Carcinoma de tireoide associado à metástase pulmonar e efusão pleural em um gato: relato de caso / Thyroid carcinoma associated with pulmonary metastasis and pleural effusion in a cat: case report

O presente trabalho relata um caso de carcinoma de tireoide em um felino doméstico, SRD de 10 anos de idade, fêmea, em que foram realizados exames laboratoriais e de imagem no laboratório veterinário Delort em Jundiaí (SP). A paciente apresentava apenas perda de peso e aumento de volume em região cervical ventral no início do quadro. Durante os exames de ultrassom abdominal e radiografia torácica observou-se presença de efusão pleural e opacificação pulmonar por padrão miliar, o que sugeria um quadro metastático. Após os achados o paciente foi encaminhado para o oncologista, além de ser realizada a colheita de material para exame citológico, onde foi confirmado o diagnóstico de carcinoma.(AU)

This paper reports a case of thyroid carcinoma in a crossbreed domestic feline, 10 years old, female. Laboratory and imaging exams were performed at the veterinary laboratory Delort in Jundiaí (SP). The patient presented weight loss and volume increase in the ventral cervical region at the beginning of the condition. During abdominal ultrasound and thorax radiography, pleural effusion and pulmonary opacification by miliary pattern were observed, which suggested a pulmonary metastasis. After the findings, the patient was referred to the oncologist, in addition to the collection of material for cytological examination, where the diagnosis of carcinoma was confirmed.(AU)

Possible effects of different types of agricultural wastes on food security and mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) production / Possíveis efeitos de diferentes tipos de resíduos agrícolas na segurança alimentar e na produção de cogumelos (Pleurotus ostreatus)

One of the new waters, and environmentally friendly agriculture initiatives in Peru is to encourage the utilization of agricultural waste, because low agricultural output is a threat to food security there. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effect of harvest residues on the basidiocarp production of the fungus Pleurotus Ostreatus, in Acobamba-Huancavelica. The trial had a completely randomized design, and the treatments included T1, barley stubbles; T2, wheat stubbles; T3, pea stubbles; T4, broad bean stubbles; and T5, quinoa stubbles. The research was quantitative in nature, taking the form of an experiment with an applied, explanatory level of design. The recorded data was tabulated and analyzed with analysis of variance, as well as Tukey's test (α:0.05), for which the statistical software Infostat was used. The results are presented in tables and graphs for a better interpretation. As main results, it was obtained that the time (colonization), diameter (stem, pileus), length (stem) and weight (basidiocarps), present statistical differences between treatments showing significant enhancement in all parameters. Despite a numerical difference, a Tukey average comparison test revealed that there was no statistically significant difference between the averages for the variable time for fungus colonisation, suggesting that the treatment T5 in which quinoa substrate showed the greatest average. Treatment T4 in which broad bean stubbles were used gave the most low-average. In conclusion, increment in all parámeters were noted in all treatment of Pleurotus basidiocarps ostreatus under Acobamba conditions.

Uma das novas iniciativas de águas e agricultura ecológica no Peru é incentivar a utilização de resíduos agrícolas, porque a baixa produção agrícola é uma ameaça à segurança alimentar no país. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar o efeito dos resíduos da colheita na produção de basidiocarpos do fungo Pleurotus ostreatus, em Acobamba-Huancavelica. O ensaio teve um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, e os tratamentos incluíram T1, restolho de cevada; T2, soqueiras de trigo; T3, restolho de ervilha; T4, restolho de fava; e T5, restolho de quinoa. A pesquisa foi de natureza quantitativa, assumindo a forma de experimento com um nível de design aplicado e explicativo. Os dados registrados foram tabulados e analisados com análise de variância, bem como teste de Tukey (α:0,05), para o qual foi utilizado o software estatístico Infostat. Os resultados são apresentados em tabelas e gráficos para melhor interpretação. Como principais resultados, obteve-se que o tempo (colonização), diâmetro (caule, píleo), comprimento (caule) e peso (basidiocarpos) apresentam diferenças estatísticas entre os tratamentos, mostrando melhora significativa em todos os parâmetros. Apesar da diferença numérica, o teste de comparação de médias de Tukey revelou que não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre as médias para a variável tempo de colonização do fungo, sugerindo que o tratamento T5 em que usou o substrato quinoa, apresentou a maior média. O tratamento T4, no qual foram usadas restolhos de fava, apresentou a média mais baixa. Em conclusão, incrementos em todos os parâmetros foram observados em todos os tratamentos de Pleurotus basidiocarps ostreatus nas condições de Acobamba.

Fixed bilateral endo-exo prostheses in feline femur - case report / Endo-exoprótese bilateral fixa em fêmur de felino - relato de caso

The use of endo-exo prosthesis is an alternative to improve the quality of life of amputees, allowing correct distribution of body weight, reducing skin problems and pain related to the implant, and reducing lameness. The aim of this paper is to report the use of a fixed bilateral endo-exo femur prostheses in a cat with amputation prior to treatment. The endoprostheses were made with titanium and the exoprostheses were made with 3D printing technology. A longitudinal craniolateral surgical approach was used and the skin incision was made over the knee-joint, then fascia lata incision, followed by biceps femoris and vastus lateralis muscles retraction, incision through the joint capsule to expose the tibiofemoral joint, disarticulation, and tibia and fibula removal. Afterwards, a femoral leveling osteotomy and insertion of the implant in the medullary canal were performed, being attached in the cis and trans cortical bone. The patient was evaluated in the immediate post-operative and periodically thereafter, showing satisfactory results, without macroscopic signs of rejection, wound dehiscence or infection, fracture, or injury of limbs, and presented adapted walking. Furthermore, it was observed the return to common behaviors for the species.

