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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6992156.v1
title: Enzootic bovine leukosis antibodies in cattle from mid-northern Mato Grosso State, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT The enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL) is a disease caused by a retrovirus and can be presented as a persistent lymphocytosis, or bovine lymphosarcomas in adult cattle. This study aimed to conduct a serological survey of beef cattle, dairy herd and in purebred cattle raised in the cities of Sinop and Sorriso, in order to understand the distribution and occurrence of antibodies anti-EBL virus in that region. According to the results obtained, the prevalence in the three categories was 11.78% of serum positives, where 12.19% for beef cattle, 11.02% for the dairy herd and 9.09% in purebred cattle animals. Thus, this study demonstrated that EBL is present in Mato Grosso State, and EBL's prevalence rates lower than others reported in several regions of the country.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6992738
title: Prevalence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in sheep in Uberlândia municipality, MG

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to verify the prevalence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in 334 blood samples of sheep from 12 properties located in Uberlândia municipality, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The indirect immunofluorescence assay test (IFAT) was used for the detection of anti-T. gondii antibodies, with a cut-off at dilution 1:64. The prevalence of anti-T. gondii antibodies in sheep was 30.8% and seropositive frequency per property ranged from 10 to 66.7%, and all properties have at least one reacted sample. When ovine seropositivity was associated with gender, age and breed, there was a statistically significant difference for age, so that animals with lower age (6 to 11 months) were less reacted than the older sheeps. These results suggest the adoption of preventive measures in the region studied.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6992738.v1
title: Prevalence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in sheep in Uberlândia municipality, MG

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to verify the prevalence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in 334 blood samples of sheep from 12 properties located in Uberlândia municipality, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The indirect immunofluorescence assay test (IFAT) was used for the detection of anti-T. gondii antibodies, with a cut-off at dilution 1:64. The prevalence of anti-T. gondii antibodies in sheep was 30.8% and seropositive frequency per property ranged from 10 to 66.7%, and all properties have at least one reacted sample. When ovine seropositivity was associated with gender, age and breed, there was a statistically significant difference for age, so that animals with lower age (6 to 11 months) were less reacted than the older sheeps. These results suggest the adoption of preventive measures in the region studied.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6991622
title: Evaluation of the efficacy of cypermethrin and amitraz against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: The Rhipicephalus (Boophilus )microplus is an important tick species which affect bovines in tropical areas. Its control is based on the use of chemical acaricides, but the frequent use of these substances has been conducted to the development of tick resistance. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of cypermethrin and amitraz against R. (B. )microplus collected of bovines from different municipalities of the state of Pernambuco. From August 2009 to July 2011, engorged females were collected and subjected to the "Adult Immersion Test" in order to evaluate the efficacy of cypermethrin and amitraz. The results indicate that populations of R. (B. )microplus from Pernambuco present resistance to acaricides (i.e., cypermethrin and amitraz). In this study, a single population (Brejo da Madre de Deus) was susceptible to cypermethrin, whereas two (Timbaúba and Limoeiro) were susceptible to amitraz. Data herein reported follow a pattern observed in other regions of Brazil and alert to the fact that alternative measures of control should be implemented in this area studied.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6991622.v1
title: Evaluation of the efficacy of cypermethrin and amitraz against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: The Rhipicephalus (Boophilus )microplus is an important tick species which affect bovines in tropical areas. Its control is based on the use of chemical acaricides, but the frequent use of these substances has been conducted to the development of tick resistance. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of cypermethrin and amitraz against R. (B. )microplus collected of bovines from different municipalities of the state of Pernambuco. From August 2009 to July 2011, engorged females were collected and subjected to the "Adult Immersion Test" in order to evaluate the efficacy of cypermethrin and amitraz. The results indicate that populations of R. (B. )microplus from Pernambuco present resistance to acaricides (i.e., cypermethrin and amitraz). In this study, a single population (Brejo da Madre de Deus) was susceptible to cypermethrin, whereas two (Timbaúba and Limoeiro) were susceptible to amitraz. Data herein reported follow a pattern observed in other regions of Brazil and alert to the fact that alternative measures of control should be implemented in this area studied.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515665
title: In vitro antibacterial activity of Origanum vulgare (oregano) essential oil against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus strains

