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A simetria dos cascos dos equinos e imprescindivel para a locomocao fisiologica da especie. Tecnicas de casqueamento e ferrageamento inadequados promovem a assimetria, causando alteracao da locomocao. Desta forma este estudo visou obter dados sobre a morfologia dos cascos dos equinos do municipio de Bandeirantes-PR e regiao utilizados para tracao. Foram selecionados animais utilizados para tracao urbana e as variaveis ângulo formados entre a pinca do casco e o solo (P) tomado por podogoniometria, altura dos taloes medial (TM) e lateral (TL), comprimento de ranilha (CR), largura de ranilha (LR), largura de sola (LS), comprimento de sola (CS) e de pinca (CP) foram mensuradas e submetidas a uma avaliacao. A comparacao foi realizada entre os membros toracicos direito e esquerdo dos individuos, entre os membros pelvicos direito e esquerdo, entre os membros toracicos (independente se direito ou esquerdo) de todos os individuos e entre os membros pelvicos (independente se direito ou esquerdo) de todos os individuos.

In this study we evaluated the effects of the prepartum anionic diet on the electrolyte balance and calcemia of high producing dairy cows in the first days of lactation, and investigated the impact on the frequency of subclinical hypocalcemia (SCH). Sixty healthy Holstein cows, producing 30 kg of milk/day, handled in intensive system (compost barn), were distributed in groups (n=15) according to lactation order: first, second, third, and fourth to sixth. In the last three weeks before calving they received a diet with negative DCAD (-6mEq/100g DM) and high chloride content. After calving, they received a diet with positive DCAD (18mEq/100g DM). Urine pH was measured before calving. Serum Na+, Cl-, K+, and total Ca concentrations, and the strong ion difference (SID3) were determined in samples taken soon after calving (0h), 24, 48, 72 and 96h after. The frequencies of SCH were determined considering the critical value of 2.125mmol/L (8.5mg/dL). Two-way repeated measures ANOVA and chi-square test were used for comparisons. The cows eliminated acidic urine before calving. Na+, K+, Cl-, and SID3 values did not differ between groups. Na+ and K+ did not vary between days; Cl- was elevated at calving and decreased until 72h; and SID3 was reduced at calving and increased up to 48h. The Ca levels were reduced until 24h and increased up to 72h. Cows of third and fourth to sixth lactations presented lower values up to 24h. SCH was observed in almost half of the cows (43.3% to 55%) until 48h. The maintenance of hypocalcemia for three or more consecutive days occurred in 53.3% of third and fourth to sixth lactations cows. Ingestion of a high chloride prepartum anionic diet led to hyperchloremic acidosis and this imbalance was reversed on the second postpartum day. The induced effects on electrolyte and acid-base balances were not able to prevent the occurrence of SCH in the first days of lactation. RESUMO: Os objetivos do estudo foram avaliar os efeitos que a dieta aniônica pré-parto provoca sobre o equilíbrio eletrolítico e sobre a calcemia de vacas leiteiras de alta produção nos primeiros dias de lactação, e verificar o impacto sobre a frequência da hipocalcemia subclínica (HSC). Sessenta fêmeas hígidas HPB, com produção de 30 kg de leite/dia, manejadas em sistema intensivo (compost barn), foram distribuídas por grupos (n=15) de acordo com a ordem de lactação: primeira, segunda, terceira e quarta a sexta. Nas três semanas pré-parto receberam dieta com DCAD negativa (-6mEq/100g MS) e teor de cloreto elevado. Após o parto receberam dieta com DCAD positiva (18mEq/100g MS). O pH da urina foi mensurado antes do parto. As concentrações séricas de Na+, Cl-, K+ e Ca total e a diferença de íons fortes (SID3) foram determinadas em amostras colhidas ao parto (0h), 24, 48, 72 e 96h após. As frequências de HSC foram determinadas considerando-se o valor crítico de 2,125mmol/L (8,5mg/dL). ANOVA de medidas repetidas e teste de qui-quadrado foram empregados para as comparações. As vacas eliminavam urina ácida antes do parto. Os valores de Na+, K+, Cl- e SID3 não diferiram entre os grupos. Na+ e K+ não variaram entre os dias; Cl- era elevado ao parto e diminuiu até 72h; e SID3 era reduzida ao parto e aumentou até 48h. A calcemia era reduzida até 24h e se elevou até 72h. Vacas de terceira e de quarta a sexta lactações apresentaram valores mais baixos até 24h. A HSC foi observada em quase metade das vacas (43,3% a 55%) até 48h. A manutenção de hipocalcemia por três ou mais dias seguidos ocorreu em 53,3% das vacas de terceira e de quarta a sexta lactações. A ingestão de dieta aniônica pré-parto com alto teor de cloreto provocou acidose hiperclorêmica e este desequilíbrio se reverteu no segundo dia pós-parto. Os efeitos induzidos sobre os equilíbrios eletrolítico e ácido base não foram capazes de prevenir a ocorrência de HSC nos primeiros dias da lactação.

