ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to describe the clinical and morphological characteristics of mixed mammary neoplasms and verify what characteristics affect the prognosis of female dogs with carcinomas in mixed tumors and carcinosarcomas. This was a retrospective study of 67 female dogs that underwent mastectomies and were diagnosed with benign mixed tumors (n=13), carcinomas in mixed tumors (n=44) and carcinosarcomas (n=10). Data regarding the clinical and histological aspects of the neoplasms were collected and the relation with specific survival times, and hazard ratios (HR) in 24 months was calculated. In univariate analysis, the diagnosis of carcinosarcoma (HR 8.26, p=0.006), carcinomatous areas with micropapillary or solid patterns (HR 17.49; p=0. 001) and lymph node metastasis (HR 7.07;p=0.020) were associated with specific survival. In multivariable analysis, only micropapillary or solid pattern (HR=16.34; p=0.007) remained independent factor associated with lower specific survival. Micropapillary or solid carcinomatous patterns were associated with shorter specific survival time (p=0.002) among animals with carcinomas in mixed tumors. Among the carcinosarcomas, lymph node metastasis (p=0.010) was associated with a shorter specific survival time. In conclusion, carcinomas in mixed tumors and carcinosarcomas vary in prognosis depending on the carcinomatous proliferation patterns and spread of the disease. 6 n=13, n13 n n=13 , 13 (n=13) n=44 n44 44 (n=44 n=10. n10 n=10 . 10 (n=10) times HR 2 calculated analysis 826 8 26 8.26 p=0.006, p0006 p p=0.006 0 006 p=0.006) 17.49 1749 17 49 p0 p=0 001 7.07p=0.020 707p0020 7.07 p=0.020 7 07 020 7.07;p=0.020 HR=16.34 HR1634 16 34 (HR=16.34 p=0.007 p0007 007 p=0.002 p0002 002 (p=0.002 p=0.010 p0010 010 (p=0.010 conclusion disease n1 n=1 1 (n=13 n=4 n4 4 (n=4 (n=10 82 8.2 p000 p=0.00 00 17.4 174 p= 07p 7.07p=0.02 707p002 707 7.0 p0020 p=0.02 02 7.07;p=0.02 HR=16.3 HR163 3 (HR=16.3 (p=0.00 p=0.01 p001 01 (p=0.01 n= (n=1 (n= 8. p00 p=0.0 17. 7.07p=0.0 707p00 70 7. p002 7.07;p=0.0 HR=16. HR16 (HR=16. (p=0.0 (n 7.07p=0. 707p0 7.07;p=0. HR=16 HR1 (HR=16 (p=0. 7.07p=0 707p 7.07;p=0 HR=1 (HR=1 (p=0 7.07p= 7.07;p= HR= (HR= (p= 7.07p 7.07;p (p

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever as características clínicas e morfológicas das neoplasias mamárias mistas e verificar quais características interferem no prognóstico de cadelas com carcinomas em tumores mistos e carcinossarcomas. Este foi um estudo retrospectivo de 67 cadelas, que foram submetidas a mastectomias e diagnosticadas com tumores mistos benignos (n = 13), carcinomas em tumores mistos (n = 44) e carcinossarcomas (n = 10). Foram coletados dados sobre os aspectos clínicos e histológicos das neoplasias e a relação com o tempo de sobrevida específica e a razão de risco (OR) em 24 meses foram calculadas. Na análise univariada, o diagnóstico de carcinossarcoma (HR 8,26; p=0,006), as áreas carcinomatosas com padrão micropapilar e sólido (HR 17,49; p= 0,001) e metástase linfonodal (HR 7,07; p=0,020) foram associadas à menor sobrevida específica. Na análise multivariável, apenas o padrão micropapilar ou sólido (HR=16,34; p=0,007) permaneceu como fator independente associado à sobrevida. Proliferações carcinomatosas micropapilares ou sólidas (p = 0,002) foram associadas a tempos de sobrevida específica mais curtos entre os animais com carcinomas em tumor misto. Entre os pacientes com carcinossarcoma, metástases em linfonodos (p = 0,010) foram associadas a um menor tempo de sobrevida específica. Em conclusão, os resultados mostraram que os carcinomas em tumores mistos e os carcinossarcomas podem ter prognóstico variável, dependendo do padrão de proliferação carcinomatosa e da disseminação linfática da doença. 6 n 13, 13 , 13) 44 10. 10 . 10) OR (OR 2 calculadas univariada HR 8,26 826 8 26 p=0,006, p0006 p p=0,006 0 006 p=0,006) 17,49 1749 17 49 0,001 0001 001 7,07 707 7 07 p=0,020 p0020 020 multivariável HR=16,34 HR1634 16 34 (HR=16,34 p=0,007 p0007 007 0,002 0002 002 misto 0,010 0010 010 conclusão variável doença 1 4 8,2 82 p000 p=0,00 00 17,4 174 0,00 000 7,0 70 p=0,02 p002 02 HR=16,3 HR163 3 (HR=16,3 0,01 01 8, p00 p=0,0 17, 0,0 7, HR=16, HR16 (HR=16, p0 p=0, 0, HR=16 HR1 (HR=16 p=0 HR=1 (HR=1 HR= (HR=

The kinetics of gas production and in vitro ruminal degradation of diets contained replacement of soybean meal (SBM) by detoxicated castorbean meal (DCBM) (0, 15, 30 and 45% of substitution) were evaluated in this study. Values of gas production of non-fibrous carbohydrates (Vf1), fibrous carbohydrates (Vf2) and total carbohydrates (V) showed quadratic behavior, and by observation of equations can be obtained inclusions of 25% the V and Vf1 obtained maximum values of 174.7 and 237.8 ml gas / g DM, respectively. The potential degradability (PD) and effective degradability (ED) of dry matter showed quadratic behavior and by observation of equations can be perceive that up to 18.0% there was an increase in the values of PD and ED that obtained maximum values of 93.7% and 55.7%, respectively. The replacement of SBM by DCBM from 15 to 30% increased the kinetics of gas production and rumen degradation.

