Epidemic disease in a sheep herd with a possible relationship to a pestivirus

In connection with a case of epidemic disease with high morbidity and mortality in a flock of sheep, a pestivirus infection could be diagnosed. Pathological-anatomical abnormalities were very similar to the character of BVD/MD. Scientific findings on pestivirus infections in sheep are discussed.     

Trophic relationships between a native and a nonnative predator in a system of natural lakes

Abstract – Bull trout, a species of char listed as threatened under the US Endangered Species Act, have been displaced from portions of their historic range following the introduction of nonnative lake trout. It has been suggested that competitive exclusion as a result of trophic overlap between bull trout and lake trout may be the causal mechanism associated with displacement of bull trout. This study used stable isotope data to evaluate trophic relationships among native bull trout, nonnative lake trout and other fishes in seven lakes in Glacier National Park (GNP), Montana. Bull trout and lake trout had greater δ¹⁵N values relative to other fishes among lakes (δ¹⁵N ≥ 3.0‰). Lake trout had greater δ¹⁵N values relative to bull trout (δ¹⁵N = +1.0‰). Bull trout had greater δ¹³C values relative to lake trout in six of the seven lakes examined. Although both bull trout and lake trout had greater δ¹⁵N values relative to other fishes within lakes in GNP, differences in δ¹⁵N and δ¹³C between bull trout and lake trout suggest that they are consuming different prey species or similar prey species in different proportions. Therefore, displacement of bull trout as a direct result of complete overlap in food resource use is not anticipated unless diet shifts occur or food resources become limiting. Additionally, future studies should evaluate food habits to identify important prey species and sources of partial dietary overlap between bull trout and lake trout.     

Habitat characteristics affecting occurrence of a fluvial species in a watershed altered by a large reservoir

Flooding river valleys following construction of dams restrict fluvial environments to reaches that were formerly headwaters. Whether remaining habitat is suitable for all life stages of fluvial species is poorly understood. A fluvial species, Arctic grayling Thymallus arcticus, showed a dramatic decline following flooding of the Upper Peace River and the formation of the Williston Reservoir. We related landscape and field site‐specific features with occurrence of juvenile Arctic grayling using an information theoretic approach. For the landscape model, an association was identified between stream order and Arctic grayling occurrence although stream order alone was a poor predictor. A positive association between juvenile Arctic grayling occurrence and distance from the Williston reservoir and stream order, as well as a negative association with water temperature and temperature variance, was deemed important for the field site model. Both modelling approaches indicated size of stream system to be an important influence on occurrence of juvenile grayling in the Williston watershed. River length required for suitable river habitat for salmonids has not previously been identified, but should be factored into future management plans when evaluating the impact of proposed hydroelectric dams and subsequent flooding of river systems.     

The isoelectric point, a key to understanding a variety of biochemical problems: a minireview

We address the importance of the isoelectric point (IEP) of proteins and membrane components such as phospholipids for our understanding and interpretation of isoforms and opposite charge interactions in the formation of complexes. Five examples drawn from the literature are newly approached from the IEP point of view to clarify general principles.     

六边形开口方形人工鱼礁阻力系数数值模拟与模型试验比较研究

为了对4种不同开口大小的六边形开口方形人工鱼礁在4种迎流角度下数值模拟和水槽模型试验的阻力系数进行对比验证,分别利用水槽模型和数值模拟试验方法对4种不同开口比（γ_ty=0.0625,0.14,0.25,0.39）六边形开口方形人工鱼礁在4种迎流角度（θ=0°,15°,30°,45°）状态下的阻力进行测定,并计算两种方法的阻力系数。结果表明：（1）在数值模拟和水槽模型试验中,人工鱼礁模型阻力均随着开口比的增大而减小;礁体迎流角度的变化可改变礁体阻力,且在4种迎流角度下,人工鱼礁阻力在θ=30°时最大。（2）人工鱼礁数值模拟与水槽模型试验中,当θ为15°、30°和45°时,阻力系数均随着开口比的增加而增加,具有明显的线性关系,且阻力系数在迎流角度θ=30°时最大。（3）数值模拟与模型试验阻力的相对误差在0.12%~17.18%,平均误差7.43%;礁体阻力系数的相对误差在0.03%~14.64%,平均误差5.26%。阻力及阻力系数误差均在20%以下。水槽模型试验与数值模拟阻力和阻力系数相关系数R分别为0.99和0.80,P<0.001,具有极强的相关性。因此,利用数值模拟精细化研究人工鱼礁水动力性能是可行的。     

Just a dream

告别凉爽的大连,来到炎热的上海,对于从小生活在这一带的我而言,这样的炎热,似乎再平常不过了.然而今年的这份炎热注定要和以往不同.没有一天好几集的肥皂剧,没有打不完的游戏,没有满冰箱的冷饮,更没有那种想马上开学的冲动.因为,一切都回不去了.以前从未觉得寒暑假是一场梦,而当我现在意识到这个的时候,这个梦却再也不会醒来. 但是,与其说的这么伤感,还不如说,我只是又开始追寻一段新的梦!     

