Isotopic carbon turnover in pig hoof and rib

The objective ofthisstudy was to evaluatethebehavior of carbon incorporation andturnoverin hoof and ribs of pigsat different periodsof development in the search fortissuesthat reflectlongerthe formerdiet.We used132commercial hybrids (barrows and females), weaned atan average age of21 days,distributed ina completely randomized designwithfour treatmentsondifferent daysof substitution of corn(C4cycleplantgrain) dietswithbrokenrice (C3 cycleplantgrain) at 21, 42, 63 and 110 daysof age tochangethe carbon-13 isotope signal.By means ofisotopicdilution curves, we observedthat animalswhose C4dietwasreplaced withC3dietat 21, 42, 63and 110days of age,for hoof and rib,reached anew levelof isotope equilibrium. Bone samplesare better choicesto reflect theformer diet, due to conservation of the isotopic signal for longer.(AU)

Isotopic carbon turnover in pig hoof and rib

The objective ofthisstudy was to evaluatethebehavior of carbon incorporation andturnoverin hoof and ribs of pigsat different periodsof development in the search fortissuesthat reflectlongerthe formerdiet.We used132commercial hybrids (barrows and females), weaned atan average age of21 days,distributed ina completely randomized designwithfour treatmentsondifferent daysof substitution of corn(C4cycleplantgrain) dietswithbrokenrice (C3 cycleplantgrain) at 21, 42, 63 and 110 daysof age tochangethe carbon-13 isotope signal.By means ofisotopicdilution curves, we observedthat animalswhose C4dietwasreplaced withC3dietat 21, 42, 63and 110days of age,for hoof and rib,reached anew levelof isotope equilibrium. Bone samplesare better choicesto reflect theformer diet, due to conservation of the isotopic signal for longer.

Use of stable isotopes of carbon to detect coconut water adulteration

Industrialized coconut water may have been adulterated by adding sugar above the limit permitted by law. According to Brazilian law, industrialized coconut water can receive the maximum addition of 1 g of sugar per 100 mL of the drink. This work aimed to detect adulteration in industrialized coconut water produced in Brazil and measure the relative isotopic enrichment in fresh coconut water, using the techniques of stable isotopes of carbon. Fresh coconut water samples from 13 locations, industrialized coconut water samples of 17 different brands and cane sugar were analyzed by Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer coupled to an elemental analyzer. The relative isotopic enrichment found for fresh coconut water samples ranged from −26.40 to −23.76. From 17 brands of coconut water analyzed, 11 were adulterated by excess sugar and two were already adulterated by presenting soluble solids content higher above the threshold permitted by law. In 65 % of Brazilian industrialized coconut water, the amount of exogenous sugar is higher than the limit permitted by law. Most Brazilian companies do not respect the legal limit of adding cane sugar established by law.

Use of stable isotopes of carbon to detect coconut water adulteration

Industrialized coconut water may have been adulterated by adding sugar above the limit permitted by law. According to Brazilian law, industrialized coconut water can receive the maximum addition of 1 g of sugar per 100 mL of the drink. This work aimed to detect adulteration in industrialized coconut water produced in Brazil and measure the relative isotopic enrichment in fresh coconut water, using the techniques of stable isotopes of carbon. Fresh coconut water samples from 13 locations, industrialized coconut water samples of 17 different brands and cane sugar were analyzed by Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer coupled to an elemental analyzer. The relative isotopic enrichment found for fresh coconut water samples ranged from −26.40 to −23.76. From 17 brands of coconut water analyzed, 11 were adulterated by excess sugar and two were already adulterated by presenting soluble solids content higher above the threshold permitted by law. In 65 % of Brazilian industrialized coconut water, the amount of exogenous sugar is higher than the limit permitted by law. Most Brazilian companies do not respect the legal limit of adding cane sugar established by law.(AU)

Isotopic of nitrogen and chemical analysis of deferred grazing marandu palisadegrass fertilized with urea and poultry litter / Análise isotópica de nitrogênio e química do capim-marandu adubado com ureia e cama de frango e diferido

This study aimed to evaluate and quantify the methodology of stable isotopes, 15N values for the organic fertilizer (chicken manure) and inorganic (urea). In addition to evaluating the incorporation rate, chemical half-life and analysis thereof, for possible traceability through the pasture fertilized with different sources of N. The technique of employment with use of tracer stable isotope 15N possible to estimate the changes in the N soil, even in the face of the various changes that take place concurrently. The methodology determines the path of both N isotopes (15N and 14N), providing information about the system and estimating N transformation rates The experimental work was conducted at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, UNESP Botucatu. An area of 576m2 was used for the parcels, which were divided between the 3 treatments with 4 repetitions each: T1 - control treatment without fertilization; T2 - fertilization with urea and T3 - organic fertilizer with poultry litter. The grass was cut every 15 days, three months after fertilization, for a total of four periods of grazing exclusion. Experimental samples were analyzed for the isotopic nitrogen and crude protein, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin composition. Degradation of poultry litter, the sand bag method was analyzed by linear regression...

