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Forty crossbred (Santa Ines × Dorper) male lambs were used to investigate the effect of dietary buriti oil (BOIL) intake on meat quality, fatty acid (FA) composition and sensory attributes. A completely randomized design with five BOIL intake levels (0, 12, 24, 36 and 48 g/kg DM) was used. Increasing dietary BOIL intake linearly reduced the DMI, slaughter weight, cooking loss, shear force, yellowness, 16:0, c9-18:1 FA concentrations, and the delta-9-desaturase activity index computed using c9-16:1 and 16:0 as product and substrate pair, cis-MUFA and Æ©MUFA/Æ©SFA ratio of lamb meat (P ≤ 0.05); however, increasing dietary BOIL intake quadratically increased the energy intake, lipid content and linearly increased the total FA intake, chroma, collagen, total BI, 18:0, 20:3n-6 concentration and sensory attributes of lamb meat (P ≤ 0.05), without affecting health indexes regarding fat consumption. BOIL addition at levels above 24 g/kg DM in lamb diet reduces growth, however, improves tenderness, flavor and "goat" aroma intensity and slightly changes meat FA levels, promoting better acceptance by panelists.
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Gorduras Insaturadas na Dieta , Carne Vermelha , Ração Animal/análise , Animais , Carotenoides , Dieta/veterinária , Ácidos Graxos , Masculino , Carne/análise , Óleos de Plantas , Carne Vermelha/análise , OvinosRESUMO
Objetivou-se analisar os efeitos da inclusão da glicerina bruta (GB), oriunda da produção de biodiesel proveniente de óleos residuais de fritura, sobre o consumo, e os parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos em cabras em lactação. Oito cabras com 42,06±3,5kg de peso corporal foram utilizadas, recebendo dietas contendo 0, 7, 14 e 21% de GB com base na MS total da dieta. O experimento foi conduzido em quadrado latino duplo 4×4, com duração de 80 dias, sendo quatro períodos de 20 dias, dos quais 15 para a adaptação e cinco para a coleta de dados. As amostras de sangue foram coletadas pela punção da veia jugular. Os consumos de MS, proteína bruta e matéria mineral decresceram linearmente, enquanto o de extrato etéreo aumentou quadraticamente. As concentrações do hematócrito, hemoglobina, hemácias e fósforo reduziram linearmente. Tendência quadrática foi observada para as concentrações séricas de cálcio. Não foram verificados efeitos para as concentrações de magnésio, glicose, colesterol total, triglicerídeos, proteínas plasmáticas totais, albumina, globulinas, ureia, creatinina, aspartato aminotransferase e fosfatase alcalina. Conclui-se que a GB pode ser utilizada em até 7% da MS total da dieta, sem promover problemas metabólicos.(AU)
The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of the inclusion of crude glycerin (CG) from biodiesel production from waste frying oils on nutrients intake, hematological and biochemical parameters in lactating goats. Eight goats with 42.06±3.5kg of body weight were used, receiving diets containing 0, 7, 14 and 21% of CG based on total dietary DM. The experiment was carried out in a 4×4 double Latin square, with a duration of 80 days, four periods of 20 days, of which 15 days were for adaptation and five days for data collection. Blood samples were collected by puncture of the jugular vein. Dry matter, crude protein, and mineral matter intakes decreased linearly, while intake of ether extract increased quadratically. The concentrations of hematocrit, hemoglobin, red blood cells, and phosphorus reduced linearly. A quadratic tendency for serum calcium concentrations was observed. No effects were observed for concentrations of magnesium, glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, total plasmatic protein, albumin, globulins, urea, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase, and alkaline phosphatase. It can be concluded that CG can be used in up to 7% of total dietary DM without promoting metabolic problems.(AU)
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Animais , Feminino , Gravidez , Cabras/sangue , Fenômenos Bioquímicos , BiocombustíveisRESUMO