O uso de endoexoprótese é uma alternativa para melhoria na qualidade de vida de pacientes amputados, permitindo distribuição correta do peso corporal, redução de problemas de pele e dor ligadas ao implante e redução da claudicação. Este trabalho objetivou relatar a utilização de endoexoprótese bilateral fixa em fêmur em felino com amputação prévia ao atendimento. Foram modeladas endopróteses em titânio e exopróteses projetadas e impressas em 3D. O acesso cirúrgico, em ambos os membros, foi realizado por incisão craniolateral transarticular da pele, incisão da fáscia lata, rebatimento dos músculos bíceps femoral e vasto lateral, incisão da cápsula articular para exposição da articulação femorotibial, desarticulação e remoção cirúrgica da tibia e da fibula. Em seguida, realizou-se osteotomia niveladora femoral e inserção do implante no canal medular, sendo esse fixo nas corticais cis e trans. O paciente foi avaliado no pós-cirúrgico imediato e posteriormente de forma periódica, demonstrando resultados satisfatórios, sem sinais macroscópicos de rejeição, deiscência ou infecção da ferida cirúrgica, fratura ou lesão de membros, e apresentava deambulação adaptada. Além disso, foi observado o retorno de comportamentos comuns da espécie.

Combining disease resistance and postharvest quality traits by early marker-assisted backcrossing in carioca beans

ABSTRACT: Common bean is a worldwide important crop. The development of varieties with durable resistance to diseases is a major challenge in common bean breeding. The present study aimed at evaluating the phenotypic and molecular selection of anthracnose resistance in a population obtained by assisted backcrossing from IAC Formoso (resistant, donor parent) × BRS Pérola (susceptible, recurrent parent). Nine microsatellites (SSRs) and one Sequence Tagged Sites (STS) markers previously linked to ANT resistance were used to genotype this progeny, and the results showed that the selection of the genotypes closest to the donor parent in the BC1F1 population decreased the number of backcrossing cycles necessary to obtain advanced isogenic lines, potentiating the use of this tool for early selection of resistant cultivars. A total of 31 % of the BC1F1 progeny was selected and backcrossed again. The progeny derived from the second backcross (BC2F3) was selected for the Carioca grain ideotype, and 42 % of the genotypes showed high resistance to anthracnose under controlled conditions of infection for races 65 and 81. Superior resistant plants were selected and evaluated under natural conditions of infection to fusarium wilt and angular leaf spot, allowing the selection of two inbred lines with higher resistance to anthracnose, fusarium wilt, angular leaf spot and postharvest quality traits such as yield, 100 seed weight, L value at seed harvest grain darkening and cooking time. The approach outlined in this paper proved to be effective to simultaneously select for disease resistance without losing technological quality aspects of the bean.

Financial efficiency in the confinement system for beef cattle / [Eficiência financeira no sistema de confinamento de bovinos de corte]

The beef cattle breeding system in Brazil has been growing more and more in the history of animal production, leading the country to fit into the world scenario as the main exporter of beef. Seeking to increase this efficiency, the objective of this paper is to evaluate factors that affect the confinement of beef cattle, influencing the Profitability and Return of the system, to define values that maximize them. To do so, a database was used. It consisted of the observation of 1961 animals, collected in the commercial confinement of Fazenda Bragança, in the city of Lucas do Rio Verde - MT. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression models, in which the financial gain, Profitability and Return variables were explained by the variables: race, entry weight and days in confinement, selected by the stepwise method. Based on the results, there is greater financial efficiency for animals that enter the feedlot with greater weight and that remain for 163 days. It is concluded that the entry weight and days in confinement significantly influence the financial efficiency, allowing the adjusted equations to help producers in making decisions regarding the formation of lots and, mainly, in the purchase of animals.

O sistema de criação de gado de corte no Brasil vem crescendo cada vez mais no histórico de produção animal, enquadrando-se no cenário mundial como o principal exportador de carne bovina. A fim de aumentar essa eficiência, tem-se como objetivo avaliar fatores que afetam o confinamento de bovinos de corte e influenciam na lucratividade e rentabilidade do sistema, de modo a definir máximos valores. Para isso, utilizou-se um banco de dados, composto pela observação de 1961 animais, os quais haviam sido coletados no confinamento comercial da Fazenda Bragança, na cidade de Lucas do Rio Verde - MT. Esses dados foram analisados por meio de modelos de regressão linear múltipla, em que as variáveis de eficência financeira, lucratividade e rentabilidade foram explicadas pelas variáveis raça, peso de entrada e dias em confinamento, selecionadas pelo método stepwise. Com base nos resultados, tem-se maior eficiência financeira para animais que entram no confinamento com maior peso e que lá permanecem por 163 dias. Conclui-se que o peso de entrada e os dias em confinamento influenciam na eficiência financeira de forma significativa, permitindo que as equações ajustadas auxiliem os produtores na tomada de decisão para a formação de lotes e, principalmente, na compra de animais.

Potentially harmful materials in the feces of wild ring-tailed coatis (Nasua nasua) and health implications / Materiais potencialmente nocivos encontrados nas fezes de quatis (Nasua nasua) selvagens e implicações para a saúde

In ecological parks, the proximity to tourist activities facilitates the exploration of garbage by coatis, with possible serious consequences for the animals health . We described the contents of wild coatis feces from three ecological parks. After analyzing 62 samples, fragments of plants and animals were identified in all feces. In the feces of two parks, seeds were present between 36.4% and 48.6% of the samples. Arthropod fragments were identified in 100% of the samples from two parks, but only 87.3% in a third park. Scales, bones or bird feathers were present in some samples. Undigested material of industrial origin was detected in 34.3% to 54.5% of the samples, such as fragments of paper, string, plastic, aluminum, latex and glass. Results are in line with other studies on the diet of wild coatis, but the intake of foreign bodies, potentially harmful to health, is described for the first time. Clinical problems resulting from ingesting waste can be dental fractures, mucosal erosions, intestinal perforation, peritonitis, impaction, diarrhea, weight loss, intoxication and infections. Coatis in the three parks are at risk of health, and actions are needed to avoid clinical and potentially fatal problems. Four actions are recommended to avoid ingesting foreign bodies: increasing the environmental education of visitors; improving the storage of waste generated in parks; periodically monitor the health of coatis, in order to make interventions when possible; make a permanent program to study the ecology of species in the three parks.

