Colonisation of the respiratory tract of lambs by strains of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae

The age and time of year when colonisation of the nasal cavity of lambs by Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae occurs; the persistence of the organism, and its prevalence in the lungs at slaughter were examined in 2 flocks of sheep in New Zealand. No colonisation had occurred at the time of weaning at 6–7 weeks, but M. ovipneumoniae was recovered from most lambs on at least one occasion before they were slaughtered when about 8 months old. In most cases, colonisation of the nasal cavity by M. ovipneumoniae was a transient phenomenon. At slaughter M. ovipneumoniae was recovered from the lungs of 89% of the lambs of one flock and 80% of the other flock.

Bacterial restriction endonuclease DNA analysis (BRENDA) of 34 nasal isolates from one flock showed that it was possible to identify 7 “groups” each with markedly different BRENDA patterns. Lambs initially colonised by one strain, often lost that strain, and if recolonisation occurred it was with a different strain.

M. ovipneumoniae was recovered at slaughter from the lungs of most lambs, both normal and pneumonic. The isolates from one flock were examined by BRENDA, and approximately 90% of them gave similar or identical patterns. The predominant strain isolated from the lungs had been recovered from the nasal cavity of many of the lambs about 3 weeks earlier. This suggests that the nasal and lung isolates do not represent independent populations. However, nasal strains may differ in their ability to colonise the lungs.     

Comparison of mycoplasma ovipneumoniae isolates using bacterial restriction endonuclease DNA analysis and SDS-PAGE

Sixteen isolates of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae recovered from the nasal tract or lungs of sheep from different flocks in New Zealand were examined by bacterial restriction endonuclease DNA analysis (BRENDA) using EcoR1 and by sodium dodecyl sulphate-polycrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). All isolates gave BRENDA patterns which differed entirely from one another. Following 20 serial passages (corresponding to approximately 67 generations) of an isolate, no charge was detected in the BRENDA pattern.

When eight isolates were examined by SDS-PAGE most bands were common but, nevertheless, each isolate was unique in the sense that they differed from one another in one or more bands. The marked heterogeneity of patterns observed when strains of M. ovipneumoniae are compared by BRENDA, together with the stability of such patterns over many generations, will enable this approach to be used to study the epidemiology of individual strains of M. ovipneumoniae with a flock.     

Pathophysiological and immune cell responses in calves prior to and following lung challenge with formalin-killed Pasteurella multocida biotype A:3 and protection studies involving subsequent homologous live challenge

Pneumonic pasteurellosis is a common respiratory infection in cattle that has major economic and welfare implications world-wide and the incidence in the UK due to Pasteurella multocida, currently the same as that associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, is increasing. Whereas much is known regarding the pathogenesis of M. haemolytica infections little information is available on the pathogenic process of pasteurellosis initiated by P. multocida. In the present work calf systemic and innate immune responses to intratracheal challenge with formalin-killed P. multocida biotype A:3 and to subsequent experimental lung infection with live P. multocida were investigated. Eight-week-old calves were challenged intratracheally on day 0 with either 10⁹ colony forming units (cfu) of formalin-killed P. multocida biotype A:3 in 300 ml saline (n=10) or 300 ml saline alone (n=10), followed, at day 21, by challenge with 10⁹ cfu live P. multocida. Pathophysiological and lung phagocyte responses were assessed by clinical monitoring, sequential lung lavage and blood sampling. Results for samples obtained before, during and after challenge showed clinical and acute phase protein responses to both bacterial culture and saline control treatments, although higher responses were associated with bacterial challenge. Phagocytosis of P. multocida during 1 h incubation periods with lavaged cells in vitro was unaffected by exposure in vivo to killed P. multocida and there was evidence that P. multocida was able to survive intracellularly during this assay. There was no indication that lung exposure to formalin-killed P. multocida conferred protection against subsequent homologous live challenge.     

