鸡传染性鼻炎二价油乳剂灭活疫苗的保存期检验

应用3批鸡传染性鼻炎二价油乳剂灭活疫苗进行了保存期检验,结果表明,二价苗在4～8℃保存12个月和18个月后免疫鸡群,鸡群对A、C型强致病力菌株的保护率在二免后4周左右分别为100%和88.5%,血清SPA、阻断ELISA和HI抗体阳性检出率较高,但疫苗保存18个月后所免疫鸡的血清C型HI抗体效价的几何平均数有显著的下降.因此,该二价苗的保存期以12个月为宜.     

五种市售鸡传染性鼻炎灭活疫苗免疫效力比较

本研究对国内市场上几个主要鸡传染性鼻炎灭活疫苗生产厂家生产的灭活疫苗免疫鸡只进行血清HI抗体水平测定和攻毒,比较不同公司所产疫苗效力的效力差异,并评估A、C型二价灭活疫苗两次免疫鸡群对国内B型分离株:DL-1株和最近从免疫失败鸡场分离到的SD-1株的交叉保护作用,分析免疫失败的原因.结果表明:A、D、E公司的疫苗免疫两次后,A型HI抗体阳性率分别为92.5%、100%和95%,滴度分别为33.9、55.1和59.9,攻毒保护率都是100%.C型HI抗体阳性率分别为72.5%、38.5%和77.5%,滴度分别为11.4、2.7和27,攻毒保护率分别为80%、70%和80%.而B和C公司的疫苗免疫两次后A型HI抗体阳性率分别为59.4%、77.1%,抗体滴度分别为5.4和21.8,攻毒保护率分别为50%和66.7%;C型HI抗体阳性率分别为54.1%和51.4%,抗体滴度分别为6.1和6.8,攻毒保护率分别为38.3%和50%.在五个疫苗产品中,以A、D、E的保护效力较好,B、C产品效力较差.另外,A、C型二价灭活疫苗免疫后不能对B型菌的攻击提供保护,其A、C型HI抗体阳性率、抗体滴度与对B型菌攻毒保护率无相关性.     

鸡传染性鼻炎二介油乳剂灭活疫苗的保存期检验

应用3批鸡传染性鼻炎二价油乳剂灭活疫苗进行了保存期检验，结果表明，二价苗在4－8℃保存12个月和18个月后免疫鸡群，鸡群对A、C型强致病力菌株的保护率在二免后4周左右分别为100％和88．5％，血清SPA、阻断ELISA和HI抗体阳性检出率较高，但疫苗保存18个月后所免疫鸡的血清C型HI抗体效价的几何平均数有显著的下降。因此，该二价苗的保存期以12个月为宜。     

鸡传染性鼻炎(三价)和新城疫二联灭活疫苗的研究

利用Page A型、B型、C型副鸡禽杆菌和新城疫病毒La Sota株,研制鸡传染性鼻炎(三价)和新城疫二联油乳剂灭活疫苗。用3个批次疫苗进行单剂量(0.5mL/次)3次接种和大剂量(2.0mL)单次接种的安全性试验、SPF鸡的免疫效力试验、商品鸡的免疫持续期试验和疫苗的保存期试验。结果表明,3批疫苗对试验鸡安全无副作用;免疫接种SPF鸡只30d后对A、B、C型副鸡禽杆菌攻毒的保护率≥80%,用20μL/只疫苗免疫接种SPF鸡21d后新城疫的平均HI抗体24;商品鸡42日龄首免,110日龄二免,二免后9个月对A、B、C型副鸡禽杆菌攻毒的保护率≥70%,对新城疫病毒强毒100%保护;用4℃~8℃保存12个月和15个月的3批疫苗进行了SPF鸡的近期免疫效力试验,结果对A、B、C型副鸡禽杆菌攻毒的保护率≥70%,用20μL/只疫苗免疫SPF鸡,免疫接种后21d新城疫病毒的平均HI抗体24,对新城疫病毒强毒的攻毒保护率70%。说明研制的疫苗安全有效。     

