披碱草和野大麦及其杂种苗期抗旱性研究

在室内人工模拟干旱条件,测定了干旱胁迫下披碱草和野大麦及其杂种幼苗的相对含水量、细胞膜透性、游离脯氨酸含量的变化.结果表明,干旱胁迫下亲本披碱草幼苗的组织相对含水量下降的幅度最低,细胞膜受害最轻,游离脯氨酸积累的最多,相对生长率最高,表现出很强的抗旱性.亲本野大麦幼苗的组织相对含水量下降的幅度最大,细胞膜受害最重,游离脯氨酸积累的最少,相对生长率最低,抗旱性弱.杂种F1幼苗的保水能力、细胞膜受害程度和游离脯氨酸积累能力、相对生长率均介于双亲之间,亦即其抗旱能力大于野大麦而小于披碱草,表现为双亲的中间型.正、反交对杂种F1的抗旱能力没有明显影响.     

披碱草和野大麦及其BC1F2代不同株系苗期耐盐性研究

测定了在盐胁迫下亲本披碱草和野大麦及其BC1F2代不同株系幼苗的相对含水量、细胞膜透性、游离脯氨酸含量等生理生化指标。结果表明，盐胁迫下披碱草和野大麦及其BC1F2代各株系幼苗的组织相对含水量下降、游离脯氨酸含量增高、质膜透性增大。亲本披碱草和野大麦及其BC1F2代不同株系间存在差异。综合评价得出其耐盐性排序为：野大麦〉Y1F2-5〉Y1F2-3-Y1F2-1〉P1F2-6〉Y1F2-6-Y1F29〉Y1F2-2〉Y1F2-8〉P1F2-7〉披碱草〉Y1F2-7。     

钙处理对苜蓿幼苗抗旱性的影响

用20mmol/L CaCl2喷施苜蓿幼苗并进行不同土壤含水量条件的干旱胁迫,研究了几种抗旱相关生理指标的影响.结果表明:钙提高了苜蓿叶片相对含水量、根系活力和脯氨酸含量,减轻了细胞膜伤害及丙二醛的积累,提高了苜蓿的抗旱性.     

披碱草和野大麦杂种F1与BC1F1代的生物学及农艺特性研究

对披碱草和野大麦及其杂种F1与BC1F1代的生物学及农艺特性进行了分析比较。结果表明。亲本野大麦生长发育节律较快，较早地开花结实，果后营养期较长，生育期74d，生长天数达206d，具有很强的分蘖能力；披碱草生长发育节律较慢，生育期124d，生长天数193d；杂种F1的生长天数介于双亲之间，生长动态偏向亲本披碱草，分蘖能力介于双亲之间；BC1F1代生长发育节律较F1代提早，不同株系生长天数不同，生长动态偏向轮回亲本野大麦，分蘖能力有较大的变异。杂种F1代表现出较强的杂种优势，BC1F1代产草量较F1代有所降低，不同株系间存在明显的差异。总体上，BC1F1代的生产性能倾向于轮回亲本野大麦。     

披碱草和野大麦杂种F1与BC1F1代的生物学及农艺特性研究

对披碱草和野大麦及其杂种F1与BC1F1代的生物学及农艺特性进行了分析比较。结果表明,亲本野大麦生长发育节律较快,较早地开花结实,果后营养期较长,生育期74d,生长天数达206d,具有很强的分蘖能力;披碱草生长发育节律较慢,生育期124d,生长天数193d;杂种F1的生长天数介于双亲之间,生长动态偏向亲本披碱草,分蘖能力介于双亲之间;BC1F1代生长发育节律较F1代提早,不同株系生长天数不同,生长动态偏向轮回亲本野大麦,分蘖能力有较大的变异。杂种F1代表现出较强的杂种优势,BC1F1代产草量较F1代有所降低,不同株系间存在明显的差异。总体上,BC1F1代的生产性能倾向于轮回亲本野大麦。     

4种多年生禾草苗期抗旱性的比较研究

采用盆栽育苗法,在4种多年生禾本科牧草苗期连续干旱胁迫下测定植株的叶片相对含水量、质膜相对透 性、游离脯氨酸含量、丙二醛含量4个抗旱生理指标,以综合评价4种多年生禾草的抗旱性能。研究结果表明:供试材料 在连续干旱胁迫下,叶片相对含水量呈下降趋势,质膜相对透性、游离脯氨酸含量及丙二醛含量都有所增加。综合分析 结果,4种多年生禾草的苗期抗旱性按照从强到弱的顺序依次为无芒雀麦>苇状羊茅≥老芒麦>披碱草。     

4种多年生禾草苗期抗旱性的比较研究

采用盆栽育苗法,在4种多年生禾本科牧草苗期连续干旱胁迫下测定植株的叶片相对含水量、质膜相对透性、游离脯氨酸含量、丙二醛含量4个抗旱生理指标,以综合评价4种多年生禾草的抗旱性能.研究结果表明供试材料在连续干旱胁迫下,叶片相对含水量呈下降趋势,质膜相对透性、游离脯氨酸含量及丙二醛含量都有所增加.综合分析结果,4种多年生禾草的苗期抗旱性按照从强到弱的顺序依次为无芒雀麦＞苇状羊茅≥老芒麦＞披碱草.     

