Epidemiologia de las enfermedades del ganado bovino en Suriname / Epidemiology of cattle diseases in Suriname

ABSTRACT

The prevalence of certain cattle diseases in Suriname was studied over the period June-August 1985. The diseases were selected for their economic importance and association observed in the cattle with respiratory diseases, reproductive inefficiency, and neonatal mortality. Random samples were taken at two cattle-raising ranches, a dairy farm, and an abattoir in the District of Suriname. The study included a total of 478 animals, which were tested by indirect immunofluorescence for each of the diseases selected. Basically the serologic study revealed the presence of brucellosis, bovine viral diarrhea, parainfluenza 3, bovine infectious rhinotracheitis, and bovine coronavirus but not respiratory syncytial virus. The prevalence of parainfluenza 3 and bovine viral diarrhea was low compared with rates in other countries. It is recommended that a system, specially designed to meet the needs of this country, be established for the ongoing surveillance of data on animal health