Liposomal stem cell extract formulation from Coffea canephora shows outstanding anti-inflammatory activity, increased tissue repair, neocollagenesis and neoangiogenesis.

Coffea canephora plant stem cells can have bioactive compounds with tissue repairing and anti-inflammatory action. This study aimed to develop a liposomal stem cell extract formulation obtained from the leaves of C. canephora (LSCECC) and to investigate its capacity to contribute to the dynamic mechanisms of tissue repair. The liposome cream was developed and characterized through the dynamic light scattering technique, atomic force microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The excisional full-thickness skin wound model was used and daily topically treated with the LSCECC formulation or vehicle control. On days 2, 7, 14, and 21 after wounding, five rats from each group were euthanized and the rates of wound closure and re-epithelialization were evaluated using biochemical and histological tests. LSCECC resulted in faster re-epithelialization exhibiting a significant reduction in wound area of 36.4, 42.4, and 87.5% after 7, 10, and 14 days, respectively, when compared to vehicle control. LSCECC treated wounds exhibited an increase in granular tissue and a proper inflammatory response mediated by the reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α and IL-6 and an increase of IL-10. Furthermore, wounds treated with LSCECC showed an increase in the deposition and organization of collagen fibers at the wound site and improved scar tissue quality due to the increase in transforming growth factor-beta and vascular endothelial growth factor. Our data showed that LSCECC improves wound healing, the formation of extracellular matrix, modulates inflammatory response, and promotes neovascularization being consider a promising bioactive extract to promote and support healthy skin. The graphical presents the action of LSCECC in all four phases of wound healing and tissue repair. The LSCECC can reduce the inflammatory infiltrate in the inflammatory phase by decreasing the pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-6 and TNF-α, in addition to maintaining this modulation through lesser activation and recruitment of macrophages. The LSCECC can also increase the release of IL-10, an anti-inflammatory cytokine, decreasing local edema. The increase in VEGF provides neovascularization and the supply of nutrients to newly repaired tissue. Finally, signaling via TGF-ß increases the production and organization of collagen fibers in the remodeling phase.

In vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory activity and chemical composition of Renealmia petasites Gagnep.

The study aimed to investigate the chemical composition and the anti-inflammatory activity of the hydroethanolic rhizomes, stems, and leaf extracts of Renealmia petasites using in vitro and in vivo assays. The chemical composition of the extracts was characterized in a linear iron trap mass spectrometer. Total phenolic, flavonoid, and tannin content were determined by spectrophotometry analyses. In vitro anti-inflammatory activity was investigated in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated macrophages evaluating the influence on the production of superoxide anion (O2-), nitric oxide (NO), and the pro-inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). In vivo effects were determined using the air pouch model in which were inoculated carrageenan and thereafter treated with 50 mg/kg of the hydroethanolic extracts of R. petasites. After 4 and 24 h, the cellular influx, protein exudation, cytokines, and nitric oxide were evaluated. Eight compounds were tentatively identified in the R. petasites extracts, suggesting five diarylheptanoids, one flavonoid, and two fatty alcohols. The in vitro results showed that the extracts were capable of blocking free radicals and/or inhibiting their intracellular actions by inhibiting the production of important mediators of the inflammatory process, such as NO, O2-, TNF-α, and IL-6. In vivo, R. petasites significantly decrease the influx of leukocytes, mainly neutrophils, protein exudation, NO, TNF-α, and IL-6 concentration in the air pouch model. The results evidenced that R. petasites can be considered a promising alternative therapy for the treatment and management of osteoarthritis and other inflammatory diseases.

