Determination of the Gastrointestinal Passage Rate Using Dexa Technology and Barium Sulfate As a Marker in Japanese Quails

The objective of this study was to characterize the dynamics of food passage in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of Japanese quail. A randomized design was used with four treatments and four experimental units with one bird each, nine of which were measured in time. The ingredients used were albumin, starch, cellulose, and soybean oil. Suspensions containing barium sulfate and saline were prepared, except for soybean oil. For each bird, 2.5 mL of the suspension was administered directly to the crop. Dual-energy absorptiometry (DEXA) was used to quantify the passage of food. The birds were sedated and maintained under inhalation anesthesia during the scan. Measurements were taken at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 24 h. The variables identified were passage time, first quality, and the average time of each variable. Based on these results, the ingredients may show differences in dynamic passing on the Japanese quail GIT. The duration of the first attempt was 32 min, ranging from 21 to 44 min. The average time value of food choice was close to 10.8 h and varied according to the ingredient from 8.45-12.16 h. Among the variables, soybean oil presented values ​​that denote a fast passage in the GIT, while albumin presented values ​​that denote a slower passage. The dynamics of food passage in the GIT of Japanese quails varies according to the chemical composition of the ingredients.(AU)

Analysis of performance, bone characteristics, and expression of genes involved in the balance of ionic concentrations in broilers subjected to dietary electrolyte balance levels.

1. Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), potassium carbonate (K2CO3), and ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) are commonly used to correct dietary electrolyte balance (DEB) in birds. However, there are many gaps in the knowledge of their effects when used simultaneously. This study investigated the effect of DEB levels on performance, femur bone characteristics and the expression of genes related to the balance of ionic concentrations in broilers at 21 days of age.2. Male Cobb broiler chickens (n = 245), aged 1-21 d, were divided into groups based on a completely randomised design with five DEB levels (110 mEq/kg, 175 mEq/kg, 240 mEq/kg, 305 mEq/kg, and 370 mEq/kg).3. The performance characteristics measured included body weight (BW), body weight gain (BWG), feed intake (FI), feed conversion (FCR) and body weight birds slaughtered (BWS).4. The bone variables assessed in the femur were weight (WE), relative bone weight (RBWE), length (L), width (WI), maximum load supported (MLS), bone-breaking resistance (BR), and Seedor index (SI). In addition, the expression of CHP1, SLC9A1, and SLC24A3 in the livers, intestines and kidneys of birds was evaluated.5. The DEB level of 370 mEq/kg, at Na+ content of 0.48%, resulted in the highest averages for L, MLS, and BR of the femur. This DEB level increased the expression of SLC9A1 in the liver and SLC24A3 in the intestine. A 240 mEq/kg DEB level decreased the expression of CHP1 in the liver, while supplementation with 110 mEq/kg increased the expression of SLC24A3 in the kidney.6. In conclusion, 370 mEq/kg DEB improved FCR and increased the mean bone characteristics of the femur (L, MLS, and BR) and the expression of SLC9A1 and SLC24A3 in the liver and intestine, respectively. These findings should be considered in future assessments of the effects of DEB levels on broilers.

ANÁLISE MULTIVARIADA NA MORFOMETRIA DO CASCO DE BOVINOS NELORE CONFINADOS E CRIADOS NA PASTAGEM

O manejo intensivo favorece a ocorrência de afecções podais inflamatórias ou infecciosas nos animais de produção. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi determinar o impacto do tipo de piso sobre o casco ao analisar a morfometria externa dos dígitos de bovinos Nelore confinados e em pastagem e, ainda, verificar a eficácia da análise exploratória multivariada para esse conjunto de dados. Foram avaliados vinte quatro animais sendo doze mantidos em confinamento e o restante no pasto. O abate dos ruminantes foi realizado aos 20 meses de idade. Seccionadas na articulação carpometacárpica e tarsometatársica, as extremidades dos membros torácicos e pélvicos dos 24 animais foram amostradas e congeladas à -20ºC. Posteriormente mensuradas com fita métrica milimetrada no dígito lateral e medial para obtenção da altura da parede abaxial e axial, comprimento e largura da sola, comprimento, largura e altura do bulbo e o comprimento da parede lateral da úngula. A análise exploratória multivariada de correspondência múltipla mostrou associação entre tais medidas em amostras oriundas dos indivíduos no confinamento e no pasto. Animais confinados apresentaram paredes axial e abaxial mais altas, altura do bulbo maior e sola menor. Quando mantidos no solo da pastagem, os dígitos tiveram bulbo mais baixo e maior comprimento de sola. Embora haja variação individual na morfometria do casco, o ambiente so

