Measurement of tidal volume using Respiratory Ultrasonic Plethysmography in anaesthetized,mechanically ventilated horses

ObjectiveTo compare tidal volume estimations obtained from Respiratory Ultrasonic Plethysmography (RUP) with simultaneous spirometric measurements in anaesthetized, mechanically ventilated horses.Study designProspective randomized experimental study.AnimalsFive experimental horses.MethodsFive horses were anaesthetized twice (1 week apart) in random order in lateral and in dorsal recumbency. Nine ventilation modes (treatments) were scheduled in random order (each lasting 4 minutes) applying combinations of different tidal volumes (8, 10, 12 mL kg^?1) and positive end-expiratory pressures (PEEP) (0, 10, 20 cm H₂O). Baseline ventilation mode (tidal volume = 15 mL kg^?1, PEEP = 0 cm H₂O) was applied for 4 minutes between all treatments. Spirometry and RUP data were downloaded to personal computers. Linear regression analyses (RUP versus spirometric tidal volume) were performed using different subsets of data. Additonally RUP was calibrated against spirometry using a regression equation for all RUP signal values (thoracic, abdominal and combined) with all data collectively and also by an individually determined best regression equation (highest R²) for each experiment (horse versus recumbency) separately. Agreement between methods was assessed with Bland-Altman analyses.ResultsThe highest correlation of RUP and spirometric tidal volume (R² = 0.81) was found with the combined RUP signal in horses in lateral recumbency and ventilated without PEEP. The bias ± 2 SD was 0 ± 2.66 L when RUP was calibrated for collective data, but decreased to 0 ± 0.87 L when RUP was calibrated with individual data.Conclusions and clinical relevanceA possible use of RUP for tidal volume measurement during IPPV needs individual calibration to obtain limits of agreement within ± 20%.     

Caudal vena cava point-of-care ultrasound in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease without clinically important right heart disease

ObjectivesCaudal vena cava (CVC) diameter and collapsibility index (CVC_D and CVC_CI) have been used to assess intravascular volume status (IVS). Maladaptations with progressive degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) lead to hypervolemia. We hypothesised that stages of DMVD will affect ultrasonographic CVC variables in dogs without clinically important right heart disease.Animals, materials and methodsThis retrospective study included 79 dogs with DMVD presented to the cardiology department between January 2017 and 2019. Subxiphoid views were used to obtain CVC cineloops. By visual inspection, CVC was subjectively scored as flat, normal or fat. Maximal and minimal CVC_D were measured and indexed to aortic diameter (CVC_D-max/Ao and CVC_D-min/Ao); CVC_CI was calculated as (CVC_D-max-CVC_D-min)/CVC_D-max. Fisher's exact and Kruskal–Wallis tests were used to compare CVC variables.ResultsSubjective assessment was associated with American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) stages (P < 0.001). The proportion of fat CVC was greater in stages C and D. In stage D, CVC_D-max/Ao was larger compared with stages B1, B2 and C (P = 0.002, P = 0.002 and P = 0.035, respectively). In stages C and D, CVC_D-min/Ao was larger compared with B1 (P = 0.016 and P = 0.001) and B2 (P = 0.002 and P < 0.001. In stages C and D, CVC_CI was less than stage B1 (P = 0.016 and P = 0.044) and B2 (P = 0.001 and P = 0.010).ConclusionsIn dogs with DMVD without clinically important right heart disease, CVC variables differ across ACVIM stage. Subjective and objective CVC variables may be used to predict hypervolemia.     

Assessment of criteria for improvement in Theileria orientalis sergenti infection tolerance

We examined the relationships between calf productivity, anemia and Theileria orientalis sergenti infection from records of 109 Japanese shorthorn calves during a grazing period and we quantified the relative importance of the T. orientalis sergenti infection‐resistance criteria used. A decrease in average parasitemia (AvePara) and an increase in average packed cell volume (AvePCV) would cause a decrease in the number of drug treatments. An increase in AvePCV would decrease the number of drug treatments more efficiently than a decrease in AvePara. An increase in AvePCV would cause an increase in dairy gain, while a decrease in AvePara would cause a decrease in dairy gain. Therefore, an improvement in the capacity to control anemia development would improve T. orientalis sergenti infection resistance more efficiently than an improvement in the capacity to control parasitemia development.     

