Processos de tratamento de resíduos de cocheira e a redução ou eliminação de ovos e larvas infectantes do gênero Strongylus spp / Treatment procedures for stable waste and reduction or elimination of infective eggs and larvae of the genus Strongylus spp

Objetivou-se neste trabalho caracterizar os processos de compostagem de resíduos de cocheira e avaliar a eficiência deles na redução ou na eliminação de ovos e larvas infectantes de Strongylus spp. Os tratamentos de compostagem utilizados foram: aberta sem revolvimento em menor volume (CASRm) e maior volume (CASRM); aberta com revolvimento em menor volume (CAm) e maior volume (CAM); e anaeróbica em biodigestor (CF), em três repetições. As variáveis monitoradas foram temperatura, umidade, presença de parasitos no início e no final do período experimental. No primeiro dia de avaliação, a temperatura no centro das CASRM e CAM atingiu seu máximo, próximo a 60ºC, permanecendo acima de 50ºC nos três primeiros dias. No restante do período experimental, manteve-se ao redor de 30ºC. Antes da aplicação dos tratamentos, observou-se elevada contaminação por larvas de Strongylus spp. (25,3 larvas por grama de resíduo). Ao final do período experimental, considerando o centro das compostagens, houve redução das larvas infectantes de terceiro estágio, da seguinte ordem: 97% (CAM), 87% (CAm), 90% (CASRM) e 100% (CF), e de apenas 26% para o tratamento CASRm. Na parte superficial das compostagens não foram encontrados parasitas em nenhum dos tratamentos. A umidade superficial do composto no final do experimento foi de aproximadamente 17 a 30%, e a interna, de 40 a 60%. Ovos de helmintos permaneceram viáveis, mesmo após o processo de compostagem e o tratamento térmico. Os resultados indicam que com a simples disposição dos resíduos de cocheira sem manejo adequado e em pequenos volumes, não há eliminação total de ovos e de larvas infectantes de Strongylus spp.(AU)

The objective of this study was to characterize the processes of composting stable waste and to evaluate the efficiency in the reduction or elimination of infective eggs and larvae of Strongylus spp. The composting treatments were: open, without rotation, in a smaller volume (CASRm) and larger volume (CASRM); open, with rotation, in a smaller volume (CAm) and a larger volume (CAM), and anaerobic in biodigester (CF), in three replicates. The monitored parameters were temperature, moisture and presence of parasites in the beginning and at the end of the experimental period. Temperature at the center of CAM and CASRM reached ita peak on the first day, of approximately 60ºC, being higher than 50ºC only in the first three days. In the other treatments, the maximum temperature was around 30ºC. Before treatments were applied, it was possible to observe high levels of contamination by larvae of Strongylus spp. (with 25.3 larvae per gram). The reduction of infective third stage larvae in the compost at the end of the experiment was of 97% (CAM), 87% (CAm), 90% (CASRM), 100% (CF), and 26% for the CASRm treatment. On the outside it was not possible to detect the presence of the parasite. The humidity outside the compound at the end of the experiment was of approximately 17 to 30%, and internally, of 40 to 60%. Helminth eggs remained viable even after the composting process and heaingt treatment. The results indicate that the mere provision of stable waste without the proper handling and in small volumes does not lead to the total elimination of eggs and infective larvae of Strongylus spp.(AU)

Comparative morphology of the species of Libyostrongylus and Codiostomum, parasites from ostriches, Struthio camelus, with a identification key to the species / Morfologia Comparativa das espécies de Libyostrongylus e Codiostomum, parasitas de avestruzes, Struthio camelus, com uma chave para identificação das espécies

One of the most common problems in breeding of ostriches in captivity is the control of parasitic diseases. This work presents keys for the identification of adult nematodes and infective larvae by morphologic and morphometric characteristics. These keys will allow the scientific community to identify the species that infect the ostriches either based on the characteristics of the posterior end of the infective larvae found through a simple fecal exam or by observing the morphology and morphometry of adult worms recovered during necropsies. These keys will facilitate ecological and systematic studies, as well as increase the understanding of the epidemiology of these parasitosis in ostriches.

Um dos problemas mais comuns na criação de avestruzes em cativeiro é o controle das doenças parasitárias. Este trabalho apresenta chaves para a identificação de Nematoda adultos e larvas infectantes através de caracteres morfológicos e morfométricos. Essas chaves de identificação permitirão à comunidade científica o diagnóstico das espécies que infectam as avestruzes com base nas características da extremidade posterior das larvas infectantes encontradas por meio de simples exames fecais ou pela observação da morfologia e morfometria dos espécimes adultos recuperados durante necropsia. Dessa forma, as chaves de identificação facilitarão os estudos ecológicos e sistemáticos, bem como a melhor compreensão da epidemiologia dessas infecções em avestruzes.

