Efficacy of using previously used controlled internal drug release (CIDR) insert on the reproductive performance,hormone profiles and economic measures of sheep

This study was conducted using 120 multiparous Awassi ewes during the breeding season to compare the effects of using previously used controlled internal drug release (CIDR) on the hormone profiles, reproductive performance and economic measures of ewes. Ewes were randomized to receive one of five previously used CIDR (previously used for 6, 12, 18, 24 or 30 days) or the new CIDR as a control for 6 days (CIDR6, CIDR12, CIDR18, CIDR24, CIDR30, and CIDR0 [control], respectively). Blood samples were collected on four occasions, at the time of CIDR insertion, after 3 days of insertion, and at the time of withdrawal and insemination. Serum estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) concentrations were measured. Timed insemination was performed 48 hr post‐CIDR withdrawal. Pregnancy was diagnosed by ultrasonography 23 days after insemination and confirmed on day 35. The heat detection rate was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in the CIDR0 and CIDR6 groups than in the CIDR18 and CIDR30 groups. The total pregnancy rate and fecundity were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in the CIDR6 group than in other groups. P4 level was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in the CIDR0 group than in the CIDR30 group at the time of removal. At each time point, the E2 level was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in the CIDR6 group than at the other groups. The total variable cost, total cost, return and net profit were higher in the CIDR6 and CIDR0 groups than in the other groups. In conclusion, although previously used CIDRs are efficient at synchronizing oestrus in ewes, the duration of previously usage significantly affected the reproductive parameters and economic profit. CIDRs previously used for 6 days and new CIDRs provided the highest fertility and fecundity rates, besides return and net profit. Economically, it is not advisable to use CIDRs that previously used for 12 days or more.     

Probability of pregnancy to artificial insemination either after detected oestrus or at a fixed time in dairy cows: Influence of intrinsic and extrinsic factors in a large-scale,on-farm study

The first aim of this study was to determine the influence of the procedures [hormonal treatments for fixed time artificial insemination (FTAI) versus insemination at spontaneous oestrus (SEAI)] on several sequential inseminations (AI). A second aim was to determine the influence of some intrinsic and extrinsic factors and their interactions, including characteristics of the animals such as age, season, farm, sire, and AI technician on the response to both procedures. A retrospective analysis was performed from a data base of 120.807 AIs of healthy cows with at least 40–70 days post-partum at first service. Overall, FTAI achieved slighter greater pregnancy rates than insemination after detected oestrus. The second AI seems to be a key insemination as effects of sire and technician were greater than in the following ones. The use of FTAI or SEAI in one AI did not affect the results of the following AIs, regardless if FTAI or SEAI procedures were used in that AI. Technician had greater variation than sire or farm on final pregnancy rate. The results of each sire for pregnancy rate varied according to the type of insemination, with sires achieving greater results with one or other procedure. Pregnancy rate was positively related to the days in milk in the first two AIs. Results were greater in autumn than in spring services.     

液压四同步马达在举升同步机构中的应用

四同步马达在液压系统中用于同步控制,其控制精度要比其它调速方式高得多。基于此,文章对液压四同步马达和举升机构的工作原理进行了分析,通过介绍液压同步马达的结构分类和特点,以公司YCNH3166垃圾中转站液压系统的4流同步马达为对象,详细阐述了其同步功能的具体实现方法以及影响液压四同步马达同步误差的主要因素和解决方法。     

北斗系统在航空护林中的应用

北斗系统在航空护林通信及导航中具备定位准、安全可靠、可进行短报文通信等优势,可以克服航空护林作业中出现的通信阻断、偏离航线、数据滞后等问题.文章从系统架构设计、功能设计及系统实现等方面对广东省北斗终端系统的设计与研发进行说明.北斗终端系统在航空护林中提供的定位服务、导航服务、数据同步服务等有效解决了传统航空护林中存在的问题,表明北斗终端系统可以为广东省航空护林工作提供技术保障.     

