Evaluation of dog tooth enamel by scanning electron microscopy after different types of polishing / Avaliação do esmalte dentário de cão por microscopia eletrônica de varredura após diferentes tipos de polimento

Polishing is an important procedure which takes part in the periodontal disease treatment, being commonly performed with the help of prophylactic paste and provides smoothing of the tooth surface, hindering the adhesion of new plaque. With this study we aimed to evaluate by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the effects of dental polishing observing, qualitatively, the effectiveness and the damage, in three distinct treatments after calculus removal. Twenty (20) teeth were used (four of each dog), from which were obtained three samples each. The sixty samples were distributed into three groups (G0= tooth segmentation submitted to prophylaxis without polishing; G1= vestibular surface prophylaxis followed by polishing with the use of Defengy OC® and G2= vestibular surface prophylaxis followed by polishing with the use of pumice and fluorine gel). The samples were prepared and sent to images execution via SEM. These images, with enlargement of 100x and 500x, were evaluated and the classification averages were obtained. The statistical analysis of these averages was made through the Friedman nonparametric test using the software R. Statistical differences were observed (P<0,05) between groups 0 and 1 in the 100x magnification, whereas in the 500x magnification there was no difference (P>0,05) between the groups. The evaluation based on SEM images at two magnifications was essential, as it allowed the visualization of grooves and remaining calculi in a comprehensive way at 100x magnification and in more detail at 500x.

O polimento é um procedimento importante que faz parte do tratamento da doença periodontal, sendo comumente realizado com auxílio de pasta profilática e, propicia o alisamento da superfície dental, dificultando a adesão de nova placa bacteriana. Com esse estudo, objetivou-se avaliar por meio da microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) os efeitos do polimento dental, avaliando qualitativamente, a eficácia e o dano, em três tratamentos distintos, após a remoção dos cálculos dentários. Foram utilizados 20 dentes (quatro de cada cão), de onde se obtiveram três amostras de cada. As 60 amostras foram distribuídas em três grupos (G0= segmentos dentários submetidos à profilaxia sem polimento; G1= profilaxia da face vestibular seguida de polimento com utilização de Defengy OC® e G2= profilaxia da face vestibular seguida de polimento com utilização de pedra pomes e flúor gel). As amostras foram preparadas e enviadas para realização das imagens por MEV. Estas imagens, com ampliação de 100x e de 500x, foram avaliadas e as médias de classificação obtidas. A análise estatística dessas médias foi feita por meio do teste não paramétrico de Friedman, utilizando o software R. Observou-se diferença estatística (P<0,05) entre os grupos 1 e 0 na magnificação de 100x, já na magnificação de 500x não houve diferença estatística (P>0,05) entre os grupos. O polimento foi eficaz ao tornar a superfície do esmalte dental lisa e regular reduzindo as ranhuras provocadas pela limpeza e retirou as granulações de cálculo remanescentes. A avaliação a partir das imagens de MEV em duas ampliações foi fundamental, por ter propiciado a visualização de ranhuras e cálculos remanescentes de forma abrangente na magnificação de 100x e mais detalhadamente na de 500x.

Diagnostic accuracy of 18F-FDG-PET in abdominal sepsis in rats

Purpose The objective of this study was to investigate the accuracy of 18F-FDG-PET in the diagnosis of multibacterial abdominal sepsis by cecum ligation and puncture (CLP) in rats. Methods Adult Wistar rats ( Rattus norvegicus ), weighing 227±35g, were allocated into a sepsis group by CLP (n=10) and sham group (n=10). 18F-FDG-PET using microPET was performed on all rats after 24 hours. Results All animals survived for postoperative 24h. The abdomen/liver ratio of the standardized uptake value (SUV) percentage was significantly higher in the sepsis group than in the sham (p=0.004). The ROC curve showed an accuracy of 18F-FDG-PET to detect abdominal sepsis of 88.9% (p=0.001), sensitivity of 90% and specificity of 88.9%. When a cut-off point of 79% of the ratio between the SUV on the abdominal region and liver was established, the sensitivity was 90%, specificity of 88.9%; positive and negative predictive values of 90.0% and 88.9%, respectively. Conclusions The diagnostic accuracy of 18F-FDG-PET in rats with abdominal sepsis was significantly high. It was also demonstrated the predictive ability of the abdomen/liver SUV ratio to diagnose abdominal sepsis. These findings may have implications for the clinical setting, locating septic foci with PETscan.(AU)

Intoxicação aguda por fluorsilicato de sódio em bovinos / Acute sodium fluorosilicate poisoning in cattle

Background: Fluorine is a ubiquitous environmental element and fluoride poisoning in cattle is usually related to the ingestion of contaminated pastures or water, especially near industries, or mineral supplements with excessive amounts of this element. Cattle poisoning can be acute or chronic and is directly associated with the ingested dose and with the duration of exposure. The objective of this study is to report the epidemiological, clinical and anatomopathological aspects of an outbreak of acute sodium fluorosilicate intoxication in cattle.Case: Six 1-year-old, castrated male, mixed breed beef calves from a lot of 60 were found dead without previous clinical signs being observed. The calves died after ingesting a white, odorless, finely granular substance found by the owner near a road that intersected the property. The product was in an open package and identified as sodium fluorosilicate. Of the six dead calves, three were necropsied. Gross lesions were restricted to the digestive system and included varying degrees of hyperemia, hemorrhage, edema, and erosions in the pre-stomach and abomasum mucosae. The histological lesions observed in the three calves were characterized mainly by variable degenerative, necrotic and ulcerative changes in the epithelial lining of the forestomachs and abomasum. Partially (erosion) or totally (ulceration) bare lamina propria of forestomach papillae was covered by cellular debris and neutrophils. Multifocal lymphoid necrosis was seen in lymph nodes and spleen. Fluoride levels measured in the ruminal content of two necropsied calves were 55.2 and 9.17 mgF/kg of dry matter. After the diagnosis and discontinued exposure of the calves to the fluoride product, deaths ceased.Discussion: The diagnosis of acute sodium fluorosilicate intoxication in cattle in this study was based on epidemiological, clinical, and anatomopathological findings, and in the determination of fluoride levels in ruminal content.[...]

