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Botulism is generally a fatal disease caused by ingestion of neurotoxins produced by Clostridium botulinum. The present study describes the epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory aspects of a type C botulism outbreak in free-living aquatic birds residing in an urban park in Quirinópolis, Goiás, Brazil. Among a population of approximately 80 waterfowl, a total of 30 birds, including ducks (Cairina moschata), teals (Anas platyrhynchos), and geese (Anser cygnoides), died within 10 days. Of these, six birds showed signs of flaccid paralysis of the pelvic limbs, eyelids, neck, and wings. To confirm the suspicion of botulism, four lake water samples, two samples of the feed consumed by the birds, and samples of serum, intestinal content, stomach content, and liver tissue from two teals that died after presenting clinical signs were analyzed. Using bioassay and neutralization with homologous antitoxin in mice, it was possible to detect the presence of botulinum toxin type C in a water sample and in the intestinal content of one of the necropsied teals. Additionally, the presence of C. botulinum type C was identified in the lake water using polymerase chain reaction. Based on the clinical signs and laboratory results, a diagnosis of botulism caused by botulinum toxin type C was confirmed with probable transmission by lake water.
O botulismo é uma doença geralmente fatal, causada pela ingestão de neurotoxinas produzidas pelo Clostridium botulinum. O presente estudo descreve os aspectos epidemiológicos, clínicos e laboratoriais de um surto de botulismo tipo C em aves aquáticas de vida livre habitantes de parque urbano em Quirinópolis, Goiás. De uma população de cerca de 80 aves aquáticas, um total de 30 aves, entre patos (Cairina moschata), marrecos (Anas platyrhynchos) e gansos (Anser cygnoides), morreram no intervalo de 10 dias. Destes, seis aves apresentaram sinais de paralisia flácida de membros pélvicos, pálpebras, pescoço e asas. Para confirmar a suspeita de botulismo, foram analisadas quatro amostras da água do lago, duas amostras da ração consumida pelas aves e amostras de soro, conteúdo intestinal, conteúdo estomacal e fígado de dois marrecos que morreram após apresentarem os sinais clínicos. Pelo bioensaio e neutralização com antitoxina homóloga em camundongos foi possível detectar a presença de toxina botulínica tipo C em uma amostra de água e no conteúdo intestinal de um dos marrecos necropsiados. Adicionalmente, pela reação em cadeia da polimerase identificou-se a presença de C. botulinum tipo C na água do lago. Com base nos sinais clínicos e resultados laboratoriais estabeleceu-se o diagnóstico de botulismo causado pela toxina botulínica tipo C e veiculada provavelmente pela água do lago.
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Animais , Doenças das Aves/epidemiologia , Botulismo/diagnóstico , Botulismo/patologia , Botulismo/epidemiologia , Anseriformes , Clostridium botulinum tipo C , Doenças das Aves/microbiologia , Brasil , Patos , GansosResumo
The present study aimed to determine the ideal sodium levels for muscovy ducks in housing. Two hundred and forty muscovy ducks of creole lineage were used, distributed in boxes with water and food ad libitum. The experimental design was completely randomized, where treatments were constituted by six nutritional plans (initial, growth and termination) with different sodium levels, and four replicates of 10 muscovy ducks each. The birds had weekly performance evaluations, and after 90 days, eight birds (four males and four females) in each treatment were slaughtered for evaluation of carcass traits. Data collected were subjected to Tukey test at 5% of significance. Differences were observed (p 0.05) in performance (feed intake and feed conversion), where average levels of sodium presented better results. In carcass yields, average levels presented a positive influence (p 0.05) on muscovy duck growth. Male muscovy ducks presented better feed efficiency than females in the same period. The present study indicates that nutritional plan 3 (initial = 0.25%; growth = 0.30% and termination = 0.35%) showed better nutritional requirements of sodium for muscovy ducks in housing, obtaining better performance and carcass development.(AU)
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Animais , Patos/metabolismo , Patos/fisiologia , Necessidades Nutricionais , SódioResumo
ABSTRACT The main goal of this study was to test the effect of the presence of nesting waterbirds on the taxonomic structure (richness, abundance and composition) of macroinvertebrate communities in southern Brazilian wetlands. Macroinvertebrate communities were seasonally sampled in eight intermittent wetlands differing according to the occurrence of nesting colonies of waterbirds (four with the presence of rookeries; four without). The influence of nutrients and water and sediment physicochemical variables on macroinvertebrate communities was also assessed. The community structure of aquatic macroinvertebrates was not affected by the presence of colonies of nesting waterbirds. Rather, macroinvertebrate communities varied seasonally and they were influenced by water-level environmental variables. Richness and composition changed among seasons and were influenced by nutrients and water physicochemical variables. Water turbidity and total dissolved solids influenced macroinvertebrate richness, while water nutrients affected macroinvertebrate abundance. Our results indicate that the lack of effect of nesting waterbirds on macroinvertebrates is possibly due to the variation in the composition of avian species and their reduced population sizes, and in such cases, any effects of birds on macroinvertebrates can be overridden by water chemistry and seasonal changes in intermittent wetlands.
