Physiological effects of land and water treadmill exercise in dogs / Efeitos do exercício em esteira terrestre ou aquática sobre os parâmetros fisiológicos de cães

The application of hydrotherapy is growing in the field of animal rehabilitation to improve strength, endurance, fitness, and range of motion, in addition to reducing pain. In the same way, land-based activity is recommended for various conditions, including hypertension, muscle atrophy, and obesity. There is a lack of studies that evaluate the safety of incremental exercise in American Pit Bull Terriers. This study assessed the influence of activity on underwater and dry land treadmills on the physiological parameters of dogs. In this regard, 12 adult, male, healthy, and untrained American Pit Bull Terriers were subjected to an incremental exercise test (IET) on the underwater treadmill (Group I) and the dry land treadmill (Group II). Heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), rectal temperature (RT), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and electrocardiographic evaluation, were evaluated before activity (T0), immediately after (T1), 30 min after (T2), and 90 min after the end of exercise (T3), and plasmatic lactate concentrations were measured at T0, T1, and T2 time points. Results obtained were submitted to the Shapiro-Wilk test, ANOVA and Tukey's test, considering P<0.05. Water activity induced a reduction in RR (P=0.00674) in all examinations after the test on the underwater treadmill and proved to be more demanding than activity on the land treadmill, considering the presence of a deeper and slower RR. Exercise sessions in both groups did not elevate the lactate concentration. The IET can be performed safely on an underwater or dry land treadmill in healthy American Pit Bulls.

A hidroterapia apresenta crescente aplicação no ramo da reabilitação animal, com o intuito de aumentar a força, resistência muscular e amplitude de movimento articular, além de reduzir a dor e melhorar o condicionamento físico do paciente. Assim como a hidroterapia, a atividade desenvolvida em solo é indicada para diversas afecções, inclusive para pacientes hipertensos, com atrofia muscular ou com sobrepeso. São escassos os estudos que avaliam a segurança de testes incrementais em esteira aquática e em esteira seca em American Pit Bull Terriers. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos da atividade em esteira aquática e em esteira seca sobre os parâmetros fisiológicos de cães. Para isto, cães da raça American Pit Bull Terrier (n=12) machos, adultos, saudáveis e não treinados foram submetidos a teste de esforço incremental (TEI) em hidroesteira com água (Grupo I) e sem água (Grupo II). A frequência cardíaca (FR), frequência respiratória (FR), temperatura retal (TR), pressão arterial sistólica (PAS) e avaliação eletrocardiográfica, foram aferidas antes da atividade (T0), imediatamente após (T1), 30 minutos após (T2) e 90 minutos após o exercício (T3), e a concentração plasmática de lactato foi dosada nos momentos T0, T1 e T2. Os resultados foram submetidos ao teste de Shapiro-Wilk, análise de variância (ANOVA) e pelo Teste de Tukey, considerando significativo o valor de P < 0.05. Houve diminuição da frequência respiratória (P = 0,00674) após a atividade em esteira aquática, que se mostrou mais exigente que a atividade em esteira terrestre, considerando a apresentação de padrão respiratório mais lento e profundo. As sessões de exercício em ambos os grupos não elevaram a concentração de lactato. O teste de esforço incremental em esteira aquática, ou em esteira seca, pode ser desenvolvido com segurança por cães American Pit Bull saudáveis.

Use of aerobic treadmill exercises on nerve regeneration after sciatic nerve injury in spontaneously hypertensive rats

Purpose: Various postoperative protocols have been proposed to improve outcomes and accelerate nerve regeneration. Recently, the use of physical exercise in a post-surgical neurorraphy procedure has shown good results when started early. We experimentally investigated the hypothesis that post-operative exercise speeds up results and improves clinical and morphologic parameters. Methods: Isogenic rats were randomly divided into four groups: 1 SHAM; 2 SHAM submitted to the exercise protocol (EP); 3 Grafting of the sciatic nerve; and 4 Grafting of the sciatic nerve associated with the EP. The EP was based on aerobic activities with a treadmill, with a progressive increase in time and intensity during 6 weeks. The results were evaluated by the sciatic functional index (SFI), morphometric and morphologic analysis of nerve distal to the lesion, and the number of spinal cord motor neurons, positive to the marker Fluoro-Gold (FG), captured retrogradely through neurorraphy. Results: Functional analysis (SFI) did not show a statistical difference between the group grafted with (­50.94) and without exercise (-65.79) after 90 days. The motoneurons count (Spinal cord histology) also showed no diference between these groups (834.5 × 833 respectively). Although functionally there is no difference between these groups, morphometric study showed a greater density (53.62) and larger fibers (7.762) in GRAFT group. When comparing both operated groups with both SHAM groups, all values were much lower. Conclusions: The experimental model that this aerobic treadmill exercises protocol did not modify nerve regeneration after sciatic nerve injury and repair with nerve graft.

Investigation of stress in primates maintained in zoo and its main implications on behavior and well-being

Brazil is considered the country which holds the largest number of known primate species. At captives without environmental enrichment program, especially in zoos, it is common for the animals to be easily discouraged from captive life, being bound to develop chronic stress condition. This review aimed to provide veterinary professionals and students with updated bibliography on stress in zoo captive primates, focusing on reactions resulting from these changes, as well as their implications for behavior and well-being. Integrative literature review using descriptors "Captivity", "Stress", "Primates", "Zoos" and "Wellbeing", on the main scientific research bases. The present work highlighted stress responses and its consequences on primate’s health and behavior captive in zoo through bibliographic survey, performing selected articles analysis, results interpretation, and discussion. It is concluded behavioral profile individual variations expose primates differently to stressful conditions. Public visitation, lack of structure, reduced enclosure, improper nutritional management, and unstimulated environment may be potential stress sources for some housed primates in zoo.

