In vitro study of Vitex gardneriana schauer toxicity on Artemia salina and its effect on eggs and larvae of Haemonchus contortus

This research aimed to investigate the toxic action of Vitex gardneriana on microcrustacean Artemia salina by using hydroalcoholic extract from leaves (EHF) and acute toxicity test (CL50) concentrations of 100, 500, 1.000, 10.000, 20.000, and 50.000/mL. Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) at 1% was used as positive control, and saline and 1% DMSO were used as negative control. Vitex gardneriana showed low toxic potential, with 50% mortality in the microcrustacean metanauplii population (concentration: 34.600 mg/mL). A. salina is a seawater microcrustacean widely used in bioassays for determining the toxic dose of bioactive substances because of its low costs and its related simple, aseptic procedures. To determine the toxic action of the hydroalcoholic extract of V. Gardneriana on eggs and larvae of Haemonchus contortus, 2,5mL of EHF with a concentration of 34,600 mg/mL were added into single-species nematode fecal cultures containing approximately 12.000 eggs. Only 26,6% of the eggs hatched, corresponding to an EHF efÀ ciency of 73,3%, whereas the hatchability was 50% in control, with 6.000 larvae recovered. The À ndings show the potential of this plant as an alternative in parasite control.(AU)

Effects of purge potato (operculina macrocarpa) in multinutritional blocks on sheep naturally infected with gastrointestinal helminth

Objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar os efeitos da batata de purga (O. macrocarpa) oferecida em blocos multinutricionais sobre ovinos naturalmente infectados por helmintos gastrintestinais. O trabalho foi desenvolvido de acordo com um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com quatro tratamentos e seis repetições de um animal. Os tratamentos foram: T1 = apenas BMs; T2 = BMs + batata de purga (1g/Kg/peso vivo); T3 = BMs + batata de purga (0,5g/Kg/pv) e T4 = BMs + anti-helmíntico químico. Nos tratamentos com batata de purga 1g/Kg/pv, 0,5g/Kg/pv e químico o OPG diminuiu aos sete dias com 767, 516, 267 e eficácia de 53, 68, e 84% respectivamente. Os valores médios das hemácias, hemoglobina, hematócrito e leucócitos foram menores para o tratamento apenas com BMs, porém se mantiveram dentro dos valores de referência. Para globulina, proteínas totais, creatinina os valores médios ficaram discretamente abaixo da referência para ovinos. Conclui-se que a O. macrocarpa adicionada aos blocos multinutricionais nas doses e período estudado não provocaram respostas fisiorgânicas características de toxicidade.(AU)

This study evaluates the effects of purge potato (Operculina macrocarpa) in multi-nutritional blocks (MBs) on sheep naturally infected with gastrointestinal helminths. The experimental design was completely randomized, with four treatments and six replicates per animal. Treatments were: T1 = only MBs; T2 = MBs + purge potato (1g/Kg/lw); T3 = MBs + purge potato (0.5/Kg/lw); and T4 = MBs + chemical anthelmintic. In the treatments with 1g/Kg/lw and 0.5g/Kg/lw purge potato and with chemical anthelmintic, eggs per gram (EPG) counts decreased to 767, 516, and 267 at seven days, with an effectiveness of 53, 68, and 84%, respectively. The mean values of red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and leukocytes were lower for the treatment with only MBs; however, they were maintained within the reference values. For globulin, total protein, and creatinine, the mean values were discretely below the reference for sheep. It is concluded that adding O. macrocarpa to the multi-nutritional blocks in the studied doses and period did not cause physiological responses characteristic of toxicity.(AU)

Resistance of bovine gastrointestinal nematodes to four classes of anthelmintics in the semiarid region of Paraíba state, Brazil.

The effectiveness of four anthelmintic classes on cattle gastrointestinal nematodes in the semi-arid region of Paraiba State, Brazil, was evaluated. Twenty farms were used, testing 40 animals in each one, totaling 800 animals. Cattle were divided into four groups composed with ten animals: I, treated with albendazole sulfoxide 15%; II, treated with ivermectin 1%; III, treated with closantel 25%; IV, treated with levamisole hydrochloride 7.5%. All treatments were administered subcutaneously. For the Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test (FECRT), individual fecal samples were collected on days 0 and 14, and sent for analysis of egg count per gram of feces (EPG) and larval cultures. It was observed that multiresistance was present in 95% (19/20) of the farms. Resistance to ivermectin and albendazole was observed in 95% (19/20), to closantel in 75% (15/20) and to levamisole in 20% (4/20). The most used management system was semi-intensive (75%; 15/20) and the ivermectin was the most reported drug for controlling helminths (65%; 13/20). Haemonchus spp. was the most prevalent helminth genus. It was concluded that the anthelmintic resistance of bovine gastrointestinal nematodes is high in the semi-arid of Paraíba State, Brazil, with multiresistance observed mainly to ivermectin, albendazole and closantel.

