Hepatogenous photosensitization in steer by Brachiaria decumbens

Background: Although the etiology of hepatogenous photosensitization has not yet been fully elucidated, it is known that hepatotoxic substances (saponins) present in grasses of the genus Brachiaria spp. are responsible for intoxication of ruminants and horses, causing great economic losses in the whole world. Since this grass is the source of food for the herd in Brazil, and other countries of the world, the aim of this paper is to describe the epidemiological, clinical, laboratory and anatomopathological aspects of a steer with this disease. Case: A 3-year-old Nellore steer was referred to veterinary care at a property in Bahia, with a 3-week history of swelling, loss of cutaneous tissue in the ear and scrotum region, and dry faeces. The animal was raised in pasture with Brachiaria decumbens along with five animals of different age and sex; however, it was the only one to present symptoms. Although the animal had been treated at the farm, there was no clinical improvement. On clinical examination, the steer was apathetic with jaundiced mucous membranes, nasal and ocular discharge, epiphora, and ulcers on the labial and gum commissure. The steer had leukocytosis with neutrophilia, anemia, and hyperfibrinogemia. The body condition score (BCS) was 2 (BCS ranges from 1 to 5), and the skin lesions observed were bedsores, necrosis and scabs in several regions. The increase in liver enzymes (GGT, AST) indicated hepatic impairment, suggesting a case of hepatogenous photosensitization. The therapeutic protocol instituted was enteral hydration, electrolyte replacement, topical application of ointment in the injured areas. In addition, it was recommended to maintain the animal in the shade, supply of good quality grass, and a new clinical evaluation in seven days. On new examination, it was observed that there was no satisfactory clinical improvement of the animal, and persistence of laboratory changes. Despite the poor prognosis, treatment was continued for another month with the same recommendations. However, in view of the severe clinical condition and unfavorable prognosis, the animal was submitted euthanasia. Necropsy revealed extensive areas of bedsores, erythema, severe jaundice in the mucous membranes, eyeballs and opaque corneas. The liver had an enlarged volume with bulging edges and a greenish color. The kidneys had a pale brownish color, with an irregular and mottled subcapsular surface, with blackened and depressed spots. Histologically, the cytoplasm of the hepatocytes was finely vacuolated, sometimes refringent and with an abundant presence of bile pigment. It was also observed in the middle of the liver parenchyma, multiple foci of accumulation of macrophages filled with vacuoles of different sizes containing saponins and crystals of saponins inside bile ducts. Furthermore, it was possible to observe hypertrophy and hyperplasia of Kupffer cells, disarrangement of hepatocytes with individual necrosis of hepatocytes. Discussion: The diagnosis of hepatogenous photosensitization was based on history, clinical, laboratory and anatomopathological findings. Serum biochemistry was important to measure hepatic impairment and possible secondary lesions, which were confirmed by the necropsy. Although hepatogenous photosensitization is less common in adult cattle, it must be considered in the differential diagnosis of skin lesions, reduced appetite, and jaundice. Since it was a sporadic case, individual predisposition is probably a preponderant factor.

Clinical - pathological aspects of hepatocellular carcinoma in cattle

Background: The hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a malignant neoplasm of hepatocytes of rare occurrence in farmanimals, with ruminants being the most affected species. This neoplasm is characterized by nonspecific symptoms and it isetiology in animals has not yet been fully elucidated, although aflatoxin has been shown to be a risk factor in the development this neoplasia. Since hepatic tumors in cattle are commonly incidental findings found in postmortem examination,the objective of this paper is to describe the clinical, laboratory and pathological findings in a cow with this neoplasm.Case: A 5-year-old, adult, Girolando cow weighing 350 kg was referred to the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, Brazil, with a history of decreased appetite and weakness for one month. The animal wasraised in a semi-intensive system, with a corn-based diet, and regular vaccination. Futhermore, was not treated at the farmof origin and three days before being admitted to the hospital, began to present edema of the dewlap. On examination atour center, the cow was in lean, active, with mucupurulent secretion in nostrils; ocular conjunctiva edema; and edema ofthe dewlap. The cow had neutrophilia, hypofibrinogemia, hypoproteinemia, and trombocytopenia. It also had tachycardia, tense abdomen, engorgement of the vessels of the face and jugular veins, stasis test and bilaterally positive jugularpulse. Although evidence of pain in reticulum was negative in the examination, the initial diagnostic suspicion establishedwas of traumatic reticular pericarditis. The therapeutic protocol instituted was daily monitoring, flunixin meglumine andflofernicol. The examination of rectal palpation revealed in the right flank an irregular-sized parenchymal structure withenlarged and palpacion in pain. Thus, by location and texture...

Clinical - pathological aspects of hepatocellular carcinoma in cattle

Background: The hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a malignant neoplasm of hepatocytes of rare occurrence in farmanimals, with ruminants being the most affected species. This neoplasm is characterized by nonspecific symptoms and it isetiology in animals has not yet been fully elucidated, although aflatoxin has been shown to be a risk factor in the development this neoplasia. Since hepatic tumors in cattle are commonly incidental findings found in postmortem examination,the objective of this paper is to describe the clinical, laboratory and pathological findings in a cow with this neoplasm.Case: A 5-year-old, adult, Girolando cow weighing 350 kg was referred to the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, Brazil, with a history of decreased appetite and weakness for one month. The animal wasraised in a semi-intensive system, with a corn-based diet, and regular vaccination. Futhermore, was not treated at the farmof origin and three days before being admitted to the hospital, began to present edema of the dewlap. On examination atour center, the cow was in lean, active, with mucupurulent secretion in nostrils; ocular conjunctiva edema; and edema ofthe dewlap. The cow had neutrophilia, hypofibrinogemia, hypoproteinemia, and trombocytopenia. It also had tachycardia, tense abdomen, engorgement of the vessels of the face and jugular veins, stasis test and bilaterally positive jugularpulse. Although evidence of pain in reticulum was negative in the examination, the initial diagnostic suspicion establishedwas of traumatic reticular pericarditis. The therapeutic protocol instituted was daily monitoring, flunixin meglumine andflofernicol. The examination of rectal palpation revealed in the right flank an irregular-sized parenchymal structure withenlarged and palpacion in pain. Thus, by location and texture...(AU)

Inquérito soroepidemiológico da leucose enzoótica bovina em rebanhos bovinos do estado de Sergipe / Seroepidemiological inquiry of enzootic bovine leukosis in cattle herds in the state of Sergipe

Sergipe, localizado na região Nordeste do Brasil, é o único estado dessa região com ausência de estudos sobre a soroprevalência da leucose enzoótica bovina, havendo a necessidade da realização de pesquisas para verificação da situação atual da enfermidade. O objetivo do presente estudo foi realizar um inquérito soroepidemiológico da leucose enzoótica bovina em rebanhos bovinos do estado de Sergipe, dividido em três mesorregiões: Leste Sergipano, Agreste Sergipano e Sertão Sergipano. Em cada mesorregião foram selecionados os cinco municípios com o maior efetivo bovino, totalizando 780 amostras coletadas, dentre machos e fêmeas, de faixas etárias diversas, provenientes de 52 propriedades dos municípios visitados. Todas as amostras de soro foram submetidas ao teste de imunodifusão em gel de ágar (IDGA), obtendo-se resultados positivos para anticorpos antivírus da leucose bovina (anti-VLB) em 11,92% (93/780) dos animais. Dentre as propriedades, 59,61% (31/52) apresentaram animais reagentes, sendo que, dos 15 municípios visitados, apenas dois não apresentaram animais sororreagentes. De acordo com os resultados obtidos, ficou confirmada a presença de anticorpos contra o agente etiológico nos rebanhos bovinos sergipanos, reforçando a necessidade de instituir medidas de controle e prevenção eficazes contra a leucose bovina, com o objetivo de controlar a doença no estado e conhecer melhor a sua epidemiologia.

