Measurement of pesticides in hair samples from pemphigus foliaceus and pemphigus vulgaris patients in Southeastern Brazil

Abstract Background Pesticides, mainly organophosphates (OP), have been related to increased risk of pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and pemphigus foliaceus (PF), nevertheless, their measurement has not been determined in pemphigus patients. Objective To evaluate pesticide exposure and pesticide measurement, comparing PV, PF and control groups in Southeastern Brazil. Methods Information about urban or rural residency and exposure to pesticides at the onset of pemphigus was assessed by questionnaire interview; hair samples from the scalp of PV, PF, and controls were tested for OP and organochlorines (OC) by gas-phase chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. Results The minority of PV (2 [7.1%] of 28) and PF (7 [18%] of 39), but none of the 48 controls, informed living in rural areas at the onset of pemphigus (p = 0.2853). PV (33.3%), PF (38.5%), and controls (20%) informed exposure to pesticides (p = 0.186). Twenty-one (14.8%) of 142 individuals tested positive for OP and/or OC: PV (2 [6.3%] of 32) and PF (11 [25.6%] of 43) had similar pesticides contamination as controls (8 [11.9%] of 67) (p = 0.4928; p = 0.0753, respectively), but PF presented higher contamination than PV (p = 0.034). PV did not present any positivity for OP. Three (7%) PF tested positive for both OP and OC. Some PF tested positive for three or four OP, mainly diazinon and dichlorvos. Study limitation Lack of data for some controls. Conclusion Although the frequency of PV and PF patients exposed to pesticides was similar, pesticides were more frequently detected in hair samples from PF compared to PV. The cause-effect relationship still needs to be determined.

Modulation impact of Diazinon forms on gene expression profile and DNA damage pathway in male mice

Diazinon (DZN) is an organophosphate pesticide used widely in agriculture. Unexpectedly, the pure pesticidecompounds are less toxic than its commercial formulations. Therefore, the present study aimed to compare betweenthe commercial DZN formulation Basudin 60EM® and active ingredients forms of DZN to find the nontoxicform. Several groups of male mice were treated with different doses (1/40, 1/20, and 1/10 of LD50) of commercialformulation and active ingredients of DZN pesticide for 4 weeks. A quantitative Real-Time PCR (RT-PCR) wasconducted to investigate the expression of TNF-α, p53, and Caspase-3 genes. Furthermore, the effect of bothforms of DZN on intracellular Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) generation and DNA damage was studied. Theresults showed that the TNF-α, p53, and Caspase-3 expression levels were increased in commercial formulationtreated mice than those treated with active ingredient form. Moreover, the commercial formulation form was ableto increase ROS generation and induce DNA damage much more than the active ingredient-treated mice. Theresults concluded that not only the organophosphates but also the other byproducts affect the cellular responses tocytokine and apoptotic elements through alteration in the mRNA expression by increasing the levels of free radicalgeneration

Protective Effect of Dorema glabrum on Induced Oxidative Stress by Diazinon in Hippocampus of Rat

Introduction:Diazinon (DZN) administration produces lipid peroxidation as an indicator of oxidative stress in the brain. Some medicinal plants such as Doremaglabrumhas antioxidant properties, so can be usedas an antioxidant that may protect neurons from oxidative stress. The aim of present study was to investigate the effect of D.glabrumagainst DZN-induced oxidative stressin hippocampus.Methods:Twenty-four adult male Wistar rats were used in this study.The rats randomly were divided into four groups including a control group, and two groups received different doses of D.glabrum(40 and 80 mg/kg) as pre-treatment for 21 days with DZN (100 mg/Kg) that was injected intraperitoneally (ip) in last day of D. glabrumusage, and one group received only DZN. Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), which are the indicators of lipid peroxidation, and the activities of antioxidant enzymes (glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase and catalase) were determined in the ratsʼhippocampus.Results: Administration of DZN significantly increased TBARS levels and superoxide dismutase activity and decreased glutathione peroxidase activity but there were no significant changes in catalase activity in the hippocampus. Combined D.glabrumand DZN treatment, caused a significant increase in glutathione peroxidase, a significant decrease of TBARS and a significant decrease in superoxide dismutase and again no significant changes in catalase activity in the rats’ hippocampus when compared to the rats treated with DZN.Conclusion:Our study demonstrated that D.glabrumhad an amelioratory effect on oxidative stress induced by DZN

