ABSTRACT Hemangiosarcoma is a rare neoplasia in horses, with a reported prevalence of 0% to 0.7% and literature reports are few. Here we report a case of cutaneous hemangiosarcoma on the palmaromedial aspect of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the right thoracic limb of a 28-year old mixed breed mare. Macroscopically, the lesion was ulcerated and hemorrhagic, with significant involvement of the surrounding tissues resulting in acquired flexural deformity of the metacarpophalangeal joint and grade 4/5 lameness (AAEP). The diagnosis was confirmed histologically. Surgical ablation was not possible and, in view of the involvement of surrounding tissues and the age of the patient, the lesion was treated conservatively. horses 0 07 7 0.7 few 28year year 28 mare Macroscopically hemorrhagic 45 4 5 4/ AAEP. AAEP . (AAEP) histologically patient conservatively 0. 2 (AAEP

RESUMO O hemangiossarcoma é uma neoplasia rara em equinos, com prevalência relatada de 0% a 0,7% e poucos relatos na literatura. Aqui relatou-se um caso de hemangiossarcoma cutâneo na face palmaromedial da articulação metacarpofalângica do membro torácico direito de uma égua sem raça definida de 28 anos. Macroscopicamente, a lesão era ulcerada e hemorrágica, com envolvimento significativo dos tecidos circundantes, resultando em deformidade flexural adquirida da articulação metacarpofalângica e claudicação grau 4/5 (AAEP). O diagnóstico foi confirmado histologicamente. A ablação cirúrgica não foi possível e, tendo em vista o envolvimento dos tecidos circundantes e a idade do paciente, a lesão foi tratada de forma conservadora. equinos 0 07 7 0,7 literatura relatouse relatou se 2 anos Macroscopicamente hemorrágica 45 4 5 4/ AAEP. AAEP . (AAEP) histologicamente paciente conservadora 0, (AAEP

RESUMO A atresia anal com fístula retovaginal, é considerada uma afecção congênita rara nos ovinos. Em virtude disso, buscou-se descrever o reparo cirúrgico e cuidados pós-operatórios em uma borrega que apresentava essa afecção. Nesse sentido, uma borrega, sem raça definida, de 25 dias de idade e pesando 7,2kg, apresentou sinais de distensão abdominal e defecação pela vulva. A afecção foi diagnosticada por meio do exame clínico e confirmada radiograficamente, constatando-se atresia anal do tipo III em associação com a fístula.

ABSTRACT Atresia ani associated with rectovaginal fistula is considered a rare congenital anomaly in sheep. Therefore, the surgical correction and post-operative care of a lamb presenting atresia ani with rectovaginal fistula has been detailed in this case report. A 25-days old, mixed breed lamb, weighing 7.2 kg, showing signs of abdominal bloating, and stool passage through the vulva was admitted at our hospital. An atresia ani type III condition associated with rectovaginal fistula was diagnosed by clinical examination and confirmed by radiographic examination.

ABSTRACT The strangles is an infectious disease that affects horses from all ages and causes important economic losses in the equine-related business. The aim of this work was to evaluate the immunogenicity of the recombinant M protein from Streptococcus equi (rSeM) co-administered with the recombinant heat-labile enterotoxin B subunit from Escherichia coli (rLTB) in mice and horses. A total of 72 female Balb-c mice were divided into eight groups and 18 horses were divided into six groups. The animals were inoculated by intramuscular (IM) or intranasal (IN) routes with different treatments of rSeM, rLTB and/or Al(OH)3. The results obtained in both species, independent of administration routes, demonstrated that rSeM + rLTB had higher levels of specific serum immunoglobulins, however, in mucosal immunity the increase was not identified. Thus, the use of rSeM as vaccine antigen and rLTB as adjuvant can be a potential tool in the control of equine strangles.

