Plasma concentration and cardiovascular effects of intramuscular medetomidine combined with three doses of the peripheral alpha2-antagonist MK-467 in dogs

Objective

We investigated the plasma concentrations and cardiovascular effects of intramuscularly (IM) administered medetomidine, administered alone or with three different doses of MK-467.

Peripheral α2-adrenoceptor antagonism affects the absorption of intramuscularly coadministered drugs

Objective

We determined the possible effects of a peripherally acting α₂-adrenoceptor antagonist, MK-467, on the absorption of intramuscularly (IM) coadministered medetomidine, butorphanol and midazolam.

Effects of constant rate infusions of dexmedetomidine or MK-467 on the minimum alveolar concentration of sevoflurane in dogs

Objective

To determine the effects of low and high dose infusions of dexmedetomidine and a peripheral α₂-adrenoceptor antagonist, MK-467, on sevoflurane minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) in dogs.

Evaluation of cardiovascular effects of intramuscular medetomidine and a medetomidine–vatinoxan combination in Beagle dogs: A randomized blinded crossover laboratory study

ObjectiveTo compare the cardiovascular effects of a combination of medetomidine and vatinoxan (MVX) versus medetomidine (MED) alone administered intramuscularly (IM) and to determine whether heart rate (HR) can be used as a surrogate for cardiac output (CO) after the use of medetomidine with or without vatinoxan.Study designA randomized, blinded, experimental, crossover study.AnimalsA group of eight healthy Beagle dogs aged 4.6 (2.3–9.4) years and weighing 12.9 (9–14.7) kg, median (range).MethodsEach dog was injected with 1 mg m^–2 medetomidine with or without 20 mg m^–2 vatinoxan IM with a washout period of 7 days. Cardiovascular data and arterial and mixed venous blood gas samples were collected at baseline, 5, 10, 15, 20, 35, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes after treatment administration. CO was measured at all time points via thermodilution. Differences between treatments, period and sequence were evaluated with repeated measures analysis of covariance and the relationship between HR and CO was assessed with a repeated measures analysis of variance; p values < 0.05 were deemed significant.ResultsThe CO was 47–96% lower after MED than after MVX (p < 0.0001). Increases in systemic, pulmonary arterial and right atrial pressures and oxygen extraction ratio were significantly higher after MED than after MVX (all p < 0.0001). HR was significantly lower after MED and the linear relationship to CO was significant (p < 0.0001).Conclusions and clinical relevanceOverall, MED affected the cardiovascular system more negatively than MVX, and the difference in cardiovascular function between the treatments can be considered clinically relevant. HR was linearly related to CO, and decreases in HR reflected cardiac performance for dogs sedated with medetomidine with or without vatinoxan.     

The impact of MK-467 on sedation,heart rate and arterial blood pressure after intramuscular coadministration with dexmedetomidine in conscious cats

Objective

To study the effects of MK-467, a peripheral α₂-adrenoceptor antagonist, on sedation, heart rate and blood pressure after intramuscular (IM) coadministration with 25 μg kg^?1 of dexmedetomidine in cats.

Concentrations of vatinoxan and xylazine in plasma,cerebrospinal fluid and brain tissue following intravenous administration in sheep

ObjectivesTo investigate the extent of vatinoxan distribution into sheep brain, and whether vatinoxan influences brain concentrations of xylazine; and to examine the utility of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a surrogate of brain tissue concentrations for vatinoxan and xylazine.Study designRandomised, blinded, experimental study.AnimalsA total of 14 adult female sheep.MethodsSheep were randomly allocated into two equal groups and premedicated with either intravenous (IV) vatinoxan (750 μg kg^–1, VX) or saline (SX) administered 10 minutes before IV xylazine (500 μg kg^–1). Sedation was subjectively assessed at selected intervals before and after treatments. At 10 minutes after xylazine administration, a venous blood sample was collected and the sheep were immediately euthanised with IV pentobarbital (100 mg kg^–1). Plasma, CSF and brain tissues were harvested, and concentrations of vatinoxan and xylazine were quantified using liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry. Drug ratios were then calculated and the data were analysed as appropriate.ResultsThe brain-to-plasma and CSF-to-plasma ratios of vatinoxan were 0.06 ± 0.013 and 0.05 ± 0.01 (mean ± standard deviation), respectively. Xylazine brain concentrations were not significantly different (835 ± 262 versus 1029 ± 297 ng g^–1 in groups VX and SX, respectively) and were approximately 15-fold higher than those in plasma. The CSF-to-brain ratio of vatinoxan was 0.8 ± 0.2, whereas xylazine concentrations in the brain were approximately 17-fold greater than those in CSF, with and without vatinoxan.Conclusions and clinical relevanceVatinoxan did not significantly affect sedation with xylazine or the concentrations of xylazine in the brain. CSF is not a good predictor of xylazine concentrations in the brain, whereas vatinoxan concentrations were concordant between the brain and CSF, using the dosages in this study.     