Estimate of genetic parameters for carcass traits and visual scores inmeat sheep using Bayesian inference via threshold and linear models / Estimativa de parâmetros genéticos para características de carcaça e escore corporal em ovinos de corte usando Inferência Bayesiana e modelos de limiar e linear

The aim of this study was to estimate the variance components and genetic parameters for marbling in the ribeye area (MRA) and body condition score (BCS) using Bayesian inference via mixed linear and threshold animal models. Data were obtained from Santa Ines breed sheep reared in the Brazilian Mid-North region. Analyses considering the Monte Carlo methods were performed with Markov chains from 500000 cycles onward. A 200000-cycle initial burn-in was considered with values taken at every 250 cycles, in a total of 1200 samples. The Monte Carlo Error deviations were low for the means heritability in all chains by both linear and threshold models. Additive variances estimated by threshold model were higher than those estimated by the linear model. Marble meat from the ribeye area and body condition score can be used as selection criteria to obtain genetic progress in Santa Inês sheep.

O objetivo deste estudo foi estimar componentes de variância e parâmetros genéticos para marmoreio na área de olho de lombo (MOL) e escore de condição corporal (ECC) usando Inferência Bayesiana por meio dos modelos animais linear misto e de limiar. Os dados foram obtidos em rebanhos de ovinos da raça Santa Inês criados no Meio-Norte do Brasil. As análises, considerando os métodos de Monte Carlo, foram realizadas com cadeias de Markov a partir de 500000 ciclos. Considerou-se burn-in inicial de 200000 ciclos com valores tomados a cada 250 ciclos, obtendo-se 1200 amostras. Os desvios do erro de Monte Carlo foram baixos para as herdabilidades médias em todas as cadeias, tanto pelo modelo linear quanto de limiar. As variâncias aditivas, estimadas pelo modelo de limiar, foram maiores que aquelas obtidas pelo modelo linear. O marmoreio na área de olho de lombo e o escore da condição corporal podem ser usados como critérios de seleção para obter progresso genético em ovinos da raça Santa Inês.

Estimate of genetic parameters for carcass traits and visual scores inmeat sheep using Bayesian inference via threshold and linear models / Estimativa de parâmetros genéticos para características de carcaça e escore corporal em ovinos de corte usando Inferência Bayesiana e modelos de limiar e linear

The aim of this study was to estimate the variance components and genetic parameters for marbling in the ribeye area (MRA) and body condition score (BCS) using Bayesian inference via mixed linear and threshold animal models. Data were obtained from Santa Ines breed sheep reared in the Brazilian Mid-North region. Analyses considering the Monte Carlo methods were performed with Markov chains from 500000 cycles onward. A 200000-cycle initial burn-in was considered with values taken at every 250 cycles, in a total of 1200 samples. The Monte Carlo Error deviations were low for the means heritability in all chains by both linear and threshold models. Additive variances estimated by threshold model were higher than those estimated by the linear model. Marble meat from the ribeye area and body condition score can be used as selection criteria to obtain genetic progress in Santa Inês sheep. (AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi estimar componentes de variância e parâmetros genéticos para marmoreio na área de olho de lombo (MOL) e escore de condição corporal (ECC) usando Inferência Bayesiana por meio dos modelos animais linear misto e de limiar. Os dados foram obtidos em rebanhos de ovinos da raça Santa Inês criados no Meio-Norte do Brasil. As análises, considerando os métodos de Monte Carlo, foram realizadas com cadeias de Markov a partir de 500000 ciclos. Considerou-se burn-in inicial de 200000 ciclos com valores tomados a cada 250 ciclos, obtendo-se 1200 amostras. Os desvios do erro de Monte Carlo foram baixos para as herdabilidades médias em todas as cadeias, tanto pelo modelo linear quanto de limiar. As variâncias aditivas, estimadas pelo modelo de limiar, foram maiores que aquelas obtidas pelo modelo linear. O marmoreio na área de olho de lombo e o escore da condição corporal podem ser usados como critérios de seleção para obter progresso genético em ovinos da raça Santa Inês. (AU)

Estimate of genetic parameters for carcass traits and visual scores inmeat sheep using Bayesian inference via threshold and linear models

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to estimate the variance components and genetic parameters for marbling in the ribeye area (MRA) and body condition score (BCS) using Bayesian inference via mixed linear and threshold animal models. Data were obtained from Santa Ines breed sheep reared in the Brazilian Mid-North region. Analyses considering the Monte Carlo methods were performed with Markov chains from 500000 cycles onward. A 200000-cycle initial burn-in was considered with values taken at every 250 cycles, in a total of 1200 samples. The Monte Carlo Error deviations were low for the means heritability in all chains by both linear and threshold models. Additive variances estimated by threshold model were higher than those estimated by the linear model. Marble meat from the ribeye area and body condition score can be used as selection criteria to obtain genetic progress in Santa Inês sheep.

