scholarly journals Changes on physiological parameters of tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) fed with diets supplemented with Amazonian fruit Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia)

2017 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 360-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. H. R. Aride ◽  
A. M. Oliveira ◽  
R. B. Batista ◽  
M. S. Ferreira ◽  
J. Pantoja-Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Stress Test ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽  
Colossoma Macropomum ◽  
Commercial Diet ◽  
Commercial Feed ◽  
Myrciaria Dubia ◽  
Metabolic Variables

Abstract The physiological responses of juvenile tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) fed commercial feed supplemented with different concentrations of camu camu (Myrciaria dubia) were evaluated. The design was completely randomized, with treatments arranged in a factorial design with three proportions of camu camu (15%, 30% and 45%) and a control treatment (100% commercial diet), with four replicates per treatment. A total of 96 tambaqui specimens were used, with a mean initial weight of 11.69 ± 2.68 g and a mean length of 7.06 ± 0.44 cm. After 30 days, hematological parameters, metabolic variables, growth and fish swimming performance were evaluated. The different proportions of camu camu in the diet did not cause significant changes to the tambaqui's hematological parameters during the feeding period, except for hemoglobin (Hb) concentration and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) after the 30th day, and hematocrit (Ht) after the swimming stress test, which increased significantly (p < 0.05). The significant increases in metabolic variables, such as cortisol, glucose, proteins and triglycerides, and in hematologic variables after the Ucrit test reflect, respectively, biochemical adaptations for maintenance of the energy mobilization process and a regulatory necessity in tissue oxygen demand during intense exercise. Fish fed 15% and 30% camu camu gained the most weight and achieved the best swimming performance, respectively. The results for camu camu concentrations above 30% suggest a saturation of its intrinsic properties in the diet at this level and a loss of nutrients from the commercial feed replaced by the fruit, reducing productive performance and nutritional assimilation.

scholarly journals Growth and hematological responses of tambaqui fed different amounts of cassava (Manihot esculenta)

2016 ◽  
Vol 68 (6) ◽  
pp. 1697-1704 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.H.R. Aride ◽  
A.T. Oliveira ◽  
A.M. Oliveira ◽  
M.S. Ferreira ◽  
R.B. Baptista ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Manihot Esculenta ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Growth Ratio ◽  
Colossoma Macropomum ◽  
Alternative Energy Source ◽  
Hematological Changes

ABSTRACT Tambaqui,Colossoma macropomum is a fish of primary importance in Brazilian aquaculture and in the Amazon region in particular. The aim of this work is to analyze the combined effects of physical training and levels of dietary cassava (Manihot esculenta) on the hematological parameters, food intake, conversion efficiency, growth ratio and swimming performance of this fish. A diet for tambaqui consisting of 30% cassava caused decreases in weight gain and specific growth rate compared with the control group. Diets containing 15% or 45% cassava did not affect these indices and did not cause hematological changes in tambaqui juveniles, indicating that some amount of cassava can be used as an alternative energy source for this important aquaculture species.

scholarly journals Growth and hematological responses of tambaqui, Colossoma macropomum fed different levels of rice, Oryza spp.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. H. R. Aride ◽  
A. M. Oliveira ◽  
M. S. Ferreira ◽  
A. R. S. Liebl ◽  
L. E. Comassetto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Amazon Region ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Growth Ratio ◽  
Colossoma Macropomum ◽  
Total Food Intake ◽  
Total Food ◽  
In The Wild

Abstract The tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) is a fish of primary importance in South American aquaculture, principally in the Amazon region and has a particularly unique diet in the wild. Oryza spp, or Wild rice as it is commonly known, is native to the floodplains of muddy rivers in the Amazon region. The aim of this study was to analyze the physical performance and the effects of dietary levels of Oryza spp. via the hematological parameters, total food intake, conversion efficiency, growth ratio and swimming performance of this fish. Diets containing 45% Oryza spp. induced the best performance in tambaqui. Diets containing 15% and 30% did not affect these indices, thus indicating that this amount of Oryza can be used as an alternative energy source for this important species within Brazilian aquaculture.

scholarly journals NESTROFT—A Cost-Effective Mass Screening Tool for the Detection of β-Thalassemia Carrier Status in Anemic Pregnant Women: A Step Toward Reducing the National Disease Burden

