Odor in pig manure affects the distribution of the manure over grass and crop fields as fertilizer. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of different types of microbes (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Bacillus subtilis and Rodobacter capsulata) and incubation temperatures (20℃ and 35℃) on the levels of odorous compounds in pig manure. Pig manure was incubated with 0.03% microbes (v/v) at temperatures of 20℃ or 35℃. At incubation temperature of 20℃, the addition of Rodobacter capsulata significantly (p<0.05) decreased the levels of indoles and volatile fatty acid (VFA). At incubation temperature of 35℃, the addition of any microbes of the three used in this study did not significantly (p>0.05) affect the levels of odorous compounds. When incubation temperature was increased from 20℃ to 35℃, levels of odorous compounds were significantly (p<0.05) increased. Taken together, these results suggest that Rodobacter capsulata could be utilized to reduce odor from pig manure in the spring and fall when the average temperature is around 20℃. However, alternative odor-reducing technology is needed to be developed to apply onto pig manure during the hot summer season (35℃).

본 연구에서는 UTC 시스템을 대표적인 농업시설인 돈사에 적용하기에 앞서, UTC 제어 시스템 및 프 로그램 개발에 따른 돈사 내 적정 사육 환경 유지 및 난방에너지 저감을 위한 기초자료로 활용하고자, 2 동의 실험돈사를 제작, UTC 제어 시스템 적용에 따른 실험돈사 내부 온도 변화 및 에너지를 비교, 분석 하였다. 제어 시스템은 T1∼T4, 총 4점의 온도를 측정 후 프로그램 내 알고리즘에 의해 O1∼O5, 총 5개 의 출력 신호를 ON/OFF 방식으로 각각 제어하도록 구성하였다. 온도 설정은 실험돈사 내부 온도 28. 0℃, UTC 내부 온도 34.0℃로 설정하였고, 측정된 온도와 비교를 통해 출력 신호를 제어하였다. 3일 간, 제어 시스템을 가동한 돈사의 경우 최고 온도는 평균 31.8℃로 측정되었다. 같은 시간, 비교돈사의 최고 온도는 평균 36.6℃로 제어 시스템을 가동한 돈사의 내부 온도가 약 4.8℃ 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 또한 제어 프로그램의 가동에 따라 UTC 플레넘 최고 온도는 평균 50.5℃까지 상승한 것으로 나타났다.

We developed a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based molecular method for sexing and identification using sexual dimorphism between the Zinc Finger-X and -Y (ZFX-ZFY) gene and polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) for mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) cytochrome B (CYTB) gene in meat pieces and commercial sausages from animals of different origins. Sexual dimorphism based on the presence or absence of SINE-like sequence between ZFX and ZFY genes showed distinguishable band patterns between male and female DNA samples and were easily detected by PCR analyses. Male DNA had two PCR products appearing as distinct two bands (ZFX and ZFY), and female DNA had a single band (ZFX). Molecular identification was carried out using PCR-RFLP of CYTB gene, and showed clear species classification results. The results yielded identical information on the sexes and the species of the meat samples collected from providers without any records. The analyses for DNA isolated from commercial sausage showed that pig was the major source but several sausages originated from chicken and Atlantic cod. Applying this PCR-based molecular method was useful and yielded clear sex information and identified the species of various tissue samples originating from livestock.

