Comparative therapeutic efficacy and safety of type-II collagen (UC-II), glucosamine and chondroitin in arthritic dogs: pain evaluation by ground force plate

The investigation was conducted on client-owned moderately arthritic dogs with two objectives: (i) to evaluate therapeutic efficacy of type-II collagen (UC-II) alone or in combination with glucosamine hydrochloride (GLU) and chondroitin sulphate (CHO), and (ii) to determine their tolerability and safety. Dogs in four groups (n = 7-10), were treated daily for a period of 150 days with placebo (Group-I), 10 mg active UC-II (Group-II), 2000 mg GLU + 1600 mg CHO (Group-III), and UC-II + GLU + CHO (Group-IV). On a monthly basis, dogs were evaluated for observational pain (overall pain, pain upon limb manipulation, and pain after physical exertion) using different numeric scales. Pain level was also measured objectively using piezoelectric sensor-based GFP for peak vertical force and impulse area. Dogs were also examined every month for physical, hepatic (ALP, ALT and bilirubin) and renal (BUN and creatinine) functions. Based on observations, significant (p < 0.05) reduction in pain was noted in Group-II, III, and IV dogs. Using GFP, significant increases in peak vertical force (N/kg body wt) and impulse area (N s/kg body wt), indicative of a decrease in arthritis associated pain, were observed in Group-II dogs only. None of the dogs in any group showed changes in physical, hepatic or renal functions. In conclusion, based on GFP data, moderately arthritic dogs treated with UC-II (10 mg) showed a marked reduction in arthritic pain with maximum improvement by day 150. UC-II, GLU and CHO operate through different mechanisms of action, and were well tolerated over a period of 150 days.     

基于车牌识别的校园车辆出入管理系统研究

面对出入园区机动车辆数量的日益增多,高校校园相关管理部门所采用的传统人工管理方式已经不能满足管理的需要。通过调查,针对当前实际管理中所存在的问题,提出了一种基于车牌自动识别技术的车辆出入管理信息系统,即通过车辆图像信息的采集、车牌定位、字符分割、字符识别等操作完成车牌身份信息的自动提取,最后将获取到的信息存入数据库,通过搜索、查询匹配等模块的处理,实现自动智能管理的要求。通过实验,系统具有较高的识别率,能满足实际应用的需要,具有一定的工程应用价值。     

猪附红细胞体PCR-微孔板杂交-酶免疫检测方法的研究

以猪附红细胞体和多种血营养菌16S rRNA基因的保守区设计合成引物HM-f/HM-r,在反向引物的5′端用生物素标记,以猪附红细胞体广东株16S rRNA基因的可变区序列设计种特异性寡核苷酸探针,探针的5′端用地高辛标记,成功地建立了猪附红细胞体PCR-微孔板杂交-酶免疫检测方法。通过测定不同浓度PCR产物对应的微孔板杂交-酶反应显色OD值,用SPSS统计软件进行回归分析,得到回归方程为y=2.1012-0.4492×logx,其相关系数R为0.977,显示对未知样品可进行定量检测。该方法与猪的多种细菌性病原、猫血巴尔通氏体CA株和E.wenyonii无交叉反应,其敏感性比常规PCR琼脂糖电泳检测提高了近100倍。用建立的方法对38份临床样品进行检测,结果有12份检测结果为阳性。     

Force plate analysis before and after dorsal decompression for treatment of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis in dogs

OBJECTIVE: Using force plate analysis (FPA), determine ground reaction forces in dogs with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLS) and evaluate the effects of lumbosacral decompressive surgery. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective clinical study. ANIMALS: Twelve dogs with DLS. METHODS: DLS was diagnosed by clinical signs, radiography, computed tomography, and/or magnetic resonance imaging. FPA was performed before surgery, and 3 days, 6 weeks, and 6 months after surgery. The mean peak braking (Fy+), peak propulsive (Fy-), and peak vertical (Fz+) forces of 8 consecutive strides were determined. The ratio between the total Fy- of the pelvic limbs and the total Fy- of the thoracic limbs (P/TFy-), reflecting the distribution of Fy-, was analyzed to evaluate any changes in locomotion pattern postoperatively. Ground reaction force data for DLS dogs were compared with data derived from 24 healthy dogs (control). RESULTS: In dogs with DLS, the propulsive forces (Fy-) of the pelvic limbs were significantly smaller than those of controls. P/TFy- was significantly smaller in dogs with DLS than in control dogs, and increased during the follow-up period, reaching normal values 6 months after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Cauda equina compression in dogs with DLS decreases the propulsive force of the pelvic limbs and surgical treatment restores the propulsive force of the pelvic limbs in a 6-month period. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: In dogs with DLS, FPA is an effective method in evaluating the response to surgical treatment. Normal propulsive force in the pelvic limbs was restored during 6 months after decompressive surgery.     

