• Mitigating the negative effects of heat stress in broiler chickens using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and ascorbic acid 

  Sumanu, Victory Osirimade (University of Pretoria, 2024-04)

  The production of broiler chickens is often affected by fluctuating environmental conditions leading to loses economically during the hot summer season globally. This has resulted in calls to evaluate the non-ventilating ...
• Correlation of cloacal gland histomorphology, ultrastructure and androgen receptor expression with testosterone levels during sexual maturation in the Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) 

  Gunuza, Siyamamkela Zikhona (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  The cloacal gland of the Japanese quail is an enlarged glandular protuberance, found on the dorsal wall of the cloaca. The gland is unique to the genus Coturnix and is present in both male and female quails, but only ...
• Reproductive physiology of the female African lion (Panthera Leo), and development of artificial insemination protocols 

  Callealta Rodríguez, Isabel (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  At present, most felid species are listed as Vulnerable or Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Assisted reproduction techniques (ART), such as artificial insemination (AI), are ...
• Changes in the testicular capsule and peritubular boundary tissue in pre-pubertal, pubertal and adult Japanese quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica) 

  Khumalo, Lindokuhle Innocent (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  The aim of this study was to investigate age-related changes in the morphology of the peritubular boundary tissue and the testicular capsule of pre-pubertal, pubertal, and adult Japanese quails. The peritubular boundary ...
• Age related changes in apoptosis of germ cells in normal and dibutyl phthalate-treated testes of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) 

  Zakariah, Musa (University of Pretoria, 2021-03)

  Excess germ cells in normal and in pathological conditions are removed from testicular tissue by the mechanism of apoptosis. Studies on germ cell apoptosis in avian species are grossly lacking, and there are only a few ...
• Morphology of the Southern Ground-Hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) gastro-intestinal tract 

  Naude, Anel Delene (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  The Southern Ground-Hornbill (SGH) is the largest bird species that breeds cooperatively and the only entirely carnivorous hornbill. Currently, there are only an estimated 417 breeding groups in South Africa. As the bird ...
• A comparative morphological and morphometric study of the Musculi bulbi oculi and Apparatus lacrimalis in the ostrich (Struthio camelus) and emu (Dromaius novaehallandiae) 

  Kleyn, Ellené (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  The unique adaptation of the avian eye is reflected in its ocular anatomy. The ostrich and emu are commercially important species and a comparative study of the M. bulbi, lacrimal apparatus and their innervation would ...
• Identification of biomarkers of tumour blood vessels for therapeutic targeting 

  Tetyana, Phumlani (University of Pretoria, 2014)

  Cancer is a disease that develops as a result of unregulated cell growth, whereby damaged cells grow and divide uncontrollably forming lumps of tissue called tumours. Tumours can either be benign, wherein the tumour is ...
• A morphological study of the kidney and renal portal system of the Cape griffon vulture (Gyps coprotheres) 

  Havenga, Lauren Nicole (University of Pretoria, 2015)

  In the 1990 s, diclofenac was responsible for the inadvertent deaths of over ten million vultures on the Asian subcontinent. While the pathology associated with their deaths was clearly evident as visceral and articular ...
• Aspects of the morphological radiographic and ultrasonographic anatomy of the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) and ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) 

  Makungu, Modesta (University of Pretoria, 2015)

  The red panda and ring-tailed lemur are species, which are commonly kept in zoological gardens. The red panda and ring-tailed lemur are classified as vulnerable and endangered, respectively, by the International Union ...
• Computed tomography of the thorax and abdomen of the clinically normal common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) 

  Du Plessis, Wencke M. (University of Pretoria, 2015)

  The aim of this study was: 1) to describe the computed tomographic thoracic and abdominal anatomy in the clinically normal common marmoset; 2) to describe the normal reference range of Hounsfield units (HU) of major abdominal ...
• Comparative morphology and functional significance of mechanical and sensory structures in the upper digestive tract of the ostrich (Struthio camelus) and emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) 

  Crole, Martina Rachel (University of Pretoria, 2013)

  This study describes, on a comparative basis, the morphology of mechanical (the linguo-laryngeal apparatus) and sensory (Herbst corpuscles and taste buds) specialisations in the upper digestive tract (bill and oropharynx) ...
• Arterial supply and histology of the female reproductive organs of the African lion (Panthera leo) 

  Hartman, Marthinus Jacobus (University of Pretoria, 2013)

  This masters project was undertaken to have a better knowledge of the female lion reproductive tract and to equip the author for future surgical studies on this organ system. The objectives of this study were to describe ...
• Feeding behaviour, plant species selection and in sacco ruminal digestion in Tswana and Boer goats 

  Lebopa, Cornelia Kedidimetse (2010)

  The first experiment of this study was aimed at investigating the factors affecting the feeding behaviour and plant species selection of 3 free ranging Tswana (mean weight ± 37 kg) and 3 Boer (mean weight ± 36 kg) goat ...
• Morphological study of the effect of the cytoskeletal disrupting agent carbendazim on the oviduct of the Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) 

  Kimaro, Wahabu Hamisi (University of Pretoria, 2012)

  Carbendazim (methyl-2-benzimidazole carbamate), a derivative of N-substituted esters of carbamic acid, is widely used as a fungicide on field crops. Carbendazim is of major concern to human and animal health due to the ...
• The morphology and development of normal and abnormal spermatozoa in the emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae 

  Du Plessis, Lizette (University of Pretoria, 2012)

  The morphological features and development of normal and abnormal sperm were studied in the emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae, using both light and electron microscopy. Detailed descriptions of normal as well as abnormal ...
• The vasculature of the male reproductive organs of the ostrich (Struthio Camelus) 

  Elias, M.Z.J. (Mario Zefanias Joao) (University of Pretoria, 2012)

  The ostrich industry is a small, important section of the economy in the Republic of South Africa. The demand for ostrich products is high in the world, but the ostrich industry faces some production problems, one of ...
• Effect of water restriction on aspects of digestion in Boer and Tswana goats offered Eragrostis teff and lucerne hay 

  Qinisa, Meshack Mzwandile; Prof E A Boomker; Prof H B Groenewald (University of Pretoria, 2010-05-25)

  The first part of this study was undertaken to investigate the effect of water restriction on aspects of digestion in Tswana goats offered Eragrostis teff hay. Twelve Tswana goat wethers approximately 15 months old weighing ...
• The effect of dietary energy and protein interaction on the physiological plasticity of the small intestine of the young ostrich 

  Viljoen, Mariaan (University of Pretoria, 2011)

  The study includes separate papers, which are all linked by their emphasis on the effect of different diets on the impact of the development of the small intestine of the young ostrich. This abstract is intended to provide ...
• The morphology of the oral cavity, pharynx and oesophagus of the ostrich (Struthio camelus) 

  Tivane, Catarina (University of Pretoria, 2010-12-17)

  Most descriptions of the ostrich oropharynx and oesophagus are superficial and supply little meaningful morphological data. It was therefore the aim of this study to address this deficiency by means of a macroscopic and ...

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