Modeling and quantification of soil compaction promoted by animal trampling in an integrated crop-livestock system / Modelagem e quantificação da compactação do solo promovida pelo pisoteio animal em sistema de integração lavoura-pecuária

At critical levels, animal trampling can physically degrade soil, leading to the loss of sustainability of agricultural production. Therefore, it is becomes necessary to model and quantify the soil compaction potential. In this context, the objective was to evaluate the occurrence of soil compaction promoted by animal trampling in crop-livestock integration system (ICL). The study was conducted in a field at Centro Tecnológico da Comigo in the municipality of Rio Verde, Goias state, Brazil, during the agricultural off-season. The experimental area was composed of 1.97 ha, which was equally divided into eight paddocks. Soil was sampled before the grazing phase and after each of four grazing cycles. The compressive behavior of the soil was evaluated by determining the pre-consolidation and critical pressures. The results showed that only the first cycle of grazing showed additional compaction in 14.59% of samples. No critical compaction was observed in the evaluated area. Animal trampling under the studied conditions is not responsible for the dissemination of structural soil degradation in crop-livestock integration systems and may contribute to physical improvement resulting from biological soil loosening.(AU)

Em níveis críticos, o pisoteio animal podem degradar fisicamente o solo, levando à perda de sustentabilidade da produção agrícola. Portanto, torna-se necessário modelar e quantificar o potencial de compactação do solo. Neste contexto, objetivou-se avaliar a ocorrência da compactação do solo promovida pelo pisoteio animal em sistema de integração lavoura-pecuária (ILP). O estudo foi conduzido a campo no Centro Tecnológico da Comigo no município de Rio Verde, Goiás, Brasil durante o período da segunda safra da agricultura. A área experimental foi composta de 1,97 hectares, dividida igualmente em oito piquetes. O solo foi amostrado antes da fase de pastejo e após cada um dos quatro ciclos de pastejo. Foi avaliado o comportamento compressivo do solo, a partir da determinação da pressão de pré-consolidação e da pressão crítica. Os resultados mostraram que somente o primeiro ciclo de pastejo apresentou compactação adicional e em 4,59% das amostras. Não houve compactação crítica na área avaliada. O pisoteio animal nas condições estudadas não é responsável pela disseminação da degradação estrutural do solo em sistemas de integração lavoura-pecuária, podendo contribuir eventualmente até com a melhoria física decorrente da descompactação biológica do solo.(AU)

Does the use of corn and soybean hulls affect calf performance in the preweaning period?

The objective of this study was to assess the effects of two levels of soybean hulls (0 and 400.1 g/kg) and whole or ground corn in the diet of newborn crossbred dairy male calves on intake, performance, blood indicators, and feeding cost. Twenty-eight calves with an average weight of 33.0±6.2 kg and four days of age were distributed into four treatment groups in a completely randomized design (n = 7) for 56 days. Weekly samples of feed, diets, and leftovers were collected to determine dry matter and nutrient intakes. To evaluate apparent digestibility, samples were taken using titanium dioxide as a maker. Blood samples were also collected to evaluate blood indicators. The inclusion of soybean hulls resulted in greater neutral detergent fiber intake by the calves, but reduced their non-fibrous carbohydrates intake, which was also reduced by the use of whole corn in the diet. Although the total digestible nutrients content of diets decreased with the use of whole corn and inclusion of soybean hulls, its intake did not vary (0.75 kg/d), regardless of the factors analyzed. The apparent digestibilities of dry matter (0.87 kg/kg) and crude protein (0.89 kg/kg) were similar, resulting in similar performance between the animals, regardless of the factors analyzed. In the quantities evaluated, the use of soybean hulls or whole corn did not affect blood indicators and was insufficient to reduce feed costs; the cost of daily feed was $2.06, while the cost per kilogram of gain was $3.74. The inclusion of up to 400.1 g/kg of soybean hulls or the replacement of ground corn with whole corn does not affect the performance of crossbred dairy calves during the preweaning period, demonstrating that both can be used in animal feed during this phase of production.(AU)

Effect of mineral-energy supplementation on the performance of young bulls from different genetic groups on pasture / Efeito da suplementação energética-mineral no desempenho de tourinhos de diferentes grupos genéticos recriados a pasto

The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of young bulls from three genetic groups, ½ Brangus x ½ Nellore (BRN), Nellore (NEL) and ½ Canchim x ½ Nellore (CAN), reared on pasture and supplemented with mineral (MS) or energy-mineral (MES) supplement. Eighty-one bulls, with a mean age of 12 months and mean body weight of 252 ± 33 kg were used. The experiment was conducted in a 3x2 factorial completely randomized design. Each genetic group was subdivided into six experimental plots, three received MS and three received MES. Animals were managed in a rotational stocking system in a Tifton 85 grass pasture. The consumption of MS was similar between the genetic groups with an average of 0.073 kg animal-1 day-1, whereas the consumption of MES was higher for BRN, 2.10 kg animal-1 day-1, followed by CAN, with 1.57 kg animal-1 day-1, and lower for NEL, with 1.28 kg animal-1 day-1. The average daily weight gain (ADG) was greater for animals that received MES compared to those that were given MS. For animals that received MS, the BRN group had ADG of 0.64 kg animal-1, while the NEL and CAN groups were similar with a mean of 0.46 kg animal-1. For animals that received MES, the CAN group had higher ADG, 0.97 kg animal-1, while the NEL and BRN groups were similar, with an average of 0.86 kg animal-1. Blood levels of total protein, albumin, creatinine, glucose and cholesterol did not change depending on the types of supplements used or between genetic groups. Higher serum urea levels were observed in NEL and CAN animals that received MS. Serum aspartate aminotransferase levels were higher in BRN and CAN animals that received MES. Gains in rump height, height at the withers, body length, rump width and chest perimeter were greater in animals that received MES. Mostly, the gains in morphometric measurements were greater for crossbred animals than for the NEL group. The supply of mineral-energy supplement in Tifton 85 grass pasture during the rainy season is recommended only for Nellore and ½ Canchim x ½ Nellore young bulls. Crossbred young bulls show greater gains in morphometric measurements than Nellore young bulls during rearing.(AU)