Identification of a potentially important antigen of pasteurella haemolytica

To identify antigens which may be important for stimulating immunity to pneumonic pasteurellosis, a bovine antiserum to whole P. haemolytica was used to screen a recombinant lambda gt11/P. haemolytica expression library. One of the recombinant bacteriophage clones identified with the bovine antiserum, SW20C, expressed a fusion protein which was also recognized by rabbit antiserum to partially purified P. haemolytica culture supernatant and was found to be immunogenic in guinea pigs. The guinea pig antibody recognized a 100 kDa protein in P. haemolytica cell lysates. Sequence analysis of the cloned DNA from SW20C identified a fragment of 1443 bp with a small open reading frame that was contiguous with the lacZ sequence. The 153 bp P. haemolytica-specific open reading frame encoded a polypeptide of approximately 6kDa. Homology searches of Genbank and the EMBL data bases revealed no homology of this open reading frame with any other bacterial sequences including P. haemolytica leukotoxin and Ssa1. Evaluation of sera from calves that were scored either susceptible or resistant to experimental pneumonic pasteurellosis demonstrated a significant (P < 0.001) correlation between the intensity of the antibody response to the SW20C antigen and resistance to disease.     

Transmission of pathogenic respiratory bacteria to specific pathogen free pigs at slaughter

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the transmission of pathogenic respiratory bacteria to thirteen 5-month-old specific pathogen free (SPF) pigs, during the slaughtering process in a commercial slaughterhouse. Before transportation, the SPF pigs and the lorry were checked to confirm the absence of pathogenic respiratory bacteria.

Nine SPF pigs (group 1) were in contact in a conventional slaughterhouse with finishing pigs, during 4 h before slaughtering. Four SPF pigs (group 2) were slaughtered immediately at arrival in the slaughterhouse.

Five bacterial pathogens (Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Haemophilus parasuis and Streptococcus suis) were detected by PCR, after slaughtering, from nasal cavities, tonsils and trachea in the two groups of pigs. Lung samples were PCR negative. Three and four bacterial species were isolated from the pigs of group 2 and group 1, respectively. Cultures were negative from the lungs.

All the bacterial species present in the SPF pigs were detected by PCR. P. multocida was isolated, from three samples of scalding water before the onset of slaughtering.

Our results suggest that the SPF pigs became contaminated mainly by the slaughterhouse environment and the scalding water. Histological examinations revealed that during scalding, contaminated water could reach the trachea and the lungs of pigs. Checks conducted at slaughter for respiratory disorders have to be carried on, but nasal cavities and tonsils are not appropriate for bacteriological investigations. Moreover, bacteriological results obtained from the lungs of slaughtered pigs have to be used with carefulness.     

牛溶血性曼氏杆菌及牛荚膜A型多杀性巴氏杆菌灭活疫苗对小鼠的保护性研究

牛溶血性曼氏杆菌及牛荚膜A型多杀性巴氏杆菌是导致牛呼吸道疾病（bovine respiratory disease,BRD）的重要细菌性病原,每年给养牛业带来巨大的经济损失,目前对其疫苗研究仍显不足。本研究选用牛溶血性曼氏杆菌（Mannheimia haemolytica,Mh） Mh422株和牛荚膜A型多杀性巴氏杆菌（Pasteurella multocida,Pm） PmCQ2株作为疫苗菌株,分别制备了2种菌体浓度的Mh和Pm单价灭活菌苗及3种菌量配比（1∶1、2∶1和3∶1）的Mh-Pm二联灭活苗,以小鼠为模型,皮下多点免疫（0.2 mL）,加强免疫2次,免疫剂量均为首免的一半。首免后第7天及其后每隔5 d,小鼠尾静脉采血分离血清,ELISA方法检测抗体效价,三免后第20天,分别以Mh422或PmCQ2进行腹腔攻毒测定免疫保护效果。结果显示,所有小鼠接种疫苗均无不良反应,二免后第10天抗体达较高水平,三免后抗体水平持续升高,第15天到达高峰,其后25 d维持高水平,后缓慢下降。Mh单菌苗的2种免疫剂量对Mh422株攻毒的免疫保护率均为0,而Pm单菌苗的2种免疫剂量对PmCQ2株攻毒的免疫保护率全为100%;Mh和Pm间无交叉免疫保护作用;3种菌量配比的Mh-Pm二联疫苗对Mh422株和PmCQ2株攻毒的各自免疫保护率分别为53%～71%和100%。该研究结果表明,所制备的Mh422单菌苗对同型攻毒无免疫保护作用,在诱导机体抗体产生方面,Mh和Pm间无相互抑制作用,PmCQ2株具有促进Mh422株灭活疫苗对Mh422的免疫保护作用,这为牛溶血性曼氏杆菌和牛多杀性巴氏杆菌二联疫苗的进一步研究提供了理论基础。     

