Plasma,Urinary and Biliary Residues in Cattle Following Intramuscular Injection of Nortestosterone Laurate

The synthetic androgen 19-nortestosterone (-NT) has been used illegally as a growth promoter in cattle production in the European Union. Elimination of -NT and its metabolites in plasma, urine and bile was studied in three cattle with cannulated gallbladders following intramuscular injection at a single site of 500 mg of the laurate ester (NTL) containing 300.5 mg -NT. Using enzyme immunoassay quantification, plasma Cmax of free -NT was 0.5±0.15 g/L (mean±SEM). Concentrations of free -NT in plasma were consistently greater than the assay limit of quantification (0.12 g/L) for 32.7±13.42 days. Mean residence time for free -NT in plasma was 68.5±20.75 days. Following sample preparation by immunoaffinity chromatography, high-resolution GC-MS was used to quantify -NT and -NT in urine and bile. -NT was detected irregularly in urine from two of the three animals post injection. The principal metabolite present in the urine, -NT, was detected for 160.3±22.67 days post injection. Cmax for -NT in urine was 13.7±5.14 g/L. Mean urinary AUC0–183 days for -NT was 845.7±400.90 (g h)/L.In bile, -NT was the only metabolite detected for 174.3±8.67 days post treatment. Cmax for -NT in bile was 40.8±12.70 g/L and mean biliary AUC0–183 days for -NT was 1982.6±373.81 (g h)/L. Concentrations of -NT in bile samples were greater than those in urine samples taken at the same time. The mean ratio of biliary:urinary AUC0–183 days was 3.0±0.72. It is concluded that bile is a superior fluid for detection of -NT following injection of NTL, owing to the longer period during which residues may be detected after administration.     

Pharmacokinetics of Enrofloxacin and Its Metabolite Ciprofloxacin after Intramuscular Administration of Enrofloxacin in Goats

The pharmacokinetics of enrofloxacin and its active metabolite ciprofloxacin were investigated in goats after a single intramuscular administration of enrofloxacin at 2.5 mg/kg body weight. The plasma concentrations of enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin were determined simultaneously by a HPLC method. The peak concentrations (C _max) of enrofloxacin (1.13 g/ml) and ciprofloxacin (0.24 g/ml) were observed at 0.8 and 1.2 h, respectively. The elimination half-life (t _1/2), volume of distribution (V _d(area)), total body clearance (Cl_B) and mean residence time (MRT) of enrofloxacin were 0.74 h, 1.42 L/kg, 1329 ml/h per kg and 1.54 h, respectively. The t _1/2, area under the plasma concentration–time curve (AUC) and the MRT of ciprofloxacin were 1.38 h, 0.74 g h/ml and 2.73 h, respectively. The metabolic conversion of enrofloxacin to ciprofloxacin was appreciable (36%) and the sum of the plasma concentrations of enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin was maintained at or above 0.1 g/ml for up to 4 h. Enrofloxacin appears to be useful for the treatment of goat diseases associated with pathogens sensitive to this drug.     

Uterine motility of the sow during the oestrous cycle and early pregnancy

With electromyography and strain gauges the uterine motility of the sow during the oestrous cycle and early pregnancy was studied. Special attention was paid to characterization of myometrial activity at the time of intrauterine migration of blastocysts.From recordings of 4 animals (3 became pregnant) 3 types of electrical spiking activity (each could be correlated with an elevation of the strain gauge tension) were discerned. Two of them appeared regularly and were suitable for analysis: High Voltage Slow Acticity (with relative high amplitude and low frequency of spikes) and Low Voltage Fast Activity (with relative low aplitude and high frequency of spikes).The sexual status markedly influenced myometrial activity: during prooestrus and oestrus only one type of electrical activity was present whereas the myoelectrical complex (an episode of this activity and the subsequent interval of inactivity) was shorter than 10 min. During dioestrus the myoelectrical complex was longer than 10 min and High Voltage Slow Activity (solely on the cervix and bifurcation) and Low Voltage Fast Activity occurred simultaneously in episodes which mainly appeared to originate on the bifurcation.The characteristics of uterine activity during pregnancy were similar to those of a cyclic sow until day 12. It was only on day 12 that gestation appeared from an increased frequency of myoelectrical complexes.It is concluded that Low Voltage Fast Activity as it was found on the uterine horn at days 8–9 might be involved in the process of intra-uterine migration of blastocysts. In cyclic and in pregnant animals the patterns of Low Voltage Fast Activity were similar. Therefore, the occurrence of Low Voltage Fast Activity is independent of the actual presence of blastocysts. It seems to be exhibited in dependence on the ovarian hormones.     

