Teses em Ciência Animal (Doutorado) - PPGCAN/Castanhal

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O Doutorado em Ciência Animal teve início em 2008, com início da primeira turma em 2009 junto à CAPES/MEC e funciona no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência Animal (PPGCAN) do Campus Universitário de Castanhal (CCAST) da Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (EMBRAPA) e Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia (UFRA).

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Avaliação da dinâmica folicular, atividade ovariana e involução uterina durante o pós-parto de búfalas (Bubalus bubalis) criadas em condições tropicais
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2015-08-11) SILVA, Aluizio Otavio Almeida da; RIBEIRO, Haroldo Francisco Lobato; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1614582293203770
In this experiment aimed to monitor the follicular dynamics and ovarian activity of buffalo females in the postpartum period through ultrasound exams, investigating whether some events related to ovarian activity in the Postpartum Period (PPP), and uterine involution, since the 7th day calved until the second post-partum estrus. ten were used (10) crossbred females between Murrah and Mediterranean breeds with eutócicas parities and no history of reproductive problems, managed in semi extensive system, with availability of water and mineral supplementation ad libitum. It was found the presence of follicular growth patterns of two waves (2 OCF) and three waves (3OCF) at a ratio of 40% and 60%, respectively. The 1st and 2nd postpartum estrus demonstrated to 37,00+13,12 and 58,83+14,56 days postpartum for 2OCF animals, 45,00 + 15,19 and 66,00 + 23.02 days postpartum for animal 3OCF. The estrous intervals were 21,00+2,44 and 21,83+2,56 days for animals 2OCF and 3OCF respectively. Follicular emergency occurred at an average of 1,02+0,34 and 7.25+0,50 days cycle for the first and second waveform, respectively, of animals and 2OCF 0,93+0,35; 6,6+1,36 and 10,83+1,94 days cycle for the first, second and third wave, respectively, for the animal 3OCF. The pre ovulatory follicular diameter was 13,08±2,6 and 11,45+0,35 mm for the 1st and 2nd postpartum estrus of 2 OCF animals and 13,24+2,41 and 12,74+1,10 mm for the 1st and 2nd postpartum estrus of 3OCF animals. The uterine involution occurred at an average of 29,00+1,48 days, (P <0.001), diameter of the post gravid uterine horn (DPGUH) around 18,84+0,33 mm. The rate of uterine involution was 0,97+0,21 mm/day, (P <0,001). There was a high correlation between the PPP and CUPG, represented by r = -0,8179 (P<0,0001), being possible to establish a linear regression between the two parameters, represented by the equation Y = 40,8809 + (-0,8214.X) (P<0,0001).
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Biometria testicular, caracterização e congelamento de sêmen de macacos-de-cheiro de vida livre (Saimiri vanzolinii, S. cassiquiarensis e S. macrodon) e cativeiro (S. Collinsi) em água de coco em pó (ACP-118®)
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2014-06-24) OLIVEIRA, Karol Guimarães; DOMINGUES, Sheyla Farhayldes Souza; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2794753357251149
Recently, Saimiri sciureus taxon (squirrel monkey) was revised and some subspecies are now classified by some authors as species, for example: Saimiri collinsi, S. cassiquiarensis and S. macrodon. Phenotypically these species are well determined. However, information on reproductive aspects is still quite scarce. The objective of the first phase of this study was to describe and correlate the testis with the seminal quality from captive (S. collinsi) and free-living (S. vanzolinii, S. cassiquiarensis and S. macrodon) squirrel monkeys. Length, width, height, circumference and testicular volume were measured as well as motility, vigour, plasma membrane integrity and morphology, for correlation data. No difference was observed between the right and left testicles within species, neither difference between species concerning to testicular measures. Semen, which was collected by electroejaculation with rectal probe, was constituted by a coagulated fraction, a liquid fraction or both. Seminal quality was similar among species. There is no correlation between testicular volume and seminal volume (of liquid or coagulated fraction) in S. collinsi and S. vanzolinii. The second phase of this work aimed to propose a semen freezing protocol in an extender based in ACP- 118® (powdered coconut water), testing two glycerol concentrations (1.5 and 3%) for captive S. collinsi. The third phase aimed to test a semen cooling protocol without addition of egg yolk (extracellular cryoprotector) followed by freezing with the best glycerol concentration observed in the preceding experiment and apply these protocols, previously tested in captive S. collinsi, in free-living males from S. vanzolinii, S. cassiquiarensis and S. macrodon in field conditions. Semen from S. collinsi could be cooled in ACP-118® without egg yolk. The freezing protocol developed proved to be useful for semen cryopreservation of S. Collinsi, although requiring improved to allow better maintenance of sperm quality after thawing. The procedure proved to be also applicable under field conditions on free-living animals, providing very encouraging results for the formation of genebanks for species vulnerable to extinction as the S. vanzolinii.
