基因芯片检测5种动物冠状病毒的初步研究

采用蔗糖密度梯度离心,纯化浓缩犬冠状病毒(CCV)、猫冠状病毒(FCV)、猫传染性腹膜炎病毒(FIPV)、猪传染性胃肠炎病毒(TGEV)、猪呼吸道冠状病毒(PRCV)的细胞培养物,分别设计7,17,11,10和4对引物,构建了49个基因片段的克隆。煮沸裂解法制备质粒DNA,回收PCR扩增产物,点制冠状病毒基因芯片。抽提病毒总RNA,利用Cy3-dCTP随机渗入反转录PCR标记,与芯片进行杂交检测,淘汰交叉的克隆片段。结果表明:克隆CCV1,CCV2,CCV5和CCV7可特异诊断CCV,克隆FCV6,FCV7,FCV8和FCV9可特异诊断FCV,克隆FIPV2,FIPV7,FIPV8和FIPV9可特异诊断FIPV,克隆PRCV1,PRCV2和PRCV3可特异诊断PRCV,克隆TGEV3,TGEV4,TGEV5和TGEV6可特异诊断TGEV。将这些特异克隆扩增片段重新点制基因芯片,与病毒PCR产物杂交,未发现交叉现象。基因芯片检测比传统PCR敏感1000倍,可有效应用于这5种动物冠状病毒的检测与区分。     

犬猫3种冠状病毒基因克隆的构建与芯片检测技术

蔗糖密度梯度离心纯化浓缩犬冠状病毒(CCV)、猫冠状病毒(FCV)和猫传染性腹膜炎病毒(FIPV)的细胞培养物,分别设计7、17、11对引物,对病毒RNA进行反转录和PCR扩增,回收PCR产物连接pGEM-T载体并转化大肠杆菌TGI,构建35个基因片段的克隆。煮沸裂解法制备质粒DNA,回收PCR扩增产物,点制冠状病毒基因芯片。抽提病毒总RNA,利用Cy3-dCTP随机渗入反转录PCR标记,与芯片进行杂交检测,淘汰交叉的克隆片段,每种病毒只选择其4对引物克隆的基因片段。将特异克隆扩增片段重新点制基因芯片,与病毒样品PCR扩增产物杂交,未发现交叉现象。基因芯片检测比传统PCR敏感1000倍,可有效应用于3种病毒的检测与区分。     

7种动物冠状病毒特异基因的克隆与序列分析

为了比较冠状病毒基因相关性,获得特异基因克隆制备冠状病毒基因芯片,根据发布的基因序列,每种病毒设计4~17对引物,利用火鸡冠状病毒(TCV)原毒和蔗糖密度梯度离心纯化浓缩的犬冠状病毒(CCV)、猫冠状病毒(FCV)、猫传染性腹膜炎病毒(FIPV)、猪传染性胃肠炎病毒(TGEV)、猪呼吸道冠状病毒(PRCV)、牛冠状病毒(BCV)细胞毒,提取总RNA并反转录和PCR扩增。回收PCR产物连接pGEM-T-easy载体并转化大肠杆菌TGI,经PCR鉴定后测序。将所有基因片段的核苷酸序列和推导的氨基酸序列,分别与GenBank有关病毒相关基因片段的核苷酸序列进行分析比较,确定它们的同源性。通过对不同冠状病毒不同基因片段的克隆和测序,发现同一群冠状病毒核苷酸序列间具有较高的同源性。     

猫冠状病毒和猫传染性腹膜炎病毒RT-PCR检测方法的建立

本文利用A-72细胞繁殖猫冠状病毒(FCV)和猫传染性腹膜炎病毒(FIPV),用蔗糖密度梯度离心纯化,根据病毒S基因序列设计引物,初步建立了检测FCV和FIPV的RT-PCR方法。采用此方法对人工攻毒猫组织进行检测,结果特异灵敏。     

RT-PCR检测和区分猪传染性胃肠炎病毒和猪呼吸道冠状病毒的研究

根据猪传染性胃肠炎病毒（TGEV）和猪呼吸道冠状病毒（PRCV）的基因组核苷酸序列，在S基因（纤突蛋白基因）5′端保守区设计了一对引物P3／P4，该对引物在TGEV扩增跨幅约为2.4kb；而PRCV由于在此区域存在一约0.6kb碱基缺失，扩增跨幅约为1.8kb。用引物P3／P4对TGEV Miller株、Purdue株和PRCV AR310株分别进行RT－PCR，根据RT－PCR扩增片段大小可以直接区分TGEV和PRCV。用引物P3／P4与引物P1／P2作Nested-PCR,提高了该RT－PCR的特异性和敏感性，建立的RT－PCR可为临床上诊断TGEV及调查我国是否存在PRCV感染提供可靠的鉴别手段。     