Intoxicação aguda por fluorsilicato de sódio em bovinos / Acute sodium fluorosilicate poisoning in cattle

Background: Fluorine is a ubiquitous environmental element and fluoride poisoning in cattle is usually related to the ingestion of contaminated pastures or water, especially near industries, or mineral supplements with excessive amounts of this element. Cattle poisoning can be acute or chronic and is directly associated with the ingested dose and with the duration of exposure. The objective of this study is to report the epidemiological, clinical and anatomopathological aspects of an outbreak of acute sodium fluorosilicate intoxication in cattle.Case: Six 1-year-old, castrated male, mixed breed beef calves from a lot of 60 were found dead without previous clinical signs being observed. The calves died after ingesting a white, odorless, finely granular substance found by the owner near a road that intersected the property. The product was in an open package and identified as sodium fluorosilicate. Of the six dead calves, three were necropsied. Gross lesions were restricted to the digestive system and included varying degrees of hyperemia, hemorrhage, edema, and erosions in the pre-stomach and abomasum mucosae. The histological lesions observed in the three calves were characterized mainly by variable degenerative, necrotic and ulcerative changes in the epithelial lining of the forestomachs and abomasum. Partially (erosion) or totally (ulceration) bare lamina propria of forestomach papillae was covered by cellular debris and neutrophils. Multifocal lymphoid necrosis was seen in lymph nodes and spleen. Fluoride levels measured in the ruminal content of two necropsied calves were 55.2 and 9.17 mgF/kg of dry matter. After the diagnosis and discontinued exposure of the calves to the fluoride product, deaths ceased.Discussion: The diagnosis of acute sodium fluorosilicate intoxication in cattle in this study was based on epidemiological, clinical, and anatomopathological findings, and in the determination of fluoride levels in ruminal content.[...](AU)

Anatomo-radiological correlation using 18-FDG-PET in abdominal sepsis model in rats. A preliminary study

Purpose: To examine a correlation of micro-PET images with photographic images of the digestive organs in abdominal sepsis model. Methods: Male Wistar rats weighing 265±18g were used. Abdominal sepsis was induced by ligature and cecal puncture. Micro-PET Images from abdominal cavity septic foci were obtained using 18-Fluoro-deoxyglucose, looking for a correlation with photographic images of abdominal cavity organs. Pearson's correlation test was used. Results: The mean standard uptake values (SUV) and lesion areas were 2.58±0.63SUVbwg/ml and 546.87±300.95mm2, respectively. There was a strong positive correlation between the two variables (r=0.863, p=0.137), which resulted in a coefficient of determination r2?0.75, meaning that 75% of SUV variation is explained by the lesion areas of digestive organs. Conclusion: Micro-PET allows high throughput assessment of lesion count and volume in pre-clinical rat model of CPL abdominal sepsis.(AU)

Ecophysiological, anatomical and ultrastructural characteristics of Vitex polygama Cham. (Verbenaceae) submitted to different concentrations of fluoride / Características ecofisiológicas, anatômicas e ultraestruturais de Vitex polygama Cham. (Verbenaceae) submetida a diferentes concentrações de flúor

Fluorides released during the manufacture of aluminum, fertilizers, glass and ceramics are considered to be highly toxic to plants, causing damages in relatively small concentrations. This study aimed to evaluate fluoride (F) accumulation and its effects on Vitex polygama Cham. (Verbenaceae) exposed to simulated rain containing potassium fluoride in concentrations of 5, 10, 15 and 20 mg L-1. Vitex polygama presented no visual symptoms of foliar injury and accumulated a relatively small amount of F-, significant only for the treatments with higher concentrations of the pollutant. F- promoted an increase in nonphotochemical quenching (qN) and in the coefficient due to non-photochemical extinction (NPQ), which indicates higher dissipation of radiant energy in the heat form. Damages in the chloroplast structure, in cellular membranes and in epicuticular waxes, besides cytoplasm granulation and irregularities in the epidermal cell walls were also detected in plants exposed to the pollutant. The results show a considerable resistance of Vitex polygama to F and reinforce the prognostic value of physiological, anatomical and ultrastructural analysis in the detection of damages caused by the pollutant in the leaf structure of this species.(AU)

Fluoretos, liberados durante a manufatura de alumínio, fertilizantes, vidro e cerâmica, são considerados altamente tóxicos para as plantas, causando danos em concentrações relativamente pequenas. Este estudo teve como finalidade avaliar o acúmulo de flúor (F) e seus efeitos sobre Vitex polygama Cham. (Verbenaceae) em plantas expostas a chuva simulada contendo fluoreto de potássio em concentrações de 5, 10, 15 e 20 mg L-1. Vitex polygama não apresentou sintomas visíveis de injúria foliar e acumulou uma quantidade relativamente pequena de F-, significativa apenas para os tratamentos com maiores concentrações do poluente. O F- promoveu aumentos no coeficiente devido à extinção não fotoquímica (qN) e no coeficiente devido à extinção não fotoquímica (NPQ), que indicam maior dissipação de energia radiante na forma de calor. Danos na estrutura dos cloroplastos, em membranas celulares e nas ceras epicuticulares, além de granulação do citoplasma e irregularidades na parede celular de células epidérmicas, foram também detectados em plantas expostas ao poluente. Os resultados demonstram uma considerável resistência de Vitex polygama ao F e reforçam o valor prognóstico de análises fisiológicas, anatômicas e ultraestruturais na detecção de danos causados pelo poluente na estrutura foliar dessa espécie.(AU)

Ligninolytic fungus Polyporus sp. S133 mediated metabolic degradation of fluorene

This study aimed to investigate the impact of nonionic surfactants on the efficacy of fluorine degradation by Polyporus sp. S133 in a liquid culture. Fluorene was observed to be degraded in its entirety by Polyporus sp. S133 subsequent to a 23-day incubation period. The fastest cell growth rate was observed in the initial 7 days in the culture that was supplemented with Tween 80. The degradation process was primarily modulated by the activity of two ligninolytic enzymes, laccase and MnP. The highest laccase activity was stimulated by the addition of Tween 80 (2443 U/L) followed by mixed surfactant (1766 U/L) and Brij 35 (1655 U/L). UV-vis spectroscopy, TLC analysis and mass spectrum analysis of samples subsequent to the degradation process in the culture medium confirmed the biotransformation of fluorene. Two metabolites, 9-fluorenol (max 270, tR 8.0 min and m/z 254) and protocatechuic acid (max 260, tR 11.3 min and m/z 370), were identified in the treated medium.(AU)

