1,8-cineole and castor oil in sodium lauryl ether sulphate disrupt reproduction and ovarian tissue of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus.

Essential and fixed oils have been researched as alternatives to chemical acaricides. The activity of volatile compounds from essential oils (1,8-cineole, citral and eugenol) at 1.0% (w/v) and fixed oil (castor oil) at 0.3% (w/v) dissolved in 2.0% (v/v) dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) + 0.2% (w/v) Tween 80® was assessed against Rhipicephalus microplus using immersion tests. 1,8-cineole (29.0%) and castor oil (30.2%) had the highest reproductive inhibition rate. A second experiment was performed to verify the effect of the 1,8-cineole (10.0% w/v) and, or castor oil (0.3% w/v) on tick reproduction using different solubilizing agents. The highest reproductive inhibition was observed for the combination of 1,8-cineole/castor oil (94.1%) and 1,8-cineole in 2.0% (w/v) sodium lauryl ether sulphate (SLES) (92.8%). A third experiment showed morphological changes in R. microplus oocytes at different stages of development, as well as in pedicel cells. The most intense effects were observed when ticks were immersed in the formulation containing 1,8-cineole (10.0% w/v) and castor oil (0.3% w/v) dissolved in 2% (w/v) SLES. These findings highlight the potential of this formulation as an alternative for managing cattle ticks as their cytotoxic effects can reduce R. microplus reproductive success.

Efeito da interação idade da matriz x peso do ovo sobre o desempenho de codornas de corte / Effect of female breeder age x egg weight interaction on the performance of meat type quails

Avaliou-se a interação idade da matriz versus peso do ovo sobre o desempenho produtivo de codornas de corte (Coturnix coturnix coturnix) no 21º e 42º dias de idade. Em cada classe de idade da matriz, iniciada a partir de 70, 205 e 280 dias, foram incubados 600 ovos, separados em três categorias de peso: categoria 1 - ovos com 11,0-12,9g; categoria 2 - ovos com 13,0-14,9g e categoria 3 - ovos com 15,0-16,9g. Após a eclosão, em cada idade da matriz, foram utilizadas 225 codornas de um dia, de ambos os sexos, provenientes das três categorias de peso, sendo 75 codornas por categoria. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente ao acaso, e os tratamentos consistiram das três classes de idades da matriz x três categorias de peso do ovo, com cinco repetições de 15 codornas. A dieta experimental foi única para todos os tratamentos com 28 por cento proteína bruta e 2900kcal de energia metabolizável. A categoria peso do ovo e a classe de idade da matriz influenciaram o peso corporal, o ganho de peso e o consumo da dieta no 21º e 42º dias de idade. Codornas oriundas de ovos mais pesados e de matrizes das classes de 205 e 280 dias de idade apresentaram melhor desempenho (P<0,05). A viabilidade foi influenciada pela categoria peso do ovo, ou seja, codornas provenientes de ovos mais leves apresentaram menor viabilidade aos 21º e 42º dias de idade (P<0,05). Ovos mais pesados originaram codornas mais pesadas ao nascimento (P<0,05).

The effect of female breeder age x egg weight interaction was evaluated on the performance of meat type quails (Coturnix coturnix coturnix) at 21st and 42nd days of age. For every female breeder age class (70, 205, and 280 days of age), 600 eggs were classified according to egg weight class (class 1: 11.0-12.9; class 2: 13.0-14.9, and class 3: 15.0-16.9g). A total of 225 quails of both genders, totaling 75 quails for every egg weight class were used in this study. A completely randomized experimental design with five replicates of 15 quails was used. The experimental diets were formulated to contain 28 percent crude protein and 2,900 kcal of metabolizable energy (ME). Weight gain, body weight, feed consumption, and weight gain: feed consumption ratio from hatch to 21st day and from hatch to 42nd day of age were recorded. Both egg weight and female breeder age classes affected body weight, weight gain, and feed consumption at 21st and 42nd days of age. Quails from heavier egg weight class and female breeder age classes 205 and 280 days of age showed higher performance (P<0.05). Quail viability was affected by egg weight class, i.e. quails from lighter eggs showed lower viability at 21st and 42nd days of life. Heavier eggs originated heavier quails at hatch (P<0.05).