In this study, to improve the in vitro development of various cells including cloned embryos, the effects that isoproterenol and melatonin have on in vitro development of porcine parthenogenetic oocytes were investigated. Parthenogenetic activation was induced with electrical stimulation, BSA and 6-DMAP treatment. 10-7 M of melatonin and isoproterenol (10-10, 10-12 and 10-14 M) were supplemented for in vitro maturation (IVM) and in vitro culture (IVC) medium, with different concentrations. When isoproterenol and melatonin were supplemented in IVM medium with different concentrations, there was no significant (P<0.05) difference of maturation rate in the treatment groups as well as in that of only melatonin. As isoproterenol and melatonin were supplemented in IVM medium with different concentrations, blastocyst rates of isoproterenol 10-12 M treatment group (37.1%) were significantly (P<0.05) higher than control group (26.0%). Isoproterenol and melatonin were supplemented in IVC medium with different concentrations, then the cleavage rate of 10-12 M isoproterenol treatment group (82.2%) was significantly (P<0.05) higher than the group that melatonin was only supplemented (70.9%). There was no difference of blastocyst rate between the treatment groups. When isoproterenol and melatonin were supplemented for IVM+IVC medium with different concentrations, the cleavage rate of 10-12 M isoproterenol treatment group (92.5%) was significantly (P<0.05) higher than the control group (82.8%) and the group that melatonin was only treated (81.6%). The blastocyst rate of 10-12 M as 45.6% was significantly (P<0.05) higher than control group (25.2%) and melatonin treatment group (31.2%). The cell number of blastocyst in 10-12 M isoproterenol treatment group 35.5±3.4 was significantly (P<0.05) highest. The results of this study showed that the development rate of IVC when both isoproterenol and melatonin were supplemented was higher than when melatonin was only supplemented. Therefore, it is concluded that isoproterenol is rather effective in the activation of melatonin. 10-7 M melatonin and 10-12 M isoproterenol were considered suitable concentration.

The principal hygienic problem caused by livestock industry is the odor exposed to farm workers. This study was performed to assess air cleaner efficiency for reducing odor through on-site evaluation. The concentration of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, which are major odorous compounds generated from livestock building, were monitored by realtime direct recorder. The odor mixture was measured by air dilution method applying human noses of five panels. Their reduction efficiencies were represented by difference between initial concentration exhausted by non-treatment and concentration measured after treatment of respective control mechanism (water, germicide and plasma ion) of air cleaner. Mean levels of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide were 1.84 (SD:0.22) ppm and 76.83 (SD:1.37) ppb for non-treatment, 1.23 (SD:0.09) ppm and 59.07 (SD:2.68) ppb for wet scrubber (water), 1.08 (SD:0.03) ppm and 58.55 (SD:1.62) ppb for wet scrubber (germicide), and 0.96 (SD:0.03) ppm and 53.66 (SD:1.37) ppb for plasma ion, respectively. Mean dilution factors of odor mixture were 100 for non-treatment, 66.9 for wet scrubber (water), 144.2 for wet scrubber (germicide), and 66.94 for plasma ion, respectively. Based on the results obtained from on-site evaluation, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide showed the mean reduction efficiency of 40% and 25.7% compared with non-treatment process of air cleaner, respectively. In the case of odor mixture, the highest dilution factor was observed at wet scrubber (germicide) compared with other control mechanism of air cleaner.

Xenotransplantation of pig islet regarded as a good alternative to allotransplantation. However, cellular death mediated by hypoxia-reoxygenation injury after transplantation disturb success of this technique. In the present study, we produce transgenic pig expressing human heme oxygenase 1 (HO1) genes to overcome cellular death for improving efficiency of islet xenotransplantation. Particularly, Korean miniature pig breed, Micro-Pig, was used in the present study. Somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) technique was used to produce the HO1 transgenic pig. Six alive transgenic piglets were produced and all the transgenic pigs were founded to have transgene in their genomic DNA and the gene was expressed in all tested organs. Also, in vitro cultured fibroblasts derived from the HO1 transgenic pig showed low reactive oxygen species level, improved cell viability and reduced apoptosis level

