Predisposing factors for bacterial mastitis in ewes

Objective of this review paper is the appraisal of predisposing factors for bacterial mastitis in ewes. Factors that predispose ewes to mastitis can be classified into non‐animal‐related factors (environmental and climatological factors, housing, nutrition, milking practices) and animal‐related factors (anatomic, genetic, litter size—ethological factors, number and stage of lactation period, health problems). There are clear management—environment—animal interactions in mastitis development in ewes, which underline its multifactorial nature. Research and studies regarding risk factors are important, in order to develop strategies for their elimination, control or correction. Control measures for bacterial mastitis, which attempt to eliminate predisposing factors for infection, can thus be developed and implemented.     

Proximity to chronic wasting disease,perceived risk,and social trust in the managing agency

This article examined relationships between proximity to chronic wasting disease (CWD) and perceived risk and trust. The sample included 1,606 hunters in one of 10 northern Illinois counties with CWD, 1,958 hunters in a non-CWD county adjacent to these counties with CWD, and 2,099 hunters from the remaining non-CWD counties in Illinois. Compared to hunters in non-CWD counties, those in CWD counties were hypothesized to: (a) perceive more risk of CWD to humans, (b) perceive more risk of CWD to deer, (c) report less trust in the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) CWD information, and (d) have less trust in the IDNR management of CWD. The first two hypotheses were not supported, as hunters in CWD counties perceived less risk to humans and deer than did respondents in non-CWD counties. Hunters in CWD counties, however, were less trusting of the IDNR information and management compared to the other hunters.     

What criteria are relevant for predicting the invasive capacity of a new agricultural weed? The case of invasive American species in France

In Europe, exotic species are assessed for their potential threat only after they have already become weeds. To test hypotheses underlying risk assessment procedures, 274 North and South American exotic species naturalized in France were compared to differentiate environmental from agricultural weeds and to characterize weeds of several crops. Most agricultural exotic weeds belonged to the Asteraceae and the Poaceae, but proportionally to the total number of invasive species from a family the most successful families were the Amaranthaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Poaceae. Weed status in North and South America was the best predictor of agricultural weed status in France, and a pre-1900 date of introduction was associated with a greater likelihood of having become a major weed. The characteristics of 78 species present in field crops were examined in relation to management practices. In annual crops, the life-cycle compatibility of weeds appeared to be the main factor of selection. Exotic species differed in their C4 photosynthesis pathway in maize and rice. In vineyards, many ecological strategies are possible because the habitat is heterogeneous. Intrageneric comparison of exotic and native species showed a superior relative growth rate and higher biomass production under nutrient-rich conditions for exotics. However, it is still difficult to find a predictive function that fits well with all observed cases of weed invasion.     

对俄森林开采项目重大风险的可管理性分析

确定风险管理优先度是风险管理活动的重要内容,而风险可管理性的定量分析是确定风险管理优先度的重要依据。为了能将风险可管理性进行量化分析,构建了风险管理收益率模型,并运用该模型对滨海边疆森林开采项目的重大风险的可管理性进行了分析,确定了管理该项目重大风险的优先顺序:不可抗力风险、财务管理风险、经营管理风险、决策风险和通货膨胀风险。另外,法律与政策风险和市场风险可管理性较差,但是其影响较大,所以,也应重点关注。     

Demographic,preoperative and anaesthesia-related risk factors for unsatisfactory recovery quality in horses undergoing emergency abdominal surgery

