Diagnosis and Treatment of Foot Infections

The equine foot is a prime candidate for bacterial and fungal infections. The majority of infections are abscess based and generally are easily managed. Prolonged infections can result in chronic lameness and in severe cases they can be life threatening. A systematic approach to evaluation of the equine hoof can expedite the diagnosis and treatment of foot infections.     

山西白猪高产仔母系育肥性能与胴体品质测定

以马身猪、太湖猪(二花脸类群)和长白猪为育种素材,采用标记辅助选择技术结合群体继代选育法,经7年6个世代育成山西白猪高产仔母系。结果发现,该品系6世代个体186.48日龄体重达100 kg,30~100 kg阶段日增重708.35 g,每千克增重耗料3.14 kg;体重100 kg屠宰,屠宰率为77.00%,胴体瘦肉率为57.93%,眼肌面积为32.20 cm²。山西白猪高产仔母系生长发育快,胴体品质好,是一个优良的专门化品系。