Osteoporosis in swine / Osteoporose em suínos

Forty-six pigs presented muscle weakness, hind limb paresis and paralysis, weight loss, lateral recumbency, and death in a clinical course of 7 to 10 days. Two pigs were necropsied and exhibited bone fragility, bone callus formation, and multiple fractures in the limbs, ribs, and vertebrae. Microscopically, there was a diffuse and marked decrease in thickness and number of trabeculae. These were disconnected, with a "free-floating" appearance, while the cortex of the long bones was thinned, with an increase of the cortical porosity by enlargement of Haversian canals and endosteal erosion and decreased osteoblastic activity. Flame atomic absorption spectrometry in liver samples revealed significant zinc overload (>2300ppm) and copper deficiency (<33.1ppm). In this communication, we present the first pathologic description of an outbreak of osteoporosis in pigs, and we also provide a brief review of metabolic bone diseases in pigs.

Quarenta e seis suínos apresentaram fraqueza muscular, paresia e paralisia de membros pélvicos, perda de peso, decúbito lateral e morte, com um curso clínico de 7 a 10 dias. Dois suínos foram submetidos a necropsia e exibiram fragilidade óssea, formação de calo ósseo, e múltiplas fraturas em membros, costelas e vértebras. Microscopicamente notou-se difusamente um marcado decréscimo na espessura e número de trabéculas ósseas. Essas estavam desconexas, com uma aparência de flutuação, enquanto o córtex dos ossos longos estava afinado, com um aumento da porosidade pela dilatação dos canais de Haversian, erosão endosteal e diminuição da atividade osteoblástica. Espectrofotometria por chama foi realizada em amostras de fígado, e revelou um excesso de zinco (>2300ppm) e deficiência de cobre (<33.1ppm). Neste trabalho, apresentamos a primeira descrição patológica de um surto de osteoporose em suínos, além de fornecer uma breve revisão de doenças metabólicas em suínos.

Fibrous osteodystrophy due to secondary renal hyperparathyroidism in a senile dog / Osteodistrofia fibrosa decorrente de hiperparatireodismo secundário renal em cão senil

Renal hyperparathyroidism stands out among the complications of kidney disease in dogs due to phosphorus retention with a predisposition to hypocalcemia, parathyroid hormone stimulation with mobilization of calcium from the bones, characterizing fibrous osteodystrophy, unusual in the elderly. The objective was to report it in 12-year-old Labrador with polyuria, polydipsia, and emesis for five months due to maxillary and mandibular volume increase, followed by loosely fixed teeth, and facial deformity. Blood tests showed anemia, thrombocytosis, azotemia, hypoalbuminemia and hyperphosphatemia and urinalysis showed low density, glycosuria, proteinuria, and moderate caudate and transitional epithelial cells. Oral x-rays showed loss of dental bone support and decreased bone radiopacity. Chest radiographs showed decreased density in the ribs and costochondral junction; on the other hand, organs of the cardiorespiratory system showed no changes. The electrocardiogram and echocardiogram did not show impairment. Abdominal ultrasound revealed kidneys with asymmetry, increased echogenicity of the cortical and poorly preserved cortico-medullary definition. Oral histopathology showed intense fibroplasia associated with bone reabsorption. Support therapy was instituted, but the patient died ten days after consultation. Thus, although uncommon in the elderly, fibrous osteodystrophy should be investigated in dogs with advanced-stage chronic kidney disease and, even with conservative therapies, the prognosis is unfavorable.

O hiperparatireoidismo renal destaca-se entre as complicações da doença renal em cães, pela retenção de fósforo com predisposição à hipocalcemia, estimulação de paratormônio com mobilização do cálcio dos ossos, caracterizando a osteodistrofia fibrosa, incomum em idosos. O objetivo foi relatá-la em Labrador de 12 anos com poliúria, polidipsia e vômitos há cinco meses, além de aumento de volume maxilar e mandibular seguido de dentes frouxamente fixados e deformidade facial. Os exames sanguíneos denotaram anemia, trombocitose, azotemia, hipoalbuminemia, hiperfosfatemia, urinálise, baixa densidade, glicosúria, proteinúria e moderadas células caudadas e epiteliais de transição. Pelos raios X orais, houve perda da sustentação óssea dentária e diminuição da radiopacidade óssea. As radiografias de tórax demonstraram diminuição da densidade óssea na região dos arcos costais e junção costocondral; em contrapartida, órgãos do sistema cardiorrespiratório se mostraram sem alterações aparentes. O eletrocardiograma e o ecocardiograma não incidiram comprometimento. O ultrassom abdominal revelou rins com assimetria, aumento da ecogenicidade cortical e definição corticomedular pouco preservada, e a histopatologia oral apontou intensa fibroplasia associada à reabsorção óssea. Foi instituída terapia suporte, mas o paciente veio a óbito 10 dias após a consulta. Assim, mesmo que incomum em idosos, a osteodistrofia fibrosa deve ser investigada em cães com doença renal crônica em estágio avançado, mesmo com as terapias conservadoras, o prognóstico é desfavorável.