Objetivou-se apresentar a prevalência, a distribuição das lesões podais e graus de claudicação em vacas primíparas e multíparas da raça Holandesa preta e branca, mantidas em dois sistemas de confinamento “free stall” e “compost barn” em uma mesma propriedade. Foram examinados os dígitos de 100 animais (800 dígitos). Todos os bovinos examinados apresentavam algum tipo de lesão podal. Em ambos os sistemas de produção e categorias animais, a maior distribuição das lesões encontrava-se nos membros pélvicos. As lesões de maior prevalência nas vacas primíparas mantidas no sistema “free stall” foram erosão axial, erosão dos talões e sola dupla; Nas vacas multíparas mantidas no sistema “free stall”, por sua vez, foram: erosão axial, erosão dos talões e dermatite digital papilomatosa. No sistema “compost barn”, as lesões podais de maior prevalência tanto nas vacas primíparas como nas multíparas foram: erosão axial, erosão dos talões e dermatite digital papilomatosa. A maioria dos animais (54%) apresentou grau de claudicação leve (2).

The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of mineral supplementation with organic selenium (Se) on rabies humoral immune response in ewes. It was randomly selected 18 Texel ewes without antirabic vaccination in the last 12 months and divided into 2 groups: treated group (TG) supplemented with a mineral mixture additioned of organic selenium and immunized against rabies and a control group (CG) supplemented with mineral mixture without organic selenium addition and immunized. Determination of Se serum was obtained by the enzyme glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity in two moments, the title and the persistence of anti-rabies neutralizing antibodies in five times by the Rapid Fluorescent Focus Inhibition Test (RFFIT). The mean values found in D210 GSH-Px were higher in TG with 981.8 ± 105.2 U/g Hb and 628.2 ± 188.2 U/g Hb in the CG (p-value < 0.001). The mean values of titers of anti-rabies neutralizing antibodies 30 days after primary vaccination, demonstrated statistically similar titles in the GT and GC, 1,020 IU/ mL in GT and 1,885 IU/ mL CG. Oral mineral supplementation of organic selenium during 210 days did not enhance the humoral immune response and persistence of evidence of rabies neutralizing antibodies, however caused increased serum retention of selenium in ewes.