Em parques ecológicos, a proximidade com atividades turísticas facilita a exploração do lixo por quatis (Nasua nasua), com possíveis consequências graves para saúde dos animais. Descrevemos o conteúdo de fezes de quatis selvagens de três parques ecológicos. Após análise de 62 amostras, fragmentos de plantas e animais foram identificados em todas as fezes. Nas fezes de dois parques, as sementes estiveram presentes entre 36,4% e 48,6% das amostras. Foram identificados fragmentos de artrópodes em 100% das amostras de dois parques, mas apenas 87,3% em um terceiro parque. Escamas, ossos ou penas de pássaros estavam presentes em algumas amostras. Detectou-se material não digerido de origem industrial em 34,3% a 54,5% das amostras, como fragmentos de papel, barbante, plástico, alumínio, látex e vidro. Os resultados estão de acordo com outros estudos sobre a dieta de quatis selvagens, mas a ingestão de corpos estranhos, potencialmente prejudicial à saúde, é descrito pela primeira vez. Os problemas clínicos decorrentes da ingestão de lixo podem ser fraturas dentais, erosões de mucosas, perfuração intestinal, peritonite, impactação, diarreia, emagrecimento, intoxicação e infecções. Os quatis nos três parques estão com a saúde em risco, sendo necessárias ações para evitar problemas clínicos e potencialmente fatais. Quatro ações são recomendadas para evitar a ingestão de corpos estranhos: aumentar a educação ambiental dos visitantes; melhorar o armazenamento dos resíduos gerados nos parques; monitorar periodicamente a saúde dos quatis, de forma a fazer intervenções quando possível; fazer um programa permanente de estudo da ecologia das espécies nos três parques.

Combining disease resistance and postharvest quality traits by early marker-assisted backcrossing in carioca beans

Common bean is a worldwide important crop. The development of varieties with durable resistance to diseases is a major challenge in common bean breeding. The present study aimed at evaluating the phenotypic and molecular selection of anthracnose resistance in a population obtained by assisted backcrossing from IAC Formoso (resistant, donor parent) × BRS Pérola (susceptible, recurrent parent). Nine microsatellites (SSRs) and one Sequence Tagged Sites (STS) markers previously linked to ANT resistance were used to genotype this progeny, and the results showed that the selection of the genotypes closest to the donor parent in the BC1F1 population decreased the number of backcrossing cycles necessary to obtain advanced isogenic lines, potentiating the use of this tool for early selection of resistant cultivars. A total of 31 % of the BC1F1 progeny was selected and backcrossed again. The progeny derived from the second backcross (BC2F3) was selected for the Carioca grain ideotype, and 42 % of the genotypes showed high resistance to anthracnose under controlled conditions of infection for races 65 and 81. Superior resistant plants were selected and evaluated under natural conditions of infection to fusarium wilt and angular leaf spot, allowing the selection of two inbred lines with higher resistance to anthracnose, fusarium wilt, angular leaf spot and postharvest quality traits such as yield, 100 seed weight, L value at seed harvest grain darkening and cooking time. The approach outlined in this paper proved to be effective to simultaneously select for disease resistance without losing technological quality aspects of the bean.

Combining disease resistance and postharvest quality traits by early marker-assisted backcrossing in carioca beans

Common bean is a worldwide important crop. The development of varieties with durable resistance to diseases is a major challenge in common bean breeding. The present study aimed at evaluating the phenotypic and molecular selection of anthracnose resistance in a population obtained by assisted backcrossing from IAC Formoso (resistant, donor parent) × BRS Pérola (susceptible, recurrent parent). Nine microsatellites (SSRs) and one Sequence Tagged Sites (STS) markers previously linked to ANT resistance were used to genotype this progeny, and the results showed that the selection of the genotypes closest to the donor parent in the BC1F1 population decreased the number of backcrossing cycles necessary to obtain advanced isogenic lines, potentiating the use of this tool for early selection of resistant cultivars. A total of 31 % of the BC1F1 progeny was selected and backcrossed again. The progeny derived from the second backcross (BC2F3) was selected for the Carioca grain ideotype, and 42 % of the genotypes showed high resistance to anthracnose under controlled conditions of infection for races 65 and 81. Superior resistant plants were selected and evaluated under natural conditions of infection to fusarium wilt and angular leaf spot, allowing the selection of two inbred lines with higher resistance to anthracnose, fusarium wilt, angular leaf spot and postharvest quality traits such as yield, 100 seed weight, L value at seed harvest grain darkening and cooking time. The approach outlined in this paper proved to be effective to simultaneously select for disease resistance without losing technological quality aspects of the bean.

Hermafroditismo verdadeiro na espécie suína / True hermaphroditism in the swine specie

Os hermafroditas verdadeiros são animais com intersexualidade, nos quais as gônadas masculinas e femininas se desenvolvem simultaneamente no mesmo indivíduo. Este trabalho relata um caso de hermafrodita na espécie suína após descarte de uma fêmea por diagnóstico de anestro. Tratava-se de uma fêmea com 222 dias de idade e 150 kg a qual havia sido selecionada para reprodução e permanecia em anestro. O indivíduo foi descartado e enviado para o abate em frigorífico sob inspeção federal. Após o abate foi observado no sistema genital aspectos anatômicos sugestivos de hermafroditismo. O sistema genital foi coletado, inspecionado macroscopicamente e conservado em formol a 10% para avaliação microscópica. Durante a análise macroscópica foi verificada a presença de vulva e vagina, contendo um pênis rudimentar. O útero, a cérvix, os cornos uterinos e oviduto estavam presentes e com ausência de anormalidade. Havia um ovário esquerdo com aspectos morfológicos de ciclicidade e folículos contendo oócitos de alta qualidade. À direita, entretanto, foi constatada a presença de um testículo, epidídimo e plexo pampiniforme. A avaliação histopatológica comprovou os achados macroscópicos, demonstrando um ovário contendo folículos, corpos lúteos e cistos foliculares; plexo pampiniforme; testículo e epidídimo com aspecto histológico normal, porém, com ausência de células espermatogênicas. Assim, com base nos achados macro e microscópicos descritos nesse relato de caso, o indivíduo foi considerado como hermafrodita verdadeiro.(AU)