Yield potential of hybrid castor bean plants in different plant densities in the off season in a stressful environment / Potencial produtivo de híbridos de mamona em diferentes densidades de plantas na segunda safra em ambiente estressante

A mamona (Ricinus communis L.) tem proporcionado relevância no plano agroindustrial do país pela qualidade do óleo produzido. A obtenção de híbridos adaptados às condições de cultivo em segunda safra e com características apropriadas ao cultivo mecanizado é visado através do melhoramento. Assim sendo, o trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar híbridos precoces de mamona em função de populações de plantas cultivados na região da Nova Alta Paulista em segunda safra. Adotou-se o delineamento experimental em blocos casualizados em esquema fatorial 3x4, sendo três híbridos de mamona (AGIMA 110204, MIA e TAMAR) e quatro densidades de plantas por metro linear (2, 4, 6 e 8), com quatro repetições por tratamento. No dia 12 de abril de 2017 aconteceu a semeadura na fazenda de pesquisa da UNESP/FCAT – Campus de Dracena. As avaliações de desenvolvimento de plantas e características reprodutivas foram realizadas aos 138 dias após a emergência das plantas (DAE). Altura de plantas, números de racemos por planta, massa de cem grãos e leitura SPAD de clorofila nos tratamentos testados tiveram médias semelhantes. O híbrido TAMAR apresentou a maior altura de inserção do primeiro racemo, e junto com o hibrido MIA tiveram os maiores racemos produzidos. O diâmetro do caule de todos os híbridos apresentou redução linear em função do aumento da população de plantas na linha de semeadura. A produtividade de grãos dos híbridos foi de 1.784 kg ha-1 (TAMAR), 1.659 kg ha-1(AGIMA 110204) e 1.547 kg ha-1 (MIA).

The relevance of the castor bean plant in Brazil's agribusiness plan lies in the quality of the oil it produces. That is why, to improve its quality, there is interest in obtaining hybrid plants adapted to off-season growing conditions and with the appropriate characteristics for mechanized cultivation. This study was conducted to examine the premature growth of hybrid castor bean plants as a function of plant populations cultivated in the off season in the Nova Alta Paulista region of the state of São Paulo. A randomized complete block design with a 3x4 factorial arrangement, three hybrid castor bean plants (AGIMA 110204, MIA, and TAMAR) and four individuals per linear meter (2, 4, 6, and 8), was adopted, and four replications wereperformed for each treatment. The seeds were sown on April 12, 2017, at the UNESP/FCAT research farm in Dracena, São Paulo. Assessments on plant development and reproductive traits were made 138 days after emergence (DAE). The plants’ height, number of racemes per plant, 100-grain weight, and SPAD chlorophyll reading in the treatments resulted in similar averages. The TAMAR hybrid presented the highest insertion point for the primary raceme and, along with the MIA hybrid, produced the largest racemes. The stem diameter of all the hybrids presented a linear decrease as the plant population increased along the line the seeds were sown. The grain yields of the hybrids were 1,784 kg ha-1(TAMAR), 1,659 kg ha-1 (AGIMA 110204), and 1,547 kg ha-1 (MIA).

Investigation of stress in primates maintained in zoo and its main implications on behavior and well-being

Brazil is considered the country which holds the largest number of known primate species. At captives without environmental enrichment program, especially in zoos, it is common for the animals to be easily discouraged from captive life, being bound to develop chronic stress condition. This review aimed to provide veterinary professionals and students with updated bibliography on stress in zoo captive primates, focusing on reactions resulting from these changes, as well as their implications for behavior and well-being. Integrative literature review using descriptors "Captivity", "Stress", "Primates", "Zoos" and "Wellbeing", on the main scientific research bases. The present work highlighted stress responses and its consequences on primates health and behavior captive in zoo through bibliographic survey, performing selected articles analysis, results interpretation, and discussion. It is concluded behavioral profile individual variations expose primates differently to stressful conditions. Public visitation, lack of structure, reduced enclosure, improper nutritional management, and unstimulated environment may be potential stress sources for some housed primates in zoo.(AU)

Yield potential of hybrid castor bean plants in different plant densities in the off season in a stressful environment / Potencial produtivo de híbridos de mamona em diferentes densidades de plantas na segunda safra em ambiente estressante

A mamona (Ricinus communis L.) tem proporcionado relevância no plano agroindustrial do país pela qualidade do óleo produzido. A obtenção de híbridos adaptados às condições de cultivo em segunda safra e com características apropriadas ao cultivo mecanizado é visado através do melhoramento. Assim sendo, o trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar híbridos precoces de mamona em função de populações de plantas cultivados na região da Nova Alta Paulista em segunda safra. Adotou-se o delineamento experimental em blocos casualizados em esquema fatorial 3x4, sendo três híbridos de mamona (AGIMA 110204, MIA e TAMAR) e quatro densidades de plantas por metro linear (2, 4, 6 e 8), com quatro repetições por tratamento. No dia 12 de abril de 2017 aconteceu a semeadura na fazenda de pesquisa da UNESP/FCAT Campus de Dracena. As avaliações de desenvolvimento de plantas e características reprodutivas foram realizadas aos 138 dias após a emergência das plantas (DAE). Altura de plantas, números de racemos por planta, massa de cem grãos e leitura SPAD de clorofila nos tratamentos testados tiveram médias semelhantes. O híbrido TAMAR apresentou a maior altura de inserção do primeiro racemo, e junto com o hibrido MIA tiveram os maiores racemos produzidos. O diâmetro do caule de todos os híbridos apresentou redução linear em função do aumento da população de plantas na linha de semeadura. A produtividade de grãos dos híbridos foi de 1.784 kg ha-1 (TAMAR), 1.659 kg ha-1(AGIMA 110204) e 1.547 kg ha-1 (MIA).(AU)