Resistance of bovine gastrointestinal nematodes to four classes of anthelmintics in the semiarid region of Paraíba state, Brazil / Resistência de nematódeos gastrintestinais de bovinos à quatro classes de anti-helmínticos no semiárido do Estado da Paraíba, Brasil

The effectiveness of four anthelmintic classes on cattle gastrointestinal nematodes in the semi-arid region of Paraiba State, Brazil, was evaluated. Twenty farms were used, testing 40 animals in each one, totaling 800 animals. Cattle were divided into four groups composed with ten animals: I, treated with albendazole sulfoxide 15%; II, treated with ivermectin 1%; III, treated with closantel 25%; IV, treated with levamisole hydrochloride 7.5%. All treatments were administered subcutaneously. For the Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test (FECRT), individual fecal samples were collected on days 0 and 14, and sent for analysis of egg count per gram of feces (EPG) and larval cultures. It was observed that multiresistance was present in 95% (19/20) of the farms. Resistance to ivermectin and albendazole was observed in 95% (19/20), to closantel in 75% (15/20) and to levamisole in 20% (4/20). The most used management system was semi-intensive (75%; 15/20) and the ivermectin was the most reported drug for controlling helminths (65%; 13/20). Haemonchus spp. was the most prevalent helminth genus. It was concluded that the anthelmintic resistance of bovine gastrointestinal nematodes is high in the semi-arid of Paraíba State, Brazil, with multiresistance observed mainly to ivermectin, albendazole and closantel.(AU)

Avaliou-se a eficácia de quatro classes de anti-helmínticos sobre nematódeos gastrintestinais de bovinos na região semiárida da Paraíba, Brasil. Foram utilizadas 20 fazendas, sendo testados 40 animais em cada uma, totalizando 800 animais. Os bovinos foram distribuídos em quatro grupos compostos por dez animais: I, tratado com sulfóxido de albendazol 15%; II, tratado com ivermectina 1%; III, tratado com closantel 25%; IV, tratado com cloridrato de levamisole 7,5%. Para o Teste de Redução da Contagem de Ovos Fecais (TRCOF), amostras fecais individuais foram coletadas nos dias 0 e 14 e enviadas para análises de contagem de ovos por grama de fezes (OPG) e coproculturas. Observou-se que a multirressistência estava presente em 95% (19/20) das fazendas. Foi observada resistência à ivermectina e ao albendazol, em 95% das fazendas (19/20); ao closantel, em 75% (15/20) e, ao levamisole, em 20% (4/20). O sistema de manejo mais utilizado foi o semi-intensivo (75%; 15/20) e a ivermectina foi o fármaco mais relatado para controle de verminose (65%; 13/20). O gênero de helminto mais prevalente foi Haemonchus spp. (76,7%). Conclui-se que é alta a resistência anti-helmíntica por nematódeos gastrintestinais de bovinos no Semiárido da Paraíba, Brasil, com multirressistência observada principalmente à ivermectina, ao albendazol e ao closantel.(AU)

Anthelmintic activity of the ethanol extract of the Uncaria guianensis (Rubiaceae) on eggs and larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep in the Western Amazon Region / Atividade anti-helmíntica do extrato de etanol de Uncaria guianensis (Rubiaceae) em ovos e larvas de nematoides gastrintestinais de ovinos na região da Amazônia Ocidental

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anthelmintic effect of the root and stem of Uncaria guianensis on eggs and larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes from naturally infected sheep. The extracts of the root and stem of Uncaria guianensis were applied in different concentrations. The animals were divided into groups of five animals each, where each group received an extract of the plant and a dose / concentration. Ten ml was applied orally on treatment days, in a single dose. Stool samples were collected weekly for parasitological analysis and blood for hematocrit. Regarding the percentage of reduction in the number of eggs per gram of feces, they were found only in the group treated with Uncaria guianensis root at a concentration of 1.14mg / ml and in the chemically treated group, where they obtained a statistically significant reduction , when compared to the other treated groups, presenting 69% and 66% respectively in the reduction percentage. Regarding the number of third stage larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes recovered from sheep, after treatment with Uncaria guianensis observed that the groups treated with closantel, Uncaria guianensis root at a concentration of 1.14mg / ml and the stem of Uncaria guianensis at a concentration of 1.25mg / ml were statistically different  from the other treatments, presenting 68%, 68 % and 86%(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito anti-helmíntico da raiz e do caule de Uncaria guianensis sobre ovos e larvas de nematóides gastrointestinais de ovelhas naturalmente infectadas. O extrato da raiz de Uncaria guianensis foi testado nas concentrações de 0,57mg / mL e 1,14mg / mL e o extrato do caule de Uncaria guianensis nas concentrações de 1,25mg / mL e 2,5mg / mL. Os animais foram divididos em grupos de cinco animais cada, onde quatro grupos receberam o extrato vegetal e uma dose / concentração, um grupo recebeu o anti-helmíntico closantel e outro grupo recebeu apenas água destilada, totalizando seis grupos tratados. Foram aplicados dez mL por via oral nos dias de tratamento, em dose única para os grupos tratados com o extrato, o grupo closantel recebeu a dose preconizada pelo fabricante e o grupo negativo recebeu 10 mL de água destilada. Amostras de fezes foram coletadas semanalmente para análise parasitoló-gica e sangue para hematócrito. Os resultados do OPG foram analisados após transformação logarítmica (x + 1) e submetidos à análise de variância unilateral (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. As larvas L3 de terceiro estágio foram recuperadas da co-cultura e submetidas ao teste de tukey a 5%.(AU)

Anthelmintic activity of the ethanolic extract of Carapa guianensis (Meliaceae) on gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep in the Western Amazon / Atividade anti-helmíntica do extrato etanólico de Carapa guianensis (Meliaceae) em nematóides gastrointestinais de ovinos da Amazônia Ocidental

