Pharmacokinetics of florfenicol after a single intramuscular dose in white-spotted bamboo sharks (Chiloscyllium plagiosum).

This study evaluated the pharmacokinetics of florfenicol in the white-spotted bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium plagiosum). In addition to the pharmacokinetics, the potential application for treatment of bacterial meningitis was explored. A pilot study was used to compare doses of 30, 40, and 50 mg/kg i.m. Following that study, 10 adult sharks were administered a single i.m. dose of florfenicol at 40 mg/kg. Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid were collected and analyzed for florfenicol by a sensitive and specific high-pressure liquid chromatographic method. Pharmacokinetic analysis was performed using both non-compartmental and compartmental techniques. The absorption produced an average peak at 54 (+/-19) hr from the i.m. site of administration, and the half-life was prolonged, averaging 269.79 hr (+/-135.87). Florfenicol plasma concentrations peaked at an average of 11.85 microg/ml (+/-1.45) and were maintained above our target minimum inhibitory concentration of 4-8 microg/ml for at least 120 hr. Cerebrospinal fluid concentrations peaked at an estimated 9 microg/ml around 48 hr, surpassing the target minimum inhibitory concentration for at least 72 hr.     

圈养大熊猫主食竹的氨基酸分析

拟通过对大熊猫主食竹中氨基酸含量及其相互间比例的分析,为圈养大熊猫的饲料配方中平衡氨基酸提供理论参考依据。采集了大熊猫喜食的3个产地4种竹叶和竹杆样品各1 7个,共34个样品,并测定了其中1 7种氨基酸的含量。结果表明,竹样品中谷氨酸(Glu)含量最高,其中竹叶中为1 .37%±0 .1 8% ,竹杆中为0 .2 8%±0 .0 6% ;其次为天冬氨酸(Asp)、亮氨酸(Leu)、丙氨酸(Ala)、缬氨酸(Val)、赖氨酸(Lys)、脯氨酸(Pro)、甘氨酸(Gly)、苯丙氨酸(Phe)、酪氨酸(Thr)、丝氨酸(Ser)、精氨酸(Arg) ;半胱氨酸(Cys)含量最低,竹叶中为0 .0 7%±0 .0 4% ,竹杆中为0 .0 4%±0 .0 5 %。竹叶中除Cys含量显著(P <0 .0 5 )高于竹杆外,其余所有氨基酸含量都极显著(P <0 .0 1 )高于竹杆。竹叶中总非必需氨基酸(NEAA)的平均含量为6.2 8%±0 .79% ,竹杆中为4.32 %±2 .5 8% ;竹叶总必需氨基酸(EAA)平均含量为4.66%±0 .5 9% ,竹杆中为3.2 0 %±1 .98%。竹叶和竹杆中NEAA/EAA平均比值分别为1 .35±0 .0 8和1 .2 2±0 .47。     

Molecular cloning,organization, expression and 3D structural analysis of the MHC class Ia gene in the whitespotted bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium plagiosum)

Cartilaginous fishes are the oldest jawed vertebrates, from which the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) derived approximately 500 MYA; however, full-length genomic sequences for MHC genes in these species remain undescribed. This lack of basic information about MHC organization in cartilaginous fish is hindering investigations into the relationship between MHC polymorphism and disease, and leaves a large gap in our understanding of shark MHC evolution. Here, we obtained a complete 4887 bp genomic DNA of chplUAA (designated as chplUAA) from the whitespotted bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium plagiosum) using long PCR. The full-length cDNA sequence was 1385 bp, with a 1029 bp open reading frame (ORF) encoding 343 amino acids. Six unique sequences (chplUAA*01-06) were detected from 51 sequences from three samples. No more than two sequences were found in each individual, suggesting that only one UAA locus was amplified in each sample. Phylogenetic analysis supports monophyly of all available shark classical class Ia sequences.     

笼养灰胸竹鸡血液生理生化指标的测定

以 2 35 .75～ 339.4 0g的成年笼养灰胸竹鸡为研究对象 ,对笼养灰胸竹鸡 (2 6♀、14♂ )的 2 6项血液生理生化指标进行了测定并按性别分组统计进行差异显著性检验 ,结果表明 ,所测生理生化指标在性别之间有差异 ,但差异均不显著 (P >0 .0 5 )。     

Nitrate-induced goiter in captive whitespotted bamboo sharks Chilosryllium plagiosum

Elasmobranch susceptibility to goiter formation in captive environments has been well documented. Until recently, most public aquariums operated under the belief that the etiology of goiter in elasmobranchs was nutritional and specifically caused by insufficient dietary iodine. Recent studies have demonstrated that high environmental nitrate (NO3-N) inhibits the ability of the thyroid gland to utilize available iodide, resulting in thyroid gland overstimulation by thyroid stimulating hormone and ultimately leading to the development of goiter. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of high environmental nitrate concentrations on thyroid function in juvenile whitespotted bamboo sharks Chiloscyllium plagiosum. In July 2008, five juveniles (80-150 g) were exposed to a low-nitrate environment (NO3-N concentration < 1 mg/L of water) and five were exposed to an elevated-nitrate environment (NO3-N = 70 mg/L) for 29 d in a flow-through natural seawater system. Nitrate exposure did not affect growth rates (e.g., weight, length, and condition factor) and did not alter free plasma thyroxine concentrations during the 29-d experimental period. However, histological examination of thyroid glands from sharks exposed to elevated nitrate revealed the development of diffuse hyperplastic goiter. With increasing restrictions on water use, most modern aquaria operate as recirculating systems, which results in higher and more chronic nitrate exposure for captive animals. Goiter is one of the most common health problems in captive elasmobranchs, and this study suggests that nitrate exposure is an important factor in the etiology of this disease.     