Objetivou-se avaliar e quantificar, pela metodologia dos isótopos estáveis, os valores de 15N para o adubo orgânico (cama de frango) e inorgânico (ureia). Além de avaliar a taxa de incorporação, meia vida e analises química dos mesmos, para uma possível rastreabilidade por meio da pastagem adubada com diferentes fontes de N. O emprego da técnica com utilização do traçador do isótopo estável 15N permitem estimar as modificações do N no solo, mesmo diante das variadas transformações que acontecem concomitantemente. A metodologia determina o caminho de ambos os isótopos de N (15N e 14N), fornecendo informações acerca do sistema e estimando as taxas de transformação do N. O presente estudo teve por objetivo determinar o valor isotópico do 15N e composição química em condições naturais do capim-marandu (Urochloa brizantha cv. Marandu), sob o diferimento em função da adubação utilizada, em quatro cortes após a vedação. O trabalho foi desenvolvido na Faculdade de Medicina e Veterinária e Zootecnia da UNESP de Botucatu. A área, 576m2, utilizada para as parcelas foi dividida em 3 tratamentos com 4 repetições cada, segundo os tratamentos: T1 - tratamento testemunho sem adubação; T2 - adubação com ureia e T3 adubação orgânica com cama de frango. Após três meses, o capim foi cortado a cada 15 dias, totalizando quatro períodos de vedação. As amostras colhidas no experimento foram...

Isotopic of nitrogen and chemical analysis of deferred grazing marandu palisadegrass fertilized with urea and poultry litter / Análise isotópica de nitrogênio e química do capim-marandu adubado com ureia e cama de frango e diferido

This study aimed to evaluate and quantify the methodology of stable isotopes, 15N values for the organic fertilizer (chicken manure) and inorganic (urea). In addition to evaluating the incorporation rate, chemical half-life and analysis thereof, for possible traceability through the pasture fertilized with different sources of N. The technique of employment with use of tracer stable isotope 15N possible to estimate the changes in the N soil, even in the face of the various changes that take place concurrently. The methodology determines the path of both N isotopes (15N and 14N), providing information about the system and estimating N transformation rates The experimental work was conducted at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, UNESP Botucatu. An area of 576m2 was used for the parcels, which were divided between the 3 treatments with 4 repetitions each: T1 - control treatment without fertilization; T2 - fertilization with urea and T3 - organic fertilizer with poultry litter. The grass was cut every 15 days, three months after fertilization, for a total of four periods of grazing exclusion. Experimental samples were analyzed for the isotopic nitrogen and crude protein, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin composition. Degradation of poultry litter, the sand bag method was analyzed by linear regression...(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar e quantificar, pela metodologia dos isótopos estáveis, os valores de 15N para o adubo orgânico (cama de frango) e inorgânico (ureia). Além de avaliar a taxa de incorporação, meia vida e analises química dos mesmos, para uma possível rastreabilidade por meio da pastagem adubada com diferentes fontes de N. O emprego da técnica com utilização do traçador do isótopo estável 15N permitem estimar as modificações do N no solo, mesmo diante das variadas transformações que acontecem concomitantemente. A metodologia determina o caminho de ambos os isótopos de N (15N e 14N), fornecendo informações acerca do sistema e estimando as taxas de transformação do N. O presente estudo teve por objetivo determinar o valor isotópico do 15N e composição química em condições naturais do capim-marandu (Urochloa brizantha cv. Marandu), sob o diferimento em função da adubação utilizada, em quatro cortes após a vedação. O trabalho foi desenvolvido na Faculdade de Medicina e Veterinária e Zootecnia da UNESP de Botucatu. A área, 576m2, utilizada para as parcelas foi dividida em 3 tratamentos com 4 repetições cada, segundo os tratamentos: T1 - tratamento testemunho sem adubação; T2 - adubação com ureia e T3 adubação orgânica com cama de frango. Após três meses, o capim foi cortado a cada 15 dias, totalizando quatro períodos de vedação. As amostras colhidas no experimento foram...(AU)

Isotopic of nitrogen and chemical analysis of deferred grazing marandu palisadegrass fertilized with urea and poultry litter / Análise isotópica de nitrogênio e química do capim-marandu adubado com ureia e cama de frango e diferido

This study aimed to evaluate and quantify the methodology of stable isotopes, 15N values for the organic fertilizer (chicken manure) and inorganic (urea). In addition to evaluating the incorporation rate, chemical half-life and analysis thereof, for possible traceability through the pasture fertilized with different sources of N. The technique of employment with use of tracer stable isotope 15N possible to estimate the changes in the N soil, even in the face of the various changes that take place concurrently. The methodology determines the path of both N isotopes (15N and 14N), providing information about the system and estimating N transformation rates The experimental work was conducted at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, UNESP Botucatu. An area of 576m2 was used for the parcels, which were divided between the 3 treatments with 4 repetitions each: T1 - control treatment without fertilization; T2 - fertilization with urea and T3 - organic fertilizer with poultry litter. The grass was cut every 15 days, three months after fertilization, for a total of four periods of grazing exclusion. Experimental samples were analyzed for the isotopic nitrogen and crude protein, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin composition. Degradation of poultry litter, the sand bag method was analyzed by linear regression. (delta-N-15)

