Ruptura bilateral do músculo fibular terceiro em bovino / Bilateral rupture of the peroneus tertius muscle in bovine

Background: The peroneus tertius muscle is responsible for tarsal flexion and coordinate extension of the stifle joint. The most common causes of rupture are excessive effort when trying to rise on a slippery surface, mounting, or being mounted. Rupture of the peroneus tertius muscle is characterized by an inability to flex the hock. Most cases are not curable, presenting an unfavorable to poor prognosis, and the animal has to be euthanized. This study aimed to report the clinical picture and treatment of a bilateral rupture of the peroneus tertius muscle in a cow from the municipality of Castanhal, state of Pará (Amazonian biome). Case: We report the clinical picture and treatment of a bilateral rupture of the peroneus tertius muscle in a 4-year-old cow, mixed breed, weighing approximately 400 kg, calved 3 months ago, belonging to a batch of 40 cattle kept on extensive breeding system in a pasture of Urochloa (Brachiaria) brizantha. The clinical signs appeared after the cow was mounted by a 1,100 kg bull and consisted of lameness, falling into sternal decubitus with hind limbs extended backward, hyperextension of the hocks with flexed stifle, with the tibia and metatarsus in a straight line, which lead to a 90-degree position of the femur and knee. Abrasions in the dorsal region of the fetlocks reinforce evidence of dragging hooves. Diagnosis of bilateral rupture of the peroneus tertius muscle was performed by a clinical examination and semiological test. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (flunixin meglumine, 2,2 mg/kg, every 24 h for 4 days) were prescribed for treatment, in addition to resting in a paddock with good availability of pasture, water, and mineral salt. After 3 months, we observed an improvement of the clinical signs, and after 6 months, an almost complete recovery. Only a slight difficulty in flexing the hock when moving remained. Discussion: In the present report, bull mounting was the probable cause of the hyperextension of both hocks and the bilateral rupture of the peroneus tertius muscle. According to the handler, these clinical signs were only evidenced after the animal was mounted. As stated in the literature, accidents such as falls, slips, mounting or being mounted, as well as excessive traction and over-elevation of the limb are considered predisposing factors for the onset of the disease. Rupture of the peroneus tertius muscle is unusual in production animals; therefore, the low occurrence of reports on this kind of rupture in the literature makes this case even more unique. The bilateral injury differs from cases described in the literature, in which the reported injuries were always unilateral. Our findings reinforce the hypothesis that the act of mounting was the triggering factor for the bilateral rupture of the animal peroneus tertius muscle. The breeding system also differs from the cases diagnosed by the same authors, since they describe the disease in bovines kept on intensive or semi-intensive breeding. In the present case, the cattle were kept on an extensive breeding system. The extension and flexion tests used in the clinical examination allowed for the diagnosis of rupture of the peroneus tertius muscle in both limbs, similarly to what has been reported by other authors. Anamnesis, clinical findings, and exclusion of different diagnoses were decisive for establishing the diagnosis. The treatment chosen was efficient, even though the case was severe, as the injury occurred in both hind limbs.

Growth performance, reproductive parameters and fertility measures in young Nellore bulls with divergent feed efficiency

The growth, sexual maturity and fertility-related parameters related of young Nellore bulls with divergent residual feed intake (RFI) raised on pasture were evaluated. After classification of 48 young males as low and high RFI (more and less efficient, respectively), the animals were evaluated for growth and reproductive parameters at 28-day intervals from 14.3 to 24.6 months of age. The semen was cryopreserved in the last sampling and fresh and post-thaw semen samples were evaluated. Low RFI bulls exhibited higher initial and final body weight (P < 0.05), but feed intake, body condition score and growth measures evaluated by carcass ultrasound were unaffected by RFI (P > 0.05). The scrotal circumference, sperm concentration, defects, and quality of fresh semen, and ultrasonographic testicular characteristics were unaffected by RFI (P > 0.05). However, velocity parameters such as average path and curvilinear velocities determined by computer-assisted sperm analysis of thawed semen submitted to the rapid thermoresistance test were improved (P < 0.05) in low RFI bulls, but this improvement in quality did not enhance in vitro sperm fertilizing ability. Our results demonstrated significant differences in metabolism and growth performance between bulls of divergent RFI. In addition, there was slight improvement in the semen quality of bulls with low RFI bulls, but this did not enhance in vitro fertilizing ability. Selection of beef bulls for RFI can be performed, which will result in economic benefits by improving the growth performance of the animals without affecting reproductive parameters.(AU)

Equine Pasture Asthma in Brazil

Background: Summer Pasture Associated Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (SPAOPD), or Equine Pasture Asthma (EPA),has been described as an environmentally-induced respiratory disease that occurs during the warmer and more humidmonths, leading to reversible airway obstruction, persistent and non-specific airway hyper-responsiveness, and chronicneutrophilic airway inflammation. Exacerbation of clinical signs vary according to warm seasons and range from mildto severe episodes of wheezing, coughing, and laboured breathing, being highly debilitating to the equine. This reportdescribed two cases of Equine Pasture Asthma that showed clinical and environmental similarities with Summer PastureAssociated Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.Cases: The patients were crossbreed geldings that have never been stabled and were used for cattle management in a farmin southeastern Brazil. They presented poor performance and a persistent cough for over 3 years. Initially, the respiratorysigns were only observed after exercise but, over the years, it gradually progressed to being observed when the horses wereat rest. Both animals had a history of regular deworming and were previously treated by other veterinarians with antibiotics,clenbuterol, and mucokinetics. Little improvement was noticed by the owner and the signs returned over time as treatmentwas often discontinued. Clinical findings were compatible with the grade 3 mucus classification as well as with score 2for Severe Asthma. BALF cytology was done according to routine procedure. Animal 1 presented slides with free yeast,macrophages, and mucus with Curschmann’s spiral and counting of 29.7% of neutrophils (NE), 43.7% of lymphocytes(LP), 25.3% of macrophages (MC) and 1.3% of eosinophils (EO). Animal 2 presented slides with phagocytized yeast,mucus and counting of 27% of NE, 38.5% of LP, 33% of MC and 1.5% of EO...