Análise multivariada na morfometria do casco de bovinos Nelore confinados e criados na pastagem / Multivariate analysis in hoof morphometry in Nellore cattle in feedlot and grazing breeding systems

O manejo intensivo favorece a ocorrência de afecções podais inflamatórias ou infecciosas nos animais de produção. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi determinar o impacto do tipo de piso sobre o casco ao analisar a morfometria externa dos dígitos de bovinos Nelore confinados e em pastagem e, ainda, verificar a eficácia da análise exploratória multivariada para esse conjunto de dados. Foram avaliados vinte quatro animais sendo doze mantidos em confinamento e o restante no pasto. O abate dos ruminantes foi realizado aos 20 meses de idade. Seccionadas na articulação carpometacárpica e tarsometatársica, as extremidades dos membros torácicos e pélvicos dos 24 animais foram amostradas e congeladas à -20ºC. Posteriormente mensuradas com fita métrica milimetrada no dígito lateral e medial para obtenção da altura da parede abaxial e axial, comprimento e largura da sola, comprimento, largura e altura do bulbo e o comprimento da parede lateral da úngula. A análise exploratória multivariada de correspondência múltipla mostrou associação entre tais medidas em amostras oriundas dos indivíduos no confinamento e no pasto. Animais confinados apresentaram paredes axial e abaxial mais altas, altura do bulbo maior e sola menor. Quando mantidos no solo da pastagem, os dígitos tiveram bulbo mais baixo e maior comprimento de sola. Embora haja variação individual na morfometria do casco, o ambiente...(AU)

Intensive management favors the occurrence of inflammatory or infectious foot diseases in farm animals. The objective of the present study was to determine the impact on the hooves caused by the type of floor and also to verify the effectiveness of the multivariate exploratory analysis for this data set. For that, the analysis of digits external morphometry of Nellore cattle confined and on grazing was carried out. Twenty-four animals were evaluated, twelve of which were kept in confinement and the rest in pasture. Ruminants were slaughtered at 20 months of age. Sectioned in the carpometacarpal and tarsometatarsal joints, the extremities of the thoracic and pelvic limbs of the 24 animals were sampled and frozen at -20ºC. Subsequently measured with a millimeter metric tape on the lateral and medial region of the digits to obtain the height of the abaxial and axial wall, length and width of the sole, length, width and height of the bulb and the length of the lateral wall ofthe hoof. The multivariate exploratory analysis of multiple correspondence showed an association between such measures insamples from individuals in confinement and pasture. Confined animals had higher axial and abaxial walls, higher bulb height and smaller sole. When kept in the pasture soil, the digits had a lower bulb and a longer sole length. Although there is individual variation in the hull morphometry, the environment alone can change its structure. Higher hoof wall in confined cattle suggests less wear on the keratinized portion, while the greater development of the sole in animals raised on pasture maybe related to better distribution of forces on the support surface. Thus, it is observed that the environment modifies its anatomical structure. The multiple correspondence analysis is efficient in identifying dependencies between categories of external morphometric parameters of bovine hooves.(AU)

Análise multivariada na morfometria do casco de bovinos Nelore confinados e criados na pastagem / Multivariate analysis in hoof morphometry in Nellore cattle in feedlot and grazing breeding systems

O manejo intensivo favorece a ocorrência de afecções podais inflamatórias ou infecciosas nos animais de produção. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi determinar o impacto do tipo de piso sobre o casco ao analisar a morfometria externa dos dígitos de bovinos Nelore confinados e em pastagem e, ainda, verificar a eficácia da análise exploratória multivariada para esse conjunto de dados. Foram avaliados vinte quatro animais sendo doze mantidos em confinamento e o restante no pasto. O abate dos ruminantes foi realizado aos 20 meses de idade. Seccionadas na articulação carpometacárpica e tarsometatársica, as extremidades dos membros torácicos e pélvicos dos 24 animais foram amostradas e congeladas à -20ºC. Posteriormente mensuradas com fita métrica milimetrada no dígito lateral e medial para obtenção da altura da parede abaxial e axial, comprimento e largura da sola, comprimento, largura e altura do bulbo e o comprimento da parede lateral da úngula. A análise exploratória multivariada de correspondência múltipla mostrou associação entre tais medidas em amostras oriundas dos indivíduos no confinamento e no pasto. Animais confinados apresentaram paredes axial e abaxial mais altas, altura do bulbo maior e sola menor. Quando mantidos no solo da pastagem, os dígitos tiveram bulbo mais baixo e maior comprimento de sola. Embora haja variação individual na morfometria do casco, o ambiente...