Objetivou-se avaliar e quantificar, pela metodologia dos isótopos estáveis, os valores de 15N para o adubo orgânico (cama de frango) e inorgânico (ureia). Além de avaliar a taxa de incorporação, meia vida e analises química dos mesmos, para uma possível rastreabilidade por meio da pastagem adubada com diferentes fontes de N. O emprego da técnica com utilização do traçador do isótopo estável 15N permitem estimar as modificações do N no solo, mesmo diante das variadas transformações que acontecem concomitantemente. A metodologia determina o caminho de ambos os isótopos de N (15N e 14N), fornecendo informações acerca do sistema e estimando as taxas de transformação do N. O presente estudo teve por objetivo determinar o valor isotópico do 15N e composição química em condições naturais do capim-marandu (Urochloa brizantha cv. Marandu), sob o diferimento em função da adubação utilizada, em quatro cortes após a vedação. O trabalho foi desenvolvido na Faculdade de Medicina e Veterinária e Zootecnia da UNESP de Botucatu. A área, 576m2, utilizada para as parcelas foi dividida em 3 tratamentos com 4 repetições cada, segundo os tratamentos: T1 - tratamento testemunho sem adubação; T2 - adubação com ureia e T3 adubação orgânica com cama de frango. Após três meses, o capim foi cortado a cada 15 dias, totalizando quatro períodos de vedação. As amostras colhidas no experimento foram analisad

Ação trófica de aditivos fitogênicos, glutamina e ácido glutâmico sobre a Bursa de Fabrícius e intestino delgado de frangos de corte / Trophic action of phytogenic additives, glutamine and glutamic acid on Bursa Fabricii and small intestine of broilers

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of phytogenic additives and glutamine plus glutamic acid, associated or not, on histomorphometry of bursa of Fabricius and small intestine, oocyst count and lesion scores, and carbon turnover of duodenal mucosa of broiler chickens infected with Eimeria acervulina. A total of 450 male broiler chickens was distributed into a completely randomized design with six treatments and three replications. Treatments consisted of control diet (CD); CD + coccidiosis vaccine; CD + antibiotic performance enhancers and anticoccidial (APE/AC); CD + glutamine and glutamic acid (Gln/Glu); CD + phytogenic additives (PA); CD + Gln/Glu + PA. Birds on treatment CD + vaccine were vaccinated via drinking water at three days of age against coccidiosis. At 16 days of age all birds of all treatments were inoculated orally and individually with 500,000 oocysts of Eimeria acervulina. There was no treatment effect on lesion score in the intestinal epithelium of birds. The smaller number of excreted oocysts was observed in groups of birds fed diets containing APE/AC and PA. Were observed better results of villus height and crypt depth for duodenum and ileum of birds of treatments containing Gln/Glu at 7 days of age, and Gln/Glu and PA at 21 days of age. Higher percentage of cortical area from bursa follicles was observed in birds fed diets supplemented with Gln/Glu and PA at 7, 14 and 21 days of age. Increased turnover of intestinal mucosa was observed in treatments containing Gln/Glu, indicating acceleration in development and regeneration of damaged tissue. Glutamine plus glutamic acid and phytogenic additives can provide improvements to structure, and thus to intestinal function, as well as to better immune response against the infectious challenges. Phytogenic additives can be used for coccidiosis control of broiler chickens where the use of antibiotic performance enhancers and anticoccidials is prohibited.(AU)

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito dos aditivos fitogênicos e da glutamina mais ácido glutâmico, associados ou não, sobre a histomorfometria da Bursa de Fabricius e intestino delgado, sobre contagem de oocistos e escores de lesão e sobre o turnover do carbono da mucosa intestinal de frangos de corte experimentalmente infectadas com Eimeria acervulina. Para isso foram utilizados 450 pintos de corte machos distribuídos em delineamento inteiramente casualisado, com seis tratamentos e três repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram de dieta controle (DC); DC + Vacina de coccidiose; DC + antibióticos melhoradores de desempenho e anticoccidiano (AMD/AC); DC + glutamina e ácido glutâmico (Gln/Glu); DC + sditivos fitogênicos (AFs); DC + Gln/Glu + AFs. As aves do tratamento DC + Vacina foram vacinadas via água de bebida, aos três dias de idade, contra coccidiose. Aos 16 dias de idade todas as aves de todos os tratamentos foram inoculadas oralmente e individualmente com 500.000 oocistos de Eimeria acervulina. Não houve efeito dos tratamentos para escore de lesão no epitélio intestinal das aves. O menor número de oocistos excretados foi observado nos grupos de aves alimentadas com dieta contendo AMD/AC e AFs. Foram observados melhores resultados para altura das vilosidades e profundidade das criptas do duodeno e ílio das aves dos tratamentos contendo Gln/Glu, aos 7 dias de idade e Gln/Glu e AFs aos 21 dias de idade. Maior porcentagem de área cortical dos folículos bursais foi observada em aves alimentadas com dieta suplementada com Gln/Glu e AFs aos 7, 14 e 21 dias de idade. Maior turnover da mucosa intestinal foi observada em aves dos tratamentos contendo Gln/Glu, indicando aceleração do desenvolvimento e regeneração do tecido lesado. Glutamina mais ácido glutâmico e aditivos fitogênicos podem oferecer melhorias à estrutura e, consequentemente, à função do intestino, bem como melhores condições para resposta imune frente à desafios infecciosos...(AU)

Determinação de baixa inclusão de FCOB em dietas de poedeiras por isótopos estáveis / Assessment of low amounts of meat and bone meal in the diet of laying hens by using stable isotopes

