Bilateral apex pubis distance：a novel index for follicular development and egg laying status in domestic hens (Gallus gallus domesticus)

ABSTRACT

1. Measures of the bilateral apex pubis (BAP) in White Leghorn (WLH) hens aged from 16 to 64 weeks (from the time ovaries were completely undeveloped to senility) were ranked into various groups so the relationship between external traits (BAP distance, comb length, comb height, wattle length, wattle height, body weight) and internal traits (largest ovarian follicle diameter (LFD) and oviduct weight and length) could be determined.

2. Using correlation and regression analysis with data from 16 weeks of age to the onset of lay, measurements of the apex pubis showed a strong correlation with LFD (r = 0.80, P < 0.01) and oviduct weight (r = 0.80, P < 0.01).

3. Multiple comparisons among WLH hens from 16 to 43 weeks of age showed that the BAP distance increased in all groups ranked by LFD or by laying period.

4. In the late laying period (>60 weeks of age), BAP distance showed a significant decrease (P < 0.01) in long-term non-laying hens compared to laying hens.

5. These findings suggest BAP distance can serve as an index for evaluating the onset and probable stages of follicular development during sexual maturation and/or aid in the identification and selection of non-laying hens during reproduction.     

Effect of ovarian hormones on maturation of dendritic cells from peripheral blood monocytes in dogs

Previously, we reported that ovarian hormones affect the immune response against E. coli isolated from the dogs affected with pyometra. In order to investigate mechanisms underlying the immune modulation, we examined the effects of ovarian hormones on the generation of dendritic cells (DCs), the most potent antigen presenting cell. DCs were differentiated from peripheral blood monocytes (PBMOs) using a cytokine cocktail. Both estrogen receptor and progesterone receptors were expressed by the PBMOs and immature DCs. When various ovarian hormones were added to the culture for the DC differentiation, progesterone significantly decreased the expression of DC maturation markers, such as CD1a, CD80 and CD86, on mature DCs. Conversely, the addition of estrogen to the cultures increased the expression of CD86, but not other maturation makers. Furthermore, DCs differentiated in the presence of progesterone did not stimulate allogeneic mononuclear cells in PB. Taken together, these results indicate that progesterone diminishes the maturation of DCs, leading to decreased immune responses against invading pathogens.     

单板条双向定向重组装饰板材研制

介绍了一种单板条双向定向重组装饰木板的制造方法。采用该法制成的重组木板是由多条厚度为0.5~5mm、宽度为10~100mm、长度不限的单板条以宽面倾斜贴合并经施胶固化而成的板材;板材中单板条的长度方向与板材长度方向大致相同,单板条的宽度方向与板材的板面相交成15°~85°的夹角。该重组木板的制备工艺包括:1)单板制备;2)单板条制备;3)单板条端头加工;4)单板条干燥;5)单板条施胶;6)单板条陈化;7)双向定向组坯;8)压固成型;9)毛坯板材加工处理。采用该法制成的重组木板材表面具有类似于天然木材表面的条带状花纹,具有很好的装饰效果,可直接用于地板、家具面板和建筑装饰面材等领域。     

人造板调施胶工艺过程自控系统设计

针对吉林某人造板厂调施胶生产线所面临的问题,基于OMRON C200HS开发了一套人造板调施胶工艺过程控制系统。笔者详细地介绍了开发人造板调施胶工艺过程自控系统的硬件实现和软件实现、自控系统的工作原理及所实现的功能。生产实践证明该自控系统能够满足调施胶工艺的各项性能指标要求,而且具有较强的鲁棒性,以及良好的抗干扰性。     

红颈常室茧蜂雌性生殖系统及卵巢管形态学观察

利用光学显微镜和透射电镜观察红颈常室茧蜂Peristenus spretus Chen et van Achterberg雌性生殖系统结构、卵巢发育和卵子发生、卵子超微结构，并对15℃和23℃饲养条件下不同日龄的雌蜂卵巢管长度、卵巢管内卵室大小与成熟度进行了比较，揭示了该茧蜂雌性生殖系统结构与特征。结果表明：1）红颈常室茧蜂生殖系统结构主要包括一对卵巢、2条输卵管、中输卵管等；2）雌成虫在羽化前期（1～3 d）卵巢内的成熟卵粒较少，卵巢管内含有大量的卵原细胞，卵子内充满了大量的脂滴，中后期（5～11 d）随着脂肪体的降解吸收，卵子内逐渐新生一些线粒体、高尔基体等细胞器，其内存在滋养细胞、卵母细胞，并且滋养细胞无细胞膜存在。3）同一温度不同日龄红颈常室茧蜂卵粒数、成熟卵子数均差异显著，23℃下红颈常室茧蜂每条卵巢管内的日均卵子数20.70粒，显著高于15℃的日均卵子数18.65粒。     

基于PLC与组态王的实木板材双面检测装置的总体设计

选用S7-200 PLC,结合组态王人机交互界面,运用激光轮廓和色泽集成扫描技术设计了一种实木板材双面检测系统。主要介绍了该检测系统的工作原理和工作流程,简述了检测装置的整体结构及其传动、升降、检测、行程控制等主要模块的设计及电气控制系统总体设计。试运行表明,该装置集合PLC和组态王的优势,利用激光扫描技术,可实现对板材双面检测过程的实时控制;板材检测运用色泽与轮廓相结合,有效地解决了现有实木板材单面检测系统不能全面地反映实木板材表面缺陷状况的难题。该设计可为实木板材表面缺陷检测中三维轮廓检测技术的进一步应用提供有益参考。     

A review of oestrus suppression techniques in mares

Many fillies and mares are accused of behaving badly by their owners or trainers, and their reproductive hormones and ovaries are commonly blamed for this. Overt oestrus behaviour, however natural, is undesirable when a horse is being ridden, trained and competed. More subtle behaviours may be attributed to the reproductive cycle and presented as the cause of poor performance in the elite competition mare. Sometimes behaviours are complex, perhaps at odds with what one expects for normal reproductive behaviour and in many cases may not be associated with the reproductive cycle at all, rather associated with pain of musculoskeletal or soft tissue origin. The situation represents a diagnostic dilemma to positively associate undesirable behaviours with the ovarian hormones or ovarian pain, before an attempt can be made to modify the behaviour through the suppression of oestrus. This article will review the reasons for presentation, the behavioural patterns of the reproductive cycle and the diagnosis of reproductive behavioural problems. The range of techniques for oestrus suppression will be reviewed along with their clinical application and any known current regulatory issues associated with their use.     

Luteoma in two mares treated by ovariectomy

A 15-year-old Paint mare (Case 1) and a 15-year-old Arabian mare (Case 2) were presented for aggressive and undesired behaviour. Reproductive evaluation revealed, initially, an enlarged ovary with a smaller/normal sized contralateral ovary in each case. Granulosa cell tumour (GCT) panel testing revealed elevated inhibin B in both cases and elevated anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels only in Case 1 determined from currently established reference ranges. Based on a presumptive diagnosis of GCT, bilateral standing ovariectomy was elected for both mares. In each case neoplastic tissue consistent with luteoma was detected only on histological examination in the smaller/normal sized left ovary; the right ovary appearing normal. Long-term follow-up was performed 1 year and 5 years post-operatively by telephone. The owners were satisfied with the outcome and each patient demonstrated resolution of aggressive stallion-like behaviour. Each case returned to the owners' intended use. In conclusion, luteoma should be considered as a differential diagnosis for ovarian neoplasms in horses related to behavioural abnormalities, even in normal-sized ovaries.