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Background: The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is the largest canid in South America and the only representative of its genus. The scientific literature presents studies referring to the management and anaesthesia of the species but is scarce in case of emergency procedures, and to date, there are no reports of anaesthesia for emergency procedures in a neonatal maned wolf. Thus, this study aimed to report xenotransfusion and emergency anaesthesia for thoracic limb amputation in an approximately 8-days-old maned wolf pup. Case: A maned wolf pup, approximately 8-day-old, with a history of an accident with an agricultural machine, was referred to the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Paraná - Palotina Sector (HVP - UFPR) with a grade III open fracture of left radius and ulna. At the physical evaluation, bullous rales were observed in the right caudal lobe on pulmonary auscultation, hypoglycemia and severe dehydration, the latter being determined by the occurrence of enophthalmos, increased capillary refill time and skin turgor (3 s). The hemogram revealed regenerative hypochromic macrocytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia and leukopenia, and the chest radiograph showed alveolar pattern opacification, associated with the presence of air bronchograms in the caudal lobes, more evident on the right side, suggestive of pulmonary contusion. Considering the laboratory alterations and the need for amputation of the thoracic limb, xenotransfusion was chosen before the anaesthetic procedure. The animal was pre-medicated with methadone 0.2 mg/kg and anaesthetic induction was performed with propofol titrated to effect, requiring 10 mg/kg. This was followed by endotracheal intubation and anaesthetic maintenance using the partial intravenous technique with an infusion of 5 µg/kg/h of remifentanil and Isoflurane vaporised through a non-rebreathing system in oxygen at 0.6. Anaesthetic monitoring included heart rate and electrocardiogram tracing, respiratory rate, oxyhemoglobin saturation, end-tidal partial pressure of carbon dioxide, systemic blood pressure by the oscillometric method, and oesophageal body temperature. Although the blood tests after the transfusion showed an increase in hematocrit, changes suggestive of a delayed hemolytic reaction because of the transfusion were also noticed. Discussion: Preanesthetic stabilisation is critical, as anaesthesia of unstable patients may result in a higher risk of anaesthetic complications. Critically ill patients may present systemic imbalances that can trigger pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes of anaesthetics and analgesics. Neonates have several marked physiological differences, since some organs are still immature, have a high body volume of water, and present a reduced amount of total fat and concentrations of circulating proteins, making it necessary to adjust protocols and doses used for these patients. Blood transfusion between the same species is always the best option, though xenotransfusion becomes an option when there is no homologous donor available. However, it can present a great risk to life, as there is a lack of studies regarding the blood typing of the species and blood compatibility tests. We concluded that there was an increase in hematocrit after 24 h of xenotransfusion and, even with signs of delayed hemolytic reaction observed in the blood test, the patient did not show specific clinical signs of transfusion reaction. The pup was sensitive to methadone but required a high dose of propofol for anaesthetic induction. The use of methadone as a pre-anaesthetic agent and the infusion of remifentanil provided adequate analgesia based on the parameters evaluated.

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Dentre as mais importantes causas de morbidade neonatal na prematuridade, destacam-se os distúrbios respiratórios, complicações infecciosas, instabilidade crítica da termorregulação, inabilidade para homeostase energética e falhas na transferência de imunidade passiva. Dentre os problemas de origem pulmonar intimamente relacionados à prematuridade, destaca-se a imaturidade pulmonar por deficiência de surfactante, evoluindo para diminuição da capacidade pulmonar, hipoxemia, hipercapnia e acidose. Os neonatos caninos prematuros apresentam baixa vitalidade, hipotermia, bradipnéia, irregularidade do padrão respiratório, reduzido tônus e responsividade neuro-muscular. As áreas do parênquima pulmonar para efetuar trocas gasosas são limitadas em filhotes prematuros, culminando em alterações do equilíbrio ácidobase. Além disto, os recém-nascidos prematuros apresentam instabilidade energética e falha de transferência de imunidade passiva. Como medida preventiva à morbidade do neonato prematuro, indicase a corticoterapia pré-natal 48 horas antes do parto em cadelas gestantes, induzindo a maturidade funcional do pulmão fetal, além de melhorar a vitalidade e evolução clínica neonatal. Ademais, a corticoterapia antenatal estimula a transferência placentária de imunoglobulinas e absorção de imunoglobulinas colostrais, bem como aumenta a capacidade glicogênica. Nos casos emergenciais, preconiza-se medidas intensivas aos recém-nascidos prematuros, as quais incluem: reanimação respiratória, controle da hipotermia, reposição glicêmica na hipoglicemia e controle imunológico da falha de transferência imune passiva.(AU)

