Feline periocular peripheral nerve sheath tumor: a case series

The objective of this retrospective study was to describe signalment, clinical presentation, surgical treatment, outcome, histopathologic, and immunohistochemical characteristics of periocular peripheral nerve sheath tumor in a series of cats. Six cats with a histologic diagnosis of peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the eyelid and/or conjunctiva were identified from 3997 feline ocular histopathologic submissions to the Comparative Ocular Pathology Laboratory of Wisconsin between 1976 and 2002. Medical records were reviewed and data were collected for signalment, eye affected, location, duration, and history of tumor recurrence. Ancillary diagnostic tests, surgical approach, and histopathology were also described. Special stains and immunohistochemistry panels were performed on the tissue. Follow-up information was obtained through telecommunications with the owner and local veterinarian. The mean age of the cats was 8 years (range: 5-15 years). There was an equal distribution of males and females. Breeds represented were two Domestic Long-haired (DLH) cats, three Domestic Short-haired (DSH) cats, and one Manx. The right eye was affected in four cats and the left eye in two cats. The superior eyelid was affected in four cats, the superior conjunctiva in two cats, and the inferior eyelid in one cat. All of the cats that underwent surgical excision, cryoablation, or laser ablation had an average of three recurrences of the tumor. Four of six cats undergoing wide excision with enucleation, exenteration or rhomboid flap had no recurrence of the tumor. Histomorphologically, all of the tumors were of spindle cell type with five of six tumors showing histologic features of Antoni type B tissue. All six tumors stained positive for vimentin. Five of six tumors stained positive for S-100 and laminin. All six tumors were negative for smooth muscle actin. Definitive histologic diagnoses of spindle cell tumors can be difficult. The presence of Antoni A and B histologic patterns as well as immunohistochemical reactivity for vimentin, S-100, and laminin suggest a diagnosis of peripheral nerve sheath tumor. Our findings suggest that local aggressive recurrence is common and that wide surgical excision combined with enucleation or exenteration may be indicated.     

Enhanced expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in glaucomatous dog eyes

Objective Cyclooxygenase‐2 (COX‐2)‐derived prostaglandins (PGs) are shown to play important pathophysiologic roles in various disease states. Recently, the effectiveness of topical PGs in reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) has stimulated further interest in the physiologic function of COX‐2 and PGs in normal and glaucomatous eyes. Therefore, we investigated the cell‐type distribution and expression of COX‐2 in normal and glaucomatous dog eyes. Procedures Using isoform‐specific antibodies, we immunohistochemically evaluated COX‐2 expression in formalin‐fixed and paraffin‐embedded normal (n = 5) and glaucomatous (n = 17) dog eyes. Results In the normal eyes, only minimal COX‐2 immunoreactivity was observed in the ciliary epithelium. In the glaucomatous eyes, COX‐2 expression was further observed in the cornea and corneoscleral limbus. In the cornea, moderate to strong COX‐2 expression was observed in all corneal layers (epithelium, stromal cells and endothelium), with the greatest expression present in the epithelial layer. In the corneoscleral limbus area, COX‐2 immunoreactivity was noted in the stromal cells of sclera, trabecular meshwork and endothelial cells of the angular aqueous plexus. Conclusions Increased expression of COX‐2 in dog glaucomatous eyes suggests that COX‐2‐derived PGs may have a potential role in the pathogenesis of canine glaucoma.     

灌溉方式对温室樱桃番茄结果期根系特征与产量的影响

采用小区试验研究了不同灌溉方式对樱桃番茄结果期根系特性与产量的影响。试验设置了6个灌溉方式处理,即:处理Ⅰ,常规沟灌,种植行和操作行同时灌溉;处理Ⅱ,交替沟灌,种植行和操作行交替灌溉;处理Ⅲ,固定灌种植行;处理Ⅳ,固定灌操作行;处理Ⅴ,前期常规沟灌,结果期交替沟灌;处理Ⅵ,前期交替沟灌,结果期常规沟灌。结果表明,不同灌溉方式之间樱桃番茄根系的特征值差异达到显著水平,处理Ⅵ根体积显著高于其余5种处理,根系伤流量为22.37 mg/min,根系活力高达0.50 mg/(g.h)。灌溉方式对樱桃番茄单果重、产量有显著影响,前期交替沟灌结果期常规沟灌(处理Ⅵ)的单果重与产量均高于其他处理。因此,前期交替沟灌结果期常规沟灌有利于樱桃番茄根系的发育与产量的提高。     

