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Cooling of equine semen at 16°C for 36 hours with addition of different glutathione concentrations
Authors: Oliveira Rodrigo Arruda de , Viu Marco Antônio De Oliveira , Gambarini Maria Lúcia
Published: December 2015

Handling equine semen during the refrigeration process reduces sperm viability, and consequently causes membrane lipid peroxidation, among other challenges. The present study aimed to evaluate the in vitro effects of glutathione (control, 1. 0, 1. 5, and 2. 5 mM) on equine semen in a refrigeration protocol of 16ºC for 36 hours. The following variables were evaluated after 0, 12, 24, and 36 hours refrigeration: total sperm motility, vigor, viability, and plasma and acrosomal membrane integrity. Motility was higher with 2. 5mM of glutathione (57. 8 ± 7. 3) after 12 hours of refrigeration compared to the control (53. 2 ± 8. 3) (P < 0. 05). After 36 hours of refrigeration, motility was higher with 1. 5 mM (43. 4 ± 12. 7) and 2. 5mM glutathione (45. 5 ± 6. 2), than it was with 1mM glutathione (38. 2 ± 9) and the control (35. 5 ± 18. 4) (P < 0. 05), respectively. Vigor was highest with 1. 5mM glutathione (3. 7 ± 0. 3) after 36 hours compared to the control (3. 2 ± 1. 1), (P < 0. 05). Viability differed between control and 1mM treatments (79. 5 ± 1. 8) only after 24 hours (75. 5 ± 9. 7) (P < 0. 05). Throughout the investigation, no significant differences were noted in plasma and acrosomal membrane integrity (P > 0. 05). The 1. 5 and 2. 5mM glutathione levels were more efficient in protecting sperm cells and yielded higher total motility values after 36 hours of refrigeration.
Primary telencephalic lymphoma in a horse
Authors: Marcolongo-Pereira Clairton , Curcio Bruna Da Rosa , Oliveira Douglas Pacheco , Coelho Ana Carolina Barreto , Santos Bianca Lemos , Schild Ana Lucia
Published: December 2015

A case of T small cell type lymphoma in the brain of a horse is described. A 20-year-old female Crioulo equine showed neurological signs characterized by ataxia, circling and partial loss of smell and sight. During necropsy, a whitish, firm, unencapsulated mass compressing the structures of the nervous tissue was observed, extending from the olfactory bulb to the internal capsule of the right telencephalon. Microscopic examination showed the proliferation of round cells with a small to moderate amount of eosinophilic cytoplasm. Nuclei were centrally located, irregularly round and occasionally cleaved and hyperchromatic. Immunohistochemistry for CD3 showed a moderate diffuse cytoplasmic staining. This is a rare primary central nervous system lymphoma in horses, with few reports in the veterinary literature. Nevertheless, it should be considered as a differential diagnosis in equines with neurological signs.
Genetic diversity of pacu for restocking programs in the Tietê and Grande rivers, Brazil
Authors: Ribeiro Ricardo Pereira , Lopera-Barrero Nelson Mauricio , Santos Silvio Carlos Alves dos , Rodriguez-Rodriguez Maria Del Pilar , Oliveira Sheila Nogueira de , Alexandre Filho Luiz , Vargas Lauro , Goes Elenice Souza dos Reis , Castro Pedro Luiz de , Poveda-Parra Angela Rocio
Published: December 2015

Piaractus mesopotamicus is a tropical fish under threat because of declines in the number of wild populations. Restocking programs have been developed as a conservation method, and the genetic monitoring of populations and broodstocks is important to ensure the viability of such programs. The objective of the current, unprecedented experiment was to evaluate the genetic diversity of P. mesopotamicus wild populations (WPs) and broodstocks (BSs) using microsatellites markers for supplying the restocking programs in the Tietê and Grande rivers. Six microsatellite loci were amplified using the DNA obtained from the caudal fin of 279 adult fish. The observed intrapopulation genetic variability was high with mean heterozygosity ranging from 0.203 to 0.833. The number of alleles per locus ranged from three (loci Pme28 and Pme32) to thirteen (loci Pme4, Pme5 and Pme14), and there were allele differences between WPsxWPs and WPsxBSs. This differentiation was confirmed by the dendrogram analysis that showed three specific clusters. Four alleles were shared in the WPs2012xBSs. Positive FIS values indicated the presence of endogamy in seven out of ten samples obtained from the WPs. The AMOVA analysis and FST values indicated moderate and high genetic differences in WPsxWPs and high genetic differences in WPsxBSs. The genetic distance and genetic identity values and number of migrants confirmed these results. Adequate intrapopulation genetic variability, similarity between BSsxBSs, and genetic differences between WPs2011xWPs2012 and WPsxBSs were observed. In the wild, individuals from the restocking program were partially observed.
Nutritional requirement of digestible threonine for brown-egg laying hens from 50 to 66 weeks of age
Authors: Nunes Ricardo Vianna , Agustini Márcia Antonia Bartolomeu , Takahashi Sabrina Endo , Murakami Alice Eiko , Souza Cleverson De , Schneiders Sandra Elisa , Polese Clauber
Published: December 2015