Among the most important causes of neonatal morbidity in prematurity, respiratory disorders, infectious complications, critical instability of thermoregulation, inability for energy homeostasis and failures in the transfer of passive immunity stand out. Among the problems of pulmonary origin closely related to prematurity, pulmonary immaturity due to surfactant deficiency stands out, evolving to decreased lung capacity, hypoxemia, hypercapnia and acidosis. Premature canine neonates have low vitality, hypothermia, bradypnea, irregular breathing pattern, reduced tone and neuromuscular responsiveness. The areas of the lung parenchyma to carry out gas exchange are limited in premature pups, culminating in changes in acid-base balance. In addition, premature newborns have energetic instability and failure to transfer passive immunity. As a preventive measure against premature neonate morbidity, prenatal corticosteroid therapy is indicated 48 hours before delivery in pregnant bitches, inducing functional maturity of the fetal lung, in addition to improving neonatal vitality and clinical evolution. Furthermore, antenatal corticosteroid therapy stimulates the placental transfer of immunoglobulins and the absorption of colostral immunoglobulins, as well as increasing the glycogenic capacity. In emergency cases, intensive measures are recommended for premature newborns, which include: respiratory resuscitation, hypothermia control, glycemic replacement in hypoglycemia and immunological control of passive immune transfer failure.(AU)

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O tipo placentário dos carnívoros representa uma barreira relativamente impenetrável para a transferência de imunoglobulinas maternas, tornando os cães e gatos extremamente dependentes da ingestão e absorção do colostro para a adequada transferência de imunidade passiva. Portanto, os filhotes são considerados hipogamaglobulinêmicos, sendo a ingestão de colostro essencial para a sobrevivência neonatal. O principal motivo pelo qual a reposição de colostro deve ser instituída é a orfandade ou ausência dos cuidados maternos, os quais podem gerar diferentes graus de cuidados intensivos com os filhotes. Portanto, no caso do óbito materno, enfermidade ou debilidade materna, ausência de aptidão materna ou rejeição da ninhada, alterações da glândula mamária, agalactia ou hipogalactia e filhotes debilitados ou de baixo peso. Na ausência de colostro ou de adequada colostragem, algumas alternativas podem ser adotadas para garantir a transferência de imunidade passiva. A reposição de colostro pode ser estabelecida naturalmente ou artificialmente, conforme a disponibilidade de preparações comerciais, banco de colostro ou fêmeas doadoras.(AU)

The placental type of carnivores represents a relatively impenetrable barrier to the transfer of maternal immunoglobulins, making dogs and cats extremely dependent on colostrum ingestion and absorption for adequate passive immunity transfer. Therefore, puppies are considered hypogammaglobulinemic, and colostrum ingestion is essential for neonatal survival. The main reason why colostrum replacement should be instituted is the orphanage or absence of maternal care, which can generate different degrees of neonatal intensive care. Therefore, in the case of maternal death, maternal illness or weakness, lack of maternal instinct or rejection of the litter, disorders of the mammary gland, agalactia or hypogalactia and weak or low birth weight puppies. In the absence of colostrum or inadequate colostrum uptake, some alternatives can be adopted to ensure the transfer of passive immunity. Colostrum replacement can be established naturally or artificially, depending on the availability of commercial preparations, colostrum bank or female donors.(AU)

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Ao nascimento, a assistência neonatal é essencial, visto que filhotes podem apresentar depressão clínica, bradicardia, apneia persistente ou desconforto respiratório devido à hipóxia, decorrente de uma asfixia prolongada no útero ou durante o parto, necessitando de intervenção imediata. A equipe de recepção ao neonato precisa estar treinada para os procedimentos de reanimação neonatal, que devem ser realizados com enfoque em prover calor ao recém-nascido e no suporte ventilatório e circulatório, mantendo as vias aéreas patentes e uma adequada perfusão tecidual. O conhecimento das características fisiológicas neonatais e das etapas a serem seguidas no protocolo de reanimação, são cruciais para o sucesso da intervenção e maior sobrevivência neonatal.(AU)

