绵羊繁殖性状候选基因的研究进展

目前,研究发现的影响绵羊繁殖性状的候选基因主要有四个,即FecB,FecXI,FecXH,和FecX2w,本文就这四个基因的发现,定位及其研究进展作一系统阐述。     

用RAPD技术筛选中国荷斯坦牛产奶量性状遗传标记

选用320条10碱基随机引物在由36头高产（305d产奶量〉8500kg）和32头低产（305d产奶量〈5600kg）中国荷斯坦牛所组成的2个DNA池间进行RAPD-PCR扩增，从中筛选出稳定性好、带型清晰且在2个DNA池间有明显差异的RAPD引物24条。用筛选到的24条引物对所有个体进行PCR检测，得到了5个与奶牛产奶量性状相关的RAPD标记，并对其中4个进行了克隆测序和SCAR标记转化以及生物信息学分析。结果表明：SCAR标记yield—s139与产奶量密切相关，应用电子克隆方法已将该标记由921bp延伸到2141bp，经同源性比较发现，此标记对应于奶牛基因组中LINEs家族中的一个重复元件，推测该元件附近可能存在与产奶量性状相关的QTLs或主效基因。     

A short history of veterinary education in Australia: the 120‐year transition from education for a trade to education for a profession

World Veterinary Year in 2011 celebrates the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the first modern veterinary school at Lyon in France. To put veterinary education in Australia in its historical context, the veterinary school at Lyon was established nine years before the British had discovered the east coast of Australia in 1770, and 27 years before a shipment of convicts transported from overcrowded gaols in England had arrived in Sydney in 1788. This paper discusses the development of veterinary education in Australia from that time to the present day.     

Analysis of the costs of veterinary education and factors associated with financial stress among veterinary students in Australia

Objective

To investigate the course‐related and other costs involved in obtaining a veterinary education in Australia and how these costs are met. The study also aimed to identify sociodemographic and course‐related factors associated with increased financial stress.

Methods

Students from seven Australian veterinary schools were surveyed using an online questionnaire. A total of 443 students participated (response rate 17%). Responses to survey items relating to finances, employment and course‐related costs were compared with sociodemographic factors and prior research in the area of student financial stress.

Results

Respondents reported spending a median of A$300 per week on living costs and a median of A$2,000 per year on course‐related expenses. Over half of respondents received the majority of their income from their parents or Youth Allowance (56%). A similar proportion (55%) reported that they needed to work to meet basic living expenses. Circumstances and sociodemographic factors linked to perceived financial stress included requiring additional finances to meet unexpected costs during the course; sourcing additional finances from external loans; an expected tuition debt at graduation over A$40,000; being 22 years or older; working more than 12 hours per week; living costs above A$300 per week; and being female.

Conclusion

The costs involved in obtaining a veterinary education in Australia are high and over half of respondents are reliant on parental or Government income support. Respondents with certain sociodemographic profiles are more prone to financial stress. These findings may have implications for the psychological health, diversity and career plans of veterinary students in Australia.     

高通量测序技术在兽医临床中的应用

高通量测序技术可一次同时测定几十万到几百万条核酸分子序列,在兽医临床上已被应用到畜禽疾病诊断、疾病监测、致病机理研究、耐药性分析等相关工作中.本综述结合应用实例对高通量测序技术在兽医临床的研究进展进行系统阐述,总结了高通量测序技术在兽医临床应用中的局限性和解决措施,并展望了高通量测序技术在兽医临床的应用前景.     

Use of drama in teaching the human side of veterinary practice

Objective To describe a teaching experiment in which fifth year veterinary students were given the opportunity, using dramatic scenarios, to consider ways of dealing with emotive issues relevant to veterinary practice, that demand good communication skills.
Design Workshops were devised using dramatised scenarios of several critical incidents in practice, including euthanasia. A clinical psychologist and several veterinary practitioners participated in discussions. Both live performances and video scenarios were presented to fifth year veterinary students and were followed by group discussions. Each workshop was evaluated and modifications were made where necessary.
Results The teaching format involving drama was well received. The combination of drama and discussion was more effective than a formal talk and discussion, provoking animated participation and maintaining audience attention. The majority of students considered that comments and advice from attending veterinarians were the most useful parts of the workshops in preparing them for veterinary practice. The large audience (up to 45 attendees) was considered to be desirable for enhancing discussion. Requests for more similar sessions were made by students.
Conclusion Drama was found to be a satisfactory modality in teaching communication skills in preparing veterinary students for practice.     