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Efeito do cortisol na produção in vitro de embriões bovinos
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2014-12-19) ALMEIDA, Nathalia Nogueira da Costa de; MIRANDA, Moysés dos Santos; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3354029928888919; OHASHI, Otávio Mitio; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5547874183666459
The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the effect of cortisol in oocyte maturation and bovine embryo culture. In Chapter 1 we analyzed the distribution and location of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) by immunocytochemistry in oocytes, cumulus cells, embryonic cells 2-4, 8-16 cell, morula and blastocyst, and was also verified the presence of mRNA (qualitative RT-PCR) for GR in the stages. The results showed that the GR is present in all cells analyzed. In order to verify the functionality GR in preimplantation embryo development, translation of mRNA for GR zygotes was silenced in the RNAi technique, and subsequent embryo development was analyzed. The embryonic development decreased (P <0.05) after silencing of GR mRNA. The presence of GR oocyte and the cumulus cells indicates that these cells are sensitive to the use of CG. Given this, in Chapter 2, the effects of different cortisol concentrations during in vitro maturation (IVM) of bovine oocytes and embryonic development, apoptosis rate and gene expression (NRF1, COX, TFAM, GLUT1, FASN and HSP70) were analiyzed. The concentrations of cortisol used were 0.01, 0.1 and 1 mg / mL . There was no statistical difference in the number of cells and cleavage rate, but the concentration of 0.1 mg/ml of cortisol increased the blastocyst rate when compared to the control group (without cortisol in IVM) (41 ± 10 versus 21 ± 1.2; p <0.05, respectively). The rate of apoptosis and gene expression in oocytes, cumulus cells and blastocysts was only assessed at a concentration of 0.1 mg / ml of cortisol. There was no statistical difference in the apoptotic index, and not with respect to gene expression in oocytes and cumulus cells for COX genes, NRF1, HSP70 and FASN (p> 0, 05). Regarding embryonic gene expression, only the measurements relative mRNA FASN, GLUT1 and HSP70 were increased in blastocysts treated with 0.1 g/ml during IVM when compared to embryos of the Control group (p <0.05), the other genes showed no change (p> 0.05). In Chapter 3, we investigated the use of cortisol during in vitro culture (IVC) of bovine embryos. As in Chapter 1 was identified GR in all embryonic stages and when the GR expression was silenced and embryonic development was impaired. Thus, in the experiment three different concentrations (0.01, 0.1 and 1 mg / mL) of cortisol in IVC and embryonic development was evaluated same parameters of Chapter 2. There was no statistical difference in the embryos treated with cortisol in different concentrations when compared to the control for the parameters analyzed (p> 0.05). The concentration of 0.1 mg/ml was chosen to evaluate other parameters of embryo quality. Thus, IVC embryos with or without 0.1 mg/mL of cortisol, were analyzed for apoptosis rate and gene expression, not being statistically significant difference in any of the analyzes (p> 0.05). After these studies conclude that oocytes and embryos are responsive to GC, and the addition of cortisol in IVM improves oocyte competence, but the supplementation of IVC with cortisol may not have influence on embryo development.
