Assessment of coconut water added to Numida meleagris egg yolk as cryoprotectant for goat semen.

Effects were assessed of the dilutants TRIS and ACP - 101c® with the addition of different guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) egg yolk concentrations. Fifteen ejaculates were collected from five goats of the Anglo Nubian breed. The ejaculates were pooled and then divided into 12 groups, two control groups (GC1 TRIS, with 2.5% Gallus gallus domesticus hen egg yolk GOGD), (GC2 Control Group ACP - 101c®, with the addition of 2.5% Gallus gallus domesticus hen egg yolk GOGD) and ten experimental groups (EG), containing TRIS and ACP added with different concentrations of egg yolk from guinea hen (Numida meleagris) (TRIS 2,5% GONM; TRIS 5% GONM; TRIS 10% GONM; TRIS 15% GONM; TRIS 20% GONM; ACP® 2,5% GONM; ACP® 5% GONM; ACP® 10% GONM; ACP® 15% GONM; ACP® 20% GONM). Then cryopreservation was carried out and the samples stored in liquid nitrogen (-196 °C). After seven days, the samples were thawed and assessed for spermatic kinetics, immunofluorescence and sperm morphology. Analysis of GOMN by the CASA system showed that the various parameters were similar to those of GOGD (P>0.05). The membrane integrity, mitochondrial potential and the acrosome were not influenced by the treatment (P>0.05) nor by the dilutant used for cryopreservation (P>0.05). The spermatic morphology was also preserved by the different GOGD and GONM concentrations in the ACP® and TRIS dilutants, with no statistically significant differences (P<0.05). It was concluded that Numida meleagris egg yolk, as external membrane cryoproctant added to the dilutants ACP-101c® and TRIS, improved goat semen quality.

Assessment of coconut water added to Numida meleagris egg yolk as cryoprotectant for goat semen

Effects were assessed of the dilutants TRIS and ACP - 101c® with the addition of different guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) egg yolk concentrations. Fifteen ejaculates were collected from five goats of the Anglo Nubian breed. The ejaculates were pooled and then divided into 12 groups, two control groups (GC1 TRIS, with 2.5% Gallus gallus domesticus hen egg yolk GOGD), (GC2 Control Group ACP - 101c®, with the addition of 2.5% Gallus gallus domesticus hen egg yolk GOGD) and ten experimental groups (EG), containing TRIS and ACP added with different concentrations of egg yolk from guinea hen (Numida meleagris) (TRIS 2,5% GONM; TRIS 5% GONM; TRIS 10% GONM; TRIS 15% GONM; TRIS 20% GONM; ACP® 2,5% GONM; ACP® 5% GONM; ACP® 10% GONM; ACP® 15% GONM; ACP® 20% GONM). Then cryopreservation was carried out and the samples stored in liquid nitrogen (-196 °C). After seven days, the samples were thawed and assessed for spermatic kinetics, immunofluorescence and sperm morphology. Analysis of GOMN by the CASA system showed that the various parameters were similar to those of GOGD (P>0.05). The membrane integrity, mitochondrial potential and the acrosome were not influenced by the treatment (P>0.05) nor by the dilutant used for cryopreservation (P>0.05). The spermatic morphology was also preserved by the different GOGD and GONM concentrations in the ACP® and TRIS dilutants, with no statistically significant differences (P<0.05). It was concluded that Numida meleagris egg yolk, as external membrane cryoproctant added to the dilutants ACP-101c® and TRIS, improved goat semen quality.(AU)

Uso da polpa desidratada do fruto de Mauritia flexuosa como suplemento ao diluente de congelação do sêmen caprino / Use of dehydrated pulp of Mauritia flexuosa fruit as supplement to freezing extender of goat semen

