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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289736.v1
title: Anatomy of facial nerve in maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus - Illiger, 1815)

description: Abstract: Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is considered one of the largest and most beautiful canids in South America, inhabits the Cerrado biome, and presents nocturnal habits, especially during the twilight period. It is in danger of extinction, mainly due to anthropic activity in its habitat. What certainly raises the importance of studying and better understanding its biology. The mammalian Facial Nerve is the seventh cranial pair and controls the functions of facial expression muscles and others. Once the anatomical descriptions of this canid are scarce, this paper aimed to describe the anatomy of Facial n. in Maned Wolf and correlate it with that of domestic canids, a phylogenetically close species whose anatomy is well known. For this research, four adult specimens were used, whose carcasses were collected along highways in southeastern Goiás State - Brazil (SISBIO 37072-2), or donated by the Wildlife Screening Center (CETAS) in Catalão - Goiás State. The specimens were fixed in a 10% aqueous formalin solution and stored in the same solution. Dissection was performed by macroscopic anatomical methods. The research was carried out with a favorable opinion of the Animal Use Ethics Committee (CEUA) of the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU) (under n° 067/12). Anatomical preparations of post-mortem Maned Wolf did not reveal the presence of Caudal Auricular, Internal Auricular, nor Stylohyoid n.. Small ramifications of Facial n. can be considered as collateral branches. The Facial n. emerged as a single trunk, Facial n. Trunk, which branches into Auriculopalpebral, Dorsal Buccal, and Ventral Buccal n..
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289739
title: Conservation and quality of grumatã (Prochilodus lineatus) fillets after different depuration periods and frozen storage

description: Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical, microbiological, sensory and meat quality characteristics of grumatã fillets after different depuration (0, 48, 72 and 96 h) periods and frozen storage (0, 2, 4 and 6 months). The fish collected in a dam were distributed in tanks at a density of 3.8 kg m3 -1. After depuration periods, all fish were filleted and the fillet samples stored (−18 °C) until analyses. Lower fat content was found in fish submitted to depuration for 48 and 96 h compared to the non-depurated and those depurated for 72 h. Muscle protein was preserved in 48 and 96 h treatments. Coagulase-positive Staphylococcus, coliforms at 45 °C and Salmonella spp. were not observed in the fillets, but aerobic mesophilic microorganisms and coliforms at 35 ºC were detected. Sensory analysis showed no significant differences in appearance, colour, texture, flavour attributes and overall acceptance. During frozen storage, pH, total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), peroxide and thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) values were evaluated in fillet samples every two months. The pH values increased up to four months of storage. The TVB-N values ranged in fillets from fish depurated for 48 and 96 h. Peroxide values increased from the fourth month of storage, with the highest values observed in the sixth month. For TBARS values, increased values were found in fillets from non-depurated fish and lower values in other depuration periods. Thus, depuration is more efficient in maintaining the quality of grumatã fillets in frozen storage.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289739.v1
title: Conservation and quality of grumatã (Prochilodus lineatus) fillets after different depuration periods and frozen storage

description: Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical, microbiological, sensory and meat quality characteristics of grumatã fillets after different depuration (0, 48, 72 and 96 h) periods and frozen storage (0, 2, 4 and 6 months). The fish collected in a dam were distributed in tanks at a density of 3.8 kg m3 -1. After depuration periods, all fish were filleted and the fillet samples stored (−18 °C) until analyses. Lower fat content was found in fish submitted to depuration for 48 and 96 h compared to the non-depurated and those depurated for 72 h. Muscle protein was preserved in 48 and 96 h treatments. Coagulase-positive Staphylococcus, coliforms at 45 °C and Salmonella spp. were not observed in the fillets, but aerobic mesophilic microorganisms and coliforms at 35 ºC were detected. Sensory analysis showed no significant differences in appearance, colour, texture, flavour attributes and overall acceptance. During frozen storage, pH, total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), peroxide and thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) values were evaluated in fillet samples every two months. The pH values increased up to four months of storage. The TVB-N values ranged in fillets from fish depurated for 48 and 96 h. Peroxide values increased from the fourth month of storage, with the highest values observed in the sixth month. For TBARS values, increased values were found in fillets from non-depurated fish and lower values in other depuration periods. Thus, depuration is more efficient in maintaining the quality of grumatã fillets in frozen storage.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289740
title: Vancomycin and tetracycline-resistant enterococci from from raw and processed meats: phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of isolates

