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Objetivou-se, com o presente relato, descrever um caso de colite hiperplásica associada ao parasitismo por Strongyloides sp. em um gato macho de dois anos de idade, atendido na emergência apresentando tenesmo e prolapso retal. Foi realizada uma laparotomia exploratória em que foi possível observar nódulos transmurais no ceco e cólon, com diâmetro variando entre 2 e 4mm, de distribuição multifocal a coalescente, consistência firme e que, ao corte, continham sangue. Histologicamente, os nódulos eram áreas circulares compostas por projeções da mucosa intestinal para a submucosa, formadas por estruturas tubulares revestidas por uma camada de enterócitos volumosos monomórficos e raras células caliciformes. Larvas rabditoides, filarioides e adultos com morfologias compatíveis com nematoides do gênero Strongyloides foram observados no lume do epitélio hiperplásico, entre os túbulos e no limite dos nódulos, possivelmente constituindo a causa primária dessas alterações no animal.

Background: The disease dioctophymatosis caused by the parasite Dioctophyma renale is a matter of veterinary public health, mainly in the control of zoonoses, monitoring of environmental pollution related to animals, hygiene and protection of animals. The fishs and frogs are paratenic hosts after ingestion of parasitized annelids. Humans and animals are definitive hosts after ingestion of intermediate or paratenic hosts with infective larvae. The objective was to describe a case of Canis lupus familiaris from a rural region, infested by a free adult D. renale in the abdominal cavity, indicating an alert for this zoonosis. Case: A 2-year-old bitch mixed breed, weighing 15,700 kg, from the rural area of the city of Miguel Pereira, state of Rio de Janeiro, was submitted to elective hysterectomy surgery. Routine preoperative tests were requested (hemogram, Alt, Ast, urea, creatinine, EAS and echocardiogram), with all results unchanged, eight-hour fasting and four-hour water fasting. The animal was sent to the operating room and submitted to pre anesthesia, induction and maintenance of anesthesia. At laparotomy, a dark red cylindrical worm was seen immobile inside the abdominal cavity over the viscera, which was removed with the aid of anatomical tweezers, identified as a female Dioctophyma renale, 51 cm long. The abdominal cavity was visualized to check for further peritoneal and kidney damage. Based on the physical clinical examination and the results of the laboratory tests, it was decided to perform the initial elective surgical indication. The laparotomy suture was performed in the midline with 2-0 nylon thread, subcutaneous with 2-0 polyglactin thread, both with continuous sutures and the skin suture was with simple stitches separated with nylon. The postoperative protocol immediate consisted of analgesia and abdominal ultrasound was requested, which was not authorized by the tutor. Mediate postoperative analgesia, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic and healing ointment in the surgical wound. Healing was by primary intention and the skin stitches were removed 10 days after the surgical procedure. After 24 h of removal of the stitches, the bitch, when urinating, expelled a dark red cylindrical worm with a length measured at 25 cm when the person responsible for the animal again claimed the need for an ultrasound. After the arguments, he agreed and authorized the imaging exam. Discussion: The reported case drew attention to municipalities that have rural areas with freshwater springs and that receive visits from wild animals and stray dogs. It is important to carry out new studies involving Dioctophyma renale and epidemiological data to better understand and facilitate the prevention and control of zoonosis, especially with regard to the capture, commercialization and consumption of fish from these regions in order to avoid transmission of this nematode (giant kidney worm) to humans. The zoonosis dioctophymatosis needs to be investigated on the epidemiological aspects of each region, where domestic and wild animals cohabit, and that there are favorable conditions such as freshwater sources for infestations of this parasite to occur, in addition to strict control of hygiene and inspection of food and of products of animal origin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Meloidogyne incognita (kofoid & white) chitwood. is one of the species of phytoparasitic nematodes that causes the most losses to world agriculture. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of the aqueous extracts of Tithonia diversifolia and Gymnanthemum amygdalinum on the hatching of juveniles of M. incognita and their effect on tomato plants. The extracts were obtained by dynamic infusion. For the in vitro test, microtubes containing extract and the suspension of nematode eggs were prepared. After 15 days of incubation, the number of eggs and mobile and immobile juveniles were evaluated to calculate hatch inhibition. The results demonstrated that all the tested extracts had an inhibitory effect on the hatching of M. incognita when compared to the conventional nematicide. In the in vivo test, tomato plants of the cultivar Santa Cruz Kada, aged three weeks, were inoculated with a suspension with 2000 eggs of M. incognita and subjected to application of the extracts. After 60 days, the reproduction factor (FR) and the number of galls/grams of root (NGGR) were evaluated, as well as the weight of the fresh root material (PMFR) and the aerial part of the plants (PFPA). The best results were observed in plants treated with the extract of the leaves and dry stem of T. diversifolia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Parasitic diseases are considered to be one of the most prevalent pathologies worldwide. They are characterized as one of the most critical sanitary problems in cattle, causing a decrease in the productive capacity of parasitized animals, which translates into economic losses. Intestinal parasitism in cattle is caused by protozoa and helminths, and its manifestation is generally multi-etiological. Clinical signs in gastrointestinal parasitism may vary depending on parasite load, parasite species, and host immunity. This research aimed to determine the prevalence of the main parasitic families affecting cattle in the central province of the department of Boyacá. A cross-sectional study with simple random sampling was carried out, where 716 fecal samples were taken and processed using a modified Ritchie technique. An overall prevalence of 95,6% was determined, and the most prevalent families were Trichostrongylidae, Eimeriidae, Taeniidae, and Trichuridae. The age showed no significant statistical association with most of the parasitic families, except for the Strongyloididae family. The breeds showed a correlation with the Trichostrongylidae, Eimeriidae, Strongylidae, Chabertiidae, and Taeniidae families. The results show the high prevalence of GIP (gastrointestinal parasites) in cattle of the central province of the department of Boyacá. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Anthelmintic resistance has been a major obstacle in sheep farming, given this problem, other tools have been used as an alternative to control gastrointestinal parasites, among them, herbal medicine with the use of vegetable oils and extracts stands out. The objective of the present work was to evaluate in vitro the bioactivity of the aqueous extract of the leaves of Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit (Lamiaceae) on gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep. Three dilutions of the aqueous extract were tested: 100%, 50% and 25% with three repetitions per treatment, forming two control groups, a negative control (distilled water) and positive control (Albendazole). The negative control larvae cultures revealed infective larvae of the genus Haemonchus, Oesophagostomum and Trichostrongylus, with a predominance of the first genus. The aqueous extract of the leaves of H. suaveolens at a concentration of 100% showed effective in vitro bioactivity against gastrointestinal nematodes in sheep. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a influência de quatro diferentes formulações de Ivermectina sobre a média de peso de bovinos de corte da raça Nelore dos 20 aos 25 meses de idade, sendo testadas as seguintes formulações: Grupo Controle, Grupo I (Ivermectina a 4%), Grupo II (Ivermectina a 3,15%), Grupo III (Ivermectina a 3,5%, associada a Abamectina 1,25%) e Grupo IV (Ivermectina a 3,5% + Vitamina A, D3, E). Pelo teste estatístico ANOVA não foram observados efeitos significativos entre as formulações e o Grupo controle (p>0.05), porém foram observadas diferenças estatísticas significativas (p