The relevance of the castor bean plant in Brazil's agribusiness plan lies in the quality of the oil it produces. That is why, to improve its quality, there is interest in obtaining hybrid plants adapted to off-season growing conditions and with the appropriate characteristics for mechanized cultivation. This study was conducted to examine the premature growth of hybrid castor bean plants as a function of plant populations cultivated in the off season in the Nova Alta Paulista region of the state of São Paulo. A randomized complete block design with a 3x4 factorial arrangement, three hybrid castor bean plants (AGIMA 110204, MIA, and TAMAR) and four individuals per linear meter (2, 4, 6, and 8), was adopted, and four replications wereperformed for each treatment. The seeds were sown on April 12, 2017, at the UNESP/FCAT research farm in Dracena, São Paulo. Assessments on plant development and reproductive traits were made 138 days after emergence (DAE). The plants height, number of racemes per plant, 100-grain weight, and SPAD chlorophyll reading in the treatments resulted in similar averages. The TAMAR hybrid presented the highest insertion point for the primary raceme and, along with the MIA hybrid, produced the largest racemes. The stem diameter of all the hybrids presented a linear decrease as the plant population increased along the line the seeds were sown. The grain yields of the hybrids were 1,784 kg ha-1(TAMAR), 1,659 kg ha-1 (AGIMA 110204), and 1,547 kg ha-1 (MIA).(AU)

Physiological and biochemical responses and hydration status in equines after two barrel racing courses / Respostas fisiológicas e bioquímicas e status de hidratação em equinos após dois percursos de três tambores

Studies on biochemical constituents and hydration of horses in training or competitions are essential for the knowledge of their adaptive physiological and metabolic responses to the type of exercise inherent to the sport. The present research evaluated the effects of exercise on hydric status and physiologic and biochemical profiles in Quarter Horses during a barrel race training session. The design consisted of three evaluation times (T): at rest, before the start of physical activity (T0); immediately after a 10-minute warm-up trot and then running the barrel race courses twice with a 10-minute interval (T1); and after one hour's rest after the second course (T2). The parameters analyzed were: heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), body temperature (BT) and mucose color; the capillary refill time (CRT), packed cell volume (PCV), total plasma proteins (TPP), serum creatinine (CRE) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) were evaluated and used to infer water status; plasma osmolarity (Osm) was measured; the electrolytes sodium (Na), potassium (K), chloride (Cl), total calcium (tCa), total magnesium (tMg) and phosphorus (P), plasma glucose (Glu) and lactate (Lac) and the muscle enzymes creattine kinase (CK) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) completed the evaluated parameters. The data for the variables studied were submitted to ANOVA and the Tukey test at 5% probability. After exercise (in T1), HR, RR, BT, PCV, TPP, Glu, Lac, Cre increased (P<0.05), there was also increase in phosphorus and decrease in K (P<0.05), but there was no hypophosphatemia and hipokalemia, respectively. After rest (in T2), only glucose returned to baseline levels (T0) and, with lower mean values, HR, RR, BT, PCV, K and Lac did not return to baseline levels (T0), while P decreased (P<0.05). Osm, BUN, Na, Cl, tCa, tMg, CK and AST did not change between times (P>0.05). It was concluded that the maximum intensity exercise performed on two barrel race courses caused mild hemoconcentration, did not changed plasma osmolality or concentrations of important electrolytes and muscle enzymes of horses, but caused hyperlactatemia without the plasma lactate concentrations being fully recomposed after resting.(AU)

O perfil bioquímico e o status de hidratação de equinos em treinamentos ou competições fornecem dados importantes das suas respostas fisiológicas e metabólicas em relação ao tipo específico de exercício em uma modalidade esportiva. No presente estudo, o status hídrico e o perfil fisiológico-bioquímico de equinos foram avaliados durante treinamento de três tambores, em três tempos (T): em repouso, antes do início da atividade física (T0); imediatamente após 10 minutos de aquecimento ao trote seguido de duas corridas na pista de tambor, intervaladas em 10 minutos (T1); e após uma hora de descanso do segundo percurso (T2). Os parâmetros avaliados foram: frequência cardíaca (FC), frequência respiratória (FR), temperatura corporal (BT) e cor da mucosa; o tempo de enchimento capilar (TEC), volume globular ou hematócrito (VG), proteínas plasmáticas totais (TPP), creatinina sérica (Cre) e a ureia (Ure) foram avaliados e utilizados para inferir o estado hídrico dos animais; a osmolaridade plasmática (Osm) também foi mensurada; as concentrações dos eletrólitos sódio (Na), potássio (K), cloreto (Cl), cálcio total (tCa), magnésio total (tMg) e fósforo (P), e das enzimas musculares foram mensurados no soro, e as de glicose (Gli) e lactato (Lac) no plasma. Os dados das variáveis estudadas foram submetidos à ANOVA e ao teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. Após o exercício (T1), a FC, FR, TC, VG, TPP, Gli, Lac, Cre aumentaram. O P também aumentou (P<0,05), mas não alcançou nível de hiperfosfatemia, e o K diminuiu (P<0,05), mas não ao nível de hipocalemia. Embora com médias menores, a FC, FR, TC, VG, K e o Lac não retornaram aos níveis basais (T0) após o repouso (T2), apenas a Gli, enquanto o fósforo diminuiu (P<0,05). A Osm, ureia, Na, Cl, tCa, tMg, CK e AST não variaram entre os tempos (P>0,05). Concluiu-se que, o exercício de intensidade máxima realizado em dois percursos de três tambores causou leve hemoconcentração, não alterou a osmolaridade plasmática nem importantes concentrações de eletrólitos e de enzimas musculares dos equinos, porém, causou hiperlactatemia, sem completa recomposição da concentração do lactato após uma hora de descanso.(AU)

Physiological and biochemical responses and hydration status in equines after two barrel racing courses / Respostas fisiológicas e bioquímicas e status de hidratação em equinos após dois percursos de três tambores