Blood and bone parameters of cattle fed diets containing different phosphates and phosphorus: fluorine relations

p>Forty-nine male calves were allotted in a randomized design, being that initially were performed seven replicates per treatment. At the end of the experiment were slaughtered four animals per treatment. The treatments were designed as following: CONT: control diet; DC120: Dicalcium Phosphate 120:1 ratio P: F; MDCP60: Monodicalcium Phosphate 60:1 ratio P: F; DC30: Dicalcium Phosphate 30:1 ratio P: F; TSP30: Triple Superphosphate 30:1 ratio P: F; DC10: Dicalcium Phosphate 10:1 ratio P: F; PRC10: phosphate rock concentrate of 10:1 of relation P: F. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) of animals who consumed PRC10 diet was greater than the ALP of animals that consumed TSP30, DC10 and DC120. This result was obtained with animals with 650 days of confinement. The ALP of the animals that consumed PRC10 was greater at 866 days than in the animals consuming TSP30 and DC120 diets. The ash content was greater in the DC10 diet and the diets CAR10 and DC120 achieved the lowest value. The fluorine content in bone was higher in diet DC10, while the diets DC120, PRC10 and MDCP60 obtained the lower values. The area of Haversian canals and the relation Havers/Osteon area were higher in the diet DC30 and the lowest value was encountered in DC10. The mottled teeth were more intensely observed in the treatments DC10 and PRC10. It was concluded that high fluorine content in the diet increases the deposition of fluorine in bones, which negatively affects in the histological parameters of teeth and bones of beef cattle. /p>

p>Quarenta e nove novilhos machos foram distribuídos em delineamento casualizado, sendo que inicialmente foram efetuadas sete repetições por tratamento e, ao final do experimento, foram abatidos quatro animais por tratamento. Os tratamentos foram; CONT: Dieta controle; FBC120: Fosfato Bicálcico 120:1 de relação P: F; MBC60: Fosfato monobicálcico 60:1 de relação P:F; FBC30: Fosfato Bicálcico 30:1 de relação P:F; SFT30: Super Fosfato Triplo 30:1 de relação P:F; FBC10: Fosfato Bicálcico 10:1 de relação P:F; CAR10: Concentrado de Rocha 10:1 de relação P:F. A fosfatase alcalina (FA) dos animais aos 650 dias de confinamento, os quais consumiram dieta CAR10, foi maior dos que a FA naqueles que consumiram SFT30 e FBC10 e FBC120. A FA dos animais que consumiram CAR10 foi maior, aos 866 dias, do que àquela observada nos tratamentos com SFT30 e FBC120. O teor de cinza foi maior na dieta FBC10 e as dietas CAR10 e FBC120 representaram o menor valor. O teor de flúor no osso foi maior nos animais da dieta FBC10 em relação àqueles das dietas CAR10, sendo que as dietas FBC120 e MBC60 obtiveram menores teores. A área dos canais de Havers e a relação Havers/área do Osteon foram maiores na dieta FBC30, sendo que o respectivo menor valor foi FBC10. A presença de dentes mosqueados foi superior nos animais tratados com FBC10 e CAR10. Concluiu-se que o alto teor de flúor na dieta aumenta a deposição de flúor nos ossos, o que afeta negativamente nos parâmetros histológicos de dentes e ossos de bovinos de corte. /p>

Blood and bone parameters of cattle fed diets containing different phosphates and phosphorus: fluorine relations

p>Forty-nine male calves were allotted in a randomized design, being that initially were performed seven replicates per treatment. At the end of the experiment were slaughtered four animals per treatment. The treatments were designed as following: CONT: control diet; DC120: Dicalcium Phosphate 120:1 ratio P: F; MDCP60: Monodicalcium Phosphate 60:1 ratio P: F; DC30: Dicalcium Phosphate 30:1 ratio P: F; TSP30: Triple Superphosphate 30:1 ratio P: F; DC10: Dicalcium Phosphate 10:1 ratio P: F; PRC10: phosphate rock concentrate of 10:1 of relation P: F. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) of animals who consumed PRC10 diet was greater than the ALP of animals that consumed TSP30, DC10 and DC120. This result was obtained with animals with 650 days of confinement. The ALP of the animals that consumed PRC10 was greater at 866 days than in the animals consuming TSP30 and DC120 diets. The ash content was greater in the DC10 diet and the diets CAR10 and DC120 achieved the lowest value. The fluorine content in bone was higher in diet DC10, while the diets DC120, PRC10 and MDCP60 obtained the lower values. The area of Haversian canals and the relation Havers/Osteon area were higher in the diet DC30 and the lowest value was encountered in DC10. The mottled teeth were more intensely observed in the treatments DC10 and PRC10. It was concluded that high fluorine content in the diet increases the deposition of fluorine in bones, which negatively affects in the histological parameters of teeth and bones of beef cattle. /p>

p>Quarenta e nove novilhos machos foram distribuídos em delineamento casualizado, sendo que inicialmente foram efetuadas sete repetições por tratamento e, ao final do experimento, foram abatidos quatro animais por tratamento. Os tratamentos foram; CONT: Dieta controle; FBC120: Fosfato Bicálcico 120:1 de relação P: F; MBC60: Fosfato monobicálcico 60:1 de relação P:F; FBC30: Fosfato Bicálcico 30:1 de relação P:F; SFT30: Super Fosfato Triplo 30:1 de relação P:F; FBC10: Fosfato Bicálcico 10:1 de relação P:F; CAR10: Concentrado de Rocha 10:1 de relação P:F. A fosfatase alcalina (FA) dos animais aos 650 dias de confinamento, os quais consumiram dieta CAR10, foi maior dos que a FA naqueles que consumiram SFT30 e FBC10 e FBC120. A FA dos animais que consumiram CAR10 foi maior, aos 866 dias, do que àquela observada nos tratamentos com SFT30 e FBC120. O teor de cinza foi maior na dieta FBC10 e as dietas CAR10 e FBC120 representaram o menor valor. O teor de flúor no osso foi maior nos animais da dieta FBC10 em relação àqueles das dietas CAR10, sendo que as dietas FBC120 e MBC60 obtiveram menores teores. A área dos canais de Havers e a relação Havers/área do Osteon foram maiores na dieta FBC30, sendo que o respectivo menor valor foi FBC10. A presença de dentes mosqueados foi superior nos animais tratados com FBC10 e CAR10. Concluiu-se que o alto teor de flúor na dieta aumenta a deposição de flúor nos ossos, o que afeta negativamente nos parâmetros histológicos de dentes e ossos de bovinos de corte. /p>