description: Abstract The ubiquitous nature of enterococci and their ability to colonize different habitats account for their easy spread throughout the food chain. Here, we evaluated the distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility of Enterococcus isolates from meats obtained from different supermarkets. We acquired and cultured 100 products (raw chicken meat, raw pork, and boiled meats) to screen for the presence of Enterococcus spp. In total, 194 isolates were recovered from the samples, with contamination rates of 63.6% in the chicken samples, 31% in the raw pork meat, and 1.4% in the boiled meat samples. PCR amplification with specific primers was performed to screen the DNA of Enterococcus spp. (95/96), E. faecalis (66/96), E. faecium (30/96), and E. casseliflavus/E. flavescens (3/96). The antimicrobial susceptibility tests showed that all the isolates were resistant to at least one of the antibiotics. All E. faecium isolates were resistant to vancomycin, streptomycin, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, erythromycin, and tetracycline. The E. casseliflavus/E. flavescens isolates were resistant to gentamicin, streptomycin, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, erythromycin, and tetracycline. E. faecalis isolates were resistant to ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, and erythromycin (92%), norfloxacin (83%), vancomycin, and streptomycin (50%). The resistance genes tetL and vanB were detected by genotyping. The presence of these antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms in food might pose problems for public health.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289743.v1
title: Low performance of vitamin C compared to ammonium chloride as an urinary acidifier in feedlot lambs

description: Abstract Obstructive urolithiasis is highly prevalent disease in feedlot sheep. Urinary acidification is effective for disease prevention. Forty-five healthy 3-4 month-old male Santa Inês crossbred feedlot lambs were distributed into three groups of 15 animals each. Ammonium chloride (GA) at 400 mg/kg/day/animal, vitamin C (GC) at 4 mg/kg/day/animal, and a combination of the two (GAC) were administered orally for 21 d. Blood and urine samples were taken 7 d before beginning treatment (M0), immediately before (M1), and weekly for 21 d (M2, M3, and M4) for renal function tests, levels of Ca, P, and Mg in serum and urine, urinalysis, and fractional excretion (FE) analysis in these minerals. In groups GA and GAC, pH decreased in M2 and remained acidic throughout the experiment. A significant decrease in serum P and a urinary increase in Ca and Mg occurred in GA. The FE of Ca increased during treatments, but there was no interference with Mg. The FE of P was significantly lower in GA. Ammonium chloride was an effective urinary acidifier in sheep, but vitamin C administered orally did not provide stable results. Thus, based on our results, vitamin C supplementation may not effective for urinary acidification to prevent obstructive urolithiasis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289746
title: Occurrence of Escherichia coli in captive psittaciformes: antimicrobial susceptibility and virulence genes

description: Abstract Captive Psittaciformes may harbor Gram-negative bacteria in their digestive tract, mainly due to poor hygienic conditions and confinement. The present study was carried out with the objective of isolating and identifying Escherichia coli in samples collected from Psittaciformes cages in 50 commercial establishments in the metropolitan region of Goiania, with subsequent antimicrobial susceptibility testing and detection of virulence genes. A total of 141 samples of excreta and swab samples from feeders and water bowls were collected, totaling 423 samples. Escherichia coli was isolated from 9.7% (41/423) samples: 12% (17/141) in excreta, 8.5% (12/141) in feed, and 8.5% (12 /141) in waterers. To determine the susceptibility profile of E. coli isolates, resistance to ciprofloxacin 4.9% (2/41), gentamicin 17.0% (7/41), doxycycline 34.1% (14/41), florfenicol 34.1% (14/41), trimethoprim 39.0% (16/41), tetracycline 41.5% (17/41), enrofloxacin 43.9% (18/41), amoxicillin 48.8% (20/41), neomycin 61.0% (25/41), and sulfonamide 90.2% (37/41) was determined. In 20 isolates, resistance was determined at 4 or more antimicrobials, seven of excreta (7/17), five of feed (5/12), and eight of waterers (8/12). One of the isolates from the waterers showed resistance to all antimicrobials. The iss gene was detected in three isolates, the tsh gene in three, the papC gene in two, traT and eae genes were not detected. In this study, it can be concluded that Psittaciformes commercialized as pet are carry E. coli isolates resistant to most commonly used antimicrobials, mainly sulfonamides and neomycin, besides having virulence and serum resistance genes, which highlights the possibility of the to cause disease in humans.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289746.v1
title: Occurrence of Escherichia coli in captive psittaciformes: antimicrobial susceptibility and virulence genes

