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This study aimed to evaluate the hematologic response and the serum and peritoneal fluid (PF) proteinogram of cattle affected by digestive diseases. Twenty-seven animals were distributed in two groups: GI (intestinal diseases) and GII (traumatic reticuloperitonitis, TRP). The animals were previously submitted to a physical exam. Subsequently, blood samples were collected to perform the complete blood count, determine the plasma protein and fibrinogen, and obtain the serum for proteinogram in polyacrylamide gel (SDS-PAGE). Simultaneously, PF was collected to perform physical and chemical evaluation and the electrophoretic profile (SDS-PAGE). ANOVA at the 5% probability level was used to compare the groups. The animals showed signs of apathy, dehydration, and gastrointestinal hypomotility in both groups. However, GI animals showed more significant clinical changes. The blood count of both groups (P > 0.05) showed leukocytosis due to neutrophilia and a regenerative left shift with hyperfibrinogenemia. The proteinogram of both body fluids allowed the identification of proteins albumin (ALB), transferrin (TRF), ceruloplasmin, haptoglobin, α1-acid glycoprotein (α1-AGP), MW 23000 Da, α1-antitrypsin, IgA, and IgG. The [PT] PF/[PT] blood serum ratio of each of the identified proteins increased, showing statistical differences between groups (P < 0.05) regarding PT, ALB, TRF, α1-AGP, and IgG values, with GI animals showing the highest ratio. Intestinal diseases and TRP triggered a systemic and local response characterized by clinical, hematological, and serum and PF proteinogram alterations. The proteins α1-GPA, haptoglobin, and TRF measured in PF were good inflammation biomarkers and useful as an auxiliary tool for the diagnosis and prognosis of digestive diseases in cattle.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a resposta hematológica e o proteinograma sérico e do líquido peritoneal (LP) de bovinos acometidos com doenças digestivas. Foram avaliados 27 bovinos distribuídos em dois grupos, GI (enfermidades intestinais) e GII (reticuloperitonite traumática-RPT). Os animais foram previamente submetidos ao exame físico. Posteriormente foram colhidas amostras de sangue para realização do hemograma, determinação plasmática da proteína e do fibrinogênio e obtenção do soro para realização do proteinograma em gel de poliacrilamida (SDS-PAGE). Simultaneamente foi colhido o LP para avaliação física e química, assim como a realização do perfil eletroforético (SDS-PAGE). Empregou-se a análise de variância ao nível de 5% de probabilidade visando à comparação entre os grupos. Em ambos os grupos os animais demonstraram sinais de apatia, desidratação e hipomotilidade gastrointestinal, no entanto, os animais do GI apresentaram alterações clínicas mais expressivas. No hemograma observou-se em ambos os grupos (P > 0,05) leucocitose por neutrofilia e desvio à esquerda regenerativo com hiperfibrinogenia. O proteinograma de ambos os fluidos corpóreos permitiu a identificação das proteínas albumina (ALB), transferrina (TRF), ceruloplasmina, haptoglobina, α-1 glicoproteína ácida (α1-GPA), PM 23.000 Da, α-1 anti-tripsina, IgA e IgG. Os valores da relação [PT] LP / [PT] soro sanguíneo de cada uma das proteínas identificadas demonstrou elevação dos mesmos, bem como diferença estatística entre grupos (P < 0,05) nos valores da PT, ALB, TRF, α1-GPA e IgG, nos quais a relação foi mais elevada nos animais do GI. As enfermidades intestinais e a RPT desencadearam resposta sistêmica e local caracterizada pelas alterações clínicas, hematológicas, e do proteinograma sérico e do LP. A α1-GPA, a haptoglobina e a TRF, mensuradas no LP se mostraram bons biomarcadores de inflamação, sendo úteis como recurso auxiliar de diagnóstico e prognóstico das doenças digestivas dos bovinos.(AU)

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Buffaloes and pigs play an important epidemiological roll in the Salmonella infection cycle, and asymptomatic animals can act as key component in the dissemination of the disease by horizontal, vertical, and cross-species transmission. Our study aimed and was able to confirm evidences of a cross-species transmission of Salmonella Agona between asymptomatic buffaloes and pigs. Also, we described Salmonella infection within the pig production phases, involving serotypes Agona, Senftenberg and Schwarzengrund. Rectal samples were collected from Jafarabadi buffaloes (n = 25) and Piau pigs (n = 32), located on a single farm. Salmonella Agona was isolated from lactating buffaloes, gilts, pregnant sows, and weaned pigs, Salmonella Schwarzengrund from lactating sows and Salmonella Senftenberg from gilts, pregnant sows, lactating sows, and weaned pigs. Pulsed-field Gel Electrophoresis protocol (PFGE) was performed and revealed four different profiles. Profile 1 (Salmonella Agona), isolated from a pregnant sow, a gilt and two lactating buffaloes, revealed a indistinguishable PFGE pattern, confirming evidences of potential cross-species transmission. Profile 2 (Salmonella Agona), 3 (Salmonella Senftenberg), and 4 (Salmonella Schwarzengrund), isolated from pigs, revealed important indistinguishable PFGE patterns, evidencing Salmonella infection within the pig production phases. Considering the epidemiological relevance of buffaloes and pigs in the cycle of Salmonella infection, confirmation of a potential cross-species transmission of Salmonella Agona and potential Salmonella infection within the pig production phases highlights the importance of the correct establishment of preventive health strategies in farms, in special the importance of avoiding contact between buffaloes and pigs, since cross-species transmission can occur, increasing the risk of spreading the disease.

