Relationship between three novel SNPs of BRCA1 and canine mammary tumors

The BRCA1 gene plays an important role in the development of human breast cancer, and recent research indicated that genetic variations of BRCA1 are also related to canine mammary tumors (CMTs). Here, using rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE), we cloned the 5′- and 3′-UTRs of BRCA1. By direct sequencing of the flanking sequences of the 5′- and 3′-UTRs of BRCA1, three previously unreported single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified, two (−1228T >C, −1173C >T) in the putative promoter regions and one non-synonymous SNP (63449G >A) in exon 23. Compared with 16 normal samples, the sequences from 34 CMTs suggested that SNP (−1173C >T) was associated with the development of CMTs (odds ratio (OR)=2.57, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.07–6.15).     

The effects of exposure duration to optimal concentration of 2‐phenoxyethanol on primary and secondary stress responses in kutum (Rutilus frisii kutum)

The goal of this study was to assess the anaesthetic induction and recovery time in kutum (Rutilus frisii kutum) after exposure to various concentrations (0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 0.9 ml/l) of 2‐PE as an anaesthetic, as well as the effects of optimal concentration (0.7 ml/l) of 2‐PE in relation to different exposure time (3, 10, 15 min) on some haematological and serum biochemical indices in this species. Moreover, the effects of 0.7 ml/l on blood parameters were assessed 24 h after the longest exposure. Significant increase was determined in Hb, MCH and MCHC after 10‐min exposure to 2‐PE (p < 0.05). Moreover, Hct, Hb and RBC levels increased significantly after 15 min‐exposure to 2‐PE (p < 0.05). There were no prominent changes in WBC and MCV. The plasma concentrations of glucose, cholesterol and cortisol increased significantly after 10‐ and 15‐min exposure to 2‐PE (p < 0.05) compared with the control group and all other exposure times. The activity of ALT and AST were significantly increased after 10‐ and 15‐min exposure respectively (p < 0.05). In this study, it appears that anaesthetizing kutum with 2‐PE at 0.7 ml/l for 3 min had no effect on the stress markers.     

Genetic parameters for litter size,piglet growth and sow's early growth and body composition in the Chinese–European line Tai Zumu

Genetics of piglet growth in association with sow's early growth and body composition were estimated in the Tai Zumu line. Piglet and sow's litter growth traits were calculated from individual weights collected at birth and at 3 weeks of age. Sow's litter traits included the number of piglets born alive (NBA), the mean piglet weight (MW) and the standard deviation of weights within the litter (SDW). Sow's early growth was measured by the age at 100 kg (A₁₀₀), and body composition included backfat thickness (BF₁₀₀). A main objective of this study was to estimate separately the direct genetic effect (d) and the maternal genetic effect (m) on piglet weight and daily weight gain during lactation. Variance components were estimated using the restricted maximum likelihood methodology based on animal models. The heritability estimates were 0.19 for NBA, 0.15 and 0.26 for SDW and MW at 3 weeks and 0.42 and 0.70 for A₁₀₀ and BF₁₀₀. The NBA was almost independent from SDW. Conversely, the A₁₀₀ and BF₁₀₀ were correlated unfavourably with SDW (r_g<−0.24, SE<0.12). A stronger selection for litter size should have little effect on litter homogeneity in weights. Selection for lean growth rate tends to favour heterogeneity in weights. The direct effect on piglet weight at birth and daily weight gain accounted for 12% (h² (d) = 0.02) and 50% (h² (d) = 0.11) of the genetic variance, respectively. The association between d and m for piglet weight was not different from zero at birth (r_g = 0.19, SE = 0.27), but a strong antagonism between d and m for daily weight gain from birth to 3 weeks was found (r_g = −0.41, SE = 0.17). Substantial direct and maternal genetic effects influenced piglet growth until weaning in opposite way.     

Is the use of formulae a reliable way to predict the accuracy of genomic selection?

We studied four formulae used to predict the accuracy of genomic selection prior to genotyping. The objectives of our study were to investigate the impact of the parameters of each formula on the values of accuracy calculated using these formulae, and to check whether the accuracies reported in the literature are in agreement with the formulae. First, we computed the marginal distribution of accuracy (by integration) for each parameter of all four formulae: heritability h², reference population size T, number of markers M and number of effective segments in the genome M_e. Then, we collected 145 accuracies and corresponding parameters reported in 13 publications on genomic selection (mainly in dairy cattle), and performed analysis of variance to test the differences between observed and predicted accuracy with effects of formulae and parameters. The variation of accuracy for different values of each parameter indicated that two parameters, T and M_e, had a significant impact and that considerable differences existed between the formulae (mean accuracies differed by up to 0.20 point). The results of our meta‐analysis showed a big formula effect on the accuracies predicted using each formula, and also a significant effect of the value obtained for M_e calculated from N_e (effective population size). Each formula can therefore be demonstrated to be optimal depending on the assumption used for M_e. In conclusion, no rules can be applied to predict the reliability of genomic selection using these formulae.     