본 연구는 교잡돈의 출하일령은 약 200일 이고, 175두의 돼지를 도축하여 3개의 그룹(59 ~ 95kg, 96 ~ 110kg, 111 ~ 148kg)으로 나누어, 등심, 상완세갈래근, 대퇴두갈래근, 반막모양근의 육질 특성을 조사하였다. 콜라겐과 지방함량은 반막모양근, 대퇴두갈래근이 111 ~ 148kg 그룹에서 다름 그룹에 비 해 낮은 함량을 나타내었으며(p<0.05), 단백질함량은 반막모양근, 대퇴두갈래근과 상완세갈래근이 111 ~ 148kg 그룹에서 다른 그룹에 비해 높은 함량을 나타내었다(p<0.05). 등심과 반막모양근의 명도는 111 ~ 148kg 그룹에서 높게 나타내었으며(p<0.05), 적색도와 황색도는 유의적인 차이가 나타나지 않았 다(p>0.05). pH는 등심에서 체중이 증가함에 따라 낮은 값을 나타냈었다(p<0.05). 가열감량은 등심, 반 막모양근, 대퇴두갈래근, 상완세갈래근이 111 ~ 148kg 그룹에서 보다 59 ~ 95kg 그룹에서 낮게 나타 났으며(p<0.05), 보수력은 반막모양근과 대퇴두갈래근에서 체중이 증가할수록 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 전단력은 등심과 상완세갈래근에서 체중이 증가할수록 낮게 나타났다(p<0.05). 등심의 지방산 분석 결 과는 96 ~ 110kg 그룹에서 oleic acid, MUFA, MUFA/SFA가 높았고(p<0.05), 111 ~ 148kg 그룹에서 trans-vaccenic acid와 SFA가 높았지만(p<0.05), UFA는 낮았다(p<0.05).등심의 관능평가는 연도와 다 즙성이 96 ~ 110kg 그룹에서 높은 점수를 받았다(p<0.05).

Diabetes mellitus, the most common metabolic disorder, is divided into two types: type 1 and type 2. The essential treatment of type 1 diabetes, caused by immune-mediated destruction of β-cells, is transplantation of the pancreas; however, this treatment is limited by issues such as the lack of donors for islet transplantation and immune rejection. As an alternative approach, stem cell therapy has been used as a new tool. The present study revealed that bone marrowderived mesenchymal stromal cells (BM-MSCs) could be transdifferentiated into pancreatic cells by the insertion of a key gene for embryonic development of the pancreas, the pancreatic and duodenal homeobox factor 1 (PDX1). To avoid immune rejection associated with xenotransplantation and to develop a new cell-based treatment, BM-MSCs from α-1,3-galactosyltransferase knockout (GalT KO) pigs were used as the source of the cells. Transfection of the EGFP-hPDX1 gene into GalT KO pig-derived BM-MSCs was performed by electroporation. Cells were evaluated for hPDX1 expression by immunofluorescence and RT-PCR. Transdifferentiation into pancreatic cells was confirmed by morphological transformation, immunofluorescence, and endogenous pPDX1 gene expression. At 3∼4 weeks after transduction, cell morphology changed from spindle-like shape to round shape, similar to that observed in cuboidal epithelium expressing EGFP. Results of RT-PCR confirmed the expression of both exogenous hPDX1 and endogenous pPDX1. Therefore, GalT KO pig-derived BM-MSCs transdifferentiated into pancreatic cells by transfection of hPDX1. The present results are indicative of the therapeutic potential of PDX1-expressing GalT KO pig-derived BM-MSCs in β-cell replacement. This potential needs to be explored further by using in vivo studies to confirm these findings.

Deposits discharged through the cleaning mainly were cement mortar, bitumen paintings and rust pieces, and fragments of perforation, stones and gravels. Deposits were more removed through swabbing pig cleaning rather than air scouring cleaning on the whole. However, air scouring cleaning were not influenced by the constraint conditions such as a change in the diameter or the presence of the valve in water mains compare to swabbing pig cleaning. So, it was thought that air scouring cleaning might be more favorable to water distribution network cleaning in the future. After the cleaning, water quality including residual chlorine and turbidity also was improved because of the removal of a significant amount of the deposits. Therefore, if the cleaning is continuously and regularly implemented in water mains, it is expected that it will help to recover the reliability and to preserve the health of water quality.