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of oral administration of calcium (Ca) formate in the postpartum of high-producing dairy cows on calcemia, on other blood biochemical markers, and on the occurrence of diseases at the beginning of lactation. One hundred and twenty healthy Holstein cows, distributed according to the lactation order (first, second, third and fourth to sixth), were treated or not with oral Ca formate (two doses: one after calving and one 24 h later; equivalent to 50 g of Ca per dose), comprising 8 groups (n = 15). The following variables were measured in the blood serum of samples collected after calving (0 h) and after 24, 48, 72, and 96 h: total Ca, phosphate (P), magnesium (Mg), non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), glucose, total protein (TP), albumin (Alb), urea nitrogen (BUN), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT). Blood BHB was also measured at 7, 14, and 21 DIM. For the assessment of disease occurrence, cows were distributed in treated (n = 60) and untreated (n = 60) groups and in hypocalcemic (n = 71) and normocalcemic (n = 49) groups. Two-way repeated measures ANOVA and a chi-square test were used for comparisons. The lactation order did not influence the studied blood constituents, except for primiparous cows which had the highest calcemia. Serum Ca was lower up to 24 h and increased after 48 h and subclinical hypocalcemia (SCH) ([Ca] < 2.125 mmol/L) was more frequent in cows with a higher number of lactations. Treatment with Ca formate had no effect on the variation of serum Ca and the other studied variables in the first days of lactation. Treated and untreated cows did not differ in terms of milk yield at 21 DIM, the presentation of diseases at the beginning of lactation, the rate of discard or death up to 60 DIM and the frequency of SCH (60 % and 58 %, respectively). Hypocalcemic cows became more ill (64.8 % vs. 42.9 %; P = 0.028) and had a higher frequency of retained placenta (43 % vs. 20.7 %; P < 0.001). Oral administration of Ca formate after calving and 24 h later is not justified as a preventive measure to be adopted indiscriminately in dairy herds. Studies involving larger number of animals may clarify whether the selective treatment of cows with a higher risk of hypocalcemia is advantageous.

Bluetongue (BT) is an infectious and non-contagious disease caused by bluetongue virus (BTV) belonging to the genus Orbivirus. It is transmitted by a hematophagous vector, Culicoides sp., to ruminants, particularly to sheep, which are most susceptible to this disease. The main serological tests are agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID), which is recommended by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), and the competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (cELISA), which has the advantage of no cross-reaction with other orbiviruses. The aim was to compare the results of these two tests by conducting them on sera collected from sheep in the state of Paraná, Brazil. From March to October 2017, serum samples were collected from 270 sheep from 10 farms in six mesoregions of Paraná. The samples were subjected to AGID and cELISA to detect antibodies against BTV. Based on the test results, we classified the sheep as low, moderate, and high occurrence. The results demonstrated that 64.81% (175/270) of the sheep were seropositive through the cELISA test, showing a high occurrence, and 41.11% (111/270) were seropositive through the AGID test, indicating a moderate occurrence. The concordance between the tests was moderate (0.51) as determined by the Kappa coefficient. Among the studied farms, 90% (9/10) presented at least one seropositive sheep, and the number of animals tested positive by the cELISA test was higher than those by the AGID test. Favorable climate, which favors the presence and multiplication of the culicoid vector and the occurrence of infection, was the biggest predominant factor responsible for the obtained results. The low occurrence in farms with milder climate suggest that the presence of antibodies also occurs due to the low pathogenicity of circulating serotypes in the different mesoregions studied. It is concluded that BTV infection is present in the sheep herds in Paraná, and the occurrence was moderate detected by AGID test and high detected by cELISA test. A língua azul (LA) é uma enfermidade infecciosa e não contagiosa causada por um vírus (VLA) do gênero Orbivirus, transmitida por vetores hematófagos Culicoides sp., aos ruminantes sobretudo aos ovinos, espécie mais susceptível. Os principais testes sorológicos utilizados são a Imunodifusão em Gél de Ágar (IDGA), preconizada pela OIE, e o teste Imunoensaio Enzimático Competitivo (ELISAc), sendo que este tem como vantagem não ocorrer reação cruzada contra outros orbivírus. O objetivo do trabalho foi detectar a presença de anticorpos contra o VLA em ovinos no estado do Paraná através dos testes diagnósticos IDGA e ELISAc. Durante os meses de março a outubro de 2017, colheu-se sangue de 270 ovinos, em 10 propriedades localizadas em seis mesorregiões paranaenses. As amostras foram submetidas aos testes de IDGA e ELISAc para detecção de anticorpos contra o VLA. Baseado nos resultados classificaram-se os rebanhos como baixa, moderada ou elevada ocorrência. Os resultados demonstraram elevada ocorrência através do teste de ELISAc, que apresentou 64,81% (175/270) de ovinos positivos, e moderada ocorrência através do IDGA, com 41,11% (111/270) de ovinos soropositivos. A concordância obtida entre os testes foi moderada (0,51) através do coeficiente Kappa. O número de ovinos reagentes no exame de ELISAc foi maior que o teste de IDGA em todas as propriedades positivas, demonstrando ser superior. O clima propício foi um dos fatores favoráveis para as ocorrências observadas, pois favorece a presença e multiplicação do vetor Culicoide e a ocorrência da infecção. A baixa ocorrência nas propriedades com clima mais ameno sugere que a presença de anticorpos provavelmente ocorra também pela baixa patogenicidade dos sorotipos circulantes nas diferentes mesorregiões estudadas. Conclui-se que há infecção de VLA no rebanho ovino paranaense, e a detecção de anticorpos para o VLA foi moderada, através do teste de IDGA, e elevada, através do teste ELISAc.