Objetivou-se com este estudo avaliar o desempenho de tourinhos de três grupos genéticos, ½ Brangus x ½ Nelore (BRN), Nelore (NEL) e ½ Canchim x ½ Nelore (CAN), recriados à pasto e suplementados com mineral (SM) ou energético-mineral (SEM). Foram utilizados 81 tourinhos, com idade média de 12 meses e peso corporal médio de 252 ± 33 kg. O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente ao acaso em esquema fatorial 3x2. Cada grupo genético foi subdividido em seis parcelas experimentais, em que três delas receberam SM e três receberam SEM. Os animais foram manejados em sistema de lotação rotacionada em pasto de capim Tifton 85. O consumo de SM foi semelhante entre os grupos genéticos com média de 0,073 kg animal-1 dia-1, já o consumo de SEM foi maior para o BRN com 2,10 kg animal-1 dia-1, seguido pelo CAN com 1,57 kg animal-1 dia-1 e menor para o NEL com 1,28 kg animal-1 dia-1. O ganho de peso médio diário (GMD) foi maior para os animais que receberam SEM em relação aos que receberam SM. Para os animais que receberam SM, o grupo BRN apresentou GMD de 0,64 kg animal-1, enquanto os grupos NEL e CAN foram semelhantes com média de 0,46 kg animal-1. Para os animais que receberam SEM o grupo CAN apresentou maior GMD com 0,97 kg animal-1, enquanto os grupos NEL e BRN foram semelhantes com média de 0,86 kg animal-1. Os níveis sanguíneos de proteína total, albumina, creatinina, glicose e colesterol não foram alterados em função dos tipos de suplementos utilizados ou entre os grupos genéticos. Maiores níveis séricos de ureia foram observados nos animais NEL e CAN que receberam SM. Os níveis séricos de aspartato aminotransferase foram maiores em animais BRN e CAN que receberam SEM. Os ganhos de altura de garupa, altura de cernelha, comprimento, largura de garupa, perímetro torácico e largura de peito foram maiores em animais que receberam SEM. Em sua maioria, os ganhos de medidas morfométricas foram maiores para os animais mestiços do que para o NEL. O fornecimento de suplemento energético-mineral em pasto de capim Tifton 85 durante o período das águas é recomendado apenas para tourinhos Nelore e ½ Canchim x ½ Nelore. Tourinhos mestiços apresentam maiores ganhos em medidas morfométricas que tourinhos Nelore durante a recria.(AU)

Fermentative profile and nutritive value of corn silage with Tamani guinea grass / Perfil fermentativo e valor nutritivo de silagens de milho com capim-Tamani

The use of silage has been an efficient alternative to feed supply during the shortage of roughage in dry periods, providing quality feed that is widely used in ruminant feeding. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the fermentative characteristics and nutritive value of corn silage with Tamani guinea grass (Panicum maximum BRS cv. Tamani) through chemical composition, in vitro dry matter digestibility and protein fractionation. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design with four replications. The treatments consisted of five silages: corn; corn with 10% Tamani guinea grass; corn with 20% Tamani guinea grass; corn with 30% Tamani guinea grass; and corn with 40% Tamani guinea grass, totalling 20 experimental silos. The addition of tamani grass to silages was determined based on fresh matter. For ensiling, corn was harvested with 320 g kg-1 DM (dry matter) and Tamani guinea grass in a 30-day development cycle with 286 g kg-1 DM. After 50 days of silage, the silos were opened to analyse the fermentative characteristics, chemical composition and protein fractionation of the silage. The results showed that the addition of Tamani guinea grass in corn silage increased the pH and buffering capacity and reduced the dry matter and lactic acid concentration but did not compromise the fermentative characteristics of silages. The addition of 40% Tamani guinea grass in corn silage provided increased levels of crude protein, in vitro dry matter digestibility, protein A, B1 and C, and decreased the fractions B3 and C, which makes Tamani guinea grass an alternative to improve the quality of exclusive corn silage, resulting in better quality silage.(AU)

A utilização de silagens tem sido uma alternativa eficiente para suprir a escassez de volumoso no período seco, proporcionando alimento de qualidade, largamente utilizada na alimentação de ruminantes. Objetivou-se avaliar as características fermentativas, valor nutritivo, através da composição bromatológica digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca e fracionamento de proteína da silagem de milho com capim-tamani (Panicum maximum BRS cv. Tamani). Foi utilizado delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos de silagem: milho; milho com 10% de capim-tamani; milho com 20% de capim-tamani; milho com 30% de capim-tamani e milho com 40% de capim-tamani, totalizando 20 silos experimentais. A adição de capim-tamani na ensilagem foi calculada com base na matéria natural. Para a ensilagem, o milho foi colhido com 320 g kg-1 de matéria seca (MS) e o capim-tamani no ciclo de desenvolvimento de 30 dias, com 286 g kg-1 MS. Após 50 dias da ensilagem, os silos foram abertos, para serem analisadas as características fermentativas, bromatológicas e fracionamento de proteína das silagens. Os resultados mostraram que adição do capim-tamani na ensilagem de milho aumentou o pH, capacidade tampão e reduziu os teores de matéria seca e concentração de ácido lático, mas não comprometeu as características fermentativas da silagem. A adição de 40% do capim-tamani na ensilagem de milho proporcionou maiores teores de proteína bruta, digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca e fração proteína A, B1 e B e diminuiu a fração B3 e C, sendo alternativa para melhorar a qualidade da silagem exclusiva de milho.(AU)

Economic analysis of the risk of replacing corn grains (Zea mays) with pearl millet grains (Pennisetum glaucum) in the diet of feedlot cattle / Análise econômica do risco da substituição de grãos de milho (Zea mays) por grãos de milheto (Pennisetum glaucum) na dieta de bovinos confinados

The goal of the present study was to assess the economic viability relating to the risk of replacing corn with pearl millet in diets with 80% concentration for feedlot cattle confined for 89 days. Replacement levels were: 0, 33, 66, and 100%. The risk was estimated using Monte Carlo simulation, Spearmans rank correlation test between input variables, stochastic dominance, and analysis of sensitivity. The expected average values ± standard deviation for net present value (R$/animal) were ± 71.74 ± 283.32, 91.23 ± 285.18, 196.05 ± 273.79, and 223.80 ± 267.96 for diets containing 0, 33, 66, and 100% of pearl millet, respectively. The probability of ≥0 net present value was 63.4, 66.1, 78.4, and 82.4%, respectively. The net present values were statistically different (P<0.05), and the higher levels dominated the lower values. The items that most influenced the net present values were, in descending order, prices of unfinished and finished cattle, initial and final weights, prices of concentrate and forage, concentrate and forage consumption. Based on the results of the simulation, diet of 100% pearl millet exhibited the best economic viability.(AU)

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a viabilidade econômica relacionada ao risco da substituição de milho por milheto em dietas com 80% de concentrado no confinamento de bovinos por 89 dias. Os níveis de substituição foram: 0, 33, 66 e 100%. O risco foi estimado usando simulação de Monte Carlo, correlação de Spearman entre as variáveis ​​de entrada, dominância estocástica e análise de sensibilidade. Os valores médios esperados ± desvio padrão para o valor presente líquido (R$/animal) foram de ± 71,74 ± 283,32, 91,23 ± 285,18, 196,05 ± 273,79 e 223,80 ± 267,96 para dietas contendo 0, 33, 66 e 100% de milheto, respectivamente. A probabilidade de valor presente líquido ≥0 foi de 63,4, 66,1, 78,4 e 82,4%, respectivamente. Os valores presentes líquidos foram estatisticamente diferentes (p<0,05), e os níveis mais elevados dominaram os valores mais baixos. Os itens que mais influenciaram os valores presentes líquidos foram, em ordem decrescente, os preços de bovinos não terminados e acabados, pesos inicial e final, preços de concentrado e forragem, consumo de concentrado e forragem. Com base nos resultados da simulação, a dieta de 100% de milheto mostrou a melhor viabilidade econômica.(AU)