동물의 장기를 인간에게 이식하게 되면 초급성거부반응(Hyperacute rejection, HAR)이 일어난다. 초급성거부반응은 면역계의 구성요소 중 보체(complement)에 의해 일어나는 거부반응으로 돼지의 혈관세포 표면에 있는 Galα(1,3)Gal 당분자에 인간의 항체가 즉각 반응하기 때문에 일어나며, α1,3-galactosyltransferase(α1,3-GT) 유전자는 돼지 혈관세포 표면의 Galα(1,3)Gal 당분자 생성에 관여한다. 따라서 인간에게 돼지의 장기를 이식하기 위해서는 α1,3-galactosyltransferase 유전자를 제거하는 것이 필요한 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구실의 이전 연구에서, 시카고 미니돼지 귀체세포에서 상동 재조합(Homologous recombination)을 통해 α1,3-galactosyltransferase 유전자가 제거된 체세포를 개발한 바 있으며, 이 체세포를 통하여 α1,3-GT 유전자가 제거된 돼지도 생산된 바 있다. 본 연구에서는, human serum 처리 시 돼지 세포를 보호해 준다고 보고되고 있는 human complement regulator인 human Decay-accelerating factor(hDAF)와 human α1,2-fucosyltransferase(hHT)유전자를 α1,3-GT 유전자 위치에 gene targeting하여 동시에 hDAF와 hHT가 발현하는 체세포를 개발하였다. Knock-in vector는 hDAF와 hHT 두 유전자가 발현할 수 있도록 IRES로 연결하였으며, α1,3-GT 유전자의 start codon을 이용하여 발현할 수 있도록 구축하였다. 구축한 vector는 electroporation을 통해 미니돼지 체세포에 도입하였으며, PCR 결과, α1,3-GT 유전자 위치에서 상동 재조합이 일어났음을 확인하였다. Positivenegative 선별 방법을 통해 얻은 gene targeting 된 체세포는 RT-PCR에 의해 hDAF와 hHT 유전자의 발현이 확인되었으며, 대조군(NIH minipig)에 비해 α1,3-GT 유전자의 발현이 감소하였다. 또한 이들 세포에 100% human complement serum을 처리하였을 때 knock-in 세포가 대조군에 비해 30% 정도 더 높은 생존율을 보였다. 따라서 개발된 체세포는 이종간 장기이식을 위한 돼지 생산과 함께 이를 이용한 이종간의 장기 이식 시 초급성 거부반응을 억제하는 데 사용될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

Amphiregulin (AREG), a glycoprotein that is a member of the epidermal growth factor (EGF) family, is expressed by the porcine conceptus and endometrium. AREG genotypes were determined based on an SNP in the intron 3 of the gene. Contradictory effects of AREG genotypes on reproductive traits in different pig breeds were reported previously. G allele had undesirable effect on reproductive trait in Meishan breed, while it had favorable effects in Polish Landrace and Large White. We determined AREG genotypes of 179 pigs including the Duroc, Landrace, Yorkshire, Korean native pig (KNP), and Meishan breeds. Two new SNPs were identified near the previously reported SNP in the intron 3 of AREG. Frequencies of AREG alleles among the Duroc, Landrace, Yorkshire, and KNP sows were significantly different (p<0.001), indicating association between AREG genotypes and pig breeds. The first parity litter size was significantly affected by the breeds (p=0.014), but not by AREG genotypes (p=0.148). However, there were breed and AREG genotype associated trends in the first parity litter size. The first parity litter size appeared to be higher in Duroc and KNP sows with G allele, while it appeared to be lower in Landrace sows with G allele. Significant variability of AREG alleles among pig breeds, for the first time in Duroc and KNP sows, was identified. AREG genotypes may influence reproductive traits differentially for each breed and thus, AREG genotypes may need to be considered when sows are bred to increase litter size.

