Bilateral testicular myxosarcoma in a cryptorchid dog.

Myxosarcoma is a rare malignant mesenchymal neoplasm of soft tissues originating from fibroblasts. This report describes a case of bilateral myxosarcoma in a three-year-old cryptorchid dog. The animal was referred to the veterinary clinic because of the absence of testicles in the scrotum. Ultrasonography revealed two masses in the abdominal cavity with testicular echotexture. Exploratory laparotomy revealed the presence of cryptorchid testicles, and orchiectomy was recommended to treat the animal. Testicles were gray and reddish in color and enlarged with firm consistency. For histopathological analysis, testis fragments were fixed in 10% formalin and stained with hematoxylin and eosin and Alcian blue. Immunohistochemistry was performed using the following primary antibodies:1A4, HHF35, desmin, glial fibrillary acidic protein, CD31, S-100, vimentin, and Ki-67. Histopathological evaluation revealed the proliferation of fusiform and round cells associated with extensive areas of myxoid matrix. Neoplasms featured multinucleated giant cells, pleomorphism, karyomegaly, nuclear hyperchromasia, anisokaryosis, mitoses, and necrosis, with coarse chromatin and prominent nucleoli. Immunohistochemical analysis of vimentin- and the Alcian blue-positive cells confirmed the diagnosis of myxosarcoma. A high mitotic count and Ki-67 proliferative index suggests this myxosarcoma had a high degree of malignancy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of bilateral testicular myxosarcoma in a cryptorchid animal.

Strategic re-use of intravaginal progesterone devices increases conception rate in primiparous Nellore cows / Reutilização estratégica de dispositivo intravaginal de progesterona aumenta a taxa de concepção em vacas Nelore primíparas

In the present study, we investigate the effect of the presence or absence of corpus luteum (CL) at the beginning of a fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI) protocol and to evaluate the impact of one-time use of intravaginal progesterone device (P4 device) in cows with or without CL. A total of 776 primiparous Nellore cows were subjected to FTAI approximately 45 days postpartum. In Experiment 1, 476 cows were divided into two experimental groups: with (CL-present, n=113) or without (CL-absent, n=363) CL, after ultrasound evaluation. On day 0 (D0), all cows received a new P4 device (1.0 g) and 2.0 mg estradiol benzoate (EB). Eight days later (D8), the P4 devices were withdrawn, and prostaglandin (15 mg), estradiol cypionate (0.5 mg), and eCG (300 IU) were administered i.m. All cows were inseminated 48 h after P4 device withdrawal (D10). In Experiment 2, the cows (n= 300) received (at D0) P4 devices that were previously used once in other cows with (n=109) or without CL (n=191) and 2 mg of EB. The same protocol as that used in Experiment 1 was performed from D8 onwards. In Experiment 1, the overall conception rate after FTAI was 55% (262/476). No difference was found in the conception rate between CL-present and CL-absent cows (52.2 vs. 55.5%). In Experiment 2, the conception rate obtained with P4 devices previously used in cows with CL (58.7%) was greater (P<0.05) than that obtained with P4 devices previously used in cows without CL (42.9%). Thus, this strategy resulted in a 15.8% increase in conception rate. In conclusion, the presence or absence of CL at the beginning of the FTAI protocol did not affect the conception rate in cows synchronized with the new P4 device, but the insertion of P4 devices previously used in cows with CL enhanced the conception rates in cows without CL.