The state of Sergipe, located in the Northeast of Brazil, is the only state in the region with absence of studies on the seroprevalence of Enzootic Bovine Leukosis. Therefore, there is a need of research to verify the current status of the disease. The aim of this study was to conduct a seroepidemiological inquiry of enzootic bovine leukosis in cattle herds in the state of Sergipe, which was divided into three mesoregions: East Sergipe, Agreste Sergipe (dry and wild area of Sergipe) and Sertão Sergipe (arid, badlands of Sergipe). In each mesoregion, we selected the five counties with the largest cattle population, totaling 780 samples collected from males and females at all ages, from 52 farms of the visited counties. All serum samples were submitted to the test of agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID) and positive results were obtained for anti-virus antibodies of bovine leukosis (anti-VLB) in 11.92% (93/780) of the animals. Among the farms, 59.61% (31/52) presented seropositive animals, and from the 15 counties visited, only two of them did not show seropositive animals. According to the results, the presence of the etiologic agent in cattle in Sergipe was confirmed, reinforcing the need to institute effective measures of control and prevention against Enzootic bovine, in order to control the disease in the state and better understand its epidemiology.

Serum epidemiological survey and risk factors investigation for lentivirus in goats from Sisal Region, Bahia, Brazil / Inquérito soroepidemiológico e fatores de risco para lentivírus em rebanhos caprinos da região sisaleira, Bahia

This study aimed to carry out a serum epidemiological survey of goat arthritis encephalitis in the sisal region of Bahia, Brazil, and to evaluate risk factors. We evaluated 831 samples of goat blood serum among males and females older than six months, from 49 farms distributed among the municipalities of Araci, Cansanção, Conceição do Coité, Itiúba, Monte Santo, Nordestina, Queimadas, Santa Luz, São Domingos and Valente. An epidemiological questionnaire for the analysis of possible risk factors was applied. All sera were tested for immune-agar gel. The seroprevalence obtained in surveyed herds was 1.56% (13/831). There was significant difference (p<0.05) for animal racial pattern, type of farming and breeding systems. However, when considering herds with predominantly dairy breeds (Saanen and Alpine Pardo), the seropositivity in animals from Valente, Conceição do Coité and São Domingos amounted to 5.06% (12/237). In these municipalities, from 14 properties analyzed, five (38.5%) had at least one positive-testing animal. This result is extremely worrying when one considers that few control measures are adopted by farmers to prevent the goat arthritis encephalitis in the most important dairy region of Bahia state.(AU)

Este trabalho teve por objetivo realizar um levantamento soroepidemiológico da artrite encefalite caprino na região sisaleira do estado da Bahia e avaliar os fatores de risco. Foram avaliadas 831 amostras de soros sanguíneos de caprinos entre machos e fêmeas, com idade superior a seis meses, provenientes de 49 propriedades rurais distribuídas entre os municípios de Araci, Cansanção, Conceição do Coité, Itiúba, Monte Santo, Nordestina, Queimadas, Santa Luz, São Domingos e Valente. Foi aplicado um questionário epidemiológico destinado à análise de possíveis fatores de risco. Todos os soros foram submetidos ao teste da imunodifusão em gel de ágar. A soroprevalência obtida nos rebanhos pesquisados foi de 1,56% (13/831). Houve diferença significativa (p≤0,05) para padrão racial dos animais, tipo de exploração e sistemas de criação. Quando se consideraram apenas os rebanhos com raças predominantemente leiteiras (Saanen e Pardo alpina), dos municípios de Valente, Conceição do Coité e São Domingos, a soropositividade nos animais elevou-se para 5,06% (12/237). Nesses municípios, de 14 propriedades analisadas, 5 (38,5%) apresentaram pelo menos um animal sororeagente. Esse resultado é extremamente preocupante quando se constata que poucas medidas de controle são adotadas pelos criadores para impedir a disseminação dessa importante enfermidade na bacia leiteira mais relevante do estado da Bahia.(AU)

Serum epidemiological survey and risk factors investigation for lentivirus in goats from Sisal Region, Bahia, Brazil / Inquérito soroepidemiológico e fatores de risco para lentivírus em rebanhos caprinos da região sisaleira, Bahia

This study aimed to carry out a serum epidemiological survey of goat arthritis encephalitis in the sisal region of Bahia, Brazil, and to evaluate risk factors. We evaluated 831 samples of goat blood serum among males and females older than six months, from 49 farms distributed among the municipalities of Araci, Cansanção, Conceição do Coité, Itiúba, Monte Santo, Nordestina, Queimadas, Santa Luz, São Domingos and Valente. An epidemiological questionnaire for the analysis of possible risk factors was applied. All sera were tested for immune-agar gel. The seroprevalence obtained in surveyed herds was 1.56% (13/831). There was significant difference (p<0.05) for animal racial pattern, type of farming and breeding systems. However, when considering herds with predominantly dairy breeds (Saanen and Alpine Pardo), the seropositivity in animals from Valente, Conceição do Coité and São Domingos amounted to 5.06% (12/237). In these municipalities, from 14 properties analyzed, five (38.5%) had at least one positive-testing animal. This result is extremely worrying when one considers that few control measures are adopted by farmers to prevent the goat arthritis encephalitis in the most important dairy region of Bahia state.(AU)

Este trabalho teve por objetivo realizar um levantamento soroepidemiológico da artrite encefalite caprino na região sisaleira do estado da Bahia e avaliar os fatores de risco. Foram avaliadas 831 amostras de soros sanguíneos de caprinos entre machos e fêmeas, com idade superior a seis meses, provenientes de 49 propriedades rurais distribuídas entre os municípios de Araci, Cansanção, Conceição do Coité, Itiúba, Monte Santo, Nordestina, Queimadas, Santa Luz, São Domingos e Valente. Foi aplicado um questionário epidemiológico destinado à análise de possíveis fatores de risco. Todos os soros foram submetidos ao teste da imunodifusão em gel de ágar. A soroprevalência obtida nos rebanhos pesquisados foi de 1,56% (13/831). Houve diferença significativa (p≤0,05) para padrão racial dos animais, tipo de exploração e sistemas de criação. Quando se consideraram apenas os rebanhos com raças predominantemente leiteiras (Saanen e Pardo alpina), dos municípios de Valente, Conceição do Coité e São Domingos, a soropositividade nos animais elevou-se para 5,06% (12/237). Nesses municípios, de 14 propriedades analisadas, 5 (38,5%) apresentaram pelo menos um animal sororeagente. Esse resultado é extremamente preocupante quando se constata que poucas medidas de controle são adotadas pelos criadores para impedir a disseminação dessa importante enfermidade na bacia leiteira mais relevante do estado da Bahia.(AU)

