Detection of immune response in rabbits infested with Rhipicephalus appendiculatus and Rhipicephalus evertsi evertsi

Two groups of rabbits infested repeatedly with Rhipicephalus evertsi evertsi and R appendiculatus acquired resistance as evidenced by reduced ectoparasite engorged weights and development of anti-tick antibodies in the hosts. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using salivary gland antigens of R appendiculatus was able to detect antibody responses to both the homologous and heterologous tick challenges. It was concluded that the immune response in hosts infested by these two tick species stimulates the production of antibodies which show cross reactions.     

Fenbendazole and its effect on the immune system of the sheep

Ten parasite-free 6-month-old lambs were drenched on days 0 and 28 with fenbendazole and 1 day after each drench were injected with human erythrocytes and ovalbumin. Ten other lambs injected with the antigens were not drenched with anthelmintic and served as controls. Lymphocytes from the fenbendazole-drenched lambs collected 3 days after the first antigen injections and cultured in vitro in RPM1 1640 plus 5% foetal calf serum, and lymphocytes collected at 3 and 7 days and cultured in RPM1 plus 50% autologous serum, had decreased blastogenic activity compared with lymphocytes from control lambs. Similarly, decreased blastogenesis was observed with lymphocytes collected 7 days after the second antigen injections from drenched lambs and cultured in 50% autologous serum containing concanavalin A. In contrast, increased blastogenesis was seen with lymphocytes collected 14 days after the second antigen injections from the drenched lambs and cultured in 50% autologous serum containing phytohaemagglutinin. Similar antibody responses were seen for the drenched and control lambs in response to the injections of both antigens except that, after the second injection, there was a significant reduction in antibody response to human erythrocytes in the fenbendazole-treated lambs. Decreased serum complement levels were seen particularly 3 and 7 days after the second antigen injections in drenched lambs. These serum samples had increased conglutinin activity. At the end of the experiment, the fenbendazole-drenched lambs were significantly heavier than the control lambs. However, this did not appear to be related to any effects of fenbendazole on levels of growth promoting hormones.     

Fenbendazole and its effect on the immune system of the sheep

Ten parasite-free 6-month-old lambs were drenched on days 0 and 28 with fenbendazole and 1 day after each drench were injected with human erythrocytes and ovalbumin. Ten other lambs injected with the antigens were not drenched with anthelmintic and served as controls. Lymphocytes from the fenbendazole-drenched lambs collected 3 days after the first antigen injections and cultured in vitro in RPM11640 plus 5% foetal calf serum, and lymphocytes collected at 3 and 7 days and cultured in RPM1 plus 50% autologous serum, had decreased blastogenic activity compared with lymphocytes from control lambs. Similiarly, decreased blastogenesis was observed with lymphocytes collected 7 days after the second antigen injections from drenched lambs and cultured in 50% autologous serum containing concanavalin A. In contrast, increased blastogenesis was seen with lymphocytes collected 14 days after the second antigen injections from the drenched lambs and cultured in 50% autologous serum containing phytohaemagglutinin. Similar antibody responses were seen for the drenched and control lambs in response to the injections of both antigens except that, after the second injection, there was a significant reduction in antibody response to human erythrocytes in the fenbendazole-treated lambs. Decreased serum complement levels were seen particularly 3 and 7 days after the second antigen injections in drenched lambs. These serum samples had increased conglutinin activity. At the end of the experiment, the fenbendazole-drenched lambs were significantly heavier than the control lambs. However, this did not appear to be related to any effects of fenbendazole on levels of growth promoting hormones.     

Oxfendazole treatment of non-parasitized lambs and its effect on the immune system

Ten parasite-free lambs were drenched with oxfendazole on days 0 and 28 and, one day after each drench, were injected with human erythrocytes and ovalbumin. Ten other antigen-injected lambs were not drenched (controls). Lymphocytes collected 3 days after each antigen injection and cultured in RPMI 1640 plus 5% fetal calf serum (FCS) and lymphocytes collected 3 days after the first and 3 and 7 days after the second antigen injection and cultured in 50% autologous serum had decreased blastogenic activity compared with control lymphocytes. After the second drench, decreased blastogenesis was seen with lymphocytes collected on days 3 and 7 and cultured in 5% FCS and concanavalin A (Con A) and on day 3 when cultured in 5% FCS and phytohaemagglutinin (PHA). Decreased blastogenesis was also seen with lymphocytes collected 7 and 29 days after the second injection of antigen and cultured in 50% autologous serum plus Con A and on days 3, 7 and 29 when cultured in 50% autologous serum and PHA.Significantly depressed antibody responses to both antigens were seen after the second drench. The serum complement level was depressed 3 days after the second injection of antigen. Serum nitric oxide levels were significantly depressed 3 and 21 days after the first and 7 and 21 days after the second injection of antigen. There were no differences in levels of growth-promoting hormones but the drenched lambs gained significantly more weight than the controls.Abbreviations C complement - Con A concanavalin A - cpm counts per minute - EIA enzyme immunoassay - FCS fetal calf serum - IGF insulin-like growth factor - oIGF-1 ovine insulin-like growth factor-1 - PBS phosphate-buffered saline - PHA phytohaemagglutinin     