The aim of this study was to assess whether the inclusion of low amounts of ingredients such as wheat bran, corn gluten and yeast in the diet of laying hens can interfere with the traceability of meat and bone meal (MBM) in eggs and its fractions (albumen and yolk). We used 256 laying hens distributed across eight treatment groups, which consisted of a diet based on corn-soybean-wheat (CSW) bran meal and other diets that had additions comprising gluten and/or (MBM) and/or yeast. To analyse the isotopic ratios (13C:12C and 15N:14N), on the 28th and 56th days, 16 eggs were randomly taken for each treatment (four for each repetition), where eight eggs (two for each repetition) were used to harvest yolk and albumen samples and the remaining eight (two for each repetition) were used to analyse the whole egg. We concluded that detection of 2.0% MBM in the egg and its fractions is possible; however, the results for treatments containing gluten and yeast were not different from those containing MBM. Therefore, the inclusion of 3.0% gluten and/or yeast does not result in different ?13C and ?15N isotopic values in the egg and its fractions compared to the values obtained with the addition of 2.0% MBM in the diet.(AU)

O objetivo foi verificar se a baixa inclusão de outros ingredientes, como farelo de trigo, glúten de milho e levedura na dieta de poedeiras, pode interferir na rastreabilidade da farinha de carne e ossos bovinos (FCOB) em ovos e suas frações (albúmen e gema). Foram utilizadas 256 galinhas poedeiras distribuídas em oito tratamentos, no qual, foram compostos de uma dieta MST a base de milho, farelo de soja e farelo de trigo e as demais dietas foram acrescidos de glúten e/ou (FCOB) e/ ou levedura. Para análise da razão isotópica (13C/12C e 15N/14N), nos 28º e 56º dias foram tomados aleatoriamente 16 ovos por tratamento (quatro por repetição), onde oito ovos (dois por repetição) serviram para colheitas de amostras de gema e albúmen e os outros oito (dois por repetição) para ovo total. Pode-se concluir que, a detecção de 2,0% de FCOB no ovo e suas frações é possível, porém, os tratamentos com inclusão de glúten e levedura não foram diferentes dos tratamentos com inclusão da FCOB. Portanto, a inclusão de 3,0% de glúten e ou levedura na ração, não permite a diferenciação dos valores isotópicos de ?13C e ?15N do ovo e suas frações destes grupos dos que possuem 2,0% FCOB.(AU)

Does the rattle of Crotalus durissus terrificus reveal its dietary history?

Background Environmental devastation threatens the survival of many species, including venomous snakes such as the South American rattlesnake Crotalus durissus terrificus. This observation is based on the decrease of snakes collected and donated to Brazilian research institutes. Nevertheless, some individuals have managed to survive and procreate. The question is how these snakes are adapting in these new environmental conditions.Methods To answer it, the carbon-13 level of rattlesnakes and their feed (either laboratory or wild mice) was evaluated by isotope-ratio mass spectrometry. Thus, rattle segments from 16 adults and 15 offspring of captive snakes, and of three wild newborn C. d. terrificus were evaluated as well as 17 Mus musculus mice captured in traps, four live feeder mice and the ration offered to mice at animal houses.Results The isotopic exchange time of the captive adult snakes (n = 16) varied between 33 and 37 months and of captive-born animals (n = 15), until reaching a plateau of equilibrium, varied from 18 to 24 months. Regarding the captured Mus musculus (n = 17), 88.23% (n = 15) were from a C4 environment. Of the six rattle rings from offspring of captured C. d. terrificus, five were from a C4environment, whereas of the 170 rattle rings studied, 60% originated from a C3 environment and 40% from a C4. The same carbon-13 values were found in captive snakes.Conclusions Based on the present results, it can be inferred that most C. d. terrificus snakes (60%) fed animals from a C3environment; birds consist of an alimentary alternative for snakes, as well as rodents, small reptiles and amphibians; different venom compositions among snakes from the same region may be related to the food type; the primary rattle of offspring reflects the maternal diet during gestation; and, finally, the different rattle rings indicate the alimentary history of these animals.(AU)

Does the rattle of Crotalus durissus terrificus reveal its dietary history?

Background Environmental devastation threatens the survival of many species, including venomous snakes such as the South American rattlesnake Crotalus durissus terrificus. This observation is based on the decrease of snakes collected and donated to Brazilian research institutes. Nevertheless, some individuals have managed to survive and procreate. The question is how these snakes are adapting in these new environmental conditions.Methods To answer it, the carbon-13 level of rattlesnakes and their feed (either laboratory or wild mice) was evaluated by isotope-ratio mass spectrometry. Thus, rattle segments from 16 adults and 15 offspring of captive snakes, and of three wild newborn C. d. terrificus were evaluated as well as 17 Mus musculus mice captured in traps, four live feeder mice and the ration offered to mice at animal houses.Results The isotopic exchange time of the captive adult snakes (n = 16) varied between 33 and 37 months and of captive-born animals (n = 15), until reaching a plateau of equilibrium, varied from 18 to 24 months. Regarding the captured Mus musculus (n = 17), 88.23% (n = 15) were from a C4 environment. Of the six rattle rings from offspring of captured C. d. terrificus, five were from a C4environment, whereas of the 170 rattle rings studied, 60% originated from a C3 environment and 40% from a C4. The same carbon-13 values were found in captive snakes.Conclusions Based on the present results, it can be inferred that most C. d. terrificus snakes (60%) fed animals from a C3environment; birds consist of an alimentary alternative for snakes, as well as rodents, small reptiles and amphibians; different venom compositions among snakes from the same region may be related to the food type; the primary rattle of offspring reflects the maternal diet during gestation; and, finally, the different rattle rings indicate the alimentary history of these animals.(AU)

Does the rattle of Crotalus durissus terrificus reveal its dietary history?