Rickets in a crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous)

Background: Calcium is essential for the healthy development of animals, especially regarding bone formation. Diversefactors influence calcium metabolism, and failure in any of these points may result in metabolic bone diseases. Ricketsis an uncommon disease of growing bones occurring exclusively in young animals, it is characterized by the failure ofosteoid to calcify and can be a result of lack of vitamin D, imbalance of calcium and phosphorus or hereditary conditions.Nutritional origin is more frequent in veterinary medicine, but it has become rarer after the availability of balanced commercial rations. This report describes the diagnosis and treatment of rickets in a crab-eating fox puppy.Case: A 3-month-old male crab-eating fox was presented with ataxia and angular deviation of the tibia and radius/ulnawith suspected osteometabolic disease. It was part of a group of three orphan siblings hand-raised. The other two siblingsdid not present any clinical signs. All three animals presented pale mucous membranes and were infected by ancylostoma,coccidia, toxocara, and sarcocystis. Radiographic findings of the affected animal showed generalized osteopenia of theentire skeleton associated with widening radiolucent distal physeal plates and cupping of the metaphysis, changes classical of rickets. The other two siblings presented no skeletal alterations and complete blood count and biochemistry of allthree animals were taken for comparison, including serum vitamin D and PTH. All three animals presented lymphopenia(5.4-9.3 x 103/uL, reference range 10.3-16.5 x 103/uL), hypoproteinemia (5.1-5.3 g/dL, reference range 5.9-8.2 g/dL),low levels of creatinine (0.4-0.6 mg/dL, reference range 0.7-1.2 mg/dL), increased ALP (181-285 U/L, reference range209.7-267 U/L) and CK (421-500 U/L, reference range for domestic dogs 16-140 U/L). The affected fox presented ionizedcalcium (10.9 mg/dL, reference range for domestic dogs 9.3-11.5 mg/dL) and vitamin...(AU)

Rickets in a crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous)

Background: Calcium is essential for the healthy development of animals, especially regarding bone formation. Diversefactors influence calcium metabolism, and failure in any of these points may result in metabolic bone diseases. Ricketsis an uncommon disease of growing bones occurring exclusively in young animals, it is characterized by the failure ofosteoid to calcify and can be a result of lack of vitamin D, imbalance of calcium and phosphorus or hereditary conditions.Nutritional origin is more frequent in veterinary medicine, but it has become rarer after the availability of balanced commercial rations. This report describes the diagnosis and treatment of rickets in a crab-eating fox puppy.Case: A 3-month-old male crab-eating fox was presented with ataxia and angular deviation of the tibia and radius/ulnawith suspected osteometabolic disease. It was part of a group of three orphan siblings hand-raised. The other two siblingsdid not present any clinical signs. All three animals presented pale mucous membranes and were infected by ancylostoma,coccidia, toxocara, and sarcocystis. Radiographic findings of the affected animal showed generalized osteopenia of theentire skeleton associated with widening radiolucent distal physeal plates and cupping of the metaphysis, changes classical of rickets. The other two siblings presented no skeletal alterations and complete blood count and biochemistry of allthree animals were taken for comparison, including serum vitamin D and PTH. All three animals presented lymphopenia(5.4-9.3 x 103/uL, reference range 10.3-16.5 x 103/uL), hypoproteinemia (5.1-5.3 g/dL, reference range 5.9-8.2 g/dL),low levels of creatinine (0.4-0.6 mg/dL, reference range 0.7-1.2 mg/dL), increased ALP (181-285 U/L, reference range209.7-267 U/L) and CK (421-500 U/L, reference range for domestic dogs 16-140 U/L). The affected fox presented ionizedcalcium (10.9 mg/dL, reference range for domestic dogs 9.3-11.5 mg/dL) and vitamin...

Rickets in white-eared opossums (Didelphis albiventris) / Raquitismo em gambás-de-orelha-branca (Didelphis albiventris)

Two young opossums were necropsied and diagnosed with rickets. This study aims to describe the clinical-pathological aspects of rickets in Didelphis albiventris. Macroscopically, the opossums presented kyphosis and scoliosis, lateral deviation of the limbs in varus, locomotion difficulty, and enlargement with softening of costochondral junctions (rickety rosary). Samples of bones and joints were processed for hematoxylin and eosin staining and Masson's trichrome. Microscopically, we observed thickening of the epiphyseal plate, characterized by irregular and multifocal proliferation of serialized and hypertrophic cartilage zones, which formed circular groups of large, dysplastic chondrocytes towards the spongy zone, often surrounded by non-mineralized osteoid tissue. In the cortical bone, there were pale eosinophilic zones around the Havers channels consistent with non-mineralized osteoid. The staining of Masson's trichrome evidenced the accumulation of osteoid tissue in cortical and trabecular bones. It is possible that a mixed cause of absorption deficiency of vitamin D3 associated with an unbalanced Ca:P diet based on lactose-free milk and fruits may have triggered the disease.(AU)

Dois gambás jovens foram necropsiados e diagnosticados com raquitismo. O objetivo do trabalho é descrever os aspectos clínico-patológicos de raquitismo em Didelphis albiventris. Macroscopicamente os gambás apresentaram cifose e escoliose, desvio lateral dos membros em varus, dificuldade de locomoção e alargamento com amolecimento das junções costocondrais (rosário raquítico). Amostras dos ossos e articulações foram processadas para coloração de hematoxilina e eosina e Tricrômico de Masson. Microscopicamente havia espessamento da placa epifisária, caracterizada pela proliferação irregular e multifocal das zonas de cartilagem seriada e hipertrófica, que formavam grupos circulares de condrócitos grandes, displásicos em direção a zona esponjosa frequentemente cercados por tecido osteoide não mineralizado. No osso cortical haviam zonas eosinofílicas pálidas ao redor dos canais de Havers consistentes com osteoide não mineralizado. A coloração de Tricrômico de Masson evidenciou o acúmulo de tecido osteoide no nosso cortical e trabecular. Acredita-se que uma causa mista de déficit de absorção de vitamina D3 associada a uma dieta desbalanceada em Ca:P a base de leite sem lactose e frutas tenha desencadeado a doença.(AU)

