EFFECT OF Bifidobacterium animalis ON MICE INFECTED WITH Strongyloides venezuelensis

The administration of viable Bifidobacterium animalis was tested to induce resistance against Strongyloides venezuelensis infection in mice. Effects on parasite burden, worm length, egg output, and intestinal mucosal histology were evaluated. The oral administration of B. animalis, strain 04450B, starting 14 days before the inoculation of nematode larvae significantly decreased the worm burden and egg output. In probiotic treated animals, the percent reduction of adult worms in the intestine was of 33% and the reduction of egg production was of 21%, compared with those of the control group. The duodenum villous height and villous/crypt ratio were significantly higher in probiotic-treated mice, indicating that this group could be experiencing less intestinal damage. The present findings revealed that the administration of B. animalis for the amelioration of host response to nematode infections is biologically plausible and could have some potential for impacting public health. Meanwhile, further study is needed to delineate the nature and identity of the factor(s) involved in these beneficial effects.

Aspectos biológicos e técnica de criação do gorgulho-da-goiaba, Conotrachelus psidii marshall (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Reação de aceroleira (Malpighia emarginata D.C.) à Meloidogyne enterolobii

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Reação de genótipos e híbridos de tomateiro à Meloidogyne enterolobii

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Equilíbrio eletrolítico como estratégia nutricional para prevenir queda no desempenho de poedeiras comerciais em condições de alta temperatura

Pós-graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia Animal - FEIS

Histopathological study of ovaries of Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Acari: Ixodidae) exposed to different thymol concentrations

Thymol is a monoterpene with proven acaricide action for several tick species. In addition to killing these ectoparasites, thymol can also reduce oviposition and egg hatch rate. However, the effects of thymol on the morphophysiology of tick ovaries are still unknown. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the morphophysiological changes caused by this active principle in ovaries of Rhipicephalus sanguineus after a 6-day feeding period, through the application of morphohistochemical techniques. After the feeding period, a total of 50 females were divided into five groups and immersed in the following solutions: (I) distilled water (control), (II) 30 % ethanol (control), (III) 1.25 mg/mL thymol, (IV) 2.5 mg/mL thymol, and (V) 5.0 mg/mL thymol. The experimental groups were kept in a climatic chamber (27 +/- 1 A degrees C; RH 80 A +/- 10 %) for 5 days. After this period, morphological (hematoxylin/eosin) and histochemical (von Kossa) techniques were applied after remotion of the ovaries. The morphological results revealed large vacuoles in germ cells at different developmental stages and invaginations that represent deformations in the chorionic membrane. From the results obtained in this study, it was concluded that thymol interfered with the development of oocytes, which showed degeneration signs. The treatment containing 5.0 mg/mL thymol affected more accentuately the morphological development. Moreover, thymol also altered the calcium content of yolk granules, which generally showed an intense staining for this element.

Manipulação de eletrólitos na dieta de poedeiras em fase de declínio de postura em condições de altas temperaturas

Pós-graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia Animal - FEIS

Modelagem do crescimento, maturação sexual e produção de ovos como ferramenta para estimar as exigências nutricionais de matrizes pesadas

Pós-graduação em Zootecnia - FCAV

Photostimulation of japanese quail

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Associação de carboidrases e fitase em dietas valorizadas e seus efeitos sobre desempenho e qualidade dos ovos de poedeiras leves

A total of 350 commercial Bovans White laying hens were used to evaluate the association of carbohydrases and phytase in enriched diets and its effects on performance and egg quality of laying hens. The experiment used a randomized design with five treatments and seven replicates. The treatments were: 1. Positive control without added enzymes and without nutrient enrichment, 2. Negative control (NC) 1 with 1.5% and 6% AME (kcal/kg) enrichment for corn and soybean meal respectively, 2% crude protein (CP) enrichment, and digestible limiting digestible amino acids plus the full matrix for the phytase enzyme; 3. NC 2 with 1.5% and 6% AME (kcal/kg) enrichment, respectively, for corn and soybean meal and 2% crude protein (CP) enrichment, and digestible limiting amino acids plus the sparse matrix for the phytase enzyme, 4. NC 1 supplemented with 100 g ton(-1) carbohydrase and 30g ton(-1) phytase, 5. NC 2 supplemented with 100 g ton(-1) carbohydrase and 30g ton(-1) phytase. According to the results, the positive control treatments, NC1 and NC2, with or without enzyme supplementation, showed guaranteed performance for feed intake, egg yield, weight, egg loss and shell quality.

Maternal age influences on reproductive rates in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Modeling amino acid requirements of poultry

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Reação de maracujazeiro amarelo a Meloidogyne Incognita Raça 3

This study concerned the reaction of yellow passion fruit ‘Maguary’ and ‘Afruvec’ to the phytonematode Meloidogyne incognita race 3 in greenhouse conditions. An entirely randomized experimental design with 3 treatments (‘Maguary’, ‘Afruvec’, and tomato cv. ‘Rutgers’) and 4 repetitions was used, each plot consisting of 1 vase containing 1 plant. After 6 months, an evaluation was made of the index of galls and egg mass in the yellow passion fruit varieties and in the tomato cv. ‘Rutgers’. The classification of resistance to the phytonematode was made by criterion of the reproduction factor (RF). ‘Maguary’ presented a zero index of galls and egg mass, while ‘Afruvec’ showed a low index of galls and egg mass in relation to the tomato cv. Rutgers. According to the RF, ‘Maguary’ was characterized as immune to the phytonematode, while ‘Afruvec’ was resistant, and the tomato cv. ‘Rutgers’ was susceptible.

Influência das temperaturas constantes e flutuantes sobre as características biológicas de Euschistus heros (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) em gerações sucessivas

Pós-graduação em Agronomia (Proteção de Plantas) - FCA

Caracterização biofísica da interação entre a proteína M2-1 do Vírus Sincicial Respiratório Humano (HRSV) com quercetina

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)