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Pathomorphological characteristics of of ovarian tumors in domestic animals
Authors: Mykhalenko N.I. , Kotlyarov E.S.
Published: June 2018

Pathomorphological and clinical studies of 23 cases of ovarian tumors of dogs and cats have been carried out, which allowed to determine the morphological, clinical and anamnestic features of different histological types of ovarian tumors. Both types of animals dominated benign tumors. Malignant neoplasms were registered only in dogs, and only dogs observed proliferative tumors. 2 cases were verified as tumor-like lesions, one for each animal species. The group of epithelial tumors was the most widely reported in dogs and cats, namely different histological variants of cystadenoma. The variety of variants of cystadenoma in the dog prevailed – serous, serous proliferative, mucinous and malignant variants (cystadenocarcinoma) were observed, whereas only serous cystadenoma was diagnosed in cats. In addition to cystadenoma, adenofibroma in cats and light-cell carcinoma and Brenner`s tumors in dogs have been described. In the second place in the prevalence are the Sex Cord–Stromal Tumors. Our studies only registered granulosa-stromal cell tumors, which were represented by granulosa cell tumors of the ovary in dogs, and fibroma of the ovary in cats. Germ Cell Tumors were recorded as dysgerminoma. In both species of animals, there is a clear dependence of the appearance of neoplasm on its histological type. All neoplasms with one or more cavities referred to different variants of cystadenoma. Other histological types of ovarian tumors looked like a single, limited knot of soft or dense consistency of different sizes. At the time of detection of ovarian tumors, the age of dogs varied about 9 years, cats – about 12 years. Among the dogs of the general group, a large proportion was made by breeding animals. In the study group, dogs of the following breeds were registered: Labrador, German Shepherd Dog, Staffordshire Terrier, Caucasian Shepherd Dog and Doberman. Among the 6 cats, only one was pedigree. Tumors of ovaries in dogs and cats were almost not accompanied by clinical symptoms. In most cases, ovarian tumors were found accidentally during routine sterilization.
Approbation of RT-qPCR test kit for differential diagnosis of African and Classical swine fever
Authors: Mandyhra S.S. , Muzykina L.M. , Ishchenko L.M. , Kovalenko G.A. , Halka I.V. , Spyrydonov V.G. , Nychyk S.A.
Published: June 2018

The first Ukrainian real-time reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) based test kit for the differential diagnosis of African (AFS) and Classical swine fever (CSF) has been developed in the Institute of Veterinary Medicine of NAAS. The proposed test kit allows simultaneous detection of three targets: ASFV DNA, CSFV cDNA and an internal control sample. The goal of this work was to provide an expert evaluation of the RT-qPCR kit for differential diagnosis of ASF and CSF according to appearance, analytical sensitivity, specificity and repeatability. Interdepartmental evaluation of the kit was conducted in the State Scientific and Research Institute of Laboratory Diagnostics and Veterinary and Sanitary Expertise (DNDILDEVSE) in accordance with the approved methodology. The RT-qPCR kit sensitivity was determined by testing 10-fold serial dilutions of the ASFV DNA and CSFV cDNA (concentration range was 103–100 copies/μl). For specificity determination reference samples of ASFV DNA different genotypes, ASF and CSF positive and negative field samples, as well as pathogens which cause similar to ASF and CSF clinical syndromes were used. Sample preparation and amplification were performed according to the test kit instructions. The amplification was accomplished on QuantStudio™ 5 System (Applied Biosystems). As a result of accomplished interdepartmental evaluation high sensitivity, specificity and repeatability of RT-qPCR kit were confirmed. In particular, it was determined that the limit of detection of the RT-qPCR kit was 5 copies of the ASFV and CSFV genomes per one reaction. The high specificity of the assay to ASFV (I, II, V, VIII, IX and X genotypes) and CSFV was confirmed. It was showп no cross-reactions with closely related pigs viruses (porcine circovirus type 2, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and virus of Aujeszky's disease). The high enough repeatability of results was also confirmed. In conclusion, the obtained results are in compliance with the requirements of the RT-qPCR kit normative and technical documentation. This RT-qPCR kit will be recommended for use in veterinary medicine laboratories after its registration would be done.
Influence of «Microstimulin» and Bioglobin on immunoreactivity status and biochemical processes in chicken broilers at experimental pseudomonosis
Authors: Fotina T.I. , Vashchyk Ye.V.
Published: June 2018

