The Pulmonary Clearance of Bacteria by Calves and Mice

Using a modified aerosol generator, white mice and calves were exposed to aerosols of viable Staphylococcus aureus and Pasteurella haemolytica and the clearance of the inhaled organisms by the lungs of the experimental animals was measured. Fifty-seven percent of inhaled S. aureus were cleared in two hours by the mouse lungs, 79% were cleared in four hours and 93% were cleared in eight hours. Fifty-six percent of inhaled P. haemolytica were cleared in two hours by the mouse lungs, 76% were cleared in four hours and 93% were cleared in eight hours. Seventy percent of inhaled S. aureus were cleared in two hours by the calf lungs, 90% were cleared in four hours and 95% were cleared in eight hours. Seventy-five percent of inhaled P.haemolytica were cleared in two hours by the calf lungs, 90% were cleared in four hours and 92% were cleared in eight hours.     

An immunohistochemical study of the gastro-entero-pancreatic endocrine cells in the alimentary tract of the Korean tree squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris corea.

The regional distribution and relative frequencies of gastrointestinal endocrine cells were studied immunohistochemically in the gastrointestinal mucosa of Korean tree squirrels. Seven kinds of endocrine cells were identified in this study. Although a large number of 5-hydroxytryptamine-immunoreactive cells were seen throughout the gastrointestinal tract, they were most predominant in the duodenum. A moderate number of glucagon-immunoreactive cells which were restricted to the cardia and fundus of the stomach was also observed. Bovine chromogranin-immunoreactive cells were numerous in the cardia and pylorus of the stomach, found in moderate numbers in the fundus, duodenum and large intestine, but rare in the jejunum. Porcine chromogranin-immunoreactive cells were found in moderate numbers in the stomach but were rare in the duodenum. Gastrin/cholecystokinin-immunoreactive cells were abundant in the pyloric gland region but scarce in the duodenum. Bovine pancreatic polypeptide-immunoreactive cells were observed to be rare and found only in the pyloric gland region. Somatostatin-immunoreactive cells were distributed moderately in the stomach but were few in number in the intestine. No insulin-immunoreactive cells were found in the gastrointestinal tract of Korean tree squirrels. These results suggest that although the Korean tree squirrel is a herbivorous rodent, the distribution pattern of its gastro-entero-endocrine cells is rather similar to that reported for omnivorous animals.     

2009—201O年新疆地区家禽禽流感免疫抗体监测与分析

2009--2010年,对新疆部分地区蛋鸡、肉鸡、家养水禽的养殖场随机采集血清样品10193份,活禽市场采集血清样品1620份。用HI方法对禽流感免疫抗体进行检测,结果表明：蛋鸡的H5免疫抗体合格率为33．33％～100％,其中0效价率为33．33%-80．00％;H9免疫抗体合格率为62．4%-100％,20%-33％蛋鸡场存在100％的0效价现象。肉鸡H5免疫抗体合格率为0％-100％,其中7．69%-69．6％肉鸡群中H5抗体0效价率为100％。水禽的H5免疫抗体合格率为0%-100％,有25％33．33％鸭群全部是0效价。活禽市场H5抗体效价≥410g2的比例为10．59％-83．57％,H9抗体效价至410醇的比例21．70％-67．14％。     

STRESS FRACTURES OF THE HUMERUS, RADIUS, AND TIBIA IN HORSES

The medical records, radiographic and nuclear scintigraphic findings of 26 racing horses with 27 stress fracture episodes of the humerus, radius, or tibia were reviewed. The purposes of this study were to describe the radiographic and/or scintigraphic features of stress fractures of the humerus, radius, or tibia, and to evaluate the signalment and history of horses in which stress fracture occurred. Stress fractures of the three long bones examined were primarily seen in 2-and 3-year-old male Thoroughbred horses; commonly, the onset of lameness was immediately following training gallops or racing. There were 13 humeral stress fracture episodes in 12 horses. Ten were in the proximal caudolateral cortex, and three were in the distal craniomedial cortex. Radial stress fractures were seen in three horses, all in the midshaft radius. Tibial stress fractures were diagnosed in 11 horses. They were located in the proximal lateral tibia in six horses, the distal caudolateral tibia in three horses, and the midshaft tibia in three horses. Fifteen stress fractures were diagnosed with radiographs alone, one was diagnosed with scintigraphy alone, nine were diagnosed with radiographs and scintigraphy, and, in two horses, radiographs were negative, but the scintigraphic findings were consistent with stress fracture.     