Background Environmental devastation threatens the survival of many species, including venomous snakes such as the South American rattlesnake Crotalus durissus terrificus. This observation is based on the decrease of snakes collected and donated to Brazilian research institutes. Nevertheless, some individuals have managed to survive and procreate. The question is how these snakes are adapting in these new environmental conditions.Methods To answer it, the carbon-13 level of rattlesnakes and their feed (either laboratory or wild mice) was evaluated by isotope-ratio mass spectrometry. Thus, rattle segments from 16 adults and 15 offspring of captive snakes, and of three wild newborn C. d. terrificus were evaluated as well as 17 Mus musculus mice captured in traps, four live feeder mice and the ration offered to mice at animal houses.Results The isotopic exchange time of the captive adult snakes (n = 16) varied between 33 and 37 months and of captive-born animals (n = 15), until reaching a plateau of equilibrium, varied from 18 to 24 months. Regarding the captured Mus musculus (n = 17), 88.23% (n = 15) were from a C4 environment. Of the six rattle rings from offspring of captured C. d. terrificus, five were from a C4environment, whereas of the 170 rattle rings studied, 60% originated from a C3 environment and 40% from a C4. The same carbon-13 values were found in captive snakes.Conclusions Based on the present results, it can be inferred that most C. d. terrificus snakes (60%) fed animals from a C3environment; birds consist of an alimentary alternative for snakes, as well as rodents, small reptiles and amphibians; different venom compositions among snakes from the same region may be related to the food type; the primary rattle of offspring reflects the maternal diet during gestation; and, finally, the different rattle rings indicate the alimentary history of these animals.

Turnover do 13C na substituição de dietas com ingredientes de diferentes ciclos fotossintéticos em ovos de codornas japonesas / Turnover of δ13C replacement of diets with different photosynthetic, cycles eggs in japanese quails eggs (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

O estudo objetivou avaliar o turnover do 13C pela substituição de dietas do ciclo fotossintético C3 para C4 e C4 para C3 em ovos de codornas japonesas (Coturnix coturnix japonica) utilizando a técnica de isótopos estáveis. Foram utilizadas duzentas e dezesseis codornas japonesas, com 50 dias de idade, distribuídas em delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado em dois tratamentos com seis repetições, em período experimental de 48 dias. Antes dos 50 dias de idade, metade das codornas consumia dieta a base de plantas C4 (milho) e a outra metade a base de plantas C3 (arroz), ambas contendo farinha de carne e ossos bovinos. Houve substituição dessas dietas no período experimental, dieta a base C3 para C4 e C4 para C3 . Seis ovos foram coletados de cada tratamento por dia de coleta, de acordo com os dias de idade das codornas: 50, 51, 52, 54, 57, 60, 64, 68, 73, 78, 85, 91 e 98. Para determinar a taxa de turnover foi empregado o modelo exponencial de diluição isotópica. Foi possível observar que o tempo experimental de 48 dias foi suficiente para que ocorresse o turnover total nos ovos, havendo a incorporação de 99% dos átomos de carbono da nova dieta. A velocidade de incorporação é mais lenta quando há substituição de dietas C3 para C4 do que de C4 para C3 , o que pode ser explicado pela diferença bromatológica dos ingredientes.

The study aimed to evaluate the turnover of 13C by replacing the C3 photosynthetic pathway diet to C4 and C4 to C3 in eggs of japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) using the technique of stable isotopes. Two hundred and sixteen japanese quail, 50 days old, distributed in a completely randomized experimental design with two treatments in six replications, in an experimental period of 48 days, were used. Prior to 50 days of age, half of quails consumed diet based on C4 plants (corn) and the other half based on C3 plants (rice), both containing meat meal and bone meal. There was replacement of those diets during the experimental period, C3 based diet to C4 and C4 to C3 . A total of six eggs were collected from each treatment per day, according the quails age: 50, 51, 52, 54, 57, 60, 64, 68, 73, 78, 85, 91 and 98 days. To determine the turnover rate, the exponential model of isotopic dilution was employed. The experimental time of 48 days was enough for the total turnover in the eggs, with the incorporation of 99% of the carbon atoms of the new diet. The incorporation speed was slower when replacing diets were from C3 to C4 than C4 to C3 , which can be explained by bromatological differences of the ingredients.

