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The aim was to evaluate the growth and meat production and some meat quality characteristics of domestic quail (Coturnix japonica) as a function of metabolizable energy (ME) levels in the diet and to adjust predicting equations in ratio to area pectoralis major muscle of the carcass through the ultrasound. Two hundred and seventy mixed sex quail from 7 to 49 days old were distributed in three treatments (7 to 21 days old, diets with 2700; 2900 and 3100 kcal ME/kg; from 21 to 49 days, diets with 2900, 3050 and 3200 kcal of ME/kg), with five replications per treatment. Ultrasonography was performed at 21; 35 and 49 days of age in the pectoralis major muscle to determine prediction equations through multiple linear regression. Feed intake (FI) and feed efficiency (FE) were linearly influenced (P < 0.05) by energy levels in both phases evaluated. Regarding sensory analysis, there was no interference of ME levels on sensory attributes. The equation for predicting breast area was Y = 0.00271*ME + 0.25411*Age-9.58002, R2 = 74.25%. It is concluded that increasing the energy level of the feed from 2700 to 3100 kcal ME/kg reduces FI and improves the FE of quail. The increase in carcass fat from 35 days of age does not harm the physical and sensory characteristics of the meat. The ultrasonography in vivo of the M. pectoralis major, considering the age and energy level of the diet, made it possible to predict the pectoral muscle are a with higher reliability.
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Coturnix , Codorniz , Animais , Ração Animal/análise , Dieta , Desenvolvimento Muscular/fisiologia , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , UltrassonografiaRESUMO
This study was conducted to determine the metabolizable energy (ME) requirement for quails (Cortunix cortunix cortunix) from 28 to 42 days of age. Four hundred and twenty quails were distributed in a completely randomized design, with 5 treatments (2950, 3000, 3050, 3100 and 3150 kcal of ME/kg of feed), 7 replicates and 12 birds per experimental unit. Performance, relative weights of organs and viscera, carcass characteristics, meat quality, body composition and blood parameters of the birds were evaluated. There was a reduction in feed intake (ADFI) with the use of 3150 kcal ME/kg (p < 0.01), with a quadratic effect on feed efficiency (p < 0.01), estimating the energy requirement in the 3009.4 kcal ME/kg. The breast yield (BY) and the colour b* had an effect (p < 0.01), with better results for 2950 kcal ME/kg, while the meat texture reduced when the birds were fed with 3150 kcal ME/kg. HDL and LDL showed the quadratic effect (p < 0.01) when ME increased to 3111.6 and 3157.4 kcal/kg respectively. Very low density lipoprotein increased linearly (p < 0.01) in birds that received diets with 3000 kcal ME/kg. We conclude that the use of 3009.4 kcal of ME/kg for European quail meets the nutritional needs and provides an improvement in feed efficiency, without affecting the carcass parameters of the birds. Information regarding the nutritional requirements for European quails is still recent; therefore, it is essential to know the adequate levels of metabolizable energy, an important nutritional component for the maximum productive performance of birds.
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Dieta , Ingestão de Alimentos , Animais , Dieta/veterinária , Coturnix , Codorniz , Ração Animal/análise , Metabolismo Energético , Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição Animal , GalinhasRESUMO
This study aimed to estimate metabolizable energy (ME) and digestible lysine (DL) requirements of Japanese quail in the starter (1 to 14 days) and grower (15 to 42 days) phases and investigate the influence of these dietary factors on body chemical composition, relative organ weights, and blood and bone parameters. The design was completely randomized with a 4 × 4 factorial arrangement (ME = 2830, 2970, 3110, and 3250 kcal × DL = 0.90%, 1.07%, 1.24%, and 1.41%), totaling 16 treatments, 3 replications per treatment, 50 birds per experimental unit in the starter phase (n = 2400 birds), and 35 birds per experimental unit in the grower phase (n = 1680 birds). In the starter phase, there was no interaction between factors on bird performance. Body weight, body weight gain, feed intake, and feed conversion ratio had a quadratic response to ME and DL levels in starter diets. In this phase, there was an interaction effect on carcass ether extract content, femur Seedor index, and tibia Seedor index and a linear main effect of DL on the relative weight of the liver. In the grower phase, factors had a significant interaction effect on body weight gain and feed intake. Feed conversion ratio responded quadratically to both factors, and body weight, femur Seedor index, tibia Seedor index, and femur density were quadratically influenced by ME. Estimates derived from overlaid contour plots showed that Japanese quail require 3030 kcal ME and 1.221% DL in the starter phase and 3055 kcal ME and 1.202% DL in the grower phase.(AU)
Este trabalho objetivou estimar as exigências nutricionais de energia metabolizável (EM) e lisina digestível (LD) para codornas Japonesas nas fases de cria (1 a 14 dias) e recria (15 a 42 dias) e verificar suas implicações na composição química corporal, peso relativo dos órgãos, parâmetros sanguíneos e ósseos. O delineamento adotado foi o inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial 4 x 4 (EM = 2.830, 2.970, 3.110 e 3.250 kcal x LD = 0,90; 1,07; 1,24 e 1,41%), perfazendo 16 tratamentos com 3 repetições cada, contendo 50 codornas por unidade experimental na fase de cria (totalizando 2.400 aves) e 35 codornas por unidade experimental na fase de recria (totalizando 1.680 aves). Não foi verificada interação entre os fatores sobre o desempenho de codornas Japonesas na fase de cria, sendo que as variáveis peso médio, ganho de peso, consumo de ração e conversão alimentar apresentaram efeito quadrático tanto para EM quanto para LD. Nesta fase, o extrato etéreo da carcaça e o índice de Seedor do fêmur e da tíbia exibiram interação significativa, e o peso relativo do fígado apresentou efeito linear da LD. Na fase de recria houve interação dos fatores para ganho de peso e consumo de ração. A conversão alimentar apresentou efeito quadrático de ambos os fatores e o peso médio foi influenciado de modo quadrático pela EM, que também influenciou de modo quadrático o índice de Seedor nos dois ossos e a densidade óssea do fêmur. Considerando as estimativas obtidas por meio dos gráficos de contornos sobrepostos, os níveis de 3.030 kcal de EM e 1,221% de LD foram estimados para a fase de cria e os níveis de 3.055 kcal de EM e 1,202% de LD foram estimados para a fase de recria.(AU)
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Animais , Coturnix/fisiologia , Composição Corporal/fisiologia , Lisina/análiseRESUMO
An experiment was conducted to estimate the nutritional requirements of calcium (Ca) and available phosphorus (aP) for Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in the egg-laying stage (64-168 D). The experiment was an entirely randomized design, in a factorial scheme (Ca = 1.70, 2.40, 3.10, and 3.80% and aP = 0.15, 0.30, 0.45, and 0.60%), with 3 replicates and 10 quails per experimental unit. No interactions were found for quail body weight and daily feed intake (DFI) (P > 0.05). However, body weight decreased linearly (P < 0.05) as the levels of Ca increased, whereas DFI exhibited a quadratic effect (P < 0.05) for both Ca and aP. The lowest values of DFI were estimated in 2.79 and 0.36% for Ca and aP, respectively. Egg production, egg mass, and feed conversion ratio per egg dozen presented significant interaction in which all of them had a quadratic effect (P < 0.05), with estimations for maximum yield in feed containing 2.74, 2.71, 2.75, and 2.74% Ca and 0.40, 0.39, 0.39, and 0.40% aP. The concentration of Ca in the eggshell increased linearly as per the levels of Ca studied, having a quadratic effect for aP levels, with a maximum point of 0.44%. In relation to the bone parameters, there was a linear interaction for Ca and aP in bone density and bone resistance (BR) of the femur, with a quadratic effect in BD estimating 2.84 and 0.50% for Ca and aP, respectively. In BR, the estimation was 3.27% Ca, with linear increase for aP. The BR of the tibiotarso increased linearly as per the Ca levels, obtaining the same Ca concentration response in this bone. As conclusion, when considering the estimations obtained through overlapped contour plots, the best responses to the effects of Ca and aP on productive characteristics were estimated at 2.68% Ca and 0.38% aP to produce feed for egg-laying Japanese quails.
