畜禽产品兽药残留超标案件的法律适用

畜禽产品兽药残留是政府关注、社会关切和消费者关心的食品安全问题。执法实践中,执法人员对畜禽养殖、畜禽收购与屠宰、畜禽产品市场销售等环节如何适用法律存在执法困惑。本文结合有关法理分析认为:一是养殖环节销售兽药残留超标的动物或动物产品的,应根据《兽药管理条例》对养殖者进行处罚。二是屠宰环节畜禽产品兽药残留超标的,要以违法行为是否构成为判定要素。对于畜禽产品尚未销售的,相关主体没有法律责任,但应对问题畜禽产品进行无害化处理,防止用于食品消费。对于畜禽产品已销售的,应根据《农产品质量安全法》对相关违法行为人进行处罚。在自营模式和代宰模式中,违法行为人认定和法律责任归属有所不同。三是市场销售环节发现畜禽产品兽药残留超标,应由食品药品监管部门按照《食品安全法》处罚,农业执法部门应防止越权执法。     

新疆某猪场母猪繁殖障碍病病原学检测和毒株鉴定

2018年4月,新疆某规模化繁育猪场出现大量母猪流产,产死胎、木乃伊胎等繁育障碍症状。为确诊病因,采集胎儿组织和母猪流产分泌物,通过普通PCR、RT-PCR、real-timePCR技术,对猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒(PRRSV)、伪狂犬病病毒(PRV)、猪细小病毒(PPV)、弓形虫4种病原进行检测。结果显示,PRRSV检测呈阳性,PRV、PPV和弓形虫检测呈阴性。通过PRRSV特异性引物NSP2进行PRRSV毒株鉴定,确定该猪场存在PRRSV类NADC30毒株。结果表明,类NADC30毒株是导致该猪场出现母猪繁殖障碍的重要病原,说明该新型毒株已经蔓延到新疆地区,并开始对该地生猪养殖业造成危害。本试验为新疆地区猪场母猪繁殖障碍的病因调查提供了依据。     

Immunomodulatory effect of γ‐irradiated Astragalus polysaccharides on immunosuppressed broilers

In this study, we irradiated Astragalus polysaccharides (APS) using 25 kGy ⁶⁰Co γ ray to obtain γ‐irradiated Astragalus polysaccharides (IAPS) and then investigated the effects of IAPS on growth performance and immune function of cyclophosphamide (CPM)‐treated broilers. The physicochemical properties of APS and IAPS (molecular weight, water solubility, viscosity, morphological and structural properties) were evaluated. Then, 384 one‐day‐old Arbor Acres broiler chicks with similar initial weight were randomly assigned into 6 groups: the non‐treated group (control), and CPM‐treated groups were fed either a basal diet or the diets containing 900 mg/kg APS, or 900, 600, 300 mg/kg IAPS, respectively. On days 16, 18, and 20, all broilers except for the control group were intramuscularly injected with 0.5 ml CPM (40 mg/kg·BW). Broilers in the control group were intramuscularly injected with 0.5 ml sterilized saline (0.75%, wt/vol). This trial lasted for 21 days. The physicochemical treatment showed that γ irradiation could decrease the molecular weight and viscosity, and increase the water solubility of APS (p < 0.05), whereas the structural properties of APS was not affected. In the animal trial, 900 mg/kg APS or 900, 600 mg/kg IAPS relieved the decreased growth performance, thymus index, T lymphocytes proliferation, serum IgG concentration, NOS activity and the increased blood heterophil:lymphocyte ratio in CPM‐treated broilers (p < 0.05). CPM‐induced decreases in B lymphocytes proliferation and serum IgM concentration were only increased by IAPS at 900 mg/kg (p < 0.05). Overall, both APS and IAPS alleviated CPM‐induced immunosuppression. Especially, IAPS possessed better immunomodulatory effect than APS, indicating that γ irradiation could be used as an effective method to enhance the immunomodulatory activity of APS.     

