温度对垂穗披碱草青贮品质的影响

为探讨不同温度下青藏高原垂穗披碱草（Elymus nutans）贮藏过程中发酵品质的动态变化,本研究以采自青海省果洛藏族自治州的垂穗披碱草为青贮原料,在当地完成塑料袋青贮后带回实验室分别置于15和25 ℃下进行青贮,在贮藏2、4、6、8、12、14、30、60 d后开袋,测定其相关指标。结果表明,15 ℃处理下,pH值缓慢下降至5.68,乳酸含量1.44%,青贮效果不佳;25 ℃增加了乳酸含量（6.21%）,使pH值显著降至4.27（P<0.05）,取得了良好的青贮效果。随着贮藏时间的延长,AN/TN值逐渐增加,乙酸含量在发酵初期(4 d内)显著增加（P<0.05）,在发酵后期水溶性碳水化合物含量显著降低（P<0.05）,之后保持稳定。温度和发酵时间对粗蛋白、中性洗涤纤维和酸性洗涤纤维含量没有显著影响（P>0.05）。     

阿勒泰白头牛基因组结构变异分析

阿勒泰白头牛是新疆阿勒泰地区的乳肉役兼用地方品种,具有白头、抗病力强和性情温顺特点。结构变异(structure variations, SVs)是影响牛表型性状的重要遗传变异形式。本研究旨在获得阿勒泰白头牛基因组SVs的特征和种质特征的候选基因。以20头阿勒泰白头牛测序深度为17.32X的基因组序列为基础,通过Delly、Lumpy和Manta三个软件进行SVs的检测,并通过SURVIVOR软件取交集进行整合,总共鉴定到37847个SVs。从类型看,缺失、易位、倒位、复制和插入的比例分别为55.5%、26.7%、8.7%、8.9%和不足0.1%。从长度看,缺失、倒位和复制的分布呈现右偏态。以频率大于0.9为标准,获得636个高频SVs,涉及865个蛋白编码基因。基因注释和富集分析发现,阿勒泰白头牛的高频SVs与免疫抗病和神经功能相关,契合了抗病力强和性情温顺特征,可作为相关特征的候选基因(免疫抗病：BolA-DQB、TNIP3、IL1RAP和IL1R1,神经性情：EPHA6、GRM7和HTR2A)。值得注意的是,我们发现ASIP基因5′非编码区存在一个缺失,该基因可减少真黑素的合成,...     

A retrospective study of (90)Strontium plesiotherapy for feline squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal planum

The responses of 15 cats with histologically (n=14) or cytologically (n=1) confirmed nasal squamous cell carcinoma treated with (90)Strontium plesiotherapy were reviewed retrospectively. Cats were treated such that a total dose of 50Gy was delivered at a depth of 2mm, administered in five fractions over a 10-day period. Of the cats, 11 were stage T(2), three were T(is) and one had only a cytological diagnosis precluding staging. Eleven of the cats achieved complete response (no visible lesion after 6-8 weeks) following the first cycle of therapy, and two cats with partial response achieved complete response with a second cycle of therapy. The remaining two cats achieved partial response following therapy, but further intervention was declined. Euthanasia was performed in these two cats because of progressive disease after 81 and 142 days. Of the 85% of cats that achieved a complete response, there was no recurrence of disease during a follow-up period of 134-2,043 days (median 652 days). In addition to prolonged disease-free survivals, (90)Strontium therapy produced excellent cosmetic results from the owners' perspective. These results demonstrate that superficial squamous cell carcinoma of the feline nasal planum responds excellently to (90)Strontium plesiotherapy, and this form of therapy may offer advantages over other alternatives currently available.     

德国黑麦草在四川的生长适应性比较

连续2年种植29个德国引进黑麦草Lolium spp.品种,以Tetragold和野生黑麦草为对照,综合评比各黑麦草品种的分蘖力、株高、植株鲜质量、抽穗期和成熟期等生长性状,筛选性状优良、在四川具有较强适应性的黑麦草品种。结果表明：Taurus、Barfort、Gemini、Fastyl 4个黑麦草品种表现出优良的综合生长性状,在四川地区适应性强,可用于引进品种推广应用研究;Licarno、Bartissimo、Alamo拔节速度快,抽穗前植株较高,Tosca、Zarastro、Remy分蘖力强,Lolita植株鲜质量产量高,Defo、Prestyl、Pomerol花期迟,生育期、供草期长,可作为选育当家品种的远缘优良亲本材料。     

Prevalence of anthelmintic resistance on sheep farms in New Zealand

AIM: To establish the prevalence of anthelmintic resistance in parasitic nematodes on sheep farms in New Zealand.

METHODS: A cross-sectional prevalence study was conducted, using a standardised faecal nematode egg count (FEC) reduction (FECR) test (FECRT) for ivermectin, at a full (0.2 mg/kg) and half (0.1 mg/kg) dose rate, and albendazole, levamisole and albendazole-levamisole in combination, on 60 lambs (n=10 per group) on farms selected from throughout New Zealand. Farms that conformed with selection criteria were chosen at random (n=80) or with a history of suspected resistance to macrocy- clic lactone (ML) anthelmintics (n=32). Resistance to an an- thelmintic was inferred when there was <95% reduction in FEC 7-10 days after treatment. Larval cultures were performed for all control groups and for treated groups for which resistance was evident.

