Os mecanismos de morte em animais clonados a partir de células somáticas são poucos elucidados. Malformações de órgãos, alterações de tamanho e peso desses animais foram anomalias já descritas, porém em casos isolados. Desse modo, estudos nos níveis anatomo e histopatológicos são de suma importância para ajudar a compreensão dos fatores responsáveis pelos altos índices de insucessos com a utilização da TNCS (transferência nuclear de células somáticas). Assim, o presente trabalho foi realizado com o objetivo de descrever, por meio de exames anatomopatológicos, as alterações presentes em um grupo de animais gerados por TNCS, que vieram a óbito entre 1 e 19 dias de vida. Esse experimento foi realizado entre os anos de 2004 e 2008 na fazenda Tambaú, cidade de Tambaú, Estado de São Paulo. No total foram gerados 21 animais da raça Nelore (Bos indicus), sendo que 11 vieram a óbito e dez apresentaram boa evolução clínica no período perinatal. Foram realizadas as necropsias dos animais e posterior análise histopatológica de tecidos alterados. Esse estudo mostrou alta prevalência de alterações cardiopulmonares, que provavelmente foram determinantes nos mecanismos de morte dos animais. Dentre essas alterações a hipertensão pulmonar e modificações hemodinâmicas diagnosticadas através do exame histopatológico foram as mais frequentes. | The death mechanisms in cloned animals are not well elucidated. There are few cases describing organ malformation, size and weight alterations in these animals. Pathologic studies are necessary to understand the high level of unsuccessful results using the NTSC (nuclear transfer somatic cell) technique. The present study was carried out to describe alterations present in a group of animals generated by NTSC technique that deceased between 0 to 19 days of life, using anatomopathologic examination. This experiment was conducted at Tambaú Farm in São Paulo State between years 2004 and 2008. Initially there were twenty one Nelore breed Bos indicus animals, but 11 of them deceased and ten survived and showed satisfactory clinical evolution in perinatal period. Animals necropsies and histopathologic analyses where performed. The results revealed a high prevalence of cardiopulmonary alterations, which were predominantly lung hypertension and hemodynamic profile changes, revealed by histopathologic analyses.

Os mecanismos de morte em animais clonados a partir de células somáticas são poucos elucidados. Malformações de órgãos, alterações de tamanho e peso desses animais foram anomalias já descritas, porém em casos isolados. Desse modo, estudos nos níveis anatomo e histopatológicos são de suma importância para ajudar a compreensão dos fatores responsáveis pelos altos índices de insucessos com a utilização da TNCS (transferência nuclear de células somáticas). Assim, o presente trabalho foi realizado com o objetivo de descrever, por meio de exames anatomopatológicos, as alterações presentes em um grupo de animais gerados por TNCS, que vieram a óbito entre 1 e 19 dias de vida. Esse experimento foi realizado entre os anos de 2004 e 2008 na fazenda Tambaú, cidade de Tambaú, Estado de São Paulo. No total foram gerados 21 animais da raça Nelore (Bos indicus), sendo que 11 vieram a óbito e dez apresentaram boa evolução clínica no período perinatal. Foram realizadas as necropsias dos animais e posterior análise histopatológica de tecidos alterados. Esse estudo mostrou alta prevalência de alterações cardiopulmonares, que provavelmente foram determinantes nos mecanismos de morte dos animais. Dentre essas alterações a hipertensão pulmonar e modificações hemodinâmicas diagnosticadas através do exame histopatológico foram as mais frequentes.

