京海黄鸡IGFBP-1基因遗传多态性及其与生长性状的关联分析

以京海黄鸡、AA鸡、尤溪麻鸡、边鸡等4个鸡品种为研究对象,采用PCR-SSCP方法检测胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白1(insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-1,IGFBP-1)第4外显子的多态性,并分析其对京海黄鸡生长性能的遗传效应。结果显示,在IGFBP-1第4外显子区检测到2处变异(5550T→C、5692AAT插入)。对于P3扩增片段,在尤溪麻鸡群体中检测到AA、AB、BB 3种基因型,在AA鸡和边鸡品种中检测到AA和AB 2种基因型,京海黄鸡中只检测到AA基因型;对于P4扩增片段,在4个鸡品种中均检测到CC、CD、DD 3种基因型。最小二乘分析结果表明,京海黄鸡3种基因型个体的初生重存在显著差异(P＜0.05)。     

STATTAT5b基因多态性及其与京海黄鸡繁殖性状的相关分析

以信号转导和转录激活子5b(STAT5b)基因为候选基因,采用PCR-SSCP和DNA测序技术检测STAT5b基因在京海黄鸡、边鸡、尤溪麻鸡和AA鸡4个群体中的单核苷酸多态性(SNPs),并与京海黄鸡繁殖性状的相关性进行研究。结果表明,就STAT5b基因P1位点而言,在4个鸡群体中检测到6种基因型(DD、DE、DF、EE、EF、FF)。克隆测序发现,与DD基因型相比EE和FF基因型中存在2个突变(A9221G、T9401C)。就P2位点而言,在4个鸡品种中检测到3种基因型(GG、GH和HH),克隆测序发现,与GG基因型比较HH基因型有3个突变(C11159T、T11183C和T11252C)。最小二乘分析结果显示,DF基因型的京海黄鸡300日龄产蛋数显著高于EE基因型的京海黄鸡个体(P0.05),其他性状基因型间无差异(P0.05);GG基因型京海黄鸡300日龄体重显著高于GH基因型的京海黄鸡个体(P0.05),其他性状基因型间无差异(P0.05)。单倍型分析产生8种单倍型,10种单倍型组合。单倍型组合H1H3和H1H8京海黄鸡个体300日龄产蛋数最多;单倍型组合H1H7京海黄鸡个体300日龄蛋重最大;H1H1单倍型组合京海黄鸡个体300日龄体重最高。因此,推测STAT5b基因P1、P2位点对京海黄鸡繁殖性状有一定影响。     

京海黄鸡IGFBP-1基因遗传多态性及其与生长性状的关联分析

以京海黄鸡、AA鸡、尤澳麻鸡、边鸡等4个鸡品种为研究对象,采用PCR-SSCP方法检测胰岛素样生长因r结合蛋白1(insulin-Like growth factor-binding protein-1,IGFIIP 1)第4外显子的多态性,并分析其对京海黄鸡生长性能的遗传效应.结果显示,在IGFBP-1第4外显子区检测到2处变异(5550T→C,5692AAT插入).对于P3扩增片段,在尤溪麻鸡群体中检测到AA、AB、BB 3种基因型,在AA鸡和边鸡品种中检测到AA和AB 2种基因型,京海黄鸡中只检测到AA基因型;对于P4扩增片段,在4个鸡品种中均检测到CC、CD、DD 3种基因型.最小二乘分析结果表明,京海黄鸡3种基因型个体的初生重存在显著差异(P<0.05).     

MSTN基因外显子3的多态性及其与边鸡生长性状的关联分析

采用PCR-SSCP技术检测边鸡及2个对照鸡群体(京海黄鸡和尤溪麻鸡)肌肉生长抑制素(myostatin, MSTN)基因外显子3的单核苷酸多态性,并与边鸡的生长性状进行相关性分析。结果表明,在MSTN基因外显子3的8527—8528 bp处检测到一个TC的插入。在边鸡和京海黄鸡中只检测到2种基因型(AA和AB基因型),在尤溪麻鸡中检测到3种基因型(AA、AB和BB基因型)。在3个鸡品种中都以A等位基因为优势等位基因。最小二乘分析结果表明,边鸡2种基因型个体的6～16周龄体重均无显著差异(P>0.05)。     