Twenty-four-hour patterns of hormones and metabolites in week 9 and 19 of lactation in high-yielding dairy cows fed triglycerides and free fatty acids

Effects of feeding crystalline triglycerides (TGA), free fatty acids (FFA), and a starch-rich ration (STA) on metabolite and hormone concentrations in blood plasma were studied in high-yielding dairy cows over a 24-h period in week 9 and 19 of lactating. Energy-corrected milk production in the three groups was similar, but was lower in week 19 than in week 9. Energy and protein intakes were greater in week 9 than in week 19, but energy and protein balances in the three groups and in weeks 9 and 19 were similar. Plasma glucose and triglyceride concentrations were lower in week 9 than in week 19. In cows fed FFA, glucose concentrations were highest in week 9. Plasma triglyceride, phospholipid and cholesterol concentrations were highest, whereas beta-hydroxybutyrate concentrations were lowest in FFA-fed cows in weeks 9 and 19. Concentrations of insulin-like growth factor-I in week 19 were lower in cows fed TGA and FFA than in those fed the starch-rich ration. Post-prandial responses were usually greater following morning than afternoon meals. Fructosamine, albumin, urea, growth hormone, thyroxine, and 3,5,3'-triiodothyronine concentrations were similar in weeks 9 and 19 and were not influenced by dietary treatment or feeding times. In conclusion, there were distinct metabolic and endocrine effects of feeding TGA and FFA compared with STA and the concentrations as well as the 24-h changes of various metabolic and endocrine traits in weeks 9 and 19 of lactation were also different.     

Outbreak of disseminated zygomycosis and concomitant pulmonary aspergillosis in breeder layer cockerels

Disseminated zygomycosis and concomitant pulmonary aspergillosis were diagnosed in breeder layer cockerels. Five- to 9-week-old breeder layer cockerels with a history of an increased mortality rate were presented to a diagnostic laboratory for examination. On necropsy, large, multifocal, firm, tan, nodules were observed in the lungs, air sacs, peritoneum, livers, spleens and kidneys. On histopathology, mixed populations of zygomycetes and Aspergillus hyphae were observed in the granulomas in the lungs, and zygomycete hyphae were observed in the granulomas in the air sacs, peritoneum, livers, spleens and kidneys. No bacteria were isolated from any of the lesions. Aspergillus fumigatus was isolated from the lung lesions only and hyphae that were consistent with those of a Rhizopus spp. were isolated from the lesions in several organs. Pullets, which were kept together with the cockerels from the day they were hatched, were not affected. The absence of infection in the pullets, which were kept together with the cockerels, suggests that the cockerels were either infected during incubation, with the fungi penetrating the egg shell, or that they were infected during hatching before they were mixed with the pullets.     

家兔亚硒酸中毒的病理形态学研究

给家兔分别肌肉注射不同剂量的亚硒酸钠，历时入周，复制出亚急性硒中毒的动物模型。病理形态学变化为：家兔的生长受到明显抑制，肝，肾，心，脾等组织器官损害严重如肝实质细胞变性，坏死；肾实质退行病变；心肌纤维变性，充血，肺淤血，水肿：脾萎缩，淋巴细胞坏死，肝，肾，心细胞内线粒高度肿胀，嵴减少，断裂或消失成空泡。     

Occurrence of mammary neoplasms in bitches in relation to breed, age, tumour type, and geographical region from which reported

Of 2075 mammary neoplasms in bitches reported by 14 veterinary schools in the United States and Canada, 1187 were histologically malignant, 557 were benign, and 331 were in the 'malignancy not determined' category. There were 12 breeds at significantly high risk for one or more of the major mammary tumour types; 7 of the 12 were hunting breeds. Mixed breeds were at low risk for all tumour types and categories, and collies were at low risk for benign neoplasms. Neutered bitches were only one-third as likely to have neoplasms as were entire bitches. There was no clear difference in distribution of the various tumour types in relation to age at first diagnosis. Among the four geographical regions studied separately, there were more similarities than differences in the rates of mammary neoplasms, especially when adenocarcinomas and malignant mixed mammary tumours were combined for analyses. There was, however, a marked excess of benign neoplasms in the south and west of North America.     