Objetivou-se avaliar a qualidade in vitro do sêmen caprino descongelado utilizando diluentesuplementado com a polpa desidratada do fruto de Mauritia flexuosa. O experimento foi dividido emduas etapas. Na primeira, foram utilizados 15 pools,fracionados em 13 tratamentos com diferentesconcentrações do extrato bruto. Os melhores resultados de viabilidade espermática obtidos na primeiraetapa foram utilizadas na segunda etapa (criopreservação). Para isto, foram formados dois gruposutilizando 15 pools, sendo um diluente constituído (TRIS + 7% glicerol + melhores concentrações doextrato bruto) e outro pelo diluente (TRIS + 2,5% gema de ovo + 7% glicerol + melhores concentraçõesdo extrato bruto). Na primeira etapa os grupos contendo baixa quantidade do extrato não diferiram dogrupo controle (P≤0,05). Todavia na segunda etapa, após descongelação, os grupos TRIS contendo 2,5%ou 0% de gema de ovo apresentaram diferença significativa, onde o grupo TB06GLGE foi superior aogrupo controle. Portanto, a polpa desidratada do fruto de Mauritia flexuosa,nas concentrações de 0,25% a1%, não atuou de forma benéfica sobre parâmetros espermáticos do sêmen caprino após acriopreservação/descongelação.(AU)

The objective was to evaluate the in vitro quality of the thawed goat semen using diluentsupplemented with the dehydrated pulp of the Mauritia flexuosa fruit. The experiment was divided intotwo stages. In the first, 15 fractionated pools were used in 13 treatments with different concentrations ofthe crude extract. The best results of sperm viability obtained in the first experimental stage were used inthe second experimental stage (cryopreservation). Afterwards, two groups were formed using 15 pools,one constituent (TRIS + 7% glycerol + best concentrations of the crude extract) and another by thediluent (TRIS + 2,5% egg yolk + 7% glycerol + best concentrations of the crude extract). In the firststage, the groups containing low amount of extract did not differ from the control group (P≤0.05).However, in the second stage, after thawing, TRIS groups containing 2.5% or 0% egg yolk presented asignificant difference, where the TB06GLGE group was superior to the control group. Therefore, thedehydrated fruit pulp of Mauritia flexuosa at concentrations of 0.25% to 1% did not benefit goat semenparameters after cryopreservation/thawing.(AU)

Uso da bromelina na qualidade do sêmen caprino congelado/descongelado / Use of bromelain in the quality of frozen/thawed goat sêmen

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of bromelain on sperm quality, after defrosting, in goats. For this purpose, five Anglo Nubian goats were used. Semen collection was performed with the aid of an artificial vagina. The semen was evaluated for its macroscopic and microscopic parameters. After the analysis, the total volume of the pool was divided into three groups. One belonging to the control group (ACP-101/102®) and two treatment groups with ACP-101/102® enriched with bromelain in concentrations of 5% and 10%. The samples were cryopreserved with the aid of the Tk3000 device. Then, the straws were immersed in liquid nitrogen and stored in cryogenic cylinders. After one week the samples were thawed and evaluated by the system CASA (Computer Assisted Sperm Analysis). After thawing, the total sperm motility assessed by the system CASA was preserved in the control group and in the treatment group at a concentration of 5%. The curvilinear speed (LCV) and mean trajectory speed (VAP) of sperm were higher in the control group compared to the others. Thus, it is concluded that bromelain does not present genotoxicity to goat sperm, as well as its use is satisfactory in terms of the quality of seminal parameters after thawing.

Uso da bromelina na qualidade do sêmen caprino congelado/descongelado / Use of bromelain in the quality of frozen/thawed goat sêmen

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of bromelain on sperm quality, after defrosting, in goats. For this purpose, five Anglo Nubian goats were used. Semen collection was performed with the aid of an artificial vagina. The semen was evaluated for its macroscopic and microscopic parameters. After the analysis, the total volume of the pool was divided into three groups. One belonging to the control group (ACP-101/102®) and two treatment groups with ACP-101/102® enriched with bromelain in concentrations of 5% and 10%. The samples were cryopreserved with the aid of the Tk3000 device. Then, the straws were immersed in liquid nitrogen and stored in cryogenic cylinders. After one week the samples were thawed and evaluated by the system CASA (Computer Assisted Sperm Analysis). After thawing, the total sperm motility assessed by the system CASA was preserved in the control group and in the treatment group at a concentration of 5%. The curvilinear speed (LCV) and mean trajectory speed (VAP) of sperm were higher in the control group compared to the others. Thus, it is concluded that bromelain does not present genotoxicity to goat sperm, as well as its use is satisfactory in terms of the quality of seminal parameters after thawing.(AU)