MSTN基因外显子3的多态性及其与边鸡生长性状的关联分析

采用PCR-SSCP技术检测边鸡及2个对照鸡群体(京海黄鸡和尤溪麻鸡)肌肉生长抑制素(myostatin,MSTN)基因外显子3的单核苷酸多态性,并与边鸡的生长性状进行相关性分析。结果表明,在MSTN基因外显子3的8527—8528 bp处检测到一个TC的插入。在边鸡和京海黄鸡中只检测到2种基因型(AA和AB基因型),在尤溪麻鸡中检测到3种基因型(AA、AB和BB基因型)。在3个鸡品种中都以A等位基因为优势等位基因。最小二乘分析结果表明,边鸡2种基因型个体的6~16周龄体重均无显著差异(P>0.05)。     

鸡IGFBP-2基因的遗传多态性及其遗传效应分析

采用PCR-SSCP方法检测京海黄鸡、AA鸡、尤溪麻鸡、边鸡4个鸡品种胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白2(IGFBP-2)第2内含子部分序列和第3外显子的多态性,并分析其对京海黄鸡生长和繁殖性能的遗传效应。结果表明:在该区域中,共检测到4个等位基因,10种基因型。χ2检验结果表明,除边鸡外其余3个品种群体在该座位均达到Hardy-Weinberg平衡(P>0.05)。关联分析结果显示,除开产蛋重和12周龄体重外,其他生长和繁殖性状在不同基因型间均存在显著差异(P<0.05)。因此,推测IGFBP-2基因对个体的生长和繁殖性能有一定影响,将IGFBP-2基因应用于鸡育种过程中的标记辅助选择可以加快鸡的育种进程。     

六个鸡种IGFBP-3基因第2外显子MspⅠ酶切位点的遗传多态性研究

采用PCR-RFLP和DNA测序技术,研究京海黄鸡、AA鸡、尤溪麻鸡、如皋草鸡、鹿苑鸡、边鸡6个品种IGFBP-3基因第2外显子Msp Ⅰ位点的多态性.结果显示,IGFBP-3基因第2外显子1087 bp处有C→T的突变,鸡群体中表现出AA、AB和BB 3种基因型.3种基因型在6个鸡品种间分布趋势一致:AA为优势基因型,BB为劣势基因型.经x2适合性检验,除京海黄鸡外其余5个品种的Msp Ⅰ位点均处在Hardy-Weinberg平衡状态(P＞0.05).群体遗传分析表明,AA鸡纯合度最高,京海黄鸡纯合度最低.6个鸡品种MspⅠ位点为中度多态.京海黄鸡有效等位基因数最多,为1.900,AA鸡有效等位基因数最少,为1.471.表明鸡IGFBP-3基因在不同品种中具有丰富的单核苷酸多态性,可以进一步作为候选基因来分析其与生长性状的相关性.     

Genetic Effects of IGF-Ⅰ and IGFBP-1 Genes on the Growth Traits in Jinghai Yellow Chicken

旨在对IGF-Ⅰ和IGFBP-1基因部分SNPs与鸡生长性状进行关联分析.试验以京海黄鸡为材料,采用PCR-SSCP方法检测2个候选基因的单核苷酸多态性(SNPs),采用一般线性模型(GLM)分析基因型与生长性状的遗传效应.结果表明,IGF-Ⅰ基因外显子3序列的60 bp处有A→G的点突变,在京海黄鸡中检测到AA、AB、BB 3种基因型,A等位基因频率为0.613,B等位基因的频率为0.387;IGFBP-1基因外显子2序列的21 bp处有A→T的点突变,104 bp处有T→C的突变,在京海黄鸡中检测到CC、CD和DD 3种基因型,C等位基因频率为0.558,D等位基因频率为0.442.IGF-Ⅰ基因BB基因型个体4周龄体质量显著高于AA和AB型个体(P＜0.05);IGFBP-1基因DD基因型个体8周龄体质量显著高于CC基因型个体(P＜0.05),4、12和16周龄体质量差异极显著(P＜0.01).因此,推测这些SNPs对京海黄鸡生长性状具有一定的影响,应用于鸡育种过程中的标记辅助选择可以加快育种进程.     

