黄土高原不同粮草种植模式土壤碳氮及土壤酶活性

通过在陇中黄土高原半干旱区对苜蓿(Medicago sativa)-作物轮作地进行长期定位试验,探讨不同种植模式对土壤碳氮形态及其相关酶活性的影响。6种种植模式分别为苜蓿-苜蓿、苜蓿-休闲、苜蓿-小麦(Triticum aestivum)、苜蓿-玉米(Zea mays)、苜蓿-马铃薯(Solanum tuberosum)和苜蓿-谷子(Setaria italica)。结果表明,苜蓿-作物种植模式不利于土壤总有机碳的积累,而苜蓿翻耕后保持休闲则可维持较高的有机碳含量;与苜蓿连作相比,苜蓿-作物种植模式的土壤有机碳降低了1.60%~23.11%,全氮含量增加了3.81%~21.83%。不同作物对土壤养分吸收利用状况不同,进而引起土壤酶发生变化。与苜蓿连作相比,苜蓿粮食作物种植模式在降低土壤过氧化氢酶和蛋白酶活性的同时,提高了土壤硝酸还原酶活性;其中土壤过氧化氢酶活性和蛋白酶活性分别降低了5.20%~12.30%和15.03%~43.43%,硝酸还原酶活性提高了1.26%~28.79%。苜蓿连作和苜蓿-粮食作物种植模式间的土壤脲酶活性无显著差异(P0.05),但均高于苜蓿-休闲处理。相关性分析结果表明,土壤脲酶活性与土壤有机碳、全氮含量呈显著正相关(P0.05),可作为衡量土壤肥力的指标。     

Evaluation of foot and mouth vaccination for yak (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Bos grunniens</Emphasis>) in Pakistan

In northern Pakistan, many farming communities rely on domestic yak (Bos grunniens) as a principle source of income. A 2006 participatory disease surveillance report from this region indicated that foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is the most prevalent annual disease of yak. Our objectives of this study were to determine exposure levels of yak to FMD virus; implement a vaccination program based on current, regional FMD virus serotypes and subtypes; and quantify immune responses following vaccination. Blood samples were used to determine pre-vaccination exposure of animals to FMD virus by antibody presence to non-structural proteins of FMD virus using a 3-ABC trapping indirect ELISA. Vaccine used consisted of FMD serotypes ‘O’ (PanAsia-2), ‘A’ (Iran-05), and ‘Asia-1’ (Shamir), but changed later during the study to match newly circulating viruses in the country (‘O’-PanAsia-2; ‘A’-Turk-06 and Asia-1-Sindh-08). Three hundred sixty-three blood samples were tested from selected villages to determine pre-vaccination FMD virus exposure in yak with an average of 37.7%. Immune responses from initial vaccination and booster dose 30 days later showed clear protective levels (as mean percent inhibition) of antibodies against structural proteins of serotypes ‘O,’ ‘A,’ and ‘Asia-1.’ These responses remained above threshold positive level even at day 210 following initial vaccination. Results of sero-surveillance and anecdotal information of repeated FMD outbreaks demonstrate the persistence of FMD virus of yak in northern Pakistan. Laboratory results and field observations clearly indicated that yak can be protected against FMD with a good quality vaccine with FMD serotype(s) matching current, regionally circulating FMD virus.     

Modulatory function of NMDA glutamate receptor on MC<Subscript>3</Subscript>/MC<Subscript>4</Subscript> receptors agonist-induced hypophagia in neonatal meat-type chicken