The present study aimed to evaluate the anthelmintic effect of Carapa guianensis (andiroba) on gastrointestinal nematodes in sheep naturally infected in the Western Amazon. Toxicity tests with Artemia salina identified that the ethanolic extracts of the root and stem of andiroba showed an LC50% equal to 530 µg ml-1 and 170 µg ml-1, respectively. As concentrations 1.06mg / ml (andiroba root) and 0.34mg ml-1 (andiroba stem) were tested in groups of crossbred sheep, eaten from four to six months and weighing approximately 19.9 kg naturally infected by gastrintestinal nematodes. In addition, there will be a total of two treated groups and two control groups (negative and positive - 7.5% closantel). Foram extracts applied orally in a single treatment days 1,2,3,4,15,16,17,18. Or treatment lasted 30 days. Samples of fezes and blood foram collected at intervals of seven and 15 days respectively to assess the parasitic and hematological profile. The results showed a reduction in parasitic load of 86% and 59%, respectively, for the root and stem of andiroba in egg count per gram of feces, while in the group treated with closantel 7.5% the reduction was 66%. Regarding the number of third stage larvae recovered from sheep after treatment, it was observed that the groups treated with andiroba root and stem differed (p < 0.05) from the control group, with a reduction in the percentage of larvae from 70 and 55%, respectively. The phytochemical tests in the present study revealed the presence of bioactive metabolites that may be responsible for the anthelmintic activity. As for the hematocrit, there was no statistical difference in its values in the groups treated with andiroba root and stem, that is, in some way there was interference on the adult forms of the nematodes that compromised the hematophagism. Therefore, the extract of Carapa guianensis has anthelmintic potential, being a good alternative in the control of sheep endoparasitosis.(AU)

Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito anti-helmíntico da Carapa guianensis (andiroba) sobre nematóides gastrointestinais em ovinos naturalmente infectados na Amazônia Ocidental. Ensaios de toxicidade com Artemia salina identificaram que os extratos etanólicos da raiz e caule da andiroba apresentaram uma CL50% igual a 530 µg ml-1 e 170 µg ml-1, respectivamente. As concentrações 1,06mg/ ml (raiz de andiroba) e 0,34mg ml-1(caule de andiroba) foram testadas em grupos de ovinos mestiços, com idade média de quatro a seis meses e peso de aproximadamente de 19,9 kg naturalmente infectados por nematódeos gastrintestinais. Assim totalizaram dois grupos tratados e dois grupos controles (negativo e positivo - closantel 7,5%). Os extratos foram aplicados oralmente em dose única nos dias 1,2,3,4, 15,16,17,18 de tratamento. O tratamento durou 30 dias. Amostras de fezes e sangue foram coletados nos intervalos de sete e 15 dias respectivamente para avaliar o perfil parasitário e hematológico. Os resultados demonstraram uma redução da carga parasitária de 86% e 59%, respectivamente, para a raiz e caule da andiroba na contagem de ovos por grama de fezes, enquanto no grupo tratado com closantel 7,5 % a redução foi de 66%. Com relação ao número de larvas de terceiro estágio recuperados de ovinos após o tratamento, observou-se que os grupos tratados com raiz e caule de andiroba diferiram (p < 0,05) do grupo controle, com uma redução na porcentagem de larvas de 70 e 55%, respectivamente. Os testes fitoquímicos deste estudo revelaram a presença de metabólitos bioativos que podem ser responsáveis pela atividade anti-helmíntica. Quanto ao hematócrito, não houve diferença estatística nos seus valores nos grupos tratados com raiz e caule de andiroba, ou seja, de alguma forma houve interferência sobre as formas adultas dos nematóides que comprometeu o hematofagismo. Portanto, o extrato da Carapa guianensis apresenta potencial anti-helmíntico, sendo uma boa alternativa no controle das endoparasitoses de ovinos.(AU)

Resistance of bovine gastrointestinal nematodes to four classes of anthelmintics in the semiarid region of Paraíba state, Brazil / Resistência de nematódeos gastrintestinais de bovinos à quatro classes de anti-helmínticos no semiárido do Estado da Paraíba, Brasil

Abstract The effectiveness of four anthelmintic classes on cattle gastrointestinal nematodes in the semi-arid region of Paraiba State, Brazil, was evaluated. Twenty farms were used, testing 40 animals in each one, totaling 800 animals. Cattle were divided into four groups composed with ten animals: I, treated with albendazole sulfoxide 15%; II, treated with ivermectin 1%; III, treated with closantel 25%; IV, treated with levamisole hydrochloride 7.5%. All treatments were administered subcutaneously. For the Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test (FECRT), individual fecal samples were collected on days 0 and 14, and sent for analysis of egg count per gram of feces (EPG) and larval cultures. It was observed that multiresistance was present in 95% (19/20) of the farms. Resistance to ivermectin and albendazole was observed in 95% (19/20), to closantel in 75% (15/20) and to levamisole in 20% (4/20). The most used management system was semi-intensive (75%; 15/20) and the ivermectin was the most reported drug for controlling helminths (65%; 13/20). Haemonchus spp. was the most prevalent helminth genus. It was concluded that the anthelmintic resistance of bovine gastrointestinal nematodes is high in the semi-arid of Paraíba State, Brazil, with multiresistance observed mainly to ivermectin, albendazole and closantel.

Resumo Avaliou-se a eficácia de quatro classes de anti-helmínticos sobre nematódeos gastrintestinais de bovinos na região semiárida da Paraíba, Brasil. Foram utilizadas 20 fazendas, sendo testados 40 animais em cada uma, totalizando 800 animais. Os bovinos foram distribuídos em quatro grupos compostos por dez animais: I, tratado com sulfóxido de albendazol 15%; II, tratado com ivermectina 1%; III, tratado com closantel 25%; IV, tratado com cloridrato de levamisole 7,5%. Para o Teste de Redução da Contagem de Ovos Fecais (TRCOF), amostras fecais individuais foram coletadas nos dias 0 e 14 e enviadas para análises de contagem de ovos por grama de fezes (OPG) e coproculturas. Observou-se que a multirressistência estava presente em 95% (19/20) das fazendas. Foi observada resistência à ivermectina e ao albendazol, em 95% das fazendas (19/20); ao closantel, em 75% (15/20) e, ao levamisole, em 20% (4/20). O sistema de manejo mais utilizado foi o semi-intensivo (75%; 15/20) e a ivermectina foi o fármaco mais relatado para controle de verminose (65%; 13/20). O gênero de helminto mais prevalente foi Haemonchus spp. (76,7%). Conclui-se que é alta a resistência anti-helmíntica por nematódeos gastrintestinais de bovinos no Semiárido da Paraíba, Brasil, com multirressistência observada principalmente à ivermectina, ao albendazol e ao closantel.

