Evaluation of 6 ONRAB Ultralite bait flavor matrices delivered to coyotes (Canis latrans): Implications for oral rabies vaccination

The spread of rabies in terrestrial wildlife throughout the United States is primarily controlled through oral rabies vaccination. Relatively low bait acceptance and seroconversion rates by some target species have prompted investigation into an alternative to the RABORAL V-RG bait currently used. In Canada, ONRAB Ultralite baits are used to vaccinate raccoons (Procyon lotor) and striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis). Comparative studies between RABORAL V-RG and ONRAB found higher seroconversion rates among raccoons that ingested ONRAB, suggesting that it may be a suitable alternative. However, ONRAB has not been evaluated in many rabies reservoir species, including coyotes (Canis latrans). Vaccination of coyotes is a critical element in preventing reemergence of canine strain of rabies in the United States. We evaluated flavor preference of ONRAB Ultralite oral rabies vaccine baits by coyotes. Preferences among bait types differed (Friedman χ² = 13.28; df = 5; P = 0.02). Of the 6 bait flavors evaluated, cheese ranked the highest, followed by fish, chicken, sugar-vanilla, egg, and bacon flavors. Pairwise trials among the top 3 flavors (cheese, fish, and chicken) showed no difference (Friedman χ² = 3.00; df = 2; P = 0.22). Our research suggests that among the bait flavors we evaluated, cheese, fish, or chicken-flavored baits may be an appropriate flavor for delivery of ONRAB Ultralite baits to coyotes.     

北五味子口服液的研制

北五味子[Schisandra chinensis (Turez.)Baill]口服液以北五味子为主要原料,以酸枣仁、大枣、刺五加为辅助原料,经科学配方精制而成.利用正交试验,筛选出最佳工艺及配方.结果表明,北五味子复合口服液提取时间为90 min、浸提温度90℃、料液比为1∶4(m∶V);配方原汁为20 mL、白砂糖添加量9 g、蜂蜜添加量6 g、0.20％ CMC-Na、0.15％黄原胶、0.20％海藻酸钠.     

口服急性毒性试验中Cry1C蛋白对鼠肠道菌群的影响

利用变性梯度凝胶电泳(DGGE)分析不同ICR(institute of cancer researcch)小鼠在口服急性毒性试验中摄入Cry1C蛋白前后其肠道菌群的变化,进而对该抗虫蛋白的食用安全性进行较为深入的研究.DGGE图谱经UPGAMA聚类分析显示:小鼠间菌群结构存在较明显的个体差异;实验期间,对照组小鼠灌胃前后其菌群基本保持稳定;实验组小鼠试验前后肠道菌群变化差异较对照组明显.随着灌胃的停止其变化差异在经历过高峰后会随着停喂时间的延长而减小,且菌相有逐渐恢复灌胃前结构的趋势.从肠道菌相的角度分析可知:该抗虫Cry1C蛋白对小鼠是基本安全的.     

A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF 140 DOGS WITH ORAL MELANOMA TREATED WITH EXTERNAL BEAM RADIATION

Despite the early notion that canine oral malignant melanoma is radioresistant, recent data suggest that external beam radiotherapy is effective in local tumor control. However, optimal fractionation schedules have not been established. The high rate of regional and distant metastasis is another problem that has hindered long-term control. The role of chemotherapy in the management of canine oral melanoma has also not been determined. In this study, data from 140 dogs irradiated at North Carolina State University were evaluated with the following objectives: (1) to compare the efficacy of three radiation therapy protocols (36 Gy, 9 Gy x 4 fractions; 30 Gy, 10 Gy x 3 fractions; or >45 Gy, 2-4 Gy x 12-19 fractions) for the treatment of dogs with oral malignant melanoma, (2) to identify any host or tumor factors influencing prognosis, and (3) to determine the impact of systemic chemotherapy on treatment outcome. Information regarding response to therapy, disease progression, and survival were determined from the medical records or from information obtained by telephone or mail survey. Relationships between host, tumor, and treatment variables and outcome measures (response, time to first event, and survival) were evaluated using Fisher's exact test (response) and the Cox regression model (time to first event and survival). The median time to first event for the 140 dogs was 5.0 months (95% C.I., 4-6 months) and the median survival was 7.0 months (95% C.I., 6-9 months). In the univariate analysis, the following variables were associated with increased time to first event and survival: (1) rostral tumor sublocation; (2) lack of bone lysis observed on skull imaging, and (3) microscopic tumor burden. In a multivariate analysis of 111 dogs with complete data for these variables, tumor sublocation, bone lysis, and tumor volume were identified as joint predictors of time to first event (p < .001, p < .001, and p = .04, respectively) and survival (p < .001, p < .001, and p = .05, respectively). There were no differences in response, time to first event and survival between the three radiation therapy protocols used. Systemic chemotherapy had no impact on the development of metastatic disease, time to first event, or survival, although the dosages used in this study were suboptimal. External beam radiation therapy is effective in local disease control of canine oral malignant melanoma; however, the optimal fractionation scheme has yet to be determined. The high metastatic rate observed with this disease and the inefficacy of systemic chemotherapy indicate that further investigation into novel therapies is warranted.     

