Occurrence of IgG antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum, and Leptospira spp. in goats and sheep from an indigenous village in Pernambuco, Brazil / Ocorrência de anticorpos IgG contra Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum e Leptospira spp. em caprinos e ovinos de uma aldeia indígena em Pernambuco, Brasil

This study aimed to determine the occurrence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum, and Leptospira spp. antibodies in sheep and goats raised in villages of the Xukuru do Ororubá indigenous community, Pernambuco, Brazil. A total of 180 serum samples from sheep and 108 serum samples from goats of both sexes and different ages were analyzed. For antibody research, indirect immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT) were used for the protozoa T. gondii and N. caninum, and microscopic agglutination test (MAT) for Leptospira spp., with a cutoff titer of 1:64, 1:50 and 1:100, respectively. The frequency of anti-T. gondii antibodies was 16.6% (30/180) for sheep and 11.1% (12/108) for goats. The frequency of anti-N. caninum antibodies was 10.55% (19/180) for sheep, and 20.37% (22/108) for goats, while for Leptospira spp., 2.2% (4/180) of sheep and 1.85% (2/108) of goats reacted positively. The results obtained in this study are unprecedented in indigenous communities in the country and serve as an alert for monitoring goats and sheep from the Xukuru do Ororubá indigenous village regarding the occurrence and productive impact of infections by T. gondii, N. caninum, and Leptospira spp., in addition to the occurrence of the zoonosis toxoplasmosis and leptospirosis in the indigenous community.(AU)

Objetivou-se determinar a ocorrência de anticorpos anti-Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum e Leptospira spp., em ovinos e caprinos criados em aldeias da comunidade indígena Xukuru do Ororubá, Pernambuco, Brasil. Foram analisadas 180 amostras de soro de ovinos e 108 amostras de soro de caprinos de ambos os sexos e diferentes idades. Para a pesquisa de anticorpos foi utilizada a técnica de Reação de Imunofluorescência indireta (RIFI), para os protozoários T. gondii e N. caninum e Aglutinação Microscópica (MAT) para Leptospira spp., com ponto de corte de 1:64, 1:50 e 1:100, respectivamente. A frequência de anticorpos anti-T gondii foi de 16,6% (30/180) em ovinos e 11,1% (12/108) em caprinos. A frequência de anticorpos anti-N. caninum foi de 10,55% (19/180) para ovinos e 20,37% (22/108) para caprinos, enquanto para Leptospira spp., 2,2% (4/180) dos ovinos e 1,85% (2/108) dos caprinos reagiram positivamente. Os resultados obtidos neste estudo são inéditos em comunidades indígenas do país e alertam para o monitoramento de caprinos e ovinos da aldeia indígena Xukuru do Ororubá, quanto à ocorrência e impacto produtivo de infecções por T. gondii, N. caninum e Leptospira spp., além da ocorrência de zoonoses como a toxoplasmose e leptospirose na comunidade indígena.(AU)

Toxoplasma gondii in lactating animals: potential risk to milk consuming population in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa / Toxoplasma gondii em animais lactantes: risco potencial para população consumidora de leite em Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular zoonotic protozoan parasite usually infects human and animal worldwide. This study aimed to analyze the sero-prevalence of T. gondii in blood of lactating animals and human living in close proximity and also to detect Toxoplasma DNA in unpasteurized milk of the studied animals. A total of 233 blood and milk samples were collected from lactating animals, and 735 blood samples were taken from humans in District Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The blood samples were analyzed through ELISA while the milk samples were analyzed by PCR for the presence of T. gondii DNA. A standard questionnaire was introduced to collect the data from the participants. In animals, the reported sero-prevalence was 32.18% for IgM, 17.16% for IgG, and 6.4% for both IgM and IgG. The reported positivity for T. gondii DNA in milk was 14.44%, 34.8%, 20%, and 26% in sheep, goats, cows, and buffaloes, respectively. In the human blood samples, 9.8% were found positive for IgM and 11.2% for IgG while none of the samples was found positive for both IgM and IgG. Overall sero-prevalence reported in females was significantly higher than the male (p< 0.0001) were the significant risk factors associated with T. gondii infections in animals. In conclusion, T. gondii infection is prevalent in lactating animals and humans using their raw milk in the study area. It is suggested that raw milk should be considered as a vehicle for the transmission of T. gondii to humans. Proper pasteurization of milk is very useful in limiting the transmission of infection. Awareness and control programs should be implemented to prevent the infection.

Toxoplasma gondii é um protozoário parasita intracelular zoonótico que geralmente infecta humanos e animais em todo o mundo. Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a soroprevalência de T. gondii no sangue de animais lactantes e humanos que vivem em proximidade, além de detectar o DNA de Toxoplasma no leite não pasteurizado dos indivíduos estudados. Um total de 233 amostras de sangue e leite foram coletadas de animais lactantes e 735 amostras de sangue foram coletadas de humanos no Distrito Upper Dir Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, no Paquistão. As amostras de sangue foram analisadas pelo método ELISA enquanto as amostras de leite foram analisadas por PCR para a presença de DNA de T. gondii. Um questionário padrão foi introduzido para coletar os dados dos participantes. Em animais, a soroprevalência relatada foi de 32,18% para IgM, 17,16% para IgG e 6,4% para IgM e IgG. A positividade relatada para DNA de T. gondii encontrada no leite foi de 14,44%, 34,8%, 20% e 26% em ovelhas, cabras, vacas e búfalas, respectivamente. Nas amostras de sangue humano, 9,8% foram consideradas positivas para IgM e 11,2% para IgG, enquanto nenhuma das amostras foi considerada positiva para IgM e IgG. A soroprevalência geral relatada em mulheres foi significativamente maior do que em homens (p < 0,05). Neste estudo, contato com gatos (p < 0,0001), hábitos alimentares (p < 0,0001), fonte de água para beber (p < 0,0001) e más condições de higiene (p < 0,0001) foram os fatores de risco significativos associados a infecções por T. gondii em animais. Em conclusão, a infecção por T. gondii é prevalecente em animais lactantes e humanos que utilizam leite cru, isto é, não-pasteurizado, na área de estudo. Sugere-se que o leite não-pasteurizado seja considerado um veículo de transmissão do T. gondii para humanos. A pasteurização adequada do leite é muito útil para limitar a transmissão de infecções. Programas de conscientização e controle devem ser implementados para prevenir a infecção.