An important direction in the improvement of veterinary and prophylactic measures is the development and introduction into production of new preparations having bioactive properties and regulatory influence on the growth and development of birds, the intensity of metabolic processes, the ability to enhance the functional activity of organs and systems of the body, increase the level of natural resistance of the organism animals. The purpose of research was to study the effect of nanomicroelement feed additive «Microstimulin» and means Bioglobin on the resistance and metabolism of chicken broilers at experimental pseudomonosis. The investigated means «Microstimulin» and Bioglobin were given to chickens aged 14 days (cross Cobb 500) per os 1 time per day in a dose of 1 ml/l and 1 ml/kg with drinking water for 14 days. At day 12 of the experiment, we infected chickens with culture P. aeruginosa intraperitoneally at a dose of 300,000 CFU/ml to modeled pseudomonas infection groups. Slaughter of chickens was carried out in accordance with the principles of humanity by decapitation method on the 15th day of the experiment in 29 day old chicks. The determination of action of the «Microstimulin» and Bioglobin on biochemical processes in the organism of conditionally healthy poultry and at experimental pseudomonas infection was carried out in a complex manner, based on the indicators of congenital immunity, protein metabolism and activity of hepatospecific enzymes AST and ALT. The «Microstimulin» and Bioglobin has a pronounced influence on metabolic processes, in particular protein metabolism, and on the state of the system of congenital immunity of poultry. In the organism of intact bird, investigated means causes similar changes in the level of such mediators of the immune response, as CIC average molecular weight and seromucoids. The use of «Microstimulin» induces pronounced changes in the level of the protein through increased globulin fractions, and increased lysozyme activity. The action of Bioglobin is accompanied by a redistribution of protein fractions towards a slight increase in the synthesis of albumin and γ-globulin, the accumulation of the protein metabolism fractions in the serum, and an increase of lysozyme activity. The investigated means also helps to reduce the manifestations of pathogenetic effects of P. aeruginosa on the bird organism.
Immunomorphologic transformation of the appendix of rabbits after antigenic loading using anti-pneumococcal prophylactic preparation «Pneumo-Pro»
Authors: Kisera Ya.V. , Levkivsky D.M. , Storchak Yu.G.
Published: June 2018

Despite a widespread introduction of immunoprophylaxis, the national scientific literature doesn’t frequently deal with the data containing a detailed description of the morphological state of the immune system’s central and peripheral organs, as well as their immunomorphological rearrangement after the use of vaccines and the effects of immunostimulants. It is also worth noting that such organ of the peripheral immune system as a vermiform appendix was mainly ignored by the domestic scientists. The vermiform appendix is a lymphoepithelial organ that performs a protective function and relates to the peripheral part of the immune system. The development, proliferation and differentiation of immunocompetent cells occurs inside this important formation, first and foremost, of B-cell subpopulations. Vermiform appendix is sometimes called the tonsils of the abdominal cavity due to the high concentration of lymphoid cells in it. We did not find a detailed description of the morphological changes of the rabbits’ vermiform appendix that occur after the introduction of immunobiological drugs. We conducted the histological studies of the vermiform appendix of rabbits after performing an antigenic stress using the vaccine against streptococcal and staphylococcal infections of animals along with the preventive agent «Pneumo-Pro» separately and combined with Selefer, a selenium-containing immunostimulant. Histological studies of the rabbits’ vermiform appendix performed after the parenteral introduction of immunoprophylactic drugs revealed significant structural changes in the lymphoid apparatus: there is a significant amount of lymphoblasts in the center of submucosal lymphoid nodes; mitosis of lymphocytes is often visualized; large, medium and small lymphocytes as well as macrophages locate in the dome of submucosal lymphoid nodes; there are numerous volumetric clusters of lymphoid tissue that form submucosal clusters of lymphoid nodes in the plate and submucosal basis of the appendix; the peripheral part of the lymphoid nodes and the interfollicular area contain a significant number of T-lymphocytes; the vast majority of secondary lymphoid follicles are cone-shaped; appendix crypts contain a large number of exocrinocysts.
Microstructural analysis of the quality of forcemeat in smoked sausages
Authors: Tishkina N.M. , Lieshchova M.O. , Іesina E.V.
Published: June 2018

Sausage products are the main type of meat products due to their high nutritional value and energy content, high gustatory qualities, long storage conditions and the possibility of their consumption without heat treatment. The main condition for the possibility of meat products commercialization is to achieve their safety when consumed by people. Microstructural analysis of smoked sausages was carried out using the samples of high-grade quality smoked sausages «Moskovksa» and «Braunschweigska» that were selected by means of control purchases in the retail chains of Dnipro city (Ukraine) from various manufacturers. The veterinary and sanitary examination of smoked sausages included the identification of five organoleptic and four techno-chemical criteria to identify the quality of raw materials and the product itself. Histological studies of the samples of sausages and analysis of sausage mince were carried out.  The study of microstructural analysis found that all samples of sausages are produced in compliance with organoleptic control standards and formulations prescribed in corresponding requirements documentation. It was established that the best sausage samples were «Moskovskaya» produced by meat-processing and packing plant of «Myasnaya Guildiya» trademark in Zhytomyr and «Braunschweigska» produced by «Alan» trademark. The analysis of sausage meat mass showed that manufacturers did not meet quantitative state ratio standards of aforementioned raw materials and the high-grade meat was replaced by low-grade canned or frozen meat. The smoked sausage forcemeat produced by «Alan» Ltd. mainly consist of rubbed meat, which may point to an attempt by the manufacturer to conceal the use of low-quality or low-grade raw materials. The smoked sausage samples of «Moskovskaya» produced by «Premia» trademark and «Braunschweigska» produced by «Farro» trademark exceeded the standard rate of fat tissue, while smoked sausages of «Dobrov» trademark exceeded the allowed content of the dense fibrous connective tissue.
Features of dogs treatment at fractures of peripheral skeleton
Authors: Dmitrijev V.
Published: June 2018