Intensive management favors the occurrence of inflammatory or infectious foot diseases in farm animals. The objective of the present study was to determine the impact on the hooves caused by the type of floor and also to verify the effectiveness of the multivariate exploratory analysis for this data set. For that, the analysis of digits external morphometry of Nellore cattle confined and on grazing was carried out. Twenty-four animals were evaluated, twelve of which were kept in confinement and the rest in pasture. Ruminants were slaughtered at 20 months of age. Sectioned in the carpometacarpal and tarsometatarsal joints, the extremities of the thoracic and pelvic limbs of the 24 animals were sampled and frozen at -20ºC. Subsequently measured with a millimeter metric tape on the lateral and medial region of the digits to obtain the height of the abaxial and axial wall, length and width of the sole, length, width and height of the bulb and the length of the lateral wall ofthe hoof. The multivariate exploratory analysis of multiple correspondence showed an association between such measures insamples from individuals in confinement and pasture. Confined animals had higher axial and abaxial walls, higher bulb height and smaller sole. When kept in the pasture soil, the digits had a lower bulb and a longer sole length. Although there is individual variation in the hull morphometry, the environment alone can change its structure. Higher hoof wall in confined cattle suggests less wear on the keratinized portion, while the greater development of the sole in animals raised on pasture maybe related to better distribution of forces on the support surface. Thus, it is observed that the environment modifies its anatomical structure. The multiple correspondence analysis is efficient in identifying dependencies between categories of external morphometric parameters of bovine hooves.

Effect of high incubation temperature on the blood parameters of layer chicks

Adequate environmental temperature control is essential for incubation efficiency. Layer breeder eggs (n=360) were weighed and distributed in a completely randomized experimental design with two treatments, consisting of two incubation temperatures (T1=37.5 °C, control; and T2=39.0 °C, hot), with two incubators per temperature, and 90 eggs per incubator, totaling 360 eggs. Hatchability, embryo mortality, and chick cloacal and body surface temperatures were not affected by incubation temperature. Eggs incubated at the hot temperature presented greater egg mass loss and higher eggshell conductance than those incubated at the control temperature. Layer chicks derived from eggs incubated at control temperature showed greater absolute weight, yolk-free egg mass, and heavier hearts than those from eggs submitted to heat stress during incubation. The control group presented lower base excess and ionized calcium blood levels. Incubating eggs at temperatures higher than those recommended compromises body and heart development of layer chicks and negatively affects blood ionized calcium availability, and therefore, bone mineralization during embryo development. Efficient temperature control during the incubation of fertile eggs is essential to obtain good quality layer chicks.(AU)

Effect of high incubation temperature on the blood parameters of layer chicks

Adequate environmental temperature control is essential for incubation efficiency. Layer breeder eggs (n=360) were weighed and distributed in a completely randomized experimental design with two treatments, consisting of two incubation temperatures (T1=37.5 °C, control; and T2=39.0 °C, hot), with two incubators per temperature, and 90 eggs per incubator, totaling 360 eggs. Hatchability, embryo mortality, and chick cloacal and body surface temperatures were not affected by incubation temperature. Eggs incubated at the hot temperature presented greater egg mass loss and higher eggshell conductance than those incubated at the control temperature. Layer chicks derived from eggs incubated at control temperature showed greater absolute weight, yolk-free egg mass, and heavier hearts than those from eggs submitted to heat stress during incubation. The control group presented lower base excess and ionized calcium blood levels. Incubating eggs at temperatures higher than those recommended compromises body and heart development of layer chicks and negatively affects blood ionized calcium availability, and therefore, bone mineralization during embryo development. Efficient temperature control during the incubation of fertile eggs is essential to obtain good quality layer chicks.

HISTOMORFOMETRIA DO MIOCÁRDIO DE RATOS DIABÉTICOS TRATADOS COM AZADIRACHTA INDICA, A. JUSS

Esse estudo avaliou a histomofometria dos cardiomiócitos tratados com extrato aquoso e hidroalcoólico de Azadirachta indica a 10% e da estreptozootocina 6CH em ratos com Diabetes mellitus induzido por estreptozootocina. Vinte ratos Wistar albinos machos foram distribuídos aleatoriamente em cinco grupos, sendo um grupo controle. Após indução do diabetes com estreptozootocina, os animais foram tratados durante 30 dias da seguinte forma: grupo diabético, sem tratamento; extrato aquoso de Azadirachta indica a 10%; extrato hidroalcoólico de Azadirachta indica a 10% e um grupo tratado com estreptozootocina 6CH. No 31º dia, os animais foram eutanasiados e o coração foi fixado em solução de Bouin e as secções semisseriadas foram coradas pela técnica da hematoxilina-eosina (HE) e PAS/Hematoxilina. Observou-se eosinofilia no citoplasma dos cardiomiócitos pela coloração com HE, o que demonstra a presença de glicogênio no citoplasma dos cardiomiócitos em todos os grupos. Além disso, observou-se que os grupos tratados apresentaram semelhantes áreas e diâmetros, entretanto esses parâmetros diferiram do controle. A maioria dos parâmetros morfométricos nos cardiomiócitos apresentou valores inferiores nos animais diabéticos e em todos grupos tratados. O fitoterápico com Azadirachta indica e homeopático com estreptozootocina 6CH utilizados no Diabetes mellitus induzido pela estreptozootocina não