근래의 육종산업에 있어서 재래 혹은 토착품종 등 고유 가축유전자원의 효율적인 보존 및 관리는 중요한 관심사이다. 본 연구는 제주재래돼지와 외래돼지 품종들간의 유전적 다양성, 집단의 구성 및 근연관계를 구명하기 위하여 수행되었다. 제주재래돼지, Landrace, Yorkshire, Berkshire 등 4품종 총 200개체를 대상으로 30개 초위성체 마커를 대상으로 대립유전자를 분석한 결과, 전체 265개의 대립유전자가 관찰되었다. 대립유전자 수의 범위는 5개(SW168)에서 22개(S0005)였으며, 전체 좌위에 대한 평균 값은 8.83개로 산출되었다. 30개 마커에 대한 기대 및 관측 이형접합도의 평균치는 0.731 및 0.615, 다형정보지수의 평균값은 0.697로 확인되었다. 제주재래돼지의 유전적 다양성은 외래 품종에 비하여 낮게 나타났다. 계통유전학적 유연관계, 요인대응분석 및 집단구조 분석 결과, 제주재래돼지는 서양유래의 상용품종과 유전적으로 명확히 구분되었다. 따라서 본 연구 결과는 제주재래돼지의 유전적 고유성 및 유전자원으로써 가치판단을 위한 과학적 근거가 될 것으로 사료된다.

본 연구는 무창돈사에서 폐기되는 에너지를 재이용하기 위해 열회수형 환기장치의 효율 및 돈사 내부 환경에 미치는 영향을 분석하여, 실제돈사에 적용 가능성을 구명하고자 한다. 이를 위해 열회수형 환기장치의 적용에 따른 내부 온도, 상대습도, CO2 및 부유미생물을 측정, 분석하여 돈사 내 열회수형 환기장치 적용 시 연료비 절감 및 돼지 사육 환경의 최적 조건 산출을 위한 기초자료로 활용하고자 한다. 실험은 돈사 내 환기팬 및 열회수형 환기장치를 설치하여 세 가지 다른 조건에서 실험을 행하였다. 첫 번째, 환기팬 및 열회수형 환기장치를 가동하지 않은 상황(Test-1), 두 번째, 환기팬만 가동한 상황(Test-2), 그리고 마지막으로 열회수형 환기장치만 가동한 상황(Test-3), 세 가지 상황으로 구분하여 실시하였다. 열회수형 환기장치를 가동하였을 경우, 내부 상, 중, 하층부의 온도가 가장 균일한 것으로 나타났고, 상대습도 또한 일정하게 유지되는 것으로 나타났다. CO2 농도의 경우, 환기팬을 가동한 상황(Test-2)보다 다소 높았지만 시간이 지남에 따라 농도가 낮아지는 것으로 보아, 환기에 효과가 있다고 판단된다. 부유미생물의 경우는 밀폐된 상황(Test-1) 보다 오히려 높게 측정되었는데, 이는 열회수형 환기장치의 내부 교차오염 등에 의한 것으로 판단된다.

Genetic polymorphisms within immunity-related candidate genes in pigs have been identified to control variations in immune functions and/or disease resistance. It has become necessary to evaluate the effects of other genetic markers of economically important traits prior to introducing them into marker-assisted selection programs. In this study, polymorphisms of porcine genes coding Interferon-induced Gunylate binding protein 1 (GBP1), GBP2, CD163, and CD169 were investigated for their association with growth and meat quality traits in a Korean native pig breed -Yorkshire inter-crossed F2 pig population (KY-F2). KY-F2 animals (n=346) have been successfully used for linkage mapping to identify quantitative loci that control meat quality, growth, and immunity traits. In our results, polymorphisms in genes GBP1 and GBP2 showed association with pig growth rate as well as meat quality traits such as crude fat, drip loss, and meat color (yellowness) in the KY-F2 population. The polymorphism in gene CD163 only showed association with crude fat, as a meat quality trait. CD169 gene was associated with pork tenderness. In conclusion, four immune-related genetic markers were validated for their association with growth and meat quality traits to gauge their potential use in a swine selection program. The results warrant further studies in other commercial pig populations.