RESUMO O principal objetivo deste estudo foi testar o efeito da presença de colônias de nidificação de aves aquáticas sobre a estrutura taxonômica (riqueza, abundância e composição) de comunidades de macroinvertebrados em áreas úmidas do sul do Brasil. As comunidades de macroinvertebrados foram amostradas sazonalmente em oito áreas úmidas intermitentes, diferindo de acordo com a ocorrência de colônias de nidificação de aves aquáticas (quatro áreas úmidas com e quatro áreas úmidas sem a presença de ninhais). A influência de nutrientes e das variáveis físico-químicas da água e do sedimento nas comunidades de macroinvertebrados também foi avaliada. A estrutura da comunidade de macroinvertebrados aquáticos não foi afetada pela ocorrência de colônias de nidificação de aves aquáticas. No entanto, as comunidades de macroinvertebrados variaram sazonalmente e foram influenciadas pelas variáveis ambientais da água. A riqueza e a composição variaram entre as estações e foram influenciadas pelas variáveis físico-químicas e pelos nutrientes da água. A turbidez e o total de sólidos dissolvidos da água influenciaram a riqueza, enquanto que os nutrientes afetaram a abundância de macroinvertebrados. Nossos resultados indicam que a falta de efeito da presença de colônias de nidificação de aves aquáticas na comunidade de macroinvertebrados é possivelmente devido à variação na composição de espécies de aves e ao tamanho reduzido de suas populações, onde em tais casos, quaisquer efeitos das aves sobre os macroinvertebrados podem ser superados pela química da água e pelas mudanças temporais em áreas úmidas intermitentes.
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The present study aimed to determine the ideal sodium levels for muscovy ducks in housing. Two hundred and forty muscovy ducks of creole lineage were used, distributed in boxes with water and food ad libitum. The experimental design was completely randomized, where treatments were constituted by six nutritional plans (initial, growth and termination) with different sodium levels, and four replicates of 10 muscovy ducks each. The birds had weekly performance evaluations, and after 90 days, eight birds (four males and four females) in each treatment were slaughtered for evaluation of carcass traits. Data collected were subjected to Tukey test at 5% of significance. Differences were observed (p 0.05) in performance (feed intake and feed conversion), where average levels of sodium presented better results. In carcass yields, average levels presented a positive influence (p 0.05) on muscovy duck growth. Male muscovy ducks presented better feed efficiency than females in the same period. The present study indicates that nutritional plan 3 (initial = 0.25%; growth = 0.30% and termination = 0.35%) showed better nutritional requirements of sodium for muscovy ducks in housing, obtaining better performance and carcass development.
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Animais , Necessidades Nutricionais , Patos/fisiologia , Patos/metabolismo , SódioResumo
The main goal of this study was to test the effect of the presence of nesting waterbirds on the taxonomic structure (richness, abundance and composition) of macroinvertebrate communities in southern Brazilian wetlands. Macroinvertebrate communities were seasonally sampled in eight intermittent wetlands differing according to the occurrence of nesting colonies of waterbirds (four with the presence of rookeries; four without). The influence of nutrients and water and sediment physicochemical variables on macroinvertebrate communities was also assessed. The community structure of aquatic macroinvertebrates was not affected by the presence of colonies of nesting waterbirds. Rather, macroinvertebrate communities varied seasonally and they were influenced by water-level environmental variables. Richness and composition changed among seasons and were influenced by nutrients and water physicochemical variables. Water turbidity and total dissolved solids influenced macroinvertebrate richness, while water nutrients affected macroinvertebrate abundance. Our results indicate that the lack of effect of nesting waterbirds on macroinvertebrates is possibly due to the variation in the composition of avian species and their reduced population sizes, and in such cases, any effects of birds on macroinvertebrates can be overridden by water chemistry and seasonal changes in intermittent wetlands.(AU)
O principal objetivo deste estudo foi testar o efeito da presença de colônias de nidificação de aves aquáticas sobre a estrutura taxonômica (riqueza, abundância e composição) de comunidades de macroinvertebrados em áreas úmidas do sul do Brasil. As comunidades de macroinvertebrados foram amostradas sazonalmente em oito áreas úmidas intermitentes, diferindo de acordo com a ocorrência de colônias de nidificação de aves aquáticas (quatro áreas úmidas com e quatro áreas úmidas sem a presença de ninhais). A influência de nutrientes e das variáveis físico-químicas da água e do sedimento nas comunidades de macroinvertebrados também foi avaliada. A estrutura da comunidade de macroinvertebrados aquáticos não foi afetada pela ocorrência de colônias de nidificação de aves aquáticas. No entanto, as comunidades de macroinvertebrados variaram sazonalmente e foram influenciadas pelas variáveis ambientais da água. A riqueza e a composição variaram entre as estações e foram influenciadas pelas variáveis físico-químicas e pelos nutrientes da água. A turbidez e o total de sólidos dissolvidos da água influenciaram a riqueza, enquanto que os nutrientes afetaram a abundância de macroinvertebrados. Nossos resultados indicam que a falta de efeito da presença de colônias de nidificação de aves aquáticas na comunidade de macroinvertebrados é possivelmente devido à variação na composição de espécies de aves e ao tamanho reduzido de suas populações, onde em tais casos, quaisquer efeitos das aves sobre os macroinvertebrados podem ser superados pela química da água e pelas mudanças temporais em áreas úmidas intermitentes.(AU)
