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Thyroid Gland Activity in Horses
ŠINÁKLOVÁ, Petra
The bachelor thesis focused on the thyroid gland activity in horses assesses the thyroid gland activity in the selected group of horses based on the production of thyroid hormones (TT4, TT3, fT4 and fT3). Blood was taken from vena jugularis on a one-time basis in cooperation with private veterinarians. Afterwards the levels of thyroid hormones were measured by the RIA method. The thyroid gland activity was evaluated in a total of 12 horses (8 geldings and 4 mares) in the Region of South Bohemia. The average age was 8.5 years. In the tested samples the total T4 hormone was 37.24 +- 9,88 nmol-l-1 on average, while the total T3 hormone was 0.99 +- 0,23 nmol-l-1 on average. Free fractions of T4 hormone was 13.28 +- 2,66 pmol-l-1 on average and free fraction of T3 hormone was 5.43 +- 1,42 pmol-l-1. The highest level of TT4 hormone was measured in hot blood horses (46.03 nmol.l.-1), while the lowest level was in the group consisting of ponies and Huculs (27.86 nmol.l.-1). The highest value of TT3 hormone was in the group of ponies and Huculs (1.13 nmol.l.-1) and the lowest value in cold blood horse breeds (0.74 nmol.l.-1). The highest level of fT4 was in cold blood horse breeds (14.73 pmol.l.-1), while the lowest level was in hot blood horses (12.68 pmol.l.-1). The level of fT3 hormone was highest in hot blood horses (6.02 pmol.l.-1), while the lowest level was in cold blood horses (4.78 pmol.l.-1). The concentration of the total T4 and T3 was higher in mares than in geldings, namely by 1.81 nmol-l-1 and 0.05 nmol-l-1, respectively. By contrast, the concentration of free T3 was lower in mares than in geldings, namely by 0.32 nmol-l-1. The concentration of free T4 was also higher in mares than in geldings, namely by 1.31 nmol-l-1. When comparing our results with the reference values, it is obvious that the concentration of thyroid hormones was at the upper limit of the physiological range or slightly above the limit so lack of iodine and the related reduced thyroid gland activity cannot be presumed in those horses. The relations between the level of the thyroid gland activity and Ca concentrations in blood plasma concurrently with the activity of the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) enzyme were ascertained. The correlation coefficients showed a negative effect of an increased thyroid gland activity on the bone tissue metabolism and increased decalcification.
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Fundamental aspects of performance horse nutrition
PROCHÁZKOVÁ, Kamila
The main aim of this thesis is to create literary study and evaluace fundamental aspects of horse nutrition. The thesis deals with physiology of digestion, muscle metabolism and energy needs of performance horses. It analyzes feed and techniques used for equine nutrition. The thesis describes significance of individual nutrients, minerals and vitamins, their digestability and utilization by the body and proportional respiration in the feeding dosage.
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The use of homeopathy in horse breeding
BAŠTÝŘOVÁ BRUTOVSKÁ, Anna
The main aim of the diploma thesis is to compare the effectivity of homeopathy and classic chemical way of deworming of horses. In total 18 horses were included in the observation, who were all stabled on one farm. The observation took place during one pasture season. The first faecal examination was carried out for the purpose of qualitative analysis of occurrence of parasites in horses' digestive tract. Subsequently, each faecal examination was realized as a quantitative analysis using the modified McMaster technique. Faecal analysis was carried out always before and after the use of both dewormers (homeopathic and allopathic). The horses treated with homeopathic dewormer were tested more frequently. Faecal sample diagnostics showed contamination by only two types of parasites, small and large strongyles. Coprology analysis proved excellent effectivity of allopathic dewormers and zero resistance to the active substance. The homeopathic dewormer managed to keep some horses at low level infection, where EPG was below 200 (eggs per gram). The effectivity of both dewormers was realized in three cases. Faecal analysis after anthelmintic treatment was chosen in the first case. In the second case the difference between the two dewormers was analyzed after a given period of time following the application. In the third case the overall differences between both dewormers were assessed. It can be stated that the homeopathic dewormer PVB etat vermieux can be successfully used as supplementary and prophylactic treatment of horses during the year. At the same time it is important to give attention to regular faecal analysis and eventual use of allopathic dewormers after the testing. The use of homeopathy, however, is advantageous from both the ecological and health point of view.
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New homestead with a stable for horses
ZEIS, Martin
The topic of this Bachelor's thesis is to design a new homestead with a stable for horses. The first part of work focuses on the historical development of rural buildings. This section discusses the connection of rural buildings with the surrounding environment, the used materials and the overall historical development of the Czech lands in the early days of rural architecture until the mid 20th century. The second part presents the new homestead with the stable.
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The use of horses in zootherapy in winter and summer season
MALENOVÁ, Jana
The bachelor thesis deals with the preparation and use of horses during hypotherapy in winter and summer season. Hypotherapy is form of animal assisted therapy, which is used for people with mental, physical or other disease or as prevention in healthy indiciduals. In the practical part are monitored rest and work activities from horse Bohnice psychiatric hospital and the private stable Rozárka where hypotherapy is regularly performed. The subjekt was an observing mode of horses in the season, means in the month of May and the regime out of season in January.