Rickets in white-eared opossums (Didelphis albiventris) / Raquitismo em gambás-de-orelha-branca (Didelphis albiventris)

Two young opossums were necropsied and diagnosed with rickets. This study aims to describe the clinical-pathological aspects of rickets in Didelphis albiventris. Macroscopically, the opossums presented kyphosis and scoliosis, lateral deviation of the limbs in varus, locomotion difficulty, and enlargement with softening of costochondral junctions (rickety rosary). Samples of bones and joints were processed for hematoxylin and eosin staining and Masson's trichrome. Microscopically, we observed thickening of the epiphyseal plate, characterized by irregular and multifocal proliferation of serialized and hypertrophic cartilage zones, which formed circular groups of large, dysplastic chondrocytes towards the spongy zone, often surrounded by non-mineralized osteoid tissue. In the cortical bone, there were pale eosinophilic zones around the Havers channels consistent with non-mineralized osteoid. The staining of Masson's trichrome evidenced the accumulation of osteoid tissue in cortical and trabecular bones. It is possible that a mixed cause of absorption deficiency of vitamin D3 associated with an unbalanced Ca:P diet based on lactose-free milk and fruits may have triggered the disease.(AU)

Dois gambás jovens foram necropsiados e diagnosticados com raquitismo. O objetivo do trabalho é descrever os aspectos clínico-patológicos de raquitismo em Didelphis albiventris. Macroscopicamente os gambás apresentaram cifose e escoliose, desvio lateral dos membros em varus, dificuldade de locomoção e alargamento com amolecimento das junções costocondrais (rosário raquítico). Amostras dos ossos e articulações foram processadas para coloração de hematoxilina e eosina e Tricrômico de Masson. Microscopicamente havia espessamento da placa epifisária, caracterizada pela proliferação irregular e multifocal das zonas de cartilagem seriada e hipertrófica, que formavam grupos circulares de condrócitos grandes, displásicos em direção a zona esponjosa frequentemente cercados por tecido osteoide não mineralizado. No osso cortical haviam zonas eosinofílicas pálidas ao redor dos canais de Havers consistentes com osteoide não mineralizado. A coloração de Tricrômico de Masson evidenciou o acúmulo de tecido osteoide no nosso cortical e trabecular. Acredita-se que uma causa mista de déficit de absorção de vitamina D3 associada a uma dieta desbalanceada em Ca:P a base de leite sem lactose e frutas tenha desencadeado a doença.(AU)

Outbreak of rickets in pigs in the west of Santa Catarina

Background: Rickets is a deficiency pathology that occurs in young and growing animals, leading to deficient bone mineralization. Rickets has been reported in several species producing numerous economic losses. The disease is caused by nutritional imbalance of calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P) and vitamin D. The aim of this work was to report two outbreaks of rickets in commercial weaning farms in the Seara city, in the western region of Santa Catarina State (SC), Brazil. Case: In August 2016, the Veterinary Pathology Laboratory (LPV) at the Concórdia Campus of the Catarinense Federal Institute (IFC) diagnosed two outbreaks of rickets in pigs in the weaning phase in Seara, SC. The clinical history was obtained by interviewing the field veterinarian and the farmers. In the anamnesis, both pig farmers stated having used a feed premix product from the same company, starting three months ago, and after that the pigs presented clinical signs of posterior paralysis and progressive weight loss. Six animals were submitted to necropsy and organs were collected from the abdominal and thoracic cavities; central nervous system and bones; fixed in 10% buffered formalin, routinely processed, paraffin embedded and stained with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) for histopathological analysis. Bone specimens were decalcified in nitric acid working solution 20 times their volume, during 5 days. In addition, samples of the premix product containing minerals and vitamins were sent to a specialized laboratory to analyze macroelements levels through the atomic absorption methodology. In property 1, there was a batch of 100 animals, the morbidity rate was 15% and lethality was 5%. In property 2, among 30 animals, the morbidity and lethality rate were 33%. Five animals from property 1 and one...

Outbreak of rickets in pigs in the west of Santa Catarina

Background: Rickets is a deficiency pathology that occurs in young and growing animals, leading to deficient bone mineralization. Rickets has been reported in several species producing numerous economic losses. The disease is caused by nutritional imbalance of calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P) and vitamin D. The aim of this work was to report two outbreaks of rickets in commercial weaning farms in the Seara city, in the western region of Santa Catarina State (SC), Brazil. Case: In August 2016, the Veterinary Pathology Laboratory (LPV) at the Concórdia Campus of the Catarinense Federal Institute (IFC) diagnosed two outbreaks of rickets in pigs in the weaning phase in Seara, SC. The clinical history was obtained by interviewing the field veterinarian and the farmers. In the anamnesis, both pig farmers stated having used a feed premix product from the same company, starting three months ago, and after that the pigs presented clinical signs of posterior paralysis and progressive weight loss. Six animals were submitted to necropsy and organs were collected from the abdominal and thoracic cavities; central nervous system and bones; fixed in 10% buffered formalin, routinely processed, paraffin embedded and stained with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) for histopathological analysis. Bone specimens were decalcified in nitric acid working solution 20 times their volume, during 5 days. In addition, samples of the premix product containing minerals and vitamins were sent to a specialized laboratory to analyze macroelements levels through the atomic absorption methodology. In property 1, there was a batch of 100 animals, the morbidity rate was 15% and lethality was 5%. In property 2, among 30 animals, the morbidity and lethality rate were 33%. Five animals from property 1 and one...(AU)

