Evaluation of an automated temperature control equipment for lactating sows

The present study aimed to develop and evaluate an automated cooling control system (ATCE) for sows in the farrowing phase. The experiment was conducted at the Swine Production Unit, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology, Campus Machado, Machado, state of Minas Gerais. Sixteen sows and their offspring were evaluated, eight treated and eight controls, in a randomized block design, with eight replications. Surface temperature, body temperature and respiratory rate of the animals were evaluated, in addition to floor temperature and performance parameters. The use of ATCE decreased the floor temperature (12h) and neck temperature (12 and 16h) (p < 0.10). In addition, there was a reduction in rectal temperature (12h) and respiratory rate (12 and 16h) in ATCE animals (p < 0.10). No significant differences were detected in the coefficient of variation (CV) of birth weight, but at weaning the CV of piglet weight was 26.3% lower in animals subjected to the ATCE (p = 0.079). Furthermore, the difference in CV between birth and weaning was also lower with the use of ATCE (p = 0.015). It can be concluded that the use of ATCE has a positive influence on the thermal comfort of females, in addition to improving litter uniformity.(AU)

Influence of recumbency on the pulmonary shunt in sevoflurane-anaesthetised sheep / Influência do decúbito na ocorrência de shunt pulmonar em ovinos anestesiados com sevoflurano

This study assessed the impact of different recumbency on sevoflurane-anaesthetised sheep. Seven female sheep were premedicated with 0.1 mg.kg-1 butorfanol and subsequently administered a combination of 3 mg.kg-1 ketamine and 0.5 mg.kg-1 midazolam. Animals were maintained on sevoflurane anaesthesia with pressure-controlled ventilation (12 cm H2O peak inspiratory pressure) and ƒ of 10 mpm. During the anaesthetic procedure, animals underwent one out of three different recumbency: dorsal, left lateral, or right lateral positions. Treatments lasted 120 min with a 48-h washout period in between the treatments. Arterial and central venous blood samples were withdrawn for blood gas and electrolytes analysis and pulmonary shunt fraction (Qs/Qt) CaO2, CcvO2, and CcO2 were calculated accordingly. Results showed that Qs/Qt greatly decreased from 0 to 120 min in all the groups (dorsal: 69.3% to 27.3%; left lateral: 59.1% to 25.0%; right lateral: 67.2% to 32.4%). CaO2, CcvO2 and CcO2 improved over time points, with no difference among treatments. PaO2 and PAO2 showed higher values for 60 and 120 min compared to the 0 min value in all groups, with no differences among treatments as well. PaCO2 and ETCO2 in the lateral groups were higher than those in the dorsal group at 120 min. Pressure-controlled ventilation improved gas exchanges in sheep, thereby reducing pulmonary shunt. Recumbency did not interfere with pulmonary shunt, nevertheless, special attention must be paid to lateral recumbency.

O estudo avaliou o impacto de diferentes decúbitos em ovelhas anestesiadas com sevoflurano. Sete ovelhas foram pré-medicadas com 0,1 mg.kg-1 de butorfanol e induzidas à anestesia com 3 mg.kg-1 de cetamina e 0,5 mg.kg-1 de midazolam. Os animais foram mantidos em anestesia por sevofluorano, em ventilação mecânica controlada por pressão, com pico inspiratório em 12 cm H2O e f de 10 mpm, sendo mantidos por 120 minutos. Durante esse período os animais foram submetidos a um dos três tratamentos: decúbito dorsal, lateral esquerdo ou lateral direito, com intervalo de no mínimo 48 horas entre eles. Amostras de sangue arterial e venoso central foram colhidas para análise de gases sanguíneos e eletrólitos, bem como para cálculo da fração de shunt pulmonar (Qs/Qt), CaO2, CcvO2 e CcO2. Os resultados mostraram que Qs/Qt diminuiu expressivamente de 0 a 120 minutos em todos os grupos (dorsal: 69,3% para 27,3%; lateral esquerdo: 59,1% para 25,0%; lateral direito: 67,2% para 32,4%). Os índices de CaO2, CcvO2 e CcO2 melhoraram ao longo do tempo, sem diferença entre tratamentos. PaO2 e PAO2 apresentaram valores maiores, em todos os grupos, nos minutos 60 e 120 em comparação ao momento 0, não havendo diferenças entre tratamentos. PaCO2 e ETCO2 apresentaram maiores valores nos grupos laterais em comparação ao grupo dorsal ao final do procedimento. Conclui-se que a ventilação controlada por pressão melhorou as trocas gasosas em ovelhas anestesiadas com sevoflurano, reduzindo o shunt pulmonar. O decúbito não interferiu na formação de shunt pulmonar, porém, deve ser dada atenção especial aos decúbitos laterais.

Strategic ventilation reduces non-ventilated contralateral lung injury induced by one-lung ventilation in rabbits / [Ventilação estratégica reduz lesão pulmonar contralateral não ventilada induzido pela ventilação pulmonar unilateral em coelhos]

One lung ventilation (OLV) often results in trauma to the unventilated contralateral lung. This study aims to evaluate the effects of different OLV regimens on the injury of the unventilated contralateral lung to identify the best conditions for OLV. Forty rabbits were divided into five groups: a sham group, OLV group I (fraction of inspired oxygen (FIO2) 1.0, tidal volume (VT) 8mL/kg, respiratory rate (R) 40 breaths/min and inspiratory/expiratory ratio (I:E) 1:2), OLV group II (FIO2=1.0, VT 8mL/kg, R 40 breaths/min, I:E 1:2, and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) 5 cm H2O), OLV group III (FIO2 1.0, VT 6mL/kg, R 40 breaths/min, I:E 1:2 and PEEP 5 cm H2O) and OLV group IV (FIO2 0.8, VT 6mL/kg, R 40 breaths/min, I:E 1:2 and PEEP 5 cm H2O). Animals from all OLV groups received two-lung ventilation (TLV) to establish a baseline, followed by one of the indicated OLV regimens. The rabbits in the sham group were intubated through trachea and ventilated with fresh air. Arterial blood gas samples were collected, lung injury parameters were evaluated, and the concentrations of TNF-α and IL-8 in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and pulmonary surfactant protein A (SPA) in the unventilated lung were also measured. In OLV group I, the unventilated left lung had higher TNF-α, IL-8 and lung injury score but lower SPA than the ventilated right lung. In OLV groups I to III, the concentrations of TNF-α, IL-8 and lung injury score in the left lung decreased but SPA increased. No differences in these parameters between OLV groups III and IV were observed. Strategic ventilation designed for OLV groups III and IV reduced OLV-induced injury of the non-ventilated contralateral lung in rabbits.(AU)