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Cálcio , Coturnix , Necessidades Nutricionais , Fósforo , Ração Animal/análise , Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição Animal , Animais , Cálcio/metabolismo , Coturnix/fisiologia , Dieta/normas , Dieta/veterinária , Necessidades Nutricionais/fisiologia , Oviposição/fisiologia , Fósforo/metabolismo , Distribuição AleatóriaRESUMO
Three experiments were carried out to determine the crude protein requirements for maintenance (CPm) and weight gain (CPg) of meat quail and to develop protein-requirement prediction models. Experiment 1 was conducted to determine CPm by the nitrogen-balance technique. The regression of nitrogen balance on nitrogen intake revealed a CPm requirement of 2.94 g/kg0.75 /day. Experiment 2 was aimed at determining CPm by the comparative-slaughter technique. Retained nitrogen (RN) and nitrogen intake (NI) were quantified considering the metabolic weight of the birds. The linear regression of RN on NI provided a CPm estimate of 6.63 g/kg0.75 /day. Experiment 3 was conducted to determine CPg. The regression of body nitrogen from the carcasses on fasted body weight revealed CPg estimates of 407.68 (0-7 days), 501.76 (8-14 days), 470.40 (0-14 days), 517.44 (15-21 days), 627.20 (22-28 days), 423.36 (29-35 days), and 517.44 mg/g (15-35 days). The protein-requirement prediction models developed for meat quail aged 0-7, 8-14, 0-14, 15-21, 22-28, 29-35, and 15-35 days were CP = 2.94.W0.75 + 0.408.G; CP = 2.94.W0.75 + 0.502.G; CP = 2.94.W0.75 + 0.470.G; CP = 2.94.W0.75 + 0,517.G; CP = 2.94.W0.75 + 0.627.G; CP = 2.94.W0.75 + 0.423.G; CP = 2.94.W0.75 + 0.517.G, respectively, where: W0.75 = metabolic weight (kg), and G = daily weight gain (g).
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Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição Animal/fisiologia , Dieta/veterinária , Proteínas Alimentares/administração & dosagem , Modelos Estatísticos , Necessidades Nutricionais , Codorniz/fisiologia , Fatores Etários , Ração Animal , Animais , Manutenção do Peso Corporal , Proteínas Alimentares/metabolismo , Nitrogênio/metabolismo , Fatores de Tempo , Aumento de PesoRESUMO
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the supplementation of two xylanases in the diet of meat-type quail on performance, morphology of the intestinal mucosa, metabolization of nutrients, and carcass yield. The experimental design was a completely randomized 2×3+1 factorial arrangement [two metabolisable energy reductions (70 and 140 kcal/kg), with or without the inclusion of two xylanases (A and B), plus a control treatment without xylanase), totalling seven treatments with five replicates and 42 quail each. Total excreta were collected at 28 days of age to determine the metabolisable coefficients of dry matter, crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fibre (NDF), and gross energy (GE). There was no interaction between the energetic reductions and inclusion of xylanases on performance variables of the birds. The 70 kcal/kg reduction led to better results for feed intake, weight gain, and feed conversion, while the 140 kcal/kg reduction led to worse results. In terms of jejunum morphometry, there was no interaction between energy reductions and inclusion of xylanases, although xylanases increased villi height and villus:crypt ratio. There was an interaction between energy reduction and inclusion of enzymes for the metabolisability coefficients of CP, NDF, and GE, leading to improvements in these coefficients. Xylanases A and B are effective in energy-reduced corn and soybean meal diets for 15 to 35-day-old quail.(AU)
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Animais , Coturnix/fisiologia , Ingestão de Alimentos/fisiologia , Ração Animal/análise , Xilanos/efeitos adversos , Valor NutritivoRESUMO
A produção de rações está diretamente ligada à oferta de alimentos de qualidade para os animais e de produtos de origem animal para os consumidores, sendo que estes devem estar sem resíduos de medicamentos veterinários. Portanto, procedimentos como flushing, ordem de produção e higienização de equipamentos são essenciais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar as principais causas de falhas nos procedimentos realizados para descontaminação da linha de produção em uma fábrica de rações para suínos, visando eliminar a contaminação cruzada entre os diferentes tipos de rações. Trata-se de um estudo de caso, no qual os dados foram coletados por meio do método da pesquisa-ação, envolvendo ação conjunta dos pesquisadores e funcionários da fábrica de ração. Para identificar as causas de contaminação residual, foram analisados todos os equipamentos que pudessem ter a retenção de rações, e foram realizadas análises laboratoriais para verificação dos padrões de contaminação cruzada de janeiro de 2017 a abril de 2018. As análises laboratoriais demonstraram que 16,66% das amostras de 2017 ficaram com níveis residuais de medicamentos acima de 1%, enquanto em 2018 esse percentual subiu para 93,75%. Além disso, em diversos equipamentos foram encontrados resíduos de rações. Concluiu-se que os resultados obtidos com as ações estratégicas implantadas para solucionar o problema de contaminação cruzada na fábrica de ração de suínos foram satisfatórios. A causa fundamental diagnosticada de contaminação residual na linha de produção se refere ao layout da fábrica de ração estudada, principalmente por ser uma estrutura antiga e com equipamentos desgastados, fato que é potencializado pelas falhas na utilização de ferramentas de controle de qualidade...(AU)
The animal ́s feed production is directly connected to the supply of quality feed to the animals and to animal products for the consumers, which may be free of veterinary medicines. Therefore, procedures like flushing, production order and equipments cleaning are essential. The purpose of this work was to verify the main failures causes in the performed procedures to production line ́s decontamination in an animal ́s feed factory for swines, looking to eliminate the crossed contamination among the different animal ́s feed types. It is a case study, in which the data were collected through the action-research method, involving joint action of the researchers and employees of the feed mill. To identify the causes of residual contamination, all the equipments, that could have animal ́s food retention were analyzed and laboratory analyzes were performed to verify the patterns of the crossed contamination from January 2017 to April 2018. The laboratory analyzes showed that 16.66% of the samples of 2017 presented residual levels over 1% while in 2018 this percentual incresead to 93.75%. Besides, in several equipments animal ́s feed residues were found. It was concluded that the results obtained with the strategic actions implemented to solve the problem of cross-contamination in the pig feed mill were satisfactory. The fundamental cause diagnosed of residual contamination in the production line is about the layout of the studied animal ́s feed factory, mainly because it is an old factory with worn out equipment, fact that is potentialized by failures in the tools utilizated for quality control. Therefore, the preventive maintenance of the equipments and theirs constant adjustments, becomes necessary to eliminate the crossed contamination ́s elimination among the different types of produced animal ́s food and theirs maintenance of the quality, ensuring the food security, besides regular trainings about good manufacturing practices to the collaborators.(AU)