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This study aimed to evaluate passive immunity transfer in healthy buffalo calves. Colostrum samples from heifers (without previous calving) and primiparous and pluriparous dams and blood samples from their offspring were obtained at calving, before colostrum intake, and at 24, 48, and 72 h after calving for determination of serum activities of gammaglutamyltransferase and alkaline phosphatase and serum concentrations of total protein (TP), immunoglobulin A (IgA) and IgG, and lactoferrin. The results were analyzed as repeated measures, and differences were considered statistically significant at P ≤ 0.05. Considering that the buffalo calves were born hypogammaglobulinemic (4.23 ± 0.33 mg/ml) and, at 24 h, the mean serum concentration of IgG was 34.5 ± 1.48 mg/ml, passive immunity transfer was successful. Moreover, colostrum IgG concentrations at 0 h were correlated with serum IgG concentrations at 24 h in buffalo calves. Additionally, TP concentrations were highly correlated with IgG in both colostrum at calving and blood in calves at 24 h. TP is recommended as a reliable indirect parameter to evaluate both colostrum quality and passive immunity transfer in buffalo calves.

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Background: Urolithiasis is an economically important disease that has considerable significance for sheep farming.With the tissue and biochemical changes resulting from the development of this disease, metabolic disorders and immuneresponse are established. Hemogasometric evaluation allows the identification of systemic acid-base imbalances quickly.Acute phase proteins (APP) have in the last two decades had become the biomarkers of choice in human and veterinarymedicine. To date, no biomarker studies have been published for sheep with obstructive urolithiasis. Thus, this studyaimed to analyze the hemogasometric kinetics in obstructive urolithiasis in sheep and the APP that can be used as earlybiomarkers in this disease.Materials, Methods & Results: In this study, 14 healthy male Santa Inês sheep, aged approximately 90 days, were fed oncalculogenic diet for 120 days. The sheep were examined weekly to observe the clinical signs. Blood and urine analysiswere also performed. For comparative analysis purposes, at the end of the experiment, sheep that developed obstructiveurolithiasis were extracted from the initial experimental group D1 (without urolithiasis) and moved to the second experimental group D2 (with urolithiasis). In the pre-experimental period and on the day of slaughter, venous blood was sampledfor hemogasometric tests, with a maximum time of 15 minutes between collection and analysis to ensure the reliability ofthe results obtained. The pH, pCO2, pO2, EB, tCO2, HCO3-, stHCO3-, tHb, sO2 and Hct, Na+, K+ and Ca2+ ions were quantified. To identify and measure immunoglobulins (A and G) and APP, samples from sheep that developed obstructive urolithiasis (D2) were analyzed. Blood samples were harvested weekly until the clinical...(AU)

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O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a atividade sérica da aspartato aminotransferase (AST), fosfatase alcalina (ALP), creatina quinase (CK), gamaglutamiltransferase (GGT) e as concentrações séricas de albumina, bilirrubina, cálcio total e ionizado, colesterol, creatinina, fósforo, magnésio, potássio, proteína total, sódio, triglicérides e ureia de vacas das raças Nelore (n=120) e Girolando (n=120) clinicamente saudáveis, com 24 a 36 meses de idade, utilizando-se espectrofotômetro semiautomático e analisador automático de íons. A influência da raça foi verificada na avaliação da atividade da CK, cujos valores foram maiores em vacas da raça Nelore (87,5 U/L), quando comparados com aqueles de vacas Girolando (68,6 U/L). Os teores séricos de creatinina (Crea), bilirrubina total (BT), bilirrubina indireta (BI) e cálcio ionizado também foram influenciados pela raça, e os valores obtidos em vacas da raça Nelore (Crea: 1,61 mg/dL, BT: 0,28 mg/dL e BI: 0,19 mg/dL) foram superiores aos apresentados pelas vacas Girolando (BT: 1,47 mg/dL, BD: 0,23 mg/dL e BI: 0,14 mg/dL), exceto para a concentração sérica de cálcio ionizado (Nelore: 0,66 mMol/L e Girolando: 0,73 mMol/L). Os resultados obtidos evidenciaram a influência do fator racial em alguns parâmetros bioquímicos e, portanto, este deve ser levado em consideração para a correta interpretação de exames laboratoriais.(AU)

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.(AU)

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O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a atividade sérica da aspartato aminotransferase (AST), fosfatase alcalina (ALP), creatina quinase (CK), gamaglutamiltransferase (GGT) e as concentrações séricas de albumina, bilirrubina, cálcio total e ionizado, colesterol, creatinina, fósforo, magnésio, potássio, proteína total, sódio, triglicérides e ureia de vacas das raças Nelore (n=120) e Girolando (n=120) clinicamente saudáveis, com 24 a 36 meses de idade, utilizando-se espectrofotômetro semiautomático e analisador automático de íons. A influência da raça foi verificada na avaliação da atividade da CK, cujos valores foram maiores em vacas da raça Nelore (87,5 U/L), quando comparados com aqueles de vacas Girolando (68,6 U/L). Os teores séricos de creatinina (Crea), bilirrubina total (BT), bilirrubina indireta (BI) e cálcio ionizado também foram influenciados pela raça, e os valores obtidos em vacas da raça Nelore (Crea: 1,61 mg/dL, BT: 0,28 mg/dL e BI: 0,19 mg/dL) foram superiores aos apresentados pelas vacas Girolando (BT: 1,47 mg/dL, BD: 0,23 mg/dL e BI: 0,14 mg/dL), exceto para a concentração sérica de cálcio ionizado (Nelore: 0,66 mMol/L e Girolando: 0,73 mMol/L). Os resultados obtidos evidenciaram a influência do fator racial em alguns parâmetros bioquímicos e, portanto, este deve ser levado em consideração para a correta interpretação de exames laboratoriais.