Effect of genistein on IGF‐1 and IGFBP‐1 in young and aged female rat ovary

The objective of this study was to assess the effects of genistein (GEN) on expression of insulin‐like growth factor 1 (IGF‐1) and insulin‐like growth factor binding protein 1 (IGFBP‐1) in young and aged rat ovary. Forty young female Sprague Dawley (SD) rats (200 ± 20 g) and forty aged female SD rats (490 ± 20 g) were selected and according to weight, they were divided into the following five groups with eight animals in each: negative control group (NC), low‐dose group (L), middle‐dose group (M), high‐dose group (H) and positive control group (PC). GEN group received GEN of 15, 30, 60 mg/kg respectively. It lasted 30 days. Concentrations of serum hormones, IGF‐1 and IGFBP‐1 were determined by enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Gene and protein expressions of IGF‐1 and IGFBP‐1 were determined by real‐time PCR and Western blot respectively. Compared with NC, GEN significantly increased oestradiol‐17β(E₂) level in aged rat, reduced luteinizing hormone (LH) level in young and aged rat. Serum levels of IGFBP‐1 in young rats were significantly higher in GEN groups (p < 0.05). mRNA and protein expression levels of IGF‐1 and IGFBP‐1 were positively correlated with GEN dose. GEN could significantly reduce the ratio of IGF‐1/IGFBP‐1 of aged rats. Multivariate Cox regression analysis result showed IGF‐1 and IGFBP‐1 levels significantly correlated with GEN dose. We speculate that there is an association between the addition of GEN and expression of IGF‐1 and IGFBP‐1, and the relationship between them is different in young and aged rat.     

The production of short chain fatty acid and colonic development in weaning piglets

Weaning process widely affects the small intestinal structure and function in piglets, while the responses of large intestine to weaning stress are still obscure. The purpose of this study was to determine the developmental changes (i.e., short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) concentrations, growth parameters, crypt‐related indices and antioxidant capacity) in colon of piglet during weaning. Forty piglets were weaned at day 21 and euthanized to collect colonic tissues and digesta samples on day 0, 1, 3, 7 and 14 post‐weaning (n = 8). Piglet growth performance was improved (p < .001) on day 7 and 14 post‐weaning. The concentrations of acetate, propionate, butyrate, valerate, isobutyrate, isovalerate and total SCFAs were higher (p < .001) during the late post‐weaning period. The mRNA abundances of SCFAs transporters were greater (p < .001) on day 7 and 14. The absolute and relative weights, absolute length and perimeter of colon were greater (p < .001) on day 7 and 14. Similarly, post‐weaning increases (p < .001) in colonic crypt depth and Ki67 positive cells numbers per crypt were observed during the same period. Colonic crypt fission indices decreased (p < .01), while total crypt numbers increased (p < .001) on day 14 after weaning. Moreover, total SCFAs concentration was significantly associated with colonic growth parameters and Ki67 cells/crypt (p < .001). In addition, catalase content was decreased on day 3, 7, and 14, whereas, the concentrations of total superoxide dismutase (T‐SOD) and manganese‐containing superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) were higher (p < .05) on day 1 and 3 post‐weaning. These results showed that weaning process has a significant effect on colonic growth and development, which might be associated with the change of SCFAs concentrations in colon.     