RESUMO: O objetivo deste estudo foi estimar componentes de variância e parâmetros genéticos para marmoreio na área de olho de lombo (MOL) e escore de condição corporal (ECC) usando Inferência Bayesiana por meio dos modelos animais linear misto e de limiar. Os dados foram obtidos em rebanhos de ovinos da raça Santa Inês criados no Meio-Norte do Brasil. As análises, considerando os métodos de Monte Carlo, foram realizadas com cadeias de Markov a partir de 500000 ciclos. Considerou-se burn-in inicial de 200000 ciclos com valores tomados a cada 250 ciclos, obtendo-se 1200 amostras. Os desvios do erro de Monte Carlo foram baixos para as herdabilidades médias em todas as cadeias, tanto pelo modelo linear quanto de limiar. As variâncias aditivas, estimadas pelo modelo de limiar, foram maiores que aquelas obtidas pelo modelo linear. O marmoreio na área de olho de lombo e o escore da condição corporal podem ser usados como critérios de seleção para obter progresso genético em ovinos da raça Santa Inês.

Genetic parameters for carcass traits and body size of meat sheep / Parâmetros genéticos para características de carcaça e tamanho corporal em ovinos de corte

The present study aimed to estimate variance components and heritability coefficients (h2) in Santa Inês sheep by single- and two-trait analyses for the traits loin eye area (LEA), length (LEL) and maximum depth (LED), in the longissimus dorsi muscle, subcutaneous fat thickness (SFT), fat thickness over the biceps femoris muscle (FTBF), croup height (CH), thoracic circumference (TC), thoracic depth (TD), body length (BL), and adult live weight (ALW). The restricted maximum likelihood (REML) was used to estimate variance components in an animal model. In both types of analyses, we estimated moderate heritability for all traits, with the exception of SFT, CH, TC, BL, and ALW (all of which yielded low h2 estimates). In two-trait analysis for body size, only TD yielded a lower h2 estimate, when compared to single-trait analysis. On the other hand, CH, TC, and BL yielded higher h2 estimates. Most estimates for variance components and h2 in two-trait analysis were higher than those in single-trait analysis. This finding suggests the possibility of a moderate response to selection for improvement in the carcass of meat sheep using the specific carcass traits evaluated (except SFT), highlighting LEA. The fat thickness over the biceps femoris muscle showed higher potential for response to direct selection for fat deposition than SFT. Thoracic depth showed higher potential for response t

Objetivou-se com esta pesquisa estimar componentes de variância e coeficientes de herdabilidade (h2) por análises uni e bicaracterística para as características área (AOL), comprimento (COL) e profundidade máxima (POL) de olho de lombo, no músculo longissimus dorsi, espessura de gordura subcutânea (EGS), espessura de gordura do músculo biceps femoris (EGBF), altura da garupa (AG), circunferência torácica (CT), profundidade torácica (PT), comprimento corporal (CC) e peso vivo à idade adulta (PA), em ovinos Santa Inês. Foi utilizado modelo animal pela metodologia da máxima verossimilhança restrita (REML). Estimou-se herdabilidade moderada para as características, nos dois tipos de análise, exceto para EGS, AG, CT, CC e PA, para as quais as estimativas foram de baixa magnitude. Nas análises bicaracterísticas para tamanho corporal, apenas PT apresentou menor estimativa de h2, quando comparado com a análise unicaracterística, enquanto que AG, CT e CC apresentaram valores maiores. Nas análises bicaracterísticas, a maioria das estimativas de componentes de variância e h2 foram superiores àquelas obtidas nas análises unicaracterística, o que evidencia a possibilidade de resposta moderada à seleção para melhoria da carcaça em ovinos de corte usando as características de carcaça avaliadas, com exceção de EGS e com destaque para área de olho de lombo. A espessura de gordura do músculo bic

