Quantity discrimination by kittens of the domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus).

Quantitative abilities are well described in many species and in diverse life situations, including in the adult domestic cat. However, such abilities have been much less studied during ontogeny. In the present study we examined spontaneous quantity discrimination by pre-weaning age kittens in two-way food choice experiments. In Experiment 1, 26 kittens performed 12 trials with different ratios between the number of same-size food items. In Experiment 2, 24 other kittens performed eight trials with different ratios between the size of two food items. We found, in general, that the kittens discriminated between the different amounts of food and spontaneously chose the larger one, but that their choice was influenced by the ratio of difference. The kittens in Experiment 1 chose the larger number of same-size food items if the ratio was smaller than 0.4 and in Experiment 2 they chose the larger pieces of food if the ratio between the items was smaller than 0.5. Because the kittens' choice was not influenced by the absolute number of food items or the numerical difference between them in Experiment 1, it suggests that their cognitive performance relied on an analog magnitude system rather than on an object file system during the quantity discrimination tasks. We discuss our results considering the ecological and social background of cats and compare it with the performance of previously studied species.

Brecha en matemáticas según sexo Caso: universitarios de Colombia / Lacuna entre os sexos em matemática. Caso: estudantes universitários colombianos / Gap in math by gender. Case: university students from Colombia

Resumen Se analiza la brecha por sexo en matemáticas (razonamiento cuantitativo) en universitarios de Colombia, con base en los resultados de las pruebas estatales de salida de la educación superior Saber Pro, 2018; incluyendo el factor regional. A partir de una modelación cuantílica y una descomposición Juhn-Murphy-Pierce; se identifica la existencia y persistencia de una brecha por sexo en el área evaluada, y diferencias entre las regiones Andina y Caribe. Se destaca: favorabilidad hacia los hombres; importancia de las características educativas e institucionales; importancia de las matemáticas de secundaria (explican cerca del 25% del diferencial); ampliación de la brecha en los cuartiles más altos; v) heterogeneidad regional de la brecha, ampliada por la interacción sexo-región.

Resumo A diferença de gênero em matemática (raciocínio quantitativo) entre estudantes universitários na Colômbia é analisada, com base nos resultados dos exames de saída do ensino superior estadual Saber Pro 2018, incluindo o fator regional. Com base na modelização de quantis e numa decomposição Juhn-Murphy-Pierce, identificamos a existência e persistência de uma diferença de gênero na área avaliada, bem como diferenças entre as regiões andinas e das Caraíbas. Destacam-se: favorabilidade em relação aos homens; importância das características educacionais e institucionais; importância da matemática secundária (explicando cerca de 25% do diferencial); alargamento da lacuna nos quartis mais altos; e heterogeneidade regional da lacuna, amplificada pela interação gênero-região.

Abstract The paper analyzes the gender gap in mathematics (quantitative reasoning) among Colombian university students, based on the results of the State higher education exit tests Saber Pro, 2018; including the regional factor. Based on a quantile modeling and a Juhn-Murphy-Pierce decomposition, the study identifies the existence and persistence of a gender gap in the evaluated area and differences between the Andean and Caribbean regions. The most remarkable points include: favouring men; importance of educational and institutional characteristics; importance of secondary mathematics (accounting for about 25% of the differential); widening of the gap in the highest quartiles; and regional heterogeneity of the gap, widened by gender-region interaction.

Performance of Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) on three hop cultivars (Humulus lupulus).

Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) is a major pest species in numerous crops including hop (Humulus lupulus L.). Substantial T. urticae infestation was observed to occur in this recently introduced crop in Brazil. The adoption of less suitable cultivars to the pest species is highly desirable for integrated pest management. We used free-choice trials and two-sex life table analysis to determine the preference and population growth of T. urticae under laboratory conditions using three of hop cultivars currently expanding in Brazil (Mantiqueira, Victoria, and Yakima Gold). We also estimated the density of non-glandular trichomes and lupulin glands found on the abaxial leaf surface of these cultivars and correlated them with performance parameters of T. urticae. Mantiqueira appeared to be the least preferred by adult females for attractiveness and oviposition suggesting existence of antixenosis on this cultivar. Female immature stages developed slower on Yakima Gold and Mantiqueira, but no difference was observed between the latter and Victoria. Fecundity and longevity were significantly lower on Mantiqueira than on Victoria and Yakima Gold. No significant differences were observed among cultivars for intrinsic rate of increase (r), finite rate of increase (λ), and net rate of reproduction (R0), suggesting the absence of antibiosis. Although, lupilin gland densities were higher on Mantiqueira and Yakima Gold than on Victoria, no significant correlations were observed between these defensive traits and performance parameters of T. urticae. However, 30-day population simulations of T. urticae suggest that Yakima Gold is the least susceptible, Mantiqueira is moderately susceptible, and Victoria is highly susceptible.