description: Abstract Captive Psittaciformes may harbor Gram-negative bacteria in their digestive tract, mainly due to poor hygienic conditions and confinement. The present study was carried out with the objective of isolating and identifying Escherichia coli in samples collected from Psittaciformes cages in 50 commercial establishments in the metropolitan region of Goiania, with subsequent antimicrobial susceptibility testing and detection of virulence genes. A total of 141 samples of excreta and swab samples from feeders and water bowls were collected, totaling 423 samples. Escherichia coli was isolated from 9.7% (41/423) samples: 12% (17/141) in excreta, 8.5% (12/141) in feed, and 8.5% (12 /141) in waterers. To determine the susceptibility profile of E. coli isolates, resistance to ciprofloxacin 4.9% (2/41), gentamicin 17.0% (7/41), doxycycline 34.1% (14/41), florfenicol 34.1% (14/41), trimethoprim 39.0% (16/41), tetracycline 41.5% (17/41), enrofloxacin 43.9% (18/41), amoxicillin 48.8% (20/41), neomycin 61.0% (25/41), and sulfonamide 90.2% (37/41) was determined. In 20 isolates, resistance was determined at 4 or more antimicrobials, seven of excreta (7/17), five of feed (5/12), and eight of waterers (8/12). One of the isolates from the waterers showed resistance to all antimicrobials. The iss gene was detected in three isolates, the tsh gene in three, the papC gene in two, traT and eae genes were not detected. In this study, it can be concluded that Psittaciformes commercialized as pet are carry E. coli isolates resistant to most commonly used antimicrobials, mainly sulfonamides and neomycin, besides having virulence and serum resistance genes, which highlights the possibility of the to cause disease in humans.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289725.v1
title: Ionic balance of water and physical-chemical properties of soil from marine shrimp farms of the Jaguaruna interior county, Ceará, Brazil

description: Abstract The present work aimed at describing and characterizing the physical-chemical composition and the Na+: K+ and Ca+2: Mg+2 ratios of well waters used to fill L. vannamei culture ponds, belonging to farms located in Jaguaruana, an interior municipality of the State of Ceará, Brazil. Besides that, the study also sought to describe and characterize the physical-chemical properties of soils from the same shrimp farms. Well water and soil samples were taken in four farms, three located in Jaguaruana (Pasta Branca, Sargento and Poró) and one in the municipality of Aracati, which served as a control. Water samples were analyzed for pH, specific conductance, salinity, total alkalinity, total and calcium hardness, potassium and sodium. Soil samples were analyzed for pH, specific conductance, salinity, potential acidity, phosphorus, organic carbon, total nitrogen, sodium and potassium. The well waters from Aracati, Pasta Branca/Sargento and Poró were classified as euhaline, oligohaline and mesohaline, respectively. The results of pH indicated that liming was necessary in all four farms. All well waters demanded potassium fertilization to compensate for K+ deficiency and to adjust Na: K ratio. It has been concluded that, in the productive management of inland shrimp farms, it is important to monitor not only the Na: K and Ca: Mg ratios of the water, but also the absolute concentrations of each ion.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289748
title: Heart structure, serum cholesterol, and adiposity of rats treated with a hypercaloric diet: effectiveness of Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck and swimming