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Background: Pregnancy in all animal species requires special care and attention. During this period there is great variation in hematological and biochemical parameters. Many times these parameters are misinterpreted as being obtained from nonpregnant animals with unknown parasite status. Objective: To characterize the hematological, biochemical, and parasitological values within the peripartum period of Santa Ines sheep naturally infected. Methods: For this purpose, 45 ewes were used, with an average body weight of 50 kg. Data were collected during pregnancy, birth and, lactation. Measurements included body weight, body condition score (BCS), evaluation of conjunctive staining, and collection of blood and feces. Results: All variables changed throughout physiological stages. Weight and BCS were different between periods (p<0.05). Fecal egg counts (FEC) were higher in the peripartum period, with a predominance of Haemonchus ssp, 92.85%. Mean hematological and biochemical values varied throughout the study, (p>0.05). Conclusion: The influence of peripartum on the parameters studied should be considered and its use as a reference value. Regarding the physiological variations observed during peripartum, proper animal management could help minimizing the negative effects of parasitic infections on productivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Abstract Although sheep farming has grown in the state of Acre over the past four decades, little is known about occurrences of helminthiases in the herds of this region. The objective of the study was to assess the occurrences of non-intestinal helminthiasis among sheep slaughtered in Rio Branco. A total of 110 sheep livers were inspected from two slaughter batches (july 2014 and march 2015) in a slaughterhouse in Rio Branco. Livers with macroscopic lesions were photographed and were then subjected to histopathological analysis under an optical microscope. The macroscopic lesions showed small nodes with inflammatory characteristics and areas of fibrosis, which appeared to be calcified, thus suggesting a granulomatous reaction. Of the 110 evaluated livers, we noticed 110 nodules in total; these nodules have an average size of 0.5 cm. The histopathological analysis showed alterations to the architecture of the hepatic lobe, with multiple foci of necrosis and polymorphonuclear cells. Two samples revealed the presence of helminths from Nematode class and Capillaria sp. eggs identified by the typical morphology and morphometry. This seems to be the first report of Capillaria sp. in sheep livers in Brazil, and it serves as an important alert regarding animal health surveillance and control and regarding the Capillaria sp. zoonotic role in humans.

Resumo A utilização de anti-helmínticos por longos períodos como principal medida de controle das parasitoses gastrintestinais de ruminantes levou a ineficácia aos levamisol, benzimidazóis e avermectinas. Este estudo descreve a atividade anti-helmíntica in vivo em populações naturais de nematoides trichostrongilídeos de caprinos. Foram selecionados 18 rebanhos provenientes dos biomas Caatinga (n=12) e Mata Atlântica (n=6), do Estado da Bahia, Brasil, criados em pastagens comunais em região semiárida. Grupos de oito a 10 animais foram tratados com albendazol (ABZ), ivermectina (IVM), levamisol (LEV), moxidectina (MOX) e closantel (CLOS). Os resultados do Teste de Redução da Contagem de Ovos nas Fezes indicaram resistência simultânea dos gêneros Haemonchus sp. e Trichostrongylus spp. para o ABZ, IVM, LEV, MOX e CLOS. As percentagens de eficácia variaram de 0-92%, 0-75%, 0-91%, 69-97% e 0-85% para o ABZ, IVM, LEV, MXD e CLOS, respectivamente, no bioma Caatinga e 0-59% para o ABZ e 9-59% para o IVM no bioma Mata Atlântica. Verificou-se nos rebanhos eficácia inferior a 95% para estes anti-helmínticos, com exceção de um único rebanho no qual a eficácia para MOX foi de 97%, o que sugere a presença de NGIs resistentes aos principais classes de anti-helmínticos em rebanhos caprinos destes biomas.

We examined four strategies (Tris/EDTA, sodium dodecyl sulfate, Chelex 100 resin and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide -CTAB-) for extracting nucleic acid (DNA) from communities of nematodes. Nematodes were isolated from an agricultural area under different management of long-term crop rotation experiment from Argentina during three seasons. After DNA extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction-amplifications were performed and considered as indicators of successful DNA extraction. The CTAB combined with proteinase K and phenol-chloroform-isoamyl alcohol was the unique successful method because positive amplifications were obtained by using both eukaryotic and nematode specific primers. This work could contribute to biodiversity studies of nematodes on agroecosystems.

Das cinco espécies de preás registradas para o Brasil, quatro (Cavia fulgida, C. porcellus, C. aperea e C. magna) já foram registradas como hospedeiras de Paraspidodera uncinata. Os roedores C. magna e C. aperea são mamíferos pequenos, de hábitos terrestres, que ocorrem da região Sul do Brasil ao leste do Uruguai. Preás coletadas e doadas foram necropsiados para análise de endoparasitos e os nematoides encontrados foram identificados como P. uncinata. Os microhábitats dessa espécie foram os intestinos delgado e grosso em C. magna e o intestino grosso em C. aperea. As prevalências de P. uncinata nos diferentes hospedeiros foram 60% (C. magna; n = 5) e 14% (C. aperea; n = 7). O registro de P. uncinata em diferentes espécies de preás permite inferir que o modo de forrageio é semelhante nas diferentes localidades onde ocorrem no Sul do Brasil, pois, possivelmente, a infecção dos hospedeiros ocorreu através da ingestão de vegetais com ovos de P. uncinata. Este trabalho contribui com o conhecimento sobre a helmintofauna de C. magna e C. aperea, no Sul do Brasil.

The root-lesion nematode, Pratylenchus brachyurus, is native to the Brazilian Cerrado region. Although soybean is not a natural host of this nematode, its advance on Cerrado areas has made this species become an important pathogen for the crop. This study aimed to assess the spatial distribution of P. brachyurus and its influence on soybean crop productivity in eastern Maranhão. For this, a sampling was conducted in 142 georeferenced points distributed in an area of 180 × 180 m. Plant and soil samples were collected, being the nematodes extracted and counted. Spatial patterns were estimated using geostatistical analysis. Anisotropic exponential models were adjusted for all studied variables with higher ranges in the direction of soil tillage and planting (135°). The increase in nematode population, as well as its spatial pattern, was related to the presence of roots of the host plant in the soil. The direction of soil tillage and planting influenced the distribution of nematodes in the area, being the main controlling factor of their spatial patterns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this work was to evaluate the reaction of forage grass species used in a Straight Planting System (SPD) with potential for use in crop rotation for the management of Meloidogyne and Pratylenchus. Four forage species produced in Rio Grande do Sul (Avena strigosa, Lolium multiflorum, Pennisetum glaucum and Sorghum sudanense) were evaluated in relation to the reaction to root-knot (M. javanica, M. incognita, M. ethiopica) and lesion (Pratylenchus brachyurus) nematodes. The evaluation was performed through the analysis and extraction and counting of the root nematodes. In plants inoculated with Meloidogyne spp. (RF = final population / initial population) and in those inoculated with P. brachyurus, only RF was determined. Ryegrass, millet, and Sudan grass present potential for crop rotation in areas infested by M. incognita, M. javanica, and M. ethiopica, with the exception of the BRS Centauro oat cultivar, which is tolerant to M. javanica. The cultivars we tested of ryegrass, millet, and sudan grass are susceptible to P. brachyurus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The survival of infective larvae (L3) of Trichostrongylus colubriformis was evaluated on Brachiaria, Coast-cross and Aruana forage grasses. Feces of sheep parasitized exclusively by T. colubriformis were deposited in winter and spring on experimental plots whose grasses were cut at two heights: 5 cm and 30 cm. One, two, four, eight, 12 and 16 weeks after depositing the feces, fecal and forage samples were collected for the retrieval and quantification of L3. Retrieval of L3 from feces and forage was negligible in winter due to the dry weather, although a few larvae were retrieved in the last larval collections. However, L3 retrieval from fecal samples was greater in spring, especially two weeks after feces were deposited on 30 cm high grasses. At this time, the L3 retrieval rate from the three forage grasses differed significantly (P