Milk Protein Polymorphism in Kangayam Cattle

This paper reports the milk protein polymorphism, the allele frequencies of variants and the possible linkages among various combinations of milk protein phenotypes in the Kangayam cattle of south India. Milk samples from 156 Kangayam cows were typed by starch gel and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis for caseins and whey proteins, respectively. All the four milk protein components studied, _s1-casein, -casein, -lactoglobulin and -lactalbumin, exhibited polymorphism with high allele frequencies of 0.9231±0.0151 for _s1-casein C, 0.9263±0.0148 for -casein A, 0.9135±0.0159 for -lactoglobulin B and a relatively high frequency of 0.6218±0.0275 for -lactalbumin A. The mean heterozygosity estimated over all the four milk protein loci was 0.2420. Genetic equilibrium was observed among all the loci studied, except -lactalbumin. Linkage analysis confirmed the non-independence between _s1- and -caseins and between caseins and -lactalbumin phenotypes.     

Disposition kinetics and distribution of demeclocycline in various biological fluids in female goats

A pharmacokinetic study of demeclocycline was carried out following intravenous administration at 5 mg/kg body weight in lactating goats. Demeclocycline appeared within 5 min in plasma, interstitial fluid (isf) and urine, while it appeared at 1 h in milk. Peak concentrations of 21.70±4.06, 2.67±0.23, 5.65±0.45 and 82.23±10.06 g/ml were attained at 5 min and at 6, 8 and 8 h in plasma, isf, milk and urine respectively. A potentially therapeutic concentration of 0.5 g/ml was maintained from 5 min–36 h, 30 min–30 h, 1–36 h and 5 min–48 h in plasma, isf, milk and urine respectively. The drug was detectable in all the above biological fluids for at least 48 h. A low distribution half life (t_1/2) of 0.44±0.04 h and a high elimination half life (t_1/2) of 19.24±1.22 h denote rapid distribution but very slow elimination of the drug in goats. A high tissue plasma concentration ratio [K₁₂:(K_2I–)] of 5.12±0.97 during the elimination phase and a Vd_area of 1.59±0.18 L/kg indicate uniform distribution of demeclocycline in the tissues and body fluids of goats. The dosage regimen for maintaining minimum plasma concentration (C min = MIC) of 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 g/ml at selected dosage intervals of 12 and 24 h was also calculated.     

Infectious pancreatic necrosis of salmonidae-recent developments and future prospects

Infectious pancreatic necrosis (IPN), first described in 1955, is a viral disease of salmonid fry. The virus remains in the sexual fluids of adult carriers, thus allowing vertical transmission. The virus has been classified among the reoviruses, and at least three serotypes are well known: VR₂₉₉ (USA), Sp and Ab (Europe). It has been established in the case of VR₂₉₉ virus that some IPN survivors carry high levels of antibodies and completely eliminate the virus, while others do not synthesise antibodies and remain carriers for life. Sp type virus serially passaged a few times on cultured trout cells (RTG₂), acquires new properties compared to the wild original virus. The adapted virus forms large plaques, loses its pathogenicity and is neutralised by normal serum from trout free of IPN. The molecule involved in this neutralisation is not related to IgM antibodies, and its nature remains unknown. Variant virus types with different growth characteristics have also been selected from VR₂₉₉ cultured in trout (RTG₂) or minnow (FHM) cells. It appears therefore necessary to investigate the relationships betweenin vitro properties and pathogenicity.

