scholarly journals Effect of Mineral Supplementation on the Macromineral Concentration in Blood in Pre- and Postpartum Blackbelly Sheep

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1206
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Moyano Tapia ◽  
Simon Alexander Leib ◽  
Pablo Roberto Marini ◽  
Maria Laura Fischman
Keyword(s):  
Field Work ◽  
Amazon Region ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Mineral Supplementation ◽  
Ecuadorian Amazon ◽  
Free Grazing ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Amazon Biodiversity

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of mineral supplementation on the serum concentration of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium in pre- and postpartum Blackbelly sheep throughout three successive lambing periods under free grazing conditions in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region. The field work was carried out between January 2015 and February 2018 using 20 Blackbelly sheep belonging to the Centre for Research, Postgraduate Studies and Conservation of Amazon Biodiversity, Ecuador. The flock was randomly divided into two groups: Group 1 (G1) was fed with forage plus a supplementation (Pecutrin® Mineral supplement plus vitamins A, D3, and E. Bayer HealthCare) and Group 2 (G2) was fed only with forage without mineral supplementation. Three blood samples from the coccygeal vein were taken from each sheep 30 days before lambing, 30 days after, and 60 days after lambing. Concerning the average of calcium, significant differences were found at different times inside each group and also between them (p < 0.0001 in both cases). As for the phosphorus, significant differences were found between the means of the groups for all times from 30 days after the second lambing season (p < 0.05). It was observed that the groups differed significantly in terms on the average of magnesium (considering a significance level of 0.05) 30 days before the first lambing and at all times measured from the 30 days after the second lambing (p < 0.005). In this study, we showed that Blackbelly sheep raised under free grazing conditions in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region had very low serum calcium values, and supplementation was unable to improve them. Meanwhile, phosphorus and magnesium levels were below the required values, but after supplementation, they exceeded the minimum threshold. Mineral supplementation in the rearing of sheep in grazing systems is necessary during the entire production cycle, but it must be done taking into account the soil–plant–animal relationship specifically for the Amazonian Region systems.

scholarly journals Can mineral supplementation modify the characteristics of young buffalo ejaculate?

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (5Supl1) ◽  
pp. 2271
Author(s):  
Rinaldo Batista Viana ◽  
Bruno Moura Monteiro ◽  
Elyzabeth da Cruz Cardoso ◽  
José Dantas Ribeiro Filho ◽  
Rodrigo dos Santos Albuquerque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Mineral Supplements ◽  
Mineral Supplementation ◽  
Semen Characteristics ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Species Specific

This study aimed to determine the influence of mineral supplementation on the concentration of macroelements and microelements in the seminal plasma and the semen characteristics of young buffaloes. To this end, 60 animals were kept under rotational grazing and were randomly divided into two groups: G-Bov (conventional mineral supplement recommended for bovine cattle; n = 30) and G-Buf (mineral supplement recommended for buffaloes; n = 30). Mineral supplement consumption was calculated from the difference between the amount of supplement offered and the leftover bunk, calculated every 28 days. Eight ejaculates from each animal were collected. The means of the response variables were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test, with a significance level of 5%, and Pearson’s correlation was analyzed between the concentration of minerals in seminal plasma and fresh semen characteristics. Animals in the G-Buf group had lower mineral supplement consumption (G-Bov = 83.18 vs. G-Buf = 77.14 g AU-1 day-1, P < 0.05) and had higher ejaculate volume, sperm motility, sperm vigor, and sperm mass motility than did the animals in the G-Bov group. This research presented the concentration of macroelements and microelements in the seminal plasma of buffaloes receiving different mineral supplements. In addition, the study concluded that the physical and morphological characteristics of the semen of young buffaloes are influenced by the formulation of the mineral supplement, which resulted in better sperm quality in the animals receiving a species-specific supplement. Among the minerals present in buffalo seminal plasma, phosphorus is the element that shows the highest positive correlation with semen characteristics.

