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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7678412.v1
title: EFFICIENCY OF DIFFERENT PROTOCOLS FOR Campylobacter jejuni ISOLATION FROM POULTRY MEAT

description: Abstract Campylobacter jejuni is the main cause of acute bacterial gastroenteritis, and poultry meat is an important agent vehicle. However, the conventional methods for Campylobacter isolation are often not effective and may lead to erroneous results. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate different methods to C. jejuni detection in poultry products. Ground chicken experimentally contaminated with three different dilutions of the microorganism was analyzed with different protocols to C. jejuni isolation: Seeding directly in agars mCCDA, Columbia and blood agar, and after pre-enrichment in Bolton or Brucella broth. The Campylobacter characteristic colonies were identified and compared in order to assess which method was the most effective. The only protocols in which it was possible to recover the microorganism from all the tests were those using the mCCDA agar associated with the Bolton broth or the Brucella broth. These were also the only protocols that allowed the recovery of C. jejuni 24 hours after the experimental contamination with inoculum equal to 100 CFU/25 g. However, the mCCDA agar without the use of pre-enrichment presented an unsatisfactory performance, lower than the other protocols. It is concluded that mCCDA agar with Brucella broth or with Bolton broth pre-enrichment was more efficient for the C. jejuni isolation than the other protocols.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7678169.v1
title: EVALUATION OF PERIPARTUM PERIOD BY CLINICAL AND HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF DAIRY GOATS

description: Abstract The aim of this research was to evaluate the effects of the peripartum period in the clinical and hematological parameters of adult goats. The research used animals of Saanen and Alpine Brown breed at the following times: T-15 (fifteen days before partum), T0 (immediately after partum), T2 (two days after partum), T5 (five days after partum), T10 (ten days after partum), T15 (fifteen days after partum) and T30 (thirty days after partum). A group of 10 adult goats, of the same breed, non-pregnant and non-lactating comprised the control group. The main physical find was higher heart rate (HR) at pre-parturition and at delivery time, with a decrease of the values through the time. The respiratory (RR) rate of the evaluated group was higher than that of the control group, with the pic at T-15. The main alteration revealed in the complete blood count was lower values of hemoglobin at T-15, when compared to the control group. It was observed a leukocytosis by neutrophil increasing with lymphopenia at T0 and leukocytosis with neutrophil increasing in the early lactation period. The protein values were lower at T-15 and T0, but they were increased by the lactation time. The fibrinogen presented higher values in T0. As conclusion of this assay, the physical and hematological parameters were useful to detect the variation that occurs in the periparturition period of dairy goats. Those findings, associated to the stress leucogram and the increase in the metabolic basal rate in this period, confirm the physiological susceptibility of the goats in early lactation. Management of temperature and of nutritional needs is imperative to keep these animals without organic unbalance, and to avoid health problems and productive failures.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7866080.v1
title: INFECTION BY Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum, Leishmania major AND Trypanosoma cruzi IN DOGS FROM THE STATE OF PARÁ

description: Abstract A serological inquiry was performed to Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum, Leishmania spp. and Trypanosoma cruzi in dogs from the city of Castanhal and Belém, State of Pará, and the association between seropositive animals and factors such as sex, age, access to the streets and provenance of the animals was studied. 269 healthy dogs with different ages, coming from animal shelters, commercial kennels, Zoonosis Control Centre, and domiciles were used. The Indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) reaction was used with plates sensitized with their respective antigens. Among the 263 samples, 100 were reactant, with 38.0% of positivity for Toxplasma gondii, being 16UI and 64UI the prevalent titers, 15.97% of reagent animals for anti-N. caninum antibodies with higher seroprevalence to titers 25UI and 50UI.At the anti-L. major antibodies research, 3.42% were reagent with the titer 40UI being the prevalent. The research of anti-T.cruzi antibodies revealed negativity in all the samples. The provenance and age range variables have been shown as a risk factor to the animals. The animals from the city of Belém presented 2.6 times more changes of infection than the animals from the city of Castanhal. The animals at the age range from three to seven years old presented 2.27 times more changes of being reagent than the dogs with up to three years old. There was no statistical association to the other variables and protozoa researched.
DOI: 10.17870/bathspa.12826532.v1
title: Destroyed by Shadows

