Physeal Fractures in the Horse II. Management and Outcome

Seventy physeal fractures in horses were initially managed by euthanasia (18), stall confinement (25), application of a cast (7), or internal fixation (20). Of the 52 physeal fractures initially managed with stall confinement, a cast, or internal fixation, 23 (44%) healed and 13 (25%) of these horses became sound. The number of horses less than 4.5 months of age with pressure physeal fractures that became sound was significantly higher (p < 0.05) than the number of horses greater than 4.5 months of age. The number of horses with functional, pain-free limbs (sound horses) or functional limbs (lame horses) was not significantly different (p > 0.05) for Salter-Harris Type I, II, III, or IV pressure physeal fractures; however, critical examination for growth disturbances was not performed. The number of horses with pressure or traction physeal fractures of less than 5 days duration prior to presentation that healed or became sound was not significantly different (p > 0.05) when compared with those horses with fractures of greater than or equal to 5 days duration.     

Accumulation of immunomodulatory laminaran [β(1,3)-D-glucan] in the spleen and kidney of Atlantic salmon, Salmo solar L.

Abstract. The tissue distribution of ³H- and FITC-laminaran in Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., was investigated after intravenous administration. Liquid scintillation counting and whole-body autoradiography revealed that the concentration of ³H-labelled laminaran in the spleen and anterior kidney was higher than in blood throughout the experimental period (1 h to 12 days). Renal excretion and intestinal exsorption were the main elimination pathways for laminaran. Microscopic examination revealed accumulation of FITC-labelled laminaran in macrophages in kidney and spleen. In addition, endothelial cells in the kidney, spleen, liver and intestine contained the immunomodulator. Thus, these experiments show that laminaran accumulates and is retained in immunologically relevant cells in the kidney and spleen.     

Intestinal absorption of immunomodulatory laminaran and derivatives in Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L.

Abstract. Radiolabelled (¹²⁵I, ³H) immunomodulatory laminaran (isolated from Laminaria hyperborea ), a β(1,6)-branched β(1,3)-D-glucan and different radiolabelled sulphated analogues of laminaran were administered peranally to Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L. Intestinal absorption and tissue distribution were examined by means of radioactive tracer techniques. The intestinal uptake was highest with native laminaran and laminaran with a low degree of sulphatation, while highly sulphated laminarans were poorly absorbed. The tissue distribution analysis revealed high amounts of radiolabelled compound in the liver, and anterior and posterior kidney, whereas the spleen contained low amounts. Peak serum and organ concentrations were reached about 30 min after administration. The results were confirmed by autoradiography of tissue sections from salmon after peranal administration of radiolabelled laminaran. Finally, the peranal administration of fluorescence labelled laminaran revealed epithelial supranuclear fluorescent vacuoles containing laminaran. It is concluded that native laminaran and slightly sulphated laminaran are absorbed from the posterior intestine and that they are distributed to tissues rich in immunocompetent cells. Thus, these compounds may have potential as immunomodulatory feed additives.     

氮钾肥配合施用对桑叶产量品质及蚕茧质量的影响

通过连续4年田间施肥试验和一季养蚕试验,研究了氮肥和钾肥配合施用对桑叶产量、品质及相应桑叶喂饲家蚕对蚕生长及蚕茧品质的影响。结果表明,桑园施用氮钾肥显著提高桑叶产量,在氮钾肥各养分配比中,以高氮高钾处理(N450K300)的产量最高,比N0K0处理年均增产35.2%,与其他各处理产量差异显著。桑叶品质分析结果表明,桑叶中必需氨基酸、氨基酸总量、粗蛋白、油脂含量随氮肥用量增加而提高,但单施氮肥会对蛋氨酸和油脂含量产生负面影响;施钾导致糖分含量下降,其他品质参数值随钾肥施用而提高,氮钾肥配合施用具有提高桑叶品质的作用。养蚕结果表明,桑园增施氮钾肥生产出的桑叶,有助于降低蚕茧的死笼率、具有提高全茧量和茧层率及提高蚕茧产量的作用。蚕茧上茧率、茧丝长、解舒率和茧丝净度随着钾肥用量的增加而提高,在施钾基础上增加氮肥用量有提高蚕茧品质的作用,但不施钾只施氮肥对上茧率有负面影响,说明氮钾肥配合施用能促进蚕茧质量的提高。     

The immunomodulatory effect of LPS, laminaran and sulphated laminaran [β(l,3)-D-glucan] on Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., macrophages in vitro

Abstract. The stimulatory effect of LPS ( Vibrio anguillarum ), laminaran and sulphated laminaran, aqueous soluble β(1,6)-branched β(l,3)-D-glucan obtained from Laminaria hyperborea , on head kidney macrophages of Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., is reported. The macrophages, after stimulation with LPS or laminaran, showed pronounced spreading, membrane ruffling and increased organellc content when examined by light microscopy. LPS stimulation induced enhanced phagocytic and pinocytic activity, higher intraccllular production of superoxide anion, and higher activity of acid phosphatase compared to control cells. Native laminaran stimulated the cells to pinocytose more fluid phase, increase the intracellular production of superoxide anion and to elevate the activity of acid phosphatase. Sulphated laminaran induced higher production of superoxide anion and higher activity of acid phosphatase by macrophages than in control cells.     