Fermentative profile and nutritive value of corn silage with Tamani guinea grass / Perfil fermentativo e valor nutritivo de silagens de milho com capim-Tamani

The use of silage has been an efficient alternative to feed supply during the shortage of roughage in dry periods, providing quality feed that is widely used in ruminant feeding. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the fermentative characteristics and nutritive value of corn silage with Tamani guinea grass (Panicum maximum BRS cv. Tamani) through chemical composition, in vitro dry matter digestibility and protein fractionation. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design with four replications. The treatments consisted of five silages: corn; corn with 10% Tamani guinea grass; corn with 20% Tamani guinea grass; corn with 30% Tamani guinea grass; and corn with 40% Tamani guinea grass, totalling 20 experimental silos. The addition of tamani grass to silages was determined based on fresh matter. For ensiling, corn was harvested with 320 g kg-1 DM (dry matter) and Tamani guinea grass in a 30-day development cycle with 286 g kg-1 DM. After 50 days of silage, the silos were opened to analyse the fermentative characteristics, chemical composition and protein fractionation of the silage. The results showed that the addition of Tamani guinea grass in corn silage increased the pH and buffering capacity and reduced the dry matter and lactic acid concentration but did not compromise the fermentative characteristics of silages. The addition of 40% Tamani guinea grass in corn silage provided increased levels of crude protein, in vitro dry matter digestibility, protein A, B1 and C, and decreased the fractions B3 and C, which makes Tamani guinea grass an alternative to improve the quality of exclusive corn silage, resulting in better quality silage.

A utilização de silagens tem sido uma alternativa eficiente para suprir a escassez de volumoso no período seco, proporcionando alimento de qualidade, largamente utilizada na alimentação de ruminantes. Objetivou-se avaliar as características fermentativas, valor nutritivo, através da composição bromatológica digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca e fracionamento de proteína da silagem de milho com capim-tamani (Panicum maximum BRS cv. Tamani). Foi utilizado delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos de silagem: milho; milho com 10% de capim-tamani; milho com 20% de capim-tamani; milho com 30% de capim-tamani e milho com 40% de capim-tamani, totalizando 20 silos experimentais. A adição de capim-tamani na ensilagem foi calculada com base na matéria natural. Para a ensilagem, o milho foi colhido com 320 g kg-1 de matéria seca (MS) e o capim-tamani no ciclo de desenvolvimento de 30 dias, com 286 g kg-1 MS. Após 50 dias da ensilagem, os silos foram abertos, para serem analisadas as características fermentativas, bromatológicas e fracionamento de proteína das silagens. Os resultados mostraram que adição do capim-tamani na ensilagem de milho aumentou o pH, capacidade tampão e reduziu os teores de matéria seca e concentração de ácido lático, mas não comprometeu as características fermentativas da silagem. A adição de 40% do capim-tamani na ensilagem de milho proporcionou maiores teores de proteína bruta, digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca e fração proteína A, B1 e B e diminuiu a fração B3 e C, sendo alternativa para melhorar a qualidade da silagem exclusiva de milho.

Economic analysis of the risk of replacing corn grains (Zea mays) with pearl millet grains (Pennisetum glaucum) in the diet of feedlot cattle / Análise econômica do risco da substituição de grãos de milho (Zea mays) por grãos de milheto (Pennisetum glaucum) na dieta de bovinos confinados

ABSTRACT: The goal of the present study was to assess the economic viability relating to the risk of replacing corn with pearl millet in diets with 80% concentration for feedlot cattle confined for 89 days. Replacement levels were: 0, 33, 66, and 100%. The risk was estimated using Monte Carlo simulation, Spearman's rank correlation test between input variables, stochastic dominance, and analysis of sensitivity. The expected average values ± standard deviation for net present value (R$/animal) were ± 71.74 ± 283.32, 91.23 ± 285.18, 196.05 ± 273.79, and 223.80 ± 267.96 for diets containing 0, 33, 66, and 100% of pearl millet, respectively. The probability of ≥0 net present value was 63.4, 66.1, 78.4, and 82.4%, respectively. The net present values were statistically different (P<0.05), and the higher levels dominated the lower values. The items that most influenced the net present values were, in descending order, prices of unfinished and finished cattle, initial and final weights, prices of concentrate and forage, concentrate and forage consumption. Based on the results of the simulation, diet of 100% pearl millet exhibited the best economic viability.

RESUMO: O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a viabilidade econômica relacionada ao risco da substituição de milho por milheto em dietas com 80% de concentrado no confinamento de bovinos por 89 dias. Os níveis de substituição foram: 0, 33, 66 e 100%. O risco foi estimado usando simulação de Monte Carlo, correlação de Spearman entre as variáveis ​​de entrada, dominância estocástica e análise de sensibilidade. Os valores médios esperados ± desvio padrão para o valor presente líquido (R$/animal) foram de ± 71,74 ± 283,32, 91,23 ± 285,18, 196,05 ± 273,79 e 223,80 ± 267,96 para dietas contendo 0, 33, 66 e 100% de milheto, respectivamente. A probabilidade de valor presente líquido ≥0 foi de 63,4, 66,1, 78,4 e 82,4%, respectivamente. Os valores presentes líquidos foram estatisticamente diferentes (p<0,05), e os níveis mais elevados dominaram os valores mais baixos. Os itens que mais influenciaram os valores presentes líquidos foram, em ordem decrescente, os preços de bovinos não terminados e acabados, pesos inicial e final, preços de concentrado e forragem, consumo de concentrado e forragem. Com base nos resultados da simulação, a dieta de 100% de milheto mostrou a melhor viabilidade econômica.

Crude glycerin in corn grain-based diets for dairy calves

The objective of this study was to evaluate performance, apparent digestibility, blood parameters, and quantitative characteristics of carcass and internal organs of crossbred dairy calves fed different levels of crude glycerin in corn grain-based diets. Twenty-four calves of three months of age and average initial weight of 95.5±11.8 kg were used. The experimental design was completely randomized with four treatments (0, 80, 160, and 240 g kg−1 of crude glycerin of DM of diets). The calves were fed in feedlot until six months of age (195.68±2.38 kg of BW). Dry matter (4.14, 4.11, 3.80, and 3.49 kg day−1) and apparent digestible energy intake (0.43, 0.41, 0.37, and 0.35 MJ kg−1 BW) decreased with increasing levels of glycerin in the diets. There was no effect on the apparent digestibility of nutrients, average daily gain, feed efficiency, carcass characteristics, and blood parameters. The diets did not influence the weights [g kg−1 of empty body weight (EBW)] of lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, omasum, abomasum, and large intestine. The reticulorumen weight (g kg−1 EBW) increased, whereas the small intestine weight decreased with increased levels of glycerin in the diets. The area, height, and width of the rumen papillae were not changed with increasing levels of glycerin. The rumen wall thickness increased with increasing levels of glycerin in the diets. The inclusion up to 240 g kg−1 DM of crude glycerin of in corn grain-based diets for the production of dairy calves does not alter animal performance, carcass characteristics, and weights of internal organs.(AU)