The dietary requirement of threonine was determined for brown laying hens in the period 50-66 weeks of age, based on performance parameters and quality of eggs. For this we used 150 laying Shaver Brown hens distributed in a completely randomized design with five treatments (0.460; 0.490; 0.520; 0.550 and 0.580%) of digestible threonine, six replications and five birds each. The digestible threonine levels did not affect (p>0.05) feed intake, egg production, egg weight, egg mass or feed conversion kg kg-1, but presented a quadratic effect (p<0.05) on feed conversion dozen kg -1, where the lower conversion was obtained with a supply of 0.521% threonine in the diet. There was no effect of dietary digestible threonine levels (p>0.05) on the yolk and albumen index, specific gravity, yolk percentage, thickness or shell weight per surface area, since the variable Haugh unit displayed linear behavior (p<0.05) and increased with increasing levels of dietary threonine. The percentage of albumen and shell presented a quadratic effect (p<0.05) according to the dietary levels of threonine, and the best levels of these variables were obtained with a supply of 0.520% and 0.521% digestible threonine in the diet. The dietary requirement of threonine for laying hens, aged between 50 and 66 weeks, based on converting food kg kg-1, percentage of albumen and shell is 0.521%
Levels of metabolizable energy and digestible lysine for broiler chicks 8-21 days of age
Authors: Nunes Ricardo Vianna , Savoldi Thaís Lorana , Tsutsumi Cláudio Yuji , Meza Sharon Karla Luders , Broch Jomara , Souza Cleison De , Henz Jefferson Rafael , Souza Cleverson De
Published: December 2015

The experiment was conducted with the objective of evaluating the effect of metabolizable energy (ME) levels and digestible lysine (DL) levels on the performance of 8-21 days old broiler chicks. Eight hundred and sixty four broiler chicks were used, with average weight of 160 ± 5g, randomly distributed in 48 boxes (experimental unit), experimental unit in a factorial 4x4 with four levels of ME (2,700, 2,825, 2,950, and 3,075 kcal kg-1) and four levels of DL (1,080; 1,187; 1,295 and 1,403%) resulting in 16 treatments with three replications. Increases in levels of ME and DL in the diets caused significant interaction (P <0.05) in weight gain and feed conversion. Increasing levels of ME and DL caused significant interaction (P <0.05) for the deposition rate of protein and fat in the carcass. The simultaneous increases of ME and DL in the diet promoted a linear increase (P <0.05) in villus height of the duodenum, jejunum, and villous:crypt ileum. It is recommended the use of 3,075 kcal kg-1 ME and 1,403% of LD for best performance, protein deposition rate, and intestinal morphometric characteristics of 8-21 days old broiler chicks.
Sperm motility and velocities of Characiformes fishes in different times post-activation
Authors: Melo-Maciel Mônica Aline Parente , Nunes José Ferreira , Pinheiro João Paulo Silva , Nunes Larissa Teixeira , Pinheiro Romulo Roberto Ribeiro , Lopes Júlia Trugilio , Salmito-Vanderley Carminda Sandra Brito
Published: December 2015

The objective of the current study was to observe the performance kinetics (motilities and velocities) of the spermatozoa from Prochilodus brevis (curimatã), Colossoma macropomum (tambaqui) and Piaractus brachypomus (pirapitinga) species in different times post-activation. The sperm of P. brevis, C. macropomum and P. brachypomus species were collected after hormonal induction with carp pituitary extract. The samples with not contamination with water, urine or feces had motility subjective, morphology, osmolality and concentration analyzed. The samples selected were analyzed with Sperm Class Analyzer. Spermatozoa motility and velocities were captured at 10, 30, 60 and 120 s post-activation. No significant differences in total motility of P. brevis spermatozoa were observed between 10 s and 30 s post-activation. However, significant reduction was observed in 60 s. This reduction was more accentuated after 120 s. The same pattern of spermatozoa motility decline happened for C. macropomum and P. brachypomus. Velocities also followed the same pattern for the three species. There was significant reduction in velocities after 30 s; this reduction was more significant after 60 s. There was no significance difference between 60 s and 120 s post-activation. Sperm of C. macropomum and P. brachypomus show satisfactory sperm quality up to 60 s after activation. On the other hand, sperm of P. brevis up to 120 s after activation. These findings show that the rate of sperm motility in different times post activation is change for each species tested.
Mycorrhizal colonization and diversity and corn genotype yield in soils of the Cerrado region, Brazil
Authors: Aquino Sueli Da Silva , Scabora Márcia Helena , Andrade João Antonio Da Costa , Costa Sandra Maria Gomes da , Maltoni Kátia Luciene , Cassiolato Ana Maria Rodrigues
Published: December 2015

The degree of interaction between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and host plants appears to depend on plant genotype, which differentially promotes symbiosis and leads to different degree of mycotrophism. The aim of the present study was to assess root colonization, spore density, and diversity of AMF, as well as yield of corn (Zea mays) genotypes in soil from the Cerrado region of Brazil. Number of spores (NS), mycorrhizal colonization (COL), plant and ear height, dry weight (DW), and grain yield (GY) were assessed in inbred lines and their hybrids. Randomized blocks were used for the experimental design, with 30 treatments (genotypes) and three repetitions. The experiment was conducted on the farm of the UNESP-São Paulo State University, Campus of Ilha Solteira, and the plots were composed of two 2-m-long rows, with 0.85 m between rows, and 0.20 m between plants. Qualitative and quantitative changes were observed in fungal compositions, as well as preferential associations between symbiotic partners. Analysis of AMF diversity revealed the presence of 12 species, with Scutellospora calospora and Entrophospora colombiana being the most abundant in all treatments. The species Acaulospora longula, Glomus etunicatum, Glomus macrocarpum, and Gigaspora margarita exhibited preferential associations with certain genotypes. COL and GY differed among inbred lines and single-cross hybrids and the significant correlations between COL and the DW and GY showed positive interactions between the plants and AMF. There was no correlation between heterosis for GY and heterosis for colonization. These single-cross hybrids HS83 × E3 and D3 × F5 exhibited high GY, evidencing a productivity potential for the low technological condition used.
Addition of sucrose on cryoprotectant solution of vitrification enhances the quality of Dorper sheep embryos produced in vivo
Authors: Monte Alane Pains Oliveira do , Loiola Filho João Bosco , Souza Thais Thatiane Dos Santos , Miranda Mayara De Souza , Magalhães Lívia Correia , Barros Celso Henrique Souza Costa , Silva Ana Arlete De Amorim , Santos Adriano Oliveira , Guimarães Aionne De Souza Leite , Costa Jonathan Maia da Silva , Sousa Pedro Humberto Félix de , Nogueira Daniel Maia , Cordeiro Mabel Freitas , Lopes Júnior Edilson Soares
Published: December 2015

