@article{MTMT:34777509, title = {The Effect of Combined Exposure of Fusarium Mycotoxins on Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidant Defense, Fatty Acid Profile, and Histopathology in Laying Hens’ Liver}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34777509}, author = {Kulcsár, Szabina and Turbók, Janka and Kövér, György and Balogh, Krisztián Milán and Zándoki, Erika and Gömbös, Patrik and Ali, Omeralfaroug and Szabó, András and Mézes, Miklós}, doi = {10.3390/toxins16040179}, journal-iso = {TOXINS}, journal = {TOXINS}, volume = {16}, unique-id = {34777509}, issn = {2072-6651}, abstract = {Fumonisin B1, T-2 toxin, and deoxynivalenol are frequently detected in feed materials. The mycotoxins induce free radical formation and, thereby, lipid peroxidation. The effects of mycotoxin exposure at the EU recommended limit (T-2/HT-2 toxin: 0.25 mg/kg; DON = 3AcDON/15-AScDON: 5 mg/kg; fumonisin B1: 20 mg/kg) and double dose (T-2/HT-2 toxin: 0.5 mg/kg, DON/3-AcDON/15-AcDON: 10 mg, and FB1: 40 mg/kg feed) were investigated during short-term (3 days) per os exposure in the liver of laying hens. On day 1 higher while on day 3 lower MDA concentrations were found in the low-dose group compared to the control. Fatty acid composition also changed: the proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids increased (p < 0.05) and the proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids decreased by day 3. These alterations resulted in a decrease in the index of unsaturation and average fatty acid chain length. Histopathological alterations suggested that the incidence and severity of liver lesions were higher in the mycotoxin-treated laying hens, and the symptoms correlated with the fatty acid profile of total phospholipids. Overall, the findings revealed that mycotoxin exposure, even at the EU-recommended limits, induced lipid peroxidation in the liver, which led to changes in fatty acid composition, matched with tissue damage.}, keywords = {Lipid Peroxidation; T-2 TOXIN; lipid composition; Deoxynivalenol; Fumonisin B1; glutathione:; Poultry.; oxidative stress}, year = {2024}, eissn = {2072-6651}, orcid-numbers = {Szabó, András/0000-0002-5315-0024} } @article{MTMT:34775233, title = {First Results on the Presence of Mycotoxins in the Liver of Pregnant Fallow Deer (Dama dama) Hinds and Fetuses}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34775233}, author = {Lakatos, István and Babarczi, Bianka and Molnár, Zsófia and Tóth, Arnold and Skoda, Gabriella and Horváth, Győző and Horváth, Adrienn and Tóth, Dániel and Sükösd, Farkas and Szemethy, László and Szőke, Zsuzsanna}, doi = {10.3390/ani14071039}, journal-iso = {ANIMALS-BASEL}, journal = {ANIMALS}, volume = {14}, unique-id = {34775233}, abstract = {Reproductive abnormalities have been observed in fallow deer populations in Hungary. We supposed mycotoxin contamination to be one of the possible causes because multi-mycotoxin contamination is known to be dangerous even at low toxin levels, especially for young animals. We investigated the spatial pattern of mycotoxin occurrences and the relationship between maternal and fetal mycotoxin levels. A total of 72 fallow deer embryos and their mothers were sampled in seven forested regions in Hungary in the 2020/2021 hunting season. We analyzed Aflatoxin (AF), Zearalenone (ZEA), Fumonizin B1 (FB1), DON, and T2-toxin concentrations in maternal and fetal livers by ELISA. AF was present in 70% and 82%, ZEA in 41% and 96%, DON in 90% and 98%, T2-toxin in 96% and 85%, and FB1 in 84% and 3% of hind and fetus livers, respectively. All mycotoxins passed into the fetus, but only Fumonizin B1 rarely passed. The individual variability of mycotoxin levels was extremely high, but the spatial differences were moderate. We could not prove a relation between the maternal and fetal mycotoxin concentrations, but we found an accumulation of ZEA and DON in the fetuses. These results reflect the possible threats of mycotoxins to the population dynamics and reproduction of wild fallow deer.}, year = {2024}, eissn = {2076-2615}, pages = {1039}, orcid-numbers = {Horváth, Győző/0000-0002-4818-1096; Tóth, Dániel/0009-0009-0623-707X} } @book{MTMT:34693625, title = {A dám természetrajza, gondozása, vadászata}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34693625}, isbn = {9786156243461}, author = {Sugár, László and Tóth, Csaba and Barna, Róbert}, publisher = {Dénes Natúr Műhely Kiadó}, unique-id = {34693625}, year = {2024}, orcid-numbers = {Barna, Róbert/0000-0003-3578-2180} } @article{MTMT:34685613, title = {The Impact of Transportation on the Cortisol Level of Dwarf Rabbits Bred to Animal-Assisted Interventions}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34685613}, author = {Suba-Bokodi, Éva and Nagy, István and Molnár, Marcell}, doi = {10.3390/ani14050664}, journal-iso = {ANIMALS-BASEL}, journal = {ANIMALS}, volume = {14}, unique-id = {34685613}, abstract = {(1) Background: the popularity of rabbits has increased during the last decade and become the third most common companion animal in the EU. Rabbits’ participation in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs) is growing. It is highly important to ensure