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As micotoxinas contaminam diversos alimentos e ingredientes alimentares e são um problema atual; fatores como umidade e temperatura favorecem o desenvolvimento de fungos e a produção de suas toxinas. Com o objetivo de analisar e considerar a positividade de diferentes amostras enviadas para estudo toxicológico ao Centro de Pesquisa e Estudos Avançados em Saúde Animal (CIESA-UAEMéx), no período de janeiro de 2017 a dezembro de 2019; utilizou-se o método Stoloff para determinação de aflatoxinas (teste qualitativo de cromatografia em camada delgada), e revisou-se o arquivo de diagnóstico das amostras processadas na área de toxicologia; A estatística descritiva foi utilizada para avaliação dos dados. O número de amostras processadas no período do estudo foi de 67; o tipo de amostras correspondeu a alimentos para suínos, aves, equinos e bovinos (milho em grão, palha de milho, alfafa encolhida, esterco de galinha-polinaza), além de amostras clínicas de animais mortos por causas sugestivas de intoxicação por aflatoxicose (fígado, rim , sangue total e conteúdo ruminal). Fígado e esterco de aves apresentaram o maior percentual de amostras enviadas para diagnóstico com 26,86%. Do total de amostras analisadas, 53,73% foram positivas para micotoxinas, encontrando apenas metabólitos AFG1 e AFG2 (36 e 33 amostras, respectivamente). Das 18 amostras de fígado, obteve-se uma positividade de 50% (9/18), sendo 8 para aflatoxina G1 e 9 para G2; no caso de esterco de galinha-esterco de aves de 18 amostras, 77,77% foram positivos para aflatoxinas (14/18), 14 para G1 e 11 para G2. Existem falhas no processo de produção, transformação ou conservação dos alimentos, pelo que é importante tomar medidas para garantir e conservar estes.

Staphylococcus aureus é considerado o principal agente causador da mastite bovina em rebanhos leiteiros em todo o mundo. Afeta seriamente a produção e a saúde da glândula mamária. A persistência da infecção glandular mamária e a inflamação crônica da glândula mamária diminuem o potencial produtivo da vaca leiteira, além de constituir um risco sanitário para o rebanho leiteiro e para o homem devido à possível contaminação do leite com cepas resistentes a antibióticos e afetam a qualidade e a segurança de produtos lácteos frescos e não pasteurizados. O conhecimento da epidemiologia e do desenvolvimento da infecção glandular mamária permite a melhor aplicação de estratégias de prevenção e controle da mastite bovina.

A caprinocultura é uma importante atividade produtiva no país, favorecendo o desenvolvimento socioeconômico regional em áreas áridas e marginalizadas do México. Atualmente, a produção de leite aumenta sua demanda agroindustrial sem ser atendida no território. A mastite caprina reduz a secreção e a qualidade e segurança do leite, além de afetar a criação dos cabritos. A infecção da glândula mamária é frequentemente identificada em rebanhos caprinos associada a Staphylococcus aureus e Staphylococcus coagulase negativa, a avaliação da saúde da glândula mamária da cabra leiteira considera as variações que são observadas no nível de células somáticas no leite relacionadas à o estágio de lactação e outras condições de manejo; porque a cabra tem níveis normais próximos a 1000x 103 células/mL de leite. No diagnóstico de mastite subclínica: O California Mastitis Test em campo é útil no diagnóstico de mastite subclínica no rebanho, sugerindo a possibilidade de infecção mamária intraglandular confirmada por isolamento bacteriológico.

No estado do México contribui com 16,3% da ovinocultura nacional, aqui as poucas fazendas leiteiras utilizam leite cru na elaboração de subprodutos de forma artesanal, o que pode ser um fator de risco para contaminação e para a saúde • público se a qualidade microbiológica do leite não for a ideal; Portanto, o objetivo deste estudo foi realizar a caracterização microbiológica de amostras de leite de um rebanho localizado no Vale do Toluca. De onde foram obtidas amostras de leite de 16 ovelhas na linha de produção, no período de julho a setembro deste ano. O teste da Califórnia foi realizado para determinar a presença de mastite subclínica devido a possível infecção da glândula mamária, amostras de leite foram coletadas para caracterização microbiológica em laboratório. Para a análise bacteriológica, as amostras foram inoculadas em placas com ágar sangue de carneiro para crescimento de bactérias em geral e ágar Mac Conkey para Gram negativo. As placas foram incubadas a 37ºC por 24 a 48 horas, as colônias isoladas foram identificadas por coloração de Gram, hemólise em ágar sangue, exames bioquímicos e sistema API. foram encontradas 17 amostras contaminadas, obtendo-se 20 isolados; dos quais 90% correspondiam a bactérias do gênero Staphylococcus; isolando quatro espécies Staphylococcus aureus 11 isolados correspondentes a 55%, chromogenes 4 isolados 20%, xylosus 2 isolados 10% e haemolyticus 1 isolado 5% e 10% de outros gêneros bacterianos. O estudo denota a importância de bactérias do gênero Staphylococcus sp. na saúde da glândula mamária e como patógenos que causam contaminação do leite de ovelhas de um rebanho leiteiro no Vale de Toluca.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi descrever a importância da contagem de células somáticas para determinar a saúde do úbere e a qualidade do leite bovino. A mastite é uma doença infecciosa que causa inflamação da glândula mamária e é de grande importância na indústria de laticínios. Além de afetar a saúde do úbere da vaca, esta doença afeta drasticamente a produção e a qualidade do leite. A contagem de células somáticas é comumente usada como uma medida da qualidade do leite e é amplamente aceita como um indicador da saúde da glândula mamária em lactação. Níveis elevados dessas células no leite são indicativos de leite anormal, de qualidade diminuída, causado por uma infecção bacteriana intramamária (Mastite). Portanto, a contagem de células somáticas deve ser monitorada continuamente para garantir o cumprimento dos padrões de qualidade do leite, uma vez que atualmente a maioria dos mercados paga um bônus por leite de boa qualidade, com baixa contagem de células. somático.

