Regulatory role of l-proline in fetal pig growth and intestinal epithelial cell proliferation

l-proline (Pro) is a precursor of ornithine, which is converted into polyamines via ornithine decarboxylase (ODC). Polyamines plays a key role in the proliferation of intestinal epithelial cells. The study investigated the effect of Pro on polyamine metabolism and cell proliferation on porcine enterocytes in vivo and in vitro. Twenty-four Huanjiang mini-pigs were randomly assigned into 1 of 3 groups and fed a basal diet that contained 0.77% alanine (Ala, iso-nitrogenous control), 1% Pro or 1% Pro + 0.0167% α-difluoromethylornithine (DFMO) from d 15 to 70 of gestation. The fetal body weight and number of fetuses per litter were determined, and the small and large intestines were obtained on d 70 ± 1.78 of gestation. The in vitro study was performed in intestinal porcine epithelial (IPEC-J2) cells cultured in Dulbecco''s modified Eagle medium-high glucose (DMEM-H) containing 0 μmol/L Pro, 400 μmol/L Pro, or 400 μmol/L Pro + 10 mmol/L DFMO for 4 d. The results showed that maternal dietary supplementation with 1% Pro increased fetal weight; the protein and DNA concentrations of the fetal small intestine; and mRNA levels for potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 1 (Kv1.1) in the fetal small and large intestines (P < 0.05). Supplementing Pro to either gilts or IPEC-J2 cells increased ODC protein abundances and polyamine concentrations in the fetal intestines and IPEC-J2 cells (P < 0.05). In comparison with the Pro group, the combined administration of Pro and DFMO reduced the expression of ODC protein and spermine concentration in the fetal intestine, as well as the concentrations of putrescine, spermidine and spermine in IPEC-J2 cells (P < 0.05). Meanwhile, the percentage of cells in the S-phase and the mRNA levels of proto-oncogenes c-fos and c-myc were increased in response to Pro supplementation, whereas depletion of cellular polyamines with DFMO increased tumor protein p53 (p53) mRNA levels (P < 0.05). Taken together, dietary supplementation with Pro improved fetal pig growth and intestinal epithelial cell proliferation via enhancing polyamine synthesis.     

Influence of soil phosphorus status,texture, pH and metal content on the efficacy of amendments to pig slurry in reducing phosphorus losses

Cost‐effective strategies for using chemically amended organic fertilizers need to be developed to minimize nutrient losses in surface and groundwater. Coupling specific soil physical and chemical characteristics with amendment type could increase their effectiveness. This study investigated how water‐extractable phosphorus (P) was affected by chemical amendments added to pig slurry and how this effect varied with soil properties. A 3‐month incubation study was conducted on 18 different mineral soils, stored at 10 °C and 75% humidity and treated with unamended and amended slurry which was incorporated at a rate equivalent to 19 kg total P (TP )/ha. The amendments examined were commercial‐grade liquid alum, applied at a rate of 0.88:1 [Al:TP ], and commercial‐grade liquid poly‐aluminium chloride (PAC ), applied at a rate of 0.72:1 [Al:TP ]. These amendments were previously identified by the authors as being effective in reducing incidental losses of P. The efficacy of the amendments varied with the soil test P, the degree of P saturation (DPS ) and the Mehlich aluminium, iron and calcium, but not soil texture. Chemical amendments were most effective in soils with DPS over approximately 20%. Due to their high cost, the incorporation of amendments into existing management practices can only be justified as part of a holistic management plan where soils have high DPS .     

增瘦剂对长×巴猪(F_1)染色体诱变的研究

本文采用外局血淋巴细胞培养及姊妹染色体分染技术,对埋植增瘦剂的长×巴猪(F_1)染色体进行了研究,结果表明,在所统计的细胞中,试验组正常二倍体细胞(2n=3.8)的百分率为71.43％,对照组为80.36％,差异极显著(P<0.01);试验组多倍体细胞数(8.33％)极显著地高于对照组(2.23％,P<0.01);试验组染色体断裂细胞百分率(10.67％)与对照组(8.00％)之间差异不显著(P>0.05);试验组姊妹染色体交换频率(1.88)极显著地高于对照组(0.76,P<0.01)。     

退耕还林间作万寿菊的高产栽培技术

本文介绍了万寿菊的形态特征及生物学特性,根据形态特征及生物学特性,探索了万寿菊的育苗技术和栽培技术以及田间管理的方法。     

“两田制”与农业双层经营

虽然双层经营体制已经得到确立,但至今其经营客体或对象在实践中仍然是不清楚的,而且就统分结合两方面来看,统的职能也严重不足,致使家庭经营的弊端依然存在,双层经营的功能难以充分发挥.为此.笔者提出,“两田制”是完善双层经营体制的有效形式。它有利于实现农业的适度规模经营,可大幅度地提高农业劳动生产率和农产品商品率,还形成了农村劳动力合理流动的机制,有利于农村经济的全面发展和农业机械化的推广。所以,笔者主张,“两田制”应谈有计划地加以推广.     

猪雌激素受体基因研究进展

雌激素受体(ESR)是一种核酸受体，具有转录调控蛋白质的功能，影响着雌激素基因在雌性脊椎动物组织的表达，从而对第二性征、繁殖周期、生殖力、妊娠维持等方面产生影响。本文对雌激素受体的分布、生物学作用、分子结构、基因定位、多态性及其与猪繁殖性能的关系等方面作一综述。     

耕牛血吸虫病检测方法比较试验

目的为了解几种检测耕牛血吸虫病的敏感性进行本试验。方法将经粪便毛蚴孵化法检出血吸虫病阳性的水牛(6头)，同时进行干卵聚酯薄膜环卵沉淀试验、间接血凝试验及快速诊断试纸盒检验的测试。结果以其检测结果与粪便毛蚴孵化法相比，阳性符合率分别为100％、100％和83％，3种方法间无显著差异。结论快速诊断试纸盒检测法以其操作简便且准确、快速、特异性高的特点，在动物血防普查工作中具有广阔的应用前景。     

河北省平原农区肉羊规模舍饲的前景分析

本文指出了当前河北省平原农区肉羊产业的发展面临瓶颈局面，理性分析了造成这一尴尬局面的原因，并提出了发展河北省平原农区肉羊规模舍饲是打破这一瓶颈局面的突破口。     

美国黑豚养殖技术

美国黑豚属野生皮毛兽种类,是食草哺乳动物,形态小而肥胖,通身黑色与兔十分相似,成龄黑豚体重一般在800g左右,最重可达到1500-2000g,前肢短小,不善跳跃,行动敏捷。皮毛丰厚细密、黑亮光涌,是加工高档裘皮服装和工艺饰品的加工原料,豚肉是味道鲜美的上等佳品,其血液是提取歧氧化酶的最理想原料。具有很高的经济值和利用价值。     

工厂化猪场不同猪群死亡率与季节的关系初探

通过对哺乳仔猪群、保育群、育成群各月死亡率的统计分析发现,冬季低温对哺乳仔猪群、保育群死亡率的影响远远大于夏季高温的影响。冬季低温对保育群的死亡率影响最大,而对育成群几乎没有影响。夏季高温对不同猪群的死亡率有不同程度的影响力。不同猪群对温度反应的快慢、强度及持续期各不相同。