Studies on biochemical constituents and hydration of horses in training or competitions are essential for the knowledge of their adaptive physiological and metabolic responses to the type of exercise inherent to the sport. The present research evaluated the effects of exercise on hydric status and physiologic and biochemical profiles in Quarter Horses during a barrel race training session. The design consisted of three evaluation times (T): at rest, before the start of physical activity (T0); immediately after a 10-minute warm-up trot and then running the barrel race courses twice with a 10-minute interval (T1); and after one hour's rest after the second course (T2). The parameters analyzed were: heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), body temperature (BT) and mucose color; the capillary refill time (CRT), packed cell volume (PCV), total plasma proteins (TPP), serum creatinine (CRE) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) were evaluated and used to infer water status; plasma osmolarity (Osm) was measured; the electrolytes sodium (Na), potassium (K), chloride (Cl), total calcium (tCa), total magnesium (tMg) and phosphorus (P), plasma glucose (Glu) and lactate (Lac) and the muscle enzymes creattine kinase (CK) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) completed the evaluated parameters. The data for the variables studied were submitted to ANOVA and the Tukey test at 5% probability. After exercise (in T1), HR, RR, BT, PCV, TPP, Glu, Lac, Cre increased (P<0.05), there was also increase in phosphorus and decrease in K (P<0.05), but there was no hypophosphatemia and hipokalemia, respectively. After rest (in T2), only glucose returned to baseline levels (T0) and, with lower mean values, HR, RR, BT, PCV, K and Lac did not return to baseline levels (T0), while P decreased (P<0.05). Osm, BUN, Na, Cl, tCa, tMg, CK and AST did not change between times (P>0.05). It was concluded that the maximum intensity exercise performed on two barrel race courses caused mild hemoconcentration, did not changed plasma osmolality or concentrations of important electrolytes and muscle enzymes of horses, but caused hyperlactatemia without the plasma lactate concentrations being fully recomposed after resting.(AU)

O perfil bioquímico e o status de hidratação de equinos em treinamentos ou competições fornecem dados importantes das suas respostas fisiológicas e metabólicas em relação ao tipo específico de exercício em uma modalidade esportiva. No presente estudo, o status hídrico e o perfil fisiológico-bioquímico de equinos foram avaliados durante treinamento de três tambores, em três tempos (T): em repouso, antes do início da atividade física (T0); imediatamente após 10 minutos de aquecimento ao trote seguido de duas corridas na pista de tambor, intervaladas em 10 minutos (T1); e após uma hora de descanso do segundo percurso (T2). Os parâmetros avaliados foram: frequência cardíaca (FC), frequência respiratória (FR), temperatura corporal (BT) e cor da mucosa; o tempo de enchimento capilar (TEC), volume globular ou hematócrito (VG), proteínas plasmáticas totais (TPP), creatinina sérica (Cre) e a ureia (Ure) foram avaliados e utilizados para inferir o estado hídrico dos animais; a osmolaridade plasmática (Osm) também foi mensurada; as concentrações dos eletrólitos sódio (Na), potássio (K), cloreto (Cl), cálcio total (tCa), magnésio total (tMg) e fósforo (P), e das enzimas musculares foram mensurados no soro, e as de glicose (Gli) e lactato (Lac) no plasma. Os dados das variáveis estudadas foram submetidos à ANOVA e ao teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. Após o exercício (T1), a FC, FR, TC, VG, TPP, Gli, Lac, Cre aumentaram. O P também aumentou (P<0,05), mas não alcançou nível de hiperfosfatemia, e o K diminuiu (P<0,05), mas não ao nível de hipocalemia. Embora com médias menores, a FC, FR, TC, VG, K e o Lac não retornaram aos níveis basais (T0) após o repouso (T2), apenas a Gli, enquanto o fósforo diminuiu (P<0,05). A Osm, ureia, Na, Cl, tCa, tMg, CK e AST não variaram entre os tempos (P>0,05). Concluiu-se que, o exercício de intensidade máxima realizado em dois percursos de três tambores causou leve hemoconcentração, não alterou a osmolaridade plasmática nem importantes concentrações de eletrólitos e de enzimas musculares dos equinos, porém, causou hiperlactatemia, sem completa recomposição da concentração do lactato após uma hora de descanso.(AU)

Efeito de diferentes intensidades de exercício em esteira sobre os parâmetros eletrocardiográficos de cães hígidos / Effect of different intensities of treadmill exercise on eletrocardiographic parameters of healthy dogs

Objetivou-se a padronização de testes de exercício de alta e baixa intensidades em esteira, bem como a avaliação do eletrocardiograma de cães submetidos a esses testes. Para tal fim, sete cães da raça Australian Cattle Dog e quatro da raça Border Collie clinicamente saudáveis foram submetidos a dois testes de exercício em esteira, com pelo menos sete dias de intervalo: T1 - teste de exercício de alta intensidade e curta duração, e T2 - teste de exercício de baixa intensidade e longa duração. A amplitude e a duração de ondas e intervalos foram avaliadas no momento antes do exercício (M0) e nos momentos imediatamente após o término dos testes (MPE) e 30 minutos após (M30). A frequência e o ritmo cardíacos foram avaliados antes dos testes e continuamente por 30 minutos após o término do exercício. Verificou-se diferença significativa somente para a duração do intervalo QT em M30 em T1, além de algumas arritmias, como complexos atriais e ventriculares prematuros isolados em três animais após o teste T1, e em quatro após T2. Os testes de exercício foram adequados para promover estimulação simpática nos cães, contudo não causaram alterações significativas no eletrocardiograma, provavelmente em razão do excelente condicionamento físico dos animais.(AU)

This study aimed to stardardize high and low intensity exercise tests, and evaluate the electrocardiogram of dogs submitted to these tests. Seven clinically healthy Australian Cattle dogs and four Border Collies underwent two exercise treadmill tests, with at least a seven day interval: T1 - high intensity and short duration exercise test, and T2 - low intensity and long duration exercise test. Amplitude and duration of waves and intervals were assessed at resting time before exercise (M0), at immediately after (MPE) and at 30 minutes (M30) after the end of the tests. Heart rate and cardiac rhythm were evaluated before the tests and continuously for 30 minutes after the end of exercise. There was a significant difference only for duration of the QT interval at M30 in T1, and some arrhythmias such as isolated atrial and ventricular premature complexes in three animals after T1 test, and in four dogs after T2. The exercise tests of the present study was suitable to promote sympathetic stimulation in dogs, however did not cause significant changes on the electrocardiogram probably because of the excellent physical fitness of the dogs.(AU)

