ABSTRACT This study investigated the effects of burning on the richness, abundance, and community structure of necrophagous flies in southern Brazil. Flies were collected over a period of seven days in the field, and were subsequently observed for 60 days in the laboratory. There were three bovine liver treatments: unburnt, burnt, and gasoline-treated (control). A total of 2,501 flies, representing 14 families and 41 species, were identified, including Chrysomya albiceps, Fannia subgroup pusio, Synthesiomyia nudiseta, and Fannia femoralis. While the abundance of flies was similar across the three treatments, exhibiting a quadratic distribution, species richness displayed a quadratic trend with a significant temporal shift; peak richness occurred 20 hours earlier in the unburnt liver than in the burnt or the control treatments. Both total abundance and patterns of community composition in our analysis indicated important factors to take into account. Total abundances were similar between the burnt and unburnt treatments, demonstrating a uniform ecological response to burning, irrespective of the condition of the liver. In contrast, the community composition of these treatments showed a significant divergence from the control treatment, which was distinctively dominated by Drosophilidae and Phoridae. These findings are crucial for accurate postmortem Interval (PMI) estimations in forensic entomology, particularly in cases involving burnt remains, and highlight the significant impact of fire on necrophagous fly communities. Brazil field 6 laboratory gasolinetreated gasoline treated control. . (control) 2501 2 501 2,50 1 4 identified albiceps pusio nudiseta femoralis distribution shift account contrast treatment Phoridae PMI (PMI entomology remains communities (control 250 50 2,5 25 5 2,

ABSTRACT This study aimed at analyzing and comparing the phenotypic characteristics of height, body length, and fleece wool fineness with the liquidity and final price sold in auctions in the city of Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil, for three consecutive years (2015 to 2017). A total of 412 one-year-old (two teeth) male sheep, of the Australian Merino (n = 50), Polwarth (n = 130), and Corriedale (n = 232) breeds were evaluated. Height and length of the animals were measured on the day of the auction with a measuring tape, and animals were grouped into small or tall and short or long categories, as defined in this study. Wool fineness was measured using an Optical-based Fibre Diameter Analyser (FDA 2000) device and classified according to official wool classification standards (the Bradford System). There was no statistical difference in the average selling price of different breeds. There was a correlation between the breed and liquidity, in which Corriedale lambs were sold more than the Polwarth lambs, as expected; however, there was no such correlation for Merino lambs. The tall Merino lambs were sold at a higher selling price (R$ 2,449.11) than the small ones (R$ 1,826.59). Polwarth lambs exhibited positive correlations among height, length, and liquidity. Long and tall Corriedale lambs had a higher selling price (R$ 1,963.40 and R$ 1,915.02) than the short (R$ 1,656.38) and small (R$ 1,698.20) ones, respectively. In the case of Corriedale lambs, there was a positive correlation between length and liquidity. Wool fineness did not influence the selling price and liquidity in the three studied breeds. Conclusively, buyers of the Polwarth and Corriedale lambs prefer tall and long animals, regardless of the fleece wool fineness; only the height (taller lambs) seems to be a relevant factor for choosing the Merino breeders.

RESUMO Objetivo: Investigar a adequação calórico-proteica de pacientes em terapia nutricional enteral exclusiva internados nas Unidades de Terapia Intensiva de um hospital universitário. Métodos: Estudo longitudinal realizado entre abril e novembro de 2014 nas Unidades de Terapia Intensiva de um hospital universitário. Foram avaliados no período de 14 dias: percentual de adequação calórico-proteica, calculada pelas médias dos valores prescritos e administrados; condições clínicas (unidade e diagnóstico de internação, escore prognóstico Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II, estado nutricional, tempo de internação); complicações gastrointestinais; e motivo de interrupção da dieta. Valores inferiores a 80% de adequação calórica e proteica foram considerados inadequados. Realizou-se análise multivariada por Regressão de Poisson com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: O estudo contou com uma amostra de 38 pacientes, sendo 52,63% desnutridos. As médias de adequação calórica e proteica foram de 76,47% e 69,11%, respectivamente. A prevalência de inadequação calórica foi de 55,26% e de proteica, 68,42%. O jejum para procedimentos foi a causa mais frequente de interrupção da dieta. O volume residual gástrico e a diarreia foram as complicações gastrointestinais mais comuns. A inadequação calórica associou-se ao tempo de permanência ≤14 dias e ao volume residual elevado. A inadequação proteica associou-se ao tempo de permanência ≤14 dias, ao volume residual gástrico elevado e à saída ou obstrução da sonda. Conclusão: A prevalência de inadequação calórica e proteica ocorreu em mais da metade dos pacientes avaliados. Estratégias como a elaboração de protocolos por equipe multiprofissional devem ser implantadas para minimizar interrupções da dieta administrada, estabelecer medidas de controle para complicações gastrointestinais e, assim, garantir um aporte nutricional adequado durante o período de internação.

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the energy and protein adequacies of intensive care unit of a university hospital patients in exclusive enteral nutrition. Methods: This longitudinal study was conducted between April and November 2014 in the adult intensive care unit of a university hospital. The following items were assessed during 14 days: percentage of protein energy adequacy, based on the mean prescribed and administered values; clinical conditions (unit and diagnosis on admission, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II, nutritional status, and length of stay); gastrointestinal complications; and reason for diet interruption. Values below 80% of the caloric and protein adequacies were considered inadequate. Multivariate analysis was performed by Poisson Regression at a significance level of 5%. Results: The sample consisted of 38 patients, and 52.63% were undernourished. The mean caloric and protein adequacies were 76.47% and 69.11%, respectively. The prevalences of caloric and protein inadequacies were 55.26% and 68.42%, respectively. Fasting for procedures was the most frequent cause for diet interruption. Residual gastric volume and diarrhea were the most common gastrointestinal complications. Caloric inadequacy was associated with length of stay ≤14 days and high residual gastric volume. Protein inadequacy was associated with length of stay ≤14 days, high residual gastric volume, and catheter displacement or obstruction. Conclusion: More than half of the patients had caloric and protein inadequacies. Strategies, such as the development of protocols for multidisciplinary teams, should be created to minimize disruption of the administered diet, establish measures to control gastrointestinal complications, and thus ensure adequate nutritional intake during intensive care unit stay.