Levels of substitution of corn by soybean hulls in high-concentrate diets for finishing beef heifers / Níveis de substituição do milho por casca de soja em dietas de alta proporção de concentrado para novilhas em terminação

We examined the production performance of Nellore heifers fed high-concentrate (90%) diets in which ground corn (GC) was substituted by ground soybean hulls (SH) at increasing levels (0, 33, 66, and 100%), in the concentrate portion. A total of 144 heifers (263.40 ± 13.90 kg average initial weight; 27 months old) received the test diets in a feedlot for 112 days. The experiment was set up as a completely randomised design with four treatments. Data were subjected to ANOVA and orthogonal contrasts, adopting α = 5%. The sum of squares of treatments in the contrast analysis was decomposed into two orthogonal contrasts (L - linear and Q - quadratic effect) for the level of SH substituting GC. Dry matter intake was not changed by the GC substitution levels, averaging 2.51% of body weight. There was alinear increase in neutral detergent fibre intake (1.08, 2.03, 2.92, 3.78, 4.85 kg/day) and feed conversion (6.20, 7.08, 7.77, and 8.67 kg/kg); and a linear decrease in total digestible nutrient intake (5.78, 5.16,5.03, 5.12, and 3.66 kg/day), average daily gain (1.24, 1.11, 1.02, and 0.89 kg/day), and slaughter weight (383.52, 374.71, 363.25, and 366.27 kg) as the substitution level was increased (0, 33, 66, and 100%, respectively). Subcutaneous fat thickness and loin-eye area were not influenced (P > 0.05), averaging 5.30 mm and 53.09 cm², respectively. Substituting ground corn by ground soybean hulls inhigh-concentrate diets determined a reduction in production performance of feedlot-finished Nellore heifers.(AU)

Foi estudado o desempenho produtivo de novilhas Nelore alimentadas com dietas de alta proporção de concentrado (90%) nas quais o milho moído (MM) foi substituído por casca de soja farelada (CS) em níveis crescentes (0, 33, 66 e 100%) da porção concentrada da dieta. Foram utilizadas 144 novilhas com263,40 ± 13,90 kg de peso inicial médio e 27 meses de idade alimentadas em confinamento durante 112dias. O experimento foi instalado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com quatro tratamentos. Os dados foram submetidos a ANOVA e contrastes ortogonais, adotando α = 5%. A soma dos quadrados dos tratamentos na análise de contraste foi decomposta em dois contrastes ortogonais [efeito L - linear e Q - quadrático] para o nível de substituição do milho por casca de soja. O consumo de matéria seca não foi alterado pelos níveis de substituição do GC por SH, apresentando média de 2,51% do peso corporal. Houve aumento linear no consumo de fibra em detergente neutro (1,08; 2,03; 2,92; 3,78; 4,85 kg/dia)e conversão alimentar (6,20; 7,08; 7,77; e 8,67 kg/kg); e decréscimo linear na ingestão de nutrientes digestíveis totais (5,78; 5,16; 5,03; 5,12 e 3,66 kg/dia), ganho médio diário (1,24; 1,11; 1,02 e 0,89kg / dia) e peso ao abate (383,52; 374,71; 363,25 e 366,27 kg) à medida que o nível de substituição foi aumentado. A espessura da gordura subcutânea e a área do lombo não foram influenciadas, com média de 5,30 mm e 53,09 cm2, respectivamente. A substituição do milho moído por casca de soja moída em dietas de alto concentrado determinou redução no desempenho produtivo de novilhas Nelore terminadas em confinamento.(AU)

Levels of substitution of corn by soybean hulls in high-concentrate diets for finishing beef heifers / Níveis de substituição do milho por casca de soja em dietas de alta proporção de concentrado para novilhas em terminação

We examined the production performance of Nellore heifers fed high-concentrate (90%) diets in which ground corn (GC) was substituted by ground soybean hulls (SH) at increasing levels (0, 33, 66, and 100%), in the concentrate portion. A total of 144 heifers (263.40 ± 13.90 kg average initial weight; 27 months old) received the test diets in a feedlot for 112 days. The experiment was set up as a completely randomised design with four treatments. Data were subjected to ANOVA and orthogonal contrasts, adopting α = 5%. The sum of squares of treatments in the contrast analysis was decomposed into two orthogonal contrasts (L - linear and Q - quadratic effect) for the level of SH substituting GC. Dry matter intake was not changed by the GC substitution levels, averaging 2.51% of body weight. There was alinear increase in neutral detergent fibre intake (1.08, 2.03, 2.92, 3.78, 4.85 kg/day) and feed conversion (6.20, 7.08, 7.77, and 8.67 kg/kg); and a linear decrease in total digestible nutrient intake (5.78, 5.16,5.03, 5.12, and 3.66 kg/day), average daily gain (1.24, 1.11, 1.02, and 0.89 kg/day), and slaughter weight (383.52, 374.71, 363.25, and 366.27 kg) as the substitution level was increased (0, 33, 66, and 100%, respectively). Subcutaneous fat thickness and loin-eye area were not influenced (P > 0.05), averaging 5.30 mm and 53.09 cm², respectively. Substituting ground corn by ground soybean hulls inhigh-concentrate diets determined a reduction in production performance of feedlot-finished Nellore heifers.

Foi estudado o desempenho produtivo de novilhas Nelore alimentadas com dietas de alta proporção de concentrado (90%) nas quais o milho moído (MM) foi substituído por casca de soja farelada (CS) em níveis crescentes (0, 33, 66 e 100%) da porção concentrada da dieta. Foram utilizadas 144 novilhas com263,40 ± 13,90 kg de peso inicial médio e 27 meses de idade alimentadas em confinamento durante 112dias. O experimento foi instalado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com quatro tratamentos. Os dados foram submetidos a ANOVA e contrastes ortogonais, adotando α = 5%. A soma dos quadrados dos tratamentos na análise de contraste foi decomposta em dois contrastes ortogonais [efeito L - linear e Q - quadrático] para o nível de substituição do milho por casca de soja. O consumo de matéria seca não foi alterado pelos níveis de substituição do GC por SH, apresentando média de 2,51% do peso corporal. Houve aumento linear no consumo de fibra em detergente neutro (1,08; 2,03; 2,92; 3,78; 4,85 kg/dia)e conversão alimentar (6,20; 7,08; 7,77; e 8,67 kg/kg); e decréscimo linear na ingestão de nutrientes digestíveis totais (5,78; 5,16; 5,03; 5,12 e 3,66 kg/dia), ganho médio diário (1,24; 1,11; 1,02 e 0,89kg / dia) e peso ao abate (383,52; 374,71; 363,25 e 366,27 kg) à medida que o nível de substituição foi aumentado. A espessura da gordura subcutânea e a área do lombo não foram influenciadas, com média de 5,30 mm e 53,09 cm2, respectivamente. A substituição do milho moído por casca de soja moída em dietas de alto concentrado determinou redução no desempenho produtivo de novilhas Nelore terminadas em confinamento.