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Kurzfassung Die zuerst in Amerika (1955) beschriebene infektiose Pankreas-Nekrose (N.P.I.) stellt eine Virose der Salmonidenbrut dar. Der Virus befindet sich in den sexuellen Ausscheidungen erwachsener Trägertiere; somit ist eine vertikale Ubertragung möglich. Von diesem Virus, der zur Familie der Reoviridae gehört, sind wenigstens drei Serumtypen bekannt: VR₂₉₉ (USA), Sp und Ab (Europa). Für VR₂₉₉ steht fest, dass die NPI Uberlebenden viele Antikörper erzeugen und den Virus völlig ausscheiden, während andere Varianten gar keine Antikörper produzieren und daher lebenszeitige Träger bleiben. Auf kultivierte Forellenzellen übertragene Viren des Sp Typus erlangen andere Eigenschaften als die Zellen des wilden Original virus. Der angepasste Virus provoziert grössere Auflösungsplatten, verliert seine pathogene Wirkung und wird vom normalen Forellenserum der NPI neutralisiert. In diesem Fall gehört das verantwortliche Molekül für die Neutralisierung nicht zu den IgM Antikörpern, und seine Natur ist nicht gut bekannt. Eine Selektion verschiedener Viren mit unterschiedlichen Wachstumseigen-schaften hat man mit dem VR₂₉₉ auf Forellen-oder Pfrillen-(FHM)-Zellen erhalten. Es scheint demnach notwendig, die Beziehungen zwischen Eigenschaftenin vitro und die Pathogeneität näher zu untersuchen.

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Resume Décrite pour la première fois aux U.S.A. en 1955, la Nécrose Pancréatique Infectieuse (N.P.I.) est une virose des alevins de salmonidés. Le virus est présent dans les produits sexuels des porteurs adultes, assurant la transmission verticale. Ce virus, classé dans la famille des Reoviridae, présente au moins trois sérotypes: VR₂₉₉ (U.S.A.), Sp et Ab (Europe). Classiquement, les survivants de N.P.I. (dans le cas du VR₂₉₉) font beaucoup d'anticorps et éliminent le virus, ou bien font peu ou pas d'anticorps et restent porteurs à vie. les virus de type Sp cultive sur cellules de truite RTG₂ acquièrent en quelques passages des propriétés différentes de celles du virus sauvage d'origine. Le virus adapté provoque des plages de lyse plus grandes, perd tout pouvoir pathogène et est neutralisé par le sérum de truites indemnes de N.P.I. Dans ce cas, la molécule responsable de la neutralisation n'appartient pas aux anticorps, et sa nature reste mal connue. La sélection de variants possédant des caractéristiques de croissance différente a aussi été obtenue avec le VR₂₉₉ propagé en cultures soit de truit (RTG₂) soit de vairon (FHM). Il apparaît donc néssaire d'approfondir les relations entre propriétésin vitro et pouvoir pathogènein vivo.

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Riassunto Descritta negli USA per la prima volta nel 1955, la necrosi pancreatica infettiva e una virosi dei giovani salmonidi. Il virus e presente nei prodotti sessuali dei portatori adulti, assicurando la trasmissione verticale. Questo virus classificato nella famiglia dei Reoviridae, rappresenta almeno tre sierotipi diversi: il VR₂₉₉ (USA), lo Sp ed il Ab (Europa). Tipicamente, i sopravissuti della NPI, producono molti anticorpi ed eliminano il virus, oppure ne producono pochi o non ne procucono affatto e rimangono portatori a vita. Dopo alcuni passaggi, i virus di tipo Sp, coltivati su cellule di trota RTG₂, acquistano delle proprietà diverse delle cellule del virus selvatico di origine. Il virus adattato provoca dell placche di lisi più grandi, perde ogni potere patogeno, e si neutralizza con il siero di trota indenne da NPI. In questo caso, la molecola responsabile della neutralizzazione non appartiene agli anticorpi e la sua natura resta poco nota. La selezione di varianti con caratteristiche di crescita diverse è stata anche ottenuta propagando il VR₂₉₉ in colture di trota (RTG₂) e di vairone (FHM). Appare quindi necessario approfondire le relazioni tra le proprietain vitro e il potere patogenoin vivo.

     

Muscle growth in sheep

Growth rates of muscle relative to empty body weight were computed for the Peppin Merino, a breed of sheep considered unimproved for meat production. Rates of muscle increase in the Merino sheep were comparable to growth coefficients reported for the Romney and Southdown breeds which were tabulated separately by sex. Pooled data for the Lincoln, Hampshire, Southdown, Suffolk and Welsh breeds were analyzed relative to empty body weight.No significant difference in muscle growth rates were found in direct comparisons based on starved body weights for the Romney and Southdown breeds (Fourie et al., 1970). From the standpoint of conformation these breeds might be expected to differ in muscle growth rate as the Romney is considered a leggy sheep and the Southdown a blocky animal. Growth coefficients for muscle in the Romney, Southdown and several other breeds were very similar to the Peppin Merino.     