Intake, total apparent digestibility, and microbial efficiency of sheep fed pineapple waste silage in different planes of nutrition

The study aimed to nutritionally evaluate the silage of pineapple crop waste in sheep feeding in different planes of nutrition (L). We used eight growing sheep and four male castrated adults, in individual metabolic cages distributed in a switchback design with two treatments and three periods. The treatments were the different planes of nutrition: L = MEI/Mm, MEI/1.5Mm, and MEI/2.5Mm, in which L = MEI/Mm, MEI is the energy amount of the feed intake and Mm is the maintenance. We performed a digestibility trial of the diet composed of silage of pineapple crop waste, ground corn, and soybean meal. Data were analyzed using regression analysis. Nutrient intake behaved linearly according to the increase in the L, except for organic matter, which presented a quadratic behavior. Planes of nutrition did not affect protein and fiber digestible fractions. However, digestible fractions of fat and non-fibrous carbohydrates (NFC) increased with L. The indigestible fractions displayed a quadratic behavior with an increase in the L. Regarding the microbial synthesis efficiency, we observed a linear decrease with the increase in L. Thus, the silage of pineapple crop waste is a feed very rich in NFC. Besides, silage of pineapple crop waste presented a good alternative roughage during forage shortages. Diet inclusion of 2.5x the maintenance does not compromise the sheep performance.(AU)

Seroprevalence of antibodies against smooth Brucella in small ruminants in the states of Sergipe, Bahia, Ceará and Paraíba / Soroprevalência de anticorpos contra Brucella lisa em pequenos ruminantes dos estados de Sergipe, Bahia, Ceará e Paraíba

Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease widespread almost all over the world, representing a significant economic and public health problem. Brucella melitensis, B. suis and B. abortus are considered the most pathogenic species for humans. The most virulent species, B. melitensis is endemic in many parts of the world, particularly the biovar 3 in the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe. Some Latin American countries are seriously affected by biovar 1, especially Mexico, Peru and northern Argentina. Furthermore, while Brazil is considered free of this etiologic agent, one recurrent question is whether this infection really does not occur in Brazil or there is a lack of research/data on the subject. To answer this question, this study aims to investigate the occurrence of antibodies against smooth Brucella in goats and sheep in the states of Sergipe, Paraíba, Ceará and Paraíba. All samples were screened by the Rose Bengal test (RBT). The complement fixation (CFT) and the fluorescence polarization (FPT) tests were used as confirmatory tests. There were no positive samples in the confirmatory tests (both CFT and FPT). We, therefore, conclude that this result reinforces the previous knowledge regarding the exotic status of B. melitensis infection in Brazil.

A brucelose é uma das doenças de caráter zoonótico mais difundidas no mundo, representando um grande problema econômico e de saúde pública. A Brucella melitensis, a B. suis e a B. abortus são consideradas as mais patogênicas espécies para humanos. A espécie apontada como a mais virulenta é a B. melitensis, endêmica em várias partes do mundo, particularmente o biovar 3 na região do Mediterrâneo e na Europa Oriental. Alguns países da América Latina são seriamente afetados pelo biovar 1, especialmente México, Peru e norte da Argentina. O Brasil é considerado livre desse agente etiológico, porém sempre há o questionamento se a infecção não ocorre ou se falta pesquisa. Diante dessa questão, o objetivo deste trabalho foi investigar a ocorrência de anticorpos contra amostras lisas de Brucella em caprinos e ovinos dos estados de Sergipe, Bahia, Ceará e Paraíba. Todas as amostras foram submetidas triagem pelo teste do antígeno acidificado tamponado (AAT). Como testes confirmatórios, utilizou-se a reação de fixação de complemento (RFC) e também o teste de polarização fluorescente (TPF). Nenhuma amostra foi positiva nos testes confirmatórios (RFC e TPF). Esse resultado comprova que a infecção por B. melitensis é exótica no Brasil.

Listeriosis outbreak in sheep raised in feedlots in the Southern Region of Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil

Background: A listeriosis outbreak in a sheep fattening feedlot in the Southern Region of Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazilis described. This disease is caused by Listeria monocytogenes and represents a risk to public health since it affects notonly ruminants but also humans. This agent is widely spread in the environment, such as in the soil and water. It is alsofound in decaying vegetable matter and the feces and fluids of domestic animals. The aim of this study was to describe alisteriosis outbreak in sheep raised in feedlots, its epidemiology, and to establish the importance of this disease in this typeof sheep management system, evaluate the possible sources of infection, and suggest ways to control it.Cases: Sheep were kept in a 2-sector shed, one with east solar orientation and the other with west solar orientation, thelatter with free access to domestic birds. Sheep were fed silage and concentrate. Seven sheep were affected, 5 died and 2recovered. Clinically, the sheep displayed loss of balance, excessive drooling, and tremors; one exhibited circling, headdeviation, apathy, nystagmus, lateral recumbency, paddling, and labored breathing. At necropsy, macroscopic lesions werenot found, and histologically several micro-abscesses and perivascular cuffs with lymphocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils were present in the brain stem. Listeria monocytogenes suspected colonies were observed in the microbiologicalculture, and the bacteria was identified by biochemical analysis. The immunohistochemistry test in brain stem sectionswas positive for the antibody BD DifcoTM Listeria O Antiserum Poly Serotypes 1 and 4.Discussion: A listeriosis outbreak in a feedlot sheep was confirmed through epidemiological findings, histological lesions,bacterial culture, and immunohistochemistry analysis. This infection is frequent...