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Incubação de ovos e criação de filhotes de guará (Eudocimus ruber) no parque Mangal das Garças: uma ferramenta para a conservação da espécie
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2015-06-12) MIRANDA, Stefânia Araújo; DOMINGUES, Sheyla Farhayldes Souza; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2794753357251149
The population of scarlet ibis is considered to be extinct in several regions. Captive breeding techniques are complementary tools for species conservation. The objectives were to develop a feeding protocol and an ambient environment for the rearing of scarlet ibis chicks, to intensify reproduction in captivity and increase the number of ibises in the colony, describe the developmental stages of chicks and develop growth estimation equations. The chicks were fed with three diets: Diet C (commercial feed), S (commercial ration and shrimp) and F (commercial ration and fish). The body condition and weight were taken daily, and the body measurements every seven days. The mortality rate under Diet C was 100%, and 0% under Diets S and F. The mean body weight and bones lengths were higher with Diet F and the mean length of the unpigmented portion of the beak did not differ among the diets (P<0.05). Diet F had higher nutritional contents. Rearing was artificial during year I and natural during year II at one of the areas of the park. The limbs development and body condition were evaluated daily, and the weight every seven days during artificial rearing. The mortality rate was lower and the number of births and survival rate were higher during artificial rearing. All of the young exhibited weight gain (P<0.05), good body condition and no dystrophies were observed. The development stages of chicks and the weight were monitored daily, and the measurements of the beak and bones were taken every seven days. The eyes opened on day 4.73±0.12, the nestlings moved within the nest on day 6.31±0.18 and left the nest on day 15.3±0.68. The means weight and measurements of the bones increased (P<0.05). The means of beak despigmentation decreased (P<0.05). The beak pigmentation started on day 7º and on day 35º was completely pigmented. The correlation between all parameters and the determination coefficients of regression equations were high. Diet F was found to be best for the artificial rearing. The artificial rearing protocol provided an adequate environment and feeding, intensified the reproduction and increased the number of scarlet ibises. Growth estimation equations were developed to assess the chicks growth and was possible to describe the developmental stages. Beak pigmentation was found to be a useful parameter for estimating the age.
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Polimorfismos na região promotora, Éxon I e Éxon II do gene do receptor da melatonina associados às características reprodutivas em búfalas na Amazônia
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2015-06-18) BARBOSA, Elizabeth Machado; RIBEIRO, Haroldo Francisco Lobato; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1614582293203770
The buffaloes production in the Pará state have is a high representative activity to the regional economy and production of meat, milk and dairy products. Therefore, it is necessary to develop new technologies that increase the enjoyment of the production and reproduction of buffaloes in the Amazon region. Thus, the objectives of this research thesis was to characterize the promoter region of the melatonin receptor gene 1 (MTRN1A) and identify polymorphisms in exons I and II of that gene and link them to reproductive traits that have economic importance in buffaloes in the region Amazon. Were collected 400 buffaloes samples and 60 animals were used to characterize the promoter region, 140 to detect the polymorphism (SNPs) in exon II and 77 to detect the polymorphism in exon I. DNA extraction was peformed by phenol method. Then were selected different primers to make Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The promoter region was sequenced MTRN1A a total of 1621 base pairs by the Sanger method, polymorphism in exon II was detected by PCR-RFLP (Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism) with HpaI enzyme and the polymorphism exon I was found by sequencing DNA by Sanger method. Allele and genotype frequencies of all SNPs were evaluated, the inbreeding coefficient (Fis) and the likelihood of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. SNPs in the promoter region and exon I have been associated with reproductive traits of buffaloes by ANOVA or Student's t test and / or chisquare test. The significance level was 0,05. 26 SNPs were detected in the promoter region at positions -1511 (C → T), -1465 (G → T), -1422 (A → G), -1411 (G → A), -1395 (G → T), - 1298 (A → G) -1295 (G → A) -1242 (C → A) -1150 (C → T), -1 147 (G → C) -1136 (A → G) -911 ( G → A), -909 (A → G) -724 (C → G) -656 (A → C) -649 (C → T), -644 (G → A), -511 (A → C) -481 (G → A), -425 (C → T) -395 (G → A), -383 (G → T), -254 (C → T) -206 (T → C) , -133 (T → G) and -94 (C → T) and a deletion unit (ACAA) at position -1483. Of the total detected SNPs, 75% of the wild alleles tiveral frequencies greater than 0,5. For the characteristic interval between calving (IEP), only five SNPs (-1298, -1136, -911, -724 and - 656) were significantly associated (P <0.05) and three SNPs (-1395, -724 and -94) were significantly associated (P <0.05) with the characteristic age at first calving (IPP) and none for the characteristic concentration of deliveries (P> 0.05). A total of 11 SNPs was strongly associated with binding factors in gene regulation. The SNP in exon II by PCR-RFLP (HpaI) at position 306 (T → C), the most frequent allele T in Upland animals (0,529) and C in lowland animals, the two populations showed coefficients Fis inbreeding (0,040 and 0,091, respectively) and strong deviations from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (P> 0.05). The mutation occurs at codon 106 and is the sinonímio type without changing the messenger RNA handles structure. The SNP in exon I was detected at position 62 (T → C) and of the non sinonímio, exchanging of Leucine to Proline. The mutant allele was the most frequent C (0,623) inbreeding coefficient Fis = 0.397 and Hardy-Weinberg deviations (P <0.05). None of the genotypes were associated with calving interval and age at first birth (P> 0.05). Therefore, SNPs are strong candidates for selection, but it would be interesting to evaluate them in other herds in the Amazon region and / or in other regions of Brazil and / or other countries to effect them as excellent molecular markers for reproductive traits of buffalo.
