Anbau von Ölpflanzen im Mischanbau mit anderen Kulturen im ökologischen Landbau

Mischanbausysteme bieten aufgrund ihrer höheren Biodiversität auch eine höhere Pufferkapazität gegen biotischen und abiotischen Stress und weisen durch gute Ausnutzung von Standraum und Standebene eine höhere Konkurrenzkraft gegen Unkraut auf als Reinanbausysteme. Zudem kommt es zu Synergismen bei der Nährstoffaufnahme und bei der Standfestigkeit (Aufhammer, 1999; Rauber, 2001). Besonders in Systemen mit limitiertem Betriebsmittelinput, wie dem ökologischen Landbau sind diese Bestandseigenschaften interessant. Die Koppelproduktion einer Ölsaat, z. B. zur energetischen Nutzung mit der Kultur von z. B. Erbsen zur Futternutzung könnte auch eine ökonomisch und ökologische Perspektive sein, um bei ackerbaulichen Vorteilen neben Futter- oder Marktfrüchten auch nachwachsende Rohstoffe zu produzieren. Für die Tierfütterung fallen dabei zusätzlich eiweiss- und energiereiche Presskuchen an (Henkel, 1997). Seit einigen Jahren sammelt ein inzwischen als AG-Mischfruchtanbau (www.mischfruchtanbau.de) etablierter Zusammenschluss von Praktiker/innen, Berater/innen und Forscher/innen Praxiserfahrungen v. a. mit dem Mischanbau mit Leindotter (Camelina sativa). In einem Forschungsprojekt werden verschiedene Mischanbausysteme mit Ölfrüchten erprobt, deren einjährige Ergebnisse vorliegen. Mehrjährige Ergebnisse liegen aus Praxisbetrieben vor. Der Mischanbau von Ölpflanzen mit Getreide oder Körnerleguminosen ist eine beachtenswerte Möglichkeit zur Ölerzeugung für den ökologischen Landbau. Notwendig sind Untersuchungen zu optimalen Mischungsverhältnissen, zu Reihenabständen, zur Sorteneignung und zur Unkrautunterdrückung. Die Versuche werden fortgesetzt

Zum Einfluss der Fütterung von Leindotterpresskuchen auf die Mast- und Schlachtleistung von Broilern aus ökologischer Mast

False flax (Camelina sativa) is a very beneficial oil seed in organic plant production. Its added value could be enhanced by using the oil cake in animal nutrition, which is very interesting for organic feeding due to the demand of farm grown crude protein and energy delivering plants. But European feed law does not allow such an use. An application for an amendment of the ordinance only seems promising, if it is possible to make a scientifically based proposal concerning the unproblematic amount of Camelina oil cake in the diet. Therefore in an organic feeding trial with a total of 192 broilers the effects of different amounts of Camelina oil cake (0%, 2.5%, 5% and 5% heat and pressure treated) in the diet concerning performance, carcass and meat quality were tested. The substitution of Camelina oil cake against soy cake till 5% caused inconsistent results concerning performance. Treated oil cake significantly caused poor performance and enlarged thyroid glands and livers. Carcass, meat, and fat quality remained unaffected. But anyway, a recommendation concerning the rea-sonable amount of Camelina oil cake in a broiler diet based on this single trial seems not feasible. Therefore further research has to be done

Leindotterpresskuchen in ökologischen Futterrationen: Stand der Forschung

Organic farming needs home-grown energy and protein sources in livestock feeding. Due to the concept of mixed cropping systems with oilseeds like false flax (Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz) the possible use of its oilcake as a component of feeding rations is attracting attention of farmers. False flax is an undesired substance in the European rules on feeding stuffs and the use of its oilcake in animal feeding is subject of diverse research projects. A review of the recentThe experiences shows that the use of oilcake of false flax in monogastric animals can negatively affect sensory meat quality and metabolism obvious in enlarged organs. In ruminant feeding those effects are not observed. Further research is needed to find out adopted feeding rations for different livestock. In dairy feeding additional experiments on the effect on milk fat contents should confirm existing results

Internal auditory canal volume in normal and malformed inner ears

Purpose: A narrow bony internal auditory canal (IAC) may be associated with a hypoplastic cochlear nerve and poorer hearing performances after cochlear implantation. However, definitions for a narrow IAC vary widely and commonly, qualitative grading or two-dimensional measures are used to characterize a narrow IAC. We aimed to refine the definition of a narrow IAC by determining IAC volume in both control patients and patients with inner ear malformations (IEMs). Methods: In this multicentric study, we included high-resolution CT (HRCT) scans of 128 temporal bones (85 with IEMs: cochlear aplasia, n = 11; common cavity, n = 2; cochlear hypoplasia type, n = 19; incomplete partition type I/III, n = 8/8; Mondini malformation, n = 16; enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome, n = 19; 45 controls). The IAC diameter was measured in the axial plane and the IAC volume was measured by semi-automatic segmentation and three-dimensional reconstruction. Results: In controls, the mean IAC diameter was 5.5 mm (SD 1.1 mm) and the mean IAC volume was 175.3 mm3 (SD 52.6 mm3). Statistically significant differences in IAC volumes were found in cochlear aplasia (68.3 mm3, p < 0.0001), IPI (107.4 mm3, p = 0.04), and IPIII (277.5 mm3, p = 0.0004 mm3). Inter-rater reliability was higher in IAC volume than in IAC diameter (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.92 vs. 0.77). Conclusions: Volumetric measurement of IAC in cases of IEMs reduces measurement variability and may add to classifying IEMs. Since a hypoplastic IAC can be associated with a hypoplastic cochlear nerve and sensorineural hearing loss, radiologic assessment of the IAC is crucial in patients with severe sensorineural hearing loss undergoing cochlear implantation. Keywords: 3D segmentation; Cochlear malformation; Diagnosis; Inner ear malformation; Internal auditory canal; Volum

