Practical use of response surface methodology for optimization of veterinary antibiotic removal using UV/H2O2 process

Three of the most commonly used veterinary antibiotics—enrofloxacin (ENR), sulfamethoxazole (SMX), and oxytetracycline (OTC)—were chosen as representative antibiotics for UV/H₂O₂ treatments. The objective was to determine the optimization of UV/H₂O₂ to remove antibiotics from aquaculture discharge water using response surface methodology. The degradation of the antibiotics was investigated under varying UV/H₂O₂ conditions in environments with different levels of pH, water matrices, humic acid, and constituent ions. The degradation results demonstrated that increasing the H₂O₂ dosage facilitated ENR degradation at a neutral pH while facilitating degradation of SMX and OTC at a slightly acidic pH. The optimum removal conditions for ENR, which was used in all influential effect experiments and the contact tank experiments, was obtained at 10 mM H₂O₂, a pretreated COD of 87.51 mg L⁻¹, and an initial pH of 6.15. Among the tested anions, only the presence of Cl^- showed slight positive effects on ENR degradation, due to the generation of secondary active radicals. During the reaction, the hydroxyl radical (OH) was present at a higher pH while singlet oxygen (¹O₂) was slightly present at a lower pH. The experimental results from H₂O₂ sequential addition indicated that freshly added H₂O₂ could quench the recently generated OH and therefore a high H₂O₂ concentration with frequent adding was not necessary. Our contact system reduced the ENR concentration in both the effluent reservoir and in the UV irradiation zone. The overall results supported the use of the UV/H₂O₂ system to treat remnant antibiotics in the discharge water.     

The optimal nutrition of maize in the hungarian national long‐term field experimental network

In Hungary, maize is grown on 1 million ha and occupies more than 20% of the arable land. The rich assortment of maize cultivars of different vegetation periods and different responses to nutritional effects, water supply etc. gives the growers the possibility to choose the cultivars suiting best the site characteristics (Jolânkai et al. 1999). Among the cereals maize has the highest genetical potential. To utilize its yield and quality potential, soil types of high nutrient content and regular nutrient supply are required (Gyõrffy, 1979). Both over‐ and under‐fertilization have an unfavourable effect on the yield and quality of maize (Debreczeni, 1985). Crops can be supplied with the appropriate nutrient amounts only with the knowledge of soil characteristics in the different agro‐ecological regions (nutrient content, water supply, soil compactness, pH, nutrient supplying capacity etc.). In Hungary, a network of long‐term field fertilization trials with uniform fertilizer treatments has been maintained at nine experimental sites representing different agro‐ecological regions of the country. This experimental network gives a basis to test the nutrient responses of our main crops and calibrate their optimal nutrient supply (Kismányoky, 1991).     

Single oral β-cryptoxanthin administration increases its serum concentration and enhances peripheral blood neutrophil function in Holstein cattle

We investigated the effect of oral administration of β-cryptoxanthin (β-CRX) on its serum concentration and peripheral neutrophil functions by the chemiluminescence (CL) response in Holstein cattle. A single oral administration of β-CRX was performed for serum β-CRX concentration (0, 0.05, 0.1, or 0.2 mg/kg body weight [BW]) and for peak CL response of peripheral neutrophils (0.2 mg/kg BW). The serum β-CRX concentration was peaked on 2 days after, similar to peak CL response on 3 days after β-CRX administration. Therefore, a single oral administration of β-CRX (0.2 mg/kg BW) induces higher serum concentration and concurrently enhances bactericidal ability of peripheral neutrophils in Holstein cattle.     

Improving the reproductive,immunity and health status of rabbit does using honey bee venom