description: This item contains evidence relating to the exhibition Destroyed by Shadows, held at Cornerstone Gallery, Liverpool Hope University, 28th February to 13th April 2018.<br>List of Contents:1) Destroyed by Shadows - installation view 2) Graph (2018) – studio installation shot, finished work, image credits Andrea Medjesi-Jones<br><br>Photography by Andrea Medjesi-Jones, used with permission.<br><br><b>This work</b><b> is under copyright and may not be used without permission. Use of this repository acknowledges cooperation with its policies and relevant copyright law.</b><br>
DOI: 10.17870/bathspa.12826532
title: Destroyed by Shadows

description: This item contains evidence relating to the exhibition Destroyed by Shadows, held at Cornerstone Gallery, Liverpool Hope University, 28th February to 13th April 2018.<br>List of Contents:1) Destroyed by Shadows - installation view 2) Graph (2018) – studio installation shot, finished work, image credits Andrea Medjesi-Jones<br><br>Photography by Andrea Medjesi-Jones, used with permission.<br><br><b>This work</b><b> is under copyright and may not be used without permission. Use of this repository acknowledges cooperation with its policies and relevant copyright law.</b><br>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7678421
title: THE CURRENT SITUATION OF PETS ADOPTED FROM AN ANIMAL PROTECTION NGO IN THE STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO

description: Abstract This essay aims at analyzing the situation of pets after adoption from an NGO in the State of Rio de Janeiro. A sample of 50 pets was selected, and adopters answered a questionnaire whose data was analyzed by using descriptive statistical techniques. In general, adopters were comprised of married women of different ages, with university degree and high income. They were not lead by the pets’ breed and adopted particularly the youngest ones. Adoptions did not take place aiming an interaction between pets and the elderly or children. Adopters already had another pet, and the adopted pets started to live at residential properties. We realized that compassion was the key reason for adoption. Responsible guardianship principles were followed and a high percentage of pets had been neutered. They were feed predominantly with pet food. Good vaccination and frequent deworming practices were in place. As prevailing negative aspects we noticed that animals had free access to the streets, did not receive adequate veterinary care and were not wearing identification tags. Adopters were very attached to their pets. There was a high rate of stay, little difficulty in dealing with the pets and high satisfaction level. This scenario shows us that the adoption strategy has been effective and may bring good results to the control of animal population density, especially if combined with other strategies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7678421.v1
title: THE CURRENT SITUATION OF PETS ADOPTED FROM AN ANIMAL PROTECTION NGO IN THE STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO

description: Abstract This essay aims at analyzing the situation of pets after adoption from an NGO in the State of Rio de Janeiro. A sample of 50 pets was selected, and adopters answered a questionnaire whose data was analyzed by using descriptive statistical techniques. In general, adopters were comprised of married women of different ages, with university degree and high income. They were not lead by the pets’ breed and adopted particularly the youngest ones. Adoptions did not take place aiming an interaction between pets and the elderly or children. Adopters already had another pet, and the adopted pets started to live at residential properties. We realized that compassion was the key reason for adoption. Responsible guardianship principles were followed and a high percentage of pets had been neutered. They were feed predominantly with pet food. Good vaccination and frequent deworming practices were in place. As prevailing negative aspects we noticed that animals had free access to the streets, did not receive adequate veterinary care and were not wearing identification tags. Adopters were very attached to their pets. There was a high rate of stay, little difficulty in dealing with the pets and high satisfaction level. This scenario shows us that the adoption strategy has been effective and may bring good results to the control of animal population density, especially if combined with other strategies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7866080
title: INFECTION BY Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum, Leishmania major AND Trypanosoma cruzi IN DOGS FROM THE STATE OF PARÁ

description: Abstract A serological inquiry was performed to Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum, Leishmania spp. and Trypanosoma cruzi in dogs from the city of Castanhal and Belém, State of Pará, and the association between seropositive animals and factors such as sex, age, access to the streets and provenance of the animals was studied. 269 healthy dogs with different ages, coming from animal shelters, commercial kennels, Zoonosis Control Centre, and domiciles were used. The Indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) reaction was used with plates sensitized with their respective antigens. Among the 263 samples, 100 were reactant, with 38.0% of positivity for Toxplasma gondii, being 16UI and 64UI the prevalent titers, 15.97% of reagent animals for anti-N. caninum antibodies with higher seroprevalence to titers 25UI and 50UI.At the anti-L. major antibodies research, 3.42% were reagent with the titer 40UI being the prevalent. The research of anti-T.cruzi antibodies revealed negativity in all the samples. The provenance and age range variables have been shown as a risk factor to the animals. The animals from the city of Belém presented 2.6 times more changes of infection than the animals from the city of Castanhal. The animals at the age range from three to seven years old presented 2.27 times more changes of being reagent than the dogs with up to three years old. There was no statistical association to the other variables and protozoa researched.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8092907
title: HEMATOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS IN THE BLOOD AND BONE MARROW OF DOGS NATURALLY INFECTED BY Ehrlichia spp. AND Anaplasma spp.