Objetivou-se analisar os efeitos da inclusão da glicerina bruta (GB), oriunda da produção de biodiesel proveniente de óleos residuais de fritura, sobre o consumo, e os parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos em cabras em lactação. Oito cabras com 42,06±3,5kg de peso corporal foram utilizadas, recebendo dietas contendo 0, 7, 14 e 21% de GB com base na MS total da dieta. O experimento foi conduzido em quadrado latino duplo 4×4, com duração de 80 dias, sendo quatro períodos de 20 dias, dos quais 15 para a adaptação e cinco para a coleta de dados. As amostras de sangue foram coletadas pela punção da veia jugular. Os consumos de MS, proteína bruta e matéria mineral decresceram linearmente, enquanto o de extrato etéreo aumentou quadraticamente. As concentrações do hematócrito, hemoglobina, hemácias e fósforo reduziram linearmente. Tendência quadrática foi observada para as concentrações séricas de cálcio. Não foram verificados efeitos para as concentrações de magnésio, glicose, colesterol total, triglicerídeos, proteínas plasmáticas totais, albumina, globulinas, ureia, creatinina, aspartato aminotransferase e fosfatase alcalina. Conclui-se que a GB pode ser utilizada em até 7% da MS total da dieta, sem promover problemas metabólicos.(AU)
The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of the inclusion of crude glycerin (CG) from biodiesel production from waste frying oils on nutrients intake, hematological and biochemical parameters in lactating goats. Eight goats with 42.06±3.5kg of body weight were used, receiving diets containing 0, 7, 14 and 21% of CG based on total dietary DM. The experiment was carried out in a 4×4 double Latin square, with a duration of 80 days, four periods of 20 days, of which 15 days were for adaptation and five days for data collection. Blood samples were collected by puncture of the jugular vein. Dry matter, crude protein, and mineral matter intakes decreased linearly, while intake of ether extract increased quadratically. The concentrations of hematocrit, hemoglobin, red blood cells, and phosphorus reduced linearly. A quadratic tendency for serum calcium concentrations was observed. No effects were observed for concentrations of magnesium, glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, total plasmatic protein, albumin, globulins, urea, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase, and alkaline phosphatase. It can be concluded that CG can be used in up to 7% of total dietary DM without promoting metabolic problems.(AU)
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Animais , Feminino , Gravidez , Cabras/sangue , Fenômenos Bioquímicos , BiocombustíveisRESUMO
Results from bone biopsy and high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) were compared in 31 CKD patients. There was an agreement mainly for cortical compartment that may represent a perspective on the fracture risk assessment. HR-pQCT also provided some clues on the turnover status, which warrants further studies. INTRODUCTION: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are at high risk of bone disease. Although bone biopsy is considered the best method to evaluate bone disease, it is expensive and not always available. Here we have compared, for the first time, data obtained from bone biopsy and HR-pQCT in a sample of CKD patients on dialysis. METHODS: HR-pQCT and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) were performed in 31 CKD patients (30 on dialysis). Biopsies were analyzed by quantitative histomorphometry, and classified according to TMV. RESULTS: We have found an inverse correlation between radius cortical density measured by HR-pQCT, with serum, as well as histomorphometric bone remodeling markers. Trabecular density and BV/TV measured through HR-pQCT in the distal radius correlated with trabecular and mineralized trabecular bone volume. Trabecular number, separation, and thickness obtained from HR-pQCT and from bone biopsy correlated with each other. Patients with cortical porosity on bone histomorphometry presented lower cortical density at the distal radius. Cortical density at radius was higher while bone alkaline phosphatase was lower in patients with low turnover. Combined, these parameters could identify the turnover status better than individually. CONCLUSIONS: There was an agreement between HR-pQCT and bone biopsy parameters, particularly in cortical compartment, which may point to a new perspective on the fracture risk assessment for CKD patients. Besides classical bone resorption markers, HR-pQCT provided some clues on the turnover status by measurements of cortical density at radius, although the significance of this finding warrants further studies.
