Linfadenite caseosa intestinal em ovino / Intestinal caseous lymphadenitis in sheep

Background: Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL) is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacteriumpseudotuberculosis, which is considered the main agent responsible for abscess lesions. In the visceral form it can affect theinternal organs of sheep and goats, which could negatively affect animal health and cause large economic losses for producers.Case: This study aims to report a case of intestinal CL in sheep, with suspected diagnosis during physical examinationand identification during the performance of the oophorectomy procedure, adopted as a management approach. It is amixed breed sheep, aged over 5 years; weight 28 kg; emaciated on physical examination; with pale pink and moist eyelidmucosa; heart and respiratory rate: 81 beats/min and 22 movements/min, respectively; body temperature 39.2°C; ruminalmovements at 1 movement/min; without identification of lymphadenomegaly on palpation, however, it was observed thatthe right submandibular lymph node presented tissue retraction compatible with the healing process. For the surgical procedure, an 18-h fast was used and pre-anesthetic medication with 2% xylazine (0.1 mg/kg), 10% ketamine (5 mg/kg) and50 mg/mL tramadol (2 mg/kg) administrated intramuscularly. The animal was placed in the left lateral decubitus position,then was performed trichotomy and epidural administration of 2% lidocaine (4 mg/kg) and maintenance with propofol10 mg/mL intravenous dose-effect and oxygen mask 3 L/min, antibiotic prophylaxis was performed with 10% enrofloxacin(2.5 mg/kg). Flank oophorectomy was performed according to the classic technique and during...

Linfadenite caseosa intestinal em ovino / Intestinal caseous lymphadenitis in sheep

Background: Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL) is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacteriumpseudotuberculosis, which is considered the main agent responsible for abscess lesions. In the visceral form it can affect theinternal organs of sheep and goats, which could negatively affect animal health and cause large economic losses for producers.Case: This study aims to report a case of intestinal CL in sheep, with suspected diagnosis during physical examinationand identification during the performance of the oophorectomy procedure, adopted as a management approach. It is amixed breed sheep, aged over 5 years; weight 28 kg; emaciated on physical examination; with pale pink and moist eyelidmucosa; heart and respiratory rate: 81 beats/min and 22 movements/min, respectively; body temperature 39.2°C; ruminalmovements at 1 movement/min; without identification of lymphadenomegaly on palpation, however, it was observed thatthe right submandibular lymph node presented tissue retraction compatible with the healing process. For the surgical procedure, an 18-h fast was used and pre-anesthetic medication with 2% xylazine (0.1 mg/kg), 10% ketamine (5 mg/kg) and50 mg/mL tramadol (2 mg/kg) administrated intramuscularly. The animal was placed in the left lateral decubitus position,then was performed trichotomy and epidural administration of 2% lidocaine (4 mg/kg) and maintenance with propofol10 mg/mL intravenous dose-effect and oxygen mask 3 L/min, antibiotic prophylaxis was performed with 10% enrofloxacin(2.5 mg/kg). Flank oophorectomy was performed according to the classic technique and during...(AU)

Sowing dates and node emission in buckwheat cultivars / Datas de semeadura e emissão de nós em cultivares de trigo mourisco

The aim of this study was to determine the rate of node appearance (RNA), the final number of nodes (FNN) and the period of node emission (PNE) in two buckwheat cultivars (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) for different sowing dates, and to check variability in the RNA, FNN and PNE between the cultivars and sowing dates. The IPR91-Baili and IPR92-Altar cultivars were evaluated for 29 and 31 sowing dates from October to May in the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 agricultural years respectively. In each experiment, a completely randomised design with five replications was used. The number of nodes (NN) on the main stem was counted twice a week in each plant (replication), from emission of the first node until the end of the cycle. The linear regression (y = a + bx) of the number of nodes (NN, y) was adjusted for each plant based on the number of days after emergence (DAE, x). The rate of node appearance (RNA), in days node-1, was determined from the inverse of the slope of the linear regression between NN and DAE (RNA = 1/b). The RNA was calculated for the period of node emission (PNE, in days), i.e. from emergence to emission of the last node. The final number of nodes (FNN) was counted at the end of node emission. Variability was found in the rate of node appearance (RNA), the final number of nodes (FNN) and the period of node emission (PNE) between the cultivars and sowing dates.(AU)

Os objetivos deste trabalho foram determinar a taxa de aparecimento de nós (TAN), o número final de nós (NFN) e o período de emissão de nós (PEN) em duas cultivares de trigo mourisco (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) em datas de semeadura e verificar a variabilidade da TAN, do NFN e do PEN entre as cultivares e as datas de semeadura. As cultivares IPR91-Baili e IPR92-Altar foram avaliadas em 29 e 31 datas de semeadura, nos anos agrícolas 2017/2018 e 2018/2019, respectivamente, durante os meses de outubro a maio. Nos dois experimentos foi utilizado o delineamento inteiramente casualizado com cinco repetições. Em cada planta (repetição) foi contado o número de nós (NN) da haste principal, duas vezes por semana, a partir da emissão do primeiro nó até o final do ciclo. Para cada planta foi ajustada a regressão linear (y=a+bx) do número de nós (NN, y) em função do número de dias após a emergência (DAE, x). A taxa de aparecimento de nós (TAN), em dias nó-1, foi determinada pelo inverso do coeficiente angular da regressão linear entre o NN e o DAE (TAN=1/b). A TAN foi calculada para o período de emissão de nós (PEN, em dias), ou seja, entre a emergência até a emissão do último nó. O número final de nós (NFN) foi contabilizado na avaliação em que a planta cessou a emissão de nós. Há variabilidade da taxa de aparecimento de nós (TAN), do número final de nós (NFN) e do período de emissão de nós (PEN) entre as cultivares e as datas de semeadura. A taxa de aparecimento de nós oscila entre 2,20 e 8,23 dias nó-1, o número final de nós entre 2,20 e 17,20 nós e o período de emissão de nós entre 16,60 e 49,20 dias. As plantas das cultivares IPR91-Baili e IPR92-Altar, apresentam melhor desenvolvimento vegetativo (menor TAN, maior NFN e maior PEN) nas semeaduras nos meses de novembro, dezembro, janeiro e fevereiro em comparação com as semeaduras realizadas em outubro, março, abril e maio.(AU)