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.

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Background: Urolithiasis is an economically important disease that has considerable significance for sheep farming.With the tissue and biochemical changes resulting from the development of this disease, metabolic disorders and immuneresponse are established. Hemogasometric evaluation allows the identification of systemic acid-base imbalances quickly.Acute phase proteins (APP) have in the last two decades had become the biomarkers of choice in human and veterinarymedicine. To date, no biomarker studies have been published for sheep with obstructive urolithiasis. Thus, this studyaimed to analyze the hemogasometric kinetics in obstructive urolithiasis in sheep and the APP that can be used as earlybiomarkers in this disease.Materials, Methods & Results: In this study, 14 healthy male Santa Inês sheep, aged approximately 90 days, were fed oncalculogenic diet for 120 days. The sheep were examined weekly to observe the clinical signs. Blood and urine analysiswere also performed. For comparative analysis purposes, at the end of the experiment, sheep that developed obstructiveurolithiasis were extracted from the initial experimental group D1 (without urolithiasis) and moved to the second experimental group D2 (with urolithiasis). In the pre-experimental period and on the day of slaughter, venous blood was sampledfor hemogasometric tests, with a maximum time of 15 minutes between collection and analysis to ensure the reliability ofthe results obtained. The pH, pCO2, pO2, EB, tCO2, HCO3-, stHCO3-, tHb, sO2 and Hct, Na+, K+ and Ca2+ ions were quantified. To identify and measure immunoglobulins (A and G) and APP, samples from sheep that developed obstructive urolithiasis (D2) were analyzed. Blood samples were harvested weekly until the clinical...

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Considering the scarcity of information regarding blood parameters of Pêga donkeys (Equus asinus), and the influence of factors such as breed and physiological status on these parameters, this study aimed to evaluate the influence of pregnancy on hematological, blood biochemical and serum protein profiles of the Pêga donkey, using samples from 59 female adult donkeys, 22 pregnant and 37 non-pregnant, kept under field conditions. The parameters measured were counts of red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), basophils, eosinophils, bands, segmented neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes and platelets; and the levels of packed cell volume, hemoglobin concentration, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, creatine kinase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, urea, glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, total calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, chlorides, sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, creatinine, total protein, albumin, total, direct and indirect serum bilirubin. Serum protein fractionation was performed by sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), which found 10 proteins: immunoglobulins A and G, ceruloplasmin, transferrin, albumin, haptoglobin, 1-acid glycoprotein, 138 kDa (MWP138), 33 kDa (MWP33) and 23 kDa (MWP23) molecular weight proteins. RBC and triglycerides were higher in pregnant females. Urea, Immunoglobulin A, MWP138 and MWP23 concentrations were higher in non-pregnant mares. This study presented differences from previous studies, and some differences in blood variables between pregnant and non-pregnant Pêga donkeys, confirming that pregnancy causes significant metabolic changes, which must be considered in the clinical evaluation of these animals.(AU)

Considerando a escassez de informações sobre as variáveis hematológicas dos jumentos Pêga e a influência de fatores como raça e estado fisiológico sobre estes parâmetros, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a influência da prenhez sobre os perfis hematológico, bioquímico sanguíneo e de proteínas séricas de jumentos Pêga, utilizando amostras de 59 jumentas adultas, 22 prenhes e 37 não prenhes, mantidas sob condições de campo. Foram mensuradas as contagens de hemácias, leucócitos, basófilos, eosinófilos, neutrófilos bastonetes, neutrófilos segmentados, linfócitos, monócitos e plaquetas; volume globular, concentração de hemoglobina e os níveis de alanina aminotransferase, aspartato aminotransferase, fosfatase alcalina, creatina quinase, gama glutamil transferase, ureia, glicose, colesterol, triglicérides, cálcio total, fósforo, magnésio, cloretos, sódio, potássio, cálcio ionizado, creatinina, proteína total, albumina, bilirrubina total, direta e indireta. O fracionamento de proteínas séricas foi realizado pela eletroforese em gel de acrilamida contendo dodecil sulfato de sódio (SDS-PAGE), o qual revelou 10 proteínas: imunoglobulinas A e G, ceruloplasmina, transferrina, albumina, haptoglobina, 1-glicoproteína ácida, proteína de peso molecular 138 kDa (PPM138), 33 kDa (PPM33) e 23 kDa (PPM23). A contagem de eritrócitos e os triglicérides séricos foram mais altos para as fêmeas prenhes. As concentrações de ureia, IgA, PPM138e PPM23 foram mais altas para jumentas não prenhes. Houve diferenças em relação a estudos anteriores, e diferenças entre as variáveis sanguíneas de jumentas Pêga prenhes e vazias confirmam que a prenhez causa mudanças metabólicas significantes, as quais devem ser consideradas na avaliação clínica destes animais.(AU)

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Considering the scarcity of information regarding blood parameters of Pêga donkeys (Equus asinus), and the influence of factors such as breed and physiological status on these parameters, this study aimed to evaluate the influence of pregnancy on hematological, blood biochemical and serum protein profiles of the Pêga donkey, using samples from 59 female adult donkeys, 22 pregnant and 37 non-pregnant, kept under field conditions. The parameters measured were counts of red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), basophils, eosinophils, bands, segmented neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes and platelets; and the levels of packed cell volume, hemoglobin concentration, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, creatine kinase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, urea, glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, total calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, chlorides, sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, creatinine, total protein, albumin, total, direct and indirect serum bilirubin. Serum protein fractionation was performed by sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), which found 10 proteins: immunoglobulins A and G, ceruloplasmin, transferrin, albumin, haptoglobin, 1-acid glycoprotein, 138 kDa (MWP138), 33 kDa (MWP33) and 23 kDa (MWP23) molecular weight proteins. RBC and triglycerides were higher in pregnant females. Urea, Immunoglobulin A, MWP138 and MWP23 concentrations were higher in non-pregnant mares. This study presented differences from previous studies, and some differences in blood variables between pregnant and non-pregnant Pêga donkeys, confirming that pregnancy causes significant metabolic changes, which must be considered in the clinical evaluation of these animals.