Estrutura de covariância para características de carcaça e tamanho corporal com medidas repetidas em ovinos de diferentes grupos genéticos

SUMMARY The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of environmental effects on body measurements, weight and carcass quality traits with structure of repeated measurements over time in sheep from different genetic groups. Collections were carried out from lamb in until 180 days of age, during the years 2012 and 2013, in 92 lambs from three genetic groups 29from Santa Inês breed, 43 crossbred Dorper x Santa Inês, and 20 crossbred Dorper x Morada Nova belonging to two flocks. Loin eye area, loin depth, subcutaneous fat thickness, height at withers, body length, thoracic depth, and body weight were measured. The effects of collection period, type of birth, sex, flock, genetic group, age of the animal at the time of measurement as a covariate in linear and quadratic effects, and interactions between the different effects were considered in the statistical model. Different structures were tested for modeling the residual (co) variance matrix. The structure that best fit the data was the Composed Symmetry. The interaction between genetic group and age as linear and quadratic effect was significantly important for modeling the traits studied. The environmental effects of the flock, type of birth, genetic group, and collection period influenced carcass traits, body measurements and weight. The genetic group originated from the Dorper x Morada Nova cross showed lower body size and better carcass traits.

RESUMO Objetivou-se avaliar a influência de efeitos ambientais sobre medidas corporais, peso e características de qualidade de carcaça, com estrutura de mensurações repetidas no tempo, em ovinos de diferentes grupos genéticos. Foram realizadas coletas do nascimento aos 180 dias de idade, durante os anos de 2012 e 2013, em 92 cordeiros de 3 grupos genéticos, sendo 29 da raça Santa Inês, 43 mestiços Dorper x Santa Inês e 20 mestiços Dorper x Morada Nova, pertencentes a dois rebanhos. Foram mensuradas área e profundidade de olho de lombo, espessura de gordura subcutânea, altura da cernelha, comprimento corporal, profundidade torácica e peso corporal. O modelo estatístico considerou os efeitos de período de coleta, tipo de nascimento, sexo, rebanho, grupo genético, idade do animal no momento da mensuração como covariável, em efeitos linear e quadrático, e as interações entre os diferentes efeitos. Foram testadas diferentes estruturas para modelar a matriz de (co) variância residual. A estrutura que melhor se ajustou aos dados foi a Simetria Composta. A interação entre grupo genético e idade como efeito linear e quadrático foi significativamente importante para modelar as características estudadas. Os efeitos ambientais de propriedade, tipo de nascimento, grupo genético e período da mensuração influenciaram as características de carcaça, medidas corporais e peso. O grupo genético oriundo do cruzamento Dorper x Morada Nova apresentou menor tamanho corporal e melhores características de carcaça.

Estrutura de covariância para características de carcaça e tamanho corporal com medidas repetidas em ovinos de diferentes grupos genéticos

SUMMARY The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of environmental effects on body measurements, weight and carcass quality traits with structure of repeated measurements over time in sheep from different genetic groups. Collections were carried out from lamb in until 180 days of age, during the years 2012 and 2013, in 92 lambs from three genetic groups 29from Santa Inês breed, 43 crossbred Dorper x Santa Inês, and 20 crossbred Dorper x Morada Nova belonging to two flocks. Loin eye area, loin depth, subcutaneous fat thickness, height at withers, body length, thoracic depth, and body weight were measured. The effects of collection period, type of birth, sex, flock, genetic group, age of the animal at the time of measurement as a covariate in linear and quadratic effects, and interactions between the different effects were considered in the statistical model. Different structures were tested for modeling the residual (co) variance matrix. The structure that best fit the data was the Composed Symmetry. The interaction between genetic group and age as linear and quadratic effect was significantly important for modeling the traits studied. The environmental effects of the flock, type of birth, genetic group, and collection period influenced carcass traits, body measurements and weight. The genetic group originated from the Dorper x Morada Nova cross showed lower body size and better carcass traits.