The article deals with the results of research on the distribution of fractures of the bones of the peripheral skeleton in dogs depending on the breed, age, and also the features of treatment of animals in the fracture of the limb bones by the use of osteosynthesis in combination with composite materials, which contributes to the improvement of tactics and methods of injured dogs treating. It has been established that the largest percentage of fractures of the limb bones in dogs falls on young animals, but in general the age range is considerably wider and ranges from 4–5 months to 8 years. Treatment of dogs for fractures of limb bones is carried out by application of various methods of osteosynthesis. However, to prevent complications in the form of infection, the formation of adhesions, the slowing of osteogenesis, etc., use physical methods of stimulation of reparative osteogenesis (variable high-frequency electromagnetic field, low-intensity helium-neon laser irradiation, low-frequency ultrasound). Considering that osteosynthesis is an additional trauma that causes a higher reaction rate of the acute phase, a number of searches have found the feasibility of using pharmacological correction agents, in particular, «Collapan-L», «Biomin-GT», fibrin gel etc.  Today optimization of reparative regeneration, in particular of the bones of the peripheral skeleton in dogs, is carried out at the expense of vitamin-mineral, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, hormonal and other groups of pharmacological preparations. However, in veterinary orthopedics the use of osteotropic materials to replace defects of bone tissue and stimulate reparative osteogenesis are devoted only a few research papers. Therefore, the development and implementation of new tactics and methods of treating of injured dogs by the combined use of osteosynthesis and new effective pharmacological medicines remains relevant.
Dental diseases in cats
Authors: Khomyn N.M. , Mysak A.R. , Iglitskej I.I. , Pritsak V.V. , Semeniyk N.V. , Nazaruk N.V.
Published: June 2018

The article deals the results of searches on the prevalence, etiological factors and pathogenic mechanisms of certain dental diseases in cats. The analysis of literary data of domestic and foreign scientists testifies, that among dental diseases in cats the largest group consists of periodontal diseases. The changed type of feeding, the imbalance of the ration, the lack of complete self-cleaning of the teeth lead to a decrease in the immunobiological reactivity of the organism. Incorrect bite, deformation of the teeth, parodontopathy, etc. cause an animal's discomfort, cause complications in the cardiovascular, respiratory and other systems. Periodontopathies are registered, for the most part, in adult cats. The etiological factors of periodontal diseases are local and general. The starting mechanism of the inflammatory process in the peritoneal tissues is a violation of the ratio of various associations of microorganisms, the balance of which depends on the presence of dental plaque and dental stone. The results of research of many scientists testify that periodontal diseases are accompanied by complicated and profound disorders at the morphological level, as well as systemic changes in metabolic, biochemical, immunological and endocrine reactions. In the absence of prevention, untimely diagnosis of periodontal disease and the treatment of dental sick cats irreversible changes in the dental system of animals are developed. Diseases of the oral cavity in cats is one of the main causes of loss of teeth, the emergence of deformations, the formation of chronic foci beyond the oral cavity and the development of various forms of somatic pathology. Therefore, to prevent the development of periodontal disease and their complications in cats it is necessary to develop effective measures for the prevention of diseases of the parolont, and for stomatologically sick animals - methods of treatment with the use of new medicinal substances.
The role of the main characteristics of cortical processes in the regulation of exchanges of Cuprum
Authors: Kravchenko-Dovga Yu.V. , Karpovsky V.I. , Danchuk O.V.
Published: June 2018

Cortical mechanisms of regulation of the content of Cuprum in the blood of cows are presented in the article. Experiments were carried out on cows of Ukrainian black-and-rumped breed of second-third lactation period of different types of higher nervous activity. The conducted researches have established that the content of Cuprum in blood of cows of strong types of higher nervous activity does not differ significantly. The content of this trace element in the blood of cows of a strong, balanced, mobile type of higher nervous activity is 12.81–13.35 μmol/dm3. In the blood of weak cows, Cuprum content is 12.22 ± 0.37 μmol/dm3, which is significantly lower by 8.0% (P < 0.05) and 8.5% (P < 0.05) than the indicators of strong animals balanced, mobile and strong balanced inert type of higher nervous activity. It is established that the strength and balance of cortical processes have the same significant effect on the content of Cuprum in the blood of cows – ղ²ᵪ = 0.21 (P < 0.051). Then, as the effect of the motility of the cortical processes on the content of Cuprumum in the blood is unreliable – ղ²ᵪ = 0.06. The conducted regression analysis shows that the balance and mobility of cortical processes are not interrelated with the content of Cuprum in the blood of cows (b = 0.31–0.38). Then, as with the reduction of the strength of the cortical processes per unit, the content of Cuprum in the blood of cows significantly changes in the same direction by 0.53 μmol/dm3 (P < 0.05). The determination coefficient of the strength of the cortical processes and the content of Cuprum in the blood of cows is – 0.258 (P < 0.05), and, consequently, up to 26% of variations in the content of Cuprum in the blood of cows are due to the variability of the strength of the cortical processes. The correlation analysis of the connection of the content of Cuprum in the blood of cows with the main indicators of cortical processes has shown that there is no correlation between the equilibrium and the mobility of the cortical processes with the metal content. Only the tendency for direct correlation connections of the characteristics of cortical processes with the content of Cuprum in blood of cows is established – r = 0.31–0.39. Then, as the strength of cortical processes is significantly correlated with the content of Cuprum in the blood of cows (r = 0.51; P < 0.05). Consequently, the content of Cuprum in the blood of cows of high types of higher nervous activity depends on the main characteristics of cortical processes.
Clinical syndromatic of laying hens of cross «Lohmann Brown» in the conditions of farm
Authors: Dunets V.Y. , Slivinska L.G.
Published: June 2018