The impact of vatinoxan on medetomidine–ketamine–midazolam immobilization in Patagonian maras (Dolichotis patagonum)

ObjectiveTo compare cardiovascular and ventilatory effects, immobilization quality and effects on tissue perfusion of a medetomidine–ketamine–midazolam combination with or without vatinoxan (MK-467), a peripherally acting α₂-adrenoceptor antagonist.Study designRandomized, blinded, crossover study.AnimalsA group of nine healthy Patagonian maras (Dolichotis patagonum).MethodsMaras were immobilized twice with: 1) medetomidine hydrochloride (0.1 mg kg^–1) + ketamine (5 mg kg^–1) + midazolam (0.1 mg kg^–1) (MKM) + saline or 2) MKM + vatinoxan hydrochloride (0.8 mg kg^–1), administered intramuscularly. Drugs were mixed in the same syringe. At 20, 30 and 40 minutes after injection, invasive blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, end-tidal CO₂, haemoglobin oxygen saturation, and muscle oxygenation were measured, arteriovenous oxygen content difference was calculated. Muscle tone, jaw tone, spontaneous blinking and palpebral reflex were evaluated. Times to initial effect, recumbency, initial arousal and control of the head were recorded. Paired t test, Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed rank test and analysis of variance were used to compare protocols; (p < 0.05).ResultsVatinoxan significantly reduced systolic (p = 0.0002), mean (MAP; p < 0.0001) and diastolic (p < 0.0001) arterial blood pressures between 20 and 40 minutes. MAPs at 30 minutes (mean ± standard deviation) with MKM and MKM + vatinoxan were 105 ± 12 and 71 ± 14 mmHg, respectively. Without vatinoxan, four animals were hypertensive (MAP > 120 mmHg), whereas with vatinoxan, four animals were hypotensive (MAP < 60 mmHg). Muscle and jaw tone were significantly more frequently present with MKM (both p = 0.039). Other measurements did not significantly differ between protocols.Conclusions and clinical relevanceIn Patagonian maras, vatinoxan attenuated the increase in blood pressure induced by medetomidine. Muscle and jaw tone were more frequently present with MKM, indicating that quality of immobilization with vatinoxan was more profound.     

Concentrations of medetomidine enantiomers and vatinoxan,an α2-adrenoceptor antagonist,in plasma and central nervous tissue after intravenous coadministration in dogs

ObjectiveTo quantify the peripheral selectivity of vatinoxan (L-659,066, MK-467) in dogs by comparing the concentrations of vatinoxan, dexmedetomidine and levomedetomidine in plasma and central nervous system (CNS) tissue after intravenous (IV) coadministration of vatinoxan and medetomidine.Study designExperimental, observational study.AnimalsA group of six healthy, purpose-bred Beagle dogs (four females and two males) aged 6.5 ± 0.1 years (mean ± standard deviation).MethodsAll dogs were administered a combination of medetomidine (40 μg kg⁻¹) and vatinoxan (800 μg kg⁻¹) as IV bolus. After 20 minutes, the dogs were euthanized with an IV overdose of pentobarbital (140 mg kg⁻¹) and both venous plasma and CNS tissues (brain, cervical and lumbar spinal cord) were harvested. Concentrations of dexmedetomidine, levomedetomidine and vatinoxan in all samples were quantified by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry and data were analyzed with nonparametric tests with post hoc corrections where appropriate.ResultsAll dogs became deeply sedated after the treatment. The CNS-to-plasma ratio of vatinoxan concentration was approximately 1:50, whereas the concentrations of dexmedetomidine and levomedetomidine in the CNS were three- to seven-fold of those in plasma.Conclusions and clinical relevanceWith the doses studied, these results confirm the peripheral selectivity of vatinoxan in dogs, when coadministered IV with medetomidine. Thus, it is likely that vatinoxan preferentially antagonizes α₂-adrenoceptors outside the CNS.     

