ABSTRACT Aimed with this study was evaluate the increasing levels of crambe crushed, on in vitro digestibility of dry matter (IVDDM), organic matter (IVDOM) and crude protein (IVDCP), parameters of fermentation and kinetics of the cumulative gas production. The crushed crambe were included in the diets at 0; 50; 100; 150 g/kg of DM. There was a quadratic effect of the proportions of crambe crushed in the concentrated supplements on IVDDM and IVDOM (maximum point at 0.25 and 0.91 g Kg-1 DM, respectively). Total gas production (A + D) was influenced by the presence of crambe crushed with quadratic effect on minimal point on 0.02 g Kg-1 DM. There was a quadratic effect for pH in the collection times in all diets, the lowest pH values were observed between 4.8 to 8.7 hours. There was a quadratic effect for ammoniacal nitrogen in the collection times in all diets with peaks of NH3-N production occurred between 4.8 and 6.3 hours after the beginning of the incubation. Concluded that the inclusion of crambe crushed up to 150 g kg-1 DM in diets for ruminants does not impair the ruminal degradation kinetics. IVDDM, , (IVDDM) (IVDOM IVDCP, IVDCP (IVDCP) 0 50 100 15 gkg kg maximum 025 25 0.2 091 91 0.9 Kg1 Kg 1 Kg- respectively. respectively . respectively) A D 002 02 0.0 48 4 8 4. 87 7 8. NH3N NHN NH3 N NH 63 6 3 6. incubation kg1 kg- (IVDDM (IVDCP 5 10 2 0. 09 9 00

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a inclusão de níveis crescentes de torta de crambe, sobre a digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca (DIVMS), matéria orgânica (DIVMO) e proteína bruta, cinética da produção cumulativa de gás e parâmetros de fermentação. Foram avaliadas as inclusões de 0; 50; 100; 150 g / kg de MS em dietas. Houve efeito quadrático das proporções de torta de crambe nos suplementos concentrados para DIVMS e DIVMO (ponto máximo em 0,25 e 0,91 g Kg-1 DM, respectivamente). A produção total de gás (A + D) foi influenciada por a presença de torta de crambe com efeito quadrático tendo como ponto mínimo em 0,02 g kg-1 DM. Houve um efeito quadrático do pH e NH3-N nos tempos de coleta em todas as dietas, os menores valores de pH foram observados entre 4,8 a 8,7 e os picos de produção de NH3-N entre 4,8 e 6,3 horas após o início da incubação. Conclui-se que a substituição do farelo de soja por crambe triturado até 150 g kg-1 em suplementos concentrados para ruminantes não prejudica a cinética de degradação ruminal. DIVMS, , (DIVMS) (DIVMO bruta fermentação 0 50 100 15 dietas 025 25 0,2 091 91 0,9 Kg1 Kg 1 Kg- DM respectivamente. respectivamente . respectivamente) D 002 02 0,0 kg1 kg- NH3N NHN NH3 N NH 48 4 8 4, 87 7 8, 63 6 3 6, incubação Concluise Conclui se ruminal (DIVMS 5 10 2 0, 09 9 00

Abstract The geoenvironmental study through the integration of natural elements with the use and land cover is a methodological proposal for strategic planning. In this sense, the objective of this article is to perform an analysis of geoenvironmental susceptibility from the use of multicriteria in the watershed of Ribeirão Lajeado. For this, the organization of cartographic materials was carried out, such as the drainage network, slope, lithology, soils, land use and cover and access routes, where normalized weights were established from the technique of the Hierarchical Analytical Process (AHP). This crossing generated the geoenvironmental susceptibility map, defined in four units, namely: I) low (flat top area with vegetation cover and no proximity to the access roads); II) medium (places with some human occupations or with wavy smooth relief); III) high (areas with wide occurrence of roads and abundant drainage network, susceptible to anthropic intervention, mainly related to agricultural activities and urban areas) and IV) very high (places with roads and portions of agricultural use with slopes greater than 15%, presence of fire scars and urban areas. Thus, the AHP technique presents itself as an important tool for geoenvironmental, especially in defining weights for the factors analyzed. planning sense Lajeado out network slope lithology soils routes AHP. . (AHP) map units namely I flat roads) II places relief relief) III areas intervention IV 15 15% Thus analyzed (AHP 1