Background Odontogenic tumors present diverse clinical and histopathological behaviors that range from benign odontoma or hamartoma lesions to malignant tumors. In angelfish Pterophyllum scalare, findings of tumorous masses have been reported in the frontal region of the mouth, encompassing both the maxilla and mandible. Histologically, oral tumors have been characterized as angelfish lip fibroma or ameloblastoma. Methods In this report, we describe the occurrence of a compound odontoma/hamartoma in 60 angelfish from a population of 300, all of which were collected from a Mexican ornamental fish farm. Results All fish presented a tumor-like mass on the rostral part of the mouth. Histological analyses revealed the tumor-like mass was covered by a hyperplastic stratified squamous epithelium, with fully differentiated denticles in various states of organization, immersed among normal dental tissues and showing a mild disorganized pattern. Radiograph analysis revealed radiopaque denticles in a radiolucent protuberance. Bacterial and viral isolation procedures and electron microscopy analysis revealed no presence of these microorganisms. Conclusion and clinical relevance Although findings of odontogenic tumors in the mouth of angelfish are reported as sporadic, our study detected odontogenic mouth tumors in 60 angelfish, but the possible cause of alteration is not yet clarified. Further research is needed to clarify pathogenesis and to identify possible genetic abnormalities.

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is the causative agent of one of the most spread, highly contagious and lethal viral disease in canines, whose morbidity varies between 25-75% and mortality between 50-90%. The aim of the present study was to carry out an epidemiological study of CDV from a Veterinary Hospital in the city of Pachuca de Soto, State of Hidalgo. The information was obtained from 7280 medical records of canine patients treated during the 2017-2018 period, of which 65 met the positive case criteria for the CDV. An observational, cross-sectional epidemiological study with a retrospective search of cases was carried out. It was determined that 8 out of every 1000 patients attending the clinic were positive for CDV, observing that a higher frequency of males with 63%, with Relative Risk (RR) of 0.67 and an Odds Ratio (OR) of 0.47 , patients under 6 months have the highest frequency of cases with 62% (RR of 8.0 and OR of 19.2); Despite the variability of the breeds within the analysis performed, the highest frequency was found in mongrel dogs with 52% (RR of 1.79 and OR of 2.66), on the other hand, it was determined that seasonality influences the degree of presentation of this disease, being greater in winter with 45% of cases (RR 1.81 and OR 2.47). In conclusion, in the Veterinary Hospital under study, the CDV affects male Creole dogs less than seven months of age unvaccinated more and the disease occurs most frequently in winter

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is the causative agent of one of the most spread, highly contagious and lethal viral disease in canines, whose morbidity varies between 25-75% and mortality between 50-90%. The present study aimed to carry out an epidemiological study of CDV from a Veterinary Hospital in the city of Pachuca of Soto, State of Hidalgo. The information was obtained from 7280 medical records of canine patients treated during the 2017-2018 period, of which 65 met the positive case criteria for the CDV. An observational, cross-sectional epidemiological study with a retrospective search of cases was carried out. It was determined that 8 out of every 1000 patients attending the clinic were positive for CDV, observing that a higher frequency of males with 63%, with Relative Risk (RR) of 0.67 and an Odds Ratio (OR) of 0.47, patients under 6 months have the highest frequency of cases with 62% (RR of 8.0 and OR of 19.2); Despite the variability of the breeds within the analysis performed, the highest frequency was found in mongrel dogs with 52% (RR of 1.79 and OR of 2.66), on the other hand, it was determined that seasonality influences the degree of presentation of this disease, being greater in winter with 45% of cases (RR 1.81 and OR 2.47). In conclusion, in the Veterinary Hospitalunderstudy, the CDV affects male Creole dogs less than seven months of age unvaccinated more and the disease occurs most frequently in winter.

