Efeito residual de estratégias de adubação sobre características produtivas do capim mombaça no período seco / Residual effect of fertilization strategies on productive characteristics ofmombaça grass in the dry season / Efecto residual de las estrategias de fertilización sobre las características productivas de la hierba mombaça en el período seco

Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito residual de diferentes recomendações de adubação e momentos deaplicação de adubação nitrogenada após a desfolhação sobre as características morfogênicas, estruturais e produtivas do Megathyrsus maximuscv. Mombaça no período seco do ano. Utilizou-se o delineamento em blocos casualizados em esquema fatorial 4 x 3, com 4 repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos pelas recomendações de adubação: Manual 5ª aproximação (5AP), Manual do Pará (MP), Reposição de nutrientes (RP) e modelo adaptado de Michaelis e Menten (MM) em três momentos de aplicação da fonte de nitrogênio (N) após desfolhação (dia 0, 3 e 6). As adubações com N foram realizadas no período das águas e no período de transição. A estratégia 5AP com N no dia 0 apresentou os maiores valores para massa seca de lâmina foliar (MSLF) e número de folhas vivas e osmenores para taxa de senescência foliar e massa seca de material morto. Já a recomendação MP com N no dia 6 apresentou os maiores valores para MSLF. A adubação nitrogenada no final do período das águas, promove aumento do comprimento médio de lâmina foliar e do número de folhas vivas além de promover redução de material morto da forragem no período seco.(AU)

The objective was to evaluate the residual effect of different fertilization recommendations and nitrogen application times after defoliation on the morphogenic, structural and productive characteristics of Megathyrsus maximuscv. Mombaça in the dry period of the year. A randomized block design was used in a 4 x 3 factorial scheme, with 4 replications. The treatments were constituted by the fertilization recommendations: 5thApproach Guide(5AP), Pará Guide(PG), Nutrient Replacement(RP) and theMichaelis and Menten adapted model(MM) applied for three days after application of the nitrogen (N) source following defoliation (days 0, 3, and 6). Fertilizations with N were carried out in the rainy season and in the transition period. The 5AP strategy with N on day 0 showed the highest values for leaf blade dry mass (LBDM) and number of live leaves and the lowest values for leaf senescence rate and dead material dry mass. The PG recommendation with N on day 6 presented the higher values for LBDM. Nitrogen fertilization at the end of the wet season promotes an increase in the average length of leaf blade and in the number of live leaves, in addition to promoting a reduction in forage dead material in the dry season.(AU)

El objetivo fue evaluar el efecto residual de diferentes recomendaciones de fertilización y tiempos de aplicación de la fertilización nitrogenada después de la defoliación sobre las características morfogénicas, estructurales y productivas de Megathyrsus maximus cv. Mombasa en el período seco del año. Se utilizó un diseño de bloques al azar en un esquema factorial 4 x 3, con 4 repeticiones. Los tratamientos estuvieron constituidos por las recomendaciones de fertilización: Manual 5º aproximación (5AP), Manual do Pará (MP), Reposición de nutrientes (RP) y modelo adaptado de Michaelis y Menten (MM) en tres momentos de aplicación de la fuente de nitrógeno (N) después de la defoliación (día 0, 3 y 6). Las fertilizaciones con N se realizaron en la época de lluvias y en el período de transición. Laestrategia 5AP con N en el día 0 mostró los valores más altos de masa seca del limbo foliar (MSLF) y número de hojas vivas y los valores más bajos de tasa de senescencia foliar y masa seca de material muerto. La recomendación MP con N en el día 6 presentóvalores superiores para MSLF. La fertilización nitrogenada al final de la estación lluviosa promueve un aumento en la longitud promedio de la lámina foliar y el número de hojas vivas, además de promover una reducción en la materia muerta del forraje en laestación seca.(AU)

Does silicon and salicylic acid contribute in the morphophysiology of Schinus terebinthifolia seedlings under flooding? / O silício e ácido salicílico contribuem na morfofisiologia de mudas de Schinus terebinthifolia sob alagamento?

Flooding can damage the photosynthetic apparatus and initial growth of Schinus terebinthifolia. We aimed this study evaluates the potential of silicon (Si) and salicylic acid (SA) as mitigating agents on the ecophysiological responses and initial growth of S. terebinthifolia subjected to flooding periods. Seedlings were grown under the following conditions: 1) control (non-flooded): daily irrigation, 2) Flooded (F): storage of seedlings in a 500 L plastic pool, keeping the water depth at ± 2.0 cm above the substrate level, 3) F + 1.0 mM Si, 4) F + 2.0 mM Si, 5) F + 1.5 mM SA, and 6) F + 3.0 mM SA, and evaluated to 15 and 30 days. We observed that flooded seedlings formed hypertrophied lenticels on the stem on the 7th day as a stress adjustment strategy. S. terebinthifolia is sensitive to flooding, although it maintains a stable gas exchange for up to 15 days in this condition. The applications of 1.0 mM Si mitigated the pronounced decrease of gas exchange by 30 days. Using 1.0 mM Si and 3.0 mM SA contributed for integrity of the photosynthetic apparatus and to photochemical activities in the reaction centers, in addition favors to higher seedling biomass and quality under flooding. Foliar application of Si and SA is promising practice for photosynthetic metabolic and initial growth of S. terebinthifolia seedlings under flooded stress.

O alagamento pode promover danos ao aparato fotossintético e crescimento inicial de Schinus terebinthifolia. Objetivamos nesse estudo avaliar o potencial do silício (Si) e ácido salicílico (AS) como agentes de mitigação sobre as respostas ecofisiológicas e crescimento inicial de S. terebinthifolia submetidas a períodos de alagamento. As mudas foram cultivadas sob as seguintes condições: 1) controle (não alagado): irrigação diariamente, 2) Alagado (A): acondicionamento das mudas em piscina plástica de 500 L, mantendo uma lâmina d'água ± 2,0 cm acima do nível do substrato, 3) A + 1,0 mM Si, 4) A + 2,0 mM Si, 5) A + 1,5 mM AS e 6) A + 3,0 mM AS. Observamos que as mudas alagadas formaram lenticelas hipertrofiadas no caule a partir dos 7 dias como estratégia de ajuste ao estresse. S. terebinthifolia é sensível ao alagamento, embora mantenha estável as trocas gasosas por 15 dias nessa condição. A aplicação de 1.0 mM de Si mitigou o decréscimo pronunciado das trocas gasosas por 30 dias. O uso de 1,0 mM Si e 3,0 mM SA contribuíram para a integridade do aparato fotossintético e atividades fotoquímicas nos centros de reação, além de favorecer maior produção de biomassa e qualidade das mudas sob alagamento. A aplicação foliar de Si e AS é uma prática promissora para o metabolismo fotossintético e crescimento inicial de mudas de S. terebinthifolia sob estresse por alagamento.