猪毛色遗传的研究进展

本文概述了猪的毛色类型、猪的毛色遗传模式,着重综述了猪毛色基因分子基础的研究进展,指出存在问题并就未来发展方向做了思考。     

不同样本商品蜂蜜中硒含量的测定

用硝酸和高氯酸消化蜂蜜,使硒游离出来,在微酸性环境下,硒和2,3-二氨基萘(DAN)生成有较强荧光的物质,用环己烷萃取,在激发波长378nm,荧光波长518nm处测定其荧光强度。蜂蜜中硒含量范围:0.10～0.82μg/g。表明:蜂蜜应视为天然富硒营养品。     

乳酸杆菌益生作用机制的研究进展

乳酸杆菌作为益生菌广泛用于人和动物。本文综述了乳酸杆菌改善宿主健康的机制。乳酸杆菌可通过产生抗菌物质如乳酸、过氧化氢、细菌素,或者通过竞争营养或肠道黏附位点来抑制致病菌;通过诱导黏附素的分泌或阻止细胞凋亡而增强肠道的屏障功能,从而保护肠道。文章重点讨论了乳酸杆菌表面成分（表面蛋白、脂磷壁酸和肽聚糖）与肠道受体（Ｃ型凝集素受体、Ｔｏｌｌ样受体和 Ｎｏｄ样受体）,阐述了他们结合后启动免疫调节信号,调控肠道免疫功能以发挥改善健康作用的机制。     

Comparison of four techniques of arthrocentesis of the lateral compartment of the femorotibial joint of the horse

Reasons for performing study: Clinical experiences indicate that centesis of the lateral compartment of the femorotibial joint is often unsuccessful. Objective: To determine the accuracy of 2 published and 2 unpublished techniques of centesis of the lateral compartment of the femorotibial joint. Hypothesis: It was hypothesised that a drug can be administered into the lateral compartment of the femorotibial joint via a diverticulum of this joint that surrounds the medial aspect of the long digital extensor tendon and that this technique is more accurate than described techniques of centesis of this compartment. Methods: Twenty‐four stifles of 12 horses were divided equally into 4 groups and a radiocontrast medium injected into the lateral compartment of the femorotibial joint of each group using a hypodermic needle inserted: 1) caudal to the lateral patellar ligament and proximal to the tibial plateau, 2) caudal to the long digital extensor tendon and proximal to the tibial plateau, 3) between the long digital extensor tendon and bone of the extensor groove of the tibia or 4) directly through the long digital extensor tendon until it contacted bone. Twelve veterinary students who had no experience using any of these techniques performed the injections. Accuracy of each technique was determined by examining radiographs obtained after injecting the contrast medium. Results: The most successful technique for arthrocentesis was by inserting a needle through the long digital extensor tendon. This approach was successful in all attempted cases, whilst other techniques had lower rates of success. Conclusions: The lateral compartment of the femorotibial joint can be accessed accurately by inserting a needle through the long digital extensor tendon as it lies within the extensor groove. Other techniques may not be as accurate for clinicians inexperienced in arthrocentesis of the lateral compartment of the femorotibial joint.     