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Animais , Aves/anatomia & histologia , Áreas Alagadas , Água/química , Estações do AnoResumo
The main goal of this study was to test the effect of the presence of nesting waterbirds on the taxonomic structure (richness, abundance and composition) of macroinvertebrate communities in southern Brazilian wetlands. Macroinvertebrate communities were seasonally sampled in eight intermittent wetlands differing according to the occurrence of nesting colonies of waterbirds (four with the presence of rookeries; four without). The influence of nutrients and water and sediment physicochemical variables on macroinvertebrate communities was also assessed. The community structure of aquatic macroinvertebrates was not affected by the presence of colonies of nesting waterbirds. Rather, macroinvertebrate communities varied seasonally and they were influenced by water-level environmental variables. Richness and composition changed among seasons and were influenced by nutrients and water physicochemical variables. Water turbidity and total dissolved solids influenced macroinvertebrate richness, while water nutrients affected macroinvertebrate abundance. Our results indicate that the lack of effect of nesting waterbirds on macroinvertebrates is possibly due to the variation in the composition of avian species and their reduced population sizes, and in such cases, any effects of birds on macroinvertebrates can be overridden by water chemistry and seasonal changes in intermittent wetlands.
O principal objetivo deste estudo foi testar o efeito da presença de colônias de nidificação de aves aquáticas sobre a estrutura taxonômica (riqueza, abundância e composição) de comunidades de macroinvertebrados em áreas úmidas do sul do Brasil. As comunidades de macroinvertebrados foram amostradas sazonalmente em oito áreas úmidas intermitentes, diferindo de acordo com a ocorrência de colônias de nidificação de aves aquáticas (quatro áreas úmidas com e quatro áreas úmidas sem a presença de ninhais). A influência de nutrientes e das variáveis físico-químicas da água e do sedimento nas comunidades de macroinvertebrados também foi avaliada. A estrutura da comunidade de macroinvertebrados aquáticos não foi afetada pela ocorrência de colônias de nidificação de aves aquáticas. No entanto, as comunidades de macroinvertebrados variaram sazonalmente e foram influenciadas pelas variáveis ambientais da água. A riqueza e a composição variaram entre as estações e foram influenciadas pelas variáveis físico-químicas e pelos nutrientes da água. A turbidez e o total de sólidos dissolvidos da água influenciaram a riqueza, enquanto que os nutrientes afetaram a abundância de macroinvertebrados. Nossos resultados indicam que a falta de efeito da presença de colônias de nidificação de aves aquáticas na comunidade de macroinvertebrados é possivelmente devido à variação na composição de espécies de aves e ao tamanho reduzido de suas populações, onde em tais casos, quaisquer efeitos das aves sobre os macroinvertebrados podem ser superados pela química da água e pelas mudanças temporais em áreas úmidas intermitentes.
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Animais , Aves/anatomia & histologia , Estações do Ano , Água/química , Áreas AlagadasResumo
Ducks, geese and swans are included in the Anatidae family, Anseriformes order. The leading injuries causes to waterfowl are tangling in fishing materials and foreign bodies ingestion. A muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) was referred for treatment at Veterinary Teaching Hospital and a radiographic examination showed the presence of a hook in the coelom. Surgical exposure and incision of the proventriculus was made through left intercostal access and the hook along with a fishing line were gently removed. The animal began to feed voluntarily at the fourth post-operative day and two weeks after the procedure the patient was clinically well and was released to wild. This surgical approach differs in some aspects from the listed techniques in the known literature. It proved to be a viable and appropriate alternative to treat this affection since it did not cause any trans- or post-operative complications and enabled rapid recovery and subsequent patient release.(AU)
Patos, gansos e cisnes estão incluídos na família Anatidae, ordem Anseriformes. Entre as principais causas de ferimentos em aves aquáticas, o embaraço com materiais de pesca e a ingestão de corpos estranhos são os mais citados. Um pato-do-mato (Cairina moschata) foi encaminhado para tratamento no Hospital Veterinário e, mediante exame radiográfico, verificou-se a presença de um anzol na cavidade celomática, provavelmente no proventrículo. Utilizando-se o acesso intercostal esquerdo, foi feita a exposição e a incisão do proventrículo. Por meio dessa incisão, o anzol com um segmento de linha de pesca foi delicadamente retirado. O animal começou a se alimentar voluntariamente no quarto dia pós-operatório e duas semanas após o procedimento o paciente se encontrava clinicamente bem e apto à soltura. Esta abordagem cirúrgica difere, em alguns aspectos, das técnicas listadas na literatura e provou ser uma alternativa viável e adequada ao caso, não causando complicações e permitindo recuperação rápida, com posterior soltura do animal.(AU)
