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Folia Universitas Agriculturae Stetinensis Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47) Spis Treści – Contents Aleksandra Balicka-Ramisz, Bogumiła Pilarczyk, Tomasz Grupiński Alojzy Ramisz Badania nad rezerwuarem włośnicy wśród zwierząt wolno żyjących Studies on Trichinellosis reservoir among free living animals Piotr Baranowski, Barbara Binerowska, Monika Żbik Analiza porównawcza włókien włosowych owiec ras wrzosówka polska i Rauhwollige Pommersche Landschafe Comparison of hair fibres of the polish wrzosówka sheep and Rauhwollige Pommersche Landschafe sheep Bożena Chuda-Mickiewicz, Jarosław Prabucki, Jerzy Samborski Grzegorz Perużyński Wpływ dwutlenku węgla na dojrzewanie i wartość rozpłodową trutni The effect of carbon dioxide on drone maturation and breeding value Ewa Czerniawska-Piątkowska, Henryk Kamieniecki, Jerzy Wójcik Edyta Rzewucka, Małgorzata Szewczuk, Renata Pilarczyk Wpływ wieku pierwszego ocielenia na produkcyjność krów czarno-białych z różnym udziałem genów rasy holsztyńsko-fryzyjskiej Effect of age at first calving on the performance of black-and-white dairy cows with varied addition of holstein-friesian genes Danuta Czernomysy-Furowicz, Jolanta Karakulska, Antoni J. Furowicz, Janusz Kopyłowski, Paweł Nawrotek, Małgorzata Mizielińska, Jacek Borkowski, Magdalena Ferlas Ocena skuteczności immunostymulatora Propionibacterium acnes w terapii mastitis krów The estimation of the Propionibacterium acnes – based immune-stimulator in the bovine mastitis therapy Anna Dobrowolska, Kamila Górecka Budowa histologiczna poroża i kości długiej jelenia (Cervus elaphus L.) Histology of the red deer (Cervus elaphus L.) antlers and long bone Anna Dobrowolska, Marek Judka, Maciej Melosik Ołów postrzałowy jako źródło skażenia bażanta (Phasianus colchicus) i jego środowiska Shot-derived lead as a source of contamination in the pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) and its habitat Joanna Ignor, Jolanta Janiszewska, Katarzyna Paradecka Marcin Modzelewski Obserwacje zachowania się źrebiąt na pastwisku w Stadninie Koni Nowielice The observation of foals’ pasturing behaviour in Nowielice Stud Jolanta Janiszewska, Angelika Cieśla, Joanna Ignor, Iwonna Tabiszewska, Anna Szymańska Analiza zmian w strukturze rasowej koni zarodowych na terenie Zachodniopomorskiego Związku Hodowców Koni w latach 2000-2003 The analysis of changes in racial structure of breeding horses on terrain of West-Pomeranian Horse Breeders Association in years 2000-2003 Elżbieta Kalisińska, Wiesław Salicki, Halina Wołochowicz Mangan w twardych tkankach dwóch gatunków grążyc – ogorzałki Ayhtya marila i głowienki Ayhtya ferina Manganese in hard tissues of two Aythyini species the scaup (Ayhtya marila) and the pochard (Ayhtya ferina) Marek Kmieć, Arkadiusz Terman, Hanna Kulig, Daniel Polasik Analiza zależności między polimorfizmem genu receptora ryanodiny (RYR1) a niektórymi cechami użytkowości rozpłodowej świń Analysis of relationships between polymorphism in the ryanodin receptor gene (RYR1) and certain reproductive traits in pigs Marek Kmieć, Arkadiusz Terman, Joanna Ziemak, Inga Kowalewska-Łuczak Zależności między polimorfizmem genu receptora estrogenowego (ESR/AvaI, ESR/PvuII) a cechami nasienia knurów rasy polska biała zwisłoucha Associations between polymorphism of the estrogen receptor gene (ESR/AvaI, ESR/PvuII) and reproduction traits of Polish Landrace boars Stanisław Kondracki, Anna Wysokińska Charakterystyka zmian w budowie morfologicznej plemników knura, z uwzględnieniem wieku i rasy rozpłodnika Characterization of sperm abnormalities of boars with regard of age and breed Danuta Majewska, Danuta Szczerbińska, Zofia Tarasewicz, Ewa Linke Wpływ czasu przechowywania jaj przed inkubacją na wskaźniki wylęgowości strusia (Struthio camelus) Evaluation of ostrich (Struthio camelus) egg hatching results in relation to storage time Krum Petkov, Witold Podkówka, Izabela Jaskowska Jakość i wartość pokarmowa kiszonek z kukurydzy, wysłodków prasowanych, sianokiszonki z lucerny i porostu łąkowego jako podstawowych pasz objętościowych w systemach TMR i PMR Quality and nutrie value of maize, pressed sugar beet pulp, lucerne and sward silages as basic bulky feeds in TMR and PMR system Roman Petryshak, Yaroslaw Pivtorak, Krum Petkov, Olga Petryshak Kazimierz Bobko Influence of Humex preparation on growth and development of non-suckling piglets and Probiodor on digestibility of mixtures for experimental on laboratory rats Wpływ preparatu Humex na wzrost i rozwój prosiąt oraz preparatu Porobiodor na strawność mieszanki w doświadczeniu na szczurach laboratoryjnych Arkadiusz Pietruszka, Roman Czarnecki, Eugenia Jacyno Anita Kołodziej, Maria Kawęcka, Jacek Owsianny, Jan Udała Jakość nasienia młodych knurów mieszańców w zależności od genotypu RYR1 Semen quality of young crosbreed boars depending on RYR1 genotype Ryszard Pikuła, Mirosław Smugała, Żaneta Borowiec-Chłopek Iwonna Tabiszewska Polimorfizm genetyczny wybranych białek krwi koni rasy Standardbred Genetic polimorphism of proteins in Standardbred horses Bogumiła Pilarczyk, Aleksandra Balicka-Ramisz, Alojzy Ramisz Łukasz Laurans Występowanie pasożytów przewodu pokarmowego u psów i kotów z terenu miasta Szczecina Prevalence of parasites of the alimentary tract in dogs and cats from Szczecin region Bogumiła Pilarczyk, Aleksandra Balicka-Ramisz, Alojzy Ramisz Stach Vovk Osipocič1, Agnieszka Tomza, Marta Wieczorek Badania nad poziomem selenu w surowicy zwierząt gospodarskich pochodzących z Pomorza Zachodniego i zachodniej Ukrainy The investigation of serum selenium levels in farm animals from Western Pomerania and western Ukraine Artur