Turnover do 13C na substituição de dietas com ingredientes de diferentes ciclos fotossintéticos em ovos de codornas japonesas / Turnover of δ13C replacement of diets with different photosynthetic, cycles eggs in japanese quails eggs (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

O estudo objetivou avaliar o turnover do 13C pela substituição de dietas do ciclo fotossintético C3 para C4 e C4 para C3 em ovos de codornas japonesas (Coturnix coturnix japonica) utilizando a técnica de isótopos estáveis. Foram utilizadas duzentas e dezesseis codornas japonesas, com 50 dias de idade, distribuídas em delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado em dois tratamentos com seis repetições, em período experimental de 48 dias. Antes dos 50 dias de idade, metade das codornas consumia dieta a base de plantas C4 (milho) e a outra metade a base de plantas C3 (arroz), ambas contendo farinha de carne e ossos bovinos. Houve substituição dessas dietas no período experimental, dieta a base C3 para C4 e C4 para C3 . Seis ovos foram coletados de cada tratamento por dia de coleta, de acordo com os dias de idade das codornas: 50, 51, 52, 54, 57, 60, 64, 68, 73, 78, 85, 91 e 98. Para determinar a taxa de turnover foi empregado o modelo exponencial de diluição isotópica. Foi possível observar que o tempo experimental de 48 dias foi suficiente para que ocorresse o turnover total nos ovos, havendo a incorporação de 99% dos átomos de carbono da nova dieta. A velocidade de incorporação é mais lenta quando há substituição de dietas C3 para C4 do que de C4 para C3 , o que pode ser explicado pela diferença bromatológica dos ingredientes.(AU)

The study aimed to evaluate the turnover of 13C by replacing the C3 photosynthetic pathway diet to C4 and C4 to C3 in eggs of japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) using the technique of stable isotopes. Two hundred and sixteen japanese quail, 50 days old, distributed in a completely randomized experimental design with two treatments in six replications, in an experimental period of 48 days, were used. Prior to 50 days of age, half of quails consumed diet based on C4 plants (corn) and the other half based on C3 plants (rice), both containing meat meal and bone meal. There was replacement of those diets during the experimental period, C3 based diet to C4 and C4 to C3 . A total of six eggs were collected from each treatment per day, according the quails age: 50, 51, 52, 54, 57, 60, 64, 68, 73, 78, 85, 91 and 98 days. To determine the turnover rate, the exponential model of isotopic dilution was employed. The experimental time of 48 days was enough for the total turnover in the eggs, with the incorporation of 99% of the carbon atoms of the new diet. The incorporation speed was slower when replacing diets were from C3 to C4 than C4 to C3 , which can be explained by bromatological differences of the ingredients.(AU)

Turnover de carbono nos tecidos de frangos de corte em diferentes fases de crescimento / Carbon turnover in poultry tissues at different growth stages

Este trabalho objetivou determinar o turnover do carbono no Pectoralis major, quilha, tíbia e fígado de frangos de corte em seus diferentes períodos de crescimento, utilizando a técnica dos isótopos estáveis. Foram utilizados 216 pintos de corte, machos, Cobb. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado e consistiu de sete tratamentos com dias de substituição das dietas distintos: 0; 7; 14; 21; 28; 35; 42 dias de idade. Para mensurar o turnover do carbono nos tecidos em determinado intervalo de tempo, foi utilizado o modelo sigmoidal de regressão de Boltzmann ou função exponencial do tempo. Os valores de meias-vidas foram: 2,5; 2,8; 2,9; 4,9; 5,1; 5,5 e 6,0 dias para músculo peitoral; 2,7; 2,9; 3,1; 4,6; 5,3; 4,1 e 8,0 dias para quilha; 4,4; 3,6; 5,4; 5,8; 4,3; 5,2 e 6,3 dias para tíbia e 1,3; 1,9; 1,4; 1,5; 1,9; 1,7 e 2,1 dias para fígado, nos tratamentos T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 e T7, respectivamente. Pode-se concluir que a tíbia possui metabolismo lento e pode indicar o sinal isotópico das dietas iniciais da criação dos frangos de corte; e o fígado, metabolismo rápido, indicado para refletir a dieta próxima da fase de avaliação.(AU)

The aim of this study was to evaluate carbon turnover on muscle tissue Pectoralis major, keel, tibia and liver of poultry at different life stages using the carbon stable isotopes technique. 216 male chick lings (Cobb) were used. The trial was conduced in a totally random distribution consisting on seven treatments with distinct days for diet substitution (0, 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42 days old). Either Boltzmann sigmoid regression or the exponential time function were used in order to measure the carbon isotopic turnover in a specific period of time. The half-life were: 2.5; 2.8; 2.9; 4.9; 5.1; 5.5 e 6.0 day on muscle tissue; 2.7; 2.9; 3.1; 4.6; 5.3; 4.1 e 8.0 day on keel; 4.4; 3.6; 5.4; 5.8; 4.3; 5.2 e 6.3 day on tibia and 1.3; 1.9; 1.4; 1.5; 1.9; 1.7 and 2.1 day on liver, for to treatments T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 e T7 respectively. According to the results of this study, it is possible to conclude that the tibia has slowest metabolism and may indicate the isotopic signature of initial diets of poultry culture. The fast metabolism tissue, liver, is appropriated to reflect the diets fed at closer period of evaluation.(AU)

Multivariate analysis of stable isotope data in the traceability process for birds / Análise multivariada em dados de isótopos estáveis no processo de rastreabilidade em aves

Isotope analysis has proved to be an extremely important tool in the traceability process; however, statistical analyses of the results show discrepancies, as the data depend on and originate from several chemical elements such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur (CHONS). In order to establish the proper analysis of traceability data for birds using the stable isotope technique and evaluate the need for a combined analysis of the variables, data for carbon-13 and nitrogen-15 were used from eggs (albumen + yolk) of laying hens and the pectoral muscle of broilers, which were subjected to univariate statistical analysis (ANOVA and complemented with Tukey's test) and multivariate statistical analysis (MANOVA and Discriminant Analysis). The data were analyzed using Minitab 16 software, and the results, corroborated in the theory, confirm the need for multivariate analysis, showing also that discriminant analysis clarifies questions from the results of the other analysis methods compared in this study.