Combined microRNAome and transcriptome analysis of follicular phase and luteal phase in porcine ovaries

The aim of this study was to explore the expression difference of miRNAs and mRNAs between the follicular phase (FP) and luteal phase (LP) in porcine ovaries and provide a theoretical basis for the research on mammalian reproductive regulation. RNA‐Seq and miRNA‐Seq were used to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and miRNAs (DEMs) between the FP and LP in ovaries of six sows (3‐year‐old Yorkshire pigs with similar weights and same parities). Bioinformatic analysis was used to screen potential genes and miRNAs related to porcine ovarian function. Real‐time qualitative PCR was used to validate the sequencing results. RNA‐Seq results showed that 3,078 genes were up‐regulated, and 1,444 genes were down‐regulated in the LP compared with the FP, and DEGs were significantly enriched in 242 Gene Ontology (GO) terms and 33 Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways. miRNA‐Seq identified 112 DEMs, of which 25 were up‐regulated and 87 were down‐regulated in the LP compared with the FP. We obtained 186 intersection genes (IGs) between the 4,522 DEGs and 2,444 target genes predicted from the 112 DEMs. After constructing a miRNA‐gene‐pathway network, we identified key miRNAs and genes including miR‐17‐3p, miR‐214, miR‐221‐5p, miR‐125b, FGF1, YWHAG, YWHAZ, FDFT1 and DHCR24, which are enriched in Hippo and PI3K‐Akt signalling pathways, and various metabolic pathways. These results indicate that these key genes and miRNAs may play important roles in the developmental transition from FP to LP in porcine ovaries and represent candidate targets for further study.     

应用荧光定量RT-PCR检测J亚群禽白血病病毒

针对J亚群禽白血病病毒（ALV-J）基因序列保守区域设计一对特异性引物和一条特异性探针,通过构建重组阳性标准质粒作为阳性标准品,建立了检测ALV-J核酸的荧光定量PCR方法。优化反应体系和条件后进行特异性、敏感性、重复性试验。结果显示,该检测方法特异性强,与其它禽源病毒如A亚群禽白血病病毒（ALV-A）、B亚群禽白血病病毒（ALV-B）、新城疫病毒（ NDV）、禽流感病毒（AIV）、鸡传染性贫血病毒（CIAV）和马立克病病毒（MDV）均不发生交叉反应;该方法可检测到3.2×102拷贝/μL的病毒核酸,与常规RT-PCR相比,敏感性高100倍;重复性试验的变异系数小于2%。研究结果表明,建立的Real-time RT-PCR 检测方法特异性强、灵敏度高、可重复性好,可用于ALV-J的定量检测。     

病毒性出血性败血症病毒液相芯片检测技术的建立

为建立检测病毒性出血性败血症病毒（VHSV）的液相芯片快速检测技术,用DNAStar软件对GenBank中VHSV的G基因进行序列分析,设计VHSV特异性引物并标记生物素。探针氨基化修饰并与荧光编码微球偶联后与VHSV RT-PCR产物杂交反应,用液相芯片仪器检测荧光信号。结果表明液相芯片检测体系能够正确检出VHSV。病毒核酸的最低检出量为10pg,检测特异性高,说明初步建立了检测VHSV的液相芯片技术,为VHSV的检测提供了新方法。     

空肠弯曲菌致GBS动物模型的建立

[目的]利用巴马小香猪构建空肠弯曲菌致GBS的动物模型。[方法]选取致人GBS源空肠弯曲菌株,采用3×1012 cfu/m L、3×1011 cfu/m L、3×1010 cfu/m L、3×109 cfu/m L等浓度对4组巴马小型猪灌胃攻毒,每头猪攻毒10m L,同时设立对照组。从第二周开始定期采集组织样及血液样本,通过免疫学检测及组织病理切片判定病变情况。[结果]免疫学检测发现,在16份攻毒组样品中有12份血清中GM1-Ig G抗体检测阳性,阳性检出率为81.25%。但是,并没有显著的攻毒浓度梯度差异。病理组织切片H/E染色显示,抗体阳性试验猪的大脑出现了噬神经元、小血管周围间隙增宽、神经中央染色溶解等现象;切片LFB染色显示,在发病模型动物的小脑白质和腰膨大出现了轻度脱髓鞘现象。[结论]结果表明空肠弯曲菌诱导GBS的浓度在3×109 cfu/m L~3×1012 cfu/m L均可,组织样本及血液采集在攻毒后4~5周较理想。