No presente estudo, investigamos o efeito da presença ou ausência de corpo lúteo (CL) no início de um protocolo de inseminação artificial em tempo fixo (IATF) e avaliamos o impacto do uso único de dispositivo intravaginal de progesterona (dispositivo P4) em vacas com ou sem CL. Um total de 776 vacas Nelore primíparas, aproximadamente 45 dias pós-parto foram submetidas à IATF. No Experimento 1, após avaliação ultrassonográfica, 476 vacas foram divididas em dois grupos experimentais: com (CL-presente, n=113) ou sem (CL-ausente, n=363) CL. No dia 0 (D0), todas as vacas receberam um novo dispositivo de P4 (1,0 g) e 2.0 mg de benzoato de estradiol (BE). Após 8 dias (D8), os dispositivos P4 foram retirados e prostaglandina (15 mg), cipionato de estradiol (0,5 mg) e eCG (300 UI) foram administrados i.m. Todas as vacas foram inseminadas 48 horas após a retirada do dispositivo de P4 (D10). No Experimento 2, as vacas (n= 300) receberam (no D0) um dispositivo de P4 previamente utilizado uma única vez em outras vacas com (n=109) ou sem CL (n=191) e 2 mg de BE. O mesmo protocolo utilizado no Experimento 1 foi realizado a partir do D8. No experimento 1, a taxa geral de concepção após IATF foi de 55% (262/476). Não foi encontrada diferença na taxa de concepção entre as vacas com CL presente e CL ausente (52,2 vs. 55,5%). No Experimento 2, a taxa de concepção obtida com dispositivos P4 previamente utilizados em vacas com CL-presente (58,7%) foi maior (P<0,05) quando comparada aos dispositivos P4 previamente utilizados em vacas com CL-ausente (42,9%). Essa estratégia resultou em aumento de 15,8% na taxa de concepção. Em conclusão, a presença ou ausência de CL no início do protocolo de IATF não afetou a taxa de concepção em vacas sincronizadas com dispositivo novo de P4; e a eficácia dos dispositivos de P4 previamente utilizados em vacas com CL é maior durante seu segundo uso em vacas sem CL.

Abortion and congenital transmission of Trypanosoma vivax in goats and ewes in semiarid northeastern Brazil.

The main effects of trypanosomosis in Brazil are related to reproductive alterations. In this context, the present study aimed to report the occurrence of abortions in goats and sheeps in the semiarid region of Northeastern Brazil, associated with Trypanosoma vivax. Trypomastigotes forms visualized by Buffy coat technique (BCT) method in 68.7% of the goats and 50.0% of the ewes that aborted. PCR identified that 100% of the goats and ewes that aborted were infected with T. vivax. The goats and ewes that aborted showed high parasitemia and developed clinical signs of trypanosomosis. The presence of T. vivax DNA was identified in the blood of fetuses by the PCR technique, proving infection by T. vivax in aborted fetuses, as well as confirming the congenital transmission of the parasite.

Crude glycerin inclusion in Santa Inês ewes' diet before and during the breeding season: its effects on physiological parameters, hematological variables, and reproductive performance / Inclusão de glicerina bruta na dieta de ovelhas Santa Inês antes e durante a estação de monta: Seus efeitos nos parâmetros fisiológicos, variáveis hematológicas e desempenho reprodutivo

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of concentrate supplementation containing crude glycerin (CG) before and during the breeding season on the physiological and blood biochemical variables as well as on the reproductive performance of Santa Inês ewes. A total of 24 ewes (12 pluriparous and 12 nulliparous ewes, 4 and 1.5 years old, weighing an average of 40 ± 5 and 27 ± 3 kg, respectively) were randomly assigned to three treatments consisting of different dietary concentrations of CG (0%, 5%, and 10 % of the total dry matter). The experiment lasted 63 days and was divided into three 21-day phases. In the first and second phases, the animals were subjected to flushing. In the second and third phases, we evaluated the animals' reproductive performance. Weather, physiological, and blood biochemical variables were also studied. The results indicated that the inclusion of CG did not influence significantly (P > 0.05) either the ewes' body weight or their body condition score. All ewes exhibited estrus during the breeding season. Their respiratory rate was significantly influenced by the time of day (P < 0.0001). A 10% CG supplementation did not drastically change the hematological and biochemical variables, which were within the reference ranges. However, the week of supplementation influenced sérum metabolites (P < 0.05). Thus, these results indicate that CG could be used in up to 10% in replacement of ground corn without significantly affecting the physiological, hematological, and biochemical parameters of the ewes or their reproductive performance before and during the breeding season.(AU)