description: Abstract This study aimed to analyze the hematological and cytomorphological findings in the peripheral blood and bone marrow of dogs infected with Ehrlichia spp. and Anaplasma spp. Forty-four dogs with clinically suspected hemoparasitosis, belonging to different breeds, ages, and both sexes, underwent serological examination by SNAP Assay, hematological analysis, and myelogram. Among them, 63.6% (28/44) tested serologically positive; among the serologically positive dogs, 57.1% (16/28) tested positive for Ehrlichia spp., 21.4% (6/28) for Anaplasma spp., and 21.4% (6/28) were coinfected. Thrombocytopenia was the most frequent hematologic alteration in dogs positive for Ehrlichia spp., present in 93.7% (15/16) (p=0.015) of the infected animals, while macrocytic and hypochromic anemia were observed in 66.7% (4/6) (p=0.010) of the animals infected with Anaplasma spp. In the myelogram, 62.5% (10/16, p=0.005) and 75.0% (12/16, p=0,044) of the animals positive for Ehrlichia spp. presented with bone marrow hypoplasia and decrease in the myeloid: erythroid (M:E) ratio, respectively. Hyperplasia of the erythroid series was observed in 50.0% (3/6) (p=0.022) of the animals positive for Anaplasma spp. No significant association was observed between the hematological alterations and the coinfection group (p &gt;0.05). On the basis of these hematological observations, it can be inferred that the aforementioned laboratory examinations could be employed for the characterization and confirmative diagnosis of hemoparasitosis in dogs.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8092907.v1
title: HEMATOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS IN THE BLOOD AND BONE MARROW OF DOGS NATURALLY INFECTED BY Ehrlichia spp. AND Anaplasma spp.

description: Abstract This study aimed to analyze the hematological and cytomorphological findings in the peripheral blood and bone marrow of dogs infected with Ehrlichia spp. and Anaplasma spp. Forty-four dogs with clinically suspected hemoparasitosis, belonging to different breeds, ages, and both sexes, underwent serological examination by SNAP Assay, hematological analysis, and myelogram. Among them, 63.6% (28/44) tested serologically positive; among the serologically positive dogs, 57.1% (16/28) tested positive for Ehrlichia spp., 21.4% (6/28) for Anaplasma spp., and 21.4% (6/28) were coinfected. Thrombocytopenia was the most frequent hematologic alteration in dogs positive for Ehrlichia spp., present in 93.7% (15/16) (p=0.015) of the infected animals, while macrocytic and hypochromic anemia were observed in 66.7% (4/6) (p=0.010) of the animals infected with Anaplasma spp. In the myelogram, 62.5% (10/16, p=0.005) and 75.0% (12/16, p=0,044) of the animals positive for Ehrlichia spp. presented with bone marrow hypoplasia and decrease in the myeloid: erythroid (M:E) ratio, respectively. Hyperplasia of the erythroid series was observed in 50.0% (3/6) (p=0.022) of the animals positive for Anaplasma spp. No significant association was observed between the hematological alterations and the coinfection group (p &gt;0.05). On the basis of these hematological observations, it can be inferred that the aforementioned laboratory examinations could be employed for the characterization and confirmative diagnosis of hemoparasitosis in dogs.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7865840
title: FAST ACTION ENROFLOXACIN ASSOCIATED WITH ORAL ELECTROLYTE AND ENERGY REPLACEMENT OR ENDOVENONOUS FLUID THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF NEONATAL BOVINE DIARRHEA