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EVALUATION OF WARMBLOOD STALLION PERFORMANCE TESTING SYSTEM
OSTRÝ, Václav
The thesis evaluates the performance testing system of Czech Warmblood stallions. Data acquired from basic stallion preformance test were analysed. Analysed data covered figures of 302 stallions from 9 test stations, taken in years 2007 to 2010. 12 traits of each stallion were analysed. Only basic statistic characteristics were used. Traits were compared by years, testing stations and especially by preferred sirs. The statistic evaluation of traits pointed the best sirs for breeding. Average marks and variability of offspring were taken into acount. Best sirs were Le Patron (x? = 7,84; variability = 2,5 %, Porter (x? = 7,73; variability = 3,0 %) Catango Z (x? = 7,86; variability = 4,4 %) and Przedswit XVI - 12 (x? = 7,85; variabiliy = 4,7 %). Suggestions for improvment of objectivity in performance testing system of Czech Warmblood were given on basis of evaluation component trait/overal score relations. Frequent usage of foreign stallions in Czech Warmblood breeding is common. It is importatnt, for breeders to be familiar with performance testing of foreign breeds. Therefore short description of stallion performence testing across Europe is included in thesis.
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Hidden potential supply hipotourism products in south Bohemia
MALECHOVÁ, Adéla
This bachelor thesis dealt with the range of horse tourism products in southern Bohemia and looked for possible insufficiencies in their supply. Thus, main goal of the thesis was to find and define hidden potential in hipotourism activities and find idle opportunities of hipotourism products in local tourism industry. Secondary aim was the definition of profiling typical horse tourism products and possibilities in their reali-zation and innovation, which would lead to improvement of provided services.
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Behavioral manifestations of mares in the herd in terms of organic farming in Šumava
BAŠTÝŘOVÁ BRUTOVSKÁ, Anna
The main purpose of the observation was to analyse the basic life expressions of the mares living at a farm with ecological farming, in respect to the progress of the pas-ture season. The observation was carried out within a herd of horses during the whole pasture season. The whole process was repeated four times. The recording method was used. Every ten minutes a record was written down for a period of 24 hours. The herd consist-ed of 13 horses, out of which 12 were mares and one stallion. It was found out, that the herd spent most of the time with feeding. Feeding was the dominant expression of hors-es; still the time spent with feeding was during every observation different. During the first observation the herd was feeding in total 58,13%, during the second 58,94%, dur-ing the third 53,73% and during the fourth even 61,01% of the observation time. The second most dominant expression of the horses was standing, where the horses were standing either in a static or in an alert position. During the first observation standing accounted for 34,45%, during the second observation for 34,29% during the third ob-servation for 39,2% and during the fourth observation for 29,24% of the observation time. The time which the horses spent with relaxation corresponds to 2,91% during the first observation, 2,03% during the second observation, 1,23% during the third observa-tion and 4,62% during the last observation. Generally it can be stated, that any motoric activity was motivated by the necessity to change the place of feeding. In respect to the progress of the grazing season - the impact on the different cat-egories of equine behaviour have climate conditions, vegetation height and age compo-sition of the herd.
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Nutritional problem – horse nutrition
Svatoň, Jindřich ; Skočdopolová, Veronika (advisor) ; Šindelářová, Irena (referee)
This work deals with the composition of daily feeding ration for different types of horses. The objective is to create a specific feeding ratio consisting of various horses feed at minimum costs and meeting requirements for nutritional conditions. Several other recommendations that cannot be overlooked in horse nutrition are also considered. The age of the horse, the weight in adulthood, the horse's workload, and an annual period is taken into account of this work. Daily feeding ration is composed and solved by linear programming, the optimal solution is found by using MS Excel 2007 solver. The solution of this task is to create a model that can be applied in practice.
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The history and current status of breeding Akhalteke horses
ŠULCOVÁ, Veronika
Akhal-Teke horse breed is one of the oldest and most valuable breed in the world. Its specific exterior has been created for centuries by inhospitable conditions of Turkmenistan. In the history, the existence of Akhal-Teke (AT) was challenged by many crisis which causes almost breed extinction. Even though, the population of AT horses is nowadays stable, the breed is still enlisted on the list of endangered animal species. The aim of this bachelor thesis is to explore and describe historical development as well as current AT horse breed situation in the Czech Republic. Furthermore the thesis will focus on AT horse exterior and its nature. The exterior and AT nature will be followed by basic description of individual AT breed lines and breeding method in Turkmenistan. Additionally, the thesis will reveal the origins of AT breed in the Czech Republic and will evaluate the Czech AT horses sport performance. The main goal of the thesis is to compare the basic body measurements and indexes of AT thoroughbred stallions operating in the Czech Republic, with AT breeding standards and AT stallions enlisted in the last AT breed book. The basic body measurements for the AT horses are described by indexes such as KVH (height measurement with stick), SDT (diagonal length of horse body), OH (heart girth) and Ohol (shank girth). Considering previously stated horse body measurement indicators, the average body measurement of the Czech AT breed stallions are as follow: 156,9, 159, 176,3, 19,2 cm. The average body indexes of breed AT thoroughbreds stallions in Czech were indexes of body format (101,3), index of compactness (110,8), index of robustness (112,37), index of boniness (12,25), and index of spine strength (10,9). 73,33% of thoroughbred AT stallions operating in the Czech Republic fulfill the AT breeding standard requirements.
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