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manasi Gosavi ◽  
Ramesh Chavan ◽  
M. B. Bellad
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Effective Mass ◽  
Mass Screening ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
False Negative ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽  
Carrier Status

Abstract Introduction β-Thalassemias are inherited hemoglobinopathies commonly encountered in practice. With chances of a promising cure being rare, the prevention of births with this disorder should assume priority, especially in low-resource countries. This can be achieved by the implementation of a mass screening program that is reliable and, at the same time, cost-effective. Objectives This study focuses on the utility of Naked Eye Single Tube Red Cell Osmotic Fragility Test (NESTROFT) as a mass screening tool to detect thalassemia carriers. Hematological parameters that may predict carrier status were also evaluated. Materials and Methods Hemoglobin estimation was performed on all consented pregnant women. If the patient was found to have hemoglobin < 11 g/dL, the blood sample was subjected to other routine hematological tests along with peripheral smear examination. NESTROFT was performed using 0.36% saline solution. Confirmation was done using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Statistical Analysis Data obtained were tabulated using version 21 of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Means, standard deviations, and percentages were used to describe the sample. Chi-square test and Students’ “t” test were used to identify differences between the groups. Results Of 441 pregnant women enrolled, 206 were found to be anemic. Nineteen (9.2%) of the anemic pregnant women were detected to be carriers of hemoglobinopathies. Among the hematological parameters, mean red blood cell count and reticulocyte count were higher, while mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration was lower in carriers. Also, carriers were more likely to present with microcytic hypochromic anemia. NESTROFT showed a sensitivity of 84.21%, specificity of 96.25%, a positive predictive value of 69.56%, and a negative predictive value of 98.36%. A false-positive result was seen in 3.74% of the tests, while a false negative result was seen in 15.78% of the tests. Conclusions NESTROFT (0.36%) can be used as a simple and cost-effective mass screening tool for the detection of carrier status. This should be followed by confirmation using HPLC or hemoglobin electrophoresis.

Comparative study of hematological parameters of Colossoma macropomum anesthetized with benzocaine and eugenol by using different anticoagulants

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andria Gama Sousa ◽  
Acácio H. B. Pacheco ◽  
Gilson A. Siqueira-Pinto ◽  
Gleika T. J. dos Reis ◽  
Michelle M. S. Fugimura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Colossoma Macropomum

Cost-effectiveness, feed utilization and body composition of african sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1822) fingerlings fed locally formulated and commercial pelleted diets in tarpaulin tanks

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-52
Author(s):  
O.E. Afia ◽  
G.S. David
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Proximate Composition ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Stocking Density ◽  
Food Utilization ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Efficiency Ratio ◽  
Commercial Diet ◽  
Commercial Feed ◽  
African Sharptooth Catfish

Cost-effectiveness, food utilization and proximate composition of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed locally formulated (sinking) and commercial (floating) diets in tarpaulin tanks were observed for 56 days. Ninety (90) C. gariepinus fingerlings with initial mean weight (72.99 g ± 3.09) per treatment were observed during the period with three replicates at a stocking density of 15 fish per m2. The fish were fed 5% body weight three times daily. Results showed that C. gariepinus fingerlings fed floating diet had significantly lower (p<0.05) feed conversion ratio (0.83 ± 0.03) than sinking diet (3.23 ± 0.40). Protein efficiency ratio was significantly (p<0.05) higher in fish fed commercial diet (2.69 ± 0.09) than locally formulated (0.80 ± 0.11). Specific growth rate was significantly (p<0.05) higher in floating (3.29 ± 0.07) than sinking diet (0.97 ± 0.20). Incidence cost was lower (₦1,989.65) in fish fed commercial diet than locally formulated (₦3,819.63). The profit index was higher in C. gariepinus fed floating diet (0.74) than sinking (0.19). From these findings, floating (commercial) feed is recommended for feeding C. gariepinus fingerlings since it showed better food utilization, better proximate composition of the carcass, higher profit index and consequently lower incidence cost.Keywords: Clarias gariepinus, cost-effectiveness, sinking feed, floating feed, incidence cost.