乳化剂在肉鸡饲料中的效果研究

乳化剂是一种亲油又亲水的物质,能显著降低脂肪的粘度,弥补动物胆盐分泌不足,从而提高脂肪消化率,防止脂肪肝发生和畜禽因脂肪消化不良引起的下痢,且利于脂溶性营养物质（VA、VD、VE、色素等）的吸收。因此,可通过乳化剂调低配方的代谢能水平,降低成本,提高经济效益。本试验研究了乳化剂对白羽肉鸡生产性能的影响。结果显示：减少油脂后添加乳化剂对肉鸡平均日采食量和平均日增重的影响均不显著,从试验全期看,日粮减少油脂5 kg/t 或降低代谢能30 kcal/kg （1 kcal=4.187 kJ,下同）后添加乳化剂,可以使肉鸡平均日增重和料重比保持正常的水平。     

黑河上游冰沟流域3种林地土壤有机碳分布特征与土壤特性的关系

研究了青海省祁连县黑河上游冰沟流域3种林地的土壤有机碳分布特征与土壤特性的关系,以期为黑河上游冰沟流域水源涵养研究提供科学依据。结果表明,3种林地0-60mm土层有机碳密度表现为针叶林森林灌丛阔叶林,针叶林有机碳密度为7.18kg·m-2,是森林灌丛、阔叶林的1.24和1.58倍,针叶林、森林灌丛、阔叶林0-10mm土层有机碳密度分别为13.22、9.49和8.62kg·m-2,是剖面有机碳密度均值的1.84、1.63和1.89倍。3种林地0-60mm土层自然含水量、团聚体、全氮均值表现为针叶林森林灌丛阔叶林,而容重、物理性沙粒、pH均值表现为针叶林森林灌丛阔叶林。3种林地土壤有机碳含量与自然含水量、团聚体、全氮之间呈显著的正相关关系(P0.05),与容重、物理性沙粒、pH之间呈显著的负相关关系。     

膜分离法纯化浓缩的猪细小病毒灭活疫苗效果研究

为了研究纯化浓缩的猪细小病毒灭活疫苗的免疫效果,应用微滤/超滤管式陶瓷膜分离系统对猪细小病毒细胞收获液进行纯化浓缩,使浓缩液病毒平均含量由10~(4.7)TCID_(50)/mL提高到10~(6.5)TCID_(50)/mL;将纯化浓缩的病毒液经检验合格后,进行甲醛灭活,与注射用矿物白油佐剂制成油包水灭活疫苗;按照猪细小病毒灭活疫苗的质量标准,对制备的灭活疫苗进行检验与免疫效果试验。结果显示:纯化浓缩的猪细小病毒液杂蛋白去除率平均达到71.6%左右;制备的三组灭活疫苗检验均合格;免疫至63 d时,免疫猪体内抗猪细小病毒抗体(HI)水平分别为:纯化浓缩的灭活疫苗平均高达9.62 log_2稀释倍数,常规疫苗平均为8.78log_2稀释倍数,差异显著(P0.05)。试验表明:疫苗病毒细胞收获液进行膜纯化技术处理后,免疫效果显著优于未经纯化的常规灭活疫苗。     

我国兽药科技创新及成果转化的实践与问题研究

在问卷调查和数据统计的基础上,分析了我国兽药科技创新主体、创新模式、国家课题安排、成果转化情况,总结了兽药科技成果转化实践经验,探讨了现有体制机制下兽药科技创新与科技成果转化存在的问题并提出建议,以期为相关工作提供参考。     

羊流产衣原体的分离鉴定及间接免疫荧光法检测

对收集的疑似衣原体感染的羊流产胎儿样本接种鸡胚卵黄囊进行分离培养,通过PCR-RFLP(限制性片段长度多态性分析)方法鉴定为流产衣原体。将收集到的流产衣原体阳性样本接种Hela229细胞,应用基于流产衣原体MOMP单克隆抗体的间接免疫荧光法,在Hela229细胞浆内可见呈绿色荧光的衣原体包涵体,进一步在病原学水平上确定发生在甘肃省肃南县羊流产的病原为流产衣原体。     

基于物联网的国家兽药追溯系统的建设与应用

介绍了基于物联网的国家兽药追溯系统的内容和建设历程,概述了国家兽药追溯系统的试点应用和全面应用的情况以及特点和成效,分析了国家兽药追溯系统的制约因素和对策,并对国家兽药追溯系统的数据应用前景予以展望,以期为"互联网+兽药"的实现和兽药行业大数据的应用奠定扎实的基础。