Inquérito soroepidemiológico da leucose enzoótica bovina em rebanhos bovinos do estado de Sergipe / Seroepidemiological inquiry of enzootic bovine leukosis in cattle herds in the state of Sergipe

Sergipe, localizado na região Nordeste do Brasil, é o único estado dessa região com ausência de estudos sobre a soroprevalência da leucose enzoótica bovina, havendo a necessidade da realização de pesquisas para verificação da situação atual da enfermidade. O objetivo do presente estudo foi realizar um inquérito soroepidemiológico da leucose enzoótica bovina em rebanhos bovinos do estado de Sergipe, dividido em três mesorregiões: Leste Sergipano, Agreste Sergipano e Sertão Sergipano. Em cada mesorregião foram selecionados os cinco municípios com o maior efetivo bovino, totalizando 780 amostras coletadas, dentre machos e fêmeas, de faixas etárias diversas, provenientes de 52 propriedades dos municípios visitados. Todas as amostras de soro foram submetidas ao teste de imunodifusão em gel de ágar (IDGA), obtendo-se resultados positivos para anticorpos antivírus da leucose bovina (anti-VLB) em 11,92% (93/780) dos animais. Dentre as propriedades, 59,61% (31/52) apresentaram animais reagentes, sendo que, dos 15 municípios visitados, apenas dois não apresentaram animais sororreagentes. De acordo com os resultados obtidos, ficou confirmada a presença de anticorpos contra o agente etiológico nos rebanhos bovinos sergipanos, reforçando a necessidade de instituir medidas de controle e prevenção eficazes contra a leucose bovina, com o objetivo de controlar a doença no estado e conhecer melhor a sua epidemiologia.(AU)

The state of Sergipe, located in the Northeast of Brazil, is the only state in the region with absence of studies on the seroprevalence of Enzootic Bovine Leukosis. Therefore, there is a need of research to verify the current status of the disease. The aim of this study was to conduct a seroepidemiological inquiry of enzootic bovine leukosis in cattle herds in the state of Sergipe, which was divided into three mesoregions: East Sergipe, Agreste Sergipe (dry and wild area of Sergipe) and Sertão Sergipe (arid, badlands of Sergipe). In each mesoregion, we selected the five counties with the largest cattle population, totaling 780 samples collected from males and females at all ages, from 52 farms of the visited counties. All serum samples were submitted to the test of agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID) and positive results were obtained for anti-virus antibodies of bovine leukosis (anti-VLB) in 11.92% (93/780) of the animals. Among the farms, 59.61% (31/52) presented seropositive animals, and from the 15 counties visited, only two of them did not show seropositive animals. According to the results, the presence of the etiologic agent in cattle in Sergipe was confirmed, reinforcing the need to institute effective measures of control and prevention against Enzootic bovine, in order to control the disease in the state and better understand its epidemiology.(AU)

Transmission of caprine arthritis encephalitis virus between sheep / Transmissão do vírus da artrite encefalite caprina entre ovinos

This study was conducted to evaluate caprine arthritis encephalitis virus (CAEV) transmission among sheep using 15 lambs that were distributed in 2 experimental groups. The exposed group consisted of 10 lambs that remained with their mothers, who were experimentally infected with CAEV. The non-exposed group was characterized as the control group and was comprised of 5 lambs that remained with their CAEV-negative mothers. Blood samples were collected monthly from birth until 1 year of life. To evaluate the transmission, an agar gel immunodiffusion test (AGID), enzyme immunoassay (ELISA), immunoblotting (IB), and nested polymerase chain reaction (nPCR) techniques were used. The non-exposed group was negative in all of the tests throughout the whole experiment. In the exposed group, 2 individuals had positive nPCR results. Positive nPCR samples were sequenced for comparison with the original goat strains and were shown to be similar to the CAEV-Cork strain. Seroconversion was not detected, and clinical manifestations were not observed. Thus, after 1 year of observation, it was verified that CAEV transmission among sheep is possible; however, with discreet frequency. This was an initial study, and other experiments are needed to analyze the adaptive capacity of the CAEV to remain in an infected sheep flock and cause the disease.(AU)

O estudo foi conduzido para avaliar a transmissão do vírus da artrite encefalite caprina (CAEV) entre ovinos, utilizando 15 cordeiros, distribuídos em dois grupos experimentais. O grupo exposto foi constituído por 10 cordeiros, mantidos com suas mães, que foram infectadas, experimentalmente, com CAEV. O grupo não exposto caracterizou-se como grupo controle e foi formado por cinco cordeiros, mantidos com suas matrizes, negativas para CAEV. Foram colhidas amostras de sangue mensalmente, do periodo que compreende o nascimento até um ano de vida. Para avaliar a transmissão, foram utilizadas as técnicas de imunodifusão em gel de agarose (IDGA), ensaio imunoenzimático (ELISA), immunoblotting (IB) e reação em cadeia da polimerase do tipo nested (nPCR). O grupo não exposto se manteve negativo aos testes durante todo o experimento. Já no grupo exposto, dois indivíduos apresentaram resultados positivos na nPCR. As amostras positivas na nPCR foram sequenciadas para serem comparadas com as cepas originais de caprinos, comprovando se tratar de lentivírus semelhante à cepa CAEV-Cork. A soroconversão não foi detectada e a manifestação clínica não foi observada. Sendo assim, após um ano de observação, verificou-se que a transmissão do CAEV entre ovinos é possível, entretanto, com discreta frequência. Este foi um estudo inicial, e outros experimentos são necessários para analisar a capacidade adaptativa do CAEV de permanecer em rebanho ovino infectado e, com isso, causar doença.(AU)

Sheep infection by caprine lentivirus / Infecção de ovinos pelo lentivírus caprino