Ventilação pulmonar unilateral (OLV) frequentemente resulta em trauma no pulmão contralateral não ventilado. Este estudo visa avaliar os efeitos de diferentes regimes de OLV sobre a lesão do pulmão contralateral não ventilado para identificar as melhores condições para OLV. Quarenta coelhos foram divididos em cinco grupos: um grupo falso, OLV grupo I (fração de oxigênio inspirado (FIO2) 1.0, volume corrente (VT) 8mL/kg, frequência respiratória (R) 40 respirações/min e relação inspiração/expiração (I:E) 1:2), OLV grupo II (FIO2=1.0, VT 8mL/kg, R 40 respirações/min, I:E 1:2, e pressão positiva expiratória final (PEEP) 5 cm H2O), OLV grupo III (FIO2 1.0, VT 6mL/kg, R 40 respirações/min, I:E 1:2 e PEEP 5 cm H2O) e OLV grupo IV (FIO2 0.8, VT 6mL/kg, R 40 respirações/min, I:E 1:2 e PEEP 5 cm H2O). Os animais de todos os grupos OLV receberam ventilação nos dois pulmões (TLV) para estabelecer uma linha de base, seguida por um dos regimes OLV indicados. Os coelhos do grupo falso foram intubados através da traqueia e ventilados com ar fresco. Amostras de gases no sangue arterial foram coletadas, parâmetros de lesão pulmonar foram avaliados e as concentrações de TNF-α e IL-8 no fluido de lavagem bronco alveolar (BALF) e proteína A do surfactante pulmonar (SPA) no pulmão não ventilado também foram medidas. No grupo OLV I, o pulmão esquerdo não ventilado tinha maior índice de TNF-α, IL-8 e lesão pulmonar, mas menor SPA do que o pulmão direito ventilado. Nos grupos OLV I a III, as concentrações de TNF-α, IL-8 e a pontuação de lesão pulmonar no pulmão esquerdo diminuíram, mas o SPA aumentou. Não foram observadas diferenças nestes parâmetros entre os grupos OLV III e IV. A ventilação estratégica projetada para os grupos OLV III e IV reduziu a lesão induzida por OLV do pulmão contralateral não ventilado em coelhos.(AU)

Efeitos da PEEP na ventilação controlada a volume sobre parâmetros hemodinâmicos em suínos submetidos ao pneumoperitônio associado ao cefalodeclive / Effects of PEEP on hemodynamic variables in pigs submitted to volume-controlled ventilation under pneumoperitoneum associated to cephalodeclive

Videolaparoscopic procedures have gained prominence due to their low invasiveness, causing less surgical trauma and better post-surgical recovery. However, the increase in intra-abdominal pressure due to the institution of pneumoperitoneum can alter the patient's homeostasis. Therefore, volume-controlled ventilation, associated with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), improves arterial oxygenation and prevents pulmonary collapse, but it can lead to important hemodynamic changes. The aim of this study was to evaluate, comparatively, the effects of positive end expiratorypressure (PEEP) on hemodynamic variables of pigs submitted to volume-controlled ventilation, during pneumoperitoneum and maintained in head-down tilt and determine which PEEP value promotes greater stability on hemodynamic variables. Twenty-four pigs were used, between 55 and 65-day-old, weighing between 15 and 25 kg, randomly divided into 3 distinct groups differentiated by positive end-expiratory pressure: PEEP 0 (volume-controlled ventilation and PEEP of 0 cmH2O), PEEP 5 (volume-controlled ventilation and PEEP of 5 cmH2O) and PEEP 10 (volume-controlled ventilation and PEEP of 10 cmH2O). Volume-controlled ventilation was adjusted to 8 mL/kg of tidal volume and a respiratory rate of 25 movements per min. Anesthesia was maintained with continuous infusion of propofol (0.2 mg/kg/min) and midazolam (1 mg/kg/h). Pneumoperitoneum was performed with carbon dioxide (CO2), keeping the intraabdominal pressure at 15 mmHg and the animals were positioned on a 30° head-down tilt. The evaluations of hemodynamic variables started 30 min after induction of anesthesia (M0), followed by measurements at 15-min intervals (from M15 to M90), completing a total of 7 evaluations. The variables of interest were collected over 90 min and submitted to analysis of variance followed by Tukey's post-hoc test, with P < 0.05. The PEEP 10 group had higher values of CVP and mCPP, while the PEEP 5 group, mPAP and PVR were higher. The PEEP 0 group, on the other hand, had higher means of CI. Regarding the moments, there were differences in HR, SAP, DAP, MAP, CO, IC and TPR. According to the literature, important hemodynamic effects due to pneumoperitoneum are reported, which can be caused by the pressure used in abdominal insufflation, CO2 accumulation, duration of the surgical procedure, hydration status and patient positioning. Mechanical ventilation associated with PEEP can also cause an increase in intrathoracic pressure and, therefore, reduce cardiac output. Cardiovascular changes are proportional to the PEEP used. Central venous pressure (PVC) measure the patient's preload, and intrathoracic pressure can interfere with this parameter. The peak pressure values in the PEEP 10 group were higher than the other groups, demonstrating that the increase in intrathoracic pressure results in higher PVC values. Regarding PAPm and PCPm, these variables can be influenced according to the PEEP values and the patient's position. In relation to CI, the increase in PEEP may reflect on intrathoracic pressure, resulting in greater compression of the heart, with a consequent reduction in cardiac output and cardiac index. Therefore, it is concluded that the PEEP effects of 0 cmH2O and 5 cmH2O on hemodynamics are discrete, under the proposed conditions.(AU)

