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In horses, many diseases are associated with the consumption of diets with high levels of grain or nonstructural carbohydrates. Excess of these foods, often con promotes lactic fermentation and intestinal acidosis, causing colic and laminitis. The addition of alkalizing in the diet does not have the same effect on horses as compared to ruminants. This study aimed to use different alkalizing and associations between them, in an attempt to reverse the process and control of acidosis in the large intestine of horses. 20 animals underwent four treatments with a control, one with Al2(OH)3, Mg(OH)2, and finally a combination thereof. The animals were evaluated for changes in fecal pH and clinical changes resulting from the administered products such as occurrence of constipation or diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It is concluded that administration of magnesium hydroxide (Mg (OH)2 at a dose of 20 g / 100 kg body weight and the combination of magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide 20g Al (OH) 3 + 20 g Mg (OH) 2 / 100 kg live weight, were able to significantly (P<0,05) alter the fecal pH, 24 hours after administration, without digestive disorders or significant abdominal discomfort

In order to obtain a successful outcome in artificial insemination programs, a few precautions must be taken with regard to male breeders. It is established that environmental factors can change the hormonal secretion, the cell differentiation that occurs in the testicles, as well as sperm maturation and transport in the epididymis.  In view of adverse nutritional factors, reproductive organs can present degeneration and disorders in different degrees and intensities, affecting the animal fertility. The term nutraceutical describes products derived from foods, which may provide additional health benefits, beyond the basic value found in diets. Among the main nutraceuticals used in male reproduction, there are omega-3, arginine, B-complex vitamins, L-carnitine, β-carotene and antioxidants. The aim of this paper is to present the main substances used as nutraceuticals, in order to improve semen quality, obtaining most favorable outcomes in the use of artificial insemination.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the hematological variables and body conditions of tuviras, Gymnotus spp under growing conditions. We used 42 fish with an average weight of 42.9 ± 31.8 (g) and average length of 23.7 ± 3.3 (cm) that were from different bait houses. The procedure was anesthesia with clove oil, followed by blood collection by venipuncture flow animals, fish was collected from each 1.5 ml -1, approximately blood. It was determined the concentration of red blood cells, hematocrit percentage, hemoglobin, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and body condition (Kn). The results show that the hematological value ranged from 0.880 to 3.940 x 106μl -1, the percentage of hematocrit value ranged from 20.0 to 51.5 %, the hemoglobin concentration from 4.4 to 14.9 g dl -1, the VCM 121.8 250,0fL -1, the MCHC 15.0 to 35.6 dl g -1 and Kn= 1,00 ± 0,041. Hematologic values of Gymnotus spp obtained are within the characteristics presented by other species created in cultive systems. The data evaluated in this work demonstrated that the tuviras kept in the bait houses presented good body conditions and healthness.

Canine Brucellosis is a bacterial infectious disease that affects dogs around the world. The laboratory diagnosis is based on direct and indirect methods and should be performed when there is evidence from clinical and epidemiological signs. In this study, we observed scrotal dermatitis recurrent and resistant to treatment in six years dog, Golden Retriever. An AGID serological test for brucellosis was positive. However, serological tests may show unspecific reactions and false positive results. Blood culture is indicated as a confirmatory test. The result of the culture was negative in all materials tested (blood cultures, urine culture and semen in tryptose broth and blood agar). Thus, the blood, urine and semen samples were tested by PCR and all samples tested were positive. After castration, the histologic evaluation showed inflammatory infiltrate in the epididymis. Vacuolar degeneration of the germinal epithelium of the seminiferous tubules was observed in the testicular parenchyma without testicular atrophy. Morphological semen evaluation showed sperm abnormalities as strongly folded tail, loose heads, curly tails, head-head, corroborating the diagnosis of brucellosis.  PCR was crucial to the canine brucellosis final diagnosis, demonstrating the high sensitivity and efficiency of this test, suggesting that PCR should be included as a confirmatory test, aimed at preventing the spread of this important zoonosis.

