ABSTRACT The objective was to evaluate whether space allowance during pre-slaughter transport of European breeding quail affects welfare, carcass traits and meat quality. A total of 248 quails (body weight = 344.90 ± 2.09 g) were used. During pre-transport, the quails were fasted for 5 hours and 30 minutes. The poultry were caught and placed in plastic transport crates with an area of 0.40 m2. The treatments consisted of a different space allowance in each crate: 22, 28, 34 or 40 quails per crate. Immediately upon arrival at the slaughterhouse, the quails were stunned. During bleeding, blood samples were collected. The carcasses were individually weighed. The meat quality was measured. Data were analysed using the effects of space allowance during transport of quails and pickup truck as dependent variables. Death on arrival increased as the space allowance in transport crates decreased (p=0.08). Glucose and uric acid levels were not significantly different between groups (p≥0.14). The cold carcass weight presented the maximum value when the crates contained 31 quails (p=0.03). The meat pH, intensity of red, intensity of yellow and cooking losses were not different between groups (p≥0.12). The meat lightness value presented the maximum value when the crates contained 31 quails (p=0.04). In view of the above, the number of European breeding quails transported in crates must not exceed 30 animals. preslaughter pre slaughter welfare 24 body 34490 344 90 344.9 209 2 09 2.0 g used pretransport, pretransport transport, pre-transport 3 minutes 040 0 0.4 m2 m crate 22 28 4 slaughterhouse stunned bleeding collected weighed measured variables p=0.08. p008 p p=0.08 . 08 (p=0.08) p≥0.14. p014 p≥0.14 14 (p≥0.14) p=0.03. p003 p=0.03 03 (p=0.03) pH red p≥0.12. p012 p≥0.12 12 (p≥0.12) p=0.04. p004 p=0.04 04 (p=0.04) above animals 3449 9 344. 20 2. 0. p00 p=0.0 (p=0.08 p01 p≥0.1 1 (p≥0.14 (p=0.03 (p≥0.12 (p=0.04 p0 p=0. (p=0.0 p≥0. (p≥0.1 p=0 (p=0. p≥0 (p≥0. p= (p=0 p≥ (p≥0 (p= (p≥ (p

RESUMO Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar e comparar a seroprevalência para o vírus da cinomose canina (CDV), do parvovírus canino (CPV) e do adenovírus canino (CAV) entre cães recém-admitidos e já abrigados. Cento e vinte e dois cães com mais de seis meses de idade e não vacinados na admissão foram amostrados e divididos em dois grupos: (A) cães recém-admitidos e (B) cães abrigados por pelo menos dois meses. Os soros foram coletados para determinar os títulos de anticorpos IgG contra CDV, CPV, e CAV. Realizou-se uma análise descritiva das amostras e um teste de qui-quadrado para investigar a relação entre os elementos potenciais associados aos títulos de anticorpos protetores. Os resultados foram: 56,5% dos cães tinham níveis de anticorpos protetores para todos os três patógenos. Os cães do grupo A tinham títulos menores em comparação com os do grupo B para todos os três patógenos, com diferenças significativas para CDV e CAV. Não foi encontrada diferença significativa entre a proporção de cães soropositivos e a sua idade ou o seu estado reprodutivo. O estudo sugere que os patógenos examinados podem circular no abrigo de animais e que os cães podem estar mais expostos a esses patógenos no abrigo do que no ambiente urbano. Portanto, um programa de imunização eficaz deve ser realizado em todos os animais na admissão em abrigos. , (CDV) CPV (CPV CAV (CAV recémadmitidos recém admitidos grupos (A (B Realizouse Realizou se quiquadrado qui quadrado 565 56 5 56,5 reprodutivo urbano Portanto abrigos (CDV 56,