RESUMO Avaliou-se o efeito dos níveis de metionina+cistina digestível para juvenis de tambaqui na fase inicial de desenvolvimento (3,03±0,06g) durante 45 dias. Foram utilizados 160 juvenis de tambaqui distribuídos em DIC, com cinco tratamentos (níveis de metionina+cistina digestível = 0,66; 0,73; 0,80; 0,87; 0,94%), quatro repetições e oito animais por unidade experimental. As dietas utilizadas foram isoproteicas (25%) e isoenergéticas (3200kcal.kg-1). Os resultados obtidos foram submetidos aos testes de homogeneidade, normalidade, à análise de variância e à análise de regressão. Os parâmetros físicos e químicos da água do sistema de recirculação ficaram dentro da faixa de tolerância para a espécie. Os níveis de metionina+cistina digestíveis avaliados não influenciaram (P>0,05) a sobrevivência, o índice hepatossomático, o índice de gordura visceral e o consumo de ração. Entretanto, ganho de peso e taxa de eficiência proteica apresentaram aumento linear (P<0,05) com aumento da metionina + cistina na ração. Verificou-se que os níveis de metionina + cistina para o tambaqui não foram completamente atendidos, sendo recomendada a realização de novos estudos.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine digestible methionine+cystine requirement of tambaqui juveniles in the early stage of development (3.03 ± 0.06 g) lasting 45 days. 160 tambaqui juveniles were distributed into DIC, with five treatments (methionine + cystine = 0.66; 0.73; 0.80; 0.87; 0.94%), four replications and eight animals per experimental unit. The basal diets were isonitrogenous (25% crude protein) and isocaloric (3200kcal.kg-1). The results were submitted to the homogeneity test, normality test, analysis of variance, and regression analysis. The physical and chemical parameters of water from the water recirculation system were within those recommended for the species. Digestible methionine+cystine levels did not influence (P>0.05) the survival, hepatosomatic index, visceral fat index and feed intake. However, weight gain and protein efficiency ratio exhibit a linear increase (P<0.05) with increase in methionine and cystine in the feed. Our results showed that the methionine + cystine levels for tambaqui were not fully met, and new studies are recommended.

Although it is well known that physical training ameliorates brain oxidative function after injuries by enhancing the levels of neurotrophic factors and oxidative status, there is little evidence addressing the influence of exercise training itself on brain oxidative damage and data is conflicting. This study investigated the effect of well-established swimming training protocol on lipid peroxidation and components of antioxidant system in the rat brain. Male Wistar rats were randomized into trained (5 days/week, 8 weeks, 30 min; n=8) and non-trained (n=7) groups. Forty-eight hours after the last session of exercise, animals were euthanized and the brain was collected for oxidative stress analysis. Swimming training decreased thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) levels (P<0.05) and increased the activity of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) (P<0.05) with no effect on brain non-enzymatic total antioxidant capacity, estimated by FRAP (ferric-reducing antioxidant power) assay (P>0.05). Moreover, the swimming training promoted metabolic adaptations, such as increased maximal workload capacity (P<0.05) and maintenance of body weight. In this context, the reduced TBARS content and increased SOD antioxidant activity induced by 8 weeks of swimming training are key factors in promoting brain resistance. In conclusion, swimming training attenuated oxidative damage and increased enzymatic antioxidant but not non-enzymatic status in the rat brain.

Este trabalho trata da palinologia de oito espécies de Clusiaceae: Calophyllum brasiliense Cambess., Clusia criuva Cambess., C. hilariana Schltdl., C. lanceolata Cambess., C. parviflora (Sald.) Engl., Garcinia brasiliensis Mart., Kielmeyera membranacea Casar. e Symphonia globulifera L.f. Os grãos de pólen foram acetolisados, medidos, descritos e ilustrados sob microscopia de luz e microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). Foram estudadas as principais características dos grãos de pólen como forma, tamanho, constituição da exina e aberturas. Constatou-se que os grãos de pólen foram pequenos, médios ou grandes, suboblatos, oblato-esferoidais, prolato-esferoidais ou subprolatos, isopolares, porados (3-6) ou 3-colporados, área polar muito pequena, pequena ou grande, exina rugulada ou reticulada. Os autores concluem que os gêneros e as espécies podem ser separados, palinologicamente, tratando-se portanto, de um grupo euripolínico.

This work deals with the palylonogy of eight species of Clusiaceae: Calophyllum brasiliense Cambess., Clusia criuva Cambess., C. hilariana Schltdl., C. lanceolata Cambess., C. parviflora (Sald.) Engl., Garcinia brasiliensis Mart., Kielmeyera membranacea Casar. e Symphonia globulifera L.f. The pollen material was acetolysed, measured, described and illustrated with photo or eletronmicrography (SEM). The main features of the pollen grains were studied: shape, size, exine constitution and aperture type. The pollen grains of Clusiaceae were small, medium or large in size, suboblate, oblate-spheroidal, prolate-spheroidal or subprolate, isopolar, porate (3-6) or 3-colporate, very small, small or large polar area, with rugulate or reticulate exine. It is concluded that the genera and the species can be separated by palynological characters, constituting an euripalynous group.