Host preference, acaricides effects and population growth of Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) (Acari: Tarsonemidae) on white and colored cotton cultivars.

BACKGROUND: White and colored fiber cotton cultivars have been developed to increase production and opportunities for family farming. The broad mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) is an important pest in cotton crops, nevertheless, different cotton cultivars may influence its host selection and population growth. For P. latus control, acaricides application is commonly performed, although less is known about the sublethal effects of these products. Thus, the host preference and instantaneous rate of increase (ri ) of P. latus were evaluated on white and colored cotton cultivars, as well as the lethal and sublethal effects of acaricides through mortality tests and population growth. RESULTS: In free-choice tests to evaluate host preference among white and colored cotton cultivars, no preference was observed for P. latus. The instantaneous ri values were positive for all tested cultivars, however, differences were observed between the colored BRS Rubi and the white BRS 201. The population growth of P. latus decreased with increasing concentrations of the acaricides abamectin, spirodiclofen, azadirachtin and spiromesifen. Nevertheless, azadirachtin and spiromesifen presented positive ri values even at the highest lethal concentrations (LC90 ), while abamectin and spirodiclofen provided negative ri values of P. latus from LC90 and LC70 , respectively. CONCLUSION: No host preference of P. latus was observed among white and colored cotton cultivar. Abamectin and spirodiclofen presented relevant sublethal effects that should be considered for the integrated management of this pest.

Desempenho de graduandos em medicina veterinária da usp na disciplina de inspeção sanitária dos produtos de origem animal, a partir da modernização de metodologias de ensino e avaliação, entre os anos de 2017 e 2020 / Performance of undergraduates in veterinary medicine at usp in the subject of health inspection of products of animal origin, from the modernization of teaching and evaluation methodologies, between 2017 and 2020

Este relato de caso teve como objetivo avaliar o desempenho de graduandos em Medicina Veterinária da Universidade de São Paulo na disciplina de Inspeção Sanitária dos Produtos de Origem Animal quando da aplicação de novas metodologias de estruturação, desenvolvimento e avaliação de conteúdos organizados por assuntos, em blocos. Ao final de cada bloco foi feita uma prova teste de múltipla escolha. A amostra deste estudo foi formada por 335 alunos do 9º semestre de medicina veterinária entre os anos 2017, 2018, 2019 e 2020. Foram utilizadas análise estatística descritiva e multivariada (teste t) dos dados. Constatou-se que houve aumento das notas finais entre os anos de 2018, 2019 e 2020 em relação ao ano de 2017, quando ainda não se utilizava esta abordagem. O resultado do teste t foi de t = 1,12-24 (2017-2018), t = 2,06-15 (2017-2019) e t = 6,55-15 (2017-2020), com p<0,05, evidenciando diferença estatística entre as médias das notas dos alunos de 2017, 2018, 2019 e 2020. Concluiu-se que a organização dos conteúdos em blocos e a aplicação de avaliação permitiu a melhoria de desempenho dos estudantes na disciplina.(AU)

This case report aimed to evaluate the performance of undergraduate students in Veterinary Medicine at the University of São Paulo in the discipline of Sanitary Inspection of Products of Animal Origin when applying new methodologies for structuring, developing and evaluating content organized by block subjects. At the end of each block, a multiple-choice test was performed. The sample of this study was formed by 335 students from the 9th semester of veterinary medicine between the years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Descriptive and multivariate statistical analysis (t test) of the data was used. It was found that there was an increase in the final grades between the years 2018, 2019 and 2020 compared to the year 2017, when this approach was not yet used. The result of the t test was t = 1,12-24 (2017-2018), t = 2,06-15 (2017-2019) and t = 6,55-15 (2017-2020), with p<0,05, showing a statistical difference between the average grades of students in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. It was concluded that the organization of the contents in blocks and the evaluation application allowed the improvement of students' performance in the discipline.(AU)