Listeriosis outbreak in sheep raised in feedlots in the Southern Region of Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil

Background: A listeriosis outbreak in a sheep fattening feedlot in the Southern Region of Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazilis described. This disease is caused by Listeria monocytogenes and represents a risk to public health since it affects notonly ruminants but also humans. This agent is widely spread in the environment, such as in the soil and water. It is alsofound in decaying vegetable matter and the feces and fluids of domestic animals. The aim of this study was to describe alisteriosis outbreak in sheep raised in feedlots, its epidemiology, and to establish the importance of this disease in this typeof sheep management system, evaluate the possible sources of infection, and suggest ways to control it.Cases: Sheep were kept in a 2-sector shed, one with east solar orientation and the other with west solar orientation, thelatter with free access to domestic birds. Sheep were fed silage and concentrate. Seven sheep were affected, 5 died and 2recovered. Clinically, the sheep displayed loss of balance, excessive drooling, and tremors; one exhibited circling, headdeviation, apathy, nystagmus, lateral recumbency, paddling, and labored breathing. At necropsy, macroscopic lesions werenot found, and histologically several micro-abscesses and perivascular cuffs with lymphocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils were present in the brain stem. Listeria monocytogenes suspected colonies were observed in the microbiologicalculture, and the bacteria was identified by biochemical analysis. The immunohistochemistry test in brain stem sectionswas positive for the antibody BD DifcoTM Listeria O Antiserum Poly Serotypes 1 and 4.Discussion: A listeriosis outbreak in a feedlot sheep was confirmed through epidemiological findings, histological lesions,bacterial culture, and immunohistochemistry analysis. This infection is frequent...(AU)

Ovine Eimeria infections in southern Brazil ­ prevalence and risk factors / Infecções por Eimeria em ovinos do sul do Brasil ­ prevalência e fatores de risco

Eimeria infections are common in sheep industry worldwide, however information about their epidemiology is scarce in southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Therefore, a cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence, species characterization, and associated risk factors between Eimeria species and sheep flocks. Fecal samples from 428 sheep from 21 farms were tested for the presence of oocysts. The overall prevalence of Eimeria spp. was 68.69% and was significantly affected by age of the sheep, with highest prevalence in animals under 18 months of age. Eight Eimeria species were identified. Eimeria ovinoidalis (85.71%) was the most common, followed by Eimeria crandallis (80.95%), Eimeria granulosa (78.95%), Eimeria ahsata (61.90%), Eimeria faurei (42.86%), Eimeria bakuensis (38.10%), Eimeria punctata (14.29%), and Eimeria pallida (9.52%). All herds were positive, with concomitant infections. Among management and husbandry practices; farm size, animal density, farming system, breeding objectives, and pasture system influenced the prevalence of Eimeria species. The infection was more prevalent on small farms with high animal density, in sheep raised for meat, semi-intensive system, and rotational grazing (p < 0.05). The wide distribution of this protozoan and the high frequency of pathogenic species show the importance and potential damage of coccidiosis in sheep flocks in Rio Grande do Sul.(AU)

As infecções por Eimeria são comuns na ovinocultura em todo o mundo, porém informações sobre sua epidemiologia são escassas no sul do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Portanto, um estudo transversal foi realizado para determinar a prevalência, caracterização das espécies e fatores de risco associados entre espécies de Eimeria e rebanhos ovinos. Amostras fecais de 428 ovinos, de 21 fazendas, foram testadas para a presença de oocistos. A prevalência geral de Eimeria spp. foi 68,69%, sendo significativamente afetada pela idade dos ovinos, com maior prevalência em animais menores de 18 meses. Oito espécies de Eimeria foram identificadas; Eimeria ovinoidalis (85,71%) foi a mais comum, seguida por Eimeria crandallis (80,95%), Eimeria granulosa (78,95%), Eimeria ahsata (61,90%), Eimeria faurei (42,86%), Eimeria bakuensis (38,10%), Eimeria punctata (14,29%) e Eimeria pallida (9,52%). Todos os rebanhos foram positivos, com infecções concomitantes. Entre as práticas de manejo e criação; tamanho da fazenda, densidade animal, sistema de criação, objetivo de criação e sistema de pastagem tiveram influência sobre a prevalência de Eimeria spp. A infecção foi mais prevalente em pequenas propriedades com alta densidade animal, em ovinos destinados a produção de carne, sistema semi-intensivo de criação e pastejo rotacionado (p < 0,05). A ampla distribuição desse protozoário e a alta frequência de espécies patogênicas mostram a importância e os danos potenciais da coccidiose ovina nos rebanhos gaúchos.(AU)

Toxoplasmose ovina e equina: ocorrência de anticorpos em animais criados em centro de pesquisa na região do pantanal Sul Mato-Grossense, Brasil / Ovine and equine toxoplasmosis: occurrence of antibodies in animals raised in a research center in the pantanal region of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil / Toxoplasmosis ovina y equina: ocurrencia de anticuerpos en animales criados en un centro de investigación en la región del pantanal en el Mato Grosso del Sur, Brasil

A toxoplasmose é uma zoonose de distribuição mundial que acomete vertebrados homeotérmicos, incluindo o ser humano. Toxoplasma gondii, seu agente etiológico, é capaz de infectar seus hospedeiros por diversas vias de transmissão, dentre elas a ingestão de cistos teciduais, presente na carne crua ou malcozida, e a ingestão de oocistos, presentes na água e alimentos contaminados, sendo essas as principais rotas de infecção na cadeia epidemiológica da toxoplasmose. Neste sentido, a contaminação ambiental com oocistos esporulados apresenta-se como um importante fator de risco para a infecção toxoplásmica em animais herbívoros, como os equinos e ovinos. Enquanto os equinos mostram resistência à infecção e a manifestações de sinais clínicos da doença, em ovinos, a toxoplasmose pode ser responsável por importantes distúrbios reprodutivos como aborto e morte neonatal. Sendo assim, este estudo teve como objetivo pesquisar a presença de anticorpos específicos anti- T. gondii em equinos e ovinos criados na Fazenda Experimental Nhumirim, propriedade da Embrapa Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Para tanto foram coletadas amostras de soro de 101 equinos e 99 ovinos entre março de 2011 e maio de 2015. As amostras de soro foram enviadas para o Laboratório de Toxoplasmose e outras Protozooses, do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, na Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/RJ. Os soros foram submetidos à reação de imunofluorescência indireta, sendo consideradas positivas as amostras sororreagentes a partir da diluição de 1:64 para ambas as espécies. Anticorpos anti-T. gondii foram detectados em 15% (15/99) dos ovinos e 10% (10/101) dos equinos. A ocorrência de anticorpos específicos anti-T. gondii nas amostras de soro desses animais, aponta para uma contaminação ambiental da propriedade, onde possivelmente, felídeos silvestres estariam atuando como dispersores do parasito...