Neste estudo, objetivamos avaliar o efeito da suplementação concentrada contendo glicerina bruta (GB) antes e durante a estação de monta sobre as variáveis bioquímicas e fisiológicas, bem como sobre o desempenho reprodutivo das ovelhas Santa Inês. Um total de 24 ovelhas (12 pluríparas e 12 nulíparas, de 4 e 1,5 anos de idade, pesando em média 40 ± 5 e 27 ± 3 kg, respectivamente) foram distribuídas aleatoriamente em três tratamentos constituídos por diferentes concentrações dietéticas de GB (0, 5 e 10% da matéria seca total). O experimento durou 63 dias e foi dividido em três fases de 21 dias. Na primeira e segunda fase, os animais foram submetidos ao flushing alimentar. Na segunda e terceira fase, avaliamos o desempenho reprodutivo dos animais. Variáveis climáticas, fisiológicas e bioquímicas sanguíneas também foram estudadas. Os resultados indicaram que a inclusão de GB não influenciou significativamente (P > 0,05) no peso corporal das ovelhas nem em seu escore de condição corporal. Todas as ovelhas exibiram estro durante a estação reprodutiva. A frequência respiratória foi significativamente influenciada pela hora do dia (P < 0,0001). Uma suplementação com 10% de GB não alterou drasticamente as variáveis hematológicas e bioquímicas, que estavam dentro do intervalo de referência. No entanto, a semana de suplementação influenciou os metabólitos séricos (P < 0,05). Sendo assim, esses resultados indicam que a GB pode ser utilizada em até 10% na substituição do milho moído, sem afetar significativamente os parâmetros fisiológicos, hematológicos e bioquímicos das ovelhas assim como o desempenho reprodutivo antes e durante a estação de monta.(AU)

Reproductive toxicity of neem seeds (Azadirachta indica) in male quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) / Toxicidade reprodutiva da semente de neem (Azadirachta indica ) em codorna macho (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Considering that neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) causes deleterious effects on fertility, the objective was to evaluate the effect of feeding quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica Linnaeus, 1758) of 90 days old with neem seeds on seminal quality, biometric parameters, and testicular morphometrics, as an experimental model. After the 30 day adaptation period to the experimental conditions, birds were randomly distributed in five treatments of neem seeds incorporated into feed, with 10 replicates: T1 (0%), T2 (5%), T3 (10%), T4 (20%) and T5 (40%). After 60 days of receiving experimental rations, their semen was collected to evaluate the sperm quality, the birds were euthanized, and testes were submitted to biometric, histological, and histomorphometric evaluation. The data were evaluated by analysis of variance and later by Tukey test with a significance level of 5%. The mean values of testicle weight, length, and width significantly decreased in T4 and T5, due degeneration of germinal epithelial cells. In these treatments, it occurred a significant increase (P>0.05) in the average values of the tunica albuginea thickness and a significant reduction in the values of the seminiferous tubule diameter and the height of the germinal epithelium. In addition, the mean values of seminal volume, sperm concentration, sperm motility, vigor, and sperm viability were significantly reduced. Thus, the use of neem in bird feeding, as well as the use for therapeutic purposes, is questionable, considering its negative impact on reproduction.(AU)

Considerando que o neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) causa efeitos deletérios na fertilidade, objetivou-se avaliar o efeito da alimentação com sementes de neem sobre a qualidade seminal, parâmetros biométricos e morfometria testicular com codornas (Coturnix coturnix japonica Linnaeus, 1758) com 90 dias de idade, como modelo experimental. Após o período de adaptação de 30 dias às condições experimentais, as aves foram distribuídas aleatoriamente em cinco tratamentos de sementes de neem incorporadas na ração, com 10 repetições: T1 (0%), T2 (5%), T3 (10%), T4 (20%) e T5 (40%). Após 60 dias de receber rações experimentais, seu sêmen foi coletado para avaliar a qualidade espermática, as aves foram sacrificadas e os testículos foram submetidos à avaliação biométrica, histológica e histomorfométrica. Os dados foram avaliados por análise de variância e mais tarde pelo teste de Tukey com um nível de significância de 5%. Os valores médios do peso, comprimento e largura do testículo diminuíram significativamente em T4 e T5, devido à degeneração de células epiteliais germinativas. Nestes tratamentos, ocorreu um aumento significativo (P>0,05) nos valores médios da espessura da túnica albugínea e uma redução significativa nos valores do diâmetro do túbulo seminífero e a altura do epitélio germinal. Além disso, os valores médios do volume seminal, concentração de esperma, motilidade espermática, vigor e viabilidade espermática foram significativamente reduzidos. Assim, o uso de neem na alimentação de aves, bem como o uso para fins terapêuticos, são questionáveis, considerando seu impacto negativo na reprodução.(AU)