羔羊小肠pH及主要消化酶发育规律的研究

对小尾寒羊羔羊小肠不同部位(十二指肠、空肠和回肠)pH及淀粉酶、胰蛋白酶、糜蛋白酶、脂肪酶和乳糖酶的活性进行了测定，结果表明：羔羊小肠不同部位内容物pH不同，回肠pH显著高于空肠，空肠和回肠pH显著高于十二指肠，羔羊1月龄后，小肠各段pH变化不大；小肠不同部位淀粉酶和胰蛋白酶、糜蛋白酶及脂肪酶活性不同，空肠段淀粉酶、胰蛋白酶、糜蛋白酶及脂肪酶活性高于十二指肠和回肠段，随着羔羊日龄的增长，小肠淀粉酶、胰蛋白酶、糜蛋白酶及脂肪酶活性增加，3月龄后各消化酶活性变化差异不显著(P＜O．05)；羔羊小肠不同部位乳糖酶活性不同，空肠乳糖酶活性显著高于十二指肠和回肠，随着羔羊日龄的增长，小肠乳糖酶活性逐渐降低。     

2009—201O年新疆地区家禽禽流感免疫抗体监测与分析

2009—2010年,对新疆部分地区蛋鸡、肉鸡、家养水禽的养殖场随机采集血清样品10193份,活禽市场采集血清样品1620份。用HI方法对禽流感免疫抗体进行检测,结果表明:蛋鸡的H5免疫抗体合格率为33.33%～100%,其中0效价率为33.33%～80.00%;H9免疫抗体合格率为62.4%～100%,20%～33%蛋鸡场存在100%的0效价现象。肉鸡H5免疫抗体合格率为0%～100%,其中7.69%～69.6%肉鸡群中H5抗体0效价率为100%。水禽的H5免疫抗体合格率为0%～100%,有25%～33.33%鸭群全部是0效价。活禽市场H5抗体效价≧4log2的比例为10.59%～83.57%,H9抗体效价≧4log2的比例21.70%～67.14%。     

Effect of levamisole on the clinical and immunologic responses to oral vaccine of Treponema hyodysenteriae

Conventionally raised crossbred Hampshire pigs were vaccinated orally with attenuated Treponema hyodysenteriae in combination with an anthelmintic, levamisole or dichlorvos. Pigs in group I (n = 9) were treated with levamisole and vaccinated with attenuated T hyodysenteriae and those in group II (n = 9) were treated with levamisole and permitted to commingle (contact exposure) with group I. Pigs in group III (n = 9) were vaccinated in a similar manner and were treated with dichlorvos. Pigs in group IV (n = 9) were treated with dichlorvos and permitted to commingle with group III. Control pigs (group V; n = 9) were not given any anthelmintic, nor were they vaccinated; they were housed separately. During the 8-week interval between vaccination and challenge inoculation, 4 total days and 8 total days of diarrhea were observed in pigs in groups I and II, respectively. Likewise, 5 total days and 10 total days of diarrhea were seen in groups III and IV, respectively. In all groups, the pigs tended to shed the organism in their feces after they were vaccinated or challenge inoculated, as determined by a fluorescent antibody technique (FAT) and culture procedure (CP). Overall mean shedding patterns of 5.5% and 24.5% identified by CP and FAT, respectively, were seen in the 2 levamisole-treated groups (I and II). In contrast, mean shedding patterns of 4% and 18% of the isolation attempts were detected by CP and FAT, respectively, in the 2 dichlorvos-treated groups. Diarrhea and shedding of T hyodysenteriae in the controls (group V) did not occur.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

Effect of copper deficiency on blood lipid profile and haematological parameters in broilers

The aim of the study was to observe the changes in haematological parameters and blood lipid profile through copper (Cu) deficiency. Eighty broiler chicks were used in the study. The chicks were separated into two equal groups (n = 40), feed treatment according to the groups started on day 7. The animals in the control group were fed with normal feed. Those in the Cu-deficient group were fed with feed that did not contain supplemental Cu. Blood samples were taken from all the animals on days 7, 21 and 49. Fibrinogen and prothrombin time were assayed in plasma; total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol), triglyceride and ceruloplasmin were assayed in sera; and haematocrit and thrombocyte levels were assayed in the blood samples. Total cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-cholesterol levels were significantly higher in the Cu-deficient group than in the control group. Serum ceruloplasmin levels were lower in the Cu-deficient group than in the control group. Prothrombin time was higher in the Cu-deficient group than in the control group. Haematocrit levels were lower in the Cu-deficient group than in the control group. It was concluded that Cu deficiency created hypertriglyceridaemia, hypercholesterolaemia, insufficient growth and anaemia in broilers.     