Óleos essenciais foram testados com o objetivo de controlar Aphelenchoides besseyi em sementes de Brachiaria brizantha cv. 'Marandu'. Sementes naturalmente infestadas por A. besseyi foram tratadas com óleos essenciais de mostarda (Brassica nigra), canela (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), verbena (Lippia citriodora) e Bioprotector (r) (produto comercial composto por extratos e óleos essenciais derivados de plantas), nas concentrações de 0,5% e 1,0%. Avaliou-se também o efeito dos tratamentos após aplicação direta nos juvenis (ensaio in vitro). Todos os óleos tiveram sua efetividade reduzida no ensaio em semente (in vivo) em relação ao ensaio in vitro. Os tratamentos não erradicaram o nematoide das sementes, sendo que os óleos essenciais de canela e verbena, nas concentrações 0,5% e 1,0%, Bioprotector (r) a 1,0% e óleo de mostarda a 1,0% reduziram o nível populacional do nematoide em sementes contaminadas. O óleo de mostarda a 1,0% destacou-se dos demais por ter apresentado ação nematicida sem alterar a germinação das sementes.

Fertilization and/or the accumulation of organic matter from plant residues can influence the composition of soil and litter community. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effects of P and K fertilization on total faunal and nematode faunal composition and richness in plant litter and soil for 360 days in an area reforested with Acacia auriculiformis (A. Cunn), located in the municipality of Conceição de Macabu in the State of Rio de Janeiro. For each treatment (fertilized and unfertilized plots), samples of litter and soil (to a depth of 5 cm) were collected and transferred into a Berlese-Tüllgren funnels for the extraction of fauna. Mesofauna and macrofauna were quantified, and the major taxa identified. Nematodes were extracted by centrifugal flotation in sucrose solution and identified according to feeding habits. Density (number of individuals m-2) of total fauna, microphages, social insects and saprophages varied significantly per treatment and sampling time in both litter and soil. The total number of individuals collected was 5,127, and the total number of nematodes 894. Phosphorus and potassium fertilization resulted in an increase in total fauna density and richness in the litter due to an increased abundance of social insects, saprophages and herbivores. In the soil, fertilization increased the saprophage and predator densities. Saprophages were the predominant taxa in the litter, while social insects (Formicidae) prevailed in the soil. Litter nematode populations were favored by mineral fertilization. Bacteriophages were the predominant nematode group in both litter and soil.

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Due to the few studies about grafting in net melon, in order to obtain better control of soil pathogens, the aim of the present study was to evaluate 16 genotypes of Cucurbitaceae: Benincasa hispida, Luffa cylindrica, pumpkin 'Jacarezinho', pumpkin 'Menina Brasileira', squash 'Exposição', squash 'Coroa', pumpkin 'Canhão Seca', pumpkin 'Squash', pumpkin 'Enrrugado Verde', pumpkin 'Mini Paulista', pumpkin 'Goianinha', watermelon 'Charleston Gray', melon 'Rendondo Gaucho', melon 'Redondo Amarelo', cucumber 'Caipira HS' and cucumber 'Caipira Rubi', regarding to compatibility of grafting in net melon and resistance to Meloidogyne incognita, based on the reproduction factor (RF), according to Oostenbrink (1966). To assess resistance, the seedlings were transplanted to ceramic pots and inoculated with 300/mL eggs and/or second stage juveniles of M. incognita. At 50 days after transplanting, the plants were removed from the pots and the resistance was evaluated. The compatibility between resistant rootstock and grafts of net melon was determined by performing simple cleft grafting, in a commercial net melon hybrid of great market acceptance and susceptible to M. incognita (Bonus no. 2). The genotypes Luffa cylindrica, pumpkin 'Goianinha', pumpkin 'Mini-Paulista', melon 'Redondo Amarelo', watermelon 'Charleston Gray' are resistant to the nematode M. incognita. The better compatibilities occurred with the rootstocks melon 'Amarelo', which presented 100% of success, followed by pumpkin 'Mini-Paulista' with 94%. On the other hand, Sponge gourd, watermelon 'Charleston Gray' and pumpkin 'Goianinha' showed low graft take percentages of 66%, 62% and 50%, respectively.

The objective of this study was to examine the action of the crude extract of Duddingtonia flagrans (isolates AC001 and CG722) on infective larvae (L3) of cyathostomins in coprocultures and to confirm its proteolytic activity by means of a zymogram. The following groups were formed in coprocultures: Group 1: 10 mL of crude extract of D. flagrans (AC001); group 2: 10 mL of crude extract of AC001 with 10 mM of Ca2+; group 3: 10 mL of crude extract of D. flagrans (CG722); group 4: 10 mL of crude extract of CG722 with 10 mM of Ca2+; and group 5: control group (distilled water). The third-stage larvae (L3) were obtained after eight days. The crude extract of D. flagrans was effective in reducing the number of L3, with the following percentage reductions: group 1, 49.5%; group 2, 52.5%; group 3, 36.8%; and group 4, 57.7%; in relation to the control group (p > 0.05). The proteolytic activity of the crude extract was confirmed through the zymogram. The results from this study confirmed that the crude extract of the fungus D. flagrans could be used for controlling cyathostomin L3, and suggested that at least one protease of approximately 38 kDa was present.O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar a ação do extrato bruto de Duddingtonia flagrans (isolados AC001 e CG722) sobre larvas infectantes (L3) de ciatostomíneos em coproculturas e confirmar a sua atividade proteolítica por meio de um zimograma. Foram formados os seguintes grupos em coproculturas: grupo 1: 10 mL de extrato bruto de D. flagrans (AC001); grupo 2: 10 mL de extrato bruto de AC001 com íons Ca2+ 10 Mm; grupo 3: 10 mL de extrato bruto de D. flagrans (CG722); grupo 4: 10 mL de extrato bruto de CG722 com íons Ca2+ 10 Mm; e grupo 5 como controle (água destilada), obtendo-se as L3 ao final de 8 dias. O extrato bruto de D. flagrans foi eficiente na redução do número de L3 com os seguintes percentuais de redução: grupo 1 (49,5%); grupo 2 (52,5%); grupo 3 (36,8%) e grupo 4 (57,7%) em relação ao grupo controle (p > 0,05). Confirmou-se a atividade proteolítica por meio do zimograma. Os resultados do presente trabalho confirmam a utilização do extrato bruto do fungo D. flagrans no controle de L3 de ciatostomíneos e sugere a presença de pelo menos uma protease de aproximadamente 38 kDa.

