硝化应激在神经型犬瘟热疾病发展中的临床意义

为了研究硝化应激在神经型犬瘟热疾病发展中的作用,并探讨其对该病的诊断价值,选取犬瘟热临床病例113例,其中有神经症状组(NCD)共37例,无神经症状组(NNS)共76例,并设25例无犬瘟热健康犬作为对照组(CG).就诊时分别采取血液和脑脊液,测定一氧化氮(NO)、神经元型一氧化氮合成酶(nNOS)和神经元特异性烯醇化酶...     

针刺对大鼠局灶性脑缺血后神经功能缺损及 梗死面积的影响

〔摘要〕目的探讨针刺大椎、百会、人中穴对脑缺血大鼠神经功能缺损评分、脑梗死面积比的影响、方法参照 ZeaLonga线拴法复制大脑中动脉缺血模型(MCAO), 40只SD大鼠随机分为假手术组、模型组、针刺穴位组(即穴位 组,穴取大椎、百会、人中)、针刺对照点组(即对照点组,穴取大椎、百会、人中左侧旁开0.3 cm处),6次针刺后,观 察神经功能缺损评分及1`TC染色检测梗死面积比评价、结果与假手术组比较,模型组大鼠神经功能缺损评分、梗 死面积比明显增高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01),而对穴位组、对照点组能不同程度地降低神经功能缺损评分,减少 梗死面积,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05 , P<0.01),且穴位组优于对照点组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05 )〔结论针刺大 椎、百会、人中穴可通过改善神经功能的缺损,减少脑梗死面积从而对脑具有保护作用、     

山羊冰川棘豆中毒的血液学指标分析

10只杂种奶山羊随机等分为试验组和对照组 ,试验组羊按 10 g/ ( kg· d)的剂量饲喂冰川棘豆干粉 ,定期采血 ,进行血液 RBC、Hb、PCV、WBC、白细胞分类记数和全血淋巴细胞空泡变性的测定 ,并计算 MCH、MCV、MCHC。结果表明 ,RBC、Hb、PCV、MCH、MCV、MCHC明显低于对照组 ,与对照组比较差异极显著 ( P<0 .0 1) ,淋巴细胞出现空泡变性 ,中毒羊造血系统受到损害 ,抵抗力降低 ,贫血属小细胞性贫血     

Preliminary Epidemiological and Clinical Observations on Shimao Zheng (Fleece-Eating) in Goats and Sheep

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Gastric ulcers in standardbred racehorses: prevalence,lesion description,and risk factors

This study was performed to estimate the prevalence of gastric ulcers in Standardbred racehorses, to describe the lesion score and location, and to identify potential risk factors. Two hundred seventy-five (275) Standardbred horses from 5 training centers and 2 racetracks in Quebec, Canada, were studied. Historical data for the 2 months before examination were recorded for each horse, and the presence of gastric ulcers was determined by gastroscopy. A previously reported scoring system that used grades 0-3 for gastric lesions was used. Overall, 121 horses (44.0%; 95% CI, 38.1-50.1%) had gastric ulcers. The prevalence of gastric ulcers was significantly higher (P < .0001) in actively racing horses (63.3%; 95% CI, 54.7-71.2%) than in horses at rest. Multivariate analysis defined that horses in racing (OR = 9.29; 95% CI, 3.55-24.3) were significantly more likely to have gastric ulcers than horses at rest and that trotters (OR = 2.23; 95% CI, 1.28-3.86) were more likely to have gastric ulcers than pacers. The number of lesion sites (P < .0001) and poor body condition (P < .0001) were significantly associated with lesion scores. Gastric ulcers are highly prevalent in Standardbred racehorses. Furthermore, actively racing horses and trotters are more likely to have gastric ulcers. Also, poor body condition in Standardbred racehorses may be an indication that gastric ulcers are present and that lesion scores are high. The cause-and-effect relationship between poor body condition and the presence of gastric ulcers is unclear.     

Critical Observations on BSE Control in Italy

Eleven native sheep, 1–2 years old, of both sexes were randomly divided into two groups, 6 sheep being allocated to the experimental group and 5 serving as controls. The sheep in the experimental group were fed 80% Tribulus terrestris and 20% alfalfa hay and wheat straw, while the control sheep were given a mixture of 40% alfalfa hay and 60% wheat straw. Clinical signs of hepatogenous photosensitivity were observed from day 11, including reddening and crust formation on the muzzle, nose, ears and eyelids, depression, weight loss, icterus, conjunctivitis, and yellow discoloration of the urine. Laboratory findings on weekly samples indicated significant differences (p<0.05) in white blood cell count, total plasma protein and fibrinogen, total and direct bilirubin, blood urea nitrogen and creatinine concentrations, and aspartate aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase activities. There were no significant differences in the packed cell volume, in the neutrophil, lymphocyte or eosinophil counts, or in the serum calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium or chloride concentrations. At necropsy of the experimental animals, there were various degrees of generalized icterus and the livers were swollen and discolored by bile pigment. Histopathological examination revealed varying amounts of crystalloid material in the bile ducts and renal tubules, hepatocellular degeneration, biliary fibrosis and proliferation, renal tubular necrosis and focal necrosis of cardiac muscle.     

Suspected venous air embolism in a Finnhorse

Vascular air embolism (VAE) is the entrainment of air from the operative field or other communication with the environment into the venous or arterial vasculature, producing systemic effects. The horse described in this report, after having been discovered to have dislodged the extension set from the jugular vein catheter, demonstrated clinical signs considered most likely to have resulted from a VAE, and represents a case of primarily neurological signs resolving spontaneously. Emphasis is given to the prevention and prompt recognition of this event and to the use of all available tools in the management of cardiovascular complications.     

Chronic progressive lymphoedema in draught horses

The objective of this review was to summarise and evaluate the current state of knowledge about chronic progressive lymphoedema in draught horses. Clinical signs of this multifactorial disorder are mainly restricted to the lower limbs, comprising progressively deteriorating skin, swelling and deformation. Although typical lesions were first reported at the beginning of the 20th century, chronic progressive lymphoedema was recognised as a specific syndrome only in 2003, and since then research has driven forward. Despite the high prevalence in some breeds and the serious economic impact, the pathogenesis is not fully understood, and the available treatment options remain symptomatic and noncurative. There is a need to improve diagnostic techniques and to develop selection tools.