Reproductive toxicity of neem seeds (Azadirachta indica) in male quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) / Toxicidade reprodutiva da semente de neem (Azadirachta indica ) em codorna macho (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Considering that neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) causes deleterious effects on fertility, the objective was to evaluate the effect of feeding quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica Linnaeus, 1758) of 90 days old with neem seeds on seminal quality, biometric parameters, and testicular morphometrics, as an experimental model. After the 30 day adaptation period to the experimental conditions, birds were randomly distributed in five treatments of neem seeds incorporated into feed, with 10 replicates: T1 (0%), T2 (5%), T3 (10%), T4 (20%) and T5 (40%). After 60 days of receiving experimental rations, their semen was collected to evaluate the sperm quality, the birds were euthanized, and testes were submitted to biometric, histological, and histomorphometric evaluation. The data were evaluated by analysis of variance and later by Tukey test with a significance level of 5%. The mean values of testicle weight, length, and width significantly decreased in T4 and T5, due degeneration of germinal epithelial cells. In these treatments, it occurred a significant increase (P>0.05) in the average values of the tunica albuginea thickness and a significant reduction in the values of the seminiferous tubule diameter and the height of the germinal epithelium. In addition, the mean values of seminal volume, sperm concentration, sperm motility, vigor, and sperm viability were significantly reduced. Thus, the use of neem in bird feeding, as well as the use for therapeutic purposes, is questionable, considering its negative impact on reproduction.

Considerando que o neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) causa efeitos deletérios na fertilidade, objetivou-se avaliar o efeito da alimentação com sementes de neem sobre a qualidade seminal, parâmetros biométricos e morfometria testicular com codornas (Coturnix coturnix japonica Linnaeus, 1758) com 90 dias de idade, como modelo experimental. Após o período de adaptação de 30 dias às condições experimentais, as aves foram distribuídas aleatoriamente em cinco tratamentos de sementes de neem incorporadas na ração, com 10 repetições: T1 (0%), T2 (5%), T3 (10%), T4 (20%) e T5 (40%). Após 60 dias de receber rações experimentais, seu sêmen foi coletado para avaliar a qualidade espermática, as aves foram sacrificadas e os testículos foram submetidos à avaliação biométrica, histológica e histomorfométrica. Os dados foram avaliados por análise de variância e mais tarde pelo teste de Tukey com um nível de significância de 5%. Os valores médios do peso, comprimento e largura do testículo diminuíram significativamente em T4 e T5, devido à degeneração de células epiteliais germinativas. Nestes tratamentos, ocorreu um aumento significativo (P>0,05) nos valores médios da espessura da túnica albugínea e uma redução significativa nos valores do diâmetro do túbulo seminífero e a altura do epitélio germinal. Além disso, os valores médios do volume seminal, concentração de esperma, motilidade espermática, vigor e viabilidade espermática foram significativamente reduzidos. Assim, o uso de neem na alimentação de aves, bem como o uso para fins terapêuticos, são questionáveis, considerando seu impacto negativo na reprodução.

Clinical evaluation and reproductive indices of dairy cows naturally infected with Trypanosoma vivax / Avaliação clínica e índices reprodutivos em vacas leiteiras naturalmente infectadas por Trypanossoma vivax

The present study was aimed to assess the clinical changes and reproductive indices of dairy cows naturally infected with Trypanosoma vivax in a herd located in the Central Sertão of Ceará, Brazil. For the study, 40 animals were selected from a herd consisting of 210 dairy cows, and subdivided into two groups: group I, consisting of 20 cows naturally infected with T. vivax, and group II, consisting of 20 uninfected cows. Data on the parameters of reproductive efficiency were evaluated using a farm database (Propad Profissional GP®), in which the individual reproductive characteristics of the animals were stored. Data collected both before and after the outbreak were compared. The cows from group I showed a sudden drop in milk production, mucosal pallor, depression, anorexia, and a significant increase in rectal temperature and decreased hematocrit during the parasitemia outbreak. These clinical signs of the disease disappeared over time. However, T. vivax was detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in animals with a negative parasitological test one year after the occurrence. Comparison of the reproductive index data for cows from groups I and II before and after the outbreak showed significant differences in first postpartum estrus, service period, and intervals between deliveries. In addition, repetition of estrus and abortion were significantly associated with T. vivax infection. Analysisof the reproductive indices of cows in groups I and II suggests that T. vivax infection decreased thereproductive efficiency of the study cows.(AU)