Assessment of stiffness and strength of 4 different implants available for equine fracture treatment: a study on a 20 degrees oblique long-bone fracture model using a bone substitute

OBJECTIVE: To compare the mechanical properties of 4 stabilization methods for equine long-bone fractures: dynamic compression plate (DCP), limited contact-DCPlate (LC-DCP), locking compression plate (LCP), and the clamp-rod internal fixator (CRIF--formerly VetFix). STUDY DESIGN: In vitro mechanical study. SAMPLE POPULATION: Bone substitute material (24 tubes) was cut at 20 degrees to the long axis of the tube to simulate an oblique mid-shaft fracture. METHODS: Tubes were divided into 4 groups (n=6) and double plated in an orthogonal configuration, with 1 screw of 1 implant being inserted in lag fashion through the "fracture". Thus, the groups were: (1) 2 DCP implants (4.5, broad, 10 holes); (2) 2 LC-DCP implants (5.5, broad, 10 holes); (3) 2 LCP implants (4.5/5.0, broad, 10 holes) and 4 head locking screws/plate; and (4) 2 CRIF (4.5/5.0) and 10 clamps in alternating position left and right of the rod. All constructs were tested in 4-point bending with a quasi-static load until failure. The implant with the interfragmentary screw was always positioned on the tension side of the construct. Force, displacement, and angular displacement at the "fracture" line were determined. Construct stiffness under low and high loads, yield strength, ultimate strength, and maximum angular displacement were determined. RESULTS: None of the implants failed; the strength of the bone substitute was the limiting factor. At low loads, no differences in stiffness were found among groups, but LCP constructs were stiffer than other constructs under high loads (P=.004). Ultimate strength was lowest in the LCP group (P=.01), whereas yield strength was highest for LCP constructs (409 N m, P=.004). CRIF had the lowest yield strength (117 N m, P=.004); no differences in yield strength (250 N m) were found between DCP and LC-DCP constructs. Differences were found for maximum angular displacement at the "fracture" line, between groups: LPC相似文献   

RADIOGRAPHIC ANATOMY OF THE CRIBRIFORM PLATE (LAMINA CRIBROSA)

The radiographic appearance of the cribriform plate was investigated in 16 canine cadaver heads. The cribriform plate appeared as a "V"-shaped multilinear bone-opaque stripe in the caudal nasal region in projections perpendicular to the hard palate in 6 dogs with a skull index between 50.00 and 54.00. In 9 dogs with a skull index between 55.40 and 74.40, the cribriform plate had a more "C"-shaped and sharp appearance. In vertically oblique projections with an obliquity greater than 20 degrees, the cribriform plate lost its sharp outline and finally (40 degrees) disappeared. In lateral projections the cribriform plate appeared as a "C"-shaped interrupted bone-opaque stripe in all 16 dogs. In more brachycephalic dogs frontal bone structures superimposed on the cribriform plate on ventrodorsal and dorsoventral views and accentuated the radiographic appearance of the plate. Vertically oblique views separated both structures to produce two lines.     

甘薯磨锉机中筛板作用分析

甘薯磨锉机具有淀粉提取率高、结构简单和功耗低等优点、其结构上主要特点之一是增加了筛板。本文通过对甘薯力学特性试验和筛面压力测试试验结果的分析,研究了甘薯磨锉过程。结果表明,筛板的主要功能为;限制过筛物料粒径和增加对物料的破碎作用。     

苜蓿提取液抑菌活性研究

[目的]研究苜蓿提取液对4种常见菌绿脓杆菌、停乳链球菌、大肠杆菌和金黄色葡萄球菌的抑菌活性。[方法]采用二倍稀释法和血平板鉴定相结合的方法测定其最低抑菌浓度(MIC)。[结果]苜蓿提取液对绿脓杆菌和停乳链球菌的MIC分别为0.674和1.347mg/ml;对大肠杆菌和金黄色葡萄球菌的MIC均为2.695 mg/ml。[结论]苜蓿提取液对绿脓杆菌和停乳链球菌有较好的抑菌活性,对大肠杆菌和金黄色葡萄球菌的抑菌效果一般。     

Laboratory Measurement of Mowing Machine Material Feed Rate

The main objective of this research was to evaluate two possibilities of material feed rate measurement of modern mowing machines equipped with conditioner. The machines are commonly used for harvest of grasses (Lolium multiflorum, Dactylus glomerata, Phleum pratense, etc.), clover (Trifolium pratense, etc.), alfalfa (Medicago sativa) etc.A mowing machine with finger conditioner was equipped with an electronic measuring unit for the purpose of our measurements. The mowing machine's conditioner shaft was supplied with strain gauges placed on a torque-meter and with a RPM optical sensor counter. Together with torque-meter the mowing machine was equipped with a curved impact plate mounted on the machine's material output.It was decided to arrange a laboratory measurement to obtain information about the dependence of conditioner power input and signals from the impact plate on material mass flow. A mixture of grass and alfalfa was used for our measurement.The measurements carried out proved that a very good linear relationship existed between the conditioner's power input, output frequency of the apparatus measuring impact force by means of the impact plate, and material feed rate through the mowing machine. The calculated coefficients of correlation were about 0.95. It is possible to differentiate a material feed rate difference of 0.5kgs^–1 using both methods. This accuracy should be sufficient for practical utilisation such as creating yield maps.