A first look at the N- and O-glycosylation landscape in anuran skin secretions.

Amphibians secrete a complex array of molecules that shape their interactions with coinhabiting microorganisms and macroscopic predators. Glycans are a rapidly evolving and complex class of biomolecules implicated in intrinsic and extrinsic recognition events. Despite the numerous studies aiming at the biochemical characterization of anuran skin secretions, little is known about protein-linked oligosaccharides, their synthesis pathways, and their homing secreted glycoproteins. In the present report, LC-MS/MS was used to investigate the diversity of N- and O-linked oligosaccharides in the skin secretion of two South American frogs, Pithecopus azureus and Boana raniceps. Additionally, the enzymes responsible for glycan synthesis pathways were evaluated based on their skin tissue transcriptome. Our analyses allowed the annotation of various N- and O-glycan structures commonly found in vertebrate proteins. Paucimannosidic glycans were abundant in the skin secretion of both amphibians; however, hybrid and complex N-glycan structures were detected only in B. raniceps. A good correlation between the structures discovered in glycomic analyses and transcripts encoding enzymes necessary for their synthesis was obtained. Some transcripts such as those of MAN1A2, FUT8, and ST6GALNAC were found solely in B. raniceps. Finally, secreted N- and O- linked glycoproteins were predicted from the transcriptomic data, indicating that proteases and protease inhibitors are putative sources of the glycans described herein. Overall, our results show the presence of oligosaccharides in amphibians skin secretions and suggest that their diversity is species-specific, paving the way for novel perspectives involving amphibian evolution and ecology.

Automatic System for Visual Detection of Dirt Buildup on Conveyor Belts Using Convolutional Neural Networks.

Conveyor belts are the most widespread means of transportation for large quantities of materials in the mining sector. Therefore, autonomous methods that can help human beings to perform the inspection of the belt conveyor system is a major concern for companies. In this context, we present in this work a novel and automatic visual detector that recognizes dirt buildup on the structures of conveyor belts, which is one of the tasks of the maintenance inspectors. This visual detector can be embedded as sensors in autonomous robots for the inspection activity. The proposed system involves training a convolutional neural network from RGB images. The use of the transfer learning technique, i.e., retraining consolidated networks for image classification with our collected images has shown very effective. Two different approaches for transfer learning have been analyzed. The best one presented an average accuracy of 0.8975 with an F-1 Score of 0.8773 for the dirt recognition. A field validation experiment served to evaluate the performance of the proposed system in a real time classification task.

Discontinuity Detection in the Shield Metal Arc Welding Process.

This work proposes a new methodology for the detection of discontinuities in the weld bead applied in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) processes. The detection system is based on two sensors-a microphone and piezoelectric-that acquire acoustic emissions generated during the welding. The feature vectors extracted from the sensor dataset are used to construct classifier models. The approaches based on Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) classifiers are able to identify with a high accuracy the three proposed weld bead classes: desirable weld bead, shrinkage cavity and burn through discontinuities. Experimental results illustrate the system's high accuracy, greater than 90% for each class. A novel Hierarchical Support Vector Machine (HSVM) structure is proposed to make feasible the use of this system in industrial environments. This approach presented 96.6% overall accuracy. Given the simplicity of the equipment involved, this system can be applied in the metal transformation industries.

Anger and stroke: a potential association that deserves serious consideration.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between states of anger and stroke. METHODS: Systematic review of the literature. RESULTS: In total, 21 papers were selected for the systematic review of data published on the subject of anger and stroke. A state of anger may be a risk factor for stroke, as well as a consequence of brain lesions affecting specific areas that are caused by a stroke. Scales to assess anger varied among authors. There was no consensus regarding the area of brain lesions that might lead to a state of anger. Although some authors agreed that lesions on the right side led to angrier behaviour, others found that lesions on the left side were more relevant to anger. Likewise, there was no consensus regarding the prevalence of anger pre or post-stroke. Some authors did not even find that these two conditions were related. CONCLUSION: Although most authors have accepted that there is a relationship between anger and stroke, studies with uniform methodology need to be conducted if this association is to be properly evaluated and understood.