The objective of this study was to demonstrate iatrogenic transmission of small ruminant lentivirus (SRLV) from goats to sheep and horizontal transmission between sheep. The study was conducted on a farm with separate goat and sheep rearing, and animals were monitored for lentivirus occurrence by clinical examination and testing by immunoblotting (IB), agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID), and nested polymerase chain reaction (nPCR). Positive results had not been observed in the sheep flock until this study. Conversely, virus positive dairy goats were known. For this reason, the farm performed the caprine arthritis-encephalitis (CAE) control program. The study was designed with a sheep group that presented positive animals for SRLV by nPCR. It was verified that three newborn animals in this group were rejected by their mothers and consequently received milk from the goat herd. These three animals remained with another 20 sheep of the same age, totaling 23 animals. After one year, during monitoring, 11 of the 23 animals in the group presented positive results in the nPCR and three demonstrated seroconversion by IB. Of the animals that had received goat milk, two had positive results in the nPCR and IB. The 11 animals positive in the nPCR were followed and it was verified that five animals did not present further positive results in the nPCR, nor seroconversion; two continued presenting positive results in the nPCR but were negative in the IB and AGID and four were positive in the nPCR, IB, and AGID. Thus, it was possible to demonstrate iatrogenic interspecific infection and the occurrence of horizontal caprine lentivirus transmission among sheep.(AU)

O objetivo foi demonstrar a transmissão iatrogênica de lentivírus de pequenos ruminantes (LVPR) de caprinos para ovinos e a transmissão horizontal entre ovinos. O estudo foi conduzido em propriedade com criação não consorciada de caprinos e ovinos, monitorada para ocorrência de lentiviroses, a partir de acompanhamento clínico e testes de immunoblotting (IB), imunodifusão em gel de agarose (IDGA) e reação em cadeia da polimerase do tipo nested (nPCR). Resultados positivos no rebanho ovino não haviam sido observados até então. Por outro lado, sabia-se que o rebanho caprino leiteiro era positivo. Por este motivo, a propriedade realizava programa de controle da artrite-encefalite caprina (CAE). O estudo foi delineado em um lote de ovinos que apresentou animais positivos para LVPR na nPCR. Verificou-se que três animais neonatos deste lote foram rejeitados por suas mães e por isso receberam leite do rebanho caprino. Estes três animais permaneceram com outros 20 ovinos de mesma faixa etária, totalizando 23 animais. Após um ano, durante a realização do monitoramento, dos 23 animais do lote, 11 apresentaram resultados positivos na nPCR e três demonstraram soroconversão por IB. Dos animais que haviam recebido leite do rebanho caprino, dois tiveram resultados positivos na nPCR e no IB. Os 11 animais positivos na nPCR foram acompanhados, verificando-se que cinco animais não apresentaram mais resultados positivos na nPCR, nem soroconverteram; dois continuaram apresentando resultados positivos na nPCR, mas negativos no IB e IDGA e quatro apresentaram-se positivos na nPCR, no IB e no IDGA. Dessa forma, foi possível demonstrar a infecção interespecífica de forma iatrogênica e a ocorrência de transmissão horizontal do lentivírus caprino entre ovinos.(AU)

Sheep infection by caprine lentivirus / Infecção de ovinos pelo lentivírus caprino

The objective of this study was to demonstrate iatrogenic transmission of small ruminant lentivirus (SRLV) from goats to sheep and horizontal transmission between sheep. The study was conducted on a farm with separate goat and sheep rearing, and animals were monitored for lentivirus occurrence by clinical examination and testing by immunoblotting (IB), agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID), and nested polymerase chain reaction (nPCR). Positive results had not been observed in the sheep flock until this study. Conversely, virus positive dairy goats were known. For this reason, the farm performed the caprine arthritis-encephalitis (CAE) control program. The study was designed with a sheep group that presented positive animals for SRLV by nPCR. It was verified that three newborn animals in this group were rejected by their mothers and consequently received milk from the goat herd. These three animals remained with another 20 sheep of the same age, totaling 23 animals. After one year, during monitoring, 11 of the 23 animals in the group presented positive results in the nPCR and three demonstrated seroconversion by IB. Of the animals that had received goat milk, two had positive results in the nPCR and IB. The 11 animals positive in the nPCR were followed and it was verified that five animals did not present further positive results in the nPCR, nor seroconversion; two continued presenting positive results in the nPCR but were negative in the IB and AGID and four were positive in the nPCR, IB, and AGID. Thus, it was possible to demonstrate iatrogenic interspecific infection and the occurrence of horizontal caprine lentivirus transmission among sheep.

O objetivo foi demonstrar a transmissão iatrogênica de lentivírus de pequenos ruminantes (LVPR) de caprinos para ovinos e a transmissão horizontal entre ovinos. O estudo foi conduzido em propriedade com criação não consorciada de caprinos e ovinos, monitorada para ocorrência de lentiviroses, a partir de acompanhamento clínico e testes de immunoblotting (IB), imunodifusão em gel de agarose (IDGA) e reação em cadeia da polimerase do tipo nested (nPCR). Resultados positivos no rebanho ovino não haviam sido observados até então. Por outro lado, sabia-se que o rebanho caprino leiteiro era positivo. Por este motivo, a propriedade realizava programa de controle da artrite-encefalite caprina (CAE). O estudo foi delineado em um lote de ovinos que apresentou animais positivos para LVPR na nPCR. Verificou-se que três animais neonatos deste lote foram rejeitados por suas mães e por isso receberam leite do rebanho caprino. Estes três animais permaneceram com outros 20 ovinos de mesma faixa etária, totalizando 23 animais. Após um ano, durante a realização do monitoramento, dos 23 animais do lote, 11 apresentaram resultados positivos na nPCR e três demonstraram soroconversão por IB. Dos animais que haviam recebido leite do rebanho caprino, dois tiveram resultados positivos na nPCR e no IB. Os 11 animais positivos na nPCR foram acompanhados, verificando-se que cinco animais não apresentaram mais resultados positivos na nPCR, nem soroconverteram; dois continuaram apresentando resultados positivos na nPCR, mas negativos no IB e IDGA e quatro apresentaram-se positivos na nPCR, no IB e no IDGA. Dessa forma, foi possível demonstrar a infecção interespecífica de forma iatrogênica e a ocorrência de transmissão horizontal do lentivírus caprino entre ovinos.

Avaliação de amostras de sangue de gado zebuíno nelore usando o analisador hematológico CELL-DYN 3500 / Evaluation of zebu Nellore cattle blood samples using the Cell-Dyn 3500 hematology analyzer

The Cell-dyn 3500 is a multiparameter flow cytometer, which may analyze samples from several species performing several simultaneous analyses. It is able to perform white blood cells, red blood cells and platelet counts, besides differential leukocyte counts, packed cell volume and hemoglobin determination. Cell-Dyn 3500 performs total leukocyte count both optically and by impedance. The equipment may choose one or other method, based on the reliability of the results. Erythrocyte and platelet counts are determined by impedance. Leukocyte differentiation is based on an optical principle, using separation in multiangular polarized light. The objective of this study was to compare the results of complete blood count of Zebu Nellore heifers from Cell-dyn 3500, with those obtained from a semi-automated cell counter (Celm CC 510) and the manual technique. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein in 5 mL EDTA vacuum tubes from 58 Nellore heifers, at 24 months of age. Samples were processed in parallel in the three different techniques. Results were analyzed using paired t test, Pearsons correlation and the Bland-Altmann method. There was a strong correlation for all parameters analyzed by Cell-Dyn 3500, manual method and semi-automated cell counter, except for basophils and monocytes counts. These results confirm that this analyzeris reliable for blood samples analysis of zebu cattle.