ABSTRACT This study aimed to identify and compare the seroprevalence for canine distemper virus (CDV), canine parvovirus (CPV), and canine adenovirus (CAV) between newly admitted and already sheltered dogs. 122 dogs over six months of age and unvaccinated upon admission were sampled and divided into two groups: (A) newly admitted dogs and (B) dogs sheltered for at least two months. Sera were collected to determine IgG antibody titers against CDV, CPV, and CAV. We conducted a descriptive analysis of the samples and a chi-square test to investigate the relationship between potential elements associated with protective antibody titers. The results were: 56.5% of the dogs had protective levels of antibodies to all three pathogens. Dogs in group A had lower titers compared to those in group B for all three pathogens, with significant differences for CDV and CAV. We found no significant difference between the proportion of seropositive dogs and their age or reproductive status. The study suggests that the examined pathogens can circulate in the animal shelter and that dogs can be more exposed to these pathogens in the shelter than in the urban environment. Therefore, an effective immunization program should be carried out on all animals upon admission to shelters. , (CDV) CPV (CPV) CAV (CAV 12 groups (A (B chisquare chi square 565 56 5 56.5 status environment Therefore shelters (CDV (CPV 1 56.

Resumo Estudos sobre assembleias de peixes em riachos enfatizam o papel dos filtros ambientais associados ao padrão de colonização das assembleias, por outro lado, quando a assembleia está sujeita aos efeitos antropogênicos, as variáveis ambientais associadas à qualidade ambiental assumem maior importância. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a riqueza e a composição de peixes de riachos amostrados em diferentes níveis de urbanização, buscando evidenciar se o efeito reflete diretamente na estrutura das assembleias. As amostragens foram realizadas em 31 locais distribuídos em três microbacias na bacia Rio Ivinhema, Alto Rio Paraná, no período de 2003 a 2011. Com base nas variáveis ambientais, físico-químicos da água e análise do uso e ocupação do solo as microbacias foram classificadas em diferentes níveis de urbanização (baixo, médio e alto). Foram amostrados um total 4.320 indivíduos, dos quais foram registradas 57 espécies de peixes. Os locais amostrados com influência média da urbanização apresentaram maior riqueza de espécies, entretanto, os locais amostrados com alta influência da urbanização apresentaram menor riqueza de espécies. Dessa forma, constatamos que a urbanização influencia diretamente na integridade ambiental, que pode levar a homogeneização das assembleias de riachos.

Abstract The colonization pattern of fish assemblages in streams is often studied in the context of environmental filters. On the other hand, when fish assemblages are subjected to anthropogenic effects, variables associated with environmental quality assume more importance. Therefore, this work evaluated the richness and composition of fish from streams sampled at different urbanization levels, aiming to determine any direct effects on the structure of fish assemblages. To accomplish this, samples were collected from 2003 to 2011 at 31 sites distributed among 3 microbasins in the Rio Ivinhema Basin, Alto Rio Paraná. Based on environmental variables, physicochemical of the water and analysis of the use and occupation of the soil, the microbasins were classified into different urbanization levels (low, medium and high). A total of 4,320 individuals were sampled, out of which 57 fish species were recorded. Sampled sites with medium urbanization level presented higher richness compared to sampled sites with high urbanization level which presented lower richness. Species richness in these sites was explained mainly by water temperature and water velocity. Results confirmed that urbanization does directly affect environmental integrity, which, in turn, can lead to the homogenization of stream assemblages.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was evaluate whether pretransport feed withdrawal affects welfare, carcass, and meat characteristics of European quails. A total of 120 European quails were used, with an initial age of 15 days. Bird feed was removed before transport to the slaughterhouse at the following times, which characterised the different treatments: zero hours, three hours, six hours, nine hours and twelve hours. The transport took 54 minutes to cover 27 kilometres to a commercial slaughterhouse. The birds were slaughtered at 41 days of age. During bleeding, blood samples were collected. Blood glucose, total protein, albumin, uric acid, and corticosterone concentrations were measured. The carcasses and meat characteristics were measured. Poultry body weight decreased and blood glucose concentrations increased with the increase in feed withdrawal time. The treatments did not affect carcass weights. Carcass yields after three hours fasting were similar to those in the six hours and nine hours groups, indicating that gastrointestinal tracts were empty after the third hour. Meat quality was negatively affected (pH, lightness, water holding capacity, cooking loss) by the increase in feed withdrawal time; integrated parameters that characterise dark, firm, dry meat. Pre transport feed withdrawal time should be three hours to empty the gastrointestinal tract and minimise losses in meat quality of European quails. It is necessary to adjust feed withdrawal so that it does not exceed this time, since there is no technical justification for supporting it.