Carnival or football, is there a real risk for acquiring dengue fever in Brazil during holidays seasons?

More than 600,000 football fans, coming from all over the world, were expected to visit Brazil during the FIFA World Cup 2014. International travel can become a public health problem when the visitors start to become sick, needing medical intervention and eventually hospitalization. The occurrence of dengue fever infections in Brazil is persistent and has been increasing since the 1980s, and the health authorities were expected to take preventive measures and to warn the visitors about the risks during the tournament period. Before the World Cup started, studies have been published stating that dengue could be a significant problem in some of the Brazilian cities hosting the games. These conclusions were taken after a brief observation of the available data, analyzing its mean and standard deviation only, or based on seasonal climate forecasts, causing alarm for the world cup in Brazil. Here, with a more careful data analysis, we show that the seasonality of the disease plays a major role in dengue transmission. The density of dengue cases in Brazil is residual during winter in the Southern hemisphere (mid June to mid September) and the fans of football were not likely to get dengue during the tournament period.

Efeito da suplementação proteica no terço final da gestação sobre a programação fetal, e o desempenho das crias submetidas a diferentes estratégias de suplementação / Effect of protein supplementation in the final third of pregnancy on fetal programming, and performance of offspring submitted to different supplementation strategies

Os objetivos deste estudo foram: 1- Avaliar o efeito da suplementação proteica, no terço final da gestação de vacas nelore, sobre a programação fetal e o desempenho de suas crias, submetidas à diferentes ritmos de crescimento até os 318 dias de vida. 2- Avaliar economicamente as diferentes estratégias de suplementação adotadas. Na fase I foram utilizadas 411 vacas da raça Nelore, no início do terço final da gestação, com idade média de 7,6 ± 2,1 anos, peso corporal médio de 429 ± 49 kg e escore de condição corporal (ECC) de 2,84 ± 0,44 (escala de 1 a 5). As vacas foram distribuídas em dois tratamentos conforme o ECC, peso corporal, idade e touro pai da cria. Os tratamentos foram: 1- grupo Vaca- Suplementada (VS) (n = 212) e 2- grupo Vaca-Controle (VC) (n = 199). Os animais do tratamento VS receberam diariamente 0,56 kg de um suplemento mineral proteico composto por 0,50 kg de farelo de soja e 0,06 kg de suplemento mineral, enquanto os animais do tratamento VC receberam somente o suplemento mineral. Na fase II, que corresponde ao período no qual a suplementação foi aplicada às crias, as vacas da primeira fase, juntamente com suas crias, foram redistribuídas, a partir do segundo mês de idade das crias em dois tratamentos. [...] A suplementação em creep-feeding proporcionou maior peso ao desmame para animais suplementados, no entanto não programou o animal para obter maior desempenho nas fases seguintes. A recria de animais em sistema de confinamento foi eficiente em proporcionar maior peso aos 318 dias e maiores GMD. Os investimentos em suplementação pré-parto e em suplementação pré-desmame não foram eficientes em proporcionar maiores margens brutas, sugerindo que o melhor desempenho produtivo não necessariamente implica em melhor desempenho econômico.

The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of protein supplementation of cows in the final third of pregnancy on fetal programming, as measured by the performance of their offspring submitted to growth rates up to 318 days old. The secondary objective, was to economically evaluate the different strategies of supplementation. In phase I we used 411 Nellore pregnant cows at the beginning of last trimester of gestation, with a mean age of 7.6 ± 2.1 years, mean body weight of 429 ± 49 kg and body condition score (BCS) of 2.84 ± 0.44 (range from1 to 5). Cows were assigned to two treatments according to BCS, body weight, age and father of calves . The treatments consisted of Supplemented-Cow group (SCO) (n = 212) and Control-Cow group (CCO) (n = 199). The cows SCO received daily 0.56 kg of protein supplement composed of 0.50 kg of soybean meal and 0.06 kg of minerals. The cows CCO received only mineral supplement. In phase II, which correspond to the period in which supplementation was offered to calves. Half of cows of each group from the first phase, with their offspring (2 months old), were redistributed in two treatments. 1- creep-feeding, offered ad libitum, Supplemented-Calf (SCA) (n = 201). 2 - Only mineral supplementation, Control-Calf (CCA) (n = 188). [...] The protein supplementation of cows in the last trimester of gestation had no effect on weight and weight gain of offspring. Thus, creep-feeding provided greater weaning weight, but the calve were not programmed for greater performance in subsequent phases. Calves in feedlot was effective in providing greater weight to 318 days and higher ADG. Investments in pre-partum supplementation and supplementation pre-weaning were not effective in providing higher gross margins, suggesting that better performance does not necessarily imply better economic performance.