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Osteoporose/etiologia , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/complicações , Absorciometria de Fóton/métodos , Adulto , Biópsia , Densidade Óssea/fisiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Osteoporose/diagnóstico por imagem , Osteoporose/patologia , Osteoporose/fisiopatologia , Hormônio Paratireóideo/sangue , Rádio (Anatomia)/diagnóstico por imagem , Rádio (Anatomia)/patologia , Rádio (Anatomia)/fisiopatologia , Diálise Renal , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/terapia , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Tíbia/diagnóstico por imagem , Tíbia/patologia , Tíbia/fisiopatologia , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X/métodosRESUMO
The aim of study was to determine the energy requirements for maintenance and growth of forty-one Saanen, intact male kids with initial body weight (BW) of 5.12±0.19 kg. The baseline (BL) group consisted of eight kids averaging 5.46±0.18 kg BW. An intermediate group consisted of six kids, fed for ad libitum intake, that were slaughtered when they reached an average BW of 12.9±0.29 kg. The remaining kids (n = 27) were randomly allocated into nine slaughter groups (blocks) of three animals distributed among three amounts of dry matter intake (DMI; ad libitum and restricted to 70% or 40% of ad libitum intake). Animals in a group were slaughtered when the ad libitum-treatment kid in the group reached 20 kg BW. In a digestibility trial, 21 kids (same animals of the comparative slaughter) were housed in metabolic cages and used in a completely randomized design to evaluate the energetic value of the diet at different feed intake levels. The net energy for maintenance (NEm) was 417 kJ/kg(0.75) of empty BW (EBW)/d, while the metabolizable energy for maintenance (MEm) was 657 kJ/kg(0.75) of EBW/d. The efficiency of ME use for NE maintenance (km) was 0.64. Body fat content varied from 59.91 to 92.02 g/kg of EBW while body energy content varied from 6.37 to 7.76 MJ/kg of EBW, respectively, for 5 and 20 kg of EBW. The net energy for growth (NEg) ranged from 7.4 to 9.0 MJ/kg of empty weight gain by day at 5 and 20 kg BW, respectively. This study indicated that the energy requirements in goats were lower than previously published requirements for growing dairy goats.
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O objetivo do estudo foi analisar o efeito do flushing, do protocolo hormonal para sincronização de estro e da IATF sobre o desempenho reprodutivo de ovelhas Morada Nova (MN) e Santa Inês (SI). Foram utilizadas 27 ovelhas SI e 24 ovelhas MN suplementadas com concentrado (1% do peso vivo, em média) durante 75 dias de estação reprodutiva. Após 30 dias de suplementação, as ovelhas foram sincronizadas com protocolo hormonal (PH) à base de progestágeno, eCG e cloprostenol. A observação de estro foi realizada após 12, 24, 36 e 48 horas do término do PH, com o auxílio de dois rufiões, e a IATF foi realizada aproximadamente 55 horas após o final do PH. Do 20º ao 45º dia após o início do PH, realizou-se o repasse com um reproduto Dorper. O diagnóstico de prenhez foi realizado 70 dias após a IATF. Foi analisado o peso, escore da condição corporal (ECC), taxa de apresentação de estro, taxa de prenhez e prolificidade, testando-se os efeitos da raça, semana de suplementação (SS) e classe de ECC. O peso e ECC das ovelhas variaram em função da SS. Foi observada taxa de estro de 88,2%, sendo que 43,2% das ovelhas apresentaram estro até 24 horas do final do PH. A taxa de prenhez por IATF foi de 31,4% e a de prenhez após repasse foi de 50,0%, sendo que a classe de ECC interferiu nas taxas de prenhez. Obteve-se maior porcentagem de partos múltiplos de ovelhas prenhes por IATF do que por monta natural no repasse. Conclui-se que o flushing resultou em ganho de peso e aumento do ECC, o que garantiu a padronização do rebanho para a estação reprodutiva e, consequentemente, melhorou o desempenho reprodutivo. O PH utilizado aumentou a prolificidade e adiantou o início do estro; porém, não foi eficiente na sincronização de ovelhas deslanadas.(AU)