Toxicity bioassay and sub-lethal effects of diazinon on blood profile and histology of liver, gills and kidney of catfish, Clarias gariepinus / Toxicidade bioensaio e efeitos sub-letais do diazinon no perfil sangüíneo e histologia do fígado, brânquias e rim de peixe-gato, clarias gariepinus

Abstract The catfish, Clarias gariepinus, was exposed to different acute concentrations (5-10 mg/l) of diazinon and the Lc50 value was recorded as high as 7.3 mg/l for 96 hours. The fishes exposed to three sub-lethal levels of diazinon (0.73, 1.095 and 1.46 mg/l) for 30 days showed that the pesticide induces changes in different blood parameters. Number of red blood cells (RBC), haemoglobin level and haematocrit values were elevated whereas white blood cells (WBC) count was reduced. Various blood indices like mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobine (MCH) and mean corpuscular haemoglobine concentration (MCHC) vary insignificantly in the fish treated with diazinon. Glucose level and activity level of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was increased in Clarias gariepinus exposed to diazinon. Protein level in plasma of fish treated with pesticide was changed but the change was insignificant. Histological changes in the liver, gills and kidney of fishes exposed to diazinon were apparent when compared to control. Hepatocytes necrosis and bleeding were more distinct in the fishes exposed to pesticide. Glomerulus hypertrophy and bleeding in kidneys; and fusion and degeneration of secondary lamellae and epithelial hyperplasia in gills were also observed in the exposed fish.

Resumo O peixe-gato, Clarias gariepinus, foi exposto a diferentes concentrações agudas (5-10 mg / l) de diazinon e o valor de Lc50 foi registrado tão alto quanto 7,3 mg / l por 96 horas. Os peixes expostos a três níveis sub-letais de diazinon (0,73, 1,095 e 1,46 mg / l) por 30 dias mostraram que o pesticida induz mudanças nos diferentes parâmetros sanguíneos. O número de glóbulos vermelhos, o nível de hemoglobina e os valores do hematócrito foram elevados, enquanto a contagem de leucócitos foi reduzida. Vários índices sanguíneos, como volume corpuscular médio (VCM), hemoglobina corpuscular média (HCM) e concentração de hemoglobina corpuscular média (CHCM) variam insignificantemente nos peixes tratados com diazinon. Nível de glicose e nível de atividade de AST e ALT foi aumentado em Clarias gariepinus expostos a diazinon. O nível de proteína no plasma de peixes tratados com pesticidas foi alterado, mas a mudança foi insignificante. Alterações histológicas no fígado, brânquias e rins de peixes expostos ao diazinon foram aparentes quando comparados ao controle. A necrose e o sangramento de hepatócitos foram mais distintos nos peixes expostos ao agrotóxico. Hipertrofia do glomérulo e sangramento nos rins; e fusão e degeneração de lamelas secundárias e hiperplasia epitelial em brânquias também foram observadas nos peixes expostos.

Digital Childhood: the Impact of Using Digital Technology on Children’s Health

Background and Objective: Digital media can be considered as an important element of life for today's children and adolescents since theyspend a lot of time using it. This increased use of digital media is associated with poor behavior and health status. Society in general andpractitioners in public health in particular should promote digital media use strategies through health education. This study is aimed atevaluating the impact of using digital technology on children physical, social and behavior health. Methodology: This is a descriptive studywhich was conducted at the primary health care centers of Tabuk. Through purposive sampling, 300 people were included in the study. Aquestionnaire and a checklist were used as the tools for data collection. Results: There was a significant relationship between theattachment to technology and both physical and psychological health of the studied children. There was also a significant differencebetween the awareness of mothers regarding both negative and positive effects of technology and total effects of technology at the pre andpost-intervention stages. Conclusion: Using technology had an impact on both physical and psychological health of children, and there wasan improvement in mothers’ awareness in this regard. This reflects the key role of health education on improving the awareness of mothersabout the effects of using technology on the health of their children.