Physeal Fractures in the Horse:I. Classification and Incidence

Seventy appendicular skeletal physeal fractures in 67 horses were reviewed and classified using the Salter-Harris classification. All the horses were less than 2 years old (mean age at injury 6.2 months). The mean age at injury for pressure physeal fractures (5.2 months) was significantly less (p < .05) than for traction physeal fractures (8.3 months). The majority (67.2%) of the horses were female. Forty-eight (69%) pressure physes and 22 (31%) traction physes were affected. The most common pressure and traction physeal fracture sites were the proximal femoral physis and the proximal ulnar physis, respectively. Sixty-seven physeal fractures were classified: 14 as Type I (20.9%), 42 as Type II (62.7%), six as Type III (8.9%), and five as Type IV (7.5%). Forty-six pressure physeal fractures were classified: six as Type I (13.0%), 30 as Type II (65.2%), five as Type Hi (10.9%), and 5 as Type IV (10.9%).     

Surgical Treatment of Gastric Outflow Obstruction in 40 Foals

Objective— To report short- and long-term survival and factors affecting outcome of foals after surgical correction of gastric outflow obstruction.
Study Design— Case series.
Animals— Foals (n=40) aged 5–180 days.
Methods— Clinical signs, laboratory data, diagnostic imaging, surgical findings, surgical procedures, medical treatment, and necropsy findings were retrieved from medical records. Outcome was obtained by reviewing performance, sales, and produce records or by telephone conversations with the owners.
Results— Gastric outflow obstruction was treated by gastroduodenostomy or by gastrojejunostomy with or without jejunojejunostomy. Long-term follow-up was available for 36 of 39 foals that survived to hospital discharge; 25 (69%) survived >2 years. All 8 foals with pyloric obstruction survived >2 years, whereas only 11 of 21 (52%) foals with duodenal obstruction survived >2 years. Six of 8 foals with obstruction of the duodenum and pylorus survived >2 years. Obstruction of the duodenum, adhesions to the duodenum, and postoperative ileus were significantly associated with decreased long-term survival.
Conclusions— Long-term outcome after gastric bypass procedures was substantially improved compared with previous reports. Factors that may have contributed to improved survival include better case selection and performing the gastrojejunostomy with the jejunum aligned from left to right.
Clinical Relevance— The prognosis for long-term survival after surgical bypass of pyloric obstruction is excellent. The overall prognosis for long-term survival after surgical bypass of duodenal obstruction is fair but should be considered guarded in those with pre-existing duodenal adhesions.     

Colonic Luminal Pressure in Horses With Strangulating and Nonstrangulating Obstruction of the Large Colon

Colonic luminal pressure (median, range) measured during ventral midline celiotomy in 69 horses with strangulating obstruction (SO) of the large colon (SO; ≥ 270° large colon volvulus; 27 cm H₂O: 2 to 80 cm H₂O) was greater ( P =.0023) than that measured in 37 horses with nonstrangulating obstruction (NSO) of the large colon (NSO; ≤ 180° volvulus or a nonstrangulating displacement; 18 cm H₂O; 6 to 46 cm H₂O). Sixty-five percent (45 of 69) of horses with SO and all horses with NSO survived. Survival analysis was restricted to 59 horses with large-colon SO that survived to hospital discharge or met the criteria specified for classification as nonsurvivors. Colonic luminal pressure in nonsurvivors (48.5 cm H₂O; 34 to 80 cm H₂O) was higher ( P =.0001) than that measured in survivors (18 cm H₂O; 2 to 50 cm H₂O) of SO. From response operating characteristic curves, a luminal pressure of 38 cm H₂O optimized the distribution of horses with SO into survivor and nonsurvivor groups. Sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values for a colonic luminal pressure greater than 38 cm H₂O in predicting nonsurvival were 0.89, 0.91, 0.72 and 0.97, respectively. Measurement of colonic luminal pressure may be useful for predicting survival in horses with colonic volvulus.     