Sowing dates and node emission in buckwheat cultivars / Datas de semeadura e emissão de nós em cultivares de trigo mourisco

The aim of this study was to determine the rate of node appearance (RNA), the final number of nodes (FNN) and the period of node emission (PNE) in two buckwheat cultivars (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) for different sowing dates, and to check variability in the RNA, FNN and PNE between the cultivars and sowing dates. The IPR91-Baili and IPR92-Altar cultivars were evaluated for 29 and 31 sowing dates from October to May in the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 agricultural years respectively. In each experiment, a completely randomised design with five replications was used. The number of nodes (NN) on the main stem was counted twice a week in each plant (replication), from emission of the first node until the end of the cycle. The linear regression (y = a + bx) of the number of nodes (NN, y) was adjusted for each plant based on the number of days after emergence (DAE, x). The rate of node appearance (RNA), in days node-1, was determined from the inverse of the slope of the linear regression between NN and DAE (RNA = 1/b). The RNA was calculated for the period of node emission (PNE, in days), i.e. from emergence to emission of the last node. The final number of nodes (FNN) was counted at the end of node emission. Variability was found in the rate of node appearance (RNA), the final number of nodes (FNN) and the period of node emission (PNE) between the cultivars and sowing dates.

Os objetivos deste trabalho foram determinar a taxa de aparecimento de nós (TAN), o número final de nós (NFN) e o período de emissão de nós (PEN) em duas cultivares de trigo mourisco (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) em datas de semeadura e verificar a variabilidade da TAN, do NFN e do PEN entre as cultivares e as datas de semeadura. As cultivares IPR91-Baili e IPR92-Altar foram avaliadas em 29 e 31 datas de semeadura, nos anos agrícolas 2017/2018 e 2018/2019, respectivamente, durante os meses de outubro a maio. Nos dois experimentos foi utilizado o delineamento inteiramente casualizado com cinco repetições. Em cada planta (repetição) foi contado o número de nós (NN) da haste principal, duas vezes por semana, a partir da emissão do primeiro nó até o final do ciclo. Para cada planta foi ajustada a regressão linear (y=a+bx) do número de nós (NN, y) em função do número de dias após a emergência (DAE, x). A taxa de aparecimento de nós (TAN), em dias nó-1, foi determinada pelo inverso do coeficiente angular da regressão linear entre o NN e o DAE (TAN=1/b). A TAN foi calculada para o período de emissão de nós (PEN, em dias), ou seja, entre a emergência até a emissão do último nó. O número final de nós (NFN) foi contabilizado na avaliação em que a planta cessou a emissão de nós. Há variabilidade da taxa de aparecimento de nós (TAN), do número final de nós (NFN) e do período de emissão de nós (PEN) entre as cultivares e as datas de semeadura. A taxa de aparecimento de nós oscila entre 2,20 e 8,23 dias nó-1, o número final de nós entre 2,20 e 17,20 nós e o período de emissão de nós entre 16,60 e 49,20 dias. As plantas das cultivares IPR91-Baili e IPR92-Altar, apresentam melhor desenvolvimento vegetativo (menor TAN, maior NFN e maior PEN) nas semeaduras nos meses de novembro, dezembro, janeiro e fevereiro em comparação com as semeaduras realizadas em outubro, março, abril e maio.

Nem todo abscesso em pequenos ruminantes é causado por Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis / Not all abscesses in small ruminants are caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis

O presente estudo objetivou determinar a prevalência e distribuição de lesões abscedativas, identificação do agente etiológico e avaliação das lesões histológicas em caprinos e ovinos abatidos em um matadouro-frigorífico com Serviço de Inspeção Federal do estado da Bahia. Foram coletadas 153 amostras de vísceras e linfonodos com abscessos de 1.148 animais abatidos. A maior prevalência na espécie ovina foi em macho, com faixa etária de 12 meses, sendo os principais órgãos acometidos fígado (21,2%) e linfonodo pré-escapular (20,3%). Na espécie caprina, a prevalência maior foi em macho, com faixa etária de 30 meses, sendo os linfonodos retro faríngeo (25%) e pré-escapular os mais acometidos (25%). Isolou-se os seguintes micro-organismos das amostras: Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis em 33,33%, Escherichia coli (19,61%), Proteus mirabilis (9,80%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (7,19%), Trueperella pyogenes (5,22%), Streptococcusspp. (5,22%) e Staphylococcus aureus (4,57%). As lesões macroscópicas e histológicas dos abscessos coletados não apresentaram diferenças entre micro-organismos isolados.(AU)

The study aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of abscessed lesions, etiologic agent identification and assessment of histological lesions in sheep and goats slaughtered in a slaughter plant refrigerator with Federal Inspection Service in the State of Bahia. The amount of 153 samples of viscera and lymph nodes with abscesses of 1.148 slaughtered animals were collected. The highest prevalence in sheep was in males, aged 12 months, as in liver (21.2%) and prescapular lymph nodes (20.3%) the main affected organs. The prevalence in goats in male, aged 30 months and in retropharyngeal (25%) and prescapular lymph nodes (25%). The following microorganisms were isolated from the samples: Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis 33.33%, Escherichia coli 19.61%, Proteus mirabilis 9.80%, Pseudomonas aeruginosa 7.19%, Trueperella pyogenes 5.22%, Streptococcus spp. 5.22% and Staphylococcus aureus 4.57%. The macroscopic and histological lesions of abscesses collected presented no difference between isolated microorganisms.(AU)

Nem todo abscesso em pequenos ruminantes é causado por Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis / Not all abscesses in small ruminants are caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis

O presente estudo objetivou determinar a prevalência e distribuição de lesões abscedativas, identificação do agente etiológico e avaliação das lesões histológicas em caprinos e ovinos abatidos em um matadouro-frigorífico com Serviço de Inspeção Federal do estado da Bahia. Foram coletadas 153 amostras de vísceras e linfonodos com abscessos de 1.148 animais abatidos. A maior prevalência na espécie ovina foi em macho, com faixa etária de 12 meses, sendo os principais órgãos acometidos fígado (21,2%) e linfonodo pré-escapular (20,3%). Na espécie caprina, a prevalência maior foi em macho, com faixa etária de 30 meses, sendo os linfonodos retro faríngeo (25%) e pré-escapular os mais acometidos (25%). Isolou-se os seguintes micro-organismos das amostras: Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis em 33,33%, Escherichia coli (19,61%), Proteus mirabilis (9,80%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (7,19%), Trueperella pyogenes (5,22%), Streptococcusspp. (5,22%) e Staphylococcus aureus (4,57%). As lesões macroscópicas e histológicas dos abscessos coletados não apresentaram diferenças entre micro-organismos isolados.(AU)