Blood and bone parameters of cattle fed diets containing different phosphates and phosphorus: fluorine relations / Parâmetros sanguíneo e ósseo de bovinos alimentados com dietas contendo diferentes fosfatos e relações fósforo: flúor

Forty-nine male calves were allotted in a randomized design, being that initially were performed seven replicates per treatment. At the end of the experiment were slaughtered four animals per treatment. The treatments were designed as following: CONT: control diet; DC120: Dicalcium Phosphate 120:1 ratio P: F; MDCP60: Monodicalcium Phosphate 60:1 ratio P: F; DC30: Dicalcium Phosphate 30:1 ratio P: F; TSP30: Triple Superphosphate 30:1 ratio P: F; DC10: Dicalcium Phosphate 10:1 ratio P: F; PRC10: phosphate rock concentrate of 10:1 of relation P: F. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) of animals who consumed PRC10 diet was greater than the ALP of animals that consumed TSP30, DC10 and DC120. This result was obtained with animals with 650 days of confinement. The ALP of the animals that consumed PRC10 was greater at 866 days than in the animals consuming TSP30 and DC120 diets. The ash content was greater in the DC10 diet and the diets CAR10 and DC120 achieved the lowest value. The fluorine content in bone was higher in diet DC10, while the diets DC120, PRC10 and MDCP60 obtained the lower values. The area of Haversian canals and the relation Havers/Osteon area were higher in the diet DC30 and the lowest value was encountered in DC10. The mottled teeth were more intensely observed in the treatments DC10 and PRC10. It was concluded that high fluorine content in the diet increases the deposition of fluorine in bones, which negatively affects in the histological parameters of teeth and bones of beef cattle.(AU)

Quarenta e nove novilhos machos foram distribuídos em delineamento casualizado, sendo que inicialmente foram efetuadas sete repetições por tratamento e, ao final do experimento, foram abatidos quatro animais por tratamento. Os tratamentos foram; CONT: Dieta controle; FBC120: Fosfato Bicálcico 120:1 de relação P: F; MBC60: Fosfato monobicálcico 60:1 de relação P:F; FBC30: Fosfato Bicálcico 30:1 de relação P:F; SFT30: Super Fosfato Triplo 30:1 de relação P:F; FBC10: Fosfato Bicálcico 10:1 de relação P:F; CAR10: Concentrado de Rocha 10:1 de relação P:F. A fosfatase alcalina (FA) dos animais aos 650 dias de confinamento, os quais consumiram dieta CAR10, foi maior dos que a FA naqueles que consumiram SFT30 e FBC10 e FBC120. A FA dos animais que consumiram CAR10 foi maior, aos 866 dias, do que àquela observada nos tratamentos com SFT30 e FBC120. O teor de cinza foi maior na dieta FBC10 e as dietas CAR10 e FBC120 representaram o menor valor. O teor de flúor no osso foi maior nos animais da dieta FBC10 em relação àqueles das dietas CAR10, sendo que as dietas FBC120 e MBC60 obtiveram menores teores. A área dos canais de Havers e a relação Havers/área do Osteon foram maiores na dieta FBC30, sendo que o respectivo menor valor foi FBC10. A presença de dentes mosqueados foi superior nos animais tratados com FBC10 e CAR10. Concluiu-se que o alto teor de flúor na dieta aumenta a deposição de flúor nos ossos, o que afeta negativamente nos parâmetros histológicos de dentes e ossos de bovinos de corte.(AU)

Blood and bone parameters of cattle fed diets containing different phosphates and phosphorus: fluorine relations / Parâmetros sanguíneo e ósseo de bovinos alimentados com dietas contendo diferentes fosfatos e relações fósforo: flúor

Forty-nine male calves were allotted in a randomized design, being that initially were performed seven replicates per treatment. At the end of the experiment were slaughtered four animals per treatment. The treatments were designed as following: CONT: control diet; DC120: Dicalcium Phosphate 120:1 ratio P: F; MDCP60: Monodicalcium Phosphate 60:1 ratio P: F; DC30: Dicalcium Phosphate 30:1 ratio P: F; TSP30: Triple Superphosphate 30:1 ratio P: F; DC10: Dicalcium Phosphate 10:1 ratio P: F; PRC10: phosphate rock concentrate of 10:1 of relation P: F. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) of animals who consumed PRC10 diet was greater than the ALP of animals that consumed TSP30, DC10 and DC120. This result was obtained with animals with 650 days of confinement. The ALP of the animals that consumed PRC10 was greater at 866 days than in the animals consuming TSP30 and DC120 diets. The ash content was greater in the DC10 diet and the diets CAR10 and DC120 achieved the lowest value. The fluorine content in bone was higher in diet DC10, while the diets DC120, PRC10 and MDCP60 obtained the lower values. The area of Haversian canals and the relation Havers/Osteon area were higher in the diet DC30 and the lowest value was encountered in DC10. The mottled teeth were more intensely observed in the treatments DC10 and PRC10. It was concluded that high fluorine content in the diet increases the deposition of fluorine in bones, which negatively affects in the histological parameters of teeth and bones of beef cattle.

Quarenta e nove novilhos machos foram distribuídos em delineamento casualizado, sendo que inicialmente foram efetuadas sete repetições por tratamento e, ao final do experimento, foram abatidos quatro animais por tratamento. Os tratamentos foram; CONT: Dieta controle; FBC120: Fosfato Bicálcico 120:1 de relação P: F; MBC60: Fosfato monobicálcico 60:1 de relação P:F; FBC30: Fosfato Bicálcico 30:1 de relação P:F; SFT30: Super Fosfato Triplo 30:1 de relação P:F; FBC10: Fosfato Bicálcico 10:1 de relação P:F; CAR10: Concentrado de Rocha 10:1 de relação P:F. A fosfatase alcalina (FA) dos animais aos 650 dias de confinamento, os quais consumiram dieta CAR10, foi maior dos que a FA naqueles que consumiram SFT30 e FBC10 e FBC120. A FA dos animais que consumiram CAR10 foi maior, aos 866 dias, do que àquela observada nos tratamentos com SFT30 e FBC120. O teor de cinza foi maior na dieta FBC10 e as dietas CAR10 e FBC120 representaram o menor valor. O teor de flúor no osso foi maior nos animais da dieta FBC10 em relação àqueles das dietas CAR10, sendo que as dietas FBC120 e MBC60 obtiveram menores teores. A área dos canais de Havers e a relação Havers/área do Osteon foram maiores na dieta FBC30, sendo que o respectivo menor valor foi FBC10. A presença de dentes mosqueados foi superior nos animais tratados com FBC10 e CAR10. Concluiu-se que o alto teor de flúor na dieta aumenta a deposição de flúor nos ossos, o que afeta negativamente nos parâmetros histológicos de dentes e ossos de bovinos de corte.