Haemonchus contortus is one of the most common and economically significant causes of disease in small ruminants worldwide, and the control programs of parasitic nematodes - including H. contortus - rely mostly on the use of anthelmintic drugs. The consequence of the use of this, as the sole sanitary strategy to avoid parasite infections, was the reduction of the efficacy of all chemotherapeutic products with a heavy selection for resistance. The widespread of anthelmintic resistance and the difficulty of its early diagnosis has been a major concern for the sustainable parasite management on farms. The objective of this research was to determine and compare the ivermectin (IVM) and moxidectin (MOX) effect in a selected field strain of H. contortus with a known resistance status, using the in vitro larval migration on agar test (LMAT). Third stage larvae of the selected isolate were obtained from faecal cultures of experimentally infected sheep and incubated in eleven increasing diluted concentrations of IVM and MOX (6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 192, 384, 768, 1536, 3072 and 6144µg/mL). The dose-response sigmoidal curves were obtained using the R² value of >0.90 and the lethal concentration (LC50) dose for the tested anthelmintic drugs using a four-parameter logistic model. The LC50 value for MOX was significantly lower than IVM (1.253µg/mL and 91.06µg/mL), identifying the H. contortus isolate as considerably less susceptible to IVM compared to MOX. Furthermore, the LMAT showed a high consistency (p

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the parasite fauna of four species of ornamental fish collected in the Chumucuí River, municipality of Bragança, Pará, Brazil. From June 2006 to December 2007. Fishes (n=307) belonging to four species were collected, including 23 specimens of Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae (redeye tetra), 37 Carnegiella strigata (marbled hatchetfish), 7 Chilodus punctatus (spotted headstander), and 240 Astyanax bimaculatus (twospot astyanax). The parasites found belonged to three taxa: monogeneans in the gills, nematodes (larvae of Capillaria sp. and Contracaecum sp.) in the digestive tract and liver and acanthocephalans (Quadrigyrus torquatus, Q. brasiliensis and Q. nickoli) in the stomach and intestine. Astyanax bimaculatus presented higher prevalence of acanthocephalans in the wet season, and lower prevalence of nematodes in the dry season. The possible importance of these parasites in the exportation of ornamental fish is discussed.O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar a fauna parasitária de quatro espécies de peixes ornamentais capturados no rio Chumucuí, no município de Bragança-PA. Foram coletados um total de 307 peixes pertencentes a 4 espécies, sendo elas: Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae (olho de fogo, n = 23), Carnegiella strigata (borboleta, n = 37), Chilodus punctatus (cabeça-para-baixo, n = 7) e Astyanax bimaculatus (lambari, n = 240) coletados de junho de 2006 a dezembro de 2007. Foram observados 3 taxa parasitando os peixes: monogenéticos nas brânquias, nematóides (larvas de Capillaria sp. e Contracaecum sp.) no trato digestório e fígado e acantocéfalos (Quadrigyrus torquatus, Q. brasiliensis e Q. nickoli) no estômago e intestino. Astyanax bimaculatus apresentou maior prevalência de acantocéfalos na estação chuvosa, menor prevalência de nematóides na estação seca. Discute-se a eventual importância destes parasitas na exportação de peixes ornamentais.

The effect of different nematophagous fungi [Duddingtonia flagrans (AC001 and CG722) and Monacrosporium thaumasium (NF34)] with regard to controlling infective larvae (L3) of nematodes after gastrointestinal transit in female cattle (3/4 Holstein × Zebu) was evaluated. A total of 24 pubescent female cattle were used, weighing approximately 320 kg each one. There were three treatment groups, each contained six animals that received 150 g of pellets (0.2 g of mycelium), orally in a single dose, in a sodium alginate matrix containing mycelial mass of the fungus D. flagrans (AC001 or CG722) or M. thaumasium (NF34); and one control group (without fungi). Fecal samples were collected from the animals at intervals of 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 48, and 72 hours. At the end of 17 days, the L3 not subjected to predation were recovered by means of the Baermann method. The fungal isolates tested were capable of destroying the L3 after gastrointestinal transit. It was observed that within 72 hours, the isolates AC001, CG722, and NF34 showed a higher predatory activity (81.2%, 97.3%, and 98.3%, respectively). The results justify the need for studies in the field, and over longer intervals, in order to observe the efficiency of the fungus D. flagrans, or even M. thaumasium, for environmental control over nematodes in naturally infected cattle.No presente estudo, foi avaliado o efeito de diferentes fungos nematófagos [Duddingtonia flagrans (AC001 e CG722) e Monacrosporium thaumasium (NF34)] no controle de larvas infectantes (L3) de nematóides após o trânsito gastrointestinal em fêmeas bovinas (3/4 Holandês x Zebu). Um total de 24 fêmeas bovinas pubescentes foram utilizadas, pesando aproximadamente 320 kg cada. Foram utilizados três grupos de tratamento; cada um contendo seis animais que receberam por via oral de 150 g de péletes (0,2 g de micélio), em dose única, em uma matriz de alginato de sódio contendo massa micelial dos fungos D. flagrans (AC001 ou CG722), M. thaumasium (NF34), além de um grupo controle (sem fungo). Amostras de fezes foram colhidas dos animais em intervalos de 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 48 e 72 horas. No final de 17 dias, as L3 não predadas foram recuperadas pelo método de Baermann. Os isolados de fungos testados foram capazes de destruir as L3 após trânsito gastrointestinal. Observou-se após 72 horas, os isolados AC001, CG722 e NF34 mostraram uma maior atividade predatória (81,2%, 97,3% e 98,3%, respectivamente). Estes resultados justificam a necessidade de estudos a campo e em intervalos mais longos, a fim de observar a eficácia dos fungos D. flagrans ou mesmo M. thaumasium no controle ambiental dos nematóides de bovinos naturalmente infectados.

This study aimed to know the perception of Gir cattle breeders and farm employees about parasitic otitis and practices regarding methods of treatment and control. A questionnaire was applied on specific topics about the disease. The results showed that the otitis occurred in 25 (89.3%) of the 28 farms studied, where the main etiologic agents were the nematodes Rhabditis spp. The majority of the farmers regarded the disease as a serious problem, mainly in cattle older than eight years of age. About half of the respondents did not observe a correlation between season and prevalence of the otitis; however, 30.8% reported an increase of its incidence during the rainy season. In addition to various methods and products for the rhabditiosis treatment, a lack of standardized preventive or curative protocols was found, suggesting insufficient knowledge about control of the disease.

Com vista ao estudo de atração e penetração de Meloidogyne javanica (Treub) Chitwood e Heterodera glycines (Ichinoe) em soja (Glycine max L.), desenvolveu-se uma técnica empregando-se segmento de raiz com 2cm de comprimento. Nos segmentos de raiz de soja infectados, observou-se que a penetração de juvenis de segundo estádio (J2) de M. javanica ocorre pela coifa seguida de migração entre os feixes vasculares do cilindro central. Juvenis de H. glycines penetraram, aproximadamente, 15mm da coifa. A região seccionada da raiz de soja atraiu três vezes mais J2 de M. javanica do que a região da coifa, mas esta não foi tão atrativa para J2 de H. glycines. A obstrução conjunta da coifa e do local seccionado reduziu (83%) a penetração de J2, tanto de M. javanica quanto de H. glycines. Quando apenas um desses locais foi obstruído, a outra extremidade livre compensou o processo atrativo. Portanto, as substâncias atrativas são liberadas por essas extremidades. A penetração de J2 de M. javanica foi maior no segmento de raiz quando comparada com a plântula intacta de soja. Entretanto, os J2 de H. glycines penetraram menos em segmentos de raiz e em plântulas sem folhas, quando comparados com plântulas intactas e com as seccionadas no colo. Portanto, na cultivar de soja "Embrapa 20", a atração e os locais de penetração de J2 de H. glycines e M. javanica são diferenciados. Esta técnica poderá ser útil nos estudos de atração e penetração de outros nematoides endoparasitas.To study the attraction and penetration of Meloidogyne javanica (Treub) Chitwood and Heterodera glycines (Ichinoe) in soybean (Glycine max L.), a technique using 2-cm long root segments was developed. In infected soybean root segments penetration of second stage juveniles (J2) of M. javanica occured through the root cap following migration between the vascular bundles of the central cylinder. Juveniles of H. glycines penetrated about 15mm from the root cap. The cut region of the soybean root attracted three times more J2 of M. javanica when compared to the root cap, but was not as attractive to H. glycines J2. Sealing both root cap and cut region reduced (83%) the J2 penetration of M. javanica and H. glycines. When only one of these penetration sites was sealed the open site compensated attractiveness. These results show that the attractive substances are released by these two penetration sites. The M. javanica J2 penetration was higher in root segments when compared to whole soybean plants. However, H. glycines J2 penetrated less in root segments and in roots of seedlings without leaves when compared to roots of whole soybean plants and roots of plants without the aerial part. In short, attraction and infection sites of H. glycines and M. javanica J2s in soybean cultivar "Embrapa 20" are different and this technique may be useful in studies of attraction and penetration of other endoparasitic nematodes.