Considerando a escassez de informações sobre as variáveis hematológicas dos jumentos Pêga e a influência de fatores como raça e estado fisiológico sobre estes parâmetros, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a influência da prenhez sobre os perfis hematológico, bioquímico sanguíneo e de proteínas séricas de jumentos Pêga, utilizando amostras de 59 jumentas adultas, 22 prenhes e 37 não prenhes, mantidas sob condições de campo. Foram mensuradas as contagens de hemácias, leucócitos, basófilos, eosinófilos, neutrófilos bastonetes, neutrófilos segmentados, linfócitos, monócitos e plaquetas; volume globular, concentração de hemoglobina e os níveis de alanina aminotransferase, aspartato aminotransferase, fosfatase alcalina, creatina quinase, gama glutamil transferase, ureia, glicose, colesterol, triglicérides, cálcio total, fósforo, magnésio, cloretos, sódio, potássio, cálcio ionizado, creatinina, proteína total, albumina, bilirrubina total, direta e indireta. O fracionamento de proteínas séricas foi realizado pela eletroforese em gel de acrilamida contendo dodecil sulfato de sódio (SDS-PAGE), o qual revelou 10 proteínas: imunoglobulinas A e G, ceruloplasmina, transferrina, albumina, haptoglobina, 1-glicoproteína ácida, proteína de peso molecular 138 kDa (PPM138), 33 kDa (PPM33) e 23 kDa (PPM23). A contagem de eritrócitos e os triglicérides séricos foram mais altos para as fêmeas prenhes. As concentrações de ureia, IgA, PPM138e PPM23 foram mais altas para jumentas não prenhes. Houve diferenças em relação a estudos anteriores, e diferenças entre as variáveis sanguíneas de jumentas Pêga prenhes e vazias confirmam que a prenhez causa mudanças metabólicas significantes, as quais devem ser consideradas na avaliação clínica destes animais.

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Reports of rotavirus excretion in calves usually result from cross-sectional studies, and in face of the conflicting results regarding protection of calves born to vaccinated dams against diarrhea, the aim of the present study was to evaluate rotavirus excretion in dairy calves born to vaccinated or unvaccinated dams, to identify the genotypes of bovine rotavirus group A (RVA) strains isolated from these animals as well as to investigate characteristics of the disease in naturally occurring circumstances throughout the first month of life. Five hundred fifty-two fecal samples were taken from 56 calves, 28 from each farm and, in the vaccinated herd, 11/281 samples (3.91%) taken from six different calves tested positive for RVA while in the unvaccinated herd, 3/271 samples (1.11%) taken from 3 different calves tested positive. The genotyping of the VP7 genes showed 91.2% nucleotide sequence identity to G6 genotype (NCDV strain), and for the VP4 gene, strains from the vaccinated herd were 96.6% related to B223 strain, while strains from the unvaccinated herd were 88% related to P[5] genotype (UK strain). Genotypes found in this study were G6P[11] in the vaccinated herd and G6P[5] in the unvaccinated herd. All calves infected with rotavirus presented an episode of diarrhea in the first month of life, and the discrepancy between the genotypes found in the commercial vaccine (G6P[1] and G10P[11]) and the rotavirus strains circulating in both vaccinated and unvaccinated herds show the importance of keeping constant surveillance in order to avoid potential causes of vaccination failure.

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Los estudios sobre la toxemia de la prenhez (TP) en ovejas han sido constantes y inovadoradores en algunos conceptos, pero no hay estudios en Brasil sobre las concentraciones de proteína de casos clínicos naturales de la enfermedad en esta especie. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar las concentraciones de proteína en sangre de casos clínicos naturales de TP en ovejas y comparar los resultados de acuerdo a la presencia sólo de TP y TP con enfermedades infecciosas intercurrentes. Evaluamos 35 ovejas se reunieron en la Clínica Bovina, Campus Garanhuns/UFRPE diagnosticado con TP en el período de 2007 a 2013. Los animales fueron sometidos a un examen clínico y ultrasonido, seguida de la recogida de sangre y orina para análisis de laboratorio. Todos los animales mostraron síntomas clínicos compatibles con un marco de TP. Los niveles séricos de betahidroxibutirato (BHB) y ácidos grasos no esterificados (NEFA) que se encuentran a ser altos en todas las ovejas. Cortisol sérico y la glucosa también eran altas, mientras que la insulina reducida, además, todos los animales mostraron cetonuria. Entre las ovejas 35 evaluados, 25 manifestaron sólo el marco TP (G1), y 10 más allá de la TP también tenía otras enfermedades infecciosas concomitantes (G2). En proteinograma, hubo un aumento en la haptoglobina sérica, glucoproteína alfa1-ácido y transferrina en ambos grupos [...]