Estimation of antibodies to Newcastle disease virus in tears

Summary Micro-haemagglutination inhibition tests (Micro-HI) were used to measure the level of maternal IgG in the tears of chicks and also to measure the levels of HI antibodies in the tears and serum after vaccination with F strain of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) and in the face of an outbreak of Newcastle disease. There was a 1·4 fold difference between the maternal IgG concentration in the serum and tears. The ratio of serum IgG to lachrymal IgG after maternal transfer was 4 to 5 : 1 on day 4 to 9 and decreased to 2·6 : 1 on day 12 post-hatch. The intra-ocular vaccination of chicks with F strain of NDV resulted in the highest titre of HI antibodies in the tears though there was no significant difference in the response of chicks vaccinated through intranasal, oral and intravenous routes.In the face of an ND outbreak, the level of HI antibodies in the tears during the acute phase was very high and persisted at the same level for 14 days.

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Determinacion De Anticuerpos Frente Al Virus De Newcastle En Lagrimas

Resumen Se utilizaron tests de inhibición de la microhemoaglutinación (micro-HI) para medir el nivel de IgG maternas en las lágrimas de pollitos y también para medir los niveles de anticuerpos HI en las lágrimas y en el suero después de vacunar con la estirpe F del virus de la enfermedad de Newcastle (NDV) y durante una epidemia de la enfermedad de Newcastle. Hubo una diferencia de 1·4 veces entre la concentración de IgG maternas en el suero y en las lágrimas. El cociente entre las IgG del suero y de las lágrimas tras la transferencia materna fue 4–5: 1 entre los días 4 y 9 y disminuyó a 2·6 : 1 el día 12 posteclosión. La vacunación intraocular de los pollitos con la estirpe F del NDV dió lugar al título más elevado de anticuerpos HI en las lágrimas, si bien las differencias entre animales vacunados por vía intranasal, oral y endovenosa no fueron significativas. Durante una epidemia de la enfermedad de Newcastle, el nivel de anticuerpos HI en las lágrimas durante la fase aguda fue muy alto y se mantuvo constante durante 14 días.

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Estimation Du Taux d'Anticorps Contre Le Virus De La Maladie De Newcastle Dans Les Larmes

Résumé Des tests d'inhibition par micro-hemoagglutination (Micro-Hi) furent utilisés pour mesurer, soit les taux d'IgG maternelles dans les larmes des poussins, soit les taux d'anticorps Hi dans les larmes et les sérums après vaccination avec une souche F du virus de la maladie de Newcastle (NDV) et dans le cas d'une épidémie de la maladie de Newcastle. Le ratio entre les IgG maternelles dans le sérum et les larmes fut de 1,4. Le ratio entre les IgG dans le sérum et les IgG dans les larmes était de 4 à 5 pour 4 entre le jours 4 et 9 et diminua à 2,6; 12 jours après éclosion. La vaccination intra-oculaire des poussins avec une souche F du virus de la maladie de Newcastle donna les plus hauts taux d'anticorps Hi dans les larmes, cependant il n'y eut pas de différence significative dans la réaction des poussins après vaccination intranasale, orale ou intraveineuse.Durant une épidémie de la maladie de Newcastle, le niveau des anticorps Hi dans les larmes pendant la phase auguë fut très élevé et persista à ce niveau pendant 14 jours.

     

Kinetics of Interferon-Gamma Production and its Comparison with Anti-Listeriolysin O Detection in Experimental Bovine Listeriosis

The kinetics of the production of interferon gamma (IFN-) in whole blood culture and its comparison with anti-listeriolysin O (ALLO) detection by ELISA were studied during oral infection of calves with Listeria monocytogenes. Culture filtrate antigen (CFA), listeriolysin O (LLO), and sonicated antigen (SA) were used to prime the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and the plasma from orally infected calves. IFN- and ALLO appeared as early as day 7 of an oral infection. IFN- was detected earlier with LLO than with SA. The Max50 interleukin (IL-2) activity and IFN- estimated in the culture supernatant from PBMCs primed in vitro with different antigens of L. monocytogenes revealed high induction of IL-2 and IFN- by CFA, LLO and live antigen. IFN- assay and ALLO detection were used for testing cases of repeat breeding in dairy cattle. It appeared that detection of IFN- employing LLO can be used to diagnose listerial infections.     