A review of ectoparasites and their effect on cattle production.

Losses in livestock production due to ectoparasite infestations exceed $2.26 billion annually. Over 50 species of ectoparasites infest cattle throughout the United States. The horn fly, Haematobia irritans (L.), is the most important and widespread of the five to six major pest species of pastured cattle in the southern region. Results from the examination of production traits from cattle under ectoparasite burdens have been variable, ranging from no effect to significant reductions in weight gains. Because of this inconsistency, specific physiological and nutritional responses in cattle infested or not infested with horn flies have been examined. Data have shown significant differences in nitrogen retention, blood cortisol concentrations, vital signs, water consumption, and urine production. Implications are that total energy balance is altered when an animal is exposed to ectoparasite infestations, thereby resulting in decreased productivity.     

日粮NDF水平对断奶獭兔血液免疫细胞与肠道特性的影响

研究日粮中性洗涤纤维(NDF)水平对断奶獭兔血液免疫细胞、小肠分泌型免疫球蛋白A(sIgA)、盲肠微生物及盲肠pH的影响,为揭示日粮NDF和肠道健康关系和断奶獭兔日粮的配制提供理论依据。选择35日龄体重差异不显著的断奶獭兔56只,随机分成4组,每组14只(每只为一个重复)。分别饲喂NDF水平为29%,33%,37%,41%的日粮。预试7 d,正式试验28 d。试验结束后各组随机选取6只屠宰采样,测量血液及肠道各项指标。结果表明,随着日粮NDF水平提高,断奶獭兔白细胞数无显著差异 (P>0.05);血液淋巴细胞数上升(P<0.05);十二指肠和空肠sIgA+细胞数显著增加(P<0.05);盲肠总细菌数无显著差异(P>0.05);拟杆菌数先增加后减少,33%组显著高于其他各组(P<0.05);乳酸菌和大肠杆菌数降低,且乳酸菌29%组显著高于37%组和41%组(P<0.05),大肠杆菌41%组显著低于29%和33%组(P<0.05);盲肠pH值升高;腹泻率和死亡率降低。日粮NDF 水平提高对断奶獭兔的肠道健康有利,NDF 41%组断奶獭兔肠道最健康。     

Effect of ivermectin on the control of ear mites (Psoroptes cuniculi) in naturally infested rabbits.

We examined the efficacy of ivermectin in the control of ear mites (Psoroptes cuniculi) in rabbits. The study involved 40 female and 35 male rabbits that were known to be naturally infested with ear mites. After a period of acclimation to the animal care facilities, the rabbits were ranked on the visual appearance of any ear lesion and the number of mites on glycerin-dipped ear swabs. The rabbits were then randomly assigned to 1 of 4 treatment groups; vehicle only (group 1), 50 micrograms of ivermectin/kg of body weight (group 2), 100 micrograms of ivermectin/kg (group 3) and 200 micrograms of ivermectin/kg (group 4). The rabbits were treated by SC injections on day 0 and day 14 of the trial; thus, the total dose of ivermectin given to groups 1 through 4, was 0, 100, 200, or 400 micrograms/kg, respectively. The study ended 2 weeks after the last treatment. Ear lesions of the treated rabbits improved significantly (P less than 0.001). By 28 days after the first treatment, the mean number of mites on the ear swabs (both ears) was 57.5 for untreated rabbits and 9.1, 0.5, and 2.5, respectively, for rabbits in groups 2, 3, and 4. The mean number of mites recovered from the ears of the untreated rabbits at necropsy was 24,297. For groups 2, 3, and 4, the mean number of mites recovered from the ears was 5,352, 96, and 96, respectively. The efficacy of treatment with a total dose of 100 micrograms/kg was 77.96%, with 200 micrograms/kg was 99.61%, and for 400 micrograms/kg was 99.61%.     