Lesão facial grave em um gambá-de-orelha-branca (Didelphis albiventris) - tratamento com ozonioterapia / Severe facial wound in a white-eared opossum (Didelphis albiventris) - treatment with ozone therapy

Background: Ozone therapy (OT) is a type of treatment that uses ozone gas, which has high oxidizing power. OT has been utilized for various diseases and to accelerate the wound healing process and reduce inflammation. Additionally, OT is a low-cost treatment recommended for patients that can be easily restrained. There are several methods of ozone administration, including topical use through bagging, cupping, or rectal insufflation, in addition to ozonated autohemotherapy. Based on the benefits of OT and the scarcity of reports describing its effects on white-eared opossums (Didelphis albiventris), we report on the use of ozone in the treatment of a severe facial wound in a white-eared opossum. Case: An adult female white-eared opossum weighing 1.6 kg was rescued from a fire. The patient was pregnant, dehydrated, hypothermic and had an extensive burn wound in the facial region. Due to the stress of captivity and its aggressive behavior, the animal needed to be chemically restrained with dexmedetomidine and butorphanol. Following sedation, the cephalic vein was catheterized and intravenous fluid therapy with ringer lactate was started to treat dehydration. Next, enrofloxacin, meloxicam, and tramadol hydrochloride were administered. Body rewarming was performed with thermal bags. The microbial load of the wound was reduced with chlorhexidine degerming solution followed by washing with saline solution. A thin layer of silver sulfadiazine cream was applied to the wound area. Over the following days the patient was treated with OT using the cupping technique combined with ozonated sunflower oil. After the first applications there was an improvement in the appearance of the wound, which initially had a purulent aspect. After 20 days of treatment the wound showed good granulation and there were no signs of infection, and at 45 days of treatment it was completely healed. The patient was then released with her baby. Discussion: Ozone therapy was included in the patient's treatment plan to enhance the tissue repair process in order to reintroduce the animal to the wild in the shortest possible time. The strategy was successful in improving healing and reducing tissue inflammation and infection. Ozone is known to cause the inactivation of microorganisms as a result of the oxidation of phospholipids and lipoproteins present in the cell membrane of bacteria and to interrupt viral replication. Ozone helps in the perfusion of injured tissues, contributing to the entry of humoral components, which control inflammation. Moreover, ozone contributes to increase supply of oxygen and nutrients to tissues and to stimulate increased production of fibrinogen and formation of granulation tissue. Ozone increases the enzymatic antioxidant response, while also playing a role in immunoregulation. Ozone can be used in several ways and via various methods with potential routes including intravenous, urethral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intra-articular, in addition to rectal and intramammary insufflation. Immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antiseptic effects can be achieved with different doses and concentrations, which enables its application in different types of pathologies. Because of the aggressive behavior of the animal, in the current case we opted for the cupping technique combined with ozonated oil, both techniques which can be administered easily with only physical restraint of the patient. Cupping allows for the provision of a higher concentration of ozone gas locally whereas the ozonated oil maintains the effect of the gas for slightly longer, enhancing its effect and promoting tissue repair. The present report showed that OT is an effective alternative for the treatment of burn wounds in opossums, without causing adverse effects to the patient or her baby.

Liquid preparation of diatomaceous earth against the lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer, 1797) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

The lesser mealworm (LMW) is the most important pest in poultry production. Insects are associated to avian pathogens, mainly Salmonella. Its control is based on chemical insecticide, with limited efficacy in population reduction. Also, insect populations are resistant to the main active ingredients used. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a mineral dust that has activity against the LMW when used in dust application. No information is available about DE liquid preparation against this insect. Thus, bioassays were conducted aiming to develop a strategy for DE liquid preparation to this insect control. In laboratory the ideal concentration for poultry house experiment was estimated and the effect of insect contact with poultry litter or chicken feed after application was checked. In the poultry house, DE liquid preparation (10% in water, 1 L·m­2) was applied on the dirt soil of a cleaned and empty poultry house. In the control poultry house, a chemical insecticide was used (cypermethrin 15 g + chlorpyriphos 25 g + piperonyl butoxide 15 g) (1 L·m­2). DE at all concentrations was efficient mainly when insects were dried for 24 h before contact with a substrate. In poultry house, both treatments obtained similar results at 15 days after treatment (94% of reduction of insect population). At 45 days after treatment, the insect population with DE treatment increased 39% while the insect population remained 17% smaller than the initial population with a chemical insecticide. DE liquid preparation has potential to be used as a safe treatment in LMW population management, as a shock treatment.

Spectral responses at visible and near-infrared wavelengths of soybean plants to fungicides / Respostas espectrais em comprimentos de onda visível e infravermelho-próximo de plantas de soja a fungicidas

The study evaluated the efficacy and soybean spectral responses to fifteen foliar fungicide mixtures labeled to control Asian soybean rust. Canopy level reflectance was measured using a multispectral camera onboard a multirotor drone before and two hours after each spray. The third application of fungicides improved control of soybean rust and increased yield. Nevertheless, up to three consecutive foliar fungicides applications did not affect the reflectance of soybean plants at visible and infrared wavelengths. Thus, drones can be a viable strategy for data acquisition regardless of the application of the fungicides.

Esse estudo avaliou a eficácia e as respostas espectrais de plantas de soja a quinze misturas de fungicidas utilizados no controle da ferrugem asiática da soja (FAS). A refletância do nível do dossel foi medida usando uma câmera multiespectral a bordo de um drone multirotor antes e duas horas após cada pulverização. A terceira aplicação de fungicidas melhorou o controle de FAS e aumentou a produtividade. Porém, três aplicações foliares consecutivas de fungicidas não afetaram a refletância de plantas de soja nos comprimentos de onda visível e infravermelho. Assim, drones podem ser uma estratégia viável para aquisição de dados independentemente da aplicação de fungicidas.

Sumatran fleabane (Conyza sumatrensis [Retz.] E. Walker) control in soybean with combinations of burndown and preemergence herbicides applied in the off-season

Sumatran fleabane (Conyza sumatrensis [Retz.] E. Walker) can be found in many different agricultural environments and impact different crops, such as soybeans and corn. It is believed that the application of burndown and preemergence herbicides in the off-season are effective in controlling Sumatran fleabane in soybean crops. The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of burndown and preemergence herbicides in the off-season, with one or two applications, in the control of Sumatran fleabane in soybean cultivation. Five field experiments were conducted in Maripá, state of Paraná (PR), Brazil. The treatments consisted of the application of burndown herbicides in combinations with preemergence ones, with one or two applications. Control of Sumatran fleabane and soybean yield were evaluated. With the set of experiments, it is highlighted that the strategy combining more applications, with different herbicides, burndown and preemergence, is more promising in the control of Sumatran fleabane. When comparing synthetic auxins, dicamba and triclopyr stand out. For sequential application, worse performance was observed for diquat. Combinations between burndown and preemergence herbicides were effective in controlling Sumatran fleabane, for pre sowing application in soybean. With emphasis on managements with sequential applications of saflufenacil with glufosinate or glyphosate. The strategy combining more applications, with different herbicides, burndown and preemergence herbicides, is more promising in the control of Sumatran fleabane.