Maxillomandibular deformity in a canine with fibrous osteodystrophy secondary to chronic kidney disease

Background: Cases of renal fibrous osteodystrophy are usually associated with nutritional causes, which of renal causesare considered uncommon in dogs. This disorder is characterized by the intense proliferation of fibrous connective tissue inbones, impairing bone stiffness. The aim of this study was to report a case of fibrous osteodystrophy secondary to chronickidney disease in a canine with a “rubber jaw” facial deformity.Case: A 4-year-old male unneutered mongrel dog weighing 5.2 kg had a history of apathy, progressive weight loss andvomiting for one month, and polyuria and polydipsia for more than three months. In addition, the owner complained aboutthe deformed appearance in the muzzle region of the animal, which was evidenced flexibility of the same, with a displacement of the mandible and maxilla on physical examination, similar to the “rubber jaw”. Blood tests revealed macrocyticanemia, elevated total plasma proteins, and lymphopenia-associated neutrophilia, as well as hyperphosphatemia (24 mg/dL), uremia (283.6 mg/dL) and increased creatinine (8.6 mg/dL), ALT (143.2 UI/L) and alkaline phosphatase (3222.2UI/L), while calcium (8.8 mg/dL) and albumin (1.9 g/dL) were decreased. A serological test for visceral leishmaniasis wasalso performed, which was negative. Abdominal ultrasound imaging revealed kidneys with alterations in tissue architecture, increased thickness and complete loss of cortico-medullary relationship, while the parathyroid gland was enlargedand spindle-shaped. Cranial radiography showed marked radiopacity of the bilateral maxillary bones, with destructionof the nasal, turbinate and frontal bones, as well as loosening of the teeth and destruction of the mandibular bone matrix,characterizing an aspect of “rubber jaw”. Based on the history, history and evidence of azotemia, hyperphosphatemia andloss of facial bone density, the diagnosis of fibrous osteodystrophy secondary to chronic kidney...

Maxillomandibular deformity in a canine with fibrous osteodystrophy secondary to chronic kidney disease

Background: Cases of renal fibrous osteodystrophy are usually associated with nutritional causes, which of renal causesare considered uncommon in dogs. This disorder is characterized by the intense proliferation of fibrous connective tissue inbones, impairing bone stiffness. The aim of this study was to report a case of fibrous osteodystrophy secondary to chronickidney disease in a canine with a “rubber jaw” facial deformity.Case: A 4-year-old male unneutered mongrel dog weighing 5.2 kg had a history of apathy, progressive weight loss andvomiting for one month, and polyuria and polydipsia for more than three months. In addition, the owner complained aboutthe deformed appearance in the muzzle region of the animal, which was evidenced flexibility of the same, with a displacement of the mandible and maxilla on physical examination, similar to the “rubber jaw”. Blood tests revealed macrocyticanemia, elevated total plasma proteins, and lymphopenia-associated neutrophilia, as well as hyperphosphatemia (24 mg/dL), uremia (283.6 mg/dL) and increased creatinine (8.6 mg/dL), ALT (143.2 UI/L) and alkaline phosphatase (3222.2UI/L), while calcium (8.8 mg/dL) and albumin (1.9 g/dL) were decreased. A serological test for visceral leishmaniasis wasalso performed, which was negative. Abdominal ultrasound imaging revealed kidneys with alterations in tissue architecture, increased thickness and complete loss of cortico-medullary relationship, while the parathyroid gland was enlargedand spindle-shaped. Cranial radiography showed marked radiopacity of the bilateral maxillary bones, with destructionof the nasal, turbinate and frontal bones, as well as loosening of the teeth and destruction of the mandibular bone matrix,characterizing an aspect of “rubber jaw”. Based on the history, history and evidence of azotemia, hyperphosphatemia andloss of facial bone density, the diagnosis of fibrous osteodystrophy secondary to chronic kidney...(AU)

Kasugamycin on Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli in the in vitro culture of sugarcane / Efeitos da Kasugamicina em Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli na cultura in vitro de cana-de-açúcar

One of the significant obstacles to the growth of sugarcane production is the infection by phytopathogens, mainly by the bacterium Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli (Lxx) causal agent of Ratoon stunting disease. Thus, this research aimed to evaluate the effects of kasugamycin on the in vitro growth of sugarcane, as well as its effect on the bacterium Lxx. Explants of strain SP791011 from sugarcane were inoculated in MS culture medium supplemented with the antimicrobial kasugamycin at concentrations of 0.00; 0.87; 1.08; 1.74 and 3.48 mL.L-1, where they remained for 30 days. After this period, the survival rate, shoot number per explant, height of the explants, phytomass, dry phytomass and phytosanitary were evaluated based on the presence of genomic DNA of Lxx. It was verified that the culture in kasugamycin influenced the morphological variables negatively; nevertheless, the antimicrobial did not demonstrate phytotoxicity to the plants. All treatments tested in this experiment were diagnosed as positive, with DNA amplification for Lxx, despite it was observed a reduction in bacterial load, suggesting that kasugamycin at higher doses can be evaluated as an attempt to eliminate the bacterium in the in vitro cultivation of sugarcane.(AU)