7种优良观赏草光合生理日变化及光响应特征研究

采用便携式LI-6400光合测定仪,选择晴朗天气对观赏草劲芒、柳枝稷、花叶虉草、歌舞芒、矮蒲苇、遍生芒、晨光芒的叶片细胞间CO₂浓度(Ci)、气孔导度(Cond)、气孔限制值、净光合速率(Pn)、瞬时光合有效辐射(PAR)和蒸腾速率(Tr)等有关参数进行测定,并计算各材料的光合饱和点(LSP)和光合补偿点(LCP),研究材料光合日变化及其耐荫性,测定结果表明,7种观赏草中,柳枝稷的光补偿点、净光合速率和水分利用率(WUE)最高,抗旱耐荫。晨光芒和花叶虉草均有较高气孔导度,两者在净光合速率和蒸腾速率方面,晨光芒最高,花叶虉草最低,花叶虉草WUE最低,抗旱性差,在潮湿或水环境中表现好,为具有较强耐荫能力C₃型植物,出现“光合午休”现象,主要由气孔导度下降引起。根据测定的数据及田间不同相对光强下材料的生长情况综合评估,7份材料的耐荫程度由强到弱依次是矮蒲苇、花叶虉草、歌舞芒、遍生芒、劲芒、柳枝稷、晨光芒。     

不同牧草在肉羊瘤胃中的降解特性研究

为研究不同牧草干物质(DM)及蛋白质(CP)在肉羊瘤胃中的降解规律,以3头安装有永久性瘤胃瘘管的杜×寒肉用绵公羊为试验动物,采用半体内法对13种牧草的DM和CP的降解率和降解参数进行测定。结果表明:苜蓿DM和CP在瘤胃内各个时间点的降解率最高(P<0.05);沙打旺、狗尾草、燕麦草、草地早熟禾72 h降解率显著高于其他牧草(P<0.05)。13种牧草DM的可降解部分和有效降解率的高低顺序与DM在不同时间点的降解高低顺序类似。豆科苜蓿和沙打旺CP的有效降解率最高(P<0.05);禾本科燕麦草、象草、草地早熟禾和狗尾草CP的有效降解率显著高于其他禾本科牧草(P<0.05)。苜蓿慢速降解部分的降解速率显著高于其他牧草(P<0.05)。由此得出,豆科牧草苜蓿、沙打旺DM和CP的降解率高于禾本科牧草。燕麦草、草地早熟禾、象草、狗尾草的降解率较高;冷地早熟禾、多叶老芒麦、羊草、披碱草的降解率居中;芨芨草、中华羊茅和芦苇的降解率偏低。     

Release of tumor necrosis factor-alpha from bovine alveolar macrophages stimulated with bovine respiratory viruses and bacterial endotoxins

The release of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-) from cultured bovine alveolar macrophages (BAM) was evaluated following stimulation of BAM with bovine herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1), parainfluenza-3 (PI-3) virus, bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV), Escherichia coli 0111:B4 endotoxin, Pasteurella haemolytica type 1 endotoxin, Pasteurella multocida endotoxin, and virus/endotoxin combinations. A cytotoxic assay system using Georgia bovine kidney cells as targets was used to measure TNF- activity. The cytotoxic activity was neutralized by an anti-human TNF- monoclonal antibody.