the well-being of the animals in AAIs. Whereas the needs and the advantages of people involved in AAI are becoming more and more evident, the needs of animals are not clearly defined, therefore, it is a great field of inquiry. Animals who are used for AAI need to be transported regularly, which itself might be a source of stress. (2) Methods: the stress of rabbits—caused by transportation—was measured in a non-invasive way: cortisol levels were determined from feces, based on their breakdown products. Eighteen animals were involved in the study. Rabbits experienced a 30 min transportation every second day for two weeks (altogether six times) while 126 samples were collected. (3) Results: rabbits could handle the transportation procedure the first time but subsequently the stress hormone metabolites in feces samples increased regardless of the offered treatments (hay, carrot and apple) during the carriage. (4) Conclusions: those owners who use rabbits for Animal-Assisted Interventions need to take into account that transportation itself is a stressful experience for the animals.}, keywords = {RABBITS; CORTISOL; TRANSPORTATION; animal-assisted interventions; AAI; stress}, year = {2024}, eissn = {2076-2615}, orcid-numbers = {Nagy, István/0000-0003-0247-6638; Molnár, Marcell/0000-0001-9573-7993} } @article{MTMT:34684720, title = {Population Subdivision and Migration Assessment of Mangalica Pig Breeds Based on Pedigree Analysis}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34684720}, author = {Nguyen, Anh Thi and Kövér, György and Tóth, Péter and Curik, Ino and Bokor, Árpád and Nagy, István}, doi = {10.3390/ani14040653}, journal-iso = {ANIMALS-BASEL}, journal = {ANIMALS}, volume = {14}, unique-id = {34684720}, abstract = {In conserving the genetic diversity of domestic animal breeds, strategies that emphasise between-breed diversity may not be optimal, as they neglect within-breed variation. The aim of the present study was to assess the extent of population subdivision in three Mangalica pig breeds and the contribution of migration to their substructure. Wright’s FST coefficient was calculated based on genealogical data with breeding animals born between 1981 and 2023, with three colour variants (Blonde, Swallow-Belly and Red). These Wright’s FST coefficients were analysed using multidimensional scaling to reveal the population substructure. The average FST coefficient was 0.04 for the Blonde breed and 0.047 for the Swallow-Belly and Red Mangalica breeds, while these parameters were lower in the active herds at 0.03 and 0.04, respectively. The migration of individuals between herds was 61.63% for the Blonde breed and 75.53% and 63.64% for the Swallow-Belly and Red Magalica breeds, respectively. No population substructure was observed in any of the Mangalica breeds, which can be explained by the extensive migration between herds.}, keywords = {MIGRATION; pedigree analysis; Mangalica; Population subdivision; Wright’s FST coefficient}, year = {2024}, eissn = {2076-2615}, orcid-numbers = {Curik, Ino/0000-0001-7090-1654; Nagy, István/0000-0003-0247-6638} } @article{MTMT:34683041, title = {Housing European Ground Squirrels (Spermophilus citellus) for an Ex Situ Conservation Program}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34683041}, author = {Bárdos, Boróka and Altbäcker, Vilmos and Török, Henrietta Kinga and Nagy, István}, doi = {10.3390/mps7020018}, journal-iso = {METHODS PROTOC}, journal = {METHODS AND PROTOCOLS}, volume = {7}, unique-id = {34683041}, abstract = {European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus) populations have declined precipitously over the last 70 years. Its protection cannot be ensured solely by protecting its habitat; it is also necessary to protect the animals ex situ. In our study, within a European ground squirrel species protection program, we examined two elements of indoor housing technology. Knowledge of the animals’ needs is essential for captive housing and breeding success, so in our tests, the animals could freely choose both nest-building materials and feed. In the nest material preference test, the animals could choose from three materials with different structures: paper, Lignocel and hay. In the feed preference test, the animals could also choose from three types of feed: commercial rabbit feed, complete rabbit feed and a natural feed mixture. The first two feeds were in granulated format, and the third was a grain feed mix. Among the nesting materials, they preferred hay, which allowed them to build better-quality nests. Among the feeds, they preferred the grain feed mix, the composition closest to their natural feed, and it was the only one that contained animal protein. Our results contribute to the successful maintenance and breeding the European ground squirrel in captivity.