ObjectiveTo determine demographic, preoperative and anaesthesia-related variables that may be associated with unsatisfactory recovery quality in horses undergoing emergency abdominal surgery (colic) in an equine teaching hospital.Study designRetrospective case series.AnimalsA total of 313 horses.MethodsThe anaesthetic records of horses admitted for surgical treatment of colic between 2005 and 2018 were examined. Overall quality of recovery was assessed as dangerous, poor, fair, good or excellent. The following categories were constructed as a dichotomic variable: unsatisfactory recovery (poor and dangerous recoveries) and satisfactory recovery (excellent, good and fair recoveries). Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to evaluate the association between all studied variables and recovery.ResultsAll recoveries were unassisted. Unsatisfactory recovery quality totalled 17.2% (3.5% and 13.7% were dangerous and poor recoveries, respectively), whereas satisfactory recoveries totalled 82.8% (26.2%, 40.9% and 15.7% were fair, good and excellent recoveries, respectively). Univariable analysis showed that unsatisfactory recoveries were associated with high preoperative packed cell volume, pain behaviour, poor premedication and induction quality, high intraoperative mean heart rate, low mean arterial blood pressure, dobutamine dose ≥1.5 μg kg^–1 minute^–1, non-administration of romifidine, long anaesthesia time and prolonged time to stand. The multivariable model showed that factors strongly associated with unsatisfactory recovery quality were dobutamine dose ≥1.5 μg kg^–1 minute^–1 [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 6.60; 95% confidence interval (CI), 2.91–14.96], poor premedication quality (AOR=4.60; 95% CI, 1.73–12.23) and a time to stand > 70 minutes (AOR=2.59; 95% CI, 1.13–5.91).Conclusions and clinical relevanceOur study shows that high dobutamine requirements, poor premedication quality and a prolonged time to stand are risk factors for unsatisfactory recovery quality in horses undergoing anaesthesia for colic surgery. Addressing these factors may enable clinicians to improve the quality of recovery phase.     

The confidential enquiry into perioperative equine fatalities (CEPEF): mortality results of Phases 1 and 2

Objectives To document the equine perioperative mortality rate and to highlight any factor associated with an increased risk of death up to 7 days after anaesthesia. Study design A prospective observational epidemiological multicentre study. Methods Data were recorded from all equidae undergoing general anaesthesia in 62 clinics. Power calculations indicated that 45 000 cases were required to detect the significance of important variables. Details of each horse, operation, anaesthetic agents and clinic personnel were recorded. Outcome at 7 days was recorded as: alive, put to sleep (PTS) or dead. Data were analysed by a standard multilevel logistic regression approach, considering the effects of clustering at the level of clinic. Results Data were collected from 41 824 cases over 6 years. A total of 39 025 (93.3%) were alive on day 7 and 785 were dead giving an overall death rate of 1.9% (95% CI: 1.8–2.0) and 2014 (4.8%) were PTS. About 5846 horses undergoing emergency abdominal surgeries (‘colics’) were excluded from subsequent analyses. A total of 35 107 ‘noncolic’ horses were alive at 7 days and 328 dead giving a death rate for noncolics of 0.9% (95% CI: 0.8–1.0). Five hundred and forty‐three (1.5%) noncolic horses classified PTS were excluded from further analyses. There were 109 (33%) deaths from cardiac arrest or post‐operative cardiovascular collapse, with 107 (32%) from fractures and myopathies. Fracture repair, out of hours surgery, and age below 1 month was associated with increased risk of dying whereas the use of acepromazine and intravenous anaesthetic agent maintenance of anaesthesia was associated with reduced risk. Conclusions A number of potential contributors to the high risk of anaesthetic‐related mortality have been identified. Further investigation of the underlying mechanism for their apparent harmful effects and development of alternative techniques is merited.     

异噁唑草酮在土壤表面光解及在土壤中的降解和淋溶特性

为合理评估除草剂异唑草酮的环境风险,在实验室模拟条件下,研究了异唑草酮在土壤 (红壤土)表面光解以及在不同质地土壤 (潮土、水稻土和红壤土) 中的降解和淋溶特性。结果表明:异唑草酮在土壤表面的光解遵循一级反应动力学方程c_t = 4.23e–0.008t (r = 0.937),半衰期为82.5 h;其在潮土、水稻土和红壤土中的降解均符合一级动力学方程,好氧条件下,异唑草酮在3种土壤中的降解半衰期分别为10.5、43.3和139 h,厌氧条件下的降解半衰期分别为19.4、18.4和158 h;其在潮土、水稻土和红壤土中的淋溶系数 (R_f) 分别为0.417 0、0.083 3和0.083 3。研究表明:异唑草酮在土壤表面光解速率较慢,而在土壤中好氧及厌氧条件下降解速率均较快,残留期短;其在土壤中淋溶性较弱,不易对周围环境及地下水造成污染风险。