O presente estudo teve como objetivos avaliar as alterações clínicas e os índices reprodutivos de vacas leiteiras infectadas naturalmente por Trypanosoma vivax em um rebanho localizado no sertão central do Ceará, Brasil. No rebanho, constituído por 210 vacas leiteiras, foram selecionados 40 animais, subdivididos em dois grupos: Grupo I, composto por 20 vacas infectadas naturalmente por T. vivax e o grupo II, composto por 20 vacas não infectadas. Os dados relativos aos parâmetros, que indicam eficiência reprodutiva dos dois grupos de animais, foram avaliados através de um banco de dados disponível na propriedade, por meio dos quais as características reprodutivas individuais dos animais eram armazenadas em software Propad Profissional GP®, sendo as informações obtidas, comparadas tanto no período em que antecedeu o surto, quanto no que ocorreu após ele. As vacas do grupo I apresentaram durante o surto alta parasitemia, queda brusca da produção de leite, palidez de mucosas, depressão, anorexia, aumento significativo da temperatura retal e redução do hematócrito. Observou-se o desaparecimento dos sinais clínicos da enfermidade ao longo do tempo, no entanto, houve a confirmação do diagnóstico de T. vivax, através da Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase (PCR) em animais com exame parasitológico negativo um ano após a ocorrência. Quando comparados os dados dos índices reprodutivos das vacas dos grupos I e II sugere que T. vivax diminuiu a eficiênciareprodutiva dos animais avaliados.(AU)

Clinical evaluation and reproductive indices of dairy cows naturally infected with Trypanosoma vivax / Avaliação clínica e índices reprodutivos em vacas leiteiras naturalmente infectadas por Trypanossoma vivax

The present study was aimed to assess the clinical changes and reproductive indices of dairy cows naturally infected with Trypanosoma vivax in a herd located in the Central Sertão of Ceará, Brazil. For the study, 40 animals were selected from a herd consisting of 210 dairy cows, and subdivided into two groups: group I, consisting of 20 cows naturally infected with T. vivax, and group II, consisting of 20 uninfected cows. Data on the parameters of reproductive efficiency were evaluated using a farm database (Propad Profissional GP®), in which the individual reproductive characteristics of the animals were stored. Data collected both before and after the outbreak were compared. The cows from group I showed a sudden drop in milk production, mucosal pallor, depression, anorexia, and a significant increase in rectal temperature and decreased hematocrit during the parasitemia outbreak. These clinical signs of the disease disappeared over time. However, T. vivax was detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in animals with a negative parasitological test one year after the occurrence. Comparison of the reproductive index data for cows from groups I and II before and after the outbreak showed significant differences in first postpartum estrus, service period, and intervals between deliveries. In addition, repetition of estrus and abortion were significantly associated with T. vivax infection. Analysisof the reproductive indices of cows in groups I and II suggests that T. vivax infection decreased thereproductive efficiency of the study cows.

O presente estudo teve como objetivos avaliar as alterações clínicas e os índices reprodutivos de vacas leiteiras infectadas naturalmente por Trypanosoma vivax em um rebanho localizado no sertão central do Ceará, Brasil. No rebanho, constituído por 210 vacas leiteiras, foram selecionados 40 animais, subdivididos em dois grupos: Grupo I, composto por 20 vacas infectadas naturalmente por T. vivax e o grupo II, composto por 20 vacas não infectadas. Os dados relativos aos parâmetros, que indicam eficiência reprodutiva dos dois grupos de animais, foram avaliados através de um banco de dados disponível na propriedade, por meio dos quais as características reprodutivas individuais dos animais eram armazenadas em software Propad Profissional GP®, sendo as informações obtidas, comparadas tanto no período em que antecedeu o surto, quanto no que ocorreu após ele. As vacas do grupo I apresentaram durante o surto alta parasitemia, queda brusca da produção de leite, palidez de mucosas, depressão, anorexia, aumento significativo da temperatura retal e redução do hematócrito. Observou-se o desaparecimento dos sinais clínicos da enfermidade ao longo do tempo, no entanto, houve a confirmação do diagnóstico de T. vivax, através da Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase (PCR) em animais com exame parasitológico negativo um ano após a ocorrência. Quando comparados os dados dos índices reprodutivos das vacas dos grupos I e II sugere que T. vivax diminuiu a eficiênciareprodutiva dos animais avaliados.

