Effect of replacing soybean meal with canola meal on growth,feed utilization and haematological indices of juvenile hybrid tilapia,Oreochromis niloticus×Oreochromis aureus

An 8‐week feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of replacing soybean meal (SBM) with canola meal (CM) on growth, feed utilization, body composition and haematological indices of juvenile hybrid tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus×Oreochromis aureus). Six isonitrogenous diets containing graded levels of CM (0, 95, 190, 285, 380 and 634 g kg^?1 of diet corresponding to 0%, 15%, 30%, 45%, 60% and 100%, respectively, of protein from SBM) to replace SBM on an equal protein basis were fed to triplicate groups of juvenile fish (initial weight=6.3 g). The results indicated that up to 30% of SBM could be replaced by CM without causing a significant reduction in growth performance. Fish fed with diets in which CM replaced over 45% of SBM had a significantly lower protein efficiency ratio and a significantly higher feed conversion ratio than fish fed with other diets. The apparent digestibility coefficients (ADC) of dry matter, protein and phosphorus were lowest for fish fed the CM100 diet. Significant differences in haemoglobin, haematocrit and white blood cell concentration were found in fish fed diets with different CM levels. It is concluded that up to 19.02% CM can be used to replace 30% of SBM in diets for juvenile hybrid tilapia without compromising growth, feed conversion and protein utilization.     

Characterization of MicroRNA* Species in Peking Duck Skin

A substantial fraction of miRNA* species are conserved in animals and can repress activities of target genes. This study aims to investigate the miRNA* species in duck skin by using Solexa sequencing. We obtained a total of 96 miRNA* species in two skin small RNA libraries and identified 56 miRNA/miRNA* (miR/miR*) pairs. Nucleotide bias of miRNA* indicated that the priority was C>A>U>G for the first nucleotide and U>C>A>G for the last nucleotide. Comparison analyses showed that 3′-U accounted for a higher proportion in the 56 miR/miR* pairs. Among the top 20 expressed miRNA* species, 17 were shared by two libraries and most of the miRNA* species were highly conservative, especially in the “seed region”. miR-199a* were expressed highly in our samples, which was also previously shown abundant in mouse hair follicle. Furthermore, four miRNA* species were predicted to target their genes in signal pathways of feather follicle development and feather morphogenesis despite very low levels.     

不同盐度下“吉丽”罗非鱼(尼罗罗非鱼♀×萨罗罗非鱼♂)NKCC1a mRNA的组织特异性表达

应用实时荧光定量PCR技术(qRT-PCR),以"吉丽"罗非鱼[尼罗罗非鱼(Oreochromis niloticus,♀)×萨罗罗非鱼(Sarotherodon melanotheron,♂)]为材料,研究NKCCla基因表达的盐度-组织特异性.研究结果表明:(1)NKCCla基因mRNA表达量存在显著的组织特异性,在低于25盐度环境中,NKCCla mRNA在鳃、肝、肾及肠中均有表达;当盐度从0提高到48时,表达量在鳃中与盐度变化呈高度正相关(R＞0.9,P＜0.01),在肠和肾中与盐度变化呈负相关(P≈-0.7,P＜0.05),但在肝中则不受盐度变化的影响.(2)当盐度提高到64,NKCCla基因mRNA表达最在鳃和肠3 h后达最高值,5 h后下降,前后变化差异显著(P＜0.05);表达量在肝中则是在5 h后达最高值,变化差异也显著(P＜0.05);表达量在肾中持续下降,但差异不显著.以上结果揭示,在盐度高于25的环境中,"吉丽"罗非鱼主要由鳃组织的NKCCla排出多余的离子以维持鱼体的水盐平衡,由此认为鳃组织在"吉丽"罗非鱼高渗透压调节中起最主要作用.     

The pigmenting effect of different carotenoids on fancy carp (Cyprinus carpio)

