蛋鸡锰缺乏症的病理学研究

１日龄父母代罗曼（Ｌｏｈｍａｎｎ）蛋鸡１２０只,随机分为３组,分别喂以低锰（基础日粮含锰１３．６２ｍｇ／ｋｇ）、低锰高磷（基础日粮＋０．５％的磷）、补锰对照（基础日粮＋锰８０ｍｇ／ｋｇ）日粮。试验期８周。饲喂５～８周发病。低锰组发病率２６％,低锰高磷组２８％,补锰对照组无一发病。第４周时,体重分别为（２６７．９±８．３２）、（２１４．２±１０．４２）、（２６５．０±１２．１８）ｇ,低锰组、补锰对照组与低锰高磷组之间差异极显著（Ｐ＜０．０１）。肝锰含量分别为（５．４０±０．７４）、（２．８２±０．３６）、（８．４８±０．９６）ｍｇ／ｋｇ,补锰对照组与低锰组差异显著（Ｐ＜０．０５）,与低锰高磷组差异极显著（Ｐ＜０．０１）。发病症状：精神沉郁,不愿走动,伏卧,跛行,单腿发病病腿向外侧伸展,双腿发病则内收呈“Ｏ”字形或外展呈“八”字形。剖检跗关节肿大,胫骨髁骨骨质增生、肿大,髁间沟变平坦。组织学检查,胫骨骺生长板增殖区变窄,软骨基质中粘多糖减少。超微结构变化,心肌纤维、肝细胞、胫骨骺生长板软骨细胞、睾丸精原细胞等线粒体肿胀与空泡化。     

0～4周龄肉仔鸡不同锰源锰需要量的研究

试验将３６０只１日龄ＡＡ（ＡｒｂｏｒＡｃｒｅ）肉鸡公雏随机分为添加锰０ｍｇ／ｋｇ,硫酸锰（ＭｎＳＯ４．Ｈ２Ｏ,下同）６０ｍｇ／ｋｇ,１２０ｍｇ／ｋｇ,１５０ｍｇ／ｋｇ和蛋氨酸锰（Ｍｅｔ－Ｍｎ,下同）４０ｍｇ／ｋｇ,６０ｍｇ／ｋｇ,６个组,６个组基础日粮组成及日粮营养水平相同。试验期为４周。结果表明,所有添加锰组体增重均均显著高于不加锰组（Ｐ〈０．０１）,添加锰６０ｍｇ／ｋｇＭｅｔ－Ｍｎ体增重显著高     

高铜日粮铁,锌水平对猪血液生理生化指标与生产性能的影响

在高铜（２５０ｍｇ／ｋｇ）日粮中加铁、锌,可显著（Ｐ＜０．０５）或极显著（Ｐ＜０．０１）地增加血红蛋白（Ｈｂ）浓度,血清铁、锌含量和血清碱性磷酸酶（ＳＡＰ）活性,增强红细胞膜（ＲＢＣＭ）稳定性,减少血清铜含量。当日粮中加铁６０ｍｇ／ｋｇ（日粮铁总浓度１５３ｍｇ／ｋｇ）、锌１０５ｍｇ／ｋｇ（日粮锌总浓度１４２ｍｇ／ｋｇ）时,猪血清铁和锌含量、血液Ｈｂ浓度、ＳＡＰ活性、ＲＢＣＭ稳定性达到最大。在高铜日粮中加铁４０～６０ｍｇ／ｋｇ（日粮铁总浓度１３３～１５３ｍｇ／ｋｇ）、加锌７０～１０５ｍｇ／ｋｇ（日粮锌总浓度１０７～１４２ｍｇ／ｋｇ）,能增加猪平均日增重７５．１５％～７６．０７％（Ｐ＜０．０１）,提高饲料转化率６０．１１％～６０．７７％（Ｐ＜０．０１）。结果表明,猪高铜（２５０ｍｇ／ｋｇ）日粮中铁、锌的适宜水平分别为１５３ｍｇ／ｋｇ和１４２ｍｇ／ｋｇ。     

