REVISTA COLOMBIANA DE CIENCIA ANIMAL - RECIA

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Authors: Jonard Echavarría-R, Alex Jiménez-O, Leison Palacios-M, Jhon Rengifo-M.

In the framework of the CTel application project for the improvement of the timber sector in the department of Chocó, the diversity and composition of the bat community in the municipality of Acandí, department of Chocó, was determined – Colombia, Samplings were carried out with fog nets during 16 days of March 2016, in an intervened forest area. A total of 39 individuals were registered, grouped into three families, three subfamilies, nine genera and 13 species, samplings were carried out with fog nets during 16 days of March 2016, in an intervened forest area. A total of 39 individuals were registered, grouped into three families, three subfamilies, nine genera and 13 species. The Phyllostomidae family was the best represented with 82.05% of the collected individuals and ten species. At the same time the Stenodermatinae subfamily was the most abundant and diverse representing 59% (n = 23) with five genera and eight species. At the Urodela convexum species level, Carollia perspicillata and Artibeus lituratus were the most abundant with 46.2% of the total individuals registered in this study. Of the three trophic guilds found, the frugivore with 76.92% (n = 30) was the best represented. This study provides a new record of the hairy-legged bat Diphylla ecaudata for the Colombian Chocó-Biogeographical region, and broadens the geographic distribution known for the species in Colombia. This research demonstrates the need to systematically study regions that provide important data on the bat community in Colombia.

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Authors: Jonard Echavarría-R, Elson Meneses-P, Alex Jiménez-O, Leison Palacios-M, Jhon Rengifo-M

In order to document the current state of knowledge and geographical distribution of Imantodes inornatus, a review of specimens deposited in the Scientific Collection of Zoological Reference of Chocó-Herpetología (UTCH: COLZOOCH-H) and the Herpetological Collection of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS-R), as well as a meticulous search of records of the species published to date. We present here three new locations and an update of the geographic and altitudinal distribution of the species in Colombia, while two new habitats are now occupied by I. inornatus and some aspects of its conservation status are commented.

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Authors: Alberto Romero P, Alfonso Calderón R,Virginia Rodríguez R

The objective was to evaluate the physicochemical, microbiological quality, somatic cell count and presence of inhibitors in raw milks in the department of Sucre. 150 samples of raw milk from six storage centers or processing plants from three subregions of the department of Sucre (Sabanas, San Jorge and Gulf of Morrosquillo) were taken using a descriptive cross-sectional study. 25 samples in each collection center that correspond to 25 producers from the different subregions of the department were taken. Microbiological and physiochemical parameters and udder health were determined of a total of 50 samples for each subregion. The data obtained were analyzed according to accepted standards in Colombia. For the most part of the physicochemical parameters, were within the accepted values established in decree 616 of 2006 and decree 1880of 2011(protein ≥2.9%, fat ≥3.0%, density (15oC)≥1.030, TS≥11.30, SNF ≥8.30). The count of colony forming units (CFU/mL) in the different subregions was greater than 600,000 CFU/mL. The somatic cell count (SCC/mL) was greater than 500,000 SCC/mL. In 8% of the sampled milks showed presence of inhibitors. Overall, the raw milk had good physicochemical quality but, the microbiological quality and health of the udder were poor, which requires immediate implementation of programs in order to obtain high quality hygienic milk.

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Authors: Jair Pérez Osorio, Rafael Otero Arroyo, José Cardona-Alvarez, Paula Ospitia, Alejandra González, Astri Paredes Cañón

The aim was to analyze the parameters of motility, vigor, morphology and integrity of the plasma membrane for each of the cryoprotectans. Each eyaculated was divided into two equal aliquots. One half received dimethylformamide (5%) and the other half received glycerol (5%) as cryoprotectans. The protocol was performed with a cooling curve of 5ºC for 120 minutes, and exposure to nitrogen vapor for 15 minutes before being submerged in liquid nitrogen. Sperm viability (motility) was assessed by a thermal resistance test, the morphology of cells was evaluated by setting the semen in saline formalin and the integrity of the plasma membrane of the sperm tail by hyposmotic test. In respect to the parameters the post-thawing evaluation of the semen displayed no significant difference (p>0.05) between the two cryoprotectans. The results allow us to conclude that the use of extensor medium INRA 82, modified with sugar associated with skim milk and addition of 2% egg yolk and moderate cooling curve of 5ºC for 120 minutes shows a beneficial effect on sperm parameters in post-thaw period independently of the cryoprotectant used in the colombian criollo horses.

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Authors: Jhonny Buitrago M, Donicer Montes V, José Cardona A

We report a case of an Argentine castrated male horse, about 8 years of age, which was attended by the outpatient clinic of the Medical-Surgical Clinic of Large Animals of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics of the University of Cordoba. The anamnesis indicates that the horse was in field work in a wooded land, which presented the next day of work increase in the production of tears and edema in the eyelids of the right eye, which was treated with eye drops antibiotic for 3 days. Fifteen days after the treatment was applied, the horse managers did not notice improvement, so they requested Veterinary Medical help. In the clinical evaluation of the animal, epifhora with purulent secretion, chemosis, conjunctivitis and edema with marked lesion of the corneal epithelium were found in the right eye. Special tests such as the Schrimer test were performed, with marked increase in lacrimal secretion; Subsequently the Fluorescein Sodium test was performed, evidencing the marked ulceration of the cornea. In definitive diagnosis, based on the special ophthalmic examination and the tests performed was of corneal ulcer.

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Authors: Julián Arango-L, Dahian Patiño-S, Lorena Benítez-C, Álvaro Botero-B

We record the presence of Kinosternon leucostomum postinguinale (DUMÉRIL and BIBRON, 1851) populations in the department of Quindío, Central Cordillera of Colombia. Despite the turtle is found in the neighboring departments of Tolima and Valle del Cauca, this is the first evidence of its distribution on this locality. We present biological and ecological records of individuals in the lower and middle area of La Vieja basin inhabiting small tributaries and ponds between pastures. Currently it is unknown whether the species was introduced or ignored until now.