DOUBLE VERSUS SINGLE CONTRAST GASTROGRAPHY IN THE DOG AND CAT

It was hypothesized that double contrast gastrography (DCG) in the dog and cat would be more sensitive and specific than single contrast gastrography (SCG). In 13 dogs and three cats single and double contrast studies were performed and final diagnoses confirmed. DCG was found to be more sensitive and specific than SCG in detection of gastric disease. The loss of specificity of DCG was due entirely to technical difficulties that when recognized, were avoidable. The increased sensitivity of DCG included the ability to characterize the appearance as well as the location of the lesion. A discussion of the DCG appearance of some gastric lesions is included.     

家蚕单粒卵DNA的快速制备方法研究

研究了含量甚微的家蚕单粒卵DNA的抽提方法。将蚕卵催青至转青,以增加蚕卵的DNA含量。在Eppendorf管内用牙签刺破 蚕卵,再用酚、氯仿速提法抽提,能够在1h左右制备出符合RAPD需要的DNA模板,每粒卵能够提取到100ng左右的DNA,制备量接近常规方 法。     

蚕茧个体称量中雌雄自动判别探讨

探讨了在育种和良种繁育的蚕茧个体称量中，采用Bayes线性判别函数，以全茧量、茧层量的称量数据，对雌雄蚕茧进行自动判别的方法。对良种繁育中的蚕茧1579颗、育种中的蚕茧3025颗的个体称量数据进行判别，其准确率均达97％以上。     

独穴蜂针疗法对变应性鼻炎防治效果的观察与分析

为探讨独穴蜂针疗法与蜜蜂毒素对变应性鼻炎的防治效果,５年来采用独穴蜂针疗法治疗了３２例全年性变应性鼻炎病人,结果有效率为１００％,两年治愈率为７８％,说明独穴蜂针疗法对变应性鼻炎具有特殊的防治效果。结果提示：蜂针疗法是一种自然的生物免疫疗法,蜂毒液可能为一类天然的有效的生物应答调节剂,通过调节机体的免疫系统而产生抗过敏、抗感染、抗肿瘤作用。     

THE USE OF BOVINE PPD TUBERCULIN IN THE SINGLE CAUDAL FOLD TEST TO DETECT TUBERCULOSIS IN BEEF CATTLE

SUMMARY The efficiency of 2 different doses of bovine PPD tuberculin was compared using the caudal fold test for the detection of tuberculosis in beef cattle. Two matched groups of 98 cattle were selected on the basis of their reactivity to HCSM tuberculin. Cattle in each group were tested with a single 0.1 ml dose of bovine PPD tuberculin containing either 0.1 mg or 0.2 mg bovine PPD respectively. Two further groups of 100 young stock from a herd with an incidence of tuberculosis of less than 0.1% were selected as controls. Tests were interpreted subjectively by palpation and observation and objectively by caliper measurement at 48, 72 and 96 h. All cattle were examined post mortem for the presence of visible lesions.     

SINGLE PORT LAPAROSCOPIC-ASSISTED OVARIOHYSTERECTOMY IN 3 RABBITS

Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) involves only a single 2-3 cm incision in the ventral midline of the patient with entry of the port, particularly the foam SILS Port multiple access port. This type of minimally invasive surgery using only 1 port and a controlled Hasson approach provides decreased risk of iatrogenic abdominal viscera penetration. This SILS Port (Covidien, Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN) also allows easy transition of instruments, telescope, and bipolar electrocautery devices amongst the 3 built-in cannulae for ideal triangulation for each side of the patient. In these 3 cases, the body wall incision length was reduced as compared to an open technique, involved fewer incisions as compared to a multiple port access technique, and subjectively proposed less risk to the cecum with the foam port. The median surgery time was 50 minutes (45-55 minutes), and no intraoperative or immediate postoperative complications were encountered in this series. The purpose of this clinical technique article is to describe and illustrate the laparoscopic-assisted ovariohysterectomy procedure via SILS for the domestic rabbit.     

COMPARISON OF THE EFFICIENCY OF TWO DOSES OF BOVINE PPD TUBERCULIN IN SINGLE CAUDAL FOLD TESTS ON AUSTRALIAN CATTLE

SUMMARY: The sensitivity and specificity of 0.2 mg and 0.4 mg doses of bovine PPD tuberculin were compared in Northern Territory beef cattle from tuberculous herds and herds with a prevalence of tuberculosis of less than 0.1%. Reactions were interpreted subjectively by observation and palpation, and were also measured to the nearest mm with calipers at 24 h, 48 h, 72 h and 96 h after injection of tuberculin. All cattle were examined post mortem for the presence of macroscopic and microscopic tuberculous lesions. The apparent specificity of caudal fold tests with 0.2 mg and 0.4 mg doses was determined in cattle in Victoria from tuberculosis-free dairy and beef herds. Victorian cattle reacting to the caudal fold tests were subjected to a comparative intradermal test with 0.1 mg bovine PPD and 2,500 IU avian PPD not less than 42 days later.
Tests with the 0.2 mg dose achieved the highest level of sensitivity of 95.6% at 48 h, 72 h and 96 h, while in tests with 0.4 mg the maximum reached was 94.7% at 72 h. The specificity of tests in Northern Territory cattle ranged from 85.0% to 88.3% with the 0.2 mg dose and from 80.6% to 82.3% with the 0.4 mg dose. The highest specificity was achieved with both doses at 96 h. The apparent specificity of 0.2 and 0.4 mg doses of bovine PPD in tuberculosis-free herds in Victoria was high, a false-positive reactor rate of only 0.6% occurring with caudal fold tests. All false-positive reactions were shown to be non-specific or due to previous experimental sensitisation.     

SINGLE HIGH-DOSE IRRADIATION FOR SELECTED CANINE RECTAL CARCINOMAS

Single high-dose radiotherapy was evaluated as a treatment for seven adenocarcinomas of the distal half of the rectum and anal canal in six dogs. A single dose of radiation ranging from 15–25 Gy was given to the tumor by the use of a well-collimated, low-energy orthovoltage x-ray beam. Six tumors had complete response to treatment. Minimal acute radiation reaction was observed in all dogs. The tumor control and survival rates at 1 year were estimated to be 46% and 67%, respectively. Median and mean tumor-free times were 6.0 and 9.7 months, respectively; and median and mean survival times were 7.0 and 11.3 months, respectively. No long-term side effects were noted. Proper patient selection was critical because of the physical limitations of the procedure. Tumors should be less than 3 cm in diameter, confined to the rectal wall, and be located in the distal half of the rectum and anal canal. This preliminary study documented the fasibility, efficacy, and lack of toxicity of single high-dose radiotherapy for selected rectal carcinomas.