Objective: To isolate and identify the exact species of the genus Mycobacterium from Didelphis (D.) virginiana, and the direct implications of this bacterium to public health and veterinary medicine. Methods: Thirty-one D. virginiana were captured and necropsied in Hidalgo, Mexico. Tissue samples were collected to culture mycobacteria present and examine individual specimens’ histopathology. Mycobacterium identification was obtained through the application of amplification and sequencing of 16S rDNA techniques. Results: Three strains were isolated and identified as Mycobacterium (M.) avium subsp. hominissuis by utilizing M. avium complex- specific primers. Granulomatous lesions were observed in the subpleural zone (granuloma grade Π ) and bronchial (granuloma grade I ) of the lungs of D. virginiana with positive isolation. Conclusions: Three strains of M. avium subsp. hominissuis, from lung tissue samples of D. virginiana were identified. This subspecies of M. avium has important implications in public health and veterinary medicine.

Coccidiosis in rabbit production is responsible for high morbidity, mortality, and economic losses. The use of natural antimicrobial substances in rabbits represents a promising way to improve their health and production. The aim of the present study was to assess the activity of Salix babylonica hydroalcoholic extract (SBHE) on the elimination of Eimeria spp. in rabbits. The phytochemical compounds and chemical composition of SBHE were determined. The cytotoxicity of SBHE was determined by a microwell assay using Artemia salina. Twenty-five New Zealand rabbits, 28 days old and 872 ± 171 g body weight (BW), were used in a completely randomized design. The rabbits were assigned to five groups of five rabbits, control group (A) received only basal diet (BD), B group received BD + 25 mg/kg BW of SBHE, C group received BD + 50 mg/kg BW of SBHE, D group received BD + 100 mg/kg BW of SBHE, and E group received BD + coccidiostat Baycox® (75 mg/kg body weight) for 28 days. Feces samples were collected at days 0, 7, 14, 21, and 28; morphological and morphometric identifications of Eimeria were carried out by the flotation technique and counting of oocysts by the McMaster technique. The rabbits were found naturally infected with Eimeria spp. The SBHE present phytochemicals with anticoccidial activity, and the cytotoxicity test indicate that this extract is nontoxic. This study demonstrates that oral administration of SBHE at 25 and 50 mg/kg BW reduced the release of oocysts per gram of feces. This effect was observed at day 14 and had the most significant effect at day 28 for both concentrations. The results indicate that SBHE could be a natural alternative for the control of coccidiosis in rabbit production.

The case of a 2.5-year-old sheep sent for diagnostic evaluation is presented. At the necropsy, mucoid degeneration of coronary fat, pleural adhesions, hypostatic congestion, hemoperitoneum, reticulum, rumen, omasum, and abomasum distention were found. The most significant finding was the whitish, hard-to-touch appearance of the right atrium. The atrial sample was decalcified for sectioning and histopathology study. The histology of the section performed revealed: extensive areas of cartilaginous metaplasia, swelling, and undulation of cardiac muscle fibers, fatty infiltration between cardiac fibers, as well as figures compatible with Sarcocystis. The clinical chemistry indicated hyperphosphatemia and hypermagnesemia. According to the process for the sheep diagnostic evaluation, cartilaginous metaplasia of the right atrium, associated with the ingestion of Trisetum flavescens was found. In the different animal species, the probability of progressive poisoning from the consumption of toxic plants is a risk that can occur in any animal production system.

The present report describes a schwannoma type III found in a 12-year-old male SharPei dog, this neoplasm was excised and analyzed using histopathological and immunohistochemistry examinations. This schwannoma was classified as high malignancy and presented metastasis to the axillary node. A secondary bacterial septicemia was identified with routine and molecular techniques. The Inmunohistochemical diagnosis of the mass, corroborated the presumptive diagnosis, which suggested a Schwannoma as well as its malignancy degree. In addition, Leucobacter chromiiresistens was isolated, a specie of which to date there are no reports as a pathogen in animals or humans.