鸡传染性鼻炎三价灭活疫苗安全性试验和效力检验初报

利用PageA、B、C型副鸡禽杆菌,研制鸡传染性鼻炎(IC)三价灭活疫苗。用6批IC疫苗进行了大剂量单次接种和单剂量多次接种的安全性试验,结果表明,IC三价灭活疫苗安全无副作用;用3批疫苗进行SPF鸡和普通鸡的免疫效力试验,结果对A、B、C型副鸡禽杆菌攻毒的保护率≥80%;商品鸡42日龄首免,110日龄二免,二免后约9个月对A、B、C型副鸡禽杆菌攻毒的保护率≥80%;用4℃～8℃保存一年的3批疫苗进行了SPF鸡的近期免疫效力试验,结果对A、B、C型副鸡禽杆菌攻毒的保护率≥80%。     

鸽源和鸡源油乳剂灭活苗对比试验

采用鸽新城疫ND-GS01株毒为种毒制备的油乳剂灭活疫苗和进口鸡源油乳剂灭活苗各免疫10只鸽,免疫后的第15、30、45和60天,每组每种疫苗中分别采取5只鸽血样,分离血清,测定HI抗体,同时在15d每组每种疫苗中各取5只鸽,用鸽强毒1000ELD50/mL肌注攻毒。结果表明,鸽ND油乳剂灭活疫苗保护率为100%,鸡ND油乳剂灭活疫苗保护率为65%。     

鸭疫里氏杆菌病三价油乳剂灭活疫苗的研究

以1、2、10型鸭疫里氏杆菌（RA）分离株为菌种，研制鸭疫里氏杆菌病三价油乳剂灭活疫苗。经无菌及安全检验合格后，对6日龄樱桃谷雏鸭颈部皮下接种0.4mL／只,免疫后第10、14、21和35d分别用1、2、10型RA强毒株攻攻，第14d的攻毒保护率为91.7%-100%,35d攻毒保护率为66.6%-83.3%。田间试验结果表明，雏鸭5－7日龄免疫后至上市保护率可达95.0%-100%。     

禽霍乱禽霍乱、新城疫二联灭活疫苗免疫攻毒试验与HI试验的平行关系研究

对8批禽霍乱、新城疫二联灭活疫苗进行新城疫组分的效力检验,在检测新城疫血凝抑制效价(HI)的同时,进行新城疫病毒强毒攻击试验,旨在寻找抗攻毒保护与HI抗体效价之间的平行关系。结果表明:免疫剂量与HI抗体效价和攻毒保护率呈正相关,免疫40、20、10、5μL剂量组攻毒保护率和HI抗体效价分别为94.9%(75/79)、5.2 log_2,87.5%(70/80)、4.4 log_2,29.1%(23/79)、2.7 log_2,11.4%(9/79)、2.1 log_2;对照组攻毒保护率为0(0/10),HI抗体效价≤2.0 log_2;新城疫HI抗体效价与攻毒保护率也呈正相关,当HI3.0 log_2,攻毒保护率为4.1%;HI=3.0 log_2,攻毒保护率为22.9%;HI=4.0 log_2,攻毒保护率为87.7%;HI=5.0 log_2,攻毒保护率为94.4%;HI=6.0 log_2,攻毒保护率为100%。本研究为制定疫苗质量标准中新城疫病毒株的效力检验方法和标准提供实验室理论依据。     