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of adding sucrose in vitrification solution of ovine embryos produced in vivo. Forty Dorper ewes were selected and superovulated. Immediately prior to the embryo collection by laparotomy, a laparoscopy was performed to verify the superovulatory response. The recovered flushing was followed by embryo evaluation and embryos were divided in two experimental groups where embryos from Control group were submitted to a traditional vitrification protocol and embryos from Sucrose group to a modified vitrification protocol with sucrose. After warming, embryos were again divided regarding cryoprotectant removal (Indirect) or not (Direct). The embryo quality was classified as embryos of degrees I (excellent or good), II (regular), III (poor) and IV (dead or degenerate). It was also verified the homogeneity of mass, occurrence of embryonic mass retraction and rupture of pellucid zone. The results were expressed as percentages and were subjected to Chi-square test with P < 0.05. The embryos vitrified in the presence of sucrose had lower proportions of lower-quality embryos after warming (22.20 vs. 44.50%), higher percentages of homogeneous embryos after warming (63.89 vs. 38.89 %) while concerning other parameters there was no difference between these groups. It can be concluded that the addition of 0.4 M sucrose during vitrification improves the embryo quality.
Oxygen tension and oocyte density during in vitro maturation affect the in vitro fertilization of bovine oocytes
Authors: Giotto Angelo Bertani , Brum Daniela Dos Santos , Santos Francielli Weber , Guimarães Antonio Carlos Galarça , Gonçalves Cibele Garcia Moreira , Pavin Cecilia Urquiza Machado , Folchini Natalia Picoli , Moyses Aline Barros , Missio Daniele , Leivas Fábio Gallas
Published: December 2015

Oocyte maturation is the key factor affecting the fertilization and embryonic development. Factors such as oocyte density and oxygen tension can directly influence the IMV. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the association of oxygen tensions (5% or 20%) with different oocyte densities (1:10?l or 1:20?l) in the in vitro maturation (IVM) of bovine oocytes on maturation and fertilization rates, ROS production and antioxidant activity. Three experiments were performed with bovine oocytes that were obtained from slaughterhouse ovaries. After selection, the oocytes were randomly distributed in four treatments: 1:10/5%; 1:10/20%; 1:20/5%and 1:20/20% for each experiment. In experiment I, nuclear maturation status and cytoplasmic maturation were evaluated through detection of the first polar body by immunofluorescence and the mitochondrial reorganization assay. In experiment II, ROS production and antioxidant activity were analyzed in oocytes and IVM medium after 24 h of maturation through detection of ROS, reduced glutathione (GSH) and Superoxide dismutase activity by spectrofluorimetric methods. In experiment III, fertilization was evaluated through pronucleus formation, sperm penetration with or without decondensation and polyspermy rates by immunofluorescence. In experiment I, the nuclear maturation and cytoplasmic maturation were similar among treatments (P>0.05). In experiment II, reactive oxygen species in oocytes were elevated in treatments with low oxygen tension which was independent of oocyte density (P<0.05). Additionally, ROS levels in IVM medium were higher in treatments with high oocyte density by volume of medium, which was independent of oxygen tension (P<0.05). In Experiment III, the fertilization and penetration rates were higher in the treatment with 20% oxygen tension and high oocyte density (P<0.05). Furthermore, a high incidence of polyspermy was observed in groups with high oxygen tension and low oocyte density (P<0.05). In conclusion, the results of this study indicate an interaction between oxygen tension and oocyte density, which increases ROS production in certain associations and subsequently influences the rates of in vitro fertilization of bovine oocytes. The improved rates of IVF were obtained when IVM was conducted using 20% oxygen tension and high oocyte density (1:20 ul).
Comparative study of two serological tests for detection of anti-Theileria equi antibodies in horses
Authors: Vieira Thállitha Samih Wischral Jayme , Valente Jessica Damiana Marinho , Silva Nayara Bezerra , Sicupira Patrícia Mara Lopes , Barros-Filho Ivan Roque , Biondo Alexander Welker , Vieira Rafael Felipe da Costa , Vidotto Odilon
Published: December 2015

Theileria equi is the causative agent of worldwide piroplasmosis, an important tick-borne disease of equids associated to a lifetime carrier state of infected horses. Since rapid, accessible and reliable tests have been posted as a challenge for clinicians, the aim of the present study was to verify the agreement between an in-house immunofluorescence antibody assay (IFA) and a commercial competitive inhibition enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (cELISA) in a population of 198 carthorses from Southern Brazil. The horse seroreactivity for T. equi revealed 152/198 (76.8%) positive samples by IFA and 155/198 (78.3%) by cELISA. Using cELISA as gold standard, IFA has shown a sensitivity of 91.6% (95% CI = 86.18-95.03%) and specificity of 76.7% (95% CI = 62.26-86.85%), with a substantial degree of agreement (k = 0.8445). In conclusion, the in-house IFA may be used as a screening test for diagnosis of equine piroplasmosis.
Nutrients intake and digestibility in sheep fed with residue from the extraction of tamarind pulp
Authors: Geron Luiz Juliano Valério , Costa Fabiana Gomes , Garcia Jocilaine , Zanine Anderson Moura , Oliveira Edmiar Barbosa de , Cabral Luciano Da Silva , Pierangeli Maria Aparecida Pereira , Aguiar Silvia Cristina de
Published: December 2015

