甘加型藏羊种质特性研究

本研究以甘加羊为研究对象,通过现场资源调查和实验室分析相结合的方法,对甘加羊种质资源现状、及毛、肉品质进行了系统的研究。结果表明甘加羊属肉毛兼用型异质粗毛羊,主要分布在甘南州夏河县甘加乡、达麦乡和唐尕昂乡,以夏河县甘加乡为中心产区。甘加羊羊毛两型毛、无髓毛和有髓毛的细度分别为43.47μm、24.10μm和91.37μm;甘加羊羊毛含脂率和净毛率分别为6.48%和68.25%。甘加羊羊肉中水分含量低,干物质含量和粗蛋白含量较高,肌肉内脂肪含量适中,灰分含量较低,矿物质、维生素含量丰富,其中Fe和Zn的含量分别为31.80 mg/100g和3.48mg/100g。     

Disorders of the origin of the suspensory ligament in the horse: a diagnostic challenge

Lameness in horses due to pain originating from the proximal metacarpal/metatarsal region remains a diagnostic challenge. In cases of obvious lameness the pain can be localised to this region by diagnostic anaesthesia. Because a variety of disorders can cause lameness in this region different imaging modalities including radiography, ultrasonography and scintigraphy should be used to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Even though a precise anatomic-pathologic diagnosis can still be an enigma, because not only bone and joints, but also soft tissue structures including the proximal suspensory ligament, its origin at the proximal metacarpus/ metatarsus, its fascia, the superficial fascia, as well as the intermetacarpal/metatarsal ligaments, the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon and both digital flexor tendons may be involved. Magnet resonance tomography (MRT) shows a high diagnostic sensitivity in imaging soft tissue structures and bone. In horses MRT is still at the beginning. The MRT appearance of the proximal metacarpal/metatarsal region has not yet been evaluated in detail and there are only few anatomic studies of the origin of the suspensory ligament in horses. The first experiences showed, that more gross and histologic examinations are necessary to fully interpret MRT-images and to differentiate pathologic alterations from clinically not relevant variations.     

Phytomass estimation using eMODIS NDVI and ground data in arid rangelands of Morocco

The assessment of rangeland productivity in semi-extensively grazed arid rangelands is a prerequisite for livestock management in relation to sustainable use of pastoral resources. The objective of this study was to assess rangeland productivity based on normalised difference vegetation index (NDVI) images. Data on phytomass were measured on 61 field samples in arid rangelands of Morocco, covering various rangeland categories during autumn (November) and spring (April), i.e. when phytomass is at low and high levels, respectively, for two consecutive years (2008 and 2009). Dekadal EROS Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (eMODIS) NDVI data were linearly regressed to field measurements for these four periods. Results show that phytomass values were correlated with NDVI during spring, with R² and RMSE values of 0.82 and 0.3 t ha^?1, respectively. This study indicates there is a high potential for operational use of remotely sensed data to estimate rangeland phytomass of semi-extensively grazed rangelands.     

DOPPLER MEASUREMENT OF SPLANCHNIC BLOOD FLOW DURING DIGESTION IN UNSEDATED NORMAL DOGS

The purpose of this study was to measure splanchnic blood flow during digestion in unsedated dogs by using duplex Doppler sonography. The study population consisted of 12 healthy dogs. Blood flow in the cranial mesenteric artery, the celiac artery, and the aorta was measured before a test meal and at 20, 60, and 90 minutes after eating. The following measurements were made or calculated: vessel diameter, peak systolic velocity, end diastolic velocity, mean velocity, resistive index, pulsatility index, and flow volume. There was a significant postprandial decrease in the resistive and pulsatility indices in both the cranial mesenteric (preprandial RI = 0.867, postprandial RI = 0.796, preprandial PI = 3.033, postprandial PI = 2.173) and the celiac (preprandial RI = 0.854, postprandial RI = 0.769, preprandial PI = 2.639, postprandial PI = 1.930) arteries. In both vessels the end diastolic velocity, the mean velocity, and the flow volume increased significantly postprandially. These changes occurred significantly earlier in the celiac artery than in the cranial mesenteric artery. The findings most likely correspond to postprandial splanchnic vasodilation. Doppler ultrasound provide a good methode of detecting changes in postprandial splanchnic blood flow in the dog.     

ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND INSTRUMENTATION, APPLICATIONS IN HUMANS, AND POTENTIAL VETERINARY APPLICATIONS

Endoluminal scanning under endoscopic guidance, or endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), has become the most significant advance for imaging the gastrointestinal (GI) tract wall and contiguous organs in the past 20 years. It was originally designed to overcome the limitations in humans to imaging the abdominal organs transabdominally, such as large penetration depths and GI air. This imaging modality provides detailed images of pathological processes both within and outside of the GI wall since a high-frequency transducer can be brought into close proximity with the target regions. It has found most success in humans for the staging of lung, gastric, and esophageal cancer, the detection of both lymphatic and hepatic metastases, and diagnosis of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, as well as achieving an important role in interventional and therapeutic procedures. The EUS examination can be performed to examine both the thorax and abdomen in animals when both conventional transthoracic or transabdominal ultrasound are inadequate due to intervening air, bone, large penetration depths, or obesity. The echoendoscope is similar to a conventional endoscope but has an ultrasound transducer at its tip. Both radial and linear multifrequency scanners are available. Linear scanners allow fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of the bowel wall or extraluminal structures. Transducer coupling is either by direct mucosal contact or by inflation of a water-filled balloon surrounding the transducer. Current thoracic applications for EUS in veterinary medicine include examination of the mediastinum, bronchial lymph nodes, esophagus, and pulmonary lesions as well as FNA of pulmonary masses. Abdominal applications include examination of both pancreatic limbs and the liver, including portosystemic shunts, detection of lymphadenomegaly, and examination of the gastric wall, duodenum, and jejunum. Other potential applications in dogs and cats include tumor staging and intrapelvic ultrasound.     

放牧绵羊消化器官的发育性变化

为了研究羔羊消化器官的发育性变化,以0～56日龄甘肃高山细毛羊放牧绵羊为研究对象,采用大体解剖学方法测定了放牧条件下0、3、7、14、21、28、42、56日龄羔羊瘤胃、网胃、瓣胃、皱胃、前胃、总胃重量、容积以及各胃室内容物重量,胰腺、肝脏重量,十二指肠、空肠、回肠重量及长度的变化情况。结果表明,随羔羊日龄增大各消化器官和消化腺绝对重量都在增大;瘤胃重量和容积随羔羊日龄增大而显著增加(P<0.05),7日龄开始瘤胃内容物及瓣胃重量、网胃容积显著增大;28日龄开始小肠总长基本维持恒定,大约为体长的25倍。羔羊食入牧草可明显刺激瘤胃的发育。     

柴达木盆地次生盐渍化撂荒地的改良与利用

在分析了柴达木盆地次生盐渍化撂荒地的成因的基础上，对生物改良和利用撂荒地的大量试验结果进行了分析和总结，提出了封育一灌溉和建植入工草是改良与利用盐渍化撂荒化撂荒地的有效途径，并阐述了在柴达木盆地建立草地农业生态系统的必要性 。     

在黑土型退化草地上提高牦牛生产力的途径

青藏高原是我国牦牛的主产区,但近年来黑土型退化草地的发生与发展直接威胁着我国牦牛业的发展.通过对退化草地的调查分析,认为不合理的放牧制度是引起草地退化的主要原因,草地退化又引起牦牛生产力的下降,据此提出了通过建立人工、半人工草地和加强牦牛的科学饲养管理、改善本地区生产环境、保持牦牛-高寒草甸系统持续发展的设想.