True hermaphrodites are intersexual animals, in which both male and female gonads develop simultaneously in the same individual. This paper reports a case of a true hermaphrodite in the swine species after its culling for anestrus. The specimen was a female of 222 days of age and 150 kg of body weight, that was selected for reproduction and was permanently in anestrus. This individual was culled and sent to an abattoir under federal inspection. After slaughtering, it was observed in the reproductive tract anatomical aspects that suggested hermaphroditism. The reproductive tract was collected, evaluated macroscopically, and preserved in formaldehyde at 10 % to be evaluated by light microscopy. During the macroscopic analysis, the presence of a vulva and a vagina with a rudimentary penis was detected. The uterus, the cervix, uterine horns, and the oviduct were present and abnormalities were not detected. The left ovary exhibited morphological signs of cyclicity and contained follicles with high quality oocytes. On the right side, however, it was observed a testicle, epididymis, and a pampiniform plexus. The histopathological assessment corroborated the macroscopic findings, which demonstrated that the ovary had follicles, corpus luteum, and follicular cysts, and pampiniform plexus, testicle and epididymis were histologically normal, though with the absence of spermatogenic cells. Thus, based on the macro and microscopic findings described herein, the individual was considered a true hermaphrodite.(AU)

Atypical mandibular osteomyelitis in an ewe caused by coinfection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Lactococcus raffinolactis

Background: Osteomyelitis is defined as a bone inflammation involving the cortical and medullary regions, usually caused by the local invasion of opportunistic microorganisms. The inflammatory reaction of bone may extend to the periosteum and soft tissues, compromising adjacent structures far from the initially infected foci. Different classifications of transmission routes, gravity levels, and tissues involved in animal and human osteomyelitis are available. In humans, the infection can reach bone tissue by exogenous or hematogenous pathways. This paper reports an atypical case of mandibular pyogranulomatous osteomyelitis in an ewe caused by concomitant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Lactococcus raffinolactis infection. Case: The animal presented a 1-month history of progressive mandibular enlargement refractory to conventional therapy. In a physical examination, an increased volume located in the ventrolateral region of the right ramus of the mandible was observed. Fine-needle aspiration of the lesion enabled isolation in bacteriological culture of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Lactococcus raffinolactis using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDITOF MS). Besides support care procedures and antimicrobial treatment approaches for the sheep based on in vitro tests, the animal died due to the severity of the clinical signs and the progressive worsening of the general health status. The radiographic image examination of the mandibular region revealed a severe and infiltrative periodontal reaction, with a predominance of a great number of neutrophils and macrophages, necrotic areas, and bone destruction, characterized histologically as a pyogranulomatous rection. At post mortem examination, a large pyogranuloma was observed in the entire horizontal branch of the mandible as well, showing a dark yellowish content of coarse consistency, caseous appearance, and bone fragmentation. Discussion: Ovine mandibular osteomyelitis is a well-established bone inflammation involving the cortical and medullary regions, characterized clinically by local enlargement, asymmetry, pain sensitivity, edema, hyperthermia, infiltrate caseous or suppurative material, and bone rarefaction. In the current report, 1-month history of progressive enlargement of the mandibular region, prostration, and weight loss in an ewe were referred. Where clinical and epidemiological features, bacteriological, cytological, histological, and mass spectrometry diagnostic approaches were assessed to diagnostic. Most reports involving the etiology of ovine mandibular osteomyelitis have been diagnosed based on classical phenotypic tests. Here, the concomitant identification of P. aeruginosa and L. raffinolactis infection was possible using mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF), highlighting the importance of molecular methods in the diagnosis of animal diseases. In addition, the differentiation between Lactococcus and Enterococcus species is difficult, which could underestimate the diagnosis of Lactococcus species as a primary pathogen from animal diseases. We report, for the first time, a fatal case of mandibular pyogranulomatous osteomyelitis in a sheep caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Lactococcus raffinolactis coinfection.

Artéria subclávia direita aberrante em cão - aspectos clínicos e de imagem / Aberrant right subclavian artery in a dog - clinical and imaging aspects

Background: Aberrant right subclavian artery is only rarely observed in veterinary medicine. Some animals may present postprandial regurgitation and progressive weight loss, which is considered an incidental finding unrelated to clinical alterations. Advanced imaging techniques such as thoracic CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and contrast angiography are used for the accurate detection of lesions, anatomical changes and specific information about vascular rings. This paper describes the clinical changes, imaging exams and therapeutic approach in a female dog with megaesophagus induced by an aberrant right subclavian artery. Case: A 2-month-old female bull terrier, weighing 1.6 kg, with a history of regurgitation immediately or a few minutes after a meal, diarrhea, polyphagia, progressive emaciation and apathy for 45 days, was treated at a University Veterinary Hospital. The dog's physical examination revealed 7% dehydration and body condition score 1 (scale 1 to 5), but no cardiac or pulmonary alterations upon auscultation. The hematological analysis and renal and hepatic serum enzymes were within the normal range for the species. In view of the presumptive clinical diagnosis of vascular anomaly, suggested by the contrast X-ray examination, a chest tomography was performed, which revealed altered aortic arch shape and contours, and a posterior aneurysm in the area of abnormal connection of the right subclavian artery. The patient was released with a prescription for conservative dietary management for megaesophagus. Within two weeks, the patient returned with a report of a good response to the prescribed therapy, absence of vomiting and diarrhea, and an increase in body weight. Surgical correction was recommended, but has not been performed so far, but conservative treatment for megaesophagus was continued. No further episodes of regurgitation were identified during the nine-month follow-up period. Discussion: In the case reported here, the right subclavian artery is considered anatomically atypical because it arises directly from the aortic arch. This vascular anomaly passes on to the right pectoral limb, dorsal to the esophagus, contracting it in its dorsal aspect. It tends to affect purebred dogs, occurring more frequently in Irish setters, German shepherds and Labrador retrievers, although it has been described in other breeds such as the bull terrier documented here and mixed breed dogs. Vascular ring anomalies may not cause clinical changes in animals and represent only incidental findings, or they may lead to gastrointestinal changes resulting from esophageal stricture, contributing to megaesophagus and clinical signs of esophageal obstruction, especially in recently weaned puppies. Such alterations were observed in this case, with the dog presenting regurgitation, immediately or a few minutes after a meal, megaesophagus, diarrhea and progressive weight loss. A CT scan was performed to confirm the type and location of the vascular anomaly and diagnostic accuracy, as recommended in the literature. Dietary therapy is one of the approaches adopted for patients presenting with regurgitation resulting from megaesophagus secondary to vascular anomalies. The dog in this report responded well to the medical therapy; nevertheless, the treatment of choice to correct the esophageal obstruction caused by this anomaly is surgical sectioning of the aberrant vessel by right intercostal thoracotomy, given that the degree of esophageal dilation and dysfunction tends to increase over time. However, at this time, the animal's owner decided to suspend the recommended surgical procedure.

