 ppm Cu from Cu-Lysine (CL), and 170 ppm Cu from CL. In Exp. 2, 150 weanling pigs ($L{\times}Y{\times}D$, $12.52{\pm}1.80kg$) were randomly assigned to five dietary treatments: 120 ppm Zn from $ZnSO_4$, 60 ppm Zn from Zn-amino-chelate (ZAC), 120 ppm Zn from ZAC, 60 ppm Zn from Zn-Methionine (ZM), and 120 ppm Zn from ZM. In both experiments, pigs were randomly distributed to the treatments following a randomized complete block design on the basis of body weight as the blocking variable. Each experiment was conducted for 28 days. Blood and fecal samples were collected to determine mineral contents as affected by the dietary treatments. There was no difference (p>0.05) in ADG and ADFI among treatments, but F/G was improved (p<0.05) in pigs fed diet with 170 ppm CAC than 85 ppm CL but not different (p>0.05) to the control (170 ppm $CuSO_4$). Regardless of copper source, concentration of Cu in serum and feces were higher in pigs fed diet with 170 ppm Cu than pigs fed diet with 85 ppm Cu (Exp 1). In Exp 2 the ADG was higher (p<0.05) in pigs fed diet with 120 ppm ZM than in pigs fed diets with 120 ppm $ZnSO_4$ and 60 ppm ZAC and ZM. The serum zinc concentration was generally higher (p<0.05) in pigs fed diet with organic source than the control group ($ZnSO_4$). Also, there was a trend towards a decrease in fecal excretions of zinc when dietary zinc level was low. The efficacy of the two chelated copper and zinc sources is similar in terms of growth performance. The fecal excretions for Cu and Zn could be reduced in pigs fed low level of these minerals using organic sources.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제29권12호
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• pp.1725-1733
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• 2016

Recent findings have shown that microbial nitrogen flow and digestible energy of diets are increased when urea is combined with a slow-release urea (SRU) in diets with a starch to acid detergent fibre ratio (S:F) 4:1. This affect is attributable to enhanced synchrony between ruminal N availability for microbial growth and carbohydrate degradation. To verify the magnitude of this effects on lamb performance, an experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of combining urea and a SRU in diets containing S:F ratios of 3:1, 4:1, or 5:1 on performance, dietary energetics and carcass characteristics of finishing lambs. For that, 40 Pelibuey${\times}$Katahdin lambs ($36.65{\pm}3kg$) were assigned to one of five weight groupings in 20 pens (5 repetition/treatments). The S:F ratio in the diet was manipulated by partially replacing the corn grain and dried distiller's grain with solubles by forage (wheat straw) and soybean meal to reach S:F ratios of 3:1, 4:1 or 5:1. An additional treatment of 4:1 S:F ratio with 0.8% urea as the sole source of non-protein nitrogen was used as a reference for comparing the effect of urea combination vs. conventional urea at the same S:F ratio. There were no treatment effects on dry matter intake (DMI). Compared the urea combination vs urea at the same S:F ratio, urea combination increased (p<0.01) average daily gain (ADG, 18.3%), gain for feed (G:F, 9.5%), and apparent energy retention per unit DMI (8.2%). Irrespective of the S:F ratio, the urea combination improved the observed-to-expected dietary ratio and apparent retention per unit DMI was maximal (quadratic effect, $p{\leq}0.03$) at an S:F ratio of 4:1, while the conventional urea treatment did not modify the observed-to-expected net energy ratio nor the apparent retention per unit DMI at 4:1 S:F ratio. Urea combination group tended (3.8%, p = 0.08) to have heavier carcasses with no effects on the rest of carcass characteristics. As S:F ratio increased, ADG, G:F, dietary net energy, carcass weight, dressing percentage and longissimus thoracis (LM) area increased linearly ($p{\leq}0.02$). Combining urea and a slow-release urea product results in positive effects on growth performance and dietary energetics, but the best responses are apparently observed when there is a certain proportion (S:F ratio = 4:1) of starch to acid detergent fibre in the diet.