Effect of Plumeriarubra(Apocynaceae) leaf extracts, a repellent of rice-field rats (Rattusargentiventer), on its metabolism and daily activity / Efecto del extracto foliar de Plumeria rubra (Apocynaceae), repelente de la rata (Rattus argentiventer), en su metabolismo y actividad diaria

Introduction: Rice-field rats are one of the most important pests because it can give large losses in all planting seasons including the storehouse. Synthetic rodenticide is the most commonly used of chemical technique for controlling rice-field rats. The application of these materials indirectly causes negative impacts; one of them is for the environment. As an alternative for controlling rice-field rats, natural materials can be used as a repellent. Objective: To examine the effects of methanol extract of Plumeriarubra leaves on metabolism, daily activity patterns, and its potency as a repellent of the rice-field rat. Methods: The experiments were conducted at the Laboratory of Pests, UniversitasPadjadjaran involves choice test (T-maze arena), and the Laboratory of Rats, Indonesian Center for Rice Research involves no-choice test (metabolic cage) from February until May 2019. The observations including food (g), water consumption (ml), feces production (g), urine production (ml), body weight (g), and its changes (%), also the daily activities (time spent for locomotion, foraging, and resting).The treatment was done with three replications for twelve mature male and twelve mature non-pregnant females. Data experiments analysis followed by a T-test. Results: Rice-field rats on the T-Maze arena avoided consuming food and beverage that close to methanol extract of Plumeriarubra leaves treatment. The treatment of methanol extract of Plumeria leaves in metabolic cage caused metabolic disorder of rice-field rat, which was significantly indicated by the decrease of the average consumption of food by 2.28 g and excretion of feces by 0.34 g, and also the increase of average consumption of beverage by 3.89 ml, excretion of urine by 3.15 ml, and body weight by 6.67 g. The treatment also caused daily activity patterns disorder of rice-field rats, which was significantly indicated by the increase of the average percentage of time for movement activities (locomotion) by 7.64 % and the decrease of time for eating and drinking activities (foraging) by 16.46 %. Conclusion: Methanol extract of Plumeria leaves affects a repellent for the rice-field rat.

Introducción: Las ratas arroceras son una de las plagas más importantes porque pueden producir grandes pérdidas en todas las temporadas de siembra, incluso en el almacenaje. La técnica química más utilizada para controlar las ratas de los arrozales es el raticida sintético. Sin embargo, la aplicación de estos químicos provoca indirectamente impactos negativos, por ejemplo, en el ambiente. Una alternativa para controlar la rata arrocera es la utilización de compuestos naturales como repelentes. Objetivo: Examinar los efectos del extracto metanólico de hojas de Plumeria rubra sobre el metabolismo, los patrones de actividad diaria en las ratas arroceras y su potencial como repelente. Métodos: Los experimentos se llevaron a cabo en Laboratory of Pests, UniversitasPadjadjaran usando la prueba T-maze arena, y en Laboratory of Rats, Indonesian Center for Rice Research usando la prueba metaboliccage, desde febrero hasta mayo 2019. Las observaciones incluyeron consumo de alimentos (g), consumo de agua (ml), producción de heces (g), producción de orina (ml), peso corporal (g) y cambios (%), además actividades diarias (tiempo dedicado a la locomoción, búsqueda de alimento, y reposo). El tratamiento se realizó con tres repeticiones para 12 machos maduros y 12 hembras maduras no gestantes. Los análisis de experimentos de datos se realizaron con la prueba T. Resultados: Las ratas arroceras en la T-maze arena evitaron consumir alimentos y bebidas cercanos al extracto de metanol de hojas de Plumeria rubra. El tratamiento del extracto metanólico de hojas de Plumeria rubra en la prueba metaboliccage provocó un trastorno metabólico en estas ratas, lo cual se demostró significativamente en la disminución del consumo promedio de alimento en 2.28 g y la excreción de heces en 0.34 g, además en el aumento del consumo promedio de bebida en 3.89 ml, excreción de orina en 3.15 ml y peso corporal en 6.67 g. El tratamiento también provocó un trastorno en los patrones de actividad diaria de las ratas, lo cual fue demostrado por el aumento significativo en el porcentaje promedio de tiempo para actividades de movimiento (locomoción) en un 7.64 % y la disminución del tiempo para comer y beber (búsqueda de alimento) en un 16.46 %. Conclusión: El extracto metanólico de hojas de Plumeria rubra tiene un efecto repelente en las ratas arroceras.