RESULTS: Of the farms randomly selected, 36% showed ≥95% FECR for all anthelmintics tested; resistance to ivermectin at 0.1 and 0.2 mg/kg liveweight was evident on 36% and 25% of these farms, respectively. Resistance to both ivermectin (0.2 mg/kg) and levamisole was evident on 8/80 (10%) farms, to ivermectin and albendazole on 10/80 (13%) farms, and to iver- mectin, levamisole and albendazole on 6/80 (8%) farms. The prevalence of resistance to a half dose of ivermectin tended to be more prevalent on farms with a history of suspected ML resistance (p=0.06). Resistance to albendazole was seen across all the main parasite genera, and to levamisole in Nematodirus, Ostertagia (= Teladorsagia) and Trichostrongylus species. Resistance to ivermectin was dominated by Ostertagia spp, although Cooperia, Nematodirus and Trichostrongylus species were also implicated.

CONCLUSION: Anthelmintic resistance in parasitic nema-todes of sheep is common in New Zealand. Not only was resistance to albendazole and levamisole common, but resistance to the ML, ivermectin, was at a higher prevalence than expected. Sheep farmers and advisors in New Zealand need to re-evaluate the way they manage parasites, and more research is urgently needed if the steady decline in anthelmintic susceptibility is to be halted.     

青藏高原放牧高寒草甸主要温室气体通量及其主控因素研究

在青藏高原高寒草地不同放牧强度区设4个试验样地,分别为原生草甸(NM)、轻度退化草甸(LM)、中度退化草甸(MM)和重度退化草甸(HM),监测草地温室气体通量。结果表明:不同放牧强度对草地温室气体通量影响显著,放牧活动对高寒草甸的影响首先表现在植被上,而土壤环境的变化比较迟滞。通过逐步回归分析和因子拆分得知,草甸甲烷通量影响较大的环境因素为土壤紧实度和有机质,分别能解释44.6%和28.4%的总变异,CO2通量影响较大的环境因素为紧实度和生物量,分别能解释36.1%和32.8%的总变异,氧化亚氮通量影响较大的环境要素为紧实度和有机质,分别能解释50.1%和22.9%的总变异,家畜的践踏作用使退化草地紧实度增加,进而引起温室气体通量的改变,高寒草甸退化演替发展到重度退化阶段时释放大量温室气体。     

Relationships between electrocardiographic findings, racing performance and training in Standardbred horses

SUMMARY The presence of abnormal T waves in three or more electrocardiographic leads has been used to diagnose the cause of poor race performance in horses. This study investigated the relationship between previous racing performance in Standardbred horses and T waves, and the effect of training on the T wave. Thirty-two horses were electrocardiographed in two Sydney racing stables. Sixteen horses (50%) had ECGs with three or more leads with abnormal T waves, and these horses had won more races, had a greater ratio of wins per start and a greater number of dollars earned per start than horses with less than three abnormal T waves (P < 0.05). Horses with abnormal T waves also had significantly faster racing times (P < 0.01). There were significant (P < 0.01) correlations between the number of abnormal T waves and both number of wins (R = 0.47) and dollars earned per start (R = 0.45). Fastest winning mile rate was also negatively correlated with number of leads with abnormal T waves (R =?0.52, P < 0.01). Twenty two horses were also electrocardiographed within seven days of good racing performance. The mean number of abnormal T waves was 2.7 ± 0.41, and the mean T wave amplitude in the four chest leads (CV, CR, CL, CF) was 0.9 ± 0.15 mV. Thirteen horses (59%) had abnormal T waves in three or more leads. The effect of training on the T wave was also investigated in nine previously untrained and unraced Standardbred racehorses. There were significant effects of training (P < 0.01) on the number of abnormal T waves and mean chest lead T wave amplitude. These increases occurred in the second phase of training during which faster exercise, race trials and racing were conducted. We concluded that abnormal T waves are a common finding in the race-fit Standardbred horse, and can be found in more than 50% of horses currently performing well in races. In addition, chest lead T waves become more positive after training.     

干草防腐剂在不同规格苜蓿干草捆中的应用效果研究

为了研究干草防腐剂的防霉效果,本文在调制苜蓿小方捆时添加巴斯夫防腐剂BLP,并在苜蓿大方捆中比较使用了自行研发的防腐剂LZP和防腐剂BLP。结果表明：在苜蓿小方捆中,25%水分打捆时,添加防腐剂BLP显著抑制了苜蓿草捆中霉菌的生长,但对营养品质没有显著影响;30%水分打捆时,防腐剂BLP显著降低了苜蓿干草中性洗涤纤维(NDF)和酸性洗涤纤维(ADF)的含量,当添加量为6 L·t^-1时,防腐剂BLP的防霉效果较为显著且增加了粗蛋白(CP)的含量。在苜蓿大方捆中,16%～19%水分打捆添加防腐剂BLP和LZP均能很好抑制霉菌的生长;而22%～25%水分打捆时时,两种防腐剂的对霉菌的抑制效果较差。上述结果表明调制苜蓿干草小方捆时添加6 L·t^-1防腐剂BLP能有效抑制霉菌的生长;自行研发的防腐剂LZP与BLP的防霉效果类似,具有一定的应用前景,但仍需进一步证明。