• 한국진공학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.10-13
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• 2010

본 논문은 N-face n-type GaN 표면에 산소 플라즈마 처리에 의해서 오믹전극과 접촉 저항을 낮추기 위한 연구를 하였다. 120초 산소 플라즈마 처리후 Ti (50 nm) / Al (35 nm)을 증착한 결과 오믹 전극을 구현하였으며, $1.25{\times}10^{-3}\;{\Omega}cm^2$의 접촉저항을 보였다. 이는 산소 플라즈마 처리가 기존의 플라즈마 처리와 같이 질소결원이 발생하였기 때문이다. 이를 통해 쇼트키장벽 높이(SBH)이 낮아지게 되었고, 오믹 전극및 플라즈마 처리를 안 한 경우보다 더 낮은 접촉저항의 결과를 획득하였다.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.151-155
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• 2004

본 실험은 육계사료 내에 맥반석 분말을 첨가 급여했을 때 육계의 성장에 미치는 효과와 생산된 계육의 관능적 품질에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위하여 실시하였다. 5일령 Avian 육계 수평아리를 반복별로 체중이 동일하도록 임의 배치하였다. 맥반석 분말을 첨가하지 않은 대조구에 맥반석 분말을 1% 및 2% 수준으로 첨가한 처리구를 두었으며, 각각의 처리구 내에는 항생제 음수 투여구와 무투여구를 두어 5처리에 3반복, 반복당 30수씩 총450수를 공시하여 30일간 실험사료를 급여하였다. 실험기간 중의 사료섭취 량 및 증체량을 조사하여 사료요구율을 구하였고, 5주령에 각 반복구 내에서 체중의 평균치에 해당하는 개체를 2수씩 선발하여 희생시킨 후 필요 조직을 채취하였고, 근육 내의 화학적 조성과 육질 평가를 실시하였다. 종료 시 체중 및 증체량은 대조구에 비해 맥반석 분말을 첨가 급여한 처리구에서 다소 증가하는 경향을 나타내었다. 맥반석 분말 1% 첨가구에서 사료 요구율이 개선되었으나, 유의한 차이는 아니었다. 단위 체중당 간 중량 및 복강지방 중량은 맥반석 분말의 첨가 급여에 의해 다소 감소하는 경향을 보여 주었다. 맥반석 분말 2% 첨가구에서 가슴근육의 중량이 가장 높았으며, 다리근육중량은 반대로 낮아지는 경향이 관찰되었으나 통계적인 유의차는 인정되지 않았다. 관능검사 결과에서는 대조구에 비해 맥반석 분말 1% 첨가구에서는 첨가 효과가 나타나지 않았으나, 맥반석 분말 2% 첨가구에서는 맛, 연도 및 다즙성의 전 항목에 걸쳐 유의하게 높아지거나 높아지는 경향을 보여 주었다.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.177-185
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• 2004

본 실험은 산란계의 칼슘 공급원으로서 국내산 고막조개패분(GAS)을 석회석과 대체하여 산란후기의 난각질에 미치는 영향을 조사하고, 부존 원료의 사료 자원화 가능성을 시험하기 위한 목적으로 수행하였다. 54주령 Hy-Line Brown Variety 산란계 암탉 200수를 공시하였고, Ca 3.6% 수준의 실험사료(Control)에 유사한 입자도의 GAS를 1％, 2% 및 3% 수준으로 석회석과 대체하여 첨가한 실험사료(GAS 1%, GAS 2% 및 GAS 3%)를 6주간 급여하였다. In vitro 용해도는 석회석에 비해 GAS에서 유의하게 낮은 것으로 나타났다(P < 0.05). 사료섭취량 및 난 생산성에서는 처리간에 통계적인 유의성이 있는 차이는 발견되지 않았다. GAS의 대체 수준이 증가함에 따라 주별 난각 강도 및 난각 두께가 증가하는 경향을 나타내었고, 전체 실험기간의 평균 난각 강도 및 두께의 결과에서는 처리간에 유의한 차이가 인정되었다(P < 0.05). 경골 파쇄 강도에서는 처리간에 큰 차이가 없었으나, 경골 내 회분 함량은 GAS 3% 급여구가 대조구에 비해 유의하게 높은 수치를 나타내었다. 혈청 내 Ca 및 P의 농도는 처리간에 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. 본 실험의 결과로부터 산란사료내 석회석을 국내산 고막조개 패분으로 대체 급여를 통해 산란후기 난각질의 긍정적인 개선 효과를 기대할 수 있으며, 산란계 사료에서 Ca 공급원으로서 부존 자원의 효율적인 활용이 가능한 것으로 판단되었다.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.221-229
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• 2018