Influência do tipo de parto na determinação sérica de glicose em cordeiros / Delivery type of influence on serum glucose determination in lambs

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of turn and type of birth on the behavior of the concentration ofglucose in Dorper lambs grazing in Piauí semiarid. 18 lambs were used in the Dorper, born aged twenty fourhours. For the evaluation of plasma concentrations of glucose, the animals were randomly distributed in shifts(day and night) and the type of birth (single and double). Blood samples were collected at 24 hours of elapsedtime after birth, soon after placed in tubes with sodium fluoride and taken to the Clinical Pathology Laboratoryof the University Veterinary Hospital - HVU, UFPI. Analysis of variance revealed a significant effect of theinteraction shift in the types of twin births (116.64 ± 6.28) on the concentration of plasma glucose. Theconclusion of this research was that the performance of twin lambs, is due to the amount of ingested colostrumdoes not depend directly on the amount of offspring or due to their own birth order.(AU)

Influência do ciclo lunar na determinação do sexo de cordeiros / Influence of lunar cycle in the parturition of the Dorper sheep breed

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of lunar phases in Dorper sheep, according to theproportion of births (single: double). Twenty were used two sheep from a breeding season. For the evaluation oflunar phases sheep were grouped proportionally according to the type of delivery (single: double). The analysisof the types of delivery were obtained according to the moon phases in place by the Brazilian NationalObservatory, being considered corresponding to the lunar phase where the maximum headquarters was up totwo days before and after the date of interest after being compared by the test chi-square test (P <0.05). It wasfound that there was a greater proportion of births in the crescent moon (P <0.05) compared to other lunarphases. The conclusion of this research that the crescent moon of the lunar phases, seems to affect the types ofdelivery of Dorper sheep.(AU)

Influência da mudança das fases da lua nos tipos de partos de ovelhas deslanadas / Change the influence of the phases of the moon in the types of delivery wooless sheep

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of lunar phases in Dorper sheep, according to theproportion of births (single: double). Twenty were used two sheep from a breeding season. For the evaluation oflunar phases sheep were grouped proportionally according to the type of delivery (single: double). The analysisof the types of delivery were obtained according to the moon phases in place by the Brazilian NationalObservatory, being considered corresponding to the lunar phase where the maximum headquarters was up totwo days before and after the date of interest after being compared by the test chi-square test (P <0.05). It wasfound that there was a greater proportion of births in the crescent moon (P <0.05) compared to other lunarphases. The conclusion of this research that the crescent moon of the lunar phases, seems to affect the types ofdelivery of Dorper sheep.(AU)

Distribuição dos partos na presença e ausência de luz em ovelhas Dorper / Distribution of births in the presence and absence of light in Dorper sheep

The aim of this study was to evaluate the distribution of births in the period of presence and absence oflight in Dorper sheep. forty sheep were used separately in two locations from the College of Technical Teresina,Piauí belonging to the Federal University of Finance and Paradise Herd in Belo Jardim, Pernambuco. Theanimals were subjected to a breeding season; as well as the diagnosis of pregnancy. The analysis of theincidence of the type of parturition, according to the presence and absence of light were obtained from thefollow-up observation and daily obstetric care until the time of delivery for later compared by chi-square test (P<0, 05). It was found that there was a higher incidence of parturições during the light period when comparedwith the periods without light. The conclusion of this research that the presence of light appears to influence the time of delivery of Dorper sheep.(AU)

Distribuição dos partos na presença e ausência de luz em ovelhas Dorper / Distribution of births in the presence and absence of light in Dorper sheep

The aim of this study was to evaluate the distribution of births in the period of presence and absence oflight in Dorper sheep. forty sheep were used separately in two locations from the College of Technical Teresina,Piauí belonging to the Federal University of Finance and Paradise Herd in Belo Jardim, Pernambuco. Theanimals were subjected to a breeding season; as well as the diagnosis of pregnancy. The analysis of theincidence of the type of parturition, according to the presence and absence of light were obtained from thefollow-up observation and daily obstetric care until the time of delivery for later compared by chi-square test (P<0, 05). It was found that there was a higher incidence of parturições during the light period when comparedwith the periods without light. The conclusion of this research that the presence of light appears to influence the time of delivery of Dorper sheep.

