SARS-CoV-2 natural infection in animals: a systematic review of studies and case reports and series

COVID-19 pandemic is essentially a zoonotic disease. In this context, early in 2020, transmission from humans to certain animals began reporting; the number of studies has grown since. To estimate the pooled prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 natural infection in animals and to determine differences in prevalence between countries, years, animal types and diagnostic methods (RT-PCR or serological tests). A systematic literature review with meta-analysis using eight databases. Observational studies were included but analyzed separately. We performed a random-effects model meta-analysis to calculate the pooled prevalence and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) for prevalence studies and case series. After the screening, 65 reports were selected for full-text assessment and included for qualitative and quantitative analyses. A total of 24 reports assessed SARS-CoV-2 infection by RT-PCR, combining a total of 321,785 animals, yielding a pooled prevalence of 12.3% (95% CI 11.6%–13.0%). Also, a total of 17 studies additionally assessed serological response against SARS-CoV-2, including nine by ELISA, four by PRTN, one by MIA, one by immunochromatography (rest, two studies, the method was not specified), combining a total of 5319 animals, yielding a pooled prevalence of 29.4% (95% CI 22.9%–35.9%). A considerable proportion of animals resulted infected by SARS-CoV-2, ranking minks among the highest value, followed by dogs and cats. Further studies in other animals are required to define the extent and importance of natural infection due to SARS-CoV-2. These findings have multiple implications for public human and animal health. One Health approach in this context is critical for prevention and control.     

章古台沙地人工林大型土壤动物群落特征

对章古台沙地典型人工林的大型土壤动物群落进行调查,共捕获大型土壤动物59类,1689只,隶属于2门4纲14目43科,优势类群为蚁科和金龟子科(幼虫),常见类群7类,稀有类群50类。不同人工林大型土壤动物的数量及种类组成差异很大,通常,群落的生境条件越优越,土壤动物的个体数量和种类越多。各群落土壤动物多样性指数排序为油松(2.5313)>小叶杨(2.3319)>樟子松(1.6423)>赤松(1.4651)。土壤动物的个体数量、种类、生物量及多样性指数具有较明显的时间动态变化。     

牛磺酸在水产饲料中的应用

本文概述了牛磺酸的含量及分布、合成与代谢、生物学作用及其在水产饲料中的应用效果,并指出了牛磺酸在水产养殖中的应用前景及研究方向。     

哈尔滨北方森林动物园观赏肉食目动物寄生蠕虫感染情况调查

为了解哈尔滨北方森林动物园观赏肉食目动物寄生蠕虫的感染状况,于2009年3～5月采用饱和盐水漂浮法和水洗沉淀法对犬、猫、熊和浣熊4科的67只观赏肉食目动物粪便进行了蠕虫虫卵检查。结果有19只检出虫卵,感染率为28．4％。其中猫科、熊科、浣熊科、犬科的感染率分别为63．6％、16．7％、14．3％和5．0％,在检出的虫卵中,各种蛔虫卵占优势。该调查为动物园制定肉食目动物驱虫方案奠定了基础。     

广西主要水产养殖品种重金属类环境激素监测与风险评估

环境激素是指干扰动物与人体正常内分泌机能的外源性化学物质。2007～2008年对广西主要水产养殖品种罗非鱼、对虾、文蛤、牡蛎重金属类环境激素Hg（甲基汞）、Pb、Cd残留含量进行了调查监测。结果表明,Hg、Pb、Cd均有检出,检出率为20%～100%;罗非鱼、南美白对虾、文蛤的3项重金属指标均无超标样品,合格率100%;牡蛎有1个样品出现Cd残留超标,该项指标超标率5%。而风险评估表明,广西主要水产养殖品种食用安全是有保障的。     

