毛细玻管玻璃化冷冻法冷冻保存牛卵母细胞的研究

为了探讨毛细玻管玻璃化冷冻法(GMP)对牛卵母细胞冷冻效果的影响,试验采用毛细玻管玻璃化冷冻法冷冻不同发育阶段的牛卵母细胞,并且对不同预处理方式和玻璃化时间对玻璃化冷冻牛卵母细胞解冻后形态及体外受精卵裂率的影响进行了比较.结果表明:采用毛细玻管玻璃化冷冻法冷冻GV期和体外培养6 h、18 h、22 h各发育阶段的卵母细胞,解冻后体外受精后卵裂率分别是36.67%、40.98%、41.27%、52.38%,前三者之间差异不显著(P>0.05),前三者与培养22 h卵母细胞(52.38%)和对照细胞(68.42%)差异极显著(P<0.01);采用不同浓度的稀溶液预处理卵母细胞,3%乙二醇稀溶液预处理玻璃化前牛卵母细胞可分别获得较高的卵裂率(36.96%);卵母细胞在玻璃化溶液中暴露时间越长受到损伤越严重,暴露30 s能获得最好的玻璃化冷冻效果.     

玻璃化冷冻对牦牛未成熟卵母细胞发育能力及COC转录组的影响

旨在探讨玻璃化冷冻-解冻对牦牛未成熟卵母细胞发育能力及卵丘-卵母细胞复合体(COCs)转录组的影响,为完善牦牛COCs冷冻保存技术提供理论依据。本研究将未经成熟培养的牦牛COCs进行玻璃化冷冻-解冻后分为2组,A组:COCs体外成熟(IVM)后用普通牛精子进行体外受精(IVF),获得的受精卵在G-1胚胎培养液中培养72 h后转入G-2培养液培养96 h;B组:IVF后,受精卵在G-1培养液培养120 h后转入G-2培养液培养48 h;以未进行冷冻处理的新鲜COCs作为对照组(C组):IVF后,受精卵在G-1培养液培养72 h后转入G-2培养液培养96 h。对牦牛新鲜COCs(n=3)和玻璃化冷冻-解冻的COCs(n=3)进行扩增、建库和转录组测序(RNA-seq)分析。结果发现,B组的卵裂率、囊胚率显著高于A组(P0.05),但A组和B组的卵裂率、囊胚率均显著低于C组(P0.05)。以|log_2(fold change)|≥2,Q0.05为阈值,牦牛冻融COCs相对于新鲜COCs共筛选出851个差异表达基因(DEGs),其中上调846个,下调5个。GO分析表明,DEGs主要富集于生物过程、细胞组分和分子功能3大类;KEGG注释结果表明,DEGs富集到258条通路,其中16条通路显著富集(P0.05)。研究表明,IVF后在G-1培养液中培养120 h可以提高牦牛玻璃化冷冻卵母细胞的后续发育能力;玻璃化冷冻影响牦牛COCs转录组,从而降低卵母细胞的发育潜力。该发现为完善牦牛COCs玻璃化冷冻技术提供了一定的理论基础。     

玻璃化冷冻对小鼠GV期卵母细胞发育能力的影响

试验首次采用OPS法玻璃化冷冻小鼠GV期卵母细胞(不带卵丘细胞,下同),同时尝试用EDFS30对小鼠卵巢进行细管法玻璃化冷冻,以研究GV期卵母细胞冷冻后的发育潜力。首先,利用MEM培养和MEM-腔前卵泡培养新鲜GV期卵母细胞,并把较好的培养方式用于冷冻后培养试验。2种培养方式培养24h后新鲜GV期卵母细胞成熟率无显著性差异;OPS法冷冻的GV期卵母细胞解冻后成熟率及体外受精后卵裂率与对照组差异不显著(P>0.05)。细管法冷冻卵巢组织的GV期卵母细胞成熟率极显著低于对照组(P<0.01),其受精后未获得受精卵。结果表明:OPS法可有效地冷冻保存小鼠GV期卵母细胞,而细管法冷冻小鼠卵巢对GV期卵母细胞损伤较大。     