Avaliação histopatológica da cápsula posterior associada ao implante de lente intraocular com superfície modificada com plasma de flúor e polietilenoglicol em coelhos / Histopathological evaluation of posterior capsule associated with intraocular lens implant with modified surface using fluorine and poliethilene glycol plasma in rabbits

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito do tratamento da superfície de lentes intraoculares acrílicas utilizando-se plasma de flúor ou polietilenoglicol na prevenção da opacidade de cápsula posterior. Foram analisados 40 olhos de coelhos, submetidos à cirurgia de facoemulsificação e distribuídos em quatro grupos experimentais (n=10), sendo estes: grupo controle, coelhos sem implante de lente intraocular; grupo com lente intraocular tratada com plasma de polietilenoglicol; grupo com lente intraocular tratada com plasma de flúor; e grupo com lente intraocular comercial. As cápsulas posteriores das lentes dos grupos foram avaliadas por meio de análise histopatológica (morfometria e imuno-histoquímica). Os grupos com lente intraocular tratada com polietilenoglicol e com lente intraocular comercial apresentaram menor espessura da cápsula posterior na avaliação inicial (12 semanas) em relação ao grupo controle. No período final de avaliação (6 meses), os tratamentos da superfície da lente intraocular à base de plasma de flúor e polietilenoglicol não reduziram o desenvolvimento das alterações histológicas associadas à opacidade de cápsula posterior. O tratamento das superfícies das lentes intraoculares com plasma de flúor e polietilenoglicol pode ser realizado como adjuvante na prevenção da opacidade de cápsula posterior, pois não causa alterações na morfologia da lente após facoemulsificação.(AU)

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of surface treatment of acrylic intraocular lens using Fluorine plasma or polyethylene glycol in the prevention of posterior capsule opacification. Forty rabbit eyes that underwent phacoemulsification were analyzed and distributed into four experimental groups (n=10): Control group, composed of rabbits without intraocular lens implantation; intraocular lens group treated with Polyethylene glycol plasma, intraocular lens group treated with Fluoride plasma, and commercial intraocular lens group. The posterior capsule of the lens was evaluated by histopathological analysis, including morphometric and immunohistochemical studies. Groups with intraocular lens treated with polyethylene glycol and commercial intraocular lens presented thinner posterior capsule at initial assessment (12 weeks) compared to the control group. At the end of the evaluation (six months), the treatment of surface intraocular lens with fluorine and polyethylene glycol plasma did not reduce the development of histological changes associated with posterior capsule opacification. The surface treatment of the intraocular lens with Fluoride and Polyethylene glycol can be performed as an adjuvant in preventing posterior capsule opacification, because it does not cause changes in the morphology of lens after phacoemulsification surgery.(AU)

Níveis dos elementos fósforo e flúor nos suplementos comercializados em Londrina-PR / Phosphorus and fluorine levels in supplements commercialized in Londrina - PR / Niveles de los elementos fósforo y flúor en suplementos comercializados en Londrina - PR

Uma formulação mineral de qualidade para bovinos precisa ser isenta de metais tóxicos e ter em sua composição a correta relação dos elementos fósforo e flúor. Além da obediência a legislação brasileira, é importante primar pela pureza das matérias-primas que compõem qualquer suplemento mineral, para que na cadeia trófica alimentar não haja vulnerabilidade ao consumo de carne e leite pelo ser humano. Para tanto, se faz necessário monitorar os suplementos minerais disponíveis no amplo mercado bovino pecuário, investigando os componentes e suas respectivas relações. Nesta finalidade, a presente pesquisa quantificou os elementos fósforo e flúor em formulações minerais comercializadas na cidade de Londrina, estado do Paraná, onde há expressivo comércio de insumos para a pecuária. Em oito importantes marcas comerciais, os autores encontraram algumas formulações com níveis elevados de flúor, promovendo alteração na relação com o elemento fósforo, caracterizando produtos com padrões fora das normas brasileiras vigentes.(AU)

A quality mineral formulation for cattle must be free of toxic metals in their composition and have the correct ratio of phosphorus and fluoride. As well as complying with the Brazilian law, it is important to strive for the purity of the raw materials that make up any mineral supplement, so that the food chain has no vulnerability to the consumption of meat and milk by humans. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor mineral supplements available on the large livestock cattle market, investigating the components and their relationships. With this purpose, the present study quantified phosphorus and fluoride found in mineral formulations marketed in the city of Londrina, Parana, where there is significant trade of inputs for livestock. In eight important brands, the authors found some formulations with high levels of fluoride, promoting change in relation to phosphorus, featuring products with patterns that are not compliant with the current Brazilian standards.(AU)

Una formulación mineral de calidad para bovinos necesita ser exenta de metales tóxicos y tener en su composición la correcta relación de los elementos fósforo y flúor. Además de obediencia a la legislación brasileña, es importante preciar por la pureza de las materias primas que componen cualquier suplemento mineral, para que en la cadena trófica alimentar no haya vulnerabilidad al consumo de carne y leche por el ser humano. Por lo tanto, se hace necesario monitorear los suplementos minerales disponibles en el amplio mercado bovino pecuario, investigando los componentes y sus respectivas relaciones. Así, esa investigación cuantificó los elementos fósforo y flúor en formulaciones minerales comercializadas en la ciudad de Londrina, estado de Paraná, donde hay expresivo comercio de insumos para la ganadería. En ocho marcas comerciales importantes, los autores encontraron algunas formulaciones con niveles elevados de flúor, promoviendo alteración en la relación con el elemento fósforo, caracterizando productos con estándares fuera de las normas brasileñas vigentes.(AU)

Uma análise comparativa e descritiva de rações comerciais utilizadas para animais de laboratório / Comercial diets used in animal house production: comparative e descriptive analysis