The results of the monitoring of health of laying hens in the age of 166, 300 and 530 days are presented in the article. The analysis of the general syndromatic of herd and the collection of information on the number of bird, cross, retention, productivity, morbidity and mortality has been carried out. It is found by the clinical examination of the laying hens that in 83% the average fatness, in 71.3% of the feathers are silken and well adhering to the body, in 12.3% of the laying hens has the weakness of the skeleton, fractures of the limbs, wings, thickening and deformation of the joints. As a result of the research, changes in morphological indices of blood of laying hens were installed. The hemoglobin content in the blood was lower in 13.3% of laying hens at the age of 300 days and in 26.7% at 530 days, which may indicate the development of scarce anemia. Eritocytopenia was established in 37.8% of the laying hens of all age groups. An increase in the hematocrit value was noted in 41.1% of the studied laying hens. While calculating leukogram, eosinopenia was detected in 8.9%, lymphocytosis was detected in 7.8% and increase of segmental granulocytes was detected in 4.4%. Hyperproteinemia was detected in 53.3% and 66.7% of laying hens at the age of 300 and 530 days respectively, which clearly indicates a violation of the functional state of the liver. In 88.9% of studied hens of all age groups, hypocalcemia was detected and hypophosphataemia was detected in 60 %, indicating a violation of mineral metabolism. The increase in LF activity was observed in 100% of laying hens at age 166, 300 and 530 days, which is an adaptive reaction of the poultry organism during egg formation and egg laying. Hyperfermentemia of AlT and AST was detected respectively in 53.3% and 100% of laying hens at age 166 days, in 66.7% and 100% – 300, in 80% and 100% – 530. A tendency has been established according to age that the number of laying hens encreased with a decrease in urea concentration in the blood (166 days – 13.3%; 300 – 23.3%; 530 – 36.7%), indicating a violation of the urine-forming function of the liver. Hyperuricaemia was detected in 26.7%, 16.7% and 10% laying hens in the age of 166, 300 and 530 days, respectively, indicating a violation of protein metabolism. Monitoring of the hens' health has made it possible to obtain data on the clinical condition of the organism and to conduct an objective assessment of poultry of different age period. The indicated changes of the laboratory study of the metabolic profile of the blood indicate a violation of protein and mineral metabolism.
Disorders of reproductive function in female dogs and methods of diagnostic
Authors: Holumbiovska T.V. , Stefanyk V.Y.
Published: June 2018

In recent years, small animals veterinary medicine in Ukraine has undergone significant development and change. The increase of issue of breeding, obtain healthy offspring leads to magnificatition disorders of reproduction function in dogs. Therefore, the development of modern methods for diagnosis of reproductive system diseases and correction of reproductive function in dogs is important. Infertility is a temporary or prolonged loss of reproductive capacity by the female dogs as a result of various factors inborn or acquired in the process of life. Disorders of reproduction function caused by different etiologic factors. The main reasons can be conventionally divided into problems associated with dogs, infertility in females (disorders of estrous cycle) and infertility with physiological estrous cycle. The infertility includes disorders that are characterized by absence of estrous and prolonged proestrous / estrus and decreasing period between estrous. Other causes disorders of reproduction function are: incorrect insemination, stress, disease of uterus, disease of ovaries, infectional disease (Brucella canis, Herpes virus canis, other infectional disease), idiopathic infertility. Gynecological examination in female dogs aimed to identifying the causes of infertility should be carried out according to the established scheme, which includes the collection of anamnesis, examination, and laboratory studies. The main methods of research to determine the causes of infertility are: vaginal secretions, vaginoscopy, vaginal cytology, microbiological studies, radiography, hysteroscopy, hysterography, ultrasound examination of the uterus determination of the concentration of sex hormones in the blood.
Detection of virulence genes and plasmid replicons in Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica, which were allocated during 2014–2017 on the territory of Ukraine
Authors: Rublenko N.M. , Golovko A.M. , Derybin О.M.
Published: June 2018