O Cell-Dyn 3500 é um citômetro de fluxo multi-parâmetros que realiza várias análises simultâneas em diversas espécies de animais. Ele realiza a contagem total de leucócitos, de hemácias e de plaquetas, além do diferencial de leucócitos, o volume globular e a determinação de hemoglobina. O Cell-Dyn 3500 realiza a contagem total de leucócitos, tanto pelo método óptico quanto pela impedância. O equipamento pode escolher um ou outro método, baseado na confiabilidade dos resultados. A contagem de hemáceas e plaquetas é determinada pelo método de impedância. A diferenciação de leucócitos é baseada em um princípio óptico de análise, utilizando-se separação em luz polarizada multiangular. O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar os resultados de hemogramas, realizados pelo Cell-Dyn 3500, com aqueles realizados por um contador celular semi-automático (Celm CC-510) e pela técnica manual. Amostras de sangue foram colhidas da veia jugular, em tubos de 5,0 ml à vácuo com EDTA, de 58 novilhas Nelore de 24 meses de idade. As amostras foram processadas paralelamente nas três técnicas. Os resultados foram analisados pelo teste t pareado, correlação de Pearson e pelo método de Bland-Altmann. Houve forte correlação entre os resultados hematológicos obtidos pelo Cell-Dyn 3500, pelo método manual e pelo contador celular semi-automático (Celm CC-510), exceto para a contagem de basófilos e monócitos. Esses resultados confirmam que o equipamento é confiável para a análise de amostras de sangue de gado zebuíno.

Evaluation of zebu nellore cattle blood samples using the Cell-Dyn 3500 hematology analyzer

The Cell-dyn 3500 is a multiparameter flow cytometer, which may analyze samples from several species performing several simultaneous analyses. It is able to perform white blood cells, red blood cells and platelet counts, besides differential leukocyte counts, packed cell volume and hemoglobin determination. Cell-Dyn 3500 performs total leukocyte count both optically and by impedance. The equipment may choose one or other method, based on the reliability of the results. Erythrocyte and platelet counts are determined by impedance. Leukocyte differentiation is based on an optical principle, using separation in multiangular polarized light. The objective of this study was to compare the results of complete blood count of Zebu Nellore heifers from Cell-dyn 3500, with those obtained from a semi-automated cell counter (Celm CC 510) and the manual technique. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein in 5 mL EDTA vacuum tubes from 58 Nellore heifers, at 24 months of age. Samples were processed in parallel in the three different techniques. Results were analyzed using paired t test, Pearson's correlation and the Bland-Altmann method. There was a strong correlation for all parameters analyzed by Cell-Dyn 3500, manual method and semi-automated cell counter, except for basophils and monocytes counts. These results confirm that this analyzer is reliable for blood samples analysis of zebu cattle.

O Cell-Dyn 3500 é um citômetro de fluxo multi-parâmetros que realiza várias análises simultâneas em diversas espécies de animais. Ele realiza a contagem total de leucócitos, de hemácias e de plaquetas, além do diferencial de leucócitos, o volume globular e a determinação de hemoglobina. O Cell-Dyn 3500 realiza a contagem total de leucócitos, tanto pelo método óptico quanto pela impedância. O equipamento pode escolher um ou outro método, baseado na confiabilidade dos resultados. A contagem de hemáceas e plaquetas é determinada pelo método de impedância. A diferenciação de leucócitos é baseada em um princípio óptico de análise, utilizando-se separação em luz polarizada multiangular. O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar os resultados de hemogramas, realizados pelo Cell-Dyn 3500, com aqueles realizados por um contador celular semi-automático (Celm CC-510) e pela técnica manual. Amostras de sangue foram colhidas da veia jugular, em tubos de 5,0 ml à vácuo com EDTA, de 58 novilhas Nelore de 24 meses de idade. As amostras foram processadas paralelamente nas três técnicas. Os resultados foram analisados pelo teste t pareado, correlação de Pearson e pelo método de Bland-Altmann. Houve forte correlação entre os resultados hematológicos obtidos pelo Cell-Dyn 3500, pelo método manual e pelo contador celular semi-automático (Celm CC-510), exceto para a contagem de basófilos e monócitos. Esses resultados confirmam que o equipamento é confiável para a análise de amostras de sangue de gado zebuíno.

Avaliação de amostras de sangue de gado zebuíno nelore usando o analisador hematológico CELL-DYN 3500 / Evaluation of zebu Nellore cattle blood samples using the Cell-Dyn 3500 hematology analyzer

The Cell-dyn 3500 is a multiparameter flow cytometer, which may analyze samples from several species performing several simultaneous analyses. It is able to perform white blood cells, red blood cells and platelet counts, besides differential leukocyte counts, packed cell volume and hemoglobin determination. Cell-Dyn 3500 performs total leukocyte count both optically and by impedance. The equipment may choose one or other method, based on the reliability of the results. Erythrocyte and platelet counts are determined by impedance. Leukocyte differentiation is based on an optical principle, using separation in multiangular polarized light. The objective of this study was to compare the results of complete blood count of Zebu Nellore heifers from Cell-dyn 3500, with those obtained from a semi-automated cell counter (Celm CC 510) and the manual technique. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein in 5 mL EDTA vacuum tubes from 58 Nellore heifers, at 24 months of age. Samples were processed in parallel in the three different techniques. Results were analyzed using paired t test, Pearsons correlation and the Bland-Altmann method. There was a strong correlation for all parameters analyzed by Cell-Dyn 3500, manual method and semi-automated cell counter, except for basophils and monocytes counts. These results confirm that this analyzeris reliable for blood samples analysis of zebu cattle.(AU)

O Cell-Dyn 3500 é um citômetro de fluxo multi-parâmetros que realiza várias análises simultâneas em diversas espécies de animais. Ele realiza a contagem total de leucócitos, de hemácias e de plaquetas, além do diferencial de leucócitos, o volume globular e a determinação de hemoglobina. O Cell-Dyn 3500 realiza a contagem total de leucócitos, tanto pelo método óptico quanto pela impedância. O equipamento pode escolher um ou outro método, baseado na confiabilidade dos resultados. A contagem de hemáceas e plaquetas é determinada pelo método de impedância. A diferenciação de leucócitos é baseada em um princípio óptico de análise, utilizando-se separação em luz polarizada multiangular. O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar os resultados de hemogramas, realizados pelo Cell-Dyn 3500, com aqueles realizados por um contador celular semi-automático (Celm CC-510) e pela técnica manual. Amostras de sangue foram colhidas da veia jugular, em tubos de 5,0 ml à vácuo com EDTA, de 58 novilhas Nelore de 24 meses de idade. As amostras foram processadas paralelamente nas três técnicas. Os resultados foram analisados pelo teste t pareado, correlação de Pearson e pelo método de Bland-Altmann. Houve forte correlação entre os resultados hematológicos obtidos pelo Cell-Dyn 3500, pelo método manual e pelo contador celular semi-automático (Celm CC-510), exceto para a contagem de basófilos e monócitos. Esses resultados confirmam que o equipamento é confiável para a análise de amostras de sangue de gado zebuíno. (AU)