ABSTRACT The aim of this paper is to present, in a broad context, a proposal of mathematical foundation that serves as framework for the development of the electronic structure calculation methodology called “Density Matrix Tight Binding method (DMTB)”, which was originally presented in the literature by the group led by physicist David Vanderbilt in 19939, as well as its relationship to the computational modeling that can be chosen for its implementation. The approach adopted makes it clear that the final mathematical formulation of this methodology is completely dependent on the computational strategies chosen for its effective implementation. Thus, we put the DMTB as a mathematical-computational model of variable final formulation. Finally, we propose an implementation based on the nonlinear conjugate gradient method. The final model obtained is slightly different from the DMTB that was originally presented in 1993, in agreement with the version presented by Millam and Scuseria in 199711. The approach used develops the mathematical aspects, aiming at the effective computational implementation of the methodology.

ABSTRACT The simulation of terrestrial ecosystem processes, using numerical biosphere-atmosphere models that can be coupled to the Atmospheric Models, assist in a better diagnosis and forecast of climate and weather. To be able to represent a particular region, biome or ecosystem, the model parameters need to be fitted for local conditions. This work aims to assess the Luus-Jaakola (LJ) method in the optimization of the parameters in a two-stream radiative transfer model applied to a vegetation canopy. Solar radiation components (incident, S ↓, and reflected, S ↑) were measured above a sugarcane crop in a Tropical region from February 17 to 24, 2006. Among the combinations of internal and external iterations evaluated for Luss-Jaakola method, 60/30 (external/internal) iterations presented more precise albedo ( α = S ↑ / S ↓ ) simulated ( r 2 = 0 . 7386 ) and, for the accuracy of the simulated α, even though the 60/40 combination had the smallest percentual error (6.40%), the 60/30 combination was 0.03% higher. The precision and accuracy of S ↑ was greater with the parameters obtained by the inverse problem with the combination of 60/30 (external/internal) iterations respectively. In general, the behavior of simulated S ↑ at the top of the canopy was underestimated compared to the observed S ↑, especially in the early morning. For the simulated α at the top of the canopy, the model’s overestimation was observed at the lowest values of albedo. When the largest albedos are observed, only at the beginning of the day the model underestimated the values. As shown by the tests result, the parameters optimized by Luus-Jaakola method have an adequate representation of the observed data.

ABSTRACT In academia, the study of the movement of water in the ground has been widespread since the last century. The same can be determined using the Richards equation. This is a nonlinear parabolic partial differential equation that requires parameters to generate the results of the problem. Some authors have proposed equations that represent the relationship between volumetric moisture and soil water potential, such as Haverkamp and van Genuchten. As main objective of this work, the inverse modeling was implemented to obtain the Richards equation parameters, applying the Luus-Jaakola method. To verify the mathematical model, a sensitivity analysis was performed, which allowed the observation of the effect that each parameter has on the output data, implying a linear dependence. The results produced proved to be satisfactory for the problem analyzed in our research.

Abstract The influence of glass powder incorporation to ordinary concrete regarding mechanical and durability properties has been studied. This work aims to evaluate the durability of ultra-high performance cementitious composites (UHPCC) with partial substitution of Portland cement by glass powder, through chloride migration test according to the NT Build 492 methodology. With this aim, specimens with 0%, 10%, 20%, 30% and 50% content of glass powder by weight of Portland cement were cast, cured in lime saturated water until the age of 28 days. The results indicate that minor contents of glass powder do not harm the concrete properties and higher contents maintain good mechanical and durability characteristics.