京海黄鸡IGFBP-3基因第七内含子遗传多态性对体重和产蛋性能的效应

本试验旨在研究京海黄鸡IGFBP-3基因第7内含子多态性及其对京海黄鸡生长和产蛋性能的影响。采用PCR-SSCP技术和DNA测序技术对京海黄鸡IGFBP-3基因第七内含子进行多态性检测,并将检测到的SNP与京海黄鸡部分经济性状进行关联分析。结果显示,该位点属于中度多态信息含量位点;χ2适合性检验表明该位点偏离Hardy-Weinberg平衡状态(P0.05)。关联分析结果显示,AG型个体的开产体重显著高于AA型和GG型个体(P0.05)。AA型和GG型个体的300日龄产蛋数和66周龄产蛋数显著高于AG型个体(P0.05)。由此初步推断G/A突变对京海黄鸡生长和繁殖性能有一定的影响,该座位对产蛋数显示负的显性效应,生产上可以用作种鸡产蛋数选育的候选分子标记进行选种。     

IGF-I与IGFBP-1基因对京海黄鸡生长性状的遗传效应分析

旨在对IGF-I和IGFBP-1基因部分SNPs与鸡生长性状进行关联分析。试验以京海黄鸡为材料,采用PCR-SSCP方法检测2个候选基因的单核苷酸多态性(SNPs),采用一般线性模型(GLM)分析基因型与生长性状的遗传效应。结果表明,IGF-I基因外显子3序列的60bp处有A→G的点突变,在京海黄鸡中检测到AA、AB、BB 3种基因型,A等位基因频率为0.613,B等位基因的频率为0.387;IGFBP-1基因外显子2序列的21bp处有A→T的点突变,104bp处有T→C的突变,在京海黄鸡中检测到CC、CD和DD 3种基因型,C等位基因频率为0.558,D等位基因频率为0.442。IGF-I基因BB基因型个体4周龄体质量显著高于AA和AB型个体(P<0.05);IGFBP-1基因DD基因型个体8周龄体质量显著高于CC基因型个体(P<0.05),4、12和16周龄体质量差异极显著(P<0.01)。因此,推测这些SNPs对京海黄鸡生长性状具有一定的影响,应用于鸡育种过程中的标记辅助选择可以加快育种进程。     

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.     

Prevalence of gastric lesions in racing Alaskan sled dogs

Human and equine athletes are reported to have a high prevalence of gastric disease, and anecdotal evidence suggests a similar phenomenon applies to racing sled dogs. To investigate the prevalence of gastric disease in racing sled dogs, we conducted 2 gastroscopy studies on dogs competing in the annual Iditarod Sled Dog Race. A pilot study of dogs that were either dropped from the 2000 Iditarod Sled Dog Race because of illness or that finished the race indicated that, approximately 5 days after competing, 10 of 28 dogs (35%) had endoscopic evidence of gastric ulceration, erosion, or hemorrhage. The next year, an endoscopic study of 73 dogs participating in the 2001 Iditarod race was performed in order to evaluate a larger population of dogs. Data from 70 of these dogs could be used; 34 (48.5%) had ulceration, erosion, gastric hemorrhage, or some combination of these findings. When this group of 70 dogs was compared retrospectively to a control group of 87 dogs presented to the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, the Iditarod sled dogs had a significantly higher prevalence (P = .049) of gastric lesions. These findings suggest that, similar to athletes of other species, elite canine athletes have an increased prevalence of gastric disease compared to the canine population at large.     

Internal Parasites and Haematological Values in Cattle Slaughtered in Buea Subdivision of Cameroon

Tropical Animal Health and Production -     

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.     

Chemotaxis of macrophage in inflammation

Our particular attention in this article was given to natural mediators for macrophages isolated from the sites of tissue injury. A number of chemotactic factors, which may satisfy many criteria making them acceptable as inflammatory leucocyte chemotactic factors, has been separated. Among them, our laboratory has isolated three macrophage (monocyte) chemotactic factors (MCF-a, -b and -c). Their purification, characterization and functional specificity are discussed.     

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