Mirosław Karpiński

University of Life Sciences in Lublin · Faculty of Biology and Animal Breeding

The study aimed to determine the effect of replacing 75% of inorganic calcium, iron, zinc, and copper salts with organic forms (glycine chelates of these elements) with or without the addition of l-carnitine on some reproductive traits and the blood lipid and mineral profile, as well as mineral and fatty acid profile of pheasant egg yolk. The study...

The accumulation of cortisol in hair and claws, which grow slowly, makes it possible to retrospectively assess chronic stress levels. The study involved 47 cats from a shelter for homeless animals. Hair from the lumbosacral region and the dead part of claws from the front paw were collected. The average cortisol levels were 0.85 ng/ml in the cats’...

The paper presents the results of research on body weight and the formation of population structures (age and sex) of hares in south-eastern Poland (Lublin Upland) conducted in 2019. 205 hares from four regions were analysed, differing in terms of density, and thus the hunting exploitation of the population in these areas. The obtained results show...

This study presents the hematological and serum biochemical values of physically captured roe deer (Capreolus capreolus). The study material was blood sampled from roe deer captured with the use of a specialist trap mesh and no anesthesia. Blood samples were collected from 122 roe deer from January to April in 2016, 2017, and 2018 in the Lublin reg...

Hair cortisol analysis is a helpful tool for non-invasive measurement of the long-term activity of the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis. Long-term exposure to stressors affects, among others, animals staying in shelters for homeless animals. The study aimed to assess the hair cortisol level in cats from 8 different shelters. Hair grows on...

The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the duration of the mating season and the time of day on the parameters of the vocalization pheasants (duration of vocalization, frequency of the sound wave, intervals between vocalizations). In the study, pheasant vocalization recorded in the morning (600–800) and in the afternoon (1600–1800) betwee...

Physiotherapy is a new dynamically developing field of science in which the original idea was to improve the care for convalescent patients. Its positive effects observed in humans suggested the need for the adaptation and implementation of human physiotherapy techniques in animal care. Dogs are the second group of animals that undergo physiotherap...

Human–animal interactions and the emotional relationship of the owner with the pet are the subjects of many scientific studies and the constant interest of not only scientists but also pet owners. The aim of this study was to determine and compare the hair cortisol levels of dogs, cats, and their owners living in the same household. The owners were...

The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between the motor lateralization in dogs and the concentration of cortisol and tyrosine in their plasma during a visit to a veterinary clinic. The research group consisted of 56 dogs. Motor lateralization was tested by of an adhesive tape test. The stress intensity was assessed basing on the level...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the temperament of dogs on the basis of behavioral observations, with emphasis on 24 selected traits and behaviors. From the observations, the temperament of the dogs was determined and the animals were assigned to one of two personality groups: introvert or extrovert. The study involved 46 dogs. The agglomerat...

We developed an algorithm to classify brown hares into two age classes, juveniles (up to 1 year old) and adults (over 1 year old), based on body weight, which can be determined by both the examination of live animals and postmortem analysis. Considering the strong correlation between lens weight and carcass weight, we assumed that hares could be cl...

The basic method for imaging of the functional states of the brain involves recordings of electrical activity, i.e. EEG. So far, a majority of EEG recordings in animals have been performed with the use of pharmacological agents restricting animals’ mobility. Assessment of brain electrical activity in animal brain in welfare conditions offers new po...

The aim of the study was to demonstrate correlation between selected body condition indices of roe deer Capreolus capreolus (KFI, carcass weight) and the health status of the carcass (i.e. pathological changes found through external and internal examination of the carcass) of deer killed by hunting or road traffic. The study material consisted of 3...

b>The objective was to verify the research hypothesis concerning a correlation between the surface area of the medullary bone and other fat indices and carcass weight. This study was also focused on identification of potential differences in the mean values of the fat parameters and carcass weight between the forest and field ecotypes of roe deer....

The handler's sex, as well as his personality and individual predispositions, may affect his suitability for work in rescue services. In addition, the handler's susceptibility to stress may affect the effects of search and rescue (SAR) dog's work. The study aimed to analyze the salivary cortisol level of SAR dog handlers concerning the sex of the h...

The current piece of work presents a case of a homeless dog of unknown past and its recovery to full physical and mental health. The article describes cooperation between animal welfare organisation, veterinary doctors and behaviourist who collectively had an impact on the recovery of the described animal; a homeless dog suffering from many illness...

Chronic pain accompanying many diseases significantly impairs the quality of life and induces various changes in the behavior of animals. The present case report describes a dog with persistent chronic pain. The clinical signs demonstrated by the dog e.g. sneezing, rubbing the viscerocranium with thoracic legs, shaking the head, and avoidance of to...

The aim of the study was to assess the condition of roe deer in the closed hunting season based on the analysis of body weight and fat reserves in roe deer killed in road collisions. The research material consisted of kidneys dissected from 12 bucks, 4 does, and 5 fawns killed in road accidents between February 12 and May 10, 2020. The measurements...

