6个猪种胰岛素样生长因子-1(IGF-1)基因座位遗传多态性检测

本文采用ＰＣＲ－ＲＦＬＰ分析方法对我国地方猪种民猪、香猪、桃源猪、内江猪、姜曲海猪以及用作对照的国外猪种杜洛克猪的ＩＧＦ－１基因座位进行研究。结果发现：ＩＧＦ－１基因ＰＣＲ扩增片段存在２个限制性内切酶ＨｈａＩ酶切位点,其中１个酶切位点产生遗传多态。此片段上共产生２个等位基因。在ＩＧＦ－１基因位点上,香猪除与桃源猪基因频率差异不显著之外,与其它猪种之间基因频率差异极显著（Ｐ＜０．０１）,而其它各猪种之间差异均不显著     

猪干扰素β基因的分子克隆与测序

采用ＰＣＲ技术扩增和克降了猪β干扰素（ＩＦＮ－β）基因。克隆片段长６６８个核苷酸,编码１８６个氨基酸;其中,７６－６３６位含有１个ＯＲＦ,蛋白分子２１．８ＫＤａ。     

杜大长猪IGF-I基因的克隆及其序列分析

采用ＴＲＩzol法从杜大长杂交猪的肝脏中提出总ＲＮＡ,将其纯化后作为ＰＣＲ扩增模板 ,以设计的Ｐ１（５′－ＣＴＡＣＡＴＴＣＴＧＴＡＧＴＴＣＴＴＧＴＴＴＣＣ－３′）为引物合成ＩＧＦ－Ｉ基因cＤＮＡ的第１链,再以Ｐ１和Ｐ２（５′－ＡＴＧＧＣＣＣＴＧＴＧＣＴＴＧＣＴＣＴＣＣＴＴ－３′）为引物扩增到大小约为３６０bp的产和,并将其达隆至pＧＥＭ－Ｔ载体上。经筛选、酶切、我分析,表明该片段为ＩＧＦ－Ｉ基因的cＤＮＡ     

猪恶性高温综合征（MHS）基因群体检测及部分片段DNA序列研究

本研究主要包括：（１）建立了猪ＭＨＳ基因检测的ＰＣＲ－ＲＦＬＰ方法。该方法具有准确、快速和无侵害的特点；（２）利用猪ＭＨＳ基因的ＰＣＲ－ＲＦＬＰ方法对中国现有猪种２０个群体的ＭＨＳ基因座位的基因和基因型频率进行了检测。结果表明，属于中国的本地品种五指山猪、香猪，引进品种约克夏猪，均不含有ＭＨＳ基因；在中国本地品种二花脸猪和民猪中，发现存在ＭＨＳ基因，且民猪的频率较高（０．１５６２）；培育品种北京花猪，引进品种丹系长白猪和杜洛克猪，均有ＭＨＳ基因；引进品种皮特兰猪、比系长白猪，ＭＨＳ基因频率最高，分别为０．９５２０和０．９４３２；（３）猪ＲＹＲ１／ＣＲＣ基因部分ＤＮＡ序列品种间比较，ＭＨＳＮＮ香猪和二花脸猪的１８４３位为“Ｃ”，而ＭＨＳｎｎ为“Ｔ”；同时还发现一些单碱基的差异     

氟烷基因型PCR—RFLP诊断技术在种猪性能测定中应用

在国内首先将氟烷基因型ＰＣＲ－ＲＦＬＰ诊断技术用于种猪性能测定中心的种猪测定。通过从猪毛、猪血中提取的ＤＮＡ，用特异性的引物进行ＰＣＲ扩增均能得到６５９ｂｐ的ＤＮＡ片断，并用ＨｈａⅠ内切酶消化ＰＣＲ产物，酶切结果能准确检测猪应激综合症，即ＲＹＲ１基因（氟烷基因）的突变。在测定的长白、约克、杜洛克猪中，发现长白猪Ｈａ１＾ｎ基因基因频率较其它品种高，为９．０％，杜洛克为４．２％，在大约克中未发现。     