The article presents the results of the identification of virulence and antibiotic resistance genes, as well as plasmid replicons in isolates of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica, which were isolated on the territory of Ukraine during 2014–2017. Also, plasmid replicons were identified for further determination of the type of plasmids contained in the genome of the isolates. The ability of Salmonella to obtain new properties is well known. The most common way is gaining of genetic information as a result of conjugation. In this case, genes encoding factors of pathogenicity, adhesion, virulence, or antibiotic resistance are localized on mobile genetic elements: replicons, transposons, or plasmids. The purpose of the work was to investigate isolates for the presence of genes of virulence, antibiotic resistance and replicons of plasmids in 50 isolates of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica, isolated during 2014–2017 in Ukraine. The research was carried out by polymerase chain reaction with primers for 10 target genes/loci (invA, agfB, sefA, prt, sul1, 5'-3'CS, tetG, pN, pFIA, pFIIA) followed by visualization in agarose gel electrophoresis. It was found that 100% of all strains (50/50) had invA and agfB genes. SefA and prt genes were identified in 44% (22/50) and 58% (29/50) isolates, respectively. The sulfonamide resistance gene sul1 was detected in only four isolates, including 2 S. enteritidis isolates from Odesa and Kyiv oblasts, one isolate S. Virchow, and one unidentified isolate. The resistance gene for tetG tetracyclines was found only in 34% of isolates (17/50). The conservative sequence of integron In104 was detected in 52% of isolates (26/50). Replicon plasmid pN was detected in 68% of isolates (34/50), pFIIA – in 44% (22/50). Replicon pFIA is found in 8% (4/50) isolates. Solving the problem of non-typhoid salmonellosis is possible by controlling the epidemiological and epizootiological situation. According to WHO, more than 90 million cases of non-typhoid infection are reported annually. The cause of disease were mostly Enteritidis and Typhimurium. The variety and widespread distribution of salmonella is due primarily to their ability to adapt to the organism that they infect. The results obtained are important for determining the pathogenicity of isolates circulating in a particular area, as well as expanding the possibilities for tracking the source of infection.
A modern look at the problem of toxocarosis in dogs
Authors: Said W. , Stybel V.V. , Gutyj B.V. , Prijma O.B.
Published: June 2018

The review article highlights the scientifically proven facts about the spread of toxocarosis invasion in dogs. The problem of toxocarosis is important both for humane and for veterinary medicine. Currently data has already been provided on the etiology and factors for the transmission of toxocaron invasion from the dog to the person. In recent years, there has been a tendency in Ukraine to significantly spread this invasion, which is due to a violation of sanitary-epidemiological surveillance, improper conditions of maintenance, an increase in the number of homeless animals that are carriers of the agent of this invasion. The pathogenic effect of helminths on the host organism is due to mechanical, toxic and inoculatory effects, as well as reflected in physiological processes, morphofunctional characteristics of organs and tissues. Local damage to organs, loss of nutrients, development of a stress state, cytogenetic disorders and changes in the immune status are far from complete list of consequences of toxocaronal invasion. The pathogenesis of toxocarosis is complex and consists of several factors due to the complex interaction of the «parasite host» system. The maximum exposure to toxocarosis is established in puppies up to 6 months of age – 85%. The extent of invasion in animals 6–9 months of age (61.5%) was lower as well as at the age of 9–12 months, which is 45.4%. In the future, the rates of their invasiveness decreased with the age of dogs (25% at the age from 1 to 2 years). The lowest level of invasiveness was recorded in adult animals, predominantly in pregnant females over the age of 3 years (11%).It was found out that in females this infection was registered more often (54.8%) than in males (45.3%). Having analyzed the given domestic literature data, we found that the influence of toxocaronal invasion on the protective systems of the organism of invasive dogs has not been fully studied and requires some refinements. The research of the system of antioxidant protection of the organism of dogs against the background of toxocar are relevant and necessitate in-depth study. Separate fragments of experiments will be published in the following publications.
The use of molecular-biological research methods to detect the falsification of livestock products
Authors: Nazar B.I. , Kushnir H.V.
Published: June 2018

The article provides information on the use of molecular research methods to determine the species belonging to the protein of animal and plant origin, the discovery of genetically modified plants to prevent the falsification of products. Actual problem is the identification and implementation of histological researches and methods of PCR control of meat products, which allow differentiating the constituent components of samples, since all meat products, passing the stage of technological processing, and in the finished form mainly preserve their morphological features. The use of genetic technology for analyzing the quality of food products for humans and animal feeds is conditioned by the need for a sensitive, rapid and accurate method to prevent and detect falsifications. The complexity of determining the species composition of the protein is that the heat-treated forages (meat-bone meal, fishmeal, granulated feed, dry and canned feeds for cats and dogs) contains denatured proteins that have completely lost their specificity. Methods, such as immune diffusion in gel, isoelectric focusing, used for the identification of raw meat, in this case are unsuitable. The use of the RID method does not make it possible to determine the specificity of animal proteins already after a heat treatment at 80 °C. for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, using molecular genetic techniques, in particular PCR, one percent of beef can be detected, which was heat treated at 120 °C for 10 minutes after 30 cycles of amplification and 0.1% after 35 cycles. The introduction of screening and confirmatory methods of PCR detection of counterfeit foodstuffs, feeds and feed materials allows for effective and prompt detection of cases of fraud, preventing the entry into the circulation of poor quality products and feed, reducing the productivity and poisoning of animals and, as a consequence, obtaining safe and high-quality livestock products.
Creation and evaluation of logistic services value
Authors: Gargasas Audrius , Mūgienė Indra
Published: June 2018