3种因素对牛卵母细胞玻璃毛细管玻璃化冷冻效果的影响研究

室温下 ,采用GMP(glassmicropipette)玻璃化法对牛卵母细胞进行冷冻保存。结果表明 :不同发育阶段的牛卵母细胞GMP冷冻、解冻后体外受精卵裂率在 36 .6 7%～ 52 .38%之间 ,其中体外培养 2 2h牛卵母细胞的受精卵裂率最高 ,为 52 .38%,与对照组 (6 8.42 %)差异不显著 (P >0 .0 5) ;采用不同的预处理溶液处理冻前牛GV期卵母细胞 ,其中以 3%的EG稀溶液预处理可获得最高的体外受精卵裂率。结果表明 :牛体外成熟卵母细胞冷冻效果最好 ,采用3%EG稀溶液处理玻璃化前卵母细胞可以提高冷冻效果。     

玻璃化冷冻对牦牛未成熟卵母细胞发育能力及COC转录组的影响

旨在探讨玻璃化冷冻-解冻对牦牛未成熟卵母细胞发育能力及卵丘-卵母细胞复合体（COCs）转录组的影响，为完善牦牛COCs冷冻保存技术提供理论依据。本研究将未经成熟培养的牦牛COCs进行玻璃化冷冻-解冻后分为2组，A组：COCs体外成熟（IVM）后用普通牛精子进行体外受精（IVF），获得的受精卵在G-1胚胎培养液中培养72 h后转入G-2培养液培养96 h；B组：IVF后，受精卵在G-1培养液培养120 h后转入G-2培养液培养48 h；以未进行冷冻处理的新鲜COCs作为对照组（C组）：IVF后，受精卵在G-1培养液培养72 h后转入G-2培养液培养96 h。对牦牛新鲜COCs（n=3）和玻璃化冷冻-解冻的COCs（n=3）进行扩增、建库和转录组测序（RNA-seq）分析。结果发现，B组的卵裂率、囊胚率显著高于A组（P<0.05），但A组和B组的卵裂率、囊胚率均显著低于C组（P<0.05）。以|log₂（fold change）|≥ 2，Q<0.05为阈值，牦牛冻融COCs相对于新鲜COCs共筛选出851个差异表达基因（DEGs），其中上调846个，下调5个。GO分析表明，DEGs主要富集于生物过程、细胞组分和分子功能3大类；KEGG注释结果表明，DEGs富集到258条通路，其中16条通路显著富集（P<0.05）。研究表明，IVF后在G-1培养液中培养120 h可以提高牦牛玻璃化冷冻卵母细胞的后续发育能力；玻璃化冷冻影响牦牛COCs转录组，从而降低卵母细胞的发育潜力。该发现为完善牦牛COCs玻璃化冷冻技术提供了一定的理论基础。     

云岭山羊卵母细胞玻璃化冷冻的研究

试验以屠宰场云岭黑山羊卵巢卵母细胞为材料,研究其玻璃化冷冻的效果。试验中选用20% EG+20% DMSO为冷冻液、冷冻环为载体,以20 s、40 s玻璃化时间冷冻GV和MⅡ期的卵母细胞。结果表明,GV期卵母细胞的形态正常率、成熟率和卵裂率都很低,且解冻成熟培养后冷冻组的成熟率和卵裂率极显著低于对照组(P<0.01)。而MⅡ期卵母细胞冷冻效果较好,毒性试验组和冷冻组形态正常率分别为91.1%和83.3%,明显高于GV期;孤雌激活后毒性组卵裂率与对照组无显著性差异(P>0.05),冷冻组的卵裂率显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。用20 s、40 s玻璃化时间冷冻的卵母细胞解冻后GV和MⅡ期各组均无显著差异。根据试验结果得出在冷冻保存中最好冷冻MⅡ期的卵母细胞,以便提高后期的卵裂率和囊胚率;卵母细胞玻璃化时间在40 s内均不影响卵母细胞的活力和发育潜力。     

不同浓度玻璃化冷冻保护液及冷冻载体对驴卵母细胞成熟率的影响

为了比较不同冷冻液及冷冻载体对驴卵母细胞成熟率的影响,试验设计4个浓度梯度（Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅲ、Ⅳ）冷冻液和3种冷冻载体分别对生发泡（germinal vesicle,GV）期驴的卵母细胞进行玻璃化冷冻,对解冻后的卵母细胞进行体外成熟,通过比较卵母细胞的成熟率反映其冷冻效果。结果表明,冷冻液Ⅱ的卵母细胞成熟率（28.13%）显著（P〈0.05）高于其他3组,但显著（P〈0.05）低于正常组（51.77%）,在不同冷冻载体对驴卵母细胞成熟率的影响试验中,使用开放式拉长塑料细管（OPS）的卵母细胞成熟率（28.13%）显著（P〈0.05）高于普通玻璃细管组（11.67%）,但与GMP管组（23.53%）差异不显著（P〉0.05）。     