Sensitivity of the mitotic cells of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) to insecticides on various stages of cell cycle

In this study, the genotoxic effects of insecticides in different phases of cell cycle were investigated in the mitotic cells of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). The seeds of H. vulgare L. Var. Karan 4 were treated with different concentrations (0.05%, 0.1% and 0.5%) of insecticides alphamethrin (AM) and monocrotophos (MP) for 6 h after synchronization of cells in G₁, S and G₂ phase of cell cycle with the help of various presoaking durations (7 h, 17 h and 27 h.). Positive and negative control was run parallel in the form of ethyl methane sulphonate (EMS) and distilled water, respectively. The data indicate that higher dose of alphamethrin and monocrotophos produce toxicity, chromosomal aberrations and mitotic aberrations in Hordeum vulgare L. The present study indicates the genotoxic potential of the insecticides AM and MP and it also showed that S-phase of cell cycle was more sensitive compared to the G₁ and G₂ phases.     

农产品电子商务系统分布式数据库的设计

分析了我国农产品数据分散、难以共享的现状,介绍了分布式数据库的结构,详细叙述了分布式数据库的设计内容,提出了农产品电子商务系统中的分布式数据库的设计方案,包括数据分割、数据冗余和数据同步等问题的解决。     

Lunar cycles and reproductive activity in reef fishes with particular attention to rabbitfishes

Cues from the moon influence synchrony in growth, feeding, migration, behaviour and reproduction of many reef fishes. Compared with comprehensive studies on the annual and daily activities of fish, few physiological studies have paid attention to the importance of lunar cues in reproductive activities. We review mutual and interesting relationships between fish reproduction and environmental changes induced by the moon, with particular emphasis on the reproductive activity of the rabbitfishes (Siganidae). Rabbitfish species exhibit, in nature, a definitive reproductive season, which differs among the tropical areas. During the reproductive season, synchronous spawning of rabbitfish is associated with a particular lunar phase. The lunar phase used by the respective species is similar in different regions on the earth. Histological observations revealed that gonads develop synchronously towards a peak around the spawning lunar phase, after which the gonads return to spent condition. Concomitant with gonadal development, sex steroid hormones were produced under the influence of gonadotropin (GtH). Injections of human chronic gonadotropin (hCG) to the fish that are undergoing active spermatogenesis accelerated testicular maturation. These results suggest that hormonal response in maturing the gonads in rabbitfish is under the regulation of GtH, and that pituitary secretion of GtH according to the lunar cycle accounts for the lunar rhythm in gonadal development. We speculate that the cues from the moon can be recognized by the higher parts of the hypothalamus–pituitary–gonadal axis. Possible relationships between exogenous environmental factors and the lunar‐reproductive rhythm are also discussed.     

云同步在农业大学图书馆的应用实例与技术实现

以云计算在工作生活中的重要影响,指出云同步应用对云服务图书馆发展的重要性。在介绍云同步在农业大学图书馆的应用方面。分别举出云同步在图书馆的管理应用、读者服务应用、安全应用等应用实例．并对其技术实现进行论述。     

龙眼胚性愈伤组织体胚发生同步化调控及组织细胞学观察

以龙眼“红核子”胚性愈伤组织为材料 ,对龙眼体细胞胚胎发生进行同步化调控 ,并采用石蜡切片进行组织形态学观察 .结果表明 ,通过控制培养基中 2 ,4-D质量浓度可以调控龙眼体胚的发育进程 ;龙眼胚性愈伤组织的胚胎发生一般是内起源 ,且起源于单细胞     

双向同步选育油菜质核互作型不育系7103A的研究

利用自育的质不育系104A及对应的保持系104B分别作母本,用自选的双低、高油分、高蛋白、高配合力、早熟的质不育系的恢复系自7103C作轮回亲本,采用双向同步(杂交、5次测交与3次回交2次自交双向同步)转育成新的双低、高油分、高蛋白、高配合力、早熟的质核互作不育系7103A及其对应的保持系7103B。7103A具有低芥酸0.20%、低硫甙17.60μmol/g、高含油量44.42%、高配合力、早熟等优良性状,较易配制出强优势的杂交组合,具有较好的开发应用前景。