Kinetics of uptake and effects of topical indomethacin application on protein concentration in the aqueous humor of dogs

The pharmacokinetic properties of indomethacin and its effects on aqueous protein values were studied in 15 clinically normal Beagles. The dogs were treated every 6 hours with 1% indomethacin suspension in 1 eye, with the other eye serving as a control. After 24 hours, the dogs were anesthetized and samples of aqueous humor (AH) were drawn by aqueocentesis at 0, 15, 30, 60, and 90 minutes after initial paracentesis. Additional samples were drawn at the time of euthanasia, 180 (6 dogs) and 360 minutes (9 dogs) minutes after initial paracentesis. Blood samples were obtained at each treatment and at each aqueocentesis. The eyes were enucleated after dogs were euthanatized. Aqueous protein concentrations and indomethacin concentrations in AH, plasma, and different ocular tissues were determined. Topical indomethacin administration had no effect on baseline protein concentrations of AH. It reduced protein concentrations in AH significantly at all times after initial aqueocentesis. This reduction was approximately 30%. Indomethacin in the AH is mostly protein-bound. Concentrations were 350 ng/ml in primary AH and 1,305 ng/ml in secondary AH, 90 minutes after initial aqueocentesis. Free-drug concentrations were relatively constant at about 220 ng/ml. Indomethacin administered topically is readily absorbed by the ocular adnexae, reaching a steady-state concentration of 25 ng/ml in blood plasma 18 hours after the start of treatment. Plasma concentrations were 50 times lower than therapeutically effective concentrations. High indomethacin concentrations were found in the cornea only. Low concentrations were found in the iris and ciliary body, the lens, and in the choroid.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

五指山猪皮下脂肪组织lncRNA和mRNA的鉴定与分析

为了鉴定和分析五指山猪背部和腹部皮下脂肪组织中差异表达的长链非编码RNA(long noncoding RNA, lncRNA)和信使RNA(messenger RNA, mRNA),采用RNA-Seq和生物信息学方法对五指山猪皮下脂肪组织中的lncRNA和mRNA进行分析筛选,运用DESeq鉴定背部和腹部皮下脂肪组织中差异表达的lncRNA和mRNA,并对差异表达的lncRNA进行靶基因预测分析。结果显示:在五指山猪皮下脂肪组织中共鉴定出12 875个lncRNA,其中正义型10 155个、反义型278个、内含子型246个、基因间型2 196个;在背部与腹部皮下脂肪间,存在184个差异表达的mRNA,其中前十位分别是ZIC1、ZIC4、HAND2、CCBE1、RPH3A、ISM1、ANXA8、SLITRK4、DSG2、EVPL,存在45个差异表达的lncRNA,其中6个只在背部皮下脂肪中表达、18个只在腹部皮下脂肪中表达;获得差异表达lncRNA的靶基因共109个,包括顺式作用的靶基因和反式作用的靶基因。本试验为进一步研究lncRNA和mRNA调控猪皮下脂肪发育的分子机制提供科学依据。     

The regional distribution and relative frequency of gastrointestinal endocrine cells in SHK-1 hairless mice: an immunohistochemical study

The regional distributions and relative frequencies of some gastrointestinal endocrine cells in the eight portions (fundus, pylorus, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, caecum, colon and rectum) of the gastrointestinal tract of SKH-1 hairless mice were investigated using immunohistochemical methods and seven types of specific antisera against somatostatin, serotonin, glucagon, cholecystokinin (CCK)-8, secretin, pancreatic polypeptide (PP) and gastrin. In this study, somatostatin-, serotonin-, glucagon-, CCK-8-, secretin- and gastrin-immunoreactive (IR) cells were identified. Most of these IR cells in the intestinal portion were generally spherical or spindle-shaped (open-type cell) while cells that were round in shape (close-type cell) were occasionally found in the stomach regions. Their relative frequencies were varied according to each portion of gastrointestinal tract. Somatostatin-IR cells were found throughout the gastrointestinal tract except for the large intestine. Serotonin-IR cells were detected throughout the whole gastrointestinal tract and were the most predominant endocrine cell types in this species of mouse. Glucagon-IR cells were restricted to the fundus, occurring rarely. CCK-8-IR cells were observed in the pylorus, duodenum and jejunum with frequencies that were numerous, moderate and few, respectively. Peculiarly, secretin-IR cells were demonstrated in the whole intestinal tract with either few or rare frequencies. Gastrin-IR cells were restricted to the pylorus and were numerous. However, no PP-IR cells were found in this study. In conclusion, some peculiar distributional patterns of gastrointestinal endocrine cells were found in SKH-1 hairless mouse.     

