Antimicrobial resistance in fecal generic Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. obtained from Ontario sheep flocks and associations between antimicrobial use and resistance

The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence and patterns of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in enteric bacteria obtained from Ontario sheep flocks, and associations between antimicrobial use (AMU) and AMR. Forty-nine sheep producers participated for a 1-year interval between 2006 and 2008. Two-hundred and eighty-three pooled fecal samples were collected from the flocks during initial and final visits. Up to 3 isolates of Salmonella spp. and generic E. coli per pooled fecal sample were tested for susceptibility to 15 antimicrobials. Resistance was infrequent among Salmonella (0%, n = 7 isolates) and low among E. coli (13.1%; n = 849) isolates. A small number of isolates were resistant to antimicrobials classified as being of very high importance to human health. Tetracycline resistance was most frequently observed (12.0%). Logistic regression was used to model potential AMU (qualitative and quantitative) risk factors for tetracycline resistance in generic E. coli from final visits. Qualitative analysis indicated that the use of injectable sulfonamides [including trimethoprim-sulfonamide combinations (TMS)] and tetracycline in the feed and water were significantly associated with tetracycline resistance (OR = 2.6, P = 0.01; and OR = 4.8, P ≤ 0.01, respectively). Quantitative analysis also indicated that TMS exposure rate was significantly associated with tetracycline resistance, which varied depending on the exposure rate. The exposure rate of tetracycline in the feed and water was only significant after the removal of one influential flock, warranting further research examining flocks with higher tetracycline exposure rates. Although the prevalence of AMR in participating flocks was relatively low, risk factors for resistance were identified.     

Current status of canine cancer registration - report from an international workshop

This is a report from a workshop on canine cancer registration hosted at the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science in Oslo in August 2010. The aim is to present a summary of the current efforts to gather data on canine (and feline) cancer based on information from participants at the workshop. A definition and classification of cancer registries is provided together with an inventory of the databases presented. Particular focus is placed on the distinction between population-based and hospital-based cancer registries. Future challenges are discussed and issues relating to harmonization of diagnostic coding, defining the population-at-risk, individual animal identification and data quality are included. Finally, other groups working within the field of cancer registration in companion animals are encouraged to contact the authors for future collaboration.     

Release of plant-available silicon from various silicon-rich amendments into soil solutions and leachates

Journal of Soils and Sediments - This study assessed the efficacy of selected silicon-rich soil amendments in terms of their ability to provide dissolved silicon (Si) to soil solutions during a...     

Conjunctival dermoid in two guinea pigs: a case report

Clinical and histologic findings of conjunctival dermoids in two unrelated guinea pigs are described. The dermoids were treated surgically by resection with superficial lamellar keratectomy and corneal epithelial debridement. Histologically the dermis underneath a stratified squamous keratinized and variably pigmented epithelium consisted of multiple hair follicles, with clearly visible arrectores pilorum muscles, sebaceous glands and loose vascularized fatty tissue.     

Die Anwendung von Nützlingen im biologischen Pflanzenschutz in Deutschland

Zusammenfassung Die Anwendung von Nutzarthropoden und entomopathogenen Nematoden hat in den letzten Jahren stetig zugenommen. Die Anfänge des biologischen Pflanzenschutzes mit Nützlingen in Deutschland liegen schon einige Jahrzehnte zurück. Im Freiland werden Trichogramma-Schlupfwespen seit über 25 Jahren gegen den Maiszünsler eingesetzt. Der Einsatz von Nützlingen unter Glas geht in die beginnenden 1970er zurück. Seit Anfang der 1980er werden in Deutschland Nützlinge produziert und kommerziell angeboten.Die etwa 60 eingesetzten Nützlinge sind zu mehr als 50% heimische Arten. Die von deutschen Firmen angebotenen nichtheimischen Arten sind nur an das Gewächshausklima angepasst und können dadurch nicht zur Gefahr in heimischen Ökosystemen werden. In Gewächshauskulturen, besonders in Tomaten und Gurken, ist zu fast 100% Pflanzenschutz durch Nützlinge möglich. In anderen Kulturen, wie Zierpflanzen, ist ein integrierter Schutz mit nützlingsschonenden Pflanzenschutzmitteln notwendig. Besonders Imidacloprid und verwandte, systemisch wirkende Pflanzenschutzmittel zeigen starke Nebenwirkungen auf Nützlinge.Der biologische Vorratsschutz mit Nützlingen ist seit über 6 Jahren in der Praxis erfolgreich. Biologische Bekämpfungskonzepte ermöglichen vom Getreidelager bis zum Haushalt einen verbraucherfreundlichen Schutz der Lebensmittel.In 2001 wurde der Verein der Nützlingsanbieter in Deutschland e. V. gegründet, um gemeinsame Interessen der Firmen zu vertreten. Eine Homepage soll als Informationsplattform der interessierten Öffentlichkeit die Möglichkeiten der biologischen Schädlingsbekämpfung mit Nützlingen näher bringen.     

Effects of biological,economic and management factors on tuna and billfish stock status

Commercial tunas and billfishes (swordfish, marlins and sailfish) provide considerable catches and income in both developed and developing countries. These stocks vary in status from lightly exploited to rebuilding to severely depleted. Previous studies suggested that this variability could result from differences in life‐history characteristics and economic incentives, but differences in exploitation histories and management measures also have a strong effect on current stock status. Although the status (biomass and fishing mortality rate) of major tuna and billfish stocks is well documented, the effect of these diverse factors on current stock status and the effect of management measures in rebuilding stocks have not been analysed at the global level. Here, we show that, particularly for tunas, stocks were more depleted if they had high commercial value, were long‐lived species, had small pre‐fishing biomass and were subject to intense fishing pressure for a long time. In addition, implementing and enforcing total allowable catches (TACs) had the strongest positive influence on rebuilding overfished tuna and billfish stocks. Other control rules such as minimum size regulations or seasonal closures were also important in reducing fishing pressure, but stocks under TAC implementations showed the fastest increase of biomass. Lessons learned from this study can be applied in managing large industrial fisheries around the world. In particular, tuna regional fisheries management organizations should consider the relative effectiveness of management measures observed in this study for rebuilding depleted large pelagic stocks.     

Temporal dynamics of snags and development of snag habitats in wet spruce–fir stands in east-central British Columbia

Patterns of tree mortality, rates and type of tree and snag fall, and relationships between snag characteristics and potential wildlife habitat value were estimated for hybrid spruce (Picea glauca (Moench) Voss × engelmannii Parry ex Engelm.) and subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.) in east-central British Columbia in order to provide important parameters for deadwood modelling. We sampled 172 snags (52 spruce and 120 fir) for species, size, morphological, and habitat attributes, and used dendroecological techniques on a subsample of these (n = 158) to estimate year of death. Input of snags appeared to occur at a nearly constant rate in these stands. Estimated annual tree fall, including live trees and snags, was 5.3% for hybrid spruce and 6.1% for subalpine fir and stem breakage was more frequent than uprooting. Long-term annual snag fall rates were 4.6% for hybrid spruce and 2.9% for subalpine fir. Discriminant analysis based on time since death correctly classified snags into three decay classes for 85% and 72% of spruce and fir, respectively. Snags that potentially could provide important functions for wildlife habitat were more prevalent in fresh and intermediate classes for hybrid spruce and in intermediate and old classes for subalpine fir. The results provide valuable parameters for further development of deadwood models, which are an important tool for development of best practices for deadwood management.     

Successful mechanical eradication of spotted bass (Micropterus punctulatus (Rafinesque, 1819)) from a South African river

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