An epidemiologycal survey were carried out using the filter of Visser technique for the diagnosis of first-stage larvae (L1) of gastrointestinal nematodes in faecal samples from 150 dairy calves in Paty do Alferes city, Rio de Janeiro state. Feces were individually collected directly of the rectal flask of 150 calves, with age varying between three and 12 months, coming from 15 rural properties in the municipal district Paty do Alferes-RJ. The following genera of nematodes were identified: Haemonchus spp, Trichostrongylus spp., Cooperia spp., Bunostomum spp., Strongyloides and Oesophagostomum spp. The genera of greater occurrence were Cooperia spp. (54%), Haemonchus spp. (50.6%) and Trichostrongylus spp. (48.7%). Of the total of inspected properties, 86.7% presented positive animals for Haemonchus spp. and Trichostrongylus spp. The genera Bunostomum spp. had presented smaller occurrence, with 12,7% of cases. The genera identified with the highest medium values of first-stage larvae in 15mL of faeces were: Cooperia spp. (812) and Haemonchus spp. (489). Foi realizado um levantamento epidemiológico utilizando-se a técnica coproparasitologica do filtro de Visser para o diagnóstico de larvas de primeiro estágio (L1) de nematóides gastrintestinais em amostras fecais de 150 bezerros leiteiros do município de Paty do Alferes, estado do Rio de Janeiro. Amostras individuais de fezes foram coletadas diretamente da ampola retal de 150 bezerros, com idade variando entre três e 12 meses, procedentes de 15 propriedades rurais no município de Paty do Alferes-RJ. Destas amostras, foram identificados os seguintes gêneros de nematóides: Haemonchus spp., Trichostrongylus spp., Cooperia spp., Bunostomum spp., Strongyloides e Oesophagostomum spp. Os gêneros de maior ocorrência foram Cooperia spp. (54%), Haemonchus spp. (50,6%) e Trichostrongylus spp. (48,7%). Do total de propriedades vistoriadas, 86,7% apresentaram animais positivos para Haemonchus spp. e Trichostrongylus spp. O gênero Bunostomum spp. foi o que apresentou menor ocorrência, com 12,7% de casos. Os gêneros identificados com os maiores valores médios de larvas de primeiro estágio em 15mL de fezes por amostra foram: Cooperia spp. (812) e Haemonchus spp. (489).

The nutritional and production costs associated with the development of a competent immune response against nematode parasites is described, based on data from sheep. Anorexia and changes in metabolism are considered to be driven by the host immune response itself and the question is raised about the wisdom of seeking to strengthen immune responses by genetic selection. Several phases of the immune response are identified with different implications for loss of productivity and opportunity for moderation of immune responses and production losses by nutrition. Many animals are able to manage nematode infections with little loss of productivity. In an era when attempts are being made to reduce anthelmintic use and create refugia to reduce the rate of development of drench resistance, treatments based on individual animal performance relative to production targets set by assessment of the prevailing nutritional environment will become more common. These developments, have already occurred in relation to the haematophagic nematodes, for example the "Famacha" technique. Computer-aided weighing and drafting has potential for use with the less pathogenic nematodes prevalent in temperate regions though we need to know more about the pathophysiology and nutritional costs of infections with Nematodirus spp.Os custos nutricionais e de produção associados ao desenvolvimento de uma resposta imune competente contra parasitas nematódeos estão descritos nesta revisão, com base em dados com ovinos. Anorexia e mudanças no metabolismo são consideradas o resultado da própria resposta imune do hospedeiro, e a questão é levantada quando se busca o fortalecimento da resposta imune pela seleção genética. Várias fases da resposta imune são identificadas com diferentes implicações, pela perda de produtividade e oportunidade para moderação da resposta imune e pela perda da produção pela nutrição. Muitos animais são capazes de lidar com as infecções por nematódeos com pouca perda de produtividade. Numa era em que se se visa à redução do uso de anti-helmínticos e a alternativas para redução da taxa de desenvolvimento de resistência, tratamentos com base no desempenho individual do animal relacionado à produção e que sinalizam pela avaliação do ambiente nutricional serão mais comuns. Esses progressos já ocorrem com nematódeos hematófagos, por exemplo, a técnica de "Famacha". Pesagem e projetos auxiliados por computador têm o potencial de uso em nematóteos menos patogênicos prevalentes em regiões temperadas, apesar de ser necessário melhor conhecimento sobre fisiopatologia e custos nutricionais de infecções com Nematodirus spp.

