丙泊酚静脉麻醉与安氟醚吸入麻醉在巴马小型猪体外循环中的比较研究

为探讨丙泊酚静脉麻醉与安氟醚吸入麻醉在巴马小型猪体外循环(CPB)中的麻醉效果,本研究选用巴马小型猪10头,平均分成2组,分别进行丙泊酚静脉麻醉和安氟醚吸入麻醉;开胸后进行全血肝素化处理,分别于升主动脉、上腔静脉和下腔静脉插管,连接体外循环机进行CPB;观察并记录麻醉诱导前(T0)、麻醉诱导后(T1)、CPB前即刻(T2)、降温至30 ℃(T3)、阻断主动脉前即刻(T4)、阻断主动脉后4 min(T5)、开始复温即刻(T6)、停CPB即刻(T7)、关胸后即刻(T8)及手术结束拔管后10 min(T9)10个时间点各组试验猪的生命体征、鼻温(NT)、心率(HR)、平均动脉压(MAP)、pH及血氧饱和度(SPO₂)指标。结果2组试验猪于CPB实施前后的基本情况如体重、手术时间和麻醉时间等指标均无显著性差异(P＞0.05);安氟醚组恢复自主呼吸的时间显著短于丙泊酚组(P＜0.05);与T0和T1相比,各组试验猪在CPB进行时其NT、HR和MAP值均显著降低(P＜0.05);但各组间及组内SPO₂和pH差异不显著(P＞0.05)。由此可见,丙泊酚静脉麻醉与安氟醚吸入麻醉均可用于巴马小型猪CPB中的麻醉。选用丙泊酚时,应根据手术过程中试验动物的反应情况适当调整用量;而安氟醚麻醉过程相对平稳,麻醉效果好,术后苏醒快,适合情况复杂且时间较长的手术。     

Pathological features of olfactory neuroblastoma in an axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum)

A one-year-old, female Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) had a rough-surfaced, polypoid, pink tumor mass of approximately 10 mm in diameter in the oral cavity. Histologically, the tumor extended from the ethmoturbinate region and into the oral cavity and had replaced some of the maxillary bone tissue. The tumor mass was composed of a lobular architecture of small round-shaped tumor cells with occasional Flexner-Wintersteiner-like rosette formation. There were no metastatic lesions in the other organs. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells were partly positive for several neural markers (class III beta-tubulin, S-100 protein, and doublecortin) and intensely positive for an epithelial marker (cytokeratin AE1/AE3). These results suggest that the present tumor originated from neuroectodermal tissue. Considering the location and histological and immunohistochemical features of the tumor, a diagnosis of olfactory neuroblastoma was made.     

红鳍东方鲀幼鱼赖氨酸需求量的研究

本试验旨在研究红鳍东方鲀幼鱼对饲料赖氨酸的需求量。在基础饲料中分别添加不同水平晶体赖氨酸配制成6种等氮等脂饲料(赖氨酸水平分别为1.65%、2.58%、3.18%、4.01%、4.80%、5.52%)。将体重(13.83±0.63)g红鳍东方鲀幼鱼随机放入18个养殖桶(6个组,每组3个重复,每桶30尾鱼),在室内流水系统中进行67 d的养殖试验。结果表明:随着饲料赖氨酸水平的提高,红鳍东方鲀的特定生长率、饲料效率和蛋白质沉积率均呈先升高后降低的趋势,且当赖氨酸水平为4.80%时达到最高,显著高于1.65%赖氨酸组(P<0.05);1.65%赖氨酸组鱼体粗脂肪含量、肝体比和脏体比最高,显著高于其他组(P<0.05);随着饲料赖氨酸水平的提高,肝脏和血清谷草转氨酶活性呈先升高后降低的趋势,血清高密度脂蛋白胆固醇含量呈逐渐升高的趋势,4.80%和5.52%赖氨酸组显著高于1.65%赖氨酸组(P<0.05)。以特定生长率为评价指标进行二次回归曲线分析,得出红鳍东方鲀幼鱼对饲料赖氨酸需求量为3.83%,占饲料蛋白质的7.66%。     

Intraocular and Cardiopulmonary Effects of Low-dose Mannitol in the Dog

Fatal complications have been reported during anesthesia in dogs that received a standard (1–2 g/kg IV) dose of mannitol during intraocular surgery. A lower dose (0.25 g/kg IV), which had been shown to reduce intracranial pressure in humans, was evaluated during halothane anesthesia in dogs. There were no significant changes in intraocular pressure (IOP) or cardiovascular variables. This lower dose (0.25 g/kg IV) did not reduce IOP and would not be of benefit in dogs undergoing intraocular surgery.     