猪分级卵母细胞体外成熟时间规律的研究

试验根据猪卵丘－卵母细胞复合体（COCs）的颗粒细胞层数,把COCs分成A、B、C和D级,A、B级用于体外分别培养24、32、38、44、48和54 h,C级用于体外分别培养24、32、38、44、48、54和60 h,观察它们不同时间排出极体数,然后将排出极体的卵母细胞孤雌激活。结果发现,A和B级COCs培养48 h时成熟率最高（83.2%和78.0%）,明显高于同级水平培养24、32和38 h的成熟率;不同级别COCs体外培养相同时间,A与B级成熟率差异不显著（P＞0.05）,但二者与C级的成熟率差异显著（P＜0.05）;体外培养48 h COCs卵裂率最高（81.7%）,与培养38 h前的卵裂率差异显著（P＜0.05）。结果表明,A、B级卵母细胞更适于体外培养,能获得高的成熟率和卵裂率,COCs周围颗粒细胞对卵母细胞的成熟有显著影响;COCs培养38 h之前,部分虽能看到极体,但激活后卵裂率极低,说明卵母细胞并未真正成熟,通常通过排出极体判断卵母细胞成熟是不够准确的,COCs体外培养44～48 h是成熟的最佳时期,能为体细胞核移植提供大量优质的MⅡ期卵母细胞。     

不同冷冻载体对牛未成熟卵母细胞玻璃化冷冻效果的影响

为了研究不同冷冻载体制备方法及其对牛未成熟卵母细胞发育能力的影响,以牛未成熟卵母细胞为实验材料,分别探究开放式拉长细管(OPS,open pulled straw)和玻璃微管(GMP,glass micropipette)的制备方法,并以OPS、GMP和冷冻叶片为冷冻载体玻璃化冷冻牛未成熟卵母细胞,解冻后经体外成熟培养和体外受精,统计形态正常率、成熟率、卵裂率及囊胚率。结果显示:以简易小酒精灯为热源,以细管为原材料可以制备出适用的OPS冷冻载体;以酒精喷灯为热源,以细玻璃管为原材料可以制备出适用的GMP冷冻载体。OPS和GMP组形态正常率分别为(74.3%±1.8)%和(72.5%±2.6)%;无显著差异(P0.05),上述二组均显著低于冷冻叶片组(82.1%±1.3)%,P0.05,但三组间成熟率、卵裂率和囊胚率均无显著差异(P0.05)。研究表明,分别以简易小酒精灯和酒精喷灯为热源,以细管和细玻璃管为原材料可以成功制备出OPS和GMP载体;以OPS、GMP和冷冻叶片为冷冻载体均可成功地玻璃化冷冻牛未成熟卵母细胞。     

玻璃化冷冻对猪GV期卵母细胞成熟及发育能力的影响

为了获得最适的冷冻猪GV期卵母细胞的冷冻保护液配方和最适冷冻载体,本研究就目前应用最多的7种冷冻保护液配方进行筛选,并且比较3种不同冷冻载体冷冻卵母细胞的效果差异。结果表明:7组冷冻保护液对GV期卵母细胞有低毒性作用,各组分裂率、囊胚率、囊胚细胞数均低于对照组,综合各组指标选取3组对猪MII期卵母细胞的发育能力损伤最小的冷冻保护剂,应用GMP管对其冷冻保护效果进行比较,发现第6组的极体率29.47%,第5组的极体率23.54%与第3组的极体率8.28%相比差异显著(P0.05),且第5组的存活率、极体率与第3组相比差异显著(P0.05)。综合考虑,选取第5组HM+7.5%(DMSO+EG),HM+15%(DMSO+EG)+0.5 mol/L Su组作为冷冻保护液来比较3种不同冷冻裁体冷冻卵母细胞的效果差异,发现半麦管冻融后的卵母细胞存活率高达54.11%与OPS管、GMP管的33.11%和26.79%差异显著(P0.05),半麦管法更适合GV期猪卵母细胞的玻璃化冷冻。     