The effects of boom height, working pressure and wind speed on spray drift

Investigations of the effects of varying the boom height, working pressure, and wind speed on spray drift from a field sprayer are reported. By increasing the boom height from 40 to 80 cm drift increased from 1% to 3–2%; by increasing the pressure from 2–5 bar to 10 bar drift increased from 1–4% to 2–9%, and by increasing the wind velocity from approximately 1–5 m/s to approximately 4–0 m/s drift increased from 1–4% to 2–9%. A significant negative correlation was found between drift and the logarithm of the distance from the nozzle. A significant positive correlation was found between drift damage on barley plants and the logarithm of the spray-liquid deposit. Under ideal conditions, and with correctly adjusted spray equipment, total spray drift was 14% of applied spray. Under unfavourable conditions, and with wrong adjustments of the sprayer (boom height and pressure) drift was 37% of the applied spray. It is concluded that field spraying should not be carried out in wind speeds of more than 3 m/s. The boom should be approximately 40 cm high, and the working pressure should not exceed 2–5 bar for herbicide spraying. Effet de la hauteur de la rampe, de la pression de travail et de ia Vitesse du vent sur les entraînements de pulvérisqtion par embruns Les auteurs rapportent les résultats de recherches sur les effets de la variation de hauteur de ta rampe, de la pression de travail et de la vitesse du vent sur I'entraînement des embruns provenant d'un pulvérisateur à grand travail. L'élévation de ia rampe de 40 à 80 cm a accru I'entraînement de 1 à 3,2%; I'augmentation de la pression, de 2.5 à 10 bars a accru I'entraînement de 1,4 h 2,9% et I'augmentation de la Vitesse du vent de 1,5 à 4,0 màtres/sec a accru I'entraînement de 1,4 à 2,9%. Une corrélation négative significative a été trouvée entre Tentraînement et le logarithme de la distance à partir de la buse. Une corrélation positive significative a été trouvée entre I'entraînement et le logarithme du dépét de la bouillie pulvérisée. Dans les conditions optimales et avec un pulvérisateur correctement réglé, I'entraînement total a été de 1,4% du traitement appliqué. Dans des conditions défavorables et avec des régiages défectueux du pulvérisateur. (hauteur de la rampe et pression) I'entraînement a atteint 37%. En conclusion, les traitements au champ par pulvérisation ne doivent pas être effectuées si la vitesse du vent dépasse 3 m/sec. La rampe doit être à 40 cm du sol environ et la pression de travail ne doit pas excéder 2,5 bars pour une pulvérisation effectuée avec un herbicide. Der EirtJJiiss ion Spritzbalkcnhohe, Betriebsdriick und Wind-geschwindigkeit aufdie Abtrift. Eswird über den Einfluss unterschiedlicher Spritzbalkenhöhen, Betriebsdruck und Windgeschwindlgkeit aufdie Abtrift beien einem Feldspritzgerät berichtet. Bei Erhöhung des Spritzbalkens von 40 auf 80 cm stieg die Abtrift von I auf 3,2%; eine Steigerungdes Druckes von 2,5 auf 10 bar erhöhte die Abtrift von 1,4 auf 2,9% und durch eine Erhöhung der Windgeschwindigkeit von etwa 1,5 m/s auf etwa 4 m/s, steigerte sich die Abtrift von 1,4 auf 2,9%. Zwischen der Abtrift und dem Logarithmus des Abstandes von der Düse, wurde eine gesichertc negative Korrelation gefunden. Eine gesicherte positive Korrelation ergab sich zwiscben Abtrift Beschädigung von Gerste und dem Log-arithmus des Spritzbelages. Bei idealen Dedingungen und richtig eingestelltem Spritzgerät, betrug die gesamie Abtrift 1,4% der ausgebrachten Bruhe. Unter ungüstigen Bedingungen und fiihcher Einstell-ung (Spritzbalkenhöhe und Druck), betrug die Abtrift 37%. Aus den Ergcbnissen wird geschlossen. dass man bei Windgeschwindigkeiten von mehr als 3 m/s nicht spritzen sollte. Der Spritzbalken sollte etwa 40 cm hoch sein und der Betriebsdruck sollte bei Herbizidspritzungen 2,5 bar nicht überschreiten.     

Growth of Elymus repens (L.) Gould and Agrostis gigantea Roth. at different light intensities

Elymus repens (L.) Gould and Agrostis gigantea Roth. raised from rhizomes both responded to reduced light intensity by increased stem length, while the number of aerial shoots was reduced. The weight of the aerial parts was not influenced by a 50% reduction of the daylight intensity, but a further reduction of light caused a significant decrease in weight. The production of new rhizomes was more influenced by shading than were the aerial shoots. The consequence was an increase in the shoot/rhizome ratio. The food reserve per bud measured as inter-node weight in E. repens and A. gigantea was reduced only with intensive shading, and the vitality of the rhizomes appeared independent of light intensity. Intensive shading in early as compared to late summer caused a reduction in the number and weight of aerial shoots, but not in the weight of new rhizomes. Light intensities equal to those found in a spring wheat crop allowed more E. repens growth than light intensities equal to those in a spring oat crop. E. repens raised from seeds and grown at light intensities equal to those found in a cereal crop, showed insignificant rhizome production.