The aim of the present study was to investigate the long-term effect of using bee venom (BV) on the reproductive performance, immune, and health status of rabbit does and its effect on their litters. Sixty mature does, from Spanish V-line rabbit stock, were randomly assigned to four homogeneous groups with 15 does each. The 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd groups were injected twice weekly under the neck skin with 0.1 ml solution contains 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 mg BV/rabbit respectively. The 4^th group served as a control group. From the results, litter size at birth, litter weight and survival rate at weaning age as well as milk yield were significantly (p ≤ 0.05) increased in BV groups than in the control group. Serum estradiol 17-β (E2) was significantly (p ≤ 0.05) higher (15%) in the rabbit does treated with BV compared to the control group. The treated does with BV at any study doses showed a gradual and significant (p ≤ 0.05) decrease (12%) in serum progesterone levels (P4) compared to the control. They also showed a significant (p≤0.05) increase in conception (17%) and fertility rates (10%) compared to the control does. Treatment of rabbit does with BV caused a gradual and significant (p ≤ 0.05) reduction in both aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (16%) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (37%) liver enzyme activities. Additionally, results have shown that BV resulted in a gradual and significant (p ≤ 0.05) increase in total antioxidant capacity (TAC), antioxidative enzymes such as glutathione S-transferase (GST) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), serum IgG, IgM and IgA levels with significant (p ≤ 0.05) decrease in malondialdehyde (MDA) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) in BV groups compared to the control group. Results suggest that BV can be used in rabbit farming as an effective and safe alternative to artificial chemical drugs (sexual-stimulants) to improve certain reproductive traits, immune response and health.     

山东省首起野生天鹅H5N8高致病性禽流感疫情的紧急调查及处置

2021年1月12—19日,山东黄河三角洲国家级自然保护区大汶流管理站出现35只死亡的野生疣鼻天鹅。经现场调查,市级和省级实验室检测,诊断为疑似H5N8亚型高致病性禽流感,经国家禽流感参考实验室进行病毒分离鉴定,最终确定为H5N8亚型高致病性禽流感疫情。疫情发生后,通过现场调查、座谈及实验室检测等方式,对此次疫情开展了紧急流行病学调查,追溯疫情的可能来源,分析疫情的扩散风险,继而提出针对性的应急处置措施。调查发现,此次疫情由迁徙候鸟带毒引入引起的可能性较大;野生鸟类未及时开展免疫,导致体内抗体水平低下是疫情暴发的内源因素。由于迅速采取了合理的应急处理措施,此次疫情得到迅速控制,避免了疫情扩散。本次疫情警示,必须切实做好禽流感的强制免疫和监测工作,高度重视自然保护区及其附近场所珍稀禽类的免疫,以降低疫情发生风险。     

南荻MlNAC2基因差异表达与耐盐生理响应的相关性分析

为探究南荻（Miscanthus lutarioriparius）耐盐生理及其与基因表达的相关性,采用0%,0.2%,0.5%,0.8%浓度的NaCl处理奇岗和不同基因型南荻,测量NaCl溶液胁迫下的MlNAC2基因相对表达量和6个耐盐指标,并对二者之间的相关性进行分析。结果显示,南荻MlNAC2基因的表达量变化在不同材料之间差异较大,L2,L6,L9,P1出现10倍以上增加,而L1,L5,L8,L10变化量都在3倍以内。生理指标中叶绿素含量、净光合速率、气孔导度、脯氨酸与无胁迫对照相比均差异显著;丙二醛、超氧化物歧化酶在部分材料中与对照相比无显著差异。相关性分析表明,与MlNAC2基因的表达量变化最相关的生理指标是一系列光合作用相关因子：叶绿素含量、净光合速率、气孔导度。本研究结果可为探究南荻耐盐生理响应与分子机理层面的相互关系提供借鉴。     

Potential protective effects of thiamine supplementation on the ruminal epithelium damage during subacute ruminal acidosis

In ruminants, the ruminal epithelium not only has the function of absorbing nutrients but also is an important tissue to prevent harmful substances in the rumen from entering the blood circulation. Thus, the normal function of ruminal epithelium is critical for ruminants. However, subacute ruminal acidosis induced by high-concentrate diets often damages the barrier function of ruminal epithelium in ruminants. Recently, many studies have shown that dietary supplementation with thiamine is an effective method to alleviate subacute ruminal acidosis. In order to provide theoretical reference for the in-depth study of subacute ruminal acidosis and the application of thiamine in the future, this review introduces the effects of subacute ruminal acidosis on morphological structure, inflammatory response, and tight junction of ruminal epithelium. In addition, this paper summarizes the role of thiamine in maintaining ruminal epithelial function of ruminants during subacute ruminal acidosis challenge.     