Toxoplasmosis is a worldwide zoonosis that affects homeothermic vertebrates, including humans. Toxoplasma gondii, its etiological agent, is capable of infecting its hosts through several transmission routes, including the ingestion of tissue cysts, present in raw or undercooked meat, and the ingestion of oocysts, present in contaminated water and food, being these are the main routes of infection in the epidemiological chain of toxoplasmosis. In this sense, environmental contamination with sporulated oocysts is an important risk factor for toxoplasmic infection in herbivorous animals, such as horses and sheep. While horses show resistance to infection and manifestations of clinical signs of the disease, in sheep, toxoplasmosis may be responsible for important reproductive disorders such as abortion and neonatal death. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the presence of specific anti-T. gondii antibodies in horses and sheep raised on the Experimental Farm Nhumirim, property of Embrapa Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. For this purpose, serum samples were collected from 101 horses and 99 sheep between March 2011 and May 2015. The serum samples were sent to the Toxoplasmosis and other Protozoal Diseases Laboratory, at Oswaldo Cruz Institute, at Oswaldo Cruz Foundation/RJ. Sera were subjected to indirect immunofluorescence test, and seroreactive samples were considered positive from a 1:64 dilution for both species. Anti-T. gondii were detected in 15% (15/99) of sheep and 10% (10/101) of horses. The occurrence of specific anti-T. gondii in the serum samples of these animals, points to an environmental contamination of the property, where possibly wild felids would be acting as dispersers of the parasite...

La toxoplasmosis es una zoonosis de distribución mundial que afecta a los vertebrados homeotérmicos, incluidos los humanos. Toxoplasma gondii, su agente etiológico, es capaz de infectar a sus huéspedes a través de varias vías de transmisión, entre ellas la ingestión de quistes tisulares, presentes en carnes crudas o poco cocidas, y la ingestión de ooquistes, presentes en agua y alimentos contaminados, siendo estos las principales vías de infección en la cadena epidemiológica de la toxoplasmosis. En este sentido, la contaminación ambiental con ooquistes esporulados es un factor de riesgo importante para la infección por toxoplasma en animales herbívoros, como caballos y ovejas. Mientras que los caballos muestran resistencia a la infección y las manifestaciones de los signos clínicos de la enfermedad, en las ovejas, la toxoplasmosis puede ser responsable de importantes trastornos reproductivos como el aborto y la muerte neonatal. Por lo tanto, este estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar la presencia de anticuerpos específicos anti-T. gondii en caballos y ovejas criados en la Granja Experimental Nhumirim, propiedad de Embrapa Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Para ello, se recolectaron muestras de suero de 101 caballos y 99 ovejas entre marzo de 2011 y mayo de 2015. Las muestras de suero se enviaron al Laboratorio de Toxoplasmosis y otros Protozoos, del Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, en la Fundação Oswaldo Cruz / RJ. Los sueros se sometieron a una reacción de inmunofluorescencia indirecta y las muestras serorreactivas se consideraron positivas a partir de una dilución 1:64 para ambas especies. Anti-T. gondii se detectaron en el 15% (15/99) de las ovejas y el 10% (10/101) de los caballos...

Toxoplasmose ovina e equina: ocorrência de anticorpos em animais criados em centro de pesquisa na região do pantanal Sul Mato-Grossense, Brasil / Ovine and equine toxoplasmosis: occurrence of antibodies in animals raised in a research center in the pantanal region of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil / Toxoplasmosis ovina y equina: ocurrencia de anticuerpos en animales criados en un centro de investigación en la región del pantanal en el Mato Grosso del Sur, Brasil

A toxoplasmose é uma zoonose de distribuição mundial que acomete vertebrados homeotérmicos, incluindo o ser humano. Toxoplasma gondii, seu agente etiológico, é capaz de infectar seus hospedeiros por diversas vias de transmissão, dentre elas a ingestão de cistos teciduais, presente na carne crua ou malcozida, e a ingestão de oocistos, presentes na água e alimentos contaminados, sendo essas as principais rotas de infecção na cadeia epidemiológica da toxoplasmose. Neste sentido, a contaminação ambiental com oocistos esporulados apresenta-se como um importante fator de risco para a infecção toxoplásmica em animais herbívoros, como os equinos e ovinos. Enquanto os equinos mostram resistência à infecção e a manifestações de sinais clínicos da doença, em ovinos, a toxoplasmose pode ser responsável por importantes distúrbios reprodutivos como aborto e morte neonatal. Sendo assim, este estudo teve como objetivo pesquisar a presença de anticorpos específicos anti- T. gondii em equinos e ovinos criados na Fazenda Experimental Nhumirim, propriedade da Embrapa Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Para tanto foram coletadas amostras de soro de 101 equinos e 99 ovinos entre março de 2011 e maio de 2015. As amostras de soro foram enviadas para o Laboratório de Toxoplasmose e outras Protozooses, do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, na Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/RJ. Os soros foram submetidos à reação de imunofluorescência indireta, sendo consideradas positivas as amostras sororreagentes a partir da diluição de 1:64 para ambas as espécies. Anticorpos anti-T. gondii foram detectados em 15% (15/99) dos ovinos e 10% (10/101) dos equinos. A ocorrência de anticorpos específicos anti-T. gondii nas amostras de soro desses animais, aponta para uma contaminação ambiental da propriedade, onde possivelmente, felídeos silvestres estariam atuando como dispersores do parasito...(AU)

