氟苯尼考静注及肌注在鸡体内药代动力学研究

健康AA肉鸡 36只 ,随机分成 4组 ,以 15mg/kg和 30mg/kg两种剂量静注、肌注分别给予氟苯尼考。用高压液相色谱法测定血浆中的药物浓度 ,采用 3p97药代动力学程序软件处理药 时数据。静注药 时数据符合二室开放模型 ,主要药代动力学参数 :15mg/kg剂量组Vd(ss) 1 5 7± 0 16L/kg ,T1/2α43 96± 12 2 7min、T1/2 β16 8 18±45 2 4min、CL(s) 0 0 17± 0 0 0 30L/ (kg·min)、AUC886 40± 146 5 3(μg/ml)·min ;30mg/kg剂量组Vd(ss) 1 42±0 2 3L/kg ,T1/2α41 48± 8 6 4min、T1/2 β180 80± 74 97min、CL (s) 0 0 17± 0 0 0 2 9L/ (kg·min)、AUC176 7 15±2 6 8 2 3(μg/ml)·min。肌注药 时数据符合一室开放模型 ,主要药代动力学参数 :15mg/kg剂量组T1/2 (ka) 10 2 5±9 19min、T1/2 (ke) 15 2 41± 73 0 9min、C(max) 3 5 0± 1 13μg/ml、AUC837 88± 16 0 85 (μg/ml)·min、F94 5 3% ;30mg/kg剂量组T1/2 (ka) 11 97± 7 5 9min、T1/2 (ke) 15 2 41± 73 0 9min、C(max) 6 79± 1 38μg/ml、AUC172 5 2 9±35 7 98(μg/ml)·min、F97 6 3%。实验结果表明 :氟苯尼考在鸡体内吸收好 ,分布快 ,消除也快。静注、肌注后曲线下面积AUC与剂量呈比例关系 ,各参数无剂量依赖性。     

健康仔猪单剂量内服左旋氧氟沙星的药动学研究

以20mg/kg剂量内服进行左旋氧氟沙星的辩证药动学研究。高效液相色谱法测定血浆药物浓度、3P97药代动力学程序处理药时数据。健康组药时数据符合一级吸收一室模型,其主要药动学参数为:吸收半衰期t1/2ka(0.42±0.08)h,消除半衰期t1/2ke(7.62±0.38)h,达峰时间tmax(1.85±0.25)h,峰浓度Cmax(6.99±0.92)mg/L,药时曲线下面积AUC(90.7±10.07)mg/L·h,生物相表观分布容积VF(s)(2.45±0.28)L/kg,平均滞留时间MRT(11.92±0.94)h。     

吡喹酮在猪体内的生物利用度及药物动力学研究

8头体重32.9±4.3kg(平均值土标准差)的健康长白×约克夏杂种猪,随机交叉设计试验,按10mg/kg静注或50mg/kg内服吡喹酮,给药间隔时间为2周。以乙醚萃取法提取血浆中的药物,反相高效液相色谱法测定血浆吡喹酮的浓度。非线性最小二乘法计算机程序拟合静注及内服的药时数据,分别适合二室开放模型及一级吸收一室开放模型。静注给药的动力学参数是:t1/2α0.31±0.08h,t1/2β1.50±0.57h,Vd(area)3.09±1.19 I/kg,Cl_B24.57±8.57ml/kg/min,AUC 7.48±2.36μg/ml·h。内服给药的动力学参数是:C_(max)0.27±0.21μg/ml,t_(max)0.97±0.50h,t1/2Ka 0.53±0.31h,t1/2 Ke 1.07±0.38h,tlag 0.07±0.08h,AUC 0.91±1.14μg/ml·h,F 3.20±5.7％。猪内服吡喹酮后,生物利用度很低的原因可能是吡喹酮在肝内有极强的首过效应。     

