The influence of various confounding factors on mechanical nociceptive thresholds in the donkey

ObjectiveTo evaluate a mechanical nociceptive threshold (MNT) testing device in the donkey, and to investigate the influence of potential confounders on MNTs generated.Study designProspective, randomised.AnimalsSixteen castrated male donkeys aged 4–9 years, weighing 105–170 kg.MethodsMechanical nociceptive thresholds were measured using an actuator with three pins placed on the dorsal aspect of the distal limb, connected to a force meter. The pins (surface area 15 mm²) were extruded onto the limb by pressurising an air-filled syringe, until the MNT force (when foot-lift was observed) or 25 N (cut-off force) was reached. Effect on MNT of presence of a companion donkey, the limb tested, rate of application of force, testing location, level of distraction, ambient temperature and hair cover at the test site was evaluated. Long and short-term repeatability of MNT was assessed. Data were analysed using general linear models and Mann–Whitney U tests, p < 0.05 was considered significant.ResultsIncreasing the rate of force application significantly increased the mean ± SD MNT from 9.2 ± 2.0 N when applied at 0.4 N sec^?1 to 10.6 ± 2.1 N when applied at 1.2 N sec^?1 (p = 0.001). No other factors significantly influenced MNT. Mean MNT remained stable over a 3 week period, however MNTs were significantly (p = 0.006) higher (12.8 ± 3.0 N cf 10.3 ± 1.9 N) after a 12 month interval.Conclusions and clinical relevanceWhen designing studies measuring MNT in donkeys, rate of application of force must be standardised. Donkeys’ MNTs have good short-term stability suggesting this technique is appropriate for short-term analgesiometry studies; however variability of MNTs over the long-term is greater.     

鸭茅重要种质DUS测试及农艺性状评价筛选

以我国主栽的32个鸭茅品种(系)为研究对象,对其开展了DUS测试,并基于农艺性状进行了综合评价筛选,以期筛选出适合我国南方及长江流域地区生长的优质鸭茅种质资源。结果表明:供试鸭茅品种(系)可根据其物候期的差异,主要分为早、中、晚熟3种类型,生育期介于230~307d。各供试鸭茅品种(系)在抗锈病、越夏率、生长速度、草产量、茎叶比、鲜干比、分蘖数等均差异明显,呈现出不同程度的群体差异,以‘滇北’、‘01472’、‘Cristobal’、‘宝兴’、‘波特’等表现较为突出。供试14个DUS性状在各鸭茅间表达程度各不相同,可用于区分供试鸭茅品种(系),并得出关于鸭茅产量、抗性及品质的供试种质综合排序,最终筛选出17份表现较为优异的鸭茅资源。     

溶液pH值测定的兽药检测实验室能力验证

为进一步提升实验室检测技术能力,加强实验室的质量管理,确保日常检验检测结果的准确性和可靠性,组织开展了全国省级兽药检验机构实验室间溶液pH值测定的能力验证.依据《中国兽药典》2015年版一部附录0631 pH值测定法以及中国合格评定国家认可委员会(CNAS)规定的程序进行本次能力验证.采用单因子方差分析对制备的测试样品...     

Update on Canine and Feline Blood Donor Screening for Blood‐Borne Pathogens

An update on the 2005 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Consensus Statement on blood donor infectious disease screening was presented at the 2015 ACVIM Forum in Indianapolis, Indiana, followed by panel and audience discussion. The updated consensus statement is presented below. The consensus statement aims to provide guidance on appropriate blood‐borne pathogen testing for canine and feline blood donors in North America.     

基于智能算法的猪饲料配方优化数学模型

在多种原料配比过程中,营养指标因素复杂的实际情况及控制成本保证收益的现实需求,文章结合智能算法背景,进行猪饲料配方优化设计,建立猪饲料配方模型,采用智能算法求解饲料配方的过程,对于生猪饲料配方进行建模,同时优化出饲料配方.结果表明,智能算法的猪饲料配方优化能够解决多种原料配比以及多个营养指标复杂因素,实现快速计算和生产...     

内蒙古高原紫花苜蓿土壤氮素丰缺指标和推荐施氮量

为了给内蒙古高原紫花苜蓿（Medicago sativa L.）测土施氮奠定科学基础,本研究采用“零散实验数据整合法”和“养分平衡-地力差减法”新应用公式,开展了该自然区域紫花苜蓿土壤氮素丰缺指标和推荐施氮量研究。结果表明：内蒙古高原生长第1年紫花苜蓿土壤碱解氮第1~6级丰缺指标为≥48,20~48,8~20,4~8,2~4和<2 mg·kg^-1,土壤全氮第1~5级丰缺指标为≥1.4,0.8~1.4,0.4~0.8,0.2~0.4和<0.2 g·kg^-1,土壤有机质第1~6级丰缺指标为≥17,10~17,6~10,3~6,2~3和<2 g·kg^-1。当紫花苜蓿目标产量9~18 t·hm^-2、氮肥利用率40%时,内蒙古高原紫花苜蓿第1~6级土壤推荐施氮量分别为0,68~135,135~270,203~405,270~540和338~675 kg·hm^-2。