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This study was conducted to assess the effects of functional oil (FO) blend on performance, blood metabolites, organ biometry and intestinal morphometry in piglets. A total of 128 crossbreed piglets (Landrace × Large White, 64 uncastrated males and 64 females, 21 d of age, and 6.79 ± 1.76 kg BW) were allocated in a randomized complete block design with two dietary treatments: a FO-free (FOF) diet or a diet based on added FO (1,500 mg/kg of diet with castor oil plus cashew nutshell oil). Piglets fed FO showed higher (p ≤ 0.05) average daily feed intake, daily body weight gain and final body weight after 23 d of study. For the total period, piglets fed FO showed greater (p = 0.007) feed conversion ratio. On d 23, higher serum total protein (p = 0.026) and globulin (p = 0.050) concentration, lower liver (p = 0.042) and stomach (p = 0.074) weight, and greater (p = 0.082) villi height (VH) in duodenum were observed in piglets fed FO. Nonetheless, piglets fed FOF showed greater (p = 0.054) ileal VH, but greater (p = 0.004) crypt depth (CD) in jejunum. Piglets fed FO showed higher VH to CD ratio in jejunum (p = 0.068) and duodenum (p = 0.074) on d 23 and 37, respectively. Based on the results, FO blend improved the performance of weaned piglets; however, it negatively affected the feed conversion ratio in the total period. Moreover, FO blend promoted changes in total protein concentrations and improvements in digestive and absorptive capacity assessed through VH to CD ratio, with a significant reduction in organs.

Organizations have suffered from the socioeconomic impacts of the global crisis scenario caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, it is essential to adopt objective measures to minimize harmful effects on organizational management. This study sought to identify the main strategies for reducing the impacts of COVID-19 on Brazilian organizations. It is a theoretical essay based on a literature review of articles from national and international databases, covering COVID-19, experiences in previous pandemics, as well as Brazilian legislation in force during the pandemic period. Considering this scenario of uncertainties, it is suggested to adopt strategies to minimize unfavorable impacts on corporate activities, such as efficient communication, work planning, digital enhancement, teleworking, and adoption of measures aimed at the welfare of workers. The need for emergency planning to face the pandemic was identified, with measures including empathic policies, provision of support for telework, and actions for adaptation and organizational maintenance during the crisis.