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The Baixada Maranhense Environmental Protection Area of the Brazilian state of Maranhão encompasses a biologically rich region that includes the basins of four principal rivers, the Mearim, Pericumã, Pindaré, and Turiaçu, which form a complex of wetlands. The present study provides a comprehensive inventory of the fish fauna of the rivers that drain the Baixada Maranhense based on the identification of voucher specimens that were deposited in a scientific collection. Expeditions were conducted between 2014 and 2020. The inventory identified a total of 100 fish species representing 79 genera, 34 families, and 11 orders, which are found in both freshwater and estuarine environments. Six (Potamotrygon orbignyi, Leporinus piau, Moenkhausia loweae, Serrasalmus spilopleura, Pachypops fourcroi and Peckoltia greedoi) of the 100 taxa identified here are considered to be new records for one or more of the basins surveyed during this study, based on the existing data, while four - Colossoma macropomum, Megaleporinus macrocephalus, Cichla sp. and Cichla kelberi - are not native. The most speciose orders were the Siluriformes and Characiformes, while the most diverse families were the Loricariidae, Characidae, Auchenipteridae, Cichlidae, and Serrasalmidae. These data are consistent with the findings of most of the previous studies of freshwater ecosystems in the Neotropical region, in particular those of the rivers of Maranhão. The results of the present study represent an important advance in the understanding of the diversity of the fish fauna of the Mearim, Pericumã, Pindaré, and Turiaçu rivers, which are still poorly studied, and have likely had their diversity underestimated up to now.

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Fusarium oxysporum is the causal agent of Fusarium wilt in tomato plants. The most common form of control of this disease is through seed chemical treatment. However, the present work presents an alternative method, through the fumigation technique with essential oils. The pathogen F. oxysporum was inoculated on organic cherry tomato seeds through contact with sporulated Petri® plates. Thereafter, seeds were placed in stainless steel crucibles containing a 1.0 x 1.0 cm filter paper adhered to the lid and kept for 24 hours. This paper received 20 µL of each essential oil: tea tree, chia, citronella, lavender, anise basil, clove basil, and deionized water as control. This process was called "seed fumigation by essential oil". After this process, a germination test was carried out in germ boxes with Germitest® paper to verify the variables Germination Speed Index (GSI), Germination (G%), and Mean time to germination (MGT). Mycelial growth was verified in Petri® plates containing PDA medium. The plates containing mycelial growth were observed through scanning electron microscopy to verify possible morphological damage in the hyphae of the pathogen. Tea tree essential oil was the one that allowed the greatest suppression of the phytopathogen. Therefore, new tests were carried out with this specific oil. In germ boxes, tests of germination (G%), Abnormal seedlings count (ASC), and percentage of seedlings with mycelial growth were carried out. In addition, plant elicitation tests were performed in tomato seedlings through the analysis of chitinase, glucanase, and total proteins. All tests were carried out in completely randomized designs with four replications. All data were submitted to the Lilliefors normality test, followed by the analysis of variance, and Tukey's HSD (5% significance) for mean comparison. It was found that tea tree essential oil inhibited the mycelial growth of F. oxysporum without affecting the germination of cherry tomato seeds. Subsequent tests with this oil also demonstrated that there is a reduction in mycelia present in the seeds and a reduction in abnormal seedlings compared to the control. There was no significant difference between the variables tested for plant elicitation.

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ABSTRACT Rhinopathies diagnosis in small animals is challenging, especially regarding their etiology. Imaging exams are very valuable tools for diagnostic procedures. The objective here is to report a rare case of rhinitis by Microsporum canis in a 4-year-old male, SRD dog, sneezing and with chronic purulent nasal secretion two weeks after surgical correction of cleft palate, emphasizing the imaging tests importance for a final and assertive diagnosis. Skull radiographs revealed turbinate destruction and two soft tissue amorphous structures with radiopacity at nasal cavity. The presence of a foreign body in the left passage, soaked in mucopurulent secretion associated with fungal plaques, with firm texture were evidenced by rhinoscopy, and identified as M. canis colonies by microbiological examination. In association, red-brown hyperplastic areas biopsied via rhinoscopy were histologically diagnosed as transmissible venereal tumor. It is concluded that such infection can be reported as opportunistic, secondary to local immunosuppression by post-surgical foreign body and nasal TVT. This is the first case to report such a pathogen in the dog, making its insertion in the differential diagnosis of rhinopathies extremely valuable.