Desempenho e desenvolvimento corporal de bovinos leiteiros mestiços submetidos a níveis de suplementação em pastagem de Brachiaria brizantha / Performance and body development crossbred dairy cattle submitted to levels of supplementation in Brachiaria brizantha

Estudou-se o efeito dos níveis de suplementação energética, em pastagem de Brachiaria brizantha, sobre o desempenho e o desenvolvimento de medidas corporais de bovinos mestiços de origem leiteira na fase de desenvolvimento inicial. O experimento foi conduzido em 126 dias, divididos em seis períodos de 21 dias, correspondendo a segunda metade do período de chuvas e início do período seco. Foram utilizados 24 bovinos mestiços não castrados Holandês/Zebu, com 6 meses de idade e 118±16kg de peso vivo no início do experimento. Os tratamentos foram determinados pelo fornecimento de suplemento energético em quantidade equivalente a 0,5 ou 1,0 por cento do peso vivo. Constatou-se interação significativa entre os tratamentos e períodos experimentais sobre o ganho em peso médio diário. Animais do grupo de alto nível de suplementação (NA) mantiveram o GMD mais elevado e mais constante com a evolução dos períodos (0,95; 1,09; 1,07; 1,00; 0,93 e 0,23kg dia-1), resultando em maior peso final (231,26 vs 197,55kg), enquanto que os animais do tratamento de médio nível de suplementação (NM) apresentaram maiores oscilações de GMD entre os períodos (0,83; 0,59; 0,75; 0,78; 0,44 e 0,35kg dia-1). O grupo NA apresentou maiores patamares para as medidas finais (cm) de perímetro torácico (146,02 vs 136,44); comprimento (108,35 vs 103,22); altura da garupa (120,38 vs 112,46); altura da cernelha (113,91 vs 110,62) e não diferiu quanto ao perímetro escrotal e de canela.

It was studied the effect of energy supplementation levels in Brachiaria brizantha on performance and development of body measurements in crossbred dairy cattle at early growth stages. The experiment was conducted in 126 days, divided into six periods of 21 days, corresponding to the second half of the rainy season and early dry season. It was used 24 crossbred non-castrated Holstein / Zebu, with 6 months of age and 118±16kg live weight at the start of the experiment. Treatments were determined by the supply of energy supplement in an amount equivalent to 0.5 or 1.0 percent of body weight. It was found a significant interaction between treatments and experimental periods on the average daily weight gain. Animals with high level of supplementation (NA) had the highest and more constants ADG with the elapsing periods (0.95, 1.09, 1.07, 1.00, 0.93 and 0.23kg days-1), resulting in higher final weight (231.26 vs. 197.55kg), while animals fed with the medium level of supplementation ( NM) had higher ADG oscillations between periods (0.83, 0.59, 0.75, 0.78, 0.44 and 0.35kg day-1). The NA group showed higher final measures (cm) of girth (146.02 vs 136.44), length (108.35 vs 103.22), croup height (120.38 vs. 112.46), withers height (113.91 vs 110.62) and did not differ for scrotal circumference and cinnamon.