Effects of purge potato (operculina macrocarpa) in multinutritional blocks on sheep naturally infected with gastrointestinal helminth

Objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar os efeitos da batata de purga (O. macrocarpa) oferecida em blocos multinutricionais sobre ovinos naturalmente infectados por helmintos gastrintestinais. O trabalho foi desenvolvido de acordo com um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com quatro tratamentos e seis repetições de um animal. Os tratamentos foram: T1 = apenas BMs; T2 = BMs + batata de purga (1g/Kg/peso vivo); T3 = BMs + batata de purga (0,5g/Kg/pv) e T4 = BMs + anti-helmíntico químico. Nos tratamentos com batata de purga 1g/Kg/pv, 0,5g/Kg/pv e químico o OPG diminuiu aos sete dias com 767, 516, 267 e eficácia de 53, 68, e 84% respectivamente. Os valores médios das hemácias, hemoglobina, hematócrito e leucócitos foram menores para o tratamento apenas com BMs, porém se mantiveram dentro dos valores de referência. Para globulina, proteínas totais, creatinina os valores médios ficaram discretamente abaixo da referência para ovinos. Conclui-se que a O. macrocarpa adicionada aos blocos multinutricionais nas doses e período estudado não provocaram respostas fisiorgânicas características de toxicidade.

This study evaluates the effects of purge potato (Operculina macrocarpa) in multi-nutritional blocks (MBs) on sheep naturally infected with gastrointestinal helminths. The experimental design was completely randomized, with four treatments and six replicates per animal. Treatments were: T1 = only MBs; T2 = MBs + purge potato (1g/Kg/lw); T3 = MBs + purge potato (0.5/Kg/lw); and T4 = MBs + chemical anthelmintic. In the treatments with 1g/Kg/lw and 0.5g/Kg/lw purge potato and with chemical anthelmintic, eggs per gram (EPG) counts decreased to 767, 516, and 267 at seven days, with an effectiveness of 53, 68, and 84%, respectively. The mean values of red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and leukocytes were lower for the treatment with only MBs; however, they were maintained within the reference values. For globulin, total protein, and creatinine, the mean values were discretely below the reference for sheep. It is concluded that adding O. macrocarpa to the multi-nutritional blocks in the studied doses and period did not cause physiological responses characteristic of toxicity.

Anthelmintic activity of the ethanol extract of the Uncaria guianensis (Rubiaceae) on eggs and larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep in the Western Amazon Region / Atividade anti-helmíntica do extrato de etanol de Uncaria guianensis (Rubiaceae) em ovos e larvas de nematoides gastrintestinais de ovinos na região da Amazônia Ocidental

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anthelmintic effect of the root and stem of Uncaria guianensis on eggs and larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes from naturally infected sheep. The extracts of the root and stem of Uncaria guianensis were applied in different concentrations. The animals were divided into groups of five animals each, where each group received an extract of the plant and a dose / concentration. Ten ml was applied orally on treatment days, in a single dose. Stool samples were collected weekly for parasitological analysis and blood for hematocrit. Regarding the percentage of reduction in the number of eggs per gram of feces, they were found only in the group treated with Uncaria guianensis root at a concentration of 1.14mg / ml and in the chemically treated group, where they obtained a statistically significant reduction , when compared to the other treated groups, presenting 69% and 66% respectively in the reduction percentage. Regarding the number of third stage larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes recovered from sheep, after treatment with Uncaria guianensis observed that the groups treated with closantel, Uncaria guianensis root at a concentration of 1.14mg / ml and the stem of Uncaria guianensis at a concentration of 1.25mg / ml were statistically different  from the other treatments, presenting 68%, 68 % and 86%

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito anti-helmíntico da raiz e do caule de Uncaria guianensis sobre ovos e larvas de nematóides gastrointestinais de ovelhas naturalmente infectadas. O extrato da raiz de Uncaria guianensis foi testado nas concentrações de 0,57mg / mL e 1,14mg / mL e o extrato do caule de Uncaria guianensis nas concentrações de 1,25mg / mL e 2,5mg / mL. Os animais foram divididos em grupos de cinco animais cada, onde quatro grupos receberam o extrato vegetal e uma dose / concentração, um grupo recebeu o anti-helmíntico closantel e outro grupo recebeu apenas água destilada, totalizando seis grupos tratados. Foram aplicados dez mL por via oral nos dias de tratamento, em dose única para os grupos tratados com o extrato, o grupo closantel recebeu a dose preconizada pelo fabricante e o grupo negativo recebeu 10 mL de água destilada. Amostras de fezes foram coletadas semanalmente para análise parasitoló-gica e sangue para hematócrito. Os resultados do OPG foram analisados após transformação logarítmica (x + 1) e submetidos à análise de variância unilateral (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. As larvas L3 de terceiro estágio foram recuperadas da co-cultura e submetidas ao teste de tukey a 5%.