description: Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of fast action enrofloxacin and its association with oral or intravenous support by assessing the clinical response, serum metabolites and body development of the dairy calves with diarrhea. We used 56 animals divided in groups: Healthy Group (n=5), Antibiotic Group (ATB; n=15), Antibiotic + Intravenous Support Group (ATB+IS; n=9), Antibiotic + Oral Support Group (ATB+OS; n=16), Intravenous Support Group (IS; n=11). All animals were daily monitored during the first 42 days of life and, when diagnosed diarrhea, was conducted clinical evaluation and blood sampling at 0, 24, 72 and 120 h for hematologic evaluation and serum metabolites, and weekly to body development. All the groups receiving the antibiotic had improved consistency of feces. ATB+OS had positive results on the levels of lymphocytes, eosinophils and chlorides. ATB+IS showed higher values of total proteins and globulins. In relation to body development, there was no difference between groups. Thus, enrofloxacin fast action was effective in reversing diarrhea and its association with oral replacement solution helped the clinical response by improving leukocyte pattern and chlorides. Since its association with the intravenous fluid got a better response in protein metabolism.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7865840.v1
title: FAST ACTION ENROFLOXACIN ASSOCIATED WITH ORAL ELECTROLYTE AND ENERGY REPLACEMENT OR ENDOVENONOUS FLUID THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF NEONATAL BOVINE DIARRHEA

description: Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of fast action enrofloxacin and its association with oral or intravenous support by assessing the clinical response, serum metabolites and body development of the dairy calves with diarrhea. We used 56 animals divided in groups: Healthy Group (n=5), Antibiotic Group (ATB; n=15), Antibiotic + Intravenous Support Group (ATB+IS; n=9), Antibiotic + Oral Support Group (ATB+OS; n=16), Intravenous Support Group (IS; n=11). All animals were daily monitored during the first 42 days of life and, when diagnosed diarrhea, was conducted clinical evaluation and blood sampling at 0, 24, 72 and 120 h for hematologic evaluation and serum metabolites, and weekly to body development. All the groups receiving the antibiotic had improved consistency of feces. ATB+OS had positive results on the levels of lymphocytes, eosinophils and chlorides. ATB+IS showed higher values of total proteins and globulins. In relation to body development, there was no difference between groups. Thus, enrofloxacin fast action was effective in reversing diarrhea and its association with oral replacement solution helped the clinical response by improving leukocyte pattern and chlorides. Since its association with the intravenous fluid got a better response in protein metabolism.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8163044
title: SERUM BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE OF NELLORE AND GIROLANDO COWS RAISED IN STATE OF MARANHÃO

description: Abstract The aim of this research was to evaluate serum activities of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), creatine kinase (CK), gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), and on serum concentrations of albumin, bilirubin, total and ionized calcium, cholesterol, creatinine, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, total protein, sodium, triglycerides, and urea of Nellore (n=120) and Girolando (n=120) healthy cows, aged 24 to 36 months, using a semiautomatic spectrophotometer and automatic ion analyzer. Assessment of enzyme activity showed the influence of racial factors in the results of CK, the values of Nellore cows (87.5 U/L) being higher than the Girolando cows (68.6 U/L). Serum levels of creatinine (Crea), total bilirubin (TB), unconjugated bilirubin (UB) and ionized calcium were also influenced by breed, and the values obtained for the Nellore cows (Crea: 1.61 mg/dL, TB: 0.28 mg/dL and UB: 0.19 mg/dL) were higher than those observed for Girolando cows (Crea: 1.47 mg/dL, TB: 0.23 mg/dL and UB: 0.14 mg/dL), except for ionized calcium (Nellore: 0.66 mMol/L and Girolando: 0.73 mMol/L). The results evidenced the influence of racial factor on some biochemical parameters, and, therefore, should be taken into consideration for correct interpretation of laboratory tests.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8163044.v1
title: SERUM BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE OF NELLORE AND GIROLANDO COWS RAISED IN STATE OF MARANHÃO