Pigs are considered an ideal source of human disease model due to their physiological similarities to humans. However, the low efficiency of in vitro embryo production (IVP) is still a major barrier in the production of pig offspring with gene manipulation. Despite ongoing advances in the associated technologies, the developmental capacity of IVP pig embryos is still lower than that of their in vivo counterparts, as well as IVP embryos of other species (e.g., cattle and mice). The efficiency of IVP can be influenced by many factors that affect various critical steps in the process. The previous relevant reviews have focused on the in vitro maturation system, in vitro culture conditions, in vitro fertilization medium, issues with polyspermy, the utilized technologies, etc. In this review, we concentrate on factors that have not been fully detailed in prior reviews, such as the oocyte morphology, oocyte recovery methods, denuding procedures, first polar body morphology and embryo quality.

The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR associated protein (Cas9) system can be applied to produce transgenic pigs. Therefore, we applied CRISPR/Cas9 system to generate FoxN1-targeted pig parthenogenetic embryos. Using single guided RNA targeted to pig FoxN1 genes was injected into cytoplasm of in vitro matured oocyte before electrical activation. In results, regardless of the concentrations of vector, the cleavage rate were significantly (p<0.05) decreased (4 ng/μl, 51.24%; 8 ng/μl, 40.88%; and 16 ng/μl; 45.22%) compared to no injection group (70.44%). The blastocyst formation rates were also decreased in vector injected 3 groups (4 ng/μl, 7.96%; 8 ng/μl, 6.4%; and 16 ng/μl; 9.04%) compared to no injection group (29.07%). In addition, the blastocyst formation rates between sham injected group (13.51%) and no injection group (29.07%) also showed significant difference (p<0.05). The mutation rates were comparable between groups (4 ng/μl, 18.4%; 8 ng/μl, 12.5%; and 16 ng/μl; 20.0%). The sequencing analysis showed that blastocysts derived from each group were successfully mutated in FoxN1 loci regardless of the vector concentrations. However, the deletion patterns were higher than the patterns of point mutation and insertion regardless of the vector concentrations. In conclusion, we described that cytoplasmic microinjection of FoxN1-targeted CRISPR/Cas9 vector could efficiently generate transgenic pig parthenogenetic embryos in one-step.

To compensate for the critical shortage of human organs for allotransplantation, xenotransplantation studies using genetically modified pigs are being performed in Korea. Two types of pigs that are used are α1,3-galactosyltransferase gene knockout (GalT KO) pigs and GalT KO+hCD46 (human complement regulatory protein) pigs. The present study measured the gestation time, birth weight, daily growth rate, and heart weight of both kinds of transgenic minipigs. The gestation period for both types of pigs was 117∼119 days. There was no difference in the body weight of GalT KO (—/+) and GalT KO (—/—) piglets, but GalT KO+hCD46 (—hCD46+/+) pigs were significantly heavier at birth than were GalT KO+hCD46 (—hCD46+/—hCD46+) pigs. During the first 10 weeks of life, the daily weight gain of GalT KO+hCD46 (—hCD46+/—CD46+) piglets, which are considered the optimal type for xenotransplantation, was 0.19 kg. The weight of hearts from GalT KO piglets up to two months of age was affected more by body weight than by age. Transgenic pigs showed no differences in gestation period or reproductive ability compared with normal pigs. These results comprise basic data that may be used in xenotransplantation studies and transgenic animal production in Korea.