Efeito de diferentes intensidades de exercício em esteira sobre os parâmetros eletrocardiográficos de cães hígidos / Effect of different intensities of treadmill exercise on eletrocardiographic parameters of healthy dogs

Objetivou-se a padronização de testes de exercício de alta e baixa intensidades em esteira, bem como a avaliação do eletrocardiograma de cães submetidos a esses testes. Para tal fim, sete cães da raça Australian Cattle Dog e quatro da raça Border Collie clinicamente saudáveis foram submetidos a dois testes de exercício em esteira, com pelo menos sete dias de intervalo: T1 - teste de exercício de alta intensidade e curta duração, e T2 - teste de exercício de baixa intensidade e longa duração. A amplitude e a duração de ondas e intervalos foram avaliadas no momento antes do exercício (M0) e nos momentos imediatamente após o término dos testes (MPE) e 30 minutos após (M30). A frequência e o ritmo cardíacos foram avaliados antes dos testes e continuamente por 30 minutos após o término do exercício. Verificou-se diferença significativa somente para a duração do intervalo QT em M30 em T1, além de algumas arritmias, como complexos atriais e ventriculares prematuros isolados em três animais após o teste T1, e em quatro após T2. Os testes de exercício foram adequados para promover estimulação simpática nos cães, contudo não causaram alterações significativas no eletrocardiograma, provavelmente em razão do excelente condicionamento físico dos animais.(AU)

This study aimed to stardardize high and low intensity exercise tests, and evaluate the electrocardiogram of dogs submitted to these tests. Seven clinically healthy Australian Cattle dogs and four Border Collies underwent two exercise treadmill tests, with at least a seven day interval: T1 - high intensity and short duration exercise test, and T2 - low intensity and long duration exercise test. Amplitude and duration of waves and intervals were assessed at resting time before exercise (M0), at immediately after (MPE) and at 30 minutes (M30) after the end of the tests. Heart rate and cardiac rhythm were evaluated before the tests and continuously for 30 minutes after the end of exercise. There was a significant difference only for duration of the QT interval at M30 in T1, and some arrhythmias such as isolated atrial and ventricular premature complexes in three animals after T1 test, and in four dogs after T2. The exercise tests of the present study was suitable to promote sympathetic stimulation in dogs, however did not cause significant changes on the electrocardiogram probably because of the excellent physical fitness of the dogs.(AU)

Effects of light intensity on growth, anti-stress ability and immune function in yellow feathered broilers

An experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of light intensity on growth, anti-stress ability, and immune function of yellow feathered broilers. A total of 480 one-day-old male Lingnan yellow feathered broilers were randomly allocated to 4 treatments based on light intensity (1, 5, 20 and 80 lx) with 8 replicates of 15 chicks each. The experiment lasted for 63 days. Compared with those under high light intensity, broilers exposed to low light intensity had higher (p<0.05) total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), a-Naphthylacetate esterase (ANAE+), antibody titer, but lower (p<0.05) malonaldehyde (MDA) levels and heterophil/lymphocyte ratio (H/L). There was a linear effect for T-AOC(p=0.002), GSH-Px(p≤0.047), MDA (p=0.003), H/L(p≤0.014), ANAE+ (p≤0.044), and antibody titer (p≤0.021) with T-AOC, GSH-Px, ANAE+, and antibody titer increased significantly as light intensity decreased, whereas MDA and H/L were decreased with the decrease in light intensity. These results suggested that broilers under low light intensity could have similar performance, better anti-stress ability, stronger immune function, and more efficient in energy usage as compared with those exposed to high light intensity environment.(AU)

Effects of light intensity on growth, anti-stress ability and immune function in yellow feathered broilers

An experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of light intensity on growth, anti-stress ability, and immune function of yellow feathered broilers. A total of 480 one-day-old male Lingnan yellow feathered broilers were randomly allocated to 4 treatments based on light intensity (1, 5, 20 and 80 lx) with 8 replicates of 15 chicks each. The experiment lasted for 63 days. Compared with those under high light intensity, broilers exposed to low light intensity had higher (p<0.05) total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), a-Naphthylacetate esterase (ANAE+), antibody titer, but lower (p<0.05) malonaldehyde (MDA) levels and heterophil/lymphocyte ratio (H/L). There was a linear effect for T-AOC(p=0.002), GSH-Px(p≤0.047), MDA (p=0.003), H/L(p≤0.014), ANAE+ (p≤0.044), and antibody titer (p≤0.021) with T-AOC, GSH-Px, ANAE+, and antibody titer increased significantly as light intensity decreased, whereas MDA and H/L were decreased with the decrease in light intensity. These results suggested that broilers under low light intensity could have similar performance, better anti-stress ability, stronger immune function, and more efficient in energy usage as compared with those exposed to high light intensity environment.