Resumen Se ha estudiado la incorporación de polvo de vidrio en el hormigón convencional por su influencia en la resistencia mecánica y la durabilidad. Este trabajo tiene como objetivo validar la durabilidad de los compuestos cementosos de ultra alto desempeño (CCUAD) con reemplazo parcial de cemento por vidrio finamente molido, a través del ensayo de migración de cloruros, utilizando el método NT Build 492. Para ello, fueron moldeadas probetas conteniendo valores de 0%, 10%, 20%, 30 % y 50% de polvo de vidrio en relación al volumen de cemento, y la evaluación se realizó a los 28 días de edad. Los resultados indican que, con valores bajos, el polvo de vidrio no perjudica las propiedades de los compuestos y, a niveles superiores, los compuestos mantienen características mecánicas y durabilidad adecuadas.

Resumo O pó de vidro incorporado ao concreto convencional vem sendo estudado em relação à sua influência na resistência mecânica e durabilidade. Este trabalho visa avaliar a durabilidade de compósitos cimentícios de ultra alto desempenho (CCUAD) com substituição parcial do cimento por vidro finamente moído, por meio do ensaio de migração de cloretos utilizando o método da NT Build 492. Para tanto foram moldados corpos de prova com teores de pó de vidro de 0%, 10%, 20%, 30% e 50% em relação ao volume de cimento e a avaliação foi feita na idade de 28 dias. Os resultados indicam que, em teores baixos, o pó de vidro não prejudica as propriedades dos compósitos e em teores mais altos os compósitos mantêm boas características mecânicas e de durabilidade.

Abstract Ten-year seasonal climate reforecasts over South America are obtained using the Eta Regional Climate Model at 40 km resolution, driven by the large-scale forcing from the global atmospheric model of the Center for Weather Forecasts and Climate Studies. The objective of this work is to evaluate these regional reforecasts. The dataset is comprised of four-month seasonal forecasts performed on a monthly basis between 2001 and 2010. An ensemble of five members is constructed from five slightly different initial conditions to partially reduce the uncertainty in the seasonal forecasts. The seasonal mean precipitation and 2-meter temperature forecasts are compared with the observations. The comparison shows that, in general, forecasted precipitation is underestimated in the central part of the continent in the austral summer, whereas the forecasted 2 meter temperature is underestimated in most parts of the continent and throughout the year. Skill scores show higher skill in the northern part of the continent and lower skill in the southern part of the continent, but mixed skill signs are seen in the central part of the continent. During the El Niño and La Niña seasons, the forecast skill scores clearly increase. The downscaling of the Eta model seasonal forecasts provides added value over the driver global model forecasts, especially during rainy periods.

RESUMO O presente trabalho estudou a influência da nanosílica dispersa em superplastificante, além do seu efeito combinado com a sílica ativa, em diferentes propriedades dos concretos. Foram realizados ensaios de resistência à compressão, resistência à tração por compressão diametral e absorção de água por capilaridade, além de ensaios acelerados de durabilidade frente aos íons cloreto. Os resultados obtidos indicaram que a adição de nanosílica de forma isolada (0,1 a 0,5%) não conferiu melhorias aos concretos, em nenhum dos ensaios realizados. No entanto, para os teores de 0,5 e 0,7% de nanosílica em conjunto com 10% de sílica ativa, houve aumento de resistência à compressão, redução da absorção capilar e redução da frente de penetração de cloretos.

ABSTRACT The present paper studied the influence of nanosilica dispersed on superplasticizer, and its combined effect with silica fume, on different concrete properties. Compressive strength, tensile strength by diametrical compression and water absorption by capillarity tests, as well as accelerated durability tests against chloride ions were carried out. Results indicated that isolated nanosilica addition (0.1 to 0.5%) did not improve concretes in any tests performed. However, for 0.5 and 0.7% content of nanosilica combined with 10% of silica fume, there was an increase in compressive strength, reduction of capillary absorption and reduction of chlorides penetration.