Individual and integrated methods on tough lovegrass control / Eficiência de métodos individuais e integrados no controle de capim-annoni

The current study evaluated the efficiency of mechanical, physical, chemical and cultural methods, used exclusively or integrated, to control tough lovegrass. The experimental design was completely randomized, with 15 treatments and four repetitions. Physical control of tough lovegrass was based on the application of fire, whereas mechanical controls consisted in mowing and harrowing/plowing procedures. The herbicide clethodim and different glyphosate salts were evaluated for chemical control. Glyphosate and soil fertility correction were applied as cultural and integrated methods, in addition to isopropylamine + potassium salts combination, soil fertility correction and implantation of one of the following forage plants: Elephant grass, Pangola grass, Forage peanut and Birdsfoot trefoil. The effect of treatments on the incidence of tough lovegrass and on its botanical composition was evaluated one year after their applications. Isolated control methods, except for glyphosate using, did not present efficient tough lovegrass control. Glyphosate salts could control tough lovegrass plants, but their association with improved soil fertility and Pangola grass implantation was the best strategy to control the invasive plant.

O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar a eficiência de métodos mecânicos, físico, químicos e culturais de forma isolada ou integrada, no controle de capim-annoni. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado, com 15 tratamentos e quatro repetições. O controle físico do capim-annoni foi baseado na aplicação de fogo enquanto os controles mecânicos consistiram em roçada e gradagem/aração. Para o controle químico, foram testados os herbicidas clethodim e diferentes sais de glifosato. Para os métodos culturais e integrados, foi realizada aplicação de glifosato isopropilamina + potássio e correção da fertilidade do solo, além dos tratamentos com combinação de isopropilamina + potássio, correção de fertilidade do solo e implantação das seguintes espécies forrageiras: Capim-elefante, Capim Pangola, Amendoim forrageiro e Cornichão. Avaliou-se o efeito dos tratamentos sobre a ocorrência de capim-annoni e sobre a composição botânica, um ano após suas aplicações. Métodos de controle isolados, com exceção do uso de glifosato, não apresentam controle eficiente de plantas de capim-annoni. Os sais de glifosato controlam plantas de capim-annoni, mas sua associação com a melhoria da fertilidade do solo e implantação de Capim Pangola é a melhor estratégia para controle da planta invasora.

Ecomorphological relations of sympatric juveniles of clupeiformes from a brazilian sandy beach / Relações ecomorfológicas de juvenis simpátricos de clupeiformes de uma praia arenosa brasileira

Surf zones are important for early life stages of several fish species for presenting characteristics such as high phytoplanktonic production, diverse food availability and shelter against predators. The action of waves in this environment provides nutrient cycling and increase the turbidity making surf zones ideal nursery environments for diverse species of fish, including clupeiforms. Clupeiform species have a great ecological and economic value for being abundant fish in tropical sandy beaches surf zones with significant fisheries importance. Studies about their feeding ecology and environment use are relevant, and one of the methods improving this knowledge is the application of ecomorphological analyses, which helps understanding species ecological interactions and their adaptations. In this context, the present study aimed to identify the ecomorphological relations and infer about the feeding ecology of eight sympatric clupeiform species in a Brazilian tropical sandy beach. Ten ecomorphological variables were analyzed of individuals belonging to the species Anchoa tricolor (Spix & Agassiz, 1829), Anchoa januaria (Steindachner, 1879), Anchovia clupeoides (Swainson, 1839), Anchoviella lepidentostole (Fowler, 1911), Lycengraulis grossidens (Spix & Agassiz, 1829), Chirocentrodon bleekerianus (Poey, 1867), Harengula clupeola (Cuvier, 1829) and Opisthonema oglinum (Lesueur, 1818), whose values were employed in a principal component analysis (PCA) with the two first axis explaining 58.92% of the total variance. A high morphological overlap between the species of Engraulidae was observed with the exception of A. clupeoides, which differed from the others for presenting higher values of the compression index and caudal peduncle compression index. The Clupeidae species differed from the other families due to higher values of relative height and relative head length which also showed differences between the species themselves, having H. clupeola presented the highest values of these variables. The representative of Pristigasteridae showed an intermediate overlap between the species of the other families because of its highly compressed body but with low scores of relative height, caudal peduncle relative length and mouth aspect ratio. The morphological differentiation between the families and even between species from the same family indicates niche divergences, showing that besides their phylogenetical proximity there are differences in their ecological interactions which possibly contribute to their coexistence.

Zonas de arrebentação são importantes para os estágios iniciais de várias espécies de peixes por apresentarem características como alta produção fitoplanctônica, disponibilidade alimentar diversificada e abrigo contra predadores. A ação das ondas nestes ambientes proporciona a ciclagem de nutrientes e eleva a turbidez, tornando as zonas de arrebentação ambientes de berçário ideais para diversas espécies de peixes, incluindo os clupeiformes. Espécies de Clupeiformes possuem alto valor ecológico e econômico, por serem peixes abundantes em zonas de arrebentação em praias arenosas tropicais com significativa importância pesqueira. Estudos sobre sua ecologia alimentar e utilização do ambiente são relevantes, e um dos métodos para aprimorar este conhecimento é a aplicação de análises ecomorfológicas, que auxiliam no entendimento das interações ecológicas das espécies e suas adaptações. Nesse contexto, o presente estudo teve como objetivo identificar as relações ecomorfológicas e inferir sobre a ecologia alimentar de oito espécies de clupeiformes simpátricas em uma praia arenosa tropical Brasileira. Foram analisadas dez variáveis ecomorfológicas de indivíduos pertencentes as espécies Anchoa tricolor (Spix & Agassiz, 1829), Anchoa januaria (Steindachner, 1879), Anchovia clupeoides (Swainson, 1839), Anchoviella lepidentostole (Fowler, 1911), Lycengraulis grossidens (Spix & Agassiz, 1829), Chirocentrodon bleekerianus (Poey, 1867), Harengula clupeola (Cuvier, 1829) e Opisthonema oglinum (Lesueur, 1818), cujos valores foram empregados em uma análise de componentes principais (PCA) com os dois primeiros eixos explicando 58,92% da variância total. Uma elevada sobreposição morfológica entre as espécies de Engraulidae foi observada, com exceção de A. clupeoides, que se diferenciou das demais por apresentar maiores valores do índice de compressão e índice de compressão do pedúnculo caudal. As espécies de Clupeidae diferiram das demais famílias devido aos elevados valores de altura relativa e comprimento relativo da cabeça, o que também mostrou diferenças entre as próprias espécies, tendo H. clupeola apresentado maiores valores destas variáveis. O representante de Pristigasteridae apresentou sobreposição intermediária entre as espécies das demais famílias, devido ao seu corpo altamente comprimido, mas com baixos escores de altura relativa, comprimento relativo do pedúnculo e aspecto da boca. A diferenciação morfológica entre as famílias, e até mesmo entre espécies de uma mesma família, indica divergências de nicho, mostrando que apesar de sua proximidade filogenética, existem diferenças em suas interações ecológicas, possivelmente contribuindo para a sua coexistência.