应用RT—PCR技术扩增禽传染性支气管炎病毒S1基因的研究

选择Ｓ１基因做为目的基因,运用ＲＴ－ＰＣＲ技术分别扩增１２株以非免疫鸡胚繁殖并通过超速离心浓缩的鸡胚尿囊液中的ＩＢＶ,所用引物为ＩＢＶ Ｂｅａｕｄｅｔｔｅ株Ｓ１基因两侧的对应序列,跨幅为１．７２ｋｂ。结果６株ＩＢＶ毒株（ＳＡＩＢ３、Ｆ、Ｄ４１、Ｈ５２、Ｈｏｌｔｅ）扩增出了长约１．７ｋｂ的Ｓ１基因片段,而另６株ＩＢＶ毒株虽经４次ＲＴ－ＰＣＲ重复后也显阴性。用ＨａｅⅢ内切酶对６个毒株的ＲＴ－ＰＣＲ产物     

抗菌肽Shiva-1基因的人工合成与克隆

参照抗菌肽Ｓｈｉｖａ－１的氮基酸序列，兼顾鱼类、昆虫和大肠杆菌偏爱的密码子，设计了Ｓｈｉｖａ－１基因序列，加上适宜基因工程操作的酶切位点，人工合成了２条分别为９２ｂｐ和９１ｂｐ的寡聚核苷酸片段。经互补链延伸反应、ＥｃｏＲＩ酶切，将完整的Ｓｈｉｖａ－１基因反向克隆至ｐＵＣ１８载体，经ＰＣＲ检测和序列分析证明，已正确克隆了抗菌肽Ｓｈｉｖａ－１基因。     

我国鸡传染性支气管炎病毒地方性流行毒株S1基因的RT-PCR扩增及其克隆与鉴定

采用ＲＴ－ＰＣＲ方法,以ＩＢＶＳ１全基因特异性引物分别从我国华东（ＨＤ）、华北（ＨＢ）、华中（ＨＺ）、华南（ＨＮ）、西北（ＸＢ）及东北（ＤＢ）等地的ＩＢＶ流行株基因组中扩增出预期的１．７ｋｂ左右的ＤＮＡ片段。ＰＣＲ产物的ＨａｅＩＩ酶切分析及其与英国ＩＢＶＳ１全基因核酸探针的分子杂交证实所获６个ＩＢＶ流行株的ＰＣＲ产物为ＩＢＶＳ１基因。将此６个毒株的Ｓ１基因ＰＣＲ产物分别进行５’和３’端的ＢａｍＨＩ和ＨｉｎｄＩＩ酶切识别位点的分子修饰之后插入到克隆质粒ｐＵＣ１８的ＢａｍＨＩ／ＨｉｎｄＩＩ位点,在大肠杆菌中实现了目的基因的分子克隆。Ｓ１基因的ＲＦＬＰ分析表明我国ＩＢＶ已有分子水平的变异。     

二花脸与大约克猪21-羟化酶基因位点限制性片段长度多态性比较

本研究采用ＲＦＬＰｓ分析方法对１２头无亲缘关系的二花脸和１２头无亲缘关系的大约克猪的２１－羟化酶基因位点限制性片段长度多态性（ＲＦＬＰｓ）类型进行比较研究,结果５种限制性内切酶（ＢａｎⅠ、ＨｉｎｄⅢ、ＫｐｎⅠ、ＰｓｔⅠ和ＴａｑⅠ）在２品种中形成了Ａ、Ｂ、Ｃ、Ｄ、Ｅ、Ｆ、Ｇ、Ｈ、Ｉ９种ＲＦＬＰｓ类型。其中大约克出现Ａ～Ｈ８种类型,而二花脸只有Ⅰ类型,表明大约克和二花脸在此基因位点存在显著差异。     

IBDV野毒株主要结构蛋白基因RT—PCR方法的建立

借助计算机软件，在分析比较了９个传染性法氏囊病病毒（ＩＢＤＶ）Ａ片段结构蛋白基因的基础上，设计并合成了２对ＶＰ２和ＶＰ３基因ＰＣＲ引物，经ＲＴ－ＰＣＲ反应条件优化选择，成功地建立了ＲＴ－ＰＣＲ方法，用于扩增ＩＢＤＶ ＶＰ２和ＶＰ２基因，经琼脂糖凝胶电泳和分子杂交鉴定，获得４个ＩＢＤＶ野毒株ＶＰ２和ＶＰ３基因，为ＩＢＤＶ分子生物学研究奠定了基础。     

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