This study aimed to evaluate nutrient intake and digestibility by sheep fed diets containing residue from the extraction of tamarind pulp (RETP). We used four sheep with a mean body weight (BW) of 40.38 kg, whose pens were distributed in a Latin square design. The diet treatments contained 0, 5, 10 and 15% of RETP. The variables were subjected to analysis of variance and the differences observed were tested using regression equations at 5% significance. The intake of dry matter (DM), organic matter (OM), crude protein (CP), total carbohydrates (TC), and non-fiber carbohydrates (NFC),expressed in g day-1, % BW and g kg0,75-1, were not significantly affected (p>0.05) by the inclusion of RETP. The intake of ether extract (EE) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) showed a linear increase (p<0.05) as RETP content rose. However, the digestibility of DM, CP, TC, and total digestible nutrients (TDN) decreased linearly (p<0.05), while the digestibility of EE, NDF, ADF, and NFC, with average values of 62.12%; 79.95%; 41.59%; 37.12%, and 91.57%, respectively, were not significantly affected (p>0.05) when RETP was included in the diet. The inclusion of up to 15% of the residue from the extraction of tamarind pulp changes the intake of ether extract and neutral detergent fiber, and reduced dry matter, crude protein, and total carbohydrates in the sheep’s diet.
Physicochemical composition and fatty acid profile of milk from F1 Holstein x Zebu cows fed with increasing concentrations of urea
Authors: Souza Vanice Mendes de , Rocha Júnior Vicente Ribeiro , Caldeira Luciana Albuquerque , Antunes Ana Paula Da Silva , Ruas José Reinaldo Mendes , Souza Criszoel Ferreira , Aguiar Ana Cássia Rodrigues de , Lanna Dante Pazzanese Duarte
Published: December 2015

We evaluated the physicochemical composition and fatty acid profile of milk from F1 Holstein × Zebu cows that were fed increasing levels of urea (0%, 33%, 66% and 100%, corresponding to 0%, 0.92%, 1.84% and 2.77% CP as NPN) as a substitute for soybean meal. Eight lactating F1 Holstein × Zebu cows producing an average of 10 kg of milk per day corrected to 3.5% fat, were placed in two 4 × 4 Latin squares (4 animals, 4 diets and 4 periods). Each experimental period lasted 18 days. Milk samples from each cow were collected from morning and afternoon milkings and analyzed for composition and fatty acid concentration. Milk urea nitrogen increased linearly (P < 0.05) with increasing dietary urea. Other variables including fat content, protein, fixed mineral residues, lactose, total nonfat solids, acidity, density, casein, cryoscopic index, somatic cell count, and milk fatty acid concentrations, were not affected by treatment. Thus, urea provides a viable alternative to soybean meal that does not affect the characteristics of milk from primiparous F1 Holstein × Zebu cows, producing up to 10 kg of milk corrected to 3.5% fat day-1.
Performance and economic analysis of the production of Nile tilapia submitted to different feeding management
Authors: Passinato Érica Bevitorio , Magalhães Junior Francisco Oliveira de , Cipriano Filipe Dos Santos , Souza Ricardo Henriquede Bastos , Lima Kauana Santos de , Chiapetti Jorge , Braga Luis Gustavo Tavares
Published: December 2015

The productive performance and the variable cost of production were evaluated for different feeding strategies for tilapia during the production cycle. A sample of 2,000 juvenile tilapia was distributed (23.55 ± 2.38 g) into five treatments and with four repetitions as follows: C (feed consumption to apparent satiety), R20 (beginning feed restriction when fish reached an average weight of 20 g), R200 (beginning feed restriction when fish reached an average weight of 200 g), R400 (beginning feed restriction when fish reached an average weight of 400 g) and R600 (beginning feed restriction when fish reached an average weight of 600 g). The fish were given extruded commercial feed containing 34% crude protein until they reached a weight of 200 g, at which time they received feed containing 32% crude protein. Monthly biometrics were performed in order to determine the food restriction starting point, which was one day of restriction followed by six feeding days. The following parameters were evaluated: water quality, productive performance variables, the variable costs of production and excreted nitrogen. The results were subjected to analysis of variance, and the means were compared using Tukey’s test (5% significance). No statistical differences were observed in final weight, weight gain, feed consumption, feed conversion or survival. The fish from the R20 treatment had the lowest variable cost of production (g fish-1) and the lowest nitrogen excretion into the water. This suggests that feed restriction from the early stages of life does not compromise the productive performance and contributes to reducing the variable costs and the quantity of nitrogen excreted into the environment. Thus, a one-day per week feed restriction strategy can be applied from the earliest stages of life without compromising the productive performance or body composition of Nile tilapia. This strategy can also reduce variable costs of production by means of reducing relative labour and feed costs.
Intake, physiological parameters and behavior of Angus and Nellore bulls subjected to heat stress
Authors: Valente Ériton Egidio Lisboa , Chizzotti Mario Luiz , Oliveira Cristiane Viol Ribeiro de , Galvão Matheus Castilho , Domingues Silas Sebastião , Rodrigues Aline De Castro , Ladeira Marcio Machado
Published: December 2015