鸡新城疫灭活疫苗免疫攻毒试验与血清学(HI)试验的平行关系研究

对19批鸡新城疫(ND)灭活疫苗进行了效力检验,在测定PD50的同时,进行了HI抗体效价的测定,以寻找血清学与抗攻毒保护的平行关系.结果表明,免疫剂量与GMHI抗体效价和攻毒保护率呈正相关:免疫1/12.5剂量组共保护54/60(90%),GMHI抗体效价为5.6 log2;免疫1/25剂量组共保护152/191(79.6%),GMHI抗体效价为4.9 log2;免疫1/50剂量组共保护123/183(67.2%),GMHI抗体效价为4.0 log2;免疫1/100剂量组共保护46/139(33%),GMHI抗体效价为3.0 log2;对照组保护0/89(0),GMHI抗体效价≤2.0 log2.采用PD50测定的18批疫苗中,有15批合格,3批不合格;按照我国现有质量标准,即免疫1/25剂量攻毒的方法进行检验,19批疫苗中有16批合格,3批不合格;血清学方法检验19批疫苗中有17批合格,2批不合格.其中免疫攻毒效检方法与PD50测定方法的不合格疫苗批次完全相同,其中2批为免疫胚制造的疫苗,1批为进口的灭活疫苗,血清学检验不合格的2批疫苗包含在其中,三种检验方法结果基本一致.试验还发现,HI抗体效价和抗攻毒保护呈正相关:未免疫对照组鸡血清HI抗体效价≤2.0 log2,攻毒保护率为0(0/89);免疫ND灭活疫苗后如果血清HI抗体效价＜3.0 log2,攻毒保护率为3.5%(4/113);HI为3.0 log2,攻毒保护率为16.1%(14/87);HI为4.0 log2,攻毒保护率为86.7%(86/99);HI达到5.0 log2,攻毒保护率为97.2%(103/106),HI≥6.0 log2,攻毒保护率为100%(168/168).     

鸡新城疫血凝抑制抗体的研究 对不同血凝抑制滴度鸡的攻毒试验

不同免疫水平的鸡攻毒后的保护率与攻毒前血凝抑制(HI)滴度成正相关。HI价在4(Log_2)者保护率为34～64％,在5(Log_2)和5(Log_2)以上者保护率达90～100％,在3(Log_2)和3(Log_2)以下者未免疫鸡保护率仅9％,而免疫过的鸡为43％。全血平板法阳性者攻毒保护率为95％,可疑者42～57％,阴性者20～48％。根据以上结果以HI价4(Log_2)为免疫临界线,群体水平低于4(Log_2)时为易感鸡群,应及时免疫以确保鸡群安全。攻毒后耐过鸡HI抗体递增均值与攻毒前HI水平成负相关,在5(Log_2)以上时,攻毒后HI抗体均值上升甚微或稍有下降。     

Phase I evaluation of CCNU (lomustine) in tumor-bearing cats

1-(2-Chloroethyl)3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea (CCNU) is an alkylating agent in the nitrosourea subclass. A prospective evaluation of CCNU was done to determine the maximally tolerated dosage of CCNU in tumor-bearing cats. Response data were obtained when available. Twenty-five cats were treated with CCNU at a dosage of 50-60 mg/m3 body surface area. Complete hematologic data were available for 13 cats. Neutropenia was the acute dose-limiting toxicity. The median neutrophil count at the nadir was 1,000 cells/microL (mean, 2,433 cells/microL; range, 0-9,694 cells/microL). The time of neutrophil nadir was variable, occurring 7-28 days after treatment, and counts sometimes did not return to normal for up to 14 days after the nadir. Based on these findings, a 6-week dosing interval and weekly hematologic monitoring after the 1st treatment with CCNU are recommended. The nadir of the platelet count may occur 14-21 days after treatment. The median platelet count at the nadir was 43,500 cells/microL. No gastrointestinal, renal, or hepatic toxicities were observed after a single CCNU treatment, and additional studies to evaluate the potential for cumulative toxicity should be performed. Five cats with lymphoma and 1 cat with mast cell tumor had measurable responses to CCNU. Phase II studies to evaluate antitumor activity should be completed with a dosing regimen of 50-60 mg/m3 every 6 weeks.     

Furosemide continuous rate infusion in the horse: evaluation of enhanced efficacy and reduced side effects