Ceruloplasmina (Cp) é uma proteína positiva de fase aguda, responsável pelo transporte de cobre e proteção das células e tecidos contra compostos oxidantes. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as concentrações de Cp no momento do diagnóstico e durante a quimioterapia em cães com linfoma multicêntrico (LM). Cp foi mensurada utilizando-se a técnica da orto dianisina em dois grupos de cães: dez cães sadios (controle) e 13 cães com LM. Todos os cães foram submetidos à quimioterapia. Cães com sintomas de doenças intercorrentes ou que haviam sido previamente tratados com prednisona foram excluídos do estudo. Cp foi mensurada antes do início do tratamento e uma vez por semana durante o primeiro mês de quimioterapia e depois a intervalos de três semanas até a recidiva.para cães com LM, e até 16 semanas nos cães do grupo controle. ANOVA seguida pelo teste de Tukey foi usada para comparar os grupos. Não houve diferença entre a media das concentrações de Cp em cães com LM ao diagnóstico quando comparados aos cães sadios (p >; 0.05). Os níveis de Cp diminuíram significativamente na quarta semana de tratamento comparado ao momento do diagnóstico. Aumentos nas concentrações de Cp não foram observados na recidiva. Durante o tratamento, as concentrações de Cp em cães com linfoma não diferiram daquelas observadas nos animais do grupo controle submetidos à quimioterapia. Concluiu-se que os níveis de Cp nos cães com LM ao diagnóstico foram similares aos cães sadios, diminuiu quando se obteve a remissão e não se alterou na recidiva da doença. | Ceruloplasmin (Cp) is a positive acute phase protein, responsible for the transport of copper and protection of cells and tissue against oxidant compounds. The aim of this study was to evaluate Cp concentrations at diagnosis and during chemotherapy in dogs with multicentric lymphoma (ML). Cp was measured using orto dianisine technique, in two groups of dogs: ten healthy dogs (control) and 13 dogs with ML. All dogs were submitted to chemotherapy. Dogs with signs of concurrent disease or that have been previously treated with prednisone were excluded from the study. Cp measurement was done before treatment and once a week, during the first month of chemotherapy, and each 3-week intervals until the relapse for dogs with ML, and until the 16th week in control dogs. ANOVA test followed by multiple Tukey's tests were used to compare the groups. There was no difference between the mean of Cp concentration in dogs with ML at the diagnosis when compared to healthy dogs (p >; .05). Levels of Cp decreased significantly at 4th week when compared to the first week, but Cp increase was not observed at the relapse. At all other times during the treatment, Cp concentrations for dogs with lymphoma were not significantly different from controls submitted to chemotherapy. As conclusion, Cp levels in ML at diagnosis were similar to healthy dogs, decreased when lymphoma remission was achieved and there was no change at the relapse.

Ceruloplasmina (Cp) é uma proteína positiva de fase aguda, responsável pelo transporte de cobre e proteção das células e tecidos contra compostos oxidantes. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as concentrações de Cp no momento do diagnóstico e durante a quimioterapia em cães com linfoma multicêntrico (LM). Cp foi mensurada utilizando-se a técnica da orto dianisina em dois grupos de cães: dez cães sadios (controle) e 13 cães com LM. Todos os cães foram submetidos à quimioterapia. Cães com sintomas de doenças intercorrentes ou que haviam sido previamente tratados com prednisona foram excluídos do estudo. Cp foi mensurada antes do início do tratamento e uma vez por semana durante o primeiro mês de quimioterapia e depois a intervalos de três semanas até a recidiva.para cães com LM, e até 16 semanas nos cães do grupo controle. ANOVA seguida pelo teste de Tukey foi usada para comparar os grupos. Não houve diferença entre a media das concentrações de Cp em cães com LM ao diagnóstico quando comparados aos cães sadios (p >; 0.05). Os níveis de Cp diminuíram significativamente na quarta semana de tratamento comparado ao momento do diagnóstico. Aumentos nas concentrações de Cp não foram observados na recidiva. Durante o tratamento, as concentrações de Cp em cães com linfoma não diferiram daquelas observadas nos animais do grupo controle submetidos à quimioterapia. Concluiu-se que os níveis de Cp nos cães com LM ao diagnóstico foram similares aos cães sadios, diminuiu quando se obteve a remissão e não se alterou na recidiva da doença.

A infestação por poliquetas do gênero Polydora em ostras C. gigas de cultivo foi acompanhada por meio de coletas mensais enquanto os parâmetros físico-químicos da água do mar foram monitorados semanalmente. Foi determinada a área total ocupada pelas bolhas e tubos na superfície interna das valvas, observando os possíveis danos às principais características fisiológicas da ostra. Houve prevalência do anelídeo Polydora sp. (Polychaeta: Spionidae) em todos os meses amostrados, chegando a 100% no período de águas mais frias. As análises histológicas mostraram que os tecidos e órgãos estavam intactos, ocorrendo a formação de gametas. Nas ostras severamente infestadas, foi possível observar intensa fibrose na região do manto, mostrando reparo do tecido. | The infestation of polychaetes Polydora in oyster C. gigas within cultivation was accompanied by monthly samples whereas the physical and chemical parameters of seawater were monitored weekly. The total area occupied by bubbles and tubes in the inner surface of the valve was determined, indicating the possible damage to the main physiological characteristics of oysters. It was observed prevalence of annelid Polydora sp. (Polychaeta: Spionidae) in all samples each month, reaching 100% in the period of cooler waters. The histological analysis showed that the tissues and organs were intact, occurring the formation of gametes. In oysters severely infested, it was possible to observe intense fibrosis in the mantle, showing repair of the tissue.