Genetics differences between breeds may determine the tolerance to high temperature, effect dry matter intake and consequently cattle performance. The effect of temperature and humidity index (THI) on diurnal, nocturnal and daily intake, water intake, physiologic parameters and behavior of Nellore (B. indicus) and Angus (B. taurus) bulls were evaluated. Eight Angus and eight Nellore young bulls (337±7.4 kg and 16 months of age) were allocated in two climate-controlled rooms for 32 days. In the period 1, all bulls were housed in thermoneutral conditions (TN, THI = 72.6) for 10 days. In period 2 (10 days), four Angus and four Nellore bulls were subjected to low heat stress (LHS, THI = 76.4) in daytime, and four Angus and four Nellore bulls were subjected to high heat stress (HHS, THI = 81.5) in daytime. The diurnal and daily dry matter intake (DMI) of Nellore were not affected (P>0.05) by heat stress. However, Angus bulls decreased diurnal DMI by 24% and daily DMI decreased (P<0.05) by 15% on HHS. In TN Angus bulls had higher (P<0.05) daily DMI (36.2 g/kg of BW) than Nellore (29.1 g/kg of BW), but in HHS they had similar (P>0.05) daily DMI (31.6 and 30.2 g/kg of BW, respectively). We observed an increase (P<0.05) in respiratory frequency, but water intake was not affected (P>0.05) by heat stress. The heart rate decreased (P<0.05) with heat stress. No differences were found (P>0.05) in feeding behavior. Therefore, THI stress threshold should distinct for Angus and Nellore bulls. The use of feed intake information may improve the prediction of thermic discomfort on specific climate condition.
Thermoregulatory responses and blood parameters of locally adapted ewes under natural weather conditions of Brazilian semiarid region
Authors: Costa Wirton Peixoto , Façanha Débora Andréa Evangelista , Leite Jacinara Hody Gurgel Morais , Silva Regina Cely Benício da , Souza Carlos Henrique de , Chaves Dowglish Ferreira , Vasconcelos Angela Maria de , Soto-Blanco Benito , Vale André Menezes do , Pimenta-Filho Edgard Cavalcanti
Published: December 2015

The effect of the natural weather conditions on respiratory rate, rectal temperature and hematologic parameters such as glucose, total cholesterol, triacylglycerol, total protein, albumin, globulin, red blood cells, microhematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, serum triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) levels was evaluated in red (RMN) and white (WMN) coat colored Morada Nova ewes, of different class of body condition score (CBCS), during the dry (from july to december) and wet (from january to june) seasons, which exhibited different (P<0.05) air temperature, relative humidity and radiant thermal load averages. Tukey’s test was used and the difference considered was to P<0.05. Significant greater averages of respiratory rate were observed in the dry period compared to the rainy period (42.26±8.96 and 36.89±8.20 breaths min-1, respectively), mainly in the RMN (45.54±8.23 breaths min-1) compared with the WMN (39.27±8.57 breaths min-1). No differences were observed in rectal temperature measurements between the dry and the wet periods (38.59±0.58 and 38.60±0.56 oC, respectively), but the WMN had higher values than the RMN (38.77±0.54 and 38.40±0.54 oC, respectively). The glucose and total cholesterol were higher in the wet season, with no variation due to breed variety and CBCS. The triacylglycerol did not change between breed varieties and seasons. The albumin was similar between varieties and in different seasons, being different in CBCS. Total protein and globulin serum were higher during the wet season, but total protein was higher and globulin was lower in better CBCS. T3 and T4 levels were higher in the rainy season (0.25±0.07 and 6.74±11.37 ?g dL-1, for T3 and T4, respectively) than in the dry season (0.18±0.08 and 6.31±1.64 ?g dL-1, for T3 and T4, respectively). The red blood cells showed no difference, but microhematocrit was higher in WMN and in the better CBCS and mean corpuscular volume was higher in the dry season. The concentration of T3 was lower in the RMN than in the WMN (0.19±0.07 and 0.24±0.08 ?g dL-1, respectively), while T4 did not differ between them (6.53±1.51 and 6.52±1.46 ?g dL-1, respectively). The Morada Nova sheep showed positive physiological responses to the heat stress, notably an increase of respiratory rate and a reduction of T3 and T4 levels. All another hematologic parameters analyzed were within the normal range for all sheep, indicating a good ability to cope with the climatic changes of the Brazilian semiarid region. Both varieties were heat tolerant, but the red variety required major adjustments to maintain homeothermy.
Strategic Architecture for School of Business, Bogor Agricultural University
Authors: Palupiningrum Agustina Widi
Published: December 2015

This study aims to analyze the internal and external factors that influence the development of SB-IPB, analyze SB-IPB strategic foresight and designing SB-IPB strategic architecture. This research is a descriptive research in the form of a case study. Respondents in this study are experts from inside and outside of IPB who are policy makers, alumni users, competitors, and alumni. Based on the internal environment analysis, it is found that SB-IPB internal resource advantages will still have the quality of competitive parity, the curriculum will have a temporary competitive advantage, and the reputation will have a sustained competitive advantage. In the external environment analysis, it is indicated that changes in the external environment provides great opportunities to the development of SB-IPB. Important issues that affect the development of SB-IPB in the future will be institutional change, change of mindset in the curriculum, internationalization, and changes in the business world. Five focus strategies will be compiled in 2015 until 2019, they are: development and strengthening of the institution and the curriculum in the first year, strengthening in networking and benchmarking in the second year, internationalization in the third year, and strengthening SB-IPB excellence in the fourth year to achieve its goal to be a first class business school in the fifth year.
Dominant Interests in the Personality of Industrial Design Students within Their Educational Practice
Authors: Pedroza Flores Rene
Published: December 2015

