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- Title
Economic impact and epidemiological aspects of subclinical mastitis and caprine arthritis-encephalitis in the semiarid northeastern region of Brazil.
- Authors
da Silva Souza, Bruna Crislane; Peixoto Araújo, Renata de Moraes; Maia Noguiera, Daniel; Ferreira de Lima, João Ricardo; Matiuzzi da Costa, Mateus; de Moraes Peixoto, Rodolfo
- Abstract
Dairy activity in the semi-arid region has gained prominence due to its profit potential; however, there are still sanitary problems that result in significant economic impact. Thus, this study aimed to assess the economic impact and to conduct an epidemiological study of caprine arthritis-encephalitis (CAE) and subclinical mastitis in dairy goat herds of the semi-arid northeastern region of Brazil. The study proceeded with the collection of blood (n = 351) and milk samples (n = 321) from 15 rural properties with up to 50 animals, risk factor assessment, economic profile analysis, and georeferencing of the properties. The blood serum obtained was subjected to the AGID test. The milk samples were cultured on blood agar, and the reading was performed 24 hours after incubation. Overall, 3.4% of the animals were seropositive for CAE, and 15.8% were diagnosed with subclinical mastitis. 71.95% of the positive animals belonged to properties with a semiintensive rearing system, weekly cleaning of the facilities, and no pre- or post-dipping. Subclinical mastitis caused by the main agent Staphylococcus spp. was associated with the breed type of the animals, highlighting two risk factors: purebred animals (OR = 12.52) and the milking performed close the soil (OR = 18.07). A reduction of up to 35.34% was observed in the income of dairy properties, constituting a considerable economic impact. Due to these sanitary problems, the economic impact demonstrates the need for a sanitary management program focused on these infirmities.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; MASTITIS; ECONOMIC impact; ARID regions; GOATS; BLOOD collection; ANIMAL breeds
- Publication
Acta Veterinaria Brasilica, 2021, Vol 15, Issue 4, p310
- ISSN
1981-5484
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.21708/avb.2021.15.4.10025