Studies on pregnancy toxemia in ewes have been constant and innovative in some respects. However, there are no previous reports on the protein profile of ewes naturally affected by this condition in Brazil. Thus, the aim of the present study was to determine the protein profile of Brazilian ewes affected with pregnancy toxemia and compare the results with ewes affected with concomitant diseases. Thirty-five ewes with a diagnosis of pregnancy toxemia were evaluated at the Bovine Clinic of the Rural Federal University of Pernambuco, Garanhuns Campus, between 2007 and 2013. The animals were submitted to clinical and ultrasound exams, followed by blood and urine collection for laboratory exams. All animals exhibited clinical symptoms of pregnancy toxemia, with elevated beta-hydroxybutyrate acid and non-esterified fatty acids. Ketonuria was found in all animals. The hormone profile revealed high levels of cortisol and low levels of insulin. Among the 35 ewes analyzed, 25 only exhibited pregnancy toxemia (G1) and ten also exhibited concomitant infectious illnesses (G2). The protein test revealed increased serum levels of haptoglobin, alfa1-acid glycoprotein and transferrin as well as reduced PM 23000 Da (protein not yet nominally identified) in both groups, whereas IgG was slightly elevated in the animals in G1 and fibrinogen was elevated in G2. Based on the present findings, the severe [...]

Os estudos sobre a toxemia da prenhez (TP) na espécie ovina têm sido constantes e inovadoradores em alguns conceitos, porém não há relatos no Brasil sobre o proteinograma em ovelhas acometidas por casos naturais da doença. Diante disso, objetivou-se avaliar o proteinograma de ovelhas com a enfermidade e comparar os resultados de acordo com a presença apenas da TP e de outras doenças concomitantes. Foram avaliadas 35 ovelhas atendidas na Clínica de Bovinos, campus Garanhuns/UFRPE, diagnosticadas com TP, no período de 2007 a 2013. Os animais foram submetidos ao exame clínico e ultrassonográfico, seguido de coleta de sangue e urina para exames laboratoriais. Todos os animais exibiram uma sintomatologia clínica condizente com um quadro de TP. Os níveis séricos de betahidroxibutirato (BHB) e ácidos graxos não esterificados (AGNE) encontraram-se elevados em todas as ovelhas. Os valores de cortisol e glicose também estavam elevados e os de insulina reduzidos, além disso, todos os animais apresentaram cetonúria. Das 35 ovelhas avaliadas, 25 apresentaram apenas o quadro de TP (G1), e 10 além da TP apresentaram também outras enfermidades infecciosas concomitantes (G2). No proteinograma, houve aumento nos níveis séricos de haptoglobina, alfa1-glicoproteína ácida e transferrina e redução da PM 23000 Da (proteína ainda não identificada nominalmente) nos dois grupos, enquanto que os de IgG [...]

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Los estudios sobre la toxemia de la prenhez (TP) en ovejas han sido constantes y inovadoradores en algunos conceptos, pero no hay estudios en Brasil sobre las concentraciones de proteína de casos clínicos naturales de la enfermedad en esta especie. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar las concentraciones de proteína en sangre de casos clínicos naturales de TP en ovejas y comparar los resultados de acuerdo a la presencia sólo de TP y TP con enfermedades infecciosas intercurrentes. Evaluamos 35 ovejas se reunieron en la Clínica Bovina, Campus Garanhuns/UFRPE diagnosticado con TP en el período de 2007 a 2013. Los animales fueron sometidos a un examen clínico y ultrasonido, seguida de la recogida de sangre y orina para análisis de laboratorio. Todos los animales mostraron síntomas clínicos compatibles con un marco de TP. Los niveles séricos de betahidroxibutirato (BHB) y ácidos grasos no esterificados (NEFA) que se encuentran a ser altos en todas las ovejas. Cortisol sérico y la glucosa también eran altas, mientras que la insulina reducida, además, todos los animales mostraron cetonuria. Entre las ovejas 35 evaluados, 25 manifestaron sólo el marco TP (G1), y 10 más allá de la TP también tenía otras enfermedades infecciosas concomitantes (G2). En proteinograma, hubo un aumento en la haptoglobina sérica, glucoproteína alfa1-ácido y transferrina en ambos grupos [...](AU)

Studies on pregnancy toxemia in ewes have been constant and innovative in some respects. However, there are no previous reports on the protein profile of ewes naturally affected by this condition in Brazil. Thus, the aim of the present study was to determine the protein profile of Brazilian ewes affected with pregnancy toxemia and compare the results with ewes affected with concomitant diseases. Thirty-five ewes with a diagnosis of pregnancy toxemia were evaluated at the Bovine Clinic of the Rural Federal University of Pernambuco, Garanhuns Campus, between 2007 and 2013. The animals were submitted to clinical and ultrasound exams, followed by blood and urine collection for laboratory exams. All animals exhibited clinical symptoms of pregnancy toxemia, with elevated beta-hydroxybutyrate acid and non-esterified fatty acids. Ketonuria was found in all animals. The hormone profile revealed high levels of cortisol and low levels of insulin. Among the 35 ewes analyzed, 25 only exhibited pregnancy toxemia (G1) and ten also exhibited concomitant infectious illnesses (G2). The protein test revealed increased serum levels of haptoglobin, alfa1-acid glycoprotein and transferrin as well as reduced PM 23000 Da (protein not yet nominally identified) in both groups, whereas IgG was slightly elevated in the animals in G1 and fibrinogen was elevated in G2. Based on the present findings, the severe [...](AU)