Objetivou-se neste trabalho descrever e confirmar a presença e o quantitativo dos macro nutrientes presentes no rótulo das embalagens, comparando a composição descrita na rotulagem das três amostras de rações comerciais para animais de laboratório, assim como com a composição recomendada na literatura baseada nas necessidades diárias de ratos, camundongos e cobaias de laboratório. Foram feitas análises laboratoriais em triplicata e análise de rotulagem de rações que chamamos de amostra A, amostra B e amostra C. As análises de laboratório foram feitas com 100 gramas de cada uma das amostras e obteve-se os seguintes resultados: amostra A(g/100g): Umidade 10, cinzas 7,3; gorduras totais 6,7; proteínas 21,4; carboidratos 54,6; valor energético 364. Amostra B(g/100g): Umidade 9,1; cinzas 9,3; gorduras totais 6,3; proteínas 21; carboidratos 54,3; valor energético 359. Amostra C(g/100g): Umidade 12; cinzas 9,9; gorduras totais 7,0; proteínas 21; carboidratos 55,2; valor energético 370. O quantitativo de macronutrientes encontrado é compatível com o que se encontra nos rótulos. As análises de rotulagem nos fizeram concluir que não são levadas em consideração as necessidades diárias dos animais, tendo em vista que os valores expressos nos rótulos diferem dos que é recomendado na literatura. Concluiu-se também que a ausência de lisina, ferro, flúor, sódio, magnésio e potássio no fornecimento diário de ração podem influenciar diretamente nos setores de produção e experimentação de biotérios interferindo assim nos resultados dos experimentos.

The objective of this paper to describe and confirm the presence and the quantity of macronutrients present in the package labels, comparing the composition described in the labeling of the three samples of commercial diets for laboratory animals, as well as with the composition recommended in the literature based on daily needs of laboratory rats and mice. Laboratory tests were done in triplicate of macronutrients and analysis of the labeling of feed we call sample A, sample B and sample C, the laboratory analyzes were made with 100 grams of each sample and obtained the following results, the sample A (g / 100g): Humidity 10; ashes 7.3; total fat 6.7; protein 21.4; carbohydrates 54.6; energy value 364, sample B (g / 100g): Moisture 9.1; ashes 9.3; total fat 6.3; protein 21; carbohydrates 54.3; energy value 359, sample C (g / 100g): Moisture 12; ashes 9.9; total fat 7.0; protein 21; carbohydrates 55.2; energy value 370. The quantity of macronutrients found is compatible with what is on the labels. The analysis of labeling made us conclude that they are not taken into account the daily needs of animals, given that the values stated on the labels differ from what is recommended in the literature 10. It was also concluded that the absence of lysine, iron, fluorine, sodium, magnesium and potassium in the daily supply of food can influence directly in the sectors of production and experimentation of vivariums, thus, interfering in the results of the experiments.

Uma análise comparativa e descritiva de rações comerciais utilizadas para animais de laboratório / Comercial diets used in animal house production: comparative e descriptive analysis

Objetivou-se neste trabalho descrever e confirmar a presença e o quantitativo dos macro nutrientes presentes no rótulo das embalagens, comparando a composição descrita na rotulagem das três amostras de rações comerciais para animais de laboratório, assim como com a composição recomendada na literatura baseada nas necessidades diárias de ratos, camundongos e cobaias de laboratório. Foram feitas análises laboratoriais em triplicata e análise de rotulagem de rações que chamamos de amostra A, amostra B e amostra C. As análises de laboratório foram feitas com 100 gramas de cada uma das amostras e obteve-se os seguintes resultados: amostra A(g/100g): Umidade 10, cinzas 7,3; gorduras totais 6,7; proteínas 21,4; carboidratos 54,6; valor energético 364. Amostra B(g/100g): Umidade 9,1; cinzas 9,3; gorduras totais 6,3; proteínas 21; carboidratos 54,3; valor energético 359. Amostra C(g/100g): Umidade 12; cinzas 9,9; gorduras totais 7,0; proteínas 21; carboidratos 55,2; valor energético 370. O quantitativo de macronutrientes encontrado é compatível com o que se encontra nos rótulos. As análises de rotulagem nos fizeram concluir que não são levadas em consideração as necessidades diárias dos animais, tendo em vista que os valores expressos nos rótulos diferem dos que é recomendado na literatura. Concluiu-se também que a ausência de lisina, ferro, flúor, sódio, magnésio e potássio no fornecimento diário de ração podem influenciar diretamente nos setores de produção e experimentação de biotérios interferindo assim nos resultados dos experimentos. (AU)

The objective of this paper to describe and confirm the presence and the quantity of macronutrients present in the package labels, comparing the composition described in the labeling of the three samples of commercial diets for laboratory animals, as well as with the composition recommended in the literature based on daily needs of laboratory rats and mice. Laboratory tests were done in triplicate of macronutrients and analysis of the labeling of feed we call sample A, sample B and sample C, the laboratory analyzes were made with 100 grams of each sample and obtained the following results, the sample A (g / 100g): Humidity 10; ashes 7.3; total fat 6.7; protein 21.4; carbohydrates 54.6; energy value 364, sample B (g / 100g): Moisture 9.1; ashes 9.3; total fat 6.3; protein 21; carbohydrates 54.3; energy value 359, sample C (g / 100g): Moisture 12; ashes 9.9; total fat 7.0; protein 21; carbohydrates 55.2; energy value 370. The quantity of macronutrients found is compatible with what is on the labels. The analysis of labeling made us conclude that they are not taken into account the daily needs of animals, given that the values stated on the labels differ from what is recommended in the literature 10. It was also concluded that the absence of lysine, iron, fluorine, sodium, magnesium and potassium in the daily supply of food can influence directly in the sectors of production and experimentation of vivariums, thus, interfering in the results of the experiments. (AU)

Antimicrobial effect of para-alkoxyphenylcarbamic acid esters containing substituted N-phenylpiperazine moiety

In current research, nine basic esters of para-alkoxyphenylcarbamic acid with incorporated 4-(4fluoro-/3-trifluoromethylphenyl)piperazin-1-yl fragment, 6i-6m and 8f-8i, were screened for their in vitro antimicrobial activity against Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, respectively. Taking into account the minimum inhibitory concentration assay (MIC), as the most active against given yeast was evaluated 8i (MIC = 0.20 mg/mL), the most lipophilic structure containing para-butoxy and trifluoromethyl substituents. Investigating the efficiency of the compounds bearing only a single atom of fluorine and appropriate para-alkoxy side chain against Candida albicans, the cut-off effect was observed. From evaluated homological series, the maximum of the effectiveness was noticed for the stucture 6 k (MIC = 0.39 mg/mL), containing para-propoxy group attached to phenylcarbamoyloxy fragment, beyond which the compounds ceased to be active. On the contrary, all the tested molecules were against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli (MICs > 1.00 mg/mL) practically inactive.(AU)