Transient glucose malabsorption in two horses fact or artefact?

Two horses, presented for investigation of chronic weight loss despite normal to increased feed intake, had flat oral glucose absorption curves, suggesting malabsorption. The cause of the apparent malabsorption was not evident grossly or on light microscopic examination of the intestinal tract. Both horses survived long term and at follow-up examination had regained weight and their capacity to absorb glucose. These cases illustrate that flat glucose absorption curves may occur in horses with no obvious intestinal lesions, that they may revert to normal and that the results of these tests should be interpreted with caution.     

复合免疫增强剂对断奶仔猪猪瘟免疫的影响

通过对断奶仔猪投服复合免疫增强剂 ,研究其对猪瘟的免疫状况、血象和生化指标的影响。结果 :试验组猪瘟抗体效价明显升高 ,与对照组相比 ,差异显著 (P <0 0 5 ) ;血小板 (PLT)、丙氨酸氨基转移酶 (ALT)、血清总蛋白 (TP)、尿素氮 (BUN)等呈上升趋势 ,白细胞总数 (WBC)、红细胞总数 (RBC)、血红蛋白 (HGB)、天东氨酸氨基转移酶 (AST)、血糖 (GLU)等呈上升趋势 ,但血象、生化指标组间无明显差异 (P >0 0 5 )。表明 ,此复合免疫增强剂能显著增强猪瘟疫苗免疫效果 ,对血象和生化指标无明显影响     

Ⅱ型犬腺病毒自然弱毒YCA18株的实验免疫研究

应用YCA18株第8代细胞培养物（YCA18－8）经口鼻和静脉接种犬腺(CAV)SN本＜1：2的易感犬作安全试验，结果未见任何CAV临床症状与病理解剖学改变；用不同剂量的YCA18－8分组免疫CAV易感犬，经SN抗体测定与用CAV强毒攻击试验，结果SN抗体达1：16以上的犬95％以上可获得免疫保护，最低免疫量为10^4TCID50；应用YCA18－8分别免疫母源抗体达1：4和1：8的两组试验犬，第一次免疫14d后SN抗体均未有升高，追加2－3次免疫后SN抗体才逐渐上升至1：16以上的免疫保护水平；用CAV易感犬和MDCK分别将YCA18连续传8代和20代，结果对犬仍然安全，对犬的免疫原性未见下降，最低免疫量仍为10^4TCID50；与CDV和CPV弱毒作免疫互扰试验，结果与各弱毒的单独免疫结果未见差异；将YCA18－8冰冻保存于一30℃，6个月内TCID50仍不低于10^-4/0.1ml，经加明胶－蔗糖低温真空冻干后，4℃和－30℃保存1年，TCID50均仍维持在10^-4/0.1ml以上，经YCA18－20 3次免疫的试验犬，1年后SN抗体仍在最低抗体保护值1：16以上。     

迟缓爱德华菌(Edwardasiella tarda)对小鼠和剑尾鱼的免疫保护试验

为了评价迟缓爱德华菌 (Edwardasiella tarda)的免疫保护效果 ,用致病性 E.tarda JEL4的全菌灭活物 (FKC)和胞外产物 (ECP)分别 2次免疫小鼠 15 0只和 1次免疫剑尾鱼 30 0尾 ,7周后用同源菌株和异源菌株进行攻击。结果显示 ,除 ECP组对某一异源菌株为 4/ 5保护外 ,免疫小鼠 FKC组和 ECP组全部获得保护 (5 / 5 )。在免疫的剑尾鱼中 ,FKC和 ECP组对同源菌株保护率分别为 6 0 %和 10 0 % ;对异源菌株的攻击 ,均不能全部保护 ,但 ECP组可明显延缓剑尾鱼死亡时间     

脂肪细胞膜免疫的研究进展

综述了脂肪细胞膜免疫的研究进展.为今后进一步深入研究脂肪细胞膜免疫与动物的体脂过量沉积之间的关系提供了重要的参考价值.     

Effects of active immunization against myostatin on carcass quality and expression of the myostatin gene in pigs

The study was conducted to investigate the effects of active immunization against myostatin on the titer of myostatin antibody, carcass evaluation, activity of creatine kinase and the expression of the myostatin gene in pigs. Eighteen pigs were allotted into three groups (six pigs per group), and pigs in treatment 1, 2 and 3 were immunized with physiological saline, 1 mg or 4 mg myostatin per pig, respectively. Six pigs were killed by electrical stunning followed by exsanguination at BW of 100 kg. The results indicated that the titer of myostatin antibody was increased in treated groups compared to the control group on day 42 ( P  < 0.01) and d 84 ( P  < 0.01). The carcass lean percentage was significantly increased in the treatment groups compared to the control group ( P  < 0.01), and intramuscular fat was significantly decreased in the 4 mg group compared to the control group ( P  < 0.05). The muscle creatine kinase activity of pigs treated with 1 mg and 4 mg myostatin was lower than the control group. The immunization of myostatin signofocantly decreased the myostatin gene expression levels in muscle. It was concluded that optimal active immunization against myostatin could increase the content of myostatin antibody, suppress the activity of creatine kinase and the expression of myostatin gene, and therefore improve the carcass lean percentage for pigs.