The purpose of this paper is the study of the dominant interests of personality in Industrial Design students at the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico. A scale developed by Allport, Vernon, and Lindzey entitled Study of Values. A scale for measuring the dominant interests of personality was used. This scale was applied to a sample of 152 students including men and women of different semesters of the degree enrolled in the first 2015 term. The proven assumption is that the dominant values are the economical, as well as the theoretical one. A striking finding is that the reasons associated with religious, social and political values are the least met.
Response of Potato Varieties to Potassium Levels in Hamelmalo Area, Eritrea
Authors: Zelelew Daniel Zeru , Ghebreslassie Biniam Mesfin
Published: December 2015

Poor soil fertility and lack of high yielding certified varieties are of the major potato production tribulations in Eritrea. Top soils are continually removed due to water run-off and thus soil fertility and productivity has declined as a result. An experiment was designed to assess the response of potato varieties to different levels of potassium application at Hamelmalo Agricultural College, Eritrea. Three varieties (Ajiba, Zafira and Picasso) and five potassium levels (0, 75, 150, 225 and 300 kg K2O/ha) along with all possible interactions were used. Experimental design following factorial Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) in three replications was employed. Data was collected on yield and tuber quality parameters. The result of the study indicated that there were significant variations in the performances of varieties in terms of yield and quality parameters in which Ajiba was found to be more responsive and high yielding. Tuber number, tuber diameter, tuber weight per plant, total yield, total soluble solids, specific gravity and tuber moisture content showed significant differences due to the application of potassium. As a result, the highest tuber weight (1.14 kg/plant) and yield (49.38 tones/ha) were recorded from Ajiba treated with 300 kg K2O/ha. The result further revealed that there is a promising profit return by investing more on potassium application upto 300 kg K2O/ha. It is, thus, recommended that potassium fertilizers should be introduced to optimize productivity in Hamelmalo area, Eritrea.
LITER of de beginselen van goed markttoezicht
Authors: de Moor-van Vugt Adrienne
Published: December 2015

LITER of de beginselen van goed markttoezicht

Ottow stelt in haar boek Market and Competition Authorities vast dat handhaving slechts het sluitstuk vormt van een omvattender strategie in het markttoezicht. Deze strategie moet worden ingebed in heldere uitgangspunten voor goed toezicht, LITER genoemd. Ottow ontleent inspiratie voor de ontwikkeling van LITER aan de ervaringen met de oprichting van ACM en de Britse CMA. De door inductief redeneren verkregen beginselen heeft zij vervolgens opnieuw tegen het licht gehouden van de theorie op dit gebied. Dit geheel biedt nuttige inzichten voor theorie en praktijk.
Regulatory Delays: Starting to Sound Like a Broken Record
Authors: Roberson J. Alan
Published: December 2015

This column is appearing in the January 2016 issue of Journal AWWA, and the start of the new year can be a time to take stock and look back at the past (hopefully to learn from it) and forward to the future (hopefully to apply the lessons learned from the past). In the drinking water regulatory arena, both the past and the future look pretty similar in that most regulations are delayed, final publication dates are uncertain (more delays), and water systems face challenges in planning for any treatment modifications or improvements. And clarity and certainty in the drinking water regulatory arena are not in the cards for the future.
How to get the Matrix Organization to Work
Authors: Burton Richard M. , Obel Børge , Håkonsson Dorthe Døjbak
Published: December 2015

Many organizations, both public and private, are changing their structure to a complex matrix in order to meet the growing complexity in the world in which they operate. Often, those organizations struggle to obtain the benefits of a matrix organization. In this article, we discuss how to get a matrix to work, taking a multi-contingency perspective. We translate the matrix concept for designers and managers who are considering a matrix organization and argue that three factors are critical for its success: (1) Strong purpose: Only choose the matrix structure if there are strong reasons for doing so, (2) Alignment among contingencies: A matrix can only be successful if key contingencies are aligned with the matrix’s purpose, and (3) Management of junctions: The success of a matrix depends on how well activities at the junctions of the matrix are managed.
Bugatti, une marque de prestige. Interview de Monsieur Guy Caquelin, Marketing Manager Europe & Middle East , Bugatti
Authors: Hertrich Sylvie , Mayrhofer Ulrike
Published: December 2015

Cet entretien dit, explicitement ou non, beaucoup de choses intéressantes sur le marketing du luxe. C’est à ce titre qu’il est repris ici, de façon exceptionnelle. Il n’a pas subi de processus d’évaluation en double aveugle comme le reste du contenu de ce numéro spécial.
L’achat complice de contrefaçons de luxe en tant qu’expérience de consommation : quand la raison rencontre les sentiments
Authors: Maman Larraufie Anne-Flore
Published: December 2015

La contrefaçon est une problématique clé pour le secteur du luxe, car elle impacte l’image des marques. Nous examinons la dimension non rationnelle de l’achat complice de contrefaçons de luxe, au travers de son aspect expérientiel, à partir de 24 entretiens en profondeur. Quatre dimensions sont identifiées : la sociabilité, le jeu, l’exotisme et le sensoriel. Les interactions entre celles-ci permettent de proposer des solutions de communication anti-contrefaçon pertinentes pour les acteurs du luxe et les pouvoirs publics.
La participation citoyenne comme pilier de changement social en bibliothèque publique
Authors: Désilets Marie
Published: December 2015