RESUMO O diagnóstico de rinopatias em pequenos animais é desafiador, especialmente quanto a sua etiologia. Exames de imagem são ferramentas de grande valia na condução diagnóstica. Objetiva-se relatar um caso raro de rinite por Microsporum canis, em um cão de quatro anos, macho, SRD, apresentando espirros e secreção nasal purulenta crônica, duas semanas após correção cirúrgica de fenda palatina, e enfatizar a importância dos exames de imagem no diagnóstico final e assertivo. Radiografias de crânio revelaram destruição dos turbinados e duas estruturas amorfas, de radiopacidade de tecidos moles em cavidade nasal. Presença de corpo estranho em passagem esquerda, embebido em secreção mucopurulenta, associada a placas fúngicas, de textura firme, foi evidenciada á rinoscopia, as quais foram identificadas como colônias de M. canis ao exame microbiológico. Em associação, áreas hiperplásicas vermelho-acastanhadas, biopsiadas via rinoscopia, foram diagnosticadas histologicamente como tumor venéreo transmissível. Conclui-se que tal infecção pode ser reportada como oportunista, secundária à imunossupressão local por corpo estranho pós-cirúrgico e TVT nasal. Este é o primeiro caso a reportar tal patógeno no cão, tornando de extrema valia a inserção deste no diagnóstico diferencial de rinopatias.

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The expected contribution of this study is to have a complete view of the available products used in the prevention of periodontal disease in dogs. The related studies in databases including Web of Science, Science Direct, and Scopus, from 1992 to 2021, were retrieved, and 36 studies were used in the systematic review. Among the continents researched, North America proved to have the most developed research relating to the subject. The active ingredients researched, isolated, or compared to each other, were polyphosphates > phytogenics > chlorhexidine > enzymes > vitamin C > xylitol = adelmidrol = and probiotics. The form of use of active products was chewable > solution via water = via food > biscuits > paste and gels > mucoadhesive. Gingivitis index was the most studied parameter used to assess oral health. According to the evidence recovered in the systematic review was possible to conclude that products with different active agents and forms of use demonstrated positive effects in the prevention of periodontal diseases. The results of this study summarize the most frequently used active ingredients and application forms for cleaning dogs' teeth and provide a roadmap for future research on the maintenance of oral health in dogs.

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The aim of this study was to develop a modified tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) plate and to compare its biomechanical properties with a locking compression plate (LCP) and plate-rod constructs for the stabilization of experimentally induced gap fractures in canine synthetic tibias. The tibial models were assigned to either repair with a modified TPLO plate (Group 1), locking compression plate construct (Group 2), or plate-rod construct (Group 3). The specimens were loaded to failure in axial compression, three-point mediolateral and craniocaudal bending. There was no statistical difference between the three groups regarding stiffness (N/mm) and deformation (mm) in axial compression. The modified TPLO plate achieved load to failure similar to the plate-rod construct in craniocaudal bending. There was no significant difference between groups on mediolateral bending tests regarding load to failure and deformation. Furthermore, there was no significant difference in stiffness between groups 1 and 2. In conclusion, the modified TPLO plate had similar mechanical properties to LCP and plate-rod construct in the axial compression and bending tests. Nonetheless, clinical studies with a large population of dogs are required to determine the value of this new implant in proximal tibial fracture repair.

Objetivou-se desenvolver uma placa de osteotomia niveladora do platô tibial (TPLO) modificada e compará-la biomecanicamente à placa de compressão bloqueada (LCP) e à construção placa-pino intramedular na estabilização da fratura cominutiva proximal em tíbias sintéticas caninas. Para tal, tíbias caninas sintéticas foram divididas em três grupos, sendo o grupo 1 formado pela placa de TPLO modificada, o grupo 2 por placas LCP e o grupo 3 pela construção placa-pino intramedular. Os espécimes foram submetidos à carga até a falha em compressão axial, flexão mediolateral e craniocaudal em três pontos. Não houve diferença estatística entre os três grupos quanto à rigidez (N/mm) e à deformação (mm) nos testes de compressão axial. A placa de TPLO modificada obteve carga até a falha semelhante à construção placa-pino intramedular em flexão craniocaudal. Não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos nos testes de flexão mediolateral em relação à carga até a falha e a deformação, e a variável rigidez não apresentou diferenças significativas entre os grupos 1 e 2. Em conclusão, a placa de TPLO modificada apresentou similaridade mecânica em comparação com a LCP e a construção placa-pino. No entanto, estudos clínicos são necessários para determinar o valor desse novo implante na fixação de fraturas tibiais proximais.

