植物乳杆菌对肉鸡生长性能和血清生化指标的影响

本试验旨在研究植物乳杆菌对肉鸡生长性能和血清生化指标的影响,以探讨植物乳杆菌作为生长促进剂及疾病治疗剂的可能性及其适宜的添加剂量.采用2×3复因子试验设计,即大肠杆菌O78攻毒与未攻毒2个处理和植物乳杆菌3个添加水平(0、0.8‰、1.6‰),选用180只AA肉鸡,随机分为6组,每组3个重复,每个重复10只.试验期42 d,分为前期(1~21 d)和后期(22~42 d).结果表明,攻毒后1~42日龄肉鸡平均日增重(ADG)显著降低(P <0.05),料重比(F/G)显著升高(P <0.05),同时21日龄肉鸡血清AST、ALT、ALP和BUN水平显著升高(P <0.05),TP、GLB水平显著降低(P <0.05),42日龄肉鸡血清ALB、AST、ALT和ALP水平显著升高(P <0.05);日粮中添加植物乳杆菌能提高1~42日龄肉鸡ADG,降低ADFI、F/G,同时可显著提高21日龄攻毒肉鸡血清TP、ALB、GLU水平及42日龄攻毒肉鸡血清TP、GLB水平(P <0.05),显著降低21日龄攻毒肉鸡血清ALP、BUN水平及42日龄攻毒肉鸡血清ALT、ALP、BUN水平(P <0.05);攻毒因素与植物乳杆菌水平因素二者的互作效应对后期(22~42 d)肉鸡F/G有显著影响(P <0.05),对21日龄肉鸡血清ALB、GLU、ALP及42日龄肉鸡血清ALT、ALP有极显著影响(P <0.01).综上所述,植物乳杆菌能提高肉鸡的生长性能,改善血液生化指标,且添加1.6‰植物乳杆菌的总体效果均优于0.8‰的添加量,可以考虑将其作为一种新型的替代抗生素的微生态制剂.     

大额牛×婆罗门(GBF1)、BMY牛血液生化指标研究

试验采集了经过12个月育肥的8头大额牛×婆罗门（GBF₁）阉牛和30头BMY阉牛血样,进行了肌酐、总蛋白、尿素氮等13项血液生化指标测定。结果发现,GBF₁牛肌酐浓度显著高于BMY牛(P＜0.05),其它指标两品种牛间差异不显著(P＞0.05)。另外选取30头BMY牛和30头婆罗门牛,进行90 d的育肥,在育肥1、2、3月分别采血样,分析了肌酐、总蛋白等10个血液生化指标。结果发现,总蛋白在育肥3月极显著低于育肥1和2月(P＜0.01);总胆固醇、谷丙转氨酶在育肥3月极显著高于育肥1和2月(P＜0.01);甘油三酯、肌酐在育肥3月显著低于育肥2月(P＜0.05);尿素氮在育肥2月极显著高于育肥1和3月(P＜0.01);尿酸在育肥2月极显著低于育肥3月(P＜0.01)。     

大额牛×婆罗门(GBF1)、BMY牛血液生化指标研究

试验采集了经过12个月育肥的8头大额牛×婆罗门（GBF₁）阉牛和30头BMY阉牛血样,进行了肌酐、总蛋白、尿素氮等13项血液生化指标测定。结果发现,GBF₁牛肌酐浓度显著高于BMY牛(P＜0.05),其它指标两品种牛间差异不显著(P＞0.05)。另外选取30头BMY牛和30头婆罗门牛,进行90 d的育肥,在育肥1、2、3月分别采血样,分析了肌酐、总蛋白等10个血液生化指标。结果发现,总蛋白在育肥3月极显著低于育肥1和2月(P＜0.01);总胆固醇、谷丙转氨酶在育肥3月极显著高于育肥1和2月(P＜0.01);甘油三酯、肌酐在育肥3月显著低于育肥2月(P＜0.05);尿素氮在育肥2月极显著高于育肥1和3月(P＜0.01);尿酸在育肥2月极显著低于育肥3月(P＜0.01)。     

