Use of GIS and machine learning to predict disease in shrimp farmed on the east coast of the Mekong Delta,Vietnam     

Khiem  Nguyen Minh  Takahashi  Yuki  Yasuma  Hiroki  Oanh  Dang Thi Hoang  Hai  Tran Ngoc  Ut  Vu Ngoc  Kimura  Nobuo 《Fisheries Science》2022,88(1):1-13

Diseases in shrimp farms in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam cause significant crop losses and are therefore of great concern to producers. Once a pond becomes infected, it is difficult to prevent spread of the disease to nearby shrimp farming areas. Thus, predicting the occurrence of disease is an essential part of reducing the risk for shrimp farmers. In this study, we applied an integrated geographic information system and machine learning system to predict three serious diseases of shrimp, namely, acute hepatopancreatic necrosis, white spot syndrome disease, and Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei infection, based on data collected from shrimp farms in the Tra Vinh, Bac Lieu, Soc Trang, and Ca Mau provinces of Vietnam. We first constructed a map showing the distribution of these diseases using the locations of affected farms, and then we conducted spatial analysis to acquire the geographical features of the affected locations. This latter information was combined with environmental factors and clinical signs to form the set of independent variables affecting the outbreak of diseases. The neural network model outperformed the logistic regression, random forest, and gradient boosting methods in terms of predicting infection to estimate the probability of disease occurrence in farmed areas. Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease infected farms downstream of the Co Chien and Hau Rivers of Tra Vinh and west of Ca Mau. Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei infection is distributed in Soc Trang Province, while white spot syndrome virus has spread to the coastal districts of Soc Trang and Bac Lieu Provinces, where it is highly associated to water from a complex canal system.

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Effects of reactive radicals and heat on <Emphasis Type="Italic">trans</Emphasis>-isomerization of eicosapentaenoic acid     

Nobuhiro Zaima  Tatsuya Sugawara  Yuki Otsubo  Takashi Hirata 《Fisheries Science》2007,73(4):897-901

Trans geometric isomers of eicosapentaenoic acid (TEPA) have been found as minor components in human platelets. However, there is little information on the mechanism of trans-isomerization of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in vitro and in vivo. The effects of reactive radicals and heat on trans-isomerization of EPA were examined. Trans-isomerization occurred when EPA ethyl ester reacted with nitrogen dioxide radical (NO₂) but not with 2,2′-azobis(2,4-dimethylvaleronitrile). TEPA was also produced from EPA ethyl ester heated at 200°C for 60 h. No TEPA, however, was detected in sardines Sardinops melanostictus after boiling, roasting, or microwave heating. These results suggest that EPA is trans-isomerized by NO₂ in vivo while trans-isomerization of EPA does not occur during conventional cooking.  相似文献   

Gene transcription analysis in lesional skin of canine epitheliotropic cutaneous lymphoma using quantitative real-time RT-PCR     

Chimura N  Kondo N  Shibata S  Kimura T  Mori T  Hoshino Y  Murayama N  Nagata M  Ide K  Nishifuji K  Kamishina H  Maeda S 《Veterinary immunology and immunopathology》2011,144(3-4):329-336

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A black soybean seed coat extract prevents obesity and glucose intolerance by up-regulating uncoupling proteins and down-regulating inflammatory cytokines in high-fat diet-fed mice     

Kanamoto Y  Yamashita Y  Nanba F  Yoshida T  Tsuda T  Fukuda I  Nakamura-Tsuruta S  Ashida H 《Journal of agricultural and food chemistry》2011,59(16):8985-8993