Parâmetros hemodinâmicos e ventilatórios em coelhos anestesiados com isoflurano, submetidos à ventilação controlada à pressão com ou sem PEEP / Hemodynamic and ventilatory parameters in rabbits anesthetized with isoflurane submitted to pressure controlled ventilation with or without PEEP

Foi comparada a ventilação controlada à pressão com ou sem pressão positiva expiratória final (PEEP), em coelhos, distribuídos em três grupos, denominados GP (grupo ventilação ciclada à pressão), GPP (grupo ventilação ciclada à pressão com PEEP) e GE (grupo ventilação espontânea - grupo controle). Os animais foram anestesiados com isoflurano, em circuito com reinalação de gases, durante duas horas. As médias de pressão arterial média (PAM) e pressão arterial sistólica (PAS) permaneceram discretamente abaixo dos valores normais em todos os grupos. Houve diminuição significativa da PAM e da PAS no grupo submetido à PEEP (GPP) ao longo do tempo. A pressão parcial de dióxido de carbono arterial (PaCO2) foi maior no GPP quando comparado aos outros grupos no último momento, gerando acidemia respiratória após uma hora de procedimento. A concentração de dióxido de carbono ao final da expiração (ETCO2) apresentou médias discretamente elevadas no grupo não tratado com PEEP (GP) e no grupo controle, enquanto o GPP apresentou maiores médias, possivelmente, relacionadas à diminuição do volume corrente neste grupo. Com base nesses resultados, foi possível concluir que a utilização da PEEP levou à acidemia, que se agravou ao longo do tempo anestésico. Ademais, a anestesia prolongada com isoflurano promove depressão cardiorrespiratória, independentemente do modo ventilatório empregado.(AU)

Pressure controlled ventilation with or without positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) was compared in rabbits, which were divided into three groups denominated GP (pressure cycled ventilation group), GPP (pressure cycled ventilation with PEEP group) and GE (spontaneous ventilation group - control group). The animals were anesthetized with isoflurane in a gas rebreathing circuit for two hours. The means of mean arterial pressure (MAP) and systolic blood pressure (SBP) remained slightly below normal values ​​in all groups. There was a significant decrease in MAP and SBP in the group submitted to PEEP (GPP) over time. The partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) was higher in GPP when compared to the other groups, inducing respiratory acidosis after one hour. The end-expired carbon dioxide concentration (ETCO2) presented slightly elevated means in the GP, while the GPP presented higher means, possibly related to the decrease in tidal volume in this group. Based on these results it was concluded that the use of PEEP led to acidemia that worsened over anesthetic time. In addition, prolonged isoflurane anesthesia promotes cardiorespiratory depression, regardless the ventilatory mode employed.(AU)

Parâmetros hemodinâmicos e ventilatórios em coelhos anestesiados com isoflurano, submetidos à ventilação controlada à pressão com ou sem PEEP / Hemodynamic and ventilatory parameters in rabbits anesthetized with isoflurane submitted to pressure controlled ventilation with or without PEEP

Foi comparada a ventilação controlada à pressão com ou sem pressão positiva expiratória final (PEEP), em coelhos, distribuídos em três grupos, denominados GP (grupo ventilação ciclada à pressão), GPP (grupo ventilação ciclada à pressão com PEEP) e GE (grupo ventilação espontânea - grupo controle). Os animais foram anestesiados com isoflurano, em circuito com reinalação de gases, durante duas horas. As médias de pressão arterial média (PAM) e pressão arterial sistólica (PAS) permaneceram discretamente abaixo dos valores normais em todos os grupos. Houve diminuição significativa da PAM e da PAS no grupo submetido à PEEP (GPP) ao longo do tempo. A pressão parcial de dióxido de carbono arterial (PaCO2) foi maior no GPP quando comparado aos outros grupos no último momento, gerando acidemia respiratória após uma hora de procedimento. A concentração de dióxido de carbono ao final da expiração (ETCO2) apresentou médias discretamente elevadas no grupo não tratado com PEEP (GP) e no grupo controle, enquanto o GPP apresentou maiores médias, possivelmente, relacionadas à diminuição do volume corrente neste grupo. Com base nesses resultados, foi possível concluir que a utilização da PEEP levou à acidemia, que se agravou ao longo do tempo anestésico. Ademais, a anestesia prolongada com isoflurano promove depressão cardiorrespiratória, independentemente do modo ventilatório empregado.(AU)

Pressure controlled ventilation with or without positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) was compared in rabbits, which were divided into three groups denominated GP (pressure cycled ventilation group), GPP (pressure cycled ventilation with PEEP group) and GE (spontaneous ventilation group - control group). The animals were anesthetized with isoflurane in a gas rebreathing circuit for two hours. The means of mean arterial pressure (MAP) and systolic blood pressure (SBP) remained slightly below normal values ​​in all groups. There was a significant decrease in MAP and SBP in the group submitted to PEEP (GPP) over time. The partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) was higher in GPP when compared to the other groups, inducing respiratory acidosis after one hour. The end-expired carbon dioxide concentration (ETCO2) presented slightly elevated means in the GP, while the GPP presented higher means, possibly related to the decrease in tidal volume in this group. Based on these results it was concluded that the use of PEEP led to acidemia that worsened over anesthetic time. In addition, prolonged isoflurane anesthesia promotes cardiorespiratory depression, regardless the ventilatory mode employed.(AU)

Effects of inspired oxygen fractions in rabbits anesthetized with isoflurane or sevoflurane, maintained on spontaneous ventilation / Efeitos de frações inspiradas de oxigênio em coelhos anestesiados com isoflurano ou sevofluorano, mantidos em ventilação espontânea