RESUMEN El presente trabajo estudió la influencia de la nanosílice dispersa en superplastificante, y su efecto combinado con la sílice activa, en diferentes propiedades de los hormigones. Fueron realizados ensayos de resistencia a la compresión, resistencia a la tracción por compresión diametral y absorción de agua por capilaridad, además de ensayos acelerados de durabilidad frente a los iones de cloruro. Los resultados indicaron que la adición de nanosílice (0.1 a 0.5%) no mejoró los hormigones en ninguno de los ensayos realizados. Por otro lado, para los contenidos de 0.5 y 0.7% de nanosílice combinados con 10% de sílice activa, hubo un aumento en la resistencia a la compresión, reducción de la absorción capilar y reducción de la penetración de cloruros.

Resumo A Bacia Hidrográfica do rio Bacanga (BHRB) apresenta problemas ambientais relacionados a urbanização e lançamentos de esgoto in natura que comprometem a qualidade desse ecossistema. Devido ao reduzido número de estudos associados à avaliação da qualidade da água no local, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a situação atual desse ecossistema por meio do Índice de Proteção da Vida Aquática. Seis amostragens bimestrais foram realizadas em seis pontos ao longo da bacia, coletando parâmetros físico-químicos para a aplicação do Índice de Estado Trófico e Índice de Parâmetros Mínimos para a Proteção da Vida Aquática, relacionando-os com a resolução Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente - CONAMA/357. Os resultados revelaram alterações significativas na qualidade da água da BHRB, o aumento de nutrientes e das concentrações de clorofila-a conduziram ao um estado geral de eutrofização. Os valores de surfactantes foram altos colocando em risco a biota aquática e as taxas de oxigênio dissolvido estiveram abaixo do permitido pela resolução na maioria dos pontos amostrados. A situação atual da qualidade da água para proteção da vida aquática é péssima em 61,92% dos pontos amostrados.

Abstract Bacanga River Basin faces environmental problems related to urbanization and discharge of untreated domestic sewage, which compromise its ecosystem health. Due to the small number of studies that assessed its water quality, the present study aimed to assess the current status of this ecosystem based on the aquatic life protection index. Samples were carried out every two months, in a total of six events, in six sites along the basin, where the water samples were collected to assess physicochemical parameters and calculate the trophic state index and the index of minimum parameters for the protection of aquatic communities. The data were also compared with values determined by the resolution National Environment Council - CONAMA 357/05. Our results reveal significant changes in the water quality of Bacanga River Basin. An increase in nutrients and chlorophyll-a concentration led it to eutrophication. The surfactant values were high and put in danger the aquatic biota. Dissolved oxygen rates were below the values allowed by the resolution in most sites sampled. The current water quality is terrible for the protection of aquatic life in 61.92% of the sites sampled.

Due to the high aggressiveness in which the concrete structures are exposed, many researches have been developed in this area and search for materials with superior mechanical performance and durability has been the target of the researchers of concrete technology. Therefore, concrete obtained from the microstructure engineering are needed. Being composites made of fine grain particles and a low water/binder ratio, these materials have dense matrix by optimizing the packing of granular materials. Thus, this paper uses the concept of particles packing in the design of special concretes, analyzing the durability of these materials by determining the water absorption by immersion and by capillary, and chloride ion penetration. The properties of concrete designed based on this concept are compared to high performance concrete designed from conventional methodology, indicating superior properties in terms of durability.

Puesto que las estructuras de hormigón están expuestas a un alto grado de agresividad, se han realizado muchas investigaciones al respecto, en el área de la tecnología del hormigón. Los investigadores se han enfocado en la búsqueda de materiales que posean un mejor comportamiento mecánico así como una mayor durabilidad, para lo cual es necesario un hormigón obtenido mediante la ingeniería de la microestructura de los materiales. Como los materiales compuestos están formados por partículas de granulometría fina y una baja razón agua/aglomerante logran una matriz densa cuando se optimiza el empacamiento de sus partículas. Basándose en el concepto de empacamiento de las partículas en el diseño de los hormigones de alto desempeño, este trabajo analiza la durabilidad de esos materiales a través de la determinación de la penetración del ion cloruro y absorción de agua por inmersión y capilaridad. Se compararon las propiedades del hormigón diseñado bajo este concepto con las de los hormigones de alto desempeño diseñados de acuerdo a la metodología convencional, mostrando mejores propiedades en términos de durabilidad.