Desempenho e desenvolvimento corporal de bovinos leiteiros mestiços submetidos a níveis de suplementação em pastagem de Brachiaria brizantha

It was studied the effect of energy supplementation levels in Brachiaria brizantha on performance and development of body measurements in crossbred dairy cattle at early growth stages. The experiment was conducted in 126 days, divided into six periods of 21 days, corresponding to the second half of the rainy season and early dry season. It was used 24 crossbred non-castrated Holstein / Zebu, with 6 months of age and 118±16kg live weight at the start of the experiment. Treatments were determined by the supply of energy supplement in an amount equivalent to 0.5 or 1.0% of body weight. It was found a significant interaction between treatments and experimental periods on the average daily weight gain. Animals with high level of supplementation (NA) had the highest and more constants ADG with the elapsing periods (0.95, 1.09, 1.07, 1.00, 0.93 and 0.23kg days-1), resulting in higher final weight (231.26 vs. 197.55kg), while animals fed with the medium level of supplementation ( NM) had higher ADG oscillations between periods (0.83, 0.59, 0.75, 0.78, 0.44 and 0.35kg day-1). The NA group showed higher final measures (cm) of girth (146.02 vs 136.44), length (108.35 vs 103.22), croup height (120.38 vs. 112.46), withers height (113.91 vs 110.62) and did not differ for scrotal circumference and cinnamon.

Estudou-se o efeito dos níveis de suplementação energética, em pastagem de Brachiaria brizantha, sobre o desempenho e o desenvolvimento de medidas corporais de bovinos mestiços de origem leiteira na fase de desenvolvimento inicial. O experimento foi conduzido em 126 dias, divididos em seis períodos de 21 dias, correspondendo a segunda metade do período de chuvas e início do período seco. Foram utilizados 24 bovinos mestiços não castrados Holandês/Zebu, com 6 meses de idade e 118±16kg de peso vivo no início do experimento. Os tratamentos foram determinados pelo fornecimento de suplemento energético em quantidade equivalente a 0,5 ou 1,0% do peso vivo. Constatou-se interação significativa entre os tratamentos e períodos experimentais sobre o ganho em peso médio diário. Animais do grupo de alto nível de suplementação (NA) mantiveram o GMD mais elevado e mais constante com a evolução dos períodos (0,95; 1,09; 1,07; 1,00; 0,93 e 0,23kg dia-1), resultando em maior peso final (231,26 vs 197,55kg), enquanto que os animais do tratamento de médio nível de suplementação (NM) apresentaram maiores oscilações de GMD entre os períodos (0,83; 0,59; 0,75; 0,78; 0,44 e 0,35kg dia-1). O grupo NA apresentou maiores patamares para as medidas finais (cm) de perímetro torácico (146,02 vs 136,44); comprimento (108,35 vs 103,22); altura da garupa (120,38 vs 112,46); altura da cernelha (113,91 vs 110,62) e não diferiu quanto ao perímetro escrotal e de canela.

Desempenho e desenvolvimento corporal de bovinos leiteiros mestiços submetidos a níveis de suplementação em pastagem de Brachiaria brizantha

It was studied the effect of energy supplementation levels in Brachiaria brizantha on performance and development of body measurements in crossbred dairy cattle at early growth stages. The experiment was conducted in 126 days, divided into six periods of 21 days, corresponding to the second half of the rainy season and early dry season. It was used 24 crossbred non-castrated Holstein / Zebu, with 6 months of age and 118±16kg live weight at the start of the experiment. Treatments were determined by the supply of energy supplement in an amount equivalent to 0.5 or 1.0% of body weight. It was found a significant interaction between treatments and experimental periods on the average daily weight gain. Animals with high level of supplementation (NA) had the highest and more constants ADG with the elapsing periods (0.95, 1.09, 1.07, 1.00, 0.93 and 0.23kg days-1), resulting in higher final weight (231.26 vs. 197.55kg), while animals fed with the medium level of supplementation ( NM) had higher ADG oscillations between periods (0.83, 0.59, 0.75, 0.78, 0.44 and 0.35kg day-1). The NA group showed higher final measures (cm) of girth (146.02 vs 136.44), length (108.35 vs 103.22), croup height (120.38 vs. 112.46), withers height (113.91 vs 110.62) and did not differ for scrotal circumference and cinnamon.