Effect of pH soil and irrigation regimes on management of potato scab

ABSTRACT Potato scab caused by different species of phytopathogenic Streptomyces is considered one of the main bacterial diseases of economic crop importance worldwide. Several studies are being carried out in order to control the disease, but until now, there is no efficient way to do this. Some management strategies have been investigated including application of chemical and biological products and utilization of resistant cultivars of potato but there are few reports about the impact of pH and irrigation regimes on the disease. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of these last two factors on the incidence and severity of potato scab caused by S. scabiei, S. acidiscabies, Streptomyces sp., S. caviscabies and S. europaeiscabiei in assays at pH 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.5 and 7.5; and irrigation regimes of once a week, alternate days and daily in greenhouse conditions. The experimental design for the pH tests was randomized blocks arranged in a 5x2 factorial scheme, with 5 replications and 3x2 for the irrigation regimes with 5 replications. The pH tests showed significant differences between the treatments and pH 4,0 - 4,5 presented lower incidence and severity of the disease for the most species tested but no significant differences were observed between the irrigation regimes. The soil acidification is considered a classic strategy for management of the disease and the results obtained herein corroborated this hypothesis.

Grazing height and nitrogen fertilization strategy in black oat/maize succession / Altura de pastejo e estratégia de adubação nitrogenada na sucessão aveia preta/milho

This study was developed to examine the effect of combining nitrogen (N) fertilization strategies and pasture management heights on animal and grain production in an Integrated Crop-Livestock System. The experiment was carried out in the municipality of Abelardo Luz - SC, Brazil, between April 2017 and April 2018. A randomized-block design was adopted, with the treatments arranged in a 2×2 factorial arrangement with three replicates. The first factor was the height of the pasture managed under continuous grazing: high (HH, 20 cm) or low (LH, 12 cm). The second factor corresponded to the N application times: in the winter, in the pasture (NP), and in the summer, in the grain crop (NG), in a single N rate of 200 kg ha-1 as topdressing. The forage species used during the pasture phase was black oat (Avena strigosa Schreb), and the pasture was grazed by Nellore × Charolais crossbred steers with an initial body weight of 260 kg. The summer crop was maize (Zea mays). Average daily gain (ADG) and herbage allowance were higher in HH than in LH, whereas animal load was higher in HH. Between the N application times, the animal load was higher in NP. Pasture management height and N fertilization strategy did not affect the variables of number of rows per ear, number of grains per row, thousand-grain weight, or total grain yield, which overall averaged 14,090 kg ha-1. In conclusion, the inversion of nitrogen fertilization between the periods of winter pasture production and grain crop and the management height of the black oat pasture do not compromise the production of maize grains in the summer, or animal production per area. However, steer performance is greater (higher ADG) when the pasture is managed at 20 cm, whereas a high grazing intensity significantly reduces straw on the soil.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito da combinação de estratégias de adubação nitrogenada e de alturas de manejo da pastagem sobre a produção animal e de grãos em um Sistema Integrado de Produção Agropecuária. O experimento foi conduzido no município de Abelardo Luz-SC, entre abril de 2017 a abril de 2018. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi blocos ao acaso e os tratamentos dispostos em arranjo fatorial 2x2 com três repetições. O primeiro fator foi a altura do pasto manejado com lotação contínua: alta altura (AA) (20 cm) e baixa altura (BA) (12 cm). O segundo fator foram as épocas de aplicação do nitrogênio: na pastagem de inverno (NP), e na cultura de grãos, no verão (NG), em dose única de 200 kg N ha-1 em cobertura. A espécie forrageira utilizada durante a fase pastagem foi a aveia preta (Avena strigosa Schreb) e o pastejo foi realizado por novilhos cruza Nelore x Charolês com peso corporal inicial de 260 kg. A cultura de verão foi o milho (Zea mays). O ganho médio diário (GMD) e a oferta de forragem foram maiores em AA comparativamente à BA, enquanto a carga animal foi maior em BA. Para as épocas de aplicação do N, a carga animal foi maior em NP. As variáveis número de fileiras por espiga, número de grãos por fileira e peso de mil grãos não foram afetadas pelo manejo da altura do pasto e nem pela estratégia de adubação nitrogenada, bem como a produção total de grãos, que apresentou média geral de 14.090 kg ha-1. Concluiu-se que a inversão da adubação nitrogenada entre os períodos de produção de pasto de inverno e de cultivo de grãos, e a altura de manejo da pastagem de aveia preta não comprometem a produção de grãos de milho no verão e nem a produção animal por área. Entretanto, o desempenho dos novilhos é maior (maior GMD) quando o pasto é manejado a 20 cm, enquanto a alta intensidade de pastejo reduz significativamente a palhada sobre o solo.(AU)

Effect of pH soil and irrigation regimes on management of potato scab

Potato scab caused by different species of phytopathogenic Streptomyces is considered one of the main bacterial diseases of economic crop importance worldwide. Several studies are being carried out in order to control the disease, but until now, there is no efficient way to do this. Some management strategies have been investigated including application of chemical and biological products and utilization of resistant cultivars of potato but there are few reports about the impact of pH and irrigation regimes on the disease. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of these last two factors on the incidence and severity of potato scab caused by S. scabiei, S. acidiscabies, Streptomyces sp., S. caviscabies and S. europaeiscabiei in assays at pH 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.5 and 7.5; and irrigation regimes of once a week, alternate days and daily in greenhouse conditions. The experimental design for the pH tests was randomized blocks arranged in a 5x2 factorial scheme, with 5 replications and 3x2 for the irrigation regimes with 5 replications. The pH tests showed significant differences between the treatments and pH 4,0 - 4,5 presented lower incidence and severity of the disease for the most species tested but no significant differences were observed between the irrigation regimes. The soil acidification is considered a classic strategy for management of the disease and the results obtained herein corroborated this hypothesis.