본 연구는 가축분뇨를 화학비료로 대체하기 위해 사료용 옥수수 재배시 돈분 액비의 적정 시용방법을 구명하고자 화학비료100%, 액비100%, 액비150%, 액비50% +화학비료50%, 액비70% +화학비료30%, 액비70% +화학비료50%를 처리한 후 작물의 수량 및 사료가치, 토양변화 등을 조사하였다. 토양의 화학성 변화중 pH와 치환성 Mg는 시험전에 비하여 큰 변화가 없었으나 그 밖의 성분들은 화학비료구를 제외한 액비처리구의 경우 약간씩 높은 함량을 나타내었다. 토양중 NO3-N함량과 옥수수 생육초기에는 화학비료100%, 액비150%, 액비70% +화학비료50%처리구가 그 밖의 액비와 화학비료 분시구보다 높았으나 생육후기로 갈수록 처리간에 큰 차이가 없었다. 사료용 옥수수의 전장, 직경 및 생체수량은 화학비료100%, 액비150%, 액비70% +화학비료50%처리구에서 가장 양호하였고 액비100% 전량기비처리구에서 가장 낮았다. 특히, 수량은 액비150%처리구와 액비70%+화학비료50%에서 유사하였으며, 액비100%에서 79%로 가장 저조하였다. 사료용 옥수수의 조단백질과 사료가치도 역시 액비150%, 액비70%+화학비료50%에서 가장 높은 값를 나타냈지만, ADF와 NDF 함량은 가장 낮은 값을 나타내었다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 보면 논 조건에서 화학비료를 대체하여 가축분뇨 액비를 이용한 옥수수 재배시 증수와 사료가치를 높이기 위해서는 일시에 100%전량을 사용하는 것보다는 2회 분할 시용하는 것이 유리하며 특히, 액비70%를 처리하고 추비로 화학비료50%를 처리하는 것이 토양비옥도를 유지하면서도 생산성을 높여 주며 화학비료를 50%수준 절감해줄 것으로 생각된다.

Klotho (KL) is a single transmembrane protein composed of KL1 and KL2 repeats possessing β-glucuronidase activity and maintains calcium homeostasis in physiological state. It has been implicated in pigs that calcium is important for the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy, and our previous study has shown that transient receptor potential vanilloid type 6 (TRPV6), a calcium ion transporter, is predominantly expressed in the uterine endometrium during pregnancy in pigs. However, expression and function of KL in the uterine endometrium has not been determined in pigs. Thus, the present study determined expression and regulation of KL in the uterine endometrium during the estrous cycle and pregnancy in pigs. Real-time RT-PCR analysis showed that levels of KL mRNA decreased between Days 12 to 15 of the estrous cycle, and its expression showed a biphasic manner during pregnancy. KL mRNA was expressed in conceptuses and in chorioallantoic tissues during pregnancy. Explant culture study showed that expression levels of KL were not affected by treatment of steroid hormones or interleukin-1beta during the implantation period. Furthermore, levels of KL mRNA in the uterine endometrium from gilts carrying somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT)- derived embryos were significantly lower than those from gilts carrying natural mating-derived embryos on Day 12 of pregnancy. These results exhibited that KL was expressed at the maternal-conceptus interface in a pregnancy statusand stage-specific manner, and its expression was affected by SCNT procedure, suggesting that KL may play an important role in the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy in pigs.

돈분액비를 활용하여 경종·축산 연계를 통한 자원순환농업의 활용 및 동계작물의 생산량을 증가시키기 위해 무경운답트리티케일 재배지에서 돈분액비 시용이 생육특성, 토양 화학성 변화 및 건물수량성에 대하여 알아본 결과 다음과 같다.LPM처리구에서 대조구에 비해 전 조사기간에 걸쳐 초장변화에서는 4.4~23.4cm 차이가 나타났으며, 근장에서도 최대3.9cm 차이가 나타났다. 건물량에서는 대조구 대비 23% 이상의 높은 것으로 나타났다. 시험 후의 토양화학성 변화에서는전질소를 제외한 모든 조사항목에서 통계적 유의성은 나타나지 않았다. 건초수량에서는 돈분액비처리구에서 747 kg/10a 으로 대조구 대비 12% 높은 수량지수가 나타났다.