舒巴坦匹酯在肉鸡体内药物动力学研究

本试验主要研究舒巴坦匹酯在肉鸡体内的药物动力学特征和生物利用度,为兽医临床用药提供依据。将20羽成年三黄肉鸡随机分成两组,采用单一两期交叉试验设计分别舒巴坦钠静注、舒巴坦匹酯口灌给药,利用高效液相色谱法测定血浆中药物浓度。静脉注射舒巴坦钠(舒巴坦3.75 mg/kg.B.W)后,主要药物动力学参数：t1/2α为0.090 ± 0.001 h,t1/2β为0.919 ± 0.011 h,AUC为6.137 ± 0.376 μg.h/mL,CLb为0.611 ± 0.051 L/h/kg。舒巴坦匹酯口灌给药后(舒巴坦3.75 mg/kg.B.W),舒巴坦匹酯主要药动学参数：t1/2ka为0.087 ± 0.007h,t1/2β为2.044 ± 0.165h,AUC为4.109 ± 0.364μg.h/mL,Tmax为0.412 ± 0.039h,Cmax为1.212 ± 0.092μg/mL。鸡口灌舒巴坦匹酯后,吸收迅速,分布较快,消除也较快,舒巴坦匹酯的F为66.96% ± 5.95%。     

阿莫西林钠在猪体内的生物利用度及药动学研究

1 4头健康杂种猪 ,随机平均分为两组 ,按随机交叉试验设计 ,进行静注及内服阿莫西林钠 (1 0mg/kg)的药动学研究 ,以及肌注阿莫西林钠及阿莫西林钠长效制剂 (1 0mg/kg)的药动学比较。高效液相色谱法测定猪血浆中阿莫西林的浓度 ,MCPKP计算机程序处理血浆药物浓度 时间数据。健康猪静注给药的药时数据适合二室开放模型 ,主要药物动力学参数为 :t1 /2α0 31± 0 1 6h;t1 /2 β2 2 9± 0 94h ;V1 0 2 2± 0 1 2L/kg ;Vd(area) 1 0 6± 0 45L/kg ;ClB0 33±0 0 7L·kg- 1 ·h- 1 ;AUC31 67± 7 0 9mg·L- 1 ·h。健康猪内服给药的药时数据适合一级吸收二室模型 ,主要药物动力学参数为 :t1 /2ka0 74± 0 36h ;t1 /2 β5 96± 3 41h ;tmax1 52± 0 43h ;Cmax5 33± 2 0 7μg/mL ;AUC2 3 89± 9 40mg·L- 1 ·h ;F79 64 %± 38 47%。健康猪肌注阿莫西林钠和阿莫西林钠长效制剂的药时数据均适合一级吸收二室模型 ,主要药物动力学参数为 :t1 /2ka0 1 1± 0 0 5h和 0 0 9± 0 0 5h ;t1 /2 β3 2 8± 1 89h和 7 32± 3 55h ;tmax0 33± 0 1 4h和 0 36±0 1 6h ;Cmax1 6 51± 4 41 μg/mL和 1 8 98± 2 70 μg/mL ;AUC30 61± 8 2 7mg·L- 1 ·h和 49 44± 1 1 31mg·L- 1 ·h ;F96 65     

仔猪脾虚状态下单剂量口服左旋氧氟沙星的药动学研究

10头健康仔猪随机均分为健康组、脾虚组 ,按 2 0mg/kg的剂量进行内服左旋氧氟沙星的药动学研究。高效液相色谱法测定血浆中药物浓度 ,3P97药代动力学程序处理药时数据。健康组和脾虚组药动学数据适合一级吸收一室模型。健康组主要药动学数据为 :吸收半衰期 (t1 / 2ka)(0 42± 0 0 8)h ,消除半衰期 (t1 / 2ke) (7 62± 0 38)h ,达峰时间 (tmax) (1 85± 0 2 5)h ,达峰浓度 (Cmax) (6 99± 0 92 )mg/L ,药时曲线下面积 (AUC) (90 7± 1 0 0 7)mg·L- 1 ·h ,表观分布容积 (V/ F(s) ) (2 45± 0 2 8)L·kg,平均滞留时间 (MRT) (1 1 92± 0 94)h。脾虚组 :t1 / 2ka(1 1 7± 0 38)h ,t1 / 2ke (9 0 2± 1 1 8)h ,tmax (3 93± 1 0 5)h ,Cmax (4 2 8± 1 45)mg/L ,AUC (72 2 1± 1 6 0 7)mg·L- 1 ·h ,V/ F(s) (3 95±1 2 8)L·kg,MRT (1 3 74± 1 2 1 )h。结果表明 :仔猪脾虚状态下明显影响左旋氧氟沙星内服给药的药动学特征     