Histomorphometry of the myocardium of diabetic rats treated with Azadirachta indica, A. Juss / Histomorfometria do miocárdio de ratos diabéticos tratados com Azadirachta indica, A. Juss

This study evaluates the histomorphometry of cardiomyocytes treated with aqueous and hydro-alcoholic extracts of 10% Azadirachta indica and 6CH streptozotocin in rats with streptozotocin-induced Diabetes mellitus. A total of 20 male albino Wistar rats were divided into five groups. After inducing diabetes by streptozotocin injection, 16 animals were treated for 30 days as follows: 1) diabetic-induced group was not treated; 2) group with 10% Azadirachta indica aqueous extract; 3) group with 10% Azadirachta indica hydro-alcoholic extract; and, 4) group with 6CH streptozotocin. On day 31st, the animals were killed and the heart was fixed in Bouins solution and histological sections were stained with Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) and PAS/Hematoxylin. HE staining showed eosinophilia in the cytoplasm of cardiomyocytes, demonstrating the presence of glycogen in the cytoplasm of cardiomyocytes. Furthermore, it was observed that all treatment groups showed areas and diameters similars, however these parameters differ from the control. Cytoplasmic and nuclear morphometry showed that the control group had the highest values for almost all parameters measured in cardiomyocytes compared to other groups. The most of morphometric parameters in cardiomyocytes showed lower values in diabetic animals and in all treated groups. Azadirachta indica and streptozotocin 6CH used in Diabetes mellitus induced by streptozotocin not submitted morphological changes in cardiomyocytes(AU)

Esse estudo avaliou a histomofometria dos cardiomiócitos tratados com extrato aquoso e hidroalcoólico de Azadirachta indica a 10% e da estreptozootocina 6CH em ratos com Diabetes mellitus induzido por estreptozootocina. Vinte ratos Wistar albinos machos foram distribuídos aleatoriamente em cinco grupos, sendo um grupo controle. Após indução do diabetes com estreptozootocina, os animais foram tratados durante 30 dias da seguinte forma: grupo diabético, sem tratamento; extrato aquoso de Azadirachta indica a 10%; extrato hidroalcoólico de Azadirachta indica a 10% e um grupo tratado com estreptozootocina 6CH. No 31º dia, os animais foram eutanasiados e o coração foi fixado em solução de Bouin e as secções semisseriadas foram coradas pela técnica da hematoxilina-eosina (HE) e PAS/Hematoxilina. Observou-se eosinofilia no citoplasma dos cardiomiócitos pela coloração com HE, o que demonstra a presença de glicogênio no citoplasma dos cardiomiócitos em todos os grupos. Além disso, observou-se que os grupos tratados apresentaram semelhantes áreas e diâmetros, entretanto esses parâmetros diferiram do controle. A maioria dos parâmetros morfométricos nos cardiomiócitos apresentou valores inferiores nos animais diabéticos e em todos grupos tratados. O fitoterápico com Azadirachta indica e homeopático com estreptozootocina 6CH utilizados no Diabetes mellitus induzido pela estreptozootocina não promove modificações morfométricas notáveis nos cardiomiócitos no período de até 30 dias de tratamento(AU)

Histomorphometry of the myocardium of diabetic rats treated with Azadirachta indica, A. Juss / Histomorfometria do miocárdio de ratos diabéticos tratados com Azadirachta indica, A. Juss