description: ABSTRACT: Origanum vulgare (oregano) was recognized as a species with several therapeutic properties. Nowadays, its antimicrobial potential has been receiving a large scientific interest. This study aimed at evaluating the antimicrobial activity (bactericidal and bacteriostatic) of an O. vulgare commercial essential oil against strains of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria related to food intoxication and infection. Standard (American Type Culture Collection - ATCC) and clinical strains were submitted to the action of an essential oil in different concentrations through microdilution (for determination of minimum inhibitory concentration - MIC) and macrodilution (for determination of the minimum bactericidal concentration - MBC) techniques. Variation in the antimicrobial potential of an essential oil among the tested strains was observed. For E. coli ATCC 25922, the MIC was 6.25 µL/mL and MBC 12.5 µL/ mL, while for the clinical sample, values varied respectively between 12.5 and 25 µL/mL. For S. aureus ATCC 25923, values of MIC and MBC were 12.5 µL/mL, while for the clinical sample they respectively were 6.25 and 25 µL/mL. Thus, the essential oil of O. vulgare showed inhibition power of growth and viability in the tested strains. However, further studies are necessary to determine the optimal concentrations of oregano to act as a natural antimicrobial, considering the factors that influence their composition, and the quantity and quality of active compounds.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515665.v1
title: In vitro antibacterial activity of Origanum vulgare (oregano) essential oil against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus strains

description: ABSTRACT: Origanum vulgare (oregano) was recognized as a species with several therapeutic properties. Nowadays, its antimicrobial potential has been receiving a large scientific interest. This study aimed at evaluating the antimicrobial activity (bactericidal and bacteriostatic) of an O. vulgare commercial essential oil against strains of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria related to food intoxication and infection. Standard (American Type Culture Collection - ATCC) and clinical strains were submitted to the action of an essential oil in different concentrations through microdilution (for determination of minimum inhibitory concentration - MIC) and macrodilution (for determination of the minimum bactericidal concentration - MBC) techniques. Variation in the antimicrobial potential of an essential oil among the tested strains was observed. For E. coli ATCC 25922, the MIC was 6.25 µL/mL and MBC 12.5 µL/ mL, while for the clinical sample, values varied respectively between 12.5 and 25 µL/mL. For S. aureus ATCC 25923, values of MIC and MBC were 12.5 µL/mL, while for the clinical sample they respectively were 6.25 and 25 µL/mL. Thus, the essential oil of O. vulgare showed inhibition power of growth and viability in the tested strains. However, further studies are necessary to determine the optimal concentrations of oregano to act as a natural antimicrobial, considering the factors that influence their composition, and the quantity and quality of active compounds.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515659
title: Maintenance culture medium and inoculum based on peach palm leaves for Pleurotus spp. production

description: ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the use of immersion water from peach palm leaves (PPLDA) as a component of the culture medium for the maintenance of Pleurotus spp. and the use of agricultural waste, peach palm leaves, as inoculum support for the fungi. The performance of the inoculum based on peach palm leaves (PPL) for the production of Pleurotus spp. fruiting bodies was compared with that using wheat grains (WG) as inoculum support. PPLDA culture medium (immersion water of peach palm leaves, dextrose, and agar) showed a lower radial velocity of mycelial growth for both fungi than that obtained with the culture medium WDA (wheat extract, dextrose and agar), commonly used as maintenance medium for Pleurotus spp. However, the type of inoculum support does not significantly influence the linear velocity of P. ostreatus mycelial growth, reaching 6.71 mm/day on wheat grains and 6.18 mm/day on peach palm leaves. Thus, when the inoculum based on peach palm leaves is utilized, the immersion water used for preparing this support can be used for preparing the PPLDA maintenance culture medium, diminishing the production costs of Pleurotus mushrooms. Data also showed that when Pleurotus sajor-caju was cultivated on peach palm leaves, using PPL as inoculum support, the fruiting bodies production parameters (Y = 47%, BE = 3% and Pr = 0.2 g/day) did not differ from that obtained using WG.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515659.v1
title: Maintenance culture medium and inoculum based on peach palm leaves for Pleurotus spp. production