Biofortification efficiency with magnesium salts on the increase of bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity in snap beans / Eficiência da biofortificação com sais de magnésio no aumento de compostos bioativos e capacidade antioxidante em feijão-vagem

Biofortification of food crops is implemented through the application of mineral fertilizers, to improve the levels of essential mineral elements for human nutrition. Magnesium is a key macronutrient in crop production and quality; however, worldwide, it is the most limiting macronutrient in agriculture. Magnesium plays an important role in manipulating physiological and biochemical processes in plants. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of biofortification with magnesium chloride and sulfate on the accumulation of bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity in snap bean cv. Strike. Two sources of Magnesium were applied via edaphic route: Magnesium chloride and magnesium sulfate at doses of 0, 50, 100 and 200 ppm during 2018 in Mexico. Accumulation of bioactive compounds (total phenols, total flavonoids and total anthocyanins) and antioxidant capacity in snap bean fruits were evaluated. Results obtained indicate that the concentration of total flavonoids, total anthocyanins and antioxidant capacity in the edible parts of snap beans were higher in the MgSO4 treatment than in the MgCl2 treatments, exceeding 30, 59 and 6% respectively. This is one of the first studies on the edaphic agronomic biofortification of Mg+ and its effect on nutraceutical quality in snap bean. An interesting result is that MgSO4 produced high concentrations of anthocyanins in edible snap beans. These results can be applied as a new strategy to reduce malnutrition and improve the health of the population in poor urban and rural communities in developing countries.(AU)

A biofortificação de culturas alimentares é implementada através da aplicação de fertilizantes minerais, para melhorar os níveis de elementos minerais essenciais para a nutrição humana. O magnésio é um macronutriente essencial na produção e qualidade das culturas, no entanto, em todo o mundo, é o macronutriente mais limitante da agricultura. O magnésio desempenha um papel importante na manipulação de processos fisiológicos e bioquímicos nas plantas. Portanto, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a eficácia da biofortificação com cloreto e sulfato de magnésio no acúmulo de compostos bioativos e capacidade antioxidante em feijões verdes cv. Strike. Duas fontes de magnésio foram aplicadas por via edáfica: cloreto de magnésio e sulfato de magnésio nas doses de 0, 50, 100 e 200 ppm durante o ano de 2018 no México. Foram avaliados o acúmulo de compostos bioativos (fenóis totais, flavonóides totais e antocianinas totais) e a capacidade antioxidante em frutos de feijão-vagem. Os resultados obtidos indicam que a concentração de flavonoides totais, antocianinas totais e capacidade antioxidante nas partes comestíveis do feijão-vagem foram maiores no tratamento com MgSO4 do que nos tratamentos com MgCl2, ultrapassando 30, 59 e 6% respectivamente. Este é um dos primeiros estudos sobre a biofortificação agronômica edáfica do Mg+ e seu efeito na qualidade nutracêutica do feijão-vagem. Um resultado interessante é que o MgSO4 produziu altas concentrações de antocianinas no feijão-vagem comestível. Esses resultados podem ser aplicados como uma nova estratégia para reduzir a desnutrição e melhorar a saúde da população em comunidades urbanas e rurais pobres em países em desenvolvimento.(AU)

Correção de luxação valga da articulação rádio-cárpica em um cão através da reconstrução ligamentar com fio sintético: uma alternativa à artrodese / Correction of valgus dislocation of the radio-carpal joint in a dog through ligament reconstruction with synthetic wire: an alternative to arthrodesis

Background: Radio-carpal dislocations are normally related to situations of trauma and may be treated with open or closed reduction, reconstruction of injured structures or arthrodesis. The treatment aims to eliminate pain, abnormal joint movement and restore member functions, avoiding or minimizing the development of arthrosis. Notwithstanding the literature on the treatment options, few of them explain the restorative technical applications and their evolution in a later postoperative period. The aim of the present report is to discuss extra-articular joint reconstruction with nylon wire in a canine patient with radio-carpal joint dislocation and ligament rupture. Case: A 10-year-old mixed-breed bitch, weighing 10 kg, after an 8-meter fall, received care at Animal Care Barueri Clínica Veterinária. The animal presented left thoracic member functional impotence and radio-carpal joint valgus dislocation, pain and joint swelling. The patient was sedated and medium-lateral and dorso-palmar X-rays of the distal area of the thoracic member were performed, showing radio-carpal dislocation and a slight radiotransparent line in caudal cortical of the middle third of the left radium, possibly related to an incomplete fracture due to compaction. At this point, the choice was for a closed reduction performed by means of traction followed by internal rotation of the distal extremity of the member. An immobilization device was placed using a vinyl splint for 4 days, until the date of the surgery. For the surgical procedure, a dorso-medial access was opened in the left radio-carpal joint, restoring the short radium collateral joint with nylon 0 suture, anchored on 3 pathways opened in the bones (2 pathways in the radium and 1 in the carpo-radial bone), forming one knot. The subcutaneous tissue was closed and sutured using absorbable wire of 2-0 polyglycolic acid. The skin was sutured using nonabsorbable wire of 3-0 nylon. The immediate postoperative X-rays showed the pathways created, conservation of the bone structures and restoration of the anatomic axis of the radio-carpal joint. The member was again immobilized for 70 days and, 30 days after removal of the splint, the animal could already bear load over the member, without lameness. At 10 months after the surgery, the patient performed X-rays of the medium-lateral and dorso-palmar projections, showing absence of the signs of arthrosis or any joint impairment. There was also absence of lameness and pain, however with reduction in joint movement amplitude, with total extension but more limited flexion. Discussion: Through comparison with the literature it was possible to find similarities with the joint injury approach reported, mainly regarding the form of the suture and the clinical alterations observed, such as short radium collateral ligament rupture related to joint valgus deviation. The treatment strategy in the case combined temporary closed reduction of the joint, immobilization, later joint access and restoration with synthetic wire and long-term immobilization. The postoperative results obtained showed favorable evolution, without signs of joint degeneration, pain or lameness. Possible unwanted consequences related to arthrodesis make the options for reconstruction techniques seem more interesting; however, further information of their application and the combination of its variations in a more directed fashion are still required. Understanding the types of injuries, together with the development of research that assess their diagnosis and evolution, may help treatments to show even better perspectives.