Animal performance, carcass traits and meat quality of F1 Angus-Nellore steers and heifers slaughtered in feedlot with a similar carcass finishing / Desempenho animal, características de carcaça e qualidade da carne de novilhos e novilhas F1 Angus-Nelore abatidos em confinamento com similar grau de acabamento

The objective of this study was to evaluate the animal performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of F1 Angus-Nellore steers and heifers, feedlot finished with high degree of subcutaneous fat deposition. The experimental design was completely randomized, with two treatments (steers and heifers) and 11 replicates (animals). Twenty-two bovines with initial age of 18 months of age, 11 steers and 11 heifers, with initial body weight of, respectively, 354.86±43,66 and 353.82±39,80 kg were used. The animals were finished in confinement (114 days) with a diet containing 200 g kg-1 of corn silage and 800 g kg-1 of concentrate composed mainly of corn grain and soybean meal. The dry matter intake (9.42 vs. 9.24 kg day-1), mean daily weight gain (1.44 vs. 1.38 kg day-1), feed conversion (6.49 vs. 7.05 kg of dry matter kg-1 of weight gain), hot carcass weight (284.62 vs. 268.16 kg) and the subcutaneous fat thickness (12.09 vs. 13.05 mm) were similar between steers and heifers (respectively). The hot carcass yield was higher (P < 0.05) for steers (58.14 vs. 55.53%). The steers presented a higher proportion of the forequarter (39.26 vs. 37.53%), while heifers had a higher proportion of pistol cut (49.87 vs. 48.85%). The meat of steers showed darker color (P < 0.05). The shear force of the meat and marbling score did not differ between sexual conditions, with mean values of 5.43 kgf cm-2 and 10.14 points (median), respectively. Except for the proportion of primary cuts, carcass yield and meat color, F1 Angus-Nellore heifers present similar animal performance, carcass and meat characteristics in relation to steers, feedlot finished with high degree of subcutaneous fat deposition.(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar o desempenho animal, as características de carcaça e a qualidade da carne de novilhos e novilhas F1 Angus-Nelore terminados em confinamento com similar grau de acabamento de carcaça. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado, com dois tratamentos (novilhos e novilhas) e 11 repetições (animais). Foram utilizados 22 bovinos com 18 meses de idade inicial, 11 novilhos e 11 novilhas, com peso corporal inicial de 354,86±43,66 e 353,82±39,80 kg, respectivamente. Os animais foram terminados em confinamento (114 dias) com dieta contendo 200 g kg-1 de silagem de milho e 800 g kg-1 de concentrado composto principalmente por grão de milho moído e farelo de soja. O consumo de matéria seca (9,42 vs. 9,24 kg dia-1), o ganho de peso médio diário (1,44 vs. 1,38 kg dia-1), a conversão alimentar (6,49 vs. 7,05 kg de matéria seca kg-1 de ganho de peso), o peso de carcaça quente (284,62 vs. 268,16 kg) e a espessura de gordura subcutânea (12,09 vs. 13,05 mm) foram similares entre novilhos e novilhas (respectivamente). O rendimento de carcaça quente foi maior (P < 0,05) nos novilhos (58,14 vs. 55,53%). Os novilhos apresentaram maior proporção de dianteiro (39,26 vs. 37,53%), enquanto as novilhas apresentaram maior proporção do traseiro especial (49,87 vs. 48,85%). A carne dos novilhos apresentou coloração mais escura (P < 0,05). A força de cisalhamento da carne e o marmoreio não diferiram entre as condições sexuais, com valores médios de, 5,43 kgf cm-2 e 10,14 pontos (mediano), respectivamente. Exceto em relação à proporção dos cortes primários, rendimento de carcaça e cor da carne, novilhas jovens F1 Angus-Nelore apresentam similar desempenho animal, características de carcaça e de carne em relação aos novilhos abatidos com similar grau de acabamento.(AU)

Animal performance, carcass traits and meat quality of F1 Angus-Nellore steers and heifers slaughtered in feedlot with a similar carcass finishing / Desempenho animal, características de carcaça e qualidade da carne de novilhos e novilhas F1 Angus-Nelore abatidos em confinamento com similar grau de acabamento

The objective of this study was to evaluate the animal performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of F1 Angus-Nellore steers and heifers, feedlot finished with high degree of subcutaneous fat deposition. The experimental design was completely randomized, with two treatments (steers and heifers) and 11 replicates (animals). Twenty-two bovines with initial age of 18 months of age, 11 steers and 11 heifers, with initial body weight of, respectively, 354.86±43,66 and 353.82±39,80 kg were used. The animals were finished in confinement (114 days) with a diet containing 200 g kg-1 of corn silage and 800 g kg-1 of concentrate composed mainly of corn grain and soybean meal. The dry matter intake (9.42 vs. 9.24 kg day-1), mean daily weight gain (1.44 vs. 1.38 kg day-1), feed conversion (6.49 vs. 7.05 kg of dry matter kg-1 of weight gain), hot carcass weight (284.62 vs. 268.16 kg) and the subcutaneous fat thickness (12.09 vs. 13.05 mm) were similar between steers and heifers (respectively). The hot carcass yield was higher (P < 0.05) for steers (58.14 vs. 55.53%). The steers presented a higher proportion of the forequarter (39.26 vs. 37.53%), while heifers had a higher proportion of pistol cut (49.87 vs. 48.85%). The meat of steers showed darker color (P < 0.05). The shear force of the meat and marbling score did not differ between sexual conditions, with mean values of 5.43 kgf cm-2 and 10.14 points (median), respectively. Except for the proportion of primary cuts, carcass yield and meat color, F1 Angus-Nellore heifers present similar animal performance, carcass and meat characteristics in relation to steers, feedlot finished with high degree of subcutaneous fat deposition.