It has been assumed that stroking relieves stress responses in dogs, and dogs with the activation of the left-brain hemisphere (right-pawed) may show better adaptation to stress conditions. The aim of the study was to determine whether the stroking stimulus induced changes in the level of selected neuroregulators in dogs’ blood and whether these ch...

The aim of the study was to assess the salivary cortisol level in search and rescue dogs during rescue search exams. The research was carried out during open-field and disaster examinations for search and rescue dogs in Poland. Forty one dogs took part in the study. Saliva was collected just before the search test and immediately after the search e...

The study aimed to determine the exact duration of individual stages of the territorial vocalisation ritual of Phasianus colchicus cocks living in an urban area. Thorough knowledge of the courtship behavior can be the basis for understanding the mechanisms that influence female’s preferences when choosing a cock for mating. The work was performed b...

The aim of this study was to assess salivary cortisol level in dogs during admission and a three-day stay in a pet hotel. The study involved 20 dogs admitted to a pet hotel for a stay lasting for at least three consecutive days. The study group consisted of 10 small dogs and 10 medium-sized dogs, eight females and 12 males. Saliva was collected eac...

Search and rescue dogs are an important link in the search for missing persons. The aim of the study was to assess exam stress in search and rescue dogs and their guides. The study included 41 rescue teams taking exams of field and rubble specialties. The level of cortisol, which is the main glucocorticosteroid modulating stress reactions in humans...

The aim of the work was to present contemporary pet name trends, especially for cats and dogs. It also attempts to identify the origins of pet names. The research data consisted of the pet names of patients of a veterinary clinic in the years 2014-2018. The pet names of 36,487 dogs and 14,518 cats were analyzed statistically. The results obtained r...

Invasions of protozoa belonging to the genus Eimeria are a global problem in sheep farming. The clinical course of eimeriosis occurs almost exclusively in lambs. In adult sheep coccydiosis often has an asymptomatic course which, however, is not without an impact on animal conditions. Large flock density and related contamination of the environment...

The changes in the cattle farming system in Poland observed in the last two decades and related to its evolution into massive scale, specialized farming may have an influence on the occurrence of parasitoses. The study was aimed at showing differences in the prevalence of internal parasites in cattle depending on the herd size, management system an...

Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) is a rich source of polysaccharides (intibin and inulin), vitamins, acids and mineral salts. The present studies determined the antagonistic activity of selected bacteria of the soil environment of root chicory towards fungi pathogenic towards this plant: Alternaria alternata, Botrytis cinerea, Fusarium culmorum, F. o...

Sustainable game management as one of the determinants of the welfare of hunting animals Zrównoważona gospodarka łowiecka jako jeden z czynników zachowania dobrostanu zwierząt łownych Summary. There are groups of species among game animals demonstrating varied life strategies, demographic conditions and protective status. Therefore, a specific appr...

The analysis involved wild boars from the Lublin region, Warmia and Mazury, and Wielkopolska. The study material comprised muscle tissue samples collected from 100 wild boars. We analysed loci S0008, SW1129, SW986, SW1465, SW1492, SW1514, SW2532, SW461, SW841, SW2021, and SW2496 [1, 2]. The largest number of specific alleles, i.e. in six loci, was...

The aim of this study was to determine the basic reproductive parameters, i.e., litter size, gestation length, neonatal mortality rate and the type of delivery in Yorkshire terrier dogs, one of the most popular breeds in Poland. We have verified a hypothesis put forward by breeders that larger females have fewer whelping difficulties and produce la...

Populations of game are not confined to single ecosystems but function within higher-order units, e.g. ecological landscape. The basis for the establishment of the hunting complexes was the assumption that the existing game hunting grounds, i.e. the basic units implementing game management, are too small and do not cover the natural areas inhabited...

Baltic Forestry

The aim of this study was to determine the impact of environmental factors (index of agricultural production quality, forest cover rate, forest fragmentation index, the share of different habitat types, and selected meteorological factors) on the value of kidney fat index (KFI) and carcass weight of roe deer Capreolus capreolus. The research materi...

In the investigations, the number of collisions with red deer (Cervus elaphus Linnaeus, 1758), roe deer (Capreolus capreolus Linnaeus, 1758), and elks (Alces alces Linnaeus, 1758) registered on the roads of 18 districts of the Lubelskie region in Poland in 2011-2013 was analysed. The relationships between the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions a...

The European Mantis (Mantis religiosa L.) is the only member of the Mantodea in Poland. Although it does not require active protection, the species is under strict protection by a regulation of the Minister of the Environment. In addition, Mantis religiosa is entered into the Polish Red Book of Animals (i.e. a list of threatened species) with the s...

The aim of the study was to characterise the problem of road accidents involving selected species of wild-living animals present in the area of Lublin. Another aim of the investigations was to determine the relationship between selected behavioural elements of the annual life cycle of animals and the incidence of wildlife-vehicle collisions. The in...

The aim of this study was to determine the scale of the phenomenon and the risks resulting from stings of domestic dog by bees. The material consisted of clinical interviews on dog disease history from four veterinary clin-ics. Twenty-six cases of stings were selected, in which the dog owner could positively identify the insect species that had stu...

