Abstract This work aimed to characterize the production system of artisan cheese makers in Currais Novos, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte (RN), thereby assessing the existence of a production standard and helping to create a region with a recognized geographical indication. Eleven artisanal cheese makers were visited, and a structured interview was conducted. The results showed that all the cheese makers work with raw milk; they all have a health record, and 64% need to be aware of the specific legislation. They are considered family cheese makers, as the owner or spouse comprises 82% of the production. They have been in business for less than 11 years (54%), and all of them use industrial rennet and add boiling water and salt to make the Coalho cheese. All the establishments use a wood-fired oven to cook the butter cheese in stainless steel pots (75%), and stir it with wooden spatulas (50%). With the right policies and investment, there is room for improvement in the cheese-making system, possible growth, and recognition of the activity as traditional and peculiar. Novos RN, RN , (RN) indication visited conducted milk record 64 legislation 82 1 54%, 54 54% (54%) woodfired wood fired 75%, 75 75% (75%) 50%. 50 50% . (50%) investment cheesemaking making growth peculiar (RN 6 8 5 (54% 7 (75% (50% (54 (75 (50 (5 (7 (

Abstract The hybrids UENF N01, N02 and N03 have enhanced nitrogen-use efficiency, particularly in terms of N responsiveness, which makes them ideal for low-input cultivation. Even under abiotic stress, popping expansion is not reduced, indicating these hybrids for growth in the N and NW of Rio de Janeiro State.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the yields of by-products and residues and the morphometry of juvenile tambaqui Colossoma macropomum undernutrition with different levels of lysine. Diets were elaborated containing 6.60, 9.72, 12.84, 15.96, 19.08, and 22.20 g kg−1 of total lysine, and these were fed to fish distributed in 18 tanks (310 L each one) for 90 days. Morphometric analysis, measurements of whole fish, by-products, and residues were taken and compared to each other. All variables were validated using ANOVA, Tukey's test, and quadratic regression analysis (P < 0.05). No differences were found for the morphometric variables (P > 0.05). The ratio between morphometric data for the standard and total length showed significance at levels of 9.72 and 15.96 g kg−1 (P = 0.03). The gutted fish and fillets, the protein and lipid contents of the fillets, and the weights and lengths of the intestines did not change (P > 0.05). Moisture was modified with lysine at levels of 22.20 g kg−1 (P = 0.00), and minerals, between 6.60 and 22.20 g kg−1 (P = 0.01). The increase in lysine levels in the diet led to an increase in fin weight (P = 0.00). It was concluded that the addition of lysine in the diet did not directly influence the morphometry and yields of the fish in the juvenile phase, but it did affect the fin waste and the skin by-product.

RESUMEN La determinación de valores hematológicos se ha utilizado para conocer las condiciones sanitarias de algunas especies animales. La tortuga cabezona del río Amazonas, Peltocephalus dumerilianus, se considera una de las especies de testudines menos conocidas en relación a su biología y estado de salud. Aquí, determinamos los parámetros bioquímicos hematológicos y plasmáticos de 17 adultos (ocho machos y nueve hembras) de P. dumerilianus con el fin de proporcionar valores de intervalo de referencia sobre los individuos clínicamente sanos. Recolectamos las muestras de sangre perforando la vena femoral con jeringas hipodérmicas largas heparinizadas. El dimorfismo sexual de los individuos se determinó mediante la observación externa de la forma del plastrón. Los valores medios obtenidos para los diez parámetros hematológicos y bioquímicos analizados fueron: recuento de glóbulos rojos = 0,32 millones μL-1; hematocrito = 20,6 %; hemoglobina = 8,5 g dL-1; volumen corpuscular medio = 681,6 fL; hemoglobina corpuscular media = 267,8 pg; concentración media de hemoglobina corpuscular = 41,9 g dL-1; glucosa = 80,6 mg dL-1, proteína total = 4,1 g dL-1, triglicéridos = 388,9 mg dL-1 y colesterol total = 79,3 mg dL-1. A pesar del dimorfismo sexual evidente para la especie, no hubo diferencia estadística significativa entre machos y hembras para los parámetros hematológicos y bioquímicos analizados aquí. Con base en estos resultados, la población se considera saludable y los valores de los parámetros coinciden con los rangos de referencia reportados previamente de las especies de testudines en la región. Los resultados obtenidos en este estudio pueden utilizarse en la evaluación del estado de salud de otras poblaciones de tortugas amazónicas, considerando especialmente aquellas acciones dirigidas al manejo, conservación y estrategias de cultivo de la especie.

