A reply to “The 1.8 kb DNA fragment formerly confirmed as Mycoplasma suis (M. suis) specific was originated from the porcine genome”     

Ludwig E. Hoelzle  Dagmar Adelt  Katharina Hoelzle  Karl Heinritzi  Max M. Wittenbrink 《Veterinary microbiology》2009,138(1-2)

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Determining the source of house flies (Musca domestica) using stable isotope analysis     

Heinrich K  Weaver RJ  Bell HA 《Pest management science》2012,68(1):31-37

BACKGROUND: Intensive livestock units frequently produce flies in large numbers that, on migration, cause nuisance to the occupants of neighbouring dwellings. The resolution of such problems is often reliant on the unequivocal identification of the origin of the flies, particularly when several potential sources exist. This study evaluated stable isotope analysis as a method for differentiating adult houseflies (Musca domestica) on the basis of their dietary history so as to determine their likely source. RESULTS: Flies were reared in the laboratory on several substrates, including chicken and cattle manure, laboratory diet and household vegetable waste. Different fly parts (wings, heads and legs) and whole flies were analysed immediately after eclosion and after 10 days. The δ¹³C and δ¹⁵N values for adults that had developed on each diet type were highly distinct. Both isotopic ratios altered markedly after maintaining the flies for 10 days on a diet of cane sugar solution. CONCLUSIONS: Stable isotope analysis readily differentiated flies that had developed on a range of substrates. The technique, therefore, shows potential to be employed to determine the likely source of various nuisance insects, and to contribute to the abatement of such problems. Copyright © 2011 Society of Chemical Industry  相似文献   

Relationship of heart rate and electrocardiographic time intervals to body mass in horses and ponies     

Colin C. Schwarzwald  Miki Kedo  Katharina Birkmann  Robert L. Hamlin 《Journal of Veterinary Cardiology》2012,14(2):343-350

ObjectivesTo investigate the relationship of heart rate (HR) and ECG time intervals to body weight (BWT) in healthy horses and ponies. We hypothesized that HR and ECG time intervals are related to BWT.Animals250 healthy horses of >30 breeds; 5.5 (1–30) y [median (range)]; 479 (46–1018) kg.MethodsProspective study. Standard base-apex ECGs were recorded while the horses were standing quietly in a box stall. Mean HR over 15 s was calculated and RR interval, PQ interval, QRS duration, and QT interval were measured by a single observer.QT was corrected for differences in heart rate using Fridericia's formula (QT_cf = QT/³√RR). The relationship between ECG variables and BWT, age, sex, and RR interval was assessed using multivariate backward stepwise regression analyses. Goodness of fit of the model was improved when using log(BWT) compared to BWT. Body weight was overall the strongest predictor of HR and ECG time intervals. Therefore, only log(BWT) was included as an independent variable in the final model. The level of significance was p = 0.05.ResultsHR (R² = 0.21) showed a significant negative relationship and PQ (R² = 0.53), QRS (R² = 0.23), QT (R² = 0.14), and QT_cf (R² = 0.02) showed significant positive relationships to log(BWT).ConclusionsSmall equine breeds undergoing routine ECG recordings have slightly faster heart rates and shorter ECG time intervals compared to larger equine breeds. Although the magnitude of absolute differences may be small, body weight needs to be considered among other factors when comparing HR and ECG time intervals to normal ranges in horses.  相似文献   

Granulocytic anaplasmosis in a horse from Saskatchewan     

Hilary Burgess  Neil B. Chilton  Chantel N. Krakowetz  Charlotte Williams  Katharina Lohmann 《The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne》2012,53(8):886-888

This report describes a case of equine granulocytic anaplasmosis in a horse from Saskatchewan. Morulae were visualized within blood neutrophils, and the diagnosis was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The organism was identified as the human pathogenic strain of Anaplasma phagocytophilum by PCR and DNA sequencing of 3 independent genes.  相似文献   

RADIOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSIS OF LAMENESS IN AFRICAN ELEPHANTS (LOXODONTA AFRICANA)     