盐酸沙拉沙星在兔体内的药物动力学及生物利用度研究

选用24只健康哈白兔，分3组，每组8只，进行药物动力学研究。静注、内服和肌注剂量均为10mg/kg。以反相高效液相色谱法，测定了血清中的药物浓度，所得药时数据用MCPKP程序处理，得出了药动学参数，拟合方程及肌注和内服的生物利用度。结果表明，哈白兔静注盐酸沙拉沙星后的药时数据符合无吸收因素二室模型，主要药动学参数如下Vd4.67±0.75L/kg，t1/2α0.54±0.12h，t1/2β4.43±0.186h，AUC13.86±2.63μg/ml*h，ClB0.75±0.16L/kg*h。兔内服盐酸沙拉沙星后，药时数据符合一级吸收一室开放式模型，主要药动学参数如下t1／2ka0.36±0.08h，t1/2Kel5.94±1.09h，tmax1.53±0.15h，cmax0.41±0.09μg/ml,AUC4.19±0.86μg/ml*h，生物利用度为30.22%。兔肌注盐酸沙拉沙星后，药时数据符合一级吸收二室开放式模型，主要药动学参数如下t1/2ka0.06±0.01h，t1/2α0.83±0.16h，t1/2β5.01±1.14h，AUC10.75±1.38μg/ml*h，tmax0.27±0.02h，cmax3.52±0.38μg/ml，生物利用度为77.58%。     

喹乙醇在鸡体内的药物动力学及组织浓度研究

本文对24只健康石岐杂中鸡单剂量内服(30mg/kg)和静注(20mg/kg)喹乙醇作了药动学分析,对32只健康石岐杂中鸡单剂量内服喹乙醇(30mg/kg)作了组织浓度测定。用高效液相色谱法测定不同时间血浆和组织的药物浓度。喹乙醇静注给药后的血药浓度——时间数据用房室分析法、内服给药后的血药浓度——时间数据用统计矩理论非房室分析法处理。经计算所得的主要动力学参数如下,内服:t1/2 ka 0.64±0.10h,t1/2 ke 1.25±0.06h,AUC_(po) 68.84±3.12mg/L·h;静注:t1/2α 0.27±0.02h,t1/2β 1.72±0.03h,Vd 0.56±0.05L/kg,CL_B 0.23±0.01L/kg/h,AUC_(iv) 87.20±1.58mg/L·h。生物利用度F为52.99±2.32％。组织浓度测定结果表明,喹乙醇在肌肉、肝、肾、脾、肺的浓度较低,给药后24小时,这五种组织中喹乙醇的残留已低于检测限(0.2μg/g)。喹乙醇在鸡体内的吸收、分布、消除均迅速。     