Mineral deposition in tissues of cattle fed with different phosphates and relationships phosphorus: fluorine / Deposição de minerais em tecidos de bovinos alimentados com diferentes fosfatos e relações fósforo: flúor

Forty-nine male calves were allotted in a randomized design, initially seven replicates per treatment at the end of the experiment were slaughtered four animals per treatment. Treatments CONT: control diet; FBC120: Dicalcium Phosphate 120:1 ratio P: F; MBC60: Monodicalcium phosphate 60:1 ratio P:F; FBC30: Dicalcium Phosphate 30:1 ratio P:F; SFT30: Super triple phosphate 30:1 ratio P:F; FBC10: Dicalcium Phosphate 10:1 ratio P:F; CAR10: concentrated ratio of 10:1 rock Q:F. Phosphates less elaborate showed higher amounts of heavy metals. In bones, iron, aluminum and lead were higher in FBC10 diet, the copper content was higher in animals fed the diet MBC60. Magnesium in liver was higher in animals fed diet FBC30, aluminum was higher for treatments SFT30 and FBC10, FBC120 and the cadmium and lead levels were higher in animals that received STF30. Treatments did not affect phosphorus and fluorine in muscle and heart, being that chromium was higher in the muscle of animals fed diets CAR10 and STF30 while cadmium in heart was greater in diet CAR10. Kidney phosphorus was higher in the animals fed the diet CAR10 and lower dietary FBC10, while aluminum was higher in the animals fed with the diet FBC10 and lower dietary FBC120 and levels of chromium and lead were higher in animals CAR10 diet and lowest in diet MBC60. Alternative sources of phosphorus and low ratios P:F increased the deposition was lower in the muscles.(AU)

Quarenta e nove novilhos machos foram distribuídos em delineamento casualizado, inicialmente com sete repetições por tratamento, sendo que, ao final do experimento, foram abatidos quatro animais por tratamento. Os tratamentos foram CONT: Dieta controle; FBC120: Fosfato Bicálcico 120:1 de relação P:F; MBC60: Fosfato monobicálcico 60:1 de relação P:F; FBC 30:1: Fosfato Bicálcico 30:1 de relação P:F; SFT30: Super Fosfato Triplo 30:1 de relação P:F; FBC10: Fosfato Bicálcico 10:1 de relação P:F; CAR10: Concentrado de Rocha 10:1 de relação P:F. Os fosfatos menos elaborados apresentaram maiores concentrações de metais. Nos ossos, os teores de ferro, alumínio e chumbo foram maiores para a dieta FBC10, enquanto o cobre foi maior na dieta MBC60. Magnésio foi mais presente no fígado de animais que consumiram a dieta FBC30, enquanto alumínio foi maior para SFT30, FBC10 e FBC120; cádmio e chumbo foram maiores para a dieta STF30. Os tratamentos não influenciaram fósforo e flúor em coração e músculos. O cromo foi mais presente no músculo de CAR10 e STF30 e o cádmio foi mais encontrado nos corações de CAR10. Nos rins, fósforo foi mais presente na dieta CAR10 e menor na dieta FBC10, enquanto alumínio foi maior na dieta FBC10 e menor na dieta FBC120 assim como os teores de cromo e chumbo foram maiores nos animais da dieta CAR10 e menores na dieta MBC60. Fontes alternativas de fósforo e baixas relações P:F aumentaram a deposição de minerais em ossos e fígado, sendo menor nos músculos.(AU)

Mineral deposition in tissues of cattle fed with different phosphates and relationships phosphorus: fluorine / Deposição de minerais em tecidos de bovinos alimentados com diferentes fosfatos e relações fósforo: flúor

Forty-nine male calves were allotted in a randomized design, initially seven replicates per treatment at the end of the experiment were slaughtered four animals per treatment. Treatments CONT: control diet; FBC120: Dicalcium Phosphate 120:1 ratio P: F; MBC60: Monodicalcium phosphate 60:1 ratio P:F; FBC30: Dicalcium Phosphate 30:1 ratio P:F; SFT30: Super triple phosphate 30:1 ratio P:F; FBC10: Dicalcium Phosphate 10:1 ratio P:F; CAR10: concentrated ratio of 10:1 rock Q:F. Phosphates less elaborate showed higher amounts of heavy metals. In bones, iron, aluminum and lead were higher in FBC10 diet, the copper content was higher in animals fed the diet MBC60. Magnesium in liver was higher in animals fed diet FBC30, aluminum was higher for treatments SFT30 and FBC10, FBC120 and the cadmium and lead levels were higher in animals that received STF30. Treatments did not affect phosphorus and fluorine in muscle and heart, being that chromium was higher in the muscle of animals fed diets CAR10 and STF30 while cadmium in heart was greater in diet CAR10. Kidney phosphorus was higher in the animals fed the diet CAR10 and lower dietary FBC10, while aluminum was higher in the animals fed with the diet FBC10 and lower dietary FBC120 and levels of chromium and lead were higher in animals CAR10 diet and lowest in diet MBC60. Alternative sources of phosphorus and low ratios P:F increased the deposition was lower in the muscles.

Quarenta e nove novilhos machos foram distribuídos em delineamento casualizado, inicialmente com sete repetições por tratamento, sendo que, ao final do experimento, foram abatidos quatro animais por tratamento. Os tratamentos foram CONT: Dieta controle; FBC120: Fosfato Bicálcico 120:1 de relação P:F; MBC60: Fosfato monobicálcico 60:1 de relação P:F; FBC 30:1: Fosfato Bicálcico 30:1 de relação P:F; SFT30: Super Fosfato Triplo 30:1 de relação P:F; FBC10: Fosfato Bicálcico 10:1 de relação P:F; CAR10: Concentrado de Rocha 10:1 de relação P:F. Os fosfatos menos elaborados apresentaram maiores concentrações de metais. Nos ossos, os teores de ferro, alumínio e chumbo foram maiores para a dieta FBC10, enquanto o cobre foi maior na dieta MBC60. Magnésio foi mais presente no fígado de animais que consumiram a dieta FBC30, enquanto alumínio foi maior para SFT30, FBC10 e FBC120; cádmio e chumbo foram maiores para a dieta STF30. Os tratamentos não influenciaram fósforo e flúor em coração e músculos. O cromo foi mais presente no músculo de CAR10 e STF30 e o cádmio foi mais encontrado nos corações de CAR10. Nos rins, fósforo foi mais presente na dieta CAR10 e menor na dieta FBC10, enquanto alumínio foi maior na dieta FBC10 e menor na dieta FBC120 assim como os teores de cromo e chumbo foram maiores nos animais da dieta CAR10 e menores na dieta MBC60. Fontes alternativas de fósforo e baixas relações P:F aumentaram a deposição de minerais em ossos e fígado, sendo menor nos músculos.