Logistics has become increasingly important to business organizations for financial performance, therefore the aspect of value creation and evaluation of logistics services becomes more and more relevant. Customers require services that meet their subjective needs and one of the main directions of increasing the value of logistics services is the creation of additional services. The purpose of this study – identify trends in value creation for logistics services and assessment methods. The paper reviews the models of value creation for logistics services and generalizes the evaluation methods of valuation of logistics services. Research methodology: Review of scientific articles (1981 – 2018 m.). Scientific articles analyzing the theoretical aspects of the value creation of logistics services. The information is grouped and structured in order to identify the theoretical directions of the development of the value chain and the scope of service creation and to provide a theoretical summary of the evaluation of the value of logistics services.
FACTORS OF EFFECTIVENESS OF EUROPEAN INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP IN AGRICULTURE
Authors: Maziliauskas Antanas , Baranauskienė Jurgita , Pakeltienė Rasa
Published: June 2018

The European Innovation Partnership (EIP) is considered to be a new phenomenon signalling political will, highly relevant issue in contemporary domain of discussions among practitioners and researchers. While practitioners lack experience, researchers make attempts to identify the factors that influence effectiveness of an innovation partnership, explore the indicators and techniques to determine and evaluate its effectiveness. Aim of the study presented in the article is to determine the external and internal factors that influence effectiveness of the European Innovation Partnership by analysing the operating conditions of an operational group of the European Innovation Partnership in Agriculture (EIP-AGRI). Expert evaluation was carried out by experts who have scientific and practical experience: scientists, policy makers, innovators, developing an innovation partnership. The force field analysis has shown that the number of negative factors of EIP effectiveness exceeds the number of positive factors, and the factors analysed and evaluated allow to identify potential negative consequences in a timely manner and provide the opportunity to predict effectiveness of the EIP-based projects.
Painted depiction of Genius of Sopianae
Authors: Kirchhof Anita
Published: June 2018

A preceding archeological excavation opened the way for the recovery of a larger building complex on Kossuth Square, Pécs. A wall-painting islet consisting of fragmented, but contigious pieces was unearthed, was a part of a larger painting decorating the northern wall of the room of the building complex in Severan times. The half man size figure surviving in bust was created with a brilliant brushwork using rich colours on a white background. The figure can be identified as Genius based on his attributes (the cornucopia and the crown) and the inscription of the painting. This paper discusses reconstruction possibilities of the wall-painting, painting techniques and materials applied, and deals with the possible functions of the room the wall-painting was unearthed in.
Adherence of hypertension patients in the Brazil’s Family Health Strategy
Authors: Rêgo Anderson da Silva , Radovanovic Cremilde Aparecida Trindade
Published: June 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the adherence and associate it to blood pressure control and to follow-up observation of people with hypertension in the Brazil’s Family Health Strategy. Method: cross-sectional study, conducted with 417 people in treatment of hypertension, living in a municipality located in the Northwest region of the state of Paraná, Brazil. The data were collected in the first 2016 semester, using an instrument adapted and validated for the evaluation of satisfaction with the services offered by Primary Health Care. Analysis of variance and the logistic regression model were used for the treatment of variables. Results: it was evidenced that people with inadequate follow-up observation evaluate the relations between professional/user and the guidance to the medications used as unsatisfactory. Conclusion: weak guidelines and ineffective dialogue between health professionals and users might result in an inadequate follow-up observation of blood pressure control and of people with hypertension.
Integrative literature review: access to primary healthcare services
Authors: Figueira Maura Cristiane e Silva , Silva Wellington Pereira da , Silva Eliete Maria
Published: June 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: Analyze the scientific production that describes the type of access to primary healthcare services and identify specific populations that have differentiated access to health services. Method: An integrative review. For study selection, the following databases were used: PubMed, Scopus, Bireme, and Cinahl. The sample included 22 national and international articles. Results: The results describe the access of specific populations to health services, the access to primary care through health plans and proposed improvements to the access to primary care. Conclusion: The access to services is a challenge in many countries and some strategies and policies are implemented to solve and improve primary health care.
Os ciclos do presidencialismo de coalizão e seus determinantes político-econômicos,
Authors: Silva Aline Melquíades
Published: June 2018

Resumo Quais seriam os determinantes político-econômicos da instabilidade intracoalizão? Segundo Abranches (2014), essa instabilidade seria determinada pela força de atração presidencial, a qual é motivada por fatores políticos e macroeconômicos. Assim, o objetivo deste artigo é verificar empiricamente no Brasil a relação entre os fatores da força de atração presidencial e o apoio parlamentar da coalizão. Foram realizadas análises com dados em painel de 1995 a 2014, por meio de métodos lineares (efeitos fixos/aleatórios) e GMM. Observou-se que a diminuição do PIB causa diminuição do apoio parlamentar, bem como uma maior popularidade presidencial causa maior disciplina da coalizão. A relação entre apoio parlamentar e inflação não foi confirmada. Além disso, ressalta-se as tendências de oscilações das variáveis e sua coincidência com a ocorrência de crises políticas. Os resultados apontam a influência de fatores político-econômicos sobre o apoio parlamentar da coalizão, corroborando algumas proposições de Abranches.
A INTERNACIONALIZAÇÃO DA MOEDA CHINESA: DISPUTA HEGEMÔNICA OU ESTRATÉGIA DEFENSIVA?
Authors: Torres Filho Ernani Teixeira , Pose Mirko
Published: June 2018