The use of vitamin D metabolites and analogues for the prevention of milk fever in dairy cattle

During the past decade it has been discovered that vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol) is converted into 25-hydroxycholecalciferol in the liver and that this compound in converted in the kidney into 1, 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol. These metabolites and particularly 1, 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, rather than vitamin D itself, have powerful effects on calcium metabolism, stimulating the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract and the resorption of calcium from bone. A synthetic analogue of these metabolites, 1-hydroxycholecalciferol, is rapidly converted in the liver into 1, 25-dihycroxycholecalciferol. Thus the two metabolites and the synthetic analogue may be valuable for the prevention on treatment of milk fever.The three compounds, when administered in doses ranging from 0.5 to 32g/kg bodyweight increase the concentrations of calcium and phosphorus in the blood plasma of cattle more quickly than much larger doses of vitamin D₃. Their principal effect is to stimulate the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract. At the same time they decrease the plasma concentration of magnesium slightly. Trials of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol and 1-hydroxycholecalciferol in the prevention of milk fever have shown promising results.

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Kurzfassung Im vergangenen Jahrzehnt hat man festgestellt, dass das Vitamin D₃ (Cholecalciferol) in der Leber in 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol umgewandelt wird und die Nieren diese Verbindung wiederum in 1, 25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol umbilden. Mehr noch als Vitamin D selbst zeigen diese Metaboliten und hier insbesondere das 1, 25-Dihydroxychlecalciferol umfangreiche Auswirkungen auf den Kalziummetabolismus, indem sie die Kalziumabsorption aus dem Magen-Darmtrakt und die Kalziumresorption der Knochen anregen. Ein synthetischer Analogstoff zu diesen Metaboliten, das 1- Hydroxycholecalciferol, wird in der Leber rasch in 1, 25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol umgewandelt. Die beiden Metaboliten und der synthetische Analogwirkstoff könnten daher für die Milchfieberprophylaxe bzw-therapie von Nutzen sein.Werden die drei Verbindungen in Dosen von 0,5 bis 32g/kg Körpergewicht verabreicht, so erhöht sich die Kalzium-und Phosphorkonzentration im Blutplasma der Kühe schneller als bei bedeutend höheren Dosen von Vitamin D₃. Ihre Hauptwirkung liegt in der Anregung der Kalzium-absorption aus dem Magen-Darmtrakt. Gleichzeitig bauen sie jedoch auch in geringfügigem masse die Magnesiumkonzentration im Plasma ab. Versuche mit 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol und 1-Hydroxycholecalciferol haben bei der Milchfieberprophylaxe vielversprechende Ergebnisse gezeigt.

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Resume Au cours de la dernière décennie, on a découvert que la vitamine D₃ (cholécalciférol) se transformait en 25-hydroxycholécalciférol dans le foie et que ce composé se transformait en 1, 25-dihydroxy-cholécalciférol dans le rein. Ces métabolites, et en particulier le 1, 25-dihydroxycholécalciférol, ont, plus que la vitamine D elle-même, des effets puissants sur le métabolisme du calcium: ils stimulent l'absorption du calcium de l'appareil gastrointestinal et la résorption du calcium des os. Une substance homologue synthétique de cés metabolites, le 1-hydroxycholécalciférol, se transforme rapidement en 1, 25-dihydroxycholécalciférol dans le foie. Les deux métabolites et la substance homologue synthétique peuvent donc s'avérer précieux dans la prévention ou le traitement de la fièvre laiteuse.Administrés en doses allant de 0,5 à 32g/kg de poids corporel, ces trois composés augmentent les concentrations de calcium et de phosphore dans le plasma sanguin du bétail plus rapidement que des doses beaucoup plus fortes de vitamine D₃. Ils ont pour principal effet de stimuler l'absorption du calcium de l'appareil gastro-intestinal. Simultanément, ils réduisent légèrement la concentration de magnésium dans le plasma. Les essais d'utilisation du 25-hydroxycholécalciférol et du 1-hydroxycholécalciférol pour la prévention de la fièvre laiteuse ont donné des résultats prometteurs.

