Verminose gastrintestinal e eimeriose em caprinos leiteiros da Região Sisaleira da Bahia

Abstract

One of the factors that directly influence the success of parasitic control is the knowledge of the biology and epidemiology of the parasites, where the understanding of these factors can contribute to establish more efficient strategies and methodologies. Thus, the objective of this study was to diagnose gastrointestinal verminosis and eimeriosis, as well as to verify the profile and control practices used in dairy goat breeding properties in the sisal region of Bahia and to describe the owners' perception regarding the importance of gastrointestinal parasites in goats. The data were obtained from 20 properties of the municipalities of Conceição do Coite, São Domingos and Valente. For parasitological analysis, the animals were divided into two categories, smaller and larger than one year. Feces were collected from the rectal ampulla of the animals and to quantify the estimate of gastrointestinal helminths and Eimeria sp. In the herds, the OPG and OoPG techniques, respectively, were used. To evaluate the producers' perception, semi-structured interviews were conducted using a form established by the authors. Through OPG and OoPG, it can be observed that in all the studied properties there were parasitized animals. The results found in the analysis of the questionnaires made it possible to perceive that the properties were small, whose predominant method of exploration is semi-intensive. This type of breeding favors the maintenance of both verminoses and eimeriosis, since the animals spend some time agglomerated, due to the need for supplementation, thus facilitating the transmission of parasitic agents. Through this study, it can be concluded that the profile of the properties studied is compatible with the regional reality, the majority of which is family subsistence, with a small number of animals. In addition, most producers still have little knowledge about gastrointestinal parasites, mainly eimeriosis, and with this, the forms of control used for these diseases in the region are not sufficient. Therefore, other forms mainly regarding the management need to be implanted, since even with the unfavorable climate for the cycles of these parasites they still perpetuate and cause serious problems in the herds.