Objetivou-se avaliar o desempenho animal, as características de carcaça e a qualidade da carne de novilhos e novilhas F1 Angus-Nelore terminados em confinamento com similar grau de acabamento de carcaça. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado, com dois tratamentos (novilhos e novilhas) e 11 repetições (animais). Foram utilizados 22 bovinos com 18 meses de idade inicial, 11 novilhos e 11 novilhas, com peso corporal inicial de 354,86±43,66 e 353,82±39,80 kg, respectivamente. Os animais foram terminados em confinamento (114 dias) com dieta contendo 200 g kg-1 de silagem de milho e 800 g kg-1 de concentrado composto principalmente por grão de milho moído e farelo de soja. O consumo de matéria seca (9,42 vs. 9,24 kg dia-1), o ganho de peso médio diário (1,44 vs. 1,38 kg dia-1), a conversão alimentar (6,49 vs. 7,05 kg de matéria seca kg-1 de ganho de peso), o peso de carcaça quente (284,62 vs. 268,16 kg) e a espessura de gordura subcutânea (12,09 vs. 13,05 mm) foram similares entre novilhos e novilhas (respectivamente). O rendimento de carcaça quente foi maior (P < 0,05) nos novilhos (58,14 vs. 55,53%). Os novilhos apresentaram maior proporção de dianteiro (39,26 vs. 37,53%), enquanto as novilhas apresentaram maior proporção do traseiro especial (49,87 vs. 48,85%). A carne dos novilhos apresentou coloração mais escura (P < 0,05). A força de cisalhamento da carne e o marmoreio não diferiram entre as condições sexuais, com valores médios de, 5,43 kgf cm-2 e 10,14 pontos (mediano), respectivamente. Exceto em relação à proporção dos cortes primários, rendimento de carcaça e cor da carne, novilhas jovens F1 Angus-Nelore apresentam similar desempenho animal, características de carcaça e de carne em relação aos novilhos abatidos com similar grau de acabamento.

Use of virginiamycin and salinomycin in the diet of beef cattle reared under grazing during the rainy season: performance and ruminal metabolism / Uso de virginiamicina e de salinomicina na dieta de bovinos de corte criados em sistema de pastejo no período das águas: desempenho e metabolismo ruminal

The rumen is the most studied organ with regard to the symbiotic interaction between host and microbiota in the digestive tract of ruminants. Thus, this study aimed at evaluating the effects of including virginiamycin and salinomycin to the supplement for cattle fed tropical grass diet during the rainy season. Three treatments were set: control - mineral supplement COMIGO - Cria 61-F2 (MS); virginiamycin - MS + virginiamycin (Phigrow (r)) 100 mg/animal/day; salinomycin - MS + salinomycin (Posistac(r)) 108 mg/animal/day for the experiment 1 (performance) and experiment 2 (ruminal metabolism). The control showed higher Mineral supplement intake (MSI) (P <0.05), the virginiamycin had higher average daily gain (ADG) (P> 0.05) and better financial efficiency. Biometric measurements showed no differences (P> 0.05), suggesting a change in the ADG composition. There was no difference (P> 0.05) for dry matter digestibility (DMDIS), acid detergent fiber digestibility (ADFDIS), ruminal pH and ammoniacal-N. The virginiamycin had the highest effective neutral detergent fiber (NDF) degradability (P> 0.05) in the passage rates of 2 and 5%; the degradability rates were similar to control treatement and higher than that of salinomycin at the rate of 8%/hour. The virginiamycin or salinomycin can be conveyed to the MS, but do not promote significant effects on ruminal pH, ammoniacal-N, DMDIS and ADFDIS; but virginiamycin promoted greater effective degradability of NDF.(AU)

O rúmen é o órgão mais estudado no que se refere à interação simbiótica entre hospedeiro e a microbiota do trato digestivo dos ruminantes. Assim, objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos da inclusão de virginiamicina e de salinomicina ao suplemento para bovinos de corte com dieta de gramínea tropical no período das águas. Foram constituídos três tratamentos: controle - suplemento mineral COMIGO - Cria 61 - F2 (SM); virginiamicina - SM + virginiamicina (Phigrow(r)) 100 mg/animal/dia; salinomicina - SM + salinomicina (Posistac(r)) 108 mg/animal/dia, para o experimento 1 (desempenho) e experimento 2 (metabolismo ruminal). O controle apresentou maior CSM (P<0,05), o virginiamicina maior GMD (P>0,05) e melhor eficiência financeira. As medidas biométricas não apresentaram diferenças (P>0,05), sugerindo que haja uma mudança na composição do GMD. Não houve diferença (P>0,05) para DISMS, DISFDA, pH ruminal e N- amoniacal. A virginiamicina apresentou as maiores degradabilidade efetiva da FDN (P>0,05) nas taxas de passagem de 2 e 5%, e semelhante ao controle e maior que salinomicina na taxa de 8%/hora. A virginiamicina ou a salinomicina, podem ser veiculados ao SM, contudo não promovem efeitos significativos no pH ruminal, no N-amoniacal, na DISMS e da DISFDA, mas a virginiamicina promoveu maior degradabilidade efetiva da FDN.(AU)

Use of virginiamycin and salinomycin in the diet of beef cattle reared under grazing during the rainy season: performance and ruminal metabolism / Uso de virginiamicina e de salinomicina na dieta de bovinos de corte criados em sistema de pastejo no período das águas: desempenho e metabolismo ruminal

The rumen is the most studied organ with regard to the symbiotic interaction between host and microbiota in the digestive tract of ruminants. Thus, this study aimed at evaluating the effects of including virginiamycin and salinomycin to the supplement for cattle fed tropical grass diet during the rainy season. Three treatments were set: control - mineral supplement COMIGO - Cria 61-F2 (MS); virginiamycin - MS + virginiamycin (Phigrow (r)) 100 mg/animal/day; salinomycin - MS + salinomycin (Posistac(r)) 108 mg/animal/day for the experiment 1 (performance) and experiment 2 (ruminal metabolism). The control showed higher Mineral supplement intake (MSI) (P 0.05) and better financial efficiency. Biometric measurements showed no differences (P> 0.05), suggesting a change in the ADG composition. There was no difference (P> 0.05) for dry matter digestibility (DMDIS), acid detergent fiber digestibility (ADFDIS), ruminal pH and ammoniacal-N. The virginiamycin had the highest effective neutral detergent fiber (NDF) degradability (P> 0.05) in the passage rates of 2 and 5%; the degradability rates were similar to control treatement and higher than that of salinomycin at the rate of 8%/hour. The virginiamycin or salinomycin can be conveyed to the MS, but do not promote significant effects on ruminal pH, ammoniacal-N, DMDIS and ADFDIS; but virginiamycin promoted greater effective degradability of NDF.

O rúmen é o órgão mais estudado no que se refere à interação simbiótica entre hospedeiro e a microbiota do trato digestivo dos ruminantes. Assim, objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos da inclusão de virginiamicina e de salinomicina ao suplemento para bovinos de corte com dieta de gramínea tropical no período das águas. Foram constituídos três tratamentos: controle - suplemento mineral COMIGO - Cria 61 - F2 (SM); virginiamicina - SM + virginiamicina (Phigrow(r)) 100 mg/animal/dia; salinomicina - SM + salinomicina (Posistac(r)) 108 mg/animal/dia, para o experimento 1 (desempenho) e experimento 2 (metabolismo ruminal). O controle apresentou maior CSM (P0,05) e melhor eficiência financeira. As medidas biométricas não apresentaram diferenças (P>0,05), sugerindo que haja uma mudança na composição do GMD. Não houve diferença (P>0,05) para DISMS, DISFDA, pH ruminal e N- amoniacal. A virginiamicina apresentou as maiores degradabilidade efetiva da FDN (P>0,05) nas taxas de passagem de 2 e 5%, e semelhante ao controle e maior que salinomicina na taxa de 8%/hora. A virginiamicina ou a salinomicina, podem ser veiculados ao SM, contudo não promovem efeitos significativos no pH ruminal, no N-amoniacal, na DISMS e da DISFDA, mas a virginiamicina promoveu maior degradabilidade efetiva da FDN.