Órtese ortopédica altera a densidade mineral óssea de ratas submetidas ao treinamento de corrida / Orthopedic orthopedics alters the bone mineral density of rats submitted to race training

As órteses ortopédicas funcionam como recursos terapêuticos dando suporte a algum membro corporal, que esteja acometido para complementar e permitir uma adequada reabilitação, com o objetivo de imobilizar, corrigir desvios, proteger ou bloquear determinadas estruturas, que possuem movimentos não fisiológicos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar o impacto da órtese ortopédica na densidade mineral óssea de ratas submetidas ao treinamento de corrida. O projeto foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética para oUso de Animais da Universidade Estadual do Ceará, sob o protocolo nº 6923877 de 28/10/2016. Foram utilizadas 22 ratas, fêmeas, Wistar, massa corporal entre 210±10g. Os animais foram divididos aleatoriamente em 3 grupos: Controle (CTR), Treinado (TRE) e Treinado com Órtese (TRO).Os animais do grupo CTR não realizaram o treino; os grupos TRE e TRO foram submetidos ao treinamento moderado de corrida. O treino ocorreu por três semanas em que a 1ª semana consistiu de uma adaptação em esteira. As duas semanas seguintes, os animais passaram por um teste de esforço no primeiro dia da semana, e nos cinco dias seguintes, por um treinamento de corrida à 60% da capacidade de esforço máximo. O teste de esforço consistiu em etapas de corridas contínuas, com um incremento de 0,2km/h na intensidade do exercício, até que o animal atingisse a exaustão. Após esse período, os animais foram anestesiados e posteriormente sacrificados, para a remoção do fêmur e da tíbia das patas traseiras (direita e esquerda). Das seguintes áreas foram analisadas: epífise (proximal e distal), diáfise e comprimento ósseo. Para análise estatística utilizou-se ANOVA One way, com teste Brown-Forsythee Kruskal-Wallis, considerando diferença com p<0,05. Os resultados foram expressos em média ± erro padrão da média. Verificou-se que estruturalmente houve poucas alterações métricas nas áreas analisadas, destacando-se a redução diafisária na tíbia e no fêmur do grupo TER, em comparação ao CTR.

Orthopedic orthoses act as therapeutic resources supporting a stricken limb to complement and allow adequate rehabilitation, with the purpose of immobilizing, correcting deviations, protecting or blocking certain structures that have non-physiological movements. The objective of this study was to analyze the impact of orthopedic orthosis on the bone mineral density of rats submitted to running training. The project was approved by the Ethics Committee for the Use of Animals of the State University of Ceará, under the protocol no6923877 of 10/28/2016. Twenty-two female Wistar rats, with the body mass between 210 ± 10g were used. The animals were randomly divided into 3 groups: Control (CTR), Trained (TRE) and Trained with Orthosis (ORT). The animals of the CTR group did not perform the training; the TRE and TRO groups underwent moderate race training. The training took place for three weeks where the first week consisted of a treadmill adaptation. Over the next two weeks the animals underwent a stress test onthe first day of the week, and on the next five days, for a training course at 60% of the maximum exertion capacity. The exercise test consisted of continuous races with an increase of 0.2km/h in the intensity of the exercise, until the animal reached exhaustion. After this period, the animals were anesthetized and later dissected to remove the femur and tibia from the hind paws (right and left). The following areas were analyzed: epiphysis (proximal and distal), diaphysis and bone length. Statistical analysis was used ANOVA One way with Brown-Forsythe and Kruskal-Wallis test, considering difference with p <0.05. Results were expressed as average ± standard error. It was verified that structurally there were few metric alterations in the analyzed areas, emphasizing diaphysis reduction in the tibia and femur of the TRE group in comparison to the CTR. Moreover, epiphyseal increase in the femur of the TRE group in relation to the CTR.

Órtese ortopédica altera a densidade mineral óssea de ratas submetidas ao treinamento de corrida / Orthopedic orthopedics alters the bone mineral density of rats submitted to race training

As órteses ortopédicas funcionam como recursos terapêuticos dando suporte a algum membro corporal, que esteja acometido para complementar e permitir uma adequada reabilitação, com o objetivo de imobilizar, corrigir desvios, proteger ou bloquear determinadas estruturas, que possuem movimentos não fisiológicos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar o impacto da órtese ortopédica na densidade mineral óssea de ratas submetidas ao treinamento de corrida. O projeto foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética para oUso de Animais da Universidade Estadual do Ceará, sob o protocolo nº 6923877 de 28/10/2016. Foram utilizadas 22 ratas, fêmeas, Wistar, massa corporal entre 210±10g. Os animais foram divididos aleatoriamente em 3 grupos: Controle (CTR), Treinado (TRE) e Treinado com Órtese (TRO).Os animais do grupo CTR não realizaram o treino; os grupos TRE e TRO foram submetidos ao treinamento moderado de corrida. O treino ocorreu por três semanas em que a 1ª semana consistiu de uma adaptação em esteira. As duas semanas seguintes, os animais passaram por um teste de esforço no primeiro dia da semana, e nos cinco dias seguintes, por um treinamento de corrida à 60% da capacidade de esforço máximo. O teste de esforço consistiu em etapas de corridas contínuas, com um incremento de 0,2km/h na intensidade do exercício, até que o animal atingisse a exaustão. Após esse período, os animais foram anestesiados e posteriormente sacrificados, para a remoção do fêmur e da tíbia das patas traseiras (direita e esquerda). Das seguintes áreas foram analisadas: epífise (proximal e distal), diáfise e comprimento ósseo. Para análise estatística utilizou-se ANOVA One way, com teste Brown-Forsythee Kruskal-Wallis, considerando diferença com p<0,05. Os resultados foram expressos em média ± erro padrão da média. Verificou-se que estruturalmente houve poucas alterações métricas nas áreas analisadas, destacando-se a redução diafisária na tíbia e no fêmur do grupo TER, em comparação ao CTR.(AU)