RESUMEN Objetivo Determinar el comportamiento temporal y espacial de la leptospirosis en México durante el periodo 2013-2019. Materiales y Métodos Se utilizó la información depositada en los boletines epidemiológicos del Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia Epidemiológica de México. Para determinar el comportamiento espacial se construyeron canales endémicos y análisis de series de tiempo. Para determinar el comportamiento espacial, se utilizó el modelo estadístico espacial Scan. Resultados Se determinó que los casos de leptospirosis en México se presentan todo el año; sin embargo, los picos endémicos se observaron en los meses de agosto, septiembre y octubre. Con respecto al comportamiento espacial, no se determinó ninguna agrupación estadísticamente; no obstante, los estados con la mayor prevalencia fueron: Sinaloa, con 146.7 casos por cada millón de habitantes, y Tabasco, con 142 casos por cada millón de habitantes. Discusión La leptospirosis es una enfermedad influenciada por los hábitos y las costumbres de la población, al igual que por variables climatológicas que favorecen el contacto con el agente etiológico. Esto coincide con lo reportado por otros estudios que han determinado que la incidencia de leptospirosis aumenta durante la época de lluvia y que esta enfermedad se relaciona con actividades de recreación en zonas tropicales. Conclusiones La leptospirosis es una enfermedad zoonótica emergente de gran importancia en México, que se presenta con mayor frecuencia en época de lluvias. Los estados de Sinaloa y Tabasco son los más afectados. ABSTRACT Objetive To determine the temporal and spatial behavior of leptospirosis in Mexico during the period 2013-2019. Materials and Methods It was used the information deposited in the epidemiological bulletins of National System of Epidemiological Surveillance of Mexico. To determine spatial behavior, endemic channels and time series analyzes were constructed. The spatial statistical model Scan was used to determine the spatial behavior. Results It was determined that leptospirosis cases in Mexico occur throughout the year, however endemic peaks were observed during the months of August, September and October. Regarding to spatial behavior, it was not statistically determined any aggrupation, nevertheless the States with the highest prevalence were Sinaloa with 146.7 cases per million of habitants and Tabasco with 142 cases per million of habitants. Discussion Leptospirosis is a disease which is affected by habits and customs of the populations, as well as by climatological events, favoring the contact with the etiological agent, which coincides with that reported in other studies, in which it was determined that leptospirosis incidence increases during the rainy season, likewise, it was reported that this disease is related to recreational activities in tropical areas. Conclusions To date leptospirosis is an important emerging zoonotic disease in Mexico, the disease occurs more frequently during rainy season, being Sinaloa and Tabasco the most affected States by this disease.

Spring viraemia of carp (SVC) is an infectious disease responsible for severe economic losses for various cyprinid species, particularly common carp (Cyprinus carpio carpio). The causative agent is the SVC virus (SVCV), a member of the Sprivivirus genus, Rhabdoviridae family, and a List 1 pathogen notifiable by the World Organization for Animal Health. This study describes the diagnosis of an SVCV pathogen isolated in October 2015 from wild common carp inhabiting a natural lagoon in central Mexico. While neither an epidemic nor fish mortalities were reported, the collected killed specimens exhibited clinical signs of disease (e.g., exopthalmia, moderate abdominal distension and haemorrhaging, as well as internal haemorrhages and adhesions). Histological results of injuries were consistent with the pathology caused by SVCV. This finding was supported by the isolation of a virus in EPC and BF‐2 cells and subsequent RT‐PCR confirmation of SVCV. The phylogenetic analyses of partial SVCV glycoprotein gene sequences classified the isolates into the Ia genogroup. These findings make this the first report of SVCV detection in Mexico, extending the southern geographical range of SVCV within North America. However, since this pathogen was detected in fish inhabiting a natural body of water without tributaries or effluents, it is difficult to estimate the risk of SVCV for other wild/feral cohabitating cyprinid species in the lagoon. The status of this virus is also unknown for other bodies of water within this region.

In livestock production, ruminal fermentation leads to significant loss of digestible feed energy and increase methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) productions. These gases are the major sources of greenhouse gases that cause environmental degradation and climate change. The present study aimed at investigating the sustainable control of CH4 and CO2 production from ruminal fermentation by evaluating ruminal inclusion of Escherichia coli (E. coli) on diets containing different levels of soybean hulls (SH) replacing corn grains (CG). Three different levels of mixed ration were prepared; CG was replaced with SH at three different levels (per kg dry matter (DM)): 0 g (control), 75 g (SH 75), and 150 g (SH 150). The E. coli was used at four doses: 0, 10, 20 and 40 μL/g DM of substrate. The SH rations had decreased linear and quadratic (P

The desideratum aim of the present context was to assess the biopotency of methanolic extracts of Eichhornia crassipes (E. crassipes), Pistacia vera (P. vera), and Ziziphus amole (Z. amole) leaves against various staphylococcal strains, and to quantify the phenolics as well as saponin content in them. The antibacterial activity of various concentrations (62.5-1000 μg/mL) of plant extracts was tested against control clinical strains (Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, S. aureus ATCC 29213, and S. aureus ATCC 43300), methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA1 and MRSA2), oxacillin sensitive S. aureus (SOSA1 and SOSA2), and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus epidermidis (CoNS1, CoNS2, and CoNS3) using disc diffusion assay. Leaf extracts of the three plants exhibited pronounced growth inhibitory characteristics against staphylococci in a dose dependent manner. E. crassipes extract depicted the highest relative percentage inhibition values against control clinical strains (68.6 ± 0.5%), while P. vera (68.6 ± 0.3%) and Z. amole (74.79 ± 0.3%) extracts showed pronounced relative inhibition values against staphylococcal strains isolated from cattle. Total phenols and saponin content of leaf extracts were investigated by standard in vitro methods. The methanolic extracts of these plants were found to comprise substantial content of phenolics and saponin at varying levels. The highest value of phenolics was estimated in P. vera extract (60.0 ± 1.3 mg gallic acid/g extract), followed by Z. amole (33.6 ± 1.4 mg gallic acid/g extract), and E. crassipes (23.0 ± 1.3 mg gallic acid/g extract). Saponin content for P. vera, Z. amole, and E. crassipes extracts were estimated as 41.0 ± 1.3, 35.8 ± 1.3, and 25.0 ± 1.2 mg diosgenin/g extract, respectively. The outcome of this study suggested the exploitation of methanolic extract of P. vera, Z. amole, and E. crassipes leaves for their possible application in ethnomedicine, particularly as drugs preparation against staphylococcal infections. In conclusion, the study indicates the biopotency of these plants against pathogenic MRSA present in cattle, and SOSA as well as CoNS bacteria present in rabbits, which could be a serious issue for livestock.