Katharina M.  Hittmair  DR.MED.VET.  Hanna D.  Vielgrader  DR.MED.VET. 《Veterinary radiology & ultrasound》2000,41(6):511-515

Lameness in captive elephants is most commonly caused by pododermatitis or degenerative joint disease. Hard surfaces such as concrete, which produce a damp and cold environment, wet and muddy conditions, as well as restricted movement are the major causes of these problems. Radiography was performed in two African elephants at the Schoenbrunn Zoo in Vienna to determine the cause and extent of lameness. Various radiographic techniques are described for use in trained elephants. Low time settings were used to avoid loss of detail through movement and to minimize exposure while observing radiation safety. A 37-year-old elephant had front limb lameness due to an interdigital abscess. In radiographs of the foot an inhomogenous soft-tissue swelling without involvement of the phalanges was seen. Ultrasonography was helpful in visualizing the fluid-filled abscess. In additional joint radiographs severe degenerative joint disease was identified. A 13-year-old elephant had lameness of the hind limb. Radiographs of the hind limb from the foot to the stifle were made. Open physes and early signs of degenerative joint disease were identified on the radiographs.  相似文献   

Fish species composition and host fish density in streams of the thick‐shelled river mussel (Unio crassus) – implications for conservation          下载免费PDF全文

Katharina Stoeckl  Jens‐Eike Taeubert  Juergen Geist 《水产资源保护:海洋与淡水生态系统》2015,25(2):276-287

Abundance of Sitona lineatus L. (Col., Curculionidae) in peas (Pisum sativum L.): Effects on yield parameters and nitrogen balance     

Katharina Lohaus  Stefan Vidal 《Crop Protection》2010

In a four-year study, we investigated the relationship between the damage to root nodules of organically produced pea (Pisum sativum L.) by the larvae of the pea leaf weevil (Sitona lineatus L.) and the abundance of adult weevils. In addition to studying natural infestations, we established artificial infestations within cages to assess the impact of different weevil densities on yield parameters and determinants of the nitrogen balance. Densities of 0.2 adult S. lineatus per plant (20 individuals per m²) reduced the number of seeds and pods per plant by 18% and 15%, respectively; seeds per pod and thousand-seed weight remained unaffected. A three-fold or five-fold increase in weevil abundance (13–40 or 20 to 100 individuals per m²) did not result in an additional reduction in yield. Moreover, the higher weevil abundance did not adversely affect the N-harvest index or soil nitrogen content. We suspect that the impact of adult S. lineatus on yield and nitrogen parameters is limited by the density-dependent mortality of the larvae. Survival of larvae in turn depends on the nodulation of the plants, which is largely regulated by the supply of water. The assumption that organic cropping systems are at specific risk from the pea leaf weevil was confirmed by increasing population densities during the study period. However, yield losses were independent of adult attack within a wide range of weevil abundance, which indicates the complexity of assessing larval damage based on adult infestation level. An enhanced intraspecific competition among larvae may account for the absence of linear relationships, considering that especially young instars failed to establish in root nodules at higher densities. We found that adult densities of 0.2 individuals per plant and subsequent larval densities of 7 individuals per plant resulted in destruction of 37% of the root nodules on primary roots, which was much below destruction values reported in other studies. In conclusion, we recommend an early monitoring of weevils and early initiation of control strategies because yield losses were caused by even low weevil densities. Finally, the tolerance of P. sativum to S. lineatus was influenced by the yield level, i.e., tolerance to S. lineatus decreased as yield increased.  相似文献   

X-ray and CT morphology of atlas variants in the dog     

Schlegel K  Parry AT  Lamb CR  Kneiss S  Probst A  Tichy A  Mayrhofer E 《Berliner und Münchener tier?rztliche Wochenschrift》2010,123(9-10):425-430