RESUMOObjetivou-se com o presente estudo avaliar os danos causados em plantas de eucalipto expostas à deriva de glyphosate em diferentes porções da copa. A simulação de deriva ocorreu por meio da aplicação de 1.080 g ha-1 de glyphosate em cinco porções da copa (0, 25, 50, 75 e 100% dos ramos basais), em quatro áreas de cultivo: áreas I e II, plantas com 0,91 e 2,98 m e altura da copa exposta à deriva de 0,30 e 1,0 m, respectivamente; e nas áreas III e IV ambos os cultivos encontravam-se com 8,15 m de altura, variando a altura de exposição à deriva de 2,0 e 2,5 m, respectivamente. Aos 30 e 480 dias após a aplicação (DAA), foi avaliada a taxa de sobrevivência, e aos 300 e 480 DAA, determinou-se o diâmetro à altura do peito (DAP), altura das plantas, volume de madeira e os seus respectivos incrementos. Já o incremento médio anual (IMA) foi determinado aos 480 DAA. Na área I, em que as plantas se encontravam com 0,91 m de altura, observou-se, no tratamento com 100% dos ramos basais expostos à deriva, redução no estande de plantas na ordem de 18,75 e 38,19% aos 30 e 480 DAA, respectivamente. Nas áreas I e II constataram-se reduções no crescimento de planta em altura e DAP, no volume de madeira e no IMA, à medida que houve aumento da porção da copa exposta à deriva de glyphosate. Todavia, nas áreas III e IV, em que as plantas se encontravam com 8,15 m de altura, não se verificou alterações nas características avaliadas, independentemente da porção da copa exposta à deriva do glyphosate.

ABSTRACTWith the present study we aim to assess the damage caused to Eucalyptus plants exposed to glyphosate drift in different canopy portions. The drift simulation was carried out through application of 1,080 g ha-1 of glyphosate in five canopy portions (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% of the low branches), in four areas of cultivation. Areas I and II, plants with 0.91 and 2.98 m, and height of canopy drift exposition of 0.30 and 1.0 m, respectively. In areas III and IV both cultivations were 8.15 m high, varying the height of drift exposition between 2.0 and 2.5 m, respectively. At 30 and 480 days after application (DAA), the survival rate was assessed, and at 300 and 480 DAA diameter at breast height (DBH), height, volume and their respective increment were determined. The medium annual increment (MAI) was determined at 480 DAA. Area I, in which the plants were 0.91 m high, we observed that treatment with 100% of the low branches exposed to drift led to stand reduction of the plants around 18.75 and 38.19% at 30 and 480 DAA, respectively. Areas I and II showed reduction in plant growth in height and DBH, wood volume and MAI, to the extent that there was an increase in the portion of canopy exposed to glyphosate drift. However, in areas III and IV, in which 8.15 m height plants were found, no changes were verified for the evaluated characteristics, regardless of the portion of canopy exposed to glyphosate drift.

Estudou-se o efeito do teor de metionina + cistina sobre o desempenho de codornas de corte durante a fase inicial (nascimento ao 21° dia). Foram utilizadas 360 codornas, de ambos os sexos, distribuídas em delineamento experimental inteiramente ao acaso. Os tratamentos consistiram em seis níveis de metionina + cistina total (0,86; 0,96; 1,06; 1,16; 1,26 e 1,36), quatro repetições e 15 aves por unidade experimental. As características avaliadas foram o peso corporal, ganho de peso, consumo e conversão alimentar para fase inicial. Observou-se efeito quadrático significativo do teor de metionina + cistina sobre todas as variáveis avaliadas do nascimento ao 21° dia de idade, sendo observado melhor desempenho nas codornas alimentadas com 1,21% de metionina + cistina para peso corporal e ganho de peso, 1,36% de metionina + cistina para consumo e 1,1% de metionina + cistina para conversão alimentar. A exigência de metionina + cistina para máximo ganho de peso na fase inicial é de 1,21%.