Rybarczyk, Roman Szaruga, Wanda Natalczyk-Szymkowska Mięsność i jakość mięsa w zależności od masy tuszy ciepłej tuczników PEN AR LAN pochodzących z krzyżowania loch Naïma z knurami P-76 Leanness and meat quality in relation to hot carcass weight in PEN AR LAN porkers derived from crossing Naïma sows with P-76 boars Wiesław F. Skrzypczak, Dariusz Drzeżdżon, Małgorzata Ożgo Katarzyna Michałek, Alicja Dratwa Wstępne badania nad szczelnością nerkowej bariery filtracyjnej w okresie neonatalnym u koźląt Introductory research on renal filtration barrier tightness in kids in neonatal period Jan Udała, Dariusz Gączarzewicz, Bogdan Lasota, Barbara Błaszczyk Beata Seremak, Tomasz Stankiewicz Charakterystyka zmian budowy morfologicznej plemników knurów użytkowanych w inseminacji Characteristics of the morphological defects of boars spermatozoa used in artificial insemination Maria Wolska, Bogusława Wolska-Neja, Waldemar G. Piasecki Próba wykorzystania zooplanktonu ze stawu retencyjnego oczyszczalni ścieków komunalnych jako pokarmu do podchowu larw szczupaka (Esox lucius L.) An attempt of use of zoooplankton from municipal sewage treatment plant’ retention pond, as food for rearing of pike (Esox lucius L.) larvae Jerzy Wójcik, Henryk Kamieniecki, Ewa Czerniawska-Piątkowska, Ryszard Skrzypek Somatic cell count in milk depending on the method of udder and teat preparation for milking Liczba komórek somatycznych w mleku w zależności od metody przygotowania wymienia i strzyków do doju Anna Wysokińska, Stanisław Kondracki Częstość występowania zmian w budowie morfologicznej plemników knurów mieszańców duroc x pietrain i hampshire x pietrain oraz czystorasowych knurów duroc, hampshire i pietrain Frequency of sperm abnormalities of crossbreed boars Duroc x Pietrain and Hampshire x Pietrain and of purebred boars Duroc, Hampshire and Pietrain Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 7-10 ALEKSANDRA BALICKA-RAMISZ, BOGUMIŁA PILARCZYK, TOMASZ GRUPIŃSKI1 ALOJZY RAMISZ BADANIA NAD REZERWUAREM WŁOŚNICY WŚRÓD ZWIERZĄT WOLNO ŻYJĄCYCH STUDIES ON TRICHINELLOSIS RESERVOIR AMONG FREE LIVING ANIMALS Katedra Higieny Zwierząt i Profilaktyki, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 6, 71-466 Szczecin 1 Wojewódzki Inspektorat Weterynarii ul. Ostrawicka 1, 71-337 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: włośnica, lis, dzik, województwo zachodniopomorskie. Key words: trichinellosis, fox, wild boar, West Pomerania region. Abstract. The aim of the studies was to established in which degree wild boars and red foxes are reservoir of Trichinella sp. in Nord-West Poland. Research were carried out between 1997 and 2004 on 505 foxes and 57 462 wild boars muscle samples. The muscle were examined using two methods – trichinoscopy and digestion. The average prevalence of Trichinella sp.infection of foxes was 4.35%. Some differences in the infection rate of wild boars were observed. In the years 1999-2001 Trichinella sp. larvae were observed in 0.18%. Between 2002 and 2004 the Trichinella sp. – prevalence in wild boars was 0.93%, its means that the animals were 5.1 more often infected than in 1999-2001. Maybe the growth of red fox population after the oral vaccination against rabies was the cause of this phenomenon. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 11-18 PIOTR BARANOWSKI, BARBARA BINEROWSKA, MONIKA ŻBIK ANALIZA PORÓWNAWCZA WŁÓKIEN WŁOSOWYCH OWIEC RAS WRZOSÓWKA POLSKA I RAUHWOLLIGE POMMERSCHE LANDSCHAFE COMPARISON OF HAIR FIBRES OF THE POLISH WRZOSÓWKA SHEEP AND RAUHWOLLIGE POMMERSCHE LANDSCHAFE SHEEP Katedra Nauk o Zwierzętach Przeżuwających, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 10, 71-466 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: owca, wrzosówka, Rauhwollige Pommersche Landschafe, okrywa włosowa. Key words: sheep, wrzosówka, Rauhwollige Pommersche Landschafe sheep, hair fibres. Abstract. The study was carried on 7 Wrzosówka sheep and 10 Rauhwollige Pommersche Landschafe sheep. Samples of fibres were taken in August when animals were 6 months old. The diameter thickness and colour of 100 fibres were evaluated per sample. The diameter of pale fibres (27.46 µm) and dark fibres (36.36 µm) of Rauhwollige Pommersche Landschafe sheep was greater than fibres of wrzosówka sheep (pale fibres 25.28 µm, dark fibres – 31.30 µm). The pelage of 6 months old wrzosówka sheep was lighter grey than the pelage of Rauhwollige Pommersche Landschafe sheep at the same age. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 19-24 BOŻENA CHUDA-MICKIEWICZ, JAROSŁAW PRABUCKI, JERZY SAMBORSKI GRZEGORZ PERUŻYŃSKI WPŁYW DWUTLENKU WĘGLA NA DOJRZEWANIE I WARTOŚĆ ROZPŁODOWĄ TRUTNI THE EFFECT OF CARBON DIOXIDE ON DRONE MATURATION AND BREEDING VALUE Zakład Pszczelnictwa, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 20, 70-466 Szczecin, e-mail: [email protected] Słowa kluczowe: wiek trutni, jakość nasienia, inseminacja. Key words: drone age, semen quality, insemination. Abstract: The present study was aimed at determining the effect of carbon dioxide on maturation and breeding value of drones reared for artificial insemination of honey bee queens. The study was made in 2000-2003 on drones from two rearing series – the first reared in II-III decade of June, while the second in II-III decade of July. In each series, drones were reared in two colonies. Drones reared in one of the colonies underwent ten minutes long CO2 anaesthesia in the first day of their life. Drone breeding value was evaluated at the age of 8, 10, 12 and 14 day of their life, taking into account such parameters as: percentage of drones delivering semen, volume of ejaculate collected from one drone, number of drones required for collecting a dose of 8 µl of semen, number of spermatozoa in 1 µl of semen. It was found that CO2 anaesthesia of drones directly after their emerging affects favourably their breeding value, accelerating maturation of breeders. The percentage of drones delivering semen at the age of 8-10 days was higher in CO2 anaesthetised group by 8.11 and 9.24%, respectively. In order to obtain an 8 µl dose, a smaller number – by half – of 8-10 days old drones anaesthetised with CO2 was required for semen collection. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 25-32 EWA CZERNIAWSKA-PIĄTKOWSKA, HENRYK KAMIENIECKI, JERZY WÓJCIK EDYTA RZEWUCKA, MAŁGORZATA SZEWCZUK, RENATA PILARCZYK WPŁYW WIEKU PIERWSZEGO OCIELENIA NA PRODUKCYJNOŚĆ KRÓW CZARNO-BIAŁYCH Z RÓŻNYM UDZIAŁEM GENÓW RASY HOLSZTYŃSKO-FRYZYJSKIEJ EFFECT OF AGE AT FIRST CALVING ON THE PERFORMANCE OF BLACK-ANDWHITE DAIRY COWS WITH VARIED ADDITION OF HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN GENES Katedra Nauk o Zwierzętach Przeżuwających, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 10, 71-460 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: białko, tłuszcz, hf, krowy czarno-białe, wiek pierwszego ocielenia, wydajności mleka. Key words: protein, fat, HF, Black-and-White cows, age at first calving, yields of milk. Abstract. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of age at first calving (AFC) on the performance of dairy cows with various addition of HF blood. The study included yield (in kg) of milk, fat, and protein, as well as percentage fat and protein in milk for the first three lactations. The results have shown that the highest milk yield was recorded in cows at AFC higher than 28.1 months in the 3rd lactation. The differences were significant at p≤0.01. The highest percentage of fat (4.95%) and protein (3.45%) were found in cows that ware the oldest at first calving (more than 28.1 months) in genotype groups from 50.1 to 75.0% of HF blood. Differences were significant for fat content (p≤0.01). Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 33-40 DANUTA CZERNOMYSY-FUROWICZ, JOLANTA KARAKULSKA, ANTONI J. FUROWICZ, JANUSZ KOPYŁOWSKI1, PAWEŁ NAWROTEK, MAŁGORZATA MIZIELIŃSKA, JACEK BORKOWSKI, MAGDALENA FERLAS OCENA SKUTECZNOŚCI IMMUNOSTYMULATORA PROPIONIBACTERIUM ACNES W TERAPII MASTITIS KRÓW THE ESTIMATION OF THE PROPIONIBACTERIUM ACNES – BASED IMMUNE-STIMULATOR IN THE BOVINE MASTITIS THERAPY Katedra Immunologii i Mikrobiologii, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 24, 70-460 Szczecin 1 Lecznica dla Zwierząt s.c. ul. Topolowa 5A/4, Kamień Pomorski Słowa kluczowe: immunizacja, immunostymulator, Propionibacterium acnes, mastitis. Key words: immunization, immune-stimulator, Propionibacterium acnes, mastitis. Abstract. 8 bacterial species and Candida spp. were isolated from milk probes from the cows with lactation. The bacteria and Candida spp. were isolated also from probes from the cows before the drying. After the first immunization of lactating cows with Propionibacterium acnes, the isolation frequency of each pathogens from milk probes decreased. After the second immunization only Str. agalactiae has been isolated, although the percentage of its isolations was ten times lower than before immunization. The immunization of cows before the drying also caused the reduction of the amount of pathogens. Only E. coli, S. epidermidis and P. vulgaris were isolated from the milk probes from these cows. The immunization of cows with P. acnes- based immune-stimulator caused the reduction of the somatic cells amount in milk of mastitic cows. The amount of somatic cells decreased under 400/ml in 70% of lactating cows and in all cows in the drying period. This amount was higher than 2 000/ml only in 1.7% of lactating cows. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 41-46 ANNA DOBROWOLSKA, KAMILA GÓRECKA BUDOWA HISTOLOGICZNA POROŻA I KOŚCI DŁUGIEJ JELENIA (CERVUS ELAPHUS L.) HISTOLOGY OF THE RED DEER (CERVUS ELAPHUS L.) ANTLERS AND LONG BONE Katedra Anatomii Zwierząt, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 14, 71-466 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: osteon, kanał Haversa, poroże, kość długa. Key words: osteon, Haversian canal, antler, long bone. Abstract. The study was made on histological mounts of the thigh bone shaft and the right and left antler beams. The study was aimed at comparing the red deer antler histology with that of the long bone and at detecting possible differences. As shown by the study, the osteon count in the red deer thigh bone compact matter was comparable throughout the bone length and ranged from 21 to 23 osteons per 0.001 mm x 0.001 mm field of vision. The thigh bone Haversian canal diameter averaged 19.18 µm. The Haversian canal system in the antler compact matter is not as regular as that in the long bone. The antler produced a much lower osteon count, compared with that of the bone, per identical field of vision (0.001 mm x 0.001 mm). Moreover, the osteon counts were found to differ between the beams. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 47-52 ANNA DOBROWOLSKA, MAREK JUDKA, MACIEJ MELOSIK OŁÓW POSTRZAŁOWY JAKO ŹRÓDŁO SKAŻENIA BAŻANTA (PHASIANUS COLCHICUS) I JEGO ŚRODOWISKA SHOT-DERIVED LEAD AS A SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION IN THE PHEASANT (PHASIANUS COLCHICUS) AND ITS HABITAT Katedra Anatomii Zwierząt, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 14, 71-466 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: ołów postrzałowy, śruciny, żołądek, wątroba, nerki. Key words: shot-derived lead, pellets, stomach, liver, kidneys. Abstract. Lead-containing projectiles, used in abundance on hunting grounds and thus in the vicinity of feeding and resting areas, present a major hazard for the birds and their habitats. The study was aimed at determining the quantitative and qualitative composition of gastrolites and the extent of lead contamination of the liver and kidneys of the cultured pheasant and its habitat. Pb content assays made in livers and kidneys of 60 pheasants showed 53% of the organs analysed to have Pb contents higher than allowed by the relevant standards, set in Poland at 0.5 mg/kg liver and kidney wet weight. In one case, the liver Pb content was as high as 232.17 mg/kg w.w., 10.15 mg/kg w.w. being found in the kidney of the same pheasant. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 53-60 JOANNA IGNOR, JOLANTA JANISZEWSKA, KATARZYNA PARADECKA MARCIN MODZELEWSKI OBSERWACJE ZACHOWANIA SIĘ ŹREBIĄT NA PASTWISKU W STADNINIE KONI NOWIELICE THE OBSERVATION OF FOALS’ PASTURING BEHAVIOUR IN NOWIELICE STUD Katedra Hodowli Koni, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 24, 71-466 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: źrebięta, zachowanie się na pastwisku. Key words: foals, pasturing behaviour. Abstract. The behaviour of 10 foals was observed on the pasture in Nowielice Stud. Foals were from 2 to 4 months old. The observations of foals’ activities: grazing, suckling, having fun, resting and walking were analysed. The foals’ behavior depended on the age, sex, climatic factors and individual features. Most of the time the foals spent on walking. Grazing, having fun and resting were more prolonged according to the foals’ age. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 61-70 JOLANTA JANISZEWSKA, ANGELIKA CIEŚLA, JOANNA IGNOR, IWONNA TABISZEWSKA, ANNA SZYMAŃSKA ANALIZA ZMIAN W STRUKTURZE RASOWEJ KONI ZARODOWYCH NA TERENIE ZACHODNIOPOMORSKIEGO ZWIĄZKU HODOWCÓW KONI W LATACH 2000-2003 THE ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN RACIAL STRUCTURE OF BREEDING HORSES ON TERRAIN OF WEST-POMERANIAN HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION IN YEARS 2000-2003 Katedra Hodowli Koni, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 24, 71-466 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: hodowla koni, struktura rasowa, klacze hodowlane, ogiery hodowlane, rasa wielkopolska, rasa małopolska, zimnokrwiste, konie szlachetne półkrwi, koniki polskie, hucuły, kuce. Key words: horse breeding, racial structure, breeding mares, stallions, Wielkopolska breed, Małopolska breed, cold-blooded, Noble half-bred horses, Polish Konik, Hutsul, ponies. Abstract. The aim of present work was the analysis of changes in racial structure of breeding mares and stallions registered in Stud Books on terrain of West-Pomeranian Horse Breeders Association in years 2000-2003. It fall of mare's number in studied period was affirmed was from 1480 to 1409, and stallions' number from 221 to 201. It confirms then the tendencies of fall the horses' number in Poland. Growth of the young mare's percentage was observed among breeding mares. This is profitable effect. Predominate mare's group was cold-blooded mares, in spite fall their percentage in studied period. In stallions' on terrain West-Pomeranian Horse Breeders Association in greatest number were represented Noble Half-Blood horses. Cold-blooded stallions were second group in relation to number. It was affirmed growth of interest the mares from ponies' and small horses group as well as insignificant growth of the stallions' percentage from this group. In property structure were has noted down the mare small growth of the mare's percentage that belong to private sector the cost of decrease the mares’ number in National Stud Farms. Opposite tendency was observed in stallions' population. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 71-80 ELŻBIETA KALISIŃSKA, WIESŁAW SALICKI, HALINA WOŁOCHOWICZ MANGAN W TWARDYCH TKANKACH DWÓCH GATUNKÓW GRĄŻYC – OGORZAŁKI AYHTYA MARILA I GŁOWIENKI AYHTYA FERINA MANGANESE IN HARD TISSUES OF TWO AYTHYINI SPECIES THE SCAUP (AYHTYA MARILA) AND THE POCHARD (AYHTYA FERINA) Katedra Zoologii, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 20, 71-466 Szczecin, [email protected] Słowa kluczowe: mangan, kość, chrząstka, Ayhtya marila, Ayhtya ferina. Key words: manganese, bone, cartilage, Ayhtya marila, Ayhtya ferina. Abstract. Manganese contents (per g dry weight) were determined in bones and cartilages of two Aythyini species: the scaup (Aythya marila) (n=24, including 17 adults and 7 immature individuals) and the pochard (Ayhtya ferina) (n=24, including 12 immature and 12 adult birds). Neither species showed age-related differences in manganese contents of the hard tissues examined. On the other hand, clear differences were revealed between manganese contents in bones and in cartilages: the scaup and the pochard 1 g of cartilage Mn contents were by almost 60 and 90%, respectively, higher than the contents found in the 1 g of bones. The two species did not differ in the manganese content of their hard tissues, except for the immature scaup which showed higher bone manganese contents than the pochard of the same age. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 81-88 MAREK KMIEĆ, ARKADIUSZ TERMAN, HANNA KULIG, DANIEL POLASIK ANALIZA ZALEŻNOŚCI MIĘDZY POLIMORFIZMEM GENU RECEPTORA RYANODINY (RYR1) A NIEKTÓRYMI CECHAMI UŻYTKOWOŚCI ROZPŁODOWEJ ŚWIŃ ANALYSIS OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN POLYMORPHISM IN THE RYANODIN RECEPTOR GENE (RYR1) AND CERTAIN REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS IN PIGS Katedra Genetyki i Ogólnej Hodowli Zwierząt, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 6, 71-466 Szczecin, tel/fax. (091) 45 41 497, e-mail: [email protected] Słowa kluczowe: polimorfizm genu, świnie, reprodukcja, receptor ryanodiny. Key words: gene polymorphism, pigs, reproduction, ryanodin receptor. Abstract. The investigations were conducted on F1 generation derived from large white (wbp) sows and polish landrace (pbz) boars crossbreed, consisting of 431 pigs. Polymorphism in ryanodin receptor gene was determined by the PCR-RFLP method using Hin6I restriction enzyme. Mutation 1843C→T in ryanodin receptor gene, responsible for susceptibility to stress in pigs occured at frequency of 6,38%. In investigated herd didn’t occur genotype RYR1nRYR1n as regards this mutation, however frequency of RYR1NRYR1n genotype amounted 12.76%. Frequency of mutation-free genotype RYR1NRYR1N amounted 87.24%. Influence of genotypes RYR1 on number born alive, number still born, number of weaned piglets and age of sows by farrowing in 10 following litters was analyzed. Statistical analysis concerning traits of reproductive performance was carry out after transformed the data from the discrete to normal distribution, keeping count in model the influence of RYR1 genotype, year and season of the farrowing. This statistical analysis didn’t show influence of genotypes RYR1 on investigated traits. Only associations in relation to some years and seasons of farrowing was found Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 89-96 MAREK KMIEĆ, ARKADIUSZ TERMAN, JOANNA ZIEMAK, INGA KOWALEWSKA-ŁUCZAK ZALEŻNOŚCI MIĘDZY POLIMORFIZMEM GENU RECEPTORA ESTROGENOWEGO (ESR/AVAI, ESR/PVUII) A CECHAMI NASIENIA KNURÓW RASY POLSKA BIAŁA ZWISŁOUCHA ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN POLYMORPHISM OF THE ESTROGEN RECEPTOR GENE (ESR/AVAI, ESR/PVUII) AND REPRODUCTION TRAITS OF POLISH LANDRACE BOARS Katedra Genetyki i Ogólnej Hodowli Zwierząt, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 6, 71-466 Szczecin, e-mail: [email protected] Słowa kluczowe: receptor estrogenowy (ESR), PCR-RFLP, polimorfizm DNA, cechy reprodukcyjne. Key words: estrogen receptor gene (ESR), PCR-RFLP, polymorphism DNA, reproduction traits. Abstract. Estrogen receptor gene (ESR), which is localized in chromosome 1 in pigs, is a candidate gene marker for reproductive traits. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of mutations in the estrogen receptor gene (ESR/AvaI i ESR/PvuII) in boars kept in the AI Station, as well as to determine the associations between individual genotypes and quantitative and qualitative characters of the semen. The study included 41 Polish Landrace boars maintained at the AI Station. The ESR genotypes where determined with PCR-RFLP. The analysis showed the significant (P≤0.01) associated between the estrogen receptor and reproduction traits of boars. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 97-104 STANISŁAW KONDRACKI, ANNA WYSOKIŃSKA CHARAKTERYSTYKA ZMIAN W BUDOWIE MORFOLOGICZNEJ PLEMNIKÓW KNURA, Z UWZGLĘDNIENIEM WIEKU I RASY ROZPŁODNIKA CHARACTERIZATION OF SPERM ABNORMALITIES OF BOARS WITH REGARD OF AGE AND BREED Katedra Zoohigieny i Profilaktyki Weterynaryjnej, Akademia Podlaska ul. Bolesława Prusa 14, 08-110 Siedlce Słowa kluczowe: morfologia, plemnik, knur, wiek. Key words: morphology, spermatozoon, boar, age. Abstract. The investigations were carried out on the 190 ejaculates taken by manual method from 91 boars: 47 pbz, 15 wbp, 8 Pietrain and 9 crossbreedings Duroc x Pietrain and 12 crossbreedings Hampshire x Pietrain. The material analysed according to the criterion of boars age considering 4 sub-groups: I – boars at the age to 12 months, II – of 13 to 18 months, III – of 19 to 36 months, IV – of 37 months. After collecting semen slides were immediately prepared. In each slide the morphology of 500 spermatozoa, including spermatozoa with proper proportions and showing major and minor abnormalities. In semen taken from boars at the age 13-18 months was more spermatozoa with proper proportions and least spermatozoa with major and minor abnormalities. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 105-110 DANUTA MAJEWSKA, DANUTA SZCZERBIŃSKA, ZOFIA TARASEWICZ, EWA LINKE WPŁYW CZASU PRZECHOWYWANIA JAJ PRZED INKUBACJĄ NA WSKAŹNIKI WYLĘGOWOŚCI STRUSIA (STRUTHIO CAMELUS) EVALUATION OF OSTRICH (STRUTHIO CAMELUS) EGG HATCHING RESULTS IN RELATION TO STORAGE TIME Katedra Hodowli Ptaków Użytkowych i Ozdobnych, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 20, 71-466 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: struś, jaja, czas przechowywania, wylęgowość. Key words: ostrich, eggs, storage time, hatchability. Abstract. The study was aimed at determining the effect of egg storage time before setting the eggs into incubator on hatchability indices. Negative effect of storage time length on hatching results was found, as the largest percentage of dead embryos was stated in the groups in which the eggs were stored 14 to 21 days (44.4%) and longer (100%). Most favourable hatchability indices from fertilised eggs were obtained with the shortest storage time, i.e. up to 7 days and 8 to 14 days, 74.2 and 84.6%, respectively. It was found that between storage day 14 and 21 the hatchability index was subjected to a reduction by 4.15% daily. The incubation time underwent prolongation in proportion to egg storage time. The shortest average incubation time (1021.4 h) was a characteristics of the group in which the eggs were stored up to 7 days, whereas in other groups the incubation time became prolonged by approximately 15-17 hours. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 111-116 KRUM PETKOV1, WITOLD PODKÓWKA1, IZABELA JASKOWSKA JAKOŚĆ I WARTOŚĆ POKARMOWA KISZONEK Z KUKURYDZY, WYSŁODKÓW PRASOWANYCH, SIANOKISZONKI Z LUCERNY I POROSTU ŁĄKOWEGO JAKO PODSTAWOWYCH PASZ OBJĘTOŚCIOWYCH W SYSTEMACH TMR I PMR QUALITY AND NUTRIE VALUE OF MAIZE, PRESSED SUGAR BEET PULP, LUCERNE AND SWARD SILAGES AS BASIC BULKY FEEDS IN TMR AND PMR SYSTEM Katedra Żywienia Zwierząt i Gospodarki Paszowej, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 2, 71-466 Szczecin 1 Katedra Żywienia Zwierząt, Akademia Techniczno-Rolnicza ul. Mazowiecka 28, 85-084 Bydgoszcz Słowa kluczowe: kiszonka, kukurydza, wysłodki buraczane prasowane, lucerna, porost łąkowy, wartość pokarmowa, system TMR, PMR. Key words: maize silage, sugar beet pulp, lucerne haysilage, sward haysilage, silage, TMR, PMR. Abstract. The aim of the present study was estimation of quality and nutritive value of maize silages, sugar beet pulp, lucerne hay-silage, sward hay-silage produced in the Region of Szczecin. As basic component in product bulky feeds in TMR and PMR in high producing cow feeding. Samples were analysed for estimated chemical composition, NDF, ADF and pH. The nutritive value of the silages, expressed in ruminant feed evaluation units – DLG (NEL) and INRA. In the present study calculated dry matter intake capacity and dry matter digestibility. The highest dry matter intake capacity characterized lucerne haysilage, whereas the lowestsward haysilage. The highest dry matter digestibility characterized sugar beet pulp silage. Silages were evaluated to be of very good and good quality according to Flieg-Zimmer scale. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 117-120 ROMAN PETRYSHAK, YAROSLAW PIVTORAK, KRUM PETKOV1, OLGA PETRYSHAK KAZIMIERZ BOBKO1 INFLUENCE OF HUMEX PREPARATION ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SUCKLING PIGLETS AND PROBIODOR ON DIGESTIBILITY OF MIXTURES FOR EXPERIMENTAL ON LABORATORY RATS WPŁYW PREPARATU HUMEX NA WZROST I ROZWÓJ PROSIĄT ORAZ PREPARATU POROBIODOR NA STRAWNOŚĆ MIESZANKI W DOŚWIADCZENIU NA SZCZURACH LABORATORYJNYCH Lviv National Academy of Veterinary Medicine named after S.Z. Gzhytskyj 50 Pekarška Street, 79-010 Lviv, Ukraine 1 Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Menagement 2 Judyma Street, 71-466 Szczecin, Poland Key words: feed additives, Humex, piglets fattening, Probiodor, laboratory rats. Słowa kluczowe: dodatki paszowe, Humex, żywienie prosiąt, Probiodor, szczury laboratoryjne. Abstract. Therefore, based on research we can confirm. that the addition to concentrated fodder “Humex” promotes better assimilation of fodder nutrients. that increase growth intensity of non-suckling piglets (group 2-4 months) to 6-7per cent. Additional, “Humex” has a positive influence on piglet’s health. Probiodor MZ 2000 additive influences positively on dietary efficiency (diatomite and kaolinite) influences positively on energy value, significantly on digestibility coefficient of crude protein (P≤0.05). Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 121-126 ARKADIUSZ PIETRUSZKA, ROMAN CZARNECKI, EUGENIA JACYNO ANITA KOŁODZIEJ, MARIA KAWĘCKA, JACEK OWSIANNY, JAN UDAŁA1 JAKOŚĆ NASIENIA MŁODYCH KNURÓW MIESZAŃCÓW W ZALEŻNOŚCI OD GENOTYPU RYR1 SEMEN QUALITY OF YOUNG CROSBREED BOARS DEPENDING ON RYR1 GENOTYPE Katedra Hodowli Trzody Chlewnej, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 10, 71-460 Szczecin 1 Zakład Rozrodu Zwierząt, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 6, 71-460 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: knur, mieszaniec, RYR1, nasienie. Key words: boar, crosbreed, RYR1, semen. Abstract. The results of the study cinfirmed higher content meat in carcass of the boars with RYR1T genotpye. Regarding traits of semen it was not found out the statistical significant differences between compared genotypes. Despite of some tendency to better traits value of RYR1TC boars it was not proved univocally that the specified genotypes (RYR1TT, RYR1TC and RYR1CC) affected on semen values of the traits. The worst quality of semen of RYR1TT boars genotype are suggested to use for crosbreed boars production the sows free from RYR1T gene. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 127-130 RYSZARD PIKUŁA, MIROSŁAW SMUGAŁA, ŻANETA BOROWIEC-CHŁOPEK, IWONNA TABISZEWSKA POLIMORFIZM GENETYCZNY WYBRANYCH BIAŁEK KRWI KONI RASY STANDARDBRED GENETIC POLIMORPHISM OF PROTEINS IN STANDARDBRED HORSES Katedra Hodowli Koni, Pracownia Polimorfizmu Białek Krwi Koniowatych, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 24, 71-466 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: konie, kłusak amerykański, polimorfizm genetyczny. Key words: horses, Standardbred, genetic polimorphism. Abstract. The studies included 32 Standardbred horses from Trening Center in Bonin. In blood samples drawn the genetic polymorphism of 5 following blood serum polymorphic proteins was determined: albumin (Al), transferrin (Tf), esterase pH 8.5 (EspH 8.5), vitamin D binding protein (Gc) and A1B blood serum glycoprotein (Xk). Genetic structures was characteristic for Standardbred horses. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 131-136 BOGUMIŁA PILARCZYK, ALEKSANDRA BALICKA-RAMISZ, ALOJZY RAMISZ, ŁUKASZ LAURANS WYSTĘPOWANIE PASOŻYTÓW PRZEWODU POKARMOWEGO U PSÓW I KOTÓW Z TERENU MIASTA SZCZECINA PREVALENCE OF PARASITES OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT IN DOGS AND CATS FROM SZCZECIN REGION Katedra Higieny Zwierząt i Profilaktyki, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 6, 71-466 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: pasożyty jelitowe, psy, koty, teren Szczecina. Key words: intestinal parasites, dogs, cats, Szczecin region. Abstract. The prevalence of dogs and cats intestinal parasites was 28.4 and 33.7% respectively. In the cat 5 species of parasites were established-, four species of nematodes and one of Taenia sp. In dog 6 species of helminthes were found – tree species of nematodes (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina, Uncinaria stenocephala) and 3 of cestodes (Dipylidium caninum, Taenia sp., Mesocestoides lineatus). Toxocara is the most common parasitic nematode-it was found in 22.1 of cat and 18.9% of dog fecal samples. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 137-142 BOGUMIŁA PILARCZYK, ALEKSANDRA BALICKA-RAMISZ, ALOJZY RAMISZ, STACH VOVK OSIPOCIČ1, AGNIESZKA TOMZA, MARTA WIECZOREK BADANIA NAD POZIOMEM SELENU W SUROWICY ZWIERZĄT GOSPODARSKICH POCHODZĄCYCH Z POMORZA ZACHODNIEGO I ZACHODNIEJ UKRAINY THE INVESTIGATION OF SERUM SELENIUM LEVELS IN FARM ANIMALS FROM WESTERN POMERANIA AND WESTERN UKRAINE Katedra Higieny Zwierząt i Profilaktyki, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 6, 71-466 Szczecin 1 Animal Husbandry Department, Lviv State Agrarian University Lviv-Dubljany, 80381, Ukraine Słowa kluczowe: selen, krowy, świnie, owce, surowica. Key words: selenium, cows, pigs, sheep, serum. Abstract. In this study selenium level in farm animals' serum (cows, pigs and sheep), coming from Western Pomerania and west Ukraine was compared. This research was conducted between January and August 2004 on 57 animals from west Ukraine: 20 cows, 20 pigs, 17 sheep and on 65 animals from Western Pomerania: 25 cows, 20 pigs, 15 sheep. Determination of serum selenium concentration was executed according with Watkinson's fluorimetric method (1966) modified by Grzebuła. The mean serum Se concentration was in cows 0.085 µg ml-1, in pigs 0.497 µg·ml-1 and in sheep 0.485 µg·ml-1. Whereas selenium concentration in serum of animals from Western Pomerania was considerably lower and was 0.034 µg·ml-1, 0.041 µg·ml-1 and 0.031 µg·ml-1, respectively. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 143-152 ARTUR RYBARCZYK, ROMAN SZARUGA, WANDA NATALCZYK-SZYMKOWSKA MIĘSNOŚĆ I JAKOŚĆ MIĘSA W ZALEŻNOŚCI OD MASY TUSZY CIEPŁEJ TUCZNIKÓW PEN AR LAN POCHODZĄCYCH Z KRZYŻOWANIA LOCH NAÏMA Z KNURAMI P-76 LEANNESS AND MEAT QUALITY IN RELATION TO HOT CARCASS WEIGHT IN PEN AR LAN PORKERS DERIVED FROM CROSSING NAÏMA SOWS WITH P-76 BOARS Katedra Oceny Produktów Zwierzęcych, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 24, 71-460 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: jakość tuszy i mięsa, masa tuszy ciepłej, PEN AR LAN, tuczniki. Key words: carcass, pork, hot carcass weight, PEN AR LAN, porkers. Abstract. The studies were carried out on 100 PEN AR LAN porkers derived from crossing P-76 boars with Naïma sows. During the slaugter, the sex of fatteners was recorded, carcass meatiness was measured, as well as the thickness of LD muscle and backfat, by means of optic-needle Sydel CGM apparatus and carcass hot weight of the examined fatteners was determined. Meat quality and basic chemical composition were determined. The carcasses of the porkers having hot carcass weight above 90 kg revealed lower lean percentage than those carcasses below 80 kg and thickness fat layer than those carcasses below 80 kg and 80-90 kg of hot weight. No significant differences were found in most traits of pork quality and chemical composition of meat between particular ranges of hot carcass weight. The increase of carcass weight was accompanied by the increase of frequency normal meat and the decrease of PSE meat. The carcasses of gilts showed higher leanness, thinner fat layer, and meat having less intermuscular fat compared to the carcasses of barrows. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 153-160 WIESŁAW F. SKRZYPCZAK, DARIUSZ DRZEŻDŻON, MAŁGORZATA OŻGO, KATARZYNA MICHAŁEK, ALICJA DRATWA WSTĘPNE BADANIA NAD SZCZELNOŚCIĄ NERKOWEJ BARIERY FILTRACYJNEJ W OKRESIE NEONATALNYM U KOŹLĄT INTRODUCTORY RESEARCH ON RENAL FILTRATION BARRIER TIGHTNESS IN KIDS IN NEONATAL PERIOD Katedra Fizjologii Zwierząt, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 6, 71-466 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: koziołki, nerka, okres neonatalny, wielkość filtracji kłębkowej, białko o masie cząsteczkowej 81 kDa. Key words: goatlings, kidney, neonatal period, glomerular filtration rate, 81 kDa molecular weight protein. Abstract. The experiment was carried out on 16 clinically healthy goatlings of the Polish Improved White breed in the first 30 days of life. The kidney function was tested with clearance methods. The urine proteins were separated in use of SDS PAGE electrophoresis. It has been demonstrated that the protein (81 kDa) was present in the urine. Observed changes in 81 kDa molecular weight protein excretion and proportion in urinary high molecular weight proteins indicates leakiness of the kids filtration barrier in the first days after birth and its sealing up in the next weeks of life. This processes are spread in time and shows individual differences. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 161-172 JAN UDAŁA, DARIUSZ GĄCZARZEWICZ, BOGDAN LASOTA, BARBARA BŁASZCZYK, BEATA SEREMAK, TOMASZ STANKIEWICZ CHARAKTERYSTYKA ZMIAN BUDOWY MORFOLOGICZNEJ PLEMNIKÓW KNURÓW UŻYTKOWANYCH W INSEMINACJI CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MORPHOLOGICAL DEFECTS OF BOARS SPERMATOZOA USED IN ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION Katedra Rozrodu Zwierząt, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Doktora Judyma 6, 71-466 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: knur, nasienie, wady plemników, morfologia. Key words: boar, semen, defects of spermatozoa, morphology. Abstract. The aim of investigations was to characterise morphologically changes of spermatozoa of boars used for artificial insemination. Investigations were carried out on 120 boars (362 ejaculates collected manually) of following breeds: Polish Large White (PLW), Polish Landrace (PL), duroc, and crossbreed pietrain and duroc as well as line pic and p-76. In semen were measured: volume of liquid fraction, percentage of sperm cells that demonstrated progressive motility, concentration of spermatozoa in semen, number of spermatozoa in whole ejaculate, percentage of spermatozoa with major and minor morphologically defects and percentage of spermatozoa with intact acrosome. Sperm quality evaluation regarded genotype and age of boars as well as percentage of morphologically abnormal spermatozoa. The semen of duroc boar – compared with other genotypes – was characterised by the lowest volume, concentration and number of spermatozoa in whole ejaculate. In ejaculates of duroc and PL boars were found the lowest number of spermatozoa with morphologically normal structure. The most observed major and minor morphologically defects were proximal and distal protoplasmic droplets. There were correlation between the types of morphologically defects and percentage of motile spermatozoa and spermatozoa with intact acrosome. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 173-184 MARIA WOLSKA, BOGUSŁAWA WOLSKA-NEJA, WALDEMAR G. PIASECKI PRÓBA WYKORZYSTANIA ZOOPLANKTONU ZE STAWU RETENCYJNEGO OCZYSZCZALNI ŚCIEKÓW KOMUNALNYCH JAKO POKARMU DO PODCHOWU LARW SZCZUPAKA (ESOX LUCIUS L.) AN ATTEMPT OF USE OF ZOOOPLANKTON FROM MUNICIPAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT’ RETENTION POND, AS FOOD FOR REARING OF PIKE (ESOX LUCIUS L.) LARVAE Zakład Hydrobiologii, Akademia Rolnicza ul. Kazimierza Królewicza 4, 71-550 Szczecin Słowa kluczowe: larwy Esox lucius, podchów, zooplankton. Key words: Esox lucius larvae, rearing, zooplankton. Abstract. An attempt of rearing pike larvae based on natural food was undertaken. The experiment was conducted in a municipal sewage treatment plant in Drawno from April till May 2004. Zooplankton consisting mainly of caldocerans Daphnia magna and copepods Eucyclops serrulatus taken from a sewage retention pond was used as food. Two experimental plots were set: in 20 l basins dug in the ground, and in 75 l cages immersed in the retention pond. During the experimental increase of pike larvae length, their alimentary tract content, fish death rate, and species composition of offered food were analysed. Most of the larvae did not start feeding. Also high fish death rate was noted. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 185-190 JERZY WÓJCIK, HENRYK KAMIENIECKI, EWA CZERNIAWSKA-PIĄTKOWSKA, RYSZARD SKRZYPEK1 SOMATIC CELL COUNT IN MILK DEPENDING ON THE METHOD OF UDDER AND TEAT PREPARATION FOR MILKING LICZBA KOMÓREK SOMATYCZNYCH W MLEKU W ZALEŻNOŚCI OD METODY PRZYGOTOWANIA WYMIENIA I STRZYKÓW DO DOJU Department of Ruminant Science, Agricultural University Judyma 10, 71-466 Szczecin, Poland 1 Department of Cattle Breeding, August Cieszkowski Agricultural University Wołyńska 33, 60-637 Poznań, Poland Key words: cow milk, somatic cells, udder preparation. Słowa kluczowe: mleko krowie, komórki somatyczne, przygotowanie wymienia. Abstract. The aim of this study was a retrospective analysis of the effect of the sequence of foremilking in relation to udder and teat cleaning and the effect of the method of udder and teat cleaning prior to milking, on somatic cell count (SCC) in milk. The investigations concerned the year 2001 and were conducted on 79 dairy farms of the Middle Pomerania region. Data on SCC were extracted from the milk performance testing system database. In the herds in which foremilking was practised before udder and teat cleaning a lower (P≤0.01) SCC was found compared to the herds in which both routines were performed in a reverse order (356 000 vs. 381 000 cells/ml milk). In the herds where udders and teats were cleaned by wiping, SCC was 54 000 lower than in the herds in which washing with water was adopted (P≤0.01). A significant interaction was found between both premilking procedures. In the case of wiping, lower values of SCC (P≤0.01) were observed in the herds in which foremilking was performed prior to udder and teat cleaning. However, in the herds in which udders and teats were washed with water, a better option (P≤0.01) was to perform foremilking after cleaning. Folia Univ. Agric. Stetin. 2005, Zootechnica 243 (47): 191-198 ANNA WYSOKIŃSKA, STANISŁAW KONDRACKI CZĘSTOŚĆ WYSTĘPOWANIA ZMIAN W BUDOWIE MORFOLOGICZNEJ PLEMNIKÓW KNURÓW MIESZAŃCÓW DUROC X PIETRAIN I HAMPSHIRE X PIETRAIN ORAZ CZYSTORASOWYCH KNURÓW DUROC, HAMPSHIRE I PIETRAIN FREQUENCY OF SPERM ABNORMALITIES OF CROSSBREED BOARS DUROC X PIETRAIN AND HAMPSHIRE X PIETRAIN AND OF PUREBRED BOARS DUROC, HAMPSHIRE AND PIETRAIN Katedra Zoohigieny i Profilaktyki Weterynaryjnej, Akademia Podlaska ul. Bolesława Prusa 14, 08-110 Siedlce Słowa kluczowe: knur, morfologia, nasienie. Key words: boar, morphology, semen. Abstract. The investigations were carried out on the material of 360 ejaculates taken by manual method from 30 boars used for insemination: Duroc, Hampshire, Pietrain and crossbreedings Duroc x Pietrain and Hampshire x Pietrain. After collecting semen slides were immediately prepared. In each slide the morphology of 500 spermatozoa, including spermatozoa with proper proportions and showing major and minor abnormalities. The crossbreed boars produce ejaculates about bests qualities depression than purebreed boars. It was affirmed than in semen of hybrids there was more spermatozoa with proper proportions depression than in semen of purebreed boars. In semen of Duroc and Pietrain boars it was affirmed more spermatozoa with major and minor abnormalities.