Stimulation of BAM with 1 median tissue culture infectious dose (TCID₅₀) of live or ultraviolet (UV)-inactivated PI-3 virus/cell resulted in release of TNF- in significantly (P<0.05) higher amounts than sham-induced BAM. The quantities of TNF- released after live or UV-inactivated BHV-1 or BRSV induction were not significantly higher than sham-induced BAM. E. coli 0111:B4, P. haemolytica type 1 and P. multocida endotoxins stimulated TNF- release in a dose-dependent manner. Sequential exposure of BAM to 1 TCID₅₀ per cell of either live BHV-1, PI-3 virus or BRSV and then 5 μg ml⁻¹ of either E. coli 0111:B4, P. haemolytica type 1 or P. multocida endotoxin caused a significant (P<0.05) reduction in detectable TNF- in seven of nine virus/endotoxin combinations tested, when compared with 5 μg ml⁻¹ of endotoxin alone. Parainfluenza-3 virus/endotoxin combinations stimulated higher TNF- release when compared with other virus/endotoxin combinations. Five out of six test animals had serum-neutralizing antibodies to PI-3 virus, one out of six had serum-neutralizing antibodies to BHV-1, and two out of six had serum-neutralizing antibodies to BRSV, suggesting a possible relationship between serum neutralizing antibodies and TNF- release from in vitro cultivated BAM.     

Pseudorabies virus is transmitted among vaccinated conventional pigs, but not among vaccinated SPF pigs

Whereas the reproduction ratio (R) of pseudorabies virus (PRV) in vaccinated specific pathogen free (SPF) pigs without maternally derived antibodies under experimental conditions has repeatedly been shown to be significantly below 1, R in vaccinated conventional pigs in the field with maternally derived antibodies was significantly above 1. To exclude the difference in husbandry conditions as a cause for this discrepancy, we quantified and compared the transmission of PRV in both groups under identical experimental conditions. Whereas none of the SPF sentinel pigs became infected (R=0, significantly<1), all conventional sentinel pigs did become infected (R=2.5, significantly>1). Moreover, only one SPF pigs shed virus in saliva, the mean cumulative titre being almost a 100-fold less than in conventional pigs (17 pigs, P=0.003). In addition, the mean proliferation of peripheral blood lymphocytes in response to PRV antigens was significantly higher in SPF pigs than in conventional pigs at all points studied (P<0.0001). Moreover, the virus-neutralising antibody titre after vaccination was significantly higher in SPF pigs than in conventional pigs. We conclude that the discrepancy in transmission between vaccinated SPF pigs and vaccinated conventional pigs cannot be attributed to the experimental conditions.     

岩溶石漠化区四种牧草植物光合生理适应性特征

以类玉米、紫花苜蓿、菊苣和杂交狼尾草4种牧草植物为研究对象,通过测定其叶片结构性状、光合生理特征以及土壤理化特性,研究其对岩溶石漠化环境的生理适应性的差异。结果表明,4种牧草植物的叶面积(LA)、叶干重(DW)、叶绿素含量(Chl)和比叶面积(SLA)差异显著,反映出4种牧草植物叶片结构性状差异种间较大;同科植物类玉米和杂交狼尾草光合能力相近,而不同科植物如菊苣和紫花苜蓿光合能力差异较大,但其水分利用效率(WUE)和潜在水分利用效率(WUEi)相近;相比较而言,类玉米和杂交狼尾草具有较强的光合能力和较高的水分利用效率,而菊苣和紫花苜蓿的光合能力和水分利用效率相对较低。4种牧草对0～10和10～20cm土层土壤含水量的影响差异不大,但对土壤容重的影响存在差异。相关分析表明,4种牧草植物蒸腾速率(T_r)与0～10cm土层土壤含水量为显著的正相关关系,而10～20cm土层土壤含水量对大气饱和蒸汽压亏缺(V_pdl)影响较大。相比较而言,类玉米和杂交狼尾草具有较高的P_n,WUE和WUEi,对岩溶环境具有良好的适应性。     