description: Abstract The aim of this research was to evaluate serum activities of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), creatine kinase (CK), gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), and on serum concentrations of albumin, bilirubin, total and ionized calcium, cholesterol, creatinine, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, total protein, sodium, triglycerides, and urea of Nellore (n=120) and Girolando (n=120) healthy cows, aged 24 to 36 months, using a semiautomatic spectrophotometer and automatic ion analyzer. Assessment of enzyme activity showed the influence of racial factors in the results of CK, the values of Nellore cows (87.5 U/L) being higher than the Girolando cows (68.6 U/L). Serum levels of creatinine (Crea), total bilirubin (TB), unconjugated bilirubin (UB) and ionized calcium were also influenced by breed, and the values obtained for the Nellore cows (Crea: 1.61 mg/dL, TB: 0.28 mg/dL and UB: 0.19 mg/dL) were higher than those observed for Girolando cows (Crea: 1.47 mg/dL, TB: 0.23 mg/dL and UB: 0.14 mg/dL), except for ionized calcium (Nellore: 0.66 mMol/L and Girolando: 0.73 mMol/L). The results evidenced the influence of racial factor on some biochemical parameters, and, therefore, should be taken into consideration for correct interpretation of laboratory tests.
DOI: 10.17870/bathspa.12826541.v1
title: Make_Shift

description: This item contains evidence relating to the exhibition Make_Shift, held at Collyer Bristow Gallery, London, 12th October 2017 - 13th February 2018. <b>Links to information about the exhibition under references below. </b><br>List of Contents:1) <i>Paintings as tools </i>(2017), studio shot, finished work, image credit Andrea Medjesi-Jones2) <i>Pink Painting Machine </i>(2017), exhibition installation, image credit Andrea Medjesi-Jones3) <i>Pink Painting Machine</i> (2017) - detail, exhibition installation, image credit Andrea Medjesi-Jones4) <i>Pink Painting Machine 2 </i>(2017), studio installation, finished work, image credit Andrea Medjesi-Jones<br>Photographs by Andrea Medjesi-Jones, used with permission.<br><br><b>For the full exhibition catalogue, please click here (or follow the link below in references): </b><b>Make_Shift Exhibition Catalogue</b><br><b>This work</b><b> is under copyright and may not be used without permission. Use of this repository acknowledges cooperation with its policies and relevant copyright law.</b><br><br>
DOI: 10.17870/bathspa.12826541
title: Make_Shift

description: This item contains evidence relating to the exhibition Make_Shift, held at Collyer Bristow Gallery, London, 12th October 2017 - 13th February 2018. <b>Links to information about the exhibition under references below. </b><br>List of Contents:1) <i>Paintings as tools </i>(2017), studio shot, finished work, image credit Andrea Medjesi-Jones2) <i>Pink Painting Machine </i>(2017), exhibition installation, image credit Andrea Medjesi-Jones3) <i>Pink Painting Machine</i> (2017) - detail, exhibition installation, image credit Andrea Medjesi-Jones4) <i>Pink Painting Machine 2 </i>(2017), studio installation, finished work, image credit Andrea Medjesi-Jones<br>Photographs by Andrea Medjesi-Jones, used with permission.<br><br><b>For the full exhibition catalogue, please click here (or follow the link below in references): </b><b>Make_Shift Exhibition Catalogue</b><br><b>This work</b><b> is under copyright and may not be used without permission. Use of this repository acknowledges cooperation with its policies and relevant copyright law.</b><br><br>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8162762
title: IN VITRO AND IN VIVO EFFECT OF Eugenia uniflora EXTRACTS ON GASTROINTESTINAL NEMATODE OF SHEEP

description: Abstract: This study evaluated the in vitro and in vivo action of Eugenia uniflora extracts on sheep gastrointestinal nematode. In the egg hatchability inhibition assay, aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts were tested in the concentrations ranging from 40 to 1.25 mg/mL. The cytotoxic effect was measured using the MTT assay on VERO cells at concentrations ranging from 4000 to 1.95 μg/mL. The chemical composition was analyzed through the qualitative phytochemical screening. In the in vivo test, 100 mg/kg of the hydroalcoholic extract was administered orally for three days in sheep naturally infected and fecal collection was performed to estimate the egg count per gram of faeces (EPG). Different extracts of E. uniflora inhibited hatchability of eggs with a percentage of inhibition ranging from 14.56 to 99.75%, being the hydroalcoholic most effective than the aqueous. In phytochemical analysis, compounds with anthelmintic action were observed, such as flavonoids, saponins, tannins and triterpenes. Extracts showed moderate to null cytotoxicity under the conditions tested. Reduction of EPG was observed only in control group (anthelmintic). The extracts of E. uniflora proved promising with in vitro action, requiring studies that assess other concentrations and forms of in vivo administration.