Os estudos sobre a toxemia da prenhez (TP) na espécie ovina têm sido constantes e inovadoradores em alguns conceitos, porém não há relatos no Brasil sobre o proteinograma em ovelhas acometidas por casos naturais da doença. Diante disso, objetivou-se avaliar o proteinograma de ovelhas com a enfermidade e comparar os resultados de acordo com a presença apenas da TP e de outras doenças concomitantes. Foram avaliadas 35 ovelhas atendidas na Clínica de Bovinos, campus Garanhuns/UFRPE, diagnosticadas com TP, no período de 2007 a 2013. Os animais foram submetidos ao exame clínico e ultrassonográfico, seguido de coleta de sangue e urina para exames laboratoriais. Todos os animais exibiram uma sintomatologia clínica condizente com um quadro de TP. Os níveis séricos de betahidroxibutirato (BHB) e ácidos graxos não esterificados (AGNE) encontraram-se elevados em todas as ovelhas. Os valores de cortisol e glicose também estavam elevados e os de insulina reduzidos, além disso, todos os animais apresentaram cetonúria. Das 35 ovelhas avaliadas, 25 apresentaram apenas o quadro de TP (G1), e 10 além da TP apresentaram também outras enfermidades infecciosas concomitantes (G2). No proteinograma, houve aumento nos níveis séricos de haptoglobina, alfa1-glicoproteína ácida e transferrina e redução da PM 23000 Da (proteína ainda não identificada nominalmente) nos dois grupos, enquanto que os de IgG [...](AU)

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Studies on pregnancy toxemia (TP) in goats, when compared with ovine, have been less common, and there are no reports in Brazil that include serum protein electrophoresis in goats with the naturally occurring form of the disease. As such, serum protein electrophoresis in goats with TP was performed to evaluate the biological behavior of acute phase proteins (PFA), as well as biochemical and hormonal indicators of this disease. Thirty-six goats diagnosed with TP were evaluated in the Bovine Clinic Garanhuns Campus/UFRPE and private properties. The goats underwent physical exam and ultrasound, followed by collection of blood and urine for laboratory exams. The goats had clinical signs of TP, with elevated levels of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) and non-esterified fatty acids (AGNE), and normal glucose levels. Ketonuria was seen in all animals. On serum protein electrophoresis, there were elevated levels of haptoglobin. The hormone profile showed elevated levels of cortisol and decreased levels of insulin. In conclusion, the severe metabolic disturbance caused by TP in goats causes an elevation of serum levels of haptoglobin, as well as changes in the biochemical and hormonal profiles, which reflect significant alterations in lipid metabolism.(AU)

Os estudos sobre a toxemia da prenhez (TP) em caprinos, quando comparados aos ovinos, têm sido menos frequentes, não havendo relatos no Brasil sobre o proteinograma de cabras acometidas por casos clínicos naturais da doença. Assim, realizou-se o proteinograma de cabras com TP, visando avaliar o comportamento biológico das proteínas de fase aguda (PFA), além de indicadores bioquímicos e hormonais nesta enfermidade. Foram avaliadas 36 cabras diagnosticadas com TP, na Clínica de Bovinos - campus Garanhuns/UFRPE e em propriedades. Os animais foram submetidos ao exame clínico e ultrassonográfico, seguido de coleta de sangue e urina para exames laboratoriais. As cabras apresentaram sinais clínicos de TP, com valores de beta-hidroxibutirato (BHB) e ácidos graxos não esterificados (AGNE) elevados e glicose normal. Cetonúria foi observada em todos os animais. No proteinograma, houve aumento nos níveis séricos de haptoglobina. O perfil hormonal revelou níveis séricos elevados de cortisol e reduzidos de insulina. Em conclusão, o severo transtorno metabólico provocado pela TP em cabras provoca elevação dos níveis séricos de haptoglobina, além das alterações no perfil bioquímico e hormonal, refletindo marcantes modificações no metabolismo lipídico.(AU)

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Os estudos sobre a toxemia da prenhez (TP) em caprinos, quando comparados aos ovinos, têm sido menos frequentes, não havendo relatos no Brasil sobre o proteinograma de cabras acometidas por casos clínicos naturais da doença. Assim, realizouse o proteinograma de cabras com TP, visando avaliar o comportamento biológico das proteínas de fase aguda (PFA), além de indicadores bioquímicos e hormonais nesta enfermidade. Foram avaliadas 36 cabras diagnosticadas com TP, na Clínica de Bovinos - campus Garanhuns/UFRPE e em propriedades. Os animais foram submetidos ao exame clínico e ultrassonográfico, seguido de coleta de sangue e urina para exames laboratoriais. As cabras apresentaram sinais clínicos de TP, com valores de beta-hidroxibutirato (BHB) e ácidos graxos não esterificados (AGNE) elevados e glicose normal. Cetonúria foi observada em todos os animais. No proteinograma, houve aumento nos níveis séricos de haptoglobina. O perfil hormonal revelou níveis séricos elevados de cortisol e reduzidos de insulina. Em conclusão, o severo transtorno metabólico provocado pela TP em cabras provoca elevação dos níveis séricos de haptoglobina, além das alterações no perfil bioquímico e hormonal, refletindo marcantes modificações no metabolismo lipídico.