Overcoming dormancy in citrus rootstock seeds / Superação de dormência em sementes de porta-enxertos de citros

Citrus is a fruit of great importance in Brazil, mainly in the socio-economic issue as it generates employment and income due to the production and export of concentrated orange juice, as well as other products. In view of the above, this work aimed to evaluate the dormancy overcoming of citrus seeds of the cultivars: Flying Dragon, San Diego, Índio, Cravo Santa Cruz, Riverside, BRS Sunki Tropical, Volkamerian, as well as the species Poncirus trifoliata. The seeds from Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation) Clima Temperado, located in Pelotas-RS, as well as from Embrapa Cassava e Fruticultura, located in Cruz das Almas-BA, were submitted to the germination test as written in the Seed Analysis Rules and a germination test in which a small cut was made in the seed coat on the side of the embryo, around 0.1 mm with the help of a stylet, which was used 200 seeds (4 samples of50 seeds per repetition) on germitest® paper, moistened with distilled water in an amount equivalent to 2.5 times its weight and kept inside a germinator at a constant temperature of 25 °C, photoperiod of 12 hours. The evaluations were carried out at the end of the 21 days after the installation of the test, providing data that were expressed in percentage of normal and abnormal seedlings and non-germinated seeds (hard, dormant or dead). of citrus seedlings at the end of the tests and the data obtained were submitted to analysis of variance and the means were compared by the Tukey test at a 5% significance level (p≤0.05), with the aid of the R-bio. It is concluded that, when evaluating germination and shoot and root length of seedlings cultivars Flying Dragon, Índio, Cravo Santa Cruz, BRS Sunki Tropical, Riverside and Volkameriano, San Diego and the species P. trifoliata, were satisfactory when submitted in the dormancy breaking process, but further studies are needed.

Os citros é uma frutífera de grande importância no Brasil, principalmente na questão sócio econômico, pois gera emprego e renda por conta da produção e exportação de suco concentrado de laranja, bem como outros produtos. Diante do exposto este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a superação de dormência de sementes de citros das cultivares: Flying Dragon, San Diego, Índio, Cravo Santa Cruz, Riverside, BRS Sunki Tropical, Volkameriano, bem como a espécie Poncirus trifoliata. As sementes oriundas Embrapa (Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária) Clima Temperado, localizada em Pelotas-RS, bem como da Embrapa Mandioca e Fruticultura, localizada em Cruz das Almas-BA, foram submetidas ao teste de germinação como escrito nas Regras de Análise de Sementes e a um teste de germinação na qual foi feito um pequeno corte no tegumento da semente do lado do embrião, em torno de 0,1 mm com ajuda de um estilete, a qual foi utilizada 200 sementes (4 amostras de 50 sementes por repetição) em papel germitest®, umedecido com água destilada em quantidade equivalente a 2,5 vezes o seu peso e mantidos no interior de um germinador à temperatura constante de 25°C, fotoperíodo de 12 horas. As avaliações foram realizadas ao final dos 21 dias após a instalação do teste, fornecendo dados que foram expressos em porcentagem de plântulas normais, anormais e sementes não germinadas (duras, dormentes ou mortas). Além de ser realizado o comprimento da parte aérea e raiz das plântulas de citros no final dos testes e os dados obtidos foram submetidos à análise de variância e as médias, comparadas pelo teste Tukey ao nível de 5% de significância (p≤0,05), com o auxílio do pacote estatístico R-bio. Conclui-se, que ao avaliar a germinação e o comprimento da parte aérea e raiz das plântulas cultivares Flying Dragon, Índio, Cravo Santa Cruz, BRS Sunki Tropical, Riverside e Volkameriano, San Diego e a espécie P. trifoliata, foram satisfatórios, quando submetidos no processo de quebra de dormência, porém se faz necessário mais estudos a respeito.

Length-weight relationship and relative condition factor of 31 small-sized fishes of the Paranapanema river basin / Relação peso-comprimento e fator de condição relativo de 31 espécies de peixes de pequeno porte da bacia do rio Paranapanema

Studies on length-weight relationships are of great importance in fishery assessments. These studies are substantial to evaluate fish population dynamics, and in communion with the relative condition factor, could provide an estimation of potential acting environmental conditions. In this paper, we evaluated the length-weight relationship and relative condition factor of small sized fish species. Fish were sampled quarterly between the years 2012-2013 and 2018-2020 in lagoons and tributaries of Rosana and Taquaruçu reservoirs, located at the lower Paranapanema River basin, Brazil. The standard length (SL) in millimeters and weight (W) in grams were measured, and the length-weight relationship was calculated using linear regression analysis (W = log (a) + b log (SL)). After, the relative condition factor (Kn) was calculated from the expression We = a.SLb. Thus, the length-weight relationships of 31 species were calculated in each environment considered, giving rise to 74 population allometric coefficients (b) and relative condition factors (Kn). As result, 24 bcoefficients were concentrated between 2.5 and 3.5 and seven were out of the confidence interval, while the 74 Kn values demonstrated close to the central mean and not statistical different. Our results are relevant to the conservation of fish fauna, improving knowledge regarding small-sized fish and those living environment.