RESUMO O projeto de internacionalização da moeda chinesa (RMB) foi concebido como resposta à crise de 2008. O objetivo do governo da China é promover a maior utilização de sua moeda por países e empresas estrangeiras. Esse processo continua em curso, apesar de ter sofrido alguns recuos ao final de 2017. Nossa hipótese é de que esse projeto tem um caráter eminentemente defensivo. Seu intuito é diminuir a dependência da China e de seus parceiros com relação ao uso do dólar para suas transações internacionais e, com isso, aumentar a resiliência dessas relações frente às turbulências do Sistema Monetário Internacional. Essa perspectiva está em oposição ao entendimento de que os fundamentos econômicos e políticos da internacionalização do RMB objetivam, em longo prazo, substituir o dólar na sua posição de moeda principal do sistema.
A Simbologia dos Apelidos na Vida Cotidiana Escolar
Authors: Pais José Machado
Published: June 2018

Resumo: Neste artigo debate-se a relevância de alguns modos de olhar, questionar e desvendar que tomam a vida cotidiana como alavanca metodológica do conhecimento da realidade escolar. Tendo em vista este objetivo, explora-se a simbologia dos apelidos em diferentes contextos escolares de Portugal e do Brasil e as circunstâncias sociais que contribuem para a sua produção e circulação. Há que ver como os nomes rodopiam sentidos na linguagem cotidiana dos jovens. A metodologia proposta toma as palavras do linguarejar cotidiano como veículos de entendimento das relações sociais que as sustentam.
O Multiculturalismo Liberal de Kymlicka na Educação Canadense e o Contexto Brasileiro
Authors: Paiva Wilson Alves de , Scott David , Gereluk Dianne
Published: June 2018

Resumo: Este artigo busca explorar as ideias de Will Kymlicka (1998; 2007; 2015) em torno de como o multiculturalismo liberal influenciou as respostas à diversidade no cenário educacional canadense e suas possíveis contribuições ao contexto brasileiro. Ao explorar alguns estudos de caso do Canadá envolvendo escolas de herança linguística com financiamento público e programas afrocêntricos, os autores procuram mostrar como o multiculturalismo liberal desloca os temas de debates educacionais de um foco sobre a prática particular de professores em sala de aula para uma reestruturação da política educacional para lidar com as necessidades únicas de diferentes grupos étnico-culturais na sociedade. Ao realizar conexões com os contextos educacionais brasileiros, o texto destaca alguns dos desafios únicos de introduzir políticas inspiradas no multiculturalismo liberal no Brasil.
Youth Activism in Chile: from urban educational inequalities to experiences of living together and solidarity
Authors: Hernandez Santibañez Ivette
Published: June 2018

ABSTRACT: This article examines the geographies of youth political activism in Chile. It makes the argument that a historical spatial identity of public education, as the engine of working-class and middle-class mobility, intersecting both with contexts of social mixing and with a historical urban educational inequality, provides a different lens through which to understand youth activism. This article seeks to analyse the linkages between these spatialities of public education and different geographies of youth activism as spaces of living together and as practices of solidarity. It reflects on the need for ongoing debates on citizenship education to engage with these geographies of youth activism in order to fully understand the significance of youth political participation within neoliberal market-driven education agendas.
Occurrences of Ornithocoris toledoi (Cimicidae) on a free-range chicken farm in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Authors: Pires Marcus Sandes , Luz Hermes Ribeiro , Peckle Maristela , Silva Claudia Bezerra da , Vitari Gabriela Lopes Vivas , Costa Renata Lins da , Graciosa Mariana Guimarães , Santos Huarrisson Azevedo , Faccini João Luiz Horacio , Massard Carlos Luiz
Published: June 2018

Abstract Ornithocoris toledoi is a hematophagous insect that parasites birds, particularly, galliformes. Although the occurrence of this arthropod is relatively low in Brazil, this is an important ectoparasite associated with backyarding poultry. The objective of this study was to report the occurrence of O. toledoi in a free-range chicken farm in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including aspects of its taxonomic identification, biology and epidemiology.
Screw driving sounding: a new test for field characterisation
Authors: Orense Rolando P , Mirjafari Yasin , Suemasa Naoaki
Published: June 2018