Duration of passive immunity to small ruminant lentiviruses in lambs / Duração da imunidade passiva para lentivírus de pequenos ruminantes em cordeiros

In order to evaluate the passive immunity against small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLV) in lambs, this study was conducted from two experimental groups. The first one (G1) was established by nine lambs subjected to artificial feeding of colostrum of goats positive for SRLV. The second one (G2) was the control group, consisting of ten lambs subjected to suckling of colostrum from their negative mothers. Blood samples were obtained before the first feeding, after 24 hours of birth and at 7, 15, 30, 50, 70, 90 and 120 days of age. The concentrations of total serum protein (TSP), albumin (ALB), globulin (GLOB) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) were determined and antibodies to SRLV were surveyed from the techniques of agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID), enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (Elisa) and immunoblotting (IB). In both groups, the lowest averages of TSP, GLOB and IgG were observed at birth and the highest averages were observed at 24 hours of life, due to absorption of colostral immunoglobulins. For G1, transfer of immunity could also be detected by immunodiagnostic tests. At birth, the animals were seronegative. After 24 hours, all animals were positive in three serological tests. Negative results began to be observed after 15 days of age by the AGID test. As for Elisa testing, all animals remained reagent until 50 days old. Only IB was able to detect anti-SRLV at 70 days. Regarding G2, all animals tested negative in AGID and IB, from birth until 120 days of age. However,false-positive results were observed until day 15 in Elisa, due to nonspecific reactions. These data areconsistent with the sensitivity and specificity of serological tests and show that starting at 90 days ofage, colostral antibodies to SRLV are no longer detected in the serum of lambs.(AU)

Com a finalidade de avaliar a imunidade passiva contra lentivírus de pequenos ruminantes (LVPR), em cordeiros, este estudo foi conduzido a partir de dois grupos experimentais. O primeiro (G1) foi estabelecido por nove cordeiros submetidos à mamada artificial de pool de colostro de cabras positivas para LVPR. O segundo (G2) foi o controle, constituído por dez cordeiros submetidos à mamada natural de colostro das suas mães negativas. Amostras de sangue foram obtidas antes da primeira mamada, após 24h do nascimento e com sete, 15, 30, 50, 70, 90 e 120 dias de vida. Determinaram-se as concentrações de proteína sérica total (PST), albumina (ALB), globulinas (GLOB) e imunoglobulina G (IgG) e anticorpos anti-LVPR foram pesquisados a partir das técnicas de imunodifusão em gel de agarose (IDGA), ensaio imunoadsorvente ligado à enzima (Elisa) e immunoblotting (IB). Em ambos os grupos, as menores médias de PST, GLOB e IgG foram observadas ao nascimento e as maiores médias foram constatadas às 24 horas de vida, devido à absorção de imunoglobulinas colostrais. Para o G1, a transferência de imunidade também pôde ser constatada pelas provas de imunodiagnóstico. Ao nascimento, os animais estavam soronegativos. Com 24 horas, todos foram reagentes nos três testes sorológicos. Posteriormente, resultados negativos começaram a ser observados, a partir dos 15 dias de idade, pela prova de IDGA. Já pelo teste de Elisa, todos os animais permaneceram reagentes até os 50dias de vida. Apenas o IB foi capaz de detectar anticorpos anti-LVPR aos 70 dias. Em relação ao G2,todos os animais apresentaram resultados negativos nos testes de IDGA e IB, do nascimento aos 120dias de idade. Entretanto, resultados falso-positivos foram observados até os 15 dias nos testes de Elisa,devido a reações inespecíficas.(AU)

Obliterative vasculitis caused by ovine herpesvirus type 2 in cattle

Background: Malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) is a frequently fatal viral infection that affects various wild and domestic ruminants and even pigs, as recently reported. It is a disease characterized by lymphoproliferation, vasculitis and erosiveulcerative lesions in mucosa and skin. In Brazil, the virus that circulates and causes the disease has been identified as OvHV-2. The aim of this study is to describe the clinicopathological changes in a cow with obliterative vasculitis caused by OvHV-2. Case: A two-year-old Gir cow with a history of intermittent diarrhea and progressive weight loss for approximately a year, which had not improved with antibiotic therapy, was euthanized and subjected to necropsy. In the necropsy, the liver was enlarged, firm, and had a marbled aspect all over the capsular and cut surfaces (light striations intercalated with dark areas). Cut surfaces also revealed thickening of the vessel walls, which exhibited a branched pattern. There was marked thickening of the small and large intestinal walls. The hepatic, mediastinal and mesenteric lymph nodes were enlarged. The samples were fixed in 10% phosphate-buffered formalin, routinely processed for histology, embedded in paraffin, cut 5-µm sections, and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Additionally, sections of the liver and ileum were subjected to Masson's trichrome staining. The main microscopic alterations were found in the vessels (arteries and veins) of the liver and intestine. Periportal fibrosis and marked pericholangitis which would sometimes form bridges were observed in the liver. Transmural and perivascular fibrosis; the muscular layer was ruptured and there was proliferation of the intima, which caused obliteration of the lumen were also present. The lymph nodes' medullae exhibited intense infiltration of macrophages and plasma cells with areas of fibrosis, capillary proliferation, and atrophy of medullary cords. Neovascularization and marked inflammatory infiltrates composed of lymphocytes, plasma cells, macrophages and eosinophils were also present. Masson's trichrome staining revealed areas of fibroplasia. The tissue samples of the carotid rete mirabile, brain and liver were submitted for identification of OvHV-2 by nested polymerase chain reaction (nPCR) tested was positive for ovine herpesvirus type 2. Discussion: The main histological findings (obliterative vasculitis observed in the small and large intestines, liver, and lymph nodes) plus the detection of viral DNA of OvHV-2 in fragments of the carotid rete mirabile, brain, and liver by nPCR confirmed the diagnosis of malignant catarrhal fever. Chronic cases of MCF in cattle are not often described. The disease is usually manifested in a hyperacute or acute form which culminates with death. The most frequent clinical presentation is the head and eye form, which is characterized by corneal opacity, and ocular, nasal, and oral serous discharge. Bovines with MCF usually exhibit macroscopic and microscopic changes in various organs due to the pansystemic characteristic of the virus, which causes vasculopathy and lymphadenopathy. In this report, the changes were restricted to the intestines, liver, and lymph nodes. The obliterative vasculitis seen in this case is similar to the changes described in cases of chronic. Other herpesviruses which cause lesions to the vascular wall can also cause hyperplasia of the muscular layer with progression to obliterative arteriopathy. This paper reports a presentation of MCR not previously described in Brazil. PCR was an important tool for the conclusion of this case.