Equine Pasture Asthma in Brazil

Background: Summer Pasture Associated Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (SPAOPD), or Equine Pasture Asthma (EPA),has been described as an environmentally-induced respiratory disease that occurs during the warmer and more humidmonths, leading to reversible airway obstruction, persistent and non-specific airway hyper-responsiveness, and chronicneutrophilic airway inflammation. Exacerbation of clinical signs vary according to warm seasons and range from mildto severe episodes of wheezing, coughing, and laboured breathing, being highly debilitating to the equine. This reportdescribed two cases of Equine Pasture Asthma that showed clinical and environmental similarities with Summer PastureAssociated Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.Cases: The patients were crossbreed geldings that have never been stabled and were used for cattle management in a farmin southeastern Brazil. They presented poor performance and a persistent cough for over 3 years. Initially, the respiratorysigns were only observed after exercise but, over the years, it gradually progressed to being observed when the horses wereat rest. Both animals had a history of regular deworming and were previously treated by other veterinarians with antibiotics,clenbuterol, and mucokinetics. Little improvement was noticed by the owner and the signs returned over time as treatmentwas often discontinued. Clinical findings were compatible with the grade 3 mucus classification as well as with score 2for Severe Asthma. BALF cytology was done according to routine procedure. Animal 1 presented slides with free yeast,macrophages, and mucus with Curschmanns spiral and counting of 29.7% of neutrophils (NE), 43.7% of lymphocytes(LP), 25.3% of macrophages (MC) and 1.3% of eosinophils (EO). Animal 2 presented slides with phagocytized yeast,mucus and counting of 27% of NE, 38.5% of LP, 33% of MC and 1.5% of EO...(AU)

Intake and digestibility of nutrients during the grazing period in sheep on deferred marandu pastures with four initial heights / Consumo e digestibilidade dos nutrientes durante o período seco em ovinos em pasto diferido com quatro alturas iniciais

The objective of this study was to verify the effect of reducing in pasture height at the beginning of the deferment period (PHBD) of Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu on nutrient intake and digestibility in sheep during winter. The combinations between average sward heights (15, 25, 35 and 45 cm) at the beginning of the deferment period and the times of sward use during the winter were evaluated; intake and digestibility evaluations were carried out at the beginning, middle and end of the grazing period, which lasted 90 days. The experimental design used was completely randomized, with three replications. The parameters evaluated were: intake and digestibility of dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and potentially digestible dry matter (pDDM). The pDDM contents were similar in pastures kept with 15 and 25 cm, but higher than those observed in pastures with 35 and 45 cm at the beginning of the deferment period. The NDF contents were lower and the CP and NDF digestibility were higher in 15 and 25 cm deferred pastures than in 35 cm at the beginning of deferment period, except for pastures lowered to 45cm. The improvement in nutritional value of the forage apparently ingested by sheep, promoted by ISP reduction, did not result in a variation in pasture consumption by the animals. DMI, expressed as percentage of body weight (%BW), ranged from 1.10 to 1.63. At the beginning of the grazing period, higher values of pDDM, CP and DM digestibility (DMD) were verified in simulated grazing samples. The same response pattern observed for nutritional value traits also occurred for DMI (g.day-1 and %BW) and CP intake. These were higher at the beginning, than at the middle and end of the grazing period. The use of lower sward heights at the beginning of the deferment period allowed the production of pasture with better nutritional quality, but these changes in the nutritional value of the pasture were insufficient to result in higher nutrient intake and digestibility. Furthermore, there was a reduction in nutritional value of the forage apparently consumed by sheep, in the intake and digestibility of deferred pastures throughout the grazing period, in winter. The lower pastures at the beginning of the deferment period (15 cm) improves the nutritional value of forage and nutrient digestibility at the beginning of the winter grazing period. The nutritional value and intake of deferred forage by sheep are compromised by the grazing period.(AU)

O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar o efeito das reduções na altura do pasto no início do período de diferimento (APID) de Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu sobre o consumo e digestibilidade dos nutrientes em ovinos durante o inverno. Foram avaliadas as combinações entre as alturas médias dos pastos (15, 25, 35 e 45 cm) no início do período de diferimento e os tempos de utilização dos pastos durante o inverno. As avaliações de consumo e digestibilidade foram realizadas no início, meio e final do período de pastejo, que foi de 90 dias. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado, com três repetições. Os parâmetros avaliados foram: consumo e digestibilidade da matéria seca (MS), proteína bruta (PB) e fibra em detergente neutro (FDN) e matéria seca potencialmente digestível (MSpd). Os teores de MSpd foram semelhantes nos pastos mantidos com 15 e 25 cm, mas superiores aos observados nos pastos com 35 e 45 cm no início do período de diferimento. Os teores de FDN foram menores e as digestibilidades de PB e FDN foram maiores nas pastagens diferidas com 15 e 25 cm, do que com 35 cm no início do período de diferimento, exceto para os pastos rebaixados para 45 cm. A melhora no valor nutricional da forragem aparentemente ingerida pelos ovinos, promovida pela redução da APID, não resultou em variação no consumo de forragem pelos animais. O CMS, expresso em porcentagem do peso corporal (% PC), variou de 1,10 a 1,63. No início do período de pastejo, maiores valores de MSpd, PB e digestibilidade da MS (DMS) foram verificados nas amostras de pastejo simulado. A utilização de alturas menores do pasto no início do período de diferimento permitiu a produção de pastagens com melhor qualidade nutricional, mas essas alterações no valor nutricional da forragem foram insuficientes para resultar em maior consumo e digestibilidade dos nutrientes. Além disso, houve redução no valor nutricional da forragem aparentemente consumida pelos ovinos, no consumo e na digestibilidade dos pastos diferidos ao longo do período de pastejo, durante o inverno. Os pastos mais baixos no início do período de diferimento (15 cm) tiveram melhor valor nutricional e digestibilidade dos nutrientes. O valor nutricional e consumo de forragem diferida por ovinos são comprometidos ao longo do período de pastejo.(AU)