Uso da polpa desidratada do fruto de Mauritia flexuosa como suplemento ao diluente de congelação do sêmen caprino / Use of dehydrated pulp of Mauritia flexuosa fruit as supplement to freezing extender of goat semen

Objetivou-se avaliar a qualidade in vitro do sêmen caprino descongelado utilizando diluentesuplementado com a polpa desidratada do fruto de Mauritia flexuosa. O experimento foi dividido emduas etapas. Na primeira, foram utilizados 15 pools,fracionados em 13 tratamentos com diferentesconcentrações do extrato bruto. Os melhores resultados de viabilidade espermática obtidos na primeiraetapa foram utilizadas na segunda etapa (criopreservação). Para isto, foram formados dois gruposutilizando 15 pools, sendo um diluente constituído (TRIS + 7% glicerol + melhores concentrações doextrato bruto) e outro pelo diluente (TRIS + 2,5% gema de ovo + 7% glicerol + melhores concentraçõesdo extrato bruto). Na primeira etapa os grupos contendo baixa quantidade do extrato não diferiram dogrupo controle (P≤0,05). Todavia na segunda etapa, após descongelação, os grupos TRIS contendo 2,5%ou 0% de gema de ovo apresentaram diferença significativa, onde o grupo TB06GLGE foi superior aogrupo controle. Portanto, a polpa desidratada do fruto de Mauritia flexuosa,nas concentrações de 0,25% a1%, não atuou de forma benéfica sobre parâmetros espermáticos do sêmen caprino após acriopreservação/descongelação.

The objective was to evaluate the in vitro quality of the thawed goat semen using diluentsupplemented with the dehydrated pulp of the Mauritia flexuosa fruit. The experiment was divided intotwo stages. In the first, 15 fractionated pools were used in 13 treatments with different concentrations ofthe crude extract. The best results of sperm viability obtained in the first experimental stage were used inthe second experimental stage (cryopreservation). Afterwards, two groups were formed using 15 pools,one constituent (TRIS + 7% glycerol + best concentrations of the crude extract) and another by thediluent (TRIS + 2,5% egg yolk + 7% glycerol + best concentrations of the crude extract). In the firststage, the groups containing low amount of extract did not differ from the control group (P≤0.05).However, in the second stage, after thawing, TRIS groups containing 2.5% or 0% egg yolk presented asignificant difference, where the TB06GLGE group was superior to the control group. Therefore, thedehydrated fruit pulp of Mauritia flexuosa at concentrations of 0.25% to 1% did not benefit goat semenparameters after cryopreservation/thawing.

Maturação in vitro de oócitos ovinos submetidos à congelação lenta / In vitro maturation of cryopreserved ovine oocytes subjected to slow freezing

A maturação in vitro de oócitos submetidos ao processo de criopreservação, ainda compreende um desafio para o sucesso da reprodução assistida na medicina veterinária. Devido a isso, estudos são desenvolvidos a fim de identificar, amenizar e superar as limitações encontradas. Nesse sentido, objetivou-se realizar a avaliação da maturação in vitro de oócitos ovinos após criopreservação pelo método de congelação lenta. Para tanto, foram colhidos 204 ovários oriundos de 102 ovelhas púberes (SPRD) pertencentes a abatedouros localizados no município de Teresina, Piauí. Os ovários foram transportados para o laboratório e, posteriormente, foram aspirados por meio de um aspirador cirúrgicoadaptado. Um total de 180 oócitos foram desnudados e, então, submetidos à congelação lenta em sistema automatizado (TK 3000®). Posteriormente foram descongelados, e submetidos à maturação in vitro(MIV). Em seguida, procedeu-se a avaliação da maturação nuclear. Os resultados foram avaliados por meio do teste de Qui-quadrado de Pearson (P ≤ 0,05). Após descongelação, 22,8% dos oócitos na avaliação em estereomicroscópio (45x) apresentavam lesões de zona pelúcida e de oolema. Dos 139 oócitos submetidos a MIV, oito maturaram (5,75%). Conclui-se que a congelação lenta de oócitos ovinos pode influenciar a maturação in vitro, devido a lesões de membrana plasmática e zona pelúcida.