虎纹蛙肠道微生物结构与功能分析

利用高通量测序方法对虎纹蛙前肠、中肠和后肠微生物结构和功能进行分析。结果表明,虎纹蛙(Rana rugulosa)肠道核心菌群是厚壁菌门(Firmicutes)、变形菌门(Proteobacteria)、拟杆菌门(Bacteroidetes)、梭杆菌门(Fusobacteria)和放线菌门(Actinobacteria)。Romboutsia属、鲸杆菌属(Cetobacterium)、叶杆菌属(Phyllobacterium)是绝对优势菌属。肠道中存在弧菌(Vibro)、邻单胞菌(Plesiomonas)、气单胞菌(Aeromonas)、爱德华氏菌(Edwardsiella)不动杆菌属(Acinetobacter)、黄杆菌属(Flavobacterium)、脱硫弧菌属(Desulfovibrio)、鞘脂单胞菌属(Sphingomonas)、伊丽莎白菌(Elizabethkingia)等常见的条件致病菌和芽孢杆菌(Bacillus)、乳酸杆菌(Lactobacillus)和双歧杆菌(Bifidobacterium)等潜在益生菌。比较发现,前肠和中肠微生物丰度和多样性显著高于后肠,且在门和属水平菌群结构差异明显;前肠和中肠微生物功能相似,与能量代谢、维生素代谢、氨基酸代谢、脂代谢、外源物质降解和代谢关联微生物丰度较高,而后肠中与核酸代谢、碳水化合物代谢关联微生物丰度较高。前肠和中肠中与信号转导、神经系统、内分泌系统、转运和分解等关联微生物丰度较高,后肠中与信号分子互作、细胞过程与信号、增殖与修复、免疫系统、翻译、转录、酶家族、环境适应、膜转运等关联微生物丰度较高。本研究解析了虎纹蛙肠道菌群结构和功能,为虎纹蛙健康养殖提供理论基础。     

Local Usage of Tiger Parts and Its Role in Tiger Killing in the Bangladesh Sundarbans

This article explored the local medicinal and traditional values of tiger parts and associated beliefs, and its link to the commercial trade in the Bangladesh Sundarbans. Using semi-structured qualitative interviews with 139 respondents, we found that the local use of, and belief in, the medicinal values of tiger parts is widespread and that virtually all parts of the tiger are used. Some of the local uses of tiger parts were unique in both the way and the purpose of use. For example, the soil of tiger pugmark was consumed by the women as a means of contraception. We established that local usage may be a significant threat to the tiger population of south Asia as it motivates stray tiger killing for collecting tiger parts for both local use and commercial demand, and provides the opportunities for poachers and the commercial trade to flourish.     

The natural hosts of larvae and nymphs of Amblyomma tigrinum Koch, 1844 (Acari: Ixodidae)

The hosts of larvae and nymphs of Amblyomma tigrinum, a tick whose adults feed on wild and domestic Canidae in South America, are uncertain. A 17 months survey was carried out trapping wild vertebrates in north-western Córdoba, Argentina, to evaluate their parasitism with A. tigrinum subadults. Larvae and nymphs of this tick species were identified conventionally and by comparison of 16S rDNA sequences with GenBank deposited sequences. A total of 207 small and medium-sized rodents and 182 birds were captured and examined for ticks. Most ticks on birds were from ground forest feeding birds (BB) with a minimal contribution of birds feeding in open pastures. All ticks from rodents were obtained from representatives of the families Cricetidae (SR) and Caviidae (MR). Percent of larvae infestation was higher (P<0.01, Chi-square distribution) in BB (55.2%) and SR (46.4%) than in MR (17.4%) and the same trend was found for number of larvae on these hosts (test of Kruskal-Wallis). Caviidae (only representative Galea musteloides) rodents were extremely prone to be infested with nymphs of A. tigrinum (94.2%) followed by BB (50.6%) and SR (3.6%) (P<0.01) and the same tendency was found for number of nymphs (P<0.01). The index of aggregation for nymphs on MR was the lowest (0.409) followed by nymphs on BB (0.706) which may be a consequence of higher and homogenous exposure of G. musteloides to host-seeking nymphs. Several BB are food source for both larvae and nymphs of A. tigrinum while for rodents larvae were common only on SR (mainly on the Sigmodontinae Akodon dolores and Graomys sp.) and nymphs feed almost exclusively on MR. Therefore, both birds and rodents are of importance for the survival strategy of A. tigrinum subadults. The plasticity of A. tigrinum to colonize areas with different climates plus the capacity of their subadults to feed on hosts widely distributed indicates that this tick has the potential to become a widespread parasite but this does not seem to be the actual situation. Several proposals are presented to further understand its ecology.     