Assesment of the Genotoxic Effect of the Diazinon on Root Cells of Allium cepa (L.)

ABSTRACT Organophosphorous pesticides (OPs) posses a great potential of acute toxicity for exposed animals and men. To evaluate the toxic potential of the organophosphate diazinon on root meristematic cells of Allium cepa L., was created two groups: In group 1 (control group), was not given any chemical. In group 2 (diazinon-treatment group), different doses (10, 40, 80 and 160 ppm) and times periods (24, 48 and 72 h) were administered. After exposure, cell death, effective concentration (EC50), mitotic index, cellular /chromosome aberrations, DNA damage by comet assay and RAPD-PCR were assessed at exposure times. EC50 value of diazinon was detected approximately 80 ppm. Hyperchromasia, later segragation, micronucleus, pulverised nucleus, nuclear cytoplasmic shrinkage and cell death, cytoplasmic vacuolation were detected in meristem cells as chromosome/celular aberrations for 72 h at 80 ppm. DNA damage was identified using tail DNA%, tail lengths and tail moment from these cells. Increasing exposure doses of diazinon caused increasing tail DNA% and tail lengths at 72 h. DNA bands of increasing concentrations treated groups were more distant to compare with the control group according to RAPD-PCR method. Diazinon cause cytotoxic and genotoxic on A. cepa root and could be considered for further toxicological evaluations.

Toxicity bioassay and sub-lethal effects of diazinon on blood profile and histology of liver, gills and kidney of catfish, Clarias gariepinus

Abstract The catfish, Clarias gariepinus, was exposed to different acute concentrations (5-10 mg/l) of diazinon and the Lc50 value was recorded as high as 7.3 mg/l for 96 hours. The fishes exposed to three sub-lethal levels of diazinon (0.73, 1.095 and 1.46 mg/l) for 30 days showed that the pesticide induces changes in different blood parameters. Number of red blood cells (RBC), haemoglobin level and haematocrit values were elevated whereas white blood cells (WBC) count was reduced. Various blood indices like mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobine (MCH) and mean corpuscular haemoglobine concentration (MCHC) vary insignificantly in the fish treated with diazinon. Glucose level and activity level of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was increased in Clarias gariepinus exposed to diazinon. Protein level in plasma of fish treated with pesticide was changed but the change was insignificant. Histological changes in the liver, gills and kidney of fishes exposed to diazinon were apparent when compared to control. Hepatocytes necrosis and bleeding were more distinct in the fishes exposed to pesticide. Glomerulus hypertrophy and bleeding in kidneys; and fusion and degeneration of secondary lamellae and epithelial hyperplasia in gills were also observed in the exposed fish.

Resumo O peixe-gato, Clarias gariepinus, foi exposto a diferentes concentrações agudas (5-10 mg / l) de diazinon e o valor de Lc50 foi registrado tão alto quanto 7,3 mg / l por 96 horas. Os peixes expostos a três níveis sub-letais de diazinon (0,73, 1,095 e 1,46 mg / l) por 30 dias mostraram que o pesticida induz mudanças nos diferentes parâmetros sanguíneos. O número de glóbulos vermelhos, o nível de hemoglobina e os valores do hematócrito foram elevados, enquanto a contagem de leucócitos foi reduzida. Vários índices sanguíneos, como volume corpuscular médio (VCM), hemoglobina corpuscular média (HCM) e concentração de hemoglobina corpuscular média (CHCM) variam insignificantemente nos peixes tratados com diazinon. Nível de glicose e nível de atividade de AST e ALT foi aumentado em Clarias gariepinus expostos a diazinon. O nível de proteína no plasma de peixes tratados com pesticidas foi alterado, mas a mudança foi insignificante. Alterações histológicas no fígado, brânquias e rins de peixes expostos ao diazinon foram aparentes quando comparados ao controle. A necrose e o sangramento de hepatócitos foram mais distintos nos peixes expostos ao agrotóxico. Hipertrofia do glomérulo e sangramento nos rins; e fusão e degeneração de lamelas secundárias e hiperplasia epitelial em brânquias também foram observadas nos peixes expostos.

