鸡贫血病病毒长春株VP3基因的克隆及序列分析

采用PCR扩增方法成功克隆了鸡贫血病病毒（CAV）长春分离株的VP3基因，并进行了核苷酸序列测定，通过与TK5803、SJ1株进行序列比较，发现长春分离株VP3基因与TK5803仅有1个碱基差异，而氨基酸序列完全相同，与山东SJ1株有3个碱基差异和3个氨基酸差异。     

Prototheca zopfii genotype 2: the causative agent of bovine protothecal mastitis?

In order to clarify the epidemiology of bovine protothecal mastitis, 30 Prototheca zopfii mastitis isolates were genetically investigated. Based on the 18S rDNA, which allows a differentiation of the former species P. zopfii in two distinct P. zopfii genotypes and Prototheca blaschkeae sp. nov., newly developed genotype-specific PCR-assays as well as RFLP-assays were applied.

All mastitis isolates investigated could be assigned to P. zopfii genotype 2 suggesting that this genotype is the aetiological agent of bovine Prototheca mastitis.     

牛分枝杆菌esat-6和mpb70-mpb83基因DNA疫苗的免疫效果

用PCR技术和重叠延伸剪接技术获得牛分枝杆菌esat-6基因和mpb70-mpb83融合基因，连接真核表达载体pcDNA3．1（＋），构建了重组质粒pCE6和pC70-83-E6。分4组免疫小鼠：pCE6组、pC70—83-E6组、pcDNA3．1（＋）和PBS对照组，采用间接EI。ISA法检测免疫小鼠血清特异性抗体水平，MTT法检测免疫小鼠脾淋巴细胞增殖情况和IFN—y分泌情况。结果表明，2重组质粒免疫组小鼠的血清抗体水平持续上升，而2对照组始终维持在较低水平，且pC70-83-E6组小鼠的抗体水平高于pCE6组。经PPD刺激后，pCE6组和pC70—83-E6组小鼠的SI值与2对照组均差异显著（P〈0．05），2重组质粒免疫组间差异不显著（P〉0．05）；2重组质粒免疫小鼠脾细胞产生的IFN—y均显著高于2对照组（P〈0．05），且pC70-83-E6组明显高于其他3组（P〈0．05）。证实本试验构建的2种牛分枝杆菌DNA疫苗可有效诱导实验动物产生体液免疫和细胞免疫应答。     

禽呼肠孤病毒C-98分离株S3基因的克隆及序列分析

参考GenBank中禽呼肠孤病毒S3基因序列设计一对引物,以禽呼肠孤病毒内蒙古分离株(C-98)基因组RNA为模板,应用RT-PCR方法获得病毒的S3基因,并克隆到pMD19-T载体后测序。应用计算机软件将所测定序列与参考毒株ARV 176、ARV S1133、ARV 138的S3基因序列进行比较,核苷酸同源性分别为99.8%,99.6%,87.7%,推导其氨基酸同源性分别为99.5%,98.9%,94.8%。应用PHD程序和DNAStar软件,对S3基因所编码的σB蛋白结构进行预测,结果表明,σB蛋白为结构紧密的球状蛋白分子。     

基于3S技术的甘南草地覆盖度动态变化研究

以像元二分法模型为基础,构建了基于改进归一化植被指数(NDVI)的植被覆盖度定量估算模型,并利用MODIS卫星遥感数据,基于3S技术(GIS,RS,GPS)空间分析功能,分级计算得到了甘南2002,2004,2006,2008年的草地植被覆盖度,分析了甘南2002-2008年植被覆盖度变化的空间动态演变过程和趋势。结果表明,2002-2008年,甘南植被覆盖度质量总体呈下降趋势,一级盖度植被的退化比较严重,草地植被的演变情况主要由优等植被覆盖(一、二级)向低等植被覆盖(四、五级)演变。研究结果揭示了甘南州草地退化状况日趋严重的事实,为相关研究和政府草地管理提供了有效依据。     