The in vitro maturation of oocytes submitted to the cryopreservation process, still comprises a challenge for the success of assisted reproduction in veterinary medicine. Due to this, studies are developed in order to identify, ameliorate and overcome the limitations found. The objective of this study was to evaluate the in vitro maturation of ovine oocytes after cryopreservation by the slow freezing method. For that, 204 ovaries from 102 pubertal sheep (SPRD) belonging to slaughterhouses located in the city of Teresina, Piauí, were collected. The ovaries were transported to the laboratory and subsequently aspirated by means of an adapted surgical aspirator. A total of 180 CCO's were obtained, which were stripped and then subjected to slow freezing in an automated system (TK 3000®). Later they were thawed and submitted to in vitro maturation (IVM). Next, the nuclear maturation was evaluated. Results were evaluated using Pearson's chi-square test (P ≤ 0.05). After thawing, 22.8% of the oocytes in the stereomicroscope (45x) evaluation presented lesions of the zona pellucida and oolema. Of the 139 oocytes submitted to IVM, eight maturated (5.75%). It is concluded that slow freezing of sheep oocytesmay influence in vitro maturation due to plasma membrane and zona pellucida lesions.

Maturação in vitro de oócitos ovinos submetidos à congelação lenta / In vitro maturation of cryopreserved ovine oocytes subjected to slow freezing

A maturação in vitro de oócitos submetidos ao processo de criopreservação, ainda compreende um desafio para o sucesso da reprodução assistida na medicina veterinária. Devido a isso, estudos são desenvolvidos a fim de identificar, amenizar e superar as limitações encontradas. Nesse sentido, objetivou-se realizar a avaliação da maturação in vitro de oócitos ovinos após criopreservação pelo método de congelação lenta. Para tanto, foram colhidos 204 ovários oriundos de 102 ovelhas púberes (SPRD) pertencentes a abatedouros localizados no município de Teresina, Piauí. Os ovários foram transportados para o laboratório e, posteriormente, foram aspirados por meio de um aspirador cirúrgicoadaptado. Um total de 180 oócitos foram desnudados e, então, submetidos à congelação lenta em sistema automatizado (TK 3000®). Posteriormente foram descongelados, e submetidos à maturação in vitro(MIV). Em seguida, procedeu-se a avaliação da maturação nuclear. Os resultados foram avaliados por meio do teste de Qui-quadrado de Pearson (P ≤ 0,05). Após descongelação, 22,8% dos oócitos na avaliação em estereomicroscópio (45x) apresentavam lesões de zona pelúcida e de oolema. Dos 139 oócitos submetidos a MIV, oito maturaram (5,75%). Conclui-se que a congelação lenta de oócitos ovinos pode influenciar a maturação in vitro, devido a lesões de membrana plasmática e zona pelúcida.(AU)

The in vitro maturation of oocytes submitted to the cryopreservation process, still comprises a challenge for the success of assisted reproduction in veterinary medicine. Due to this, studies are developed in order to identify, ameliorate and overcome the limitations found. The objective of this study was to evaluate the in vitro maturation of ovine oocytes after cryopreservation by the slow freezing method. For that, 204 ovaries from 102 pubertal sheep (SPRD) belonging to slaughterhouses located in the city of Teresina, Piauí, were collected. The ovaries were transported to the laboratory and subsequently aspirated by means of an adapted surgical aspirator. A total of 180 CCO's were obtained, which were stripped and then subjected to slow freezing in an automated system (TK 3000®). Later they were thawed and submitted to in vitro maturation (IVM). Next, the nuclear maturation was evaluated. Results were evaluated using Pearson's chi-square test (P ≤ 0.05). After thawing, 22.8% of the oocytes in the stereomicroscope (45x) evaluation presented lesions of the zona pellucida and oolema. Of the 139 oocytes submitted to IVM, eight maturated (5.75%). It is concluded that slow freezing of sheep oocytesmay influence in vitro maturation due to plasma membrane and zona pellucida lesions.(AU)

Avaliação do controle de leptospirose por vacinação em bovinos de propriedade leiteira no estado do Piauí / Evaluation of leptospirosis control through vaccination in a cattle dairy farm in the state of Piauí