圈养东北虎FPV感染情况的初步调查与研究

猫泛白细胞减少症是由猫泛白细胞减少症病毒引起的高度接触性传染病,近些年来该病严重影响着我国圈养大型野生猫科动物的健康.至今,国内外对大型野生猫科动物的FPV流行状况研究甚少.鉴于此,本研究分别于2006年11月、2007年2月和2007年7月随机收集62份、36份、45份虎粪便,利用PCR方法对其带病情况进行检测.结果表明,FPV的阳性率分别为54.8%,25%和0.在以上实验研究的基础上,对该圈养大型野生猫科动物群体中FPV的感染带毒情况和流行特点进行了探讨.     

Clinical and Luteolytic Effects of Fenprostalene (A Prostaglandin F(2)alpha Analogue) in Mares

A study was carried out to determine the luteolytic effect of fenprostalene, a prostaglandin F₂α analogue, in mares Ten mares, that included seven cyclic mares, lactating mares and a pregnant mare were used in two experiments. In the first experiment, seven mares were treated subcutaneously with 250 μg fenprostalene and in the second experiment ten mares, including the seven mares used in the first experiment, were treated with fenprostalene and artificially inseminated during the induced estrus. Fenprostalene caused luteolysis in the normal cycling mares and the pregnant mare. Mares showed estrus within one to five days after treatment. Six of the ten mares conceived during the induced estrus and a further two conceived during the next estrus. The compound produced a side effect consisting of a small, raised, sometimes painful skin swelling at the injection site, which lasted for one to two days.     

The Effects of Frequent Electroejaculation on the Semen Characteristics of a Captive Siberian Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica)

Artificial insemination (AI) can help to avoid inbreeding and genetic degeneration for sustaining genetically healthy populations of endangered species in captivity. Collection of a sufficient quantity of viable sperm is an essential first step in the AI process. In the present study, we examined the effects of frequent electroejaculation on semen characteristics in a Siberian tiger. We collected semen in all 17 trials during 6 breeding seasons (6 years). The mean number of sperm and the percentage of motile sperm were 294.3 ± 250.2×10⁶/ejaculate and 82.4 ± 11.4%, respectively. The number of motile sperm tended to increase during frequent electroejaculation in the same breeding season. Semen collection by electroejaculation can be performed effectively up to the fourth sequential ejaculate, which contained the most sperm in the study. In conclusion, frequent collection of sperm by electroejaculation from tigers may be effective for collection of a large number of motile sperm.     

Clinical and Clinicopathologic Effects of Large Doses of Raw Linseed Oil As Compared to Mineral Oil in Healthy Horses

The clinical and Clinicopathologic effects of raw linseed oil and mineral oil were compared. In a crossover experimental design trial, 6 horses were given either raw linseed oil (2.5 mL/kg body weight) or mineral oil (10 mL/kg body weight), twice, 12 hours apart. Two weeks later, the horses received the opposite treatment. All horses given mineral oil or linseed oil developed nonformed feces by 24 hours of the first administration of oil. Horses treated with mineral oil had formed feces at 48 hours; horses treated with linseed oil developed normally formed feces at 96 to 108 hours. All horses treated with linseed oil had signs of depression and anorexia, and 3 had signs of mild colic. These signs were not observed in horses treated with mineral oil. Concentrations of serum glucose and bilirubin were significantly higher in horses treated with linseed oil when compared with horses treated with mineral oil.     

华南虎血巴尔通体感染的诊疗

了解华南虎血巴尔通体的临床诊断和PCR检测方法,介绍对症治疗的方法.笔者对1头患病的华南虎进行症状观察、血液涂片检查和PCR检测,利用土霉素进行治疗.患病动物出现高热稽留、厌食、贫血等症状,血液涂片中红细胞发生皱缩、每个视野中有多个巴尔通体,并通过PCR检测证实华南虎源血巴尔通体为大型猫血巴尔通体,利用土霉素治疗使动物康复,从症状观察结合实验室检查可以诊断华南虎的血巴尔通体病,土霉素对猫科动物血巴尔通体感染有较好的治疗效果.     