肉仔鸡静注和内服环丙沙星(ciprofloxacin)的药物动力学

16只健康 AA肉仔鸡 ,随机分成 2组 ,每组 8只 ,按 10 mg/ kg剂量分别进行静注和内服单剂量环丙沙星药动学试验。血浆中药物浓度用高效液相色谱法测定 ,血药浓度 -时间数据用 MCPKP药动学计算机程序处理。结果表明 ,静注给药后的药时数据符合无吸收二室开放模型 ,主要动力学参数分别为 :t1 /2α为 (0 .2 34± 0 .0 49) h,t1 /2β为 (10 .118±0 .2 71) h,VB为 (1.374± 0 .12 4) L/ kg,CLB为 (0 .0 94± 0 .0 0 9) L· kg- 1 · h- 1 ,AUC为 (10 7.0 6 8± 10 .6 40 ) mg· L- 1· h。内服给药后的药时数据符合一级吸收一室开放模型 ,主要动力学参数分别为 :t1 /2 kα为 (0 .114± 0 .0 0 8) h,t1 /2 k为(7.784± 0 .5 14) h,Tp 为 (0 .70 2± 0 .0 31) h,Cmax为 (5 .736± 0 .5 15 ) m g/ L,AUC为 (6 8.6 2 2± 8.147) mg· L- 1· h,F为 (6 4.0 92± 7.6 10 ) %。肉仔鸡静注环丙沙星在其体内消除较慢 ,分布广泛 ;内服给药吸收迅速 ,消除较静注给药快。     

麻保沙星(marbofloxacin)在鸡体内的生物利用度及药物动力学

选用 36只 5 1～ 6 0日龄健康岭南黄鸡 ,随机均分为 3组 ,对静注、肌注及内服麻保沙星 (2 .5 mg/ kg)的生物利用度和药物动力学进行了研究。用三氯甲烷提取血浆中的药物 ,反相高效液相色谱法测定血浆中麻保沙星的浓度 ,MCPKP计算机程序处理所得到的血药浓度 -时间数据。静注给药的药时数据适合三室开放模型 ,主要药动学参数分别为 :t1 /2π(0 .19± 0 .0 3) h;t1 /2α(2 .0 7± 0 .2 7) h;t1 /2β(6 .5 2± 0 .6 9) h;V1 (0 .48± 0 .0 3) L / kg;Vd(area) (2 .0 6± 0 .39)L/ kg;Vd(ss) (1.0 5± 0 .0 6 ) L/ kg;Cl B(0 .19± 0 .0 2 ) L/ (kg· h) ;AUC(13.95± 1.0 7) mg· kg- 1 · h。肌注给药的药时数据适合一级吸收二室开放模型 ,主要药动学参数分别为 :t1 /2 Ka(0 .5 4± 0 .0 5 ) h;t1 /2α(2 .33± 0 .2 0 ) h;t1 /2β(6 .2 7± 0 .46 )h;tmax(1.5 7± 0 .0 9) h;Cmax(1.88± 0 .0 5 ) m g/ L ;AUC(13.18± 0 .6 7) mg· kg- 1 · h;F(94.45± 4.80 ) %。内服给药的药时数据适合一级吸收二室开放模型 ,主要药动学参数分别为 :t1 /2 Ka(0 .42± 0 .0 6 ) h;t1 /2α(2 .31± 0 .2 5 ) h;t1 /2β(6 .48±0 .6 6 ) h;tmax(1.35± 0 .12 ) h;Cmax(1.83± 0 .18) mg/ L;AUC(13.5 5± 0 .6 7) mg· k     

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.     

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.     

Evaluation of biohydrogenation rate of canola vs. soya bean seeds as unsaturated fatty acids sources for ruminants in situ

An experiment was conducted to study disappearance of C14 to C18 fatty acids, lag times and biohydrogenation (BH) rates of C18 fatty acids of ground soya bean and canola seeds in situ. Three ruminally fistulated Dallagh sheep were used to determine ruminal BH of unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs). Differences in the disappearance of fatty acids through the bags and lag times were observed between the oilseeds. We saw that the longer the incubation time of the oilseeds in the rumen, the lower the content of C18:2 and C18:3. Significantly higher lag times for both C18:2 and C18:3 were observed in ground canola compared to ground soya bean. BH rates of C18:2 and C18:3 fatty acids in soya bean were three times higher than those of canola. These results suggest that the fatty acid profile of fat source can affect the BH of UFAs by rumen micro‐organisms. So that UFAs of canola had higher ability to escape from ruminal BH. It seems that fatty acid profile of ruminant products is more affected by canola seed compared to soya bean seed.