Estudos sobre relações peso-comprimento são de grande importância nas avaliações de pesca. Esses estudos são substanciais para avaliar a dinâmica populacional de peixes e, em comunhão com a aplicação do fator de condição relativo, podem fornecer uma estimativa das condições ambientais potencialmente atuantes. Neste estudo, avaliamos a relação peso-comprimento e o fator de condição relativo de espécies de pequeno porte. Os peixes foram coletados trimestralmente entre os anos de 2012-2013 e 2018-2020 em lagoas e tributários dos reservatórios de Rosana e Taquaruçu, bacia do Baixo Rio Paranapanema, Brasil. O comprimento padrão (SL) em milímetros e o peso (W) em gramas foram mensurados, e a relação peso-comprimento foi calculada por meio de regressão linear (W = log (a) + b log (SL)). Em seguida, o fator de condição relativo (Kn) foi calculado a partir da expressão We = a.SLb. Assim, as relações peso-comprimento de 31 espécies foram mensuradas em cada ambiente estudado, dando origem a 74 coeficientes alométricos (b) e fatores de condição relativo (Kn) populacionais. Como resultado, 24 coeficientes b se concentraram entre 2,5 e 3,5 e sete fora deste intervalo de confiança, enquanto os valores de 74 Kn se mostraram próximos à média central e não estatisticamente diferentes. Nossos resultados são relevantes para a conservação da ictiofauna, contribuindo para o conhecimento sobre os peixes de pequeno porte e seu ambiente de vida.

Length-weight relationship and relative condition factor of 31 small-sized fishes of the Paranapanema river basin / Relação peso-comprimento e fator de condição relativo de 31 espécies de peixes de pequeno porte da bacia do rio Paranapanema

Studies on length-weight relationships are of great importance in fishery assessments. These studies are substantial to evaluate fish population dynamics, and in communion with the relative condition factor, could provide an estimation of potential acting environmental conditions. In this paper, we evaluated the length-weight relationship and relative condition factor of small sized fish species. Fish were sampled quarterly between the years 2012-2013 and 2018-2020 in lagoons and tributaries of Rosana and Taquaruçu reservoirs, located at the lower Paranapanema River basin, Brazil. The standard length (SL) in millimeters and weight (W) in grams were measured, and the length-weight relationship was calculated using linear regression analysis (W = log (a) + b log (SL)). After, the relative condition factor (Kn) was calculated from the expression We = a.SLb. Thus, the length-weight relationships of 31 species were calculated in each environment considered, giving rise to 74 population allometric coefficients (b) and relative condition factors (Kn). As result, 24 bcoefficients were concentrated between 2.5 and 3.5 and seven were out of the confidence interval, while the 74 Kn values demonstrated close to the central mean and not statistical different. Our results are relevant to the conservation of fish fauna, improving knowledge regarding small-sized fish and those living environment.(AU)

Estudos sobre relações peso-comprimento são de grande importância nas avaliações de pesca. Esses estudos são substanciais para avaliar a dinâmica populacional de peixes e, em comunhão com a aplicação do fator de condição relativo, podem fornecer uma estimativa das condições ambientais potencialmente atuantes. Neste estudo, avaliamos a relação peso-comprimento e o fator de condição relativo de espécies de pequeno porte. Os peixes foram coletados trimestralmente entre os anos de 2012-2013 e 2018-2020 em lagoas e tributários dos reservatórios de Rosana e Taquaruçu, bacia do Baixo Rio Paranapanema, Brasil. O comprimento padrão (SL) em milímetros e o peso (W) em gramas foram mensurados, e a relação peso-comprimento foi calculada por meio de regressão linear (W = log (a) + b log (SL)). Em seguida, o fator de condição relativo (Kn) foi calculado a partir da expressão We = a.SLb. Assim, as relações peso-comprimento de 31 espécies foram mensuradas em cada ambiente estudado, dando origem a 74 coeficientes alométricos (b) e fatores de condição relativo (Kn) populacionais. Como resultado, 24 coeficientes b se concentraram entre 2,5 e 3,5 e sete fora deste intervalo de confiança, enquanto os valores de 74 Kn se mostraram próximos à média central e não estatisticamente diferentes. Nossos resultados são relevantes para a conservação da ictiofauna, contribuindo para o conhecimento sobre os peixes de pequeno porte e seu ambiente de vida.(AU)

A importância do acompanhamento do médico veterinário durante a perda de peso em felinos domésticos / A medical monitoring of veterinary importance for weight loss in domestic cats

A obesidade encontra-se entre as primeiras doenças de má condição nutricional em pequenos animais e promove efeitos mecânicos e metabólicos no organismo, afetando a qualidade de vida. Portanto, o objetivo deste artigo foi relatar o acompanhamento de perda de peso de felinos diagnosticados com obesidade. Foram estudados cinco felinos adultos acima do peso, (3) machos e (2) fêmeas, castrados e sem raça definida. Esses animais foram atendidos primeiramente em uma consulta inicial e reavaliados com intervalo médio de 22 [±2,5] dias e duração total média de 88 [±10,2] dias. Durante a avaliação, realizou-se a anamnese, o exame físico e verificou-se o escore de condição corporal, índice de massa magra, peso, circunferência torácica e abdominal e percentual de gordura corporal. Após o início do tratamento, observou-se a redução de peso, a circunferência torácica e abdominal, o percentual de gordura corporal e também foram identificados alguns fatores de risco para a obesidade relacionados ao paciente, como idade, estado reprodutivo e gênero, e também aos hábitos dos tutores, principalmente relacionados à oferta de alimentação e ao tempo de interação com o felino. Dessa forma, buscou-se conscientizar e orientar os tutores e também exemplificar os hábitos naturais do felino e relacionar com brincadeiras que estimulem o exercício. Conclui-se que o tratamento para obesidade abrange um planejamento de longa duração, que exige conscientização, orientação veterinária, comprometimento e dedicação dos tutores em mudar alguns hábitos e proporcionar um ambiente mais atrativo para o felino.

Obesity is among the first diseases of poor nutritional condition in small animals and promotes mechanical and metabolic effects on the body, thus affecting the quality of life. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to report the weight loss follow-up of five cats diagnosed with obesity. Five overweight adult cats were studied, (3) males and (2) females, neutered and mixed breed. These animals were first seen at an initial consultation and reevaluated with an average interval of 22 [±2.5] days and an average total duration of 88 [±10.2] days. During the evaluation, anamnesis, physical examination and body condition score, lean mass index, weight, thoracic and abdominal circumference, and body fat percentage were performed. After the beginning of the treatment, weight reduction, chest and abdominal circumference, and body fat percentage were observed and some risk factors for obesity related to the patient were also identified, such as age, reproductive status, gender and the habits of the tutors, mainly related to the supply of food and the time of interaction with the feline. In this way, we sought to raise awareness, guide tutors and, to exemplify the feline natural habits and relate to games that encourage exercise. It is concluded that the treatment for obesity includes long-term planning, which requires awareness, veterinary guidance, commitment and dedication of tutors to change some habits and provide a more attractive environment for the feline.