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Animais , Proventrículo/cirurgia , Patos/cirurgia , AcidentesResumo
Ducks, geese and swans are included in the Anatidae family, Anseriformes order. The leading injuries causes to waterfowl are tangling in fishing materials and foreign bodies ingestion. A muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) was referred for treatment at Veterinary Teaching Hospital and a radiographic examination showed the presence of a hook in the coelom. Surgical exposure and incision of the proventriculus was made through left intercostal access and the hook along with a fishing line were gently removed. The animal began to feed voluntarily at the fourth post-operative day and two weeks after the procedure the patient was clinically well and was released to wild. This surgical approach differs in some aspects from the listed techniques in the known literature. It proved to be a viable and appropriate alternative to treat this affection since it did not cause any trans- or post-operative complications and enabled rapid recovery and subsequent patient release.(AU)
Patos, gansos e cisnes estão incluídos na família Anatidae, ordem Anseriformes. Entre as principais causas de ferimentos em aves aquáticas, o embaraço com materiais de pesca e a ingestão de corpos estranhos são os mais citados. Um pato-do-mato (Cairina moschata) foi encaminhado para tratamento no Hospital Veterinário e, mediante exame radiográfico, verificou-se a presença de um anzol na cavidade celomática, provavelmente no proventrículo. Utilizando-se o acesso intercostal esquerdo, foi feita a exposição e a incisão do proventrículo. Por meio dessa incisão, o anzol com um segmento de linha de pesca foi delicadamente retirado. O animal começou a se alimentar voluntariamente no quarto dia pós-operatório e duas semanas após o procedimento o paciente se encontrava clinicamente bem e apto à soltura. Esta abordagem cirúrgica difere, em alguns aspectos, das técnicas listadas na literatura e provou ser uma alternativa viável e adequada ao caso, não causando complicações e permitindo recuperação rápida, com posterior soltura do animal.(AU)
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Animais , Proventrículo/cirurgia , Patos/cirurgia , AcidentesResumo
The present study aimed to determine ideal levels of available phosphorus for muscovy ducks in housing. Two hundred and forty muscovy ducks of creole lineage were used, distributed in boxes with water and food ad libitum. The experimental design was completely randomized with treatments consisting of six nutritional plans that included the initial, growth and termination phases and differed in relation to available phosphorus levels, and four replicates of 10 muscovy ducks each. The birds had weekly performance evaluations, and after 90 days, eight birds (four males and four females) in each treatment were slaughtered for evaluation of carcass traits. Data collected were subjected to Tukey test at 5% of significance. Differences were not observed (p>0.05) in performance. Higher available phosphorus levels presented a positive influence (p 0.05) on carcass. Results presented differences (p 0.05) among sexes for carcass development and commercial cuts, with better feed efficiency of males than females in same period. For mineral composition, differences (p 0.05) were observed to calcium (%), phosphorus (%) and Ca:Pratio. The present study indicates that nutritional plan 2 (initial = 0.60%; growth = 0.55% and termination = 0.50%) presented ideal nutritional requirement of available phosphorus for muscovy ducks in housing, with better carcass development and mineral deposition on bones.(AU)
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Animais , Patos/fisiologia , Fósforo/administração & dosagem , Ração AnimalResumo
The present study aimed to determine ideal levels of available phosphorus for muscovy ducks in housing. Two hundred and forty muscovy ducks of creole lineage were used, distributed in boxes with water and food ad libitum. The experimental design was completely randomized with treatments consisting of six nutritional plans that included the initial, growth and termination phases and differed in relation to available phosphorus levels, and four replicates of 10 muscovy ducks each. The birds had weekly performance evaluations, and after 90 days, eight birds (four males and four females) in each treatment were slaughtered for evaluation of carcass traits. Data collected were subjected to Tukey test at 5% of significance. Differences were not observed (p>0.05) in performance. Higher available phosphorus levels presented a positive influence (p 0.05) on carcass. Results presented differences (p 0.05) among sexes for carcass development and commercial cuts, with better feed efficiency of males than females in same period. For mineral composition, differences (p 0.05) were observed to calcium (%), phosphorus (%) and Ca:Pratio. The present study indicates that nutritional plan 2 (initial = 0.60%; growth = 0.55% and termination = 0.50%) presented ideal nutritional requirement of available phosphorus for muscovy ducks in housing, with better carcass development and mineral deposition on bones.