Attenuation of salt stress on the physiology and production of bell peppers by treatment with salicylic acid / Atenuação do estresse salino na fisiologia e produção de pimentões por tratamento com ácido salicílico

The use of saline water for irrigation in semi-arid regions has become a reality due to the water scarcity that occurs in most of the year. In this scenario, exogenous application of salicylic acid may be a strategy to mitigate the deleterious effects of salt stress on plants and ensure the production of socioeconomically important crops in the semiarid region of Northeast Brazil, such as bell pepper. Thus, this study examines the osmoprotective effect of salicylic acid on gas exchanges, chloroplast pigments and production components of 'All Big' bell pepper plants irrigated with water with different saline levels. The experiment was carried out in greenhouse conditions in Campina Grande - PB, Brazil. Treatments consisted of four levels of electrical conductivity on the irrigation water (0.8, 1.6, 2.4 and 3.2 dS m-¹) and four concentrations of salicylic acid (0, 1.2, 2.4 and 3.6 mM), which were distributed in a 4 × 4 factorial arrangement in a randomized block design with three replicates. Increases in irrigation water salinity from 0.8 dS m-¹ resulted in changes in gas exchange and total chlorophyll levels of 'All Big' bell pepper plants. The estimated salicylic acid concentration of 1.7 mM reduced the effects of salinity on stomatal conductance, transpiration, CO2 assimilation rate, instantaneous carboxylation efficiency, total chlorophyll and fruit diameters. Irrigation with water of 1.8, 0.8 and 1.6 dS m-¹ salinity associated with the estimated salicylic acid concentration of 1.6 mM increased the biosynthesis of chlorophylls a and b and the number of fruits, respectively, in bell pepper plants.

A utilização de água salina para irrigação, em regiões semiáridas, tem se tornado uma realidade em funçãoda escassez hídrica que ocorre na maior parte do ano. Assim, a aplicação exógena de ácido salicílico pode ser uma estratégia capaz de amenizar os efeitos deletérios do estresse salino sobre as plantas e garantira produção agrícola de culturas socioeconomicamente importantes no semiárido do Nordeste brasileiro, como o pimentão. Deste modo, objetivou-se com esta pesquisa avaliar a capacidade osmoprotetora do ácido salicílico sobre as trocas gasosas, pigmentos cloroplastídicos e componentes de produção de plantas de pimentão 'All Big' irrigadas com águas de diferentes níveis salinos. O experimento foi conduzido em condições de casa de vegetação, em Campina Grande-PB. Os tratamentos foram distribuídos no delineamento de blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 4 x 4, correspondendo a quatro níveis de condutividade elétrica da água de irrigação - CEa (0,8, 1,6; 2,4 e 3,2 dS m-¹) e quatro concentrações de ácido salicílico - AS (0; 1,2; 2,4 e 3,6 mM), com três repetições. O aumento da salinidade da água de irrigação a partir de 0,8 dS m-¹ resultou em alterações nas trocas gasosas e nos teores de clorofila total das plantas de pimentão 'All Big'. A concentração estimada em 1,7 mM de ácido salicílico amenizou os efeitos da salinidade sobre a condutância estomática, a transpiração, a taxa de assimilação de CO2, a eficiência instantânea da carboxilação, clorofila total e os diâmetros dos frutos. A irrigação com água de 1,8, 0,8 e 1,6dS m-¹, associada a concentração estimada de 1,6 mM de ácido salicílico incrementou respectivamente, a biossíntese de clorofila a e b, e o número de frutos em plantas de pimentão.

Attenuation of salt stress on the physiology and production of bell peppers by treatment with salicylic acid / Atenuação do estresse salino na fisiologia e produção de pimentões por tratamento com ácido salicílico

The use of saline water for irrigation in semi-arid regions has become a reality due to the water scarcity that occurs in most of the year. In this scenario, exogenous application of salicylic acid may be a strategy to mitigate the deleterious effects of salt stress on plants and ensure the production of socioeconomically important crops in the semiarid region of Northeast Brazil, such as bell pepper. Thus, this study examines the osmoprotective effect of salicylic acid on gas exchanges, chloroplast pigments and production components of 'All Big' bell pepper plants irrigated with water with different saline levels. The experiment was carried out in greenhouse conditions in Campina Grande - PB, Brazil. Treatments consisted of four levels of electrical conductivity on the irrigation water (0.8, 1.6, 2.4 and 3.2 dS m-¹) and four concentrations of salicylic acid (0, 1.2, 2.4 and 3.6 mM), which were distributed in a 4 × 4 factorial arrangement in a randomized block design with three replicates. Increases in irrigation water salinity from 0.8 dS m-¹ resulted in changes in gas exchange and total chlorophyll levels of 'All Big' bell pepper plants. The estimated salicylic acid concentration of 1.7 mM reduced the effects of salinity on stomatal conductance, transpiration, CO2 assimilation rate, instantaneous carboxylation efficiency, total chlorophyll and fruit diameters. Irrigation with water of 1.8, 0.8 and 1.6 dS m-¹ salinity associated with the estimated salicylic acid concentration of 1.6 mM increased the biosynthesis of chlorophylls a and b and the number of fruits, respectively, in bell pepper plants.(AU)

A utilização de água salina para irrigação, em regiões semiáridas, tem se tornado uma realidade em funçãoda escassez hídrica que ocorre na maior parte do ano. Assim, a aplicação exógena de ácido salicílico pode ser uma estratégia capaz de amenizar os efeitos deletérios do estresse salino sobre as plantas e garantira produção agrícola de culturas socioeconomicamente importantes no semiárido do Nordeste brasileiro, como o pimentão. Deste modo, objetivou-se com esta pesquisa avaliar a capacidade osmoprotetora do ácido salicílico sobre as trocas gasosas, pigmentos cloroplastídicos e componentes de produção de plantas de pimentão 'All Big' irrigadas com águas de diferentes níveis salinos. O experimento foi conduzido em condições de casa de vegetação, em Campina Grande-PB. Os tratamentos foram distribuídos no delineamento de blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 4 x 4, correspondendo a quatro níveis de condutividade elétrica da água de irrigação - CEa (0,8, 1,6; 2,4 e 3,2 dS m-¹) e quatro concentrações de ácido salicílico - AS (0; 1,2; 2,4 e 3,6 mM), com três repetições. O aumento da salinidade da água de irrigação a partir de 0,8 dS m-¹ resultou em alterações nas trocas gasosas e nos teores de clorofila total das plantas de pimentão 'All Big'. A concentração estimada em 1,7 mM de ácido salicílico amenizou os efeitos da salinidade sobre a condutância estomática, a transpiração, a taxa de assimilação de CO2, a eficiência instantânea da carboxilação, clorofila total e os diâmetros dos frutos. A irrigação com água de 1,8, 0,8 e 1,6dS m-¹, associada a concentração estimada de 1,6 mM de ácido salicílico incrementou respectivamente, a biossíntese de clorofila a e b, e o número de frutos em plantas de pimentão.(AU)

Feasibility of ultrasound-assisted optimized process of high purity rice bran protein extraction / Viabilidade do processo otimizado assistido por ultrassom para extração de proteína de farelo de arroz de alta pureza