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Riassunto Nel corso dell'ultimo decennio si è scoperto che la vitamina D₃ (colecalciferolo) viene trasformata nel fegato in 25-idrossicolecalciferolo, il quale, a sua volta, si trasforma nel rene in 1, 25-diidrossicolecalciferolo. Detti metaboliti, ed in specie l'1, 25-diidrossicolecalciferolo., più che la stessa vitamina D, hanno potenti effetti sul metabolismo del calcio, poichè ne stimolano l'assorbimento da parte dell' apparato digerente e l'anabolizzazione da parte delle ossa. Un composto sintetico analogo di questi metobiliti, l'1, idrossicolecalciferolo, viene rapidamente trasformato nel fegato in 1, 25-diidrossicolecalciferolo. Perciò i due metaboliti e il composto sintetico analogo possono essere utili per la profilassi e la cura della febbre da latte.I tre composti, se somministrati in dosi da 0.5 a 32g/kg peso corporeo, aumentano la concentrazione del calcio e del fosforo nel plasma sanguigno del bestiame più rapidamente di dosi molto maggiori di vitamina D₃. Il loro effetto principale è quello di stimolare l'assorbimento del calcio da parte dell'apparato digerente. Contemporaneamente, essi riducono leggermente la concentrazione di magnesio nel plasma. Esperimenti con il 25-idrossicolecalciferolo nella profilassi della febbre da latte hanno dato risultati promettenti.

     

Leukocyte and Cytokine Accumulation in the Ovine Teat and Udder during Endotoxin-Induced Inflammation

Persson Waller, K., Colditz, I.G., Flapper, P. and Seow, H.-F., 1997. Leukocyte and cytokine accumulation in the ovine teat and udder during endotoxin-induced inflammation. Veterinary Research Communications, 21 (2), 101-115The accumulation of leukocytes, ovine serum albumin and the cytokines interleukin-1 (IL-1), tumour necrosis factor- (TNF-), interleukin-8 (IL-8), granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and interferon- (IFN-) was studied during endotoxin-induced inflammation in lactating and dry ovine udders, and in the teat cisterns of dry ewes after surgical closure of the passage between the teat and udder cisterns. Samples were taken before infusion and hourly up to 10 h after infusion of 0.1, 1 or 10 µg of endotoxin, or infusion of pyrogen-free saline (PFS) as a control. Rectal temperatures were measured.A significant dose- and time-dependent accumulation of leukocytes, mainly neutrophils, was observed in the lactating udders and in the teat cisterns. In the dry udders, the leukocyte accumulation was significant for time but not for dose. Peak numbers of cells were reached at 3-4 h in the dry udders and in the teat cisterns, but not until 10 h after infusion in the lactating udders. The changes in the ovine serum albumin concentrations mostly paralleled changes in leukocyte numbers.A role was indicated for TNF-, IL-8 and GM-CSF, but not for IL-1 and IFN-, during endotoxin-induced inflammation in the ovine udder. Release of TNF-, IL-8 and GM-CSF was most prominent in lactating udders, peaking at 2 or 3 h after infusion, but was also detected in dry udders and teat cisterns. Detectable levels of IL-1 and IFN- were occasionally found in all three groups.     

Cholinergic reactivity of the bovine fetal ruminal wall in vitro

Strips of rumen wall from bovine fetuses were incubated in an organ bath with acetylcholine only (0.16 to 5.12 g/ml) or in the presence of neostigmine (0.20 g/ml) or atropine (0.05g/ml). The highest reactivity was observed in the period of 4.0–5.9 months of fetal age. This reactivity could be associated with the starting point of rumen papillary development.     

A new pattern of morphofunctional relationship among cranial nerves: Evidence of anatomical and physiological connection between trigeminus and oculomotor nerves

It is shown that the cell bodies of the afferent fibres supplying the proprioceptivity to the extrinsic eye muscles are located within the semilunar ganglion. Furthermore, some Gasserian cells have central processes which enter the midbrain through the oculomotor nerve. Sensory ganglion cells, derived from the same strand of placodal cells forming the ophthalmic lobe, can be constantly detected within the oculomotor nerve of ox, monkey and man.

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Kurzfassung Unsere Forschungen haben ergeben, dass sich die Zellkörper der fibrae afferentes, die dem äusserlichen Augenmuskeln die propriozeptive Sensibilität geben, im Ganglion des Gasser befinden. Ausserdem haben einige Zellen des Gasserschenganglion zentrale Verzweigungen die durch den Nervus oculomotorius in den Hirnstamm führen. Sensitive Ganglionzellen, die von der gleichen Reihe plakodischer Zellen stammen, und den lobus oftalmicus Gasseri formen, sind regelmassig im nervus oculomotorius des Rindes, des Affen und des Menschen zu finden.