O crescimento da produção avícola provocado pela alta demanda do mercado acarreta um aumento da criação de aves em confinamento, o que resulta em um aumento da densidade das aves dentro do galpão. Em função disso, há um incremento da umidade da cama aviária, proveniente tanto das excretas das aves, como da água dos bebedouros, que favorece o crescimento de populações do coleóptero Alphitobius diaperinus, popularmente conhecido como cascudinho. O contato direto do inseto com a cama das aves, assim como a alimentação a partir de aves moribundas e mortas, faz do A. diaperinus um veiculador de diversos patógenos, sendo destacados bactérias, protozoários e vírus que causam imunossupressão nas aves. Além da relação com os patógenos, os cascudinhos podem provocar danos nas instalações avícolas, pois, na fase larval, escavam túneis no material isolante para empuparem e destroem a proteção de poliuretano usada para isolamento térmico dos galpões em países de clima frio, a qual precisa ser trocada a cada dois ou três anos. Outro fator prejudicial às aves é a substituição da ração balanceada por larvas e adultos do coleóptero, uma vez que afeta o ganho de peso, principalmente, das mais jovens. Frente ao exposto, a presença do cascudinho em instalações avícolas torna-se um problema, tanto sanitário, como financeiro. O controle do A. diaperinus é considerado difícil, e inseticidas químicos são comumente utilizados em aviários, mas apresentam desvantagens, pois deixam resíduos na carcaça, bem como no meio ambiente. A presença de alta quantidade de matéria orgânica nos aviários provoca a diminuição da efetividade dos inseticidas químicos. Vários estudos vêm sendo desenvolvidos na busca de alternativas, como, por exemplo, nematoides e fungos entomapatogênicos, mas até o momento não são produzidos em escala comercial. Outra linha de pesquisa é a utilização de terra diatomácea, um pó-inerte que não deixa resíduos na carne de frango e no ambiente.The growth in poultry production because of the high market's demand causes an increase in the confinement raising, which increases the density of birds in poultry houses. As a result of this function, there is moisture increase in broiler litter, both from the excreta and drinkers, which favors the growth of the coleopterons Alphitobius diaperinus, popularly known as darkling beetle. The direct contact of the insects with the broiler litter as well as their feeding from dead and sick broilers make the A. diaperinus a vehicle for various pathogens, especially bacteria, protozoa and viruses. Besides the relationship with the pathogens, the darkling beetle can cause damage to poultry house, because at the larva stage they tent to burrow in to the insulating material and destroying the protection of polyurethane used for thermal insulation of poultry houses in countries with cold climate, which have to be changed every two or three years. Another harming factor to the broilers is the replacement of theirs balanced diet for larvae and adults of coleopterons, which affect the weight gain, mainly within younger individuals. Due to this factor, the presence of darkling beetle in poultry installations becomes a health as well as financial problem. The control of A. diaperinus is regarded as difficult and the use of chemical insecticides is common in poultry raising, even though it has disadvantages because it leaves residue in the carcass and in the environment. The presence of high amount of organic matter in poultry causes the decrease of the effectiveness of chemical insecticides. Several studies have been developed in research for alternatives, such as nematodes, fungi entomopathogenics, but they are not yet available commercially. Another line of research is the use of diatomaceous earth, an inert and non toxic powder which leaves no residues in chicken meat or in the environment.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential uses of acacia extract (AE) on Trichostrongylus colubriformis control in sheep. The lambs were allocated in three groups of six animals. Two groups were experimentally infected with third-stage larvae of T. colubriformis and one was remained as non-infected control. Thirty days post-infection, the infected animals from treated group were supplemented with AE. During and after the treatment, the values of faecal eggs counts (FEC), number of third-stage larvae recovered per gram of faeces (LPG), number of FEC accumulated per animal during the treatment period, nematode egg viability, and worm burden were determined. Animals from non-infected group did not presented FEC values, during the experimental period. The average of total accumulated amount of FEC output per group, during the 10 days of the treatment was lower in AE treated lambs (PO objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o potencial do extrato de acácia (EA) para o controle de T. colubriformis em ovinos. Os cordeiros foram alocados em três grupos de seis animais. Dois grupos foram experimentalmente infectados com larvas infectantes de T. colubriformis, sendo um grupo mantido como controle não infectado. Trinta dias pós-infecção, os animais infectados do grupo tratado foram suplementados com EA. Durante e após o tratamento os valores de contagem de ovos por grama de fezes (OPG), número de larvas de terceiro estágio por grama de fezes (LPG), número de OPG eliminado por animal durante o período de tratamento, viabilidade dos ovos e carga parasitária foram determinados. Os animais do grupo não infectado permaneceram com número de OPG igual a zero durante todo o período experimental. A média do número de OPG total eliminado por grupo, somatória durante os 10 dias de tratamento, foi menor nos cordeiros tratados com EA (P

The study analyzed 84 specimens of Metynnis lippincottianus (Cope, 1870) (Characidae) from two environments with different degrees of impact due to a hydroeletric plant; 44 hosts from the upper Parana river floodplain (low degree of impact) and 40 from Paranapanema tributaries (Corvo and Guairacá rivers, high degree of impact). The prevalence found, among the total collected fishes, was 77.4%. One digenetic species, Dadayus pacupeva, and four nematodes, Spinoxyuris oxydoras, Contracaecum sp. (larval stage), Procamallanus (Spirocamallanus) inopinatus and Raphidascaris (Sprentascaris) mahnerti were identified. In the floodplain, the fishes parasitized by D. pacupeva and S. oxydoras presented better relative condition factor (Kn) than non-parasitized species. Positive correlation between Kn and abundance of these parasites was found in the same area. In the tributaries, the Kn did not differ significantly between parasitized an non-parasitized fishes, not even correlation with abundance of any parasite found.Foram coletados 84 espécimes de Metynnis lippincottianus, peixe caracídeo, em dois ecossistemas com diferentes níveis de impacto, resultante da construção de usinas hidroelétricas; 44 hospedeiros na planície de inundação do alto rio Paraná (baixo impacto) e 40 nos tributários do rio Paranapanema (rios Corvo e Guairacá) com alto impacto. Foi encontrada prevalência parasitária de 77,4% no total de peixes coletados. Uma espécie de digenético: Dadayus pacupeva e quatro de nematoides: Spinoxyuris oxydoras, Contracaecum sp. (estágio larval), Procamallanus (Spirocamallanus) inopinatus e Raphidascaris (Sprentascaris) mahnerti foram identificadas. Na região da planície, os peixes parasitados por D. pacupeva e S. oxydoras apresentaram melhor fator de condição relativo (Kn) quando comparado aos não-parasitados. Verificou-se correlação positiva entre o Kn e a abundância dos parasitos citados anteriormente na mesma região. Nos tributários, não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre o Kn dos peixes parasitados e não-parasitados, nem correlação do mesmo com a abundância de nenhum parasito encontrado.

A morte precoce do pessegueiro (Prunus persica (L.) Batsch) é uma síndrome caracterizada por um colapso da planta durante a floração ou no início da brotação, após drástica redução da temperatura. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi determinar a atividade da peroxidase (UE min-1 g-1 MF) durante o período hibernal, em gemas e ramos de plantas de pessegueiro cv. Jubileu, com e sem sintomas de morte precoce. Foram conduzidos dois experimentos separadamente, um para cada tipo de tecido, em dois pomares próximos, ambos com quatro anos de implantação, situados na região colonial de Pelotas - RS, nas localidades de Santa Helena e Cascata. As amostras foram constituídas por dois tipos de tecidos (gemas e ramos) e foram coletadas em quatro datas (11-06, 11-07, 29-07 e 05-08) durante o inverno de 2003. As determinações da atividade da peroxidase nos tecidos foram realizadas no Laboratório de Fisiologia Vegetal da Embrapa Clima Temperado. As plantas com sintomas de morte precoce apresentaram, durante a dormência, maior atividade da peroxidase nos dois tipos de tecidos, quando comparadas com as plantas sem sintomas da síndrome. Provavelmente, o desencadeamento da síndrome provoca alterações na dormência das plantas afetadas, que resultam na antecipação da retomada do crescimento das gemas e na exposição dos tecidos recém-formados aos danos causados pelas baixas temperaturas. Os níveis populacionais donematoide-anelado (Mesocriconema xenoplax) e dos nematoides do gênero Helicotylenchus sp. foram superiores nas amostras de solo coletadas na rizosfera das plantas com sintomas de morte precoce do que os verificados nas amostras coletadas das plantas sem sintomas da síndrome, resultando também na maior atividade da peroxidase em ambos os tecidos (gemas e ramos), durante o período hibernal das plantas afetadas.Peach Tree Short Life (PTSL) is a syndrome characterized by a collapse of the peach trees (Prunus persica (L.) Batsch) during the flowering, or in the beginning of the bud break period, after a drastic reduction of the temperature. The aim of the present work was to determine the peroxidase activity (UE min-1 g-1 MF) during the dormancy period in buds and twigs tissues of peach trees cv. Jubileu with and without PTSL symptoms. Two experiments were conducted separately, one for each appraised tissue, in two peach orchards with four years of implantation, both located in the colonial region of Pelotas, RS, in the Santa Helena and Cascata districts. The tissues consisted in buds and twigs collected in four dates during the dormancy period (June 11th, July 11th, July 29th, and August 05th) in 2003. The peroxidase activity determinations were carried out at the Vegetal Physiology Laboratory of Embrapa Clima Temperado. The plants with symptoms of PTSL showed higher peroxidase activity than the healthy plants along the dormancy period in both tissues analyzed. The syndrome triggering could lead to the dormancy interruption and the premature exposition of the new tissues to the injuries caused by the low temperatures during the winter. Moreover, the population levels of ring nematode (Mesocriconema xenoplax) and of the Helicotylenchus sp. found in the soil of plants with symptoms of PTSL were higher than plants without symptoms, resulting also in the higher peroxidase activity in both tissues (twigs and buds) during the rest period of the attached plants.