Tenofovir nanoparticles are novel therapeutic intervention in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection reaching the virus in their sanctuary sites. However, there has been no systemic toxicity testing of this formulation despite global concerns on the safety of nano drugs. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate the toxicity of Tenofovir nanoparticle (NTDF) on the liver and kidney using an animal model. Fifteen adult male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats maintained at the animal house of the biomedical resources unit of the University of KwaZulu-Natal were weighed and divided into three groups. Control animals (A) were administered with normal saline (NS). The therapeutic doses of Tenofovir (TDF) and nanoparticles of Tenofovir (NTDF) were administered to group B and C and observed for signs of stress for four weeks after which animals were weighed and sacrificed. Liver and kidney were removed and fixed in formal saline, processed and stained using H/E, PAS and MT stains for light microscopy. Serum was obtained for renal function test (RFT) and liver function test (LFT). Cellular measurements and capturing were done using ImageJ and Leica software 2.0. Data were analysed using graph pad 6, p values < 0.05 were significant. We observed no signs of behavioural toxicity and no mortality during this study, however, in the kidneys, we reported mild morphological perturbations widening of Bowman's space, and vacuolations in glomerulus and tubules of TDF and NTDF animals. Also, there was a significant elevation of glycogen deposition in NTDF and TDF animals when compared with control. In the liver, there were mild histological changes with widening of sinusoidal spaces, vacuolations in hepatocytes and elevation of glycogen deposition in TDF and NTDF administered animals. In addition to this, there were no significant differences in stereological measurements and cell count, LFT, RFT, weight changes and organo-somatic index between treatment groups and control. In conclusion, NTDF and TDF in therapeutic doses can lead to mild hepatic and renal histological damage. Further studies are needed to understand the precise genetic mechanism.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.109-122
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• 2002

The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the effects of the Nuegra on enhancement of the masculine and physical activities in general through measuring changes of the testosterone, FSH and subjective symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, urinary stream, muscular weakness, libido and erectile dysfunction. Total 168 male subjects were enrolled from 12 urology, internal medicine clinics and general practitioner, During the 6-week investigational period, 2 capsules of Nuegra were given to the subjects right after meal for 4 weeks, and 1 capsule of Nuegra was added each time in subjects with no or minimal effect. Testoster-one and FSH levels were measured at first visit and last visit, for evaluating masculine activities. To avoid bias and standardize the test results, only one clinic was assigned as a central lab, and all blood samples were transferred. General information and subjective symptoms were evaluated at first visit and at 2 weeks interval, week 2, 4 and 6 using VAS (Visual Analogue Scale). The mean age of the subjects were 51.8${\pm}$8.2 years old (range: 36.1-82.1). Based on the subjects who were tested on testosterone and FSH levels at day l and week 6, the means were 4.4${\pm}$1.4 nmol/L (range: 2.6-7.7), 8.6${\pm}$9.6 mIU/mL (range: 0.3-40.4), respectively at day 1. At week 6, the results were 4.9 ${\pm}$1.6 (2.6-8.9 range), 9.4${\pm}$13.1 (1.0-53.9 range), respectively. Marginally significant difference between pre-dose and post-dose was present. Statistically significant differences were revealed in general assessment for subjective symptoms, fatigue, insomnia, erectile dysfunction, etc. In fatigue, response rates were 39.6, 65.4 and 76.4% at week 2, 4 and 6, respectively (P < 0.0001). Response vates for erectile dysfunction were 13.4, 41.2 and 72.7% at week 2, 4, and 6 (P < 0.0001), respectively, Response rates for libido were 13.6, 51.6 and 73.5% at week 2, 4, and 6 (P < 0.0001), respectively. For urinary stream response rates were 26.9, 44.7 and 66.8% at week 2, 4, and 6 (P < 0.0001), respectively. VAS for muscular weakness did not show significant results that response rates were 40, 60 and 80% at week 2, 4, and 6 from 8.2 (P ＝ 0.24), respectively. Response rates for insomnia were 50, 60, 100% at week 2, 4, and 6 (P < 0.0001), respectively. The results shows that Nuegra tends to enhance masculine activities including libido, erectile dysfunction and urinary stream and also effective for improving general conditions especially insomnia, muscular weakness and fatigue. In conclusion, this investigation has demonstrated that Nuegra does not only have tendency to increase masculine activities through increased secretion of the testosterone and FSH but also improve general conditions such as erectile dysfunction, libido, fatigue and muscular power.