Pesticides Residues in Blood Serum and Their Adverse Effects on Multi- Biomarkers in Occupationally Exposed Greenhouse Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Hamadan City, Iran

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa Leili ◽  
Abolfazl Ghafouri Khosrowshahi ◽  
Jalal Poorolajal ◽  
Fateme Samiee ◽  
Mohammad Taghi Samadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Serum ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Severe Form ◽  
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pesticides Residues ◽  
Greenhouse Workers

Abstract The cultivation of greenhouse crops is the most severe form of crop production in Iran, and vast quantities of unreasonable pesticides are being utilized to control pests. The residual level of blood pesticides and its correlation with multi- biomarkers were determined to evaluate the adverse health consequences on greenhouse workers in the Hamdan city of Iran. Participants were 180 adult males, including 90 greenhouse workers exposed to pesticides and 90 control individuals. The residue analyses revealed that 64 out of the 90 workers had residues of dichlorvos, diazinon, and chlorpyrifos in their blood serum; and 56.25% out of these workers were exposed for > 15 years period. The residues of all three pesticides were higher than the no observable adverse effect level (NOAEL) in all the exposure duration categories. Comparisons of hematological parameters showed that mean monocyte (P < 0.001), lymphocyte (P < 0.001) and platelet counts (P = 0.001), mean platelet volume (P = 0.002), and plateletcrit (PCT) (P < 0.001) were significantly higher in workers than in controls, whereas hemoglobin (HB) (P = 0.028), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentrations (MCHC) (P < 0.001) were lower in workers than controls. These results show that exposure to different pesticides was associated with alterations in some biochemical and hematological parameters. Prevention and intervention programs can be effective in eliminating pesticide-related alterations among agricultural workers.

Variation in blood count parameters of children aged 5 to 11 years in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kokore Angoua Baudouin ◽  
Kamagate Soualio ◽  
Ouattara Howélé ◽  
Bleyere Nahounou Mathieu ◽  
Yapo Paul
Keyword(s):  
Reference Values ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Mean Corpuscular Volume ◽  
Blood Count ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽  
Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
Côte D'ivoire

Background: In Côte d’Ivoire, as in most developing countries, the reference values of hematological indices currently in use come from data collected from populations living in industrialized countries. The aim of this study was to determine variations in the child's blood count in Cote d'Ivoire. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study has focused on 310 children (172 girls and 138 boys) aged 5 to 11 years selected from three municipalities of Abidjan. Blood samples were taken from each child in order to assess the parameters of the blood count. Results: The results revealed that the means of the different hematological parameters (red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, white blood cells, neutrophils, eosinophils, monocyte, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration) were in accordance with the normal physiological reference values from the literature apart lymphocyte. The rate of lymphocytes (51.3 ± 0.5) was higher overall. All the parameters did not indicate significant differences between girls and boys (p > 0.05) except mean corpuscular volume, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin that were statistically different by sex (p < 0.05). The percentage of having a rate of haemoglobin lower than 11.5 decreased significantly (p˂0.005) when the age increased. In addition, the rate of hemoglobin and hematocrit increased slightly starting from the age of 8 years. There is a significant difference (p < 0.05) in hemoglobin level between girls and boys in the age group of 9 years. Leukopenia is observed in a minority of children in the age groups of 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 years. Conclusion: Some hematological parameters were different from other data published in the literature, which suggested a local development of reference values for children.

scholarly journals Development and health status of Centropomus undecimalisparasitized by Rhabdosynochus rhabdosynochus (Monogenea) under different salinity and temperature conditions

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 350-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Lemos de Mello ◽  
Gabriela Tomas Jerônimo ◽  
Karen Roberta Tancredo ◽  
Jéssica Brol ◽  
Evelyn Jacques de Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Hemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
C 32 ◽  
Wbc Count

This study evaluated the correlation of hematological parameters with the mean abundance of the monogenean helminth Rhabdosynochus rhabdosynochus in Centropomus undecimalis reared at different temperatures and salinities. The experimental conditions were: 28 °C/0 ppt (parts per thousand); 28 °C/15 ppt; 28 °C/32 ppt; 25 °C/0 ppt; 25 °C/15 ppt; and 25 °C/32 ppt. The prevalence was 100.0% in fish at 28 °C/15 ppt, 28 °C/32 ppt and 25 °C/15 ppt, which was significantly different (p < 0.05) from those at 25 °C/32 ppt. The red blood cell (RBC) count, hematocrit and total leukocyte (WBC) count were significantly higher in fish at 28 °C/15 ppt and 28 °C/32 ppt. The mean abundance of R. rhabdosynochus, hematocrit and RBC showed positive correlations (P < 0.05) with temperature (ρ= 0.3908; ρ= 0.4771 and ρ = 0.2812). Mean abundance showed negative correlations with hemoglobin (ρ= -0.3567) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) (ρ = -0.2684). No correlation between abundance and salinity was detected among the experimental conditions (ρ = -0.0204). The low numbers of monogeneans recorded (min -1 and max -33) explain the few changes to fish health. This suggests that these experimental conditions may be recommended for development of rearing of C. undecimalis in Brazil, without any influence or economic losses from R. rhabdosynochus.