This study evaluates the histomorphometry of cardiomyocytes treated with aqueous and hydro-alcoholic extracts of 10% Azadirachta indica and 6CH streptozotocin in rats with streptozotocin-induced Diabetes mellitus. A total of 20 male albino Wistar rats were divided into five groups. After inducing diabetes by streptozotocin injection, 16 animals were treated for 30 days as follows: 1) diabetic-induced group was not treated; 2) group with 10% Azadirachta indica aqueous extract; 3) group with 10% Azadirachta indica hydro-alcoholic extract; and, 4) group with 6CH streptozotocin. On day 31st, the animals were killed and the heart was fixed in Bouins solution and histological sections were stained with Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) and PAS/Hematoxylin. HE staining showed eosinophilia in the cytoplasm of cardiomyocytes, demonstrating the presence of glycogen in the cytoplasm of cardiomyocytes. Furthermore, it was observed that all treatment groups showed areas and diameters similars, however these parameters differ from the control. Cytoplasmic and nuclear morphometry showed that the control group had the highest values for almost all parameters measured in cardiomyocytes compared to other groups. The most of morphometric parameters in cardiomyocytes showed lower values in diabetic animals and in all treated groups. Azadirachta indica and streptozotocin 6CH used in Diabetes mellitus induced by streptozotocin not submitted morphological changes in cardiomyocytes

Esse estudo avaliou a histomofometria dos cardiomiócitos tratados com extrato aquoso e hidroalcoólico de Azadirachta indica a 10% e da estreptozootocina 6CH em ratos com Diabetes mellitus induzido por estreptozootocina. Vinte ratos Wistar albinos machos foram distribuídos aleatoriamente em cinco grupos, sendo um grupo controle. Após indução do diabetes com estreptozootocina, os animais foram tratados durante 30 dias da seguinte forma: grupo diabético, sem tratamento; extrato aquoso de Azadirachta indica a 10%; extrato hidroalcoólico de Azadirachta indica a 10% e um grupo tratado com estreptozootocina 6CH. No 31º dia, os animais foram eutanasiados e o coração foi fixado em solução de Bouin e as secções semisseriadas foram coradas pela técnica da hematoxilina-eosina (HE) e PAS/Hematoxilina. Observou-se eosinofilia no citoplasma dos cardiomiócitos pela coloração com HE, o que demonstra a presença de glicogênio no citoplasma dos cardiomiócitos em todos os grupos. Além disso, observou-se que os grupos tratados apresentaram semelhantes áreas e diâmetros, entretanto esses parâmetros diferiram do controle. A maioria dos parâmetros morfométricos nos cardiomiócitos apresentou valores inferiores nos animais diabéticos e em todos grupos tratados. O fitoterápico com Azadirachta indica e homeopático com estreptozootocina 6CH utilizados no Diabetes mellitus induzido pela estreptozootocina não promove modificações morfométricas notáveis nos cardiomiócitos no período de até 30 dias de tratamento

Bone densitometry and calcium serum levels in chickens treated with filtered or unfiltered water

The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the drinking water of the School of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, UNESP, Jaboticabal, Brazil, affected bone mineral density and serum calcium levels of 14-, 21-, and 45-day-old broilers. Bone mineral density (BMD) of the tibiae was assessed using optical densitometry radiographic technique and serum calcium levels. Tibial BMD increased as broilers aged, and achieved its peak at 45 days of age. It was higher in the distal epiphysis of the birds that ingested filtered water (p 0.05) compared with those supplied with unfiltered water. Therefore, it is concluded that filtered water promoted better bone quality in relative to those ingested unfiltered water.(AU)

Bone densitometry and calcium serum levels in chickens treated with filtered or unfiltered water

The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the drinking water of the School of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, UNESP, Jaboticabal, Brazil, affected bone mineral density and serum calcium levels of 14-, 21-, and 45-day-old broilers. Bone mineral density (BMD) of the tibiae was assessed using optical densitometry radiographic technique and serum calcium levels. Tibial BMD increased as broilers aged, and achieved its peak at 45 days of age. It was higher in the distal epiphysis of the birds that ingested filtered water (p 0.05) compared with those supplied with unfiltered water. Therefore, it is concluded that filtered water promoted better bone quality in relative to those ingested unfiltered water.

Bone densitometry and calcium serum levels in chickens treated with filtered or unfiltered water

The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the drinking water of the School of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, UNESP, Jaboticabal, Brazil, affected bone mineral density and serum calcium levels of 14-, 21-, and 45-day-old broilers. Bone mineral density (BMD) of the tibiae was assessed using optical densitometry radiographic technique and serum calcium levels. Tibial BMD increased as broilers aged, and achieved its peak at 45 days of age. It was higher in the distal epiphysis of the birds that ingested filtered water (p 0.05) compared with those supplied with unfiltered water. Therefore, it is concluded that filtered water promoted better bone quality in relative to those ingested unfiltered water.

