Raw mechanically separated chicken meat and salmon protein hydrolysate as protein sources in extruded dog food: effect on protein and amino acid digestibility

Protein quality was evaluated for mechanically separated chicken meat (MSC) and salmon protein hydrolysate (SPH), and for extruded dog foods where MSC or SPH partially replaced poultry meal (PM). Apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) of crude protein (CP) and amino acids (AA) in the protein ingredients and extruded foods was determined with mink (Neovison vison). The extruded dog foods included a control diet with protein from PM and grain, and two diets where MSC or SPH provided 25% of the dietary CP. Nutrient composition of the protein ingredients varied, dry matter (DM) was 944.0, 358.0 and 597.4 g/kg, CP was 670.7, 421.2 and 868.9 g/kg DM, crude fat was 141.4, 547.8 and 18.5 g/kg DM and ash was 126.4, 32.1 and 107.0 g/kg DM for PM, MSC and SPH respectively. The content of essential AA (g/100 g CP) was more than 10.0 percentage units lower in SPH than in PM and MSC. The ATTD of CP differed (p < 0.001) between protein ingredients and was 80.9%, 88.2% and 91.3% for PM, MSC and SPH respectively. The ATTD of total AA was lowest (p < 0.001) for PM, and similar (p > 0.05) for MSC and SPH. In the extruded diets, the expected higher ATTD of CP and AA from replacement of PM with MSC or SPH was not observed. The ATTD of CP was determined to be 80.3%, 81.3% and 79.0% for the PM, MSC and SPH extruded foods respectively. Furthermore, the ATTD of several AA was numerically highest for the PM diet. Possibly, extrusion affected ATTD of the diets differently due to different properties and previous processing of the three protein ingredients.     

Determination of mammalian deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in commercial vegetarian and vegan diets for dogs and cats

The determination of undeclared ingredients in pet food using different analytical methods has been reported in recent years, raising concerns regarding adequate quality control, dietary efficacy and the potential for purposeful adulteration. The objective of this study was to determine the presence or absence of mammalian DNA using multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on diets marketed as vegetarian or vegan for dogs and cats. The diets were tested in duplicate; two samples were purchased approximately 3 to 4 months apart with different lot numbers. Multiplex PCR‐targeted mitochondrial DNA with two species‐specific primers was used to amplify and sequence two sections of the cytochrome b gene for each of the 11 mammalian species. Half of the diets assessed (7/14) were positive for one or more undeclared mammalian DNA source (bovine, porcine, or ovine), and the result was repeatable for one or more species in six diets. While most of the detected DNA was found at both time points, in some cases, the result was positive only at one time point, suggesting the presence may have been due to unintentional cross‐contact with animal‐sourced ingredients. DNA from feline, cervine, canine, caprine, equine, murine (mouse and rat) and leporine was not identified in any samples. However, evidence of mammalian DNA does not confirm adulteration by the manufacturer nor elucidate its clinical significance when consumed by animals that may benefit from a vegetarian or vegan diet.     

宠物犬源沙门氏菌和葡萄球菌耐药性及耐药基因检测

【目的】了解新疆乌鲁木齐市宠物犬源沙门氏菌和葡萄球菌的耐药性及耐药基因携带情况。【方法从77份宠物犬直肠粪便样品中分离沙门氏菌和葡萄球菌,采用琼脂稀释法对分离的菌株进行药敏试验,通过PCR方法对沙门氏菌6类23种耐药基因和葡萄球菌5类9种耐药基因进行检测。【结果】从77份宠物犬粪便样品中分离到沙门氏菌36株,葡萄球菌75株。除头孢噻呋、安普霉素、阿米卡星、硫酸庆大霉素和多黏菌素外,宠物犬源沙门氏菌对其他被捡抗菌药物的耐药率高达97.0%以上,多重耐药以8耐为主,tetB、blaTEM、blaOXA、qnrS、oqxA、oqxB、aac(6′)-Ib-cr、ant(3″)-Ia和floR基因检出率在97.0%以上。宠物犬源葡萄球菌对左氧氟沙星(93.5%)、苯唑西林(90.7%)和氟苯尼考(82.9%)耐药率在80.0%以上,多重耐药集中在4耐、6耐和9耐,主要检出的基因为fexA(40.0%,30/75)和femA(18.7%,14/75),其次为tetM(16.0%,12/75)、ermB(14.7%,11/75)和mecA(1.3%,1/75)。【结论】宠物犬源沙门氏菌和葡萄球菌耐药情况严重,耐药基因携带率高,使宠物犬的细菌性疾病治疗难度加大,应加强耐药菌的监测,降低宠物犬源耐药菌转移给人的潜在风险。     

