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Respiratory function and mechanics in pinnipeds and cetaceans

Author Posting. © Company of Biologists, 2017. This article is posted here by permission of Company of Biologists for personal use, not for redistribution. The definitive version was published in Journal of Experimental Biology 220 (2017): 1761-1773, doi:10.1242/jeb.126870.In this Review, we focus on the functional properties of the respiratory system of pinnipeds and cetaceans, and briefly summarize the underlying anatomy; in doing so, we provide an overview of what is currently known about their respiratory physiology and mechanics. While exposure to high pressure is a common challenge among breath-hold divers, there is a large variation in respiratory anatomy, function and capacity between species – how are these traits adapted to allow the animals to withstand the physiological challenges faced during dives? The ultra-deep diving feats of some marine mammals defy our current understanding of respiratory physiology and lung mechanics. These animals cope daily with lung compression, alveolar collapse, transient hyperoxia and extreme hypoxia. By improving our understanding of respiratory physiology under these conditions, we will be better able to define the physiological constraints imposed on these animals, and how these limitations may affect the survival of marine mammals in a changing environment. Many of the respiratory traits to survive exposure to an extreme environment may inspire novel treatments for a variety of respiratory problems in humans.Funding for this project was provided by the Office of Naval Research (ONR YIP Award no. N000141410563).2018-05-1

Le Commandant de Pimodan : Promenades en Extrême-Orient (1895-1898)

Odend'hal Prosper. Le Commandant de Pimodan : Promenades en Extrême-Orient (1895-1898). In: Bulletin de l'Ecole française d'Extrême-Orient. Tome 1, 1901. pp. 371-372

Le Commandant de Pimodan : Promenades en Extrême-Orient (1895-1898)

Odend'hal Prosper. Le Commandant de Pimodan : Promenades en Extrême-Orient (1895-1898). In: Bulletin de l'Ecole française d'Extrême-Orient. Tome 1, 1901. pp. 371-372

Notes sur l'existence de ruines à Giam-bièu (Thua Thièn)

Odend'hal Prosper. Notes sur l'existence de ruines à Giam-bièu (Thua Thièn). In: Bulletin de l'Ecole française d'Extrême-Orient. Tome 2, 1902. p. 105

Sir John Strachey : India, its administration and progress

Odend'hal Prosper. Sir John Strachey : India, its administration and progress. In: Bulletin de l'Ecole française d'Extrême-Orient. Tome 4, 1904. pp. 448-453

Auguste Pavie : Mission Pavie. Indo-Chine. 1879 à 1895. Géographie et voyages. I. Exposé des Travaux de la Mission. (Introduction, première et deuxième périodes, 1879 à 1889)

Odend'hal Prosper. Auguste Pavie : Mission Pavie. Indo-Chine. 1879 à 1895. Géographie et voyages. I. Exposé des Travaux de la Mission. (Introduction, première et deuxième périodes, 1879 à 1889) . In: Bulletin de l'Ecole française d'Extrême-Orient. Tome 1, 1901. p. 372

Bovine leukosis: An example of poor disease monitoring of international livestock shipments to developing countries

Over the past few years, cattle imported into a number of countries have been shown to carry antibodies against bovine leukosis virus (BLV), the cause of enzootic bovine leukosis. The disease, imported into England via shipments of Canadian dairy cattle in the late 1970s, is still a significant problem in the United Kingdom. Many countries now require a blood test for serum antibodies to BLV as a precondition of shipment from certain endemic countries. Those cattle positive for BLV are excluded from shipment. Well-documented cases of shipments of hundreds of Canadian cattle without testing for BLV has been obtained. These shipments were to the African country of Malawi where the BLV status is unknown. Also, although the United States is endemic for BLV, most of the recent live cattle exports were received by countries which did not require a blood test for BLV. Of the 44 countries that imported U.S. cattle during 1982 and 1983, only 13 required BLV antibody testing before shipment. This report concerns one disease in one species. The millions of livestock shipped yearly between the countries of the world may harbor many viruses at risk of being introduced into susceptible animal populations. While international animal health agencies are doing a credible job of providing disease surveillance to member countries, there still needs to be improvements in disease information dissemination.cattle disease livestock shipments developing countries

Sir John Strachey : India, its administration and progress

Odend'hal Prosper. Sir John Strachey : India, its administration and progress. In: Bulletin de l'Ecole française d'Extrême-Orient. Tome 4, 1904. pp. 448-453

W. Digby : Prosperous British India

Odend'hal Prosper. W. Digby : Prosperous British India. In: Bulletin de l'Ecole française d'Extrême-Orient. Tome 4, 1904. pp. 454-456