The study aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of abscessed lesions, etiologic agent identification and assessment of histological lesions in sheep and goats slaughtered in a slaughter plant refrigerator with Federal Inspection Service in the State of Bahia. The amount of 153 samples of viscera and lymph nodes with abscesses of 1.148 slaughtered animals were collected. The highest prevalence in sheep was in males, aged 12 months, as in liver (21.2%) and prescapular lymph nodes (20.3%) the main affected organs. The prevalence in goats in male, aged 30 months and in retropharyngeal (25%) and prescapular lymph nodes (25%). The following microorganisms were isolated from the samples: Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis 33.33%, Escherichia coli 19.61%, Proteus mirabilis 9.80%, Pseudomonas aeruginosa 7.19%, Trueperella pyogenes 5.22%, Streptococcus spp. 5.22% and Staphylococcus aureus 4.57%. The macroscopic and histological lesions of abscesses collected presented no difference between isolated microorganisms.(AU)

Environmental aspects and diseases related to immunosuppression in cetaceans: a concise review / Aspectos ambientais e infecciosos relacionados à imunossupressão em cetáceos: uma breve revisão

The analysis of the health status of sentinel animals is a key element for the evaluation of ecosystem health conditions, since these animals respond to small and large scale changes in ecological factors and the quality of the environment. In the marine environment, the changes are systemic and accumulate impacts of coastal zones and oceanic activities, with aquatic mammals being species that reflect changes in biological and health parameters. For these animals several studies have reported an increase in the frequency and diversity of diseases, including infections by pathogens from the terrestrial environment. This increase may be related to impairment of the immune system activity of these organisms in response to potential synergistic factors. In cetaceans, immunosuppression may be caused by infection with viral agents, such as Morbillivirus, which induce severe lymphoid depletion and is responsible for several cases of mass mortality; chemical contamination, highlighting the organochlorines and trace elements (mainly mercury and cadmium); and even by chronic stress. Anthropic impacts are important stressors, and the consequences are more evident in animals of coastal habits, which leads to a constant release of glucocorticoid hormones and consequent lymphoid depletion, a mechanism similar to that occurring in terrestrial mammals. Immunosuppressed animals are susceptible to opportunistic diseases, some more severe and rare, with the risk of decline of populations. The objective of this review was to provide information on the aspects related to immunosuppression in cetaceans, associating etiological factors and pathological findings, and to highlight the relevance of the evaluation of the endocrine and immune system of marine animals as a reflection of the health status of marine ecosystems.(AU)

A análise do estado de saúde de animais sentinela é elemento-chave para avaliação das condições da saúde ecossistêmica, pois estes animais respondem a mudanças em pequena e larga escala em fatores ecológicos e da qualidade do ambiente. No ambiente marinho, as alterações são sistêmicas e acumulam impactos das zonas costeiras e de atividades oceânicas, sendo os mamíferos aquáticos espécies que refletem as mudanças em parâmetros biológicos e de saúde. Para estes animais diversos estudos vêm relatando um aumento da frequência e diversidade de doenças, incluindo infecções por patógenos provenientes do ambiente terrestre. Este aumento pode estar relacionado ao comprometimento da atividade do sistema imunológico destes organismos em resposta à potenciais fatores sinérgicos. Em cetáceos, a imunossupressão pode ter como causas a infecção por agentes virais, como o Morbillivirus, que induz severa depleção linfoide e é responsável por diversos casos de mortalidade em massa; a contaminação química, destacando os organoclorados e elementos traço (principalmente o mercúrio e o cádmio); e mesmo pelo estresse crônico. Impactos antrópicos são importantes agentes estressores, sendo mais evidentes as consequências em animais de hábitos costeiros, os quais acarretam uma constante liberação de hormônios glicocorticoides e consequente depleção linfoide, mecanismo semelhante ao que ocorre nos mamíferos terrestres. Os animais imunossuprimidos são vulneráveis às doenças oportunistas, algumas mais severas e raras, com risco de dizimar populações. O objetivo desta revisão foi compilar informações sobre os aspectos relacionados à imunossupressão em cetáceos, associando fatores etiológicos e achados patológicos, e destacar a relevância da avaliação do sistema endócrino e imunológico em animais marinhos como reflexo do estado de saúde dos ecossistemas marinhos.(AU)

Linfoma cutâneo em equino Quarto de Milha / Cutaneous lymphoma in a Quarter Mile horse

Background: Lymphoma, although rare, is the most common hematopoietic neoplasia in horses. The overall incidence of lymphoma is between 1.3-2.8% of all equine neoplasia and it has a prevalence of 0.002-0.5% in the equine population. Lymphoma can be classified as multicentric, alimentary, mediastinal, cutaneous and solitary. The cutaneous is the rarest form and it usually presents with multifocal skin lesions, with no other clinical signs. The diagnoses is accomplished by histopathological examination of a biopsy or cytological examination of a fine needle aspirate. The aim of the current study is to report a case of the rarest form of equine lymphoma, the cutaneous. Case: An 8-year-old equine female, Quarter Mile, was evaluated due to volumes increase and subcutaneous nodules disseminated along the body. These lesions developed gradually during 2 years. The mare was used for ridding, it was kept in the field with 10 other equines and was the only one affected. The mare was vaccinated for influenza and was negative for glanders and equine infectious anemia. During clinical exam, all vital parameters were within limits and body condition score was classified as 6 (Henneke Chart). It was observed bilateral nasal secretion and depigmentation in ocular and vulvar mucous. It was observed multiple delimited areas with size ranging from few cm up to 7 cm, hard, mobile, painless, located in the subcutaneous and disseminated in the body (including head, neck, thorax, limbs and perineum). Red blood cell, leucocytes, fibrinogen, total plasmatic protein were within normal limits. Due to clinical signs and the potential risk of a zoonosis, the glanders test was repeated (complement fixation test) and the result was negative. Differential diagnoses also included insect hypersensitive, which was discarded since the female did not presented pruritus nor alopecia, lesions gradually increased in size and no […](AU)