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Suínos , Ração Animal/análise , Ração Animal/normas , Produção de Alimentos , Contaminação de Alimentos/análise , Contaminação de Alimentos/prevenção & controle , Descontaminação/métodos , Abastecimento de Alimentos/métodos , Planejamento EstratégicoRESUMO
A produção de rações está diretamente ligada à oferta de alimentos de qualidade para os animais e de produtos de origem animal para os consumidores, sendo que estes devem estar sem resíduos de medicamentos veterinários. Portanto, procedimentos como flushing, ordem de produção e higienização de equipamentos são essenciais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar as principais causas de falhas nos procedimentos realizados para descontaminação da linha de produção em uma fábrica de rações para suínos, visando eliminar a contaminação cruzada entre os diferentes tipos de rações. Trata-se de um estudo de caso, no qual os dados foram coletados por meio do método da pesquisa-ação, envolvendo ação conjunta dos pesquisadores e funcionários da fábrica de ração. Para identificar as causas de contaminação residual, foram analisados todos os equipamentos que pudessem ter a retenção de rações, e foram realizadas análises laboratoriais para verificação dos padrões de contaminação cruzada de janeiro de 2017 a abril de 2018. As análises laboratoriais demonstraram que 16,66% das amostras de 2017 ficaram com níveis residuais de medicamentos acima de 1%, enquanto em 2018 esse percentual subiu para 93,75%. Além disso, em diversos equipamentos foram encontrados resíduos de rações. Concluiu-se que os resultados obtidos com as ações estratégicas implantadas para solucionar o problema de contaminação cruzada na fábrica de ração de suínos foram satisfatórios. A causa fundamental diagnosticada de contaminação residual na linha de produção se refere ao layout da fábrica de ração estudada, principalmente por ser uma estrutura antiga e com equipamentos desgastados, fato que é potencializado pelas falhas na utilização de ferramentas de controle de qualidade...
The animal ́s feed production is directly connected to the supply of quality feed to the animals and to animal products for the consumers, which may be free of veterinary medicines. Therefore, procedures like flushing, production order and equipments cleaning are essential. The purpose of this work was to verify the main failures causes in the performed procedures to production line ́s decontamination in an animal ́s feed factory for swines, looking to eliminate the crossed contamination among the different animal ́s feed types. It is a case study, in which the data were collected through the action-research method, involving joint action of the researchers and employees of the feed mill. To identify the causes of residual contamination, all the equipments, that could have animal ́s food retention were analyzed and laboratory analyzes were performed to verify the patterns of the crossed contamination from January 2017 to April 2018. The laboratory analyzes showed that 16.66% of the samples of 2017 presented residual levels over 1% while in 2018 this percentual incresead to 93.75%. Besides, in several equipments animal ́s feed residues were found. It was concluded that the results obtained with the strategic actions implemented to solve the problem of cross-contamination in the pig feed mill were satisfactory. The fundamental cause diagnosed of residual contamination in the production line is about the layout of the studied animal ́s feed factory, mainly because it is an old factory with worn out equipment, fact that is potentialized by failures in the tools utilizated for quality control. Therefore, the preventive maintenance of the equipments and theirs constant adjustments, becomes necessary to eliminate the crossed contamination ́s elimination among the different types of produced animal ́s food and theirs maintenance of the quality, ensuring the food security, besides regular trainings about good manufacturing practices to the collaborators.
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Abastecimento de Alimentos/métodos , Contaminação de Alimentos/análise , Contaminação de Alimentos/prevenção & controle , Descontaminação/métodos , Produção de Alimentos , Ração Animal/análise , Ração Animal/normas , Suínos , Planejamento EstratégicoRESUMO
The aim of this study was to examine whether (1) severe changes in salinity produced increased stress, and (2) vitamin C supplementation might reduce the observed damage in Nile tilapia. The parameters measured included condition factor, survival rate, and gene expression of catalase (CAT), heat shock protein 70 (HSP70), glutathione reductase (GSR), glutathione synthase (GSS), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx). The investigation was conducted with 160 Nile tilapia divided into four treatment groups: freshwater; 7 or 21 parts per thousand () salinity, all fed a basal diet; as well as a fourth treatment group consisting of fish kept at 21 salinity fed a diet supplemented with vitamin C (1500 mg/kg). For gene expression analysis, liver samples were collected after 24 h or after 14 d. After 24 h, fish raised in 21 salinity and fed with the diet supplemented with vitamin C showed similar GPx expression as the control freshwater group. GSS expression in 21 salinity was similar to fish exposed to 7 salinity. Nile tilapia exposed to 21 salinity without vitamin C supplementation exhibited the highest HSP70 gene expression levels after 24 h. After 14-dtreatment, the lowest survival rate was observed in the 21 salinity group. After 14 d, the highest expression of GPx and GSR levels was detected in fish in the 21 salinity group that received vitamin C. Data indicate that vitamin C supplementation enhanced the expression of genes related to antioxidant capacity in Nile tilapia exposed to higher salinity, thereby increasing protection against the oxidative effects induced by high water salinity..
