Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
73(1), P. 571 - 583
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
changes
in
bioactive
peptides
(BPs)
of
buffalo
milk
cheese
(BMC)
within
15
days
storage.
A
total
3605
were
identified
BMC,
with
260
remaining
stable
for
days.
Among
these,
peak
intensities
all
reported
BPs
(9
peptides)
increased
on
15th
day.
Additionally,
two
novel
antioxidant
peptides,
AYF
(IC
Veterinary Medicine and Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(2)
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
In
Nepal,
cows
and
buffaloes
are
common
livestock
used
in
subsistence
farming
often
afflicted
by
helminth
protozoan
parasites.
Objectives
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
prevalence
of
intestinal
parasitic
infections
(IPIs)
contributing
(i.e.,
previously
suggested
be
associated
with
IPIs)
factors
affecting
bovine
calves
Birgunj
region,
Nepal.
Methods
From
June
December
2023,
200
faecal
samples
(100
from
commercial
farms
100
farms)
were
collected
analysed
using
flotation
sedimentation
techniques.
Contributing
systematically
obtained
structured
questionnaires
direct
field
observations.
Results
Overall,
62%
contained
oocysts
or
eggs
The
identified
species
included
one
(
Eimeria
spp.,
7.5%),
five
nematodes
Strongyloides
15.5%;
Ostertagia
6.5%;
Haemonchus
4.5%;
Toxocara
spp.
11.5%;
Ascaris
4%)
two
trematodes
Fasciola
20%;
Paramphistomum
13%).
was
notably
higher
compared
p
=
0.015).
Buffalo
presented
rates
dual
0.001),
whereas
cow
a
greater
0.046).
Calves
grazing
near
riverbanks
significantly
odds
(adjusted
ratio
[aOR]:
2.76,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
[1.07–7.14])
any
IPIs,
even
after
adjusting
for
other
significant
bivariate
model.
Factors,
such
as
free‐range
rearing,
on
riverbank
grasses,
linked
infection
model,
but
only
presence
buffalo
([aOR]:
2.64,
CI
[1.03–6.76])
remained
mutual
adjustment
multivariate
model).
Conclusions
These
findings
underscore
burden
parasites
young
calves,
highlighting
need
regular
inspections
preventive
measures.