Foram realizados dois experimentos para avaliar o controle de endo e ectoparasitos de bovinos. No primeiro avaliou-se in vitro e, em animais experimentalmente infestados, o efeito da rotenona no carrapato Rhipicephalus(Boophilus) microplus e, no segundo, avaliou-se o efeito do pastejo rotacionado e de tratamentos contra endo e ectoparasitos na carga parasitária e no desenvolvimento de animais naturalmente parasitados. In vitro a rotenona mostrou ação acaricida nas larvas e nas teleóginas, e nas larvas nos animais estabulados. Três tratamentos com endectocida, no período seco, diminuiram significativamente a contagem de ovos por grama de fezes (OPG) e o número de teleóginas, e, aumentou significativamente o ganho médio de peso. Os animais tratados com uma aplicação de levamisol estavam nesse período com médias de OPG intermediárias e significativamente diferentes dos grupos controle e tratados com endectocida. O ganho de peso, entretanto, não diferiu significativamente do grupo controle. No período das águas, os animais tratados com fipronil estavam significativamente menos parasitados por teleóginas, mosca-dos-chifres e por larvas de Dermatobia hominis; e os tratados com rotenona. menos parasitados por mosca-dos-chifres que os animais controle. Diferentemente do esperado, os animais sob pastejo rotacionado estavam no período seco com OPG significativamente maior que os em sistema contínuo. Três tratamentos com endectocida, no período seco, e três tratamentos acaricida com fipronil, na estação chuvosa, diminuíram significativamente o OPG, o número de teleóginas e o de larvas de berne, e proporcionou um aumento significativo de 23 kg de peso vivo em relação aos animais não tratados.Practices for endo and ectoparasite control in beef cattle were evaluated in two independent experiments. First, the effects of rotenone® on Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus ticks were evaluated in vitro and in experimentally infected calves. In the second trial, the effects of grazing systems associated with endo and ectoparasite treatments on parasite burden and weight gain of naturally parasited animals were evaluated. Rotenone showed acaricide action on larvae and engorged ticks during in vitro tests and on larvae in experimentally infected calves. Three treatments with endectocide decreased (P < .05) the number of EPG and ticks and increased (P < .05) the weight gain in the dry season. Animals treated with only one application of levamisole showed EPG intermediate and different (P < .05) from the groups treated with endectocide (lower) and control (higher) in the dry season, but the weight gain obtained with this treatment did not differ from the control group. During the raining season the animals treated with fipronil were significantly less parasited by horn fly, tick and larvae of Dermatobia hominis and the group treated with rotenone were significantly less parasited by horn fly in relation to control. Animals under rotational grazing showed significantly higher EPG than those under continuous grazing. Three treatments with endectocide in the dry season plus three acaricide treatments with fipronil in the raining season reduced EPG, tick, and screw worm larva counts, and provided a significant increase (23 kg) of live weight gain in relation to untreated animals.

O estudo avaliou a atividade anti-helmíntica do extrato aquoso das folhas de Zanthoxylum rhoifolium em dois experimentos. O teste in vitro utilizou cultivos de fezes de caprinos tratados com diferentes concentrações do extrato: (134,5 a 335,0 mg.mL-1). No teste in vivo, utilizaram-se 20 ovelhas: G1 tratado durante quatro dias (0,63 g.kg-1 PV); G2, mesma dose, por oito dias; G3, ivermectina (200 μg.kg-1); e G4, sem tratamento. In vitro, observou-se redução de larvas de Haemonchus, Trichostrongylus e Oesophagostomum superior a 95% nas concentrações de 193,7 a 335,0 mg.mL-1. In vivo, a redução de ovos por grama de fezes foi de 51, 56 e 90%, respectivamente, para G1, G2 e G3, no oitavo dia de tratamento, enquanto para os estágios imaturos e adultos variou de 0 a 91% no G1 e 26 a 94% no G2. A eficácia da ivermectina alcançou 99% para L4 e L5 de H. contortus e 100% para as demais espécies de nematoides. Parâmetros clínicos e bioquímicos permaneceram na faixa de normalidade, e as análises histopatológicas não revelaram alterações sugestivas de toxicidade. Embora altamente efetivo in vitro, o extrato aquoso de folhas de Z. rhoifolium foi pouco eficaz in vivo na redução de nematoides gastrintestinais.The study evaluated the anthelmintic activity of aqueous extract of Zanthoxylum rhoifolium leaves in two experiments. In vitro test, cultures of goat fecal samples were treated with different concentrations of extract (134.5 to 335.0 mg.mL-1). In vivo test was composed of 20 sheep: G1: treated with 0.63 g.kg-1, during four days; G2: same dose, for eight days; G3: ivermectin (200 μg.kg-1) and G4 untreated group. In vitro results showed a reduction of Haemonchus spp, Trichostrongylus spp. and Oesophagostomum spp. larvae greater than 95% in the concentrations between 335.0 and 193.7 mg.mL-1. Faecal egg counting reduction was 51, 56 and 90% in G1, G2 and G3, respectively, while immature stages and adults ranged from 0 to 91% in G1 and from 26 to 94% in G2. Ivermectin effectiveness was 99% for L4 and L5 of H. contortus and 100% for other nematodes species. Clinical and biochemical parameters have remained in the normality and histophatologic analyses did not show alteration suggesting absence of toxicity. Although the great effectiveness of Z. rhoifolium leaves extract in vitro test, it displayed poor efficiency in vivo regarding gastrointestinal nematodes reduction.