It is important to identify the best inspired fraction of oxygen in a variety of situations, including sevoflurane or isoflurane anesthesia, in spontaneously breathing rabbits. For this, 64 rabbits were assigned to eight groups: GI100 (FiO2= 1,0 + isoflurane), GS100 (FiO2= 1,0 + sevoflurane), GI80 (FiO2= 0,8 + isoflurane), GS80 (FiO2= 0,8 + sevoflurane), GI60 (FiO2= 0,6 + isoflurane), GS60 (FiO2= 0,6 + sevoflurane), GI21 (FiO2= 0,21 + isoflurane), GS21 (FiO2= 0,21 + sevoflurane). The induction was performed with (2.5MAC) of the anesthetic. The vaporizer was setted at 1.5 MAC and FiO2 as attributed for each group. After the induction, the concentration was changed to 1 MAC. Measurements of parameters were performed 30 minutes after induction (T0), and then at 15 minute intervals (from T15 to T60). The arterial partial pressures of oxygen (PaO2), alveolar oxygen partial pressure (PAO2) and alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient [P(A-a)O2] were higher with the use of high FiO2. The GI80 showed higher levels of PaO2 FiO2 ratio and respiratory index (RI). In conclusion, the FiO2 of 0.21 is not indicated, because it causes hypoxemia. The isoflurane determines better ventilation when compared to sevoflurane, but isoflurane associated with 80% of oxygen promotes intrapulmonary shunt increase.(AU)

Tornou-se importante identificar a melhor fração inspirada de oxigênio em variadas situações, incluindo anestesia pelo sevoflurano ou isoflurano, em coelhos respirando espontaneamente. Para isso, 64 coelhos foram distribuídos em oito grupos: GI100 (FiO 2 = 1,0 + isoflurano), GS100 (FiO 2 = 1,0 + sevoflurano), GI80 (FiO 2 = 0,8 + isoflurano), GS80 (FiO 2 = 0,8 + sevoflurano), GI60 (FiO 2 = 0,6 + isoflurano), GS60 (FiO 2 = 0,6 + sevoflurano), GI21 (FiO 2 = 0,21 + isoflurano) e GS21 (FiO 2 = 0,21 + sevoflurano). A indução foi com 2,5 CAM do anestésico. Ajustou-se o vaporizador para 1,5 CAM, e a FiO 2 foi atribuída a cada grupo. Em seguida, a CAM foi reajustada para 1,0. Iniciaram-se as mensurações 30 minutos após a indução (M0), seguidas em intervalos de 15 minutos (de M15 a M60). As pressões parciais de oxigênio (PaO 2 ), a pressão parcial alveolar de oxigênio (P A O 2 ) e a diferença alvéolo-arterial de oxigênio [P(A-a)O 2 ] foram maiores com o emprego de altas FiO 2 . O GI80 apresentou maiores valores na relação entre PaO 2 e FiO 2 e índice respiratório (IR). Conclui-se que a FiO 2 0,21 não é indicada, pois provoca hipoxemia. No entanto, utilizada com isoflurano, determina melhor ventilação quando comparado ao sevoflurano, porém seu uso, associado a 80% de oxigênio, promove maior formação de shunt intrapulmonar.(AU)

Effects of inspired oxygen fractions in rabbits anesthetized with isoflurane or sevoflurane, maintained on spontaneous ventilation / Efeitos de frações inspiradas de oxigênio em coelhos anestesiados com isoflurano ou sevofluorano, mantidos em ventilação espontânea

It is important to identify the best inspired fraction of oxygen in a variety of situations, including sevoflurane or isoflurane anesthesia, in spontaneously breathing rabbits. For this, 64 rabbits were assigned to eight groups: GI100 (FiO2= 1,0 + isoflurane), GS100 (FiO2= 1,0 + sevoflurane), GI80 (FiO2= 0,8 + isoflurane), GS80 (FiO2= 0,8 + sevoflurane), GI60 (FiO2= 0,6 + isoflurane), GS60 (FiO2= 0,6 + sevoflurane), GI21 (FiO2= 0,21 + isoflurane), GS21 (FiO2= 0,21 + sevoflurane). The induction was performed with (2.5MAC) of the anesthetic. The vaporizer was setted at 1.5 MAC and FiO2 as attributed for each group. After the induction, the concentration was changed to 1 MAC. Measurements of parameters were performed 30 minutes after induction (T0), and then at 15 minute intervals (from T15 to T60). The arterial partial pressures of oxygen (PaO2), alveolar oxygen partial pressure (PAO2) and alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient [P(A-a)O2] were higher with the use of high FiO2. The GI80 showed higher levels of PaO2 FiO2 ratio and respiratory index (RI). In conclusion, the FiO2 of 0.21 is not indicated, because it causes hypoxemia. The isoflurane determines better ventilation when compared to sevoflurane, but isoflurane associated with 80% of oxygen promotes intrapulmonary shunt increase.(AU)

Tornou-se importante identificar a melhor fração inspirada de oxigênio em variadas situações, incluindo anestesia pelo sevoflurano ou isoflurano, em coelhos respirando espontaneamente. Para isso, 64 coelhos foram distribuídos em oito grupos: GI100 (FiO 2 = 1,0 + isoflurano), GS100 (FiO 2 = 1,0 + sevoflurano), GI80 (FiO 2 = 0,8 + isoflurano), GS80 (FiO 2 = 0,8 + sevoflurano), GI60 (FiO 2 = 0,6 + isoflurano), GS60 (FiO 2 = 0,6 + sevoflurano), GI21 (FiO 2 = 0,21 + isoflurano) e GS21 (FiO 2 = 0,21 + sevoflurano). A indução foi com 2,5 CAM do anestésico. Ajustou-se o vaporizador para 1,5 CAM, e a FiO 2 foi atribuída a cada grupo. Em seguida, a CAM foi reajustada para 1,0. Iniciaram-se as mensurações 30 minutos após a indução (M0), seguidas em intervalos de 15 minutos (de M15 a M60). As pressões parciais de oxigênio (PaO 2 ), a pressão parcial alveolar de oxigênio (P A O 2 ) e a diferença alvéolo-arterial de oxigênio [P(A-a)O 2 ] foram maiores com o emprego de altas FiO 2 . O GI80 apresentou maiores valores na relação entre PaO 2 e FiO 2 e índice respiratório (IR). Conclui-se que a FiO 2 0,21 não é indicada, pois provoca hipoxemia. No entanto, utilizada com isoflurano, determina melhor ventilação quando comparado ao sevoflurano, porém seu uso, associado a 80% de oxigênio, promove maior formação de shunt intrapulmonar.(AU)