SPF大白猪和长白猪CIITA基因剪接突变体的鉴定分析及在不同组织中的表达模式

为了鉴定分析SPF大白猪和长白猪CIITA剪接突变体，研究其在猪不同组织中的表达模式。本研究以5周龄的8头SPF大白猪和7头SPF长白猪为研究对象，设计特异性引物对CIITA基因进行扩增、克隆和测序，对获得的序列分析其剪接突变体特征，利用在线软件对不同剪接突变体进行生物信息学分析，同时利用荧光定量PCR方法检测CIITA基因剪接突变体在2头SPF长白猪8种组织中的表达模式。结果显示，在SPF大白猪和长白猪CIITA基因CDS区存在3种不同的剪接突变体（CIITA-A、CIITA-B和CIITA-C），其CDS长分别为939、984和1 698 bp。CIITA-A和CIITA-B突变体由于Exon 11部分核苷酸缺失（40和199 bp）使终止密码子提前，从而致使编码CIITA蛋白的结构域受到了剪接的影响，缺失了末端富含亮氨酸的4个重复结构域，蛋白结构发生了明显的改变。进化树结果表明，针对CIITA，猪与绵羊和牛具有较近的亲缘关系，在不同猪品种中具有较高的保守性。同时，CIITA不同剪接突变体在猪8种组织中均有表达，且表达量趋于一致，均在脾或肺中表达量较高，其次是肾、脊髓、甲状腺、肝、胸腺，在心脏中表达最低。本研究从SPF大白猪和长白猪上共获得了3个CIITA剪接突变体，其中两个蛋白结构缺失了4个富含亮氨酸的重复结构域，且不同剪接突变体在猪不同组织中均有表达，表达量稍有差异，为后续CIITA基因在机体内的免疫调控功能研究奠定了理论基础。     

绵羊肺炎支原体人工感染SPF鸡胚的研究

为探索SPF鸡胚作为绵羊肺炎支原体实验室感染模型的可行性,本试验用不同浓度绵羊肺炎支原体（10⁸、10⁹、10¹⁰ ccu/mL）经由卵黄囊和尿囊腔两个部位接种7日龄SPF鸡胚,通过统计鸡胚死亡情况和不同鸡胚组织样品中绵羊肺炎支原体检测阳性率（PCR检测和支原体分离鉴定）,确定绵羊肺炎支原体鸡胚感染方式、感染剂量和最佳分离部位,再用3株不同来源的绵羊肺炎支原体分离株感染鸡胚,观察其对鸡胚的致病力。结果表明,绵羊肺炎支原体感染鸡胚最佳接种途径为卵黄囊接种,感染剂量为10⁹ ccu/mL、0.2 mL/只,最佳分离部位为卵黄液。3株支原体均能感染和致死鸡胚,并均能从卵黄液中分离到绵羊肺炎支原体,但对鸡胚的致病性存在一定差异：FL3株致鸡胚死亡率为45%,略高于MoGH3-3株（40%）,二者均高于A3株（25%）,但差异均不显著（P>0.05）;FL3株鸡胚检测阳率为100%,高于MoGH3-3株（85%）及A3株（90%）,但差异也不显著（P>0.05）。本试验初步确定了绵羊肺炎支原体可感染和致死SPF鸡胚,不同分离株对SPF鸡胚致病力有差异,表明SPF鸡胚可作为下一步建立绵羊肺炎支原体实验室感染模型的候选,为绵羊肺炎支原体致病性研究和疫苗研制奠定基础。     

Experimental Infection of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae in SPF Chicken Embryos

In order to evaluate the SPF chicken embryos as a candidate of the experimental model of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (Mo) infection,the 7-day-old SPF chicken embryos were infected with different concentrations of Mo(10⁸,10⁹ and 10¹⁰ ccu/mL) by injection of vitelline fluid and allantoic cavity.The mortality and Mo detection rate (PCR detection and isolation) of infected chicken embryos were employed to evaluate the optimal inoculation route,dose and sampling site.Three different isolates of Mo were submitted to injection of chicken embryos for pathogenicity comparison.The results showed that the optimal inoculation route and dose were vitelline fluid injection with 0.2 mL (10⁹ ccu/mL) Mo per embryo and the sampling site for detection was also vitelline fluid.Three Mo isolates revealed good infectivity and lethality to the chicken embryo.The chicken embryos mortality caused by FL3 strain (45%) and MoGH3-3 (40%) were both higher than that by A3 strain (25%),but with no significance (P>0.05).The detection rate of Mo from the chicken embryos in FL3 group (100%) was higher than that of MoGH3-3 strain(85%) and that of A3 strain (90%),but with no significance(P>0.05).This experiment preliminarily proved that the SPF chicken embryos could be infected and partially killed by Mo,and the virulence of different strains of Mo to the chicken embryos was different.The results provided the data for further establishment of the chicken embryo infection model of Mo,which would benefit the research on Mo pathogenicity and vaccine development.     