Parasitism Performance of Tetrastichus brontispae Ferriere over the Coconut Hispine Beetle, Brontispa longissima (Gestro).

In this study, the effect of host density, host, and parasitoid ages in choice and no-choice tests on the parasitism performance of Tetrastichus brontispae Ferriere, one of the major parasitoid of Brontispa longissima (Gestro), was investigated in the laboratory. The results revealed that an increased host density resulted in no increased parasitism of B. longissima by T. brontispae; the optimal host density was three host pupae per parasitoid when considering the costs for mass rearing. Moreover, parasitoid age was quite crucial for effective parasitism and affected the emergence rate. Although 2-h to 4-day-old parasitoids successfully parasitized the host pupae, younger parasitoids (within 2-day-old) presented higher parasitism capacity than older parasitoids. More importantly, both choice and no-choice tests confirmed that all host stages tested from 2-h to 4-day-old were suitable for T. brontispae parasitization, although 2-h to 2-day-old hosts were preferred. We also demonstrated that sex ratio, emergence rate, and egg to adult developmental time were not influenced by host density, parasitoid, and host age in both choice and no-choice tests. Our data will allow for more accurate prediction and interpretation on the parasitization by T. brontispae, supporting mass-production initiatives and mass release in programs of B. longissima.

Antibiose e antixenose de feijão-fava a Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) / Antibiosis and antixenosis of lima bean to Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae)

O feijão-fava é uma importante fonte de proteínas e renda para muitas famílias do Nordeste do Brasil. O gorgulho Zabrotes subfasciatus é uma das principais pragas de feijão-fava armazenado, causando prejuízos quantitativos e qualitativos. A resistência genética é uma das formas mais promissoras para o controle de pragas. Dessa forma, esta pesquisa teve o objetivo de estudar e caracterizar os tipos e os níveis de resistência genética de oito acessos de feijão-fava ao ataque de Z. subfasciatus . Os ensaios foram realizados em laboratório com temperatura e luminosidade controladas, em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, utilizando os acessos UFPI 230, UFPI 264, UFPI 271, UFPI 515, UFPI 468, UFPI 220, UFPI 280 e UFPI 134 como tratamentos. Foram realizados dois testes: sem chance de escolha e com livre chance de escolha. Houve diferenças significativas para número de ovos, insetos emergidos e mortalidade larval/pupal no teste com livre escolha por meio dos testes F e de Scott-Knott a 5% de probabilidade. Os índices de atratividade e de preferência para oviposição revelaram que existem diferentes níveis de resistência do tipo não preferência para oviposição. Todos os acessos apresentaram um nível baixo de antibiose. Os acessos UFPI 220, UFPI 468, UFPI 264, UFPI 134 e UFPI 230 apresentaram resistência por antixenose quando comparados com UFPI 515. O acesso UFPI 515 foi o mais suscetível.(AU)

Lima bean is an important source of protein and income for many families in Northeast Brazil. Zabrotes subfasciatus is the main pest of stored lima bean, which is responsible for quantitative and qualitative losses. Genetic resistance is one of the most promising ways to control pests. Thus, this research aimed to study the genetic resistance of eight accessions of lima bean to Z. subfasciatus attack. Assays were performed in the laboratory with temperature and lighting controlled in a completely randomized design using the UFPI 230, UFPI 264, UFPI 271, UFPI 515, UFPI 468, UFPI 220, UFPI 280, and UFPI 134 accessions as treatments. No-choice and free-choice tests were performed. In the free-choice test significant differences were observed in the number of eggs, emerged insects and larval/pupal mortality using the F test and Scott-Knot, both at 5% of probability. The attractivity and preference indicators for oviposition have shown that there are different resistance levels of no preference type for oviposition. All accessions revealed a low antibiosis level. The UFPI 220, UFPI 468, UFPI264, UFPI 134, and UFPI 230 accessions presented antixenosis resistance when compared to the UFPI 515 accession. The UFPI 515 was the most susceptible.(AU)