Sub-lethal Effects of Diazinon on Hematological Indices and Blood Biochemical Parameters in Indian Carp, Cirrhinus mrigala (Hamilton)

Indian carp (Cirrhinus mrigala) exposed to two sub-lethal concentrations (0.815 mg/L and 1.63 mg/L) of diazinon for 30 days showed a significant decrease in erythrocyte count, hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, plasma levels of total protein, albumin, globulin, activity of enzyme acetylcholinesterase and a significant increase in plasma glucose levels when compared with controlled fish (P<0.05). Compared to the controlled fish, leukocyte count decreased significantly in fish exposed to both sub-lethal concentrations and the plasma activities of enzyme asparate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase increased significantly after 20 and 30 days in fish exposed to 0.815 mg/L of diazinon, while the activities of these enzymes in fish exposed to 1.63 mg/L of diazinon increased significantly at all sampling periods (P<0.05). On the other hand, the plasma activity of the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase decreased significantly in both diazinon treated fish groups after 10 days of exposure (P<0.05) and returned to the normal value after 20 and 30 days of exposure. In conclusion, long-term exposure to diazinon at sub-lethal concentrations induces severe physiological alterations in C. mrigala that may potentially disrupt their survival in their natural habitat.

Uso inadequado de organofosforados: uma prática de risco para bovinos no Sul do Rio Grande do Sul / Misuse of organophosphate: potential risk to cattle in Southern Brazil

Com o objetivo de determinar as causas para o súbito aumento no número de surtos de intoxicação por organofosforados foram analisados nove surtos da intoxicação diagnosticados em bovinos no Laboratório Regional de Diagnóstico da Faculdade de Veterinária da Universidade Federal de Pelotas (LRD/UFPel) entre novembro de 2013 e fevereiro de 2014. Em todos os surtos os animais foram tratados com concentrações entre duas e 151 vezes maiores que a concentração recomendada de diazinon para banho carrapaticida utilizado nas diferentes propriedades. Contribuíram, ainda, para o grande número de casos de intoxicação a via de adminstração pour on não recomendada para os produtos utilizados e o intenso calor registrado na época de ocorrência dos surtos.

In order to determine the cause of the sudden increase in the number of outbreaks of organophosphate poisoning, nine outbreaks diagnosed in cattle were analyzed at the Laboratório Regional de Diagnóstico, Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (LRD/UFPel) between November 2013 and February 2014. In all outbreaks the animals were treated with concentration from two to 151 times higher than the concentration recommended of diazinon for tick treatment. The incorrect route of application, and the intense heat recorded at the time of the outbreaks also contributed to the large number of poisoning.

Lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress in rat erythrocytes induced by aspirin and diazinon:the protective role of selenium

Objective:To investigate the adverse effect of exposure to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), diazinon (DIA) and their combination on oxidant/antioxidant status in rat erythrocytes and the ameliorating role of selenium (Se). Methods: Rats were oral administered ASA at the maximum administration dose (1 350 mg/personal/d=2.5 mg/kg body weight/d), DIA at a dose of 20 mg/kg body weight/d and Se at a dose of 200 μg/kg body weight/d and their combinations for 28 consecutive d. Results: Administration of DIA, ASA and ASA+DIA lead to a significant increment (P≤0.05) in lipid peroxidation as evidenced by the increase in erythrocytes MDA levels by 61.8%, 20.79%and 105.62%, respectively. Co-administration of Se to treated rats modulated the augmentation of MDA levels. Administration of DIA, ASA and ASA+DIA lead to significant decreases (P≤0.05) in the activities of catalase, superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase enzymes when compared to the control group. The most influence and decreases in the activities of the aforementioned enzymes were observed in the treatments of ASA+DIA by 30.53%, 43.42%and 48.31%, respectively. However, co-administration of Se mitigated the significant decreases of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase activities to by 14.47%, 15, 36%and 12.29%. Conclusions: It can be concluded that DIA and ASA induced oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in rat erythrocytes. The results reveal the pronounced ameliorating effect of Se in DIA and ASA intoxicated rats. It is supposed that antioxidant supplementation may be beneficial for the people using ASA for longer periods and exposure to pesticides.