Les concepts de « participation citoyenne » et d’« empowerment » circulent allègrement dans nos sociétés. Nous souhaitons d’abord nous arrêter sur la définition de ces concepts pour établir ensuite le lien étroit entre ceux-ci et le rôle de développement social des bibliothèques. Ainsi, les Bibliothèques publiques de Montréal, ville de savoir, adhèrent aux valeurs inhérentes à la participation citoyenne : ouverture, égalité, inclusion, innovation, etc. Elles contribuent par leurs actions à favoriser l’autonomie du citoyen et sa participation active à la vie en société. Des exemples mettant en présence différentes clientèles seront apportés et les conditions favorables à la participation citoyenne seront ciblées. Enfin, nous tenterons d’évaluer les impacts de telles actions dans une perspective de développement durable : comment les bibliothèques publiques peuvent-elles se positionner et contribuer à l’Agenda 21 de la culture dans une perspective de développement durable ? Quelle est la pertinence d’investir et d’encourager la participation citoyenne dans nos bibliothèques ? Quelles retombées anticiper à long terme ? La description de quelques expériences, en développement social et urbain notamment, nous permettront d’y réfléchir.
Entrer en littérature : premiers romans et primo-romanciers au Québec, 1998-2008
Authors: Abensour Corinne , Legendre Bertrand , Luneau Marie-Pier
Published: December 2015

La question de la publication d’un premier roman appelle souvent, dans le champ littéraire, la circulation de scénarios mythiques fréquemment opposés, à savoir celui de l’écrivain inconnu qui accède subitement à la gloire, et celui de l’auteur incompris de son vivant, que seule la postérité reconnaîtra enfin. En réalité, qui sont les auteurs de premiers romans au Québec, dans les dernières années ? À quel âge accèdent-ils à la publication ? Après combien de tentatives ? Comment perçoivent-ils leur travail avec leur éditeur ? Cet article expose en détails les résultats inédits d’une enquête menée en 2010 auprès de 79 auteurs québécois, en parallèle avec une vaste enquête lancée en même temps en France.
L’embauche de bibliothécaires dans les municipalités québécoises : les méthodes d’évaluation des candidats
Authors: Gazo Dominique
Published: December 2015

Dans le cadre d’une recherche postdoctorale, nous avons mené une étude de cas pour décrire les méthodes d’évaluation des candidats bibliothécaires dans six municipalités québécoises. Nous avons requis l’avis des gestionnaires des ressources humaines, des évaluateurs et des recrues, ainsi que les documents produits dans le processus de dotation. L’entrevue est la méthode la plus répandue. Elle n’est pas toujours structurée et permet aux candidats de se mettre en valeur. La formulation des questions ne correspond pas toujours aux recommandations des experts. Les tests sont également utilisés pour évaluer les candidats, les plus redoutés étant les tests psychométriques.
Nommage de documents électroniques : mise au point et évaluation d’une procédure
Authors: Morlanne-Fendan Pierre , Tanti Marc
Published: December 2015

Le nommage des documents lors de leur enregistrement est une question problématique. En effet, quel nom attribuer pour retrouver plus facilement l’information ? Il n’existe malheureusement pas de procédure standardisée (ISO ou AFNOR) pour ce faire. Cet article a pour objet de proposer un ensemble de neuf règles constituant une procédure qui pourra servir de base à une norme. Sur un corpus traitant du risque sanitaire, elle a été appliquée et son résultat évalué. Cent pour cent des répondants de l’étude ont estimé qu’elle permettait de retrouver plus facilement et rapidement l’information et apportait des données sur le contenu sans qu’il soit nécessaire d’ouvrir le document.
Les bibliothèques universitaires québécoises et la génération C
Authors: Laplante Audrey
Published: December 2015

La majorité des étudiants qui entrent à l’université aujourd’hui appartiennent à la génération C. Cette génération est orientée vers le travail en équipe, apprécie les modes d’apprentissage actifs et collaboratifs et est à l’aise avec les technologies. Comment les bibliothèques québécoises se sont-elles adaptées à cette clientèle et à l’importance accrue des ressources numériques ? Cet article décrit les changements qui se sont opérés dans les bibliothèques nord-américaines et présente les résultats d’une enquête réalisée auprès des bibliothèques universitaires québécoises sur l’aménagement de leurs espaces et sur les technologies, les services de soutien et les séances de formation qu’elles proposent.
Una revisión de la censura en la Literatura Infantil y Juvenil (LIJ) traducida del inglés en España desde la etapa franquista a la actualidad
Authors: Martínez Mateo Roberto
Published: December 2015

Este artículo analiza la evolución de las medidas y consecuencias de la censura aplicada a la Literatura Infantil y Juvenil (LIJ) procedente del inglés vía traducción en la dictadura de Franco, en la etapa de post-guerra y en la actualidad. El escaso valor literario habitualmente atribuido a esta literatura dirigida a los más pequeños la convierte precisamente en un objetivo más vulnerable a los vaivenes del dictamen del que ostenta la autoridad. Además, se trata de una parcela infrainvestigada en el panorama literario español. La revisión contrastiva de varias obras traducidas en diferentes momentos permite ejemplificar los hitos más destacados por los que ha pasado la censura ejercida sobre la LIJ desde el régimen franquista hasta la actualidad. Palabras clave: censura; Literatura Infantil y Juvenil (LIJ); traducción; dictadura.
Incorporation of the Driver’s Personality Profile in an Agent Model
Authors: Mubasher Mian Muhammad , Jaffry Syed Waqar Ul Qounain
Published: December 2015