A infestação por poliquetas do gênero Polydora em ostras C. gigas de cultivo foi acompanhada por meio de coletas mensais enquanto os parâmetros físico-químicos da água do mar foram monitorados semanalmente. Foi determinada a área total ocupada pelas bolhas e tubos na superfície interna das valvas, observando os possíveis danos às principais características fisiológicas da ostra. Houve prevalência do anelídeo Polydora sp. (Polychaeta: Spionidae) em todos os meses amostrados, chegando a 100% no período de águas mais frias. As análises histológicas mostraram que os tecidos e órgãos estavam intactos, ocorrendo a formação de gametas. Nas ostras severamente infestadas, foi possível observar intensa fibrose na região do manto, mostrando reparo do tecido.

A cerebrovascular accident or stroke is a rare condition in dogs, but previous studies suggest that it is now increasingly being recognised. Platelets and fibrin networks are involved in haemostasis,which is disrupted during a thrombotic event. In this study we investigate the ultrastructure of the fibrin networks of a dog that had suffered ischaemic stroke, following suspected thromboembolism from clots that became dislodged during catheter maintenance (flushing with heparinised saline) 2 days after carotid artery catheter insertion. Fibrin networks of blood samples that were collected immediately after the stroke, 15 min after treatment with streptokinase and 24 h after treatment, were studied. The results were compared to those of two control dogs. During a stroke, fibrin morphology changes to form a thick, matted layer.Post-treatment ultrastructure shows that the fibrin morphology returns to that comparable to controls. Our results show that during thrombotic risk, fibrin network morphology changes visibly and reduces the fibrinolytic activity of the coagulation system.

A cerebrovascular accident or stroke is a rare condition in dogs, but previous studies suggest that it is now increasingly being recognised. Platelets and fibrin networks are involved in haemostasis,which is disrupted during a thrombotic event. In this study we investigate the ultrastructure of the fibrin networks of a dog that had suffered ischaemic stroke, following suspected thromboembolism from clots that became dislodged during catheter maintenance (flushing with heparinised saline) 2 days after carotid artery catheter insertion. Fibrin networks of blood samples that were collected immediately after the stroke, 15 min after treatment with streptokinase and 24 h after treatment, were studied. The results were compared to those of two control dogs. During a stroke, fibrin morphology changes to form a thick, matted layer.Post-treatment ultrastructure shows that the fibrin morphology returns to that comparable to controls. Our results show that during thrombotic risk, fibrin network morphology changes visibly and reduces the fibrinolytic activity of the coagulation system.

Wound healing is a fundamental response to tissue injury and several natural products have been shown to accelerate the healing process. The present study was undertaken to determine the safety and efficacy of the topical treatment of acetone leaf extracts of Combretum imberbe, Combretum nelsonii,Combretum albopuntactum and Terminalia sericea based on their in vitro antimicrobial activity. Four circular full-thickness skin wounds were made on the backs of eight anaesthetised Wistar rats using aseptic techniques. The treatments were administrated topically using 10% and 20% concentrations of each extract in aqueous cream in separate treatments. Indications of erythema, exudate, crust formation,swelling and ulceration were used to determine the wound healing process. All of the wounds closed completely within 17 days. Throughout the experiment, a subcutaneous probe was used to determine that the body temperature and body weight of the rats were within the normal range. C. imberbe and C. nelsonii extracts accelerated wound healing, but there was no significant difference in wound contraction using 10% and 20% concentrations of the extracts in cream. The results also showed the potential usefulness of this model to measure accelerating wound healing.The extracts could perhaps overcome defects associated with healing failure in chronic wounds and prevent secondary bacterial and fungal infections.

Wound healing is a fundamental response to tissue injury and several natural products have been shown to accelerate the healing process. The present study was undertaken to determine the safety and efficacy of the topical treatment of acetone leaf extracts of <em>Combretum imberbe, Combretum nelsonii,Combretum albopuntactum</em> and <em>Terminalia sericea</em> based on their in <em>vitro</em> antimicrobial activity. Four circular full-thickness skin wounds were made on the backs of eight anaesthetised Wistar rats using aseptic techniques. The treatments were administrated topically using 10% and 20% concentrations of each extract in aqueous cream in separate treatments. Indications of erythema, exudate, crust formation,swelling and ulceration were used to determine the wound healing process. All of the wounds closed completely within 17 days. Throughout the experiment, a subcutaneous probe was used to determine that the body temperature and body weight of the rats were within the normal range. <em>C. imberbe</em> and <em>C. nelsonii</em> extracts accelerated wound healing, but there was no significant difference in wound contraction using 10% and 20% concentrations of the extracts in cream. The results also showed the potential usefulness of this model to measure accelerating wound healing.The extracts could perhaps overcome defects associated with healing failure in chronic wounds and prevent secondary bacterial and fungal infections.