Um dos maiores entraves para o crescimento da produção de cana-de-açúcar é a infecção por fitopatógenos, principalmente pela bactéria Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli (Lxx), agente causal do raquitismo-da-soqueira, doença que mais causa perdas a cultura. Assim, este trabalho teve como objetivo, avaliar os efeitos do antimicrobiano casugamicina sobre o crescimento in vitro, bem como seu efeito sobre a infecção endógena por Lxx em cana-de-açúcar. Explantes da variedade SP791011 de cana-de-açúcar foram inoculados em meio de cultura MS suplementados com o antimicrobiano nas concentrações de 0,00; 0,87; 1,08; 1,74 e 3,48 mL.L-1, em que permaneceram por 30 dias. Após este período, foi avaliada a taxa de sobrevivência, número de brotações por explante, altura dos explantes, fitomassa, fitomassa seca e fitossanidade em relação à presença de DNA genômico de Lxx. Foi verificado que o cultivo em casugamicina influenciou de forma negativa nas variáveis morfológicas, apesar disso, o antimicrobiano não mostrou fitotoxidade às plantas. Todos os tratamentos testados neste experimento foram diagnosticados como positivos, com amplificação de DNA para Lxx, apesar de ter sido observada uma redução na carga bacteriana, sugerindo que a casugamicina em doses superiores pode ser avaliada como alternativa na tentativa de eliminar completamente a bactéria no cultivo in vitro de cana-de-açúcar.(AU)

Detection of enteric viruses in pancreas and spleen of broilers with runting-stunting syndrome (RSS) / Detecção de vírus entéricos em pâncreas e baço de frangos com a síndrome de nanismo e raquitismo (RSS)

Enteric disease is a multifactorial problem in chickens, which causes gastrointestinal alterations, elevated feed conversions and impairment. In the last years, several enteric viruses were implicated in enteric disease; case reports have shown their presence alone or in concomitant infections during outbreaks and have suggested that they might be determining factors in the aetiology of enteric disease. This study shows high detection rates of enteric viruses in the pancreas and spleen in samples from an outbreak of enteritis and malabsorption in 16 chicken flocks (n=80 broilers). Avian nephritis virus (ANV) was the most ubiquitous virus, present in 75% of the flocks followed by avian rotavirus group A (ART-A) with 68.75%, and by chicken astrovirus (CAstV) and chicken parvovirus (ChPV) in 43.75% of samples. Viruses were present in the pancreas of positive flocks at extremely high rates: 100% for ART-A, 91.7% for ANV, 100% for CAstV and 57.14% for ChPV. By contrast, only 16.7% and 57.14% of intestine samples were positive for ANV and CAstV, respectively. Avian reovirus (AReo) and avian adenovirus group 1 (FAdV-1) were not detected. These results suggest that high viral detection rates in pancreas samples may be a result of viremia during enteric disease, with subsequent damage of the exocrine pancreas, leading to runting-stunting syndrome (RSS).(AU)

A doença entérica é um problema multifatorial em galinhas que causa alterações gastrointestinais, conversão alimentar elevada e deficiência de crescimento. Nos últimos anos, os vírus entéricos foram associados à doença entérica; casos reportados mostraram a infecção de um único vírus e também infecções concomitantes durante os surtos sugerindo a presença de múltiplos fatores etiológicos nas doenças entéricas. Este estudo mostra uma alta taxa de detecção dos vírus entéricos em amostras de pâncreas e baço de um surto de enterite e má-absorção em 16 lotes de frangos (n=80 frangos). O vírus de nefrite aviária (ANV) foi o vírus mais detectado, estando presente em 75% dos lotes seguido pelo rotavírus aviário grupo A (ART-A) em 68,75% dos casos, e pelo astrovirus (CAstV) e parvovírus aviários (ChPV), ambos em 43,75% das amostras. Os vírus estavam presentes no pâncreas dos lotes positivos em percentuais elevados: 100% para ART-A e CAstV; 91,7% para ANV, e em 57,14% para ChPV. Em contraste, somente 16,7% e 57,14%, em amostras de intestino, foram positivos para ANV e CAstV, respectivamente. Reovírus aviário (AReo) e o adenovírus do grupo 1 (FAdV-1) não foram detectados. Estes resultados sugerem que os elevados percentuais de vírus detectados em amostras de pâncreas podem estar associados à viremia durante a doença entérica, com subsequente lesão no pâncreas exócrino das aves levando ao desenvolvimento da síndrome de nanismo e raquitismo.(AU)

Detection of enteric viruses in pancreas and spleen of broilers with runting-stunting syndrome (RSS) / Detecção de vírus entéricos em pâncreas e baço de frangos com a síndrome de nanismo e raquitismo (RSS)