description: Abstract This study evaluated the effects of the herbal medicine red orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) and swimming for 84 days on the animal, heart, and abdominal fat weight and the histomorphometric aspects of heart and total cholesterol of Wistar rats. The rats were divided into seven experimental groups of 12 animals each, consisting of a normocaloric diet (Dn), hypercaloric diet (Dh), normocaloric diet and herbal medicine (DnH), hypercaloric diet and herbal medicine (DhH), normocaloric diet and swimming (DnS), hypercaloric diet and swimming (DhS), and hypercaloric diet, swimming, and herbal medicine (DhSH). The data were analyzed statistically by the Tukey test and considered significant when p&lt;0.05. Groups treated with the normocaloric diet had lower abdominal fat weight. The normocaloric diet and herbal medicine (DnH) provided the smallest thickness of the right ventricle. The hypercaloric diet (Dh) reduced the number of cardiomyocytes and the perimeter of cardiac muscle fibers. Swimming and the red orange extract acted synergistically by reducing the deleterious effects of the hypercaloric diet and increasing the thickness of the cardiac chambers and the number of cardiomyocytes. Only the supplementation with the red orange extract did not reduce abdominal fat in rats treated with a hypercaloric diet. Therefore, red orange alone did not promote beneficial changes in the studied data, but its association with swimming increased the number of cardiomyocytes and thickness of muscle fibers, which could contribute to preventing cardiovascular diseases and maintaining health, as well as the regular swimming and a normocaloric diet, which provided less adiposity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10258412
title: Impacts of longevity on the multigenerational family

description: Abstract This article aims at getting to know the impact of longevity on the multigenerational family, and it is a result of the survey "The multigenerational family in Caxias do Sul", carried out in the Working Group on Aging of the University of Caxias do Sul, from 2004 to 2006. Sampling consisted of 27 multigenerational families in the municipality of Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil, with the participation of three people from different generations of the same family, representing 81 people who make up an intentional, oriented and convenient sampling. Methodology used was content analysis and dialectical approach. Survey results intend to contribute to the discussion of the problems the family faces when living with elderly people, and the difficulties the latter have in living together with their family. To know these challenges and propose alternatives to face them in order to qualify people's relationships individually and in the family itself as an institution is a necessity regarded as relevant.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289751
title: Assessing the use of arabic gum as a drying adjuvant for powdered shrimp obtained using a spray dryer

description: Abstract The aim of this study was to find a new method to improve shrimp availability in the culinary and food industry, especially for products in which the flavour of shrimp must be preserved, such as sauces, seasonings, dehydrated soups, and snacks. The approach involved the use of arabic gum as a drying adjuvant on powdered shrimp obtained by spray drying. The effects of the arabic gum on the physicochemical characteristics of the powdered shrimp were then evaluated. The fresh shrimp was processed using the following steps: washing, pre-baking, cephalothorax elimination, and grinding of the abdomen in a blender. Arabic gum was added to the shrimp paste at concentrations of 2%, 4%, and 8% and dehydrated in a spray dryer with input temperatures of 120 ºC and 150 ºC. The chemical, physical, and physicochemical characteristics of to cite in the article page. the control treatment, the addition of arabic gum did not cause any significant alterations to the chemical, physical, and physicochemical characteristics. The temperature increase from 120 ºC to 150 ºC in the control samples had no significant effect (p ≤ 0.05) on the moisture of the product. The input temperature of 120 ºC was found to be the most efficient for drying the shrimp, given that the final product had a high protein content.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10258412.v1
title: Impacts of longevity on the multigenerational family

description: Abstract This article aims at getting to know the impact of longevity on the multigenerational family, and it is a result of the survey "The multigenerational family in Caxias do Sul", carried out in the Working Group on Aging of the University of Caxias do Sul, from 2004 to 2006. Sampling consisted of 27 multigenerational families in the municipality of Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil, with the participation of three people from different generations of the same family, representing 81 people who make up an intentional, oriented and convenient sampling. Methodology used was content analysis and dialectical approach. Survey results intend to contribute to the discussion of the problems the family faces when living with elderly people, and the difficulties the latter have in living together with their family. To know these challenges and propose alternatives to face them in order to qualify people's relationships individually and in the family itself as an institution is a necessity regarded as relevant.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289748.v1
title: Heart structure, serum cholesterol, and adiposity of rats treated with a hypercaloric diet: effectiveness of Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck and swimming