Amyloidosis in Captive Anseriformes

During the period 1945-1962, percentage deaths of anserine birds (ducks, geese and swans) did not vary remarkably from year to year even though the population has more than quadrupled during the same period. The number of deaths with amyloidosis has increased significantly even though the death rate did not change. The number of deaths due to tuberculosis, mould, renal diseases, hepatitis and infection accompanied by amyloidosis also increased, especially during the second half the study period. Cases of known secondary amyloidosis accounted for 71.4% whereas 28.6% of the remaining cases were classified as ”doubtfully” primary. Sites of deposition amyloid in the two categories were the same and it has never been observed in the heart. The amyloid deposits in the birds did not differ from those in man when examined by number of histochemical methods.     

Goiter in a cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)

Goiter in a 2-year-old male cockatiel with respiratory distress was characterized by bilateral enlargement of the thyroid glands. Microscopic lesions included features of both hyperplastic goiter and colloid goiter. There also was localized hemosiderosis due to hemorrhage in subcapsular space and in thyroid follicle lumens.     

Sperm Morphology Assessment in Captive Neotropical Primates

The main objective of this study was to evaluate sperm morphology in four neotropical primate species to compare the sperm morphological traits and the sperm morphometric parameters as a basis for establishing normative sperm standards for each species. Data from 80 ejaculates collected from four primate species, Callithrix jacchus, Callimico goeldii, Alouatta caraya and Ateles geoffroyi, were analysed for detection of sperm morphological alterations using subjective World Health Organization (WHO‐2010) standards and Sperm Deformity Index (SDI) criteria, objective computer‐assisted sperm morphometry analysis (CASMA) and subpopulation sperm determination (SSD) methods. There were multiple differences (p < 0.01) observed among primate species in values obtained from WHO‐2010, SDI, CASMA and SSD sperm analysis methods. In addition, multiple significant positive and negative correlations were observed between the sperm morphological traits (SDI, Sperm Deformity Index Head Defects, Sperm Deformity Index Midpiece Defects, Sperm Deformity Index Tail Defects, Normal Sperm, Head Defects, Midpiece Defects and Tail Defects) and the sperm morphometric parameters (SSD, Area (A), Perimeter (P), Length (L), Width (W), Ellipticity, Elongation and Rugosity) (p ≤ 0.046). In conclusion, our findings using different evaluation methods indicate that pronounced sperm morphological variation exists among these four neotropical primate species. Because of the strong relationship observed among morphological and morphometric parameters, these results suggest that application of objective analysis methods could substantially improve the reliability of comparative studies and help to establish valid normative sperm values for neotropical primates.     

圈养大熊猫蠕虫病感染情况调查

为了解圈养大熊猫蠕虫病感染情况,采用饱和硫酸镁离心漂浮法对从四川地区采集的210份圈养大熊猫粪便样品进行了蠕虫虫卵的检测,结果只检出了西氏贝蛔虫(Baylisascaris schroederi)虫卵,粪样蛔虫卵阳性率为25.71%(54/210)。在不同饲养单位以及不同月份,大熊猫西氏贝蛔虫的感染率存在显著差异(P0.05),但不同年龄和性别的大熊猫西氏贝蛔虫感染率差异不显著(P0.05)。     

圈养象的足部护理实用要点

足部护理是圈养象饲养管理中不可或缺的部分,对保障圈养象健康、提升个体福利方面发挥着非常重要的作用。本文参考相关文献资料,结合太原动物园现已开展的圈养象足部护理实践,总结了包括日常检查及清洁、趾甲护理、脚掌护理、角质护理及脓肿处理5项最主要的足部护理工作,探讨了各项工作的护理要点、护理频率及工具选用等实践操作流程,旨在为动物园行业开展圈养象足部护理提供参考,提高圈养象福利。     

红袋鼠齿槽感染的诊治

江苏常州武进淹城野生动物世界从2007年10月至2011年3a多的时间所饲养的袋鼠中,共发生6例齿槽感染,4例呈急性经过,2例呈慢性经过。1例急性感染病例感染部位发生在上颌右侧分支后缘,其余5例均发生在下颌分支后缘。齿槽感染是动物园养殖袋鼠的一种常见病。上下颌均可感染,其中下颌齿槽感染的病例较上颌齿槽感染的多;急性感染病例若能及时发现,及时治疗,其预后一般较好;慢性经过病例预后通常不好。发病袋鼠不分性别,发病率和复发率都较高。     

Velogenic Newcastle Disease Virus in Captive Wild Birds

Newcastle disease virus (NDV) was isolated from the faeces of seven different species of clinically healthy captive wild birds. All seven NDV isolates were characterized as velogenic, based on the mean death time in embryonated hens' eggs and the intracerebral pathogenicity index in day-old chicks. Three of the isolates were placed in group C₁ based on the reactions with monoclonal antibodies. The role of captive wild birds in the epidemiology of Newcastle disease is briefly discussed.     

圈养珍稀野生动物应激性疾病及防治

野生动物怕热、易惊厥,容易发生应激或患应激性疾病.圈养条件下,特别在热、冷等应激原的刺激下易诱发大熊猫、羚牛、金丝猴的大肠埃希菌性肠炎和某些传染性的应激性疾病等,麻醉、运输等应激原的刺激而诱发羚牛的应激或应激性疾病,其死亡率高达20%,严重地威胁着珍稀野生动物的生命.再加之其生性凶猛,在诊断和治疗上都存在着很大的局限性...