Toxoplasmosis is a worldwide zoonosis that affects homeothermic vertebrates, including humans. Toxoplasma gondii, its etiological agent, is capable of infecting its hosts through several transmission routes, including the ingestion of tissue cysts, present in raw or undercooked meat, and the ingestion of oocysts, present in contaminated water and food, being these are the main routes of infection in the epidemiological chain of toxoplasmosis. In this sense, environmental contamination with sporulated oocysts is an important risk factor for toxoplasmic infection in herbivorous animals, such as horses and sheep. While horses show resistance to infection and manifestations of clinical signs of the disease, in sheep, toxoplasmosis may be responsible for important reproductive disorders such as abortion and neonatal death. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the presence of specific anti-T. gondii antibodies in horses and sheep raised on the Experimental Farm Nhumirim, property of Embrapa Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. For this purpose, serum samples were collected from 101 horses and 99 sheep between March 2011 and May 2015. The serum samples were sent to the Toxoplasmosis and other Protozoal Diseases Laboratory, at Oswaldo Cruz Institute, at Oswaldo Cruz Foundation/RJ. Sera were subjected to indirect immunofluorescence test, and seroreactive samples were considered positive from a 1:64 dilution for both species. Anti-T. gondii were detected in 15% (15/99) of sheep and 10% (10/101) of horses. The occurrence of specific anti-T. gondii in the serum samples of these animals, points to an environmental contamination of the property, where possibly wild felids would be acting as dispersers of the parasite...(AU)

La toxoplasmosis es una zoonosis de distribución mundial que afecta a los vertebrados homeotérmicos, incluidos los humanos. Toxoplasma gondii, su agente etiológico, es capaz de infectar a sus huéspedes a través de varias vías de transmisión, entre ellas la ingestión de quistes tisulares, presentes en carnes crudas o poco cocidas, y la ingestión de ooquistes, presentes en agua y alimentos contaminados, siendo estos las principales vías de infección en la cadena epidemiológica de la toxoplasmosis. En este sentido, la contaminación ambiental con ooquistes esporulados es un factor de riesgo importante para la infección por toxoplasma en animales herbívoros, como caballos y ovejas. Mientras que los caballos muestran resistencia a la infección y las manifestaciones de los signos clínicos de la enfermedad, en las ovejas, la toxoplasmosis puede ser responsable de importantes trastornos reproductivos como el aborto y la muerte neonatal. Por lo tanto, este estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar la presencia de anticuerpos específicos anti-T. gondii en caballos y ovejas criados en la Granja Experimental Nhumirim, propiedad de Embrapa Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Para ello, se recolectaron muestras de suero de 101 caballos y 99 ovejas entre marzo de 2011 y mayo de 2015. Las muestras de suero se enviaron al Laboratorio de Toxoplasmosis y otros Protozoos, del Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, en la Fundação Oswaldo Cruz / RJ. Los sueros se sometieron a una reacción de inmunofluorescencia indirecta y las muestras serorreactivas se consideraron positivas a partir de una dilución 1:64 para ambas especies. Anti-T. gondii se detectaron en el 15% (15/99) de las ovejas y el 10% (10/101) de los caballos...(AU)

Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of ovine neosporosis worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysis / Soroprevalência e fatores de risco associados à neosporose ovina no mundo: uma revisão sistemática e metanálise

Neosporosis, caused by the protozoan Neospora caninum, has been widely reported and discussed as a major disease associated with reproductive problems in herds of various animal species. This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and risk factors associated with ovine neosporosis worldwide. This is the first systematic review, which was performed according to the established preferred reporting items in systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to address ovine neosporosis. Four databases were used in this study: PubMed, SciELO, Web of Science, and Scopus. The selected keywords were “neospora AND sheep,” “neosporosis AND sheep,” “neospora AND lamb,” “neosporosis AND lamb,” “neospora AND ewe,” and “neosporosis AND ewe.” The meta-analysis calculations were performed with random-effects models for proportions, and heterogeneity was tested using the I2 test. This study identified 24 studies on ovine neosporosis, nine of which evaluated the factors associated with the risk of seropositivity. After meta-analysis, the pooled estimated prevalence was 12% (95% CI, 8-16%; I² p-value < 0.01). The evaluation of the included studies allowed the identification of ovine neosporosis distribution in continents according to demonstrated prevalence rates. We confirmed via metaanalysis that the use of indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFAT) or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in the diagnosis of ovine neosporosis was not a source of data heterogeneity. The presence of dogs on the properties was reported as the main risk factor associated with the occurrence of ovine neosporosis; however, this was not confirmed by the meta-analysis.(AU)

A neosporose, causada pelo protozoário Neospora caninum, tem sido amplamente relatada e discutida como uma das principais doenças associadas a problemas reprodutivos em rebanhos de várias espécies animais. Este estudo teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão sistemática e meta-análise sobre a prevalência e os fatores de risco associados à neosporose ovina em todo o mundo. Esta é a primeira revisão sistemática, que foi realizada de acordo com os itens de relatório preferidos estabelecidos em revisões sistemáticas e diretrizes de meta-análises (PRISMA) para tratar da neosporose ovina. Quatro bases de dados foram utilizadas neste estudo: PubMed, SciELO, Web of Science e Scopus. As palavras-chave selecionadas foram “neospora AND sheep”, “neosporose AND sheep”, “neospora AND lamb”, “neosporose AND lamb”, “neospora AND ewe” e “neosporose AND ewe”. Os cálculos da meta-análise foram realizados com modelos de efeitos aleatórios para proporções, e a heterogeneidade foi testada usando o teste I2. Este estudo identificou 24 estudos sobre neosporose ovina, nove dos quais avaliaram os fatores associados ao risco de soropositividade. Após a meta-análise, a prevalência estimada combinada foi de 12% (IC 95%, 8-16%; I² valor de p < 0,01). A avaliação dos estudos incluídos permitiu identificar a distribuição da neosporose ovina nos continentes de acordo com as prevalências demonstradas. Confirmamos por meio de meta-análise que o uso de ensaio de imunofluorescência indireta (IFI) ou ensaio de imunoabsorção enzimática (ELISA) no diagnóstico de neosporose ovina não foi uma fonte de heterogeneidade de dados. A presença de cães nas propriedades foi relatada como o principal fator de risco associado à ocorrência de neosporose ovina; no entanto, isso não foi confirmado pela meta-análise.(AU)

Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of ovine neosporosis worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysis / Soroprevalência e fatores de risco associados à neosporose ovina no mundo: uma revisão sistemática e metanálise

Neosporosis, caused by the protozoan Neospora caninum, has been widely reported and discussed as a major disease associated with reproductive problems in herds of various animal species. This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and risk factors associated with ovine neosporosis worldwide. This is the first systematic review, which was performed according to the established preferred reporting items in systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to address ovine neosporosis. Four databases were used in this study: PubMed, SciELO, Web of Science, and Scopus. The selected keywords were “neospora AND sheep,” “neosporosis AND sheep,” “neospora AND lamb,” “neosporosis AND lamb,” “neospora AND ewe,” and “neosporosis AND ewe.” The meta-analysis calculations were performed with random-effects models for proportions, and heterogeneity was tested using the I2 test. This study identified 24 studies on ovine neosporosis, nine of which evaluated the factors associated with the risk of seropositivity. After meta-analysis, the pooled estimated prevalence was 12% (95% CI, 8-16%; I² p-value < 0.01). The evaluation of the included studies allowed the identification of ovine neosporosis distribution in continents according to demonstrated prevalence rates. We confirmed via metaanalysis that the use of indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFAT) or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in the diagnosis of ovine neosporosis was not a source of data heterogeneity. The presence of dogs on the properties was reported as the main risk factor associated with the occurrence of ovine neosporosis; however, this was not confirmed by the meta-analysis.

A neosporose, causada pelo protozoário Neospora caninum, tem sido amplamente relatada e discutida como uma das principais doenças associadas a problemas reprodutivos em rebanhos de várias espécies animais. Este estudo teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão sistemática e meta-análise sobre a prevalência e os fatores de risco associados à neosporose ovina em todo o mundo. Esta é a primeira revisão sistemática, que foi realizada de acordo com os itens de relatório preferidos estabelecidos em revisões sistemáticas e diretrizes de meta-análises (PRISMA) para tratar da neosporose ovina. Quatro bases de dados foram utilizadas neste estudo: PubMed, SciELO, Web of Science e Scopus. As palavras-chave selecionadas foram “neospora AND sheep”, “neosporose AND sheep”, “neospora AND lamb”, “neosporose AND lamb”, “neospora AND ewe” e “neosporose AND ewe”. Os cálculos da meta-análise foram realizados com modelos de efeitos aleatórios para proporções, e a heterogeneidade foi testada usando o teste I2. Este estudo identificou 24 estudos sobre neosporose ovina, nove dos quais avaliaram os fatores associados ao risco de soropositividade. Após a meta-análise, a prevalência estimada combinada foi de 12% (IC 95%, 8-16%; I² valor de p < 0,01). A avaliação dos estudos incluídos permitiu identificar a distribuição da neosporose ovina nos continentes de acordo com as prevalências demonstradas. Confirmamos por meio de meta-análise que o uso de ensaio de imunofluorescência indireta (IFI) ou ensaio de imunoabsorção enzimática (ELISA) no diagnóstico de neosporose ovina não foi uma fonte de heterogeneidade de dados. A presença de cães nas propriedades foi relatada como o principal fator de risco associado à ocorrência de neosporose ovina; no entanto, isso não foi confirmado pela meta-análise.

Risk factors associated with seroprevalence of Chlamydia abortus in sheep farms in Ceará, Brazil

Background: Chlamydia abortus infections (Chlamydiosis) can cause reproductive problems in sheep, such as abortionsand birth defects, leading to farm productivity loss. The symptoms, which are similar to other reproductive diseases, andthe microbial pathogenesis make the clinical diagnosis difficult. Chlamydia abortus is a zoonotic pathogen, making it apublic health issue because it can infect and induce abortions in humans. This study investigated anti-C. abortus antibodylevels and infection risk factors in sheep in the State of Ceará, Brazil.Materials, Methods & Results: Forty-three properties from 10 municipalities in 4 mesoregions in the State of Ceará, Brazil(Sertões, metropolitan Fortaleza, North Ceará and Northwest Ceará) with sheep, goats, cattle, and horses were visited.Five hundred and four serological samples from sheep were collected and tested for anti-C. abortus antibodies using anEnzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) [IDEXX®, Australia] and all procedures were performed in accordancewith the manufacturer’s instructions at the Clinical Pathology Laboratory of EMBRAPA Goats and Sheep (Sobral, Brazil). Individual questionnaires were completed about sheep breeding practices and to identify possible C. abortus risks.Seropositive results were found in 18.45 % (93/504 individuals) of sheep, and 88.37 % (38/43 properties) of the herds hadat least one seropositive animal. The number of seropositive individuals was significantly different between adults andewes [P < 0.01; Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.510; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.306 - 0.850]. Logistic regression modelingidentified a missing health certificate request for newly acquired animals as a chlamydiosis risk factor [P = 0.038; OR =2.672; 95% CI = 1.058 - 6.749].Discussion: The prevalence of anti-C. abortus...

Linfadenite caseosa intestinal em ovino / Intestinal caseous lymphadenitis in sheep

Background: Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL) is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacteriumpseudotuberculosis, which is considered the main agent responsible for abscess lesions. In the visceral form it can affect theinternal organs of sheep and goats, which could negatively affect animal health and cause large economic losses for producers.Case: This study aims to report a case of intestinal CL in sheep, with suspected diagnosis during physical examinationand identification during the performance of the oophorectomy procedure, adopted as a management approach. It is amixed breed sheep, aged over 5 years; weight 28 kg; emaciated on physical examination; with pale pink and moist eyelidmucosa; heart and respiratory rate: 81 beats/min and 22 movements/min, respectively; body temperature 39.2°C; ruminalmovements at 1 movement/min; without identification of lymphadenomegaly on palpation, however, it was observed thatthe right submandibular lymph node presented tissue retraction compatible with the healing process. For the surgical procedure, an 18-h fast was used and pre-anesthetic medication with 2% xylazine (0.1 mg/kg), 10% ketamine (5 mg/kg) and50 mg/mL tramadol (2 mg/kg) administrated intramuscularly. The animal was placed in the left lateral decubitus position,then was performed trichotomy and epidural administration of 2% lidocaine (4 mg/kg) and maintenance with propofol10 mg/mL intravenous dose-effect and oxygen mask 3 L/min, antibiotic prophylaxis was performed with 10% enrofloxacin(2.5 mg/kg). Flank oophorectomy was performed according to the classic technique and during...