The effect of total methionine + cystine level on the performance traits of European quails during the initial phase of the growth period (from hatch to 21 days of age) was evaluated in a completely randomized experimental design with six levels of total methionine + cystine (.86; .96; 1.06; 1.16;1.26;1.36), with four replicates and 15 quails per experimental unit. Body weight, weight gain, feed intake and feed: weight gain ratio were evaluated. Significant quadratic effects of total methionine + cystine level on the performance traits recorded from hatch to 21 days of age were observed. Highest body weight and weight gain were estimated for quails fed 1.21% total methionoine + cystine diets, lowest feed intake was estimated for quails fed 1.36% diets and best feed: weight gain ratio was estimated for quails fed 1.1% total methionoine + cystine diet. The total methionine + cystine requirement for weight gain from hatch to 21 days of age is 1.21%.

O peso e o rendimento das carcaças de codornas de corte da linhagem EV1 foram avaliados no 35° dia de idade em delineamento experimental inteiramente ao acaso, com os tratamentos consistidos de um fatorial 2 x 6, ou seja, dois sexos e seis níveis de metionina+cistina totais (0,73; 0,79; 0,85; 0,91; 0,97 e 1,03%), quatro repetições e 12 aves por unidade experimental. Foram avaliados peso corporal, peso e rendimento de carcaça, peito, coxa, asas, vísceras comestíveis e gordura abdominal. Não houve efeito da interação sexo x nível de metionina das dietas para nenhuma das variáveis analisadas. Houve efeito quadrático dos níveis de metionina+cistina sobre peso corporal, carcaça, peito, coxa, asa e coração, com pontos de máximo em 0,93% para peso corporal, carcaça, peito e coxa; 0,90% para peso de asa e 0,92% para peso de coração. O peso de fígado aumentou de forma linear à medida que foram aumentados os níveis de metionina+cistina das dietas. Os níveis de metionina+cistina da dieta influenciaram de forma quadrática nos rendimentos de peito e asas, com pontos de máximo estimados para codornas alimentadas com dietas contendo 0,96% e 0,98% de metionina+cistina, respectivamente. O maior rendimento de moela foi obtido nas codornas alimentadas com 0,73% de metionina+cistina. O peso corporal de carcaça, peito, coxa, asa, fígado, moela e o rendimento de fígado nas fêmeas foram maiores que nos machos. A exigência de metionina+cistina para pesos de carcaça e peito é 0,93%, e para rendimento de peito 0,96%.

Carcass weight and yield of European quail strain EV1 were evaluated at 35 days of age in a completely randomized experimental design, with the treatments consisting of a 2 x 6 factorial combination, two sexes and six different methionine+cystine levels of diets (.73; .79; .85; .91; .97 and 1.03%), with four replicates and 12 quails per experimental unit. Body weight, weights and yields of carcass, breast, thigh, wing and, edible giblets and abdominal fat were recorded. Significant and quadratic effect of methionine+cystine level on body weight, weights of carcass, breast, thigh and heart were observed with estimated maximum of body weight and weights of carcass, breast and thigh for quails fed .93% methionine+cystine diets, .90% for wing weight and .92% for heart weight. Increasing and linear response of liver weight to methionine+cystine level of diet was estimated while breast and wing yields showed quadratic responses with estimated maximum for quails fed .96% and .98% methionine+cystine level diets. Higher gizzard yield was observed for quails fed .73% diets. Higher body weight, and weights of carcass, thigh, wing, liver, gizzard and liver yields were estimated for females. Methionine+cystine requirement for quail carcass and breast weights is .93% and for breast yield .96%.