Foram utilizadas 77 ovelhas, divididas aleatoriamente em grupos de acordo com o período de parição e o manejo de amamentação [chuvoso: contínua (n=14) e controlada (n=13); seco: contínua (n=25) e controlada (n=13)]. O sistema de amamentação controlado, em ambos os períodos, resultou em decréscimo para as variáveis intervalos entre parto e primeiro estro (redução de 27,11 e 11,46 dias para os períodos chuvoso e seco, respectivamente; P<0,05) e entre parto e estro da concepção (redução de 12,81 e 13,58 dia para os períodos chuvoso e seco, respectivamente; P<0,05). Quanto ao desempenho ponderal dos cordeiros, o ganho de peso foi maior para os animais submetidos ao regime de amamentação controlada em relação à contínua, especialmente quando os nascimentos ocorreram no período chuvoso (17,83±0,56 vs. 13,95±0,52kg para o peso dos cordeiros aos 90 dias de idade, respectivamente; P<0,05). Contudo, o manejo de amamentação controlada é indicado para a região amazônica, por permitir menor tempo de puerpério das ovelhas e maior ganho de peso dos cordeiros.

Seventy-seven ewes were randomly divided into groups according to parturition season and suckling mode [Rainy season: continuous (n=14) and controlled (n=13); Dry season: continuous (n=25) and controlled (n=25)]. The controlled suckling mode, in both seasons, resulted in a decrease in variables, intervals between parturition and first estrus (reduction of 27.11 and 11.46 days for rainy and dry season, respectively; P<0.05) and between parturition and estrus of conception (reduction of 12.81 and 13.58 days, for rainy and dry season, respectively; P<0.05). As to the lambs, the weight gain was higher in animals subjected to controlled suckling in relation to continuous, especially when lambing occurred in the rainy season (17.83±0.56 vs. 13.95±0.52kg for Lambs' weight at 90 days old, respectively; P<0.05). Therefore, it was concluded that controlled suckling management is better indicated for the Amazonian region, since it allows the ewes to have a shorter puerperium period and the lambs exhibit higher weight gain.

Twenty six Santa Inês ewes were asigned to three treatments to evaluate the efficiency of the Ovsynch protocol. In the treatment 1 - control (n= 8), the estrus was synchronized with sponges containing 60 mg MAP for 14 days. On D14, 300 IU eCG were administered. In treatment 2 (n= 9) the Ovsynch protocol was used: 25 µg of GnRH (D0), 37.5 µg of PGF2alpha (D7) and 25 µg of GnRH (D9). In treatment 3 (n= 9) the modified Ovsynch protocol was used: the administration of PGF2alpha and second GnRH as two days early. Estrus detection was accomplished using teaser. All ewes were mated twice with 12 hours of interval. Pregnancy rate (PR) was evaluated by ultrasonography 30 days after the end of mating. Estrus response was of 88.46% on average, and without differences among treatments (p>0.05). The interval for onset of estrus was greater (p<0.05) in T1, when compared with T2 and T3 (41.31±7.2, 13.37±8.42 and 6.75±5.2 h, respectively). The time of receptivity was greater (p<0.05) in females of T1 and T3 (40.5±6.49 h and 53.68±10.27 h, respectively), compared to females of T2 (34.56±7.2 h). The duration of the induced estrus did not differ significant among treatments (p>0.05). Pregnancy rate was significantly greater (p<0.05) in ewes synchronized with Ovsynch protocol (37.5%, 62.5% and 25% for treatment 1, 2 and 3, respectively). The results show superior efficiency of the Ovsynch protocol, under the experimental conditions.

Foram utilizadas 26 ovelhas Santa Inês cíclicas. No tratamento 1, controle (n= 8), utilizou-se esponja com MAP por 14 dias e 300UI eCG (D14). No tratamento 2 (n= 9) foi empregado o protocolo Ovsynch: 25 µg de GnRH (D0), 37,5 µg de PGF2alfa (D7) e 25 µg de GnRH (D9). No tratamento 3 (n= 9) utilizou-se o protocolo Ovsynch adaptado, antecipando em 2 dias as aplicações de PGF2alfa e GnRH. A detecção de estro foi feita com auxílio de rufiões tendo início no T1, 12 h após o término do tratamento e no T2 e T3, imediatamente após a aplicação de PGF2alfa. Todas as ovelhas em estro foram cobertas duas vezes com intervalo de 12 horas. A taxa de prenhez (TP) foi avaliada por ultra-sonografia, 30 dias após a última cobertura. Do total de fêmeas sincronizadas, 88,46% em média, apresentaram estro, não evidenciando diferença entre os grupos (p>0,05). O intervalo entre o final do tratamento e o início do estro foi maior (p<0,05) no grupo T1, que no T2 e T3 (41,31±7,2, 13,37±8,42 e 6,75±5,2 h, respectivamente). O tempo de receptividade foi maior (p<0,05) nas fêmeas dos grupos T1 e T3 (40,5±6,49 h e 53,68±10,27 h, respectivamente), comparado às fêmeas do grupo T2 (34,56±7,2 h). A duração do estro não demonstrou diferença (p>0,05) entre tratamentos. A TP diferiu entre os grupos (37,5%, 62,5% e 25%, respectivamente. p<0,05). Os resultados mostram eficiência superior do protocolo Ovsynch, sob as restantes condições expe-rimentais.