MODEC2017, International Workshop on the Natural Products and Agro-Industrial Processes in Ecuadorian Amazon region

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amaury Pérez Martínez ◽  
Oscar Miguel Rivera-Borroto ◽  
Gerardo M. Casañola-Martín ◽  
Karel Dieguez Santana
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
International Workshop ◽  
Amazon Region ◽  
Industrial Processes ◽  
Ecuadorian Amazon

scholarly journals Thromboelastometric evaluation of horses submitted to experimental thrombosis and jugular thrombectomy

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (8) ◽  
pp. 677-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dietrich Pizzigatti ◽  
Daniele S. Gonçalves ◽  
Thays C. Trentin ◽  
Regina K. Takahira ◽  
Ana L.G. Alves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Count ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Alpha Angle ◽  
Fogarty Catheter ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Α Angle

Abstract: Jugular thrombosis in horses occurs commonly in iatrogenic situations, secondary to endotoxemic clinical condition and disseminated vascular coagulation, potentially leading to death. Thus, hemostatic evaluation becomes necessary and extremely important for monitoring the risks of systemic hypercoagulability and for the efficiency of allopathic and surgical treatment. This paper describes the hemostatic behavior in experimental jugular thrombosis of ten healthy equines, subsequently submitted to two thrombectomy techniques and receiving heparin sodium as anti-rethrombosis therapy. These animals were evaluated for 20 days by thromboelastometry (TEM), platelet count, hematocrit and fibrinogen, at four moments: pre-induction to phlebitis (D0-MPF); three days after thrombophlebitis induction (D3-MFM); 6 days after, - moment of thrombophlebitis - (D9-MT); and 54 (D16) and 126 (D19) hours after thrombectomies (PTM). Thrombectomy was performed via a Vollmar Ring (group 1, n=5) and Fogarty catheter (group 2, n=5). All the animals received heparin (150 UI/kg, SC) every 12 hours, for ten days after the respective thrombectomies. Through the blood samples were evaluated TEM, activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and prothrombin time (PT), dosing of fibrinogen, hematocrit and platelet count at the abovementioned moments. For comparison between groups and moments the t test was applied at 5% significance level. No significant difference was verified between treatment groups at any of the moments. There were reductions in clotting time (CT) and clot formation time (CFT), with increase in maximum lysis (ML) until the moment D9-MT. Evaluation through INTEM® reagent presented prolongations of CT and CFT with reduction of α angle and ML starting from D16 and D19. Similarly, aPTT presented significant differences between moments pre- (D0, 3 and 9) and post- (D16 and 19) anticoagulant and surgical treatment. The platelet numbers were diminished at moments D16 and D19. In evaluation with EXTEM® reagent, prolongation of CT and CFT occurred only between the moments D0 vs. D3 and vs. D9. O PT did not present significant differences. The results obtained demonstrate that experimental jugular thrombophlebitis leads to local clinical alterations, with impairment of tissue and of the extrinsic coagulation pathway (EXTEM® ), but without evidence of systemic hypercoagulability status, since there was no increase of the alpha angle or maximum clot firmness (MCF). Furthermore, TEM was shown useful and more sensitive than conventional coagulation tests (PT, aPTT and fibrinogen) for the monitoring of anticoagulant therapy, as demonstrated in other works.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a silicon-based root canal sealer for filling of simulated lateral canals

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Vicente Baroni Barbizam ◽  
Matheus Souza ◽  
Doglas Cecchin ◽  
Jakob Dabbel
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Root Canal Sealer ◽  
Human Teeth ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Working Length ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Silicon Based

The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the ability of a silicon-based root canal sealer, compared to zinc oxide and eugenol and an epoxy resin-based sealers, for filling of simulated lateral canals. Thirty extracted single-rooted human teeth were selected, conventional access was made and the working length was established 1 mm from the apical foramen. Three simulated lateral canals, one in each root third (coronal, middle and apical) were prepared in both the mesial and distal surfaces of each tooth using a size 15 reamer adapted to a low-speed handpiece. Each root canal was instrumented using ProTaper rotary files up to file F3 at the working length, and then irrigated with 2.5% NaOCl followed by EDTA. The teeth were assigned to 3 groups (n=10), according to the root canal sealer: Roeko Seal (Group 1), Sealer 26 (group 2) and Grossman's sealer (Group 3). Gutta-percha cold lateral condensation technique was performed in all groups. Postoperative radiographs were taken and the images were projected for evaluation of the quality of lateral canal filling. Data were submitted to statistical analysis by Kruskal Wallis test at 5% significance level. The results showed that Grossman's sealer filled a larger number of lateral canals than Roeko Seal (p<0.05) and Sealer 26 (p<0.01). It may be concluded that Roeko Seal silicone-based root canal sealer was not as effective as the Grossman's sealer for filling of simulated lateral canals. The lateral canals localized in the apical third of the root were more difficult to be filled.