Subclinical paratuberculosis in goats following experimental infection: An immunological and microbiological study

An experimental oral infection of goats with a caprine isolate of Mycobacterium a. subsp. paratuberculosis was used to investigate immunological and bacteriological events during the subclinical phase of infection. Seven goats at 5–8 weeks of age were given a bacterial suspension in milk-replacement three times weekly for 9 weeks. Six animals were kept as controls.

Cellular recall responses against M. a. paratuberculosis were analysed by means of a lymphocyte proliferation test, an IFN-γ assay and an IL-2 receptor assay. All inoculated animals had detectable CMI responses from 9 weeks post-inoculation and through the 2 years of study, although the responses were highest during the first year. Antibodies against M. a. paratuberculosis could be detected from weeks 15–20 in four of the seven animals, and one additional animal became antibody positive at week 35, while two inoculated animals did not produce significant antibody titres during the experiment. At about 1-year post-inoculation, two animals became faecal shedders, while two others started to excrete bacteria into faeces about 2 years post-inoculation. The appearance of M. a. paratuberculosis in faeces was not associated with a decline in cellular responses as far as could be assessed using the current methods for measuring CMI.

Pathological lesions due to M. a. paratuberculosis infection and presence of bacteria were recorded in the intestine and/or mesenteric lymph nodes of five animals while lymph node changes suggestive of paratuberculosis were observed in one animal. Only the two animals with no signs of an active infection at necropsy showed a considerable decline in the cellular parameters during the last year of the study, particularly in the IFN-γ assay.

The two animals with the highest levels of M. a. paratuberculosis responsive CD8+ lymphocytes in the circulation about 1-year post-inoculation had no detectable lesions in the distal ileum and colon at necropsy, while high numbers of γδ T-cells responsive to M. a. paratuberculosis in the circulation were associated with disseminated lesions in the distal ileum and colon.     

湖羊初生重性状影响因素分析及遗传力估计

【目的】研究旨在分析场、出生季节、出生月份、出生类型和性别对湖羊初生重性状的影响,并估计该性状的遗传力。【方法】运用SAS 9.2软件对2021年新疆地区3个规模化湖羊养殖企业共计4 570只母羊所产的8 352只羔羊初生重作非遗传因素分析,使用DMU软件对湖羊初生重性状进行方差组分估计,并使用两种单性状动物模型估计该性状的遗传力,根据赤池信息准则(Akaike’s information criterion, AIC)确定最佳固定效应组合和动物模型。【结果】场、出生季节、出生月份、出生类型和性别对湖羊的初生重均有极显著影响(P<0.01)。场1和场2羔羊初生重无显著差异(P>0.05),且均极显著大于场3羔羊的初生重(P<0.01);冬季出生的羔羊的初生重整体较大,其中以1月出生的羔羊初生重最大;出生类型越丰富,其羔羊初生重越小,各出生类型间羔羊初生重均呈现出极显著差异(P<0.01);根据单性状动物模型(考虑母体效应)的计算得出,湖羊初生重性状的直接、母体、总体遗传力分别为0.251、0.668、0.211,属于中等遗传力。【结论】在对羊场首年的生产数据分析...     

Survival of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in bovine monocyte-derived macrophages is not affected by host infection status but depends on the infecting bacterial genotype

In this study we investigated the ability of different Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (M. paratuberculosis) strains to survive in bovine monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) of cows naturally infected with M. paratuberculosis and control cows. We tested the hypotheses that infection status of cows affects macrophage killing ability and that survival of M. paratuberculosis in macrophages is dependent on the strain. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were obtained from Johne's disease-positive (n = 3) and age and stage of lactation matched Johne's disease-negative (n = 3) multiparious cows. Following differentiation, MDMs were challenged in vitro with four M. paratuberculosis strains of different host specificity (cattle and sheep). Two hours and 2, 4, and 7 days after infection, ingestion, and intracellular survival of M. paratuberculosis strains were determined by fluorescence microscopy. There was no effect of the origin of MDMs (Johne's disease-positive or control animals) on phagocytosis, survival of bacteria, or macrophage survival. In contrast, important strain differences were observed. These findings suggest that some M. paratuberculosis strains interfere more successfully than others with the ability of macrophages to kill intracellular pathogens which may make it important to include strain typing when designing control programs.     