Enteric disease is a multifactorial problem in chickens, which causes gastrointestinal alterations, elevated feed conversions and impairment. In the last years, several enteric viruses were implicated in enteric disease; case reports have shown their presence alone or in concomitant infections during outbreaks and have suggested that they might be determining factors in the aetiology of enteric disease. This study shows high detection rates of enteric viruses in the pancreas and spleen in samples from an outbreak of enteritis and malabsorption in 16 chicken flocks (n=80 broilers). Avian nephritis virus (ANV) was the most ubiquitous virus, present in 75% of the flocks followed by avian rotavirus group A (ART-A) with 68.75%, and by chicken astrovirus (CAstV) and chicken parvovirus (ChPV) in 43.75% of samples. Viruses were present in the pancreas of positive flocks at extremely high rates: 100% for ART-A, 91.7% for ANV, 100% for CAstV and 57.14% for ChPV. By contrast, only 16.7% and 57.14% of intestine samples were positive for ANV and CAstV, respectively. Avian reovirus (AReo) and avian adenovirus group 1 (FAdV-1) were not detected. These results suggest that high viral detection rates in pancreas samples may be a result of viremia during enteric disease, with subsequent damage of the exocrine pancreas, leading to runting-stunting syndrome (RSS).(AU)

A doença entérica é um problema multifatorial em galinhas que causa alterações gastrointestinais, conversão alimentar elevada e deficiência de crescimento. Nos últimos anos, os vírus entéricos foram associados à doença entérica; casos reportados mostraram a infecção de um único vírus e também infecções concomitantes durante os surtos sugerindo a presença de múltiplos fatores etiológicos nas doenças entéricas. Este estudo mostra uma alta taxa de detecção dos vírus entéricos em amostras de pâncreas e baço de um surto de enterite e má-absorção em 16 lotes de frangos (n=80 frangos). O vírus de nefrite aviária (ANV) foi o vírus mais detectado, estando presente em 75% dos lotes seguido pelo rotavírus aviário grupo A (ART-A) em 68,75% dos casos, e pelo astrovirus (CAstV) e parvovírus aviários (ChPV), ambos em 43,75% das amostras. Os vírus estavam presentes no pâncreas dos lotes positivos em percentuais elevados: 100% para ART-A e CAstV; 91,7% para ANV, e em 57,14% para ChPV. Em contraste, somente 16,7% e 57,14%, em amostras de intestino, foram positivos para ANV e CAstV, respectivamente. Reovírus aviário (AReo) e o adenovírus do grupo 1 (FAdV-1) não foram detectados. Estes resultados sugerem que os elevados percentuais de vírus detectados em amostras de pâncreas podem estar associados à viremia durante a doença entérica, com subsequente lesão no pâncreas exócrino das aves levando ao desenvolvimento da síndrome de nanismo e raquitismo.(AU)

ESTUDO RADIOGRÁFICO DO ESQUELETO AXIAL E APENDICULAR DE PRIMATAS Callithrix jacchus (Linnaeus, 1758) E Callithrix penicillata (É. Geoffroy, 1812)

Os saguis são pequenos primatas amplamente distribuídos no continente americano. O conhecimento de parâmetros normais e afecções frequentes é limitado, contudo, fundamental para pesquisas e abordagem clínica. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram realizar avaliações descritivas e obter referências de dados quantitativos do esqueleto apendicular e axial de Callithrix jacchus e Callithrix penicillata. Foram utilizadas imagens radiográficas de 29 saguis. Realizou-se descrição de lesões esqueléticas, pelvimetria, mensuração de ossos longos e avaliação de vértebras e esternébras. As mensurações de ossos longos e pelve foram semelhantes entre as espécies. A avaliação de vértebras e esternébras apresentou variações em relação à literatura. As lesões de crânio, coluna vertebral, membros torácicos e pélvicos estiveram presentes em 47,61%, 53,84%, 44% e 52% dos saguis, respectivamente. Foi possível padronizar as medidas propostas e realizar avaliação quantitativa de vértebras e esternébras. As afecções esqueléticas apresentaram alta prevalência nos saguis, especialmente aquelas de origem traumática e metabólica.

Marmosets are small primates widely distributed in American continent. Knowledge of normal parameters and frequent disorders is limited; however, its essential for research and clinical approach. The objectives of this work were to perform descriptive evaluations and obtain references of quantitative data of the appendicular and axial skeleton of Callithrix jacchus and Callithrix penicillata. Radiographic images of 29 marmosets were used. Skeletal lesions were described, pelvimetry, measurement of long bones and evaluation of vertebrae and sternebras were performed. Measurements of long bones and pelvis were similar between species. Evaluation of vertebrae and sternebras exhibited variations relative to the literature. Lesions on the skull, spine, thoracic and pelvic limbs were present in 47,61%, 53,84%, 44% and 52% of marmosets, respectively. It was possible to standardize proposed measures and perform quantitative assessments of the vertebrae and sternebras. Skeletal conditions were highly prevalent in marmosets, especially those of traumatic and metabolic origin.

Avaliações radiográficas dos membros torácicos e pélvicos de saguis

O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar radiograficamente os membros torácicos e pélvicos de um grupo de saguis mantidos em cativeiro, oriundos de apreensões realizadas para o combate do tráfico ilegal de animais. Foram utilizados 14 saguis, sendo 12 adultos e dois juvenis, oito machos e seis fêmeas, com massa corpórea entre 248 e 354 gramas, sendo um sagui-de-tufo-branco (Callithrix jacchus), oito saguis-de-tufo preto (Callithrix penicillata) e cinco saguis híbridos (Callithrix sp.). Com exceção de três saguis que estavam radiograficamente normais, todos os demais apresentaram alterações radiográficas dos membros, pélvicos e/ou torácicos. A despeito das alterações, a maioria dos animais conseguia se locomover sem grandes limitações no cativeiro. Dos 11 saguis com alterações no membro pélvico, cinco (45,45%) apresentavam estreitamento pélvico e desvio varo bilateral do fêmur, sendo um sugestivo de raquitismo e um de osteomalácia. Os demais apresentaram alterações, tais como má-consolidação de fratura acetabular com osteoartrite da cabeça femoral, amputação parcial de membro, antecurvato de ambas as tíbias, osteoartrite do joelho, entre outros. Seis saguis (54,54 %) mostraram alteração no membro torácico, tais como fratura do rádio, subluxação escápulo-umeral e incongruência da articulação úmero-radio-ulnar, entre outros. Foi possível concluir que 78,57% dos saguis avaliados tinham alterações ósseas e/ou articulares detectadas radiograficamente, que foram predominantes nos membros pélvicos e não impeditivas à locomoção em cativeiro.