商会自治的基石——商会自治规范研究

在现代法律秩序中,商会自治规范是制定法的基础和必要的补充,甚至在某些方面替代了制定法;商会自治规范主要包括商会组织规范、行为规范、惩罚规范以及争端解决规范等;其效力仅及于其内部成员;商会自治规范和制定法之间存在冲突,但也存在整合的基础。     

鸡败血支原体垂直传播模式及其阻断方法

以国际标准强毒Ｒ株人工感染非免疫产蛋鸡,定时扑杀,分别从鼻窦、眶下孔、气管、肺、气囊、卵巢和输卵管分离ＭＧ,并收集感染鸡所产蛋分离ＭＧ。结果表明,人工感染４８小时后上、下呼吸道及肺已被全面感染,９６小时气囊已被感染,１２０小时输卵管已能分离到ＭＧ,卵巢始终分离不到ＭＧ。人工感染鸡自１４４小时便能在其所产蛋中分离出ＭＧ。药物治疗能在７２小时内消除感染,油乳剂苗则需２４天后逐渐降低蛋内ＭＧ分离率,药物卵内注射、种蛋药浴、高温处理均能杀死卵内ＭＧ,但以研制的种蛋浸泡剂药浴效果为最好。     

Prevalence of diseases of the spinal cord of cats

A retrospective review of records of 205 cats with histologically confirmed disease of the spinal cord was performed to identify the prevalence of disease in this nonrandomly selected population of cats. Clinical records were reviewed, and age, duration of neurologic illness, and clinical and histopathologic findings in cats with spinal cord disease were abstracted. Disease processes were classified into 7 categories and 23 groups. The most common diseases affecting the spinal cord of cats were feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), lymphosarcoma (LSA), and neoplasia of the vertebral column secondarily affecting the spinal cord. Information on age, onset and duration of clinical signs, and lesion localization at the postmortem examination in cats belonging to the 7 categories of disease were analyzed to create a practical list of differential diagnoses. Cats were also subcategorized into 3 groups based on their age at death. FIP was the most common disease of cats younger than 2 years of age. LSA and vertebral column neoplasia were the most common diseases affecting cats between 2 and 8 years of age. Vertebral column neoplasia was the most common disease affecting cats older than 8 years of age. Results of this histopathologic study showed that FIP and LSA were the most common disease processes affecting the spinal cord of cats. However, at least 21 other groups of diseases and their relative prevalence were identified.     

高效液相色谱法测定鸡肉中土霉素残留量的不确定度评定

根据JJF1059-1999《测量不确定度评定与表示》建立了高效液相色谱法测定鸡肉中土霉素残留测量的不确定度评定方法,评定过程包括建立测量程序、分析不确定度来源、对不确定度分量进行量化。将不确定度归类为两大类。随机效应导致的不确定度可以通过一系列具有统计意义的重复观测值进行A类评定;系统效应导致的不确定度通过各测量器具、设备的说明书、校准证书提供的参数进行B类评定。本方法鸡肉中土霉素残留量的相对合成标准不确定度约为3.9%。     

两种绿头鸭肌肉营养成分分析及评价

本试验旨在研究两种绿头鸭（白羽绿头鸭和绿头鸭）肌肉营养组成和价值,为绿头鸭肉产品的开发利用提供基础数据和理论依据。选择白羽绿头鸭和绿头鸭60只（每个品种各30只,公母各半）,依照国家标准测定胸肌粗蛋白质、粗脂肪、胆固醇含量及氨基酸、脂肪酸、微量元素和维生素的组成和含量,并对胸肌进行氨基酸评价及脂肪酸营养价值评价。结果显示,白羽绿头鸭肌肉粗蛋白质含量显著低于绿头鸭（P<0.05）;两种绿头鸭肌肉中均检测到17种含量大于0.01%的氨基酸,其中白羽绿头鸭肌肉苏氨酸、组氨酸、丝氨酸和脯氨酸含量显著高于绿头鸭（P<0.05）,赖氨酸、谷氨酸和精氨酸含量显著低于绿头鸭（P<0.05）;检测到13种含量均大于0.01%的脂肪酸,其中白羽绿头鸭硬脂酸和油酸含量显著低于绿头鸭（P<0.05）;检测到9种矿物质元素（钠、镁、钾、钙、锰、铁、铜、锌和硒）,两种绿头鸭差异不显著（P>0.05）;检测到8种维生素,白羽绿头鸭肌肉维生素B₁含量显著高于绿头鸭（P<0.05）,维生素D和维生素E含量显著低于绿头鸭（P<0.05）。两种绿头鸭肌肉氨基酸比例接近世卫组织推荐的理想模式,富含人体所需的矿物质元素和维生素,具有广阔的开发利用前景。