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The objective of this study was to establish ophthalmic parameters in the Pomeranian dog breed. Schirmer tear test (STT), tear breakup time test (TBUTT), Jones test (JT), aesthesiometry, biomicroscopy, tonometry, non-contact specular microscopy (SM), ophthalmoscopy and ultrasonography (US) were carried out 48 eyes of 24 male and female Pomeranian dogs from a breeding kennel. Descriptive statistics was applied for data analysis. Means and standard errors found for STT, TBUT, JT, esthesiometry and tonometry were 24.310±0.448mm/min, 14.570±0.406s., 8.420±1.571min, 3.667±0.157cm and 17.960±0.697mmHg, respectively. For biomicroscopy, 43.75% of the eyes presented caruncle trichiasis, 25% chromodacryorrhea, 25% medial entropion and 10,42% distichiasis. SM showed endothelial cells density of 1958.285±36.760 cells/mm². For hexagonality, endothelial cells area and central corneal thickness were 62.229±2.183%, 519.231±9.853mm², 0.567±0.006mm, respectively. Ophthalmoscopy presented a pattern described in other breeds. Amelanotic fundus was reported in 8.33% of the eyes. The US means and standard errors for axial length of the eyeball, lens thickness, anterior and vitreous chamber depth were 16.859±0.148mm, 6.651±0.081mm, 2.673±0.091mm and 7.485±0.101mm. Mild changes in the lacrimal evaluation parameters were influenced by eyelid changes in STT type I. Increased corneal sensitivity was observed in the breed.

O objetivo do estudo foi estabelecer os parâmetros oftálmicos na raça Spitz Alemão anão. Realizaram-se teste lacrimal de Schirmer (TLS), tempo de ruptura do filme lacrimal (TRFL), teste de Jones (TJ), estesiometria, biomicroscopia, tonometria, microscopia especular (MS), oftalmoscopia e ultrassonografia (US) em 48 olhos de 24 cães machos e fêmeas da raça Sptiz Alemão anão, oriundos de canil de criação. Aplicou-se estatística descritiva. As médias e erros padrões encontrados para TLS, TRL, TJ, estesiometria e tonometria foram 24,310±0,448mm/min, 14,570±0,406s., 8,420±1,571min, 3,667±0,157cm e 17,960±0,697mmHg, respectivamente. À biomicroscopia, 43,75% dos olhos apresentaram triquíase de carúncula, 25% cromodacriorreia, 25% entrópio de canto medial e 10,42% distiquíases. À MS, os valores para densidade das células endoteliais, hexagonalidade, área das células endoteliais e espessura corneal central foram 1958,285±36,760 cells/mm², 62,229±2,183%, 519,231±9,853mm² e 0,567±0,006mm, respectivamente. À oftalmoscopia, padrão conforme descrito para cães. Fundo amelanótico foi reportado em 8,33% das retinas. Ao US, os valores identificados para diâmetro axial horizontal, espessura da lente, profundidade das câmaras anterior e posterior foram 16,859±0,148mm, 6,651±0,081mm, 2,673±0,091mm and 7,485±0,101mm. Leves alterações nos parâmetros lacrimais foram influenciadas por alterações palpebrais no TLS tipo I. Sensibilidade corneana aumentada foi identificada na raça.

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The "piaussu", Megaleporinus macrocephalus is an anostomatid fish species native to the basin of the Paraguay River, in the Pantanal biome of western Brazil. However, this species has now been recorded in a number of other drainages, including those of the upper Paraná, Uruguay, Jacuí, Doce, Mucuri, and Paraíba do Sulrivers. This study presents two new records of the occurrence of M. macrocephalus, in the basins of the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers in the state of Maranhão, in the Brazilian Northeast. The piaussu is a large-bodied fish of commercial interest that is widely raised on fish farms, and its occurrence in the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers is likely the result of individuals escaping from fish tanks when they overflow during the rainy season. Morphological analyses and sequences of the Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit I (COI) gene confirmed the taxonomic identification of the specimens as M. macrocephalus. The COI sequences were 99.66% similar to those of M. macrocephalus deposited in the BOLDSystems database. These records extend the known distribution of M. macrocephalus to the basins of the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers in the Brazilian Northeast, highlighting a new case of introduction of exotic fish species into Brazilian river basins.

Megaleporinus macrocephalus é uma espécie de peixe anostomatídeo nativa da bacia do rio Paraguai, no bioma Pantanal do oeste do Brasil. No entanto, essa espécie já foi registrada em várias outras drenagens, incluindo as dos rios Alto Paraná, Uruguai, Jacuí, Doce, Mucuri e Paraíba do Sul. Este estudo apresenta dois novos registros da ocorrência de M. macrocephalus, nas bacias dos rios Itapecuru e Mearim, no estado do Maranhão, no nordeste brasileiro. O piaussu é um peixe de grande porte, de interesse comercial, amplamente criado em pisciculturas, e sua ocorrência nos rios Itapecuru e Mearim é provavelmente o resultado de indivíduos que escapam dos tanques quando transbordam durante a estação chuvosa. Análises morfológicas e sequências do gene da subunidade I do citocromo oxidase (COI) confirmaram a identificação taxonômica dos espécimes como M. macrocephalus. As sequências de COI foram 99,66% semelhantes às de M. macrocephalus depositadas no banco de dados BOLDSystems. Esses registros estendem a conhecida distribuição de M. macrocephalus às bacias dos rios Itapecuru e Mearim, no nordeste brasileiro, destacando um novo caso de introdução de espécies exóticas de peixes nas bacias hidrográficas brasileiras.