Black soybean seed coat extract (BE) is a polyphenol-rich food material consisting of 9.2% cyanidin 3-glucoside, 6.2% catechins, 39.8% procyanidins, and others. This study demonstrated that BE ameliorated obesity and glucose intolerance by up-regulating uncoupling proteins (UCPs) and down-regulating inflammatory cytokines in C57BL/6 mice fed a control or high-fat diet containing BE for 14 weeks. BE suppressed fat accumulation in mesenteric adipose tissue, reduced the plasma glucose level, and enhanced insulin sensitivity in the high-fat diet-fed mice. The gene and protein expression levels of UCP-1 in brown adipose tissue and UCP-2 in white adipose tissue were up-regulated by BE. Moreover, the gene expression levels of major inflammatory cytokines, tumor necrosis factor-α and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 were remarkably decreased by BE in white adipose tissue. BE is a beneficial food material for the prevention of obesity and diabetes by enhancing energy expenditure and suppressing inflammation.  相似文献   

In vitro and in vivo comparison of applanation tonometry and rebound tonometry in dogs     

Nagata N  Yuki M  Hasegawa T 《The Journal of veterinary medical science / the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science》2011,73(12):1585-1589

Intraocular pressure (IOP) evaluated by applanation tonometry via TONO-PEN XL (TP), and rebound tonometry via TonoVet (TV) were compared in enucleated canine eyes with varied pressure of the anterior chamber (AC) and in clinical cases. TV measured IOP values were lower than IOP measurements of TP in the enucleated eyes with 5-10 mmHg of AC (P<0.0001), though there was no significant difference in IOP values obtained with TP and TV on the pressure ranges of 15-20 mmHg. However, TP detected IOP values were lower than IOP measurements of TV in the eyes with over 25 mmHg of AC (P<0.0001). The results of clinical cases were similar to the enucleated eye model. There was no significant difference in IOP values obtained from TP and TV in dogs with normotensive eyes. IOP measurements of TP were lower than those of TV in glaucomatous eyes (P<0.0001). TV was a reliable tonometer for measurement of IOP in hypertensive eyes, whereas it was less accurate than TP in hypotensive eyes. The characteristics of TP and TV should be considered in the evaluation of IOP in practice.  相似文献   

A surge-like increase in luteinizing hormone preceding musth in a captive bull African elephant (Loxodonta africana)     

Kaewmanee S  Watanabe G  Keio M  Yamamoto Y  Yamamoto T  Kishimoto M  Nagaoka K  Narushima E  Katayanagi M  Nakao R  Sakurai Y  Morikubo S  Kaneko M  Yoshihara M  Yabe T  Taya K 《The Journal of veterinary medical science / the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science》2011,73(3):379-383

This study was conducted to determine the correlation between reproductive hormones and musth in a male African elephant. Changes in circulating luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), testosterone and immunoreactive (ir-) inhibin and the degree of musth were evaluated for 4 years. LH increased 4 weeks before musth began. The highest concentrations of testosterone and ir-inhibin were observed from April to October. There were positive correlations among testosterone, ir-inhibin and musth behavior. These findings suggested that the surge-like LH in the pre-musth period might stimulate secretion of testosterone and ir-inhibin and thus initiate the musth behavior. This study also suggested that the high LH level before musth might be a useful biomarker for the beginning of the musth season.  相似文献   

Reactivity of serum immunoglobulin E to bullfrog Rana catesbeiana parvalbumins in fish-allergic patients     

Yuki  HAMADA  Yuji  NAGASHIMA  Kazuo  SHIOMI 《Fisheries Science》2004,70(6):1137-1143

ABSTRACT:   Parvalbumin, a calcium-binding sarcoplasmic protein of approximately 12 kDa, represents the cross-reactive, major allergen in fish. In consideration of the fact that parvalbumin is contained at high levels not only in fish muscle but also in frog muscle, the present study was undertaken to clarify whether fish-allergic patients react to two parvalbumins (α- and β-parvalbumins) purified from the bullfrog Rana catesbeiana , which is sometimes consumed as a delicacy in Japan. In enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), sera from 12 of the 14 patients tested reacted equally to both parvalbumins purified from the Pacific mackerel Scomber japonicus and the bigeye tuna Thunnus obesus . Of the 12 sera positive to fish parvalbumins, eight sera also reacted to α- and β-parvalbumins of the bullfrog with different spectra: one serum reacted strongly to α-parvalbumin, six sera reacted strongly to β-parvalbumin and one serum reacted equally to both α- and β-parvalbumins. In addition, inhibition ELISA experiments revealed cross-reactivity between fish and bullfrog parvalbumins. Based on these results, it is proposed that fish-allergic patients should avoid the consumption of frog meat unless they are accurately diagnosed as lacking immunoglobulin E against frog.  相似文献   