Survival and prognostic indicators for dogs with intrahepatic portosystemic shunts: 32 cases (1990-2000)

OBJECTIVE: To determine prognostic indicators for short-term outcome and long-term survival for dogs with intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (IPSS). STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study. ANIMALS: Thirty-two dogs of various breeds. METHODS: Clinical data extracted from medical records of dogs with IPSS were reviewed and included gender, age at surgery, weight, preoperative packed cell volume (PCV), total plasma protein concentration (TP), albumin (ALB), serum activities of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP), preprandial and postprandial bile acid concentrations (pre-BA, post-BA), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), glucose concentration, band neutrophils, per-rectal nuclear scintigraphy shunt fraction, whether an angiogram was performed, shunt location at surgery, whether a partial or complete attenuation of the shunt was performed, rectal temperature at the end of surgery, and duration of surgical procedure. Follow-up was determined from visits to the veterinary teaching hospital or by telephone communications with the owner or referring veterinarian. RESULTS: Median survival time was 35.68 months, and 1- and 2-year probabilities of survival were 60% and 55%, respectively. Body weight, TP, ALB, and BUN were identified as prognostic indicators for short-term outcome. PCV and TP were identified as prognostic indicators for long-term survival. CONCLUSIONS: PCV and TP were identified as prognostic indicators for long-term survival, whereas body weight, TP, ALB, and BUN were identified as indicators for short-term outcome in dogs with IPSS. Shunt location at surgery did not have any effect on short-term outcome and long-term survival. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Total protein, ALB, BUN, and PCV can be used to determine prognosis of dogs with intrahepatic shunt.     

Effects of Common Anticoagulants on Routine Plasma Biochemistry of Horse and Comparison with Serum

The effects of various types of anticoagulants on plasma biochemistry have been studied in humans and various animals; however, limited information exists for effects on horse plasma biochemistry. Ten clinically healthy Thoroughbred horses were blood sampled in tubes containing different anticoagulants as well as no anticoagulant. The concentrations of glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride, total bilirubin, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, total protein, albumin, calcium, inorganic phosphorus, magnesium and iron, and the activity of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), creatine kinase (CK), and gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) were measured. Except for the amounts of inorganic phosphorus, magnesium, and GGT, other measured parameters were significantly lower in citrated plasma than in serum. When corrected for dilution, significant differences were seen for the amounts of glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride, bilirubin, calcium, iron, and the activity of ALT, ALP, and CK in citrated plasma. Most parameters did not show any difference; however, significant decreases in BUN, total bilirubin, ALT, and CK activity were seen when heparin was used as an anticoagulant. When compared with serum, using ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid (EDTA) as an anticoagulant produced a significant difference in the amounts of measured plasma parameters with the exception of GGT, albumin, creatinine, inorganic phosphorus, and triglyceride.     

Biochemical abnormalities observed in serum of dogs infected with large Babesia in Warsaw (Poland)

Biochemical abnormalities observed in canine babesiosis are related to the severity of the disease. The primary biochemical abnormalities found in affected dogs are: increase of the serum activity of transaminases and alkaline phosphatase, azotemia, and hypoglycemia. The purposes of this study were: 1) to estimate biochemical abnormalities in dogs infected with large Babesia in Warsaw and 2) to evaluate statistically changes observed during canine babesiosis in dogs from Warsaw. Samples of serum were collected from dogs naturally infected with large Babesia. Among 2023 positive samples, 202 were randomly selected. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), total serum protein (TSP), albumin and blood glucose concentration were determined with a clinical chemistry analyser. Elevated activity of ALT, AST and ALP was detected accordingly in: 64.9, 92.6 and 31.7% of dogs. Elevated creatinine concentration and BUN were detected accordingly in 30.7 and 62.4% of dogs. Decrease of TSP, albumin, BUN, and hypoglycemia was detected accordingly in: 19.8, 32.7, 1.5 and 18.3% of dogs. The most common biochemical abnormalities found in affected dogs were: increase of activity of transaminases and ALP, elevated creatinine concentration, hypoalbuminemia and hypoglycemia. These abnormalities resulted from hepatopathy, renal failure and fasting.     