Estudou-se o efeito dos níveis de suplementação energética, em pastagem de Brachiaria brizantha, sobre o desempenho e o desenvolvimento de medidas corporais de bovinos mestiços de origem leiteira na fase de desenvolvimento inicial. O experimento foi conduzido em 126 dias, divididos em seis períodos de 21 dias, correspondendo a segunda metade do período de chuvas e início do período seco. Foram utilizados 24 bovinos mestiços não castrados Holandês/Zebu, com 6 meses de idade e 118±16kg de peso vivo no início do experimento. Os tratamentos foram determinados pelo fornecimento de suplemento energético em quantidade equivalente a 0,5 ou 1,0% do peso vivo. Constatou-se interação significativa entre os tratamentos e períodos experimentais sobre o ganho em peso médio diário. Animais do grupo de alto nível de suplementação (NA) mantiveram o GMD mais elevado e mais constante com a evolução dos períodos (0,95; 1,09; 1,07; 1,00; 0,93 e 0,23kg dia-1), resultando em maior peso final (231,26 vs 197,55kg), enquanto que os animais do tratamento de médio nível de suplementação (NM) apresentaram maiores oscilações de GMD entre os períodos (0,83; 0,59; 0,75; 0,78; 0,44 e 0,35kg dia-1). O grupo NA apresentou maiores patamares para as medidas finais (cm) de perímetro torácico (146,02 vs 136,44); comprimento (108,35 vs 103,22); altura da garupa (120,38 vs 112,46); altura da cernelha (113,91 vs 110,62) e não diferiu quanto ao perímetro escrotal e de canela.

Desempenho e desenvolvimento corporal de bovinos leiteiros mestiços submetidos a níveis de suplementação em pastagem de Brachiaria brizantha

It was studied the effect of energy supplementation levels in Brachiaria brizantha on performance and development of body measurements in crossbred dairy cattle at early growth stages. The experiment was conducted in 126 days, divided into six periods of 21 days, corresponding to the second half of the rainy season and early dry season. It was used 24 crossbred non-castrated Holstein / Zebu, with 6 months of age and 118±16kg live weight at the start of the experiment. Treatments were determined by the supply of energy supplement in an amount equivalent to 0.5 or 1.0% of body weight. It was found a significant interaction between treatments and experimental periods on the average daily weight gain. Animals with high level of supplementation (NA) had the highest and more constants ADG with the elapsing periods (0.95, 1.09, 1.07, 1.00, 0.93 and 0.23kg days-1), resulting in higher final weight (231.26 vs. 197.55kg), while animals fed with the medium level of supplementation ( NM) had higher ADG oscillations between periods (0.83, 0.59, 0.75, 0.78, 0.44 and 0.35kg day-1). The NA group showed higher final measures (cm) of girth (146.02 vs 136.44), length (108.35 vs 103.22), croup height (120.38 vs. 112.46), withers height (113.91 vs 110.62) and did not differ for scrotal circumference and cinnamon.

Estudou-se o efeito dos níveis de suplementação energética, em pastagem de Brachiaria brizantha, sobre o desempenho e o desenvolvimento de medidas corporais de bovinos mestiços de origem leiteira na fase de desenvolvimento inicial. O experimento foi conduzido em 126 dias, divididos em seis períodos de 21 dias, correspondendo a segunda metade do período de chuvas e início do período seco. Foram utilizados 24 bovinos mestiços não castrados Holandês/Zebu, com 6 meses de idade e 118±16kg de peso vivo no início do experimento. Os tratamentos foram determinados pelo fornecimento de suplemento energético em quantidade equivalente a 0,5 ou 1,0% do peso vivo. Constatou-se interação significativa entre os tratamentos e períodos experimentais sobre o ganho em peso médio diário. Animais do grupo de alto nível de suplementação (NA) mantiveram o GMD mais elevado e mais constante com a evolução dos períodos (0,95; 1,09; 1,07; 1,00; 0,93 e 0,23kg dia-1), resultando em maior peso final (231,26 vs 197,55kg), enquanto que os animais do tratamento de médio nível de suplementação (NM) apresentaram maiores oscilações de GMD entre os períodos (0,83; 0,59; 0,75; 0,78; 0,44 e 0,35kg dia-1). O grupo NA apresentou maiores patamares para as medidas finais (cm) de perímetro torácico (146,02 vs 136,44); comprimento (108,35 vs 103,22); altura da garupa (120,38 vs 112,46); altura da cernelha (113,91 vs 110,62) e não diferiu quanto ao perímetro escrotal e de canela.