El clorhidrato de clembuterol (CCL) es un b-agonista promotor del crecimiento en animales para abasto, pero su uso ilícito ha generado repercusiones en salud pública. Se realizó un modelo biológico con ratones, con el objeto de evaluar el efecto del CCL sobre la ganancia de peso y las lesiones histológicas que ocasiona. Los ratones fueron alimentados con carne de conejo, que previamente fue suplementada con CCL. Treinta y cinco días posexposición se registró el peso corporal; se obtuvo la concentración muscular y sérica de CCL a través de la prueba de ELISA, y se colectaron tejidos (hígado y corazón) para análisis histopatológico. Los valores obtenidos de los animales experimentales (G1 y G2) se analizaron mediante un diseño experimental completamente al azar con dos tratamientos (n = 10), sometidos a un análisis de varianza y comparación de medias con la prueba de Tukey (p < 0,05). Se registró un incremento de peso corporal de 7 g en el G1, contra 4,0 g del G2. El peso del hígado fue de 2,58 g y 1,79, respectivamente (p < 0,05). En el G1 la concentración muscular de CCL fue 5324 pg g–1 y en suero sanguíneo de 4378 pg g–1. Solo se observaron cambios histológicos en tejidos de los ratones del G1. El hígado mostró tumefacción celular, mitosis moderada, picnosis y degeneración hidrópica; en corazón, engrosamiento de fibras, pleomorfismo e hileración nuclear. El CCL favoreció el incremento de peso en los ratones expuestos, y provocó alteraciones estructurales en hígado y corazón.

La fabricación artesanal del queso, es una actividad integradora del sistema producto leche. Para evaluar las condiciones de comercialización y caracterización del queso fresco en mercados y tianguis de Toluca, Estado de México, se realizó un muestreo por conveniencia, obteniendo 64 piezas de queso fresco de mercados establecidos e itinerantes, y se aplicó una encuesta abierta a comerciantes durante el periodo agosto a octubre de 2014. La procedencia de los quesos se obtuvo de las regiones: (A) Valle de Toluca, (B) otros municipios de la entidad, (C) de origen desconocido y (D) otros estados del país. Los valores de pH y temperatura del queso se midieron en el punto de venta. El contenido de materia seca, cenizas, grasa, proteína y NaCl se realizó por métodos oficiales. El origen del queso en los mercados fue mayoritariamente de la región A; la presentación comercial común fue de forma circular con un peso de 100 a 250 g. Los rangos de los parámetros evaluados fueron: pH (4.84-6.07), humedad (42.71-66.66 %), materia seca (33.3-68.9 %), cenizas (2.65-5.24 %), grasa (12-32 %), proteína (16.81-26.62 %) y NaCl (0.29-1.44 %). Las condiciones de comercialización y el abasto regional en los mercados son afectadas por un manejo inadecuado del producto y la competencia de quesos industrializados. Se concluye que el queso fresco comercializado en el municipio de Toluca, puede ser considerado un queso artesanal genuino propio de la región del valle de Toluca, que debe ser preservado por su interés como patrimonio en la gastronomía mexicana y su importancia socioeconómica y alimentaria regional.

Rattlesnakes have venoms with a complex toxin mixture comprised of polypeptides and proteins. Previous studies have shown that some of these polypeptides are of high value for the development of new medical treatments. The aim of the present study is to evaluate, in vitro, the antibacterial and hemolytic activity of Crotalus triseriatus and Crotalus ravus venoms. A direct field search was conducted to obtain Crotalus triseriatus and Crotalus ravus venom samples. These were evaluated to determine their antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa through the techniques of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC). Hemolytic activity was also determined. Antibacterial activity was determined for treatments (Crotalus triseriatus 2) CT2 and (Crotalus ravus 3) CR3, obtaining a Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of 50 &micro, g/mL and a Minimum Bactericidal Concentration of 100 &micro, g/mL against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. CT1 (Crotalus triseriatus 1), CT2, and CR3 presented hemolytic activity, on the other hand, Crotalus ravus 4 (CR4) did not show hemolytic activity. The results of the present study indicate for the first time that Crotalus triseriatus and Crotalus ravus venoms contain some bioactive compounds with bactericidal activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa which could be used as alternative treatment in diseases caused by this pathogenic bacterium.