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Animais , Fósforo/administração & dosagem , Patos/fisiologia , Ração AnimalResumo
Geese, ducks, mallards, and swans are birds of the order Anseriformes, which are found in the wild, in zoos and parks, and raised for meat consumption. Toxoplasma gondii, Sarcocystis sp., and Neospora caninum are protozoans of several species of animals. Wild and domestic birds can serve as intermediate hosts, disseminators and potential sources of infection of these protozoa to humans through contaminated meat. The aims of this study were: (i) to perform a serological survey of T. gondii, Sarcocystis sp. and N. caninum in geese (Anser sp.) from public parks and from captivity and (ii) to compare seroprevalence between these two locations. Antibodies were detected by Immunofluorescence antibody test using the serum of 149 geese. Antibodies to Sarcocystis sp., T. gondii, and N. caninum were detected in 28.18%, 18% and 0.67% of geese, respectively; 57% of geese from urban parks and 26.53% of geese from captivity were seropositive for at least one protozoa. The results indicate environmental contamination, particularly for the occurrence of antibodies against T. gondii a zoonosis that causes toxoplasmosis and is transmitted through oocyte ingestion. This is the first serological survey of T. gondii, Sarcocystis sp. and N. caninum in geese from urban parks in Curitiba, Brazil.(AU)
Gansos, patos, marrecos e cisnes são aves da ordem Anseriformes, encontrados em vida livre, zoológicos, parques e criados para consumo da carne. Toxoplasma gondii, Sarcocystis sp. e Neospora caninum são protozoários capazes de infectar diversas espécies animais. Aves domésticas e silvestres podem ser hospedeiras intermediárias e servir como disseminadoras e potenciais fontes de infecção para seres humanos por meio da carne. O objetivo do estudo foi 1) realizar a soroprevalência de T. gondii, Sarcocystis sp. e N. caninum em gansos (Anser sp.) provenientes de parques públicos e de um cativeiro e 2) comparar a soroprevalência entre os locais. Foi realizada sorologia de 149 Anser sp. pelo método da reação de imunofluorescência indireta. Anticorpos para Sarcocystis sp., T. gondii e N. caninum foram encontrados em 28,18%, 18%, e 0,67% dos animais, respectivamente; 57% dos gansos dos parques públicos e 26,53% dos animais cativos foram soropositivos para algum dos protozoários. A ocorrência de anticorpos para tais protozoários indica contaminação ambiental, ressaltando a alta prevalência de anticorpos para T. gondii, zoonose transmitida por ingestão dos oocistos. Sugere-se investigação da água e medidas ambientais para reduzir a contaminação dos animais e do ambiente. Este é o primeiro trabalho que avaliou sorologicamente gansos provenientes de parques urbanos de Curitiba, Paraná para T. gondii, Sarcocystis sp. e N. caninum.(AU)
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Animais , Gansos/parasitologia , Toxoplasma/patogenicidade , Sarcocystis/patogenicidade , Neospora/patogenicidade , Sorologia , Parques RecreativosResumo
The present study investigated the circulation of avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) in wild birds in Brazil. To do so, 131 samples from 366 oropharyngeal or cloacal swabs collected from 18 species of birds were tested individually or in pools by RT-PCR. Samples detected by RT-PCR were selected for DNA sequencing. Thirteen (9.9%) samples were detected by the RT-PCR targeting the N gene and four out of 13 samples were sequenced. Sequencing results showed a high identity with the aMPV subtype A. Our results confirm the circulation of the aMPV subtype A in wild birds in Brazil even five years after its last detection.(AU)
O presente estudo investigou a circulação de metapneumovírus aviário em aves silvestres no Brasil. Para tanto, 131 amostras de 366 suabes orofaringeanos ou cloacais coletados de 18 espécies de aves foram testadas individualmente ou na forma de pools por RT-PCR. As amostras detectadas por RT-PCR foram selecionadas para sequenciamento. Treze (9,9%) das amostras foram detectadas por RT-PCR tendo o gene N como alvo; destas, quatro foram sequenciadas com sucesso. Resultados do sequenciamento mostraram alta identidade com o aMPV de subtipo A. Nossos resultados confirmam a circulação de aMPV subtipo A em aves silvestres no Brasil mesmo cinco anos após sua última detecção.(AU)
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Animais , Psittaciformes/virologia , Infecções por Paramyxoviridae/veterinária , Infecções por Paramyxoviridae/epidemiologia , Estrigiformes/virologia , Metapneumovirus/isolamento & purificação , Anseriformes/virologia , Columbiformes/virologia , Falconiformes/virologia , Aves/virologiaResumo
The present study investigated the circulation of avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) in wild birds in Brazil. To do so, 131 samples from 366 oropharyngeal or cloacal swabs collected from 18 species of birds were tested individually or in pools by RT-PCR. Samples detected by RT-PCR were selected for DNA sequencing. Thirteen (9.9%) samples were detected by the RT-PCR targeting the N gene and four out of 13 samples were sequenced. Sequencing results showed a high identity with the aMPV subtype A. Our results confirm the circulation of the aMPV subtype A in wild birds in Brazil even five years after its last detection.(AU)