Substrate and temperature on seed germination of Aspidosperma vargasiiA. DC. (Apocynaceae) / Substrato e temperatura na germinação de sementes deAspidosperma vargasiiA. DC. (Apocynaceae)

The Amazon has a wide diversity, including forest species with timber and non-timber potential, which often have their use restricted due to alack of silvicultural information. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect ofsubstrates and temperatures on seedgermination of Aspidosperma vagarsii. Therefore, the premise of a completely randomized design was followed, in a 3 x 3 factorial scheme, with three substrates (paper, sand and vermiculite) and three temperatures (20, 25 and 30 °C). The germination percentage, germination speed index and meangermination time were determined, as well as germination relative frequencygraphs. In addition, the weight of a thousand seeds, the number of seeds per kilo, andthe moisture content wasdetermined. The weight of thousand seeds was equal to 276.4 g, with 3,618 seeds per kilo, and a moisture content of 9.5%. There was no interaction between thestudied factors.The sand substrate andtemperatures of 20 and 25 °C presented the best results forseedgermination of A. vargasii.

A Amazônia é detentora de uma ampla diversidade, incluindo espécies florestais com potencial madeireiro e não madeireiro, as quais muitas vezes tem seu uso restringido por carência de informações silviculturais. Assim, o presente estudo objetivou avaliar o efeito desubstratos e temperaturas na germinação de sementes de Aspidosperma vagarsii. Para tanto, seguiu-se a premissa de um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 3 x 3, sendo três substratos (papel, areia e vermiculita) e três temperaturas (20, 25 e 30 °C). Foram determinados a porcentagem de germinação, índice de velocidade de germinação e tempo médio de germinação, além degráficos de frequência relativa de germinação. Ainda, determinou-se o peso de mil sementes, o número de sementes por quilo e o grau de umidade. O peso de mil sementes foi igual a 276,4 g, com 3.618 sementes por quilo, e grau de umidade de 9,5%. Não houve interação entre os fatores estudados.Osubstrato areia e as temperaturas de 20 e 25 °C apresentaram os melhores resultados para germinação das sementes de A. vargasii.

Substrate and temperature on seed germination of Aspidosperma vargasiiA. DC. (Apocynaceae) / Substrato e temperatura na germinação de sementes deAspidosperma vargasiiA. DC. (Apocynaceae)

The Amazon has a wide diversity, including forest species with timber and non-timber potential, which often have their use restricted due to alack of silvicultural information. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect ofsubstrates and temperatures on seedgermination of Aspidosperma vagarsii. Therefore, the premise of a completely randomized design was followed, in a 3 x 3 factorial scheme, with three substrates (paper, sand and vermiculite) and three temperatures (20, 25 and 30 °C). The germination percentage, germination speed index and meangermination time were determined, as well as germination relative frequencygraphs. In addition, the weight of a thousand seeds, the number of seeds per kilo, andthe moisture content wasdetermined. The weight of thousand seeds was equal to 276.4 g, with 3,618 seeds per kilo, and a moisture content of 9.5%. There was no interaction between thestudied factors.The sand substrate andtemperatures of 20 and 25 °C presented the best results forseedgermination of A. vargasii.(AU)

A Amazônia é detentora de uma ampla diversidade, incluindo espécies florestais com potencial madeireiro e não madeireiro, as quais muitas vezes tem seu uso restringido por carência de informações silviculturais. Assim, o presente estudo objetivou avaliar o efeito desubstratos e temperaturas na germinação de sementes de Aspidosperma vagarsii. Para tanto, seguiu-se a premissa de um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 3 x 3, sendo três substratos (papel, areia e vermiculita) e três temperaturas (20, 25 e 30 °C). Foram determinados a porcentagem de germinação, índice de velocidade de germinação e tempo médio de germinação, além degráficos de frequência relativa de germinação. Ainda, determinou-se o peso de mil sementes, o número de sementes por quilo e o grau de umidade. O peso de mil sementes foi igual a 276,4 g, com 3.618 sementes por quilo, e grau de umidade de 9,5%. Não houve interação entre os fatores estudados.Osubstrato areia e as temperaturas de 20 e 25 °C apresentaram os melhores resultados para germinação das sementes de A. vargasii.(AU)

Addition of Aurantiochytrium sp. meal in the diet affects immunity and thermal shock resistance of the pacific white shrimp / Adição de farinha de Aurantiochytrium sp. na dieta afeta a imunidade e resistência ao choque térmico do camarão-branco-do-pacífico

This paper reports the evaluation of digestibility, immunological parameters, and resistance to thermal shock at low temperature in Litopenaeus vannamei fed diets with diferent Aurantiochytrium sp. meal additions (0; 0.5; 1 and 2%). First, the apparent digestibility coefficient of the ingredient was determined. The digestibility of the microalgae meal was high for protein (74.90%); around 60% for lipids, and for docosahexaenoic fatty acid (DHA) it was 55.61%. After, shrimp rearing with the feed additive was carried out in a clear water system, containing 25 shrimp (initial weight: 4.89 ± 0.27g) per 400 L tank. Feeding occurred four times a day. After a three-week period, immunological parameters were evaluated and thermal shock was performed. Animals fed 0.5% and 2% of the microalgae Aurantiochytrium sp. showed higher survival to thermal shock. In immunological analyses, the serum agglutiniting titer was higher (p <0.05) in the 0.5 and 2% additions of the microalgae meal, and the phenoloxidase activity (PO) was higher in the 1% addition (p <0.05). It is concluded that there is good utilization of the nutrients of Aurantiochytrium sp. meal by L. vannamei and its addition to the diet (0.5 and 1%) increased shrimp resistance to thermal shock.