犊牛支原体肺炎继发牛A型多杀性巴氏杆菌感染的诊治

某奶牛场犊牛相继发生肺炎和关节炎,为确诊该牛场犊牛群发病的原因并提出防控方案,本试验剖检新生犊牛并采集病料,分别开展牛支原体及其他病原菌的分离培养、PCR鉴定及药敏分析;进行牛病毒性腹泻病毒、牛口蹄疫病毒和牛传染性鼻气管炎病毒PCR检测;制作犊牛肺脏组织病理切片并进行观察和评估。从犊牛肺脏组织分离到牛支原体和牛A型多杀性巴氏杆菌;牛病毒性腹泻病毒、牛口蹄疫病毒和牛传染性鼻气管炎病毒检测均为阴性;肺脏组织病理切片可见肺泡结构破坏、出血及大量炎性细胞浸润;药敏试验结果显示,牛支原体和牛A型多杀性巴氏杆菌分别对泰乐菌素和头孢唑啉敏感,但对青霉素、庆大霉素、林可霉素和氨苄西林均呈现耐药。该犊牛群确诊为牛支原体肺炎继发牛A型多杀性巴氏杆菌感染,采用泰乐菌素联合头孢唑啉肌肉注射,配合对症治疗和规范管理,有效控制了该场犊牛疾病。     

苜蓿与3种多年生禾草混播效应研究北大核心CSCD

以紫花苜蓿分别与草地早熟禾、无芒雀麦和苇状羊茅按混播比例为7∶3、5∶5和3∶7建立的人工草地群落为研究对象,以4个草种单播处理为对照,通过对生物量、植物形态特征以及种间关系的测定分析,探讨种间关系对混播草种和比例的响应以及植物生长特征和生物量对种间关系的响应,为建植高产、优质的混播草地提供理论基础。研究结果表明3种混播组合中紫花苜蓿相对产量(RY)值均大于1.0且大于禾草,紫花苜蓿较禾草均具有竞争优势,紫花苜蓿+草地早熟禾和紫花苜蓿+无芒雀麦混播组合中,紫花苜蓿对禾草的生长具有压迫作用,紫花苜蓿+苇状羊茅组合表现为两种牧草协同生长。随紫花苜蓿比例的下降和禾草比例的提高,紫花苜蓿RY值表现为豆禾比例3∶7>5∶5>7∶3,禾草RY值表现为豆禾比例3∶7>7∶3>5∶5,混播系统通过降低紫花苜蓿株高、增加茎粗和叶面积,禾草通过提高株高,降低茎粗以及先增大再减小叶面积来响应种间关系的变化,使得各混播比例下相对产量总和(RYT)值均大于1.0,进而使两种牧草达到协同生长,最终达到增产的目的。3种混播组合中,紫花苜蓿与苇状羊茅混播增产效果好于其他混播组合,并且以3∶7混播增产率最高,紫花苜蓿与草地早熟禾、紫花苜蓿与无芒雀麦以7∶3混播增产效率最高。     

不同粒度猫尾草对羔羊体外发酵特性和微生物数量的影响

通过Rusitec-s体外发酵系统研究不同粒度猫尾草对羔羊体外发酵参数与微生物数量的影响,选取6种不同粒度(1.00、2.36、3.35、4.75、8.00和12.50 mm)的猫尾草作为试验饲粮的纤维来源,按照猫尾草的粒度将试验分为6个处理组,每个处理4个重复,利用Rusitec-s型人工瘤胃模拟装置进行48 h体外发酵,测定养分降解率、发酵参数及发酵液中6种微生物菌群的拷贝数。结果表明：与其他处理组相比,2.36 mm组显著提高了体外中性洗涤纤维降解率(IVNDFD)、丁酸、异丁酸、戊酸、异戊酸摩尔比和溶纤维丁酸弧菌(B. f)数量(P<0.05),且显著降低总产甲烷菌(TMe)数量(P<0.05)。总菌(TB)与氨态氮(NH3-N)浓度、乙酸摩尔比呈正相关(R²=0.84,P=0.038;R²=0.88,P=0.021);B. f数量与丙酸摩尔比呈正相关(R²=0.82,P=0.045),且与pH呈负相关(R²=-0.98,P=0.001);TMe数量与体外粗蛋白质降解率(IVCP...