}, keywords = {European ground squirrel; captive breeding; Feed preference; nest material preference}, year = {2024}, eissn = {2409-9279}, orcid-numbers = {Altbäcker, Vilmos/0000-0001-7592-1232; Nagy, István/0000-0003-0247-6638} } @article{MTMT:34569100, title = {Hőkondicionálás hatására létrejövő molekuláris változások vizsgálata a házityúkok agyszövetében}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34569100}, author = {Tokodyné Szabadi, Nikolett and Tóth, Roland Imre and Lázár, Bence and Ecker, András and Urbán, Martin and Patakiné Várkonyi, Eszter and Liptói, Krisztina and Gócza, Elen}, doi = {10.56385/magyallorv.2024.02.67-75}, journal-iso = {MAGY ALLATORVOSOK}, journal = {MAGYAR ÁLLATORVOSOK LAPJA}, volume = {146}, unique-id = {34569100}, issn = {0025-004X}, year = {2024}, pages = {67-75}, orcid-numbers = {Tokodyné Szabadi, Nikolett/0000-0001-5128-0717; Patakiné Várkonyi, Eszter/0000-0003-0114-5255} } @article{MTMT:34566511, title = {CT ‐based 3D reconstruction and basic anatomical analysis of the 3D anatomy of the air sac system in domestic birds}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34566511}, author = {Petneházy, Örs and Csóka, Ádám and Fajtai, Dániel and Echols, S. and Donkó, Tamás}, doi = {10.1111/ahe.13022}, journal-iso = {ANAT HISTOL EMBRYOL}, journal = {ANATOMIA HISTOLOGIA EMBRYOLOGIA-JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE SERIES C}, volume = {53}, unique-id = {34566511}, issn = {0340-2096}, abstract = {The complex anatomy of the avian respiratory system makes it necessary to broaden our knowledge using modern imaging and reconstructional possibilities. The visualization of these structures can be used for clinical situations, in research or as teaching aids in veterinary education. For this we generated 3D models from diagnostic imaging data (computed tomography [CT] scans) of birds. We describe in detail a repeatable method of animal preparation for scanning, data handling and image analysis. CT scans with varying slice thickness and resolution were obtained in prone and supine body positions to analyse air sac morphology and volume changes relative to posture or sexual dimorphism in birds. The resulting data were prepared and analysed using a reconstructional software (3D Slicer) based on manual and semi‐automatic labelling and subsequent 3D models of the air sac system were created. The terminology employed has been referenced from the Nomina Anatomica Avium, Second Ed.}, keywords = {3D slicer; CT reconstruction; air sac 3D reconstruction; air sac morphology; air sac volume; bird anatomy; bird respiration}, year = {2024}, eissn = {1439-0264}, orcid-numbers = {Petneházy, Örs/0000-0001-9698-5753; Csóka, Ádám/0000-0002-7148-4984; Fajtai, Dániel/0000-0001-7591-3101; Echols, S./0000-0001-5284-4676; Donkó, Tamás/0000-0003-3276-3347} } @article{MTMT:34450378, title = {Characterizing and Eliminating the Inbreeding Load}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34450378}, author = {Nagy, István and Nguyen, Anh Thi}, doi = {10.3390/vetsci11010008}, journal-iso = {VET SCI}, journal = {VETERINARY SCIENCES}, volume = {11}, unique-id = {34450378}, issn = {2306-7381}, abstract = {The authors evaluated the relevant literature related to purging, which is the interaction between selection and inbreeding in which the population may eliminate its inbreeding load at least partially. According to the relevant literature, the inbreeding load and the process of purging were evaluated via pedigree methods based on ancestral inbreeding, the inbreeding–purging model, and expressed opportunity of purging, along with genomic methods. Most ancestral inbreeding-related studies were performed in zoos, where only a small proportion of the studied populations show signs of purging. The inbreeding–purging model was developed with Drosophila, and it was used to evaluate different zoo ungulates and Pannon white rabbits. Purging was detected in both studies. The expressed opportunity of purging was applied in Jersey cattle and Pannon white rabbits. In the Jersey cattle, it had an effect of 12.6% for fitness, while in the Pannon white rabbits, the inbreeding load was between 40% and 80% of its original value. The genomic studies also signalled purging, but they also made it clear that, contrary to the detected purging, the evaluated populations still suffered from inbreeding depression. Therefore, especially for domesticated animals, it can be concluded that deliberate inbreeding with the purpose of generating purging is not advocated.}, year = {2024}, orcid-numbers = {Nagy, István/0000-0003-0247-6638} } @article{MTMT:34446931, title = {Identification and investigation of barley powdery mildew (Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici) infection in winter wheat with conventional stress reactions and non-invasive biophoton emission parameters}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34446931}, author = {Jócsák, Ildikó and Lukács, Helga and Vargáné Visi, Éva and Somfalvi-Tóth, Katalin and Keszthelyi, Sándor}, doi = {10.1007/s12038-023-00391-x}, journal-iso = {J BIOSCIENCES}, journal = {JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES}, volume = {49}, unique-id = {34446931}, issn = {0250-5991}, keywords = {WHEAT; polymerase chain reaction; Powdery mildew; delayed fluorescence; ultra-weak luminescence; non-invasive stress detection}, year = {2024}, eissn = {0973-7138}, orcid-numbers = {Jócsák, Ildikó/0000-0002-1958-6377; Vargáné Visi, Éva/0000-0001-8613-0620; Somfalvi-Tóth, Katalin/0000-0001-7404-6704; Keszthelyi, Sándor/0000-0001-7966-1001} }