Antibiosis and antixenosis of lima bean to Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh. ) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) / Antibiose e antixenose de feijão-fava a Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh. ) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae)

Lima bean is an important source of protein and income for many families in Northeast Brazil. Zabrotes subfasciatus is the main pest of stored lima bean, which is responsible for quantitative and qualitative losses. Genetic resistance is one of the most promising ways to control pests. Thus, this research aimed to study the genetic resistance of eight accessions of lima bean to Z. subfasciatus attack. Assays were performed in the laboratory with temperature and lighting controlled in a completely randomized design using the UFPI 230, UFPI 264, UFPI 271, UFPI 515, UFPI 468, UFPI 220, UFPI 280, and UFPI 134 accessions as treatments. No-choice and free-choice tests were performed. In the free-choice test significant differences were observed in the number of eggs, emerged insects and larval/pupal mortality using the F test and Scott-Knot, both at 5% of probability. The attractivity and preference indicators for oviposition have shown that there are different resistance levels of no preference type for oviposition. All accessions revealed a low antibiosis level. The UFPI 220, UFPI 468, UFPI264, UFPI 134, and UFPI 230 accessions presented antixenosis resistance when compared to the UFPI 515 accession. The UFPI 515 was the most susceptible.

O feijão-fava é uma importante fonte de proteínas e renda para muitas famílias do Nordeste do Brasil. O gorgulho Zabrotes subfasciatus é uma das principais pragas de feijão-fava armazenado, causando prejuízos quantitativos e qualitativos. A resistência genética é uma das formas mais promissoras para o controle de pragas. Dessa forma, esta pesquisa teve o objetivo de estudar e caracterizar os tipos e os níveis de resistência genética de oito acessos de feijão-fava ao ataque de Z. subfasciatus. Os ensaios foram realizados em laboratório com temperatura e luminosidade controladas, em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, utilizando os acessos UFPI 230, UFPI 264, UFPI 271, UFPI 515, UFPI 468, UFPI 220, UFPI 280 e UFPI 134 como tratamentos. Foram realizados dois testes: sem chance de escolha e com livre chance de escolha. Houve diferenças significativas para número de ovos, insetos emergidos e mortalidade larval/pupal no teste com livre escolha por meio dos testes F e de Scott-Knott a 5% de probabilidade. Os índices de atratividade e de preferência para oviposição revelaram que existem diferentes níveis de resistência do tipo não preferência para oviposição. Todos os acessos apresentaram um nível baixo de antibiose. Os acessos UFPI 220, UFPI 468, UFPI 264, UFPI 134 e UFPI 230 apresentaram resistência por antixenose quando comparados com UFPI 515. O acesso UFPI 515 foi o mais suscetível.

Antibiosis and antixenosis of lima bean to Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh. ) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) / Antibiose e antixenose de feijão-fava a Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh. ) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae)

Lima bean is an important source of protein and income for many families in Northeast Brazil. Zabrotes subfasciatus is the main pest of stored lima bean, which is responsible for quantitative and qualitative losses. Genetic resistance is one of the most promising ways to control pests. Thus, this research aimed to study the genetic resistance of eight accessions of lima bean to Z. subfasciatus attack. Assays were performed in the laboratory with temperature and lighting controlled in a completely randomized design using the UFPI 230, UFPI 264, UFPI 271, UFPI 515, UFPI 468, UFPI 220, UFPI 280, and UFPI 134 accessions as treatments. No-choice and free-choice tests were performed. In the free-choice test significant differences were observed in the number of eggs, emerged insects and larval/pupal mortality using the F test and Scott-Knot, both at 5% of probability. The attractivity and preference indicators for oviposition have shown that there are different resistance levels of no preference type for oviposition. All accessions revealed a low antibiosis level. The UFPI 220, UFPI 468, UFPI264, UFPI 134, and UFPI 230 accessions presented antixenosis resistance when compared to the UFPI 515 accession. The UFPI 515 was the most susceptible.(AU)