圈养华南虎自然分娩及育幼行为研究

华南虎是极度濒危的国家Ⅰ级保护动物,现有种群都在中国各地动物园的人工圈养之下,幼仔哺育也多采用人工手段介入,本研究对南昌动物园的雌虎"昌昌"自然分娩及育幼等行为进行分析总结,发现在母性较强的情形下应尽可能减少人为干扰,优先考虑以母乳喂养。母虎的产前行为大都是为分娩做准备,如整理产床、舔舐阴部,同时也表现出不安,如来回走动、调整姿态。产后的行为几乎完全是为了便于照顾幼虎,如哺乳、舔衔幼虎等,并且变得平静。虽然产后休息和睡眠行为较产前有增加,由产前53%增至62%,但显然母虎睡眠的深度不如产前,并且即使在母虎休息和睡眠状态下,也有被动的哺乳行为同时存在,这从幼虎吸乳的频率(54%)大大超过母虎主动哺乳的频率(3%)可以看出来。母虎产前由于不安,移动频率多达17%,而产后则降至2%。产前母虎特别注意对产道的清理,舔舐阴道达到了8%,而产后只有1%。分娩前后都有调整姿态的行为,虽频率相当但动机不同,产前是因为不安,而产后明显是出于对幼虎庇护和哺育的需要。母虎带大的幼虎具有较强的野性,表现为对人的恐惧和攻击性,生长速度也较理想。     

野生东北虎保护现状及保护对策探讨

目前中国野生东北虎数量仅有20只左右,分布在吉林、黑龙江两省的3个不相连的"孤岛状"分布区内.人为干扰导致的栖息地破碎化和猎物种群下降是造成野生东北虎濒危的主要原因.有效的野生东北虎保护计划包括改善虎栖息地质量、控制猎物种群、开展环境教育、解决人虎冲突、完善保护区网络等多方面措施.     

东北虎主要消化腺的组织学研究

通过光镜对东北虎主要几种消化腺的H.E染色石蜡切片进行观察,结果表明,东北虎肝小叶间的结缔组织不发达,小叶的界限不清晰,肝细胞体积较大,核位于细胞一侧,肝细胞多呈索状排列,窦状隙不明显;胰腺外分泌部由腺泡和导管组成,腺泡形状不一,由单层锥状腺上皮细胞组成,胰岛是一些大小不等的细胞团和细胞索,分散于外分泌部之间,胞质染色较外分泌部浅;腮腺为纯浆液腺泡,胞质着色呈嗜酸性,颌下腺是以黏液性细胞为主,含少量的浆液性细胞半月。     

东北虎豹国家公园黑龙江东宁片区人兽冲突现状调查分析

针对人兽冲突现状、补偿情况、野生动物保护态度等问题,通过入户访谈、调查问卷的方式对东北虎豹国家公园东宁片区两个乡镇5个村屯的居民进行了调查。结果显示,发生冲突率47.28%,人兽冲突形式有粮食减产、捕食家畜和人身伤害,造成损害的野生动物物种主要包括野猪、黑熊、东北虎、东北豹、马鹿和狍。造成的平均经济损失为8796.9元/年,其中农牧业损失最大,为10373.3元/年。但大部分野生动物损害未能得到补偿,仅1户得到了1000元的补偿款。人兽冲突的预防和缓解措施包括:规范当地居民的生产生活行为,禁止非法狩猎、在禁牧区放牧等活动;对东北虎及其他重点保护野生动物造成的损害采取经济补偿办法,建立东北虎损害保险制度;加强宣传,提高居民对东北虎等野生动物的保护意愿。     

Evaluating the efficacy of alfaxalone in corn snakes (Pantherophis guttatus)

ObjectiveAlfaxalone is a popular veterinary anesthetic; however, research on this anesthetic in snakes has been limited to ball pythons, garter snakes and several Australian species. The objective was to evaluate the anesthetic effects of alfaxalone in corn snakes (Pantherophis guttatus), a popular pet snake.Study designProspective, randomized crossover study.AnimalsA total of eight corn snakes.MethodsIn phase I, snakes were subcutaneously administered three doses of alfaxalone (5, 10 and 15 mg kg^–1) in the cranial third of the body to determine the most effective dose. In phase II, a dose of 15 mg kg^–1 was administered in the cranial and caudal thirds of the snakes to determine if injection site affected anesthesia duration. Heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (f_R), righting reflex, escape response, tail pinch, needle prick and tongue flick were monitored at baseline and 5 minute intervals until the snakes fully recovered.ResultsDuration of anesthesia differed significantly, with higher doses lasting longer than lower doses: 5 mg kg^–1 [23.8 ± 4.4 (15–30) minutes]; 10 mg kg^–1 [40.6 ± 9.4 (25–55) minutes]; and 15 mg kg^–1 [56.9 ± 8.4 (50–70) minutes], mean ± standard deviation (range). The tail pinch reflex was not completely lost in phase 1. There was a significant change in f_R over time, but this was not related to dose. HR was not different by time or dose. Duration of anesthesia was not different after administration of alfaxalone (15 mg kg^–1) in the cranial third versus the caudal third of the body; however, there was a significant decrease in HR and f_R at this dose, regardless of injection site.Conclusions and clinical relevanceBased on these results, alfaxalone (15 mg kg^–1) provides adequate anesthesia for brief procedures or intubation; however, additional analgesia is required for painful procedures.