A total of 1 076 sera from breeding goats were randomly collected from 24 different farms and tested with CHEKIT®-ELISA (IDEXX Laboratories B.V., 1 119 NE Schiphol-Rijk, Nederland) for antibodies against Chlamydophila abortus. The farms were divided into two categories of twelve farms each,based on their previous history of observed abortions over the previous 12 months: those with low ( 5%) levels of abortion and those with high (≥ 5%) levels of abortion. The farmers were also interviewed on their level of awareness about chlamydophilosis, its zoonotic importance and vaccination measures against the disease. The study detected overall seroprevalence levels of 25% for the farms and 8% for the individual animals (at 95% confidence). A total of six out of twentyfour farms (25%) had at least one positive breeding animal. Only five out of the twenty-four (20.8%)farmers interviewed were aware of chlamydophilosis and its zoonotic dangers. None of the 24 farmers interviewed practised any vaccination against chlamydophilosis. There was a significantly higher number of seropositive animals from farms with high levels of abortion, compared to those animals from farms with low levels of abortion (p = 0.0001). This study underscores the need for a higher level of farmer awareness and training on chlamydophilosis and its zoonotic dangers.

A total of 1 076 sera from breeding goats were randomly collected from 24 different farms and tested with CHEKIT®-ELISA (IDEXX Laboratories B.V., 1 119 NE Schiphol-Rijk, Nederland) for antibodies against Chlamydophila abortus. The farms were divided into two categories of twelve farms each,based on their previous history of observed abortions over the previous 12 months: those with low (< 5%) levels of abortion and those with high (≥ 5%) levels of abortion. The farmers were also interviewed on their level of awareness about chlamydophilosis, its zoonotic importance and vaccination measures against the disease. The study detected overall seroprevalence levels of 25% for the farms and 8% for the individual animals (at 95% confidence). A total of six out of twentyfour farms (25%) had at least one positive breeding animal. Only five out of the twenty-four (20.8%)farmers interviewed were aware of chlamydophilosis and its zoonotic dangers. None of the 24 farmers interviewed practised any vaccination against chlamydophilosis. There was a significantly higher number of seropositive animals from farms with high levels of abortion, compared to those animals from farms with low levels of abortion (p = 0.0001). This study underscores the need for a higher level of farmer awareness and training on chlamydophilosis and its zoonotic dangers.

Ticks collected from domestic cats (Felis catus), cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus),caracals (Caracal caracal), African wild cats (Felis lybica), black-footed cats (Felis nigripes), a serval (Leptailurus serval), lions(Panthera leo), and leopards (Panthera pardus) were identified and counted. Thirteen species of ixodid ticks and one argasid tick were identified from domestic cats and 17 species of ixodid ticks from wild felids. The domestic cats and wild felids harboured 11 ixodid species in common. The adults of Haemaphysalis elliptica, the most abundant tick species infesting cats and wild felids, were most numerous on a domestic cat in late winter and in mid-summer, during 2 consecutive years. The recorded geographic distribution of the recently described Haemaphysalis colesbergensis, a parasite of cats and caracals, was extended by 2 new locality records in the Northern Cape Province,South Africa.

Ticks collected from domestic cats (Felis catus), cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus),caracals (Caracal caracal), African wild cats (Felis lybica), black-footed cats (Felis nigripes), a serval (Leptailurus serval), lions(Panthera leo), and leopards (Panthera pardus) were identified and counted. Thirteen species of ixodid ticks and one argasid tick were identified from domestic cats and 17 species of ixodid ticks from wild felids. The domestic cats and wild felids harboured 11 ixodid species in common. The adults of Haemaphysalis elliptica, the most abundant tick species infesting cats and wild felids, were most numerous on a domestic cat in late winter and in mid-summer, during 2 consecutive years. The recorded geographic distribution of the recently described Haemaphysalis colesbergensis, a parasite of cats and caracals, was extended by 2 new locality records in the Northern Cape Province,South Africa.