The bovine tuberculosis is a zoonotic disease with importance to the public health. The post mortem identification and its fast and accurate diagnosis combined with the epidemiology knowledge are essential to fight against the advance of this disease. Therefore, the present study aimed to perform the diagnosis of Mycobacterium bovis, by molecular detection and also by histopathologic lesion characterization and identification of acid-fast bacilli (AFB), seeking to compare them. During slaughter of cattle in slaughter plants, under Federal Inspection Service in São Paulo State, were collected and identified, in duplicate, tissue samples with suggestive lesions of tuberculosis. One of the samples was intended for histopathology, being performed the hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining for lesion characterization and the Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) staining to identification the AFB. The other sample was separated to the molecular diagnosis, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and nested PCR. The bacterial DNA present in the lesion was extracted and the PCR was performed, showing 20.84% (10/48) of positive samples. However, when the results were compared with more sensitive tests (nested PCR) and cheapest ones (histopathologycal characterization of lesions and the AFB identification), different results were found. When performing nested PCR in negative samples by conventional PCR (38/48), it was found more 18.74% (9/38) of positive samples resulting in 39.58% (19/48) of positive samples by molecular diagnosis from tissue lesions. However, histopathological characterization by hematoxylin-eosin resulted in 66.67% (32/48) of positive samples and the identification of AFB by Ziehl-Neelsen, 54.17% (26/48) of positive samples for bovine tuberculosis. The molecular tissue diagnosis from lesions is possible, but it should not be the only method used for bovine tuberculosis diagnosis.

Este estudo teve como objetivo medir ad libitum intake of hydroelectrolytes and energetics replacers in horses submitted to “marcha” training. Six horses Mangalarga Marchador were used in “marcha” training. The animals were distributed in three treatments in crossover 6x3 system (six animals / three treatments). After exercise the animals were sent to individual stalls where they received their treatments: Water (control); Hydroelectrolytics and Energetics Replacers 1 (HER1) and Hydroelectrolytics and Energetics Replacers 2 (HER2). Were measured the volume ingested, sodium, potassium, chloride, ionized calcium, magnesium and serum phosphorus. The evaluations were performed at the following times: T0: just before the start the exercise; T1: immediately after the end of the exercise; T2: two hours after the exercise; T4: four hours after the exercise and T6: six hours after the exercise. It is conclude that the ingested volume of RHE1 and RHE2 was similar to control group, demonstrating expressive palatability, besides not causing the appearance of adverse effects.

Introduction: The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is formed by a set of anatomical structures that establish a connection between the temporal bone and the mandible. This joint is susceptible to pathological variations leading to disorder such as temporomandibular dysfunction. Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is defined by the pathological alteration that impairs the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), having potential to affect the masticatory muscles and the stomatognathic system. The physiotherapeutic intervention aims to ameliorate musculoskeletal pain, reduce inflammation and spasms, gain or maintain range of motion, recover the function of the masticatory system and promote the re-education of the patient to improve the quality of life. Objective: In this way the objective of this study was to analyze the scientific evidences about the physical therapy treatment in the temporomandibular disorder. Methods: Electronic searches were carried out in PubMed, Lilacs and Scielo databases to identify the scientific articles indexed and published in the years 2011 to 2018. Twenty articles were selected after analysis and 11 were used. Results: The results obtained in this study , it is noted that the physiotherapeutic resources bring good results in patients with TMD, reducing pain and increasing range of motion. Conclusion: According to the results presented in this study, it was concluded that the physiotherapeutic resources have good results in patients with TMD.

The objective of the study was to identify the causes and consequences of Burnout Syndrome in nursing professionals. This is an integrative review of literature with search in databases: (LILACS) Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences, (SCIELO) Scientific Electronic Library Online, Google academic, (MEDLINE) Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, (BIRENE) Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information, 9 articles were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Burnout Syndrome has its definition as chronic stress, causing nursing professionals in the field of work numerous emotional factors. Its consequences are physical and psychic predisposition, altering the quality of life of the professional of the nursing team. In the treatment of Burnout Syndrome it is necessary that they are approached as collective and organizational problems, and appropriate measures are applied for an effective assistance.

The Astrocytoma is a type of brain cancer that originates from astrófitos, brain cells that surround nerve cells supporting the neurons, characterized by low grade of malignancy, your are brain tumors of origin astrocitárias, which are the most common form of cancer in childhood, responsible for approximately 20% of all intracranial tumors of this age group. 8 are also known as gliomas, involving a series of intracranial tumors, have a high level of complexity due to numerous cell type involved and can be subdivided into focal or diffuse that refer to tumors that originate in the cells glial (oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, microglia, and ependymal). Are classified as grade I, IV with a variance in your level of malignancy from smallest to largest. The study of literary review was based on the Scielo search platform. In order to systemize data collected by linking theoretical categories from authors with clinical reports.

Objective: This article aims to verify how the disposal of household drugs and health- generating waste institutions is carried out, to verify the impact on nature when there is an incorrect disposal of medicines, to report the sources of information most used for the knowledge correct disposal and identify which organs are responsible for the disposal of medicines. Disposal of medicines in inappropriate or even reused areas after expiration is a public health problem and can cause both environmental and physical problems. In this way we can see the importance of this study and the need for information so that the population can dispose of these drugs correctly.