Orthopedic orthoses act as therapeutic resources supporting a stricken limb to complement and allow adequate rehabilitation, with the purpose of immobilizing, correcting deviations, protecting or blocking certain structures that have non-physiological movements. The objective of this study was to analyze the impact of orthopedic orthosis on the bone mineral density of rats submitted to running training. The project was approved by the Ethics Committee for the Use of Animals of the State University of Ceará, under the protocol no6923877 of 10/28/2016. Twenty-two female Wistar rats, with the body mass between 210 ± 10g were used. The animals were randomly divided into 3 groups: Control (CTR), Trained (TRE) and Trained with Orthosis (ORT). The animals of the CTR group did not perform the training; the TRE and TRO groups underwent moderate race training. The training took place for three weeks where the first week consisted of a treadmill adaptation. Over the next two weeks the animals underwent a stress test onthe first day of the week, and on the next five days, for a training course at 60% of the maximum exertion capacity. The exercise test consisted of continuous races with an increase of 0.2km/h in the intensity of the exercise, until the animal reached exhaustion. After this period, the animals were anesthetized and later dissected to remove the femur and tibia from the hind paws (right and left). The following areas were analyzed: epiphysis (proximal and distal), diaphysis and bone length. Statistical analysis was used ANOVA One way with Brown-Forsythe and Kruskal-Wallis test, considering difference with p <0.05. Results were expressed as average ± standard error. It was verified that structurally there were few metric alterations in the analyzed areas, emphasizing diaphysis reduction in the tibia and femur of the TRE group in comparison to the CTR. Moreover, epiphyseal increase in the femur of the TRE group in relation to the CTR.(AU)

Resposta hematológica do cascudo ornamental amazônico Peckoltia oligospila ao estresse de transporte / Hematological response of Amazonian ornamental Peckoltia oligospila subjected to stress by transportation

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar as respostas hematológicas do acari-bola Peckoltia oligospila submetido ao estresse de transporte. Variações nos parâmetros de sangue foram analisadas às zero, seis, 24, 48, 72 e 96 horas após o transporte. Respostas ao estresse foram observadas entre zero e seis horas do transporte, mas a maioria dos parâmetros retornou aos valores basais em 24 horas. O tempo de zero hora (momento imediato após transporte) foi o mais crítico, com valores elevados de glicemia, eritrócitos e eritroblastos. Respostas secundárias tardias foram observadas para a proteína plasmática total, o volume corpuscular médio (VCM) e a hemoglobina corpuscular média (HCM) em seis horas após o transporte dos peixes, retornando aos valores basais após esse período. O número de leucócitos não sofreu alterações após o transporte. O estresse de transporte não comprometeu a fisiologia de P. oligospila, o que indica que esse peixe é resistente ao estresse se comparado com outras espécies. Porém, recomenda-se que não se realize qualquer outro procedimento estressante durante pelo menos 24 horas da recuperação dos peixes após transporte, para garantir a saúde e a sobrevivência dos animais transportados.(AU)

The objective of this work was to evaluate the hematological responses of bola-pleco (Peckoltia oligospila) undergoing the stress of transportation. Variations on blood parameters were analyzed at 0, 6, 24, 48, 72 and 96h after transportation. Responses to stress were detected from 0 to 6h after the transportation of fish, however, most parameters returned to baselines values within 24h of transportation. The moment of 0h was the most critical, presenting higher values of glycemia, erythroblasts and erythrocytes. Late secondary responses were observed to total plasmatic protein, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) at 6h, returning to baselines values after this time. Leukocyte number was not affected by stress of transportation. The stress by transportation was not severe to influence the health of P. oligospila, indicating that fish is resistant to stress if compared to other species. However, we recommended no stressful procedures for at least 24 hours for recovery, in order to ensure health and survival of fish.(AU)

Resposta hematológica do cascudo ornamental amazônico Peckoltia oligospila ao estresse de transporte / Hematological response of Amazonian ornamental Peckoltia oligospila subjected to stress by transportation

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar as respostas hematológicas do acari-bola Peckoltia oligospila submetido ao estresse de transporte. Variações nos parâmetros de sangue foram analisadas às zero, seis, 24, 48, 72 e 96 horas após o transporte. Respostas ao estresse foram observadas entre zero e seis horas do transporte, mas a maioria dos parâmetros retornou aos valores basais em 24 horas. O tempo de zero hora (momento imediato após transporte) foi o mais crítico, com valores elevados de glicemia, eritrócitos e eritroblastos. Respostas secundárias tardias foram observadas para a proteína plasmática total, o volume corpuscular médio (VCM) e a hemoglobina corpuscular média (HCM) em seis horas após o transporte dos peixes, retornando aos valores basais após esse período. O número de leucócitos não sofreu alterações após o transporte. O estresse de transporte não comprometeu a fisiologia de P. oligospila, o que indica que esse peixe é resistente ao estresse se comparado com outras espécies. Porém, recomenda-se que não se realize qualquer outro procedimento estressante durante pelo menos 24 horas da recuperação dos peixes após transporte, para garantir a saúde e a sobrevivência dos animais transportados.(AU)

The objective of this work was to evaluate the hematological responses of bola-pleco (Peckoltia oligospila) undergoing the stress of transportation. Variations on blood parameters were analyzed at 0, 6, 24, 48, 72 and 96h after transportation. Responses to stress were detected from 0 to 6h after the transportation of fish, however, most parameters returned to baselines values within 24h of transportation. The moment of 0h was the most critical, presenting higher values of glycemia, erythroblasts and erythrocytes. Late secondary responses were observed to total plasmatic protein, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) at 6h, returning to baselines values after this time. Leukocyte number was not affected by stress of transportation. The stress by transportation was not severe to influence the health of P. oligospila, indicating that fish is resistant to stress if compared to other species. However, we recommended no stressful procedures for at least 24 hours for recovery, in order to ensure health and survival of fish.(AU)

Testes de esforço em cavalos: índices úteis ao ajuste do treinamento / Exercise testing in horses: useful tools for training adjustment

A capacidade de se adaptar ao treinamento é bastante variável entre cavalos, submetidos a um mesmo programa de treinamento físico. O ajuste das cargas de treinamento, segundo a resposta individual, se faz essencial, para que os cavalos possam desenvolver seus potenciais atléticos com o mínimo de estresse e risco de lesões. Há diversos testes ergométricos e variáveis úteis ao monitoramento da resposta fisiológica ao treinamento e ao controle da intensidade do exercício, como a concentração plasmática de lactato, o consumo máximo de oxigênio e a frequência cardíaca. Alguns estudos têm demonstrado que a adaptação cardiorrespiratória em cavalos sofre maior influência do volume do treinamento, do que da intensidade do mesmo. Ao Mesmo tempo, há alterações relacionadas à respiração mitocondrial e à capacidade de tamponamento, importantes à manutenção do exercício de moderada a alta intensidade, que são resultantes dos treinamentos de alta intensidade. Características inerentes ao animal, como a máxima frequência cardíaca, o consumo máximo de oxigênio e a concentração de hemoglobina podem constituir importantes limites ao rendimento. O presente estudo tem por objetivo apresentar ferramentas úteis ao ajuste do treinamento esportivo em cavalos e analisar comparativamente a resposta fisiológica ao treinamento em cavalos e atletas humanos.