Putative host cell receptor for fowl adenovirus detected in gizzard     

Taharaguchi S  Kono Y  Ohta H  Takase K 《The Journal of veterinary medical science / the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science》2007,69(11):1203-1205

This work was done to identify a fowl adenovirus (FAV) binding protein in the gizzard, a known target organ for certain strains of FAV serotype 1. By using a virus overlay protein binding assay (VOPBA), a putative FAV binding protein of approximately 200 kDa expressed in the gizzard was detected.  相似文献   

Vertebral stabilization using positively threaded profile pins and polymethylmethacrylate, with or without laminectomy, for spinal canal stenosis and vertebral instability caused by congenital thoracic vertebral anomalies     

Aikawa T  Kanazono S  Yoshigae Y  Sharp NJ  Muñana KR 《Veterinary surgery : VS》2007,36(5):432-441

Objective— To describe diagnostic findings, surgical technique, and outcome in dogs with thoracic spinal canal stenosis and vertebral instability secondary to congenital vertebral anomalies.
Study Design— Retrospective clinical study.
Animals— Dogs (n=9) with thoracic spinal canal stenosis.
Methods— Medical records (1995–1996; 2000–2006) of 9 dogs with a myelographic diagnosis of spinal canal stenosis and/or vertebral instability secondary to congenital vertebral anomaly that were surgically managed by vertebral stabilization with or without laminectomy were reviewed. Data on pre- and postoperative neurologic status, diagnostic findings, surgical techniques, and outcomes were retrieved. Follow-up evaluations were performed at 1, 2, and 6 months. Long-term outcome was assessed by means of clinical examination or owner telephone interviews.
Results— Spinal cord compression was confirmed by myelography, and in 2 dogs, dynamic compression by stress myelography. Eight dogs regained the ability to ambulate postoperatively. One dog with a partial recovery regained voluntary movement but did not become ambulatory.
Conclusions— Spinal cord injury secondary to congenital vertebral anomaly may have a good outcome when treated by vertebral stabilization with or without laminectomy. Adequate stabilization of the vertebrae and improved neurologic outcome were achieved in most dogs.
Clinical Relevance— Vertebral stabilization using positively threaded profile pins and polymethylmethacrylate with or without laminectomy is an effective treatment for spinal canal stenosis and vertebral instability secondary to congenital thoracic vertebral anomalies.  相似文献   

Canine distemper virus infection among wildlife before and after the epidemic     

Junko SUZUKI  Yohei NISHIO  Yuki KAMEO  Yutaka TERADA  Ryusei KUWATA  Hiroshi SHIMODA  Kazuo SUZUKI  Ken MAEDA 《The Journal of veterinary medical science / the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science》2015,77(11):1457-1463

In 2007–2008, a canine distemper virus (CDV) epidemic occurred among wild animals in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, and many mammals, including the wild boar and deer, were infected. In this study, CDV prevalence among wild animals was surveyed before and after the epidemic. At first, an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) with horseradish peroxidase-conjugated protein A/G was established to detect CDV antibodies in many mammalian species. This established ELISA was available for testing dogs, raccoons and raccoon dogs as well as virus-neutralization test. Next, a serological survey of wild mammalians was conducted, and it was indicated that many wild mammalians, particularly raccoons, were infected with CDV during the epidemic, but few were infected before and after the epidemic. On the other hand, many raccoon dogs died during the epidemic, but CDV remained prevalent in the remaining population, and a small epidemic occurred in raccoon dogs in 2012–2013. These results indicated that the epidemic of 2007–2008 may have been intensified by transmission to raccoons.  相似文献