不同铜源及水平的日粮对产蛋鸡生产性能及蛋品质的影响

用６８周龄海赛克斯蛋鸡,研究玉米－大豆粕－棉仁粕型日粮中添加５水硫酸铜（ＣｕＳＯ４．５Ｈ２Ｏ）形式的铜６ｍｇ／ｋｇ、３０ｍｇ／ｋｇ、６０ｍｇ／ｋｇ、１２５ｍｇ／ｋ和柠檬酸铜（ＣｕＣｉｔ）形式的铜６ｍｇ／ｋｇ、３０ｍｇ／ｋｇ、６０ｍｇ／ｋｇ试验结果表明：与对照组经（含铜６．４ｍｇ／ｋｇ）,日粮中添加６ｍｇ／ｋｇＣｕ（硫酸铜）时耗料最低,蛋壳厚度最大,且随着添加量的增加蛋壳厚度变薄;日粮中添加３０ｍｇ／ｋｇＣｕ（硫酸铜）时产蛋率最高,料蛋比最低,蛋壳强度最大,日粮中添加不同铜源及水平对蛋黄铜含量的影响不大（Ｐ〉０．０５）。与对照组相比,日粮中添加１２５ｍｇ／ｋｇＣｕ（硫酸铜）时肝脏铜水平明显升高（Ｐ〈０．０５）,但各添加组之间的差异不显著（Ｐ〉０．０５）。随着日粮中铜添加水平的提高,蛋黄和肝脏胆固醇水平显著降低（Ｐ     

日粮锰水平对蛋鸡生产性能的影响

试验用北京红鸡商品代分两阶段２５ ～３８ 周龄和４９ ～５７ 周龄研究玉米－ 豆粕型基础日粮含锰２０ｍｇ／ｋｇ 的情况下,以一水硫酸锰形式添加锰２０ｍｇ／ｋｇ 、４０ｍｇ／ｋｇ、６０ｍｇ／ｋｇ 和蛋氨酸锰２０ｍｇ／ｋｇ 对蛋鸡生产性能及蛋壳、蛋黄锰存留的影响。结果表明：不同锰源及添加水平对蛋鸡生产性能、蛋壳品质、蛋形指数在各组间无显著差异（Ｐ＞ ０ ．０５） ,蛋壳锰含量呈负增长,有机锰组蛋壳锰含量低于无机锰组。蛋黄锰含量却呈现正增长,以蛋氨酸锰组最高,显著高于添加２０ｍｇ／ｋｇ 锰组和不添加组。由此说明锰在蛋壳和蛋黄中存留呈现相反的结果。     

二氢吡啶对蛋品质的影响及其机理研究

取３００ 日龄罗曼蛋鸡１ ５３６ 只，随机分为４ 组（ 每组设４ 个重复，每个重复９６ 只） ，在自由采食、饮水和光照１６ｈ 的条件下，分别饲喂添加０ｍｇ／ｋｇ 、１００ｍｇ／ｋｇ 、１５０ｍｇ／ｋｇ 、２００ｍｇ／ｋｇ二氢吡啶的玉米—豆粕型饲粮１３ 周。结果发现：①饲粮中含１００ｍｇ／ｋｇ 、１５０ｍｇ／ｋｇ 或２００ｍｇ／ｋｇ的二氢吡啶， 能使蛋壳厚度分别增加１１ ．３３ ％ （Ｐ＜ ０ ．０１） 、１６ ．８５％ （Ｐ＜ ０ ．００１） 和２０．１７ ％ （Ｐ＜ ０ ．００１） ；②饲粮中含１５０ｍｇ／ｋｇ 或２００ｍｇ／ｋｇ 的二氢吡啶，能使蛋比重和蛋壳相对重分别增加０ ．４４％ （Ｐ＜ ０ ．０５） 、０ ．５３ ％ （Ｐ＜ ０．０５） 和５ ．６６％ （Ｐ＜ ０ ．０５） 、６ ．９７ ％ （Ｐ＜ ０．０５） ，血清钙含量分别提高了１６．９０ ％ （Ｐ＜ ０ ．０５） 和１８ ．３３％ （Ｐ＜ ０．０５） ，而血清甲状旁腺素水平则分别下降了１８．０４ ％ （Ｐ＜ ０ ．０５） 和２０．００％ （Ｐ＜ ０ ．０５） 。     

不同锰源及锰水平对雏鸭肝脏脂肪沉积的影响

选用１日龄北京雏鸭３００只，研究不同锰源及其锰添加水平对雏鸭肝脏脂肪沉积和肝锰含量的影响。试验１随机分为７组，每组３０只试鸭，在基础饲粮中（含Ｍｎ１９ｍｇ／ｋｇ），钙源及锰添加水平依次为４５、８５、１３５ｍｇ／ｋｇ（试剂级ＭｎＳＯ＿４·Ｈ＿２Ｏ或ＭｎＣＯ＿３）。试验２随机分４组，每组３０只试鸭，在基础饲粮上（含Ｍｎ１９ｍｇ／ｋｇ），补锰水平依次为０、１１０、１０００、３５００ｍｇ／ｋｇ（试剂级ＭｎＳＯ＿４·Ｈ＿２Ｏ），试验３周。结果为：锰源不影响雏鸭肝脏脂肪沉积，肝锰含量和千克活体肝重（Ｐ＞０．０５），锰缺乏（含Ｍｎ１９ｍｇ／ｋｇ）或锰过量（补Ｍｎ３５００ｍｇ／ｋｇ）均影响雏鸭肝脏脂肪沉积和肝锰含量变化（Ｐ＜０．０５或Ｐ＜０．０１）。综合试验结果为：如以肝锰变化作为机体锰营养状况评定指标，则饲粮锰适宜添加量为８５～１３５ｍｇ／ｋｇ。     