O feijão-fava é uma importante fonte de proteínas e renda para muitas famílias do Nordeste do Brasil. O gorgulho Zabrotes subfasciatus é uma das principais pragas de feijão-fava armazenado, causando prejuízos quantitativos e qualitativos. A resistência genética é uma das formas mais promissoras para o controle de pragas. Dessa forma, esta pesquisa teve o objetivo de estudar e caracterizar os tipos e os níveis de resistência genética de oito acessos de feijão-fava ao ataque de Z. subfasciatus. Os ensaios foram realizados em laboratório com temperatura e luminosidade controladas, em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, utilizando os acessos UFPI 230, UFPI 264, UFPI 271, UFPI 515, UFPI 468, UFPI 220, UFPI 280 e UFPI 134 como tratamentos. Foram realizados dois testes: sem chance de escolha e com livre chance de escolha. Houve diferenças significativas para número de ovos, insetos emergidos e mortalidade larval/pupal no teste com livre escolha por meio dos testes F e de Scott-Knott a 5% de probabilidade. Os índices de atratividade e de preferência para oviposição revelaram que existem diferentes níveis de resistência do tipo não preferência para oviposição. Todos os acessos apresentaram um nível baixo de antibiose. Os acessos UFPI 220, UFPI 468, UFPI 264, UFPI 134 e UFPI 230 apresentaram resistência por antixenose quando comparados com UFPI 515. O acesso UFPI 515 foi o mais suscetível.(AU)

Behavior of broiler chickens in four different substrates: a choice test

The aim of this study was to determine the selection of bedding material by broiler chickens during the rearing period and whether the choice was determinant to their performing a specific behavior. To achieve this objective, a choice test was designed. A choice pen was constructed where birds could move freely around the four selected materials (straw, wood shavings, rice hulls and sand). Chickens were introduced in this pen in four groups of eight birds, three days a week for one hour per day and group, for four weeks. The location and the activity performed by each broiler were recorded every five minutes. Results showed a preference for sand compared with the other three substrates. However, differences between the behaviors performed in each bedding material were shown mainly for resting (preferably performed on wood shavings and straw), dust bathing (on sand), pecking and scratching (on rice hulls). Other factors, such as the time of day, were also found to have effects on fighting and drinking, and changes in behavioral patterns (resting, preening, eating, standing and pecking) were also detected as broilers grew older.(AU)

Behavior of broiler chickens in four different substrates: a choice test

The aim of this study was to determine the selection of bedding material by broiler chickens during the rearing period and whether the choice was determinant to their performing a specific behavior. To achieve this objective, a choice test was designed. A choice pen was constructed where birds could move freely around the four selected materials (straw, wood shavings, rice hulls and sand). Chickens were introduced in this pen in four groups of eight birds, three days a week for one hour per day and group, for four weeks. The location and the activity performed by each broiler were recorded every five minutes. Results showed a preference for sand compared with the other three substrates. However, differences between the behaviors performed in each bedding material were shown mainly for resting (preferably performed on wood shavings and straw), dust bathing (on sand), pecking and scratching (on rice hulls). Other factors, such as the time of day, were also found to have effects on fighting and drinking, and changes in behavioral patterns (resting, preening, eating, standing and pecking) were also detected as broilers grew older.

Behavior of broiler chickens in four different substrates: a choice test

The aim of this study was to determine the selection of bedding material by broiler chickens during the rearing period and whether the choice was determinant to their performing a specific behavior. To achieve this objective, a choice test was designed. A choice pen was constructed where birds could move freely around the four selected materials (straw, wood shavings, rice hulls and sand). Chickens were introduced in this pen in four groups of eight birds, three days a week for one hour per day and group, for four weeks. The location and the activity performed by each broiler were recorded every five minutes. Results showed a preference for sand compared with the other three substrates. However, differences between the behaviors performed in each bedding material were shown mainly for resting (preferably performed on wood shavings and straw), dust bathing (on sand), pecking and scratching (on rice hulls). Other factors, such as the time of day, were also found to have effects on fighting and drinking, and changes in behavioral patterns (resting, preening, eating, standing and pecking) were also detected as broilers grew older.