Urolitíase obstrutiva em touro Nelore no Recôncavo da Bahia / Obstructive Urolithiasis in Nelore Cattle in the Recôncavo of Bahia

Background: Urolithiasis is a metabolic disease of ruminants castrated and uncastrated. The formation of uroliths causes trauma and obstruction in the tract urinary. The nutrition and management are the main predisposing factors for this disease. Many cases occur sporadically, but outbreaks can occur or become an endemic problem. This paper describes a case of obstructive urolithiasis in Nelore cattle uncastrated in Recôncavo of Bahia, Brazil. Case: An 4-year-old Nelore cattle, uncastrated male was sent to the Centro de Desenvolvimento da Pecuária da Universidade Federal da Bahia (CPD-UFBA), Bahia, Brazil. by presenting a swelling on the ventral abdomen 5 days ago. Clinical examination revealed the exposure with mucosal necrosis and hemorrhage preputial, and continuous dripping of urine. The animal was euthanized in extremis and submitted to necropsy. The animal was necropsied and samples collected from the abdominal cavity, thoracic cavity, and nervous system. The samples were fixed in 10% formalin, cleaved, processed routinely for histology, embedded in paraffin, cut at five microns thick and stained with hematoxylin and eosin (HE). Urinary stones collected during necropsy were sent for analysis of chemical composition. The macroscopic had swelling in the ventral abdominal region. By cutting this region was the formation of cavities and filled with red liquid and odor uremic in the subcutaneous. At the opening of the sigmoid flexure of the penile urethra was found urinary calculi with 2 x 1 cm, rough and porous, light brown and rocklike consistency, occluding the urethral light. There was rupture of the urethral mucosa and necrosis of adjacent tissue, plus hemorrhage, and hydronephrosis. Kidney had multiple white areas on the natural surface. In the cut surface of the kidney was observed dilatation of renal calices, some with uroliths. In microscopy of the urethra was observed coagulation necrosis diffuse mucosa and and submucosa with hemorrhage and neutrophilic inflammatory infiltrate. Kidney was observed areas of intense intersticial infiltrate inflammatory, periglomerular fibrosis and peritubular and interstitial collagen deposition. Chemical analysis of uroliths demonstrated the presence of calcium carbonate and calcium oxalate in its composition. Discussion: The diagnosis of obstructive urolithiasis was based from the clinical signs and gross lesions. Works related to obstructive urolithiasis in cattle in Brazil are uncommon. The cases are described more often in small ruminants, usually associated with feed intake unbalanced. In cattle the disease usually occurs in castrated males reared in intensive system. Ventral edema in the perineum, inguinal region, the ventral abdomen and prepuce, are clinical signs that indicate urethral rupture as observed in this case. The pathological changes observed in this case were similar to those described by other authors. In ruminants, the predominant types of uroliths are compounds of struvite, silicates, carbonates and oxalates. The formation of uroliths composed of calcium carbonate associated with the consumption of fodder with a high calcium content and low phosphorus and magnesium. The mechanism of formation of calcium oxalate uroliths is unclear. Unable to determine the factors that have led to the formation of uroliths in this case.

Inquérito soroepidemiológico do lentivírus caprino e perfil das criações de caprinos na região do Baixo Médio São Francisco (BA) / Seroepidemiological survey of caprine arthritis encephalitis and profile of goat breeding systems in the region of Baixo Médio São Francisco (BA)

This work aimed to determine the serological prevalence of caprine artrithis encephalitis (CAE) in the microregion of Juazeiro, in the state of Bahia, using the technique of agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID) to characterize the farming systems of the region. We collected 693 blood serum samples of goats from 46 farms in 8 different locations belonging to the municipalities forming the microregion (Campo Alegre de Lourdes, Casa Nova, Curaçá, Juazeiro, Pilão Arcado, Remanso, and Sobradinho). During the visits, a questionnaire was applied emphasizing information related to health management. All of the visited properties had extensive breeding systems, with predominance of mixed breed animals, low productivity and low technology rate, aiming mainly to use the meat. The main diseases reported were caseous lymphadenitis, diarrhea, ectoparasites and keratoconjunctivitis. Concerning seroprevalence, 0.29% (2/693) of samples tested positive for AGID. The positive animals belonged to the same property in the municipality of Curaçá, which showed 12.5% (1/8) of positive properties, in contrast to 2.17% (1/46) of total seroprevalence in the other visited properties. These results therefore suggest the need for new epidemiological surveys in the region, especially at a time when the importation of animals for genetic improvement is taking place.

Este trabalho teve como finalidade verificar a prevalência sorológica da lentivirose caprina (LVC) na microrregião de Juazeiro, na Bahia, por meio da técnica de imunodifusão em gel de agar (IDGA), bem como caracterizar os sistemas de criação da região. Para tal, foram avaliadas 693 amostras de soros sanguíneos de caprinos de 46 propriedades rurais em diferentes localidades, pertencentes aos 8 municípios formadores da microrregião (Campo Alegre de Lourdes, Casa Nova, Curaçá, Juazeiro, Pilão Arcado, Remanso, Sento Sé e Sobradinho). Na realização das visitas, aplicou-se um questionário com ênfase nas informações referentes ao manejo sanitário. Das propriedades visitadas, todas apresentavam sistema de criação extensivo, com predomínio de animais sem raça definida, baixa produtividade e baixo índice de tecnificação, visando principalmente à obtenção de carne. As principais enfermidades relatadas foram linfadenite caseosa, diarreias, ectoparasitoses e ceratoconjuntivite. Quanto à soroprevalência, 0,29% (2/693) das amostras apresentaram sorologia positiva para a LVC. Os animais positivos pertenciam à mesma propriedade, no município de Curaçá, que apresentou 12,5% (1/8) de propriedades positivas, contrastando com 2,17% (1/46) de soroprevalência total dos rebanhos visitados. Estes resultados sugerem, portanto, a necessidade da efetivação de medidas preventivas na região, principalmente [...]

Falha da transferência de imunidade passiva em cordeiros mestiços (Santa Inês x Dorper) e estudo do proteinograma do nascimento até o desmame / Failure of passive immunity transfer in crossbred lambs (Santa Inês x Dorper) and proteinogram study from birth until waned

Analisou-se a ocorrência da Falha de Transferência da Imunidade Passiva (FTIP) em 45 cordeiros nascidos de ovelhas saudáveis e pluríparas. Estes animais foram acompanhados do nascimento até o desmame (90 dias), por meio de avaliações físicas, do hemograma, determinação de proteínas séricas totais e seu fracionamento eletroforético entre 24-72h pós-nascimento (p.n.), aos 7, 15, 30, 60 e 90 dias de idade (quando era realizada a desmama). Adotando-se o ponto de corte para proteínas séricas totais da ordem de 4,5g/dL, obteve-se a ocorrência de FTIP de 24,4% (11 animais). Os cordeiros com FTIP apresentaram menores valores (p<0,05) de proteínas séricas, albumina, alfaglobulina, betaglobulina 1 e gamaglobulinas entre 24-72h p.n. quando comparados aos dos 34 animais que não tiveram FTIP. Porém, a partir dos sete dias de vida não foram observadas diferenças significativas destas variáveis entre os grupos, o que indica um processo de produção ativa de proteínas pelo grupo com FTIP.(AU)