猪Leptin基因多态性及其与产仔性状的相关性分析

试验旨在探究Leptin基因对猪产仔性状的影响,为其新品种持续选育提供遗传学依据。参考GenBank发布的猪Leptin基因DNA序列（登录号:U66254、AF026976）设计3对引物,采用PCR-SSCP技术分析Leptin基因在苏姜猪和姜曲海猪中的单核苷酸多态性（SNP）,并用统计学方法分析基因座多态性与产仔性状的相关性。结果发现,Leptin基因在苏姜猪、姜曲海猪群体中均具有多态性,检测到3种基因型:AA、AB和BB;测序结果发现,编码区第3 469位碱基处发生单碱基突变（T3469C）,为同义突变。χ²适合性检验显示,2个猪种Leptin基因型分布处于Hardy-Weinberg平衡（P>0.05）。多态信息含量（PIC）分析显示,苏姜猪为中度多态,姜曲海猪为低度多态。Leptin基因型与产仔性状关联分析显示,不同基因型间产仔性状差异不显著（P>0.05）,但T3469C位点AB基因型平均产仔数较AA和BB基因型高,初步推断Leptin基因T3469C位点可能是影响猪产仔性状潜在的遗传标记,建议做进一步的研究。     

The Association Analysis Between the SNPs of Leptin Gene and Litter Size Trait in Pigs

The research was aimed to analyze the association of Leptingene and breed traits on pigs. Three pairs of primers were designed which based on DNA sequence of pig Leptin gene (GenBank accession No.U66254, AF026976),the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of Leptin gene were detected by PCR-SSCP in Sujiang and Jiangquhai pigs. The results showed that three genotypes of AA,AB and BB were identified, and the mutation (T3469C) in CDS of Leptin gene was found,but amino acid change weren't happened. The Chi-square test results showed that the Leptin genotype distribution of Sujiang and Jiangquhai pigs was in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (P>0.05). The polymorphism information content (PIC) were moderate polymorphism in Sujiang pigs,and low polymorphism in Jiangquhai pigs. The statistic analysis results showed that there were no significant association between the SNP of Leptin genotype and litter size trait(P>0.05). But the average litter size of T3469C site AB genotype was higher than AA and BB genotypes, it was concluded that the T3469C polymorphism of Leptingene might be the genetic marker which potentially affected pig breed traits.     

海藻糖对盐胁迫下玉米幼苗生长及生理特性的影响

本研究以玉米品种“郑单958”为材料,采用水培试验,探究了外源施加海藻糖对盐胁迫下玉米幼苗生物量、叶绿素含量、膜脂过氧化、抗氧化酶活性以及渗透调节物质等生长和生理特性的影响。结果表明,与对照处理比较,150 mmol/L的盐胁迫显著降低了玉米幼苗地上部干鲜重、叶面积及叶绿素含量,丙二醛(MDA)、脯氨酸(Pro)及可溶性蛋白含量增加、质膜相对透性增大,抗氧化酶活性下降。与盐胁迫处理比较,施加10 mmol/L的海藻糖处理显著增加了盐胁迫下玉米幼苗的生物量和叶绿素含量,降低了MDA含量、Pro含量及质膜相对透性,提高了超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和过氧化物酶(POD)的活性,促进了可溶性蛋白含量的积累。上述结果表明外源施加海藻糖对盐胁迫下玉米幼苗生长具有一定的缓解作用,从而增强玉米幼苗对盐胁迫的抗性。     

猪13号染色体上脂肪沉积相关QTL定位与候选基因研究进展

目前已有多个影响脂肪沉积的QTL定位于猪13号染色体上。作者综述了猪13号染色体脂肪沉积相关QTL的定位情况，并对该染色体上影响脂肪沉积的基因进行了介绍，以希望通过比较基因组学和位置候选克隆的方法，寻找猪脂肪沉积相关的候选基因，进而进行连锁分析或关联研究，找到适合在育种实践中进行应用的标记。     