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The "piaussu", Megaleporinus macrocephalus is an anostomatid fish species native to the basin of the Paraguay River, in the Pantanal biome of western Brazil. However, this species has now been recorded in a number of other drainages, including those of the upper Paraná, Uruguay, Jacuí, Doce, Mucuri, and Paraíba do Sulrivers. This study presents two new records of the occurrence of M. macrocephalus, in the basins of the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers in the state of Maranhão, in the Brazilian Northeast. The piaussu is a large-bodied fish of commercial interest that is widely raised on fish farms, and its occurrence in the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers is likely the result of individuals escaping from fish tanks when they overflow during the rainy season. Morphological analyses and sequences of the Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit I (COI) gene confirmed the taxonomic identification of the specimens as M. macrocephalus. The COI sequences were 99.66% similar to those of M. macrocephalus deposited in the BOLDSystems database. These records extend the known distribution of M. macrocephalus to the basins of the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers in the Brazilian Northeast, highlighting a new case of introduction of exotic fish species into Brazilian river basins.(AU)

Megaleporinus macrocephalus é uma espécie de peixe anostomatídeo nativa da bacia do rio Paraguai, no bioma Pantanal do oeste do Brasil. No entanto, essa espécie já foi registrada em várias outras drenagens, incluindo as dos rios Alto Paraná, Uruguai, Jacuí, Doce, Mucuri e Paraíba do Sul. Este estudo apresenta dois novos registros da ocorrência de M. macrocephalus, nas bacias dos rios Itapecuru e Mearim, no estado do Maranhão, no nordeste brasileiro. O piaussu é um peixe de grande porte, de interesse comercial, amplamente criado em pisciculturas, e sua ocorrência nos rios Itapecuru e Mearim é provavelmente o resultado de indivíduos que escapam dos tanques quando transbordam durante a estação chuvosa. Análises morfológicas e sequências do gene da subunidade I do citocromo oxidase (COI) confirmaram a identificação taxonômica dos espécimes como M. macrocephalus. As sequências de COI foram 99,66% semelhantes às de M. macrocephalus depositadas no banco de dados BOLDSystems. Esses registros estendem a conhecida distribuição de M. macrocephalus às bacias dos rios Itapecuru e Mearim, no nordeste brasileiro, destacando um novo caso de introdução de espécies exóticas de peixes nas bacias hidrográficas brasileiras.(AU)

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The "piaussu", Megaleporinus macrocephalus is an anostomatid fish species native to the basin of the Paraguay River, in the Pantanal biome of western Brazil. However, this species has now been recorded in a number of other drainages, including those of the upper Paraná, Uruguay, Jacuí, Doce, Mucuri, and Paraíba do Sulrivers. This study presents two new records of the occurrence of M. macrocephalus, in the basins of the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers in the state of Maranhão, in the Brazilian Northeast. The piaussu is a large-bodied fish of commercial interest that is widely raised on fish farms, and its occurrence in the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers is likely the result of individuals escaping from fish tanks when they overflow during the rainy season. Morphological analyses and sequences of the Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit I (COI) gene confirmed the taxonomic identification of the specimens as M. macrocephalus. The COI sequences were 99.66% similar to those of M. macrocephalus deposited in the BOLDSystems database. These records extend the known distribution of M. macrocephalus to the basins of the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers in the Brazilian Northeast, highlighting a new case of introduction of exotic fish species into Brazilian river basins.

Megaleporinus macrocephalus é uma espécie de peixe anostomatídeo nativa da bacia do rio Paraguai, no bioma Pantanal do oeste do Brasil. No entanto, essa espécie já foi registrada em várias outras drenagens, incluindo as dos rios Alto Paraná, Uruguai, Jacuí, Doce, Mucuri e Paraíba do Sul. Este estudo apresenta dois novos registros da ocorrência de M. macrocephalus, nas bacias dos rios Itapecuru e Mearim, no estado do Maranhão, no nordeste brasileiro. O piaussu é um peixe de grande porte, de interesse comercial, amplamente criado em pisciculturas, e sua ocorrência nos rios Itapecuru e Mearim é provavelmente o resultado de indivíduos que escapam dos tanques quando transbordam durante a estação chuvosa. Análises morfológicas e sequências do gene da subunidade I do citocromo oxidase (COI) confirmaram a identificação taxonômica dos espécimes como M. macrocephalus. As sequências de COI foram 99,66% semelhantes às de M. macrocephalus depositadas no banco de dados BOLDSystems. Esses registros estendem a conhecida distribuição de M. macrocephalus às bacias dos rios Itapecuru e Mearim, no nordeste brasileiro, destacando um novo caso de introdução de espécies exóticas de peixes nas bacias hidrográficas brasileiras.