RESUMO Objetivou-se avaliar a influência de efeitos ambientais sobre medidas corporais, peso e características de qualidade de carcaça, com estrutura de mensurações repetidas no tempo, em ovinos de diferentes grupos genéticos. Foram realizadas coletas do nascimento aos 180 dias de idade, durante os anos de 2012 e 2013, em 92 cordeiros de 3 grupos genéticos, sendo 29 da raça Santa Inês, 43 mestiços Dorper x Santa Inês e 20 mestiços Dorper x Morada Nova, pertencentes a dois rebanhos. Foram mensuradas área e profundidade de olho de lombo, espessura de gordura subcutânea, altura da cernelha, comprimento corporal, profundidade torácica e peso corporal. O modelo estatístico considerou os efeitos de período de coleta, tipo de nascimento, sexo, rebanho, grupo genético, idade do animal no momento da mensuração como covariável, em efeitos linear e quadrático, e as interações entre os diferentes efeitos. Foram testadas diferentes estruturas para modelar a matriz de (co) variância residual. A estrutura que melhor se ajustou aos dados foi a Simetria Composta. A interação entre grupo genético e idade como efeito linear e quadrático foi significativamente importante para modelar as características estudadas. Os efeitos ambientais de propriedade, tipo de nascimento, grupo genético e período da mensuração influenciaram as características de carcaça, medidas corporais e peso. O grupo genético oriundo do cruzamento Dorper x Morada Nova apresentou menor tamanho corporal e melhores características de carcaça.

Genetic parameters for carcass traits and body size of meat sheep / Parâmetros genéticos para características de carcaça e tamanho corporal em ovinos de corte

The present study aimed to estimate variance components and heritability coefficients (h2) in Santa Inês sheep by single- and two-trait analyses for the traits loin eye area (LEA), length (LEL) and maximum depth (LED), in the longissimus dorsi muscle, subcutaneous fat thickness (SFT), fat thickness over the biceps femoris muscle (FTBF), croup height (CH), thoracic circumference (TC), thoracic depth (TD), body length (BL), and adult live weight (ALW). The restricted maximum likelihood (REML) was used to estimate variance components in an animal model. In both types of analyses, we estimated moderate heritability for all traits, with the exception of SFT, CH, TC, BL, and ALW (all of which yielded low h2 estimates). In two-trait analysis for body size, only TD yielded a lower h2 estimate, when compared to single-trait analysis. On the other hand, CH, TC, and BL yielded higher h2 estimates. Most estimates for variance components and h2 in two-trait analysis were higher than those in single-trait analysis. This finding suggests the possibility of a moderate response to selection for improvement in the carcass of meat sheep using the specific carcass traits evaluated (except SFT), highlighting LEA. The fat thickness over the biceps femoris muscle showed higher potential for response to direct selection for fat deposition than SFT. Thoracic depth showed higher potential for response t

Objetivou-se com esta pesquisa estimar componentes de variância e coeficientes de herdabilidade (h2) por análises uni e bicaracterística para as características área (AOL), comprimento (COL) e profundidade máxima (POL) de olho de lombo, no músculo longissimus dorsi, espessura de gordura subcutânea (EGS), espessura de gordura do músculo biceps femoris (EGBF), altura da garupa (AG), circunferência torácica (CT), profundidade torácica (PT), comprimento corporal (CC) e peso vivo à idade adulta (PA), em ovinos Santa Inês. Foi utilizado modelo animal pela metodologia da máxima verossimilhança restrita (REML). Estimou-se herdabilidade moderada para as características, nos dois tipos de análise, exceto para EGS, AG, CT, CC e PA, para as quais as estimativas foram de baixa magnitude. Nas análises bicaracterísticas para tamanho corporal, apenas PT apresentou menor estimativa de h2, quando comparado com a análise unicaracterística, enquanto que AG, CT e CC apresentaram valores maiores. Nas análises bicaracterísticas, a maioria das estimativas de componentes de variância e h2 foram superiores àquelas obtidas nas análises unicaracterística, o que evidencia a possibilidade de resposta moderada à seleção para melhoria da carcaça em ovinos de corte usando as características de carcaça avaliadas, com exceção de EGS e com destaque para área de olho de lombo. A espessura de gordura do músculo bic

Comparative study by computed radiography, histology, and scanning electron microscopy of the articular cartilage of normal goats and in chronic infection with caprine arthritis-encephalitis virus.