The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) mentions that the inappropriate use of antibiotics has led to the emergence of strains of bacteria resistant to the mechanisms of action of these drugs, due to the scarcity of effective therapies, the development of new treatment options is required for diseases that affect health, in this respect plant extracts or their pure compounds offer an alternative. The aim of the present investigation was to characterize and evaluate the in vitro antibacterial activity of the hydroalcoholic extract of Croton draco on bacteria of sanitary importance. The extract was obtained by hydroalcoholic maceration, a qualitative and chemical characterization of the extract was carried out, and the antibacterial activity was determined by the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and the Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC). The qualitative characterization tests performed on the hydroalcoholic extract of Croton draco indicate the presence of phenolic compounds, terpenes, saponins and alkaloids, by gas chromatography the presence of thymol and carvacrol was determined in concentrations of 0.5340 mg/ml and 0.4206 mg/mL respectively. The bacteria showed different degrees of sensitivity to the hydroalcoholic extract, however, greater activity was determined against Gram positive bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis.

The objective was to characterize and determine the mobility inhibitory effect in Escherichia coli O157: H7 of extracts of guava leaves (Psidium guajava). New alternatives of natural origin "plant extracts" have been sought to eliminate colonization of pathogenic bacteria in animals and prevent contamination of meat. Guava leaf extract (Psidium guajava) has broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, due to the active ingredient quercetin. E. coli O157: H7 enterohemorrhagic, is a pathogen of great importance in public health, which can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome, and ruminants are recognized as the main host of E. coli O157: H7. The extract was prepared with guava leaves in 70% ethanol, obtaining a crude extract (Extract A) and a concentrated extract using the soxhlet equipment (Extract B). Its chemical composition was determined by gas chromatography. Nursing ruminants with diarrheal syndrome were sampled, the samples were transported in Stuart medium. The bacteria were isolated in Mac Conkey medium and subsequently seeded in CHROMagar™ 0157 medium for the identification of E. coli O157:H7. Mobility tests of E. coli O157: H7 were carried out in SIM medium, with guava leaf extract and as a reference, concentrations of carvacrol of 0.3, 1 and 5 mM and quercetin 205, 102 and 51 mM were used. 78 E. coli O157: H7 were identified, which showed inhibition in mobility at different concentrations of carvacrol, in quercetin 205 mM and 102.5 mM and in extracts A and B. It is concluded that the alcoholic extract of guava leaves and its compound in a greater proportion (quercetin) they are effective in inhibiting the mobility of E. coli O157 H7.

The excessive use of antibiotics, has generated resistance of microorganisms to these, have been searched effectives alternatives for treating diseases caused by resistant or multiresistant microorganism, within of these alternatives are plants, which by its content of secondary compounds have antibacterial activity. The aim on the present experiment was characterize and determine the antibacterial activity of methanolic extract of Salix babylonica (SB) against important bacteria in public health. To obtain extract, the maceration technique was used, qualitative and quantitative (gas chromatography) chemical characterization was carried. For antibacterial activity, the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) was determined, the characterization of the extract allowed the identification of phenolic compounds, coumarins, lactones, flavonols, quinones, saponins, triterpenes and steroidal compounds, also Thymol (0.5319 mg/mL) and Carvacrol (0.4158 mg/mL). The extract showed the best activity against Bacillus. subtilis (MIC: 12.5 mg/mL and WBC: 25 mg/mL), Listeria. monocytogenes and Staphylococcus. aureus (MIC: 25 mg/mL and MBC: 50 mg/mL). It is concluded that the methanolic extract of SB can be an alternative for the treatment of diseases produced by resistant or multiresistant bacteria to antibiotics.

