嗜线虫真菌Duddingtonia flagrans减少绵羊粪便中线虫感染性幼虫剂量测定

嗜线虫真菌Duddingtonia flagrans是目前发现的一种最具有动物胃肠道线虫病生物防治应用潜力的真菌。为了解该菌捕杀绵羊粪便中感染性幼虫效果与剂量的关系,为今后该制剂应用和质量检验标准的制定提供依据,用不同剂量的厚垣孢子,分别以不经消化道直接加入感染羊粪便,或作添加剂通过饲喂进入消化道后采集直肠粪便,经培养检测感染性幼虫数量的变化。结果表明,嗜线虫真菌Duddingtonia flagrans具有良好的捕杀胃肠道线虫感染性幼虫的生物学特性。以制剂厚垣孢子4×103/g剂量加入感染羊粪便,或以每天5×105/kg体质量的剂量饲喂绵羊,可使粪便培养物中线虫感染性幼虫数减少83.6%~87.5%。     

嗜线虫真菌Duddingtonia flagrans防制绵羊胃肠道线虫病

将 30只 4～ 6月龄羊分为 2组 ,分别在各自的围栏草场中放牧。用毛圆线虫和血矛线虫为主的第 3期幼虫对所有羊只人工感染 2次后 ,一组羊按每千克体重 1× 10 6 个的剂量每天饲喂嗜线虫真菌的厚垣孢子制剂 ;另一组羊作对照 ,仅饲喂等量的上述制剂基质——小麦。第 2次人工感染后 8周 ,2组羊粪便 EPG基本相近 ,但与对照组相比较 ,真菌组粪便培养物中感染性幼虫减少了 6 9.7% ;草场草样中感染性幼虫数也较对照组减少 6 7.8%。再把以上 2组羊驱虫后分别放养于上述围栏草场 ,8周后真菌组羊粪便 EPG较对照组减少 87.3% ;草场感染性幼虫也较对照组减少82 .6 %。上述结果显示 ,嗜线虫真菌 Duddingtonia flagrans在绵羊胃肠道寄生性线虫病生物防制中具有良好的应用前景     

捕食线虫性真菌Duddingtonia flagrans冻干制剂的杀虫效果

本试验通过在含有0.05%琼脂粉的沙氏葡萄糖肉汤培养基中培养Duddingtonia flagrans(D.flagrans)再转接到玉米粒培养基的方法,对D.flagrans厚壁孢子进行培养,之后将其洗脱并制备成冻干制剂,然后对冻干制剂的萌发率和杀虫率进行观察。结果显示,D.flagrans冻干制剂厚壁孢子在接种玉米粉琼脂培养基(CMA)培养后5d萌发率达到峰值78.3%;经口饲喂绵羊D.flagrans冻干厚壁孢子剂量为1×106个/kg时,幼虫平均减少率为81.4%。结果表明,D.flagrans冻干制剂使用方便,复苏和杀虫效果较好,其在生物防制家畜胃肠道线虫病方面有很大的应用前景。     

用嗜线虫真菌防治家畜胃肠道线虫病的研究进展

简要论述了嗜线虫真菌种类及其捕捉器官和国内外生物防治家畜胃肠道线虫病的研究进展。国内外防治该病主要是用各种驱虫药物定期驱虫，由此造成寄生虫抗药性、动物组织残留药物、环境污染、线虫反复感染等诸多负作用。用线虫天敌嗜线虫真菌生物防治家畜胃肠道线虫病成为该领域研究的重点课题之一。实验室和野外的大量研究结果证明，嗜线虫真菌在通过动物胃肠道时能不被消化，从而保持活性，在粪便中能有效捕食营自由生活阶段的线虫幼虫，使放牧草场中感染性线虫幼虫明显减少，呈现出良好的生物防治效果。文章重点介绍了嗜线虫真菌Duddingtonia flagrans，对用嗜线虫真菌生物防治家畜胃肠道线虫病的前景充满信心。     

嗜线虫真菌捕食绵羊粪便中捻转血矛线虫幼虫的效果观察

采集感染捻转血柔线虫等胃肠道线虫绵羊粪便培养、分离三期幼虫，加入嗜线虫真菌纯培养物中，72h后84％的幼虫被真菌丝绕和捕获；将该真菌培养物与感染捻转向矛线虫等胃肠道线虫的绵羊粪便便混合后共同培养10d，粪便培养物中的三期幼虫减少82％。     

捕食线虫性真菌Duddingtonia flagrans冻干制剂临床模式

本试验选用耐高温高压的菌种袋作为玉米粒培养基的培养容器,对Duddingtonia flagrans厚壁孢子进行批量培养,然后经孢子洗脱液将孢子洗脱后,将其制备成冻干制剂,并在内蒙古地区的呼和浩特市和林格尔、包头市萨拉齐、呼伦贝尔西旗等地养殖场共165头绵羊中进行了临床应用研究。通过设立不同的试验组和对照组,使用常用驱虫药伊维菌素进行驱虫试验,同时配合口服捕食线虫性真菌Duddingtonia flagrans厚壁孢子,在不同时间进行动物直肠采粪,对粪便进行第三期幼虫培养,然后检测比较不同组别粪便中感染性幼虫的数量,评价捕食线虫性真菌临床应用模式效果。结果显示,将伊维菌素与D.flagrans冻干制剂联合应用于绵羊的寄生性线虫病防治,可使粪便中幼虫数量降低100%,效果优于单独用药组。结果表明,捕食线虫性真菌Duddingtonia flagrans冻干生物制剂与驱虫药物联合使用的临床应用模式,可以取得较好的家畜线虫病临床防控效果,值得进一步在生产实践中进行深入研究和推广。     