响应面法优化沙棘再制奶酪加工工艺

本试验以新鲜沙棘果及奶酪为主要原料,探讨了沙棘再制奶酪的加工工艺。首先经护色、打浆、精磨、过滤、调酸、均质等工序,制备澄清均一的沙棘果汁。以样品感官品质和Vc含量为评价指标,通过单因素试验以及响应面试验,得出最佳配方及工艺为：35.00%天然奶酪、18.56%沙棘果汁（料水质量比1∶1）、1.54%复合乳化盐（m_柠檬酸钠∶m_{多聚磷酸钠}∶m_焦磷酸钠∶m_{六偏磷酸钠}=4∶2∶2∶1）、12.00%黄油、6.00%脱脂乳粉、6.00%白砂糖、0.50%复合稳定剂（m_卡拉胶∶m_黄原胶=4∶1）,其余20.40%为纯净水,乳化温度为84 ℃,乳化时间为11.4 min,搅拌速度为3 000 r/min。经此工艺制成的成品,感官评分为57.5分（满分60分）,Vc含量达16.61 mg/100 g。成品组织结构细腻光滑、色泽橘黄、口感润滑、营养丰富,具有沙棘果的风味,符合《GB25192—2010 再制奶酪》要求。     

杂交构树叶多酚提取工艺优化及其抗氧化活性研究

为建立和优化杂交构树叶多酚的提取工艺,本试验采用超声波辅助提取的方法,以构树叶多酚得率为考察指标,通过单因素试验研究液料比、乙醇浓度、超声时间、超声温度4个因素对构树叶多酚得率的影响;在单因素试验的基础上,借助响应面法设计4因素3水平的试验方案,对构树叶多酚提取的工艺参数进行优化,建立回归模型并进行响应面分析,最终确定最佳的提取工艺参数,并进行3次平行验证;以维生素C为对照,通过测定构树叶多酚对DPPH和ABTS自由基的清除率,评价构树叶多酚的体外抗氧化活性。结果显示：4个因素对构树叶多酚得率的影响顺序依次为：乙醇浓度（B） > 液料比（A） > 超声温度（D） > 超声时间（C）,响应面分析结果显示：两两因素之间存在交互作用,但交互作用不显著（P>0.05）;在液料比为70：1、乙醇浓度为60%、超声时间为50 min、超声温度50 ℃的条件下,构树叶多酚的得率最大,为13.62 mg/g,与响应面法的预测值接近;体外抗氧化试验结果表明,构树叶多酚可以清除DPPH和ABTS自由基,并且在高浓度情况下可以达到与维生素C相当的水平。综上,试验建立的构树叶多酚提取工艺准确、可行,同时证明构树叶多酚具有良好的抗氧化活性;该结果可为构树叶多酚的生物活性研究以及构树叶的药用价值开发提供参考。     

羊源D型多杀性巴氏杆菌感染小鼠脾脏转录组分析

试验旨在探索羊源D型多杀性巴氏杆菌入侵宿主脾脏组织中引发的免疫应答途径。首先利用羊源D型多杀性巴氏杆菌(HN01菌株)感染小鼠,建立羊源D型多杀性巴氏杆菌感染的动物模型;之后利用转录组测序技术获得感染小鼠与正常小鼠的脾脏转录组数据,并使用COG、KOG、eggNOG、GO、KEGG数据库对测序结果中的差异表达基因(differentially expressed genes,DEGs)进行功能注释与分析,同时对于显著富集到关键免疫通路的差异表达基因使用STRING软件和KEGG mapper进行蛋白互作分析,筛选出核心通路中起关键作用的基因;最后选取关键的10个基因进行实时荧光定量RT-PCR验证。转录组分析结果显示,与正常组相比,感染组中筛选出3 380个差异表达基因(P<0.01,log₂|FoldChange|≥0.5),其中1 691个基因上调,1 689个下调。基因功能富集分析结果表明,感染组脾脏中的差异表达基因主要发挥信号转导的功能,其主要参与的生物途径包括细胞因子与细胞因子受体互作通路、趋化因子信号通路、HIF-1信号通路、TNF信号通路。蛋白互作分析筛选出约28个核心差异表达基因,结合实时荧光定量RT-PCR验证后,其中9个基因的表达结果与测序一致,分别是C3、Cd4、Cxcl13、Lck、Gnai1、Grap2、IL-6、Cxcr6及Serping1基因。本研究初步证明了脾脏在抵抗多杀性巴氏杆菌入侵中参与了一系列免疫应答反应,为进一步研究羊源D型多杀性巴氏杆菌与宿主之间相互作用的分子机制奠定理论基础。