The Apgar score is widely used for global evaluation of the neonate in a minimally invasive way, it assesses neonatal vitality through a range of scores on clinical signs of health and vitality, such as reflexes, respiration rate, and mucosal coloration. The neonatal period is fundamental for lambs survival, that is dependent on complex interactions between maternal ability and newborn viability, as newborn lambs require milk and immunological protection that are dependent of mutual maternal-filial behaviour. The aim of this study was to determine the vitality of Suffolk newborn lambs by the modified Apgar method. Thirty-seven ewes were used and their lambs were classified at 5 min of age by the modified Apgar method. The ewes' body condition score, number of lambs born, and birth weight were recorded. Behaviour was evaluated by measuring, in minutes, the intervals between birth and sternal recumbency, the adoption of quadrupedal position, time until first suckling, and duration of first suckling. Blood samples were collected from the lambs between 24 and 36 h of age to determine gamma-glutamyltransferase activity. Of the 37 births observed, 20 were singles and 17 twins, resulting in 54 newborn lambs, which 27 were classified as high, 11 as moderate and 16 as low Apgar, and the percentages of deaths were 8% (n = 1), 10 % (n = 2) and 81.25 % (n = 13), respectively. The causes of death were: starvation-hypoglycemia-hypothermia complex (10/16, 62.5 %), pneumonia (3/16, 18.75 %), and stillbirth (3/16, 18.75 %). The concentration of gamma-glutamyltransferase in the lamb′s serum with low Apgar was significantly (p-value 0.0027) lower (462.4 IU/L) than in lambs born with moderate (1616.8 IU/L) and high (3177.7 IU/L) Apgar. Birth weight (r = 0.39 and p = 0.0015) and APGAR (r = 0.61 and p

RESUMO: Este estudo avaliou o status do cálcio sérico em 39 vacas com deslocamento de abomaso (DA), provenientes de 30 propriedades leiteiras selecionadas, na região de Campos Gerais no Paraná. O diagnóstico do deslocamento de abomaso foi realizado por percussão auscultatória, além dos sinais clínicos e informações da anamnese. Previamente ao procedimento cirúrgico, amostras de sangue foram coletadas para a mensuração dos níveis sanguíneos de cálcio, albumina, proteína e glicose. Como grupo controle, amostras de sangue foram coletadas de vacas hígidas que se encontravam em semelhante período de lactação. Das 39 vacas com deslocamento de abomaso, 35 apresentaram hipocalcemia e no grupo controle, apenas um animal. Concentrações sanguíneas de glicose e proteína foram inferiores nos animais com DA, quando comparados com animais do grupo controle. ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the status of serum calcium in 39 Holstein cows with displacement of the abomasum (DA), from 30 dairy farms selected in the region of Campos Gerais, Paraná state, Brazil.. The diagnosis of abomasal displacement was performed by auscultation and percussion, besides the clinical signs and history information. Before surgery, blood samples were collected to measure blood levels of calcium, albumin, protein and glucose. As a control group, blood samples were collected from healthy cows that were in similar period of lactation. Of the 39 cows with abomasal displacement, 35 had hypocalcemia and in the control group only one cow. Blood glucose and protein concentrations were lower in the animals with DA when compared with the control group.