Veterinary medicine is developing just as rapidly as human medicine. New technologies and workflows improving the process of treating humans are often applied in veterinary medicine. The procedure commonly used in emergency medicine is triage, that is, a system of patient segregation. In many countries, it has also proved extremely useful in the tr...

In breeders’ general opinion small breed females produce less numerous litters. The aim of the study was to analyse the litter size and the frequency of the gender ratio in selected small dog breeds in view of their popularity in Poland. The data set comprised information on 639 litters (in total 2578 puppies) of eight breeds, which were born betwe...

A novel elastic hydroxyapatite-based composite of high surgical handiness has been developed. Its potential application in orthopedics as a filler of bone defects has been studied. The biomaterial was composed of carbonated hydroxyapatite (CHAP) granules and polysaccharide polymer (β-1,3-glucan). Cylinders of 4mm in diameter and 6mm in length were...

The aim of this study was to assess changes in parameters (body weight, fat stores, antler weight, serum creatinine level) describing the condition of individual roe deer males (Capreolus capreolus) in subsequent months of the hunting season. The idea was if the current timing of the buck hunting season affects the quality of specimens obtained fro...

Exotic and companion animals, increasingly often bred at home, must be provided with proper conditions in order to remain fit and healthy. An important aspect of the care of such animals is an adequate supplementation of their diet with vitamins and minerals, which is necessary for the normal development of the skeletal system. The aim of this revi...

Summary Exotic and companion animals, increasingly often bred at home, must be provided with proper conditions in order to remain fit and healthy. An important aspect of the care of such animals is an adequate supplementation of their diet with vitamins and minerals, which is necessary for the normal development of the skeletal system. The aim of t...

The aim of this study was to verify the stereotypes about black dogs and to assess the extent to which they affect the decisions of new owners on whether to adopt a dog from a shelter. The results of three questionnaires carried out in 2010-2012 were analyzed. The first one was addressed to randomly selected respondents (100 persons); its purpose w...

Man's connection with the dog has lasted thousands of years. Over that period, humans have influenced the physical characteristics and behavior of Canis familiaris through the process of artificial selection. The role of the domestic dog, however, has been changing along with human civilization, rendering some traits of canine behavior undesirable....

The aim of this study was to analyze changes in body weight and the level of serum creatinine of farm fallow deer depending on age and season of the year, and to attempt to use these results to evaluate their individual health. Research material constituted blood samples from 47 females of Dama dama fallow deer from farming stock. Blood samples wer...

Animal assisted therapy has a positive effect on many human diseases. It facilitates recovery from disturbances in mental and physical health. Scientifically demonstrated positive animal impact on people has resulted in more and more new species of animals being introduced to the therapy. Among them there has been the cat. Thus feline therapy appea...

Humans have long tried to understand the essence of play. It is important for a dog's mental health to have sufficient life variety and contact with other dogs. Pleasure resulting from play produces in dogs a desirable mental balance. The dog belongs to a group of animals whose play-related behavior has an important role in ontogeny. During play, p...

This paper compares food preferences (tree species) of beavers that live in urban and protected areas. All trees were identified to species level, and their diameter at breast height placed into one of eight classes. Results showed differences between trees species grieved by beavers and dbh classes on studied urban and protected areas.

The present study was aimed at evaluating the adaptive intelligence of different breeds, as well as multi-breed hybrids of dogs, taking into account their sex, age, and maintenance. In total, 174 dogs were studied, including 81 bitches and 93 male dogs, above twelve-months-of-age. Among the studied dogs, 93 were hybrids and 81 were pedigree dogs, i...

We aimed to evaluate the usefulness of biometric measurements for determining the individual condition of the European Roe Deer, Capreolus capreolus. The study included 153 female Roe Deer obtained in Autumn 2007 in Warmia and Mazury region. We measured carcasses supplied to the purchase center in Zwierzyniec using a zoometric stick and measurement...

Based on mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) cytochrome b (cyt b) gene was partially sequenced and analysed in order to investigate genetic diversity between domestic sheep (Ovis aries) synthetic line BCP n=16 and wild sheep mouflon (Ovis musimon) n=24 from the Sowie Mountains in Poland. All 18 haplotypes were observed which formed two distinct clades in O....

The present research is unique. Its purpose was to prove the suitability of X-ray techniques for diagnosis of pathological changes of wild ruminant skeletons. The most interesting cases were chosen, among which two had very similar changes visible in the submaxilla area. The macroscopic examination did not allow for a closer estimation of the chara...

WSTĘP Kondycja zwierzyny odzwierciedla dopasowanie populacji do pojemności wyżywieniowej łowiska, dlatego ocena stanu fizycznego zwierząt w stanie dzikim jest ważna dla myśliwych z punktu widzenia racjonalnie prowadzonej gospodarki łowieckiej. Jednym z parametrów opi-sujących kondycję osobniczą zwierząt łownych, oprócz takich cech jak jakość trofeó...