The use of veterinary medicinal products in equine practices in The Netherlands: Balancing between the law and good veterinary practice

This study investigates the present situation with respect to the use and abuse of (veterinary) medicinal products (VMPs) by equine practitioners and endeavours to substantiate the perceived discrepancies and friction between the availability of VMPs, legislation in force, code of Good Veterinary Practice and reality of day‐today equine practice. It can be concluded that practising equine medicine in The Netherlands using only authorised equine VMPs is impossible. In most cases the ‘cascade’ or list of essential substances is needed to legitimise the use or, even worse, the use is not legitimised at all. Existing differences between European Union member states in the outcome of procedures for obtaining a marketing authorisation for the same product is seen as an obstacle for the availability and development of equine VMPs needed for safeguarding the future of a professional equine veterinary healthcare.     

Presence of chlorogenic acid during in vitro maturation protects porcine oocytes from the negative effects of heat stress

Chlorogenic acid (CGA) is known to protect oocytes from oxidative stress. Here we investigated the effects of CGA on porcine oocyte maturation under heat stress and subsequent embryonic development after parthenogenetic activation. For in vitro maturation (IVM) at 41.0°C (hyperthermic condition), supplementation of the maturation medium with 50 μM CGA significantly improved the percentage of matured oocytes and reduced the rate of apoptosis relative to oocytes matured without CGA (p < .05). CGA treatment of oocytes during IVM under hyperthermia tended to increase (p < .1) percentage of blastocyst formation after parthenogenesis and significantly increased (p < .05) the total cell number per blastocyst relative to oocytes matured without CGA. For IVM at 38.5°C (isothermic condition), CGA significantly improved the rate of blastocyst development compared with oocytes matured without CGA (p < .05), but did not affect oocyte maturation, apoptosis rate or the number of cells per embryo. Omission of all antioxidants from the IVM medium significantly reduced the rate of oocyte maturation, but the rate was restored upon addition of CGA. These results demonstrate that CGA is a potent antioxidant that protects porcine oocytes from the negative effects of heat stress, thus reducing the frequency of apoptosis and improving the quality of embryos.     

Clinical evaluation of the CA530-VET hematology analyzer for use in veterinary practice

BACKGROUND: The CA530-VET is a completely automated impedance cell hematology analyzer, which yields a 16-parameter blood count including a 3-part leukocyte differential. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to examine the operational potential of the CA530-VET and its value for use in veterinary practice. METHODS: The analyzer was tested for blood carry-over, precision, and accuracy. Comparison methods included the CELL-DYN 3500, microhematocrit centrifugation, manual platelet (PLT) counting for feline and equine species, and a 100-cell manual WBC differential. Blood samples for comparison of the methods were obtained from 242 dogs, 166 cats, and 144 horses. RESULTS: The carry-over ratio (K) was 0.28% for RBC, 0.59% for PLT, 0.32% for WBC, and 0.18% for hemoglobin (HGB) concentration. Coefficients of variation (CVs) for within-batch precision and duplicate measurement of blood samples were clearly within the required limits, except for duplicate platelet counts in cats (8.7%) and horses (9.5%). The WBC count was in excellent agreement for dogs and horses and RBC count was in excellent agreement for horses. The accuracy of feline WBC counts was not acceptable, with the exception of values at the high end of the range. RBC counts in dogs and cats, and HGB concentration and MCV in all 3 species were sufficiently accurate. The CA530-VET HCT results were in excellent agreement with microhematocrit results in horses but exceeded the maximum allowed inaccuracy for cats and dogs. In all species, PLT counts established mechanically and manually were not in adequate agreement. Large differences were found between the CA530-VET and the manual differential percentage for lymphocytes and "mid-sized cells" (monocytes and basophilic granulocytes). CONCLUSIONS: The CA530-VET can be considered useful for routine canine, feline, and equine blood cell analyses. It should not be considered accurate, however, for PLT counts, feline total WBC counts in the subnormal and normal range, and leukocyte differentials, except for granulocytes.     