The concept of variation in the ability to respond to exercise training and its relationship with athletic performance have been studied in horses and humans. Training adjustment may be a useful tool to reduce exercise-induced stress in horses during long-term training programs. Several tests and variables have been used to monitor physiological adaptations to exercise training, such as lactate, maximum oxygen uptake and heart rate. High training volume have been related to increase cardiorespiratory fitness rather than high intensities training programs, however there are cellular adaptations as buffering capacity and mitochondrial respiration which are reached with increased intensity exercise training. Inherent characteristics of the horse may be important limitations to training induced physiological adaptations, as the maximal heart rate, maximal oxygen uptake, and hemoglobin content. The aim of this review is to present useful tools to training adjustment in athletic horses, and a comparative analyses of physiological basis of training in horses and humans.

Testes de esforço em cavalos: índices úteis ao ajuste do treinamento / Exercise testing in horses: useful tools for training adjustment

A capacidade de se adaptar ao treinamento é bastante variável entre cavalos, submetidos a um mesmo programa de treinamento físico. O ajuste das cargas de treinamento, segundo a resposta individual, se faz essencial, para que os cavalos possam desenvolver seus potenciais atléticos com o mínimo de estresse e risco de lesões. Há diversos testes ergométricos e variáveis úteis ao monitoramento da resposta fisiológica ao treinamento e ao controle da intensidade do exercício, como a concentração plasmática de lactato, o consumo máximo de oxigênio e a frequência cardíaca. Alguns estudos têm demonstrado que a adaptação cardiorrespiratória em cavalos sofre maior influência do volume do treinamento, do que da intensidade do mesmo. Ao Mesmo tempo, há alterações relacionadas à respiração mitocondrial e à capacidade de tamponamento, importantes à manutenção do exercício de moderada a alta intensidade, que são resultantes dos treinamentos de alta intensidade. Características inerentes ao animal, como a máxima frequência cardíaca, o consumo máximo de oxigênio e a concentração de hemoglobina podem constituir importantes limites ao rendimento. O presente estudo tem por objetivo apresentar ferramentas úteis ao ajuste do treinamento esportivo em cavalos e analisar comparativamente a resposta fisiológica ao treinamento em cavalos e atletas humanos.(AU)

The concept of variation in the ability to respond to exercise training and its relationship with athletic performance have been studied in horses and humans. Training adjustment may be a useful tool to reduce exercise-induced stress in horses during long-term training programs. Several tests and variables have been used to monitor physiological adaptations to exercise training, such as lactate, maximum oxygen uptake and heart rate. High training volume have been related to increase cardiorespiratory fitness rather than high intensities training programs, however there are cellular adaptations as buffering capacity and mitochondrial respiration which are reached with increased intensity exercise training. Inherent characteristics of the horse may be important limitations to training induced physiological adaptations, as the maximal heart rate, maximal oxygen uptake, and hemoglobin content. The aim of this review is to present useful tools to training adjustment in athletic horses, and a comparative analyses of physiological basis of training in horses and humans.(AU)

Climatic Variation: Effects on Stress Levels, Feed Intake, and Bodyweight of Broilers

ABSTRACT Chickens tolerate a very narrow range of climatic variation, and therefore, it is essential to determine the most suitable climatic area and weather for broiler production in open-house systems. In this study, 3060 broilers were used as experimental birds to investigate the effects of seasonal differences and climatic variations on the growth performance of broilers reared in an open-house system. Birds were kept under various treatment models that differ in climate Tropic zone, sub tropic zone and temperate zones. Data were recorded during July-August as summer months and January-February as winter months. Collected data was analyzed using the least square procedure given by Harvey-1990. Significantly higher (p 0.05) level of corticosteroids and H/L ratio of between the experimental birds was observed and consequent effect on feed intake was determined. The body weight and FCR at 42 day was significantly (p0.05) higher during winter season in subtropical zone. Subtropical climatic zone was found significantly better than other climatic zone. Efficient management of broiler farming that corresponds for effective feed intake during heat/cold stress to maximize birds efficiency can significantly increase production efficiency and acquiesce highest profit to broiler farming.(AU)

Climatic Variation: Effects on Stress Levels, Feed Intake, and Bodyweight of Broilers

ABSTRACT Chickens tolerate a very narrow range of climatic variation, and therefore, it is essential to determine the most suitable climatic area and weather for broiler production in open-house systems. In this study, 3060 broilers were used as experimental birds to investigate the effects of seasonal differences and climatic variations on the growth performance of broilers reared in an open-house system. Birds were kept under various treatment models that differ in climate Tropic zone, sub tropic zone and temperate zones. Data were recorded during July-August as summer months and January-February as winter months. Collected data was analyzed using the least square procedure given by Harvey-1990. Significantly higher (p 0.05) level of corticosteroids and H/L ratio of between the experimental birds was observed and consequent effect on feed intake was determined. The body weight and FCR at 42 day was significantly (p0.05) higher during winter season in subtropical zone. Subtropical climatic zone was found significantly better than other climatic zone. Efficient management of broiler farming that corresponds for effective feed intake during heat/cold stress to maximize birds efficiency can significantly increase production efficiency and acquiesce highest profit to broiler farming.