高铜对雏鸭肝影响的病理学观察

将360只1日龄天府肉鸭随机分为6组，分别喂以对照日粮（Cu8mg／kg）和高铜日粮（I组：Cu100mg／kg；Ⅱ组：Cu200mg／kg；Ⅲ组：Cu400mg／kg；IV组：Cu600mg／kg；V组：Cu800mg／kg）6周，研究日粮铜添加水平对雏鸭肝及其相关生化指标的影响。结果显示，Ⅱ组、Ⅲ组、Ⅳ组、V组雏鸭肝出现不同程度的病理损伤，肝细胞颗粒变性、空泡变性。Ⅳ组、V组肝铜含量和血清铜含量均显著高于对照组（P〈0．01）。Ⅲ组、Ⅳ组和V组血清丙氨酸氨基转移酶、天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶活性显著升高（P〈0．01）。结果表明，日粮铜含量达400～800mg／kg即可引起肝的病理损伤。     

高铜对雏鸡肝细胞周期和凋亡影响的研究

420只1日龄艾维菌肉鸡随机分为7组，分别喂以对照日粮（Cu 11mg／kg）和高铜日粮（Cu 100mg／kg，高铜Ⅰ组；Cu 200mg／kg，高铜Ⅱ组；Cu 300mg／kg，高铜Ⅲ组；Cu 400mg／kg，高铜Ⅳ组；Cu 500mg／kg，高铜Ⅴ组；Cu 600mg／kg，高铜Ⅵ组）6周，以流式细胞术和原位末端标记法（TUNEL）研究了高铜对雏鸡肝细胞周期和凋亡的影响。结果表明，日粮铜水平达到300mg／kg以上时，肝细胞DNA直方图出现位于G1峰之前的亚G1峰（又叫AP峰），凋亡细胞比例与对照组比较差异显著（P〈0．05）。TUNEL法检测，肝脏组织切片中出现被染成黄褐色的凋亡细胞，且检出率随日粮铜水平的升高而升高。日粮铜水平达到400mg／kg以上时，肝细胞增殖分化受阻。     

日粮中添加高水平铜对雏鸭血液指标的影响

试验对日粮中添加高水平铜对雏鸭血液指标的影响进行了研究。360只1日龄天府肉鸭随机分为6组，分别喂以对照日粮（Cu 8mg／kg）和高铜日粮（Cu100mg／kg，高铜Ⅰ组；Cu200mg／kg，高铜Ⅱ组；Cu400mg／kg，高铜Ⅲ组，Cu600 mg／kg，高铜Ⅳ组；Cu800mg／kg，高铜V组）6周。与对照组比较，高铜Ⅳ组和V组的红细胞数量、血红蛋白含量、血清铜蓝蛋白活性和血清铜锌SOD活性降低（P〈0．0）1），高铜Ⅲ组、Ⅳ组和V组血清丙氨酸氨基转移酶、天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶活性显著升高（P〈0．01），胆固醇、甘油三酯和总胆红素含量显著增加（P〈0．01）。结果表明．日粮铜水平为400mg／kg及以上时可引起上述血液指标的改变。     

高铜对雏鸡肝脏影响的研究

为探讨日粮铜添加水平对雏鸡肝脏及相关血液生化指标的影响,将420只1日龄艾维因肉鸡随机分为7组,分别喂以对照日粮（Cu 11mg／kg）和高铜日粮（Cu 100mg／kg,高铜Ⅰ组;Cu 200mg／kg,高铜Ⅱ组;Cu 300mg／kg,高铜Ⅲ组,Cu 400mg／kg,高铜Ⅳ组;Cu 500mg／kg,高铜V组;Cu 600mg／kg,高铜Ⅵ组）6N。高铜Ⅱ组、Ⅲ组、Ⅳ组、Ⅴ组、Ⅵ组雏鸡肝脏出现不同程度的病理损害,肝细胞颗粒变性和脂肪变性;透射电镜观察,肝细胞线粒体肿胀,嵴断裂甚至溶解消失。除高铜Ⅰ组和Ⅱ组外,其余高铜组肝脏铜含量均显著高于对照组（P〈0．01）。高铜Ⅴ组和Ⅵ组丙氨酸氨基转移酶、天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶活性显著升高（P〈0．05）。结果表明,日粮铜含量200～600mg／kg可引起肝脏病理损伤。     

高铜对雏鸭抗氧化酶活性的影响

360只1日龄天府肉鸭随机分为6组,分别喂以对照日粮(Cu 8 mg/kg)和高铜日粮(Ⅰ组Cu 100 mg/kg;Ⅱ组Cu 200 mg/kg;Ⅲ组Cu 400 mg/kg;Ⅳ组Cu 600 mg/kg;Ⅴ组Cu 800 mg/kg),试验期6周.与对照组比较,高铜Ⅳ组和Ⅴ组血清铜锌SOD、CP活性、肝脏铜锌SOD、GSH-Px活性降低(P<0.01);高铜Ⅲ组、Ⅳ、Ⅴ组肝脏黄嘌呤氧化酶、单胺氧化酶含量显著升高(P<0.01);高铜Ⅰ、Ⅱ组血清铜锌SOD、CP活性、肝脏铜锌SOD、GSH-Px活性升高(P<0.01).结果表明,日粮铜水平达400 mg/kg及以上时可引起血清和肝脏抗氧化酶活性降低,使机体抗氧化功能受损.     