The optimal concentration of a panel of individual and combined carotenoid sources on skin pigmentation in fancy carp was investigated by nine experimental diets that were formulated and supplemented with astaxanthin at 25 mg kg^?1, lutein at 25 and 50 mg kg^?1, β‐carotene at 25, 50 and 75 mg kg^?1, and lutein combined with β‐carotene at 25 : 25 and 50 : 50 mg kg^?1, while a diet without supplemented carotenoid served as a control. The results showed that serum TC of fish fed diets containing supplemented with lutein plus β‐carotene at 25 : 25; 50 : 50 mg kg^?1 and lutein 50 mg kg^?1 diet were higher than the other treatments (P ≤ 0.05). Serum TC of the respective treatments was 6.2 ± 2.0, 7.8 ± 3.3 and 7.3 ± 1.9 μg mL^?1 serum, respectively. Fish fed diets combined with lutein and β‐carotene at 25 : 25, 50 : 50 mg kg^?1 and lutein 50 mg kg^?1 diet had serum astaxanthin concentrations similar to fish fed the diet with astaxanthin alone at 25 mg kg^?1. Serum astaxanthin concentrations was 0.7 ± 0.01, 0.9 ± 0.01, 0.4 ± 0.02 and 1.7 ± 0.18 μg mL^?1 serum, respectively. The chromaticity of fish body skin of red and white position was assessed by colourimetry using the CIE L*a*b (CIELAB) system. Pigmentation response of skin redness of fancy carp fed with diets combined with lutein and β‐carotene at 25 : 25, 50 : 50 mg kg^?1 and lutein 50 mg kg^?1 were higher than other treatments (P ≤ 0.05) but they were similar to fish fed with 25 mg kg^?1 astaxanthin diet. The redness (a* values) of fish fed diets with diets combined with lutein and β‐carotene at 25 : 25, 50 : 50 mg kg^?1 and lutein 50 mg kg^?1 were 28.3 ± 0.53, 29.9 ± 1.38, 28.8 ± 3.95 and 28.5 ± 2.49, respectively. After 3 weeks of feeding the experimental diets, the fish fed on a diet without carotenoid supplement for one week demonstrated that the same three groups still retained their redness and had an overall tendency to improve skin colouring. Finally, concentrations 50 mg kg^?1 of lutein, or the combination of lutein and β‐carotene at 25 : 25 mg kg^?1 showed the highest efficiency for improving skin pigmentation and redness of skin.     

牛结节性皮肤病的生物安全防控

牛结节性皮肤病（LSD）是《中华人民共和国进境动物检疫疫病名录》中的一类传染病,在新疆出现之后迅速在全国范围扩散,对我国的奶牛和肉牛养殖业造成严重经济损失。LSD主要通过在边境地区的动物贸易或虫媒活动传入未发生疫情的国家,疫苗接种被认为是防控 LSD疫情最有效的方法之一。各国根据本土疫情的传播情况,制定了不同的疫苗接种计划,目前用来预防LSD的疫苗主要为针对不同病原的减毒活疫苗。但是,在防控LSD的同时也造成了生物安全风险,导致重组疫苗样毒株引发的疫情从中亚向东亚迅速蔓延。只有将切断传播途径、保护易感动物和管控生物安全相结合,才能有效预防LSD疫情爆发,促进养殖业的繁荣发展。     

Co-occurrence of papillomas related to Equus caballus papillomavirus type 2 and cutaneous habronemiasis

The present report describes a case of cutaneous papillomatosis related to equine papillomavirus type 2 (EcPV2) with concomitant cutaneous habronemiasis. A 2-year-old female Pura Raza Española horse was referred for a dermatological evaluation because of the onset of cutaneous multifocal, nodular lesions on the face characterised by a warty and partially ulcerated overlying epidermis. Multiple biopsies were taken from these lesions, and cutaneous viral papillomas with a concomitant severe focal eosinophilic dermatitis with intralesional Habronematidae nematode larvae were diagnosed. Immunohistochemistry revealed papillomaviral capsid protein L1 in the epidermal proliferative lesion, confirming the presence of a productive infection. Rt-qPCR confirmed the presence of EcPV type 2. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of EcPV2-related papillomas with concurrent habronemiasis.     

Use of random pattern skin flaps for wound closure in two horses

A 9-year-old Thoroughbred broodmare presented with a mass rostral to the medial canthus of the left eye. The mass was removed under general anaesthesia and the wound bed infiltrated with carboplatin emulsion before partially closing using a Z-plasty. The mass recurred and subsequently was resected twice. It has not recurred 68 weeks post-treatment. The second case describes removal of a granulomatous mass from the metatarsus of a yearling Thoroughbred colt. Skin expanders and a rotational flap were used to allow tension-free closure. This required two separate surgeries to firstly insert the skin expanders and secondly to remove the mass, the expanders and to close the defect. The wound healed with good cosmesis. There have been few reports on the use of skin flaps in equine reconstructive surgery in the last 30 years. This report details two cases of wound closure where skin flaps were used to achieve primary intention wound healing.     