Laser photobiomodulation and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in the treatment of ovine otitis

Background: Otitis is a severe inflammation of the skin of the auditory canal which can impact animals of all ages. Insheep, this disease can occur in isolated cases or in the entire flock. Laser photobiomodulation can be used in combination with medication or as single therapy and the effects are analgesia, modulation of the inflammatory process, edemareduction, tissue restoration and stimulation of local microcirculation. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy stands out asa promising alternative to antimicrobial drugs for the treatment of localized infections. This study aimed to report the useof laser phototherapies on a sheep with bacterial otitis.Case: A case of bacterial otitis in a 4-year-old sheep, Dorper, was treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the State Universityof Santa Cruz. In the anamnesis, the owner reported that the patient presented crusts in the auricular pavilions, and hadbeen medicated with oxytetracycline 20%, administered intramuscularly, for two days and the crusts cleaned with iodine10%, but the animal did not present clinical improvement. On physical examination, the animal presented constant headswaying, edema of the ears, otalgia, enlarged parotid lymph nodes and ear wounds. No ear discharge was observed, andthe initial diagnosis was aural hematoma. The treatment prescribed was laser photobiomodulation for three consecutivedays. The lesions were irradiated with a diode laser with a power of 0.1 W, irradiance of 3.5 W/cm2, continuous emission,spot area of 0.028 cm2, wavelength of 808 nm, energy of 4J/point, and fluency/point of 142.8J/cm2, with seven pointson the external surface and four points on the internal surface of both ears. Two points were also targeted on the parotidlymph nodes with infrared laser (λ = 808 nm), with energy of 2J/point. On the fourth day of hospitalization, there was areduction in lesions, decreased edema and absence of pain and on the sixth day...

Laser photobiomodulation and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in the treatment of ovine otitis

Background: Otitis is a severe inflammation of the skin of the auditory canal which can impact animals of all ages. Insheep, this disease can occur in isolated cases or in the entire flock. Laser photobiomodulation can be used in combination with medication or as single therapy and the effects are analgesia, modulation of the inflammatory process, edemareduction, tissue restoration and stimulation of local microcirculation. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy stands out asa promising alternative to antimicrobial drugs for the treatment of localized infections. This study aimed to report the useof laser phototherapies on a sheep with bacterial otitis.Case: A case of bacterial otitis in a 4-year-old sheep, Dorper, was treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the State Universityof Santa Cruz. In the anamnesis, the owner reported that the patient presented crusts in the auricular pavilions, and hadbeen medicated with oxytetracycline 20%, administered intramuscularly, for two days and the crusts cleaned with iodine10%, but the animal did not present clinical improvement. On physical examination, the animal presented constant headswaying, edema of the ears, otalgia, enlarged parotid lymph nodes and ear wounds. No ear discharge was observed, andthe initial diagnosis was aural hematoma. The treatment prescribed was laser photobiomodulation for three consecutivedays. The lesions were irradiated with a diode laser with a power of 0.1 W, irradiance of 3.5 W/cm2, continuous emission,spot area of 0.028 cm2, wavelength of 808 nm, energy of 4J/point, and fluency/point of 142.8J/cm2, with seven pointson the external surface and four points on the internal surface of both ears. Two points were also targeted on the parotidlymph nodes with infrared laser (λ = 808 nm), with energy of 2J/point. On the fourth day of hospitalization, there was areduction in lesions, decreased edema and absence of pain and on the sixth day...(AU)

The effect of diets supplemented with Coriandrum sativumseeds on carcass performance, immune system, blood metabolites, rumen parameters and meat quality of lambs

A trial was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary Coriandrum sativum seeds on carcass performance, immune system, blood metabolites, rumen parameters and meat quality of Lambs. 16 Sanjabi lambs of 27 ± 5.1 kg during post-weaning (97 d of age) period were randomly selected. Four diets including 0, 1, 3, and 5% coriander seeds, replaced by Alfa alfa in the diet, were considered. A 30:70 alfalfa hay: concentrate diet for a period of time (97 to 187 d of age) was used. The results showed that feed intake was significantly increased by adding coriander seeds, linearly. There was no significant difference for apparent digestibility of crude protein, crude fat, neutral and acidic detergent fiber, crude ash, rumen fluid pH and ammonia nitrogen at 0, 2 and 4 h after feeding, Meat dry matter, ash, crude protein and fat, and the meats fatty acid profile (p > 0.05). Dietary coriander seeds had a significant effect on neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes and eosinophils (in days 7 and 14 of trial) and blood metabolites at the middle of trial. Obtained results suggested that supplementation of coriander seed may have limited effects on nutrient digestibility, ruminal parameters, meat quality, blood cells and metabolites.(AU)

Linfadenite caseosa intestinal em ovino / Intestinal caseous lymphadenitis in sheep

Background: Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL) is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacteriumpseudotuberculosis, which is considered the main agent responsible for abscess lesions. In the visceral form it can affect theinternal organs of sheep and goats, which could negatively affect animal health and cause large economic losses for producers.Case: This study aims to report a case of intestinal CL in sheep, with suspected diagnosis during physical examinationand identification during the performance of the oophorectomy procedure, adopted as a management approach. It is amixed breed sheep, aged over 5 years; weight 28 kg; emaciated on physical examination; with pale pink and moist eyelidmucosa; heart and respiratory rate: 81 beats/min and 22 movements/min, respectively; body temperature 39.2°C; ruminalmovements at 1 movement/min; without identification of lymphadenomegaly on palpation, however, it was observed thatthe right submandibular lymph node presented tissue retraction compatible with the healing process. For the surgical procedure, an 18-h fast was used and pre-anesthetic medication with 2% xylazine (0.1 mg/kg), 10% ketamine (5 mg/kg) and50 mg/mL tramadol (2 mg/kg) administrated intramuscularly. The animal was placed in the left lateral decubitus position,then was performed trichotomy and epidural administration of 2% lidocaine (4 mg/kg) and maintenance with propofol10 mg/mL intravenous dose-effect and oxygen mask 3 L/min, antibiotic prophylaxis was performed with 10% enrofloxacin(2.5 mg/kg). Flank oophorectomy was performed according to the classic technique and during...(AU)

