High-Frequency Jet Ventilation in Anesthetized, Paralyzed Dogs and Cats Via Transtracheal and and Endotracheal Tube Routes

The ability of the SAV 6 high-frequency jet ventilator to effectively ventilate three anesthetized, paralyzed cats (3.2–4.2 kg), two small dogs (7.2 and 10.0 kg), six medium-sized dogs (20.5–25.0 kg), and three large dogs (36.0–43.0 kg) via a 14-gauge (dogs) or a 16-gauge (cats) catheter placed percutaneously into the trachea via the cricothyroid membrane or into a preplaced endotracheal tube was evaluated. The lowest driving pressure within the range of 0.25 to 2.0 kg/cm² (1 kg/cm²= 14.2 psi) and the highest cycle rate within the range of 60 to 240 per minute that would generate a PaCO₂ of 30 ± 3 mm Hg were determined.
All animals could be ventilated to a PaC0₂ of 30 ± 3 mm Hg by the endotracheal tube and transtracheal route, except the largest dogs, which couid be ventilated to an average PaC0₂ of 36 mm Hg by the transtracheal route. The transtracheal route consistently required higher driving pressures and lower cycle rates than did the endotracheal tube route. Cats could be ventilated with a driving pressure of 0.25 kg/cm²; small dogs could be ventilated with 0.5 to 1.0 kg/cm₂; medium-sized dogs with 1.0 to 1.5 kg/cm²; and large dogs with 1.5 to 2.0 kg/cm².
The SAV 6 high-frequency jet ventilator can effectively ventilate cats and dogs (7.2–43.0 kg) via a transtracheal catheter and an endotracheal tube.     

X-Chromosomal Monosomy (77, XO) in a Doberman Pinscher With Gonadal Dysgenesis

A 6-month-old stunted female Doberman Pinscher was found to have a 77,X0 chromosomal complement. The ovaries were small, consisting primarily of interstitial-type cells and solid epithelial cords. The dam, sire, and a male littermate had normal karyotypes.     

Comparison of the properties of hyaluronate products used in treatment of joint dysfunction in horses

A standardized investigation was conducted to compare the biophysical properties of hyaluronate products used in the treatment of joint dysfunction in horses. Results showed that two of the five products, Hyvisc® and Hylartin®V, contained higher-weight molecular hyaluronate (greater than 1.5×10⁶). Other investigations have shown that higher molecular weight hyaluronate is effective in providing physical resistance to shear, in stimulating endogenous hyaluronate synthesis, and in inhibiting excess cell proliferation which may be associated with synovial pannus formation. It is suggested that the therapeutic benefits of hyaluronate products may be dependent on the molecular size of the hyaluronate molecules. Higher molecular weight hyaluronate products would be expected to be more effective than lower molecular hyaluronate products in providing therapeutic benefits.     

Identification of a dynamic atmosphere at Enceladus with the Cassini magnetometer

The Cassini magnetometer has detected the interaction of the magnetospheric plasma of Saturn with an atmospheric plume at the icy moon Enceladus. This unanticipated finding, made on a distant flyby, was subsequently confirmed during two follow-on flybys, one very close to Enceladus. The magnetometer data are consistent with local outgassing activity via a plume from the surface of the moon near its south pole, as confirmed by other Cassini instruments.     

羊踯躅嫩叶离体培养和植株高效再生技术研究

【目的】建立羊踯躅嫩叶离体培养及植株高效再生体系。【方法】以羊踯躅新生嫩叶为外植体,筛选嫩叶愈伤组织诱导、再分化及生根培养基,并以再生植株茎节为试材,建立高效植株再生体系。【结果】最适合羊踯躅嫩叶愈伤组织诱导的培养基为1/2 DR+2.40 mg/L 2ip+0.80 mg/L NAA,诱导率为99.5%;愈伤组织再分化的最佳培养基为1/2 DR+2.90 mg/L 2ip+0.01 mg/L NAA+1.75 mg/L KT,分化率为99.7%;适宜生根的培养基为1/4 DR+0.06 mg/L ZT+0.02 mg/L NAA,生根率达99.0%。利用再生植株茎节的快繁结果表明,在28 d的培养周期内,每节段平均增殖达5倍以上。【结论】成功建立了羊踯躅嫩叶愈伤组织诱导、再分化芽苗和植株高效再生体系,可以满足羊踯躅工厂化育苗的需要。     

外源物质对辣椒种子发芽的影响研究

用一定浓度的赤霉素(GA3)、生长素(IAA)、过氧化氢(H2O2)、硝酸钾(KNO3)、萘乙酸(NAA)溶液处理可显著提高辣椒砧木品种肩车种子的发芽率,并对其发芽势、发芽指数有一定的促进作用。比较几种药剂对辣椒种子发芽的影响发现,GA3和IAA对辣椒种子的发芽影响效果最佳,最适宜浓度分别为200 mg/L和1.5 mg/L。     

铜、镉污染对小麦种子萌发及幼苗生长的影响

以小麦种子为试材,通过水培试验研究了铜、镉污染对小麦种子萌发及幼苗生长的影响。结果表明,在实验所选的胁迫浓度范围内,单一铜污染时,对小麦种子萌发初期有短暂的促进作用,小麦种子发芽率随着Cu2+浓度的升高,呈先升后降。在20 mg/L Cu2+处理时出现了毒性兴奋效应现象。铜、镉污染对小麦幼苗的苗长和根长的抑制作用较为显著。根据综合效应指标,铜、镉复合污染对小麦种子萌发的影响表现形式为铜、镉的协同作用。     

冬枣树皮疱斑病防治药剂筛选试验

冬枣树皮疱斑病Phoma persicae是近年在冬枣上新发生的一种重要病害,2009～2011年对其开展了室内抑菌测定和田间防效试验。结果表明,室内抑菌效果较好的药剂为苯醚甲环唑、丙环唑、氟硅唑、苯醚甲环唑.丙环唑、恶唑菌酮.氟硅唑,抑菌率分别为98.7%、96.2%、94.9%、93.6%、92.3%;田间防治效果较好的药剂有苯醚甲环唑、嘧菌酯、氟硅唑、中生菌素,防治效果分别为90.2%、87.1%、80.4%、69.1%,可以在防治冬枣树皮疱斑病生产中推广使用。