At birth, neonatal assistance is essential, since puppies may experience clinical depression, bradycardia, persistent apnea or respiratory discomfort due to hypoxia, resulting from prolonged asphyxia in the uterus or during delivery, requiring immediate intervention. The team needs to be trained in neonatal resuscitation procedures, which must be performed with a focus on providing heat to the newborn and on ventilatory and circulatory support, maintaining patent airways and adequate tissue perfusion. Knowledge of the neonatal physiological characteristics and the steps to be followed in the resuscitation protocol are crucial for the success of the intervention and greater neonatal survival.(AU)

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In this Research Reflection we review management practices in small family farms with less than 100 cows. Small farms represent the majority of farms in the EU and the world, and they are of great importance for the economy of a country. On cattle farms, the welfare of calves is of primary importance for the profitability of the herd, and poor management is one of the main factors influencing calf health and survival. Data on the risk factors for calf welfare issues in small-scale farms are limited. For this purpose, the literature data from six world countries were presented and compared, including Serbia and Slovenia where a survey related to the issue was carried out within the COST Action FA1308, DairyCare. Some practices within the following areas in calf management were considered: calving management, care for new-born calves, use of painful procedures, colostrum management, cow-calf separation, calf feeding, weaning, calf housing, and general monitoring. In each of the countries, the health and welfare of calves are threatened by some omissions in rearing practices and the major are related to the new-born calf management, the feeding and watering management, and the application of hygienic measures. Many farmers are well aware of the importance of proper calf rearing; others would need more incentive to improve calf management. Each country should pay attention to the education of farmers about the most common deficiencies in calf management.

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In human neonates, when the umbilical cord is kept intact postpartum, blood continues to flow to the neonate, but this procedure might be difficult in dogs owing to a shorter umbilical cord and several neonates in a litter. However, it might be possible to detach the placenta and keep the umbilical cord intact, allowing residual blood to flow to the puppies. This study compared the effects of clamping versus no clamping of the umbilical cord in dogs born by cesarean section on neonatal vitality. The puppies were assessed by Apgar and reflex scores. Fifty puppies delivered from 16 bitches were randomly allocated to receive immediate umbilical cord clamping (n=25) or no clamping for at least 3 min after the onset of breathing (n=25). The puppies were assessed during the first 5 min of life and 10 min after the first assessment. The no clamping group showed significantly higher Apgar scores (second assessment, P<0.01) and reflex scores (first and second assessments, P<0.05) than the clamping group, implying higher vitality in the no clamping group. The differences observed between the moments (first versus second assessment) of each group was significant (P<0.01), revealing higher vitality in the second assessment. The results suggest that keeping the umbilical cord intact for at least 3 min after the onset of breathing may contribute to increased vitality in puppies delivered by cesarean section without any negative consequences.

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The use of additives such as ractopamine (Rac) in pregnant sows during early-mid pregnancy is an alternative to increase foetal and progeny growth and development. However, Rac supplementation in finishing pigs can lead to behavioural and physiological changes similar to the typical stress responses. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with Rac in pregnant sows from day 25 to 50 of gestation (pre-hyperplastic stage) on piglet's vitality, blood parameters, number, diameter and perimeter of muscle fibres in semitendinosus muscle and developmental characteristics of piglets at birth to weaning. Forty-one hybrid sows were divided into three dietary treatments: (1) control diet without Rac (control), (2) addition of 10 mg/kg of Rac (Rac10) and (3) addition of 20 mg/kg of Rac (Rac20). Higher numbers of low-vitality piglets (P<0.05) were observed in Rac-fed sows, regardless of dose, compared with the control group. Very low-density lipoprotein levels were lower in the Rac10 group when compared with the Rac20 group at day 21. Haematocrit was greater, and the mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration was lower in piglets from Rac-fed sows. No significant statistical differences were detected regarding piglets body weight, average daily gain, blood gasometry, complete blood count and muscle fibre measurements in semitendinosus muscle. The use of Rac in pregnant sows reduced the vitality parameters of piglets but did not improve the performance from birth until weaning and did not negatively influence the haematological parameter and lipid metabolism.