O presente estudo investigou a circulação de metapneumovírus aviário em aves silvestres no Brasil. Para tanto, 131 amostras de 366 suabes orofaringeanos ou cloacais coletados de 18 espécies de aves foram testadas individualmente ou na forma de pools por RT-PCR. As amostras detectadas por RT-PCR foram selecionadas para sequenciamento. Treze (9,9%) das amostras foram detectadas por RT-PCR tendo o gene N como alvo; destas, quatro foram sequenciadas com sucesso. Resultados do sequenciamento mostraram alta identidade com o aMPV de subtipo A. Nossos resultados confirmam a circulação de aMPV subtipo A em aves silvestres no Brasil mesmo cinco anos após sua última detecção.(AU)
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Animais , Psittaciformes/virologia , Infecções por Paramyxoviridae/veterinária , Infecções por Paramyxoviridae/epidemiologia , Estrigiformes/virologia , Metapneumovirus/isolamento & purificação , Anseriformes/virologia , Columbiformes/virologia , Falconiformes/virologia , Aves/virologiaResumo
Background: Foreign bodies are most commonly diagnosed in stomach (proventriculus and gizzard) of galliformes birds and waterfowl. Endoscopyis routinely used to assess birds respiratory, gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts. Endosurgeryis also used for sex determination and intra-coelomaticorgan biopsy. Benefits of endoscopic approaches are widely reported in birds. Conventional surgical approaches are far more invasive and risky for those patients. Thus, the purpose of this study was to describe a successful case of gizzard foreign body removal in a greylag goose (Anseranser), using a rigid endoscopic approach through a minimally invasive percutaneous access.Case: A 2-year-old female greylag goose, weighting 3,116 g, was referred to a Veterinary Teaching Hospital presenting apathy and anorexia for at least 24 h. The results on hematologic assessment were within normal range for the species. Radiographic examination indicated presence of radiopaque content, resembling gizzard sediment. Thus, the patient undergone to endoscopy for examination and aspiration of the content. The goose was fasted for 6 h. Anesthesia was induced by face mask and maintained by endotracheal tube, using isoflurane vaporized in 100% oxygen. The patient was positioned in the lateral recumbence. The patients neck was longer than the working length of the rigid endoscope. Thus, the telescope was [...]
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Animais , Corpos Estranhos/veterinária , Gansos , Moela das Aves , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos do Sistema Digestório/veterináriaResumo
Background: Foreign bodies are most commonly diagnosed in stomach (proventriculus and gizzard) of galliformes birds and waterfowl. Endoscopyis routinely used to assess birds respiratory, gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts. Endosurgeryis also used for sex determination and intra-coelomaticorgan biopsy. Benefits of endoscopic approaches are widely reported in birds. Conventional surgical approaches are far more invasive and risky for those patients. Thus, the purpose of this study was to describe a successful case of gizzard foreign body removal in a greylag goose (Anseranser), using a rigid endoscopic approach through a minimally invasive percutaneous access.Case: A 2-year-old female greylag goose, weighting 3,116 g, was referred to a Veterinary Teaching Hospital presenting apathy and anorexia for at least 24 h. The results on hematologic assessment were within normal range for the species. Radiographic examination indicated presence of radiopaque content, resembling gizzard sediment. Thus, the patient undergone to endoscopy for examination and aspiration of the content. The goose was fasted for 6 h. Anesthesia was induced by face mask and maintained by endotracheal tube, using isoflurane vaporized in 100% oxygen. The patient was positioned in the lateral recumbence. The patients neck was longer than the working length of the rigid endoscope. Thus, the telescope was [...](AU)
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Animais , Gansos , Corpos Estranhos/veterinária , Moela das Aves , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos do Sistema Digestório/veterináriaResumo
Anseriforme é uma ordem composta por inúmeras espécies de aves aquáticas. No Brasil as principais espécies criadas são patos e gansos em sua maioria criadas em sistemas de subsistência, poucos são os criatórios industriais. Mesmo com a produção informal o comércio de aves vivas, ovos e carne é pratica comum em todo território nacional, mas não se tem conhecimento da prevalência de enfermidades em aves aquáticas, podendo trazer risco a saúde pública. Anseriformes podem apresentar tanto doença clínica quanto inaparente, de etiologia viral, bacteriana, parasitária e micótica. Estudos sobre quadro clínico, aspectos epidemiológicos, achados anatomopatológicos são necessários para criar métodos diagnósticos eficazes para identificar aves doentes. Doenças virais são as mais relatadas e de maior impacto econômico em criações dessa ordem de aves, mais as enfermidades bacterianas, assim como micóticas e parasitárias também podem ocorrer. Por esse motivo, esse estudo tem como objetivo revisar as principais enfermidades presentes em aves aquáticas.