Linfoma cutâneo em equino Quarto de Milha / Cutaneous lymphoma in a Quarter Mile horse

Background: Lymphoma, although rare, is the most common hematopoietic neoplasia in horses. The overall incidence of lymphoma is between 1.3-2.8% of all equine neoplasia and it has a prevalence of 0.002-0.5% in the equine population. Lymphoma can be classified as multicentric, alimentary, mediastinal, cutaneous and solitary. The cutaneous is the rarest form and it usually presents with multifocal skin lesions, with no other clinical signs. The diagnoses is accomplished by histopathological examination of a biopsy or cytological examination of a fine needle aspirate. The aim of the current study is to report a case of the rarest form of equine lymphoma, the cutaneous. Case: An 8-year-old equine female, Quarter Mile, was evaluated due to volume’s increase and subcutaneous nodules disseminated along the body. These lesions developed gradually during 2 years. The mare was used for ridding, it was kept in the field with 10 other equines and was the only one affected. The mare was vaccinated for influenza and was negative for glanders and equine infectious anemia. During clinical exam, all vital parameters were within limits and body condition score was classified as 6 (Henneke Chart). It was observed bilateral nasal secretion and depigmentation in ocular and vulvar mucous. It was observed multiple delimited areas with size ranging from few cm up to 7 cm, hard, mobile, painless, located in the subcutaneous and disseminated in the body (including head, neck, thorax, limbs and perineum). Red blood cell, leucocytes, fibrinogen, total plasmatic protein were within normal limits. Due to clinical signs and the potential risk of a zoonosis, the glanders test was repeated (complement fixation test) and the result was negative. Differential diagnoses also included insect hypersensitive, which was discarded since the female did not presented pruritus nor alopecia, lesions gradually increased in size and no […]

Primary diffuse large B cell lymphoma in kidney with involvement of central nervous system and heart in a Siamese cat

Background: Lymphoma is the most common neoplasia in cats and usually happens in middle-aged males of European breeds, FeLV-positive test is also observed in 25% to 50% of these cases. The diagnostic of renal lymphoma is based on clinical signs, the diagnosis is based on clinical signs associated with additional tests. Histological and immunohistochemical evaluations allows the classification which can provide prognostic information. Central nervous system metastasis is frequently reported, but lingual and lung lobe extension were also reported. Here, we report a case of renal lymphoma with systemic involvement of heart and CNS in a cat. Case: A 3-year-old male Siamese cat presented with weight loss, emesis, anorexia, polydipsia and polyuria for at least 3 weeks. The clinical parameters were stable, but presenting pale mucosal membrane and also severe dehydration. Complete blood count and chemistry profile revealed anemia and severe azotemia. On abdominal palpation, bilateral renomegaly and irregular contours of both kidneys were also detected. The kidneys were enlarged and had irregular contours on palpation, confirmed by abdominal ultrasonography, that revealed kidneys with markedly irregular contours, and the presence of fluid with high cellularity between cortical and renal capsule (capsular fluid). An aspiration citology by fine-needle from the capsular fluid guided by [...]

Primary diffuse large B cell lymphoma in kidney with involvement of central nervous system and heart in a Siamese cat

Background: Lymphoma is the most common neoplasia in cats and usually happens in middle-aged males of European breeds, FeLV-positive test is also observed in 25% to 50% of these cases. The diagnostic of renal lymphoma is based on clinical signs, the diagnosis is based on clinical signs associated with additional tests. Histological and immunohistochemical evaluations allows the classification which can provide prognostic information. Central nervous system metastasis is frequently reported, but lingual and lung lobe extension were also reported. Here, we report a case of renal lymphoma with systemic involvement of heart and CNS in a cat. Case: A 3-year-old male Siamese cat presented with weight loss, emesis, anorexia, polydipsia and polyuria for at least 3 weeks. The clinical parameters were stable, but presenting pale mucosal membrane and also severe dehydration. Complete blood count and chemistry profile revealed anemia and severe azotemia. On abdominal palpation, bilateral renomegaly and irregular contours of both kidneys were also detected. The kidneys were enlarged and had irregular contours on palpation, confirmed by abdominal ultrasonography, that revealed kidneys with markedly irregular contours, and the presence of fluid with high cellularity between cortical and renal capsule (capsular fluid). An aspiration citology by fine-needle from the capsular fluid guided by [...](AU)

AVALIAÇÃO TOMOGRÁFICA DE LINFONODOS E GLÂNDULAS DA REGIÃO CERVICAL DO CACHORRO-DO-MATO (CERDOCYON THOUS)

O cachorro-do-mato (Cerdocyon thous) possui ampla distribuição geográfica na América do Sul, estando presente em todos os biomas no Brasil, embora enfrentem grandes dificuldades como a fragmentação de seu habitat devido ações humanas e forte pressão da caça. A caracterização anatômica e morfofisiológica das espécies selvagens é de grande contribuição científica, pois, fornece dados necessários para o diagnóstico, clínica e tratamento desses animais de vida livre ou sob os cuidados humanos. No presente estudo foram realizadas as dosagens hematológicas, hormonais tireoidianas e avaliações tomográficas de partes moles da região cervical em dez cachorros-do-mato saudáveis e obtidos valores e aspectos de normalidade das glândulas salivares mandibulares e parótidas, dos linfonodos mandibulares e retrofaríngeo medial e das glândulas tireoides para esta espécie. Os valores foram comparáveis aos encontrados na literatura dos cães domésticos, obtendo algumas diferenças, dentre elas a topografia da glândula tireoide em relação aos anéis traqueais. A Tomografia Computadorizada se mostrou útil na caracterização da região cervical desta espécie determinando a localização e os demais aspectos tomográficos de normalidade das estruturas relacionadas. Os valores de normalidade obtidos poderão ser instituídos na rotina clínica de animais silvestres.

The crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous) has a wide geographical distribution in South America, being present in all biomes in Brazil, although it faces great difficulties such as the fragmentation of their habitat due to human actions and strong pressure from hunting. The anatomical and morphophysiological characterization of wild species has great scientific contribution, providing necessary data for the diagnosis, clinic and clinical-surgical treatment of free-living or captive animals. In the present study, ten clinically healthy crab-eating fox according to their hematological and hormonal analyzes (thyroid gland) were examined by tomographic evaluations of the cervical region. The normality values and aspects of the mandibular and parotid salivary glands, mandibular and medial retropharyngeal lymph nodes and thyroid glands were described for this species. The dimensions measured in this work were rather similar to the ones found in the literature for domestic dogs exhibiting however few differences, e.g, the region the thyroid gland spanned the tracheal rings. Computed tomography was useful in the characterization of the cervical region of this species, determining the location of the structures and the other tomographic aspects of normality of these structures in this species. The values of normality found in this study may be applied in the clinical routine of wild animals.