Various in situ testing techniques are commonly employed to obtain geotechnical parameters for use in analyses and design. Some of the more popular field tests include standard penetration tests (SPTs), cone penetration tests (CPTs) and Swedish weight sounding (SWS). SPT and CPT are commonly preferred for large-scale projects, but they are expensive when implemented for small-scale constructions. SWS is highly portable and economical but poor in classifying soils. The screw driving sounding (SDS) test, which has been recently developed in Japan, is an improved version of SWS and can measure more parameters, including the required torque, load, speed of penetration and rod friction, and thereby provides a robust way of characterising soil stratigraphy. It is cost efficient and uses a machine-driven and portable device, making it suitable for testing in confined areas. Moreover, with a testing depth of 10–15 m, it is ideal for characterising shallow deposits. In this paper, the SDS test is introduced and the results of its application to various New Zealand sites are discussed. Moreover, a number of correlations between SDS parameters and CPT/SPT data are presented. The results prove that SDS can be an effective alternative for soil characterisation, particularly in residential areas and roading projects.
Thermal, optical and structural properties of blocks and blends of PLA and P2HEB
Authors: Makwana Vishalkumar A , Lizundia Erlantz , Larrañaga Aitor , Vilas José Luis , Shaver Michael P
Published: June 2018

Biodegradable diblock and triblock copolymers and blends were prepared, consisting of poly(l-lactic acid) and an aromatic/aliphatic polyester mimicking the thermal properties of polyethylene phthalate. As poly(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzoate) possesses unique selective degradability and thermal properties, these novel block copolymers were explored through thermal analysis, ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and comparative enzymatic and catalytic degradation. Poly(l-lactic acid), the product of ring-opening polymerisation of l-lactide by an aluminium salen catalyst, was used as a macroinitiator in the ring-opening polymerisation of 2,3-dihydro-5H-1,4-benzodioxepin-5-one to obtain target diblock and triblock copolymers. Copolymerisation dramatically improved the thermal and optical properties of poly(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzoate), particularly affording a copolymer with greater optical transparency whilst blocking both UV-A and UV-B light. In comparison, the polymer blends favoured non-interacting phases that worsened properties due to macro-phase separation. The chemical and enzymatic degradation profiles of the copolymers were studied by depolymerising with the aforementioned aluminium salen catalyst and degrading with proteinase K. Copolymerisation influenced the rate of chemical degradation, but retained selective degradation back to the cyclic monomer, 2,3-dihydro-5H-1,4-benzodioxepin-5-one.
Household air pollution exposure and respiratory health outcomes: a narrative review update of the South African epidemiological evidence
Authors: Shezi Busisiwe , Wright Caradee Y
Published: June 2018

One of the greatest threats to public health is personal exposure to air pollution from indoor sources. The impact of air pollution on mortality and morbidity globally and in South Africa is large and places a burden on healthcare systems for treatment and care of air pollution-related diseases. Household air pollution (HAP) exposure attributed to the burning of solid fuels for cooking and heating is associated with several adverse health impacts including impacts on the respiratory system. The researchers sought to update the South African evidence on HAP exposure and respiratory health outcomes from 2005. Our quasi-systematic review produced 27 eligible studies, however, only four of these studies considered measures of both HAP exposure and respiratory health outcomes. While all of the studies that were reviewed show evidence of the serious problem of HAP and possible association with negative health outcomes in South Africa, no studies provided critically important information for South Africa, namely, local estimates of relative risks that may be applied in burden of disease studies and concentration response functions for criteria pollutants. Almost all of the studies that were reviewed were cross-sectional, observational studies. To strengthen the evidence of HAP exposure-health outcome impacts on respiratory health, researchers need to pursue studies such as cohort, time-series and randomised intervention trials, among other study designs. South African and other researchers working in this field need to work together and take a leap towards a new era of epidemiological research that uses more sophisticated methods and analyses to provide the best possible evidence. This evidence may then be used with greater confidence to motivate for policy-making, contribute to international processes such as for guideline development, and ultimately strengthen the evidence for design of interventions that will reduce HAP and the burden of disease associated with exposure to HAP in South Africa.
Identificación de factores que generan diferencias de tiempo y costos en proyectos de construcción en Colombia
Authors: Lozano Serna Sara , Patiño Galindo Ivonne , Gómez-Cabrera Adriana , Torres Andrés
Published: June 2018

Los retrasos y sobrecostos en proyectos de construcción son objeto de constante preocupación por parte de los desarrolladores de proyectos, ya que incluso pueden afectar la viabilidad de estos. Por esto, es necesario estudiar las causas, especialmente en Colombia donde las causas generadoras de este tipo de desviaciones no han sido analizadas a profundidad. Esta investigación, realizó inicialmente una revisión de la literatura para identificar causas generadoras de desviaciones en tiempos y costos a nivel mundial. Posteriormente se realizó una encuesta dirigida a profesionales dedicados al desarrollo de proyectos de construcción en Colombia, para poder conocer en su concepto los factores significativos en la generación de desviaciones en tiempos y costos. Finalmente se ejecutó un análisis de significancia basado en los factores influyentes, estableciendo las correlaciones entre estos y aspectos como magnitud, tipo de proyecto, tamaño de las empresas, entre otros, implementando herramientas estadísticas y computacionales. El estudio arrojó la inadecuada planeación y falta de integración entre profesionales como uno de los factores más influyentes en la fluctuación de costos y tiempos en el país.