Morphology and biometric of the vesicular and bulbourethralglands in castrated and non-castratedSanta Inesbreed sheep

Introduction: The purpose of this paper is to determine the topography, biometry and light microscopyimage of the vesicular and bulbourethral glands in order to analyze morphologic features of the accessorysexual glands in castrated and non-castrated animals.Materials and Methods:The morphology of theaccessory sexual glands was investigated in 14 adult Santa Inesbreed sheep, weighing 32 kg, on average.Six of them were castrated, and eight, non-castrated. For macroscopic study, the description of these twoglands was carried out, as well as dissection and biometry study. Moreover, weight, length, height andwidth measurements were evaluated. For histological analysis, the vesicular and bulbourethral glands weresampled.Results:The topography of the reproductive glands was similar to bovine species. However, lowermacroscopic measurements (p < 0,05) in the glands of the castrated sheep were evidenced when comparedwith the non-castrated ones. Characteristics such as shape of the glands, composition of the layer mucosa,the lamina propria, muscular, the excretory ducts and the adventitia were determined.Conclusion:Sheepcastration promoted changes in the biometric measures of the glands, which were lower in castrated animals.The morphological and biometric characteristics of the vesicular and bulbourethral glands in sheep weredetermined.

Emprego da microscopia eletrônica na avaliação pós-vacinal de epitélio traqueal de patos (Anas platyrhynchos) imunizados contra a doença de Newcastle / The use of scanning electron microscopy in post-vaccinal evaluation of tracheal epithelium in ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) imunized against Newcastle disease

Avaliou-se o emprego da microscopia eletrônica de varredura no estudo da reação respiratória pós-vacinal em epitélio traqueal de patos (Anas platyrhynchos) imunizados contra a doença de Newcastle. Foram utilizadas 48 aves, distribuídas em quatro grupos: T1 - grupo de aves-controle (não vacinadas), T2 - grupo de aves vacinadas com a estirpe Ulster 2C, T3 - grupo de aves vacinadas com a estirpe B1 e T4 - grupo de aves vacinadas com a estirpe LaSota. Independente do grupo experimental, as aves não apresentaram sinais clínicos detectáveis de reação respiratória pós-vacinal. Ao microscópio eletrônico de varredura, observou-se que os animais vacinados com as estirpes B1 e LaSota desenvolveram descamação epitelial da traqueia, enquanto os vacinados com a estirpe Ulster 2C não, mostrando um epitélio traqueal íntegro, semelhante ao do grupo-controle. Os patos vacinados com a estirpe B1 mostraram evidências de regeneração epitelial da traqueia decorridos 21 dias pós-vacinação, o que não ocorreu com os vacinados com a amostra LaSota.(AU)

Scanning electron microscopy was used in the study of the post-vaccinal respiratory reaction of the tracheal epithelium of ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) immunized against Newcastle disease. Forty-eight ducks were distributed into four groups: T1 - control birds (non-vaccinated); T2 - birds vaccinated with Ulster 2C strain; t3 - birds vaccinated with B1 strain; and t4 - birds vaccinated with LaSota strain. Regardless the experimental group, birds did not show detectable clinical signs of post-vaccinal respiratory reaction. Scanning electron microscopy showed that birds vaccinated with B1 and LaSota strains developed epithelial sloughing of the trachea, whereas those vaccinated with Ulster 2C strain did not develop this change, showing intact tracheal epithelium, similar to the control group. However, the birds vaccinated with B1 strain showed evidences of regeneration of tracheal epithelium 21 days post-vaccination, which did not happen with the ducks vaccinated with LaSota strain.(AU)

Emprego da microscopia eletrônica na avaliação pós-vacinal de epitélio traqueal de patos (Anas platyrhynchos) imunizados contra a doença de Newcastle / The use of scanning electron microscopy in post-vaccinal evaluation of tracheal epithelium in ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) imunized against Newcastle disease

Avaliou-se o emprego da microscopia eletrônica de varredura no estudo da reação respiratória pós-vacinal em epitélio traqueal de patos (Anas platyrhynchos) imunizados contra a doença de Newcastle. Foram utilizadas 48 aves, distribuídas em quatro grupos: T1 - grupo de aves-controle (não vacinadas), T2 - grupo de aves vacinadas com a estirpe Ulster 2C, T3 - grupo de aves vacinadas com a estirpe B1 e T4 - grupo de aves vacinadas com a estirpe LaSota. Independente do grupo experimental, as aves não apresentaram sinais clínicos detectáveis de reação respiratória pós-vacinal. Ao microscópio eletrônico de varredura, observou-se que os animais vacinados com as estirpes B1 e LaSota desenvolveram descamação epitelial da traqueia, enquanto os vacinados com a estirpe Ulster 2C não, mostrando um epitélio traqueal íntegro, semelhante ao do grupo-controle. Os patos vacinados com a estirpe B1 mostraram evidências de regeneração epitelial da traqueia decorridos 21 dias pós-vacinação, o que não ocorreu com os vacinados com a amostra LaSota.