Cyathostomin larvae: presence on Brachiaria humidicola grass during the rainy and dry seasons of Brazil / Larvas de ciatostomíneos: disponibilidade em gramínea Brachiaria humidicola nas estações chuvosa e seca do Brasil

The presence of cyathostomin larvae is directly associated to climatic conditions of each region. This study aimed to evaluate the ecology of infective larvae on Brachiaria humidicola during the dry and rainy seasons from October 2007 to September 2008 in a tropical region, Rio de Janeiro state, southeastern Brazil. Stools were collected from the rectum of horses naturally infected with cyathostomins at the beginning of the rainy season (October to March) and dry season (April to September). They were divided into four samples of 500 g and deposited on a grass patch of B. humidicola. Seven days later and every 15 days thereafter samples of feces and grass were collected and processed by the Baermann technique. The mean number of larvae recovered from the grass varied according to the season, with greater recovery of larvae during the peak of the dry season (14,700 L3.kg-¹ DM). There was a statistically significant difference between L3 recovered from feces and grass, but not between L3 recovered from the grass base and apex. These results show that the region’s climate favors the development and survival of infective cyathostomin larvae throughout the year, with a greater number of larvae during the dry season.

A disponibilidade de larvas de ciatostomíneos está diretamente relacionada com as condições climáticas de cada região. Para avaliar o comportamento das larvas infectantes nos períodos seco e chuvoso em gramínea Brachiaria humidicola, realizou-se um estudo, no período de outubro/2007 a setembro/2008, na região da Baixada Fluminense, RJ, de clima tropical. Amostras de fezes foram coletadas diretamente do reto de equinos naturalmente infectados por ciatostomíneos, no início do período chuvoso (outubro a março) e seco (abril a setembro), divididas em quatro amostras de 500 g e depositadas em um canteiro formado por gramínea B. humidicola. Sete dias após o depósito e, posteriormente, a cada 15 dias, amostras de fezes e gramíneas, foram coletadas às 8 horas e processadas pela técnica de Baermann. O número médio de larvas recuperadas da gramínea variou conforme os períodos, ocorrendo maior recuperação no ápice do período seco (14.700 L3.kg-1. MS). Diferença significativa ocorreu entre a contagem de L3 recuperadas das fezes e gramínea e não significativa entre as de L3 recuperadas nas duas alturas da gramínea. Concluiu-se que as condições climáticas da região favorecem o desenvolvimento e a sobrevivência de larvas infectantes de ciatostomíneos durante todo o ano, com maior disponibilidade no período seco.

Age-related prevalence of antibodies to infective-larvae of Wuchereria bancrofit in normal individuals from a filaria-endemic region.

Antibody isotypic levels (IgM, IgE and IgG subclasses) to infective larvae (L3) of Wuchereria bancrofti were measured in 104 normal individuals from a filaria-endemic region in Orissa. The titres of antibodies were considerably higher in adults (n = 25, 25·1 ± 3·8 year) than in children (n = 52, 7·1 ± 2·1 year). Young children (n = 14) less than four years were seronegative to all isotypes other than IgM, the sero-conversion to which was achieved in the children (n=15) by the age of 7·5±1·2 years. The prevalence of other isotypes increased with age and reached a maximum in early adulthood (18·6 ± 1·6 years), which persisted in older adults (> 30 years). However, the increase in IgG3 prevalence with age was less marked. IgG2 was detected only after 10 years of age. Compared to the high prevalence (100%) of IgM, IgE, IgG1, and IgG2, in adults. IgG3 and IgG4 prevalences were low, 35% and 28% respectively. IgA level to L3 antigen was found to be extremely low even in adults. These data indicate that the prevalence of L3 antibodies was different for different isotypes and the acquisition of antibody response essentially followed an age dependent pattern.

Immunoprophylaxis against filarial parasite, Brugia malayi: potential of excretory-secretory antigens in inducing immunity.

The role of excretory-secretory antigens in inducing immunity in the host against Brugia malayi microfilariae and infective larvae was studied by in vitro antibody dependent cell-mediated reaction as well as in vivo inoculation of filarial parasites within a microchamber in the host. The immune sera of jirds raised against Brugia malayi microfilarial and infective larval excretory-secretory antigens (Bm Mf ESA and Bm L3 ESA) promoted the adherence of peritoneal exudate cells to Brugia malayi microfilariae and infective larvae in vitro and induced cytotoxicity to the parasites within 48 h. The anti Bm Mf ESA serum was more effective than anti Bm L3 ESA serum in inducing cytotoxicity to microfilariae and both antisera had a similar cytotoxic effect on infective larvae. In the microchambers implanted in the immune jirds, host cells could migrate and adhere to the microfilariae and infective larvae and kill them within 48–72 h. Further, Mastomys natalensis immunized against Bm Mf ESA and L3 ESA generated a high degree of protective response against circulating microfilariae. These results suggest that excretorysecretory antigens are effective in inducing resistance against filarial parasites and thus have potential in immunoprophylaxis.