The biological variation,index of individuality,and reference change value for hematological and blood chemical analytes in ferrets (Mustela putorius furo)

BackgroundUnderstanding biological variation is important when establishing or using currently published reference intervals (RIs) to evaluate hematological and blood chemical analysis results. Population based RIs may not be sensitive enough to identify clinically significant changes in individuals when the intraindividual variation is lower than the interindividual variation. This is the first study with the aim to investigate the biological variation of hematological and biochemical analytes and then to calculate the reference change values (RCVs) in ferrets.MethodsThis retrospective study analyzed blood test results of 13 ferrets that have been tested every year for 7 years. Intraindividual and interindividual coefficients of variation for each analyte were calculated using restricted maximum likelihood that is suitable for unbalanced design since five ferrets died earlier, before determining the index of individuality (IoI) and RCV.ResultsNo analytes had IoI lower than 0.6. The IoI of mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), calcium, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total protein, albumin, and globulin were between 0.6 and 1.4. The IoI of red blood cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, MCH concentration (MCHC), white blood cell count, lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, sodium, potassium, phosphate, glucose, creatinine and amylase were higher than 1.4. In this study, the RCVs varied from 6.87% (sodium) to 391.46% (basophils).Conclusions and clinical relevanceThe results of this study indicate that population based RIs are appropriate to evaluate most analytes in this study. Population based RIs should be used with caution to evaluate MCH, calcium, BUN, ALT, ALP, total protein, albumin, and globulin. The hematological and blood chemical RCVs calculated in this study can assist in diagnosing diseases, and monitoring and evaluating the performance of long-term treatments.     

Investigation of the usability of kisspeptin and oxidative stress parameters in the early diagnosis of asymptomatic cystic endometrial hyperplasia in dogs

This study aimed to investigate the differences in oxidative stress index (OSI) and kisspeptin levels in clinically asymptomatic dogs with cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH) compared to healthy and pregnant dogs, and to determine the usability of the obtained results in the diagnosis of asymptomatic CEH. The study comprised three groups; a healthy (n = 8), a pregnant (n = 10) and a CEH (n = 10). All dogs in the three groups were included in the study at the 30 ± 3th day after estrus, and blood samples were collected for analysis of kisspeptin, total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), progesterone (P4), estradiol (E2) and some biochemical parameters (TSH; thyroid stimulating hormone, ALT; alanine aminotransferase, AST; aspartate aminotransferase, ALP; alkaline phosphatase, LDH; lactate dehydrogenase, CRE; creatine and BUN; blood urea nitrogen). In addition, OSI value was calculated. P4 and ALT and BUN levels were significantly lower and higher in CEH group than the pregnant group, respectively (p < .05). While kisspeptin and TAS levels were significantly lower in CEH group compared to the healthy and pregnant groups (p < .01), OSI level increased dramatically. In conclusion, it was confirmed that CEH clearly affected kisspeptin and OSI levels, and it is thought that these parameters may be an alternative diagnostic tool for the detection of CEH after further studies.     

Hematocrit and plasma chemistry values in adult collared scops owls (Otus lettia) and crested serpent eagles (Spilornis cheela hoya)

In this study, we report hematocrit and plasma chemistry values for adult captive collared scops owls (Otus lettia) and crested serpent eagles (Spilornis cheela hoya). In particular, we address the gender-specific differences within these values. We measured hematocrit (HCT) and plasma chemistry values for uric acid (UA), plasma urea nitrogen (BUN), total protein (TP), albumin (ALB), glucose (GLU), cholesterol (CHO), triglyceride (TG), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total bilirubin (TBIL), creatine (CRE), creatine phosphokinase (CPK), amylase (AMY), calcium (CA), ionic phosphorous (IP) and sodium (NA), potassium (K) and chloride ions (CL) in 37 adult captive collared scops owls and 39 adult captive crested serpent eagles. Significant differences between the sexes were found for UA, GLU and CPK in the collared scope owls. UA and GLU concentrations were significantly higher (P<0.01 and P<0.05) among males than females, while the CPK concentration was significantly lower (P<0.05) in males. There were no significant differences in of all of the measured parameters between male and female eagles. These finding suggested that HCT and plasma chemistry values of raptors vary individually according to species and sex. Our results provide the 1st available reference data for ranges of plasma values in adult captive collared scops owls and crested serpent eagles, making them a potentially useful complementary diagnostic tool for veterinary care of individuals for both species in captivity.     