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Objectives: This investigation studied whether physical exercise could modulate cortical spreading depression (CSD) propagation velocity in adult rat offspring from dams that had received a high-fat (HF) diet during lactation. Methods: Wistar male rats suckled by dams fed either control (C) or HF diet ad libitum. After weaning, pups received standard laboratory chow. From 40 to 60 days of life, half of the animals exercised on a treadmill (group E); the other half remained sedentary (group S). Two additional HF groups (E and S) received fluoxetine (F; 10 mg/kg/day, orogastrically) from 40 to 60 days of life (groups HF/EF and HF/F). Results: At 40 days of life, rats from the maternal HF diet presented higher weight, thoracic circumference, and Lee Index than C animals and remained heavier at 60 days of life. Physical exercise decreased abdominal circumference. HF diet increased CSD propagation velocity (mean ± SD; mm/min) in sedentaries (HF/S 3.47 ± 0.31 versus C/S 3.24 ± 0.26). Treadmill exercise decelerated CSD propagation in both groups C/E (2.94 ± 0.28) and HF/E (2.97 ± 0.40). Fluoxetine alone decreased CSD propagation (HF/F 2.88 ± 0.45) compared with HF/S group. The combination of fluoxetine + exercise under HF condition (2.98 ± 0.27) was similar to HF/E group. Discussion: Physical exercise is able to reduce CSD propagation velocity in rat adult brains even when they have suffered over-nourishing during lactation. The effects of exercise alone or fluoxetine alone on CSD were similar to the effects of fluoxetine + exercise, under the HF condition. Data reinforce malnutrition during lactation modifies cortical electrophysiology even when the HF condition no longer exists.

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Maternal dyslipidaemia is a predisposing factor for arterial hypertension in male rat offspring at adulthood. This study was designed to investigate the short- and long-term effects of maternal dyslipidaemia on blood pressure (BP) and baroreflex control in male rat offspring. Animals were obtained from mothers who received a dyslipidaemic (DLP, n = 7) or control (CTL, n = 7) diet during pregnancy and lactation. At 30 and 90 days of age, arterial pressure (AP), heart rate (HR) and baroreflex function were evaluated. In addition, spectral analysis of the systolic AP, diastolic AP, mean AP, HR, and spontaneous baroreflex were assessed. Data were expressed as mean ± SEM and Student's t-test was used for comparison among groups, with statistical significance considered to be P < .05. At 30 days of age, male offspring had similar BP, HR and preserved baroreflex sensitivity. In addition, low frequency (LF) oscillation, high frequency (HF) oscillation and LF/HF ratio of AP and HR were similar in juvenile rats. At 90 days of age, male offspring from dyslipidaemic dams had augmented BP (P < .05) when compared to CTL group. Adult male rats from dyslipidaemic dams had a reduction in baroreflex control (P < .05) in comparison to CTL rats. The present study indicates that offspring from dams fed on a dyslipidaemic diet during pregnancy and lactation do not show alteration in blood pressure and baroreflex control in early life, but display a decline in baroreflex control and hypertension in adulthood.

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A diprosopia é uma anomalia congênita na qual a região da cabeça e as estruturas faciais do animal se mostram duplicadas. Esse defeito congênito é mais comumente relatado em bovinos, mas também ocorre em felinos, caninos, caprinos, ratos e veados. O presente trabalho objetivou relatar um caso de diprosopia associada a fenda palatina bilateral em felino neonato. Uma gata não castrada foi atendida em uma clínica particular situada na cidade de Porto Alegre/RS, manifestando prostração e, segundo o tutor, havia administrado progestágenos anteriormente. Ao exame físico foi vista uma membrana similar a vesícula embrionária ao toque vaginal. A ecografia abdominal constatou gestação e sofrimento fetal, optando-se pela cirurgia. Dos cinco neonatos, um estava morto, três vieram a óbito em torno de 24 horas após o procedimento e um destes apresentava alterações sugestivas de diprosopia associada a fenda palatina bilateral, e foi encaminhado para necropsia. Considerada uma má formação congênita pouco frequente em felinos, a diprosopia pode estar associada ao uso prévio de progestágenos ao período gestacional em gatas.

Diprosopia is a congenital anomaly in which the head region and facial structures of the animal are doubled. This congenital defect is most commonly reported in bovines, but it also occurs in felines, canines, goats, rats and deer. The present study aimed to report a case of diprosopia associated with bilateral cleft palate in neonate feline. An uncastrated cat was treated at a private clinic in the city of Porto Alegre / RS, manifesting prostration, to the vaginal touch there was a membrane similar to the embryonic vesicle and, according to the tutor, had previously administered progestogens. Abdominal ultrasound found gestation and fetal distress, opting for surgery. Of the five newborn pups, one was dead, another three died about 24 hours after the procedure and one of them presented alterations suggestive of diprosopia associated with bilateral cleft palate, being referred for necropsy. Considered an infrequent congenital formation in felines, diprosopia may be associated with the previous use of progestogens to the gestational period in cats.

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