Studies on pregnancy toxemia (TP) in goats, when compared with ovine, have been less common, and there are no reports in Brazil that include serum protein electrophoresis in goats with the naturally occurring form of the disease. As such, serum protein electrophoresis in goats with TP was performed to evaluate the biological behavior of acute phase proteins (PFA), as well as biochemical and hormonal indicators of this disease. Thirty-six goats diagnosed with TP were evaluated in the Bovine Clinic ­ Garanhuns Campus/UFRPE and private properties. The goats underwent physical exam and ultrasound, followed by collection of blood and urine for laboratory exams. The goats had clinical signs of TP, with elevated levels of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) and non-esterified fatty acids (AGNE), and normal glucose levels. Ketonuria was seen in all animals. On serum protein electrophoresis, there were elevated levels of haptoglobin. The hormone profile showed elevated levels of cortisol and decreased levels of insulin. In conclusion, the severe metabolic disturbance caused by TP in goats causes an elevation of serum levels of haptoglobin, as well as changes in the biochemical and hormonal profiles, which reflect significant alterations in lipid metabolism.

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Com o objetivo de avaliar a influência da retenção de placenta (RP) no proteinograma de fêmeas bovinas da raça Holandesa, de propriedades comerciais, foram utilizadas 129 vacas com RP e 145 vacas com parto e pós-parto fisiológicos e sem nenhum tratamento no período avaliado. As amostras de sangue foram divididas nos momentos: 1odia pós-parto (DPP), 2o-3o, 4o-5o, 6o-7o, 8o-14o, 15o-29o, 30o-59o e 60o-90o DPP. O fracionamento das proteínas foi realizado por eletroforese em fita de acetato de celulose e em gel de poliacrilamida, contendo dodecil sulfato de sódio (SDS-PAGE), nas quais se avaliou o comportamento de 19 bandas proteicas identificadas pelos respectivos pesos moleculares, que variaram entre 23KDa e 187KDa. Não houve influência da RP na proteína sérica total e gamaglobulinas. A albumina sérica permaneceu abaixo dos valores de referência até os 90DPP nos animais com RP. Concluiu-se que vacas Holandesas com RP apresentam um quadro de normoproteinemia com hipoalbuminemia e aumento das frações alfaglobulinas e betaglobulinas até os 90DPP, presença de resposta inflamatória de fase aguda positiva pelo significativo aumento de haptoglobina, ceruloplasmina, glicoproteína ácida, e de fase aguda negativa pela diminuição de albumina na primeira semana pós-parto.(AU)

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of retained placenta on the proteinogram of Holstein cows from commercial dairy farms. Blood samples were collected from 129 animals with retained placenta (RP) and 145 animals with normal delivery and postpartum period, without any treatment, on following days: 1 st day in milk (DIM), 2 nd -3 th , 4 th -5 th , 6 th -7 th , 8 th -14 th , 15 th -29 th , 30 th -59 th and 60 th -90 th DIM were analyzed. Protein electrophoresis were performed in acetate cellulose and sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrilamide gel (SDS-PAGE), where 19 protein bands were observed with molecular weights between 23KDa and 187KDa. There was no influence on serum total protein and gamma globulins. Serum albumin remained below the normal reference values up to 90DIM. In conclusion, Holstein cows with RP have normoproteinemia with hypoalbuminemia up to 90DIM, presence of positive acute phase response by increase of haptoglobin, ceruloplasmin, acid glycoprotein, alpha and beta globulins and negative acute phase response by decreased of albumin within the first week postpartum.(AU)

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Com o objetivo de avaliar a influência da retenção de placenta (RP) no proteinograma de fêmeas bovinas da raça Holandesa, de propriedades comerciais, foram utilizadas 129 vacas com RP e 145 vacas com parto e pós-parto fisiológicos e sem nenhum tratamento no período avaliado. As amostras de sangue foram divididas nos momentos: 1odia pós-parto (DPP), 2o-3o, 4o-5o, 6o-7o, 8o-14o, 15o-29o, 30o-59o e 60o-90o DPP. O fracionamento das proteínas foi realizado por eletroforese em fita de acetato de celulose e em gel de poliacrilamida, contendo dodecil sulfato de sódio (SDS-PAGE), nas quais se avaliou o comportamento de 19 bandas proteicas identificadas pelos respectivos pesos moleculares, que variaram entre 23KDa e 187KDa. Não houve influência da RP na proteína sérica total e gamaglobulinas. A albumina sérica permaneceu abaixo dos valores de referência até os 90DPP nos animais com RP. Concluiu-se que vacas Holandesas com RP apresentam um quadro de normoproteinemia com hipoalbuminemia e aumento das frações alfaglobulinas e betaglobulinas até os 90DPP, presença de resposta inflamatória de fase aguda positiva pelo significativo aumento de haptoglobina, ceruloplasmina, glicoproteína ácida, e de fase aguda negativa pela diminuição de albumina na primeira semana pós-parto.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of retained placenta on the proteinogram of Holstein cows from commercial dairy farms. Blood samples were collected from 129 animals with retained placenta (RP) and 145 animals with normal delivery and postpartum period, without any treatment, on following days: 1 st day in milk (DIM), 2 nd -3 th , 4 th -5 th , 6 th -7 th , 8 th -14 th , 15 th -29 th , 30 th -59 th and 60 th -90 th DIM were analyzed. Protein electrophoresis were performed in acetate cellulose and sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrilamide gel (SDS-PAGE), where 19 protein bands were observed with molecular weights between 23KDa and 187KDa. There was no influence on serum total protein and gamma globulins. Serum albumin remained below the normal reference values up to 90DIM. In conclusion, Holstein cows with RP have normoproteinemia with hypoalbuminemia up to 90DIM, presence of positive acute phase response by increase of haptoglobin, ceruloplasmin, acid glycoprotein, alpha and beta globulins and negative acute phase response by decreased of albumin within the first week postpartum.