The present review aims to show the main aspects related to bluetongue virus (BTV) infection in sheep. The bluetongue (BT) is a viral, infectious, and non-contagious disease caused by a virus (BTV) of the Orbivirus genus, transmited by a hematophagous vector of the Culicoides genus, to domestic and wild ruminants, mainly to sheep, the most susceptible species. It is caused by the association of endemic with climate conditions, with high temperatures and humidity. Economic loss is directly linked to death, abortion, weight loss, loss of milk, and meat production, and, indirectly, to the restriction on the export of animals and their by-products. The study concludes that the BTV is worldwidely spread, and probably persists due to the warm and humid climate that leads to the proliferation of Culicoides sp., being necessary to adopt measures that reduce the risk factors associated to the BTV infection. RESUMO A presente revisão objetivou apresentar os principais aspectos relacionados à infecção causada pelo vírus da língua azul em ovinos. A língua azul é uma doença viral, infecciosa e não contagiosa, causada por um vírus (BTV) do gênero Orbivírus, transmitida por meio de vetores hematófagos do gênero Culicoides a ruminantes domésticos e selvagens, principalmente aos ovinos, a espécie mais susceptível. A infecção ocorre de forma endêmica, associada a condições climáticas com elevada temperatura e umidade. As perdas econômicas estão ligadas diretamente à morte, ao abortamento, à perda de peso, à perda na produção de leite e carne, e, indiretamente, devido à restrição na exportação de animais e seus subprodutos. O estudo conclui que a língua azul está disseminada mundialmente e persiste, provavelmente, devido ao clima quente e úmido que propicia a proliferação de Culicoides sp., sendo necessário adotar medidas que diminuam os fatores de risco associados à infecção pelo vírus.

Made available in DSpace on 2018-11-12T17:27:25Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2016-06-01. Added 1 bitstream(s) on 2021-07-14T17:51:36Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 S1809-68912016000200217.pdf: 362165 bytes, checksum: 0f7d26e6f271c124dab70a242b342218 (MD5) Resumo Vários fatores extratireoidianos como idade, raça, doenças concomitantes e fármacos podem influenciar na função e no diagnóstico do hipotireoidismo em cães. As alterações nas concentrações dos hormônios tireoidianos decorrentes de doenças não tireoidianas é denominada de síndrome do eutireoideo doente. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a influência da leishmaniose visceral na função da tireoide em cães sem sinais de hipotireoidismo, com ou sem azotemia. Os animais positivos para leishmaniose foram divididos em seis grupos (albumina nornal ou diminuída, creatinina normal ou elevada, uréia normal ou elevada) e foi avaliado o efeito nesses grupos das concentrações séricas do hormônio estimulante da tireoide (TSH), tiroxina total (TT4) e da tiroxina livre (FT4). Os cães positivos para leishmaniose, pelo teste de ELISA, apresentaram concentrações séricas de TSH mais elevadas do que os animais soronegativos, enquanto que as concentrações de TT4 e FT4 em cães com leishmaniose foram menores (P

The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of Cryptosporidium in cattle and sheep from the North Pioneer mesoregion of the state of Paraná. For this, 317 stool samples were collected from cattle and sheep on 16 properties in six municipalities in the North Pioneer mesoregion of Paraná. For detection of Cryptosporidium species, molecular analysis was performed using nested-PCR techniques targeting the 18S rRNA gene. Of the 37 beef cows and 115 calves analyzed, four (10.8%) and 14 (12.2%), respectively, were positive for Cryptosporidium. Of the 12 cows and 52 calves, one (8.3%) and 14 (26.9%), respectively, were positive for Cryptosporidium; and of the 42 ewes and 59 lambs, six (14.3%) and 12 (20.3%), respectively were positive for Cryptosporidium. Cattle (15.3%) and sheep (17.8%) were both susceptible to infection. All the properties of the municipalities of Assaí, Ibaiti and, Leópolis presented infected animals. The study showed that Cryptosporidium occurs in most municipalities assessed, that dairy calves had a higher risk (Odds Ratio=2,66, p-value=0,018) for infection than beef calves, and that sheep are just as susceptible to infection as are cattle, and that further Cryptosporidium studies are developed.