• 수산해양기술연구
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.188-198
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• 2005

This study was conducted to survey the catches of vertical bottom longline fisheries in the sea mount of central northern Pacific($30^{\circ}-42^{\circ}N$, $170^{\circ}-175^{\circ}E$), during the period of July 1 to August 25,2004 by commercial fishing vessel. The number of 57 test fishing was carried out in the central northern Pacific during 43 days and the total catches were 21,092.4kg as 19 fish species, CPUE/day and catches/day were 185 baskets and 490.5kg, respectively. Main fish species caught from the experimental fishing were Squalus mitsukurii (66.3%), Coelorhyrchus asperocephaius (11.7%) and Helicolenus avius (9.8%) and, average inside diameter for fish mouth was 4.0cm over. Catch ratio according to each fishing ground was the order of F, D, J, B and C. Catch ratio fur water depth was the order of 450-500m, 350-400m, 300-350m, 400-450m, 1000-1100m and 500-550m and, main species by water depth was Squalus mitsukurii for 300-400m, Etmopterus lucifer for 300-550m, Coelorhyrchus asperocephaius far 1,000m over. Catch ratio according to the kind of hooks was higher at the hook no.6 for Squalus mitsukurii and no. 5 for Etmopterus lucifer and, catch ratio by baits was higher at squid for Squalus mitsukurii, saury and eel for Helicolemus avius and saury for Etmopterus lucifer. Accordingly, it is thought that the extension of fishing hours is needed with the reduction of damage and loss for fishing gears during fishing operation.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.41-48
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• 1982

맥주나 위스키용 원맥 확보를 위하여 맥주맥과 대과맥의 생육, 수량 및 품질특성을 비교하고 아울러 맥주맥의 질적 개선을 위하여 일본의 맥주맥의 특성과 비교 조사를 하였든 바를 요약하면 아래와 같다. 1. 맥주맥의 출수기는 대과맥보다 빠르고 성숙기는 대맥과 비슷하나 과맥보다는 빠르며 등숙일수는 비슷하였다. 2. 대과맥품종은 추파성이나 맥주맥품종은 춘파성이고 내한성이 약하며 단일반응에 대과맥보다 둔감한 편이었다. 3. 간장은 대과맥에 비하여 맥주맥품종이 짧으며 수장은 훨씬 길다. 4. 수량구성요소중 m_2당 수수가 많고 천립중은 무거우나 수당립수가 적으며 수량은 맥종간에 차이가 적어 비슷하였다. 5. 품질중에 있어서 맥주맥은 대과맥에 비하여 발아율, 발아세가 좋으며 단백질 함？이 낮았다. 또한 맥아수량율, Extract맥즙, Extract수량, Kolback 지수, 효소력도 좋을 것으로 알려졌다. 6조대맥은 맥주용이나 위스키용으로 외국에서 이용되고 있으나 우리나라에서는 등숙기간이 짧고 등숙이 불량하여 모든 품질특성이 맥주맥보다 불리하여 양조효율이 낮을 것으로 보였다. 6. 검사규격에서 맥주맥은 천립중이 무거운데도 불구하고 대과맥에 비하여 각등급에서 정립율이 오히려 낮고 피해립, 이종맥 등의 최고한도비율은 낮았다. 7. 한국과 일본의 맥주맥의 생육특성은 대체로 비슷하며 한국이 일본품종보다 m_2당 수수가 많으며 등숙은 기상적으로 보아 일본의 맥주맥품종이 맥아수량율이 낮으나 발아율, 발아세가 좋고 Extract 맥즙, Extract가 많으며 Kolback 지수와 효소력이 높아 전체 품질면에서 좋았다. 8. 한국의 맥주맥 검사규격을 발아세와 정립율이 낮고 쇄맥, 피해립, 이상맥, 이물 등의 최고한도가 높아 품질적으로 매우 불량하였다.