食线虫真菌Duddingtonia flagrans冻干制剂低温保存后体外杀虫效果研究

测定食线虫真菌Duddingtonia flagrans冻干制剂在4 ℃贮存2年期间对绵羊捻转血矛线虫感染性幼虫(L3)杀虫活性的变化。用食线虫真菌D.flagrans 当地分离株(SDH035)进行厚垣孢子培养,经真空冷冻干燥后制备成冻干制剂。三批冻干制剂分别在4 ℃保存1年和2年时取样,加入含有捻转血矛线虫虫卵的绵羊粪便为试验组,对照组的粪便不加真菌,然后进行粪便培养、L3分离和计数,计算L3的平均数和百分减少率。     

玛沁地区绵羊消化道线虫的驱虫效果监测

在玛沁地区推广应用阿维菌素来对放牧绵羊进行冬季（1~2月份）一次性投药后的防治效果进行监测。阿维菌素投药羊与未投药羊比较,绵羊胃肠道线虫卵平均EPG分别为18.19%和98.89%,肺线虫幼虫分别为27.02%和100%。证明药物均能在较长时间内保持绵羊体内低荷虫量,能有效阻止线虫春季高潮,减少春乏死亡。     

青海省天峻县放牧草场寄生虫感染来源的动态研究

采用直接检查法、贝尔曼氏法和费勒鹏氏法(饱和盐水漂浮法)对牧草、露水和绵羊粪便进行了胃肠道线虫感染性幼虫和虫卵的检查,为放牧草场感染性幼虫的分布及防治提供参考。结果表明,温度和湿度均较适宜的夏秋季节感染性幼虫数量最多,气温越低,牧草及露水中的感染性幼虫的数量越少,直至下降至零。至第二年春末夏初时感染性幼虫才再次出现。而草场中的温度和湿度均较适宜,感染性幼虫数量也达到最多,因此判定每年夏秋季节应为该地区放牧牛羊胃肠道线虫病的主要感染期。     

放牧绵羊消化道线虫由来的探索(2)

为防止绵羊线虫春季高潮的产生,积累和提供科学依据。我们在《放牧绵羊消化道线虫春季高潮由来探索》(1)的基础上,又进行了驱除组织期幼虫和成虫的成年母羊和幼年羊室内舍饲与天然草场随群放牧的效果对比试验。     

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.     

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.     

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     

Evaluation of the Microbiological Status of Milk and Various Structures in Mammary Glands from Naturally Infected Dairy Cows

A knowledge of the microbiological status of milk and of the different structures in the mammary glands has great importance in elucidating the pathogenesis of mammary gland infections. The objective of this study was to evaluate the microbiological status of various structures in the mammary glands from naturally infected dairy cows following slaughter. A total of 94 samples of milk, 184 samples of mammary parenchyma, 168 samples of gland cisterns, and 168 samples of teat cisterns were collected for microbiological examination. Microorganisms were detected in 59.9% of all samples, 67.0% of the milk samples, 70.1% of the mammary parenchymas, 55.9% of the gland cisterns and 48.8% of the teat cistern samples. When all samples were considered, coagulase-negative Staphylococcus were the most prevalent (35.7%) followed by coagulase-positive Staphylococcus (12.2%), Corynebacterium bovis (2.4%), Prototheca sp. (1.9%), and Streptococcus dysgalactiae (1.5%). There was a significantly higher occurrence of microorganisms in the milk and mammary parenchyma compared to the gland cisterns and teat cisterns. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Development and survival of free-living stages of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and goats on pasture in the Nigerian derived savanna

Four grass plots were sequentially contaminated with goat faeces containing known numbers of unembryonated eggs of predominantly Haemonchus contortus and Trichostrongylus spp. between October 1982 and April 1983. Four other plots were similarly contaminated with sheep faeces between February and May 1987. An additional plot was repeatedly contaminated with sheep faeces from February to April 1987. Populations of free-living stages in faeces and of infective larvae (L₃) in the herbage were subsequently monitored until the end of April and June of 1983 and 1987 respectively. During February and May 1987 two control cultures of sheep faeces were incubated in the laboratory at 25°C–30°C and at a constant temperature of 50°C and the free-living development was also monitored. L₃ developed very readily in the faeces cultured at 25°C–30°C and in those spread on a grass plot in October, at the end of the wet season, but developed less on the plot contaminated in May at the start of the wet season. Worm eggs in faeces deposited on plots during the hot dry season (December to April) or incubated at 50°C died and disintegrated after 24–48 h exposure to the high environmental temperatures. The results indicate that it is unlikely that gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and goats can develop or survive on open pasture during the dry season in the Nigerian derived savanna zone.