Melhoramento de campo nativo com uso de calcário e gesso agrícola nos Campos de Cima da Serra/RS / Improvement of native grassland fieldswith use of lime and agricultural gypsum in “Campos de Cima da Serra”/RS

O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar o efeito da aplicação de calcário, em doses superiores às recomendadas, e de gesso agrícola na produtividade e teor de macronutrientes do campo nativo na região dos Campos de Cima da Serra –RS. O experimento foi realizado em área de pastagem nativa, localizado em Vacaria –RS. O experimento foi disposto em blocos completamente casualizados alocados em parcelas subdivididas, com quatro repetições. Conduzido em esquema fatorial 3x2: sendo três doses de calcário (0; 3,0 e 5,0 ton ha-1, visando atingir a saturação por bases de 65% e 5,0 ton ha-1, visando atingir uma saturação por bases de 75%) e duas doses de gesso (0 e 2,0 ton ha-1), aplicados superficialmente. O gesso agrícola foi aplicado aleatoriamente em uma das subparcelas. Ao final de cada estação climática foram realizadas avaliações da produção de massa de forragem e teor de macronutrientes, na matéria seca da parte aérea, em duas amostras coletada de uma área de 0,25 m2por parcelas, através do corte da parte aérea “rente ao solo”. A produção de matéria seca do campo nativo no outono, inverno e primavera, apresentou incremento significativo com a aplicação de 5 ton ha-1, sem haver influência no verão. A aplicação de calcário no solo aumentou o teor de nitrogênio e potássio no tecido foliar do campo nativo no período do outono e de cálcio na primavera. A aplicação de gesso agrícola aumentou a produção de matéria seca apenas na primavera e reduziu os teores de magnésio no inverno. Portanto, os resultados demonstram, o potencial de usodo calcário em doses superiores as recomendadas atualmente e do gesso agrícola para aumento da produção de forragem e qualidade das forragens naturais nas épocas avaliadas por este presente trabalho.

The objective of this work was to verify the effect of the application of lime in doses higher than those recommended and of agricultural gypsum on the productivity and macronutrient content of the native field in the "Campos de Cima da Serra" region (Southern Brazil). The experiment was conducted in a native pasture located in Vacaria municipality (Rio Grande do Sul state). The experiment was arranged in randomized blocks allocated in split plots, with four replications each. Conducted in a3x2 factorial scheme: three doses of limestone (0, 3,and 5ton ha-1, aiming to reach a base saturation of 65% and 5.0 ton ha-1, aiming to reach a base saturation 75%) and two doses of gypsum (0 and 2.0 ton ha-1), applied superficially. In addition, agricultural gypsum was randomly applied to one of the subplots. At the end of each climatic season, evaluations of forage mass production and macronutrient content were carried out in dry shoot matter in two samples collected from an area of 0.25 m2 per plot by cutting theaerial part "close to the ground”. The production of dry matter in the native field in autumn, winter and spring showed a significant increase with the application of 5 ton ha-1, with no influence in summer. Furthermore, the application of lime in the soil increased the nitrogen and potassium content in the leaf tissue of the native field in the autumn period. Interestingly, the same happens to calcium in the spring. On the other hand, the application of agricultural gypsum increased dry matter production only in spring and reduced magnesium contents in winter. Therefore, the results demonstrate the potential of using limestone in doses higher than those currently recommended and agricultural gypsum to increase natural forage production and their quality attime intervals evaluated in this work.

Melhoramento de campo nativo com uso de calcário e gesso agrícola nos Campos de Cima da Serra/RS / Improvement of native grassland fieldswith use of lime and agricultural gypsum in “Campos de Cima da Serra”/RS

O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar o efeito da aplicação de calcário, em doses superiores às recomendadas, e de gesso agrícola na produtividade e teor de macronutrientes do campo nativo na região dos Campos de Cima da Serra –RS. O experimento foi realizado em área de pastagem nativa, localizado em Vacaria –RS. O experimento foi disposto em blocos completamente casualizados alocados em parcelas subdivididas, com quatro repetições. Conduzido em esquema fatorial 3x2: sendo três doses de calcário (0; 3,0 e 5,0 ton ha-1, visando atingir a saturação por bases de 65% e 5,0 ton ha-1, visando atingir uma saturação por bases de 75%) e duas doses de gesso (0 e 2,0 ton ha-1), aplicados superficialmente. O gesso agrícola foi aplicado aleatoriamente em uma das subparcelas. Ao final de cada estação climática foram realizadas avaliações da produção de massa de forragem e teor de macronutrientes, na matéria seca da parte aérea, em duas amostras coletada de uma área de 0,25 m2por parcelas, através do corte da parte aérea “rente ao solo”. A produção de matéria seca do campo nativo no outono, inverno e primavera, apresentou incremento significativo com a aplicação de 5 ton ha-1, sem haver influência no verão. A aplicação de calcário no solo aumentou o teor de nitrogênio e potássio no tecido foliar do campo nativo no período do outono e de cálcio na primavera. A aplicação de gesso agrícola aumentou a produção de matéria seca apenas na primavera e reduziu os teores de magnésio no inverno. Portanto, os resultados demonstram, o potencial de usodo calcário em doses superiores as recomendadas atualmente e do gesso agrícola para aumento da produção de forragem e qualidade das forragens naturais nas épocas avaliadas por este presente trabalho.(AU)