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Ácido Ascórbico/farmacologia , Ciclídeos/genética , Expressão Gênica , Ração Animal , Animais , Catalase/genética , Peixes , Glutationa Peroxidase/genética , Glutationa Redutase/genética , Glutationa Sintase/genética , Proteínas de Choque Térmico HSP70/genética , Salinidade , Taxa de SobrevidaRESUMO
The objective of this study was to estimate the growth parameters of body weight and body nutrient deposition in males and females of one meat- (Coturnix coturnix coturnix) and two laying-type quail strains (Coturnix coturnix japonica), designated either yellow or red, using the Gompertz model. A total of 1350 quail from 1 to 42 days of age were used and they were distributed in a completely randomized design, with five replications for each strain. The parameters of body weight and body composition of the quail were analyzed weekly and evaluated using the Gompertz equation; growth rates and body nutrient deposition were evaluated through derivative equations. The three strains evaluated showed differences in their potential, growth rates, and body chemical composition. The composition up to 42 days of age was not sufficient to adjust the fat deposition data using Gompertz. Due to the period evaluated, the Gompertz model allowed to verify that females have higher body growth rates when compared with males of the same strains, with accelerated growth up to 14 and 21 days of age for males and females, respectively. Regarding the laying strain, the red has greater growth, with similar potential in depositing protein and water in the carcass, but they are more precocious in the deposition of these nutrients.(AU)
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Nutrientes/análise , Dinâmica não Linear , Coturnix/fisiologia , Peso CorporalRESUMO
This study aimed to evaluate biometric viscera and blood parameters of quails at 14 and 35 days of age, supplemented with different levels of inorganic selenium and vitamin E. A completely randomized design was used in a 4×4 factorial scheme (inorganic Se = 0.1125, 0.2250, 0.3375 and 0.4500 mg/kg diet x VE = 10, 23, 36 and 49 IU/kg feed). In the 0-14 days experiment, 2,400 newborn quail were used, distributed in 16 treatments and three replications of 50 birds each. In the 14-35 days experiment, 1,680 14 day-old quails were used with same treatments and three replicates of 35 birds each. At 14 days, the relative spleen weights (P=0.0203) increased linearly as a function of the VE level, while at 35 days, the relative weight of the bursa (P=0.0390) increased linearly as a function of Se concentration. At 14 days, there was a vitamin x mineral interaction (p=0.0097) affecting total cholesterol (TC), and a quadratic effect (P = 0.0138) related to Se and linear reduction levels (P=0.0275) as a function of VE. At 35 days, the TC concentrations (P=0.0055) and triglycerides (TG, P = 0.0220) showed a quadratic effect for Se. The linear increase in spleen weight and bursa after 14 and 35 days respectively suggests an improved immune response as a function of VE and Se supplementation. To achieve the lowest concentration of TC and TG at 35 days of age, supplementation of 0.26 and 0.29 mg/Se/kg/feed, respectively, is recommended.
Objetivou-se avaliar a biometria das vísceras e os parâmetros sanguíneos de codornas de corte aos 14 e 35 dias de idade, suplementadas com diferentes níveis de selênio inorgânico e vitamina E. Utilizou-se um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 4×4 (Se inorgânico = 0,1125; 0,2250; 0,3375 e 0,4500 mg/kg de ração x VE = 10; 23; 36 e 49 UI/kg de ração). No experimento de 0 a 14 dias, foram utilizadas 2.400 codornas recémnascidas, distribuídas em 16 tratamentos e três repetições de 50 aves cada. No experimento de 14 a 35 dias, sob os mesmos tratamentos, foram utilizadas 1.680 codornas com 14 dias de idade e três repetições de 35 aves cada. Aos 14 dias, o pesos relativo de baço (P=0,0203) aumentou linearmente em função dos níveis de VE, enquanto aos 35 dias, o peso relativo de bolsa cloacal (P=0,0390) aumentou linearmente em função do Se. Aos 14 dias, verificou-se interação (P=0,0097) vitamínica x mineral nas concentrações de colesterol total (CT), além de efeito quadrático (P=0,0138) relacionado aos níveis de Se e redução linear (P=0,0275) em função da VE. Aos 35 dias, as concentrações de CT (P=0,0055) e triglicerídeos (TGR, P=0,0220) apresentaram efeito quadrático para o Se. O aumento linear do peso do baço e bolsa cloacal aos 14 e 35 dias respectivamente, sugerem melhora na resposta imune em função da suplementação de VE e Se. Para a mínima concentração de CT e TGR aos 35 dias de idade, recomenda-se a suplementação de 0,26 e 0,29 mg/Se/kg/ração respectivamente.
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Animais , Biometria , Coturnix/anatomia & histologia , Coturnix/fisiologia , Coturnix/sangue , Vísceras , Selênio/administração & dosagem , Vitamina E/administração & dosagemRESUMO
This study aimed to evaluate biometric viscera and blood parameters of quails at 14 and 35 days of age, supplemented with different levels of inorganic selenium and vitamin E. A completely randomized design was used in a 4×4 factorial scheme (inorganic Se = 0.1125, 0.2250, 0.3375 and 0.4500 mg/kg diet x VE = 10, 23, 36 and 49 IU/kg feed). In the 0-14 days experiment, 2,400 newborn quail were used, distributed in 16 treatments and three replications of 50 birds each. In the 14-35 days experiment, 1,680 14 day-old quails were used with same treatments and three replicates of 35 birds each. At 14 days, the relative spleen weights (P=0.0203) increased linearly as a function of the VE level, while at 35 days, the relative weight of the bursa (P=0.0390) increased linearly as a function of Se concentration. At 14 days, there was a vitamin x mineral interaction (p=0.0097) affecting total cholesterol (TC), and a quadratic effect (P = 0.0138) related to Se and linear reduction levels (P=0.0275) as a function of VE. At 35 days, the TC concentrations (P=0.0055) and triglycerides (TG, P = 0.0220) showed a quadratic effect for Se. The linear increase in spleen weight and bursa after 14 and 35 days respectively suggests an improved immune response as a function of VE and Se supplementation. To achieve the lowest concentration of TC and TG at 35 days of age, supplementation of 0.26 and 0.29 mg/Se/kg/feed, respectively, is recommended.(AU)