Use of Duddingtonia flagrans in the control of gastrointestinal nematodes of feedlot goats / Utilização de Duddingtonia flagrans no controle dos nematódeos gastrintestinais de caprinos mantidos em confinamento

This study aimed to evaluate the use of a sodium alginate matrix-pelletized formulation of Duddingtonia flagrans for biological control of gastrointestinal nematodiasis in feedlot goats in the semiarid region of Northeastern Brazil. We used 20 Saanen female goats (age, 4 months; average weight, 12 kg) that did not receive anthelmintic treatment and had counting of eggs per gram of faeces (EPGs) ≥ 500. The animals were divided into two groups: in group 1 (D. flagrans group), each animal received 3 g of pellets (0.6 g of D. flagrans mycelium) per 10 kg of body weight, twice a week, over 4 months; and in group 2 (control group), each animal received 3 g of pellets without fungus per 10 kg of body weight, twice a week, over 4 months. Each group was maintained in a separate 15-m2 stall. Larval cultures and measurements of weight, EPG, and packed cell volume (PCV) were performed every 15 days. We observed low EPG levels in the D. flagrans group throughout the experimental period, with a significant difference (p < 0.05) on day 30 and from day 60, having, at the end of the experiment, average OPG values of only 150, reduction of 92.3% when compared to control group. Haemonchus sp. was the most prevalent helminth in all larval cultures. The D. flagrans group showed a mean weight gain of 8.8 kg at the end of the experiment (p < 0.05), while the control group showed a mean weight gain of 4.8 kg. The best PCV results (p < 0.05) were also observed in the D. flagrans group from day 30. Thus, the use of D. flagrans pellets in a sodium alginate matrix was effective in controlling gastrointestinal nematodiasis of feedlot goats in the semiarid region of Northeastern Brazil.(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar a utilização da formulação peletizada em matriz de alginato de sódio de Duddingtonia flagrans no controle biológico das nematodeoses gastrintestinais de caprinos mantidos em confinamento no semiárido do Nordeste brasileiro. Foram utilizados 20 caprinos da raça Saanen, fêmeas, com quatro meses de idade, média de peso de 12 kg, sem tratamento anti-helmíntico prévio e com contagem de ovos por grama de fezes (OPG) ≥ 500. Os animais foram divididos em dois grupos: grupo 1, cada animal recebeu na ração 3 g de péletes (0,6 g de micélio fúngico de D. flagrans) para cada 10 kg de peso vivo, duas vezes por semana, durante quatro meses; grupo 2, cada animal recebeu na ração 3 g de péletes sem fungos para cada 10 kg de peso vivo, duas vezes por semana, durante quatro meses, servindo como grupo controle. Cada grupo permaneceu em uma baia de 15 m2. Foram realizadas contagens de OPG, determinação de volume globular (VG), coproculturas e pesagem dos animais a cada 15 dias. Observaram-se baixos valores de OPG no grupo D. flagrans durante todo o experimento, com diferença significativa (p < 0,05) no dia 30 e a partir do dia 60, tendo, ao final do experimento, valores médios de OPG de apenas 150. No grupo Controle, a contagem final foi de 1950 OPG. Haemonchus sp. foi o gênero de helminto mais prevalente em todas as coproculturas. O grupo D. flagrans apresentou média de ganho de peso de 8,8 kg ao final do experimento e o grupo Controle, 4,8 kg (p < 0,05). Também foram observados os melhores índices de VG (p < 0,05) no grupo D. flagrans a partir do dia 30. Concluiu-se que a utilização de péletes em matriz de alginato de sódio de D. flagrans foi eficaz no controle das nematodeoses gastrintestinais de caprinos mantidos em confinamento no semiárido do Nordeste brasileiro.(AU)

Use of Duddingtonia flagrans in the control of gastrointestinal nematodes of feedlot goats / Utilização de Duddingtonia flagrans no controle dos nematódeos gastrintestinais de caprinos mantidos em confinamento

This study aimed to evaluate the use of a sodium alginate matrix-pelletized formulation of Duddingtonia flagrans for biological control of gastrointestinal nematodiasis in feedlot goats in the semiarid region of Northeastern Brazil. We used 20 Saanen female goats (age, 4 months; average weight, 12 kg) that did not receive anthelmintic treatment and had counting of eggs per gram of faeces (EPGs) ≥ 500. The animals were divided into two groups: in group 1 (D. flagrans group), each animal received 3 g of pellets (0.6 g of D. flagrans mycelium) per 10 kg of body weight, twice a week, over 4 months; and in group 2 (control group), each animal received 3 g of pellets without fungus per 10 kg of body weight, twice a week, over 4 months. Each group was maintained in a separate 15-m2 stall. Larval cultures and measurements of weight, EPG, and packed cell volume (PCV) were performed every 15 days. We observed low EPG levels in the D. flagrans group throughout the experimental period, with a significant difference (p < 0.05) on day 30 and from day 60, having, at the end of the experiment, average OPG values of only 150, reduction of 92.3% when compared to control group. Haemonchus sp. was the most prevalent helminth in all larval cultures. The D. flagrans group showed a mean weight gain of 8.8 kg at the end of the experiment (p < 0.05), while the control group showed a mean weight gain of 4.8 kg. The best PCV results (p < 0.05) were also observed in the D. flagrans group from day 30. Thus, the use of D. flagrans pellets in a sodium alginate matrix was effective in controlling gastrointestinal nematodiasis of feedlot goats in the semiarid region of Northeastern Brazil.