Effect of Manually Preheparinized Syringes on Packed Cell Volume and Total Solids in Blood Samples Collected from American Alligators (Alligator mississippiensis)

The hemodilution effect of manually preheparinized syringes was determined by evaluating the packed cell volume (PCV) and total solids (TS) from blood samples collected from 50 American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis). A volume of 0.2 mL of blood was drawn into 3 syringes of 1 mL: control with no heparin sodium, heparin sodium drawn to 0.1 mL and then expelled, and heparin sodium drawn to 0.2 mL and then expelled. PCV and TS values were determined from each syringe immediately after collection. Mean PCV and TS values were compared between the control and heparin groups using linear mixed modeling. The syringes coated with heparin resulted in a significantly lower mean PCV and TS values when compared with controls, with no significant difference between the heparin groups. This dilution effect was also found to be inconsistent and not accurate from one syringe to another. An adjunct method of obtaining 0.5 mL from already-collected blood samples into 1-mL syringes that were coated with heparin drawn to 0.2 mL and then expelled also showed a significant decrease in PCV and TS values when compared with the control samples, although to a lesser extent. As a result, it cannot be recommended to manually preheparinize syringes when collecting small volume of blood samples from American alligators because significant and unpredictable hemodilution is likely to occur.     

我国热带天然林植被C贮存量的估算

以海南岛尖峰岭热带林生态系统定位研究站多年的研究作为基本数据,用两种方法计算了海南岛和用一种方法计算了云南南部热带森林的Ｃ素库总量。结果表明,海南热带天然林的Ｃ素库总量为０．７１９－０．７３４亿ｔ,云南南部的热带天然林的Ｃ素库总量在０．６５３亿ｔ以上。     

Identification of sorghum genotypes suitable for specific end uses: Semolina recovery and popping

There has always been an interest in devising breeding programs for designer foods that would benefit both the producer and consumer. The challenge today is transformation of agriculture from “subsistence farming” to “market and income generation oriented” production system for which sorghum with its diverse end uses can assume significant role. Breeding for end-use identity-specific genotypes is needed for increased profitability to the farmers. In the present study, 60 sorghum genotypes were evaluated over two years to identify genotypes suitable for semolina recovery and popping properties, i.e. popping efficiency and pop volume expansion. Semolina recovery ranged from 20.7% to 48.3%, while popping efficiency ranged from 0 to 77.5%. Semolina recovery had positive and significant association with endosperm texture (r = 0.62), grain density (r = 0.49) and grain hardness (r = 0.55) indicating that genotypes with corneous endosperm yield high semolina. Also, semolina recovery had significant positive correlation with popping efficiency (r = 0.49) indicating that genotypes suitable for semolina can also be used for popping. Genetic divergence studies indicated that out of three clusters formed, cluster II having guinea race germplasm lines are suitable for semolina and popping. The information generated and the genotypes identified will help in enhancing the demand for sorghum as an industrial crop.     

有机、无机肥配施对黄梁木幼林生长的影响

【目的】探究有机、无机肥配施对黄梁木Neolamarckia cadamba幼林生长的影响。【方法】采用林地现场小区试验法,对黄梁木幼林进行猪粪、鸡粪、过磷酸钙和氯化钾配施正交试验。【结果】有机、无机肥配施能显著促进黄梁木幼林树高和地径生长,造林半年后,与未施肥相比,施肥处理树高和地径分别增加23.53%~109.41%和37.99%~149.06%;多因素方差分析显示,猪粪和过磷酸钙对黄梁木树高和地径生长有显著影响,其不同水平间差异显著,而鸡粪和氯化钾主效应不显著;综合考虑黄梁木生长状况和肥料成本,选择猪粪14 kg·株-1+过磷酸钙1.5 kg·株-1作为黄梁木幼林施肥方案;回归分析得出,猪粪(x1)和过磷酸钙(x2)施用量与黄梁木树高(yH)和地径(yD)之间的回归方程分别为:yH=1.016+0.031x1+0.221x2(R2=0.835,P=0.000),yD=26.193+0.991x1+6.052x2(R2=0.83,P=0.000)。【结论】有机、无机肥配施能显著促进黄梁木幼林树高和地径生长,当黄梁木施用猪粪14 kg·株-1+过磷酸钙1.5 kg·株-1时,促进作用最为明显。     

运用数量化方法估测普洱县森林蓄积量

根据普洱县森林遥感调查资料 ,利用卫星影像特征判读数据与地面实测数据建立数学类型 ,估测森林蓄积量。首先将 2 0 0块有、疏林地数据输入数据本中 ,然后分析其与优势树种、龄组、郁闭度、海拔、坡向、坡度的关系 ,结果把样地分为针叶林、阔叶林、针阔混交林三个类型分别建立数学模型 ,以估测每公顷蓄积量。数学模型的建立是根据数量化模型的原理来编程 ,并通过计算机的不断调试 ,直到可行为止。蓄积量比较精度达到 90 3%。     

不同栽杉代数29年生林分生产力变化

对一代、二代及三代杉木人工林林分生产力变化的比较分析结果表明：随着杉木栽植代数增加,林分生产力明显下降,不同代数间胸径、树高和蓄积量差异均达到极显著水平,但多重比较显示一代与二代平均胸径、二代和三代平均树高差异不显著．利用调查数据建立的立地指数与立地指数衰退量数学模型,能较好反映了连栽后杉木生长的实际情况．