The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of flushing on the reproductive performance of Morada Nova (MN) and Santa Inês (SI) ewes submitted to fixed time artificial insemination (TAI). Twenty seven SI and 24 MN supplemented with concentrate (1% of live weight, on average), for 75 days during the breeding season. After 30 days of supplementation, ewes were synchronized with the aid of a hormonal protocol (HP) based on progesterone, eCG and cloprostenol. The estrus observation was conducted at 12, 24, 36 and 48 h after the end of HP with the aid of two ruffians. TAI was done 55 h after the end of HP. From 20 to 45 days after the beginning of the HP ewes were exposed to rams (natural breeding). The pregnancy diagnosis was evaluated 70 days after TAI. We analyzed the weight, body condition score, estrus rate, pregnancy rate and prolificacy testing the effects of race, week of supplementation and body condition score class. The weight and body conditions of ewes varied according to the week of supplementation, with higher values in the first two weeks following TAI. The estrus rate was 88.2% and 43.2% of the ewes showed estrus up to 24 hours of the end of the HP. The pregnancy rate per TAI was 31.3% and the pregnancy rate after natural breeding was 50.0%. It was observed that body condition score classes interfered in pregnancy rates. There was a higher percentage of multiple births by pregnancy by TAI than by natural breeding. It was concluded that the flushing resulted in weight gain and better body conditions ensuring the standardization of the herd for breeding season, which therefore improved reproductive performance. The HP used advanced the onset of estrus and increased prolificacy, but was inefficient in the synchronization of woolless sheep.(AU)
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Animais , Feminino , Ovinos/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Ovinos/fisiologia , Ração Animal , Alimentos Fortificados , Sincronização do Estro/fisiologia , Fertilidade , Aumento de Peso , ReproduçãoRESUMO
O objetivo do estudo foi analisar o efeito do flushing, do protocolo hormonal para sincronização de estro e da IATF sobre o desempenho reprodutivo de ovelhas Morada Nova (MN) e Santa Inês (SI). Foram utilizadas 27 ovelhas SI e 24 ovelhas MN suplementadas com concentrado (1% do peso vivo, em média) durante 75 dias de estação reprodutiva. Após 30 dias de suplementação, as ovelhas foram sincronizadas com protocolo hormonal (PH) à base de progestágeno, eCG e cloprostenol. A observação de estro foi realizada após 12, 24, 36 e 48 horas do término do PH, com o auxílio de dois rufiões, e a IATF foi realizada aproximadamente 55 horas após o final do PH. Do 20º ao 45º dia após o início do PH, realizou-se o repasse com um reproduto Dorper. O diagnóstico de prenhez foi realizado 70 dias após a IATF. Foi analisado o peso, escore da condição corporal (ECC), taxa de apresentação de estro, taxa de prenhez e prolificidade, testando-se os efeitos da raça, semana de suplementação (SS) e classe de ECC. O peso e ECC das ovelhas variaram em função da SS. Foi observada taxa de estro de 88,2%, sendo que 43,2% das ovelhas apresentaram estro até 24 horas do final do PH. A taxa de prenhez por IATF foi de 31,4% e a de prenhez após repasse foi de 50,0%, sendo que a classe de ECC interferiu nas taxas de prenhez. Obteve-se maior porcentagem de partos múltiplos de ovelhas prenhes por IATF do que por monta natural no repasse. Conclui-se que o flushing resultou em ganho de peso e aumento do ECC, o que garantiu a padronização do rebanho para a estação reprodutiva e, consequentemente, melhorou o desempenho reprodutivo. O PH utilizado aumentou a prolificidade e adiantou o início do estro; porém, não foi eficiente na sincronização de ovelhas deslanadas...
The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of flushing on the reproductive performance of Morada Nova (MN) and Santa Inês (SI) ewes submitted to fixed time artificial insemination (TAI). Twenty seven SI and 24 MN supplemented with concentrate (1% of live weight, on average), for 75 days during the breeding season. After 30 days of supplementation, ewes were synchronized with the aid of a hormonal protocol (HP) based on progesterone, eCG and cloprostenol. The estrus observation was conducted at 12, 24, 36 and 48 h after the end of HP with the aid of two ruffians. TAI was done 55 h after the end of HP. From 20 to 45 days after the beginning of the HP ewes were exposed to rams (natural breeding). The pregnancy diagnosis was evaluated 70 days after TAI. We analyzed the weight, body condition score, estrus rate, pregnancy rate and prolificacy testing the effects of race, week of supplementation and body condition score class. The weight and body conditions of ewes varied according to the week of supplementation, with higher values in the first two weeks following TAI. The estrus rate was 88.2% and 43.2% of the ewes showed estrus up to 24 hours of the end of the HP. The pregnancy rate per TAI was 31.3% and the pregnancy rate after natural breeding was 50.0%. It was observed that body condition score classes interfered in pregnancy rates. There was a higher percentage of multiple births by pregnancy by TAI than by natural breeding. It was concluded that the flushing resulted in weight gain and better body conditions ensuring the standardization of the herd for breeding season, which therefore improved reproductive performance. The HP used advanced the onset of estrus and increased prolificacy, but was inefficient in the synchronization of woolless sheep...