Frequency, serotyping and antimicrobial resistance pattern of Salmonella from feces and lymph nodes of pigs / Isolamento, sorotipagem e padrões de resistência a antimicrobianos de Salmonella em fezes e linfonodos de suínos

Salmonellosis is a foodborne disease caused by bacteria of the genus Salmonella, being pigs and pork-products potentially important for its occurrence. In recent decades, some serovars of Salmonella have shown increase of resistance to conventional antimicrobials used in human and animal therapy, with serious risks for public health. The aim of this study was to evaluate feces (n=50), mediastinal (n=50), mesenteric (n=50) and mandibular (n=50) lymph nodes obtained from slaughter houses for Salmonella spp. Positive samples were serotyped and subjected to an in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility test, including the extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production. Salmonella species were identified in 10% (20/200) of total samples. From these, 20% (10/50) were identified in the submandibular lymph nodes, 18% (9/50) in the mesenteric lymph nodes, 2% (1/50) in feces and 0% (0/50) in the mediastinal lymph nodes. The serotypes found were Salonella Typhimurium (55%), S. enterica subsp. enterica 4,5,12: i: - (35%), S. Brandenburg and S. Derby with 5% (5% each). All strains showed resistance to at least one antimicrobial; 90% were resistant to four or more antimicrobials, and 15% were multidrug-resistant. Resistance to ciprofloxacin, tetracycline and nalidixic acid was particularly prevalent amongst the tested serovars. Here, we highlighted the impact of pigs in the epidemiological chain of salmonellosis in domestic animals and humans, as well as the high antimicrobial resistance rates of Salmonella strains, reinforcing the necessity for responsible use of antimicrobials for animals as an emergent One Health issue, and to keep these drugs for human therapy approaches.(AU)

Nas últimas décadas, o aumento de cepas circulante de Salmonella concomitantemente a resistência microbiana tem despertado a preocupação dos órgãos de Saúde Pública. Deste modo, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi pesquisar a presença de Salmonella a partir de fezes (n=50), linfonodos mediastinos (n=50), mesentéricos (n=50) e submandibular (n=50) oriundos de um abatedouro suíno. As cepas isoladas foram sorotipadas e testadas quanto a resistência antimicrobiana. A presença de Salmonella isolada foram em 10% (20/200) do total de amostras, sendo 20% dos linfonodos submandibulares, 18% dos linfonodos mesentéricos e 2% das fezes. Os sorotipos encontrados foram S. Typhimurium (55%), S. enterica subsp. enterica 4,5,12: i: - (35%), S. Brandenburg (5%) e S. Derby (5%). Todas a cepas apresentaram resistência a pelo menos um antimicrobiano testado, sendo 90% resistente pelo menos quatro antimicrobianos. Destes, 15% foram classificadas como multidrogas resistentes. Os antimicrobianos mais resistentes entre os sorovares isolados foram a ciprofloxacina, tetraciclina e o ácido nalidixico. A presença de cepas de Salmonella resistente a antimicrobianos na espécie suína tem gerado um grande impacto epidemiológico entre homem e animal, reforçando cada vez mais a necessidade do uso adequado de drogas principalmente relacionado com o tema "One Health".(AU)

Frequency, serotyping and antimicrobial resistance pattern of Salmonella from feces and lymph nodes of pigs / Isolamento, sorotipagem e padrões de resistência a antimicrobianos de Salmonella em fezes e linfonodos de suínos

Salmonellosis is a foodborne disease caused by bacteria of the genus Salmonella, being pigs and pork-products potentially important for its occurrence. In recent decades, some serovars of Salmonella have shown increase of resistance to conventional antimicrobials used in human and animal therapy, with serious risks for public health. The aim of this study was to evaluate feces (n=50), mediastinal (n=50), mesenteric (n=50) and mandibular (n=50) lymph nodes obtained from slaughter houses for Salmonella spp. Positive samples were serotyped and subjected to an in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility test, including the extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production. Salmonella species were identified in 10% (20/200) of total samples. From these, 20% (10/50) were identified in the submandibular lymph nodes, 18% (9/50) in the mesenteric lymph nodes, 2% (1/50) in feces and 0% (0/50) in the mediastinal lymph nodes. The serotypes found were Salmonella Typhimurium (55%), S. enterica subsp. enterica 4,5,12: i: - (35%), S. Brandenburg and S. Derby with 5% (5% each). All strains showed resistance to at least one antimicrobial; 90% were resistant to four or more antimicrobials, and 15% were multidrug-resistant. Resistance to ciprofloxacin, tetracycline and nalidixic acid was particularly prevalent amongst the tested serovars. Here, we highlighted the impact of pigs in the epidemiological chain of salmonellosis in domestic animals and humans, as well as the high antimicrobial resistance rates of Salmonella strains, reinforcing the necessity for responsible use of antimicrobials for animals as an emergent One Health issue, and to keep these drugs for human therapy approaches.(AU)

Nas últimas décadas, o aumento de cepas circulante de Salmonella concomitantemente a resistência microbiana tem despertado a preocupação dos órgãos de Saúde Pública. Deste modo, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi pesquisar a presença de Salmonella a partir de fezes (n=50), linfonodos mediastinos (n=50), mesentéricos (n=50) e submandibular (n=50) oriundos de um abatedouro suíno. As cepas isoladas foram sorotipadas e testadas quanto a resistência antimicrobiana. A presença de Salmonella isolada foram em 10% (20/200) do total de amostras, sendo 20% dos linfonodos submandibulares, 18% dos linfonodos mesentéricos e 2% das fezes. Os sorotipos encontrados foram S. Typhimurium (55%), S. enterica subsp. enterica 4,5,12: i: - (35%), S. Brandenburg (5%) e S. Derby (5%). Todas a cepas apresentaram resistência a pelo menos um antimicrobiano testado, sendo 90% resistente pelo menos quatro antimicrobianos. Destes, 15% foram classificadas como multidrogas resistentes. Os antimicrobianos mais resistentes entre os sorovares isolados foram a ciprofloxacina, tetraciclina e o ácido nalidixico. A presença de cepas de Salmonella resistente a antimicrobianos na espécie suína tem gerado um grande impacto epidemiológico entre homem e animal, reforçando cada vez mais a necessidade do uso adequado de drogas principalmente relacionado com o tema One Health.(AU)

