生乳储运条件对品质影响的探究

菌落总数是衡量生乳品质的重要指标之一.生乳中菌落总数基数越大,其品质越不稳定.但因为奶源产地等原因,生乳必须经过一段时间运输才能到达乳品企业进行生产,运输过程可能由于微生物繁殖导致生乳品质下降.试验选取菌落总数基数不同的两批生乳,通过在2～6℃和10～15℃条件下存放,模拟生乳在冷藏储运和脱冷储运状态下,分别储存24 ...     

Assessment of stiffness and strength of 4 different implants available for equine fracture treatment: a study on a 20 degrees oblique long-bone fracture model using a bone substitute

OBJECTIVE: To compare the mechanical properties of 4 stabilization methods for equine long-bone fractures: dynamic compression plate (DCP), limited contact-DCPlate (LC-DCP), locking compression plate (LCP), and the clamp-rod internal fixator (CRIF--formerly VetFix). STUDY DESIGN: In vitro mechanical study. SAMPLE POPULATION: Bone substitute material (24 tubes) was cut at 20 degrees to the long axis of the tube to simulate an oblique mid-shaft fracture. METHODS: Tubes were divided into 4 groups (n=6) and double plated in an orthogonal configuration, with 1 screw of 1 implant being inserted in lag fashion through the "fracture". Thus, the groups were: (1) 2 DCP implants (4.5, broad, 10 holes); (2) 2 LC-DCP implants (5.5, broad, 10 holes); (3) 2 LCP implants (4.5/5.0, broad, 10 holes) and 4 head locking screws/plate; and (4) 2 CRIF (4.5/5.0) and 10 clamps in alternating position left and right of the rod. All constructs were tested in 4-point bending with a quasi-static load until failure. The implant with the interfragmentary screw was always positioned on the tension side of the construct. Force, displacement, and angular displacement at the "fracture" line were determined. Construct stiffness under low and high loads, yield strength, ultimate strength, and maximum angular displacement were determined. RESULTS: None of the implants failed; the strength of the bone substitute was the limiting factor. At low loads, no differences in stiffness were found among groups, but LCP constructs were stiffer than other constructs under high loads (P=.004). Ultimate strength was lowest in the LCP group (P=.01), whereas yield strength was highest for LCP constructs (409 N m, P=.004). CRIF had the lowest yield strength (117 N m, P=.004); no differences in yield strength (250 N m) were found between DCP and LC-DCP constructs. Differences were found for maximum angular displacement at the "fracture" line, between groups: LPC相似文献   

Bright artificial light at night is associated with increased body mass,poor reproductive success and compromised disease tolerance in Australian budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus)

Artificial light at night (ALAN) can cause circadian disruption and result in adverse behavioral and ecological effects in free‐living birds, but studies on captive pet birds as companion animals have been infrequent. We studied the effects of exposure to bright ALAN on body mass, melatonin sulfate levels, reproduction and disease severity in Australian budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) kept in captivity. During the experiment, birds were kept under outdoor temperature, humidity and natural photoperiod from September to December. A total of 48 birds were equally split into 4 groups (6 mating pairs each) and concurrently exposed to ALAN of 200 lux with different duration (0, 30, 60 and 90 min). Monthly observations were recorded for all dependent parameters. ALAN exposure increased mass gain and suppressed melatonin levels in a dose‐dependent manner, especially during December. In addition, ALAN exposure in all duration groups decreased egg production and reduced hatchability from 61% ± 14% in the ALAN‐unexposed control group to 0% in the ALAN‐exposed birds. Disease severity was also found to increase in line with the duration of ALAN exposure. In captive M. undulatus, ALAN exposure was demonstrated to affect photoperiodic regulation with subsequent excess mass gain and reproduction impairment, and increased susceptibility to infections plausibly through duration dose‐dependent suppression of melatonin. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to demonstrate a possible association between acute bright ALAN of increasing duration and both natural development of infections as well as reproductive cessation in captive birds. Our findings could be used to improve breeding conditions of captive birds.     