Evolution of blood parameters during weight loss in experimental obese Beagle dogs

The effects of weight loss on hormonal and biochemical blood parameters were measured monthly [carnitine, creatinine, urea, free T4 (fT4), total T4 (TT4), plasma alkaline phosphatases (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), potassium and total proteins] or bimonthly [cholesterol, triglycerides, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), glucose, insulin] in eight obese Beagles dogs fed either a high protein dry diet, DP (crude protein 47.5%, on dry matter basis) or a commercial high fibre diet, HF (crude protein 23.8%, crude fibre 23.3%). The dogs were allotted to two groups according to sex and body weight (BW) and they were respectively fed with the DP or the control HF diet during 12-26 weeks, until they reach their optimal BW. The plasma basal triglycerides and cholesterol concentrations were decreased by the two diets but the difference was only significant for the DP diet. The plasma mean NEFA concentration increased regularly over the period with the HF diet, without significant difference between the two diets. No effect of diet or weight loss was observed on plasma carnitine, urea, creatinine, ALP, AST, ALT, potassium, TT4, FT4, IGF-I, glucose and insulin. Weight loss induced a decrease in fT4 plasma concentration (p < 0.001). The high protein diet allowed a safe weight loss.     

布氏艾美耳球虫感染后鸡血清生化指标变化的研究

以１５日龄公雏作为试验对象，利用ＴＥＣＨＮＩＣＯＮＲＡ－１００ＳＹＳＴＥＭ血液生化分析仪，研究了鸡在人工感染Ｅ．brunetti（４１５００个孢子化卵囊/只）后３、５、 ７、９和１１d时其血清中葡萄糖、谷丙转氨酶、谷草转氨酶碱性磷酸酶、乳酸脱氨酶、淀粉酶、尿酸、总蛋白、白蛋白、钙和镁的变化。结果表明：Ｅ．brunetti感染鸡后其血清谷丙转氨酶活性显著升高（Ｐ〈０．０１）；血清白蛋白含量和碱性磷酸酶活性均明显降低（     

The Influence of Age on Clinical Biochemical Parameters in Pure-bred Arabian Mares

Specific reference intervals are needed for each animal species for the appropriate interpretation of the results obtained from serum biochemical tests. The aim of this study was to investigate the blood composition of pure-bred Arabian mares to evaluate the need for defining reference values for different age groups. In all, 90 clinically healthy mares from five farms were used in the trial. For the determination of the effect of age, 90 mares were assigned to six groups. Groups A, B, C, D, E, and F comprised 15 foals aged ≤5 months (mean ± SD: 2.45 ± 1.88), 15 foals aged 6 to 18 months (mean ± SD: 9.33 ± 2.93), 15 mares aged 2 to 5 years (mean ± SD: 3.91 ± 0.7), 15 mares aged 6 to 12 years (mean ± SD: 8.66 ± 2.3), 15 mares aged 14 to 20 years (mean ± SD: 17.81 ± 2.13), and 15 mares aged >20 years (mean ± SD: 22.8 ± 1.93), respectively. Glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), albumin, creatinine, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, total protein, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus concentrations were measured in the blood serum samples. There were significant age-related alterations for most of the biochemical parameters, except for ALT, LDH activities, and glucose, albumin, magnesium, and iron levels. The results of the present study showed that direct bilirubin (P < .01), ALP, and phosphorus decreased significantly (P < .001), whereas BUN, calcium (P < .01), creatinine, total protein, and total bilirubin increased (P < .001) with age. In foals, ALP activity, direct bilirubin, and phosphorus levels were higher, whereas BUN, creatinine, total protein, total bilirubin, and calcium levels were lower as compared with older animals. Biochemical values determined in the present study serve as reference ranges for pure-bred Arabian mares and can be used for health control and diagnosis of diseases.     