Neste estudo foram colhidos soros de 255 vacas e 2 touros no período de 2004 a 2009, em intervalos de seis meses, em uma fazenda de gado leiteiro no município de Buriti dos Lopes, Piauí. Pela técnica de soroaglutinação microscópica (SAM), os sorovares de leptospiras encontrados foram Hardjobovis, Hardjoprajitno (Norma), Hardjoprajitno (OMS). Para o controle da leptospirose, foi testada uma vacina contendo os mesmos sorovares encontrados infectando o rebanho. Os resultados mostraram que em bovinos leiteiros na bacia de Parnaíba, no Piauí, ocorre leptospirose, com predominância do sorovar Hardjobovis. A utilização de uma vacina contendo as sorovariedades mais prevalentes no rebanho, aplicada semestralmente ao longo de cinco anos, foi importante para a redução dos títulos de anticorpos, além de reduzir os problemas reprodutivos no rebanho.(AU)

For this study, we collected sera from 255 cows and 2 bulls in the period from 2004 to 2009, with six-month intervals, a dairy cattle farm in the municipality of Buriti dos Lopes, in the state of Piauí. By the microscopic agglutination test (MAT), we found the following serovars of leptospira: Hardjobovis, Hardjoprajitno (Norma), Hardjoprajitno (WHO). For the control of leptospirosis, a vaccine containing the same serovars that were found infecting the herd was tested. The results showed that in dairy cattle in the basin of Parnaiba, state of Piauí, leptospirosis occurs with a predominance of serovar Hardjobovis. The use of a vaccine containing the most prevalent serovars in the herd applied every six months during the course of five years was important to reduce antibody titers and reproductive problems in cattle.(AU)

Avaliação do controle de leptospirose por vacinação em bovinos de propriedade leiteira no estado do Piauí / Evaluation of leptospirosis control through vaccination in a cattle dairy farm in the state of Piauí

Neste estudo foram colhidos soros de 255 vacas e 2 touros no período de 2004 a 2009, em intervalos de seis meses, em uma fazenda de gado leiteiro no município de Buriti dos Lopes, Piauí. Pela técnica de soroaglutinação microscópica (SAM), os sorovares de leptospiras encontrados foram Hardjobovis, Hardjoprajitno (Norma), Hardjoprajitno (OMS). Para o controle da leptospirose, foi testada uma vacina contendo os mesmos sorovares encontrados infectando o rebanho. Os resultados mostraram que em bovinos leiteiros na bacia de Parnaíba, no Piauí, ocorre leptospirose, com predominância do sorovar Hardjobovis. A utilização de uma vacina contendo as sorovariedades mais prevalentes no rebanho, aplicada semestralmente ao longo de cinco anos, foi importante para a redução dos títulos de anticorpos, além de reduzir os problemas reprodutivos no rebanho.(AU)

For this study, we collected sera from 255 cows and 2 bulls in the period from 2004 to 2009, with six-month intervals, a dairy cattle farm in the municipality of Buriti dos Lopes, in the state of Piauí. By the microscopic agglutination test (MAT), we found the following serovars of leptospira: Hardjobovis, Hardjoprajitno (Norma), Hardjoprajitno (WHO). For the control of leptospirosis, a vaccine containing the same serovars that were found infecting the herd was tested. The results showed that in dairy cattle in the basin of Parnaiba, state of Piauí, leptospirosis occurs with a predominance of serovar Hardjobovis. The use of a vaccine containing the most prevalent serovars in the herd applied every six months during the course of five years was important to reduce antibody titers and reproductive problems in cattle.(AU)

Obstetrícia em bovinos: da concepção ao puerpério / Obstetrics in cattle: from conception to puerperium

A pecuária bovina brasileira tem apresentado um avanço considerável, contudo ainda enfrenta alguns transtornos quanto a taxas de fertilização, perdas embrionárias e fetais e longos intervalos intra partos, dentre outras causas que comprometem a eficiência reprodutiva. Este artigo abordou os principais fatores que interferem no processo produtivo, desde a concepção até o puerpério, apresentando aqueles ligados à reprodução, ao meio ambiente, à nutrição, à sanidade, à genética, bem como quanto ao manejo. Foi evidenciada a importância do médico veterinário para solucionar os problemas que acometem os bovinos no tocante a área reprodutiva.