description: ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the use of immersion water from peach palm leaves (PPLDA) as a component of the culture medium for the maintenance of Pleurotus spp. and the use of agricultural waste, peach palm leaves, as inoculum support for the fungi. The performance of the inoculum based on peach palm leaves (PPL) for the production of Pleurotus spp. fruiting bodies was compared with that using wheat grains (WG) as inoculum support. PPLDA culture medium (immersion water of peach palm leaves, dextrose, and agar) showed a lower radial velocity of mycelial growth for both fungi than that obtained with the culture medium WDA (wheat extract, dextrose and agar), commonly used as maintenance medium for Pleurotus spp. However, the type of inoculum support does not significantly influence the linear velocity of P. ostreatus mycelial growth, reaching 6.71 mm/day on wheat grains and 6.18 mm/day on peach palm leaves. Thus, when the inoculum based on peach palm leaves is utilized, the immersion water used for preparing this support can be used for preparing the PPLDA maintenance culture medium, diminishing the production costs of Pleurotus mushrooms. Data also showed that when Pleurotus sajor-caju was cultivated on peach palm leaves, using PPL as inoculum support, the fruiting bodies production parameters (Y = 47%, BE = 3% and Pr = 0.2 g/day) did not differ from that obtained using WG.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515662
title: Antibiosis and antixenosis of lima bean to Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae)

description: ABSTRACT: Lima bean is an important source of protein and income for many families in Northeast Brazil. Zabrotes subfasciatus is the main pest of stored lima bean, which is responsible for quantitative and qualitative losses. Genetic resistance is one of the most promising ways to control pests. Thus, this research aimed to study the genetic resistance of eight accessions of lima bean to Z. subfasciatus attack. Assays were performed in the laboratory with temperature and lighting controlled in a completely randomized design using the UFPI 230, UFPI 264, UFPI 271, UFPI 515, UFPI 468, UFPI 220, UFPI 280, and UFPI 134 accessions as treatments. No-choice and free-choice tests were performed. In the free-choice test significant differences were observed in the number of eggs, emerged insects and larval/pupal mortality using the F test and Scott-Knot, both at 5% of probability. The attractivity and preference indicators for oviposition have shown that there are different resistance levels of no preference type for oviposition. All accessions revealed a low antibiosis level. The UFPI 220, UFPI 468, UFPI264, UFPI 134, and UFPI 230 accessions presented antixenosis resistance when compared to the UFPI 515 accession. The UFPI 515 was the most susceptible.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515662.v1
title: Antibiosis and antixenosis of lima bean to Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae)

description: ABSTRACT: Lima bean is an important source of protein and income for many families in Northeast Brazil. Zabrotes subfasciatus is the main pest of stored lima bean, which is responsible for quantitative and qualitative losses. Genetic resistance is one of the most promising ways to control pests. Thus, this research aimed to study the genetic resistance of eight accessions of lima bean to Z. subfasciatus attack. Assays were performed in the laboratory with temperature and lighting controlled in a completely randomized design using the UFPI 230, UFPI 264, UFPI 271, UFPI 515, UFPI 468, UFPI 220, UFPI 280, and UFPI 134 accessions as treatments. No-choice and free-choice tests were performed. In the free-choice test significant differences were observed in the number of eggs, emerged insects and larval/pupal mortality using the F test and Scott-Knot, both at 5% of probability. The attractivity and preference indicators for oviposition have shown that there are different resistance levels of no preference type for oviposition. All accessions revealed a low antibiosis level. The UFPI 220, UFPI 468, UFPI264, UFPI 134, and UFPI 230 accessions presented antixenosis resistance when compared to the UFPI 515 accession. The UFPI 515 was the most susceptible.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513121
title: Dynamics of fungicide in chemical control of Phakopsora pachyrhizi in soybean plants subjected to different water regimes