Objetivou-se avaliar a biometria das vísceras e os parâmetros sanguíneos de codornas de corte aos 14 e 35 dias de idade, suplementadas com diferentes níveis de selênio inorgânico e vitamina E. Utilizou-se um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 4×4 (Se inorgânico = 0,1125; 0,2250; 0,3375 e 0,4500 mg/kg de ração x VE = 10; 23; 36 e 49 UI/kg de ração). No experimento de 0 a 14 dias, foram utilizadas 2.400 codornas recémnascidas, distribuídas em 16 tratamentos e três repetições de 50 aves cada. No experimento de 14 a 35 dias, sob os mesmos tratamentos, foram utilizadas 1.680 codornas com 14 dias de idade e três repetições de 35 aves cada. Aos 14 dias, o pesos relativo de baço (P=0,0203) aumentou linearmente em função dos níveis de VE, enquanto aos 35 dias, o peso relativo de bolsa cloacal (P=0,0390) aumentou linearmente em função do Se. Aos 14 dias, verificou-se interação (P=0,0097) vitamínica x mineral nas concentrações de colesterol total (CT), além de efeito quadrático (P=0,0138) relacionado aos níveis de Se e redução linear (P=0,0275) em função da VE. Aos 35 dias, as concentrações de CT (P=0,0055) e triglicerídeos (TGR, P=0,0220) apresentaram efeito quadrático para o Se. O aumento linear do peso do baço e bolsa cloacal aos 14 e 35 dias respectivamente, sugerem melhora na resposta imune em função da suplementação de VE e Se. Para a mínima concentração de CT e TGR aos 35 dias de idade, recomenda-se a suplementação de 0,26 e 0,29 mg/Se/kg/ração respectivamente.(AU)
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Animais , Coturnix/anatomia & histologia , Coturnix/sangue , Coturnix/fisiologia , Biometria , Vísceras , Selênio/administração & dosagem , Vitamina E/administração & dosagemRESUMO
This study aimed to assess the effect of quantitative dietary restriction during refeeding on the performance, body chemical composition, and deposition, weight gain of organs and carcass parts of quails reared for meat (Coturnix coturnix coturnix). A total of 144 quails, between 11 to 42 days old, were distributed in a completely randomized design, 4x2 factorial scheme, at four levels of feed restriction (ad libitum, 30%, 50% and 70% restrictions on the daily intake ad libitum) for both genders. Therefore, there was eight treatments with three replicates and six birds each. At the tenth day of age, the animals were housed in cages, where remained for four days under adaptation. Dietary restriction was applied between the days 15 and 35 while refeeding was carried out from day 36 to 42. Compensatory weight gain (CWG), i.e. weight gain of organs and carcass parts, and feed efficiency (FE) were improved for quails under feed restriction. Fat (F), crude protein (CP), protein deposition rate (PDR) and fat in females (FDf) and carcass retained energy in females (CREf) increased linearly as restriction levels decreased. Maximum estimates of feed intake for males (MFIm), compensatory weight gain for males (CWGm) and females (CWGf), feed efficiency for males (FEm), protein deposition for males (PDm) and carcass retained energy in males (CREm) were obtained with restriction levels of 43.56%, 30.56%, 63.93%, 62.63%, 80.25%, 1.94% and 09.34% if compared to ad libitum, respectively. As a result, we concluded that according to quantitative feed restriction level, significant increases in feed efficiency and body weight gain, as well as decreases in carcass fat throughout quail refeeding period. As for gender, given the existing sexual dimorphism, females lost greater body weight than males under dietary restriction, besides showing higher protein and fat gains in the carcass and an enhanced feed efficiency during refeeding.(AU)
Neste estudo objetivou-se avaliar o efeito da restrição alimentar quantitativa sobre o desempenho, composição e deposição química corporal, ganho de peso de órgãos e partes da carcaça de codornas de corte (Coturnix coturnix coturnix) no período de realimentação. Foram utilizadas 144 codornas, de 11 a 42 dias de idade, distribuídas em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em arranjo fatorial 4x2, com quatro níveis de restrição alimentar (ad libitum e restrição alimentar quantitativa de 30%, 50% e 70% da ingestão diária dos animais ad libitum) e gênero, totalizando oito tratamentos, com três repetições e seis aves cada. Foram alojadas aos 11 dias de idade em gaiolas, permanecendo quatro dias em adaptação. Dos 15 aos 35 dias foi aplicada a restrição alimentar e a realimentação de 36 a 42 dias. O ganho de peso compensatório (GP), consequentemente de órgãos e partes da carcaça e a eficiência alimentar (EA) foram melhores em codornas submetidas à restrição alimentar. A gordura (GD), proteína bruta (PB) corporal, taxa de deposição de proteína (TDP) e gordura em fêmeas (TDGF) e energia retida na carcaça em fêmeas (ERCF) aumentaram linearmente à medida que diminuíram os níveis de restrição. As estimativas de máximo consumo de ração para machos (CRM) e fêmeas (CRF), ganho de peso compensatório para machos (GPM) e fêmeas (GPF), eficiência alimentar para machos (EAM), taxa de deposição de proteína para machos (TDPM) e energia retida na carcaça em machos (ERCM) foram obtidas com níveis de restrição alimentar de 43,56%, 30,56%, 63,93%, 62,63%, 80,25%, 1,94% e 9,34% em comparação a ingestão ad libitum, respectivamente. Conclui-se que dependendo do nível de restrição alimentar quantitativa, ocorre melhora significativa na eficiência alimentar, aumenta o ganho de peso corporal e diminui a quantidade de gordura na carcaça no período de realimentação de codornas de corte.[...](AU)
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Animais , Coturnix/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Aumento de Peso , Redução de Peso , Composição Corporal , Métodos de Alimentação/veterinária , Dieta/veterináriaRESUMO
This study aimed to assess the effect of quantitative dietary restriction during refeeding on the performance, body chemical composition, and deposition, weight gain of organs and carcass parts of quails reared for meat (Coturnix coturnix coturnix). A total of 144 quails, between 11 to 42 days old, were distributed in a completely randomized design, 4x2 factorial scheme, at four levels of feed restriction (ad libitum, 30%, 50% and 70% restrictions on the daily intake ad libitum) for both genders. Therefore, there was eight treatments with three replicates and six birds each. At the tenth day of age, the animals were housed in cages, where remained for four days under adaptation. Dietary restriction was applied between the days 15 and 35 while refeeding was carried out from day 36 to 42. Compensatory weight gain (CWG), i.e. weight gain of organs and carcass parts, and feed efficiency (FE) were improved for quails under feed restriction. Fat (F), crude protein (CP), protein deposition rate (PDR) and fat in females (FDf) and carcass retained energy in females (CREf) increased linearly as restriction levels decreased. Maximum estimates of feed intake for males (MFIm), compensatory weight gain for males (CWGm) and females (CWGf), feed efficiency for males (FEm), protein deposition for males (PDm) and carcass retained energy in males (CREm) were obtained with restriction levels of 43.56%, 30.56%, 63.93%, 62.63%, 80.25%, 1.94% and 09.34% if compared to ad libitum, respectively. As a result, we concluded that according to quantitative feed restriction level, significant increases in feed efficiency and body weight gain, as well as decreases in carcass fat throughout quail refeeding period. As for gender, given the existing sexual dimorphism, females lost greater body weight than males under dietary restriction, besides showing higher protein and fat gains in the carcass and an enhanced feed efficiency during refeeding.