Urban traffic flow is a complex system. Behavior of an individual driver can have butterfly effect which can become root cause of an emergent phenomenon such as congestion or accident. Interaction of drivers with each other and the surrounding environment forms the dynamics of traffic flow. Hence global effects of traffic flow depend upon the behavior of each individual driver. Due to several applications of driver models in serious games, urban traffic planning and simulations, study of a realistic driver model is important. Hhence cognitive models of a driver agent are required. In order to address this challenge concepts from cognitive science and psychology are employed to design a computational model of driver cognition which is capable of incorporating law abidance and social norms using big five personality profile.
Formação dos agentes comunitários de saúde no município de Altamira (PA), Brasil
Authors: Freitas Lagerson Mauad , Coriolano‑Marinus Maria Wanderleya De Lavor , Lima Luciane Soares de , Ruiz‑Moreno Lídia
Published: December 2015

Introdução: A expansão da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) coloca em destaque o Agente Comunitário de Saúde (ACS) na condição de importante ator social na viabilização do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Objetivo: Caracterizar o perfil socioeconômico e demográfico, processo de formação e o papel educativo junto à comunidade do ACS no município de Altamira (PA). Métodos: O estudo, de caráter descritivo‑exploratório, utilizou para a coleta de dados questionário semiestruturado aplicado a 63 ACS. Os dados foram tabulados no Programa Excel e expressos em frequências absoluta e relativa. A análise temática foi utilizada para as questões relacionadas à formação do ACS. Resultados: O perfil socioeconômico dos agentes evidencia aspectos similares aos da comunidade atendida. A maioria dos participantes considera que recebeu formação para atender as atribuições legais. As demandas de formação dos ACS referem‑se a conhecimentos específicos sobre álcool e drogas e vigilância em saúde, procedimentos técnicos de saúde, comunicação, relacionamento interpessoal, ética e identidade profissional. As ações educativas desenvolvidas pelos ACS na comunidade compreendem palestras e visitas domiciliares. Conclusão: Observa‑se a importância da normatização do processo de formação do ACS de forma a oferecer subsídios para o desenvolvimento de ações educativas dialógicas e contribuir com a construção da identidade desse profissional que ocupa espaço estratégico nas políticas brasileiras de atenção básica.
Tecnologias e o ensino na área da Saúde
Authors: Pessoni Arquimedes , Goulart Elias
Published: December 2015

O artigo de revisão versa sobre a mudança de configuração dada em sala de aula e fora dela a partir da adoção de redes sociais digitais como possibilidade de relacionamento entre alunos e professores. Os trabalhos consultados revelam uma tendência à adoção de novas formas de ensino e aprendizagem a partir da inclusão de tecnologia mediando os públicos envolvidos. Ressaltando trabalhos de sucesso e outros não muito felizes em que novas ferramentas foram adotadas por professores, as considerações apontam para a necessidade de adaptação por parte dos docentes para uma nova realidade de mercado em que o cliente, entendido aqui como aluno, traz consigo uma nova forma de aprender, inserindo a tecnologia como ferramenta necessária para que o conteúdo seja assimilado mais facilmente.
Diretrizes Curriculares na saúde e as mudanças nos modelos de saúde e de educação
Authors: Moreira Carlos Otávio Fiúza , Dias Maria Socorro De Araújo
Published: December 2015

Artigo produzido a partir de pesquisa bibliográfica e de questões formuladas para uma conferência no módulo “Educação na Saúde II” do Mestrado Profissional da Rede Nordeste de Formação em Saúde da Família. O texto discute questões dos campos da saúde e da educação relacionadas à emergência de novos modelos de saúde e de formação; analisa também as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (DCN) de três cursos da área da saúde (Medicina, Enfermagem e Odontologia) como expressão desses novos modelos para saúde e para a educação. Uma questão transversal ao artigo são as relações entre os campos da saúde e da educação. Para isto, lança‑se mão do conceito de campo, desenvolvido pelo sociólogo Pierre Bourdieu. Considera‑se, ainda, o desafio de transformar as DCN em currículos e programas, ferramentas ou dispositivos necessários para fazer a passagem do que está prescrito para os cenários de ensino e aprendizagem.
Residência multiprofissional tecendo práticas interdisciplinares na prevenção da violência
Authors: Bones Ana Amélia Nascimento da Silva , Cazella Silvio César , Weber Lara Susane , Costa Maira Rafaela Röhrig da , Saraiva Márcia Pereira , Bopsin Marina Ramos
Published: December 2015

Introdução: A complexidade da atenção às situações de violência requer o investimento na integralidade das ações e do cuidado, lançando às equipes multiprofissionais o desafio da construção de uma prática interdisciplinar em conjunto com a escola. Relato de experiência: Analisar a integralidade da atenção à saúde e à educação a partir da ação das residentes do Programa da Residência Integrada Multiprofissional em Saúde da Criança comtransversalidade em violências e vulnerabilidades inseridas numa equipe de Estratégia de Saúde da Família no Município de Porto Alegre e na escola estadual pertencente ao seu território. Trata‑se da experiência interdisciplinar desenvolvida em dois níveis de abordagem: com os alunos do 1° ao 4° ano através de atividades lúdicas; e com os pais e responsáveis através da roda de conversa. A base da intervenção foram as oficinas com os alunos, buscando problematizar, através de intervenções lúdicas e brincadeiras, assituações de violência percebidas nos seus diversos ambientes. Conclusão: A prática interdisciplinar de forma consciente permite a organização do processo de trabalho com o escopo da prática colaborativa em projeto de educação interprofissional.