Melanocortin 3 and 4 receptors (MC₃R and MC₄R) are known as the main receptors for melanocortin-induced hypophagia in mammalian and poultry. Also, central glutamatergic system has mediatory role on function of the melanocortin system in some brain areas. So, the aim of the current study was to determine the role of MC₃/MC₄ receptors agonist on food intake and its interaction with glutamatergic in 3-h food-deprived (FD₃) neonatal broilers. In experiment 1, chickens were intracerebroventricular (ICV) injected with control solution, MTII (MC₃/MC₄ receptors agonist; 2.45, 4.8 and 9.8 pmol). In experiment 2, control solution, SHU9119 (MC₃/MC₄ receptors antagonist; 0.5, 1 and 2 nmol) were ICV injected. In experiment 3, birds ICV injected with control solution, SHU9119 (0.5 nmol), MTII (9.8 pmol) and co-injection of the SHU9119 + MTII. Experiments 4–8 were similar to experiment 3, except birds injected with MK-801 (NMDA glutamate receptors antagonist, 15 nmol), CNQX (AMPA glutamate receptors antagonist; 390 nmol), AIDA (mGLUR₁ glutamate receptors antagonist; 2 nmol), LY341495 (mGLUR₂ glutamate receptors antagonist; 150 nmol) and UBP1112 (mGLUR₃ glutamate receptors antagonist; 2 nmol) instead of SHU9119. Then, cumulative food intake was recorded until 120 min after injection. According to the results, dose dependent hypophagia observed after ICV injection of the MTII (p < 0.05). ICV injection of SHU9119 significantly increased food intake in birds (p < 0.05). Co-injection of SHU9119 + MTII significantly inhibited MTII- induced hypophagia in neonatal chicks (p < 0.05). In addition, hypophagia- induced by MTII was significantly attenuated with co-injection of MTII + MK-801(p < 0.05). These results suggested MC₃ and MC₄ receptors have inhibitory role on food intake and this effect is probably mediated by NMDA glutamate receptors in neonatal chickens.     

Efficiency of methods applied for goat estrous synchronization in subtropical monsoonal climate zone of Southwest China

Two experiments were undertaken to select the efficient method applied for goat estrous synchronization. In experiment 1, a total of 120 does (Capra hircus) were divided into five groups with a randomized block design, and the does of treatment 1 were synchronized by intravaginal sponges impregnated with 30 mg Levonorgestrel inserted for 10 days. Does of treatments 2, 3, and 4 were treated with further injection of 25 IU follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), 0.05 mg prostaglandin F2 alpha (PGF_2α), and 25 IU FSH + 0.05 mg PGF_2α at sponge withdrawal, respectively. The does in the control group (n = 40) without estrous synchronization treatment and natural estrous does were observed. In experiment 2, a total of 140 does in five goat farms in breeding and non-breeding seasons were treated with the selective efficient procedure. The results presented that all the employed treatments were capable of inducing and synchronizing estrous goats. According to estrous response and economy, the use of intravaginal sponges impregnated with 30 mg Levonorgestrel and 0.05 mg PGF_2α (treatment 3) is the first choice for estrous synchronization, and 95.0% of synchronized does demonstrated estrus, which was significantly higher than that of treatment 1 (P < 0.05) and control group (P < 0.01). The percentages of ovulating of treatments 3 and 4 were the same (95.0%), which were significantly higher than that of treatment 1 (P < 0.01). The ovulation rates among different groups were not significant (P > 0.05). When the selective procedure was applied to five goat farms, 85.7% (120/140) of does demonstrated estrus, and the kidding percentage, litter size, and prolificacy rate were 53.6%, 0.95, and 177%, respectively.     

Wild ostrich (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Struthio camelus</Emphasis>) ecology and physiology

This work discusses some of the important considerations of wild ostrich evolution, behaviour and ecology, as items included in ostrich production. In the process considerable research was conducted by collating information from peer-reviewed papers; textbooks; manuals; and PubMed and Agricola searches. Selected areas reviewed included activity of ostriches; feeding and water needs; sexual maturity; egg laying and natural incubation; selected physiological parameters; and predation. There is an immediate and urgent need to conserve and protect the rapidly declining populations of wild ostriches with the committed involvement of governments and funding bodies.     

