Early resynchronization protocols for goats: Progestogens can be used prior to an early pregnancy diagnosis without affecting corpus luteum functionality

This study aimed to evaluate the exogenous progesterone (P4) effect on the luteal function from Day 16 to Day 21 of the oestrous cycle in inseminated goats with unknown pregnancy status. A total of 54 does passed through a short progestin-based synchronization protocol and, on Day 16 of the following oestrous cycle, 27 does received a new P4 device which was retained until Day 21. Blood samples were collected daily from all does during this period, as well as on Day 24. Pregnancy diagnoses were performed on Day 30. Serum P4 values from 26 animals (G_NPSP: Group of non-pregnant does with second sponge: n = 8; G_NPNSP: Group of non-pregnant does without second sponge: n = 6; G_PSP: Group of pregnant does with second sponge: n = 5; G_PNSP: Group of pregnant does without second sponge: n = 7) were determined by radioimmunoassay commercial kits. No P4 differences were found between groups (G_NPSP: 3.1 ± 2.8; 1.7 ± 1.8; 0.4 ± 1.0; and 0.0 ± 0.0 vs. G_NPNSP: 4.4 ± 1.8; 3.0 ± 2.2; 0.8 ± 0.8; and 0.0 ± 0.0 or G_PSP: 4.2 ± 1.0; 3.4 ± 0.6; 3.3 ± 1.6; 3.2 ± 0.9; 3.6 ± 1.2; 3.5 ± 1.3; 2.7 ± 1.3 vs. G_PNSP: 4.4 ± 1.6; 3.6 ± 1.5; 3.7 ± 1.5; 3.8 ± 1.4; 3.2 ± 1.2; 3.1 ± 1.2; 3.6 ± 1.1; D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D24, respectively) or for the interaction of group and time. In conclusion, a second progestogen device had no effect on luteolysis or early pregnancy in the following oestrous cycle.     

IMAGING DIAGNOSIS—ENDOMETRIAL MINERALIZATION IN A DOG

A 9‐year‐old intact female mixed breed dog was presented for mammary gland tumor surgery, and preoperative radiographs showed a tubular soft tissue opacity mass with multifocal mineralization in the caudoventral abdominal cavity. Subsequent ultrasonography demonstrated uterine dilation with echogenic fluid and endometrial acoustic shadowing consistent with mineralization. Resection of mammary gland tumors and ovariohysterectomy were performed. Pyometra was diagnosed on cytologic examination of uterine fluid. Histopathology of the uterine tissue confirmed a diagnosis of cystic endometrial hyperplasia with uterine mineralization.     

MAMMARY GLAND UPTAKE OF SODIUM TC-PERTECHNETATE IN A CAT WITH A DRUG-INDUCED GYNECOMASTIA

Sodium Tc-pertechnetate accumulated in the mammary glands of a male cat. It was determined that the uptake was attributable to gynecomastia induced by medroxyprogesterone acetate injections. Gynecomastia and pertechnetate uptake resolved following cessation of medroxyprogesterone acetate treatment.     

补饲醋酸甲羟孕酮基础上分别进行前列腺素、N-甲基-D-天冬氨酸和来曲唑处理对母羊血浆繁殖激素水平的影响

试验旨在研究醋酸甲羟孕酮（medroxyprogesterone acetate,MPA）与前列腺素（prostaglandin,PG）、N-甲基-D-天冬氨酸（N-methyl-D-aspartate,NMDA）和来曲唑（letrozole,LE）的不同配伍对母羊血浆繁殖相关激素水平的影响。选取3岁经产萨福克母羊39只,平均体重（75.51±11.55） kg,随机均分为3组,试验Ⅰ组饲喂基础日粮+34 mg/（d·只） MPA+1 mL/只PG,试验Ⅱ组饲喂基础日粮+34 mg/（d·只） MPA+600 mg/（d·只） NMDA,试验Ⅲ组饲喂基础日粮+34 mg/（d·只） MPA+14 mg/（d·只） LE,试验期18 d。结果发现,补饲MPA基础上进行PG处理,母羊血浆中FSH水平呈极显著升高（P<0.01）;补饲MPA基础上进行NMDA处理,母羊血浆中E2、MLT、FSH和LH水平均呈极显著升高（P<0.01）;补饲MPA基础上进行LE处理,母羊血浆中MLT、LH和T水平均呈极显著升高（P<0.01）。综合比较各生殖激素之间的关系及变化规律,在本试验条件下,建议MPA与NMDA和LE分别结合使用,可作为调控母羊繁殖性能的药品;且通过比较激素水平得出,MPA与NMDA组合效果最佳。     