Objetivou-se avaliar a utilização da formulação peletizada em matriz de alginato de sódio de Duddingtonia flagrans no controle biológico das nematodeoses gastrintestinais de caprinos mantidos em confinamento no semiárido do Nordeste brasileiro. Foram utilizados 20 caprinos da raça Saanen, fêmeas, com quatro meses de idade, média de peso de 12 kg, sem tratamento anti-helmíntico prévio e com contagem de ovos por grama de fezes (OPG) ≥ 500. Os animais foram divididos em dois grupos: grupo 1, cada animal recebeu na ração 3 g de péletes (0,6 g de micélio fúngico de D. flagrans) para cada 10 kg de peso vivo, duas vezes por semana, durante quatro meses; grupo 2, cada animal recebeu na ração 3 g de péletes sem fungos para cada 10 kg de peso vivo, duas vezes por semana, durante quatro meses, servindo como grupo controle. Cada grupo permaneceu em uma baia de 15 m2. Foram realizadas contagens de OPG, determinação de volume globular (VG), coproculturas e pesagem dos animais a cada 15 dias. Observaram-se baixos valores de OPG no grupo D. flagrans durante todo o experimento, com diferença significativa (p < 0,05) no dia 30 e a partir do dia 60, tendo, ao final do experimento, valores médios de OPG de apenas 150. No grupo Controle, a contagem final foi de 1950 OPG. Haemonchus sp. foi o gênero de helminto mais prevalente em todas as coproculturas. O grupo D. flagrans apresentou média de ganho de peso de 8,8 kg ao final do experimento e o grupo Controle, 4,8 kg (p < 0,05). Também foram observados os melhores índices de VG (p < 0,05) no grupo D. flagrans a partir do dia 30. Concluiu-se que a utilização de péletes em matriz de alginato de sódio de D. flagrans foi eficaz no controle das nematodeoses gastrintestinais de caprinos mantidos em confinamento no semiárido do Nordeste brasileiro.

Factors affecting occurrence of demodecosis by Demodex bovis in Sindhi cattle (Bos indicus).

The objective was to evaluate the factors affecting the occurrence of bovine demodecosis from the clinical aspects of injuries, blood profile, and the correlation with weight gain and the season of the year in Sindhi-breed animal management in a tropical environment. Thirty-three Sindhi-breed animals were used: 23 females and 10 males. Clinical examination diagnosed that 90% of the examined animals presented skin lesions characteristic of bovine demodecosis caused by Demodex bovis (P < 0.05). The Sindhi presented a higher fecal parasite egg count and showed a lower body weight gain in the rainy season and a greater weight loss in the drought season (P < 0.05), medium injury predominating, with no effect of sex (P > 0.05). During the drought season, animals clinically infected with bovine demodecosis presented lower red blood cell and platelet counts and total plasma protein, and higher mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, a blood count typical of regenerative macrocytic anemia (P < 0.05). During the rainy season of the year (April to June), the animals showed greater weight gain, but a higher fecal parasite egg count with no effect on the incidence of bovine demodecosis. Infection by gastrointestinal nematodes negatively influenced body weight gain and demodecosis in the animals.

Condições físicas e higiênico-sanitárias dos abatedouros da Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil / Physical and hygienic-sanitary conditions of the slaughterhouses of Paraíba State, Northeastern Brazil

Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar as condições físicas e higiênico sanitárias dos principais abatedouros da Paraíba. Foram visitados 66 estabelecimentos distribuídos em 65 municípios. Em cada abatedouro foi aplicado um questionário acercados procedimentos de matança, uso de equipamentos, formas de abate, instalações e aspectos higiênicos sanitários dos estabelecimentos. Em 65,2% (43/66) foi observado a ausência do médico veterinário durante os procedimentos de abate. A maioria dos estabelecimentos eram localizados em zona urbana. Os pisos e revestimento das paredes apresentavam péssimo estado de conservação. Em nenhum abatedouro foi observada a utilização de todos os Equipamentos de Proteção Individual recomendados para os manipuladores de alimentos. Verificou-se que 68,1% (21/66) dos abatedouros visitados encontravam-se em péssimas condições de higiene e que as práticas de abate humanitário não ocorriam em 86,4% (57/66) dos estabelecimentos em que abatiam-se bovinos. Já para a realização do abate de suínos caprinos e ovinos em nenhum estabelecimento eram utilizados métodos humanitários de insensibilização, todos os abatedouros utilizavam a marreta. Sendo assim, concluiu-se que as condições físicas e higiênico-sanitárias dos abatedouros da Paraíba proporciona riscos à qualidade da carne, à saúde dos funcionários dos abatedouros e da população que consome os produtos provenientes desses estabelecimentos. Por isso, medidas de incentivo a adequação desses abatedouros às normas vigentes devem ser realizadas o mais rápido possível.(AU)

This study aimed to evaluate the physical and hygienic-sanitary conditions of the main slaughterhouses of Paraíba State,Northeastern Brazil. Were visited 66 slaughterhouses in 65 cities, where a questionnaire about on the procedures of slaughter, use of equipment, slaughtering forms, facilities and the sanitary aspects of establishments was applied. In 65.2% (43/66) the absence of the veterinarian during slaughter procedures was observed. Most establishments were located in urban areas. The floors and walls were poorly maintained. In no slaughterhouse has been observed the use of all Individual Protection Equipment recommended for food handlers. It was found that 68.1% (21/66) of the abattoirs visited were in poor hygienic conditions and that slaughter humantary practices did not occur in 86.4% (57/66) of establishments where they were slaughtered cattle. For the slaughtering of pigs, goats and sheep in any establishment were used humanitarian methods of desensitization, all slaughterers used the sledgehammer. Thus, it was concluded that the physical and hygienic-sanitary conditions of slaughterhouses in Paraíba carriages risks to the quality of the meat, to the health of the slaughterers and to the population that consumes the products from these slaughterhouses. Therefore, measures to encourage the adequacy of these abattoirs to current standards should be carried out as soon as possible.(AU)