Percentual de condenações de carcaças de frangos de corte relacionadas à linhagem e ao sistema de criação / Percentage of condemnations of broiler carcasses related to lineage and breeding system

Diante do extraordinário progresso científico verificado na avicultura, o ambiente de criação deve ser constantemente estudado em busca de melhorias que possibilitem o pleno desempenho das aves. Dessa forma, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar o percentual de condenação total e parcial, além dos percentuais de condenação parcial por contusão, celulite, dermatose, miopatia e artrite em relação às linhagens (Cobb Slow, Cobb Fast e Hubbard), tipo de aviário/lona (amarela, azul ou Dark house) e tipo de ventilação (positiva ou negativa). O percentual de condenação parcial por dermatose se apresentou maior para os animais da linhagem Hubbard quando comparado com a linhagem Cobb Fast, já o percentual de miopatia se sobressaiu na linhagem Cobb Slow quando comparado com a linhagem Hubbard, ainda a linhagem Hubbard obteve um maior percentual de artrite frente à linhagem Cobb Slow. Para ventilação houve maiores percentuais de condenação total e parcial, além de condenações parciais por celulite e dermatose para os animais criados em aviários com ventilação negativa. Em relação ao tipo de lona/aviário, verificou-se uma maior condenação parcial, sendo os maiores índices para contusão e dermatose em o aviário tipo Dark House.

Due to the outstanding scientific progress verified in the poultry industry, the creation system environment must be frequently studied in order to search for improvements that make possible the whole broiler performance. In this way, the goal of the present study is to evaluate the amount of total and partial condemns, besides the amount of partial condemns by contusion, cellulitis, dermatosis, myopathy and arthritis lineage-related (Cobb Slow, Cobb Fast and Hubbard), type of broiler house (dark, blue or yellow curtains) and type of fan system (positive or negative ventilation). The partial condemns percentage due to dermatosis was higher in the Hubbard lineage when compared to Cobb Fast lineage, whereas Hubbard got a higher arthritis percentage when compared to Cobb Slow. The study has also confirmed that total and partial condemns were higher in ventilation-related systems; broilers grown in negative ventilation system houses presented higher partial condemns due to cellulitis and dermatosis. In types of broiler houses curtain-related (dark, blue or yellow), the study has verified a higher amount of partial condemns, being the highest indexes for contusion and dermatosis in the Dark House.

Percentual de condenações de carcaças de frangos de corte relacionadas à linhagem e ao sistema de criação / Percentage of condemnations of broiler carcasses related to lineage and breeding system

Diante do extraordinário progresso científico verificado na avicultura, o ambiente de criação deve ser constantemente estudado em busca de melhorias que possibilitem o pleno desempenho das aves. Dessa forma, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar o percentual de condenação total e parcial, além dos percentuais de condenação parcial por contusão, celulite, dermatose, miopatia e artrite em relação às linhagens (Cobb Slow, Cobb Fast e Hubbard), tipo de aviário/lona (amarela, azul ou Dark house) e tipo de ventilação (positiva ou negativa). O percentual de condenação parcial por dermatose se apresentou maior para os animais da linhagem Hubbard quando comparado com a linhagem Cobb Fast, já o percentual de miopatia se sobressaiu na linhagem Cobb Slow quando comparado com a linhagem Hubbard, ainda a linhagem Hubbard obteve um maior percentual de artrite frente à linhagem Cobb Slow. Para ventilação houve maiores percentuais de condenação total e parcial, além de condenações parciais por celulite e dermatose para os animais criados em aviários com ventilação negativa. Em relação ao tipo de lona/aviário, verificou-se uma maior condenação parcial, sendo os maiores índices para contusão e dermatose em o aviário tipo Dark House.(AU)

Due to the outstanding scientific progress verified in the poultry industry, the creation system environment must be frequently studied in order to search for improvements that make possible the whole broiler performance. In this way, the goal of the present study is to evaluate the amount of total and partial condemns, besides the amount of partial condemns by contusion, cellulitis, dermatosis, myopathy and arthritis lineage-related (Cobb Slow, Cobb Fast and Hubbard), type of broiler house (dark, blue or yellow curtains) and type of fan system (positive or negative ventilation). The partial condemns percentage due to dermatosis was higher in the Hubbard lineage when compared to Cobb Fast lineage, whereas Hubbard got a higher arthritis percentage when compared to Cobb Slow. The study has also confirmed that total and partial condemns were higher in ventilation-related systems; broilers grown in negative ventilation system houses presented higher partial condemns due to cellulitis and dermatosis. In types of broiler houses curtain-related (dark, blue or yellow), the study has verified a higher amount of partial condemns, being the highest indexes for contusion and dermatosis in the Dark House.(AU)

Prevalence of upper respiratory diseases and associated factors in Colombian Creole horses / Prevalência de doenças do trato respiratório superior e fatores associados em Cavalos Crioulos colombianos