Quarenta canídeos selvagens foram capturados por "live trap" nos municípios de Pedro Osório e Pelotas, sul do estado do Rio Grande do Sul e transportados para o Laboratório de Parasitologia da Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Após serem necropsiados, segmentos do intestino, respiratório, urinário e fígado foram separados e examinados. Os crânios dos animais foram usados para identificação taxonômica. Dos 40 animais capturados, 22 (55%) foram Pseudalopex gymnocercus e 18 (45%) Cerdocyon thous. Os nematóides mais prevalentes foram: Ancylostoma caninum (45,4 em P. gymnocercus e 22,2% em C. thous), Molineus felineus (9,9 em P. gymnocercus e 5,6% em C. thous), Strongyloides sp. (22,7 em P. gymnocercus e 16,7% em C. thous), Trichuris sp. (13,6 em P. gymnocercus e 11,1% em C. thous), e Capillaria hepatica (13,6 em P. gymnocercus e 5,5 % em C. thous). Os trematódeos observados foram: Alaria alata (50,0% em C. thous e 36,4 em P. gymnocercus), e Asthemia heterolecithodes em 5,6% dos C. thous. Cestóides foram identificados como Spirometra sp. (61,1% em C. thous e 54,5 em P. gymnocercus), Diphyllobothriidae (81,8 em P. gymnocercus e 77,8% em C. thous), e Acantocephala do gênero Centrorhynchus foi observado somente em 5,6% dos C. thous. Estes resultados indicaram a helmintofauna de canídeos selvagens nas áreas estudadas.Forty wild canids were captured by live trap at Municipalities of Pedro Osorio and Pelotas in Southern of the State of Rio Grande do Sul and they were transported to the Parasitology Laboratory at the Universidade Federal de Pelotas. After they were posted, segments of intestinal, respiratory and urinary tracts and liver were separated and examined. Animal skulls were used for taxonomic identification. Of forty wild animals trapped, 22 (55%) were Pseudalopex gymnocercus and 22 (55%) Cerdocyon thous. The most prevalent nematodes were: Ancylostoma caninum (45.4 in P. gymnocercus and 22.2% in C. thous), Molineus felineus (9.9 in P. gymnocercus and 5.6% in C. thous), Strongyloides sp. (22.7 in P. gymnocercus and 16.7% in C. thous), Trichuris sp. (13.6 in P. gymnocercus and 11.1% in C. thous), and Capillaria hepatica (13.6 in P. gymnocercus and 5.5 % in C. thous). The trematodes observed were: Alaria alata (36.4 in P. gymnocercus and 50.0% in C. thous), and Asthemia heterolecithodes in 5.6% C. thous. Cestodes were identified as Spirometra sp. (61.1 % in C. thous and 54.5 in P. gymnocercus), Diphyllobothriidae, (81.8 in P. gymnocercus and 77.8 % in C. thous) and an Acantocephala of the genus Centrorhynchus was also observed in 5.6% of C. thous only. These results indicated the helminths fauna in wild canids from the studied area.

Avaliou-se a influência da disposição de mangueiras gotejadoras nos canteiros e a injeção ou não de cloro na água de irrigação, nas condições sanitárias do solo e da alface americana irrigada (Lactuca sativa L.) com águas receptoras de efluentes urbanos. Foram realizadas análises microbiológicas de amostras de água do solo e da alface, no decorrer de todo o ciclo de cultivo. Objetivou-se determinar a possível existência de Salmonella spp. e de formas evolutivas de parasitos humanos e a quantidade de coliformes fecais, em pontos e épocas diferentes do experimento, impedindo assim o consumo da alface. Os resultados não indicaram a presença dos dois primeiros em nenhuma das amostras, mas sim de parasitos não humanos (nematóides) de vida livre no solo. Em relação à quantidade de coliformes fecais (NMP ml-1), o valor encontrado na cultura atende às exigências da Secretaria de Vigilância Sanitária do Ministério da Saúde brasileiro, porém a presença dos nematóides em quantidades superiores ao permitido pela Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) inviabiliza o seu consumo.One evaluated the influence of drip tape arrangement and the use of chloride in the irrigation water, on soil sanitary conditions and growing lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.), irrigated with receiving urban waters. Water, soil and lettuce microbiological analyses were performed during crop cycle. The objective was to determine the presence of Salmonella spp., evolutive forms of human parasites and the amount of fecal coliforms in different locations and time, avoiding the lettuce consumption. Although results did not indicate the presence of Salmonella spp. and evolutive forms of human parasites in none of the samples but non human parasites (nematodes) of free life in soil. Total fecal coliforms count (NMP ml-1) met is according to the Brazilian Ministry of Health, Secretary of Health Surveillance requirements. Yet, the lettuce was not good for human consumption as the nematode presence was above the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.

A viabilidade de uma formulação do fungo Monacrosporium sinense foi avaliada no controle de nematóides parasitos gastrintestinais de bovinos. Dois grupos de 10 bezerros cada um, mestiços Holandês x Zebu, de seis a nove meses de idade, foram colocados em pastagem de Brachiaria brizantha. Em um dos grupos, cada animal recebeu 20g de péletes em matriz de alginato de sódio, contendo massa miceliana do fungo M. sinense via oral, duas vezes por semana, durante seis meses, com início no mês de outubro; no outro grupo, controle, os bezerros não receberam esse tratamento. As contagens de ovos por grama de fezes (OPG) e de larvas infectantes por kg de matéria seca foram maiores (PThe viability of a formulation of the fungus Monacrosporium sinense was evaluated as control of bovine gastrointestinal nematodes parasites. Two groups were used and they were made up of 10 Holstein X Zebu crossbred, six to eight-month-old. They were grazing on Brachiaria brizantha pasture. In the treated group, each animal received orally, twice a week 20g of pellets of sodium alginate containing mycelial of the fungus M. sinense, during six months, with the onset in October. In the control group, the calves did not receive that treatment. The counting of eggs per gram of faeces (EPG) and the counting of infective larvae per kg of dry matter were higher (P

A criação de pacas (Cuniculus paca Linnaeus, 1766) vem se desenvolvendo em toda AméricaLatina. Com o objetivo de acompanhar o manejo sanitário, determinar a prevalência de parasitasgastrointestinais de pacas criadas em cativeiro, sua carga parasitária e avaliar estratégias utilizadasem seus controles, entre os meses de novembro/2012 a junho/2013, amostras de fezes frescas nosolo foram coletadas e analisadas, utilizando-se as técnicas de Willis Mollay e Hoffmann. Paraquantificação, utilizou-se a câmera de McMaster. A leitura foi realizada em microscopia óptica, comobjetivas de 25x e 40x, as quais revelaram 21.433 ovos por grama de fezes (OPG), com média de2.679,12 (± 41,0) Strongyloides spp., e 3.325 OPG, com média de 415,6 (± 57,0) Trychuris spp.Também encontraram-se 482.101 oocistos por grama de fezes (OOPG), com média 60.263 (± 15,93)de Eimeria spp. e 51 larvas de Strongyloides spp., com média 6,3 (± 6,86) larvas. Em uma única baiaforam identificados dois ovos de Hymenolepis diminuta. Foi utilizado um anti-helmíntico (albendazol10%) e trimetropina associada à sulfadiazina, para combater a eimeriose. Conclui-se que o grandeíndice de infestação parasitária apresentado pelos animais, mesmo a despeito dos tratamentos antihelmínticosefetuados, pode estar associado com o índice pluviométrico apresentado, as condiçõesfísicas das instalações e a limpeza e higienização dos recintos de forma inadequada. Palavras-chave: animal silvestre; nematoides; paca.

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Diversos aspectos referentes à espécie-praga quarentenária Xiphinema americanum, incluindo características taxonômicas, distribuição geográfica, plantas hospedeiras, aspectos bioecológicos, potencial de transmissão de viroses e medidas de controle, entre outros, foram abordados nesta revisão. A dificuldade encontrada pelos especialistas na correta identificação deste nematóide quarentenário muitas vezes determina que X. americanum seja confundido com outras espécies pertencentes ao mesmo gênero. Esta praga, além de utilizar como hospedeiras várias espécies de plantas e encontrar-se estabelecida em diversas regiões do globo terrestre, constitui-se em um agente transmissor de viroses, dentre as quais algumas são também consideradas quarentenárias para vários países, incluindo o Brasil. Considerando a sua ampla distribuição geográfica somada ao seu alto potencial de transmissão de viroses, o conhecimento dos aspectos abordados nesta revisão pode auxiliar na redução do risco de introdução deste nematóide quarentenário á áreas indenes no Brasil.