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Abstract The piaussu, Megaleporinus macrocephalus is an anostomatid fish species native to the basin of the Paraguay River, in the Pantanal biome of western Brazil. However, this species has now been recorded in a number of other drainages, including those of the upper Paraná, Uruguay, Jacuí, Doce, Mucuri, and Paraíba do Sulrivers. This study presents two new records of the occurrence of M. macrocephalus, in the basins of the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers in the state of Maranhão, in the Brazilian Northeast. The piaussu is a large-bodied fish of commercial interest that is widely raised on fish farms, and its occurrence in the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers is likely the result of individuals escaping from fish tanks when they overflow during the rainy season. Morphological analyses and sequences of the Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit I (COI) gene confirmed the taxonomic identification of the specimens as M. macrocephalus. The COI sequences were 99.66% similar to those of M. macrocephalus deposited in the BOLDSystems database. These records extend the known distribution of M. macrocephalus to the basins of the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers in the Brazilian Northeast, highlighting a new case of introduction of exotic fish species into Brazilian river basins.

Resumo Megaleporinus macrocephalus é uma espécie de peixe anostomatídeo nativa da bacia do rio Paraguai, no bioma Pantanal do oeste do Brasil. No entanto, essa espécie já foi registrada em várias outras drenagens, incluindo as dos rios Alto Paraná, Uruguai, Jacuí, Doce, Mucuri e Paraíba do Sul. Este estudo apresenta dois novos registros da ocorrência de M. macrocephalus, nas bacias dos rios Itapecuru e Mearim, no estado do Maranhão, no nordeste brasileiro. O piaussu é um peixe de grande porte, de interesse comercial, amplamente criado em pisciculturas, e sua ocorrência nos rios Itapecuru e Mearim é provavelmente o resultado de indivíduos que escapam dos tanques quando transbordam durante a estação chuvosa. Análises morfológicas e sequências do gene da subunidade I do citocromo oxidase (COI) confirmaram a identificação taxonômica dos espécimes como M. macrocephalus. As sequências de COI foram 99,66% semelhantes às de M. macrocephalus depositadas no banco de dados BOLDSystems. Esses registros estendem a conhecida distribuição de M. macrocephalus às bacias dos rios Itapecuru e Mearim, no nordeste brasileiro, destacando um novo caso de introdução de espécies exóticas de peixes nas bacias hidrográficas brasileiras.

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The aim of this study was to evaluate neovascularization of bovine xenografts implanted in intracorporeal sites of rabbits (bioreactors). 30 rabbits were used, divided into 6 groups, according to the evaluation time (7, 15, 30, 45, and 60 days); each animal received xenogenic implants in 3 different intracorporeal sites (A1 - omentum bag; A2 - intermuscular space of quadriceps femoris; A3 - subperiosteal of ilium bone). Histological assessments graded the presence of angiogenesis, the number of inflammatory cells, newly formed bone tissue, and the presence of giant cells. Histological analyses showed intense angiogenesis in all implanted xenografts. Presence of inflammatory infiltrate and giant cells at the A1 implant site and presence of bone neoformation at the A3 implant site were noted. Degeneration of implants and formation of a fibrous capsule were noted. When comparing the interaction of the site with the days of evaluation, statistical analysis showed a significant difference (p≤0.05) in any time of neovascularization analysis. The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and inflammatory cells of the omentum in its structure, may have contributed to the greater presence of neovessels and inflammatory cells, a fact that may indicate functionality as a possible bone substitute.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a neovascularização de xenoenxertos bovinos implantados em sítios intracorpóreos de coelhos (biorreatores). Foram utilizados 30 coelhos, os quais foram divididos em seis grupos, de acordo com o tempo de avaliação (sete, 15, 30, 45 e 60 dias); cada animal recebeu implantes xenogênicos em três diferentes sítios intracorpóreos (A1 - bolsa de omento; A2 - espaço intermuscular do quadríceps femoral; A3 - subperiosteal do osso ílio). Avaliações histológicas classificaram a presença de angiogênese, o número de células inflamatórias, de tecido ósseo neoformado e a presença de células gigantes. As análises histológicas mostraram intensa angiogênese em todos os xenoenxertos implantados. Observou-se presença de infiltrado inflamatório e células gigantes no local do implante A1 e presença de neoformação óssea no local do implante A3. Ao mesmo tempo, a degeneração dos implantes e a formação de uma cápsula fibrosa foram observadas. Ao comparar a interação do local com os dias de avaliação, a análise estatística mostrou diferença significativa (P≤0,05) em qualquer momento da análise de neovascularização. O fator de crescimento endotelial vascular (VEGF) e as células inflamatórias do omento em sua estrutura podem ter contribuído para a maior presença de neovasos e células inflamatórias, fato que pode indicar funcionalidade como possível substituto ósseo.(AU)

