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An experiment was carried out to assess the effect of the incorporation of sun-dried foliage of Brosimum alicastrum into rations based on hay of Megathyrsus maximus on intake, rumen fermentation, kinetics of passage, microbial nitrogen supply to the small intestine, apparent digestibility in Pelibuey hair sheep. Four rations were randomly allotted to four rumen-cannulated lambs (BW = 37.4 ± 4.9 kg) using a 4 × 4 Latin square design to assess the effect of increasing levels (0, 15, 30 and 45% DM basis) of foliage of Brosimum alicastrum on a basal ration of M. maximus. Organic matter intake and water consumption increased linearly (p < 0.01) with increasing levels of B. alicastrum in the ration. The rate and potential extent of rumen fermentation of OM and CP of B. alicastrum were 10.6%/h and 86.6% and 11.4%/h and 95.2%, respectively, but no effect (p > 0.05) was found on the potential rumen degradation of DM (40.2%) or on the rate of degradation of DM (0.033%/h) of M. maximus, although a positive effect was found in the rumen degradation rate of NDF (p < 0.05). VFA and ammonia concentration in the rumen and the rate of passage of solids and liquids through the rumen (k1) increased linearly (p < 0.01) with increasing levels of B. alicastrum. Rumen pH was not affected by the incorporation of B. alicastrum (p > 0.05). Microbial nitrogen supply to the small intestine (p < 0.001), apparent digestibility of dry matter (p < 0.01) and NDF (p < 0.05) of the rations were also significantly increased as a result of the incorporation of B. alicastrum foliage. Results from this experiment suggest that the foliage of Brosimum alicastrum can be readily incorporated at around 30% of the ration of dry matter in hair sheep with beneficial effects on feed intake, rate of passage and microbial N supply to the lower tract.
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Abstract The aim of this study was to estimate allelic and genotypic frequencies of markers in the leptin (LEP), pituitary transcription factor (PIT-1) and luteinizing hormone receptor (LHR) genes and evaluate their effects on reproductive traits and milk yield of Holstein cattle. Data from 147 cows from department of Francisco Morazán, Honduras, were collected and PCR-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) assays were performed to characterize the PIT-1-HinfI, LEP- A59V and LHR-rs41256848 polymorphisms. To estimate the effect of genotypes on reproductive traits and milk yield fixed and mixed linear models were fitted. The frequencies of the genotypes CC, CT and TT of A59V, AA, AB and BB of HinfI, and CC, CG and GG of rs41256848 were 0.46, 0.33 and, 0.21; 0.09, 0.32 and 0.58; and 0.37, 0.61 and 0.02, respectively. The genotypes of LEP and LHR showed deviations from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. The A59V polymorphism was significantly associated with the calving to conception interval (CCI) (p=0.01), being the C allele favorable. The HinfI and rs41256848 polymorphism were significantly associated (p=0.08 and p=0.04) with age to first calving (AFC), being the A and G the alleles favorable associated, respectively. The results suggest that LEP, PIT and LHR polymorphisms can probably act as candidate to be used in marker-assisted selection for AFC and CCI traits.