espanolResumen El objetivo del presente trabajo fue determinar el porcentaje de bovinos para abasto positivos a clorhidrato de clembuterol (CCL), con base en muestras de orina de bovinos sacrificados en 3 rastros del estado de Mexico. Para esto se colectaron muestras en los rastros municipales de Toluca (59), Ixtlahuaca (52) y Atlacomulco (40), y se obtuvo un total de 151 muestras. El analisis de las muestras se realizo a traves de la prueba de ELISA y para el reporte de resultados se utilizo estadistica descriptiva. De las muestras analizadas 105 fueron positivas (69,53 %), por rastro la positividad, fue de 48, 30 y 27 respectivamente. Al establecer diferentes rangos de concentracion a CCL, en el rango de 200 a 1999 pg g-1 se ubicaron 46 muestras; 6 muestras, en el rango de 2000 a 3525 pg g-1; 3, en el rango de 3526 a 5050 pg g-1; 1 muestra, entre 5051 y 6575 pg g-1, y 95 se ubicaron entre 6575 y >8100 pg g-1. El rastro con mayor porcentaje de positividad fue el de Toluca, con base en los rangos establecidos, y las concentraciones mas elevadas tambien se observaron en el mismo rastro. El limite minimo de deteccion de CCL de 2000 pg g-1 permite considerar que, con base tanto en la concentracion como en su cinetica, las cantidades detectadas en el estudio sirven como un indicador importante de residualidad a traves de este tipo de muestra. EnglishAbstract The present work aimed to determine the percentage of bovines that tested positive for clenbuterol hydrochloride (CCL), based on urine samples of cattle slaughtered in 3 slaughterhouses of the State of Mexico. To the effect, samples were collected in the municipal slaughterhouses of Toluca (59), Ixtlahuaca (52), and Atlacomulco (40), resulting in a total of 151 samples. Sample analysis was carried out using the ELISA test, and descriptive statistics were used to report the results. 105 of the analyzed samples were positive (69.53%); by slaughterhouse, positivity was 48, 30, and 27, respectively. When establishing different ranges of CCL concentration, 46 samples were in the range of 200 to 1999 pg g-1; 6 samples were in the range of 2000 to 3525 pg g-1; 3 were in the range of 3526 to 5050 pg g-1; 1 sample was between 5051 and 6575 pg g-1, and 95 samples were between 6575 and >8100 pg g-1. The slaughterhouse with the highest percentage of positivity was that of Toluca, based on the established ranges, and the highest concentrations were also observed there. The minimum limit for the detection of CCL (2000 pg g-1) allows considering that, based on both concentration and kinetics, the quantities detected in the study serve as an important indicator of residuality in this type of sample. portuguesResumo O objetivo do presente trabalho foi determinar a porcentagem de bovinos para fornecimento, positivos ao cloridrato de Clenbuterol (CCL), baseados em amostras de urina de bovinos abatidos em tres trilhas do estado de Mexico. Para isso, foram coletadas amostras nas trilhas municipais de Toluca (59), Ixtlahuaca (52) e Atlacomulco (40), e obtivera-se um total de 151 amostras. A analise das amostras realizou-se atraves do teste de ELISA e para o relatorio de resultados foi usada estatistica descritiva. Das amostras analisadas 105 foram positivas (69,53 %), pelo traco a positividade foi de 48, 30 e 27 respetivamente. Ao estabelecer diferentes faixas de concentracao a CCL, 46 amostras foram colocadas na faixa de 200 a 1999 pg g-1; 6 amostras na faixa de 2000 a 3525 pg g-1; 3 na faixa de 3526 a 5050 pg g-1; 1 amostra entre 5051 e 6575 pg g-1, e 95 entre 6575 e >8100 pg g-1. A trilha com maior porcentagem de positividade foi a de Toluca, baseada nas faixas estabelecidas e as concentracoes mais altas observaram-se na mesma trilha. O limite minimo de deteccao de CCL de 2000 pg g-1 permite considerar que, baseado na concentracao e na cinetica, as quantidades detectadas no estudo servem como indicador importante de residualidade atraves deste tipo de amostra.

Introducción: Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi), esta clasificado en seis linajes mediante marcadores moleculares de tipificación, que son fácilmente amplificados por técnicas de biología molecular. El objetivo del trabajo fue identificar y ubicar geográficamente a los aislados de T. cruzi que infectan naturalmente a los triatominas de los municipios del Estado de Hidalgo a través de la técnica de PCR, que amplifica fragmentos de la región intergénica del gen mini-exón. Método: Se recolectaron 170 muestras de insectos hematófagos en 14 municipios del Estado de Hidalgo, México. El diagnóstico de laboratorio en las muestras de heces y de tejido digestivo de los triatominos, se realizó de manera convencional por microscopia óptica y por la técnica de PCR para determinar la presencia o ausencia de T. cruzi y para la identificación del linaje correspondiente del parásito.Resultados: Se identificaron tres taxones de triatominos: Triatoma dimidiata (87/170), Triatoma mexicana (14/170) y Triatoma gerstaeckeri (7/170). En el 36.47% (62/170) de los especímenes colectados la especie no pudo ser identificada y se clasificaron únicamente como T. spp. Se determinó la presencia del parásito en el 1.76% de los vectores analizados por el método parasitoscópico y en el 11.17% por el método de biología molecular. El total de los parásitos analizados corresponde al biotipo TcI de T. cruzi. En el ecotopo peridoméstico, se encontró la mayor abundancia de triatominos (80.58%) y el mayor porcentaje (10.58%) de infección por T. cruzi.Conclusiones: El vector más importante encontrado en la región en estudio fue Triatoma dimidiata seguido de T. mexicana y T. gerstaekeri y el biotipo con el que están mayormente infectados es el TcI. Los triatominos encontrados se distribuían principalmente en hábitats peridomésticos en los municipios estudiados. Los resultados indican la existencia de riesgo de infección para los habitantes de esas regiones endémicas del Estado de Hidalgo, México.