Neste estudo objetivou-se avaliar o efeito da restrição alimentar quantitativa sobre o desempenho, composição e deposição química corporal, ganho de peso de órgãos e partes da carcaça de codornas de corte (Coturnix coturnix coturnix) no período de realimentação. Foram utilizadas 144 codornas, de 11 a 42 dias de idade, distribuídas em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em arranjo fatorial 4x2, com quatro níveis de restrição alimentar (ad libitum e restrição alimentar quantitativa de 30%, 50% e 70% da ingestão diária dos animais ad libitum) e gênero, totalizando oito tratamentos, com três repetições e seis aves cada. Foram alojadas aos 11 dias de idade em gaiolas, permanecendo quatro dias em adaptação. Dos 15 aos 35 dias foi aplicada a restrição alimentar e a realimentação de 36 a 42 dias. O ganho de peso compensatório (GP), consequentemente de órgãos e partes da carcaça e a eficiência alimentar (EA) foram melhores em codornas submetidas à restrição alimentar. A gordura (GD), proteína bruta (PB) corporal, taxa de deposição de proteína (TDP) e gordura em fêmeas (TDGF) e energia retida na carcaça em fêmeas (ERCF) aumentaram linearmente à medida que diminuíram os níveis de restrição. As estimativas de máximo consumo de ração para machos (CRM) e fêmeas (CRF), ganho de peso compensatório para machos (GPM) e fêmeas (GPF), eficiência alimentar para machos (EAM), taxa de deposição de proteína para machos (TDPM) e energia retida na carcaça em machos (ERCM) foram obtidas com níveis de restrição alimentar de 43,56%, 30,56%, 63,93%, 62,63%, 80,25%, 1,94% e 9,34% em comparação a ingestão ad libitum, respectivamente. Conclui-se que dependendo do nível de restrição alimentar quantitativa, ocorre melhora significativa na eficiência alimentar, aumenta o ganho de peso corporal e diminui a quantidade de gordura na carcaça no período de realimentação de codornas de corte.[...]
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Animais , Aumento de Peso , Composição Corporal , Coturnix/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Métodos de Alimentação/veterinária , Redução de Peso , Dieta/veterináriaRESUMO
The experiment was carried outto determine the levels of vitamin K for meat quails (Coturnixcoturnixsp) from 1 to 14 days of age. Atotal of 2200 birds were used, complete by random experimental design, with 8 treatments, 5 repetitions and 55 meat quails per experimental unit. The levels of vitamin K supplementation were 0; 0.7; 1.0; 1.3; 1.6; 1.9; 2.2; 2.5 mg/kg diets. The performance was measured through weighing weekly from the birds and feed, and at the end of the experiment was carried out collects blood and bones for the assessment of bone quality parameters. The levels of vitamin K supplementation had no influence on performance orbone quality, except thatthe bone density and calcium concentration of the femur and the bone density of the tibia showeda quadratic effect, with estimates of 0.98; 0.92 and 1.18 respectively. The length of the tibia showed a linear increase according to the levels of vitamin K. There was no effect in the concentration of serum calcium, but there was a quadratic effect in the concentration of alkaline phosphatase. The vitamin K supplementation did not affect the performance of the meat quails from 1 to 14 days of age, showing that the amount of vitamin K present in ground corn and soybean meal-based diets is sufficient to meet the needs of the birds performance.(AU)
O experimento foi realizado com o objetivo de determinar os níveis de suplementação de vitamina K para codornas de corte (Coturnix coturnix sp) de 1 a 14 dias de idade. Foi utilizado um total de 2.200 aves distruibuídas em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com 8 tratamentos, 5 repetições e 55 animais por unidade experimental. Os níveis de suplementação de vitamina K utilizados foram: 0; 0,7; 1,0; 1,3; 1,6; 1,9; 2,2; 2,5 mg/kg de ração. Para realização do desempenho zootécnico as aves e rações foram pesadas semanalmente, e ao final do experimento foi realizado a coleta de sangue e de ossos para a avaliação de parâmetros relacionados a qualidade óssea. Não foram verificados efeitos (dos níveis de suplementação de vitamina K sobre o desempenho e parâmetros ósseos, exceto para a densidade óssea do fêmur, a concentração de cálcio do fêmur e na densidade óssea da tíbia que apresentaram efeito quadrático, com estimativas de 0,98; 0,92 e 1,18 mg kg-1 de ração, respectivamente. O comprimento da tíbia teve aumento linear de acordo com os níveis de suplementação de vitamina K. Não houve efeito na concentração de cálcio no soro, porém, houve efeito quadrático (P<0,05) na concentração de fosfatase alcalina. A suplementação de vitamina K não afetou o desempenho de codornas de corte de 1 a 14 dias de idade, mostrando que a quantidade de vitamina K presente em rações a base de milho e farelo de soja é suficiente para atender às necessidades de desempenho das codornas.(AU)
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Animais , Suplementos Nutricionais , Vitamina K/administração & dosagem , Coturnix , Ração AnimalRESUMO
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of heat stress and methionine supplementation on the gene expression of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), growth hormone receptor (GHR), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase, and regulatory 1 (PI3KR1) in the liver, as well as the expression of the atrogin 1 and cathepsin L2 (CTSL2) genes in the breast muscle of broilers. Broilers from 1-21 and 22-42 days of age were divided into three treatments related to methionine supplementation as follows: without methionine supplementation (MD), recommended level of methionine (DL1), and excess supplementation of methionine (DL2). The animals were either maintained at a thermal comfort temperature or exposed to heat stress (HS) (38°C for 24 hours, starting on day 20 or day 41 for experiments 1 and 2, respectively). The heat stress increased the body temperature at both ages. Starter period: The HS animals presented increased plasma creatinine content (P<0.0001) and the highest CTSL2 gene expression (P<0.0001). The methionine supplementation increased the IGF-I (P = 0.0144) and GHR (P = 0.0011) gene expression and decreased the CTSL2 (P = 0.0004) and atrogin 1 (P = 0.0012) gene expression. Grower period: Significant effects for the interaction between supplementation and environment were observed for GHR (P = 0.0252) and CTSL2 (P = 0.0011) gene expression. The highest GHR expression was observed in animals that remained in thermal comfort on the DL2 diet, and the lowest expression occurred in the HS animals fed the MD diet. For CTSL2, the HS animals fed the MD diet presented the highest CTSL2 gene expression, and the lowest expression was observed in the animals maintained at thermal comfort on DL1 and DL2 diets. Only methionine supplementation had effect on atrogin-1 gene expression (P<0.0001), with higher methionine content in the diet lower atrogin-1 gene expression was observed. Our results suggest that heat stress induces greater protein degradation and that methionine supplementation could induce protein deposition because methionine increased the expression of genes related to protein synthesis and decreased the expression of genes related to protein breakdown.