鲁东南滨海地区观赏草的观赏适应性评价

对日照市引种的10科20属32种观赏草的物候期、生物学特性和景观特性进行了为期1年的观测。利用层次分析法对其进行分析和评价, 并分为(Ⅰ～Ⅴ)5个等级。结果显示, Ⅰ级:花叶芦竹(Arundo donax)和矮蒲苇(Cortaderia selloana)有极高的观赏适应性价值, 完全适合在日照地区推广;Ⅱ级:芒类、狼尾草类、再力花(Thalia dealbata)等17种材料, 有较好的观赏适应性, 可以在日照地区推广;Ⅲ级:水葱(Scirpus validus)、鸢尾(Iris tectorum)等8种材料, 各项指标的得分都很高, 但花序不明显、观赏价值较小或花期短, 可以推广;Ⅳ级:苔草(Carex tristachya)、拂子茅(Calamagrostis epigejos)和灯芯草(Juncus effusus)3种观赏草的引种较少, 需要先适量种植, 再进一步评价;Ⅴ级:麦冬(Ophiopogon japonicus)和沿阶草(O.bodiniert), 不适宜做观赏植物, 建议做地被植物。     

中药涂剂治疗波尔羊临床乳房炎的疗效

经确诊为临床型乳房炎的96只波尔羊作为研究对象,分为两组,每组48只,分别采用纯中药涂剂和青、链霉素治疗。试验结果显示:纯中药涂剂治疗临床型乳房炎波尔羊48例,治愈37例,治愈率77%,好转9例,无效2例,总有效率95.8%;用青、链霉素共治疗48例,治愈28例,治愈率58.3%,好转12例,无效8例,总有效率83.3%。经检验,纯中药涂剂对波尔羊临床乳房炎的治愈率、总有效率明显高于青、链霉素(P<0.05)。     

Epidemiology of strongyles in ponies in Ontario.

The transmission of strongyles among 54 Shetland-cross mature ponies was examined from May 30 to November 22, 1983 when the ponies were on pasture and over the ensuing winter when they were in loose housing. Fecal and pasture herbage samples were taken fortnightly through the pasture season and periodically thereafter. Three foals born and reared on pasture were weaned and removed from pasture, two in early August and one in mid-September, and housed for a period before necropsy. Daily maximum and minimum air temperature and total precipitation were recorded. The mean fecal strongyle egg count was highest in the spring and early summer and lowest over the winter. Few larvae were found on the herbage in late May and their numbers were near zero by the third week in June. Subsequently, the numbers increased, were highest from late August through to mid-October and then declined and were low over the winter. Few strongyles were found in two foals removed earlier in the season, and many in the one later. The transmission of strongyles appeared to occur, therefore, principally from mid-summer to mid-fall.     

新城疫复合物疫苗对1日龄雏鸡免疫效果的研究

用新城疫病毒La Sota株作为复合物疫苗抗原,与新城疫特异性中和抗体混匀配制成4种不同比例的复合物疫苗,用1日龄普通雏鸡进行免疫效果对比试验。试验1~4组分别为免疫复合物疫苗1~4,试验5组免疫常规新城疫活苗,试验6组为空白对照组。免疫后3周采血测定HI抗体效价,同时用新城疫强毒北京株F48E9攻击。试验结果显示,试验1~6组HI抗体效价分别为3.2log2、3.1log2、3.3log2、3.2log2、3.1log2、2.9log2;攻毒后,试验1~6组鸡的死亡率分别为15%、20%、0%、35%、30%、50%。因此,新城疫病毒La Sota株与新城疫特异性抗体制备成复合物疫苗,能保持疫苗中抗原的免疫原性,并可减轻疫苗的毒副作用,提高疫苗的安全性,其免疫效果比常规活苗好。