The Brazilian cattle raising has presented a considerable advancement, however still presents some troubles about rates of fertilization, embryonic and fetal losses and long intervals intra partum, among other causes that compromise the reproductive efficiency. This article related the major factors that interfere in the productive process, from conception to puerperium, showing those linked to reproduction, to the environment, to nutrition, to sanity, to genetics,as well as about the management. Was evidenced the importance of veterinary doctor to solve the problems that affect cattle as far as reproductive area.

Obstetrícia em bovinos: da concepção ao puerpério / Obstetrics in Cattle: from conception to puerperium

A pecuária bovina brasileira tem apresentado um avanço considerável, contudo ainda enfrenta alguns transtornos quanto a taxas de fertilização, perdas embrionárias e fetais e longos intervalos intra partos, dentre outras causas que comprometem a eficiência reprodutiva. Este artigo abordou os principais fatores que interferem no processo produtivo, desde a concepção até o puerpério, apresentando aqueles ligados à reprodução, ao meio ambiente, à nutrição, à sanidade, à genética, bem como quanto ao manejo. Foi evidenciada a importância do médico veterinário para solucionar os problemas que acometem os bovinos no tocante a área reprodutiva.(AU)

The Brazilian cattle raising has presented a considerable advancement, however still presents some troubles about rates of fertilization, embryonic and fetal losses and long intervals intra partum, among other causes that compromise the reproductive efficiency. This article related the major factors that interfere in the productive process, from conception to puerperium, showing those linked to reproduction, to the environment, to nutrition, to sanity, to genetics, as well as about the management. Was evidenced the importance of veterinary doctor to solve the problems that affect cattle as far as reproductive area.(AU)

Avaliação da infestação de piolhos mastigadores (Struthiolipeurus rheae) em emas (Rhea americana) mantidas em criadouro comercial no estado do Piauí / Evaluation of biting lice infestations (Struthiolipeurus rhea) in rheas (Rhea americana) kept in commercial breeding in the state of Piauí

Avaliou-se a infestação de piolhos mastigadores (Struthiolipeurus rheae) em emas (Rhea americana) mantidas em um criadouro comercial no estado do Piauí. Foram utilizadas 16 emas, sendo 12 adultas, das quais seis eram machos e seis eram fêmeas. Apenas quatro emas analisadas eram jovens. Coletaram-se, aleatoriamente, duas penas das asas e duas da base do pescoço de cada animal, as quais foram colocadas em sacos plásticos fechados. Posteriormente, os piolhos foram contados, preservados em frascos com álcool etílico 70ºGL, e enviados ao Laboratório de Sanidade Animal da Universidade Federal do Piauí. Nas amostras obtidas das emas adultas, encontrou-se um total de 77 piolhos, sendo a incidência nas penas colhidas das asas, 84,4% (65), significativamente maior do que nas penas da base do pescoço, 15,6% (12). Não foram encontrados piolhos nos animais jovens nascidos em chocadeira. As emas adultas apresentaram um alto grau de infestação por S. rheae. A incubação artificial dos animais evitou a infestação das emas jovens por S. rheae. A alta infestação por S. rheae inviabiliza o aproveitamento comercial das penas de emas. Este é o primeiro registro da ocorrência de S. rheae em emas no estado do Piauí.

We evaluated the level of infestation of biting lice (Struthiolipeurus rheae) in emus (Rhea americana) kept in a breeding business in the state of Piaui. We used 16 emus, 12 adults, six of them were males and six females. Only four of emus analyzed were young. Were collected randomly, two wings and two feathers of the base of the neck of each animal, which were placed in plastic bags. Later, lice were counted, preserved in jars with alcohol 70ºGL and sent to the Laboratory of Animal Health of Federal University of Piauí for identification. In samples obtained from adult emus, met a total of 77 lice, and the incidence of the wing feathers collected, 84.4% (65), significantly higher than in the feathers of the lower neck, 15.6% (12 ). No lice were found in young animals born in brooder. The adult rheas showed a high degree of infestation by S. rhea. The artificial incubation of the animals prevented the infestation of young emus S. Rhea. The high infestation S. rhea prevents the commercial use of emu feathers. This is the first record of occurrence of S. rhea in rheas in the state of Piaui.