The animal protein demand and the ease of creating an activity make the sheep in evidence, and improve animal performance increasing need. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of organic zinc supplementation on the performance of Texel lambs. Were randomly selected, 46 lambs Texel, eight months old, weighing on average 41 kg live weight . The animals were divided into two experimental groups (23 animals/ group): treated group (GZn) supplemented with mineral mixture and addition of organic Zn and control group (Gc) supplemented only with mineral mixture. The groups were in two paddocks of four ha of Brachiaria brizantha, separated, and were rotated monthly, the Gc received 500g of mineral mixture in sheep pen in the GZn addition to receiving 500g of mineral mixture was supplemented with 0.5g/ animal/day organic Zn by the oral route during the experimental period of 180 days. The consumption of the mineral mixture was 22 g/ animal/ day in both groups, being within the 24 Colloquium Agrariae, v. 11, n.1, Jan-Jun. 2015, p.23-32. DOI: 10.5747/ca.2015.v11.n1.a115 expected consumption from 10 to 28 g/ animal/ day. The average weight gain during the evaluation period was higher in animals supplemented with organic Zn, 38.3 g/ day in GZn and 8.6 g/ day in Gc, the difference being statistically significant (p ≤ 0,05). The effect of supplementation with organic zinc in Texel lambs performance was positive, with an increase in average daily weight gain in the grazing animals.

Primary hypoparathyroidism is an uncommon endocrinopathy in dogs, resulting from absolute or relative deficiency in the secretion of parathormone (PTH). The dog presented signs of hypocalcemia, including muscular spasms, tetany and cramps, evolving to tonic-clonic seizures and fever. Emergency therapy for hypocalcemia included glucose physiological solution at 0.45% and calcium gluconate administered intravenously. Diagnosis was confirmed by the presence of hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia and a decrease in parathormone (PTH).

Dependendo de sua extensão, as lesões dificultam o movimento do animal afetado, limitando seu acesso ao alimento e à água, resultando na redução do bem-estar, produção e rentabilidade. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar se os sistemas de confinamento free-stall e semiconfinamento influenciam na ocorrência de afecções podais e no grau de claudicação de vacas lactantes da raça Jersey. Entre os animais examinados, todos apresentaram algum tipo de lesão, sendo visualizadas lesões múltiplas na maioria deles. Contudo, 86,33% dos animais no sistema free-stall e 84,78% no semiconfinamento não apresentaram claudicação. Os resultados demonstram que a média das lesões por vaca foi de 19,8 no sistema free-stall e de 15,67 no sistema de semiconfinamento. Em ambos os sistemas, a maior distribuição das lesões se encontrava no membro pélvico. Conclui-se que os sistemas de produção nas duas propriedades não diferiram entre si na ocorrência de afecções podais em vacas lactantes da raça Jersey. Além disto, a existência de lesões podais não foi correlacionada diretamente com claudicação.

The aim of this study is to determine the occurrence of creatine kinase (CK) serum activity in cats with hyperthyroidism and its associations with clinical-pathological alterations and with total (TT4) and free (FT4) thyroxin. CK serum activity was evaluated in 19 cats with spontaneous hyperthyroidism, with TT4 ranging from 34.88-294.98nmol L-1 and FT4 ranging from 2.83-52.9pmol L-1 and also by serum biochemical analysis, including the activity of CK, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), cholesterol and bile acids. The reference value for CK considered in this study was of 110-250U L-1. CK serum activity was evaluated in 19 cats with spontaneous hyperthyroidism, with TT4 ranging from 34.88-294.98nmol L-1 and FT4 ranging from 2.83-52. 9pmol L-1. Its activity CK was elevated in 47.3% of cats (≥250U L-1) and presented statistical difference (P