Production of meat and characteristics of lamb carcass non-castrated, castrated and induced to cryptorchidism / Produção de carne e caracteristicas da carcaça de cordeiros não castrados, castrados e induzidos ao criptorquidismo

The characteristics of lamb meat are influenced by a series of factors, among which the testicular hormone production. In order to estimate the influence on meat characteristics, 24 Suffolk, Ile de France, Santa Inês and Texel crossbred lambs male, in a completely casualised delineation, with three treatments and eight repetitions. All animals were managed in the same way, pasture-raised and fed on native grass, in a Voisin system. The experiment treatments were constituted of non-castrated, castrated and cryptorchid animals. Live weight measurements were recorded at birth, once a month to assess body development and before slaughter. The warm carcass weight at slaughter and the 24 hours post-slaughter weight of the carcass cooled in refrigeration chamber at 5ºC were recorded.  Also, the weights of the variables related to the carcass were obtained. The results were analyzed using GLM Procedure and the means compared by Tukeys test at the 5% significance level. No differences in production were found in the components and in the characteristics of the ovine meat and carcass of non-castrated, castrated and cryptorchid lambs raised on pasture land, fed on native grass and slaughtered young.   

As características da carne de cordeiro são influenciadas por uma série de fatores, entre os quais a produção hormonal a nível testicular. Para estimar a influência sobre a produção e as características da carne, foram utilizados 24 cordeiros machos cruzas entre as raças Suffolk, Ile de France, Santa Inês e Texel em um delineamento completamente casualizado com três tratamentos e oito repetições. Todos os animais foram submetidos ao mesmo manejo e criados sobre pastagens de campo nativo em um sistema Voisin. Os tratamentos foram constituídos de animais não castrados, castrados e induzidos ao criptorquidismo. O peso vivo foi obtido ao nascimento e posteriormente, uma vez por mês para o controle do desenvolvimento corporal, e antes do abate. Após o abate foi tomado o peso da carcaça quente e 24 horas após, o peso da carcaça resfriada em câmara fria a 5ºC. Também foram obtidos os pesos das variáveis relacionadas à carcaça. Os resultados foram analisados através do GLM Procedure e as médias comparadas através do Teste de Tukey a 5% de significância. Não houve diferenças na produção, nos componentes e nas características da carne e da carcaça ovina produzidas por cordeiros não castrados, castrados e induzidos ao criptorquidismo criados em condições de pastagem nativa e abatidos jovens.

Production of meat and characteristics of lamb carcass non-castrated, castrated and induced to cryptorchidism / Produção de carne e caracteristicas da carcaça de cordeiros não castrados, castrados e induzidos ao criptorquidismo

The characteristics of lamb meat are influenced by a series of factors, among which the testicular hormone production. In order to estimate the influence on meat characteristics, 24 Suffolk, Ile de France, Santa Inês and Texel crossbred lambs male, in a completely casualised delineation, with three treatments and eight repetitions. All animals were managed in the same way, pasture-raised and fed on native grass, in a Voisin system. The experiment treatments were constituted of non-castrated, castrated and cryptorchid animals. Live weight measurements were recorded at birth, once a month to assess body development and before slaughter. The warm carcass weight at slaughter and the 24 hours post-slaughter weight of the carcass cooled in refrigeration chamber at 5ºC were recorded.  Also, the weights of the variables related to the carcass were obtained. The results were analyzed using GLM Procedure and the means compared by Tukeys test at the 5% significance level. No differences in production were found in the components and in the characteristics of the ovine meat and carcass of non-castrated, castrated and cryptorchid lambs raised on pasture land, fed on native grass and slaughtered young.