白术、微米白术和白术多糖对断奶仔猪生长性能和肠道形态及微生态区系的影响

试验选用96头平均体重14.82 kg左右的杜×长×大断奶仔猪,随机分成4组,每组3栏,每栏8头(公母各半)。对照组饲喂基础日粮,试验1、2、3组分别添加1%80目白术、0.2%白术多糖和1%微米白术。试验期30 d。结果表明:在生长性能方面,与对照组相比,1%微米白术添加组可显著提高日增重(P0.05)、降低饲料增重比和腹泻率,而且效果优于1%80目白术组和0.2%白术多糖组,在肠道形态和肠道微生态区系方面,与对照组相比,日粮添加1%80目白术、0.2%白术多糖、1%微米白术均可不同程度的提高十二指肠和空肠的绒毛高度,加深十二指肠和空肠的隐窝深度,并且增加肠道微生态区系的多样性,其中以1%微米白术添加组的效果最佳。     

Prevalence and seasonal incidence of nematode parasites and fluke infections of sheep and goats in eastern Ethiopia

Sissay, M.M., Uggla, A. and Waller, P.J., XXXX. Prevalence and seasonal incidence of nematode parasites and fluke infections of sheep and goats in eastern Ethiopia. Tropical Animal Health and Production, XXXX. A 2-year abattoir survey was carried out to determine the prevalence, abundance and seasonal incidence of gastro-intestinal (GI) nematodes and trematodes (flukes) of sheep and goats in the semi-arid zone of eastern Ethiopia. During May 2003 to April 2005, viscera including liver, lungs and GI tracts were collected from 655 sheep and 632 goats slaughtered at 4 abattoirs located in the towns of Haramaya, Harar, Dire Dawa and Jijiga in eastern Ethiopia. All animals were raised in the farming areas located within the community boundaries for each town. Collected materials were transported within 24 h to the parasitology laboratory of Haramaya University for immediate processing. Thirteen species belonging to 9 genera of GI nematodes (Haemonchus contortus, Trichostrongylus axei, T. colubriformis, T. vitrinus, Nematodirus filicollis, N. spathiger, Oesophagostomum columbianum, O. venulosum, Strongyloides papillosus, Bunostomum trigonocephalum, Trichuris ovis, Cooperia curticei and Chabertia ovina), and 4 species belonging to 3 genera of trematodes (Fasciola hepatica, F. gigantica, Paramphistomum {Calicohoron} microbothrium and Dicrocoelium dendriticum) were recorded in both sheep and goats. All animals in this investigation were infected with multiple species to varying degrees. The mean burdens of adult nematodes were generally moderate in both sheep and goats and showed patterns of seasonal abundance that corresponded with the bi-modal annual rainfall pattern, with highest burdens around the middle of the rainy season. In both sheep and goats there were significant differences in the mean worm burdens and abundance of the different nematode species between the four geographic locations, with worm burdens in the Haramaya and Harar areas greater than those observed in the Dire Dawa and Jijiga locations. Similar seasonal variations were also observed in the prevalence of flukes. But there were no significant differences in the prevalence of each fluke species between the four locations. Overall, the results showed that Haemonchus, Trichostrongylus, Nematodirus, Oesophagostomum, Fasciola and Paramphistomum species were the most abundant helminth parasites of sheep and goats in eastern Ethiopia.     

Phase I evaluation of CCNU (lomustine) in tumor-bearing cats

1-(2-Chloroethyl)3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea (CCNU) is an alkylating agent in the nitrosourea subclass. A prospective evaluation of CCNU was done to determine the maximally tolerated dosage of CCNU in tumor-bearing cats. Response data were obtained when available. Twenty-five cats were treated with CCNU at a dosage of 50-60 mg/m3 body surface area. Complete hematologic data were available for 13 cats. Neutropenia was the acute dose-limiting toxicity. The median neutrophil count at the nadir was 1,000 cells/microL (mean, 2,433 cells/microL; range, 0-9,694 cells/microL). The time of neutrophil nadir was variable, occurring 7-28 days after treatment, and counts sometimes did not return to normal for up to 14 days after the nadir. Based on these findings, a 6-week dosing interval and weekly hematologic monitoring after the 1st treatment with CCNU are recommended. The nadir of the platelet count may occur 14-21 days after treatment. The median platelet count at the nadir was 43,500 cells/microL. No gastrointestinal, renal, or hepatic toxicities were observed after a single CCNU treatment, and additional studies to evaluate the potential for cumulative toxicity should be performed. Five cats with lymphoma and 1 cat with mast cell tumor had measurable responses to CCNU. Phase II studies to evaluate antitumor activity should be completed with a dosing regimen of 50-60 mg/m3 every 6 weeks.     