披碱草属六种野生牧草苗期抗旱胁迫的生理变化

采用干旱胁迫处理不同来源的披碱草属六种野生牧草幼苗,对其生长高度、相对含水量(RWC)、丙二醛(MDA)、脯氨酸(Pro)和叶绿素(Chl)含量进行测定.结果表明:供试材料幼苗生长明显受到干旱胁迫的抑制,在水分条件较好情况下老芒麦株高生长迅速,明显高于其它材料,但随着干旱胁迫的加强,干旱对幼苗生长的影响较大,而肥披碱草和紫芒披碱草受到的抑制较小.叶片RWC和Chl均随着干旱胁迫的加强呈下降趋势,其中叶片RWC下降幅度较小的为披碱草,下降较多的为肥披碱草和紫芒披碱草,而Chl含量降低较多的为麦宾草和紫芒披碱草,降低较少的为老芒麦和垂穗披碱草.MDA含量和.Pro含量均随胁迫的加强呈上升趋势,MDA增加幅度较大的材料为麦宾草和紫芒披碱草,增加幅度较小的为披碱草和垂穗披碱草;Pro增幅较大的材料为紫芒披碱草和垂穗披碱草.恢复供水以后,除Pro含量持续升高外,其它指标都有不同程度的恢复.经层次聚类分析,6份材料的抗旱性可分为3类:相对抗旱材料为垂穗披碱草,中等抗旱的为肥披碱草和披碱草,相对敏感的为老芒麦、麦宾草和紫芒披碱草.     

紫花苜蓿不同品种对干旱胁迫的生理响应

以国内外20个优良紫花苜蓿品种为材料,研究了离体条件下叶片相对含水量、膜相对透性、游离脯氨酸和叶绿素含量等生理性状对干旱胁迫的响应,探讨了各种生理变化与抗旱性的关系,并结合草产量对其抗旱性进行了综合评价。结果表明,抗旱性强的品种在干旱胁迫下草产量高,叶片保水能力强,叶绿素持有率高,游离脯氨酸维持积累时间较长,维持积累量较高,能保持较高的细胞膜相对完整性。依据上述5项指标,通过系统聚类分析,将20个紫花苜蓿品种分为抗旱性强、较强、中等、较弱和弱5个等级。     

PEG胁迫下4个黑麦草品种生理生化指标响应与比较研究

利用不同浓度PEG-6000溶液模拟干旱胁迫,比较研究4个多年生黑麦草品种叶片生理生化指标响应。结果表明,不同PEG胁迫处理下,品种“欧必克”叶片相对含水量均最高且降幅最小,叶片电导率均最低,MDA含量增幅较小,叶片细胞膜系统有较强的忍耐干旱的能力;而品种“凤凰”忍耐干旱的性能相对较弱。胁迫下各品种叶片游离脯氨酸含量显著增加,随渗透胁迫加剧,品种“欧必克”脯氨酸含量急剧上升。低浓度胁迫下(5%PEG),各品种叶片SOD活性均提高,胁迫加剧时SOD活性则下降。PEG渗透胁迫导致4个多年生黑麦草品种叶片相对含水量下降、细胞膜透性增大、MDA含量增加、脯氨酸含量上升而SOD活性下降,但4个品种对应指标的变化幅度存在差异,品种“欧必克”的抗旱性最强,而“凤凰”的抗旱性最弱。     

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.     

Internal Parasites and Haematological Values in Cattle Slaughtered in Buea Subdivision of Cameroon

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Chemotaxis of macrophage in inflammation

Our particular attention in this article was given to natural mediators for macrophages isolated from the sites of tissue injury. A number of chemotactic factors, which may satisfy many criteria making them acceptable as inflammatory leucocyte chemotactic factors, has been separated. Among them, our laboratory has isolated three macrophage (monocyte) chemotactic factors (MCF-a, -b and -c). Their purification, characterization and functional specificity are discussed.     

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.     

Changes in proportion of canine urinary calculi composed of calcium oxalate or struvite in specimens analyzed from 1981 through 2001

The objective of this report was to characterize 20-year changes in proportion of calcium oxalate (CaOx) calculi and struvite calculi in dogs, and associations with breed, age, and sex. In this retrospective study, results of analysis of urinary calculi from dogs were reviewed for specimens received between July 1, 1981, and December 31, 2001. Breed, sex, age, year of submission of the specimen, and mineral type(s) were analyzed statistically. CaOx or Struvite or both were contained in 18,966 of 20,884 (91%) specimens. For both sexes, a 20-year statistically significant increase was observed in the proportion of calculus specimens that contained CaOx. The increase in this proportion was greater in females (1% to 31%) than in males (18% to 82%). From 1998 to 2001, when proportions may have plateaued, the odds of specimens containing CaOx were markedly higher in 18 breeds, markedly lower in 5 breeds, and not significantly different in 13 breeds compared with crossbreds. For both sexes, a 20-year statistically significant decrease was observed in the proportion of calculus specimens that contained struvite. This decrease in proportion was greater for males (79-16%) than for females (97-68%). From 1998 to 2001, when proportions plateaued, the odds of calculi containing struvite were markedly lower in 20 breeds, markedly higher in 1 breed, and not significantly different in 15 breeds when compared with crossbreds. Breed, age, and sex were associated statistically with CaOx or struvite urolithiasis. In conclusion, there appears to have been a long-term increase in the proportion of specimens of canine urinary calculi that contain CaOx as well as a long-term decrease in the proportion of specimens of calculi that contain struvite for both male and female dogs. The rate of change appeared to begin leveling off in the period 1998 to 2001. The recent proportion of dogs with either CaOx- or struvite-associated urolithiasis may depend on breed, age, and sex, and on interactions among these 3 factors.     

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.