Carcass characteristics of feedlot-finished Nellore heifers slaughtered at different weights

Carcass and meat characteristics of 48 Nellore heifers at 24 to 30 months of age, with an initial weight of 263.4 ± 13.9 kg, were evaluated. The experiment was set up as a completely randomized design with four treatments, which consisted of four slaughter-weight classes, namely 400 kg. Back fat thickness was not influenced (p > 0.05) by slaughter weight in any of the forms it was expressed (mm or %), averaging 5.3 mm. Loin eye area in cm2 increased (p < 0.05) with the increase in slaughter weight. Animals slaughtered at a live weight (LW) of more than 400 kg showed better (p < 0.05) carcass conformation than the other experimental groups (9.8 points). Heifers slaughtered at over 400 kg LW had a more compact (p < 0.05) carcass (1.65 cm kg-1 cold carcass). The marbling degree of meat was lower (p < 0.05) in the animals slaughtered at less than 340 kg LW. In conclusion, cull heifers must not be slaughtered at a LW of less than 340 kg and slaughter weights greater than 400 kg have positive implications on important carcass characteristics, notably conformation and marbling.

Carcass characteristics of feedlot-finished Nellore heifers slaughtered at different weights

Carcass and meat characteristics of 48 Nellore heifers at 24 to 30 months of age, with an initial weight of 263.4 ± 13.9 kg, were evaluated. The experiment was set up as a completely randomized design with four treatments, which consisted of four slaughter-weight classes, namely 400 kg. Back fat thickness was not influenced (p > 0.05) by slaughter weight in any of the forms it was expressed (mm or %), averaging 5.3 mm. Loin eye area in cm2 increased (p < 0.05) with the increase in slaughter weight. Animals slaughtered at a live weight (LW) of more than 400 kg showed better (p < 0.05) carcass conformation than the other experimental groups (9.8 points). Heifers slaughtered at over 400 kg LW had a more compact (p < 0.05) carcass (1.65 cm kg-1 cold carcass). The marbling degree of meat was lower (p < 0.05) in the animals slaughtered at less than 340 kg LW. In conclusion, cull heifers must not be slaughtered at a LW of less than 340 kg and slaughter weights greater than 400 kg have positive implications on important carcass characteristics, notably conformation and marbling.(AU)

Digestibility and feeding behavior of cattle fed soybean hulls to replace corn in high concentrate diets / Digestibilidade e comportamento ingestivo de bovinos alimentados com níveis casca de soja em substituição ao milho em dietas de alta proporção de concentrado

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of inclusion of 0.0%, 0.4%, 0.8%, and 1.2% slow release urea (SRU) in sheep feed on nitrogen balance (intake, fecal and urinary excretion, nitrogen absorbed and retained and/or nitrogen balance). Four sheep with an average body weight (BW) of 30.8 ± 1.7 kg were distributed using a Latin square experimental design. Sheep were allocated in metabolic cages and received two meals a day. The data were subjected to analysis of variance and differences were tested using a regression equation with a 5% probability. The inclusion of 0.0%, 0.4%, 0.8%, and 1.2% SRU in sheep diets did not change (p > 0.05) nitrogen intake (NI), with an average value of 20.49 g animal day-1 and 1.57 g (kg0.75)-1. The inclusion of 0.0%, 0.4%, 0.8%, and 1.2% SRU in sheep diets did not affect (p > 0.05) fecal nitrogen (FN) in g (kg0.75)-1, with an average value of 0.65 g (kg0.75) -1. However, the inclusion of SRU changed (p < 0.05) the FN, expressed as g animal day-1, and % BW, in a quadratic manner. The lowest FN excretion was 7.63 g animal day-1 and 36.41% NI, and it was obtained at inclusion levels of 0.82% and 0.66% SRU, respectively. The inclusion of 0.0%, 0.4%, 0.8%, and 1.2% SRU in sheep diets had a quadratic effect (p < 0.05) in urinary nitrogen (UN), expressed as g animal day-1, g (kg0.75) - 1 , and % of NI. The minimum values calculated with the equations for UN were 0.86 g animal day-1, 0.06 g (kg0.75) -1, and 0.28% NI for SRU inclusion levels of 0.79%, 0.76%, and 0.71%, respectively. The inclusion of 0.0%, 0.4%, 0.8%, and 1.2% SRU in sheep diets did not change (p > 0.05) the NB expressed as g animal day-1 (10.86) and g (kg0.75)-1 (0.82). However, the NB expressed as % NI or in relation to the NI responded in a quadratic manner (p < 0.05) to the inclusion of different levels of SRU in sheep food...(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar a inclusão de 0,0%; 0,4%; 0,8% e 1,2% de ureia de liberação lenta (ULL) na alimentação de ovinos sobre o balanço de nitrogênio (consumo, excreção fecal e urinária de nitrogênio, nitrogênio absorvido e balanço de nitrogênio). Foram utilizados quatro ovinos com peso corporal (PC) médio de 30,8 ± 1,7 kg, distribuídos em um delineamento em quadrado latino. Os ovinos foram alocados em gaiolas de metabolismo e receberam duas refeições por dia. Os dados do balanço de nitrogênio dos ovinos foram submetidos à análise de variância e as diferenças observadas para as variáveis estudadas foram testadas utilizando equação de regressão a 5% de probabilidade. A inclusão de 0,0%; 0,4%; 0,8% e 1,2% de ULL na alimentação dos ovinos não alterou (p>0,05) o consumo de nitrogênio (N), com valor médio de 20,49 g animal dia-1 e 1,57 gramas por quilo de peso metabólico (g kg0,75)-1. A inclusão de níveis crescentes de ULL na alimentação de ovinos não influenciou (p>0,05) o nitrogênio fecal (NF) expresso em g kg0,75-1, com valor médio de 0,65 g (kg0,75)-1. Porém, foi observado que a inclusão de ULL alterou (p0,05) o balanço de nitrogênio (BN) expresso em g animal dia-1 (10,86) e em g (kg0,75)-1 (0,82). Entretanto, o BN expresso em %NC ou em relação ao NC apresentou um comportamento quadrático (p<0,05) com a inclusão dos diferentes níveis de ULL nas rações de ovinos. O valor máximo do BN de 59,68% NC foi obtido para o nível de 0,68% de ULL. Assim, a inclusão de 0,6% a 0,8% de ureia de liberação lenta na alimentação de ovinos propicia as menores perdas do nitrogênio fecal e urinário, além de proporcionar os melhores valores de balaço de nitrogênio expresso em percentagem do nitrogênio consumido.(AU)