The objective of this work was to verify the effect of the application of lime in doses higher than those recommended and of agricultural gypsum on the productivity and macronutrient content of the native field in the "Campos de Cima da Serra" region (Southern Brazil). The experiment was conducted in a native pasture located in Vacaria municipality (Rio Grande do Sul state). The experiment was arranged in randomized blocks allocated in split plots, with four replications each. Conducted in a3x2 factorial scheme: three doses of limestone (0, 3,and 5ton ha-1, aiming to reach a base saturation of 65% and 5.0 ton ha-1, aiming to reach a base saturation 75%) and two doses of gypsum (0 and 2.0 ton ha-1), applied superficially. In addition, agricultural gypsum was randomly applied to one of the subplots. At the end of each climatic season, evaluations of forage mass production and macronutrient content were carried out in dry shoot matter in two samples collected from an area of 0.25 m2 per plot by cutting theaerial part "close to the ground”. The production of dry matter in the native field in autumn, winter and spring showed a significant increase with the application of 5 ton ha-1, with no influence in summer. Furthermore, the application of lime in the soil increased the nitrogen and potassium content in the leaf tissue of the native field in the autumn period. Interestingly, the same happens to calcium in the spring. On the other hand, the application of agricultural gypsum increased dry matter production only in spring and reduced magnesium contents in winter. Therefore, the results demonstrate the potential of using limestone in doses higher than those currently recommended and agricultural gypsum to increase natural forage production and their quality attime intervals evaluated in this work.(AU)

Hepatogenous photosensitization in steer by Brachiaria decumbens

Background: Although the etiology of hepatogenous photosensitization has not yet been fully elucidated, it is known that hepatotoxic substances (saponins) present in grasses of the genus Brachiaria spp. are responsible for intoxication of ruminants and horses, causing great economic losses in the whole world. Since this grass is the source of food for the herd in Brazil, and other countries of the world, the aim of this paper is to describe the epidemiological, clinical, laboratory and anatomopathological aspects of a steer with this disease. Case: A 3-year-old Nellore steer was referred to veterinary care at a property in Bahia, with a 3-week history of swelling, loss of cutaneous tissue in the ear and scrotum region, and dry faeces. The animal was raised in pasture with Brachiaria decumbens along with five animals of different age and sex; however, it was the only one to present symptoms. Although the animal had been treated at the farm, there was no clinical improvement. On clinical examination, the steer was apathetic with jaundiced mucous membranes, nasal and ocular discharge, epiphora, and ulcers on the labial and gum commissure. The steer had leukocytosis with neutrophilia, anemia, and hyperfibrinogemia. The body condition score (BCS) was 2 (BCS ranges from 1 to 5), and the skin lesions observed were bedsores, necrosis and scabs in several regions. The increase in liver enzymes (GGT, AST) indicated hepatic impairment, suggesting a case of hepatogenous photosensitization. The therapeutic protocol instituted was enteral hydration, electrolyte replacement, topical application of ointment in the injured areas. In addition, it was recommended to maintain the animal in the shade, supply of good quality grass, and a new clinical evaluation in seven days. On new examination, it was observed that there was no satisfactory clinical improvement of the animal, and persistence of laboratory changes. Despite the poor prognosis, treatment was continued for another month with the same recommendations. However, in view of the severe clinical condition and unfavorable prognosis, the animal was submitted euthanasia. Necropsy revealed extensive areas of bedsores, erythema, severe jaundice in the mucous membranes, eyeballs and opaque corneas. The liver had an enlarged volume with bulging edges and a greenish color. The kidneys had a pale brownish color, with an irregular and mottled subcapsular surface, with blackened and depressed spots. Histologically, the cytoplasm of the hepatocytes was finely vacuolated, sometimes refringent and with an abundant presence of bile pigment. It was also observed in the middle of the liver parenchyma, multiple foci of accumulation of macrophages filled with vacuoles of different sizes containing saponins and crystals of saponins inside bile ducts. Furthermore, it was possible to observe hypertrophy and hyperplasia of Kupffer cells, disarrangement of hepatocytes with individual necrosis of hepatocytes. Discussion: The diagnosis of hepatogenous photosensitization was based on history, clinical, laboratory and anatomopathological findings. Serum biochemistry was important to measure hepatic impairment and possible secondary lesions, which were confirmed by the necropsy. Although hepatogenous photosensitization is less common in adult cattle, it must be considered in the differential diagnosis of skin lesions, reduced appetite, and jaundice. Since it was a sporadic case, individual predisposition is probably a preponderant factor.

Effects of rice bran and glycerin supplementation on metabolic and productive responses of beef cows

Fifty-seven primiparous Angus, Hereford, and crossbred cows were used to study the effect of strategic supplementation on metabolic, productive, and reproductive responses. The experiment had two periods including four phases: prepartum supplementation (phase I; 52 days), early postpartum (phase II; 43 days), pre-mating supplementation (phase III; 21 days), and the last phase including mating, gestation, and lactation until weaning (phase IV; 103 days). Phases I and II were considered as period 1, and phases III and IV were considered as period 2. During phase I (−52±2 days before calving to birth), half of the cows received a supplement (S-), and the rest only grazed native swards (C-). For phase III (59±2 days postpartum [DPP] until mating), cows from the previous treatments (C- or S-) were sorted in two levels of pre-mating supplementation, supplemented (-S) or not supplemented (-C), resulting in four treatment combinations (CC, CS, SC, and SS). The supplement was 1 kg dry matter/cow per day of whole rice bran and 550 mL/cow per day of crude glycerin. In period 1, cows receiving prepartum supplementation increased concentration of cholesterol, glucose, and albumin and decreased concentration of non-esterified fatty acids, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and urea. This improvement in energy balance was reflected in a higher body condition score at calving. Alternatively, in period 2, pre-mating supplementation only increased cholesterol concentration. None of the supplementation periods affected the weaning weight of calves. Prepartum, but not pre-mating, supplementation increased total pregnancy rate. A short prepartum supplementation improves pregnancy rate of primiparous cows managed under extensive production systems. However, there is no additional benefit of supplementation during the pre-mating period.(AU)

Microenvironment identification and the feed availability for dairy cows during dry and wet seasons in the main dairy areas of Yogyakarta - Indonesiaˆien