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The "piaussu", Megaleporinus macrocephalus is an anostomatid fish species native to the basin of the Paraguay River, in the Pantanal biome of western Brazil. However, this species has now been recorded in a number of other drainages, including those of the upper Paraná, Uruguay, Jacuí, Doce, Mucuri, and Paraíba do Sulrivers. This study presents two new records of the occurrence of M. macrocephalus, in the basins of the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers in the state of Maranhão, in the Brazilian Northeast. The piaussu is a large-bodied fish of commercial interest that is widely raised on fish farms, and its occurrence in the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers is likely the result of individuals escaping from fish tanks when they overflow during the rainy season. Morphological analyses and sequences of the Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit I (COI) gene confirmed the taxonomic identification of the specimens as M. macrocephalus. The COI sequences were 99.66% similar to those of M. macrocephalus deposited in the BOLDSystems database. These records extend the known distribution of M. macrocephalus to the basins of the Itapecuru and Mearim rivers in the Brazilian Northeast, highlighting a new case of introduction of exotic fish species into Brazilian river basins.

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of storage time on albumen quality, incubation yield, and hatch window in Pekin ducks (Anas boschas). A total of 1302 eggs were randomly distributed to seven treatments according to the storage time with durations ranging from 1 to 14 days. Each treatment consisted of 186 eggs with a two-day storage interval between treatments. The pH and Haugh unit (HU) of the albumen, egg weight loss during incubation (WL), hatchability (HTCH), incubation duration (ID), hatch window, asymmetry (ASS), percentile kurtosis (PK), and embryonic mortality were analyzed. A linear effect was observed forthe WL, ID, and PK and a quadratic effect forpH, HU, and HTCH over time. No significant effect of storage time was observed on ASS. Post-pipping embryonic mortality was linearly affected by storage time. Prolonging the storage period above 10 days reduces albumen quality and hatchability, delays the hatch of Pekins, and results in a higher percentage of post-pipping mortality.(AU)

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O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a inflamação em auto-enxertos cutâneos obtidos no terceiro, sétimo e décimo quarto dia de pós-operatório, além disso, buscou-se determinar diferenças no processo de cicatrização no grupo tratado com células tronco mesenquimais xenógenas em relação ao grupo controle utilizando a avaliação microscópica e imuno-histoquímico. A avaliação microscópica foi realizada utilizando cortes histológicos corados pela técnica de histoquímica com hematoxilina-eosina (HE), e a imuno-histoquímica, com cortes submetidos a anticorpos específicos. As variáveis analisadas foram quantidade de vasos, células inflamatórias, COX-2, Macrófagos e presença de necrose. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente pelo software R. A quantidade de vasos foi maior (p<0,0001) no grupo tratamento (GT) durante o dia 3, enquanto no grupo controle (GC) foi maior no dia 7. No dia 3 houve menor porcentagem de necrose no grupo tratamento (GT) (p = 0,038). Nos demais dias avaliados não houve diferença entre a porcentagem de necrose observada nos dois tratamentos (p = 0,98), sendo de 53% para o grupo controle (GC) e 47% para o grupo tratamento (GT). Em relação ao número de macrófagos não houve diferença entre os grupos (p = 0,5637). Entretanto, entre os dias houve diferença significativa (p = 0,0223), sendo menor número de macrófagos no terceiro dia. A imunomarcação de C

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O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a inflamação em auto-enxertos cutâneos obtidos no terceiro, sétimo e décimo quarto dia de pós-operatório, além disso, buscou-se determinar diferenças no processo de cicatrização no grupo tratado com células tronco mesenquimais xenógenas em relação ao grupo controle utilizando a avaliação microscópica e imuno-histoquímico. A avaliação microscópica foi realizada utilizando cortes histológicos corados pela técnica de histoquímica com hematoxilina-eosina (HE), e a imuno-histoquímica, com cortes submetidos a anticorpos específicos. As variáveis analisadas foram quantidade de vasos, células inflamatórias, COX-2, Macrófagos e presença de necrose. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente pelo software R. A quantidade de vasos foi maior (p<0,0001) no grupo tratamento (GT) durante o dia 3, enquanto no grupo controle (GC) foi maior no dia 7. No dia 3 houve menor porcentagem de necrose no grupo tratamento (GT) (p = 0,038). Nos demais dias avaliados não houve diferença entre a porcentagem de necrose observada nos dois tratamentos (p = 0,98), sendo de 53% para o grupo controle (GC) e 47% para o grupo tratamento (GT). Em relação ao número de macrófagos não houve diferença entre os grupos (p = 0,5637). Entretanto, entre os dias houve diferença significativa (p = 0,0223), sendo menor número de macrófagos no terceiro dia. A imunomarcação de COX-2 foi similar entre os grupos (p = 0,5637) e entre os dias (p = 0,9843). Portanto, o emprego das células tronco mesenquimais xenógenas em enxertos cutâneos promoveu menor ocorrência de necrose, favorecendo sua cicatrização, e não induziu o processo inflamatório, sendo assim factível seu uso em cirurgias reconstrutivas.(AU)