党参复方添加剂对运动马血清生化指标的影响

试验旨在研究党参复方添加剂对健身骑乘用的运动马血清生化指标的影响。将60匹健康的运动马随机分为4组,分别在基础精料中添加0、0.5%、1.0%、1.5%的中药添加剂,饲养60 d。结果显示:与对照组相比,添加1.0%党参复方添加剂,运动马血清碱性磷酸酶(ALP)和血清肌酸激酶(CK)含量显著降低(P<0.05);血清葡萄糖(GLU)、总蛋白(TP)、尿素氮(BUN)、白蛋白(ALB)和球蛋白(GLOB)含量显著增加(P<0.05),白蛋白/球蛋白(A/G)显著降低(P<0.05)。添加1.5%党参复方添加剂,显著增加ALB和GLOB的含量(P<0.05),降低A/G值;ALT、AST活性显著增强(P<0.05)。研究表明,与其他组相比,添加1.0%党参复方添加剂对提高运动马的免疫力效果较好。     

慢性冷应激对奶牛乳清生化指标及酶活性的影响

为研究慢性冷应激对荷斯坦奶牛乳清生化指标和酶活性的影响。结果显示,随着环境温度的下降,乳清ALB、BUN、P含量呈升高趋势;TP、Ca含量降低;Glu、CHO含量无显著性变化(P>0.05);ALT、AST、ALP和LDH活性下降。表明慢性冷应激可引起奶牛乳清中某些生化指标和酶活性的变化。     

Blood biochemical profiles of thai indigenous and Simmental x Brahman crossbred cattle in the Central Thailand

Plasma biochemical profiles were studied in 112 mature (3 to 5-year-old) healthy cattle comprised of 61 Thai indigenous and 51 Simmental x Brahman crossbred male and cyclic female cattle at Nongkwang (Central Thailand) Livestock Research and Breeding Center, Thailand. Data were analysed for the effect of breed and sex. The results showed that the plasma glucose and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) in the two breeds were significantly (P < 0.05) different. Furthermore, the urea, creatinine, albumin, total protein, aspartate amino transferase (AST), alanine amino transferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels in Thai indigenous were significantly (P < 0.01) higher than in crossbred cattle. However, creatine kinase did not significantly differ in crossbred and indigenous animals. A sex difference was found in glucose level with male Thai indigenous having significantly higher levels (P < 0.05) than the other three groups. Plasma urea concentration in male crossbred cattle was lower than in the other groups (P < 0.05). Female crossbred cattle had significantly (P < 0.05) lower plasma creatinine levels than the other animals. Furthermore, levels of albumin in male and total protein in female crossbred were the lowest (P < 0.05) among the groups. The AST, ALT, ALP and GGT levels were significantly (P < 0.05) different between male and female. Female crossbred cattle had the lowest (P < 0.05) AST and GGT levels, whereas lowest (P < 0.05) ALT and ALP concentration was determined in male individuals of these breeds.     

中药渣对泌乳母猪及其仔猪血浆生化参数和抗氧化能力的影响

本试验旨在比较研究中药渣和发酵中药渣对泌乳母猪及其仔猪血浆生化参数和抗氧化能力的影响,为其在母猪饲粮配方中的应用提供依据。试验选用2~4胎次、预产期相近的二元母猪60头,随机分为3组,每组20头。3组在基础饲粮中分别添加2 kg/t米糠(对照组)、2 kg/t中药渣制剂(中药渣组)和2 kg/t发酵中药渣制剂(发酵中药渣组)。从产前21 d开始饲喂,到产后28 d结束。分别于母猪产后1、7、14和21 d,每组随机选取6头母猪,耳缘静脉采血;于仔猪7、14和21日龄,每组随机选取6头仔猪,前腔静脉采血。所采血样分离血浆,测定生化参数和抗氧化指标。结果表明:与对照组相比,中药渣组母猪产后7 d的血浆总蛋白(TP)和球蛋白(GLB)含量以及14 d的血浆GLB含量均显著降低(P0.05),产后1 d的血浆碱性磷酸酶(ALP)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)活性和总抗氧化能力(T-AOC),7 d的血浆丙氨酸氨基转移酶(ALT)和ALP活性,14 d的血浆ALT和ALP活性,21 d的血浆ALT活性均显著升高(P0.05);发酵中药渣组母猪产后1 d的血浆天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶(AST)、CAT活性和T-AOC,14 d的血浆AST和ALP活性均显著升高(P0.05);中药渣组14日龄仔猪的血浆ALP活性和丙二醛(MDA)含量均显著降低(P0.05),14日龄的血浆T-AOC显著升高(P0.05);发酵中药渣组7日龄仔猪的血浆ALP活性和T-AOC均显著升高(P0.05),14日龄仔猪的血浆MDA含量显著降低(P0.05)。上述结果表明,母猪饲粮中添加中药渣或发酵中药渣可影响泌乳母猪及其仔猪的机体代谢,增强机体抗氧化能力。     