MORFOFISIOLOGIA APLICADA À TECNOLOGIA DE INSPEÇÃO NA PRODUÇÃO DE CARNE DE CATETO (Pecari tajacu LINNAEUS, 1758): AVALIAÇÃO MICROBIOLÓGICA DA CARNE E MORFOLOGIA DOS LINFONODOS

O aumento da procura por carne de animais silvestres, para o consumo humano, como uma fonte de proteína alternativa, traz consigo a necessidade de pesquisas que demonstrem a qualidade dos produtos. Na linha de abate, o conhecimento da anatomia normal dos linfonodos e sua localização é imprescindível para a avaliação da sanidade da carcaça, sendo o primeiro passo na avaliação do animal. Visando colaborar com os conhecimentos já existentes, este projeto teve como objetivo fornecer subsídios para avaliação da qualidade sanitária e avaliação da carne de catetos. Foram utilizados 14 animais, seis machos e oito fêmeas, com idade de 4 a 5 meses provenientes do plantel do criadouro da Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido. Foram formolizados dois cadáveres, fêmeas, para identificação e descrição dos centros linfáticos. Nos demais animais (12 exemplares), após eutanásia por técnicas de abate para caprinos, coletou-se amostras da superfície da carne através de suabes estéreis nos pontos de pernil, lombo, barriga e axila, e, em seguida, linfonodos de diferentes centros linfáticos foram coletados para produção de lâminas histológicas. A contagem máxima de mesófilos encontrada foi 1,9 x 103. Já a contagem de coliformes totais e coliformes termotolerantes estiveram abaixo do determinado na legislação para carne de animais domésticos, contudo, através de testes bioquímicos foi detectada a presença de E. coli de biotipo 1 e biotipo 2 em 7 e 6 amostras, respectivamente. Os resultados para pesquisa de Salmonella spp. foram negativos em todas as amostras e quanto à Staphylococcus, apenas uma amostra apresentou contagem acima do permitido na legislação. A topografia dos linfonodos do cateto é semelhante ao do suíno doméstico, possivelmente por causa de sua relação filogenética, mas a quantidade difere em alguns centros, sendo os centros linfáticos do cateto compostos por um ou poucos linfonodos, diferente do suíno que possui vários. Em relação a morfologia dos linfonodos do cateto, eles se apresentaram de maneira semelhante aos demais animais, com presença de córtex, paracórtex e medula. Contudo, foi observada a presença de hemácias na junção corticomedular, indicando que o mesmo pode possuir circulação mista de linfa e sangue, e que pode possuir função semelhante a outros órgãos linfáticos como os nódulos hemais e baço.

The increased demand for meat from wild animals, for human consumption, as an alternative protein source, brings with it the need for research that demonstrates the quality of products. In the slaughter line, knowledge of the normal anatomy of the lymph nodes and their location is essential to assess the health of the carcass, being the first step in assessing the animal. Aiming to collaborate with the already existing knowledge, this project aimed to provide subsidies for the evaluation of the sanitary quality and the evaluation of the meat of collectors. 14 animals were used, six males and eight females, aged 4 to 5 months from the breeding stock of the Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid. Two female cadavers were formed to identify and describe the lymphatic centers. In the remaining 12 animals, after euthanasia by slaughtering techniques for goats, samples of the meat surface were collected through sterile swabs at the points of ham, loin, belly and armpit, and then lymph nodes from different lymphatic centers were collected for production of histological slides. The maximum mesophilic count found was 1.9 x 103. The total coliform and thermotolerant coliform counts were below what was determined in the legislation for meat from domestic animals, however, through biochemical tests the presence of biotype E. coli was detected. 1 and biotype 2 in 7 and 6 samples, respectively. Search results for Salmonella spp. were negative in all samples and as for Staphylococcus, only one sample had a count above the legal limit. The topography of the lymph nodes in the leg is similar to that of the domestic swine, possibly because of its phylogenetic relationship, but the amount differs in some centers, with the lymph centers of the leg composed of one or a few lymph nodes, different from the swine that has several. Regarding the morphology of the lymph nodes of the catheter, they were similar to the other animals, with the presence of cortex, paracortex and medulla. However, the presence of red blood cells was observed at the corticomedullary junction, indicating that it may have mixed circulation of lymph and blood, and that it may have a function similar to other lymphatic organs such as hematoid and spleen nodules.

Avaliação por tomografia computadorizada da cavidade torácica de cães naturalmente acometidos por leishmaniose visceral

A leishmaniose visceral canina geralmente acomete órgãos do sistema mononuclear fagocitário, entretanto, há evidências de que possa lesionar outros órgãos. Pouco se sabe sobre a patogenia da doença na cavidade torácica. Ainda não há descrições radiológicas das alterações torácicas de cães leishmanióticos. O presente estudo realizou avaliação tomográfica em 35 cadáveres de cães positivos e sintomáticos para a doença. Foi possível confirmar linfadenomegalia esternal e visibilizar os linfonodos mediastinais e traqueobrônquicos. Todos os animais apresentaram opacificações do tipo vidro fosco no parênquima pulmonar. Também se observaram opacificações do tipo linear, nodular e banda parenquimal nos pulmões e, ainda, espessamento e dilatação brônquica. A análise histopatológica foi realizada em 13 pulmões e revelou infiltrado inflamatório em diferentes graus, edema, congestão, espessamento de septo alveolar e brônquios congestos. Tais alterações tomográficas e histopatológicas são semelhantes às descritas em humanos. A tomografia computadorizada se mostra uma ferramenta de grande valia para avaliação da cavidade torácica de cães acometidos pela leishmaniose visceral. O acometimento torácico pela leishmaniose visceral canina deve ser considerado em diagnósticos diferenciais quando se observam opacificações do tipo vidro fosco e lineares e linfadenomegalia em exames tomográficos do tórax de cães em áreas endêmicas.