In tropical Indonesia, which has specific dry and wet seasons, it is difficult to provide high-quality forage in sufficient quantities throughout the year. Therefore, it is necessary to establish the availability and nutrient contents of forages and other natural feed resources during the dry and wet seasons in order to provide sufficient nutrients throughout the year, as an improvement effort the productivity of dairy cows. The method used was surveys conducted at dairy smallholder and groups selected in one of the areas of dairy cooperative in Yogyakarta; and observed environment condition (temperature and humidity). Feed samples were taken and analyzed in the Laboratory of Dairy Science and Milk Industry, Faculty of Animal Science UGM. Supplies of forages, agricultural by-products, feedstuffs, and commercial concentrates were available throughout the year, although the amounts were limited. Most of dairy smallholders had greater access to forages and agricultural by-products during wet season than during the dry season; this resulted directly in a better productivity of dairy cows during the wet season. In both seasons, farmers purchased commercial concentrates from other areas to support the cows feed requirements. Smallholder dairy farmers in the dairy areas of Yogyakarta had better access to forages and agricultural by-products during the wet season than during the dry season, but need to supplement their animals with commercial concentrates obtained from outside areas during both seasons. Assuring the continuity and availability of forages and concentrate in this area is of dire importance to reduce the dependency of feed from outside of the region.(AU)

Microenvironment identification and the feed availability for dairy cows during dry and wet seasons in the main dairy areas of Yogyakarta - Indonesiaˆien

In tropical Indonesia, which has specific dry and wet seasons, it is difficult to provide high-quality forage in sufficient quantities throughout the year. Therefore, it is necessary to establish the availability and nutrient contents of forages and other natural feed resources during the dry and wet seasons in order to provide sufficient nutrients throughout the year, as an improvement effort the productivity of dairy cows. The method used was surveys conducted at dairy smallholder and groups selected in one of the areas of dairy cooperative in Yogyakarta; and observed environment condition (temperature and humidity). Feed samples were taken and analyzed in the Laboratory of Dairy Science and Milk Industry, Faculty of Animal Science UGM. Supplies of forages, agricultural by-products, feedstuffs, and commercial concentrates were available throughout the year, although the amounts were limited. Most of dairy smallholders had greater access to forages and agricultural by-products during wet season than during the dry season; this resulted directly in a better productivity of dairy cows during the wet season. In both seasons, farmers purchased commercial concentrates from other areas to support the cows feed requirements. Smallholder dairy farmers in the dairy areas of Yogyakarta had better access to forages and agricultural by-products during the wet season than during the dry season, but need to supplement their animals with commercial concentrates obtained from outside areas during both seasons. Assuring the continuity and availability of forages and concentrate in this area is of dire importance to reduce the dependency of feed from outside of the region.

Produção e conforto térmico de bovinos da raça Nelore terminados em sistemas integrados de produção agropecuária / Production and thermal comfort of Nellore beef cattle finished in integrated crop-livestock systems

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a pastagem, o desempenho, o conforto térmico e os parâmetros hematológicos de bovinos Nelore na fase de terminação em sistemas integrados de produção agropecuária com duas densidades de árvores (ILPF-1L= 196 árvores ha-1 e ILPF-3L=448 árvores ha-1) e em pleno sol (ILP). Foram avaliados a massa e a composição morfológica da forragem, o ganho médio diário, o ganho de peso por área e a taxa de lotação no verão e no outono, bem como as variáveis climáticas dos sistemas em três horários e parâmetros hematológicos dos animais (n=60). A massa de forragem foi superior no tratamento ILP e no verão (P<0,05). Porém, a redução da massa de forragem nos sistemas ILPFs não interferiu no desempenho dos animais (P>0,05). A temperatura ambiente, a temperatura do globo e o índice de temperatura e umidade foram melhores nos tratamentos com sombreamento e no período da manhã, proporcionando maior conforto aos animais, sendo ainda confirmado pelo menor volume globular dos bovinos em ILP (P<0,05). Conclui-se que os sistemas com componente arbóreo diminuem a massa de forragem, mas essa redução não altera o desempenho dos animais na fase de terminação. Além disso, os sistemas ILPFs melhoram o conforto térmico, entretanto essa melhora não foi suficiente para favorecer o desempenho.(AU)

The objective of this work was to evaluate pasture, performace, thermal comfort, and haematological parameters of Nellore cattle in the finishing phase in integrated crop-livestock systems with two tree densities (ICLF-1L= 196 ha -1 trees and ICLF-3L= 448 ha -1 trees) and in full sun (ICL). The forage mass morphological composition of the pasture average daily gain, weight gain per area, stocking rate of the animals were evaluated in summer and autumn, and the climatic variables of systems we evaluated at three different times, and haematological parameters of the animals (n= 60). The forage mass was higher in the ICL treatment and summer (P<0.05). However, the reduction of the forage mass in the ILPFs systems did not interfere with the performance of the animals (P>0.05). Ambient temperature, globe temperature and temperature and humidity index were better in shade treatments and in the morning, providing greater comfort to the animals, and was also confirmed by the lower globular volume of the bovines in ICL (P<0.05). It is concluded that the systems with trees reduce the forage mass but this reduction does not alter the animals' performance in the finishing phase. In addition, ICLFs improve the thermal comfort of the animals, however, this improvement was not enough to favor their performance.(AU)

Produção e conforto térmico de bovinos da raça Nelore terminados em sistemas integrados de produção agropecuária / Production and thermal comfort of Nellore beef cattle finished in integrated crop-livestock systems

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a pastagem, o desempenho, o conforto térmico e os parâmetros hematológicos de bovinos Nelore na fase de terminação em sistemas integrados de produção agropecuária com duas densidades de árvores (ILPF-1L= 196 árvores ha-1 e ILPF-3L=448 árvores ha-1) e em pleno sol (ILP). Foram avaliados a massa e a composição morfológica da forragem, o ganho médio diário, o ganho de peso por área e a taxa de lotação no verão e no outono, bem como as variáveis climáticas dos sistemas em três horários e parâmetros hematológicos dos animais (n=60). A massa de forragem foi superior no tratamento ILP e no verão (P<0,05). Porém, a redução da massa de forragem nos sistemas ILPFs não interferiu no desempenho dos animais (P>0,05). A temperatura ambiente, a temperatura do globo e o índice de temperatura e umidade foram melhores nos tratamentos com sombreamento e no período da manhã, proporcionando maior conforto aos animais, sendo ainda confirmado pelo menor volume globular dos bovinos em ILP (P<0,05). Conclui-se que os sistemas com componente arbóreo diminuem a massa de forragem, mas essa redução não altera o desempenho dos animais na fase de terminação. Além disso, os sistemas ILPFs melhoram o conforto térmico, entretanto essa melhora não foi suficiente para favorecer o desempenho.(AU)