Digestibility and feeding behavior of cattle fed soybean hulls to replace corn in high concentrate diets / Digestibilidade e comportamento ingestivo de bovinos alimentados com níveis casca de soja em substituição ao milho em dietas de alta proporção de concentrado

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of inclusion of 0.0%, 0.4%, 0.8%, and 1.2% slow release urea (SRU) in sheep feed on nitrogen balance (intake, fecal and urinary excretion, nitrogen absorbed and retained and/or nitrogen balance). Four sheep with an average body weight (BW) of 30.8 ± 1.7 kg were distributed using a Latin square experimental design. Sheep were allocated in metabolic cages and received two meals a day. The data were subjected to analysis of variance and differences were tested using a regression equation with a 5% probability. The inclusion of 0.0%, 0.4%, 0.8%, and 1.2% SRU in sheep diets did not change (p > 0.05) nitrogen intake (NI), with an average value of 20.49 g animal day-1 and 1.57 g (kg0.75)-1. The inclusion of 0.0%, 0.4%, 0.8%, and 1.2% SRU in sheep diets did not affect (p > 0.05) fecal nitrogen (FN) in g (kg0.75)-1, with an average value of 0.65 g (kg0.75) -1. However, the inclusion of SRU changed (p 0.05) the NB expressed as g animal day-1 (10.86) and g (kg0.75)-1 (0.82). However, the NB expressed as % NI or in relation to the NI responded in a quadratic manner (p < 0.05) to the inclusion of different levels of SRU in sheep food...

Objetivou-se avaliar a inclusão de 0,0%; 0,4%; 0,8% e 1,2% de ureia de liberação lenta (ULL) na alimentação de ovinos sobre o balanço de nitrogênio (consumo, excreção fecal e urinária de nitrogênio, nitrogênio absorvido e balanço de nitrogênio). Foram utilizados quatro ovinos com peso corporal (PC) médio de 30,8 ± 1,7 kg, distribuídos em um delineamento em quadrado latino. Os ovinos foram alocados em gaiolas de metabolismo e receberam duas refeições por dia. Os dados do balanço de nitrogênio dos ovinos foram submetidos à análise de variância e as diferenças observadas para as variáveis estudadas foram testadas utilizando equação de regressão a 5% de probabilidade. A inclusão de 0,0%; 0,4%; 0,8% e 1,2% de ULL na alimentação dos ovinos não alterou (p>0,05) o consumo de nitrogênio (N), com valor médio de 20,49 g animal dia-1 e 1,57 gramas por quilo de peso metabólico (g kg0,75)-1. A inclusão de níveis crescentes de ULL na alimentação de ovinos não influenciou (p>0,05) o nitrogênio fecal (NF) expresso em g kg0,75-1, com valor médio de 0,65 g (kg0,75)-1. Porém, foi observado que a inclusão de ULL alterou (p0,05) o balanço de nitrogênio (BN) expresso em g animal dia-1 (10,86) e em g (kg0,75)-1 (0,82). Entretanto, o BN expresso em %NC ou em relação ao NC apresentou um comportamento quadrático (p<0,05) com a inclusão dos diferentes níveis de ULL nas rações de ovinos. O valor máximo do BN de 59,68% NC foi obtido para o nível de 0,68% de ULL. Assim, a inclusão de 0,6% a 0,8% de ureia de liberação lenta na alimentação de ovinos propicia as menores perdas do nitrogênio fecal e urinário, além de proporcionar os melhores valores de balaço de nitrogênio expresso em percentagem do nitrogênio consumido.

Mixoma oral em um bovino / Oral myxoma in a steer

Background: Myxoma is a benign neoplasm of mesenchymal cells producing a myxomatous matrix rich in mucopolysaccharides. This tumor occasionally has been described in older dogs and cats, and rarely occurs in other species. In ruminants myxomas can be found in the rumen and omasum, but there are no reports of these neoplasms involving the oral cavity of cattle. Only one case of myxoma was diagnosed in a 40-year study of 606 neoplasms in cattle in South Africa. Similar retrospective studies done in cattle from southern and northeastern Brazil also detected a single case of cutaneous myxoma. The current study reports the clinical and pathological findings of a rare occurrence of bovine oral myxoma.Case: A 22-month-old male crossbreed steer (Bosindicus) from the municipality of Rio Verde, GO (17°44′42″S 50°55′00″W), Brazil, presented a history of sialorrhea. There is no another affected animal in the herd. Clinical evaluation revealed mild swelling in the lower incisive gum. Treatment with flumetasone IM for three consecutive days was performed. Two months after this procedure, there was a considerable increase in the size to a flat, firm mass of 16x13x9 cm. Other clinical signs included emaciation and severe difficulty in feeding and drinking water. After surgical excision, fragments of the tumor were collected for histopathology. There is no local recurrence within approximately one year of the surgery. Microscopically, the lamina propria was found to be expanded and replaced by a nonencapsulated, moderately cellular, poorly demarcated, neoplastic proliferation. The lesion was composed of numerous loosely arranged bundles of cells in an abundant myxoid matrix. The bulk of the tumor parenchyma was formed by spindle or stellate cells with poorly demarcated borders and scant, eosinophilic cytoplasm. The nuclei were oval and hyperchromatic. Mild anisocytosis and anisokaryosis were present, along with rare mitotic figures.[...](AU)

Mixoma oral em um bovino / Oral myxoma in a steer

Background: Myxoma is a benign neoplasm of mesenchymal cells producing a myxomatous matrix rich in mucopolysaccharides. This tumor occasionally has been described in older dogs and cats, and rarely occurs in other species. In ruminants myxomas can be found in the rumen and omasum, but there are no reports of these neoplasms involving the oral cavity of cattle. Only one case of myxoma was diagnosed in a 40-year study of 606 neoplasms in cattle in South Africa. Similar retrospective studies done in cattle from southern and northeastern Brazil also detected a single case of cutaneous myxoma. The current study reports the clinical and pathological findings of a rare occurrence of bovine oral myxoma.Case: A 22-month-old male crossbreed steer (Bosindicus) from the municipality of Rio Verde, GO (17°44′42″S 50°55′00″W), Brazil, presented a history of sialorrhea. There is no another affected animal in the herd. Clinical evaluation revealed mild swelling in the lower incisive gum. Treatment with flumetasone IM for three consecutive days was performed. Two months after this procedure, there was a considerable increase in the size to a flat, firm mass of 16x13x9 cm. Other clinical signs included emaciation and severe difficulty in feeding and drinking water. After surgical excision, fragments of the tumor were collected for histopathology. There is no local recurrence within approximately one year of the surgery. Microscopically, the lamina propria was found to be expanded and replaced by a nonencapsulated, moderately cellular, poorly demarcated, neoplastic proliferation. The lesion was composed of numerous loosely arranged bundles of cells in an abundant myxoid matrix. The bulk of the tumor parenchyma was formed by spindle or stellate cells with poorly demarcated borders and scant, eosinophilic cytoplasm. The nuclei were oval and hyperchromatic. Mild anisocytosis and anisokaryosis were present, along with rare mitotic figures.[...]