Nitrification performance of a propeller-washed bead clarifier supporting a fluidized sand biofilter in a recirculating warmwater fish system

A propeller-wash bead filter (PWBF) and a fluidized sand filter (FSF) on a 28 m³ recirculating system stocked with tilapia maintained favorable water quality at five different feed rates, ranging from 0.9 to 4.5 kg feed per day. TAN removal rates ranged up to about 200 g TAN/m³ of media per day for each of the units. Peak rates of 244 g TAN/m³ of media per day were observed when the recirculating flow was boosted by 20%. Roughly 75% of the removal was accomplished by the fluidized sand filter an observation that is consistent with the difference between the fluidized sand filter volume (0.92 m³) and the bead filter media volume (0.28 m³). The bead filter's primary function was clarification. At the highest daily feed load, over 570 g dry weight of solids were removed during each daily bead filter backwashing event. A 20% increase in flow, at the same daily feed rate, improved solids removal to over 670 g dry weight per bead filter backwash event. The PWBF and FSF combination provided suitable water quality for fish production; however, further increases in feed loading were limited by carbon dioxide buildup and oxygen limitations.     

Characterization of a cDNA encoding a homolog of actin-related protein 4 from a marine red alga Porphyra yezoensis

ABSTRACT:   A cDNA ( PyARP4 ) containing an open reading frame for a protein of 573 amino acids was identified in the marine red alga Porphyra yezoensis . The conceptual PyARP4 protein exhibits significant similarity to actin-related protein (ARP) 4 in the terrestrial plant Arabidopsis . Comparison of the deduced amino acid sequence showed moderate sequence identity (30%) to a conventional actin in P. yezoensis , as seen in comparisons between ARP and conventional actins of other organisms. A putative bipartite nuclear localization signal and an actin motif were found within the PyARP4 amino acid sequence. In a phylogenetic analysis, the PyARP4 was found to cluster with the ARP4 of other organisms. The expression level of PyARP4 did not change significantly among four developmental stages of life cycle and was lower than that of a conventional actin. This cDNA therefore may serve as a useful internal standard in gene expression analyses of differentially expressed genes in P. yezoensis .     

Acoustic analysis of volume variation in a bag-net within a set-net

An experiment designed to measure the volume variation of a bag-net within a set-net was conducted in Jaran Bay, Kosung, Korea. Three radio-acoustic-linked positioning (RAP) buoys, a time controller with a personal computer and seven pingers were used to measure the volumes of the bags. During the April neap tide, the minimum and maximum volumes of the bag-net were 4173 m³ (at 17.00 h) and 4757 m³ (12.00 h), respectively. The average current directions and speeds were 99.9°, 12.9 cm/s and 104.0°, 2.4 cm/s, respectively. During the spring tide, the minimum and maximum volumes of the bag-net were 2016 m³ (18.30 h) and 4454 m³ (15.00 h), respectively. The average current directions and speeds were 315.6°, 16.1 cm/s and 289.0°, 5.7 cm/s, respectively. The minimum (2016 m³) and maximum (5568 m³) volumes of the bag-net were observed during the period when the spring tide changed to the neap tide.     

Evaluation of a portable electrode array for a resistivity fish counter

Abstract This study aimed to develop and test an electrode array for a resistivity fish counter that could be easily installed in a small river without a weir. An electrode array consisting of three steel cables laid in parallel across the stream channel and connected to a microprocessor-based counter was tested in an Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., spawning tributary. The accuracy of the counter was assessed by observing fish movements with closed-circuit television. Most salmon moving upstream were registered correctly (90% overall). Detection of downstream movement was less reliable (60% overall), as a consequence of downstream swimming behaviour. The accuracy of the downstream count was improved by tensioning the cable electrodes, but remained lower than that of the upstream count. Since salmon swam repeatedly up- and downstream, this discrepancy resulted in an overestimate of the net upstream count. The accuracy of the downstream count needs to be improved before a bed-mounted electrode array could be used for routine salmon counting.     

Rapid start-up of a biological filter in a closed aquaculture system

Seeding of new biological filters with nitrifying bacteria is effective in reducing activation time of the new filters. In a series of tests, seeded filters were activated in an average of 10.7 days, compared with 22.2 days for the unseeded controls. The shorter activation period results from the reduced time required for the nitrifying organisms to increase in numbers to their environmental equilibrium in the system tested.     

The potential exceptional role of a small Baltic boulder reef as a solitary habitat in a sea of mud

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Earth currents as a cause of fry losses in a trout stock

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Control of phosphorus inputs to a freshwater lake: a case study

The legislation permitting control of phosphorus inputs into the aquatic environment From point and diffuse sources is complex and incomplete. River Purification Authorities in Scotland are responsible for the implementation of this legislation, and additionally, have adopted policies aimed at protecting waters from the effects of eutrophication. This paper describes the implementation of the legislation and the policies adopted by the Forth River Purification Board for the control of freshwater eutrophication by reference to the Lake of Menteith. in Central Scotland. The Lake of Menteith is described, the results of a detailed monitoring exercise are presented and the control measures applied are discussed. The Lake of Menteith is classified as mesotrophic. it has a high conservation and amenity value, and is operated as a commercial sport fishery by the Lake of Menteith Fishery Company. The Company operate a fish cage rearing unit on the Lake and two land-based rearing units on tributary streams. The phosphorus budget for the Lake is described and the implications for future controls discussed.