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Polimorfismos no gene da osteopontina e suas associações com a fertilidade de búfalos na Amazônia
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2012-09-24) ROLIM FILHO, Sebastião Tavares; RIBEIRO, Haroldo Francisco Lobato; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1614582293203770
Because the osteopontin gene can influence the fertility of water buffaloes, the aim of this work was to identify polymorphisms in this gene and associate them with fertility parameters of animals kept under extensive grazing. We used 306 male buffaloes older than 18 months, bred on two farms, one in the state of Amapá and the other in the state of Pará. We identified three SNP for the region amplified by the primer OS4 (5`UTR) and four SNP polymorphisms for the region amplified by the primer OS9 (exon 5 to exon 6). The polymorphisms were in positions 1478, 1513 and 1611 in the region amplified by OS4 and positions 6690, 6737, 6925 and 6952 in the region amplified by OS9. We calculated correlations with the traits scrotal circumference and volume and sperm motility, concentration and pathology. There were SNPs for all the traits studied at 5% significance: for circumference, SNP 6690; for volume, SNP 6737; for concentration, SNP 6690; for motility, SNP 6690; and for pathology, SNP 6690. Therefore, SNP 6690 was related to four traits. The AA genotype of SNP 6690 presented the highest averages for scrotal circumference, sperm concentration and motility and the lowest total number of pathologies. However, for the scrotal volume trait, the animals with the largest volume were correlated with the presence of the GG genotype of SNP 6737. This indicates that the osteopontin gene is important because it can have a substantial influence on the reproductive traits of male buffaloes.
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Respostas termolíticas e qualidade seminal de ovinos naturalizados criados em ambiente tropical
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2015-10-30) KAHWAGE, Priscila Reis; GARCIA, Alexandre Rossetto; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2678267039338224
The study aimed to deepen knowledge about anatomical and physiological features related to body heat loss ability and relation to semen quality of naturalized sheep Morada Nova and Santa Ines on tropical environment. Nine male Santa Inês and seven Morada Nova breed were subjected to two experiments. The first test included monitoring of coat features (amount of melanin, thick, length and diameter of the fibers), sweat rate, physiological indicators of thermal comfort (respiratory rate, heart rate, rectal temperature, surface temperature, skin temperature and scrotal surface temperature), sperm quality (sperm concentration, progressive motility, plasma membrane integrity, major defects, minor defects and total defects) and testicular parenchyma integrity coupled with the meteorological variables measured throughout the year. Statistical analysis was performed using the GLM and LSMEANS procedures of SAS software, version 9.1.3. Significant differences (P <0.05) were observed between the summer and fall and winter, with increase in termolitics parameters during the hot season. Already sperm quality did not vary throughout the year. The second experiment evaluated the capacity of rams to maintain body and testicular homeothermy under thermal challenge. Animals were subjected to heat tolerance test, which consists maintenance in the shade (period 1), followed by exposure to the sun (period 2) and return to the shadow (period 3). In the three periods were measured: respiratory rate, heart rate, body surface temperature, back, eyeball and scrotum, by infrared thermography. Adaptability of the animals was measured by heat tolerance index calculation. Sperm quality and testicular parenchyma integrity were evaluated before and after the heat challenge. In Period 1, the variables had baseline values for both genotypes. In Period 2, the variables involved in thermolysis significantly increased (P<0.05), which matches a thermal discomfort situation. In Period 3, the variables returned to baseline values and some values were lower than those in Period 1. Seminal and ultrasonographic variables did not share with thermal insult. It is concluded that MN and SIN rams had efficient thermolytic mechanisms that favor preserving gonadal functionality. The animals were considered resilient to a thermal challenge.

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