The present study aimed to assess inflammation in skin autografts obtained on the third, seventh and fourteenth postoperative day, in addition, it sought to determine differences in the healing process in the group treated with xenogenous mesenchymal stem cells in relation to to the control group using microscopic and immunohistochemical evaluation. Microscopic evaluation was performed using histological sections, stained by the hematoxylin-eosin (HE) histochemistry technique, and immunohistochemistry with sections were subjected to specific antibodies. The variables analyzed were the number of vessels, inflammatory cells (COX-2 and Macrophages) and the presence of necrosis. The data were analyzed statistically by software R. The number of vessels was higher (p< 0.0001) ) in the treatment group (GT) during day 3, while in the control group (CG) it was higher on day 7. On day 3 there was a lower percentage of necrosis in the treatment group (GT) (p = 0.038). On the other evaluated days, there was no difference between the percentage of necrosis observed in the two treatments (p = 0.98), being 53% for the control group (CG) and 47% for the treatment group (GT). Regarding the number of macrophages, there was no difference between groups (p = 0.5637). However, between days there was a significant difference (p = 0.0223), with a lower number of macrophages on the third day. The immunostaining of COX-2 was similar between groups (p = 0.5637) and between days (p = 0.9843). Therefore, the use of xenogenous mesenchymal stem cells in skin grafts promoted a lower occurrence of necrosis, favoring its healing, and did not induce the inflammatory process, thus making its use in reconstructive surgery feasible.(AU)

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of storage time on albumen quality, incubation yield, and hatch window in Pekin ducks (Anas boschas). A total of 1302 eggs were randomly distributed to seven treatments according to the storage time with durations ranging from 1 to 14 days. Each treatment consisted of 186 eggs with a two-day storage interval between treatments. The pH and Haugh unit (HU) of the albumen, egg weight loss during incubation (WL), hatchability (HTCH), incubation duration (ID), hatch window, asymmetry (ASS), percentile kurtosis (PK), and embryonic mortality were analyzed. A linear effect was observed forthe WL, ID, and PK and a quadratic effect forpH, HU, and HTCH over time. No significant effect of storage time was observed on ASS. Post-pipping embryonic mortality was linearly affected by storage time. Prolonging the storage period above 10 days reduces albumen quality and hatchability, delays the hatch of Pekins, and results in a higher percentage of post-pipping mortality.

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O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a inflamação em auto-enxertos cutâneos obtidos no terceiro, sétimo e décimo quarto dia de pós-operatório, além disso, buscou-se determinar diferenças no processo de cicatrização no grupo tratado com células tronco mesenquimais xenógenas em relação ao grupo controle utilizando a avaliação microscópica e imuno-histoquímico. A avaliação microscópica foi realizada utilizando cortes histológicos corados pela técnica de histoquímica com hematoxilina-eosina (HE), e a imuno-histoquímica, com cortes submetidos a anticorpos específicos. As variáveis analisadas foram quantidade de vasos, células inflamatórias, COX-2, Macrófagos e presença de necrose. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente pelo software R. A quantidade de vasos foi maior (p<0,0001) no grupo tratamento (GT) durante o dia 3, enquanto no grupo controle (GC) foi maior no dia 7. No dia 3 houve menor porcentagem de necrose no grupo tratamento (GT) (p = 0,038). Nos demais dias avaliados não houve diferença entre a porcentagem de necrose observada nos dois tratamentos (p = 0,98), sendo de 53% para o grupo controle (GC) e 47% para o grupo tratamento (GT). Em relação ao número de macrófagos não houve diferença entre os grupos (p = 0,5637). Entretanto, entre os dias houve diferença significativa (p = 0,0223), sendo menor número de macrófagos no terceiro dia. A imunomarcação de COX-2 foi similar entre os grupos (p = 0,5637) e entre os dias (p = 0,9843). Portanto, o emprego das células tronco mesenquimais xenógenas em enxertos cutâneos promoveu menor ocorrência de necrose, favorecendo sua cicatrização, e não induziu o processo inflamatório, sendo assim factível seu uso em cirurgias reconstrutivas.