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Resume Nos recherches ont démontré que, chez le Mouton et le Porc, le ganglion de Gasser contient les corps cellulaires des fibres nerveuses desservant les fuseaux neuromusculaires des muscles extrinsèques de l'oeil. En outre, quelques cellules du ganglion de Gasser ont leurs prolongements centraux qui se portent au tronc cérébral en suivant à rebours les radicules du nerf oculomoteur. En fin, on a trouvé constamment des cellules ganglionnaires sensitives dans l'oculomoteur du Boeuf, du Singe et de l'Homme; ces cellules proviennent du même cordon de cellules placodiales qui forme le lobe ophthalmique du ganglion semilunaire.

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Riassunto Le nostre ricerche hanno dimostrato che i corpi cellulari delle fibre nervose afferenti, che danno la sensibilità propriocettica al muscolo oculare estrinseco, si trovano nel ganglione di Gasser. Inoltre, alcune cellule del ganglione di Gasser hanno diramazioni centrali che portano al tronco cerebrale attraverso il nervo oculomotore. Infine, si sono costantemente incontrati nel nervo oculomotore del bovino, della scimmia e dell'uomo, cellule sensitive che provengono dallo stessotronco di cellule placodali che formano il lobo oftalmico.

     

The phenomenon of stress: Concepts and mechanisms associated with stress-induced responses of the neuroendocrine system

Stress, stressors and the stress response are terms which represent concepts rather than oeing precisely definable. No single theory of stress has been universally accepted. Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome of stress remains the primary theory for the basis of stress research in food-producing animals; however, other concepts and theories have been developed. This paper reviews current theories and suggests that the complexity of research on stress in food-producing animals can be attributed to the lack of concrete theories and concepts regarding identifiable stressors, the endocrine responses stimulated by potential stressors and the complex and integrated biological changes in the neuro-endocrine system resulting from exposure to hypothesized stressors.     

Haemophilus influenzae and the β-adrenergic system: A review

Haemophilus influenzae is a bacterium that often can be isolated from the deeper respiratory airways of patients with chronic asthmatic bronchitis. In the present study the effects ofH. influenzae vaccination on guinea pig pulmonary -adrenoceptor number and function (in vitro and in vivo) have been evaluated. Functioning of -adrenoceptors is determined by measuring the -mimetic effect of isoprenaline on the inhibition of anaphylactic mediator release and isolated tracheal strip relaxation. The number of -adrenoceptor binding sites was measured by means of a³H-dihydroalprenolol binding assay.Also the mechanism of action underlying the changes in -adrenoceptor functioning was evaluated. Furthermore, it was established that the effect on the -adrenoceptor system was not specific forH. influenzae and that other respiratory pathogens were also biologically active in this respect.     

Endotoxin in the conscious piglet: Its effects on some general and gastrointestinal myoelectrical parameters

The effect of an intravenous bolus injection of endotoxin, 0.1, 1 or 10 g/kg, on rectal temperature, clinical appearance, haematological parameters, and on gastrointestinal electrical activity was examined in 11 conscious piglets of 4–5 weeks of age, with implanted electrodes in the antrum pylori, duodenum, jejunum and ileum. All doses resulted in a significant and dose-dependent increase in rectal temperature, in pronounced clinical signs and in distinct changes in haematological values. These included shivering, depression, respiratory distress, a leukopenia (0.1 g/kg) or a leukocytosis (1 g/kg) with a shift to the left, an accelerated sedimentation rate and a decreased packed cell volume. Doses of 1 and 10 g/kg induced a transient inhibition of gastroduodenal electrical activity. These results suggest that, in the piglet, endotoxin primarily manifests general clinical signs and that the gastrointestinal effects coincide with these.     

Pharmacokinetics and distribution of ampicillin in plasma,milk and uterine fluid of female buffaloes

A pharmacokinetic study of ampicillin (6 mg/kg intravenous) revealed that the peak concentrations of 17.81±1.25, 5.64±2.24 and 1.09±0.10 g/ml of the drug were attained at 15 min, 30 min and 2 h in plasma, milk and uterine fluid respectively. A therapeutic concentration of 0.1 g/ml was maintained from 15 min–8 h, 15 min–6 h and 30 min–6 h in plasma, milk and uterine fluid. Hence, the drug may be used effectively in mammary gland and uterine infections apart from its use in other systemic infections.     