Continuous rate infusion (CRI) of furosemide in humans is considered superior to intermittent administration (IA). This study examined whether furosemide CRI, compared with IA, would increase diuretic efficacy with decreased fluid and electrolyte fluctuations and activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in the horse. Five mares were used in a crossover-design study. During a 24-hour period, each horse received a total of 3 mg/kg furosemide by either CRI (0.12 mg/kg/h preceded by a loading dose of 0.12 mg/kg IV) or IA (1 mg/kg IV q8h). There was not a statistically significant difference in urine volume over 24 hours between methods; however, urine volume was significantly greater after CRI compared with IA during the first 8 hours ([median 25th percentile, 75th percentile]: 9.6 L [8.9, 14.4] for CRI versus 5.9 L [5.3, 6.0] for IA). CRI produced a more uniform urine flow, decreased fluctuations in plasma volume, and suppressed renal concentrating ability throughout the infusion period. Potassium, Ca, and Cl excretion was greater during CRI than IA (1,133 mmol [1.110, 1,229] versus 764 mmol [709, 904], 102.7 mmol [96.0, 117.2] versus 73.3 mmol [65.0, 73.5], and 1,776 mmol [1,657, 2.378] versus 1,596 mmol [1,457, 1,767], respectively). Elimination half-lives of furosemide were 1.35 and 0.47 hours for CRI and IA, respectively. The area under the excretion rate curve was 1,285.7 and 184.2 mL x mg/mL for CRI and IA, respectively. Furosemide CRI (0.12 mg/kg/h) for 8 hours, preceded by a loading dose (0.12 mg/kg), is recommended when profound diuresis is needed acutely in horses.     

The Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Dairy Cattle in Central Kenya

The epidemiology of H. placei and of other gastrointestinal nematodes in yearling dairy cattle was examined on two farms in Kiambu District, central Kenya during each of 13 one-month periods from April 1993 to April 1994. On each farm, 32 newly weaned dairy calves were given a single dose of albendazole and then placed on experimental pastures. Twelve of the animals were designated for bi-monthly slaughter (n = 2) and analysis of worm population characteristics and 20 were designated for blood and faecal collection and for weighing. Two parasite-free tracer calves were grazed alongside the weaner calves each month throughout the study period and were also slaughtered for analysis of worm populations. Faecal egg counts, haematological and serum pepsinogen determinations, herbage larval counts, and animal live weight changes were recorded monthly. The study revealed that Haemonchus placei, Trichostrongylus axei, Cooperia spp. and Oesophagostomum radiatum were responsible for parasitic gastroenteritis and that H. placei was the predominant nematode present in the young cattle on both farms. Faecal egg counts from resident cattle and necropsy worm counts revealed that pasture larval levels were directly related to the amount of rainfall. The total worm burdens in the animals were highest during the rainy season (March–June and October–December) and lowest during the dry seasons (July–September and January–February). The very low recovery of immature larvae of H. placei from the tracer calves indicated that arrested development is not a feature of the life cycle of this parasite in central Kenya. The maintenance of the parasite population depended on continuous cycling of infection between the host and the pasture. The agroclimatic conditions of the study area were such that, in general, favourable weather conditions for the development and survival of the free-living stages of gastrointestinal nematodes existed all year round.     

Diversity of Ectoparasites in Sheep Flocks in Sa~o Paulo,Brazil

The occurrence of ectoparasites in sheep flocks is frequently reported but seldom quantified. Sheep production used to be a predominantly family activity in the state of Sa~o Paulo (Brazil), but it began to become a commercial activity in the past decade. Thus, information about the ectoparasites existing in sheep flocks has become necessary. The present data were obtained by means of questionnaires sent to all sheep breeders belonging to the `Associaça~o Paulista de Criadores de Ovinos' (ASPACO; Sa~o Paulo State Association of Sheep Breeders). Response reliability was tested by means of random visits paid to 10.6% of the respondents. Most of the properties (89.5%) reported the presence of one or more ectoparasites. Screw-worm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) was the most frequent ectoparasite (72.5%), followed by bot fly larvae (Dermatobia hominis, 45.0%), ticks (Amblyomma cajennense) and Boophilus microplus, 31.3%) and finally lice (Damalinia ovis, 13.8%). Combined infestations also occurred, the most common one being screw-worm with bot fly larvae (36.0%) followed by bot fly larvae with ticks (13.9%), screw-worm with ticks (9.3%), bot fly larvae with lice (6.9%), and ticks with lice (5.0%). The most common triple combination was screw-worm, bot fly larvae and ticks (12.8%). Breeds raised for meat or wool were attacked by bot fly larvae and ticks more often than other breeds. Lice were only absent from animals of indigenous breeds. The relationships among these ectoparasites are discussed in terms of sheep breeds, flock size, seasonality and the ectoparasitic combinations on the host.     