Canine visceral leishmaniasis usually affects organs of the mononuclear phagocytic system, however, there is evidence that it can damage other organs. Little is known about the pathogenesis of the disease in the chest cavity. There are still no radiological descriptions of the thoracic changes in leishmaniotic dogs. In this study computed tomography in 35 cadavers of dogs positive and symptomatic for the disease was performed. It was possible to confirm sternal lymphadenomegaly and to visualize the mediastinal and tracheobronchial lymph nodes. All animals presented ground-glass opacifications in the lung parenchyma. Linear, nodular and parenchymal band opacifications were also observed in the lungs, as well as bronchial thickening and dilation. Histopathological analysis was performed in 13 lungs and revealed inflammatory infiltrate in different degrees, edema, congestion, thickening of the alveolar septum and congested bronchi. Such tomographic and histopathologic changes are similar to those described in humans. Computed tomography is a valuable tool for assessing the chest cavity of dogs affected by visceral leishmaniasis. Thoracic involvement by canine visceral leishmaniasis should be considered as differential diagnoses when ground-glass and linear opacifications and lymphadenomegaly are observed in tomographic examinations of the chest of dogs in endemic areas.

Detecção de Brucella abortus em linfonodos de búfalas (Bubalus bubalis) em diferentes fases da gestação / Detection of Brucella abortus in lymph nodes of buffalo cows (Bubalus bubalis) at different stages of pregnancy

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi verificar a presença do DNA de Brucella abortus e caracterizar as lesões causadas por esse agente em linfonodos de búfalas. Foram utilizadas 19 búfalas em diversos estágios de gestação, sorologicamente positivas para brucelose, submetidas ao abate sanitário, das quais se coletou fragmentos de diversos linfonodos. A idade fetal foi determinada através de exames ultrassonográficos associados à mensuração dos fetos durante a necropsia. Amostras foram coletadas e submetidas à qPCR e histopatologia. A detecção de DNA de B. abortus nos linfonodos das búfalas avaliadas foi verificada a partir do quarto mês de gestação em sete búfalas e em uma búfala pós-parição. Os achados histológicos foram linfadenite aguda a crônica. A presença de DNA de B. abortus foi detectada em todos os grupos de linfonodos avaliados, sendo que os linfonodos mais acometidos foram os mamários.(AU)

The objective of this study was to detect Brucella abortus in lymph nodes of buffaloes as well as to describe the lesions caused. Nineteen buffalo cows in various stages of pregnancy, serologically positive for brucellosis and subjected to culling were used. Fetal age was determined by ultrasound examination and the size of fetuses was measured at necropsy. Fragments of lymph nodes were collected for histopathology and qPCR. The detection of B. abortus DNA in the lymph nodes was checked from the fourth month of pregnancy in seven buffaloes and in a post-calving buffalo. Acute to chronic lymphadenitis was histologically diagnosed. B. abortus DNA was detected in all evaluated groups of lymph nodes; the mammary lymph nodes were the most affected.(AU)

Resposta de linfonodos em bovinos inoculados a campo com a vacina recombinante rSBm7462 anti Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus) / Lymph nodes response of cattle inoculated at field with a recombinant vaccine rSBm7462 against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus

A dependência exclusiva de compostos químicos para o controle de Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus tornou-se uma das maiores preocupações científicas e econômicas dos últimos anos, e como consequência, estão sendo realizadas pesquisas para o desenvolvimento de vacinas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a resposta de linfonodos de bovinos imunizados a campo com o peptídeo rSBm7462 anti R. (B.) microplus. Foram utilizados 14 bovinos mestiços (Bos taurus x Bos indicus), com idades entre 4-10 meses, mantidos em duas propriedades rurais do norte do estado de Minas Gerais. Os animais receberam três imunizações do peptídeo rSBm7462, aplicados por via subcutânea, com intervalo de 30 dias. Após 15 dias de cada imunização, os linfonodos pré-escapulares foram coletados e fixados por 18 horas em formol. Posteriormente, foram incluídos em Paraplast e as amostras foram coradas pela técnica hematoxilina-eosina (HE) para a observação de eventos celulares. Para a identificação do antígeno nos linfonodos dos animais imunizados, foi realizada a técnica de imuno-histoquímica (IHQ) com o método peroxidase-anti-peroxidase (PAP). A resposta de linfonodos dos bovinos inoculados foi avaliada pelas análises de formação de centros germinais (CG), hiperplasia de cordões medulares (CM) e a presença do antígeno rSBm7462 em células PAP+, demonstrando que o peptídeo recombinante rSBm7462 induz uma resposta imune adaptativa T-dependente, caracterizada nos tecidos linfóides secundários pela formação de estruturas que conferem afinidade e memória imunológica.(AU)

Exclusive chemicals dependence for the control of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus has become one of the largest scientific and economical concerns in recent years, and as a result, research to vaccine development are being undertaken. The objective of this study was evaluating the lymph nodes response of cattle immunized at field with the rSBm7462 anti-R. (B.) microplus peptide. Fourteen crossbred cattle (Bos taurus x Bos indicus), aged 4-10 months, were used. The animals were maintained on two farms in the north of Minas Gerais state and received three immunizations with the peptide rSBm7462 applied subcutaneously at 30-day intervals. Pre-scapular lymph nodes were collected surgically 15 days after each immunization and fixed in formalin for 18 hours, then, they were embedded in Paraplast subsequently and the samples were stained with Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) technique for cellular events observation. On the other hand, in order to antigens identifying in immunized animals lymph nodes, the immunohistochemistry (IHC) with peroxidase-anti peroxidase (PAP) method was performed. Lymph node response of cattle inoculated was evaluated by analysis of germinal centers (GC) formation, medullary cords hyperplasia (MC) and antigen rSBm7462 presence in PAP+ cells. This study shows that the recombinant peptide rSBm7462 induces a T-dependent adaptive immune response characterized on secondary lymphoid tissues by structure formation for affinity and immunological memory.(AU)

Herança de caracteres relacionados à arquitetura da planta em feijão-Caupi / Inheritance of traits related to plant architecture in Cowpea