西北干旱灌区紫花苜蓿高产田施肥效应及推荐施肥量研究

为揭示紫花苜蓿氮、磷、钾肥效应,采用“3414”不完全正交回归设计,对紫花苜蓿氮、磷、钾肥合理配比施肥效应进行研究,同时对紫花苜蓿产量及蛋白总量进行肥效模型拟合。结果表明,氮、磷、钾对建植2年苜蓿产量的贡献为钾>磷>氮,对建植3年苜蓿产量的贡献为磷>钾>氮,建植2与3年苜蓿交互效应均表现为氮磷>氮钾>磷钾。氮、磷、钾对建植2年苜蓿蛋白总量的贡献为氮>钾>磷,对建植3年苜蓿蛋白总量的贡献为氮>磷>钾。建植2年苜蓿氮磷肥互作效应明显优于氮钾、磷钾互作;建植3年苜蓿氮磷、氮钾交互对苜蓿蛋白总量的增产效果明显大于磷钾交互。采用频度分析法,通过模拟寻优,得出建植2年紫花苜蓿目标产量大于平均产量17522kg·hm^-2时,优化施肥量为氮56.27~67.51kg·hm^-2、磷77.69~90.48kg·hm^-2、钾76.43~87.18kg·hm^-2;建植3年紫花苜蓿目标产量大于平均产量19234.1kg·hm^-2时,优化施肥量为氮46.75~57.66kg·hm^-2、磷80.15~92.28kg·hm^-2、钾57.79~69.74kg·hm^-2;建植2年紫花苜蓿目标蛋白总量大于平均2115kg·hm^-2时,优化施肥量为氮66.35~77.48kg·hm^-2、磷79.34~92.87kg·hm^-2、钾73.68~85.38kg·hm^-2;建植3年紫花苜蓿目标蛋白总量大于平均2656kg·hm^-2时,优化施肥量为氮68.44~79.50kg·hm^-2、磷72.74~85.96kg·hm^-2、钾50.68~61.61kg·hm^-2。     

温氏支原体感染动物模型的建立

为促进温氏支原体的深入研究,本试验建立了温氏支原体感染动物模型。选择6～8周龄健康雄性昆明种小鼠60只,随机分为A、B、C、D 4组,试验组(A、B、C)分别以不同方式感染温氏支原体,D组为对照组。结果表明,腹腔注射一定剂量高感染强度的牛红细胞悬液,同时注射免疫抑制剂地塞米松组(C组)表现为首现期出现早,且高峰期红细胞感染率高。应用悬滴镜检法和PCR诊断方法对感染小鼠血样进行鉴定,均符合温氏支原体特征。选择对照组小鼠和感染率高、临床症状较为明显的C组小鼠各10只,进行血液生理生化指标测定(RBC、WBC、Hb、TP、G、ALT、AST),结果呈现出与牛感染温氏支原体相同的规律。     

Usefulness of the murine model to study the immune response against Histoplasma capsulatum infection

The present paper is an overview of the primary events that are associated with the histoplasmosis immune response in the murine model. Valuable data that have been recorded in the scientific literature have contributed to an improved understanding of the clinical course of this systemic mycosis, which is caused by the dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. Data must be analyzed carefully, given that misinterpretation could be generated because most of the available information is based on experimental host–parasite interactions that used inappropriate proceedings, i.e., the non-natural route of infection with the parasitic and virulent fungal yeast-phase, which is not the usual infective phase of the etiological agent of this mycosis.     

生物地球化学模型DNDC的研究进展与碳动态模拟应用

脱氮脱碳模型(denitrification-decomposition,DNDC)是通过计算反硝化和有机质分解来模拟氮和碳从土壤丢失而转移入大气时的主要生物地球化学过程模型。作为目前国际上最成功的模拟陆地生物地球化学循环的模型之一,本文主要阐述了DNDC模型的发展过程及其结构,整理了DNDC模型在碳动态模拟过程中的主要研究进展,总结了当前DNDC模型在碳动态模拟领域的应用热点和优势。     

Pigs as an experimental model for systemic Mycobacterium avium infectious disease

Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is an opportunistic pathogen in AIDS patients and pigs, and causes dissemination through primary intestinal lesions. However, its pathogenesis is not well understood. In this article, we hypothesize that pigs can provide a suitable experimental model of disseminated MAC disease. We compared the initial route of infection, the characteristics of the pathogenic strains, the immunological status of the hosts, and the histological characteristics. The route of infection and infective strains are similar in AIDS patients and pigs. Pigs can respond to infection by the formation of systemic epithelioid granuloma with sufficient cell-mediated immunity. However, there are differences in immunological status and histological features between AIDS patients and pigs. Therefore, pigs might be used as an appropriate animal model because of their good cell mediated immunity triggered by systemic mycobacterial infection. In conclusion, MAC infections in AIDS patients and pigs show similarities in terms of the initial route of infection and the genetic characteristics of the pathogenic strains.