Evaluation of biohydrogenation rate of canola vs. soya bean seeds as unsaturated fatty acids sources for ruminants in situ

An experiment was conducted to study disappearance of C14 to C18 fatty acids, lag times and biohydrogenation (BH) rates of C18 fatty acids of ground soya bean and canola seeds in situ. Three ruminally fistulated Dallagh sheep were used to determine ruminal BH of unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs). Differences in the disappearance of fatty acids through the bags and lag times were observed between the oilseeds. We saw that the longer the incubation time of the oilseeds in the rumen, the lower the content of C18:2 and C18:3. Significantly higher lag times for both C18:2 and C18:3 were observed in ground canola compared to ground soya bean. BH rates of C18:2 and C18:3 fatty acids in soya bean were three times higher than those of canola. These results suggest that the fatty acid profile of fat source can affect the BH of UFAs by rumen micro‐organisms. So that UFAs of canola had higher ability to escape from ruminal BH. It seems that fatty acid profile of ruminant products is more affected by canola seed compared to soya bean seed.     

Serum biochemical values and mineral element contents of tissues in yaks

Serum biochemical values and the wet weight to dry weight ratios of tissues were determined in yaks in Shandan county of Gansu province. The liver, kidney, heart and muscle contents of seven elements in yaks were also analysed. Most serum biochemical values were similar to those of cattle, camels and sheep, but the calcium concentration was considerably above the normal range for other ruminants. The liver contained the highest concentrations of copper, manganese and cobalt and the kidney of selenium, iron and calcium.Abbreviations Alb albumin - ALT alanine aminotransferase - AST aspartate aminotransferase - BUN blood urea nitrogen - Chol cholesterol - Glob globulin - -GT -glutamyl transpeptidase - IP inorganic phosphorus - TP total protein     

Evaluation of the Microbiological Status of Milk and Various Structures in Mammary Glands from Naturally Infected Dairy Cows

A knowledge of the microbiological status of milk and of the different structures in the mammary glands has great importance in elucidating the pathogenesis of mammary gland infections. The objective of this study was to evaluate the microbiological status of various structures in the mammary glands from naturally infected dairy cows following slaughter. A total of 94 samples of milk, 184 samples of mammary parenchyma, 168 samples of gland cisterns, and 168 samples of teat cisterns were collected for microbiological examination. Microorganisms were detected in 59.9% of all samples, 67.0% of the milk samples, 70.1% of the mammary parenchymas, 55.9% of the gland cisterns and 48.8% of the teat cistern samples. When all samples were considered, coagulase-negative Staphylococcus were the most prevalent (35.7%) followed by coagulase-positive Staphylococcus (12.2%), Corynebacterium bovis (2.4%), Prototheca sp. (1.9%), and Streptococcus dysgalactiae (1.5%). There was a significantly higher occurrence of microorganisms in the milk and mammary parenchyma compared to the gland cisterns and teat cisterns. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Development and survival of free-living stages of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and goats on pasture in the Nigerian derived savanna

Four grass plots were sequentially contaminated with goat faeces containing known numbers of unembryonated eggs of predominantly Haemonchus contortus and Trichostrongylus spp. between October 1982 and April 1983. Four other plots were similarly contaminated with sheep faeces between February and May 1987. An additional plot was repeatedly contaminated with sheep faeces from February to April 1987. Populations of free-living stages in faeces and of infective larvae (L₃) in the herbage were subsequently monitored until the end of April and June of 1983 and 1987 respectively. During February and May 1987 two control cultures of sheep faeces were incubated in the laboratory at 25°C–30°C and at a constant temperature of 50°C and the free-living development was also monitored. L₃ developed very readily in the faeces cultured at 25°C–30°C and in those spread on a grass plot in October, at the end of the wet season, but developed less on the plot contaminated in May at the start of the wet season. Worm eggs in faeces deposited on plots during the hot dry season (December to April) or incubated at 50°C died and disintegrated after 24–48 h exposure to the high environmental temperatures. The results indicate that it is unlikely that gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and goats can develop or survive on open pasture during the dry season in the Nigerian derived savanna zone.