Scanning electron microscopy was used in the study of the post-vaccinal respiratory reaction of the tracheal epithelium of ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) immunized against Newcastle disease. Forty-eight ducks were distributed into four groups: T1 - control birds (non-vaccinated); T2 - birds vaccinated with Ulster 2C strain; t3 - birds vaccinated with B1 strain; and t4 - birds vaccinated with LaSota strain. Regardless the experimental group, birds did not show detectable clinical signs of post-vaccinal respiratory reaction. Scanning electron microscopy showed that birds vaccinated with B1 and LaSota strains developed epithelial sloughing of the trachea, whereas those vaccinated with Ulster 2C strain did not develop this change, showing intact tracheal epithelium, similar to the control group. However, the birds vaccinated with B1 strain showed evidences of regeneration of tracheal epithelium 21 days post-vaccination, which did not happen with the ducks vaccinated with LaSota strain.

Dimorfismo sexual da traquéia e siringe de periquito (Touist sp. ) / Sexual dimorphism of the parakeet (Touist sp. ) trachea and syrinx

Investigaram-se as diferenças morfológicas da siringe do periquito Touist sp, cinco machos e cinco fêmeas. A traquéia e a siringe foram dissecadas com o auxílio de uma lupa estereoscópia e avaliaram-se o número de anéis, o comprimento da traquéia e da siringe e o comprimento e espessura do músculo traqueolateral. A traquéia do macho apresentou maior número de anéis e maior comprimento que a das fêmeas. O músculo traqueolateral dos machos é mais vigoroso e origina-se no 43º anel traqueal enquanto o das fêmeas origina-se no 30º anel traqueal e se insere no primeiro anel bronquial. A siringe do piriquito é constituída por anéis craniais, cinco nos machos e três nas fêmeas, anéis intermediários, com formato semelhante a uma bolha sulcada ventralmente, anéis caudais, quatro em ambos os sexos, e pessulo. O dimorfismo sexual está presente na morfometria da musculatura e das cartilagens, o que reflete no canto mais vigoroso dos machos(AU)

The morphologic differences of the trachea and syrinx of five male and five female Touist sp. parakeets were studied. Trachea and syrinx were dissected with the aid of a stereoscopic magnifying glass and the number of rings, the length of trachea and syrinx were evaluated, as well as the length and thickness of the tracheolateral muscle. Trachea of male parakeets had larger amount of rings and was lengther than the female. Tracheolateral muscle of the males was more vigorous and arised in the 43rd tracheal ring while in the females it originated in the 30th tracheal and inserted in first bronchi ring. The syrinx was constituted by cranial rings (five in males and three in females), intermediate rings (resembly a bubble furrowed ventrally), caudal rings (four in both sexes) and the pessule. Sexual dimorphism directly influenced on the syrinx, concerning the morfometry of the musculature and cartilages, making males sound more vigorously(AU)

Dimorfismo sexual da traquéia e siringe de periquito (Touist sp. ) / Sexual dimorphism of the parakeet (Touist sp. ) trachea and syrinx

Investigaram-se as diferenças morfológicas da siringe do periquito Touist sp, cinco machos e cinco fêmeas. A traquéia e a siringe foram dissecadas com o auxílio de uma lupa estereoscópia e avaliaram-se o número de anéis, o comprimento da traquéia e da siringe e o comprimento e espessura do músculo traqueolateral. A traquéia do macho apresentou maior número de anéis e maior comprimento que a das fêmeas. O músculo traqueolateral dos machos é mais vigoroso e origina-se no 43º anel traqueal enquanto o das fêmeas origina-se no 30º anel traqueal e se insere no primeiro anel bronquial. A siringe do piriquito é constituída por anéis craniais, cinco nos machos e três nas fêmeas, anéis intermediários, com formato semelhante a uma bolha sulcada ventralmente, anéis caudais, quatro em ambos os sexos, e pessulo. O dimorfismo sexual está presente na morfometria da musculatura e das cartilagens, o que reflete no canto mais vigoroso dos machos

The morphologic differences of the trachea and syrinx of five male and five female Touist sp. parakeets were studied. Trachea and syrinx were dissected with the aid of a stereoscopic magnifying glass and the number of rings, the length of trachea and syrinx were evaluated, as well as the length and thickness of the tracheolateral muscle. Trachea of male parakeets had larger amount of rings and was lengther than the female. Tracheolateral muscle of the males was more vigorous and arised in the 43rd tracheal ring while in the females it originated in the 30th tracheal and inserted in first bronchi ring. The syrinx was constituted by cranial rings (five in males and three in females), intermediate rings (resembly a bubble furrowed ventrally), caudal rings (four in both sexes) and the pessule. Sexual dimorphism directly influenced on the syrinx, concerning the morfometry of the musculature and cartilages, making males sound more vigorously

Morphometric study of Rynchotus rufescens testis throughout the year.