description: ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to evaluate the dynamics of chemical control of Phakopsora pachyrhizi in soybean plants subjected to different water regimes. The experiment was conducted in the experimental area of Phytus Institute, in Itaara city, central region of Rio Grande do Sul, in 2012/2013 harvest. The experimental design was completely randomized, with four replications in a factorial arrangement (2x6). The first factor was composed of two water regimes: 1) water deficit (50-60% of field capacity); 2) no water deficit (90-100% of field capacity). The B factor was four time intervals between fungicide application and rainfall simulation (0, 30, 60 and 120 min), a witness to application without rain and a control without fungicide application. In application the active ingredients trifloxystrobin + prothioconazole (60.0 + 70.0 g i.a.ha-1) with the addition of Aureo(r) at a dose of 0.375 Lpc ha-1 were used. The parameters evaluated were the number of days until the first pustule preview of Asian rust, disease severity, yield and grain yield. It was found that the fungicide application in plants under water deficit provides the greatest number of days until the first pustule preview. A rainfall simulation has great effect in removing fungicides no matter the water regime. The control of P. pachyrhizi in plants under water deficit was effective, resulting in increased productivity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515701
title: Effect of extraction of phenolic compounds on the in vitro antioxidant and antibacterial activity of sun mushroom

description: ABSTRACT: The sun mushroom (Agaricus blazei Murril) is widely consumed due its medicinal properties. This study aimed to determine in vitro antibacterial and antioxidant activities of sun mushroom, through different times and temperatures of extraction. The samples were analyzed for proximate composition, determination of total phenolic content and in vitro antibacterial and antioxidant activities. The results show that this kind of mushroom appears as a potential antioxidant agent, obtaining best results in the temperature of 70ºC for 60 minutes in hydroethanol extraction. This extract shows no antibacterial activity for microorganisms under test.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515701.v1
title: Effect of extraction of phenolic compounds on the in vitro antioxidant and antibacterial activity of sun mushroom

description: ABSTRACT: The sun mushroom (Agaricus blazei Murril) is widely consumed due its medicinal properties. This study aimed to determine in vitro antibacterial and antioxidant activities of sun mushroom, through different times and temperatures of extraction. The samples were analyzed for proximate composition, determination of total phenolic content and in vitro antibacterial and antioxidant activities. The results show that this kind of mushroom appears as a potential antioxidant agent, obtaining best results in the temperature of 70ºC for 60 minutes in hydroethanol extraction. This extract shows no antibacterial activity for microorganisms under test.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513121.v1
title: Dynamics of fungicide in chemical control of Phakopsora pachyrhizi in soybean plants subjected to different water regimes

description: ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to evaluate the dynamics of chemical control of Phakopsora pachyrhizi in soybean plants subjected to different water regimes. The experiment was conducted in the experimental area of Phytus Institute, in Itaara city, central region of Rio Grande do Sul, in 2012/2013 harvest. The experimental design was completely randomized, with four replications in a factorial arrangement (2x6). The first factor was composed of two water regimes: 1) water deficit (50-60% of field capacity); 2) no water deficit (90-100% of field capacity). The B factor was four time intervals between fungicide application and rainfall simulation (0, 30, 60 and 120 min), a witness to application without rain and a control without fungicide application. In application the active ingredients trifloxystrobin + prothioconazole (60.0 + 70.0 g i.a.ha-1) with the addition of Aureo(r) at a dose of 0.375 Lpc ha-1 were used. The parameters evaluated were the number of days until the first pustule preview of Asian rust, disease severity, yield and grain yield. It was found that the fungicide application in plants under water deficit provides the greatest number of days until the first pustule preview. A rainfall simulation has great effect in removing fungicides no matter the water regime. The control of P. pachyrhizi in plants under water deficit was effective, resulting in increased productivity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515674
title: Resistance in cowpea cultivars to Bruchidius atrolineatus (PIC) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae)