description: Abstract This study evaluated the effects of the herbal medicine red orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) and swimming for 84 days on the animal, heart, and abdominal fat weight and the histomorphometric aspects of heart and total cholesterol of Wistar rats. The rats were divided into seven experimental groups of 12 animals each, consisting of a normocaloric diet (Dn), hypercaloric diet (Dh), normocaloric diet and herbal medicine (DnH), hypercaloric diet and herbal medicine (DhH), normocaloric diet and swimming (DnS), hypercaloric diet and swimming (DhS), and hypercaloric diet, swimming, and herbal medicine (DhSH). The data were analyzed statistically by the Tukey test and considered significant when p&lt;0.05. Groups treated with the normocaloric diet had lower abdominal fat weight. The normocaloric diet and herbal medicine (DnH) provided the smallest thickness of the right ventricle. The hypercaloric diet (Dh) reduced the number of cardiomyocytes and the perimeter of cardiac muscle fibers. Swimming and the red orange extract acted synergistically by reducing the deleterious effects of the hypercaloric diet and increasing the thickness of the cardiac chambers and the number of cardiomyocytes. Only the supplementation with the red orange extract did not reduce abdominal fat in rats treated with a hypercaloric diet. Therefore, red orange alone did not promote beneficial changes in the studied data, but its association with swimming increased the number of cardiomyocytes and thickness of muscle fibers, which could contribute to preventing cardiovascular diseases and maintaining health, as well as the regular swimming and a normocaloric diet, which provided less adiposity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289752
title: Physico-chemical stability of honey-sweetened (Apis mellifera L.) yoghurt

description: Abstract Yogurt is obtained from milk fermentation through the action of specific lactic acid bacteria, and can be added with ingredients with functional properties, in order to add nutritional, sensory value and attractiveness to consumers. The objective of this research was to develop yoghurt sweetened with bee honey Apis mellifera L. and to monitor the physico-chemical stability during storage under refrigeration. Thus, six yoghurt formulations were added with 5% inulin and different honey concentrations (0, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12%). The physicochemical stability behavior (total dry extract, ashes, pH and total titratable acidity - expressed in g of lactic acid) was evaluated during 35 days of storage at times 0, 7, 14, 21, 28 and 35 days. For this experiment was set up a completely randomized design in factorial scheme, being 6 treatments and 6 storage periods. Data were analyzed by analysis of variance and comparison of means by Tukey test at 5% significance. It was observed that the addition of honey in yoghurt promoted a significant increase (p &lt;0.05) in the values of total dry extract and total titratable acidity, associated with reduction in ash values and pH. The yogurts met the standards of identity and quality recommended by the legislation and during storage underwent significant changes in all parameters influenced mainly by the honey concentration factor than storage time.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10073501
title: Contributions of biomechanics to the elderly public

description: Abstract There are several scientific publications that refer to the public of the senior citizens nowadays. It can be due to the great interest of researchers in understanding the process of human aging. During this process several alterations happen in the organism, such as physiologic alterations, as the bad operation of some corporal structures and mechanics, for example, the incapacity of doing basic movements of the human body. Researchers must try to identify and investigate these alterations in order to clarify them, and so help interpret the natural process of human evolution. Biomechanics is one of the areas of the science that intends to understand the modifications occurring in the human being during this stage of life. Through biomechanics, it is possible to obtain important data to verify possible alterations in movement patterns, known in the literature as normal. This can be noticed through the analysis of the variables studied in this research. Those variables can be known with the help of measurement methods, which are essential factors for the development of biomechanical studies. Thus, it is noticed that the most recent studies accomplished in the elderly population refer to gait and balance, whose results are presented here.