Mycobacteriumgenus causes a variety of zoonotic diseases. The best known example is the zoonotic tuberculosis due toM. bovis. Much less is known about “nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM),” which are also associated with infections in humans. The Mexican standard NOM-ZOO-031-1995 regulates the presence ofM. bovisin cattle; however, no regulation exists for the NTM species. The objective of this study was to isolate and identify nontuberculous mycobacteria species from cattle of local herds in the south region of the State of Mexico through the identification and detection of the 100 bp molecular marker in the 23S rRNA gene with subsequent sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene. Milk samples (35) and nasal exudate samples (68) were collected. From the 108 strains isolated, 39 were selected for identification. Thirteen strains isolated from nasal exudates amplified the 100 bp molecular marker and were identified asM. neoaurum(six strains),M. parafortuitum(four strains),M. moriokaense(two strains), andM. confluentis(one strain). ExceptM. parafortuitum, the other species identified are of public health and veterinary concern because they are pathogenic to humans, especially those with underlying medical conditions.

Cryptosporidium is an intracellular protozoan described since 1907 by Tyzzer. Cryptosporidiosis is a cosmopolitan disease, whose incidence is higher in summer and rainy season. The objective of this research was to report the prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in sheep from 4 commercial sites in 3 Municipalities in the State of Mexico, Mexico in summer. 200 stool samples were taken from pregnant, non-pregnant and nursing ewes and lambs under one year old. All sheep were clinically healthy. A general prevalence of 61% was observed. Texcaltitlan had the highest prevalence (70%). Ewes (63 %) had higher prevalence than lambs (55%). Nursing ewes showed the highest prevalence (67%), which represents a high risk for lambs.

The present context was aimed to investigate the antibacterial potency of aqueous extract of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) leaves against bacterial pathogens isolated from the organs associated with digestive system of rabbit. This study also evaluated the influence of varied doses of aqueous extract of C. sativum (AECS) leaves on in vitro gas production (GP), methane (CH4) production, and some other pivotal fermentation parameters from caecal sample of rabbits. The pathogenic bacteria were isolated from mouth, caecum, and anus of rabbits, and further identified through morphological, biochemical, and molecular tools. The growth inhibitory characteristics of AECS against pathogens were determined using disc diffusion assay. Surprisingly, the result revealed lack of antibacterial potential at tested concentrations. Further, in order to demonstrate the in vitro GP and fermentation parameters in rabbits, four treatments comprising of 0, 0.6, 1.2, and 1.8 mL extract/g dry matter (DM) of AECS were used. Results showed no linear or quadratic effect (P > 0.05) on in vitro GP and CH4 production after the supplementation of AECS in the feeding diet. However, the inclusion of AECS at the concentration of 1.8 mL/g DM exhibited the lowest asymptotic CH4 production and initial delay prior to CH4 production. Similarly, the addition of AECS at 1.8 mL/g DM concentration reduced asymptotic GP as well as CH4 production, and improved fermentation parameters of rabbits when compared with the control and other tested doses. In a nutshell, the tested doses of AECS showed lack of antibacterial trait against the pathogenic bacteria isolated from mouth, caecum, and anus of rabbits. Besides, the AECS exhibited the unique potentiality of reducing GP and improving diversified fermentation parameters in rabbits, thereby suggesting its plausible role as an alternative to commercially available growth promoters in livestock industries.

In Mexico, the presence of mycotoxins in chemical treated seed maize by sowing is not well known, despite the need to improve the quality and corn safe for human consumption. It collected twenty-five genotypes maize samples from Morelos State in the spring of 2013, all of them treated with synthetic colors (pink, green, yellow), fungicides and insecticides. Two samples (synthetic seed and hybrid commercial) were selected for analysis of twenty-two mycotoxins by LC-MS/MS and AFB1 determination by liquid chromatography and fluorescence detection (HPLC-FLD). The results of the 25 samples showed the presence of Aflatoxin B1 in 25% of samples in a ranged concentration between 2 to 6 μg&middotkg-1, and average of 4.1-1 μg&middotkg, which were within the allowed limits by national and international legislation. Twenty-two mycotoxins were found in levels ranging between 791.7 and 891.2 μg&middotkg. The content average in both samples was for total aflatoxins (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, AG2) of 16.95 μg&middotkg, with G aflatoxins the most prevalence. Twelve trichothecenes (Nivalenol, Neosolanol, Fusarenone X, DAS, HT-2, FB1, FB2, FB3, T-2, Zearalenone, ZEA2, ZEA3) were in a level of 292.7 μg&middotkg-1, Enniantine 8.6 μg&middotkg-1, Sterigmatocystin 6.5 μg&middotkg-1, Roquefortine C, 2.9 μg&middotkg-1. Ochratoxin 8.8 μg&middotkg-1 and Mycophenolic acid at 535 μg&middotkg-1 were the highest content. The synthetic color present in seeds analyzed inhibited a good purification in the extracted mycotoxin by optimizing the step in HPLC-MS/MS quantification system. The information generated in this study would be useful in breeding programs in order to improve the sanitary quality and also to investigate the final contamination of agricultural products with multiple mycotoxin contamination.