Yield and mineral content of ten enset (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Ensete ventricosum</Emphasis>) varieties

A study was conducted to evaluate the macro and trace mineral contents of ten enset varieties collected from Sidama zone of southern Ethiopia. Samples of leaf lamina, leaf midrib, pseudostem and corm were taken from ten enset varieties at the age of 5 to 6 years during the main rainy season. The dry weight of each variety and fraction were also determined. Mineral contents in fractions of different enset varieties were analysed and compared with nutrient requirements of ruminants. The contribution of different enset fractions to the total dry weight was variable (P < 0.05), the highest being from pseudostem and the lowest from leaf lamina. There were varietal differences (P < 0.05) in macro and trace mineral content in different fractions except phosphorus (P) content of leaf lamina. Most enset fractions were rich sources of major minerals such as P, potassium (K), calcium (Ca) (except corm) and magnesium (Mg). Sodium (Na) content was very low. Most fractions were rich in iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn), but deficient in copper (Cu), except leaf lamina. Zinc (Zn) content was high in corm, but low in other fractions. This account of the macro and trace mineral content of different enset varieties and fractions could help in strategic supplementation intended to alleviate mineral deficiencies.     

德尔菲法在我国未来10年兽医科技发展战略选择中的应用研究

本文介绍了在农业部兽医局主导的"我国兽医科技发展战略研究"项目中研究框架和方法选择及应用结果。项目组借鉴情景分析法,采用应急管理模式框定预防兽医领域相关技术专题范围,辅以专家会议法确定20项技术专题和7个相关问题,然后在从事不同工作性质的专家中实施德尔菲调查。综合分析专家对技术专题与问题相关程度的判断结果,从宏观层面上了解各技术专题在兽医工作的重要程度、在实际工作中的应用程度、对现实需求的满足程度、目前发展水平,以及对经济效益和社会效益的影响程度,预测未来10年预防兽医科技的重点发展方向,提出战略选择建议。项目组还尝试以设定对照组的方式校验和调整不同熟悉程度专家的权重系数和判断等级指数。本项研究可以对在具有较快科技成长性和发散性的特定领域应用德尔菲调查法开展涉及多角度、多因素的规划、分析和预测活动提供借鉴和参考。     

Morphology and changes of chloride cell of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Rutilus rutilus Caspicus</Emphasis> (Cyprinidea,teleost) in Caspian sea

An ultrastructural study was performed on chloride cells of euryhaline R.r.Caspicus of south of Caspian Sea. The chloride cells are distributed in the interlamellar region of filaments. They are oval to elongated form with an apical positioned nucleus, expanded tubular system and heteromorphic mitochondria. These cells are surrounded by pavement cell and accessory cell. A small and depressed surface formed by pavement cells is in contact with the aquatic milieu. There is also channel system in accessory cells. One of the typical features was the important changes in microtubules and mitochondria of chloride cells in some fishes. Swelling and rupture of cristae and degeneration of microtubules were from these changes.     

非洲猪瘟防控的经验和误区

自从2018年8月我国报告首例非洲猪瘟疫情以来,经过3年多的艰难探索,我们面对非洲猪瘟疫情从最初的恐惧和束手无策,到现在的精准清除和“与狼共舞”,疫情防控从被动应对进入到常态化管理和无疫小区建设阶段;非洲猪瘟可防可控的预测得到了实践证明。但是由于我国幅员辽阔,养猪模式多样,疫情防控水平参差不齐;非洲猪瘟疫情零星散发的风险持续存在。下面就我们的观察和调查,对近年来非洲猪瘟防控上的一些经验和误区进行简要分析。     

超抗原研究进展

超抗原为一类特殊的抗原分子，对机体的免疫系统可产生重要的影响，与许多疾病有着极其密切的关系。按其作用的细胞种类，可分为T细胞超抗原（T－SAg)及B细胞超抗原（B－SAg)。T－SAg具极高的T细胞激活频率，反复刺激还可诱导免疫耐受。B－SAg能刺激B细胞产生大量免疫蛋白，激活体液免疫反应和补体级联反应并可特异性诱导B细胞凋亡。据超抗原的作用机制研制超抗原疫苗，将对由于超抗原引起的疾病的防制提供一种新的思路。