高铜对雏鸡血液生化指标的影响

选用1日龄艾维茵肉鸡健雏420只,随机分为7组,分别饲以含铜11 mg/kg的基础日粮和含铜量分别为100（Ⅰ）、200（Ⅱ）、300（Ⅲ）、400（Ⅳ）、500（Ⅴ）、600 mg/kg（Ⅵ）的6种高铜日粮6周,探讨高铜对雏鸡某些血液生化指标的影响。结果显示：高铜Ⅰ组的血清铜蓝蛋白与铜锌SOD酶活性显著升高（P〈0.05或P〈0.01）;高铜Ⅵ组的红细胞数量、血红蛋白含量和血清铜蓝蛋白活性降低,与对照组比较差异显著（P〈0.05）;高铜Ⅳ、Ⅴ和Ⅵ组的血清天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶、丙氨酸氨基转移酶活性、血清尿素氮和肌酐含量,血清铜和肝铜含量显著升高（P〈0.05或P〈0.01）。     

高铜对雏鸭肾脏细胞周期和凋亡影响的研究

360只1日龄天府肉鸭随机分为6组,分别喂以对照日粮（Cu 8 mg/kg）和高铜日粮（Cu 100 mg/kg,高铜Ⅰ组;Cu 200 mg/kg,高铜Ⅱ组;Cu 400 mg/kg,高铜Ⅲ组;Cu 600 mg/kg,高铜Ⅳ组;Cu 800 mg/kg,高铜Ⅴ组）6周,以流式细胞术研究高铜对雏鸭肾脏细胞周期和凋亡的影响。结果显示,肾脏细胞的调亡比例随日粮铜水平的升高而升高,当日粮铜水平达到400 mg/kg以上时,肾脏细胞凋亡比例与对照组比较差异极显著（P〈0.01）。日粮铜水平达到400 mg/kg以上时,肾脏细胞的增殖指数（PI）极显著低于对照组（P〈0.01）。结果表明日粮铜水平达到400 mg/kg以上时会引起肾脏受损,肾脏细胞的增殖分化严重受阻,肾脏细胞凋亡大量增加。     

高铜日粮对肉鸡肝细胞线粒体呼吸链复合物活性的影响

在对照组（Cu 11mg／kg，A组）基础上设高铜组3个（110mg／kg、220mg／kg和330mg／kg，分别对应为试验组B、C、D），试验期为60d，在12、24、36、48、60日龄采集肝组织，提取线粒体，测定线粒体复合物Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅲ、Ⅳ和Ⅴ的活性变化。结果表明，11mg／kg和110mg／kg铜日粮添加组线粒体复合物Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅲ、Ⅳ、Ⅴ的活性呈增加趋势。220mg／kg和330mg／kg铜日粮添加组肉鸡肝细胞线粒体复合物Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅲ、Ⅳ、Ⅴ活性减弱，但主要在试验后期，尤其是48日龄之后，比对照组和各组内的试验前期下降明显（P〈0．05）。说明高铜日粮在一定程度上对线粒体复合物活性是有利的，但过高的铜添加到日粮中（≥220mg／kg）可降低肉鸡肝细胞线粒体呼吸链复合物的功能活性。据此可以推测，线粒体是机体铜过量状态下侵害的靶部位之一，而且能作用于线粒体各个复合物，造成线粒体呼吸功能减弱，呼吸链中电子传递发生故障，从而影响线粒体功能的正常发挥。     

铜中毒对雏鸡淋巴细胞凋亡的影响

选用1日龄艾维菌肉鸡健雏180只，随机分为3组，分别喂以对照日（Cu 11．97mg／kg）、中毒Ⅰ日（Cu 650mg／kg）和中毒Ⅱ日粮（Cu 850mg／kg），为期6周，以流式细胞术的5r法观察研究了铜中毒对雏鸡免疫器官淋巴细胞凋亡的影响。研究结果表明，铜中毒可诱导淋巴细胞凋亡，2个中毒组免疫器官淋巴细胞凋亡百分率显著高于对照组（P〈0．05或P〈0．01）。     

实验性雏鸡铜中毒的病理学研究

选用1日龄艾维菌肉鸡180只随机分为3组，分别以对照日粮（Cu 11．97mg／kg）、铜中毒Ⅰ组日粮（Cu 650mg／kg）和铜中毒Ⅱ组日粮（Cu 850mg／kg）饲喂6周，以实验病理学方法系统研究了铜中毒对雏鸡组织器官和某些血液指标的影响。2个铜中毒组在试验的第2、3周先后出现临床症状；铜中毒Ⅱ组雏鸡的发病率和死亡率高于铜中毒Ⅰ组。病理形态学观察，2个铜中毒组的病变基本一致，表现为肌胃角质层增厚、龟裂，肠绒毛裸露断裂，伴有坏死；肝细胞脂肪变性；肾小管上皮细胞变性，坏死脱落；淋巴免疫器官体积缩小、重量减轻、淋巴细胞数量减少。2个铜中毒组雏鸡血清谷草转氨酶（AST）活性显著升高，红细胞数量、血红蛋白含量显著降低（P〈0．05或P〈0．01）。表明，雏鸡在生长发育的2～6周对高剂量铜较为敏感，毒性损坏的靶器官是肝、肾、胃肠道和淋巴免疫器官，铜中毒导致雏鸡组织器官受损、功能障碍及免疫功能低下，最终导致发病、死亡。     

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.     

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.     

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.     

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.