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Hormona Luteinizante , Leptina , Perfil Genético , Frecuencia de los Genes/fisiología , Reproducción , Bovinos , Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa/instrumentaciónRESUMEN
Los objetivos de este estudio fueron estimar la prevalencia y determinar algunos factores de riesgo asociados con el virus del Síndrome Reproductivo y Respiratorio Porcino (PRRS) en sementales de granjas porcinas de Yucatán, México. El estudio se realizó en 30 granjas con 28 a 2.000 vientres y con diferentes niveles de tecnificación. Los verracos al llegar a la granja fueron sometidos a un periodo de adaptación al manejo y al estatus sanitario. En las granjas se empleaba la monta natural, la inseminación artificial o ambas técnicas. La alimentación de los verracos consistió en alimento comercial. Se realizó un estudio transversal por conglomerados desde septiembre 2005 hasta febrero 2006, muestreándose 170 verracos. La presencia de anticuerpos y partículas virales se determinó mediante las pruebas de ELISA y RT-PCR (Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa- Transcriptasa Reversa), respectivamente. Cincuenta y seis verracos fueron positivos a la prueba de ELISA, 21 a la prueba de RT-PCR y 67 a una o ambas pruebas. La prevalencia en los verracos fue 39,4% (67/170) y dentro de granjas varió de 0 a 100%. Veintiún granjas tuvieron al menos un animal positivo a la prueba de ELISA, 13 a la prueba de RT-PCR y 25 a una o ambas pruebas. El riesgo de un animal positivo a PRRS fue 3,6 veces mayor en granjas positivas al virus de PRRS y 2,6 veces mayor en granjas donde no se realizaban pruebas diagnósticas antes de introducir los sementales. Las granjas que utilizaban sementales en la detección de celo tuvieron 7,0 veces mayor riesgo de un verraco positivo al virus de PRRS.
The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of and to determine some risk factors associated with the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus in boars from pig farms in Yucatan, Mexico. The study was carried out in 30 farms with 28 to 2,000 sows and different levels of technology. On arrival, boars were kept for an adaptation period to the farm conditions and management. Natural mating, artificial insemination or both techniques were used. Commercial feed was provided to the boars. A cluster cross-sectional study was carried out from September 2005 to February 2006, and 170 boars were sampled. The presence of antibodies and virus particles was determined using ELISA and RT-PCR (Reverse transcriptase- polymerase chain reaction) tests respectively. Fifty six out of 170 boars were positive to ELISA test, 21 to RT-PCR and 67 to one or both tests. Boar prevalence was 39.4% (67/170) and within farm varied from 0 to 100%. Twenty one farms (70%) had at least one ELISA positive animal, 13 positives to RT-PCR test (43.3%) and 25 (83.3%) to one or both tests. The risk of a PRRS virus positive boar was 3.6 times greater in the positive farms and 2.6 when no diagnostic tests were carried out before introducing the boar to the farm. Farms using the boars for estrus detection had 7.0 times greater risk of a PRRS virus seropositive boar.
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The purpose of this study was to estimate the seroprevalence of H. somni infection and to determine some risk factors associated with the seropositivity in beef cattle in the livestock region of Yucatan, Mexico. Furthermore, the intraherd correlation coefficient (r e) and the design effect (D) were estimated. The animals were selected using a two-stage random sampling. Blood samples were collected from 490 animals from 35 herds, and sera were tested for the detection of antibodies against H. somni, using the double agar gel immunodiffusion test. Information about each herd and animal sampled was recorded by a questionnaire personally applied in the farm. Data were analyzed by chi-square tests. Ten herds had zero seropositive animals, 19 had one and six had two seropositive animals. Thirty one out of 490 animals were seropositive. The animal seroprevalence adjusted to herd size was 5.5% (95% confidence interval = 3.5%, 7.5%). Animal seroprevalence in the six municipalities ranged from 3.6% to 9.5%, but no significant differences (P = 0.89) were found. The r e and D values for H. somni seroprevalence were 0 (SE = 0.01) and 1 (SE = 0.19), respectively. The chi-square test did not show association (P > 0.10) between the presence of antibodies against H. somni and the risk factors investigated.