The research aimed to study the morphologic variation of the testis, seeking to promote the selection and genetic control of those that present appreciable spermatic production throughout the year. Testis morphology of the Rynchotus rufescens partridge was investigated, analyzing the testis weight, the seminiferous tubules diameter, the thickness of the seminiferous epithelium, the amount of meiotic figures and the thickness of the tunica albuginea. Sixty male partridges were used, divided in 12 groups, and one group per month had the testis collected for the histological routine and the sections were stained using the Hematoxilin-Eosin technique. For the histological sections analysis, morphometric measures were taken, with the aid of an Image Analyzer and the resulting data were submitted to analysis of variance and to Tukey's test. Based on the histological modifications of the seminiferous epithelium and the morphometric analysis, the partridge testis morphology could be divided in four successive phases throughout the year. The reproductive phase occurred in the spring, characterized by the complete spermatogenesis process. The regression phase occurred in the summer, with the involution of the seminiferous epithelium. The rest phase took place in the fall, with spermatogonias presence and some spermatocytes beginning the meiosis. The phase of recrudescence occurred in the winter, with the recovery of the seminiferous epithelium and absence of spermatozoa. In conclusion, the characteristics analyzed revealed a variation over the year, with greater production of spermatozoa in the spring and less in the winter.

Morphometric study of Rynchotus rufescens testis throughout the year

The research aimed to study the morphologic variation of the testis, seeking to promote the selection and genetic control of those that present appreciable spermatic production throughout the year. Testis morphology of the Rynchotus rufescens partridge was investigated, analyzing the testis weight, the seminiferous tubules diameter, the thickness of the seminiferous epithelium, the amount of meiotic figures and the thickness of the tunica albuginea. Sixty male partridges were used, divided in 12 groups, and one group per month had the testis collected for the histological routine and the sections were stained using the Hematoxilin-Eosin technique. For the histological sections analysis, morphometric measures were taken, with the aid of an Image Analyzer and the resulting data were submitted to analysis of variance and to Tukey's test. Based on the histological modifications of the seminiferous epithelium and the morphometric analysis, the partridge testis morphology could be divided in four successive phases throughout the year. The reproductive phase occurred in the spring, characterized by the complete spermatogenesis process. The regression phase occurred in the summer, with the involution of the seminiferous epithelium. The rest phase took place in the fall, with spermatogonias presence and some spermatocytes beginning the meiosis. The phase of recrudescence occurred in the winter, with the recovery of the seminiferous epithelium and absence of spermatozoa. In conclusion, the characteristics analyzed revealed a variation over the year, with greater production of spermatozoa in the spring and less in the winter.

O trabalho teve como objetivo estudar a variação morfológica do testículo, visando promover a seleção e o controle genético de exemplares que apresentem produção espermática apreciável ao longo do ano. A morfologia testicular de perdiz Rynchotus rufescens foi avaliada, analisando o peso do testículo, o diâmetro dos túbulos seminíferos, a espessura do epitélio seminífero, o número de figuras de meiose e a espessura da túnica albugínea. Foram utilizados 60 machos de perdizes, divididos em 12 grupos, sendo que um grupo por mês teve os testículos coletados para a rotina histológica e foram corados pela técnica de Hematoxilina-Eosina. Para a análise dos cortes histológicos, foram realizadas medidas morfométricas, com o auxílio de um Analisador de Imagem e os dados encontrados foram submetidos à análise de variância e teste de Tukey. Baseado nas modificações histológicas do epitélio seminífero e na análise morfométrica, a morfologia testicular da perdiz pôde ser dividida em quatro fases sucessivas ao longo do ano. A fase reprodutiva ocorreu na primavera, caracterizando-se pelo completo processo de espermatogênese. A fase de regressão aconteceu no verão, ocorrendo involução do epitélio seminífero. No outono ocorreu a fase de repouso, com a presença de espermatogônias e alguns espermatócitos em início de meiose, já a fase de recrudescência da perdiz aconteceu no inverno, com a recuperação do epitélio seminífero e ausência de espermatozóides. Em conclusão, as características analisadas revelaram uma variação durante o ano, com maior produção de espermatozóides na primavera e menor produção no inverno.