The objective of this work was to evaluate pasture, performace, thermal comfort, and haematological parameters of Nellore cattle in the finishing phase in integrated crop-livestock systems with two tree densities (ICLF-1L= 196 ha -1 trees and ICLF-3L= 448 ha -1 trees) and in full sun (ICL). The forage mass morphological composition of the pasture average daily gain, weight gain per area, stocking rate of the animals were evaluated in summer and autumn, and the climatic variables of systems we evaluated at three different times, and haematological parameters of the animals (n= 60). The forage mass was higher in the ICL treatment and summer (P<0.05). However, the reduction of the forage mass in the ILPFs systems did not interfere with the performance of the animals (P>0.05). Ambient temperature, globe temperature and temperature and humidity index were better in shade treatments and in the morning, providing greater comfort to the animals, and was also confirmed by the lower globular volume of the bovines in ICL (P<0.05). It is concluded that the systems with trees reduce the forage mass but this reduction does not alter the animals' performance in the finishing phase. In addition, ICLFs improve the thermal comfort of the animals, however, this improvement was not enough to favor their performance.(AU)

Diagnóstico da produção de leite no município de Pejuçara-RS / Diagnosis of milk production in the municipality of Pejuçara-RS

A pesquisa teve por objetivo analisar a produção de leite bovino em diferentes níveis produtivos no município de Pejuçara-RS. Utilizou-se a metodologia de amostragem semiestratificada, não probabilística e de população finita. A pesquisa foi realizada com 35 produtores (90% de intervalo de confiança e 10% de margem de erro). As propriedades foram agrupadas em três estratos de produção: de 0 a 200 litros/dia; de 201 a 500 litros/dia; e acima de 501 litros/dia. A maioria dos produtores de leite possuem idade superior a 50 anos e mais de 20 anos de experiência nessa atividade. Do total apenas 7 produtores possuíam menos de 40 anos de idade. Os sistemas de produção são semi-intensivos, onde os animais são criados em pastagem cultivada e recebem ração e silagem de milho após as ordenhas. Esse sistema, atrelados a boa genética dos animais e o adequado manejo sanitário, promove uma adequada produção de leite animal/dia. Grande parte da renda do município de Pejuçara é oriunda da atividade leiteira, com isso o trabalho de extensão serve de apoio na tomada de decisão visando melhorias nos pontos críticos e o aprimoramento nos pontos positivos nas diversas propriedades do município.

The research had the objective of analyzing the production of bovine milk at different productive levels in the municipality of Pejuçara-RS. The semi-standardized, non-probabilistic and finite population sampling methodology was used. The research was carried out with 35 producers (90% confidence interval and 10% margin of error). The properties were grouped into three production strata: 0 to 200 liters / day; From 201 to 500 liters / day; And above 501 liters / day. Most dairy farmers are over 50 years old and over 20 years of experience in this activity. Of the total only 7 producers were under 40 years of age. The production systems are semi-intensive, where the animals are raised in cultivated pasture and receive feed and corn silage after the milking. This system, coupled with good animal genetics and adequate sanitary management, promotes an adequate production of animal milk / day. Much of the income of the municipality of Pejuçara is derived from the dairy activity, so the extension work serves as a support in the decision making aiming at improvements in the critical points and the improvement in the positive points in the diverse properties of the municipality.

Effect of nitrogen fertilization on structure and tillering dynamics of Piata palisade grass during the deferment period / Efeito da adubação nitrogenada na estrutura e dinâmica de perfilhamento do capim-piatã durante o período de diferimento

Nitrogen fertilization can increase the appearance of new tillers, which can improve the structure of deferred sward, since the deferral period is not long. Thus, the objective of this study was to estimate the effects of nitrogen fertilization on structure and tillering dynamics of Piata palisade grass (Brachiaria brizantha cv. Piata) during deferment. We evaluated three nitrogen fertilization levels (none - 0 kg ha <->1; medium - 75 kg ha <->1; and high - 150 kg ha <->1) associated with deferment periods (1, 30, 60, 90, and 120 days). The experimental design was set in completely randomised blocks in a split-plot arrangement, with three replications. The deferment period influenced foliage area index quadratically (p < 0.01) at all fertilization levels. The improvement in nitrogen fertilization levels increased light interception and reduced the foliage angle, but it did not affect tillering dynamics of Piata palisade grass during the deferment period. Appearance and mortality rates, the balance between tiller appearance and mortality and the stability index of the population of aerial and basal tillers of Piata palisade grass were higher at the beginning of the pasture deferment period. Nitrogen fertilization does not stimulate appearance of tillers on deferred Piata palisade grass. Tiller population stability, however, is only high at the beginning of deferment, decreasing after this initial period.(AU)

A adubação nitrogenada pode aumentar o aparecimento de novos perfilhos, o que pode melhorar a estrutura do dossel forrageiro diferido, desde que o período de diferimento não seja longo. Dessa forma, objetivou-se estimar os efeitos da adubação nitrogenada na estrutura e dinâmica de perfilhamento do capim-piatã durante o diferimento. Foram avaliadas condições de adubação nitrogenada (ausente - 0 kg ha <->1, média - 75 kg ha <->1 e alta - 150 kg ha <->1) associadas aos períodos de diferimento (1, 30, 60, 90 e 120 dias). O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos completos casualizados, em esquema de parcelas subdivididas, com três repetições. O período de diferimento influenciou o índice de área da folhagem de forma quadrática (p < 0,01) em todas as condições de adubação. A melhoria da condição de adubação nitrogenada aumentou a interceptação de luz e reduziu o ângulo da folhagem, porém não influenciou a dinâmica do perfilhamento durante o período de diferimento do capim-piatã. As taxas de aparecimento e de mortalidade, o balanço entre o aparecimento e mortalidade de perfilhos, e o índice de estabilidade da população de perfilhos aéreos e basais do capim-piatã foram maiores no início do período de diferimento dos pastos. A adubação nitrogenada não estimula o aparecimento de perfilhos do capim-piatã diferido. Já a estabilidade da população de perfilhos é alta apenas no início do período dediferimento, não se mantendo após esse período inicial.(AU)