A análise isotópica tem se mostrado uma ferramenta de suma importância ao processo de rastreabilidade, no entanto, existem divergências nas análises estatísticas dos resultados, uma vez que os dados são dependentes e advindos de vários elementos químicos tais como Carbono, Hidrogênio, Oxigênio, Nitrogênio e Enxofre (CHON'S). Com o intuito de estabelecer a análise propícia para os dados de rastreabilidade em aves pela técnica de isótopos estáveis e avaliar a necessidade da análise conjunta das variáveis, foram usados dados de carbono-13 e de nitrogênio-15 de ovos (albúmen + gema) de poedeiras e músculo peitoral de frangos de corte, os quais foram submetidos à análise estatística univariada (Anova e complementada pelo teste de Tukey) e multivariada (Manova e Discriminante). Os dados foram analisados no software Minitab 16, e os resultados, consolidados na teoria, confirmam a necessidade de análise multivariada, mostrando também que a análise discriminante esclarece as dúvidas apresentadas nos resultados de outros métodos de análise comparados nesta pesquisa.

Multivariate analysis of stable isotope data in the traceability process for birds - doi: 10.4025/actascianimsci.v34i4.13434

Isotope analysis has proved to be an extremely important tool in the traceability process; however, statistical analyses of the results show discrepancies, as the data depend on and originate from several chemical elements such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur (CHONS). In order to establish the proper analysis of traceability data for birds using the stable isotope technique and evaluate the need for a combined analysis of the variables, data for carbon-13 and nitrogen-15 were used from eggs (albumen + yolk) of laying hens and the pectoral muscle of broilers, which were subjected to univariate statistical analysis (ANOVA and complemented with Tukeys test) and multivariate statistical analysis (MANOVA and Discriminant Analysis). The data were analyzed using Minitab 16 software, and the results, corroborated in the theory, confirm the need for multivariate analysis, showing also that discriminant analysis clarifies questions from the results of the other analysis methods compared in this study.

Effect of alcohol and formaldehyde on the 13C and 15N isotopic composition of Plagioscion squamosissimus and Hypophthalmus edentates (Pisces, Osteichthyes)-doi: 10.4025/actascibiolsci.v33i4.7045 / Effect of alcohol and formaldehyde on the 13C and 15N isotopic composition of Plagioscion squamosissimus and Hypophthalmus edentates (Pisces, Osteichthyes) - doi: 10.4025/actascibiolsci.v33i4.70

The present study investigates the 13C and 15N isotopic composition in frozen samples (control), samples in alcohol and in formaldehyde of Plagioscion squamosissimus and Hypophthalmus edentates. From each individual we extracted a strip of muscle from the region above the lateral line, in the dorsal fin base, that was divided into three equal parts, each one was submitted to one type of treatment: freeze control group (-15oC), conservation in alcohol 70% and fixation in formaldehyde 4%. Samples were kept under those treatments for 30 days, washed and submerged in distilled water for 4 hours. Afterwards, they were dried up in air oven at 60oC for 48 hours and macerated until the obtaining of a fine powder. A significant difference was found in isotopic values of carbon and nitrogen, between the control and the samples in alcohol and formaldehyde, except for 13C from the H. edentates samples in formaldehyde. The carbon isotopic values of samples in alcohol were mostly enriched compared to control, whereas the samples in formaldehyde presented depleted values in relation to the control. The nitrogen isotopic values for both samples preserved in alcohol and formaldehyde were enriched when compared to the values of frozen samples, independently of used preservatives. Therefore, the isotopic correction should be accomplished according to the isotope and preservative employed for

The present study investigates the 13C and 15N isotopic composition in frozen samples (control), samples in alcohol and in formaldehyde of Plagioscion squamosissimus and Hypophthalmus edentates. From each individual we extracted a strip of muscle from the region above the lateral line, in the dorsal fin base, that was divided into three equal parts, each one was submitted to one type of treatment: freeze control group (-15oC), conservation in alcohol 70% and fixation in formaldehyde 4%. Samples were kept under those treatments for 30 days, washed and submerged in distilled water for 4 hours. Afterwards, they were dried up in air oven at 60oC for 48 hours and macerated until the obtaining of a fine powder. A significant difference was found in isotopic values of carbon and nitrogen, between the control and the samples in alcohol and formaldehyde, except for 13C from the H. edentates samples in formaldehyde. The carbon isotopic values of samples in alcohol were mostly enriched compared to control, whereas the samples in formaldehyde presented depleted values in relation to the control. The nitrogen isotopic values for both samples preserved in alcohol and formaldehyde were enriched when compared to the values of frozen samples, independently of used preservatives. Therefore, the isotopic correction should be accomplished according to the isotope and preservative employed for