Changes in selected biochemical indicators in blood serum in anestrous gilts

The biochemical profile [levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, chlorides and iron, the activities of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and the concentrations of total protein, albumin, cholesterol, urea, glucose, and vitamins A and E] was studied in the blood serum of 40 anoestrous and 40 control inseminated animals in a production herd with an increased occurrence of anoestrus in gilts. The anoestrous gilts showed significantly lower levels of albumin (P less than 0.01) and glucose (P less than 0.01) and ALP activity (P less than 0.05), and significantly higher concentrations of urea (P less than 0.01), vitamin A (P less than 0.01) and vitamin E (P less than 0.05) and ALT activity (P less than 0.05), as compared with the inseminated controls. An extended enzymatological examination consisting of the evaluation of the activities of ALP, AST, ALT and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GMT) was performed in another set of 22 anoestrous and 20 mated gilts. The anoestrous gilts showed a statistically significant increase in the activities of AST (P less than 0.01), GMT (P less than 0.01) and ALT (P less than 0.05) and an insignificant increase in the activity of ALP in comparison with the control animals. The comparison of the obtained values of the studied biochemical criteria with literary data indicated a lower concentration of magnesium and a higher ALP and ALT activities in the anoestrous and inseminated gilts in both groups under study. A high acidity of fat and a medium to high fungus infestation (Mucor sp., Aspergillus sp.) were found by chemical and mycological examination of the administered feed mixtures. The histological examination of the ovaries of anoestrous animals showed cystically degenerative changes, proliferations of fibrous elements, and partial atrophy of ovarial cortex. It has been inferred from the observations that mycotoxins may be involved in the increase in the occurrence of anoestrus, either by a direct effect on sexual organs or by impairing the function of liver which, secondarily contributes to the rise of ovarial dysfunctions.     

An association between the level of oxidative stress and the concentrations of NEFA and BHBA in the plasma of ketotic dairy cows

The aim of this study was to evaluate the oxidative status in ketotic cows. We observed changes in the oxidative status and correlations between the oxidative and metabolic status in non‐ketotic (n = 10), subclinical ketotic (n = 10) and ketotic cows (n = 10). Plasma samples were analysed by standard biochemical techniques and ELISA to determine traditional metabolic parameters: triglyceride (TG), phosphonium (P), calcium (Ca), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total protein (TP), albumin (ALB), immune globulin (Ig), total cholesterol (TC), high‐density lipoprotein (HDL), very low‐density lipoprotein (VLDL) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH); energy metabolism indices: glucose, β‐hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) and non‐esterified fatty acids (NEFA); and indices of oxidative status: malondialdehyde (MDA), hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), vitamin C, vitamin E, superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH‐Px), catalase (CAT), xanthine oxidase (XOD) and total antioxidant capacity (TAOC). The results of this study showed that plasma glucose levels were lower in ketotic and subclinical ketotic cows than in non‐ketotic cows; however, the plasma NEFA and BHBA concentrations were higher. In addition, significant decreases in TC, HDL and VLDL and significant increases in AST, ALT and LDH were observed in the plasma of the ketotic cows. The ketotic cows showed decreased plasma SOD, CAT, vitamin C and vitamin E, inhibited hydroxyl radical capacity and increased plasma H₂O₂ and MDA. There were positive correlations between the plasma NEFA and ALT, AST, LDH and MDA and negative correlations between the plasma NEFA and TC, HDL, VLDL, SOD, vitamin C, vitamin E, 1542280 uric acid and inhibited hydroxyl radical capacity. In addition, there were positive correlations between BHBA concentrations and ALT, AST and LDH and negative correlations between plasma BHBA concentrations and TC, HDL, VLDL, vitamin E and inhibited hydroxyl radical capacity. Overall, ketotic dairy cows experience oxidative stress, which is presumably associated with hyperketonemia and higher NEFA.     