scholarly journals Influence of apical foramen lateral opening and file size on cemental canal instrumentation

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronaldo Araújo Souza ◽  
Yara T. Corrêa Silva Sousa ◽  
José Antônio Poli de Figueiredo ◽  
João da Costa Pinto Dantas ◽  
Suely Colombo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Apex ◽  
File Size ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Cyanoacrylate Adhesive ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Ethyl Cyanoacrylate ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Cleaning And Disinfection ◽  
Selection Of

Since instrumentation of the apical foramen has been suggested for cleaning and disinfection of the cemental canal, selection of the file size and position of the apical foramen have challenging steps. This study analyzed the influence of apical foramen lateral opening and file size can exert on cemental canal instrumentation. Thirty-four human maxillary central incisors were divided in two groups: Group 1 (n=17), without flaring, and Group 2 (n=17), with flaring with LA Axxess burs. K-files of increasing diameters were progressively inserted into the canal until binding at the apical foramen was achieved and tips were visible and bonded with ethyl cyanoacrylate adhesive. Roots/files set were cross-sectioned 5 mm from the apex. Apices were examined by scanning electron microscopy at ×140 and digital images were captured. Data were analyzed statistically by Student’s t test and Fisher’s exact test at 5% significance level. SEM micrographs showed that 19 (56%) apical foramina emerged laterally to the root apex, whereas 15 (44%) coincided with it. Significantly more difficulty to reach the apical foramen was noted in Group 2. Results suggest that the larger the foraminal file size, the more difficult the apical foramen instrumentation may be in laterally emerged cemental canals.

scholarly journals Nutrient intakes, vitamin–mineral supplementation, and intelligence in British schoolchildren

1990 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Nelson ◽  
Donald J. Naismith ◽  
Victoria Burley ◽  
Sue Gatenby ◽  
Nicola Geddes
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Verbal Intelligence ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Mineral Supplementation ◽  
Group A ◽  
Food And Drink

Children (227), aged 7–12 years, weighed and recorded all food and drink consumed for seven consecutive days. Each child completed tests of verbal and non-verbal intelligence, and was then randomly allocated to one of two groups after matching for age, sex, IQ and height. In a double-blind trial lasting for 28 d, one group received a vitamin-mineral supplement daily and the other group a placebo. On re-testing, there were no significant differences in performance between the two groups. Furthermore, there were no consistent correlations between test scores and micronutrient intakes based on the weighed records. Thus, we found no evidence that learning ability in a cross-section of British schoolchildren was limited by the quality of their diets.

scholarly journals In vitro evaluation of apical sealing in root apex treated with demineralization agents and retrofiled with mineral trioxide aggregate through marginal dye leakage

2005 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 187-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Hideki Kubo ◽  
Ana Paula Martins Gomes ◽  
Maria Nadir Gasparoto Mancini
Keyword(s):  
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate ◽  
Root Apex ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Agent Group ◽  
Group 1

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the apical seal in root apex treated with different demineralization agents and retrofilled with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) using marginal dye leakage. Fifty-six, human single-rooted teeth were instrumented, filled, resected and had retrofilling cavities prepared with ultrasonic tips. Demineralizing agents were applied before the apical cavities were retrofilled with Pro Root MTA. The specimens were assigned to 4 groups (n=14), as follows: group 1 (no demineralizing agent); group 2 (35% phosphoric acid, for 15 s); group 3 (17% EDTA solution, pH 7, for 3 min); and group 4 (24% EDTA gel, pH 7, for 4 min). The extension of dye (2% rhodamine B, at 37°C, for 24 h) penetration was measured in millimeters using a stereomicroscope. Results were statistically analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey's test at 5% significance level. Among the experimental groups, the least extension of dye penetration was observed in group 1 (1.89 mm), followed by groups 2 (2.18 mm), 4 (2.54 mm) and 3 (2.64 mm). No statistically significant differences (p<0.05) were found in marginal microleakage among groups 1, 2 and 4 and groups 2, 3 and 4. Based on the results obtained in this study, it may be concluded that the application of demineralizing agents cannot be recommended when MTA is used in periradicular surgeries.

