Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy in 33 horses (1993-2000)

A retrospective study of the medical records of 33 horses was performed to determine the clinical and diagnostic abnormalities associated with temporohyoid osteoarthropathy. Data collected from medical records included signalment, presenting complaints, history, physical examination findings, laboratory data, results of diagnostic imaging studies, and treatments. Follow-up information was obtained from a review of case records; by telephone conversation with the owner, veterinarian, or trainer; or by both methods. Of 33 horses with temporohyoid osteoarthropathy, 29 presented with facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) deficits and 23 presented with vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII) deficits. Guttural pouch endoscopy was more reliable than radiography for diagnosis. Of horses with unilateral clinical signs, 22.6% actually had bilateral disease. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography identified the lesions in all horses in which these tests were performed. Of 30 horses for which follow-up information was obtained, 20 (67%) were alive. Eight horses were euthanized and 1 died because of problems associated with temporohyoid osteoarthropathy. Nineteen of 20 surviving horses (95%) were considered by the owner or trainer to be suitable for athletic use. Twelve surviving horses (60%) had residual facial nerve deficits; 11 horses (55%) had residual vestibulocochlear nerve deficits. Horses with temporohyoid osteoarthropathy have a fair prognosis for return to some type of athletic function, but there is risk of acute death. The majority of horses would be expected to have some residual cranial nerve dysfunction, and it could take a year or longer for maximal improvement to occur.     

Suspected retropharyngeal haemorrhage as a complication of guttural pouch mycosis

An 11-year-old Thoroughbred mare presented for evaluation of severe, acute bilateral epistaxis of several hours’ duration. Endoscopic evaluation revealed active haemorrhage from the right guttural pouch and significant dorsal compression of the nasopharynx. Rapid and severe retropharyngeal swelling developed, prompting placement of a temporary tracheostomy. Guttural pouch mycosis was suspected and transarterial coil embolisation of the right internal carotid, external carotid and maxillary arteries was successfully performed. It was suspected that haemorrhage from the vasculature of the guttural pouch tracked caudally into the retropharyngeal region resulting in significant swelling, pharyngeal collapse and a severely compromised airway. Clinicians should be aware of this rare complication of guttural pouch epistaxis.     

淋水式杀菌技术在软袋包装食品杀菌中的优势

淋水式杀菌锅技术是一种以过热水为杀菌介质,通过在产品表面形成均匀的水膜完成产品升温、保温和冷却过程,具有全面、快速、稳定的特点,特别适合于高温软包装食品的杀菌.     

饲养美洲大蠊卵鞘上发现的两种螨类

记述美洲大蠊卵鞘上发现的两种螨类的形态、生物学、寄主或栖息地和国内分布等。     

Strangles and its complications

Strangles, caused by the Gram‐positive bacteria Streptococcus equi subspecies equi (S. equi), is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection in horses. The infection is transmitted by inhalation or direct contact with mucopurulent discharge from an infected animal, resulting in fever, depression, and submandibular and retropharyngeal lymph node enlargement that can lead to respiratory distress. Complications include secondary cellulitis at external abscessation sites, guttural pouch empyema and its persistence into the carrier state, purpura haemorrhagica, metastatic abscessation, emergency tracheostomies and rarely secondary S. equi pneumonia or myositis. Control of outbreaks requires strict isolation protocols and hygiene measures. Detection methods of the index case and carrier state are constantly being refined to assist in the identification and prevention of disease perpetuation.     

三角帆蚌怀卵期外侧瓣鳃结构初步研究

对怀卵期三角帆蚌的外侧瓣鳃分别从水平、横、纵等三个方向作组织切片,利用光镜观察其组织形态结构。结果显示,在怀卵期外侧瓣鳃增至(2 876.77±123.58)μm,两鳃小瓣之间被鳃间隔分成许多鳃小腔,其宽度为(474.06±32.01)μm(纵切),(410.74±70.69)μm(水平切)。瓣间隔的厚度为(244.92±17.23)μm(纵切),(288.80±35.16)μm(水平切)。从横切面观察,瓣间隔又由横向隔板组成瓣间隔孔,隔板宽度为(309.2±50.56)μm,两隔板间的孔宽度为(365.22±37.74)μm。鳃小腔通过瓣间隔孔而互相连通,从而形成鳃腔育儿囊。同时还观察到:在胚胎发育初期,受精卵被粘液状物质包裹,随着孵化的进行包裹物逐渐消失。     

Ready-to-Serve Crab Sandwich Spread in Retort Pouch: Product Development and Process Optimization

A ready-to-serve sandwich spread was developed from the meat of mud crab, Scylla serrata, by thermal processing in retortable pouches in an overpressure retort at temperatures 111.1, 116.1, and 121.1°C; and F₀ values 5, 6, and 7 min. Process optimization was done by evaluating the samples for texture, color, commercial sterility, thiobarbituric acid (TBA) value, and sensory evaluation. All samples were found to be acceptable based on these quality evaluations, and together with principal component analysis (PCA), the sample processed at 116.1°C, 6 min was found to be the best, with cook value of 84.29 and total process time of 42.59 min.