To investigate variations in atlas shape in dogs the image archives of the Department for Small Animals and Horses, University of Vienna, and The Royal Veterinary College, University of London were searched for radiographs and CT images of the canine atlas. 32 radiographic and 78 CT studies, including 51 toy and 54 large breed dogs, were retrieved and analysed. Five dogs had both radiographs and CT scans. Patients with pathologic alterations, such as fractures and incomplete ossification of the atlas, as well as oblique projections were excluded. Compared to large breed dogs (body weight more than 30 kg) the atlas of toy breed dogs (body weight less than 10 kg) had a reduced craniocaudal and an increased dorsoventral diameter. The vertebral longitudinal axis appeared to be dorsorotated, resulting in a steeper rise of the atlas wings and a more dorsally located lateral vertebral foramen. When comparing the atlas of toy and large breed dogs, the distribution of three morphologic parameters was statistically different: Ratio length to height (toy breeds > 1, large breeds < or = 1), shape of the vertebral chanal (toy breeds: vertically oval, large breeds: round resp. cross-oval, or vertically oval) and trabecular bone of the dorsal arch (toy breeds: absent, large breeds: present). There was no significant difference in the morphology of the ventral arch. Differences in atlas morphology could contribute to the predisposition of toy breed dogs to atlanto-axial instability; however, further studies are necessary to test this hypothesis.  相似文献   

Recombinant major outer membrane protein (MOMP) of Chlamydophila abortus, Chlamydophila pecorum, and Chlamydia suis as antigens to distinguish chlamydial species-specific antibodies in animal sera     

Hoelzle LE  Hoelzle K  Wittenbrink MM 《Veterinary microbiology》2004,103(1-2):85-90

Recombinant major outer membrane proteins (rMOMP) of Chlamydophila (Ch.) abortus, Ch. pecorum, and Chlamydia (C.) suis were used as antigens to distinguish chlamydial species-specific antibodies in (i) immune sera from six rabbits and three pigs raised against native purified elementary bodies, (ii) serum samples from 25 sows vaccinated with Ch. abortus, and (iii) 40 serum samples from four heifers experimentally infected with Ch. abortus. All post-exposition sera contained chlamydial antibodies as confirmed by strong ELISA seroreactivities against the chlamydial LPS. For the rMOMP ELISA mean IgG antibody levels were at least 5.8-fold higher with the particular rMOMP homologous to the chlamydial species used for immunisation or infection than with heterologous rMOMPs (P <0.001). Preferential rMOMP ELISA reactivities of sera were confirmed by Western blotting. The results suggest that the entire chlamydial rMOMP could provide a species-specific serodiagnostic antigen.  相似文献   

Development of a diagnostic PCR assay based on novel DNA sequences for the detection of Mycoplasma suis (Eperythrozoon suis) in porcine blood   总被引：34，自引：0，他引：34  

Hoelzle LE  Adelt D  Hoelzle K  Heinritzi K  Wittenbrink MM 《Veterinary microbiology》2003,93(3):185-196

An efficient method of control of porcine eperythrozoonosis (PE) caused by Mycoplasma suis is eradication of infection by detection and removal of infected carrier animals. At present, only a few tests are available for the diagnosis of these latent M. suis infections in pigs. The objective of this study was to develop a PCR assay based on novel DNA sequences for the identification of M. suis-infected pigs. A 1.8 kb EcoRI DNA fragment of the M. suis genome was isolated from the blood of pigs experimentally infected with M. suis. Specificity of the DNA fragment was confirmed by DNA sequence analysis and PCR using primers directed against sequences contained in the 1.8 kb fragment. PCR products of 782 bp in size were amplified only from M. suis particles prepared from the blood of experimentally infected pigs but not from any controls, comprising blood from gnotobiotic piglets and a panel of bacteria including other porcine mycoplasmas. PCR results were confirmed by dot blot hybridisation. The applicability of the PCR assay to diagnose M. suis infections in pigs was evaluated by investigating blood samples from 10 symptomatic pigs with clinical signs typical of porcine eperythrozoonosis and blood samples from 10 healthy pigs. The M. suis-specific PCR product was amplified from all samples taken at episodes of acute disease as well as from samples taken during the latent stage of infection, thus demonstrating the suitability of the PCR assay for detecting latent infected carrier animals.  相似文献