Prevalence of Bordetella bronchiseptica in cats attended by a veterinary practice in the Manawatu region

dAims:To determine the prevalence by isolation of Bordetella bronchiseptica infection in healthy cats and in cats showing signs of upper respiratory tract (URT) disease attended by a veterinary practice in the Manawatu region.

dMethods: The nasal cavity and oropharynx of 100 cats of mixed sex and age were swabbed and the swabs cultured for B. bronchiseptica. The population of cats surveyed was that attended by the Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and included healthy cats, cats with clinical signs of URT disease, cats with a recent history of URT disease, cats from single cat households, cats from multiple-cat households, and cats from a colony.

dResults: Bordetella bronchiseptica was recovered from 7 cats (5 from pharyngeal samples and 2 from nasal samples). Five of the 7 cats appeared to be healthy at the time of sampling, whilst 2 showed clinical signs of URT disease. Six of the 7 culture-positive cats were from a cat colony.The prevalence of B. bronchiseptica in healthy cats sampled was 7% and in cats with URT disease was 8%.

dConclusion: This study confirms that B. bronchiseptica infection is present, but the prevalence of infection is low, in both healthy cats and in cats with URT disease attended by the Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. It is unlikely that B. bronchiseptica infection is a frequent cause of feline URT disease of cats in this region.     

Interactive dressings used in the management of human soft tissue injuries and their potential in veterinary practice

Abstract Interactive dressings have been successfully used in human wound management to modify the microenvironment at the wound interface to improve the conditions for tissue repair. Only minimal investigation has as yet been carried out to determine the comparative performance of these products in veterinary practice. Some confusion exists with reference to the performance profiles and composition of the product groups. This review will attempt to clarify these differences and indicate their potential for use in veterinary practice. Resumen En la especie humana, se han utilizado favorablemente vendajes interactivos en el manejo de heridas, para la modificación del microambiente a nivel de la interfase de la herida, mejorando las condiciones para la reparación del tejido. Solamente se ha llevado a cabo hasta el momento una investigación mínima para determinar el efecto comparativo de estos productos en veterinaria. Existe una cierta confusión por lo que refiere a los perfiles de rendimiento y composición de los distintos productos. Esta revisión intenta clarificar estas diferencias e indicar su potencial uso en veterinaria. [Turner, T.D. Interactive dressings used in the management of human soft tissue injuries and their potential in veterinary practice (Vendajes interactivos utilizados en el manejo de heridas en tejidos blandos humanos y su potencial en veterinaria). Veterinary Dermatology 1997; 8 : 235–242] Zusammenfassung Interaktives Verbandsmaterial wird in der Humanmedizin zur Wundversorgung erfolgreich angewendet, um die Mikroumwelt an der Wundoberfläche zu beeinflussen und so die Bedingungen zur Wundheilung zu verbessern. Bis jetzt wurden nur wenige Untersuchungen durchgeführt, die die Leistungsfähigkeit dieser Produkte in der Veterinärmedizin vergleichen. Es bestehen Unklarheiten bezüglich der Leistungsprofile und Zusammensetzung der Produktgruppen. In dieser Übersicht wird der Verusch unternommen, die Unterschiede herauszuarbeiten und das Verwendungspotential dieser Produkte in der Veterinärmedizin darzustellen. [Turner, T.D. Interactive dressings used in the management of human soft tissue injuries and their potential in veterinary practice (In der Humanmedizin verwendetes interaktives Verbandsmaterial und dessen Potential in der Veterinärmedizin). Veterinary Dermatology 1997; 8 : 235–242] Resumé Les pansements interactifs ont été utilises avec succès dans le traitement des plaies pour modifier le microenvironnement à l'interface des plaies afin d'améliorer les conditions de cicatrisation des tissus. Peu d'investigations ont été réalisées pour déterminer la performance comparative de ces produits en pratique vétérinaire. Des confusions existent concernant le profile de performance et la composition des groupes de produits. Cette revue essaye de clarifier ces différences et indique leur potentiel dans leur utilisation en pratique vétérinaire. [Turner, T.D. Interactive dressings used in the management of human soft tissue injuries and their potential in veterinary practice (Pansements interactifs utilisés dans le traitement des plaies des tissus mous chez l'humain et leur potentiel en pratique vétérinaire). Veterinary Dermatology 1997; 8 : 235–242]