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Reactivity of Nellore steers in two feedlot housing systems and its relationship with plasmatic cortisol
To evaluate reactivity to assess the temperament of Nellore steers in two feedlot housing
systems (group pen or individual pen) and its relationship with plasmatic cortisol, 36
experimental units were observed five times at 28-day intervals of weight management during
a 112-day feedlot confinement. A reactivity score scale ranging from 1 to 5 was applied when
an animal was in the chute system. To the calmest animal, a reactivity score of 1 was ascribed
and to the most agitated, 5. Blood samples were collected for cortisol analysis. No differences
were found in reactivity and feedlot system. There was a relationship noted between reactivity
and feedlot time in both housing systems (Pb0.01). There was a relation between reactivity
and cortisol levels for group animals (P=0.0616) and for individual ones (Pb0.01). Cortisol
levels varied among housing systems (Pb0.01). Feedlot time influenced the cortisol levels
(Pb0.09 individual; Pb0.01 group) and when variable time was included, these levels changed,
decreasing in the group pen and increasing in individual pens. The continuous handling
reduces reactivity and plasmatic cortisol, and group pen system seems to be less stressfully
than individual pens
Efeito do tamanho da presa e do acréscimo de ração na larvicultura de pacamã Effect of prey size selection and feeding on the larviculture of pacamã
Objetivou-se estudar o efeito do tamanho da presa, com ou sem adição de ração na larvicultura do pacamã (Lophiosilurus alexandri), espécie nativa da bacia do Rio São Francisco ameaçada de extinção. As larvas foram cultivadas em aquários por 16 dias e alimentadas com zooplâncton natural, selecionado em malhas de 650 e 1.300 µm, com ou sem ração. A oferta de zooplâncton de maior tamanho resultou em melhor desenvolvimento das larvas de pacamã, comprovando a vantagem do fornecimento de partículas alimentares maiores para o potencial de crescimento da espécie. O aumento na quantidade de ração não influenciou o desempenho das larvas, evidenciando a baixa ou falta de capacidade das larvas em digerir a ração ofertada. O fornecimento de ração diminuiu o pH e aumentou a condutividade elétrica, prejudicando a qualidade da água, o que não afetou o desempenho das larvas.<br>The effect of prey size selection and feeding on pacamã Lophiosilurus alexandri larvae culture (native specie of San Francisco basin classified as threatened of extinction) was evaluated. The larvae were cultivated in aquariums during 16 days and fed with natural zooplankton, screened in 650 and 1300 µm sieve, with and without ration. The offer of zooplankton of largest size provided a better development of the pacamã larvae, demonstrating the need of alimentary particles larger for the growth potential of the species. The increase of the amount of ration did not affect the performance of the larvae, evidencing low or lack of capacity in digesting the offered ration. The ration fed reduced the pH and increased the electric conductivity, worsening water quality, which did not affect the performance of the larvae