Metabolizable energy intake of client‐owned adult cats

A retrospective analysis of the metabolizable energy (ME) intake of privately owned pet cats from the authors’ nutrition consultation practice (years 2007–2011) was carried out to test whether current recommendations are suitable for pet cats. Data of 80 adult cats (median age: 9.0 years, median deviation from ideal weight: +22.5%, majority neutered) at maintenance were available. Six percentage of the cats were healthy and the others were affected by various chronic diseases. A standardized questionnaire was used, cat owners weighed cat and food. For ration calculation, the software Diet Check Munich^? was used (ME prediction according to National Research Council, 2006: Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats. National Academy Press, Washington, DC). Data were analysed for the factors deviation from ideal weight, breed, age, gender, disease and type of feeding [prepared food (dry, wet) vs. home‐made]. Over‐ or underweight were defined as ≥15% deviation from ideal body weight (BW) according to Kienzle and Moik (British Journal of Nutrition 2011, 106, Suppl 1: S113). Cat owner's estimation of ideal BW was higher than literature data from Kienzle and Moik (2011). Based on literature data, 26.3% of the pet cats were normal weight, 63.7% overweight and 10% underweight. The mean ME intake of all adult cats amounted to 0.40 ± 0.14 MJ/kg actual BW^0.67 (n = 80). When the data were analysed according to normal, over‐ and underweight, there was a significant effect with normal weight cats eating 0.46 MJ/kg BW^0.67. Underweight cats ate even more (0.49 MJ/kg BW^0.67), whereas overweight cats ate considerably less (0.36 MJ/kg BW^0.67). The other factors had no influence on ME intake of adult cats.     

宠物犬粪肠球菌耐药性流行病学调查

为了解福州市宠物犬粪肠球菌耐药性的现状,采用美国临床实验室标准委员会(CLSI)推荐的肉汤微量稀释法及判定标准,调查了96株分离自宠物犬的粪肠球菌对6种抗菌药物的耐药性.结果显示:分离菌对土霉素和红霉素有高的耐药率,分别达到86.5％和72.9％,对环丙沙星和氯霉素的耐药率分别为22.9％和27.1％；分离菌对万古霉素...     

行动导向教学法在宠物解剖学中的应用

行动导向教学法是一种以培养学生的关键能力和职业行为能力为目标的新的教学方法,在宠物解剖学中运用行动导向教学法可以达到事半功倍的教学效果。     

Detection of floR Gene in Escherichia coli Isolated from Pet Dogs and Investigation of Antibiotic Susceptibility

FloR was one of the main specific drug resistance genes to florfenicol.There was a paucity of data for the detection of floR in Escherichia coli isolated from pet dogs.The survey of floR gene by PCR and MICs of 10 common antibiotics by micro-broth dilution were performed in this study.The results indicated that among 20 Escherichia coli isolates, the resistant rate to florfenicol was 65% there were 9 and the floR-positive strains, positive rate was 45%. It could be concluded that the resistance rate of florfenicol for pet Escherichia coli isolates would appear continually increasing along with this antibiotic extensive use in animals clinical diseases.So it was very necessary to supervise florfenicol resistance among Escherichia coli isolates from pet dogs.     

Equine glaucomas

The glaucomas are diseases that lead to the destruction of retinal ganglion cells and their axons via a number of mechanisms such as direct pressure damage, hypoxic and toxic injuries. The aim of this article is to present a review of this condition in horses in order to have a proactive attitude and to enable an early diagnosis to be made in order to determine the most adequate prophylactic (on predisposed individuals) and therapeutic treatment.     

不同颜色防虫网覆盖栽培对豇豆生长发育的影响

研究了不同颜色（白色、黑色、红色、蓝色、绿色、银灰色）防虫网覆盖对栽培豇豆生长发育的影响。从豇豆的生育期、株高、茎粗、叶面积及叶绿素含量指数、产量和病虫害等方面综合考虑,在三亚地区绿色防虫网是较适合豇豆栽培的覆盖材料。