Diagnóstico da produção de leite no município de Pejuçara-RS / Diagnosis of milk production in the municipality of Pejuçara-RS

A pesquisa teve por objetivo analisar a produção de leite bovino em diferentes níveis produtivos no município de Pejuçara-RS. Utilizou-se a metodologia de amostragem semiestratificada, não probabilística e de população finita. A pesquisa foi realizada com 35 produtores (90% de intervalo de confiança e 10% de margem de erro). As propriedades foram agrupadas em três estratos de produção: de 0 a 200 litros/dia; de 201 a 500 litros/dia; e acima de 501 litros/dia. A maioria dos produtores de leite possuem idade superior a 50 anos e mais de 20 anos de experiência nessa atividade. Do total apenas 7 produtores possuíam menos de 40 anos de idade. Os sistemas de produção são semi-intensivos, onde os animais são criados em pastagem cultivada e recebem ração e silagem de milho após as ordenhas. Esse sistema, atrelados a boa genética dos animais e o adequado manejo sanitário, promove uma adequada produção de leite animal/dia. Grande parte da renda do município de Pejuçara é oriunda da atividade leiteira, com isso o trabalho de extensão serve de apoio na tomada de decisão visando melhorias nos pontos críticos e o aprimoramento nos pontos positivos nas diversas propriedades do município.(AU)

The research had the objective of analyzing the production of bovine milk at different productive levels in the municipality of Pejuçara-RS. The semi-standardized, non-probabilistic and finite population sampling methodology was used. The research was carried out with 35 producers (90% confidence interval and 10% margin of error). The properties were grouped into three production strata: 0 to 200 liters / day; From 201 to 500 liters / day; And above 501 liters / day. Most dairy farmers are over 50 years old and over 20 years of experience in this activity. Of the total only 7 producers were under 40 years of age. The production systems are semi-intensive, where the animals are raised in cultivated pasture and receive feed and corn silage after the milking. This system, coupled with good animal genetics and adequate sanitary management, promotes an adequate production of animal milk / day. Much of the income of the municipality of Pejuçara is derived from the dairy activity, so the extension work serves as a support in the decision making aiming at improvements in the critical points and the improvement in the positive points in the diverse properties of the municipality.(AU)

Aspectos clínicos e laboratoriais de um bovino com deslocamento de abomaso à esquerda / Clinical and laboratory aspects of a bovine with left displacement of the abomasum

Background: Abomasal diseases of dairy cattle are mainly associated with stress conditions, nutritional disorders and metabolic disorders. Dairy cattle that develop left or right abomasal displacement generally lose their appetite and have 30 to 50% drop in milk production. The objective of this work is to report the clinical and laboratorial aspects of a high yielding Holstein cow suffering left abomasal displacement in Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil.Case: The cow was part of a research project of the Veterinary Faculty of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and was monitored weekly. The animal showed decreased milk production, anorexia, prostration, tremors, diarrhea, smelly metritis and a body score of 3 in a scale of 1-5. In the clinical examination, the animal presented respiratory rate of 26 movements per minute (RV: 26-35), heart rate of 71 beats per minute (RV: 48-84), body temperature of 38.5°C (RV: 38- 39.3), normocorate mucosa, moderate dehydration and no ruminal movements. In the abdominal auscultation the animal presented metallic sound in the left flank. Blood concentration of beta-hydroxybutyrate was 8.3 mmol/L (RV: < 1.2 mmol/L). The cow underwent surgery for correction of left abomasum displacement. After surgery, the animal showed improvement of the clinical condition and ate hay, pasture and silage. Feeding with concentrate was avoided for a week. The animal had satisfactory evolution, being monitored for more 4 weeks and afterward was discharge.Discussion: Genetic improvement in milk cattle has led to the selection of animals with higher milk production through the selection of animals with deeper body capacity, which may allow more space in the abdomen for abomasal movement. In the present case, clinical ketosis was confirmed through the presence of ketonuria and ketonemia.[...]

Aspectos clínicos e laboratoriais de um bovino com deslocamento de abomaso à esquerda / Clinical and laboratory aspects of a bovine with left displacement of the abomasum

Background: Abomasal diseases of dairy cattle are mainly associated with stress conditions, nutritional disorders and metabolic disorders. Dairy cattle that develop left or right abomasal displacement generally lose their appetite and have 30 to 50% drop in milk production. The objective of this work is to report the clinical and laboratorial aspects of a high yielding Holstein cow suffering left abomasal displacement in Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil.Case: The cow was part of a research project of the Veterinary Faculty of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and was monitored weekly. The animal showed decreased milk production, anorexia, prostration, tremors, diarrhea, smelly metritis and a body score of 3 in a scale of 1-5. In the clinical examination, the animal presented respiratory rate of 26 movements per minute (RV: 26-35), heart rate of 71 beats per minute (RV: 48-84), body temperature of 38.5°C (RV: 38- 39.3), normocorate mucosa, moderate dehydration and no ruminal movements. In the abdominal auscultation the animal presented metallic sound in the left flank. Blood concentration of beta-hydroxybutyrate was 8.3 mmol/L (RV: < 1.2 mmol/L). The cow underwent surgery for correction of left abomasum displacement. After surgery, the animal showed improvement of the clinical condition and ate hay, pasture and silage. Feeding with concentrate was avoided for a week. The animal had satisfactory evolution, being monitored for more 4 weeks and afterward was discharge.Discussion: Genetic improvement in milk cattle has led to the selection of animals with higher milk production through the selection of animals with deeper body capacity, which may allow more space in the abdomen for abomasal movement. In the present case, clinical ketosis was confirmed through the presence of ketonuria and ketonemia.[...](AU)