Efeito da mistura de diazinon e benzo[a]pireno naS-transferase da Glutationa em Tilápias do Nilo / Effect of mixture of diazinon and benzo[a]pyrenein Glutathione S-transferase of Nile tilapia

Atualmente, com a crescente contaminação dos ecossistemas aquáticos, muitos compostos, como pesticidas e hidrocarbonetos,são lançados de forma indevida em corpos d’água. Estudos relacionando a exposição de poluentes, individualmente,com variações bioquímicas são abundantes na literatura. Entretanto, ainda são poucos os voltados às misturas complexas.Sendo assim, o objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar se a mistura diazinon e benzo[a]pireno pode afetar as atividadesbioquímicas de biomarcadores clássicos, tais como acetilcolinesterase (AChE), carboxilesterase (CbE), catalase (CAT), glutationaperoxidase (GPx) e glutationa S-transferase (GST) em Tilápias do Nilo (Oreochromis niloticus) e comparar os efeitosnos sistemas enzimáticos quando estão expostos à mistura e aos compostos separadamente. Foi medida a atividade dasenzimas em brânquias e fígados de Tilápia do Nilo após 2 e 7 dias de exposição ao Diazinon (0,5 mg/L) e ao benzo[a]pireno (1,0 mg/L) individualmente e em mistura. Os resultados mostraram que no grupo mistura do fígado após 7 dias deexposição, o benzo[a]pireno aumentou a ação inibidora do Diazinon na atividade da enzima GST. Isso indica que a toxicidadedas interações ambientais entre pesticida e hidrocarboneto policíclico aromático pode apresentar efeito sinérgico.Desse modo, é importante levar em conta esse fator, pois irá auxiliar na compreensão de resultados obtidos em estudosde campo, como em um monitoramento ambiental.

Currently, with the growing contamination of aquatic ecosystems, many compounds, such as pesticides and hydrocarbons,are improperly released into rivers and lakes. Studies about the exposure of single pollutants causing biochemical variationsare abundant in the literature. However, there are few studies focused on the biological effects of complex mixtures.The aim of this investigation was to evaluate whether mixture diazinon and benzo[a]pyrene can affect the biochemicalactivities of classic biomarkers such as acetylcholinesterase (AChE), carboxylesterase (CbE), catalase (CAT), glutathioneperoxidase (GPx) and glutathione S-transferase (GST) in Nile tilapia and compare the effects on enzymatic systems of theexposure to a mixture of compounds and the effects observed when they are exposed separately. We measured the activityof enzymes in gills and liver of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) after 2 and 7 days of exposure to Diazinon (0.5 mg/L)and benzo[a]pyrene (1.0 mg/L) individually and in mixture. The results showed that in the mixture group after 7 days ofexposure, the benzo[a]pyrene increased the inhibitory action of Diazinon in GST enzyme activity, in liver tissue. This indicatesthat the toxicity of the interactions between pesticide and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon may show synergisticeffect. These results suggest the importance of studies with mixture of compounds, because these data will help to understandthe results obtained in field studies, such as those from environmental monitoring.

Avaliação da resistência de Blattella germanica (L, 1757) (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) a inseticidas no município de Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brasil / Evaluation of insecticides resistance in Blattella germanica (L, 1757) (Dictyoptera: Blatellidae) in Juiz De Fora Municipality, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Blattella germanica (L., 1757) (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) vive há muito tempo em associação com o homem, próximo às suas fontes de alimentos e criou resistência a diversos inseticidas. Tornou-se, por isso a espécie de barata mais difícil de ser controlada, causando grande transtorno, afetando a economia e apresentando ainda importância médica. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a resistência de B. germanica aos inseticidas Diazinon® (organofosforado), Cipermetrina® (piretróide), Propoxur® (carbamato) e o período residual de ação até 15 dias após a aplicação. Para avaliar a resistência adquirida por B. germanica aos inseticidas, e melhor caracterização com o dia a dia das empresas controladoras de pragas, a diluição seguiu as instruções dos fabricantes e a técnica para este estudo foi a de contato tarsal. As baratas foram coletadas em diversos estabelecimentos comerciais no município de Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais) e mantidas em condições controladas de laboratório (temperatura 28ºC ± 1ºC, umidade relativa do ar 60% ± 5%), tendo como alimento ração canina, leite em pó e água, oferecida de forma ininterrupta. Os espécimes obtidos a partir da 3º geração foram utilizados nos ensaios, eliminando qualquer contato anterior com produtos químicos. Para avaliação de cada inseticida foram utilizados 1800 espécimes. Os resultados mostraram maior resistência à Cipermetrina e Propoxur, sendo Diazinon o produto que apresentou maior eficácia, demonstrando ser o mais recomendável para o controle desse inseto. O efeito residual deixado pelos três inseticidas apresentou resultados bem parecidos, sendo o período mais favorável para o controle de B. germanica os primeiros 10 dias após a aplicação.