绵羊KAP11.1基因克隆、原核表达及皮肤毛囊表达研究

【目的】 对毛囊角蛋白关联蛋白11.1（keratin associated protein 11.1,KAP11.1）基因进行克隆及原核表达,并对KAP11.1基因在不同品种绵羊皮肤毛囊中表达量进行比较,探究KAP11.1基因在南疆地方绵羊品种间表达差异及其对羊毛品质的影响。【方法】 以平原型和田羊、山区型和田羊和卡拉库尔羊体侧皮肤毛囊为研究材料,以GenBank中绵羊KAP11.1基因序列（登录号：HQ595347.1）为参照设计引物,对KAP11.1基因进行PCR扩增,构建pMD19-T-KAP11.1克隆质粒,双酶切鉴定后构建pET-28a （+）-KAP11.1原核重组表达质粒,经PCR和双酶切鉴定后测序并进行序列分析,转化大肠杆菌BL21（DE3）感受态细胞中表达,采用SDS-PAGE和Western blotting检测;利用实时荧光定量PCR技术检测KAP11.1基因在不同绵羊皮肤毛囊中的表达情况。【结果】 3种绵羊KAP11.1基因CDS区序列为480 bp,编码159个氨基酸,为不稳定的疏水蛋白。相似性比对结果发现,与参照基因相比,2种类型和田羊基因序列相似性均为99.79％,均在423 bp处发生突变,由C变为T,卡拉库尔羊基因序列相似性为99.38％,其69 bp处G变为T、93 bp处C变为T、423 bp处C变为T。系统进化树分析发现,3种绵羊和山羊亲缘关系最近,和瘤牛亲缘关系最远。KAP11.1蛋白二级结构主要由无规则卷曲组成。试验成功构建了pET-28a （+）-KAP11.1原核重组表达质粒,并纯化得到19 ku的KAP11.1蛋白。KAP11.1基因在山区型和田羊和卡拉库尔羊皮肤毛囊中的表达量均显著高于平原型和田羊（P<0.05）,在山区型和田羊和卡拉库尔羊中差异不显著（P>0.05）。【结论】 克隆获得480 bp的绵羊KAP11.1基因CDS区序列,成功构建了pET-28a （+）-KAP11.1原核重组表达质粒,并获得19 ku的KAP11.1蛋白,且KAP11.1基因在3个品种绵羊皮肤毛囊中均有表达。     

犬猫皮肤病细菌性病原分离鉴定及天然产物抑菌效果分析

【目的】 分离鉴定武汉市患皮肤病犬猫细菌性病原,并探索其对传统抗菌药物与天然活性产物藤黄酸(GA)和6-溴靛玉红-3’-肟(BIO)的敏感性。【方法】 对患皮肤病犬猫采样并分离病原,通过生长特性观察、革兰氏染色镜检、PCR等方法鉴定并利用SPF小鼠验证致病性;通过药敏纸片验证其对传统药物的耐药性,并测定天然产物对其最小抑菌浓度(minimum inhibitory concentration,MIC)值。【结果】 分离得到2株金黄色葡萄球菌、3株伪中间型葡萄球菌、2株猫葡萄球菌、1株犬链球菌及1株奇异变形杆菌。SPF小鼠皮肤创伤感染验证分离菌株均有致病性。犬链球菌及奇异变形杆菌对各自受试药物均敏感;葡萄球菌对复方新诺明、青霉素、红霉素、四环素、左氧氟沙星、苯唑西林、庆大霉素、克林霉素及氯霉素存在不同程度耐药。天然活性产物GA和BIO对上述9株菌均具有良好抑菌效果,且除分离菌株F5外GA对分离菌株的MIC值均小于BIO。【结论】 本研究共分离得到5种、9株犬猫皮肤细菌。犬链球菌、奇异变形杆菌对传统抗菌药物均敏感,部分葡萄球菌存在耐药。GA和BIO对犬猫皮肤病原菌均有明显抑菌活性,显示其可作为防控犬猫细菌性皮肤病的候选药物。     

在羊驼皮肤黑色素细胞中α-黑素细胞刺激素对诱导一氧化氮合酶的影响

为研究α-黑素细胞刺激素（α-Melanocytestimulatinghormone,α-MSH）对诱导型一氧化氮合酶（NOS2）在羊驼皮肤黑素细胞中的影响。采用体外培养正常羊驼皮肤黑素细胞,检测不同浓度α-MSH（0、10-9、10^-8、10^-7moL／L）对羊驼皮肤黑素细胞中诱导型一氧化氮合酶（NOS2）基因...