In the northeast of Brazil, caprine arthritis-encephalitis (CAE) is one of the key reasons for herd productivity decreasing that result in considerable economic losses. A comparative study was carried out using computed radiography (CR), histological analysis (HA), and scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) of the joints of CAE infected and normal goats. Humerus head surface of positive animals presented reduced joint space, increased bone density, and signs of degenerative joint disease (DJD). The carpal joint presented no morphological alterations in CR in any of the animals studied. Tarsus joint was the most affected, characterized by severe DJD, absence of joint space, increased periarticular soft tissue density, edema, and bone sclerosis. Histological analysis showed chronic tissue lesions, complete loss of the surface zone, absence of proteoglycans in the transition and radial zones and destruction of the cartilage surface in the CAE positive animals. Analysis by SEM showed ulcerated lesions with irregular and folded patterns on the joint surface that distinguished the limits between areas of normal and affected cartilage. The morphological study of the joints of normal and CAE positive goats deepened understanding of the alteration in the tissue bioarchitecture of the most affected joints. The SEM finding sustained previous histological reports, similar to those found for rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting that the goat infected with CAE can be considered as a potential model for research in this area.

Testicular biometry, seminal characteristics, libido and testosterone concentrations in sheep of the Santa Inês breed, maintained on field, in the microrregion of Campo Maior, Piauí / Biometria testicular, características seminais, libido e concentração de testosterona em ovinos da raça Santa Inês, criados a campo, na microrregião de Campo Maior, Piauí

The aim of this study was to characterize and correlate reproductive parameters of sheep of the Santa Ines breed, maintained on pasture field, mimoso (Axonopus sp), in the microrregion of Campo Maior, Piauí. A total of 76 sheep with ages and weight averages of 27.85±3.85months and 46.57±7.51kg, respectively, during the drought period and little availability of food in the area. The testicular values obtained were: circumference 31.91±2.33cm; length 8.85±0.85cm; width 6.06±0.61cm; thickness 5.91±0.57cm; consistence 3.98±0.54 points and volume 349.11±11.59cm³. The body weight and testicular measures presented correlation between one another. The average values of the seminal parameters (volume 1.48±0.32mL; aspect 4.50 ±0.45points; massal motility 4.77±0.30points; progressive individual motility 84.47±1.72%; vigor 4.59±0.21points; concentration 1.54±0.32x109sptz/mm³; larger defects 3.06±1.27%; total defects 7.88±0.91%); libi-do (4.46±0.23points) and testosterone concentration (11.56±2.26ng/mL), did not correlate to the other studied characteristics. In sheep of Santa Ines breed, maintained on field native pasture with predominance of mimoso (Axonopus sp), it was found animal growth limitation but it has not affected seminal parameters, libido and testosterone concentration. There was no relation found between body and testicular values, however, testicular values were correlated w

Foi objetivo deste estudo caracterizar e correlacionar parâmetros reprodutivos de ovinos da raça Santa Inês criados a campo, em pastagem de capim mimoso (Axonopus sp) na microrregião de Campo Maior, Piauí. Foram avaliados 76 animais com idade e peso médios de 27,85±3,85 meses e 46,57±7,51kg, res-pectivamente, durante o período de seca e de pouca disponibilidade de alimentos na região. Os valores testiculares médios obtidos foram: circunferência 31,91±2,33cm; comprimento 8,85±0,85cm; largura 6,06±0,61cm; espessura 5,91±0,57cm; consistência 3,98±0,54 pontos e volume 349,11±11,59cm³. Peso corporal e medidas testiculares apresentaram correlação entre si. Os valores médios dos parâmetros seminais (volume 1,48±0,32mL; aspecto 4,50 ±0,45 pontos; turbilhonamento 4,77±0,30 pontos; motilidade individual progressiva 84,47±1,72%; vigor 4,59±0,21 pontos; concentração 1,54±0,32x109sptz/mm³; defeitos maiores 3,06±1,27% e defeitos totais 7,88±0,91%); libido (4,46±0,23 pontos) e concentra-ção de testosterona (11,56±2,26ng/mL), não se correlacionaram significantemente com as demais características estudadas. A criação de ovinos da raça Santa Inês em pastagem nativa com predominância de capim mimoso (Axonopus sp) limita o crescimento animal, sem afetar os parâmetros seminais, libido e concentração de testosterona. Não se constatou relação entre tamanho corporal e testicular com parâmetros seminai