Effect of alcohol and formaldehyde on the δ13C and δ15N isotopic composition of Plagioscion squamosissimus and Hypophthalmus edentatus (Pisces, Osteichthyes) / Efeito do álcool e formol sobre a composição isotópica de δ13C e de δ15N em Plagioscion squamosissimus e Hypophthalmus edentatus (Pisces, Osteichthyes)

The present study investigates the δ13C and δ15N isotopic composition in frozen samples (control), samples in alcohol and in formaldehyde of Plagioscion squamosissimus and Hypophthalmus edentatus. From each individual we extracted a strip of muscle from the region above the lateral line, in the dorsal fin base, that was divided into three equal parts, each one was submitted to one type of treatment: freeze ­ control group (-15oC), conservation in alcohol 70% and fixation in formaldehyde 4%. Samples were kept under those treatments for 30 days, washed and submerged in distilled water for 4 hours. Afterwards, they were dried up in air oven at 60oC for 48 hours and macerated until the obtaining of a fine powder. A significant difference was found in isotopic values of carbon and nitrogen, between the control and the samples in alcohol and formaldehyde, except for δ13C from the H. edentatus samples in formaldehyde. The carbon isotopic values of samples in alcohol were mostly enriched compared to control, whereas the samples in formaldehyde presented depleted values in relation to the control. The nitrogen isotopic values for both samples preserved in alcohol and formaldehyde were enriched when compared to the values of frozen samples, independently of used preservatives. Therefore, the isotopic correction should be accomplished according to the isotope and preservative employed for species of freshwater fish.

O presente estudo investiga a composição isotópica de δ13C e δ15N entre as amostras congeladas (controle), em álcool e em formol de Plagioscion squamosissimus e Hypophthalmus edentatus. De cada indivíduo foi extraída uma faixa de músculo localizada na região acima da linha lateral, na base da nadadeira dorsal, a qual foi subdividida em três partes iguais, sendo cada uma delas submetida a um tipo de tratamento: congelamento - grupo control (-15oC), conservação em álcool 70% e fixação em formol 4%. As amostras foram mantidas nos referidos tratamentos por 30 dias, enxaguadas e submersas em água destilada por 4h. Em seguida, foram secas em estufa de ventilação a 60oC por 48h e maceradas até a obtenção de pó. Identificou-se diferença significativa nos valores isotópicos de carbono e de nitrogênio, entre o controle e as amostras de álcool e as de formol, com exceção do δ13C das amostras mantidas em formol de H. edentatus. Constatou-se que os valores isotópicos de carbono das amostras conservadas em álcool foram, na sua maioria, enriquecidos quando comparados com as controle, ao passo que, as amostras em formol tiveram os valores deplecionados em relação ao controle. Os valores isotópicos de nitrogênio, tanto para as amostras conservadas em álcool, quanto em formol, foram enriquecidos quando comparados aos valores daquelas congeladas, sendo estes independentes dos conservantes utilizados. Assim, a correção isotópica deve ser realizada de acordo com o isótopo e o conservante empregado para espécies de peixe de água doce.

Avaliação da qualidade higienicossanitária de hambúrgueres bovinos de marcas comerciais brasileiras

O hambúrguer é um produto cárneo industrializado e potencial veículo de bactérias produtoras ou não de toxinas nas diversas fases de seu processamento, desde sua origem até as fases de transformação, armazenagem, transporte e distribuição para o consumo. Dentro deste contexto, o objetivo do trabalho foi a avaliação do aspecto higienicossanitário dos hambúrgueres bovinos comercializados no Brasil. Foram analisadas 110 amostras de hambúrgueres de carne bovina de 11 marcas comerciais brasileiras segundo a metodologia microbiológica descrita pela Instrução Normativa n? 62 de 26 de agosto de 2003. Todas as 11 marcas comerciais brasileiras apresentaram contagem bacteriana dentro do limite (5x103 UFC/g) para Coliformes a 45°C, enquanto os valores para Staphylococcus coagulas e positiva estavam acima dos padrões permitidos (5x103 UFC/g) na marca H (amostras 1 e 7). As marcas B (amostra 5), D (amostra 5), E (amostra 5) e G (amostra 4) também apresentaram contagens acima do estipulado (3x103 UFC/g) para Clostridium sulfito redutor a 46°C e a amostra 6 da marca L foi positiva para Salmonella Infantis.(AU)

The burger is a manufactured meat product and a potential carrier of bacteria producers or not of toxins from the various processing stages, from origin to processing, storage, transport and distribution for consumption. Within this context, the objective of this study was to evaluate the hygienic-sanitary aspects of hamburgers meat sold in Brazil. Were analyzed 110 samples of beef hamburgers of 11 Brazilian commercial brands according to microbiological methodology described by Normative Instruction n" 62 of August 26, 2003. All11 brands exhibited a bacterial count that was within the limits (5x1 Q3CFU/g) for coliforms at 45OC; however, the value of coagulase-positive Staphylococcus in the H brand (samples 1and 7) was above the permitted standards (5x1Q3 CFU/g). The B (sample 5), D (sample 5), E (sample 5) and G (sample 4) brands also showed counts above the recommended levels (3x1 Q3CFU/g) for sulfite- -reducing Clostridium at 46OC, and the brand L (sample 6) was positive for Salmonella Infantis.(AU)