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Galinhas/genética , Galinhas/metabolismo , Suplementos Nutricionais , Regulação da Expressão Gênica , Temperatura Alta , Metionina/metabolismo , Estresse Fisiológico/genética , Animais , Perfilação da Expressão Gênica , MasculinoRESUMO
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of heat stress (HS) and methionine supplementation on the markers of stress and on the gene expression levels of uncoupling proteins (UCP), betaine-homocysteine methyltransferase (BHMT), cystathionine ß-synthase (CBS), glutathione synthetase (GSS) and glutathione peroxidase 7 (GPx7). Broilers from 1 to 21 d and from 22 to 42 d of age were divided into three treatment groups related to methionine supplementation: without methionine supplementation (MD); recommended level of methionine supplementation (DL1); excess methionine supplementation (DL2). The broilers were either kept at a comfortable thermal temperature or exposed to HS (38°C for 24 h). During the starter period, we observed the effects of the interaction between diet and environment on the gene expression levels of UCP, BHMT and GSS. Higher gene expression levels of UCP and BHMT were observed in broilers that were maintained at thermal comfort conditions and received the MD diet. HS broilers fed the DL1 and DL2 diets had the highest expression level of GSS. The expression levels of the CBS and GPx7 genes were influenced by both the environment and methionine supplementation. During the grower period, the gene expression levels of BHMT, CBS, GSS and GPx7 were affected by the diet × environment interaction. A higher expression level of BHMT was observed in broilers maintained at thermal comfort conditions and on the MD diet. HS induced higher expression levels of CBS, GSS and GPx7 in broilers that received the DL1 and DL2 diets. The present results suggest that under HS conditions, methionine supplementation could mitigate the effects of stress, since methionine contributed to the increased expression levels of genes related to antioxidant activity.
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Doenças das Aves/prevenção & controle , Dieta/veterinária , Regulação da Expressão Gênica no Desenvolvimento , Transtornos de Estresse por Calor/veterinária , Metionina/uso terapêutico , Estresse Oxidativo , Músculos Peitorais/enzimologia , Animais , Animais Endogâmicos , Antioxidantes/administração & dosagem , Antioxidantes/uso terapêutico , Proteínas Aviárias/genética , Proteínas Aviárias/metabolismo , Betaína-Homocisteína S-Metiltransferase/genética , Betaína-Homocisteína S-Metiltransferase/metabolismo , Biomarcadores/sangue , Biomarcadores/metabolismo , Doenças das Aves/dietoterapia , Doenças das Aves/metabolismo , Doenças das Aves/patologia , Galinhas , Ingestão de Energia , Glutationa Peroxidase/genética , Glutationa Peroxidase/metabolismo , Glutationa Sintase/genética , Glutationa Sintase/metabolismo , Transtornos de Estresse por Calor/dietoterapia , Transtornos de Estresse por Calor/metabolismo , Transtornos de Estresse por Calor/prevenção & controle , Homocisteína/sangue , Canais Iônicos/genética , Canais Iônicos/metabolismo , Isoenzimas/genética , Isoenzimas/metabolismo , Masculino , Metionina/administração & dosagem , Proteínas Mitocondriais/genética , Proteínas Mitocondriais/metabolismo , Músculos Peitorais/metabolismo , Músculos Peitorais/patologia , Proteína Desacopladora 1 , Aumento de PesoRESUMO
Objetivou-se avaliar os parâmetros fisiológicos e o desempenho de ovelhas da raça Santa Inês e cordeiros ½ Dorper - Santa Inês nas estações verão e inverno. Foram utilizadas 160 ovelhas da raça Santa Inês e 189 cordeiros ½ Dorper - Santa Inês em delineamento inteiramente casualizado distribuídas em dois tratamentos, verão: 80 ovelhas e 92 cordeiros e no inverno: 80 ovelhas e 97 cordeiros. Registrou-se os parâmetros ambientais, temperatura do ar (TaoC), umidade relativa (UR%), velocidade do vento (Vv m.s-1) e temperatura do globo negro (TgoC) e parâmetros fisiológicos, temperatura retal (TRoC), frequência respiratória (FR mov.min-1) e frequência cardíaca (FC bat.min-1). A condição corporal das ovelhas foi aferida ao parto. No terço final de gestação verificou-se efeito significativo (P<0,05) para a TR, FR e FC dos cordeiros ao nascimento e ao desmame entre o verão e inverno. O peso ao nascer (4,51±2,86) e ao desmame (16,91±3,91) foram superiores para os cordeiros nascidos no verão. Durante o verão, ovelhas da raça Santa Inês foram superiores em escore de condição corporal, favorecendo nascimentos de cordeiros mais pesados e consequentemente peso ao desmame superior, com taxa de sobrevivência acima da encontrada no inverno.
This study aimed to evaluate the physiological parameters and performance of sheep Santa Inês and Dorperlambs ½-SantaInes in summer and winter seasons. 160 Santa Inês sheep and 189 ½ Dorper lambs were used - Santa Inês completely randomized in two treatments, summer: 80 sheep and 92 lambs and winter: 80 sheep and 97 lambs.Was recorded environmental the environmental parameters of air temperature (Ta°C), relative humidity (% RH), wind speed (Vvms- 1) and black globe temperature (Tg°C) and physiological parameters of rectal temperature (Tr°C), respiratory rate (RR mov.min-1) and heart rate (HR beat.min - 1). The body condition of the ewes was measured at birth. In the final third of gestation there was a significant effect P < 0.05) for TR, FR and HR on sheep, where in summer the values were 40.63°C, 102.58 (mov.min-1) and 128,34 (beat.min-1) with 46 ICT, and winter was 38.34°C , 35.71 (mov.min-1), 77.96 (beat.min- 1) with ICT of 14. The values of TR, RR and HR at birth and weaning were also significant between the summer and winter seasons. Differences were observed (P < 0.05) for TR, RR and HR of lambs at birth and weaning between summer and winter. The weight at birth (4.51 ± 2.86) and weaning (16.91 ± 3.91) were higher for those born in the summer. During the summer Santa Inês ewes were superior in body condition score, favoring births of heavier lambs and consequently higher weaning weight with higher rate of survival than those found in winter.