实验性热应激对肉仔鸡免疫器官的影响

对实验性热应激肉仔鸡的免疫器官的组织学变化、超微组织学变化进行了动态观察,对热应激造成的免疫器官的细胞凋亡及免疫反应能力进行了检测.结果表明,热应激可引起免疫器官胸腺、脾脏、法氏囊的发育分化不良,使法氏囊指数、脾脏指数明显下降,胸腺指数虽有下降,但幅度较小;热应激对免疫器官的组织结构有显著影响,尤其对法氏囊和脾脏的影响更明显,主要表现为实质细胞的萎缩、消失性病变,但无明显的实质细胞崩解坏死、炎性细胞浸润、炎性充血等病理变化,并随热应激时间的延长而逐渐加重,最后以实质细胞几乎完全消失、间质结缔组织增生而纤维化告终.热应激可显著影响试验鸡血清新城疫病毒抗体滴度,与对照相比,其抗体滴度的峰值低,维持时间短,下降速度快;通过电镜观察和细胞凋亡的原位检测,证实热应激时免疫器官的淋巴细胞和巨噬细胞有凋亡现象,这种凋亡现象在早期尤其显著.     

1株具有免疫增强功能的乳酸菌筛选及其免疫效果评价

为筛选出具有较强免疫功能的益生菌用于临床研究,对分离自健康鸡粪便样品中的20株乳酸菌进行耐酸、耐胆盐、体外抑菌、黏附、胞外多糖含量测定试验以及小鼠免疫功能检测,并结合上述试验结果进行综合性评价.结果:筛选出20号菌株为目的菌株,耐酸、耐胆盐试验表明,该菌株在pH=2时的存活率为72.7％,在胆盐浓度为1.0％的环境中存...     

Field efficacy of moxidectin in dogs and rabbits naturally infested with Sarcoptes spp., Demodex spp. and Psoroptes spp. mites

The efficacy of moxidectin 1% injectable for cattle was evaluated in dogs and rabbits with naturally acquired sarcoptic, demodectic or psoroptic mites. Twenty-two dogs with generalised demodicosis were orally treated with 0.4mg/kg moxidectin daily. Forty-one dogs suffering from sarcoptic mange were treated with 0.2-0.25mg/kg moxidectin either orally or subcutaneously every week for three to six times. Seven rabbits were treated orally with 0.2mg/kg moxidectin twice 10 days apart. Of the 22 dogs with demodicosis, 14% were stopped treatment because of side effects, 14% were lost and of the remaining 72% all were cured (mean therapy duration 2.4 months). Thirty-seven of the sarcoptic mange-infected dogs finished treatment and were cured. In 17% of dogs, side effects were noted. All seven rabbits treated for psoroptic mange were cured and did not show any side effect. Our results indicate that moxidectin is effective and a good alternative for the treatment of demodicosis and scabies in dogs and psoroptic mange in rabbits. Side effects seem to occur more frequently if applied subcutaneously, therefore the oral route should be preferred.     

The effect of T-2 toxin on the bovine immune system: Cellular factors

The effect of T-2 toxin, a Fusarium metabolite, on the bovine cellular defense (immune) system was evaluated during high level, chronic administration. The administration of T-2 toxin to calves at the rate of 0.6 mg/kg/day was associated with significant depression of lymphocyte responses to mitogens and significant decreases in chemotaxic migration of neutrophils.     

Antiphlogistic and antipyretic effect of sodium salicylate in rats and rabbits

Inflammatory processes were provoked in 35 rats by subcutaneous implantation of sterile cotton-wool pads and treated five days by means of various antiphlogistic substances. The action of sodium salicylate (administered alone or in conjunction with gamma-globulin or with glucose) proved similar to that of prednisolone which was given as control substance. Human gamma-globulin exhibited neither anti-inflammatory nor pro-inflammatory effects. Experiments with twelve rabbits revealed that the pyretogenic potential of sodium nucleinate, one per cent (0.01 g/kg body weight) was stronger than that of animal charcoal or peptone. Yet, the two latter substances may be used, as well. The antipyretic effect of sodium salicylate was not as intensive but just as reliable as that of aminophenazone, when both preparations were applied to rabbits with induced fever. Concomitant administration of glucose is recommended to prevent development of undesired side-effects, such as giddiness or ataxia.     