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As proteínas de fase aguda (PFA) apresentam concentrações séricas alteradas mediante processos infecciosos, inflamatórios e neoplásicos. Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar as variações séricas das PFA em cadelas portadoras de neoplasia mamária, comparando com a avaliação histológica e leucograma. As PFA foram avaliadas em 45 cadelas com tumor de mama, distribuídas nos grupos neoplasia benigna (n=13), maligna não ulcerada (n=24) e maligna ulcerada (n=8). O grupo controle foi composto por 20 cadelas saudáveis. Foram realizados o teste de eletroforese em gel de poliacrilamida contendo dodecil sulfato de sódio (SDS-PAGE) para identificar as PFA (albumina, ceruloplasmina, transferrina, haptoglobina Hp, α-1 antitripsina e α-1 glicoproteina ácida) e o teste ultrassensível para proteína C reativa (PCR). As pacientes com neoplasia mamária maligna ulcerada apresentaram elevações sérica para PCR e Hp e redução da albumina (P<0,05, One-Way ANOVA e Teste de Dunn). Nessas pacientes, foi observada correlação positiva entre o leucograma inflamatório e o aumento das PFA (P=0,002, Teste de Fisher) e não foram observadas correlações entre as PFA e os subtipos histológicos. Conclui-se que avaliações conjuntas da PCR, Hp e albumina podem ser utilizadas como ferramenta de auxílio diagnóstico e prognóstico em cadelas com neoplasia mamária.

Acute phase proteins (APPs) are serum proteins whose concentrations change after infectious and inflammatory disease, and cancer. The aims of this study were to evaluate changes in APPs concentration and to correlate these findings with histological classification and WBC in female dogs with mammary tumors. APPs were studied in 45 female dogs with mammary tumor distributed in the following groups: benign (n=13), malignant without tumor ulceration (n=24), and malignant with tumor ulceration (n=8). SDS-polyacrylamide gel (SDS-PAGE) electrophoresis was used to measure APPs concentrations (albumin, ceruloplasmin, transferrin, haptoglobinHp, α-1-acid glycoprotein and α-1-antitrypsin) and ultrasensitive assay was used to evaluate serum C-reactive protein (CRP). Patients with malignant mammary neoplasia plus ulceration had significant increase of CRP and Hp, and had decreased levels of albumin (P<0.05, One-Way ANOVA and Dunn Test). Positive correlation among APPs and inflammatory leukocytosis were observed (P=0.002, Fisher test). No correlation was observed between APPs and histological subtype. In conclusion, combined changes of CRP, Hp and albumin may be used as a prediagnostic tool and prognosis in dogs with mammary tumors.

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Early diagnosis of canine ehrlichiosis favors prompt institution of treatment and improves the prognosis for the animal, since this disease causes mortality among dogs. Studies have shown that determining the concentration of acute-phase proteins (APPs) may contribute towards early detection of disease and aid in predicting the prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate the APP profile in dogs experimentally infected with Ehrlichia canis, at the start of the infection and after treatment. It also investigated whether any correlation between APP levels and the clinical and laboratory alterations over the course of the disease would be possible. The results obtained showed abnormal levels of all the APPs on the third day after infection (D3), with the highest levels being reached on D18, with the exception of ceruloplasmin and acid glycoprotein, which presented their peaks on D6 and D12 respectively. We concluded that assessment of APP levels could contribute towards establishing an early diagnosis of canine ehrlichiosis, particularly regarding acid glycoprotein and ceruloplasmin, since these proteins were detected at increased levels even before the onset of clinical and laboratory findings of the disease.

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Early diagnosis of canine ehrlichiosis favors prompt institution of treatment and improves the prognosis for the animal, since this disease causes mortality among dogs. Studies have shown that determining the concentration of acute-phase proteins (APPs) may contribute towards early detection of disease and aid in predicting the prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate the APP profile in dogs experimentally infected with Ehrlichia canis, at the start of the infection and after treatment. It also investigated whether any correlation between APP levels and the clinical and laboratory alterations over the course of the disease would be possible. The results obtained showed abnormal levels of all the APPs on the third day after infection (D3), with the highest levels being reached on D18, with the exception of ceruloplasmin and acid glycoprotein, which presented their peaks on D6 and D12 respectively. We concluded that assessment of APP levels could contribute towards establishing an early diagnosis of canine ehrlichiosis, particularly regarding acid glycoprotein and ceruloplasmin, since these proteins were detected at increased levels even before the onset of clinical and laboratory findings of the disease.

O diagnóstico precoce da erliquiose canina favorece a pronta instituição do tratamento e melhora o prognóstico do animal, pois se trata de uma doença de alta mortalidade em cães. Estudos têm apontado que a determinação da concentração de proteínas de fase aguda (PFA) pode contribuir para detecção precoce de doenças e auxiliar na predição do prognóstico. O presente estudo objetivou avaliar o perfil de proteínas de fase aguda (PFA) em cães experimentalmente infectados com Ehrlichia canis, no início da infecção e após o tratamento. Além disso, se seria possível associá-las com as alterações clínico-laboratoriais durante o curso da doença. Os resultados obtidos evidenciaram que todas as PFA estudadas alteraram suas concentrações em D3 (dia 3), comparadas ao D0, atingindo concentrações máximas em D18, com exceção da ceruloplasmina e da glicoproteína ácida, cujos picos foram observados em D6 e D12, respectivamente. Concluímos que a avaliação das concentrações de PFA poderiam contribuir para o diagnóstico precoce da erliquiose canina, principalmente com relação à ceruloplasmina e glicoproteína ácida, pois seus aumentos foram anteriores ao aparecimento dos sinais clínicos e das alterações laboratoriais da doença.

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