Chronic toxicity bioassay with populations of the crustacean Artemia salina exposed to the organophosphate diazinon

A chronic toxicity bioassay was conducted with the microcrustacean Artemia salina as the testing organism for the toxic organophosphate diazinon in order to determine if the species is an appropriate indicator of pollution in aquatic environments. Tests of animal exposure to different concentrations of the toxicant were performed for 24, 48 and 72 hours after larvae hatching. Registered mortality data was used to obtain the lethal dose 50 (LD50) of the organophosphate for each exposure time, considering the immobilization of A. salina larvae as the mortality parameter. The lethal concentration (LD50) in the same exposure times was calculated by evaluating morphological changes on the three initial stages of larval development. Both doses were determined by using probit statistical analysis. Results indicate greater dose-response exactitude after 24 hours of exposure to the toxicant. High sensitivity of the organism to the toxicant was determined, thus indicating that A. salina is an appropriate ecotoxicological bioindicator of aquatic environments polluted with pesticides, with the special consideration that this species is a natural resident of saline water bodies, and thus could be used to control pollution in these environments as a result of the unrestrained usage of such toxic substances.

Effects of exposure to Diazinon on the lung and small intestine of Guinea pig, histological and some histochemical changes

The present study aimed to evaluate the histological changes and adverse effects on the total protein and general carbohydrates in the lung and small intestine of guinea pig "Cavia porcellus" induced by the exposure to sub lethal doses of the organophosphate insecticide diazinon. Primarily, diazinon insecticide oral LD50 was investigated after administrating orally different doses in guinea pig and was determined as 213 mg/Kg bw., the animals exposed to sub lethal doses of this insecticide revealed histological changes in both lung and intestine in a dose dependent manner. Also, significant decrease in the total protein and general carbohydrates in the lung and intestine were mostly observed, especially with the higher doses of the insecticide in comparison with control group.

Validation of an electrometric blood cholinesterase measurement in goats

A modified electrometric method was described and validated for measurement of plasma and erythrocyte cholinesterase activities in 6~18 months old goats. The enzymatic reaction mixture contained 3 ml distilled water, 3 ml barbital-phosphate buffer (pH 8.1), 0.2 ml plasma or erythrocytes and 0.1 ml acetylthiocholine iodide (7.5%) as a substrate. The mixture was incubated at 37 degrees C for 40 minutes. The pH of the reaction mixture was determined by a pH meter before and after the incubation. The initial pH was measured before the substrate addition. The enzyme activity was expressed as deltapH/40 min. The coefficients of variation of the described method in measuring plasma and erythrocyte cholinesterase activities were 4 and 2%, respectively. Preliminary reference values (n = 14) of the mean cholinesterase activity (deltapH/40 min) and 95% confidence interval in the plasma were 0.194 and 0.184~ 0.204, respectively, and those of the erythrocytes were 0.416 and 0.396~0.436, respectively. The pseudocholinesterase activity of the plasma cholinesterase was 63.5% as determined by quinidine sulfate inhibition. The organophosphorus insecticides dichlorvos and diazinon at 0.5~4 micrometer and the carbamate insecticide carbaryl at 5~20 micrometer in the reaction mixture significantly inhibited plasma (13.7~85.5%) and erythrocyte (16.4~71.9%) cholinesterases in vitro in a concentration-dependent manner. The results suggest that the described electrometric method is simple, precise and efficient in measuring blood cholinesterase activity in goats.