To determine the prevalence of diseases of the upper respiratory tract and associated factors in the Colombian Creole Horse Valley Aburrá in 2015, a random sampling of 15 farms in southern Aburrá Valley under different management conditions was performed. A total of 105 CCC underwent general clinical examination, respiratory endoscopic evaluation and a detailed inspection of housing conditions and management. A low prevalence of upper respiratory tract diseases was observed, including Pharyngeal Lymphoid Hyperplasia 38.1%, Recurrent Laryngeal Neurophaty 12.38%, Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate 7.62%, and presence of tracheal secretions not associated with a specific pathology. A bivariate analysis showed association between tracheal secretions and frequency of training per week (OR = 9.86), duration of the training sessions (OR = 5.55) and inadequate ventilation of the stable (OR = 10.52). Association between HLR and inadequately ventilated barns was also observed (OR = 14.9). Logistic regression showed association between tracheal secretions and inadequate ventilation (OR = 7.18). We conclude that inadequate ventilation was the most important factor for the incidence of upper respiratory tract diseases in horses at the southern area of the Aburrá Valley.(AU)

O presente trabalho objetivou determinar a prevalência das doenças do trato respiratório superior e fatores associados no cavalo Crioulo colombiano do Vale de Aburrá, em 2015. Uma amostra aleatória de 15 fazendas no sul do Vale de Aburrá, sob diferentes condições de manutenção, foi realizada. Cento e cinco CCC foram submetidos a exame clínico geral, à avaliação endoscópica respiratória e a uma inspeção detalhada das condições habitacionais. Observou-se uma baixa prevalência de doenças do trato respiratório superior, incluindo hiperplasia faríngea linfoide 38.1%, neuropatia laríngea recorrente 12.38%, deslocamento dorsal do palato mole 7.62% e presença de secreção traqueal não associada a uma patologia específica. A análise bivariada mostrou associação entre secreção traqueal e frequência de treinamento por semana (OR = 9.86), duração das sessões de treinamento (OR = 5.55) e ventilação inadequada do estábulo (OR = 10.52). Associação entre HLR e boxes inadequadamente ventilados também foi observada (OR = 14.9). A regressão logística mostrou associação entre secreção traqueal e ventilação inadequada (OR = 7.18). Conclui-se que a ventilação inadequada foi o fator mais importante para a incidência de doenças do trato respiratório superior em cavalos na zona sul do Vale do Aburrá.(AU)

Impacts of breeder age, storage time and setter ventilation program on incubation and post-hatch performance of broilers

The impacts of breeder age (32 and 55 weeks), egg storage time (2-12 days), setter ventilation program (control-test) on incubation and post-hatch performance of broilers were investigated in this study. Young (Y) and old (O) breeders hatching eggs were incubated in two different setters operated by two different ventilation programs as control (C) and test (T). Incubation took place after a short (S) and long (L) time of storage in this study. According to the trial design, eight treatment groups were as YSC, YST, YLC, YLT, OSC, OST, OLC and OLT. In total 9600 eggs and 6400 chicks were used. Early stage embryonic mortality (ED) rates were lower and accordingly hatchability of fertile eggs (HF) were higher (p<0.05) in YS than the other treatment groups. In contrast, incubation performance in eggs hatched in C and T programs were found to be similar. However, interaction between treatments were significant (p<0.05) and ED and HF were significantly (p<0.05) improved at OC. Liveability in growing period was affected (p<0.05) by breeder age but it wasnt affected by storage time and incubation program. Higher post-hatch performance was achieved in chicks of OST but differences between groups werent significant except for chick weights in comparison by breeder age. However, interactions between treatments were significant (p<0.05) and reached the highest post-hatch performance in YST (p<0.05). In conclusion, the long time storage of old breeders eggs improved incubation and post-hatch performance when they were incubated at test program.(AU)

Impacts of breeder age, storage time and setter ventilation program on incubation and post-hatch performance of broilers

The impacts of breeder age (32 and 55 weeks), egg storage time (2-12 days), setter ventilation program (control-test) on incubation and post-hatch performance of broilers were investigated in this study. Young (Y) and old (O) breeders’ hatching eggs were incubated in two different setters operated by two different ventilation programs as control (C) and test (T). Incubation took place after a short (S) and long (L) time of storage in this study. According to the trial design, eight treatment groups were as YSC, YST, YLC, YLT, OSC, OST, OLC and OLT. In total 9600 eggs and 6400 chicks were used. Early stage embryonic mortality (ED) rates were lower and accordingly hatchability of fertile eggs (HF) were higher (p<0.05) in YS than the other treatment groups. In contrast, incubation performance in eggs hatched in C and T programs were found to be similar. However, interaction between treatments were significant (p<0.05) and ED and HF were significantly (p<0.05) improved at OC. Liveability in growing period was affected (p<0.05) by breeder age but it wasn’t affected by storage time and incubation program. Higher post-hatch performance was achieved in chicks of OST but differences between groups weren’t significant except for chick weights in comparison by breeder age. However, interactions between treatments were significant (p<0.05) and reached the highest post-hatch performance in YST (p<0.05). In conclusion, the long time storage of old breeders’ eggs improved incubation and post-hatch performance when they were incubated at test program.

On the controlling of temperature: A proposal for a real-time controller in broiler houses

ABSTRACT: Environmental conditions in broiler houses, specifically temperature, are key factors that should be controlled to ensure appropriate environment for broiler rearing. In countries with tropical/subtropical climate, like Brazil, high temperatures produce heat stress to animals, affecting the production process. This research proposes a real-time model to control temperature inside broiler houses. The controller is a self-correcting model that makes real-time decisions on the ventilation system operation (exhaust fans) together with temperature prediction at the facility. The model involves partial differential equations (PDE) whose parameters are updated according to data registered in real-time. Some experiments were carried out at a pilot farm in the municipality of Jundiaí, São Paulo State, Brazil, for different periods during winter and summer. The results based on simulations in comparison with the current automatic ventilation system show that the model is consistent to keep temperature under control for an efficient production. The model achieved a bias of 0.6 °C on average in comparison with the ideal temperature, whereas the automatic controller measured a bias of 3.3 °C, respectively. Future lines suggest that this approach could be useful in many other situations that involve environmental control for livestock production.