Immune response of sheep naturally infected with Haemonchus spp. on pastures with two different nutritional conditions / Resposta imune de ovinos naturalmente infectados com Haemonchus spp. em pastagens com duas condições nutricionais diferentes

Parasitic nematodes in the gastrointestinal tract of small ruminants are considered one of the main causes of economical and productive losses. Haemonchus contortus is characterized as the major parasite affecting sheep worldwide. This study was designed to evaluate immunological responses in sheep naturally infected with Haemonchus spp. in two different feed grounds: native and cultivated pasture. Fecal and blood samples were collected weekly from fifteen Corriedale sheep, ages 8 to 12 months, to determine the counting of eggs per gram of feces (EPG), and the concentration of haematocrit, eosinophils, and cytokines during an 84-day experiment. Bromatological analysis of the two pasture treatments (types) showed levels of crude protein and non-fibrous carbohydrates of 9.7% and 12.3% in the native pasture and 14.3% and 23.7% for the cultivated pasture, respectively. No significant difference in haematocrit concentration was found during the experiment between different pastures (p 0.05). However, significant differences were found in EPG, eosinophils, interleukins, and immunoglobulins levels after 21 days in the cultivated (nutritionally-enhanced) pasture. These data suggest that immune response was characterized in sheep by significantly higher peripheral eosinophilia and an increase in serum concentrations of IgE, IgA, IgG, TNF-?, IFN-?, and IL-6. Likewise, the improvement in forage condition resulted in a reduction of EPG and an increase of elements that improve a sheeps immune system response against Haemonchus spp. infection.(AU)

Parasitas nematódeos do trato gastrointestinal de pequenos ruminantes são considerados uma das principais causas de perdas econômicas e produtivas. Haemonchus contortus é caracterizado como o parasita mais importante afetando ovinos em todo o mundo. Este estudo foi delineado para avaliar a resposta imunológica de ovinos naturalmente infectados com Haemonchus spp. em dois grupos alimentares diferentes: pastagem nativa e cultivada. Amostras de fezes e de sangue foram coletadas semanalmente de quinze ovinos Corriedale, com de 8 a 12 meses de idade, para determinar a contagem de ovos por grama de fezes (OPG), e a concentração do hematócrito, eosinófilos e citocinas durante 84 dias de experimento. Análises bromatológicas dos dois tratamentos de pastagens (tipos) demonstraram níveis de proteína bruta e carboidratos não-fibrosos de 9.7% e 12.3% na pastagem nativa e 14.3% e 23.7% para pastagem cultivada, respectivamente. Não foi encontrada diferença significativa na concentração do hematócrito durante o experimento entre as diferentes pastagens (p 0,05). Entretanto, foram encontradas diferenças significativas no OPG, eosinófilos, interleucinas e níveis de imunoglobulinas depois de 21 na pastagem cultivada (melhorada nutricionalmente). Estes dados sugerem que a resposta imune em ovinos foi caracterizada por significativa elevação da eosinofilia periférica e aumento das concentrações séricas de IgE, IgA, IgG, TNF-β, IFN-γ, e IL-6. Do mesmo modo, a melhoria nas condições de forragem resultou na redução do OPG e aumento dos elementos que melhoram a respostado sistema imune de ovinos contra infecção pelo Haemonchus spp. (AU)

Massa de forragem, composição morfológica e valor nutritivo de capim-braquiária submetido a níveis de sombreamento e fertilização / Herbage mass, morphological composition and nutritive value of signalgrass, submitted to shading and fertilization levels

Características produtivas e nutricionais de Brachiaria decumbens, submetida a condições de sombreamento (sol pleno, 20% e 70% de sombreamento), sem e com uso de fertilização (80 kg.ha-1 de N e K2O e 60 kg.ha-1 de P2O5), foram avaliadas no delineamento de blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. As parcelas sombreadas foram alocadas em um sistema silvipastoril, enquanto aquelas a pleno sol foram avaliadas em um monocultivo de B. decumbens. O sombreamento severo promoveu reduções de 54% na massa seca verde, 59% na massa seca total e 58% na densidade volumétrica de forragem. Aumentos da massa de forragem e da densidade volumétrica em resposta ao fertilizante foram observados somente nas condições de sol pleno e sombreamento moderado. A adubação não influenciou nas características nutricionais da forragem, mas o sombreamento severo promoveu aumentos de 20 e 51% nos teores de clorofila e de proteína bruta, respectivamente. Reduções dos teores de fibra em detergente neutro e fibra em detergente ácido foram observadas com o sombreamento. Os teores de lignina e a digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca não variaram com nenhum fator estudado (médias de 6,0 e 60,9%, respectivamente). A adubação de B. decumbens com dose moderada de NPK é recomendada para dosséis cultivados no sol pleno e sombreamento moderado, mas deve ser evitada em pastos severamente sombreados, pois não reflete aumento de massa de forragem nem melhorias de seu valor nutricional.(AU)

Productive and nutritional traits of Brachiaria decumbens, submitted to shading conditions (full sun, 20% and 70% shading) and fertilization levels (without or with 80 kg.ha-1 of N and K 2 O and 60 kg.ha-1 of P 2O5), were evaluated in a randomized complete block design, with four replications. The shading were allocated in a silvopastoral system, while full sun was obtained in an exclusive B. decumbens pasture. The severe shading reduced the green dry mass in 54%, total dry mass in 59% and the forage bulk density in 58%. Increases in the forage mass and forage bulk density in response to fertilization were observed only in full sun and moderate shade. The nutritional traits did not vary with fertilization, but the chlorophyll and crude protein contents increased 20 and 51% with severe shading, respectively. The neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber reduced with shade. The lignin content and in vitro dry matter digestibility did not vary with factors (average values of 6.0 and 60.9%, respectively). Fertilization with moderate dose of NPK is recommended to B. decumbens in full sun and moderate shading, but should be avoided in severely shaded pasture, because not reflected in improvement of forage mass and its nutritional traits.(AU)