大熊猫犬冠状病毒部分S基因的克隆与全S基因序列分析

从重庆某动物园死亡的大熊猫肝脏中分离到一株病毒，经鉴定为犬冠状病毒（命名为CCV DXMV）。本实验根据CCV K378和CCV Insavc-1株基因序列设计合成了普通PCR引物SF1-SR1和SF2-SR2，以及半套式引物SF3-SR3、SR13、SF13、SF4-SR4和SF14，分段扩增了CCVDXMV株部分S基因，得到了368bp、792bp、737bp、1178bp和985bp5个基因片段。将纯化的RCR产物分别克隆到pGEM—T载体中，通过筛选和鉴定，获得了5个阳性重组质粒。将重组质粒送生物公司测序，将测得的基因序列与先前测定的该株病毒部分S基因序列，拼接成全S基因序列，并与其它株CCV及TGEV HN2002和FIPV79—1146株的S基因序列进行分析比较，绘制进化树。结果表明，该株病毒与CCV K378株的同源性最高，达到99．4％；而与CCV 23／03株的同源性最低，为56．9％；与FIPV和TGEV分别有90．4％和82．1％的同源性。     

上海等4省市动物冠状病毒的流行病学调查

对上海、浙江、安徽和湖北4个地区感染鸡、鸭、猪、牛和犬的5种冠状病毒,即禽传染性支气管炎病毒(IBV)、猪传染性胃肠炎病毒(TEGV)、猪呼吸道冠状病毒(PRCV)、牛冠状病毒(BCV)和犬冠状病毒(CCV)进行病原学和血清学抽查,共完成测试样品2 368份,包括566份拭子样品和1 802份血清样品。检出IBV抗原阳性4份。在血清学调查中,发现IBV抗体的阳性率为86.4%(鸡)和0.7%(鸭);猪TGEV阳性率为6.8%,PRCV阳性率为18.7%;牛BCV阳性率为5.4%;犬冠状病毒的阳性率为50%。     

猪传染性胃肠炎病毒检测基因芯片的构建

采用PCR扩增制备TGEV的靶基因并进行纯化,对基因芯片的最佳靶基因点样质量浓度、探针质量浓度、杂交温度、杂交时间进行筛选,选择构建检测芯片的最适靶基因,进行基因芯片探针最佳标记方法试验.结果表明,质粒PCR扩增和采用异丙醇沉淀纯化的靶基因质量好,基因芯片最佳靶基因点样质量浓度为200mg/L,最佳探针质量浓度为3 000 μg/L,预杂交时间为1 h,杂交时间为3～6 h,杂交温度为48℃,以S、S3、sM、M、N、ORF7、POL等7个靶基因为构建TGEV检测芯片的最适靶基因,确定了多重PCR扩增标记TGEV探钟的最佳体系,Cy3-dCTP标记浓度为2.5 μmol/L,构建的TGEV检测芯片与标记的混合探针杂交效果好.     

RT-PCR检测犬粪便中的冠状病毒

根据犬冠状病毒(caninecoronavirus, CCV) 的S基因序列, 用计算机设计并合成了1对引物P1、P2, 以此引物及以从美国进口的CCV疫苗的反转录产物为模板, 初步建立了检测CCV的RT PCR。将纯化的PCR产物成功地克隆到pGEM T easy载体中, 鉴定、测序并进行同源性分析。结果表明, 与1 71和UCD 1株同源性分别为91 5%和94 3%。该RT PCR能对疫苗中CCV及CCV参考株USCV B1的S基因进行特异性地扩增,长度为575bp, 对犬的其他病毒及CRFK细胞未能扩增出任何片段, 该RT PCR能检测出0 5μLCCV培养液/2g粪便。用建立的RT PCR在上海对50条犬粪便进行检测, 结果表明CCV阳性6例。本研究建立了检测犬粪便中的CCV的RT PCR, 能用于犬冠状病毒流行病学调查。     

犬细小病毒和犬冠状病毒双重PCR方法的建立及应用

根据GenBank中犬细小病毒(CPV)和犬冠状病毒(CCV)基因序列各设计了一对引物,经试验条件的优化,建立了检测CPV的PCR方法和CCV的RT-PCR方法,扩增目的片段大小分别为337 bp和852 bp.在此基础上建立了检测CPV和CCV双重PCR方法.该双重PCR方法能特异的扩增CPV和CCV,且分别扩增出1...     

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.     

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.     

A brief history of the prevention of infectious diseases by immunisations

Infectious diseases have always been a terrible scourge for humans. The appearance of these plagues, as they were called without distinction, was generally connected to various conditions: asters, climatic changes or religious reasons. The concept of contagious, and then infectious, diseases came slowly. Variolation, i.e. transmission of ‘virulent’ matter to induce a natural disease and the immunity against it, was brought from Constantinople to England by Lady Montague, in 1721. This ‘variolation’ technique was also often performed in veterinary medicine against diseases like sheep-pox or pleuropneumonia. As ‘vaccination’ is the term generally accepted for ‘immunisation’, variolation can be the word designating such a technique. The second period of the history of immunisation began, in 1880, with the studies of Pasteur and his collaborators. A great number of bacterial vaccines were developed: dead, live but attenuated or only parts of pathogens. The viruses were produced in animals, then in eggs and at last, in tissue cultures. Second generation vaccines appeared with genetic engineering: recombinant vaccines, vector vaccines, nucleic acids vaccines, and markers vaccines, among others. These novel technologies can permit the development of new ones and improve the quality of the vaccines already existing.