Prevalence of upper respiratory diseases and associated factors in Colombian Creole horses / Prevalência de doenças do trato respiratório superior e fatores associados em Cavalos Crioulos colombianos

To determine the prevalence of diseases of the upper respiratory tract and associated factors in the Colombian Creole Horse Valley Aburrá in 2015, a random sampling of 15 farms in southern Aburrá Valley under different management conditions was performed. A total of 105 CCC underwent general clinical examination, respiratory endoscopic evaluation and a detailed inspection of housing conditions and management. A low prevalence of upper respiratory tract diseases was observed, including Pharyngeal Lymphoid Hyperplasia 38.1%, Recurrent Laryngeal Neurophaty 12.38%, Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate 7.62%, and presence of tracheal secretions not associated with a specific pathology. A bivariate analysis showed association between tracheal secretions and frequency of training per week (OR = 9.86), duration of the training sessions (OR = 5.55) and inadequate ventilation of the stable (OR = 10.52). Association between HLR and inadequately ventilated barns was also observed (OR = 14.9). Logistic regression showed association between tracheal secretions and inadequate ventilation (OR = 7.18). We conclude that inadequate ventilation was the most important factor for the incidence of upper respiratory tract diseases in horses at the southern area of the Aburrá Valley.(AU)

O presente trabalho objetivou determinar a prevalência das doenças do trato respiratório superior e fatores associados no cavalo Crioulo colombiano do Vale de Aburrá, em 2015. Uma amostra aleatória de 15 fazendas no sul do Vale de Aburrá, sob diferentes condições de manutenção, foi realizada. Cento e cinco CCC foram submetidos a exame clínico geral, à avaliação endoscópica respiratória e a uma inspeção detalhada das condições habitacionais. Observou-se uma baixa prevalência de doenças do trato respiratório superior, incluindo hiperplasia faríngea linfoide 38.1%, neuropatia laríngea recorrente 12.38%, deslocamento dorsal do palato mole 7.62% e presença de secreção traqueal não associada a uma patologia específica. A análise bivariada mostrou associação entre secreção traqueal e frequência de treinamento por semana (OR = 9.86), duração das sessões de treinamento (OR = 5.55) e ventilação inadequada do estábulo (OR = 10.52). Associação entre HLR e boxes inadequadamente ventilados também foi observada (OR = 14.9). A regressão logística mostrou associação entre secreção traqueal e ventilação inadequada (OR = 7.18). Conclui-se que a ventilação inadequada foi o fator mais importante para a incidência de doenças do trato respiratório superior em cavalos na zona sul do Vale do Aburrá.(AU)

On the controlling of temperature: A proposal for a real-time controller in broiler houses

Environmental conditions in broiler houses, specifically temperature, are key factors that should be controlled to ensure appropriate environment for broiler rearing. In countries with tropical/subtropical climate, like Brazil, high temperatures produce heat stress to animals, affecting the production process. This research proposes a real-time model to control temperature inside broiler houses. The controller is a self-correcting model that makes real-time decisions on the ventilation system operation (exhaust fans) together with temperature prediction at the facility. The model involves partial differential equations (PDE) whose parameters are updated according to data registered in real-time. Some experiments were carried out at a pilot farm in the municipality of Jundiaí, São Paulo State, Brazil, for different periods during winter and summer. The results based on simulations in comparison with the current automatic ventilation system show that the model is consistent to keep temperature under control for an efficient production. The model achieved a bias of 0.6 °C on average in comparison with the ideal temperature, whereas the automatic controller measured a bias of 3.3 °C, respectively. Future lines suggest that this approach could be useful in many other situations that involve environmental control for livestock production.(AU)

On the controlling of temperature: A proposal for a real-time controller in broiler houses

ABSTRACT: Environmental conditions in broiler houses, specifically temperature, are key factors that should be controlled to ensure appropriate environment for broiler rearing. In countries with tropical/subtropical climate, like Brazil, high temperatures produce heat stress to animals, affecting the production process. This research proposes a real-time model to control temperature inside broiler houses. The controller is a self-correcting model that makes real-time decisions on the ventilation system operation (exhaust fans) together with temperature prediction at the facility. The model involves partial differential equations (PDE) whose parameters are updated according to data registered in real-time. Some experiments were carried out at a pilot farm in the municipality of Jundiaí, São Paulo State, Brazil, for different periods during winter and summer. The results based on simulations in comparison with the current automatic ventilation system show that the model is consistent to keep temperature under control for an efficient production. The model achieved a bias of 0.6 °C on average in comparison with the ideal temperature, whereas the automatic controller measured a bias of 3.3 °C, respectively. Future lines suggest that this approach could be useful in many other situations that involve environmental control for livestock production.

Turkey meat quality (Meleagris gallopavo) submitted to different ventilation systems during fattening / Qualidade da carne de perus (Meleagris gallopavo) submetidos a diferentes sistemas de ventilação durante a engorda

The present investigation evaluated the quality of turkey meat produced in two production systems, according to the following parameters: water loss in cooking, drip water loss, texture (shear strength), pH, color, humidity, protein, ashes and lipids. A total of 200 turkey breast samples of 500 g, separated by a batch of 20 samples, from ten aviaries from Santa Catarina, Brazil, were used: five from breeding with a traditional ventilation system and five with a mechanical ventilation system. Samples were obtained after slaughter and frozen at -15°C for 30 days. The results were submitted to variance analysis and the Tukey test. Significant differences were found only in the analysis of drip water loss. The birds of the traditional ventilation system presented 14.26% loss of water drip, while those of the ventilation exhaust system presented a loss of 19.21%. There were no differences in the chemical composition of poultry meat in relation to the production systems.(AU)