Bovine spastic paralysis: Results of selective γ-efferent suppression with dilute procaine

Desafferentation of the gastrocnemius muscle in calves with spastic paralysis suggests that exaggerated muscular tone in affected animals is due to hypersensitivity of the myotatic reflex. In order to gain more information on the pathophysiology of the disease, -efferent nerve block with dilute procaine was performed on calves with spastic paralysis, thus lowering the sensitivity of the muscle spindle.Results of this study confirm the earlier evidence of muscle spindle hypersensitivity through relative -efferent overstimulation.

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Kurzfassung Die Blockierung der afferenten Reizleitung desM. gastrocremicus bei Kälbern mit spastischer Paralyse zeigt, dass ein überhöhter Muskeltonus bei erkrankten Kälbern auf Überempfindlichkeit des myotatischen Reflexes beruht. Um mehr Information über die Pathophysiologie der Erkrankung zu erhalten, wurde mit verdünntem Procain ein -efferenter Nervenblock bei Kälbern mit spastischer Paralyse induziert, um die Empfindlichkeit der Muskelspindeln zu vermindern.Die Ergebnisse dieser Untersuchungen bestätigen frühere Studien wonach die Muskelspindelüberempfindlichkeit durch relative -ableitende Überstimulierung erfolgt.

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Resume Les expériences visant à supprimer les effets des fibres efferentes gamma du muscle gastrocnemien de jeunes bovins atteints de contracture des jumeaux, suggèrent que le tonus musculaire exagéré des animaux malades est dû à une hypersensibilité du réflexe myotatique. Dans le but de mieux explorer la physiopathologie de cette maladie, le blocage des fibres efferentes gamma à l'aide d'une solution de procaïne a été réalisé chez des veaux malades pour diminuer la sensibilité de la fibre musculaire.Les résultats de ce travail confirment l'existence d'une hypersensibilité primitive de celle-ci en relation avec une hyperstimulation des fibres efferentes gamma.

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Riassunto La desafferentazione del muscolo gastrocnemico praticata in vitelli con paralisi spastica indica che l'eccessivo tono muscolare osservato negli animali colpiti è dovuto ad ipersensibilità del riflesso miotattico. Allo scopo di raccogliere maggiori dati sulla fisiopatologia della malattia, si è proceduto al blocco dei nervi -efferenti con procaina diluita in vitelli con paralisi spastica in modo da abbassare la sensibilità del fuso muscolare.I risultati della studio confermano quanto provato in precedenza, e cioè che l'ipersensibilità del fuso muscolare deriva dalla iperstimolazione dei relativi nervi -efferenti.

     

Clinical Value of Fructosamine Measurements in Non-healthy Dogs

Ninety-three unhealthy dogs (including some with diabetes mellitus or insulinoma) of different ages, sex and breeds were divided into 10 groups according to their pathology. Serum fructosamine concentrations were determined using a commercial colorimetric nitroblue tetrazolium method. Diabetic dogs had the highest fructosamine concentrations (454.85±149.34 mol/L). Dogs with insulinoma had significantly lower fructosamine concentrations (202.80±31.22 mol/L), similar to those with leishmaniosis (202.83±99.83 mol/L). Fructosamine concentrations in non-healthy dogs, except those with diabetes mellitus, insulinoma or leishmaniosis, were within the reference limits previously reported.     

Intestinal atresia and stenosis: A review comparing its morphology

A review of the literature on intestinal atresia of domestic animal species and humans was done. The 5 types of intestinal occlusions described in human infants are atresia type 1, atresia type 2, atresia type 3, stenosis, and the apple peel or Christmas tree deformity. The intestinal defects described in domestic animal species such as the bovine, equine and porcine are similar to those of human infants. The T-formation, an intestinal defect of the bovine resembling atresia type 3, and rectal stricture, an acquired intestinal defect of the porcine resembling stenosis, were described recently. Intestinal atresia is similar in several species and these similarities raise the questions as to whether the pathogenic mechanism and possibly etiologies of intestinal atresia are similar in these species.