Testicular biometry, seminal characteristics, libido and testosterone concentrations in sheep of the Santa Inês breed, maintained on field, in the microrregion of Campo Maior, Piauí / Biometria testicular, características seminais, libido e concentração de testosterona em ovinos da raça Santa Inês, criados a campo, na microrregião de Campo Maior, Piauí

The aim of this study was to characterize and correlate reproductive parameters of sheep of the Santa Ines breed, maintained on pasture field, mimoso (Axonopus sp), in the microrregion of Campo Maior, Piauí. A total of 76 sheep with ages and weight averages of 27.85±3.85months and 46.57±7.51kg, respectively, during the drought period and little availability of food in the area. The testicular values obtained were: circumference 31.91±2.33cm; length 8.85±0.85cm; width 6.06±0.61cm; thickness 5.91±0.57cm; consistence 3.98±0.54 points and volume 349.11±11.59cm³. The body weight and testicular measures presented correlation between one another. The average values of the seminal parameters (volume 1.48±0.32mL; aspect 4.50 ±0.45points; massal motility 4.77±0.30points; progressive individual motility 84.47±1.72%; vigor 4.59±0.21points; concentration 1.54±0.32x109sptz/mm³; larger defects 3.06±1.27%; total defects 7.88±0.91%); libi-do (4.46±0.23points) and testosterone concentration (11.56±2.26ng/mL), did not correlate to the other studied characteristics. In sheep of Santa Ines breed, maintained on field native pasture with predominance of mimoso (Axonopus sp), it was found animal growth limitation but it has not affected seminal parameters, libido and testosterone concentration. There was no relation found between body and testicular values, however, testicular values were correlated w

Foi objetivo deste estudo caracterizar e correlacionar parâmetros reprodutivos de ovinos da raça Santa Inês criados a campo, em pastagem de capim mimoso (Axonopus sp) na microrregião de Campo Maior, Piauí. Foram avaliados 76 animais com idade e peso médios de 27,85±3,85 meses e 46,57±7,51kg, res-pectivamente, durante o período de seca e de pouca disponibilidade de alimentos na região. Os valores testiculares médios obtidos foram: circunferência 31,91±2,33cm; comprimento 8,85±0,85cm; largura 6,06±0,61cm; espessura 5,91±0,57cm; consistência 3,98±0,54 pontos e volume 349,11±11,59cm³. Peso corporal e medidas testiculares apresentaram correlação entre si. Os valores médios dos parâmetros seminais (volume 1,48±0,32mL; aspecto 4,50 ±0,45 pontos; turbilhonamento 4,77±0,30 pontos; motilidade individual progressiva 84,47±1,72%; vigor 4,59±0,21 pontos; concentração 1,54±0,32x109sptz/mm³; defeitos maiores 3,06±1,27% e defeitos totais 7,88±0,91%); libido (4,46±0,23 pontos) e concentra-ção de testosterona (11,56±2,26ng/mL), não se correlacionaram significantemente com as demais características estudadas. A criação de ovinos da raça Santa Inês em pastagem nativa com predominância de capim mimoso (Axonopus sp) limita o crescimento animal, sem afetar os parâmetros seminais, libido e concentração de testosterona. Não se constatou relação entre tamanho corporal e testicular com parâmetros seminai