Sorologia, reação em cadeia da polimerase e histopatologia para leptospirose em amostras coletadas de vacas leiteiras, em matadouro da região de Parnaíba, Piauí / Serology, polymerase chain reaction and histopathology for leptospirosis in samples collected at slaughter from dairy cows of Parnaiba region, state of Piauí, Brazil

The presence of anti leptospiral agglutinins (microscopic agglutination test - MAT) and DNA of leptospires was investigated in the kidney and urine (Polymerase Chain Reaction - PCR) in samples collected at the time of slaughter of cattle originating from the dairy basin of Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil, as also the lesions in kidney, lung, liver, uterus, ovary and placenta (histopathology and immunohistochemistry). In the MAT, Hardjo was the predominant serovar with the highest number of reagent animals for the strain Hardjobovis/Sponselee. Anti-leptospiral antigens were scored in epithelial cells, interstitial vascular endothelium, endothelium of glomerular capillaries and Bowman's capsule of 20 positive animals. Inflammatory cells were more common in the kidney. PCR was positive in urine and kidney tissue.

Foi investigada a presença de aglutininas anti leptospiras (reação de soroaglutinação microscópica - SAM), de DNA de leptospiras no rim e na urina (reação de cadeia pela polimerase - PCR), bem como de lesões no rim, pulmão, fígado, útero, ovário e placenta (histopatologia e imunohistoquímica), em materiais colhidos, por ocasião do abate, de bovinos originários da bacia leiteira da região de Parnaíba, Piauí, Brasil. Na SAM o sorovar predominante foi o Hardjo com maior número de animais reagentes para a estirpe Hardjobovis/Sponselee. Antígenos anti leptospira foram marcados em 20 animais positivos nas células epiteliais e do endotélio vascular, endotélio dos capilares glomerulares e na cápsula de Bowman, somente nos animais infectados. O infiltrado inflamatório foi maior no rim do que nos demais órgãos. A PCR foi positiva em amostras de urina e tecido renal.

Sorologia, reação em cadeia da polimerase e histopatologia para leptospirose em amostras coletadas de vacas leiteiras, em matadouro da região de Parnaíba, Piauí / Serology, polymerase chain reaction and histopathology for leptospirosis in samples collected at slaughter from dairy cows of Parnaiba region, state of Piauí, Brazil

The presence of anti leptospiral agglutinins (microscopic agglutination test - MAT) and DNA of leptospires was investigated in the kidney and urine (Polymerase Chain Reaction - PCR) in samples collected at the time of slaughter of cattle originating from the dairy basin of Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil, as also the lesions in kidney, lung, liver, uterus, ovary and placenta (histopathology and immunohistochemistry). In the MAT, Hardjo was the predominant serovar with the highest number of reagent animals for the strain Hardjobovis/Sponselee. Anti-leptospiral antigens were scored in epithelial cells, interstitial vascular endothelium, endothelium of glomerular capillaries and Bowman's capsule of 20 positive animals. Inflammatory cells were more common in the kidney. PCR was positive in urine and kidney tissue.(AU)

Foi investigada a presença de aglutininas anti leptospiras (reação de soroaglutinação microscópica - SAM), de DNA de leptospiras no rim e na urina (reação de cadeia pela polimerase - PCR), bem como de lesões no rim, pulmão, fígado, útero, ovário e placenta (histopatologia e imunohistoquímica), em materiais colhidos, por ocasião do abate, de bovinos originários da bacia leiteira da região de Parnaíba, Piauí, Brasil. Na SAM o sorovar predominante foi o Hardjo com maior número de animais reagentes para a estirpe Hardjobovis/Sponselee. Antígenos anti leptospira foram marcados em 20 animais positivos nas células epiteliais e do endotélio vascular, endotélio dos capilares glomerulares e na cápsula de Bowman, somente nos animais infectados. O infiltrado inflamatório foi maior no rim do que nos demais órgãos. A PCR foi positiva em amostras de urina e tecido renal.(AU)