The objective of this study was to investigate the frequency of occurrence and variety of intestinal parasites among free-living wild animals. Fecal samples from wild mammals and birds at rehabilitation centers in the states of Mato Grosso do Sul and São Paulo were analyzed by sedimentation and flotation-centrifugation methods. Parasite eggs, oocysts, cysts and/or trophozoites were found in 71% of the samples. Cryptosporidiumsp. oocysts were detected in fecal samples from oncillas (Leopardus tigrinus) and scaly-headed parrots (Pionus maximiliani). Giardia cysts were identified in the feces of a gray brocket (Mazama gouazoubira). Among the most common parasites found, there were eggs from Toxocara cati,Toxascaris leonina and Ancylostoma tubaeforme, and from Cestoda. Several Enterobiussp. eggs were found in the feces of red howler monkeys (Alouatta seniculus). It can be concluded from this study that despite the small number of samples, the diversity of parasites found was noteworthy. Additional information about parasite endofauna in wild animals is needed, since their presence might suggest that there could be proximity to and interactions with domestic animals and/or humans. In addition, further studies on parasites from free-living wild animals are of prime importance for understanding the intensity of anthropic changes in wild environments. O objetivo deste trabalho foi pesquisar a frequência de ocorrência e a variedade de parasitas intestinais de animais silvestres de vida livre. Amostras de fezes de mamíferos e aves silvestres de centros de reabilitação dos Estados do Mato Grosso do Sul e São Paulo, foram analisadas pelos métodos de sedimentação e de centrífugo-flutuação. Foram encontrados ovos, oocistos, cistos e/ou trofozoítos de parasitas em 71% das amostras. Oocistos deCryptosporidium sp. foram detectados em amostras de fezes de gato-do-mato-pequeno (Leopardus tigrinus) e maritacas (Pionus maximiliani). Cistos de Giardiaforam identificados nas fezes de um veado catingueiro (Mazama gouazoubira). Entre os parasitas mais comuns, foram encontrados ovos de Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina eAncylostoma tubaeforme, além de ovos de Cestoda. Vários ovos de Enterobius sp. foram encontrados nas fezes de bugio (Alouatta seniculus). Neste trabalho concluiu-se que, apesar de pequeno o número de amostras, a diversidade de parasitas encontrados foi relevante. Informações adicionais sobre a endofauna parasitária em animais silvestres são necessárias, pois podem sugerir a interação e proximidade com animais domésticos e/ou o homem. Além disso, maiores estudos sobre os parasitas de animais silvestres de vida livre são primordiais para a compreensão da intensidade de alterações antrópicas no meio silvestre.

Submitted by Vitor Silverio Rodrigues (vitorsrodrigues@reitoria.unesp.br) on 2014-05-27T11:23:48Z No. of bitstreams: 0Bitstream added on 2014-05-27T14:40:55Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 2-s2.0-78149379748.pdf: 596476 bytes, checksum: e74ca3467c68e7139de17b5dfbc57c22 (MD5) Made available in DSpace on 2014-05-27T11:23:48Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2008-12-01 Considered as one of the main agents of the tripanossomiases, Trypanosoma evansi causes a disease generically know as surra, with wide geographic occurence. This work has the aim to study the electrophoretic profile of the acute phase proteins of goats, experimentally infected with T. evansi. Ten crossbread female goats, around 4 months of age, clinically healthy and serum negative for the presence of antibodies anti-T. evansi (IFAT) were used. The animals were divided in two groups: six were inoculated (G1) intravenously with 2,38 × 10 6 tripomastigotes of T. evansi and four were kept as noninfected controls. The blood for serum was collected daily until the 14 days after inoculation (DAI), weekly up to the 98 th DAI and every two weeks up to the 364 th DAI. The serum proteins were separacted by sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDSPAGE). Twenty-one proteins were found in the serum of the goats, eight were nominally identified; phosphorylase, transferrin, albumin, antitrypsin, acid glicoprotein, haptoglobin, hemoglobin, and light chain immunoglobulin. Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinária Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias Universidade Estadual Paulista 'Julio de Mesquita Filho', Jaboticabal-SP Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinária Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias Universidade Estadual Paulista 'Julio de Mesquita Filho', Jaboticabal-SP