Condições físicas e higiênico-sanitárias dos abatedouros da Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil / Physical and hygienic-sanitary conditions of the slaughterhouses of Paraíba State, Northeastern Brazil

Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar as condições físicas e higiênico sanitárias dos principais abatedouros da Paraíba. Foram visitados 66 estabelecimentos distribuídos em 65 municípios. Em cada abatedouro foi aplicado um questionário acerca dos procedimentos de matança, uso de equipamentos, formas de abate, instalações e aspectos higiênicos sanitários dos estabelecimentos. Em 65,2% (43/66) foi observado a ausência do médico veterinário durante os procedimentos de abate. A maioria dos estabelecimentos eram localizados em zona urbana. Os pisos e revestimento das paredes apresentavam péssimo estado de conservação. Em nenhum abatedouro foi observada a utilização de todos os Equipamentos de Proteção Individual recomendados para os manipuladores de alimentos. Verificou-se que 68,1% (21/66) dos abatedouros visitados encontravam-se em péssimas condições de higiene e que as práticas de abate humanitário não ocorriam em 86,4% (57/66) dos estabelecimentos em que abatiam-se bovinos. Já para a realização do abate de suínos caprinos e ovinos em nenhum estabelecimento eram utilizados métodos humanitários de insensibilização, todos os abatedouros utilizavam a marreta. Sendo assim, concluiu-se que as condições físicas e higiênico-sanitárias dos abatedouros da Paraíba proporciona riscos à qualidade da carne, à saúde dos funcionários dos abatedouros e da população que consome os produtos provenientes desses estabelecimentos. Por isso, medidas de incentivo a adequação desses abatedouros às normas vigentes devem ser realizadas o mais rápido possível.

High genetic diversity in Toxoplasma gondii isolates from pigs at slaughterhouses in Paraíba state, northeastern Brazil: Circulation of new genotypes and Brazilian clonal lineages.

The consumption of raw or undercooked pig meat containing Toxoplasma gondii cysts is an important transmission route of this protozoon to animals and humans. This study aimed to serologically diagnose, isolate and genotype T. gondii from pigs slaughtered for human consumption in the state of Paraíba, northeastern Brazil. Blood and tissue samples (heart, tongue and brain) were collected from 120 pigs at slaughterhouses in the state of Paraíba. Serological examinations were performed with an indirect immunofluorescent antibody test (IFAT) with a cut-off point of 1:64. Tissues from positive animals were subjected to bioassays in mice to isolate the parasite. A total of 12.5% (15/120) of the animals were positive according to the IFAT, with titres ranging from 64 to 2048. Viable parasites were isolated in 80% (12/15) of the bioassays. The twelve T. gondii isolates obtained in this study and an additional 13 previously described isolates were genotyped by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) using 11 genetic markers. Additionally, microsatellite (MS) analysis was performed using 15 markers. Nineteen of the 25 isolates completely genotyped using PCR-RFLP had 12 different genotypes, six of which were newly identified. One isolate had a mixed infection. The same 18 non-mixed isolates had 16 different genotypes based on the MS analysis. Genotype #13 (Caribbean 1), which is commonly encountered in northeastern Brazil and is probably a clonal lineage circulating in this region, was the most frequent genotype detected through both the PCR-RFLP and MS analyses. These results demonstrate that T. gondii is widespread among pigs slaughtered in the state of Paraíba. The results also confirm that this parasite has high genetic diversity in this region and that non-archetypal genotypes commonly circulate between different hosts and across different regions of Brazil.

First report of typical Brazilian Toxoplasma gondii genotypes from isolates of free-range chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) circulating in the state of Paraíba, Northeast Brazil.

This study evaluated, for the first time, the genetic diversity of Toxoplasma gondii isolates from free-range chickens from the state of Paraíba, Northeast Brazil. Tissue samples from 33 chickens from properties in five municipalities of Paraíba (Esperança, Olho d'Água, Malta, Monteiro, and Patos) were bioassayed in mice. The brains of mice infected with T. gondii cysts were used for DNA extraction and genotyping. Genotyping was performed using 11 PCR-RFLP markers and 15 microsatellite (MS) markers. Complete genotyping results were obtained for 29 isolates, with nine genotypes detected by RFLP and 15 genotypes identified by MS. Three genotypes (#273, #274, and #277) have only been recently identified from pigs in the region. Brazilian clonal types BrII and BrIII were identified from one isolate each. Clonal types I, II, and III were not detected by RFLP. Genotype #13 (Caribbean 1), detected in 48.3% (14/29) of isolates from four of the five municipalities investigated, was the most prevalent genotype in the state of Paraíba. However, the MS analysis showed that of these 14 isolates, only four were unique genotypes, and considering the distance between the municipalities from where they were collected, it is possible that only seven are independent isolates while the others are clones. The other genotypes were restricted to different microregions. The results indicate that the Caribbean 1 lineage of T. gondii is circulating widely in Northeast Brazil. The genotypic diversity of T. gondii in the state of Paraíba is high, and microsatellite analysis revealed this diversity with higher resolution than PCR-RFLP.