Rice bran is a by-product of the rice milling process, found worldwide in abundance and highlighted due its protein content. This study optimized the conditions for ultrasonic-assisted extraction of protein from defatted rice bran (DRB) and characterized the rice bran protein concentrate (RBPC). A sequential strategy of experimental design was employed; the effect of pH, temperature, ultrasound exposure time, and amplitude were evaluated regarding the percentage of protein extraction by a Full factorial design (FFD) with a fixed frequencies (FFD-A: 37 kHz; FFD-B: 80 kHz). Subsequently, the percentage of protein extracted was optimized employing a Central composite rotatable design (variables: pH and ultrasound exposure time) and RBPC obtained was characterized regarding chemical and functional properties. The pH and ultrasound exposure time had positive effect (P 0.05) on percentage of protein extraction; moreover, 37 kHz frequency was more effective in protein extraction. The optimized condition (frequency: 37 kHz; temperature: 30 °C; pH: 10; ultrasound exposure time: 30 min; and amplitude: 100%) allowed 15.07% of protein recovery and the RBPC presented 84.76 g 100 g-1 of protein. Magnesium and copper were the main mineral in RBPC (34.4 and 25.5 µg g-1, respectively), while leucine was the limiting amino acid (0.42) and threonine presented the highest chemical score (1.0). The RBPC solubility was minimal at pH 4 and higher at pHs 6-10; the water and oil absorption capacity were higher than bovine serum albumin (BSA) and the emulsifying capacity was comparable to BSA, with a suitable stability. It was possible to obtain a higher purity RBPC than described in the literature, due to the optimization in the extraction process steps, with functional properties suitable for application in food products, especially emulsified ones.(AU)

O farelo de arroz é um subproduto do processo de moagem do arroz, encontrado em abundância em todo o mundo e destacado devido ao seu teor de proteínas. Este estudo otimizou as condições para a extração assistida por ultrassom da proteína do farelo de arroz desengordurado (DRB) e caracterizou o concentrado de proteína do farelo de arroz (RBPC). Uma estratégia sequencial de desenho experimental foi empregada; o efeito do pH, temperatura, tempo de exposição ao ultrassom e amplitude foram avaliados em relação à porcentagem de extração proteica por um Delineamento Fatorial Completo (FFD) com frequências fixas (FFD -A: 37 kHz; FFD-B: 80 kHz). Posteriormente, a porcentagem de proteína extraída foi otimizada empregando um Planejamento Composto Central (variáveis: pH e tempo de exposição ao ultrassom) e o RBPC obtido foi caracterizado quanto às propriedades químicas e funcionais. O pH e o tempo de exposição ao ultrassom tiveram efeito positivo (P 0,05) na porcentagem de extração proteica. Além disso, a frequência de 37 kHz foi mais eficaz na extração de proteínas. A condição otimizada (frequência: 37 kHz; temperatura: 30 °C; pH: 10; tempo de exposição ao ultrassom: 30 min; e amplitude: 100%) permitiu 15,07% de recuperação de proteínas e o RBPC apresentou 84,76 g 100 g-1 de proteína. Magnésio e cobre foram os principais minerais da RBPC (34,4 e 25,5 µg g-1, respectivamente), enquanto a leucina foi o aminoácido limitante (0,42) e a treonina apresentou o maior escore químico (1,0). A solubilidade do RBPC foi mínima em pH 4 e superior em pH 6-10; a capacidade de absorção de água e óleo foi maior que a albumina sérica bovina (BSA) e a capacidade de emulsificação foi comparável à BSA, com uma estabilidade adequada. Assim, foi possível obter um RBPC com elevada pureza, maior do que o descrito na literatura, devido à otimização nas etapas do processo de extração, com propriedades funcionais adequadas para aplicação em produtos alimentícios, principalmente emulsificados.(AU)

Producers' knowledge and perception about environmental enrichment and materials used in pig farms

This study investigated the knowledge and perception of Brazilian pig producers in terms of environmental enrichment (EE) for pigs, the materials used, and the forms of presentation, identifying the single conditions that can improve their application on pig farms. A questionnaire was applied to 1340 farms ­ representing 7.4% of the farms and 12% of the sows in the country. The questions included descriptions of farms and respondents, their knowledge, judgments and level of interest in the use of EE, and frequency of use of the materials. Enrichment was used in 89.1% of farms, but half of the respondents admitted to using it without knowing what was involved. The producers presented an optimistic view (92.3%) about the application of this tool and were interested in receiving more knowledge and guidance on the subject (97.8%). The materials were used mainly to avoid fights (46.3%) and to prevent tail biting (23.3%); on the other hand, the increase in production costs (39.6%) and lack of knowledge about the subject (31.3%) were the main reasons for not using enrichment; concerns about increased management on farms were sporadic (7.1%). Metal chains were the main artifacts used, followed by plastic containers and pieces of wood; the same breeding farm used up to five types of materials. The fact that the respondents stated that they knew what EE was and that they had a good perspective on its use were significant conditions for the use of some kind of enrichment on the farms. Younger farm owners were more likely to use enrichment materials than more experienced ones. The results suggested that Brazilian pig producers use EE even with limited knowledge about the subject and that there is an argument to improve the use of this animal welfare strategy.(AU)

Castor cake as organic fertilizer to control gastrointestinal nematodes in pasture-raised sheep / Torta de mamona como adubo orgânico para o controle de nematoides gastrintestinais em ovinos criados a pasto

Gastrointestinal parasitism is one of the factors that discourages farmers from raising small ruminants in cultivated pastures. To validate a soil treatment strategy to control the free-living stages of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN), castor cake (CC) was used as a fertilizer on a pasture where sheep grazed on guinea grass under continuous stocking. On day zero, the pasture was divided into three paddocks, contaminated by GIN and treated, respectively, with CC divided into two applications (2CC1/2), CC in a single application (CC1) and organic compost in a single application (control). On day 21, eight GIN-free sheep were placed in each paddock. On day 58, significant differences (P 0.05) were observed: reduction of up to 66.10% in larvae.g-1 of dry mass in pastures fertilized with CC, decrease of up to 60.72% in infection rates among the animals in the groups treated with CC, higher average daily weight gain (over 185 g.day-1) and packed cell volume (over 26%) in the groups treated with CC, when compared to the control (128 g.day-1; 20.9%). In view of the results, the use of CC, mainly CC1, as a fertilizer for guinea grass pastures, under continuous stocking, proved to be promising, with 63.41% effectiveness in controlling worm infestations.(AU)

O parasitismo gastrintestinal é um dos fatores que fragiliza a exploração de pequenos ruminantes em pastagens cultivadas. Objetivando validar a estratégia de tratamento do solo para o controle dos estágios de vida livre de nematoides gastrintestinais (NGI), a torta de mamona (TM) foi utilizada como adubo, com ovinos pastejando em capim-tanzânia sob lotação contínua. No dia zero, o pasto foi dividido em três piquetes, contaminados por NGI e tratados, respectivamente, com TM parcelada em duas aplicações (2TM1/2), TM em uma única aplicação (TM1) e composto orgânico em única aplicação (testemunha). No dia 21, cada piquete recebeu oito ovinos livres de NGI. No dia 58, observaram-se diferenças significativas (P 0,05): redução de até 66,10% de larvas.g-1 de massa seca nas pastagens adubadas com TM; redução de até 60,72% da infecção dos animais nos grupos tratados com TM; ganho de peso médio diário (acima de 185 g.dia-1) e volume globular (acima de 26%) superior nos grupos tratados com TM, quando comparados com a testemunha (128 g.dia-1; 20,9%). Diante dos resultados, o uso da TM, principalmente TM1, como adubo em pasto de capim-tanzânia, sob lotação contínua, mostrou-se promissor, com eficácia de 63,41% para controlar a verminose.(AU)