O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar os efeitos de quatro soluções eletrolíticas orais (SEO) comerciais, com diferentes composições, de uma SEO não comercial (SEO UEL), da solução de Ringer com lactato (SRL) administrada por via oral, sobre a glicemia e os equilíbrios hídrico, eletrolítico e ácido base de bezerros neonatos sadios. Foram utilizados seis bezerros neonatos alimentados com sucedâneo lácteo (12% do peso corpóreo/dia dividido em duas alimentações, 8:00h e 18:30h), ração, feno e água ad libitum, adotando-se delineamento cross-over. Todos os bezerros receberam as seis SEO (SEO UEL, SEO A, SEO B, SEO C, SEO D e SRL), uma por vez, e cada tratamento foi realizado no período de um dia, com 3 a 4 dias de intervalo entre os tratamentos. Cada SEO foi administrada, por mamadeira, às 11:30h (2L) e às 15:00h (2L) totalizando 4L no dia do tratamento. Amostras de sangue venoso foram colhidas às 8:00, 11:30, 15:00, 18:30 e 22:00 horas no dia do tratamento e às 8:00 horas do dia seguinte para a determinação do VG, PPT, glicemia, lactato L, ureia, creatinina e hemogasometria (pH, pCO2, HCO3-, BE, Na+, K+, Cl-, e Ca++). Valores de SID3, Atot, AG e VVP foram calculados. A análise variância de medidas repetidas foi empregada para comparação entre os momentos e as soluções. Todas as SEO foram bem aceitas pelos bezerros e ingeridas completa e rapidamente. As SEO estudadas não provocaram alterações de magnitude alta ou prolongadas nos equilíbrios hídrico, eletrolítico e ácido base dos bezerros. A SEO A não foi capaz de expandir o volume plasmático. As SEO B e C produziram efeito alcalinizante. A SEO D foi a única que afetou a concentração de glicose provocando hiperglicemia duradoura. A SRL provocou elevação da cloremia. E a SEO UEL não produziu nenhum efeito marcante além da expansão do volume plasmático. Pode-se concluir que todas as SEO são seguras para uso em bezerros não desequilibrados e que a SEO D deve ser usada com cautela em bezerros normoglicêmicos que não estejam privados de leite ou sucedâneo. Estudos futuros controlados com bezerros desidratados e acidóticos são necessários para comparar e comprovar a eficácia terapêutica dessas soluções eletrolíticas. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of four commercially available oral electrolyte solutions (OES), with different compositions, of a non-commercial OES (OES UEL), of the lactated Ringer’s solution (LRS) administered orally, on the glycemia and the water, electrolyte and acid base balance of healthy neonatal calves. Six neonatal calves were fed milk replacer (12% of body weight/day divided in two feeds, 08:00h and 18:30h), ration, hay and water ad libitum were available, adopting a cross over design. All calves received the six OES (OES UEL, OES A, OES B, OES C, OES D E LRS), one at a time, and each treatment was performed within one day, with 3 to 4 day interval between treatments. Each OES was administered by feeding bottle, at 11:30h (2L) and at 15:00h (2L) totalizing 4L on the day of treatment. Venous blood samples were collected at 8:00, 11:30, 15:00, 18:30 and 22:00 hours on the day of treatment and at 8:00h on the following day for determination of the PCV, TPP, glycemia, L lactate, urea, creatinine and hemogasometry (pH, pCO2, HCO3-, BE, Na+, K+, Cl-, e Ca++). Values of SID3, Atot, AG and PVV were calculated. Repeated measures analysis of variance was used for comparison between moments and solutions. All OES were well accepted by calves which ingested completely and quickly. The OES studied did not induced changes of high or prolonged magnitude in the water, electrolyte and acid base balances of the calves. The OES A was not able to expand the plasma volume. The OES B and C produced an alkalizing effect. Only the OES D affected glucose concentration causing long-lasting hyperglycemia. The LRS caused an increase in chloremia. And OES UEL did not produce any marked effect, besides the expansion of plasma volume. It can be concluded that all OES are safe for use in healthy calves, and that OES D should be used with caution in normoglycemic calves which are not deprived of whole milk or replacer. Future controlled studies with dehydrated and acidotic calves are necessary to compare and prove the therapeutic efficacy of these electrolyte solutions.