This study aimed to provide a radiographic evaluation of the fore- and hind limbs of marmosets in captivity, originated from capture carried out to combat illegal wildlife trade. A total of 14 marmosets, 12 adults and two juveniles, eight males and six females, weighing between 248 and 354 grams were used, including one common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus), eight black-pencilled marmoset (Callithrix penicillata) and five hybrid marmosets (Callithrix sp.). Except three marmosets radiographically normal, all the others showed radiographic changes of the forelimbs and/or hind limbs. Despite the changes, most primates were capable of moving without major limitations in captivity. Of the 11 marmosets with radiographic changes of the hind limbs, five (45.45%) had pelvic narrowing and bilateral varus deviation of the femur, which had one suggestive of rickets and one of osteomalacia. The other marmosets had changes such as malunion of acetabular fracture with hip osteoarthritis, transtíbial amputation, antecurvatum of both tibias, and knee osteoarthritis, among others. Six marmosets (54.54%) showed alterations in the forelimbs, such as radius fracture, scapulohumeral subluxation, and bilateral humeral-radio-ulnar joint incongruence, among others. In conclusion, 78.57% of the evaluated marmosets had bone and/or joint changes detected by plain radiograph, which were found predominantly in the hind limbs and without impediment to locomotion in captivity.

Osteodistrofia hipertrófica em um cão da raça pastor branco suiço tratado com glicocorticóide / Hypertrophic osteodystrophy in a dog breed white swiss shepherd treated glucocorticoid

A osteodistrofia hipertrófica é uma doença dos canídeos em crescimento que afeta primariamente as metáfises dos ossos longos. Por vezes também lhe são atribuídas outras denominações como: doença de Moller-Barlow, osteodistrofia idiopática, hipo ou avitaminose C ou osteopatia metafisária, entre outras menos usadas. Este trabalho teve como objetivo relatar um caso de osteodistrofia hipertrófica tratado com glicocorticoide. O diagnóstico foi obtido através dos exames complementares, principalmente pelo exame radiográfico o qual apresentou zonas radioluscentes nas metáfises distais do rádio, ulna e tíbia, com pequena neoformação óssea periosteal na metáfise ulnar. O tratamento foi à base de prednisona, cefalexina, obtendo melhora rápida aos 15 dias onde já não se notava mais o aumento de volume nos membros. Baseado nesses dados concluiu-se que o tratamento com glicorticóides é uma boa opção para a afecção trazendo remissão dos sintomas de forma rápida.

Hypertrophic osteodystrophy is a disease of canids in growth that primarily affects the metaphyses of long bones. Sometimes you are also assigned other names as: Moller-Barlow disease, idiopathic osteoarthritis, hypo or avitaminosis C or metaphyseal osteopathy, among other less used. This study aimed to report a case of hypertrophic osteodystrophy treated with glucocorticoids. The diagnosis was obtained through laboratory tests, mainly by radiographic examination which showed radiolucent areas in the distal metaphysis of the radius, ulna and tibia, with a small periosteal bone formation in the ulnar metaphysis. The treatment was based prednisone, cephalexin, obtaining fast at 15 days where not already noted further swelling of the limbs improvement. Based on these data it was concluded that glucocorticoids are the treatment of choice for bringing disease remission quickly.

Osteodistrofia hipertrófica em um cão da raça pastor branco suiço tratado com glicocorticóide / Hypertrophic osteodystrophy in a dog breed white swiss shepherd treated glucocorticoid

A osteodistrofia hipertrófica é uma doença dos canídeos em crescimento que afeta primariamente as metáfises dos ossos longos. Por vezes também lhe são atribuídas outras denominações como: doença de Moller-Barlow, osteodistrofia idiopática, hipo ou avitaminose C ou osteopatia metafisária, entre outras menos usadas. Este trabalho teve como objetivo relatar um caso de osteodistrofia hipertrófica tratado com glicocorticoide. O diagnóstico foi obtido através dos exames complementares, principalmente pelo exame radiográfico o qual apresentou zonas radioluscentes nas metáfises distais do rádio, ulna e tíbia, com pequena neoformação óssea periosteal na metáfise ulnar. O tratamento foi à base de prednisona, cefalexina, obtendo melhora rápida aos 15 dias onde já não se notava mais o aumento de volume nos membros. Baseado nesses dados concluiu-se que o tratamento com glicorticóides é uma boa opção para a afecção trazendo remissão dos sintomas de forma rápida.(AU)