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Animais , Ovinos/anatomia & histologia , Ovinos/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Ovinos/fisiologiaRESUMO
p>This study aimed to evaluate the physiological parameters and performance of sheep Santa Inês and Dorperlambs ½-SantaInes in summer and winter seasons. 160 Santa Inês sheep and 189 ½ Dorper lambs were used - Santa Inês completely randomized in two treatments, summer: 80 sheep and 92 lambs and winter: 80 sheep and 97 lambs.Was recorded environmental the environmental parameters of air temperature (Ta°C), relative humidity (% RH), wind speed (Vvms- 1) and black globe temperature (Tg°C) and physiological parameters of rectal temperature (Tr°C), respiratory rate (RR mov.min-1) and heart rate (HR beat.min - 1). The body condition of the ewes was measured at birth. In the final third of gestation there was a significant effect P 0.05) for TR, FR and HR on sheep, where in summer the values were 40.63°C, 102.58 (mov.min-1) and 128,34 (beat.min-1) with 46 ICT, and winter was 38.34°C , 35.71 (mov.min-1), 77.96 (beat.min-1) with ICT of 14. The values of TR, RR and HR at birth and weaning were also significant between the summer and winter seasons. Differences were observed (P 0.05) for TR, RR and HR of lambs at birth and weaning between summer and winter. The weight at birth (4.51 ± 2.86) and weaning (16.91 ± 3.91) were higher for those born in the summer. During the summer Santa Inês ewes were superior in body condition score, favoring births of heavier lambs and consequently higher weaning weight with higher rate of survival than those found in winter. /p>
p>Objetivou-se avaliar os parâmetros fisiológicos e o desempenho de ovelhas da raça Santa Inês e cordeiros ½ Dorper - Santa Inês nas estações verão e inverno. Foram utilizadas 160 ovelhas da raça Santa Inês e 189 cordeiros ½ Dorper - Santa Inês em delineamento inteiramente casualizado distribuídas em dois tratamentos, verão: 80 ovelhas e 92 cordeiros e no inverno: 80 ovelhas e 97 cordeiros. Registrou-se os parâmetros ambientais, temperatura do ar (Ta sup>o /sup>C), umidade relativa (UR%), velocidade do vento (Vv m.s sup>-1 /sup>) e temperatura do globo negro (Tg sup>o /sup>C) e parâmetros fisiológicos, temperatura retal (TR sup>o /sup>C), frequência respiratória (FR mov.min sup>-1 /sup>) e frequência cardíaca (FC bat.min sup>-1 /sup>). A condição corporal das ovelhas foi aferida ao parto. No terço final de gestação verificou-se efeito significativo (P 0,05) para TR, FR e FC nas ovelhas, em que no verão os valores foram, respectivamente, 40,63 sup>o /sup>C, 102,58 (mov.min sup>-1 /sup>) e 128,34 (bat.min sup>-1 /sup>) com ICT 46, e no inverno foi de 38,34 sup>o /sup>C, 35,71 (mov.min sup>-1 /sup>), 77,96( bat.min sup>-1 /sup>) com ICT de 14. Os valores de TR, FR e FC ao parto e ao desmame também foram significativas entre as estações verão e inverno. Foram verificadas diferenças (P 0,05) para a TR, FR e FC dos cordeiros ao nascimento e ao desmame entre o verão e inverno. O peso ao nascer (4,51±2,86) e ao desmame (16,91±3,91) foram superiores para os cordeiros nascidos no verão. Durante o verão, ovelhas da raça Santa Inês foram superiores em escore de condição corporal, favorecendo nascimentos de cordeiros mais pesados e consequentemente peso ao desmame superior, com taxa de sobrevivência acima da encontrada no inverno. /p>
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Objetivou-se avaliar os parâmetros fisiológicos e o desempenho de ovelhas da raça Santa Inês e cordeiros ½ Dorper - Santa Inês nas estações verão e inverno. Foram utilizadas 160 ovelhas da raça Santa Inês e 189 cordeiros ½ Dorper - Santa Inês em delineamento inteiramente casualizado distribuídas em dois tratamentos, verão: 80 ovelhas e 92 cordeiros e no inverno: 80 ovelhas e 97 cordeiros. Registrou-se os parâmetros ambientais, temperatura do ar (TaoC), umidade relativa (UR%), velocidade do vento (Vv m.s-1) e temperatura do globo negro (TgoC) e parâmetros fisiológicos, temperatura retal (TRoC), frequência respiratória (FR mov.min-1) e frequência cardíaca (FC bat.min-1). A condição corporal das ovelhas foi aferida ao parto. No terço final de gestação verificou-se efeito significativo (P<0,05) para a TR, FR e FC dos cordeiros ao nascimento e ao desmame entre o verão e inverno. O peso ao nascer (4,51±2,86) e ao desmame (16,91±3,91) foram superiores para os cordeiros nascidos no verão. Durante o verão, ovelhas da raça Santa Inês foram superiores em escore de condição corporal, favorecendo nascimentos de cordeiros mais pesados e consequentemente peso ao desmame superior, com taxa de sobrevivência acima da encontrada no inverno.(AU)
This study aimed to evaluate the physiological parameters and performance of sheep Santa Inês and Dorperlambs ½-SantaInes in summer and winter seasons. 160 Santa Inês sheep and 189 ½ Dorper lambs were used - Santa Inês completely randomized in two treatments, summer: 80 sheep and 92 lambs and winter: 80 sheep and 97 lambs.Was recorded environmental the environmental parameters of air temperature (Ta°C), relative humidity (% RH), wind speed (Vvms- 1) and black globe temperature (Tg°C) and physiological parameters of rectal temperature (Tr°C), respiratory rate (RR mov.min-1) and heart rate (HR beat.min - 1). The body condition of the ewes was measured at birth. In the final third of gestation there was a significant effect P < 0.05) for TR, FR and HR on sheep, where in summer the values were 40.63°C, 102.58 (mov.min-1) and 128,34 (beat.min-1) with 46 ICT, and winter was 38.34°C , 35.71 (mov.min-1), 77.96 (beat.min- 1) with ICT of 14. The values of TR, RR and HR at birth and weaning were also significant between the summer and winter seasons. Differences were observed (P < 0.05) for TR, RR and HR of lambs at birth and weaning between summer and winter. The weight at birth (4.51 ± 2.86) and weaning (16.91 ± 3.91) were higher for those born in the summer. During the summer Santa Inês ewes were superior in body condition score, favoring births of heavier lambs and consequently higher weaning weight with higher rate of survival than those found in winter.(AU)