氯化胆碱添加量对母鸡生长速度、雌激素水平及开产周龄的影响

１１５只３周龄母鸡被分为４组，分别为３９只、３３只、３１只和１２只。四种日粮分别含氯化胆碱（ＣＣＣ）　：０　ｍｇ／ｋｇ（对照）　；５　ｍｇ／ｋｇ从第１４周龄开始（５　ｍｇ／ｋｇ　Ａ）　；５　ｍｇ／ｋｇ从３周龄开始（５　ｍｇ／ｋｇ　Ｂ）　；５０　ｍｇ／ｋｇ从第３周龄开始（５０　ｍｇ／ｋｇ　Ｂ）。基础日粮根据生长期配合，并进行等氮等能处理。第３～８周日粮干物质ＣＰ和ＭＥ分别为１７．９９　％和１２．７　ＭＪ／ｋｇ；第９～２０周ＣＰ和ＭＥ分别为１４．６３　％和１２．７５　ＭＪ／ｋｇ。对鸡采食量、体重变化…     

饲粮铜添加水平对泰和乌骨鸡生产性能和组织黑色素含量的影响

本试验旨在研究饲粮铜添加水平对 １～２８日龄泰和乌骨鸡生产性能和组织黑色素含量的影响。选用 １日龄泰和乌骨鸡 ２７０只,随机分成 ６组,每组设 ３个重复,每个重复 １５只鸡。试验鸡分别饲喂在基础饲粮（铜含量为 ４．７５ｍｇ／ｋｇ）中添加 ０、５、１５、３０、６０、１２５ｍｇ／ｋｇ铜的饲粮,饲养至 ２８日龄。结果表明：饲粮铜不同添加水平对 １～２８日龄泰和乌骨鸡平均日增重、平均日采食量和料重比均无显著影响（Ｐ＞０．０５）,但适量添加可显著或极显著影响其血清、肝脏、肾脏、皮肤及肌肉的黑色素含量、酪氨酸酶活性（Ｐ＜０．０５或 Ｐ＜０．０１）,并呈现出随饲粮铜添加水平的提高先升后降的趋势。当饲粮铜添加水平为 ３０ｍｇ／ｋｇ时,泰和乌骨鸡血清和组织酪氨酸酶活性及黑色素含量达到峰值。由此可知,玉米 －豆粕型基础饲粮中添加铜可提高泰和乌骨鸡组织黑色素含量,其适宜添加水平为 ３０ｍｇ／ｋｇ。     

纳米氧化铈对蛋鸡胰脂肪酶活性及基因表达的影响

本文旨在建立胰脂肪酶实时荧光定量 ＰＣＲ检测方法的基础上研究纳米氧化铈对蛋鸡胰脂肪酶活性及基因表达的影响。试验选择 ２６周龄健康商品蛋鸡 ３８４只，随机分为 ４组，每组８个重复，每个重复 １２只鸡。以玉米 －豆粕型饲粮为基础饲粮，在基础饲粮中分别添加 ０（Ⅰ组）、３０（Ⅱ组）、６０（Ⅲ组）和 ９０ｍｇ／ｋｇ（Ⅳ组）的纳米氧化铈，试验期 ７周。结果表明：１）本试验建立的胰脂肪酶实时荧光定量 ＰＣＲ检测方法具有线性关系好，特异性、敏感性、重复性高等特点，可用于检测胰脂肪酶 ｍＲＮＡ表达水平；２）Ⅲ组胰脂肪酶活性显著或极显著高于Ⅰ组和Ⅳ组（Ｐ＜０．０５或 Ｐ＜０．０１），胰脂肪酶 ｍＲＮＡ表达水平显著高于其他各组（Ｐ＜０．０５）。由此得出，饲粮中添加 ６０ｍｇ／ｋｇ纳米氧化铈可显著提高蛋鸡胰脂肪酶活性，上调胰脂肪酶 ｍＲＮＡ表达水平。     

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.