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Animais , Feminino , Ração Animal , Fertilidade , Alimentos Fortificados , Ovinos/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Ovinos/fisiologia , Sincronização do Estro/fisiologia , Reprodução , Aumento de PesoRESUMO
Objetivou-se avaliar a influência do nível de suplementação com concentrado sobre o perfil hematológico de ovelhas Morada Nova no terço final da gestação e puerpério, bem como comparar os valores obtidos em diferentes categorias (fêmeas em gestação, puerpério e cordeiros). Utilizaram-se 11 ovelhas, aos 75 últimos dias de gestação e nos primeiros 75 dias de lactação, e oito cordeiros progênie das ovelhas, distribuídas em delineamento inteiramente casualizado em arranjo de parcelas subdivididas no tempo. Durante o período experimental, os animais permaneceram em pastagem de Andropogon gayanus, sendo recolhidos ao final da tarde, quando recebiam suplementação concentrada com 19,17% de proteína bruta. As amostras de sangue foram colhidas desde o 75º dia de gestação até o desmame, aos 75 dias de lactação, a cada quatorze dias. O sangue foi colhido sempre pela manhã, antes de os animais serem liberados para o pasto, por punção da veia jugular, para a realização do hemograma. Os diferentes níveis de suplementação não influenciaram (P>0,05) o perfil eritrocitário e leucocitário das ovelhas. A categoria animal influenciou (P<0,05) o teor de hemoglobina e o número de eritrócitos. Os valores médios de hemoglobina não difeririam (P>0,05) entre fêmeas gestantes (7,74g/dL) e puerperais (7,67g/dL), bem como a contagem total de hemácias dos cordeiros (8,14x10(6)/µL) e das fêmeas em puerpério (9,16 x 10(6)/µL). Os valores médios do hematócrito, volume corpuscular médio, concentração de hemoglobina corpuscular média e proteína total não diferiram estatisticamente (P>0,05) entre as ovelhas; no entanto, observaram-se maiores níveis para os cordeiros. O número de leucócitos totais foram superiores (P<0,05) nas ovelhas gestantes e puerperais em relação aos cordeiros. A suplementação concentrada não influenciou o perfil hematológico dos animais, porém a categoria animal exerceu influência sobre os parâmetros hematológicos eritrocitários e leucocitários.(AU)
This research was carried out to evaluate the influence of supplementation with concentrate on hematological profile of Morada Nova sheep in last third of pregnancy and postpartum, as well as comparing the values obtained in different categories (pregnant females, postpartum, and lambs). Eleven ewes it the last 75 days of pregnancy and the first 75 days of lactation and eight lambs born from the ewes allotted in completely randomized design and split-plot arrangement in time were used. During the experimental period, the animals remained in Andropogon gayanus pasture. Late in the afternoon they returned to the center of management to receive the concentrate supplementation with 19.17% of crud protein. Blood samples were collected from the 75th day of pregnancy to weaning at 75 days of lactation, every fourteen days. Blood samples were taken always in the morning, before the animals were released into the pasture, by puncturing the jugular vein, for complete blood count. Neither the erythrocyte profile nor the leukocyte profile was affected by the different levels of supplementation (P>0.05). The animal category had a significant effect (P<0.05) on hemoglobin and erythrocyte number. The mean hemoglobin values did not differ (P>0.05) between pregnant ewes (7.74 g/dL) and ones in postpartum (7.67g/dL) as well as the total count of red blood cells of the lambs (8.14 x 106/µL) did not differ (P>0.05) from females in postpartum (9.16 x 106/µl). When comparing between pregnant and postpartum ewes for the mean hematocrit values, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration and total protein did not differ (P>0.05). The highest values were observed in these animals. The total white cell count was higher (P<0.05) in pregnant and postpartum ewes than lambs. The concentrate supplementation did not affect the blood profile of animals, but the animal category exerted influence on erythrocyte and leukocyte hematological parameters.(AU)
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Animais , Contagem de Células Sanguíneas , Neutrófilos , Ovinos/classificaçãoRESUMO