Anseriforme is an order composed of numerous species of waterfowl. In Brazil the mainspecies created are ducks and geese, mostly in sustenance systems, there are few industrial farms.Even with informal production trade in live poultry, eggs and meat is common practice throughoutthe country, but it isnt aware of the prevalence of disease in waterfowl, may pose a risk to publichealth. Anseriformes can present both clinical disease and unapparent, viral diseases, bacterial,parasitic and fungal. Studies on clinical, epidemiological, pathological findings are needed to createeffective methods diagnostics to identify sick birds. Viral diseases are the most reported and greatereconomic impact in that order poultry farms, most bacterial diseases, as well as fungal and parasiticmay also occur. Therefore, this study aims to review the main diseases present in waterfowl.
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Animais , Doenças das Aves , Gansos/microbiologia , Gansos/virologia , Patos/microbiologia , Patos/virologia , Anti-Infecciosos/uso terapêutico , ZoonosesResumo
Anseriforme é uma ordem composta por inúmeras espécies de aves aquáticas. No Brasil as principais espécies criadas são patos e gansos em sua maioria criadas em sistemas de subsistência, poucos são os criatórios industriais. Mesmo com a produção informal o comércio de aves vivas, ovos e carne é pratica comum em todo território nacional, mas não se tem conhecimento da prevalência de enfermidades em aves aquáticas, podendo trazer risco a saúde pública. Anseriformes podem apresentar tanto doença clínica quanto inaparente, de etiologia viral, bacteriana, parasitária e micótica. Estudos sobre quadro clínico, aspectos epidemiológicos, achados anatomopatológicos são necessários para criar métodos diagnósticos eficazes para identificar aves doentes. Doenças virais são as mais relatadas e de maior impacto econômico em criações dessa ordem de aves, mais as enfermidades bacterianas, assim como micóticas e parasitárias também podem ocorrer. Por esse motivo, esse estudo tem como objetivo revisar as principais enfermidades presentes em aves aquáticas.(AU)
Anseriforme is an order composed of numerous species of waterfowl. In Brazil the mainspecies created are ducks and geese, mostly in sustenance systems, there are few industrial farms.Even with informal production trade in live poultry, eggs and meat is common practice throughoutthe country, but it isnt aware of the prevalence of disease in waterfowl, may pose a risk to publichealth. Anseriformes can present both clinical disease and unapparent, viral diseases, bacterial,parasitic and fungal. Studies on clinical, epidemiological, pathological findings are needed to createeffective methods diagnostics to identify sick birds. Viral diseases are the most reported and greatereconomic impact in that order poultry farms, most bacterial diseases, as well as fungal and parasiticmay also occur. Therefore, this study aims to review the main diseases present in waterfowl.(AU)
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Animais , Doenças das Aves , Patos/microbiologia , Patos/virologia , Gansos/microbiologia , Gansos/virologia , Anti-Infecciosos/uso terapêutico , ZoonosesResumo
A presença de Anseriformes especialmente da família Anatidae (gansos, patos, marrecos e cisnes) é comum em lagos de parques públicos e áreas recreativas. Devido ao contato direto com aves migratórias, silvestres e seres humanos, seu papel como transmissores de agentes infecciosos potencialmente zoonóticos é questionado. Estudos relacionados à sanidade de populações aviárias presentes em parques públicos que mantêm contato direto com seres humanos são escassos no Brasil. Aves podem ser hospedeiros intermediários e definitivos para agentes parasitários e infecciosos, servindo como potenciais fontes de infecção e disseminadoras, logo, iniciativas de diagnóstico e vigilância epidemiológica são essenciais para que se reduza a ameaça de doenças e para entender os padrões epidemiológicos de diferentes microrganismos. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a sanidade de populações de gansos (Anser spp.) de três parques públicos da cidade de Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil e de uma população de Anser anser mantida em cativeiro na região metropolitana de Curitiba. O primeiro capítulo intitulado Serosurvey of Toxoplasma gondii, Sarcocystis sp. and Neospora caninum in geese (Anser spp.) from urban parks and captivity revelou sorologia positiva em 57% dos gansos de parques para algum dos protozoários avaliados, seguido de 26% nos animais cativos, indicando contaminação ambiental nos locais estudados. No segundo capítulo Serotyping and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Escherichia coli isolated from cloacal swabs of geese (Anser spp.) from public parks and Conservationist Institute in Paraná State, foram obtidos 41 isolados de E. coli com 76% de prevalência em um dos parques públicos e 90% no cativeiro, com 86% de sensibilidade aos antimicrobianos testados. No capítulo três, intitulado Intervalos de referência de hematologia e bioquímica sérica de gansos (Anser spp.) de vida livre e cativeiro foram definidos valores de referência de hematologia e bioquímicos renais, hepáticos e de proteinograma para Anser spp. e A. anser adultos e saudáveis. Foram verificados valores de AST, LDH e CK maiores e de ácido úrico menores do que os citados na literatura. O último capítulo Vigilância de Orthoavulavirus aviário 1, Influenza A (H1N1), Mycoplasma gallisepticum e Mycoplasma synoviae em gansos (Anser spp.) de parques públicos não demonstrou identificação molecular para os microrganismos citados, mas sorologicamente 5% dos animais foram positivos para Orthoavulavirus aviário 1 pelo teste de Inibição da Hemaglutinação, demonstrando contato prévio com o agente. Esta tese vem apresentar o estado sanitário dos gansos dos parques públicos, demonstrando que diferentes microrganismos são encontrados nas populações estudadas e visa contribuir com dados para medidas profiláticas e de controle de problemas que afetam a população de aves da cidade de Curitiba, Paraná.