Influência da mudança das fases da lua nos tipos de partos de ovelhas deslanadas / Change the influence of the phases of the moon in the types of delivery wooless sheep

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of lunar phases in Dorper sheep, according to theproportion of births (single: double). Twenty were used two sheep from a breeding season. For the evaluation oflunar phases sheep were grouped proportionally according to the type of delivery (single: double). The analysisof the types of delivery were obtained according to the moon phases in place by the Brazilian NationalObservatory, being considered corresponding to the lunar phase where the maximum headquarters was up totwo days before and after the date of interest after being compared by the test chi-square test (P <0.05). It wasfound that there was a greater proportion of births in the crescent moon (P <0.05) compared to other lunarphases. The conclusion of this research that the crescent moon of the lunar phases, seems to affect the types ofdelivery of Dorper sheep.

Influência do ciclo lunar na determinação do sexo de cordeiros / Influence of lunar cycle in the parturition of the Dorper sheep breed

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of lunar phases in Dorper sheep, according to theproportion of births (single: double). Twenty were used two sheep from a breeding season. For the evaluation oflunar phases sheep were grouped proportionally according to the type of delivery (single: double). The analysisof the types of delivery were obtained according to the moon phases in place by the Brazilian NationalObservatory, being considered corresponding to the lunar phase where the maximum headquarters was up totwo days before and after the date of interest after being compared by the test chi-square test (P <0.05). It wasfound that there was a greater proportion of births in the crescent moon (P <0.05) compared to other lunarphases. The conclusion of this research that the crescent moon of the lunar phases, seems to affect the types ofdelivery of Dorper sheep.

Influência do tipo de parto na determinação sérica de glicose em cordeiros / Delivery type of influence on serum glucose determination in lambs

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of turn and type of birth on the behavior of the concentration ofglucose in Dorper lambs grazing in Piauí semiarid. 18 lambs were used in the Dorper, born aged twenty fourhours. For the evaluation of plasma concentrations of glucose, the animals were randomly distributed in shifts(day and night) and the type of birth (single and double). Blood samples were collected at 24 hours of elapsedtime after birth, soon after placed in tubes with sodium fluoride and taken to the Clinical Pathology Laboratoryof the University Veterinary Hospital - HVU, UFPI. Analysis of variance revealed a significant effect of theinteraction shift in the types of twin births (116.64 ± 6.28) on the concentration of plasma glucose. Theconclusion of this research was that the performance of twin lambs, is due to the amount of ingested colostrumdoes not depend directly on the amount of offspring or due to their own birth order.

Importantes aspectos reprodutivos da espécie de peixe (jaú) Zungaro zungaro na aquicultura - revisão de literatura / Important aspects of the species of fish reproductive (jaú) Zungaro zungaro in aquaculture - review

O jaú, Zunguro zunguro é um peixe que vem se tornando alvo da piscicultura e da pesca predatória dentro do cenário da aquicultura brasileira. O fato de a espécie ser utilizada por ribeirinhos como forma de subsistência torna fundamental a conservação para sua sobrevivência, pois este se encontra extinto em algumas bacias brasileiras, fazendo-se necessárias pesquisas que proporcionem conhecimentos adequados dos fatores que governam a reprodução da espécie. Esta revisão aborda as características morfológicas externas a cerca do Zungaro zungaro, sua classificação taxonômica, os aspectos anatômicos do sistema reprodutivo dos peixes, o dimorfismo e maturidade sexual destes animais, assim como análise espermática e criopreservação como ferramenta na preservação do patrimônio genético da referida espécie. (AU)