ABSTRACT The determination of hematological values is used to obtain knowledge about the health conditions of animal species. The big-headed Amazon River turtles, (Peltocephalus dumerilianus) are considered one of the least known testudine species concerning their biology and health status. Herein, we determined the hematological and plasma biochemical parameters of17 (eight males and nine females) adult P. dumerilianus to provide reference interval values for clinically healthy individuals. We collected the blood samples by puncturing the femoral vein using long heparinized hypodermic syringes. Sexual dimorphism for individuals was determined by external observation of the shape of the plastron. The average values obtained for the ten hematological and biochemical parameters analyzed were red blood cell count = 0.32 million μL-1; hematocrit = 20.6 %; hemoglobin = 8.5 g dL-1; mean corpuscular volume = 681.6 fL; mean corpuscular hemoglobin = 267.8 pg; mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration = 41.9 g dL-1; glucose = 80.6 mg dL-1, total protein = 4.1 g dL-1, triglycerides = 388.9 mg dL-1, and total cholesterol = 79.3 mg dL-1. Despite the sexual dimorphism evidenced for the species, there was no significant statistical difference between males and females for both hematological and biochemical parameters analyzed herein. Based on these results, the population is considered healthy, with parameter values coinciding with previously reported reference ranges for testudines species in the region. The results obtained in this study can be used for assessing the health status of other Amazonian turtle populations, especially in actions aimed at cultivation strategies, management, and species conservation.

Um dos pilares que sustenta a estratégia do acolhimento é a relação entre os atores envolvidos. Este trabalho teve como objetivos compreender as percepções de trabalhadores e usuários de uma unidade de saúde da família sobre o papel da comunicação no contexto do acolhimento, e desenvolver ações educativas que permitissem reflexão e discussão sobre o tema. Utilizamos uma abordagem qualitativa, na modalidade pesquisa-ação. Realizamos a coleta de dados mediante observação participante e entrevista semi-estruturada. Da análise emergiram cinco categorias: concepções de comunicação, criação do vínculo, escuta qualificada, comprometimento e espaços coletivos. Nas ações educativas realizadas, os usuários explicitaram sua expectativa de contar com profissionais qualificados para uma escuta acolhedora e resolutiva, e os trabalhadores apontaram como fundamental o nível de comprometimento profissional da equipe. Propomos como um caminho a otimização dos espaços existentes por meio da valorização de discussões sobre aspectos relacionais, tal como a comunicação.

Uno de los pilares que sustenta la estrategia del acogimiento es la relación entre los actores envueltos. Este trabajo ha tenido como objetivos observar las percepciones de trabajadores y usuarios de una unidad de salud de la familia sobre el papel de la comunicación en el contexto del acogimiento y desarrollar acciones educativas que permitan reflexión y discusión. Utilizamos una aproximación cualitativa en la modalidad investigación-acción. Realizamos la colecta de datos a través de la observación participante y de la entrevista semi-estructurada. Del análisis emergen cinco categorías: concepciones de comunicación, creación del vínculo, escucha cualificada, comprometimiento y espacios colectivos. En las acciones educativas realizadas, los usuarios explicitaron su expectativa de contar con profesionales cualificados para una escucha acogedora. Proponemos como un camino la optimación de los espacios existentes a través de la evaluación de discusiones sobre aspectos realiconales como la comunicación.

One of the sustaining pillars of user welcoming strategies is the relationship between the players involved. This paper aimed to understand the perceptions of workers and users of a family health unit regarding the role of communication within the context of user welcoming and to develop educational actions to enable reflection and discussion on the topic. A qualitative approach was used, with an action-research design. Data were gathered through participant observation and semi-structured interviews. Five categories emerged from the analysis, relating to: communication concepts, bonding, qualified listening, commitment and collective spaces. During the educational activities, the users expressed their expectations of having qualified professionals available for welcoming and problem-solving listening, and the workers indicated that the team's professional commitment level was fundamental. The path proposed is to optimize the existing spaces through giving value to discussions on relational matters like communication.