El propósito de este estudio fue investigar la seroprevalencia de la infección por H. somni y determinar algunos factores de riesgo asociados con su seropositividad en ganado para carne en la región ganadera de Yucatán, México. Asimismo, se estimó el coeficiente de correlación dentro de hatos (re) y el efecto de diseño (D). Los animales se seleccionaron usando un muestreo aleatorio en dos etapas. Las muestras de sangre se recolectaron de 490 animales en 35 hatos, y los sueros se sometieron a análisis para detectar anticuerpos contra H. somni, mediante la prueba de inmunodifusión doble en agar. La información acerca del hato y de cada animal muestreado se obtuvo mediante una encuesta aplicada personalmente en el rancho. Los datos se analizaron mediante pruebas de Ji-cuadrada. Diez hatos tuvieron cero animales seropositivos, 19 tuvieron uno, y seis tuvieron dos animales seropositivos. Treinta y uno de los 490 animales fueron seropositivos. La prevalencia animal ajustada por el tamaño del hato fue 5.5% (intervalo de confianza al 95% = 3.5%, 7.5%). La seroprevalencia de los animales en los seis municipios varió de 3.6% a 9.5%, pero no se encontraron diferencias significativas (P = 0.89). Los valores de r e y D para la seroprevalencia de H somni fueron 0 (EE = 0.01) y 1 (EE = 0.19), respectivamente. Las pruebas de Ji-cuadrada no mostraron asociación (P > 0.10) entre la presencia de anticuerpos contra H. somni y los factores de riesgo investigados.
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El objetivo de este estudio fue comparar los resultados de regresiones logísticas para datos correlacionados obtenidos mediante tres procedimientos del sistema de análisis estadístico (SAS). Se utilizó la información de un estudio transversal sobre rinotraqueitis infecciosa bovina en el estado de Yucatán, México, donde la unidad de muestreo fue el hato y la unidad de interés el animal. Los datos se analizaron mediante los procedimientos LOGISTIC, GENMOD y NLMIXED del SAS. El modelo logístico utilizado incluyó los factores de riesgo: tamaño de hato (<=75, 76-147, 148-261, 262-480 animales) y etapa de vida del animal (crecimiento, desarrollo y producción). Se obtuvieron las razones de probabilidad (OR) e intervalos de confianza al 95% (IC95). También se calcularon las razones de probabilidad (OR) e IC95 utilizando regresiones logísticas estándar como referencia. Los ORs para tamaño de hato: <=75, 76-147, 148-261 y 262-480 animales, utilizando los procedimientos LOGISTIC, GENMOD y NLMIXED fueron: 0,34; 0,68; 0,62 y 1; 0,34; 0,63; 0,63 y 1; y 0,29; 0,62; 0,57 y 1, respectivamente; y para los animales en crecimiento, desarrollo y producción fueron: 0,12; 0,15 y 1; 0,15; 0,17 y 1; y 0,12; 0,14 y 1, respectivamente. Los menores IC95 fueron para los ORs de la regresión logística estándar y los mayores para los OR obtenidos mediante el procedimiento NLMIXED. En conclusión, los tres procedimientos ajustaron por el efecto de hato siendo el más estricto NLMIXED.
The objective of this study was to compare the results of logistic regressions for correlated data obtained by using three procedures of the Statistical Analysis System package (SAS). Information from a cross sectional study on infectious bovine rhinotracheitis in Yucatan state, Mexico, was used; where the sampling unit was the herd and the unit of interest was the animal. Data were analyzed by using the LOGISTIC, GENMOD and NLMIXED procedures of the SAS. The logistic model used included the risk factors: herd size (<=75, 76-147, 148-261, 262-480 animals) and stage of life (growth, development and production). The odd ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI95) were obtained. Also the OR and CI95 for the risk factors were estimated using ordinary logistic regression as a reference. The ORs for herd size <=75, 76-147, 148-261 y 262-480 animals, using LOGISTIC, GENMOD and NLMIXED procedures were: 0.34, 0.68, 0.62 and 1; 0.34, 0.63, 0.63 and 1; and 0.29, 0.62, 0.57 and 1, respectively; and for the animals in the stage of growth, development and production were: 0.12, 0.15 and 1; 0.15, 0.17 and 1; and 0.12, 0.14 and 1, respectively. The narrower CI95 were for the ORs from the ordinary logistic regression and the widest for the OR obtained using the NLMIXED procedure. In conclusion, the three procedures adjusted for herd effect, being the most precise those of the NLMIXED procedure.