description: ABSTRACT: This study aimed to assess the resistance in cowpea cultivars to Bruchidius atrolineatus (Pic) attack. The experiment was conducted at the Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias of Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP), Jaboticabal (SP). The following cultivars were used: BR17 Gurgueia, BR3 Tracuateua, BRS Novaera, Sempre Verde, BRS Milênio, and BRS Urubuquara. The non-preference test without choice evaluated the number of viable eggs, unviable and total posed by insects in grains, after 25 days of confinement. In addition, it was observed, in a daily basis, the total dry matter consumed and dry matter consumed per insect; male and female mass; male, female and total egg-adult cycle length; male and female longevity; sex ratio; number of emerged insects and percentage of emerged insects. The non-preference test with free choice evaluated the number of viable, unviable and total eggs and adult attractiveness after 24 hours and seven days of release. Sempre Verde cultivar was the least preferred for oviposition in the test without choice and showed lower number and percentage of emerged insects. BRS Milênio had the lowest total dry mass consumed and dry mass consumed per insect.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515674.v1
title: Resistance in cowpea cultivars to Bruchidius atrolineatus (PIC) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae)

description: ABSTRACT: This study aimed to assess the resistance in cowpea cultivars to Bruchidius atrolineatus (Pic) attack. The experiment was conducted at the Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias of Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP), Jaboticabal (SP). The following cultivars were used: BR17 Gurgueia, BR3 Tracuateua, BRS Novaera, Sempre Verde, BRS Milênio, and BRS Urubuquara. The non-preference test without choice evaluated the number of viable eggs, unviable and total posed by insects in grains, after 25 days of confinement. In addition, it was observed, in a daily basis, the total dry matter consumed and dry matter consumed per insect; male and female mass; male, female and total egg-adult cycle length; male and female longevity; sex ratio; number of emerged insects and percentage of emerged insects. The non-preference test with free choice evaluated the number of viable, unviable and total eggs and adult attractiveness after 24 hours and seven days of release. Sempre Verde cultivar was the least preferred for oviposition in the test without choice and showed lower number and percentage of emerged insects. BRS Milênio had the lowest total dry mass consumed and dry mass consumed per insect.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7509191
title: Epidemiologic analysis of Leptospira spp. infection among sheep in Pernambuco state, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: This study aimed to analyze epidemiological aspects and spatial characteristics of Lesptospira spp. infection among sheep in Pernambuco state, Brazil. A total of 426 samples were collected from unvaccinated animals aged 1 year or older, and submitted to Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT). To study the risk factors, a standardized investigative survey of sheep farmers, with objective questions, was conducted to establish the general characteristics of the farm property production, reproductive management, and health plan. From 426 samples analyzed, 83 (19.5%; CI 15.9 - 23.6%) were positive; among them, the most prevalent serovar was Autumnalis (32.4%). Significant differences were observed between gender (OR = 0.38; CI 0.14 - 0.99), production system (OR = 2.03; CI 1.07 - 3.84), types of herd (OR = 2.28; CI 1.39 - 3.72), absence of rodents to the grain storage (OR = 0.55; CI 0.34 - 0.91), and restriction to surface waters (OR = 0.60; CI 0.37 - 0.99). Leptospira spp. infection is disseminated in sheep herds, and multiple factors can influence its occurrence. Health education programs and worker training in prevention and control of leptospirosis and other infectious diseases may be useful to reduce infection rates and economic losses caused by this disease.