O presente trabalho avaliou a qualidade da carne de perus criados em dois sistemas de produção, a partir dos seguintes parâmetros: perda de água na cocção, perda de água por gotejamento, textura (resistência ao cisalhamento), pH, cor, umidade, proteína, cinzas e lipídios. Foram utilizadas 200 amostras de peito de peru de 500 g, separadas por lote de 20 amostras, de dez aviários de Santa Catarina, Brasil, dos quais: cinco provenientes de criação com sistema de ventilação tradicional e cinco com sistema de ventilação mecânica. As amostras foram obtidas após o abate e congeladas a -15°C durante 30 dias. Os resultados foram submetidos à análise de variância e ao teste de Tukey. Diferenças significativas foram encontradas apenas na análise da perda de água por gotejamento. As aves do sistema de ventilação tradicional apresentaram 14,26% de perda de gotejamento de água, enquanto as do sistema de exaustão de ventilação, 19,21%. Não houve diferenças na composição química das carnes de aves em relação aos sistemas de produção.(AU)

Turkey meat quality (Meleagris gallopavo) submitted to different ventilation systems during fattening / Qualidade da carne de perus (Meleagris gallopavo) submetidos a diferentes sistemas de ventilação durante a engorda

The present investigation evaluated the quality of turkey meat produced in two production systems, according to the following parameters: water loss in cooking, drip water loss, texture (shear strength), pH, color, humidity, protein, ashes and lipids. A total of 200 turkey breast samples of 500 g, separated by a batch of 20 samples, from ten aviaries from Santa Catarina, Brazil, were used: five from breeding with a traditional ventilation system and five with a mechanical ventilation system. Samples were obtained after slaughter and frozen at -15°C for 30 days. The results were submitted to variance analysis and the Tukey test. Significant differences were found only in the analysis of drip water loss. The birds of the traditional ventilation system presented 14.26% loss of water drip, while those of the ventilation exhaust system presented a loss of 19.21%. There were no differences in the chemical composition of poultry meat in relation to the production systems.(AU)

O presente trabalho avaliou a qualidade da carne de perus criados em dois sistemas de produção, a partir dos seguintes parâmetros: perda de água na cocção, perda de água por gotejamento, textura (resistência ao cisalhamento), pH, cor, umidade, proteína, cinzas e lipídios. Foram utilizadas 200 amostras de peito de peru de 500 g, separadas por lote de 20 amostras, de dez aviários de Santa Catarina, Brasil, dos quais: cinco provenientes de criação com sistema de ventilação tradicional e cinco com sistema de ventilação mecânica. As amostras foram obtidas após o abate e congeladas a -15°C durante 30 dias. Os resultados foram submetidos à análise de variância e ao teste de Tukey. Diferenças significativas foram encontradas apenas na análise da perda de água por gotejamento. As aves do sistema de ventilação tradicional apresentaram 14,26% de perda de gotejamento de água, enquanto as do sistema de exaustão de ventilação, 19,21%. Não houve diferenças na composição química das carnes de aves em relação aos sistemas de produção.(AU)

Avaliação metabólica e hemodinâmica de dois protocolos de sedação prolongada em cães / Metabolic and hemodynamic evaluation of two long term sedation protocols in dogs

Objetivou-se determinar a viabilidade de dois protocolos de sedação para ventilação prolongada em cães e seus efeitos hemodinâmicos e metabólicos. Doze cães, alocados aleatoriamente em dois grupos (n=6), receberam infusão contínua de midazolam (0,5mg/kg/h), fentanil (10µg/kg/h) e propofol (18mg/kg/h) no GMF ou cetamina (0,6mg/kg/h), morfina (0,26mg/kg/h) e propofol (18mg/kg/h) no GCM, durante 24 horas. Os cães foram ventilados mecanicamente com FiO2 de 40%, mantendo-se a normocapnia. A FC diminuiu 32% no GMF e 34% no GCM ao longo do tempo, reduzindo o IC em 24% no GMF e em 29% no GCM. A CaO2, o CvmO2, a DO2 e o VO2 diminuíram no GCM (5%, 16%, 31% e 7%) e no GMF (4%, 19%, 26% e 15%), respectivamente. A TEO2 aumentou 32% no GMF e 36% no GCM, sem diferenças entre grupos, porém a calorimetria indireta demonstrou diminuição do VO2, minimizando a redução da DO2. Não houve diferença entre os tempos para extubação, deambulação e recuperação total, com médias globais (minutos) de 33,8±15,9, 134,8±60,7 e 208±77,5, respectivamente. Conclui-se que ambos os protocolos permitiram a ventilação mecânica, com redução do IC e da DO2, porém sem prejuízos hemodinâmicos e metabólicos, podendo ser utilizados com segurança em cães hígidos.

We aimed to determine the hemodynamic and metabolic parameters of two sedative protocols for long-term ventilation in dogs. Twelve dogs, were randomly allocated in two groups (n=6) who received constant rate infusion (CRI) of midazolam (0,5mg/kg/h), fentanyl (10µg/kg/h) and propofol (18mg/kg/h) in GMF or ketamine (0,6 mg/kg/h), morphine (0,26mg/kg/h) and propofol (18mg/kg/h) in GCM, during 24 hours. The dogs were mechanically ventilated to normocapnia with FiO2 of 40%. Heart rate decreased 32% in GMF and 34% in GCM during infusion time reducing CI in 24% at GMF and 29% at GCM. CaO2, CmvO2, DO2 and VO2 decreased in GCM (5%, 16%, 31% and 7% respectively) and GMF (4%, 19%, 26% and 15% respectively). Extraction ratio increased 32% in GMF and 36% in GCM without differences between groups; however, decreased VO2, evaluated for indirect calorimetry, suggests minimization of DO2 reduction. No differences between time to extubation, sternal recumbency and total recovery time were observed between groups, with an average of 33,8±15,9, 134,8±60,7 e 208±77,5 minutes respectively. We conclude that both protocols allowed mechanical ventilation with IC and DO2 reduction without metabolic and hemodynamic impairment, and can be safely used in healthy dogs.