Effects of Prostaglandin,N-methyl-D-aspartate and Letrozole on Ewes Plasma Levels of Reproductive Hormones were Evaluated on the Basis of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Supplementation

This study was aimed to investigate the effects of the different compatibility of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) with prostaglandin(PG), N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) and letrozole (LE) on plasma related hormones levels of reproductive ewes. Thirty-nine and 3-year-old multiparity Suffolk ewes with average weight (75.51+11.55)kg were selected,and assigned into 3 groups,test group Ⅰ:Basis diet+34 mg/d MPA+1 mL/ewe PG, test group Ⅱ:Basis diet+34 mg/d MPA+600 mg/d NMDA, test group Ⅲ:Basis diet+34 mg/d MPA+ 14 mg/d LE, respectively, the trial period lasted for 18 days. The results showed as follows:On the basis of supplemental feeding MPA with PG treated,the levels of FSH in plasma of ewes were extremely significantly increased (P<0.01); Treated with NMDA, the levels of E₂, MLT,FSH and LH in plasma of ewes were extremely significantly increased (P<0.01), respectively;Treated with LE, the levels of MLT,LH and T in plasma of ewes were extremely significantly increased (P<0.01), respectively. This study suggested that MPA+NMDA and MPA+LE could be used as medicines for regulate and control oestrus of ewes, and the effect of MPA+NMDA was the best.     

醋酸甲孕酮单克隆抗体的制备与鉴定

用人工合成的醋酸甲孕酮-牛血清白蛋白(MPA-BSA)作为抗原免疫BALB/c小鼠,利用杂交瘤技术筛选得到1株稳定分泌醋酸甲孕酮单克隆抗体的杂交瘤细胞株4C11A3B6,该细胞株经体外传代和冻存复苏后抗体分泌稳定。间接ELISA测定培养上清效价为1∶640,诱生腹水效价为1∶2.56×106。经鉴定:杂交瘤细胞分泌的抗体亚型为IgG2а。竞争抑制ELISA(ciELISA)检测显示其IC50为22 ng/mL,与常见抗生素及结构类似物的交叉反应小,表明该单抗具有较好的敏感性和特异性。     

检测鸡肉中甲羟孕酮酶联免疫试剂盒的研制

试验旨在利用酶联免疫技术研制一种快速检测鸡肉中甲羟孕酮的试剂盒。经测试,该试剂盒对鸡肉样本的检测限为1 μg/kg,批内、批间相对标准偏差均小于10%;稳定性测试结果表明,试剂盒能在4℃保存12个月;交叉反应率结果表明,单克隆抗体特异性良好。该试剂盒的操作时间仅需45 min,适合现场大量样本的快速检测。     

醋酸甲羟孕酮(MPA)人工抗原的合成与单克隆抗体的制备

为研制检测醋酸甲羟孕酮（MPA）的免疫学检测技术进行MPA单克隆抗体的制备与鉴定,研究分别采用碳二亚胺法、混合酸酐法将MPA偶联到牛血清白蛋白（BSA）和鸡卵清白蛋白（OVA）上制备免疫原（MPA—BSA）与包被原聊PA—OVA）,通过BALB／c小鼠免疫、细胞融合、间接ELISA和阻断ELISA筛选、有限稀释法克隆亚克隆获得分泌MPA单克隆抗体的杂交瘤细胞株,并通过ELISA方法对其抗体效价、特异性、敏感性、亚类及稳定性进行鉴定。结果表明：成功合成2种人工抗原,MPA与BSA、OVA的偶联比分别为8：1、12：1;获得1株稳定分泌MPA单克隆抗体（McAb）的杂交瘤细胞株2G4H9,McAb腹水的间接ELISA效价为1：8×10^4,IgG1亚类,K型轻链,腹水抗体IC50为5．0ng·mL^-1,与甲地孕酮、盐酸克伦特罗、莱克多巴胺和己烯雌酚交叉反应率为12．5％、〈0．01％、〈0．01％和〈0．01％。作者认为：MPA单克隆抗体特异性和敏感性良好,杂交瘤细胞株性能稳定,为进一步研究MPA相关免疫学分析技术奠定了基础。