Thermogravimetric characteristics and kinetic modeling of Piptocoma discolor pyrolysis and combustion processes to contribute to its use as a renewable energy source in the Ecuadorian Amazon region

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Elías González Rivera ◽  
Deny Oliva Merencio ◽  
Aida Salome Romero Vistín ◽  
Rubén Dario Ledesma Acosta ◽  
Billy Daniel Coronel Espinoza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Kinetic Modeling ◽  
Amazon Region ◽  
Ecuadorian Amazon ◽  
Combustion Processes

scholarly journals Contribution of nitrogen derived from mineral supplementation for soybean seedlings

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-41
Author(s):  
Gerusa Massuquini Conceição ◽  
Thomas Newton Martin ◽  
Gustavo Brunetto ◽  
Rogério Luiz Backes ◽  
Fabrício Fuzzer de Andrade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Content ◽  
Root Volume ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Total N ◽  
Soybean Seedlings ◽  
Mineral Supplementation ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Glycine Max L ◽  
Seed Reserves ◽  
Paper Towels

ABSTRACT Seeds can absorb N from mineral supplementation, thus stimulating seedling development in soybeans (Glycine max (L.) Merrill). This study aimed to evaluate the contribution to soybean seedlings of N derived from mineral supplementation in seeds with different nutritional contents. Seeds of the cultivar BMX Potência RR received mineral supplementation enriched with 2.5% excess 15N. The treatments were performed in seeds in two lots, one with high and one with low nutritional content. At 2, 6 and 10 days after sowing on paper towels, the seedlings were collected and separated into cotyledons, roots and shoots. Dry matter production, root length and root volume were assessed. Total N and 15N values were analyzed in the seedling organ tissues. The seeds from the lot with lower nutritional content absorbed more N from the mineral supplement, which was accumulated in the cotyledons and redistributed to the root systems and cotyledons. At 10 days after sowing, most of the N in the organs of soybean seedlings was derived from the seed reserves, regardless of nutritional content. Thus, application of N through mineral supplementation is of low importance for the development and nutrition of seedlings.

scholarly journals PSV-26 The influence of breed, growing phase nutrition, and finishing system (pasture vs. feedlot) on the relative abundance of mRNA associated with lipid metabolism in longissimus muscle

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 336-337
Author(s):  
Juliana A Torrecilhas ◽  
Elias San Vito ◽  
Larissa Fonseca ◽  
Tiago Simioni ◽  
Josiane Lage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Metabolism ◽  
Relative Abundance ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Cattle Breed ◽  
Longissimus Muscle ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Genetic Groups ◽  
Mineral Supplementation ◽  
Breed Group ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Abstract The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the influence of beef cattle breed, nutritional treatment, and finishing strategy (pasture vs. feedlot) on the relative abundance of mRNA associated with lipid metabolism in longissimus muscle (LM). Eighty-three uncastrated males from three genetic groups: Nellore (N), ½ Angus x ½ Nellore (A) and ½ Senepol x ½ Nellore (S), were randomly assigned to dietary treatments supplied during the growing phase. Treatments consisted of mineral supplement or concentrate supplement (0.3% BW). Following the growing phase, two replicates within each treatment x breed group were randomly assigned to one of two finishing systems (Figure 1): Pasture grazing + concentrate (PC) and Conventional feedlot (CF), both are supplemented at 2% BW/had/d (Table 1). After 209 days the animals were slaughtered, an LM sample (5.0g) was removed between 12th and 13th ribs from each animal and frozen (liquid nitrogen). The relative abundance of mRNA associated with lipid metabolism was measured by qRT-PCR. Target genes include PPARα, PPARγ, SREBP1c, SCD1, LPL, FBP4, CPT2, ACOX and ACCα. The ∆∆ Ct was used to calculate the data and analyzed using the mixed procedures of SAS for a 3×2×2 factorial arrangement of treatments. Mineral supplementation during the growing phase increased (P &lt; 0.05) the relative abundance of mRNA of PPARα and PPARγ compared to concentrate. The relative abundance of PPARγ, SREBP1c, SCD1, FABP4, ACOX, was greater (P &lt; 0.05) in CF compared to PC. Angus LM muscle showed greater (P &lt; 0.05) relative abundance of SREPB1c compared to Nellore and Senepol. The muscle of Nellore and Angus had greater (P &lt; 0.05) relative abundance of PPARα SCD1 and lower (P &lt; 0.05) of PPARγ when compared to Senepol breed. Therefore, in this study, the conventional feedlot and Angus are more positively associated with differential expression of adipogenic genes.

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