In vitro acaricidal activity of different ectoparasiticide classes against Amblyomma sculptum larvae / Atividade acaricida in vitro de diferentes classes de ectoparasiticidas frente a larvas de Amblyomma sculptum

Zoonoses are major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Among them, Brazilian Spotted Fever (BSF) is an important one that occurs in some regions of South America and can be transmitted by the “star tick” Amblyomma sculptum. Application of acaricides against the larval stage is important as strategy of population control. However, there is still a deficiency of studies on chemical control of A. sculptum and the present work aims to evaluate the in vitro acaricidal activity of cypermethrin, flumethrin, deltamethrin, fipronil, coumaphos and chlorpyrifos against A. sculptum larvae. Bioassays were performed using the larval immersion test method. A discriminatory analysis between the antiparasitic classes most used for tick control was carried out, which made it possible to determine the classes with higher potential for controlling A. sculptum larvae. Our results showed that A. sculptum larvae present highest sensitivity to the synthetic pyrethroid group, followed by the phenylpyrazole, organophosphate and macrocyclic lactone groups. These findings may support studies on improvement of tick control as in animals as in the environment.(AU)

As zoonoses são a maior causa de morbidade de mortalidade no mundo. A Febre Maculosa Brasileira (FMB) é uma importante zoonose que ocorre em algumas regiões da América do Sul e pode ser transmitida pelo “carrapato-estrela” Amblyomma sculptum. A aplicação de acaricidas, frente ao estágio larval, é importante como estratégia no controle da população. No entanto, ainda há uma deficiência de estudos para o controle químico de A. sculptum. Devido à necessidade de mais informações sobre o controle de A. sculptum, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar a atividade acaricida in vitro de cipermetrina, flumetrina, deltametrina, fipronil, coumafós e clorpirifós frente a larvas de A. sculptum. Os bioensaios foram realizados pelo método Teste de Imersão de Larva. Foi realizada uma análise discriminatória entre as classes antiparasitárias mais utilizadas para controle de carrapatos, possibilitando determinar classes com maior potencial para o controle de larvas de A. sculptum. Os resultados deste trabalho mostraram que as larvas de A. sculptum apresentam maior sensibilidade ao grupo dos piretroides sintéticos, seguido pelos grupos fenilpirazóis, organofosforados e lactonas macrocíclicas. Esses achados poderiam apoiar estudos visando ao controle do carrapato tanto em animais quanto no meio ambiente.(AU)~ipt

Uso da somatotropina bovina recombinante (rbST) em vacas mestiças: uma revisão / Use of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbst) in crossbred cows: review / Uso de somatotropina bovina recombinante (rbST) en vacas mestizas: una revisión

A maioria dos estudos sobre o uso da somatotropina bovina recombinante (rbST) foram conduzidos em países de clima temperado utilizando animais de genética Bos taurus e todo o protocolo de utilização foi pautado para tais animais e extrapolados aos mestiços (Bos taurus x Bos indicus) em ambientes tropicais. No entanto, existem características diferenciadas da curva de produção de leite e alguns aspectos fisiológicos que diferem os mestiços dos taurinos, sendo assim, estabelecer padrões específicos para uso do rbST para vacas mestiças podem melhorar a eficiência, reduzir custos e expandir o uso da tecnologia para os sistemas brasileiros. Estabelecer ajuste da dosagem, o intervalo, o melhor tempo para início e término da aplicação, avaliar o melhor retorno financeiro do uso para o sistema produtivo assim como as respostas produtivas e reprodutivas das vacas pode trazer adequação do uso da tecnologia no sistema de produção de gado mestiço leiteiro. O objetivo da revisão é identificar critérios a serem considerados para uso do rbST em vacas mestiças a fim de potencializar a estratégia do uso do mesmo. O rbST promove notório aumento da produção de leite e mais detalhes do protocolo de uso do hormônio para vacas mestiças necessita ser avaliado já que algumas características da curva de leite e capacidade produtiva são diferentes para animais cruzados.(AU)

Most studies on the use of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) were conducted in countries with temperate climates using Bos taurus animals and the entire use protocol was based on such animals and extrapolated to crossbred animals (Bos taurus x Bos indicus) in tropical environments. However, there are different characteristics in the milk production curve and some physiological aspects that differentiate the crossbred from those cattle. Therefore, the establishment of specific standards for the use of rbST for crossbred cattle can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and expand the use of technology to Brazilian systems. Establishing dosage adjustment, the interval, the best time to start and end the application, evaluating the best financial return from use on the productive system, as well as the productive and reproductive responses of the cows can help foster the adequacy of the use of technology in the production system of crossbred dairy cattle. The purpose of this review is to identify criteria to be considered for the use of rbST in crossbred cows in order to enhance the strategy of using it. The use of rbST promotes a noticeable increase in milk production; however, further details of the hormone use protocol for crossbred cows need to be evaluated since some characteristics of the milk curve are different for crossbred animals.(AU)

La mayoría de los estudios sobre el uso de somatotropina bovina recombinante (rbST) se han realizado en países de clima templado utilizando animales de genética Bos taurus y todo el protocolo de utilización se ha pautado para tales animales y extrapolados a los mestizos (Bos taurus x Bos indicus) en ambientes tropicales. Sin embargo, existen diferentes características de la curva de producción de leche y algunos aspectos fisiológicos que diferencian al mestizo de los toros, por lo tanto, establecer estándares específicos para el uso de rbST para vacas mestizas puede mejorar la eficiencia, reducir costos y expandir el uso de tecnología para Sistemas brasileños. Establecer el ajuste de dosis, el intervalo, el mejor momento para iniciar y finalizar la aplicación, evaluar el mejor retorno económico del uso para el sistema productivo, así como las respuestas productivas y reproductivas de las vacas pueden propiciar la adecuación del uso de la tecnología en el sistema de producción de ganado mestizo lechero. El propósito de la revisión es identificar los criterios que se deben considerar para el uso de rbST en vacas mestizas con el fin de mejorar la estrategia de uso. El rbST promueve un aumento notable en la producción de leche y es necesario evaluar más detalles del protocolo de uso de hormonas para vacas cruzadas, ya que algunas características de la curva de la leche son diferentes para los animales cruzados.(AU)