scholarly journals HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND BODY COMPOSITION OF SOCCER PLAYERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allana Kelly Bussollaro ◽  
Barbara Nara de Freitas ◽  
Raíssa Maria Fadel ◽  
Gabriela Siqueira Lara ◽  
Priscila Dabaghi Barbosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Serum Iron ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽  
Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Hematological Changes ◽  
Post Hoc

ABSTRACT Introduction: Soccer players may experience hematological changes that could be detrimental to their health status. In addition, inadequate body composition may impair performance. Objective: To assess body composition and hematological changes over a year in soccer players. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted. Age, weight, height, body composition, blood count, serum iron, serum ferritin, serum transferrin and total iron binding capacity data were collected from the athletes’ medical records in the months of January, May and August of 2015 and January of 2016. Body mass index was also calculated. For the statistical analyses, the Anova and post-hoc Tukey’s post-hoc tests were used for the quantitative variables and the Chi-square test for the qualitative variables. The significance level adopted was p<0.05. Results: Data were evaluated for 51 athletes with a mean age of 23.53 ± 3.11 years, 77.10 ± 6.56 kg, 1.80 ± 0.07 and 15.6 ± 2.89% body fat (BF). We observed significant (p<0.05) changes in mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, cell size and eosinophils during the period evaluated. Among the athletes, 21.6% had decreased hematocrit levels and 3.9% had hemoglobin levels below the reference range. A BF% greater than 16% was significantly related to serum iron depletion (p = 0.01). Conclusion: Small significant hematological changes during the competitive year were observed, but without significant changes in body composition. Level of Evidence III; Study of nonconsecutive patients; without consistently applied reference ‘‘gold’’ standard.

scholarly journals Frequency in the supply of Lactobacillus influence its probiotic effect for yellow tail lambari

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adolfo Jatobá ◽  
Klayton Natan Moraes ◽  
Emanuel Fernandes Rodrigues ◽  
Leandro Marcolino Vieira ◽  
Marina Oliveira Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Tract ◽  
Leukocyte Count ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Productive Performance ◽  
Probiotic Lactobacillus ◽  
Final Weight ◽  
And Control ◽  
Lactobacillus Spp ◽  
Probiotic Effect

ABSTRACT: The aim of this research was to evaluate the changes in intestinal tract microbiota, hematological parameters and zootechnical indexes of yellowtail lambaris (Astyanax bimaculatus) fed with different probiotic supply frequencies (Lactobacillus spp.). Lambaris (1,200) were distributed in twelve boxes, divided in three treatments, 100% supply; 25% and 0% (control) of feeds supplemented with probiotic. After 87 days, fish fed with supplemented diet, regardless of frequency (100% and 25%), showed an increase in the total lactic acid bacteria count of 7.99±0.15 log CFU mL-1 and 7.04±1, 29 log UFC mL-¹ respectively, in the intestinal tract and decrease of Pseudomonas spp. in both 100% and 25% (4.09±0.84log UFC mL-1 and 4.00±1.12log UFC mL-1, respectively) in relation to the control treatment (6.74±1.04log UFC mL-1). Fish fed with 100% of diets supplemented with probiotics had a higher leukocyte count (47.7±6.7x103μL-1), lymphocytes (36.0±2.6x103μL1), monocytes (12.0±4.2x103μl-1), as well as higher mean final weight (10.60±0.89g) and weekly growth rate (0.80±0.08g.week-1) than the other treatments (25% of probiotic offered and control). Probiotic (Lactobacillus spp.) offered in 25% of feeds (or more) alters the yellowtail lambari microbiota (A. bimaculatus); however, must be offer in 100% of feeds to improve the hematology profile and productive performance.

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