It was analyzed the occurrence of the failure of passive transfer (FTIP) of the immunity 45 born lambs of healthy and pluriparous ewes. These animals were accompanied from the birth to the wean (90 days), when clinical evaluations were accomplished, hemogram, determination of total serum proteins and their electrophoretic fractions, 24-72h after the birth, to the 7, 15, 30, 60 and 90 days of age (at the same time of the wean). Adopting the cut point for total serumproteins of the order of 4.5g/dL, it was obtained the occurrence of FTIP of 24.4% (11 animals). The lambs with FTIP presented lowers values (p<0.05) of serum proteins, albumin, alpha-globulin, beta-globulin 1 and gamma globulins when compared to the 34 animals that have no FTIP. However, from 7th days of life it was not observed significant differences of these variables between groups, indicating the occurrence of a process of active production of proteins by group FTIP.(AU)

Inquérito soroepidemiológico do lentivírus caprino e perfil das criações de caprinos na região do Baixo Médio São Francisco (BA) / Seroepidemiological survey of caprine arthritis encephalitis and profile of goat breeding systems in the region of Baixo Médio São Francisco (BA)

This work aimed to determine the serological prevalence of caprine artrithis encephalitis (CAE) in the microregion of Juazeiro, in the state of Bahia, using the technique of agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID) to characterize the farming systems of the region. We collected 693 blood serum samples of goats from 46 farms in 8 different locations belonging to the municipalities forming the microregion (Campo Alegre de Lourdes, Casa Nova, Curaçá, Juazeiro, Pilão Arcado, Remanso, and Sobradinho). During the visits, a questionnaire was applied emphasizing information related to health management. All of the visited properties had extensive breeding systems, with predominance of mixed breed animals, low productivity and low technology rate, aiming mainly to use the meat. The main diseases reported were caseous lymphadenitis, diarrhea, ectoparasites and keratoconjunctivitis. Concerning seroprevalence, 0.29% (2/693) of samples tested positive for AGID. The positive animals belonged to the same property in the municipality of Curaçá, which showed 12.5% (1/8) of positive properties, in contrast to 2.17% (1/46) of total seroprevalence in the other visited properties. These results therefore suggest the need for new epidemiological surveys in the region, especially at a time when the importation of animals for genetic improvement is taking place. (AU)

Este trabalho teve como finalidade verificar a prevalência sorológica da lentivirose caprina (LVC) na microrregião de Juazeiro, na Bahia, por meio da técnica de imunodifusão em gel de agar (IDGA), bem como caracterizar os sistemas de criação da região. Para tal, foram avaliadas 693 amostras de soros sanguíneos de caprinos de 46 propriedades rurais em diferentes localidades, pertencentes aos 8 municípios formadores da microrregião (Campo Alegre de Lourdes, Casa Nova, Curaçá, Juazeiro, Pilão Arcado, Remanso, Sento Sé e Sobradinho). Na realização das visitas, aplicou-se um questionário com ênfase nas informações referentes ao manejo sanitário. Das propriedades visitadas, todas apresentavam sistema de criação extensivo, com predomínio de animais sem raça definida, baixa produtividade e baixo índice de tecnificação, visando principalmente à obtenção de carne. As principais enfermidades relatadas foram linfadenite caseosa, diarreias, ectoparasitoses e ceratoconjuntivite. Quanto à soroprevalência, 0,29% (2/693) das amostras apresentaram sorologia positiva para a LVC. Os animais positivos pertenciam à mesma propriedade, no município de Curaçá, que apresentou 12,5% (1/8) de propriedades positivas, contrastando com 2,17% (1/46) de soroprevalência total dos rebanhos visitados. Estes resultados sugerem, portanto, a necessidade da efetivação de medidas preventivas na região, principalmente [...]

Seroepidemiology of sheep brucellosis in the microregion of Feira de Santana, BA, Brazil / Soroepidemiologia de brucelose ovina na microrregião de Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brasil

The aim of the present study was to perform a seroepidemiological survey of Brucella ovis in ovine flocks in the microregion of Feira de Santana, State of Bahia (BA), Brazil. Ten municipalities with the largest sheep flocks were selected for this survey: Antonio Cardoso, Feira de Santana, Ipecaetá, Ipirá, Itatim, Pintadas, Rafael Jambeiro, Santa Teresinha, Santo Estévão and Serra Preta. The sample size was established on the basis of three parameters: significance level (99%), sampling error (5%), and estimated prevalence (50%). The total sample was divided proportionally to the sheep population found in the respective municipalities. The flocks examined in each municipality were randomly selected. The animals were older than six months and were distributed among 49 properties in the municipalities. Samples of blood from 793 male and female sheep were analyzed. During visitations, an epidemiological questionnaire was applied for collection of information and analysis of possible risk factors. All sera samples were analyzed by agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID) and the antigen was a mixture of soluble proteins and lipopolysaccharides from B. ovis (strain Reo 198). Seropositive animals (6.94%, 55/793) to B. ovis were detected. However, significant statistical difference (p>0.05) was not found for age and sex. Risk factors that might be associated with cases of seropositive animals for the variables analyzed were not found. In 61.22% (30/49) of the examined farms at least one seropositive animal was detected. Only two of the ten municipalities above had no seropositive animal.(AU)

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi a realização de um inquérito soroepidemiológico de Brucella ovis em rebanhos de ovinos da Microrregião de Feira de Santana, Estado da Bahia, Brasil. Foram selecionados os dez municípios de maior efetivo ovino: Antônio Cardoso, Feira de Santana, Ipecaetá, Ipirá, Itatim, Pintadas, Rafael Jambeiro, Santa Teresinha, Santo Estévão e Serra Preta,. O tamanho da amostra foi calculado com base nos parâmetros: nível de significância, 99%; erro amostral, 5%, prevalência estimada, 50%. A amostra total foi fracionada segundo a população de ovinos do respectivo município. Foram examinados 793 animais, machos e fêmeas, com idade superior a seis meses, distribuídos em 49 propriedades dos municípios visitados. Por ocasião das visitas, foi aplicado um questionário epidemiológico destinado à análise de possíveis fatores de risco. Todos os soros foram submetidos ao teste da imunodifusão em gel de ágar (IDGA) com o antígeno constituído por proteínas e lipopolissacarídeos solúveis de B. ovis amostra Reo198. Foram obtidos 6,94% (55/793) de animais positivos e não houve diferença significativa (p>0,05) para idade e sexo. Para as variáveis analisadas, não foram encontrados fatores de risco que pudessem estar associados aos casos de animais reatores positivos. Dentre as propriedades trabalhadas, 61,22% (30/49) apresentaram pelo menos um animal reagente e dos dez municípios visitados, apenas dois não apresentaram animais positivos.(AU)