ADC Fialkovičová M., Mardzinová S.,Benková M., Mojžišová J.,Gaálová M., Sesztáková E.: Seasonal influence on the thyroid gland in healthy dogs of various breeds in different weights. In: ACTA VET. BRNO 2012, 81: 183–188; doi:10.2754/avb201281020183

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OCA1. Surname awarded to the assessed personFialkovičová
OCA2. Name awarded to the assessed personMária
OCA3. Degrees awarded to the assessed personAssoc. prof. , DVM, PhD
OCA4. Hyperlink to the entry of the person in the Register of university staffhttps://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/6018
OCA5. Area of assessmentstudy programme internal diseases of animals · III. degree
OCA6. Category of the research/artistic/other outputscientific output
OCA7. Year of publication of the research/artistic/other output2012
OCA8. ID of the record in the Central Registry of Publication Activity (CRPA) or the Central Registry of Artistic Activity (CRAA)UVL.Košice.0016032
OCA9. Hyperlink to the record in CRPA or CRAAhttp://www.crepc.sk/portal?fn=*recview&uid=739939&pageId=resultform&full=0
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OCA10. Hyperlink to the record in another publicly accessible register, catalogue of research/ artistic/other outputshttps://arl4.library.sk/arl-uvlk/sk/detail-uvlk_un_cat-0016032-Seasonal-influence-on-the-thyroid-gland-in-healthy-dogs-of-various-breeds-in-different-weights/?disprec=1&iset=12
OCA11. Characteristics of the output in the format of the CRPA or the CRAA bibliographic record, if the output is not available in a publicly accessible register or catalogue of outputsADC Fialkovičová M., Mardzinová S.,Benková M., Mojžišová J.,Gaálová M., Sesztáková E.: Seasonal influence on the thyroid gland in healthy dogs of various breeds in different weights. In: ACTA VET. BRNO 2012, 81: 183–188; doi:10.2754/avb201281020183
OCA12. Type of the output (if the output is not registered in CRPA or CRAA) article
OCA13. Hyperlink to the webpage where the output is available (full text, other documentation, etc.)https://actavet.vfu.cz/media/pdf/avb_2012081020183.pdf
OCA14. Characteristics of the author's contributionThe author presented the first study of its kind, which provided evidence of the physiological function of the thyroid gland in dogs, where a correlation of the dependence of outdoor temperature on the levels of total thyroxine-TT4 and free thyroxine-fT4 was found. This correlation was expressed by mathematical equations.
OCA15. Annotation of the output with contextual information concerning the description of creative process and the content of the research/artistic/other activity, etc.The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of seasonal ambient temperature on thyroid function with respect to the values ​​of serum concentrations of total thyroxine (TT4), free thyroxine (fT4), total triiodothyronine (TT3) and canine TSH in healthy dogs of different breeds living outdoors. those who live indoors. Monitoring lasted 5 years and our study included 162 indoor and 148 outdoor dogs of both sexes from 2 to 12 years, divided into 3 groups according to their body weight into large, medium and small breeds. Comparisons of seasonal serum concentrations of TT4 and fT4 indoors and outdoors confirmed their fluctuation with respect to ambient temperature in all weight groups with the lowest average concentrations of TT4 and fT4 recorded in summer and the highest in winter. In dogs kept outdoors, fluctuations in hormonal values ​​were significant (P
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OCA16. Annotation of the output in EnglishThe aim of our study was to evaluate the influence of seasonal ambient temperature on the thyroid gland function in terms of serum TT4, fT4,TT3 and cTSH concentrations in healthy dogs of various breeds living outdoors and to compare them with those living in houses. The monitoring was conducted for 5 years and our study included 162 indoor dogs and 148 outdoor dogs of both sexes from 2 to 12 years of age, categorised into 3 groups according to their body weight: large , medium and small breeds. Comparison of the seasonal serum TT4 and fT4 concentrations in both the indoor and outdoor dogs confirmed their fluctuation in relation to the ambient temperature in all weight groups with the lowest average of TT4 and fT4 concentrations recorded in summer and the highest ones in winter In dogs kept outdoors, the fluctuation of hormone values was significant (P < 0.05). Seasonal serum cTSH fluctuation was found to be significant (P < 0.05) only in the medium breeds living outdoors, but their concentrations did not exceed the reference ranges. The study provides for the first time evidence that serum TT4 and fT4 concentrations in dogs kept outdoors directly depend on ambient temperature. This correlation was also expressed by mathematical equations.
OCA17. List of maximum 5 most significant citations corresponding to the outputMIKLOSI, Adam. The emergence of phenotypic novelty. In DOG BEHAVIOUR, EVOLUTION, AND COGNITION, 2ND EDITION, 2015, vol., no., pp. 153., Registrované v: WoS CARDOSO, Mauro Jose Lahm - ZACARIAS, Francielle Freitas Gibson Silva - MELUSSI, Maira - FAGNANI, Rafael - OBA, Eunice - COSTA, Fabiano Sellos - IBANEZ, Jose Fernando. Effects of carpofen and chondroitin sulphate in thyroid function tests in dogs with musculoskeletal. In Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. ISSN 16805593, 2014-01-01, 13, 21, pp. 1167-1172., Registrované v: Scopus CHIOFALO, Biagina - FAZIO, Esterina - CUCINOTTA, Salvatore - CRAVANA, Cristina. Thyroid and Lipid Status in Guide Dogs During Training: Effects of Dietary Protein and Fat Content. In ANIMALS. ISSN 2076-2615, 2019, vol. 9, no. 9, pp., Registrované v: WoS
OCA18. Characteristics of the output's impact on socio-economic practiceThe published results are important for social practice in terms of dog breeding. Follow-up analyzes in 310 dogs confirmed a negative correlation between outside temperature and thyroid hormone levels. The mathematical equations given in the article allow to calculate the concentrations of hormones TT4, fT4 and cTSH in dogs depending on the specific ambient temperature and assess whether they reach adequate reference levels, characterizing the proper functioning of the thyroid gland and the health of the dog.
OCA19. Characteristics of the output and related activities' impact on the educational processThe results of this research are used and explained to students in the pedagogical process

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