诺氟沙星在水产动物体内的药物动力学及残留研究

概述诺氟沙星在水产动物体内的药物动力学及残留研究现状,阐明诺氟沙星的药代学参数、残留规律、其影响因素以及我国氟喹诺酮类药物的应用前景。     

Isolation and Identification of Enterococcus faecalis from Fur-bearing Animals

In order to obtain Enterococcus faecalis from fur animals and evaluate its prebiotic properties,in this study,Enterococcus faecalis was isolated from the feces of healthy adult fur-bearing animals (mink,fox,raccoon dog),identified by morphological observation,biochemical test and 16S rRNA sequence analysis.The growth curve,acid production capacity and antibiotic sensitivity of the Enterococcus faecalis isolates were measured to evaluate their probiotic properties.Some strains were selected to determine their tolerance to temperature,artificial gastric juice and artificial bile salt.The results showed that five strains were Gram-positive,and their biochemical characteristics were basically consistent with the standard strains of Enterococcus faecalis,and they were identified as Enterococcus faecalis by 16S rRNA sequence analysis.The five strains all entered the logarithmic phase at 2 h after culture,and entered the stable phase at 8-10 h,and had weak acid production capacity.The resistance rate of the isolates to tetracycline and levofloxacin was 100%,followed by penicillin (80%),erythromycin (80%),gentamicin (80%) and chloramphenicol (40%).All the isolates were sensitive to ampicillin and vancomycin.Enterococcus faecalis from mink,fox and raccoon dog had strong tolerance to temperature below 60 ℃,artificial gastric juice with pH>3.0 and 0.3%-0.5% concentration of bile salt,but poor tolerance to temperature above 70 ℃,and artificial gastric juice with pH<3.0.In conclusion,five strains of Enterococcus faecalis from fur animals (mink,fox,raccoon dog) were obtained in this study.The isolated strains propagated rapidly,which were suitable for colonization and played a prebiotic role in fur animals' intestines,and had good prebiotic characteristics and stress resistance.They could be used as candidate strains for animal microbiological agents for further study.     

高通量筛选差异表达基因技术及其在家畜中的应用

差异表达基因筛选技术是研究生物重要经济性状相关基因或抗病相关基因的有力工具。作者总结了近年来发展起来的几种高通量筛选差异表达基因的技术,并对其原理、流程及在家畜中的应用作了简要介绍。     

微生态制剂在动物园野生动物饲养中的应用

微生态制剂作为一种新型的绿色环保型饲料添加剂,具有调节动物肠道微生态平衡、促进动物生长、提高饲料转化率、提高动物免疫能力等多方面的作用,其应用前景广阔。综述了微生态制剂的类型及作用机理,对其在动物园中增强动物免疫力、提高饲料转化率、减少应激、净化兽舍空气、改善水域水质等方面的应用进行了探讨,同时指出了其在动物园野生动物饲养应用中存在的问题和解决途径。     

Comparison of blind intubation and a smartphone-based endoscope-assisted intubation in rabbits

ObjectiveTo compare between blind and smartphone-based endoscope-assisted techniques for endotracheal intubation in rabbits.Study designProspective clinical study.AnimalsA total of 34 rabbits.MethodsRabbits were assigned to four groups: intubation by a veterinary anesthesiologist (VA) or an exotic pet medicine specialist (EPS) using blind or endoscope-assisted techniques. Propofol dose, number of attempts until successful intubation, total time for intubation, duration of the successful attempt and occurrence of lingual cyanosis/laryngeal lesions were recorded. Data were analyzed by t test, Wilcoxon–Mann–Whitney U test or chi-square test. Pearson correlation for body weight was performed.ResultsThe success rate of blind intubation was 88.9% and 77.8% for VA and EPS, respectively. Propofol dose, total and median number of attempts, total time for intubation and duration of the successful attempt were 3.1 (0–6.2) mg kg^–1, 19, 2 (1–5), 79 ± 65 and 30 ± 20 seconds for VA and 1.5 (0–4.5) mg kg^–1, 24, 3 (1–5), 136 ± 92 and 38 ± 16 seconds for EPS. The success rate of endoscope-assisted intubation was 87.5% for both operators. Propofol dose, total and median number of attempts, total time for intubation and duration of the successful attempt were 2.5 (1.3–7.4) mg kg^–1, 22, 3 (1–5), 170 (65–368) and 46 (22–150) seconds for VA and 3.2 (0–6) mg kg^–1, 11, 1 (1–4), 56 (27–432) and 55 (26–79) seconds for EPS. VA performed blind intubation more quickly, propofol dose was lower and cyanosis was less frequent than in the endoscope-assisted group.Conclusions and clinical relevanceBoth techniques were reliable for rabbit endotracheal intubation. Best results were achieved when the operator was experienced in the technique. The smartphone-based endoscope is a useful aid for rabbit intubation.