Plasma biochemical reference intervals for koi

OBJECTIVE: To assess reproducibility of an in-house tabletop biochemical analyzer for measurement of plasma biochemical analytes and establish reference intervals in adult koi. DESIGN: Prospective study. ANIMALS: 71 healthy adult koi. PROCEDURES: Plasma was analyzed for concentrations or activities of albumin, alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, bile acids, BUN, calcium, cholesterol, creatine kinase, gamma-glutamyltransferase, globulin, glucose, K, Na, P, total bilirubin, total protein, and uric acid. Duplicate samples were evaluated by use of the intraclass correlation coefficient to determine reproducibility. To assess the magnitude of differences between replicate samples, the absolute mean difference, SD, and minimum and maximum values were calculated for each analyte. Median values and reference intervals were calculated. RESULTS: Intraclass correlation coefficient values were excellent for all analytes except alanine aminotransferase (good), Na (poor), gamma-glutamyltransferase (poor), and P (poor). Reference intervals were established. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The in-house tabletop biochemical analyzer had good precision for measuring most plasma biochemical analytes. Further research and comparison with other reference procedures are needed before reference intervals and precision can be established for globulin, Na, P, K, and albumin. Aquatic veterinarians may be able to use the reference intervals for adult koi as an important diagnostic tool or as part of a fish wellness program, as commonly done in other domestic species.     

热应激对摩拉和尼里-拉菲水牛血液生化指标的影响

【目的】 试验旨在探究热应激条件下摩拉和尼里-拉菲水牛的血液生化指标变化规律。【方法】 选取体况相近的健康摩拉和尼里-拉菲水牛各11头。试验期划分为热应激期和非应激期, 并于各试验期分别进行4次采血, 每次间隔1周。测定血清激素浓度、抗氧化指标和离子浓度等生化指标。【结果】 摩拉水牛热应激期血清超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性及总胆固醇(CHOL)、丙二醛(MDA)、热休克蛋白70(HSP70)、钾离子(K⁺)、钠离子(Na⁺)、氯离子(Cl^-)含量均显著高于非应激期(P<0.05), 谷丙转氨酶(ALT)、谷草转氨酶(AST)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)活性及总抗氧化能力(T-AOC)、胰岛素样生长因子1(IGF-1)、皮质醇(CORT)、瘦素(LEP)、钙离子(Ca²⁺)含量均显著低于非应激期(P<0.05);尼里-拉菲水牛热应激期血清白蛋白(ALB)、CHOL水平及谷氨酰基转移酶(GGT)活性均显著高于非应激期(P<0.05), 球蛋白(GLOB)含量显著低于非应激期(P<0.05)。在热应激期, 摩拉水牛ALT活性及总蛋白(TP)、GLOB、CHOL、尿素氮(BUN)、甘油三酯(TG)含量均显著高于尼里-拉菲水牛(P<0.05), ALB、四碘甲腺原氨酸(T₄)、K⁺含量均显著低于尼里-拉菲水牛(P<0.05);在非应激期, 摩拉水牛ALT活性、BUN、TG、葡萄糖(GLU)含量及T-AOC均显著高于尼里-拉菲水牛(P<0.05)。【结论】 热应激降低了摩拉和尼里-拉菲水牛的内分泌激素水平和抗氧化能力并影响了机体电解质平衡, 尼里-拉菲水牛的免疫功能也有一定下降; 在热应激条件下, 摩拉水牛表现出更强的清除自由基能力, 尼里-拉菲水牛表现出更好的代谢、体温调节能力以及电解质代偿能力。