利维爱对切除卵巢兔动脉粥样硬化的保护作用及其对雌激素受体α表达的影响

在发达社会，心血管疾病是引起绝经后妇女发病和死亡的最主要的原因，远远超过了乳腺癌及其他类型癌症的发病率。最主要的心血管疾病如冠心病和脑中风等，是血管系统病变过程中即通常所说的动脉粥样硬化的临床表现。大量的临床和流行病学调查表明，围绝经期妇女冠心病和动脉粥样硬化的发病危险性增加，     

香菇多糖的免疫调节作用及在家禽上的应用

香菇多糖是从香菇中提取分离的一种活性多糖,具有较强的免疫活性作用。本文综述了香菇多糖的免疫调节作用及其在家禽中的应用效果。     

Bovine trypanosomiasis: effect on the immune response of the infected host.

Yearling cattle were inoculated with a recently isolated field strain of Trypanosoma congolense. Dinitrophenylated ovalbumin, a bacteriophage, or bovine parainfluenza-3 virus injected into the cattle during the first 5 weeks of infection resulted in peak serum antibody titers lower but not much lower than those produced by noninfected cattle. Primary and secondary antibody responses of inoculated cattle required more time to reach peak titers. Peripheral blood lymphocyte concentrations decreased to 42% of preinfection base-line value 1 1/2 weeks after the onset of T congolense infection and thereafter plateaued at less than 75% of base-line value. Lymphocyte cultures prepared from infected and noninfected cattle gave no marked differences in [(3)H]thymidine uptake after stimulation with phytohemagglutinin or pokeweed mitogen. Differences in lymphpocyte responsiveness were not noticed in one-way mixed lymphocyte culture reactions, using mitomycin C-treated lymphocytes from noninfected cattle as stimulator cells.     

Pharmacokinetics and microsomal oxidation of praziquantel and its effects on the P450 system in three-month-old lambs infested by Fasciola hepatica

Praziquantel (PZQ) is a broadly effective trematocide and cestocide, widely employed in veterinary and human medicine. In view of several differences in both its pharmacokinetic profile in different animal species and in the cytochrome P450-dependent system between ruminant and nonruminant species, the present study was undertaken to determine the pharmacokinetics of this drug, its effects on the P450 system and the involvement of cytochrome P450 in its metabolism in 3-month-old lambs infested by Fasciola hepatica. Following both oral and i.m. administration, PZQ disposition was best described by a linear one-compartment open model with a rapid absorption and elimination. Although the PZQ dose used by the i.m. route was only half of that used by the oral route, the mean PZQ plasma concentration was higher after i.m. than after oral treatment. Oral treatment with 30 mg/kg/day of PZQ did not modify the mono-oxygenase activities tested, whilst the administration of PZQ at a dose of 60 mg/kg/day for 2 days caused a significant decrease in the P450 3A-dependent erythromycin N-demethylase and 6beta testosterone hydroxylase activities. From the incubation of microsomes from lambs not treated with PZQ, a single metabolite (PZQ 11b-OH or PZQ 1-OH) was identified by GC/MS analysis. By selective inhibition of the 3A subfamily performed with triacetyloleandromycin, the production of this metabolite declined by about 90% suggesting a prominent role of P450 3A isoforms in this oxidation. These features indicate that agents or drugs which are able to modulate P450 3A-dependent catalysis may interfere with the metabolism, bioavailability and therapeutic effects of PZQ.     

产木聚糖酶芽孢杆菌的筛选鉴定及肉兔饲喂效果研究

为了筛选可以添加于动物饲粮中的产木聚糖酶芽孢杆菌,试验采用刚果红平板变色圈法进行产木聚糖酶芽孢杆菌的初筛,通过液体发酵测定酶活力的方法展开复筛,并进行动物安全性和胃肠道耐受性试验。通过形态特征观察、生理生化试验和16S r DNA全序列分析与发育树构建将其鉴定到种。制备该菌菌剂并将其添加于肉兔日粮中,考察对肉兔的饲喂效果。结果表明:筛选到产木聚糖酶的菌株枯草芽孢杆菌(Bacillus subtils)A-5,其产酶活力为56.848 U/ml,耐受p H值2.0,在0.1%的胆酸盐溶液和人工肠液中可正常生长。日粮中添加0.25%的菌剂,可使试验兔日增重较对照组提高7.92%(P<0.01),料重比降低6.09%(P<0.01)。说明在肉兔日粮中添加耐受胃肠道环境的产酶菌剂可以促进动物对饲料的利用率,显著促进肉兔生长。研究结果为饲料的合理利用、肉兔的高效养殖提供了新的思路。