口蹄疫病毒完整病毒粒子定量方法的研究进展

口蹄疫疫苗的有效抗原成分为完整的口蹄疫病毒粒子(146S),疫苗的效力与疫苗中含有的146S具有极大的相关性。因此对疫苗的生产过程及产品进行146S的定量检测是非常重要的环节。目前对146S定量的方法主要是超速离心的方法,除此之外,ELISA检测也越来越受到关注,同时很多研究人员也在积极探索其他更为简便快捷的检测方法。作者主要对各种146S的定量方法作一综述。     

芦花鸡PRKAG3基因单核苷酸多态性及与肉质性状的相关性分析

为研究芦花鸡PRKAG3基因的多态性及与肉质性状相关性,采用PCR-SSCP方法检测PRKAG3基因外显子11的遗传多态性。结果检测到TT、TG和GG三种基因型,测序结果证实在2832位点存在T→G突变,为有意突变,统计分析表明,此多态位点与芦花鸡呈显著相关,pH值为GG基因型极显著低于TG基因型和TT基因型(P<0.01),而TG基因型显著低于TT基因型(P<0.05);其它肉质性状在不同基因型间差异不显著。此结果提示,PRKAG3基因对芦花鸡pH值具有较大的遗传效应,可以初步推断PRKAG3是控制这一性状的众多基因之一,可能是影响芦花鸡pH值的一个主效基因或与主效基因相连锁,可作为选育芦花鸡pH值的分子标记,用于标记辅助选择意义重大。     

Antibody response in vaccinated pregnant mares to recent G3BP[12] and G14P[12] equine rotaviruses

Background

Both the G3P[12] and the G14P[12] type of equine group A rotavirus (RVA) have recently become predominant in many countries, including Japan. G3 types are classified further into G3A and G3B. The G3A viruses have been circulating in Europe, Australia, and Argentina, and the G3B viruses have been circulating in Japan. However, only an inactivated vaccine containing a single G3BP[12] strain is commercially available in Japan. To assess the efficacy of the current vaccine against recently circulating equine RVA strains, we examined antibody responses in pregnant mares to recent G3BP[12] and G14P[12] strains by virus neutralization test.

Findings

After vaccination in five pregnant mares, the geometric mean serum titers of virus-neutralizing antibody to recent G3BP[12] strains increased 5.3- to 7.0-fold and were similar to that against homologous vaccine strain. Moreover, antibody titers to recent G14P[12] strains were also increased 3.0- to 3.5-fold.

Conclusions

These results suggest that inoculation of mares with the current vaccine should provide foals with virus-neutralizing antibodies against not only the G3BP[12] but also the G14P[12] RVA strain via the colostrum.     

Cross-sectional study of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in horses. Part 2: Risk factors for faecal carriage of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli in horses

Reasons for performing study: The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistant bacteria such as antimicrobial‐resistant and extended spectrum β‐lactamase (ESBL)‐producing Escherichia coli represents a significant problem for human and veterinary medicine. Despite this, the risk factors for faecal carriage of such bacteria by horses in the UK, particularly those in the wider community, have not been well described. Objectives: To characterise the risk factors for faecal carriage of antimicrobial‐resistant E. coli amongst horses in the mainland UK. Methods: A cross‐sectional study of horses recruited by 65 randomly selected equine veterinary practices was conducted, with a faecal sample collected and self‐administered questionnaire completed by the horse owner. Faecal samples were cultured for antimicrobial‐resistant E. coli, with isolates confirmed as E. coli having their antimicrobial resistance profile determined. Multilevel, multivariable logistic regression models were used to investigate risk factors for the carriage of antimicrobial‐resistant E. coli in the sample population. Results: Faecal samples and completed questionnaires were obtained for 627 horses located on 475 premises. Recent hospitalisation, contact with specific types of nonequid animals, the type of premises, the surrounding land use, the reason for veterinary treatment received in the last 6 months and antimicrobial treatment in the previous 10 days were identified as risk factors for many of the antimicrobial‐resistance outcomes considered. Being stabled on the same yard as a recently hospitalised horse was identified as a risk factor for increased risk of carriage of ESBL‐producing E. coli. Conclusions and potential relevance: Increasing antimicrobial resistance may have significant health implications for the horse population of Great Britain. This form of epidemiological investigation highlights potential risk factors that may be controlled to limit the extent of the problem.