Assessment of Orchidometry and Scrotal Circumference in Coatis (Nasua nasua)

This study describes the morphometry of the testicles of captive coatis (Nasua nasua) and verifies the existence of correlations between the testicles and the semen producing characteristics. Twelve ejaculates were obtained from five adult specimens that were restraint by anaesthesia. Visual and morphometric evaluation of the external genitalia was performed by using a caliper. The animals presented a scrotal circumference of 9.4 ± 0.7 cm. The right testicle presented a width of 1.7 ± 0.2 cm, length of 2.6 ± 0.2 cm and volume of 3.9 ± 1.1 cm³. The left testicle presented a width of 1.7 ± 0.1 cm, length of 2.5 ± 0.3 cm and volume of 3.6 ± 0.7 cm³. No significant correlations were obtained between the scrotal circumference or total testicular volume and the semen producing characteristics (volume and sperm concentration). For the first time in this field, this study presents an important contribution to the knowledge of the reproductive morphophysiology of coatis.     

乳链菌肽应用新进展

食品防腐剂一直是食品科学的研究热点。乳链菌肽是一种目前应用最为广泛的高效、无毒天然食品防腐剂,已经广泛应用于肉类、牛奶、干酪、蔬菜等食品的防腐处理,而且应用领域还在不断扩展。在此,对乳链菌肽在活性食品包装材料、农业饲料、避孕药物、医学移植等新领域应用的最新进展进行了综述,介绍了乳链菌肽与非热处理技术联合作用的特点和杀菌机制,同时对应用前景进行了展望。