The present study aimed to assess inflammation in skin autografts obtained on the third, seventh and fourteenth postoperative day, in addition, it sought to determine differences in the healing process in the group treated with xenogenous mesenchymal stem cells in relation to to the control group using microscopic and immunohistochemical evaluation. Microscopic evaluation was performed using histological sections, stained by the hematoxylin-eosin (HE) histochemistry technique, and immunohistochemistry with sections were subjected to specific antibodies. The variables analyzed were the number of vessels, inflammatory cells (COX-2 and Macrophages) and the presence of necrosis. The data were analyzed statistically by software R. The number of vessels was higher (p< 0.0001) ) in the treatment group (GT) during day 3, while in the control group (CG) it was higher on day 7. On day 3 there was a lower percentage of necrosis in the treatment group (GT) (p = 0.038). On the other evaluated days, there was no difference between the percentage of necrosis observed in the two treatments (p = 0.98), being 53% for the control group (CG) and 47% for the treatment group (GT). Regarding the number of macrophages, there was no difference between groups (p = 0.5637). However, between days there was a significant difference (p = 0.0223), with a lower number of macrophages on the third day. The immunostaining of COX-2 was similar between groups (p = 0.5637) and between days (p = 0.9843). Therefore, the use of xenogenous mesenchymal stem cells in skin grafts promoted a lower occurrence of necrosis, favoring its healing, and did not induce the inflammatory process, thus making its use in reconstructive surgery feasible.

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Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia is a common congenital pericardial anomaly in dogs and cats, characterized by a communication between the abdomen and the pericardial sac. Animals may be asymptomatic or show nonspecific clinical signs related to the gastrointestinal and cardiorespiratory systems. In this report, we present a case of a 3-year-old female Schnauzer, weighing 7,7 kg, with a history of easy fatigue and cyanosis triggered by stress. The diagnosis of peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia was confirmed through echocardiography and simple and contrast radiography findings that showed the presence of hepatic lobes in the pericardial sac. The animal underwent supra-umbilical celiotomy to correct the hernia and subsequently presented immediate improvement of clinical signs.

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Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia is a common congenital pericardial anomaly in dogs and cats, characterized by a communication between the abdomen and the pericardial sac. Animals may be asymptomatic or show nonspecific clinical signs related to the gastrointestinal and cardiorespiratory systems. In this report, we present a case of a 3-year-old female Schnauzer, weighing 7,7 kg, with a history of easy fatigue and cyanosis triggered by stress. The diagnosis of peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia was confirmed through echocardiography and simple and contrast radiography findings that showed the presence of hepatic lobes in the pericardial sac. The animal underwent supra-umbilical celiotomy to correct the hernia and subsequently presented immediate improvement of clinical signs.(AU)

A hérnia diafragmática peritoniopericárdica é uma anomalia congênita pericárdica comum em cães e gatos, sendo caracterizada pela comunicação entre abdômen e saco pericárdico. Os animais podem ser assintomáticos ou apresentar sinais clínicos inespecíficos relacionados aos sistemas gastrointestinal e cardiorrespiratório. Expõe-se um caso de um cão Schnauzer, fêmea, 3 anos de idade, pesando 7,7 kg, com histórico de cansaço fácil e cianose em momentos de estresse. O diagnóstico de hérnia peritoniopericárdica foi confirmado por meio de ecocardiografia e exame radiográfico simples e contrastado que evidenciaram a presença de lobos hepáticos no saco pericárdico. O animal foi submetido a celiotomia pré-umbilical para correção do defeito, apresentando melhora imediata dos sinais clínicos após a correção cirúrgica.(AU)

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Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia is a common congenital pericardial anomaly in dogs and cats, characterized by a communication between the abdomen and the pericardial sac. Animals may be asymptomatic or show nonspecific clinical signs related to the gastrointestinal and cardiorespiratory systems. In this report, we present a case of a 3-year-old female Schnauzer, weighing 7,7 kg, with a history of easy fatigue and cyanosis triggered by stress. The diagnosis of peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia was confirmed through echocardiography and simple and contrast radiography findings that showed the presence of hepatic lobes in the pericardial sac. The animal underwent supra-umbilical celiotomy to correct the hernia and subsequently presented immediate improvement of clinical signs.

A hérnia diafragmática peritoniopericárdica é uma anomalia congênita pericárdica comum em cães e gatos, sendo caracterizada pela comunicação entre abdômen e saco pericárdico. Os animais podem ser assintomáticos ou apresentar sinais clínicos inespecíficos relacionados aos sistemas gastrointestinal e cardiorrespiratório. Expõe-se um caso de um cão Schnauzer, fêmea, 3 anos de idade, pesando 7,7 kg, com histórico de cansaço fácil e cianose em momentos de estresse. O diagnóstico de hérnia peritoniopericárdica foi confirmado por meio de ecocardiografia e exame radiográfico simples e contrastado que evidenciaram a presença de lobos hepáticos no saco pericárdico. O animal foi submetido a celiotomia pré-umbilical para correção do defeito, apresentando melhora imediata dos sinais clínicos após a correção cirúrgica.

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