Prevalence and risk factors for Cysticercus tenuicollis in goats and sheep in Paraíba, northeastern Brazil / Prevalência e fatores de risco para Cysticercus tenuicollis em caprinos e ovinos na Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil

This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for C. tenuicollis among goats and sheep in slaughterhouses in Paraíba. 390 animals (195 goats and 195 sheep) in the municipalities of Patos and Esperança, Paraíba, Brazil, were inspected between February and May 2014. The prevalence of C. tenuicollis was 39% (76/195) in goats and 17.4% (34/195) in sheep. In both species, most of the cysticerci vesicles were located at the omentum and mesentery. The only risk factor found was extensive sheep farming. It can be concluded that C. tenuicollis is highly prevalent in small ruminants in Paraíba, being more prevalent in goats than in sheep. Extensively-reared sheep were twice as likely to develop infection by this parasite.(AU)

Objetivou-se determinar a prevalência e os fatores de riscos de C. tenuicollis em caprinos e ovinos nos matadouros da Paraíba. Foram inspecionados 390 animais (195 caprinos e 195 ovinos) nos municípios de Patos e Esperança, Paraíba, Brasil, no período de Fevereiro a Maio de 2014. A prevalência de C. tenuicollis em caprinos foi de 39% (76/195) e em ovinos de 17,4% (34/195). Os locais mais acometidos por C. tenuicollis nas duas espécies foram o omento e o mesentério. O único fator de risco encontrado foi a produção extensiva de ovinos. Pode-se concluir que é alta a prevalência de C. tenuicollis em pequenos ruminantes no Estado da Paraíba, sendo mais prevalente na espécie caprina; e que ovinos criados de forma extensiva apresentam duas vezes mais riscos de contrais a infecção por este parasita.(AU)

Prevalence and risk factors for Cysticercus tenuicollis in goats and sheep in Paraíba, northeastern Brazil / Prevalência e fatores de risco para Cysticercus tenuicollis em caprinos e ovinos na Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil

Abstract This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for C. tenuicollis among goats and sheep in slaughterhouses in Paraíba. 390 animals (195 goats and 195 sheep) in the municipalities of Patos and Esperança, Paraíba, Brazil, were inspected between February and May 2014. The prevalence of C. tenuicollis was 39% (76/195) in goats and 17.4% (34/195) in sheep. In both species, most of the cysticerci vesicles were located at the omentum and mesentery. The only risk factor found was extensive sheep farming. It can be concluded that C. tenuicollis is highly prevalent in small ruminants in Paraíba, being more prevalent in goats than in sheep. Extensively-reared sheep were twice as likely to develop infection by this parasite.

Resumo Objetivou-se determinar a prevalência e os fatores de riscos de C. tenuicollis em caprinos e ovinos nos matadouros da Paraíba. Foram inspecionados 390 animais (195 caprinos e 195 ovinos) nos municípios de Patos e Esperança, Paraíba, Brasil, no período de Fevereiro a Maio de 2014. A prevalência de C. tenuicollis em caprinos foi de 39% (76/195) e em ovinos de 17,4% (34/195). Os locais mais acometidos por C. tenuicollis nas duas espécies foram o omento e o mesentério. O único fator de risco encontrado foi a produção extensiva de ovinos. Pode-se concluir que é alta a prevalência de C. tenuicollis em pequenos ruminantes no Estado da Paraíba, sendo mais prevalente na espécie caprina; e que ovinos criados de forma extensiva apresentam duas vezes mais riscos de contrais a infecção por este parasita.

Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum in dairy cattle and dogs from the Agreste region of the State of Paraíba

Among the protozoa of veterinary importance, Neospora caninum is responsible for large economic and productive losses in cattle herds, with dogs being considered the definitive hosts of the parasite. The objective of this research was to study the prevalence of anti-N. caninum antibodies and the infection risk factors in dairy cattle and dogs in the Gado Bravo municipality of the Agreste region in Paraíba State, Brazil. Blood sera from 220 cows and 20 dogs were used, altogether obtained from a total of 21 farms. For detection of the anti-N. caninum IgG antibodies, the indirect immunofluorescence reaction was performed. Sera that reacted at dilutions of 1:200 and 1:50 for the cows and dogs, respectively, were considered positive. The analysis of risk factors was performed with the variables most associated with N. caninum infection, obtained by epidemiological questionnaire. The prevalence of anti-N. caninum antibodies was 12.27% among the cows and 57.14% on rural properties where at least one cow was positive. Among the dogs studied, a prevalence of 25% was observed. The non-vaccination of dogs against viruses, leptospirosis, or giardiasis was considered a risk factor associated with seroprevalence for N. caninum infection (odds ratio = 9.33). Therefore, it can be concluded that dairy cattle and dogs from rural properties in the Agreste region are very likely exposed to the infection caused by N. caninum.(AU)

Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum in dairy cattle and dogs from the Agreste region of the State of Paraíba

Among the protozoa of veterinary importance, Neospora caninum is responsible for large economic and productive losses in cattle herds, with dogs being considered the definitive hosts of the parasite. The objective of this research was to study the prevalence of anti-N. caninum antibodies and the infection risk factors in dairy cattle and dogs in the Gado Bravo municipality of the Agreste region in Paraíba State, Brazil. Blood sera from 220 cows and 20 dogs were used, altogether obtained from a total of 21 farms. For detection of the anti-N. caninum IgG antibodies, the indirect immunofluorescence reaction was performed. Sera that reacted at dilutions of 1:200 and 1:50 for the cows and dogs, respectively, were considered positive. The analysis of risk factors was performed with the variables most associated with N. caninum infection, obtained by epidemiological questionnaire. The prevalence of anti-N. caninum antibodies was 12.27% among the cows and 57.14% on rural properties where at least one cow was positive. Among the dogs studied, a prevalence of 25% was observed. The non-vaccination of dogs against viruses, leptospirosis, or giardiasis was considered a risk factor associated with seroprevalence for N. caninum infection (odds ratio = 9.33). Therefore, it can be concluded that dairy cattle and dogs from rural properties in the Agreste region are very likely exposed to the infection caused by N. caninum.