Resumo O estudo geoambiental através da integração dos elementos naturais com o uso e a cobertura da terra é uma proposta metodológica para o planejamento estratégico. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste artigo é realizar uma análise da susceptibilidade geoambiental, a partir do uso de análise multicritério, na bacia hidrográfica do Ribeirão Lajeado. Para isso, realizou-se a organização de materiais cartográficos: rede de drenagem, a declividade, a litologia, os solos, o uso e a cobertura da terra e as vias de acesso. Foram estabelecidos pesos normalizados a partir da técnica do processo analítico hierárquico (AHP). Esse cruzamento gerou o mapa de susceptibilidade geoambiental, definida em quatro unidades, a saber: I) baixa (área de topo plano com cobertura vegetal e nenhuma proximidade com as vias acessos); II) média (locais com algumas ocupações humanas ou com relevo suave ondulado); III) alta (áreas onde apresentam ampla ocorrência de estradas e rede de drenagem abundante, susceptíveis à intervenção antrópica, relacionadas principalmente as atividades agropecuária e áreas urbanas) e IV) muito alta (locais com estradas e porções de uso agropecuário com declividades maiores que 15%, presença de cicatrizes de fogo e áreas urbanas. Assim, a técnica AHP apresenta-se como uma importante ferramenta para o geoambiental, principalmente na definição de pesos para os fatores analisados. estratégico sentido multicritério Lajeado isso realizouse realizou se cartográficos declividade litologia solos acesso AHP. . (AHP) unidades saber I área acessos acessos) II locais ondulado ondulado) III abundante antrópica urbanas IV 15 15% Assim apresentase apresenta analisados (AHP 1

RESUMO O entendimento da suscetibilidade de solos à erosão é crucial para o planejamento de uso da terra visando uma agricultura sustentável. O estudo teve como objetivo determinar a variabilidade espacial do potencial natural de erosão para o Estado de Mato Grosso, um importante centro agrícola do Brasil. O potencial natural de erosão foi calculado usando a Equação Universal de Perda de Solo, que considera a erosividade, erodibilidade e o fator topográfico. Para cada um desses três fatores foi criado um mapa em formato raster, que foi combinado em um Sistema de Informação Geográfica e usado para criar o mapa de potencial natural de erosão. O mapa foi, então, utilizado para separar classes do potencial natural de erosão para o Estado de Mato Grosso. O Estado predominantemente apresentou níveis médios de potencial natural de erosão (58,38% da área), seguido por altos (21,67%) e baixos (19,57%) níveis. As áreas de baixo potencial natural de erosão estão predominantemente localizadas nas partes mais planas do Estado. O fator topográfico apresentou forte correlação com o potencial natural de erosão, sendo um importante componente para auxiliar o planejamento do uso da terra e práticas de conservação do solo. Regiões consideradas com maiores potenciais naturais de erosão são mais comuns nas macrorregiões noroeste (46,69% da área), norte (32,7%) e oeste (30,05%).

ABSTRACT Understanding the susceptibility of soils to erosion is crucial for planning land use towards sustainable agriculture. This study aimed to determine the spatial variability of natural erosion potential for the state of Mato Grosso, an important agricultural center of Brazil. Natural erosion potential was calculated using the Universal Soil Loss Equation, which accounts for erosivity, erodibility, and the topographic factor. For each of these three factors, a map was generated in raster format that was combined into a Geographic Information System and used to create a map of natural erosion potential. This map was then used to separate classes of natural erosion potential for the state of Mato Grosso. The state predominantly has medium levels of natural erosion potential (58.38% in area), followed by high (21.67%) and low (19.57%) levels. Areas of low natural erosion potential are predominantly located in the flatter sections of the state. The topographic factor was strongly correlated with natural erosion potential. It is an important component to support land use planning and soil conservation practices. Regions considered to have high natural erosion potential are most commonly in the northwest (46.69% in area), north (32.7%), and west (30.05%) macro-regions.

ABSTRACT: Grape pomace is a by-product that can be ensiled and added to animal feed for a sustainable animal production. This study evaluated the effects of grape pomace silage (GPS) on the intake, performance, and carcass and meat quality of feedlot lambs. Twenty-four male lambs (21.5 ± 3.0 kg initial body weight) were distributed into pairs to four diets levels 0, 10, 20, and 30 % of GPS. The addition of grape pomace silage influenced only ether extract (EE) intake linearly without hindering consumption. The diet did not affect performance and meat quality attributes and carcass parameters, with average daily gain (ADG) of 0.235 kg d−1, feed conversion 4.299, carcass conformation 2.7, compactness index 0.25 kg cm−1, fat thickness 1.51 mm, loin eye area 13.9 cm2, pH 5.79, natural matter moisture 74.05 g 100 g−1, and crude protein (CP) 19.94 g per 100 g−1 of dry matter (DM). Grape pomace as could be used as silage in lamb diets with up to 30 % GPS, as the chemical composition of this by-product and the results indicate that GPS did not compromise performance, carcass traits, and meat quality.