The jaú, Zunguro zungurois a fish which is becoming the target of fish farming and of the predatory fishing within the scenario of aquaculture brasileira. THE wearing of the species to be used for coastal states as a way of living is crucial to conservation for their survival, because this is phased out in some of the basins brasileiras, and in so doing if necessary research that provide appropriate knowledge of the factors that govern the reproduction of the kind. This review deals with the morphological characteristics to external some of the Zungaro zungaro, its classification taxonômica, the anatomical aspects of the reproductive system of the fish, the and dimorfismo sexual maturity of these animals, as well as analysis espermática and cryopreservation as a tool in the preservation of the genetic patrimônio of that species. (AU)

Importantes aspectos reprodutivos da espécie de peixe (jaú) Zungaro zungaro na aquicultura - revisão de literatura / Important aspects of the species of fish reproductive (jaú) Zungaro zungaro in aquaculture - review

O jaú, Zunguro zunguro é um peixe que vem se tornando alvo da piscicultura e da pesca predatória dentro do cenário da aquicultura brasileira. O fato de a espécie ser utilizada por ribeirinhos como forma de subsistência torna fundamental a conservação para sua sobrevivência, pois este se encontra extinto em algumas bacias brasileiras, fazendo-se necessárias pesquisas que proporcionem conhecimentos adequados dos fatores que governam a reprodução da espécie. Esta revisão aborda as características morfológicas externas a cerca do Zungaro zungaro, sua classificação taxonômica, os aspectos anatômicos do sistema reprodutivo dos peixes, o dimorfismo e maturidade sexual destes animais, assim como análise espermática e criopreservação como ferramenta na preservação do patrimônio genético da referida espécie.

The jaú, Zunguro zungurois a fish which is becoming the target of fish farming and of the predatory fishing within the scenario of aquaculture brasileira. THE wearing of the species to be used for coastal states as a way of living is crucial to conservation for their survival, because this is phased out in some of the basins brasileiras, and in so doing if necessary research that provide appropriate knowledge of the factors that govern the reproduction of the kind. This review deals with the morphological characteristics to external some of the Zungaro zungaro, its classification taxonômica, the anatomical aspects of the reproductive system of the fish, the and dimorfismo sexual maturity of these animals, as well as analysis espermática and cryopreservation as a tool in the preservation of the genetic patrimônio of that species.

Qualidade bacteriológica da água de bebedouros de escolas públicas municipais de Araguaína, TO / Bacteriological quality of water troughs of the public schools in Araguaína, TO

A água destinada a consumo humano deve atender a parâmetros microbiológicos, físicos, químicos e radioativos que não oferecem riscos à saúde. As crianças são mais susceptíveis a contrair doenças por veiculação hídrica, por isto, este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a qualidade microbiológica da água de bebedouro de escolas municipais de ensino fundamental da cidade de Araguaína - TO. Os resultados mostraram que 43,75% (7/16) das escolas estudadas apresentaram água de bebida fora do padrão de potabilidade em pelo menos um dos indicadores de qualidade analisados. A água de cinco (31,25%) bebedouros apresentou positividade tanto para coliformes totais como fecais. Quatro (25%) apresentaram contagem superior a 500 UFC/mL para bactérias mesófilas e não houve resultados positivos para micro-organismos psicrófilos. Os resultados indicaram falhas no tratamento da água ou contaminação após o tratamento nos bebedouros amostrados, desta forma recomenda-se fazer a manutenção destes, bem como das caixas d 'água, observando-se a periodicidade na troca dos filtros dos bebedouros e limpeza dos reservatórios, a fim de prevenir doenças transmitidas pela água nestas localidades. (AU)

The drinking water for human consumption must meet microbiological, physical, chemical and radioactive parameters that do not offer health hazards. Children are more susceptible to waterborne diseases and run a high risk of contracting such infections, therefore, this study aimed to assess the microbiological quality of drinking water offered in elementary public schools of the city of Araguaína - TO. The results, showed that 43.75% (7/16) from 16 schools of these did not meet the potability standards in at least one of the quality indicators analyzed, 5 (31.25%) schools were positive for total and fecal coliforms in water. Four (25%) of the samples had counts exceeding 500 CFU/mL for heterotrophic aerobic bacteria and there was no positive results for psychrotrophs micro-organisms. The results indicated treatment failures or contamination of the water after treatment troughs sampled, in this way it is recommended to proceed the maintenance of water troughs and water tanks, observing the frequency of replacement of filters and cleaning of the reservoirs in order to prevent waterborne disease. (AU)