O trabalho estudou o controle genético dos caracteres comprimento (CRP) e número de nós (NNRP) do ramo principal e hábito de crescimento em feijão-caupi, a partir dos cruzamentos TE96-282-22G x TVX-5058-09C e TE96-282-22G x IT81D-1332. O experimento foi conduzido na Embrapa Meio-Norte, em Teresina, PI, Brasil, no ano de 2003. Estimaram-se os componentes genéticos de média, variância e herdabilidades para os caracteres CRP e NNRP. O estudo da herança do hábito de crescimento foi realizado com base nas frequências dos fenótipos observados. Em ambos os cruzamentos, o modelo genético aditivo-dominante foi suficiente para explicar a variação fenotípica observada para o CRP e NNRP; os efeitos aditivos e de dominância são importantes no controle do CRP e NNRP, mas a variância aditiva é prevalente como componente genético. O CRP e NNRP apresentam controle oligogênico, associado com alta expressão do caráter. O hábito de crescimento apresenta herança monogênica, com dominância para o tipo indeterminado.(AU)

The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic control of traits related to plant architecture in cowpea: length and number of nodes on main stem, growth habit, from the crossings TE96-282-22G x TVX-5058-09C and TE96-282-22G x IT81D-1332. The experiment was conducted at Embrapa Mid-North, Teresina, PI, Brazil, in 2003. Experiments were carried out under randomized block design with four replications. Genetic components of mean and variance and heritability for the traits length and number of nodes on main stem were estimated. Growth habit was based on the frequencies of the phenotypes observed. In both crosses, the additive-dominant genetic model was sufficient to explain the phenotypic variation observed for length and number of nodes on main stem; additive and dominance effects are important in controlling the length and number of nodes on main stem, but the additive variance is prevalent as a component of genetic variance. Length and number of nodes on main stem presents oligogenic control associated with a high expression of trait. Growth habit has monogenic control, with dominance for the indeterminate type.(AU)

Computed tomography image of the mediastinal and axillary lymph nodes in clinically sound Rottweilers / Imagem por tomografia computadorizada dos linfonodos axilares e mediastinais de cães rottweilers clinicamente saudáveis

Trough computed tomography (CT), it is possible to evaluate lymph nodes in detail and to detect changes in these structures earlier than with radiographs and ultrasound. Lack of information in the veterinary literature directed the focus of this report to normal aspects of the axillary and mediastinal lymph nodes of adult dogs on CT imaging. A CT scan of 15 normal adult male and female Rottweilers was done. To define them as clinically sound, anamnesis, physical examination, complete blood count, renal and hepatic biochemistry, ECG, and thoracic radiographs were performed. After the intravenous injection of hydrosoluble ionic iodine contrast medium contiguous 10mm in thickness thoracic transverse images were obtained with an axial scanner. In the obtained images mediastinal and axillary lymph nodes were sought and when found measured in their smallest diameter and their attenuation was compared to musculature. Mean and standard deviation of: age, weight, body length and the smallest diameter of the axillary and mediastinal lymph nodes were determined. Mean and standard deviation of parameters: age 3.87±2.03 years, weight 41.13±5.12, and body length 89.61±2.63cm. Axillary lymph nodes were seen in 60% of the animals, mean of the smallest diameter was 3.58mm with a standard deviation of 2.02 and a minimum value of 1mm and a maximum value of 7mm. From 13 observed lymph nodes 61.53% were hypopodense when compared with musculature, and 30.77% were isodense. Mediastinal lymph nodes were identified in 73.33% of the dogs; mean measure of the smallest diameter was 4.71mm with a standard deviation of 2.61mm and a minimum value of 1mm, and a maximum value of 8mm. From 14 observed lymph nodes 85.71% were isodense when compared with musculature and 14.28% were hypodense. The results show that it is possible to visualize axillary and mediastinal lymph nodes in adult clinically sound Rottweilers with CT using a slice thickness and interval of 10mm. The smallest diameter of the axillary and mediastinal lymph nodes not surpassed 7mm and 8mm respectively. Their attenuations were equal or smaller than that of musculature in the post contrast scan.(AU)

A tomografia computadorizada é uma modalidade diagnóstica que possibilita a avaliação detalhada dos linfonodos e que é capaz de detectar mais precocemente alterações envolvendo estas estruturas, que modalidades de imagem como a radiografia e a ultrassonografia. Tendo em vista a escassez de informações na literatura veterinária esta pesquisa objetivou fornecer informações sobre os aspectos tomográficos normais dos linfonodos axilares e mediastinais em cães. Realizou-se o exame tomográfico de 15 cães adultos, machos e fêmeas, da raça Rottweiler, selecionados como clinicamente normais por meio de anamnese, exame físico, hemograma, perfil bioquímico renal e hepático, eletrocardiograma e exame radiográfico do tórax. Após a injeção intravenosa do contraste iodado hidrossolúvel iônico, realizaram-se cortes tomográficos transversais do tórax com 10mm de espessura e 10mm de incremento em um tomógrafo axial. Os exames tomográficos foram avaliados buscando-se identificar os linfonodos axilares e mediastinais. Quando visibilizados, os linfonodos foram mensurados em seu menor eixo e sua atenuação foi comparada com a da musculatura. Foram calculados a média e desvio padrão da idade, do peso, do comprimento dos animais e do menor eixo dos linfonodos axilares e mediastinais. A média de idade dos animais e o desvio padrão foram de 3,87 anos ±2,03, do peso foi de 41,13kg ± 5,12 e do comprimento dos animais foi de 89,61cm ±2,63. Os linfonodos axilares foram visibilizados em 60% dos animais, a média das mensurações dos menores diâmetros e o desvio padrão foi de 3,58mm ±2,02 com valor mínimo de 1mm e máximo de 7mm. Dos 13 linfonodos observados 61,53% apresentaram-se hipoatenuantes comparativamente a musculatura e 30,77% isoatenuantes. Os linfonodos mediastinais foram observados em 73,33% dos cães, a média das mensurações dos menores diâmetros e o desvio padrão foi 4,71mm ±2,61 com valor mínimo de 1mm e máximo de 8mm. Dos 14 linfonodos observados 85,71% apresentaram-se isoatenuantes comparativamente a musculatura e 14,28% apresentaram-se hipoatenuantes. A partir deste estudo confirmou-se que em cães da raça Rottweiler os linfonodos axilares e mediastinais podem ser visibilizados ao exame tomográfico em cortes de 10 milímetros de espessura com igual incremento. Seus diâmetros menores não ultrapassaram 7mm no referente aos linfonodos axilares e 8mm para os mediastinais, e sua atenuação foi iso ou hipoatenuante em relação à musculatura no exame pós-contraste.(AU)