Avaliou-se a digestibilidade, os parâmetros imunológicos e a resistência ao choque térmico a baixa temperatura em Litopenaeus vannamei alimentado com dietas contendo diferentes proporções de farinha da microalga Aurantiochytrium sp. (0; 0,5; 1 e 2%). Inicialmente, foi determinado o coeficiente de digestibilidade aparente do ingrediente. A digestibilidade da farinha da microalga foi alta para proteína (74,9%), e em torno no 60% para lipídeos em geral, sendo que para o ácido graxo docosahexaenóico (DHA) foi de 55,61%. Posteriormente, o cultivo com o aditivo alimentar foi realizado em sistema de água clara, contendo 25 camarões (peso inicial 4,89 ± 0,27 g) por tanque de 400 L, alimentados quatro vezes ao dia. Após o período de três semanas, foram avaliados os parâmetros imunológicos e realizado o choque térmico. Os animais alimentados com 0,5% e 1% da microalga na dieta apresentaram melhor sobrevivência ao choque térmico. Nas análises imunológicas, o título aglutinante do soro foi significativamente superior (p <0,05) nas adições de 0,5 e 2% da farinha da microalga, e a atividade da fonoloxidade (PO) na adição de 1% (p <0,05). Conclui-se que a farinha de Aurantiochytrium sp. tem bom aproveitamento de seus nutrientes por L. vannamei e sua adição na dieta (0,5 e 1%) aumentou a resistência dos camarões à variação térmica.

Addition of Aurantiochytrium sp. meal in the diet affects immunity and thermal shock resistance of the pacific white shrimp / Adição de farinha de Aurantiochytrium sp. na dieta afeta a imunidade e resistência ao choque térmico do camarão-branco-do-pacífico

This paper reports the evaluation of digestibility, immunological parameters, and resistance to thermal shock at low temperature in Litopenaeus vannamei fed diets with diferent Aurantiochytrium sp. meal additions (0; 0.5; 1 and 2%). First, the apparent digestibility coefficient of the ingredient was determined. The digestibility of the microalgae meal was high for protein (74.90%); around 60% for lipids, and for docosahexaenoic fatty acid (DHA) it was 55.61%. After, shrimp rearing with the feed additive was carried out in a clear water system, containing 25 shrimp (initial weight: 4.89 ± 0.27g) per 400 L tank. Feeding occurred four times a day. After a three-week period, immunological parameters were evaluated and thermal shock was performed. Animals fed 0.5% and 2% of the microalgae Aurantiochytrium sp. showed higher survival to thermal shock. In immunological analyses, the serum agglutiniting titer was higher (p <0.05) in the 0.5 and 2% additions of the microalgae meal, and the phenoloxidase activity (PO) was higher in the 1% addition (p <0.05). It is concluded that there is good utilization of the nutrients of Aurantiochytrium sp. meal by L. vannamei and its addition to the diet (0.5 and 1%) increased shrimp resistance to thermal shock.(AU)

Avaliou-se a digestibilidade, os parâmetros imunológicos e a resistência ao choque térmico a baixa temperatura em Litopenaeus vannamei alimentado com dietas contendo diferentes proporções de farinha da microalga Aurantiochytrium sp. (0; 0,5; 1 e 2%). Inicialmente, foi determinado o coeficiente de digestibilidade aparente do ingrediente. A digestibilidade da farinha da microalga foi alta para proteína (74,9%), e em torno no 60% para lipídeos em geral, sendo que para o ácido graxo docosahexaenóico (DHA) foi de 55,61%. Posteriormente, o cultivo com o aditivo alimentar foi realizado em sistema de água clara, contendo 25 camarões (peso inicial 4,89 ± 0,27 g) por tanque de 400 L, alimentados quatro vezes ao dia. Após o período de três semanas, foram avaliados os parâmetros imunológicos e realizado o choque térmico. Os animais alimentados com 0,5% e 1% da microalga na dieta apresentaram melhor sobrevivência ao choque térmico. Nas análises imunológicas, o título aglutinante do soro foi significativamente superior (p <0,05) nas adições de 0,5 e 2% da farinha da microalga, e a atividade da fonoloxidade (PO) na adição de 1% (p <0,05). Conclui-se que a farinha de Aurantiochytrium sp. tem bom aproveitamento de seus nutrientes por L. vannamei e sua adição na dieta (0,5 e 1%) aumentou a resistência dos camarões à variação térmica.(AU)

The influence of hypothermia prevention by application of skin moisture absorbent on the value of body temperature, body weight and blood parameters in piglets / A influência da prevenção da hipotermia pela aplicação de absorvente de umidade da pele no valor da temperatura corporal, peso corporal e parâmetros sanguíneos em leitões

Reducing the mortality rate is of a great economic importance for pig farming. Therefore, it is necessary to define the conditions in the farrowing unit based on the performance of the piglets, and specific hematological and biochemical parameters. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to examine the importance of using skin moisture absorbent and its influence in preventing hypothermia, which causes great economic losses in pig production. The experiment was set up on a commercial farm in Serbia and included 92 pigs divided into the experimental and control group. Body temperature values, body weight and blood parameters were monitored. The obtained values indicate that there is a significantly positive correlation of body temperature change and body weight values, and body temperature showed a significantly higher increase in the experimental group compared to the control group. The results obtained from hematological and biochemical parameters provide a clearer picture of the metabolic processes in piglets in the farrowing unit and can be used to further improve pig production and as a complement to genetic enhancement.(AU)

A redução da taxa de mortalidade é de grande importância econômica para a suinocultura. Portanto, é necessário definir as condições na unidade de parto com base no desempenho dos leitões, para serem parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos específicos. Portanto, o objetivo deste trabalho é examinar a importância do uso de absorvente de umidade na pele e sua influência na prevenção da hipotermia, que causa grandes perdas econômicas na produção de suínos. A experiência foi montada em uma fazenda comercial na Sérvia, e incluiu 92 porcos divididos no grupo experimental e de controle. Os valores de temperatura corporal, pesos corporais e parâmetros sanguíneos foram monitorados. Os valores obtidos indicam que existe uma correlação significativamente positiva entre os valores da temperatura corporal e dos pesos corporais, e a temperatura corporal mostrou um aumento significativamente maior no grupo experimental em comparação com o grupo de controle. Os resultados obtidos a partir de parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos fornecem uma imagem mais clara dos processos metabólicos em leitões na unidade de parto e podem ser usados para melhorar ainda mais a produção de suínos e como um complemento ao melhoramento genético.(AU)