Evaluation of phosphorus sources on performance, organ weight and blood parameters of pigs / Avaliação de fontes de fósforo sobre o desempenho, peso de órgãos e parâmetros sanguíneos em suínos

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different sources of phosphorus on performance, organ weight and blood parameters of pigs. One hundred and twelve pigs with body weight 28.65±2.82kg were distributed into randomized blocks, in a 8 × 2 factorial scheme (eight sources of phosphorus × two sexes), with four repetitions for males and three for females, with two animals per pen. The pigs were fed diets containing: dicalcium phosphate (DCP); monodicalcium phosphate (MCP); triple superphosphate (TS); single superphosphate (SS), Catalão-rock phosphate (ROCK), mix of sources (MIX), phosphoric acid (PAc) or a diet without any supplemental source of phosphorus (CONT). At 60 and 90kg, all pigs were weighed and blood samples were collected to determine alkaline phosphatase activity (APA), calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) and one animal per pen was killed to weigh the liver and kidneys and evaluate carcass yield. The use of diet CONT reduced the weight gain and feed intake, worsened feed:gain ratio and increased the relative weight of the kidneys, APA and Ca, and decreased blood P. The sources DCP, MCP, TS and PAc reduced the APA and maintained the P and Ca in the blood constant. Phosphorus sources TS, SS, ROCK and MIX generate similar levels of APA in pigs from 30 to 90kg to the diet without inorganic source of phosphorus without affecting their performance.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos de diferentes fontes de fósforo sobre o desempenho, peso de órgãos e parâmetros sanguíneos de suínos. Foram utilizados 112 suínos com peso inicial de 28,65±2,82kg distribuídos em blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 8 x 2 (oito fontes de fósforo x dois sexos), com quatro repetições para machos e três para fêmeas com dois animais por baia. Os suínos foram alimentados com dietas contendo:fosfato bicalcico (FBC); fosfato monobicalcico (FMB); superfosfato triplo (ST); superfosfato simples (SS), fosfato de rocha Catalão (ROCHA), mistura de fontes (MIS), ácido fosfórico (AF) ou dieta sem suplementação com fonte de fósforo (CONT). Aos 60 e 90 kg todos os suínos foram pesados e amostras de sangue fora coletadas para determinação da atividade de fosfatase alcalina (AFA), cálcio (Ca) e fósforo (P) e um animal por baia foi sacrificado para pesagem de fígado e rins e avaliação de rendimento de carcaça. A dieta CONT reduziu ganho de peso e consumo, piorou a conversão alimentar e aumentou peso relativo de rins, AFA e Ca, e diminuiu fósforo sanguíneo. As fontes FBC, FMB, ST e AF reduziram AFA e mantiveram constante P e Ca no sangue. Concluiu-se que fontes de fósforo ST, SS, ROCHA e MIS geraram níveis similares de AFA em suínos de 30 a 90kg que a dieta sem fonte inorgânica de P sem afetar seu desempenho.(AU)

Evaluation of phosphorus sources on performance, organ weight and blood parameters of pigs / Avaliação de fontes de fósforo sobre o desempenho, peso de órgãos e parâmetros sanguíneos em suínos

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different sources of phosphorus on performance, organ weight and blood parameters of pigs. One hundred and twelve pigs with body weight 28.65±2.82kg were distributed into randomized blocks, in a 8 × 2 factorial scheme (eight sources of phosphorus × two sexes), with four repetitions for males and three for females, with two animals per pen. The pigs were fed diets containing: dicalcium phosphate (DCP); monodicalcium phosphate (MCP); triple superphosphate (TS); single superphosphate (SS), Catalão-rock phosphate (ROCK), mix of sources (MIX), phosphoric acid (PAc) or a diet without any supplemental source of phosphorus (CONT). At 60 and 90kg, all pigs were weighed and blood samples were collected to determine alkaline phosphatase activity (APA), calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) and one animal per pen was killed to weigh the liver and kidneys and evaluate carcass yield. The use of diet CONT reduced the weight gain and feed intake, worsened feed:gain ratio and increased the relative weight of the kidneys, APA and Ca, and decreased blood P. The sources DCP, MCP, TS and PAc reduced the APA and maintained the P and Ca in the blood constant. Phosphorus sources TS, SS, ROCK and MIX generate similar levels of APA in pigs from 30 to 90kg to the diet without inorganic source of phosphorus without affecting their performance.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos de diferentes fontes de fósforo sobre o desempenho, peso de órgãos e parâmetros sanguíneos de suínos. Foram utilizados 112 suínos com peso inicial de 28,65±2,82kg distribuídos em blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 8 x 2 (oito fontes de fósforo x dois sexos), com quatro repetições para machos e três para fêmeas com dois animais por baia. Os suínos foram alimentados com dietas contendo:fosfato bicalcico (FBC); fosfato monobicalcico (FMB); superfosfato triplo (ST); superfosfato simples (SS), fosfato de rocha Catalão (ROCHA), mistura de fontes (MIS), ácido fosfórico (AF) ou dieta sem suplementação com fonte de fósforo (CONT). Aos 60 e 90 kg todos os suínos foram pesados e amostras de sangue fora coletadas para determinação da atividade de fosfatase alcalina (AFA), cálcio (Ca) e fósforo (P) e um animal por baia foi sacrificado para pesagem de fígado e rins e avaliação de rendimento de carcaça. A dieta CONT reduziu ganho de peso e consumo, piorou a conversão alimentar e aumentou peso relativo de rins, AFA e Ca, e diminuiu fósforo sanguíneo. As fontes FBC, FMB, ST e AF reduziram AFA e mantiveram constante P e Ca no sangue. Concluiu-se que fontes de fósforo ST, SS, ROCHA e MIS geraram níveis similares de AFA em suínos de 30 a 90kg que a dieta sem fonte inorgânica de P sem afetar seu desempenho.