Objetivou-se avaliar a influência do nível de suplementação com concentrado sobre o perfil hematológico de ovelhas Morada Nova no terço final da gestação e puerpério, bem como comparar os valores obtidos em diferentes categorias (fêmeas em gestação, puerpério e cordeiros). Utilizaram-se 11 ovelhas, aos 75 últimos dias de gestação e nos primeiros 75 dias de lactação, e oito cordeiros progênie das ovelhas, distribuídas em delineamento inteiramente casualizado em arranjo de parcelas subdivididas no tempo. Durante o período experimental, os animais permaneceram em pastagem de Andropogon gayanus, sendo recolhidos ao final da tarde, quando recebiam suplementação concentrada com 19,17% de proteína bruta. As amostras de sangue foram colhidas desde o 75º dia de gestação até o desmame, aos 75 dias de lactação, a cada quatorze dias. O sangue foi colhido sempre pela manhã, antes de os animais serem liberados para o pasto, por punção da veia jugular, para a realização do hemograma. Os diferentes níveis de suplementação não influenciaram (P>0,05) o perfil eritrocitário e leucocitário das ovelhas. A categoria animal influenciou (P<0,05) o teor de hemoglobina e o número de eritrócitos. Os valores médios de hemoglobina não difeririam (P>0,05) entre fêmeas gestantes (7,74g/dL) e puerperais (7,67g/dL), bem como a contagem total de hemácias dos cordeiros (8,14x10(6)/µL) e das fêmeas em puerpério (9,16 x 10(6)/µL). Os valores médios do hematócrito, volume corpuscular médio, concentração de hemoglobina corpuscular média e proteína total não diferiram estatisticamente (P>0,05) entre as ovelhas; no entanto, observaram-se maiores níveis para os cordeiros. O número de leucócitos totais foram superiores (P<0,05) nas ovelhas gestantes e puerperais em relação aos cordeiros. A suplementação concentrada não influenciou o perfil hematológico dos animais, porém a categoria animal exerceu influência sobre os parâmetros hematológicos eritrocitários e leucocitários.
This research was carried out to evaluate the influence of supplementation with concentrate on hematological profile of Morada Nova sheep in last third of pregnancy and postpartum, as well as comparing the values obtained in different categories (pregnant females, postpartum, and lambs). Eleven ewes it the last 75 days of pregnancy and the first 75 days of lactation and eight lambs born from the ewes allotted in completely randomized design and split-plot arrangement in time were used. During the experimental period, the animals remained in Andropogon gayanus pasture. Late in the afternoon they returned to the center of management to receive the concentrate supplementation with 19.17% of crud protein. Blood samples were collected from the 75th day of pregnancy to weaning at 75 days of lactation, every fourteen days. Blood samples were taken always in the morning, before the animals were released into the pasture, by puncturing the jugular vein, for complete blood count. Neither the erythrocyte profile nor the leukocyte profile was affected by the different levels of supplementation (P>0.05). The animal category had a significant effect (P<0.05) on hemoglobin and erythrocyte number. The mean hemoglobin values did not differ (P>0.05) between pregnant ewes (7.74 g/dL) and ones in postpartum (7.67g/dL) as well as the total count of red blood cells of the lambs (8.14 x 106/µL) did not differ (P>0.05) from females in postpartum (9.16 x 106/µl). When comparing between pregnant and postpartum ewes for the mean hematocrit values, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration and total protein did not differ (P>0.05). The highest values were observed in these animals. The total white cell count was higher (P<0.05) in pregnant and postpartum ewes than lambs. The concentrate supplementation did not affect the blood profile of animals, but the animal category exerted influence on erythrocyte and leukocyte hematological parameters.
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Animais , Contagem de Células Sanguíneas , Neutrófilos , Ovinos/classificaçãoRESUMO
The propolis of Scaptotrigona aff. postica is popularly used in Maranhão State, Brazil, for treating wounds and respiratory illnesses. Nevertheless, little is known about the chemical composition of this propolis and the adverse effects of its use. Hence, this study is a pharmacognostic characterisation of the propolis hydroalcoholic extract (PHE) from S. aff. postica. The methodology consisted of an evaluation of the sensory and chemical parameters. Chemical analysis of PHE indicated high concentrations of phenolic and triterpens substances, and the absence of steroids. Additionally, we evaluated the acute toxicity of propolis using 48 Swiss male and female mice. The animals received single doses of PHE (1000, 2000 or 4000 mg kg⻹) orally and were observed for 14 days. After this period, the mice were sacrificed and the blood was used for biochemical and haematological evaluation. PHE did not induce any death, and the acute treatment significantly reduced serum concentrations of alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase. The resultant data indicate that PHE from S. aff. postica has low toxicity when used orally, even in high doses.