Anti-Toxoplasma gondii and anti-Neospora caninum antibodies in sheep from Paraná state, South Brazil: prevalence and associated factors / Anticorpos anti-Toxoplasma gondii e anti-Neospora caninum em ovinos do estado do Paraná, sul do Brasil: prevalência e fatores associados

The aim of this study was to evaluate the seroprevalence and factors associated with the presence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii and anti-Neospora caninum antibodies in sheep from Paraná state. The detection of antibodies for T. gondii and N. caninum was performed by homemade and commercial indirect ELISA, respectively. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to verify the factors associated with the seroprevalence. Antibodies anti-T. gondii and anti-N. caninum were observed in 42.7% and in 17.6% of the animals, respectively. The protective factors associated to seropositive were some level of confinement (full or semi-extensive confinement) (OR=0.53) for T. gondii and use of skilled labor (OR=0.64) for N. caninum. The risk factors were presence of cats (OR=1.75) for T. gondii and feeding of dogs with sheep placental remains (OR=1.79) for N. caninum. In addition, to presenting a significant and simultaneous seroprevalence for both agents (9.9% of the animals), the results also indicate that deficiencies in management and environmental sanitation, the presence of reservoirs, and types of exploitation enhance the seropositivity. Thus, studies like this might support sanitary programs and public policies for the prevention of T. gondii and N. caninum in the sheep herds of Paraná state.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a soroprevalência e os fatores de risco associados à presença de anticorpos contra Toxoplasma gondii e Neospora caninum em ovinos do Paraná. A detecção dos anticorpos para T. gondii e N. caninum foi realizada, usando-se testes de ELISA indireto caseiro e comercial, respectivamente. A análise de regressão logística múltipla foi usada para verificar os fatores de risco associados à soroprevalência. Anticorpos anti-T. gondii e anti-N. caninum foram observados em 42,7% e em 17,6% dos animais, respectivamente. Os fatores de proteção associados à soropositividade foram algum nível de confinamento (confinamento ou semiextensivo) (OR=0,53) para T. gondii e presença de mão de obra especializada para N. caminum (OR=0,64). Os fatores de risco foram presença de gatos para T. gondii (OR=1,75) e alimentação de cães com resíduos placentários (OR=1,79) para N. caninum. Além de apresentar uma significante e simultânea soroprevalência para ambos os agentes (9,9% dos animais), os resultados também indicam que as deficiências em gestão e saneamento ambiental, a presença de reservatórios e os tipos de exploração favorecem a soropositividade. Dessa forma, estudos como estes podem auxiliar em programas sanitários e políticas públicas para a prevenção de T. gondii e N. caninum nos rebanhos ovinos do Paraná.(AU)

Risk factors associated with seroprevalence of Chlamydia abortus in sheep farms in Ceará, Brazil

Background: Chlamydia abortus infections (Chlamydiosis) can cause reproductive problems in sheep, such as abortionsand birth defects, leading to farm productivity loss. The symptoms, which are similar to other reproductive diseases, andthe microbial pathogenesis make the clinical diagnosis difficult. Chlamydia abortus is a zoonotic pathogen, making it apublic health issue because it can infect and induce abortions in humans. This study investigated anti-C. abortus antibodylevels and infection risk factors in sheep in the State of Ceará, Brazil.Materials, Methods & Results: Forty-three properties from 10 municipalities in 4 mesoregions in the State of Ceará, Brazil(Sertões, metropolitan Fortaleza, North Ceará and Northwest Ceará) with sheep, goats, cattle, and horses were visited.Five hundred and four serological samples from sheep were collected and tested for anti-C. abortus antibodies using anEnzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) [IDEXX®, Australia] and all procedures were performed in accordancewith the manufacturers instructions at the Clinical Pathology Laboratory of EMBRAPA Goats and Sheep (Sobral, Brazil). Individual questionnaires were completed about sheep breeding practices and to identify possible C. abortus risks.Seropositive results were found in 18.45 % (93/504 individuals) of sheep, and 88.37 % (38/43 properties) of the herds hadat least one seropositive animal. The number of seropositive individuals was significantly different between adults andewes [P < 0.01; Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.510; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.306 - 0.850]. Logistic regression modelingidentified a missing health certificate request for newly acquired animals as a chlamydiosis risk factor [P = 0.038; OR =2.672; 95% CI = 1.058 - 6.749].Discussion: The prevalence of anti-C. abortus...(AU)

The effect of diets supplemented with Coriandrum sativumseeds on carcass performance, immune system, blood metabolites, rumen parameters and meat quality of lambs

A trial was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary Coriandrum sativum seeds on carcass performance, immune system, blood metabolites, rumen parameters and meat quality of Lambs. 16 Sanjabi lambs of 27 ± 5.1 kg during post-weaning (97 d of age) period were randomly selected. Four diets including 0, 1, 3, and 5% coriander seeds, replaced by Alfa alfa in the diet, were considered. A 30:70 alfalfa hay: concentrate diet for a period of time (97 to 187 d of age) was used. The results showed that feed intake was significantly increased by adding coriander seeds, linearly. There was no significant difference for apparent digestibility of crude protein, crude fat, neutral and acidic detergent fiber, crude ash, rumen fluid pH and ammonia nitrogen at 0, 2 and 4 h after feeding, Meat dry matter, ash, crude protein and fat, and the meat’s fatty acid profile (p > 0.05). Dietary coriander seeds had a significant effect on neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes and eosinophil’s (in days 7 and 14 of trial) and blood metabolites at the middle of trial. Obtained results suggested that supplementation of coriander seed may have limited effects on nutrient digestibility, ruminal parameters, meat quality, blood cells and metabolites.