Volumetry improves the assessment of the vestibular aqueduct size in inner ear malformation

Objectives: Enlarged vestibular aqueduct (EVA) is a common finding associated with inner ear malformations (IEM). However, uniform radiologic definitions for EVA are missing and various 2D-measurement methods to define EVA have been reported. This study evaluates VA volume in different types of IEM and compares 3D-reconstructed VA volume to 2D-measurements. Methods: A total of 98 high-resolution CT (HRCT) data sets from temporal bones were analyzed (56 with IEM; [cochlear hypoplasia (CH; n = 18), incomplete partition type I (IPI; n = 12) and type II (IPII; n = 11) and EVA (n = 15)]; 42 controls). VA diameter was measured in axial images. VA volume was analyzed by software-based, semi-automatic segmentation and 3D-reconstruction. Differences in VA volume between the groups and associations between VA volume and VA diameter were assessed. Inter-rater-reliability (IRR) was assessed using the intra-class-correlation-coefficient (ICC). Results: Larger VA volumes were found in IEM compared to controls. Significant differences in VA volume between patients with EVA and controls (p < 0.001) as well as between IPII and controls (p < 0.001) were found. VA diameter at the midpoint (VA midpoint) and at the operculum (VA operculum) correlated to VA volume in IPI (VA midpoint: r = 0.78, VA operculum: r = 0.91), in CH (VA midpoint: r = 0.59, VA operculum: r = 0.61), in EVA (VA midpoint: r = 0.55, VA operculum: r = 0.66) and in controls (VA midpoint: r = 0.36, VA operculum: r = 0.42). The highest IRR was found for VA volume (ICC = 0.90). Conclusions: The VA diameter may be an insufficient estimate of VA volume, since (1) measurement of VA diameter does not reliably correlate with VA volume and (2) VA diameter shows a lower IRR than VA volume. 3D-reconstruction and VA volumetry may add information in diagnosing EVA in cases with or without additional IEM. Keywords: 3D segmentation; Cochlear malformation; Diagnosis; Inner ear malformation; Volum

Lipid emulsions – Guidelines on Parenteral Nutrition, Chapter 6

The infusion of lipid emulsions allows a high energy supply, facilitates the prevention of high glucose infusion rates and is indispensable for the supply with essential fatty acids. The administration of lipid emulsions is recommended within ≤7 days after starting PN (parenteral nutrition) to avoid deficiency of essential fatty acids. Low-fat PN with a high glucose intake increases the risk of hyperglycaemia. In parenterally fed patients with a tendency to hyperglycaemia, an increase in the lipid-glucose ratio should be considered. In critically ill patients the glucose infusion should not exceed 50% of energy intake. The use of lipid emulsions with a low phospholipid/triglyceride ratio is recommended and should be provided with the usual PN to prevent depletion of essential fatty acids, lower the risk of hyperglycaemia, and prevent hepatic steatosis. Biologically active vitamin E (α-tocopherol) should continuously be administered along with lipid emulsions to reduce lipid peroxidation. Parenteral lipids should provide about 25–40% of the parenteral non-protein energy supply. In certain situations (i.e. critically ill, respiratory insufficiency) a lipid intake of up to 50 or 60% of non-protein energy may be reasonable. The recommended daily dose for parenteral lipids in adults is 0.7–1.3 g triglycerides/kg body weight. Serum triglyceride concentrations should be monitored regularly with dosage reduction at levels >400 mg/dl (>4.6 mmol/l) and interruption of lipid infusion at levels >1000 mg/dl (>11.4 mmol/l). There is little evidence at this time that the choice of different available lipid emulsions affects clinical endpoints

Surveillance of nosocomial transmission of Candida albicans in an intensive care unit by DNA fingerprinting

The frequency of nosocomial transmission of the opportunistic fungal pathogen Candida albicans in an intensive care unit was tested by DNA fingerprinting of 91 isolates from 32 hospitalized patients with the mid-repetitive Ca3 DNA probe. This showed that serial isolates of C. albicans from individual patients belonged to genetically distinct strains. In comparison with nosocomial bacterial pathogens, the transmission of C. albicans in an intensive care unit occurred at a much lower frequency. In conclusion, the threat of C. albicans infection does not lie within the hospital, but in commensal isolates. These findings are relevant for infection control practices