发酵豆粕对樱桃谷肉鸭生长性能和屠宰性能的影响

将800只1日龄樱桃谷肉鸭随机分为5组,每组4个重复,每个重复40只.抗生素组在基础日粮中添加30 mg.kg-1杆菌肽锌和6 mg.kg-1硫酸粘杆菌素,空白对照组饲喂基础日粮,3%、6%、9%发酵豆粕组分别用3%、6%、9%发酵豆粕替代基础日粮中的普通豆粕,并将日粮营养水平调为一致,试验期42 d,研究日粮中添加发酵豆粕对樱桃谷肉鸭生产性能和屠宰性能的影响.结果表明:樱桃谷肉鸭的采食量以抗生素组最高,与空白对照组,3%、6%发酵豆粕组的差异显著(P<0.05),而试验各组与空白对照组的差异不显著(P>0.05);全期体增重以空白对照组最低,其他各组均比空白对照组显著提高(P<0.05);料重比以6%发酵豆粕组最低,与空白对照组的差异显著(P<0.05),其他各组间的差异均不显著(P>0.05);试验组的屠宰率、半净膛率、全净膛率与抗生素组和空白对照组的差异不显著(P>0.05);3%、6%发酵豆粕组的胸肌率显著高于空白对照组(P<0.05);腿肌率以9%发酵豆粕组最高,较空白对照组显著提高(P<0.05);各组每羽肉鸭所获经济效益均高于空白对照组(P<0.05).可见,日粮中添加6%发酵豆粕可显著降低樱桃谷肉鸭的料重比,提高体增重,增加胸肌率,提高经济效益.     

眼动技术在现代家具创新设计中的应用研究

眼动技术在平面设计和心理学研究领域已有广泛的应用,可以进行平面优化设计评估和视觉心理学探究,在家具设计领域应用还比较少见。近几年中国家具企业越来越重视家具的创新性设计,为此以座椅靠背搭脑的造型的评价为例,介绍了眼动技术在家具视觉因素评价方面的应用,并在此基础上探讨了家具创新的新方法和心思路。试验研究表明,注视时间、平均注视时间、注视次数、首视点次数、综合热点图以及注视模式等视觉行为评价指标不仅能够较好地反映家具视觉元素对人体生理、心理的影响,还可以将家具各视觉因素的程度及分布在家具上比较直观地反映出来。     

湟水谷地大樱桃栽培技术

乐都县海拔高、气候冷凉、昼夜温差大、日照充足、紫外线照射强,生产的大樱桃具有果实个大,汁多肉厚、香甜可口、营养丰富、含糖量高等独特优良品质,深受消费者青睐。介绍了乐都大樱桃栽培技术,包括园址选择、品种选择和搭配、苗木贮藏、苗木定植、幼园间作套种、整形与修剪、土壤水肥的管理、保花保果、病虫害防治等。     

甜樱桃不同品种生长结果习性调查

以"红灯"、"布鲁克斯"、"红宝石"、"斯得拉"、"拉宾斯"、"先锋"6个甜樱桃主要栽培品种为试材,对树体生长状况、结果枝类组成、总芽数量、花芽数量、果实经济性状进行调查。结果表明:不同品种树高、冠径、干径存在差异;供试品种均以花束状果枝结果为主,"红宝石"、"斯得拉"、"拉宾斯"和"先锋"花束状果枝的比例分别为84.9%、83.3%、76.8%、83.3%,显著高于"红灯"和"布鲁克斯";不同结果枝类总芽数量和花芽数量不同;"先锋"和"红灯"总芽数量及花芽数量均显著多于其它品种;果实经济性状因品种而异,"先锋"平均单果重较大,"布鲁克斯"和"红灯"可溶性固形物含量较高。     

世界大樱桃产业生产与贸易态势分析

以最新发布的FAO统计数据为依据,对目前世界范围内大樱桃产业的生产和进出口贸易状况进行分析。结果表明:世界樱桃产业的总栽培规模基本维持稳定,但各国间此消彼长变化明显,樱桃的总贸易量逐年增高。     

晚熟甜樱桃新品种‘彩霞’

 ‘彩霞’为晚熟甜樱桃新品种。平均单果质量6.23 g,最大9.04 g,可食率93%,可溶性固形物含量17.05%。果肉黄色,质地脆,汁多,风味酸甜可口。6月下旬成熟,是目前适宜北京地区种植的晚熟樱桃品种之一。     

Parotid duct transposition in dogs: a retrospective review of 92 eyes from 1999 to 2009

Objective The aim of this study was to perform a retrospective review of parotid duct transposition (PDT) in the dog to determine the rate and nature of complications, the success and failure rates and to evaluate owner satisfaction. Methods Medical records of 56 dogs (92 eyes) that underwent PDT and subsequent follow‐up by a veterinary ophthalmologist were reviewed. Forty owners (40 dogs/66 eyes) were contacted by telephone and 37 owners (37 dogs/60 eyes) also completed a visual analog scale questionnaire. Statistical evaluation included Wilcoxon Signed Rank tests, one‐way analysis of variance and Kaplan–Meier survival analysis with Wilcoxon and Log‐rank tests. Results The mean follow‐up was 38.7 months (range 1–109 months). The surgical success rate was 92% (85/92 eyes). Total failures (8%, 7/92 eyes) were because of severe saliva intolerance (n = 5 eyes) and PDT failure (n = 2 eyes). The complication rate was 50% (46/92 eyes) of which 61% (28/46 eyes) were managed medically and 39% (18/46 eyes) required further surgery. Ninety percent (36/40) of owners indicated that they would proceed with surgery again. Statistically significant improvements in owner perception of ocular comfort, number of daily topical treatments, ocular wetness, and postoperative vision were identified. Conclusions This study shows that PDT is a successful procedure based on clinical findings and in terms of owner perception. It has also demonstrated that PDT improves ocular comfort and vision in medically refractive cases of keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and that a low level of on‐going management is required in 33% of cases.