As características da carne de cordeiro são influenciadas por uma série de fatores, entre os quais a produção hormonal a nível testicular. Para estimar a influência sobre a produção e as características da carne, foram utilizados 24 cordeiros machos cruzas entre as raças Suffolk, Ile de France, Santa Inês e Texel em um delineamento completamente casualizado com três tratamentos e oito repetições. Todos os animais foram submetidos ao mesmo manejo e criados sobre pastagens de campo nativo em um sistema Voisin. Os tratamentos foram constituídos de animais não castrados, castrados e induzidos ao criptorquidismo. O peso vivo foi obtido ao nascimento e posteriormente, uma vez por mês para o controle do desenvolvimento corporal, e antes do abate. Após o abate foi tomado o peso da carcaça quente e 24 horas após, o peso da carcaça resfriada em câmara fria a 5ºC. Também foram obtidos os pesos das variáveis relacionadas à carcaça. Os resultados foram analisados através do GLM Procedure e as médias comparadas através do Teste de Tukey a 5% de significância. Não houve diferenças na produção, nos componentes e nas características da carne e da carcaça ovina produzidas por cordeiros não castrados, castrados e induzidos ao criptorquidismo criados em condições de pastagem nativa e abatidos jovens.

SOYBEAN HULLS AS A REPLACEMENT FOR GROUND CORN IN RATIONS FOR LACTATING CROSSBREED COWS / SUBSTITUIÇÃO DO MILHO TRITURADO POR CASCA DE SOJA EM DIETAS PARA VACAS MESTIÇAS EM LACTAÇÃO

Twelve lactating dairy cows were randomly assigned in four 3x3 Latin squares to evaluate milk production and composition when ground corn was replaced by soybean hulls in the diet. Soybean hull was added to the diet to progressively decrease ground corn (24%, 15% and 5.8% on the dry matter basis) while soybean hull was simultaneously increased to 21%, 30.1% and 39.3% (dry matter basis). Both milk production and 3.5% fat corrected milk production, milk protein (3.26 g/100 g) and milk lactose (4.67 g/100 g) were not affected by treatments (P>0.05). However, milk fat, milk solids and milk urea nitrogen increased linearly with the increasing levels of soybean hulls (P

Objetivou-se avaliar a produção e composição do leite quando a casca de soja foi utilizada para substituir o milho triturado na dieta de doze vacas mestiças em lactação, distribuídas em quatro quadrados latinos 3x3. Adicionou-se a casca de soja dieta (21%, 30,1% e 39,3% do total da matéria seca) para reduzir progressivamente a porcentagem de milho triturado (24%, 15% e 5,8% do total da matéria seca). Não houve diferenças (P>0,05) para a produção de leite sem e com correção para 3,5% de gordura, teores de proteína (3,26 g/100 g) e de lactose no leite (4,67 g/100 g). Já os teores de gordura e de sólidos totais no leite aumentaram linearmente com o aumento da quantidade de casca de soja adicionada na dieta (P

Soybean hulls as a replacement for ground corn in rations for lactating crossbreed cows / Substituição do milho triturado por casca de soja em dietas para vacas mestiças em lactação

Twelve lactating dairy cows were randomly assigned in four 3x3 Latin squares to evaluate milk production and composition when ground corn was replaced by soybean hulls in the diet. Soybean hull was added to the diet to progressively decrease ground corn (24%, 15% and 5.8% on the dry matter basis) while soybean hull was simultaneously increased to 21%, 30.1% and 39.3% (dry matter basis). Both milk production and 3.5% fat corrected milk production, milk protein (3.26 g/100 g) and milk lactose (4.67 g/100 g) were not affected by treatments (P>0.05). However, milk fat, milk solids and milk urea nitrogen increased linearly with the increasing levels of soybean hulls (P

Objetivou-se avaliar a produção e composição do leite quando a casca de soja foi utilizada para substituir o milho triturado na dieta de doze vacas mestiças em lactação, distribuídas em quatro quadrados latinos 3x3. Adicionou-se a casca de soja dieta (21%, 30,1% e 39,3% do total da matéria seca) para reduzir progressivamente a porcentagem de milho triturado (24%, 15% e 5,8% do total da matéria seca). Não houve diferenças (P>0,05) para a produção de leite sem e com correção para 3,5% de gordura, teores de proteína (3,26 g/100 g) e de lactose no leite (4,67 g/100 g). Já os teores de gordura e de sólidos totais no leite aumentaram linearmente com o aumento da quantidade de casca de soja adicionada na dieta (P