Hypertrophic osteodystrophy is a disease of canids in growth that primarily affects the metaphyses of long bones. Sometimes you are also assigned other names as: Moller-Barlow disease, idiopathic osteoarthritis, hypo or avitaminosis C or metaphyseal osteopathy, among other less used. This study aimed to report a case of hypertrophic osteodystrophy treated with glucocorticoids. The diagnosis was obtained through laboratory tests, mainly by radiographic examination which showed radiolucent areas in the distal metaphysis of the radius, ulna and tibia, with a small periosteal bone formation in the ulnar metaphysis. The treatment was based prednisone, cephalexin, obtaining fast at 15 days where not already noted further swelling of the limbs improvement. Based on these data it was concluded that glucocorticoids are the treatment of choice for bringing disease remission quickly.(AU)

Resistência de variedades comerciais de cana-de-açúcar ao agente causal do raquitismo-da-soqueira

Ratoon stunting disease (RSD) caused by bacteria Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli is one of the most economically important disease of sugarcane worldwide. The present survey had objective to evaluate the resistance of 10 RB commercial cultivars of sugarcane including CB 49-260 as a susceptible standard. The study evaluated the correlating the damages presented for overhauls productivity of inoculate and non inoculate parcels with the bacteria. The results showed that varieties RB 72 454, RB 83 5486, RB 86 7515, RB 92 8064, RB 92 5211, RB 92 5345 and RB 92 5268 were susceptible. RB 85 5156 had a intermediary resistance and varieties RB 85 5453 and RB 85 5536 both showed tolerant behavior.

O raquitismo-da-soqueira (RSD), causado pela bactéria Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli, é uma das mais importantes doenças da cana-de-açúcar nas regiões produtoras do mundo. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o grau de resistência de 10 variedades comerciais RB de cana-de-açúcar mais a variedade CB 49-260, a qual foi incluída como padrão suscetível. O trabalho visou avaliar os danos amostrados em campo pelo peso das parcelas em função da relação entre a produtividade de parcelas inoculadas e não inoculadas artificialmente com a bactéria. Os resultados mostraram que as variedades RB 72 454, RB 83 5486, RB 86 7515, RB 92 5211, RB 92 5268, RB 92 5345, RB 92 8064 e a variedade padrão CB 49-260 comportaram-se como variedades suscetíveis. A variedade RB 85 5156 comportou-se como de resistência intermediária e apenas as variedades RB 85 5453 e RB 85 5536 comportaram-se como tolerantes.

Resistência de variedades comerciais de cana-de-açúcar ao agente causal do raquitismo-da-soqueira

Ratoon stunting disease (RSD) caused by bacteria Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli is one of the most economically important disease of sugarcane worldwide. The present survey had objective to evaluate the resistance of 10 RB commercial cultivars of sugarcane including CB 49-260 as a susceptible standard. The study evaluated the correlating the damages presented for overhauls productivity of inoculate and non inoculate parcels with the bacteria. The results showed that varieties RB 72 454, RB 83 5486, RB 86 7515, RB 92 8064, RB 92 5211, RB 92 5345 and RB 92 5268 were susceptible. RB 85 5156 had a intermediary resistance and varieties RB 85 5453 and RB 85 5536 both showed tolerant behavior.

O raquitismo-da-soqueira (RSD), causado pela bactéria Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli, é uma das mais importantes doenças da cana-de-açúcar nas regiões produtoras do mundo. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o grau de resistência de 10 variedades comerciais RB de cana-de-açúcar mais a variedade CB 49-260, a qual foi incluída como padrão suscetível. O trabalho visou avaliar os danos amostrados em campo pelo peso das parcelas em função da relação entre a produtividade de parcelas inoculadas e não inoculadas artificialmente com a bactéria. Os resultados mostraram que as variedades RB 72 454, RB 83 5486, RB 86 7515, RB 92 5211, RB 92 5268, RB 92 5345, RB 92 8064 e a variedade padrão CB 49-260 comportaram-se como variedades suscetíveis. A variedade RB 85 5156 comportou-se como de resistência intermediária e apenas as variedades RB 85 5453 e RB 85 5536 comportaram-se como tolerantes.

Resistência de variedades comerciais de cana-de-açúcar ao agente causal do raquitismo-da-soqueira

Ratoon stunting disease (RSD) caused by bacteria Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli is one of the most economically important disease of sugarcane worldwide. The present survey had objective to evaluate the resistance of 10 RB commercial cultivars of sugarcane including CB 49-260 as a susceptible standard. The study evaluated the correlating the damages presented for overhauls productivity of inoculate and non inoculate parcels with the bacteria. The results showed that varieties RB 72 454, RB 83 5486, RB 86 7515, RB 92 8064, RB 92 5211, RB 92 5345 and RB 92 5268 were susceptible. RB 85 5156 had a intermediary resistance and varieties RB 85 5453 and RB 85 5536 both showed tolerant behavior.

O raquitismo-da-soqueira (RSD), causado pela bactéria Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli, é uma das mais importantes doenças da cana-de-açúcar nas regiões produtoras do mundo. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o grau de resistência de 10 variedades comerciais RB de cana-de-açúcar mais a variedade CB 49-260, a qual foi incluída como padrão suscetível. O trabalho visou avaliar os danos amostrados em campo pelo peso das parcelas em função da relação entre a produtividade de parcelas inoculadas e não inoculadas artificialmente com a bactéria. Os resultados mostraram que as variedades RB 72 454, RB 83 5486, RB 86 7515, RB 92 5211, RB 92 5268, RB 92 5345, RB 92 8064 e a variedade padrão CB 49-260 comportaram-se como variedades suscetíveis. A variedade RB 85 5156 comportou-se como de resistência intermediária e apenas as variedades RB 85 5453 e RB 85 5536 comportaram-se como tolerantes.