Abstract Aim: This study aimed to describe an experimental protocol to evaluate how a structured exercise program can impact on the health of people with epilepsy. Methods: For this purpose, a randomized control trial will be conducted in the city of Pelotas, southern Brazil. Participants will be randomized into two groups: 1) Control- maintain usual activities, and 2) Exercise- a structured exercise program, with two 60-minute sessions per week, for 12 weeks. The intervention will be composed by warm-up (5-minutes), moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (15-20 minutes, performed on a treadmill), resistance training (2-3 sets, 10-15 repetitions), and 5-minutes of stretching exercises. Sociodemographic characteristics, clinical information, cognitive function, anthropometric measurements (weight, height, hip and waist circumferences), cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max), and strength (dynamometer) will be measured at baseline and 12-week post-intervention. Participants will receive a diary to record their seizures throughout the study. Results: A structured exercise program is expected to generate beneficial health effects, and the results can assist in health professionals’ clinical practice for people with epilepsy.

ABSTRACT Objectives To assess patient satisfaction and quality of life after urethroplasty using two different self-reported outcome measures and to compare it with objective clinical data. Materials and Methods We prospectively collected data from 35 consecutive patients who underwent urethroplasty from January 2013 to September 2014. Patient demographics, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), quality of life score, urethral stricture surgery patient-reported outcome measure (USS-PROM), maximum flow rate (Qmax) and post-void residual urine were collected before, two and eight months after surgery. Failure occurred when any postoperative instrumentation was performed. General estimation equation was used to compare the results and linear regression analysis to correlate both questionnaires with objective data. Results Mean age was 61 years. Urethroplasties were equally divided between anastomotic and buccal mucosa grafts and 19 patients (59.3%) had a previous urethral procedure. Overall success rate was 87.5%. IPSS improved from a mean 19 at baseline to 5.32 at 8 months (p <0.001). The mean USS-PROM score also improved from 13.21 preoperatively to 3.36 after surgery (p <0.001) and 84.3% of patients were satisfied or very satisfied with surgical results. Mean Qmax increased from 4.64mL/s to 11mL/s (p <0.001). Strong negative correlation was found respectively between flow rate and USS-PROM (r=-0.531, p <0.001) and with IPSS (r=-0.512, p <0.001). Conclusions Significant improvements in urinary symptoms and in quality of life are expected after urethroplasty and they are correlated with objective measures.

Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito da substituição do concentrado pelo resíduo úmido de cervejaria sobre o consumo e a digestibilidade dos nutrientes em cabras. Foram utilizadas cinco cabras mestiças Boer x Saanen e cinco cabras Saanen distribuídas em dois quadrados latinos 5 x 5. As dietas foram compostas de 40% de feno de capim-tifton e os 60% restantes foram compostos de 0, 25, 50, 75 ou 100% de resíduo úmido de cervejaria em substituição ao concentrado. Os consumos de matéria seca (MS), matéria orgânica (MO), proteína bruta (PB), extrato etéreo (EE), carboidratos totais (CT), nutrientes digestíveis totais (NDT) e fibra em detergente neutro (FDN) ajustaram-se ao modelo quadrático, de modo que os maiores valores foram observados para as dietas sem resíduo úmido de cervejaria e com 25% desse resíduo. Os níveis de resíduo úmido de cervejaria tiveram efeito linear decrescente na digestibilidade aparente de matéria seca, matéria orgânica e carboidratos totais e efeito quadrática na digestibilidade da proteína bruta. O resíduo úmido de cervejaria pode ser utilizado em níveis de até 25% como substituto ao concentrado em dietas para cabras no final da lactação.

The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of replacing concentrate by wet brewer grain on the intake and digestibility of nutrients in goats. It was used five Boer x Saanen crossbreed goats and five Saanen goats randomly distributed in two 5 x 5 latin squares. The diets were composed of 40% of Tifton hay and the other 60% were composed of 0, 25, 50, 75 or 100% of wet brewer grain replacing the concentrate. The intake of dry matter (DM), organic matter (OM), crude protein (CP), ether extract (EE), total carbohydrates (TC), total digestible nutrients (TDN) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) were fitted to the quadratic model so the highest values were observed for diets without wet brewer grain and with 25% of this residue. The levels of wet brewer grain had a decreasing linear effect on apparent digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, and total carbohydrates and a quadratic effect on crude protein digestibility. Wet brewer grain can be used in levels up to 25% as a substitute to concentrate in diets for goats at the end of lactation.