Prevalence of gastric lesions in racing Alaskan sled dogs

Human and equine athletes are reported to have a high prevalence of gastric disease, and anecdotal evidence suggests a similar phenomenon applies to racing sled dogs. To investigate the prevalence of gastric disease in racing sled dogs, we conducted 2 gastroscopy studies on dogs competing in the annual Iditarod Sled Dog Race. A pilot study of dogs that were either dropped from the 2000 Iditarod Sled Dog Race because of illness or that finished the race indicated that, approximately 5 days after competing, 10 of 28 dogs (35%) had endoscopic evidence of gastric ulceration, erosion, or hemorrhage. The next year, an endoscopic study of 73 dogs participating in the 2001 Iditarod race was performed in order to evaluate a larger population of dogs. Data from 70 of these dogs could be used; 34 (48.5%) had ulceration, erosion, gastric hemorrhage, or some combination of these findings. When this group of 70 dogs was compared retrospectively to a control group of 87 dogs presented to the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, the Iditarod sled dogs had a significantly higher prevalence (P = .049) of gastric lesions. These findings suggest that, similar to athletes of other species, elite canine athletes have an increased prevalence of gastric disease compared to the canine population at large.     

Furosemide continuous rate infusion in the horse: evaluation of enhanced efficacy and reduced side effects

Continuous rate infusion (CRI) of furosemide in humans is considered superior to intermittent administration (IA). This study examined whether furosemide CRI, compared with IA, would increase diuretic efficacy with decreased fluid and electrolyte fluctuations and activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in the horse. Five mares were used in a crossover-design study. During a 24-hour period, each horse received a total of 3 mg/kg furosemide by either CRI (0.12 mg/kg/h preceded by a loading dose of 0.12 mg/kg IV) or IA (1 mg/kg IV q8h). There was not a statistically significant difference in urine volume over 24 hours between methods; however, urine volume was significantly greater after CRI compared with IA during the first 8 hours ([median 25th percentile, 75th percentile]: 9.6 L [8.9, 14.4] for CRI versus 5.9 L [5.3, 6.0] for IA). CRI produced a more uniform urine flow, decreased fluctuations in plasma volume, and suppressed renal concentrating ability throughout the infusion period. Potassium, Ca, and Cl excretion was greater during CRI than IA (1,133 mmol [1.110, 1,229] versus 764 mmol [709, 904], 102.7 mmol [96.0, 117.2] versus 73.3 mmol [65.0, 73.5], and 1,776 mmol [1,657, 2.378] versus 1,596 mmol [1,457, 1,767], respectively). Elimination half-lives of furosemide were 1.35 and 0.47 hours for CRI and IA, respectively. The area under the excretion rate curve was 1,285.7 and 184.2 mL x mg/mL for CRI and IA, respectively. Furosemide CRI (0.12 mg/kg/h) for 8 hours, preceded by a loading dose (0.12 mg/kg), is recommended when profound diuresis is needed acutely in horses.     

Y‐chromosomal variation of local goat breeds of Turkey close to the domestication centre

Genetic variations in chromosome Y are enabling researchers to identify paternal lineages, which are informative for introgressions and migrations. In this study, the male‐specific region markers, sex‐determining region‐Y (SRY), amelogenin (AMELY) and zinc finger (ZFY) were analysed in seven Turkish native goat breeds, Angora, Kilis, Hair, Honaml?, Norduz, Gürcü and Abaza. A SNP in the ZFY gene defined a new haplotype Y2C. All domestic haplogroups originate from Capra aegagrus, while the finding of Y1A, Y1B, Y2A and Y2C in 32, 4, 126 and 2 Turkish domestic goats, respectively, appears to indicate a predomestic origin of the major haplotypes. The occurrence of four haplotypes in the Hair goat and, in contrast, a frequency of 96% of Y1A in the Kilis breed illustrate that Y‐chromosomal variants have a more breed‐dependent distribution than mitochondrial or autosomal DNA. This probably reflects male founder effects, but a role in adaptation cannot be excluded.     

The Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Dairy Cattle in Central Kenya

The epidemiology of H. placei and of other gastrointestinal nematodes in yearling dairy cattle was examined on two farms in Kiambu District, central Kenya during each of 13 one-month periods from April 1993 to April 1994. On each farm, 32 newly weaned dairy calves were given a single dose of albendazole and then placed on experimental pastures. Twelve of the animals were designated for bi-monthly slaughter (n = 2) and analysis of worm population characteristics and 20 were designated for blood and faecal collection and for weighing. Two parasite-free tracer calves were grazed alongside the weaner calves each month throughout the study period and were also slaughtered for analysis of worm populations. Faecal egg counts, haematological and serum pepsinogen determinations, herbage larval counts, and animal live weight changes were recorded monthly. The study revealed that Haemonchus placei, Trichostrongylus axei, Cooperia spp. and Oesophagostomum radiatum were responsible for parasitic gastroenteritis and that H. placei was the predominant nematode present in the young cattle on both farms. Faecal egg counts from resident cattle and necropsy worm counts revealed that pasture larval levels were directly related to the amount of rainfall. The total worm burdens in the animals were highest during the rainy season (March–June and October–December) and lowest during the dry seasons (July–September and January–February). The very low recovery of immature larvae of H. placei from the tracer calves indicated that arrested development is not a feature of the life cycle of this parasite in central Kenya. The maintenance of the parasite population depended on continuous cycling of infection between the host and the pasture. The agroclimatic conditions of the study area were such that, in general, favourable weather conditions for the development and survival of the free-living stages of gastrointestinal nematodes existed all year round.     

Diversity of Ectoparasites in Sheep Flocks in Sa~o Paulo,Brazil

The occurrence of ectoparasites in sheep flocks is frequently reported but seldom quantified. Sheep production used to be a predominantly family activity in the state of Sa~o Paulo (Brazil), but it began to become a commercial activity in the past decade. Thus, information about the ectoparasites existing in sheep flocks has become necessary. The present data were obtained by means of questionnaires sent to all sheep breeders belonging to the `Associaça~o Paulista de Criadores de Ovinos' (ASPACO; Sa~o Paulo State Association of Sheep Breeders). Response reliability was tested by means of random visits paid to 10.6% of the respondents. Most of the properties (89.5%) reported the presence of one or more ectoparasites. Screw-worm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) was the most frequent ectoparasite (72.5%), followed by bot fly larvae (Dermatobia hominis, 45.0%), ticks (Amblyomma cajennense) and Boophilus microplus, 31.3%) and finally lice (Damalinia ovis, 13.8%). Combined infestations also occurred, the most common one being screw-worm with bot fly larvae (36.0%) followed by bot fly larvae with ticks (13.9%), screw-worm with ticks (9.3%), bot fly larvae with lice (6.9%), and ticks with lice (5.0%). The most common triple combination was screw-worm, bot fly larvae and ticks (12.8%). Breeds raised for meat or wool were attacked by bot fly larvae and ticks more often than other breeds. Lice were only absent from animals of indigenous breeds. The relationships among these ectoparasites are discussed in terms of sheep breeds, flock size, seasonality and the ectoparasitic combinations on the host.     

Feline intracranial neoplasia: retrospective review of 160 cases (1985-2001)

The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of different tumor types within a large cohort of cats with intracranial neoplasia and to attempt to correlate signalment, tumor size and location, and survival time for each tumor. Medical records of 160 cats with confirmed intracranial neoplasia evaluated between 1985 and 2001 were reviewed. Parameters evaluated included age, sex, breed, FeLV/FIV status, clinical signs, duration of signs, number of tumors, tumor location(s), imaging results, treatment, survival times, and histopathologic diagnosis. Most of the cats were older (11.3 +/- 3.8 years). Primary tumors accounted for 70.6% of cases. Metastasis and direct extension of secondary tumors accounted for only 5.6 and 3.8% of cases, respectively. Twelve cats (7.5%) had 2 or more discrete tumors of the same type, whereas 16 cats (10.0%) had 2 different types of intracranial tumors. The most common tumor types were meningioma (n = 93, 58.1%), lymphoma (n = 23, 14.4%), pituitary tumors (n = 14, 8.8%), and gliomas (n = 12, 7.5%). The most common neurological signs were altered consciousness (n = 42, 26.2%), circling (n = 36, 22.5%), and seizures (n = 36, 22.5%). Cats without specific neurological signs were common (n = 34, 21.2%). The tumor was considered an incidental finding in 30 (18.8%) cats. In addition to expected relationships (eg, meninges and meningioma, pituitary and pituitary tumors), we found that lesion location was predictive of tumor type with diffuse cerebral or brainstem involvement predictive of lymphoma and third ventricle involvement predictive of meningioma.