Anseriformes, especially members of the Anatidae family (geese, ducks, mallards, and swans), are commonly living in lakes of public parks and recreational urban areas. Due to their direct contact with migratory birds, wild birds, and humans, their clear role as potential zoonosis carriers is still to be defined. Studies regarding the health of freeranging birds from public parks, which are in direct contact with human beings, are scarce in Brazil. Birds can play intermediate and definitive hosts for several diseases, and as potential disseminators and/or sources of infections, including them in diagnostic and epidemiological surveillance initiatives is essential not only to understand the epidemiological patterns of different microorganisms but as to prospectively reduce contamination. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the health status of geese (Anser spp.) populations from three public parks in the city of Curitiba (Paraná, Brazil), and the health of one Anser anser population kept in captivity in the metropolitan region of Curitiba. The first chapter, entitled Serosurvey of Toxoplasma gondii, Sarcocystis sp. and Neospora caninum in geese (Anser sp.) from urban parks and captivity research revealed positive serology for any of the protozoa in 57% of the free-ranging geese, and in 26% of captive-bred animals, indicating environmental contamination in the studied places. The second chapter, Serotyping and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Escherichia coli isolated from cloacal swabs of geese (Anser spp.) from public parks and Conservationist Institute in Paraná State 41 isolates of E. coli were obtained. Prevalence was up to 76% in geese from public parks and 90% in captivity animals, with 86% sensitivity to the tested antimicrobials. Chapter three, entitled Reference intervals for hematology and serum biochemistry of free-ranging and captive geese (Anser spp.) values for hematology and serum biochemistry of renal and hepatic proteins for Anser spp. and A. anser healthy adults were made. In this study, AST, LDH, and CK values were higher than those reported in the literature, while uric acid was lower than reported in the literature. Finally, the last chapter was entitled Surveillance of avian Orthoavulavirus 1, Influenza A (H1N1), Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae in geese (Anser spp.) from public parks. RT-PCR and PCR results were negative for all microrganisms, although serologically, 5% of the animals were positive for avian Orthoavulavirus 1 by the Hemagglutination Inhibition test, suggesting previous contact with the pathogen. This thesis presents the overall health status of geese living in public parks, evaluates the presence of different microorganisms in the populations studied and aims to contribute with data for prophylactic measures and control of possible issues that affect the bird population in the city of Curitiba, Paraná.
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The Coscoroba Swan, Coscoroba coscoroba (Molina, 1782), is a poorly known aberrant Anserine endemic to South America. We captured adult birds (189 male, 157 female) from the largest population in Brazil at the Taim Ecological Reserve, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Different patterns between sexes can reflect differences in selection, and positive allometry may indicate that a character is sexually selected. We used body weight and 10 morphological measurements to examine allometric differences between males and females of C. coscoroba. Males were consistently larger than females. Analysis of scaling relationships against body mass showed that nostril, tail, wing and bill height were positively allometric (i.e., heavier birds had relatively larger character lengths), but there were no sexual differences in allometric slopes. However, for a given mass, mature females had longer tails, longer wings (up to metacarpophalangeal articulation) and shorter heads than males. In the light of current debate in the literature, we discuss whether such positively allometric traits and sexual differences in scaling may be indicative of sexual selection. Although Coscoroba Swan is a monogamous species, increasing the size of some attributes may confer some advantage for mate selection or male-male competition and, contrary to other studies, we suggest that positively allometric slopes alone should not be considered as evidence for sexual selection of the considered traits.
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The Coscoroba Swan, Coscoroba coscoroba (Molina, 1782), is a poorly known aberrant Anserine endemic to South America. We captured adult birds (189 male, 157 female) from the largest population in Brazil at the Taim Ecological Reserve, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Different patterns between sexes can reflect differences in selection, and positive allometry may indicate that a character is sexually selected. We used body weight and 10 morphological measurements to examine allometric differences between males and females of C. coscoroba. Males were consistently larger than females. Analysis of scaling relationships against body mass showed that nostril, tail, wing and bill height were positively allometric (i.e., heavier birds had relatively larger character lengths), but there were no sexual differences in allometric slopes. However, for a given mass, mature females had longer tails, longer wings (up to metacarpophalangeal articulation) and shorter heads than males. In the light of current debate in the literature, we discuss whether such positively allometric traits and sexual differences in scaling may be indicative of sexual selection. Although Coscoroba Swan is a monogamous species, increasing the size of some attributes may confer some advantage for mate selection or male-male competition and, contrary to other studies, we suggest that positively allometric slopes alone should not be considered as evidence for sexual selection of the considered traits.