scholarly journals Seroprevalence of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis and Toxoplasma gondii in sheep in semi-arid region of Ceará state

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Hémylin Ferreira Moura ◽  
Ivana Cristina Nunes Gadelha Lelis ◽  
Célio Souza da Rocha ◽  
Ilanna Vanessa Pristo de Medeiros Oliveira ◽  
José Artur Brilhante Bezerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Corynebacterium Pseudotuberculosis ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
The Public ◽  
Prophylactic Measures ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid

ABSTRACT: The present study was conducted to investigate in 20 extensive sheep farms for the seroprevalence of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis (n=402) and Toxoplasma gondii (n=228). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used for the detection of antibodies to C. pseudotuberculosis/T. gondii. It was observed that C. pseudotuberculosis showed the highest prevalence in the region (34.07%) with statistically significant presence (p<0.05) in ewes. Antibodies to T. gondii was reported in 14.91% of the animals studied. About C. pseudotuberculosis/T. gondii coinfection the categories of rams showed significant (p<0.05) differences, suggesting that this gender could perpetuate the diseases in the flocks. It was concluded that the knowledge about the diseases in the region under study would facilitate the execution of prophylactic measures, especially against the diseases that pose risks to the public health and cause damages to the producer.

scholarly journals Group multicriteria model for allocating resources to combat drought in the Brazilian semi-arid region

Water Policy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 1145-1160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Edson Espíndola Gonçalo ◽  
Danielle Costa Morais
Keyword(s):  
Water Scarcity ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
The Public ◽  
The World ◽  
Multicriteria Model ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid ◽  
Made In

AbstractThe world is facing a growing water scarcity problem in the most diverse regions. The Rio Grande do Norte (RN), a Brazilian semi-arid region, is facing its severest drought in the last 100 years. Given this context, managing water resources and combating the effects of the drought have become even more important. Decisions made in this context may involve multiple criteria established by more than one decision-maker. To tackle this issue, a multicriteria model for group decisions is proposed in order to rank the municipalities of the region and thus guide the public administration's efforts in tackling the drought and mitigating its effects. The applicability of the model is exemplified by studying the Apodi-Mossoró river basin, for which the PROMETHEE GDSS method was selected and the preferences of three decision-makers were calculated.

First study on seroepidemiology and isolation of Toxoplasma gondii in free-range chickens in the semi-arid region of Paraíba state, Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 115 (10) ◽  
pp. 3983-3990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thais Ferreira Feitosa ◽  
Vinícius Longo Ribeiro Vilela ◽  
João Leite de Almeida-Neto ◽  
Antonielson dos Santos ◽  
Dayana Firmino de Morais ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Free Range ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid

Seroprevalence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii and anti-Neospora caninum antibodies in domestic mammals from two distinct regions in the semi-arid region of Northeastern Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 14-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Isabel Arraes-Santos ◽  
Andreina C. Araújo ◽  
Maíra F. Guimarães ◽  
Josenilton R. Santos ◽  
Hilda F.J. Pena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Neospora Caninum ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid

scholarly journals Serological diagnosis of Toxoplasmosis by specific antibody in camels of Wasit province, Iraq

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (29) ◽  
pp. 412-423
Author(s):  
Basim Mohammed Hanon
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Specific Antibody ◽  
Latex Agglutination ◽  
Agglutination Test ◽  
Serological Diagnosis ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Zoonotic Parasite

Background: toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic parasite, more added a major public health is worldwide because have high distribution in livestock. Objectives: the main aim of this study determine the occurrence of the seroepidemiological toxoplasmosis in camels in waist province of Iraq from November 2016 to April 2017. Materials and Methods: blood samples collected of animals randomly were included six different groups of animals were diagnosed by A Latex agglutination test (LAT) and indirect enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits.

scholarly journals Use of biodigesters, cisterns and desalinators: social technologies as sustainable alternatives of coexistence with the Semiarid

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Alvarado Alcócer ◽  
Olienaide Ribeiro de Oliveira Pinto ◽  
Maria Dasdores Gonçalo Costa ◽  
Maria Elanny Damasceno Silva ◽  
Jangirglédia De Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Arid Region ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Public Power ◽  
The Public ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Structural Problems ◽  
Social Technologies ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid

The work studies biodigestors, cisterns and desalinizers as sustainable alternatives to coexist with the semi-arid region, seeking to understand how it is possible to benefit rural populations from the production and use of social technologies. The methodology consists of bibliographical surveys from case studies and field studies on the use of these technologies in the semi-arid region. Experiences of use were selected in the municipalities of Barreira, Ocara, Redenção and Ibaretama in the state of Ceará. In the biodigestor is contextualized the most used models at Brazil and the semiarid, with emphasis on the models adopted in the municipalities of Barreira, Ocara and Redenção. In addition, to address the importance of the use of biogas and biofertilizer. In the cisterns, the types that were used in the semi-arid region were verified and the experience of the tanks program in the municipality of Ibaretama was mentioned. In the case of desalinators, the relevance of desalination systems for populations living in water scarcity was discussed, identifying the current equipment panorama installed in Barreira. As results, it was observed that it appears as a solution to meet the basic needs of populations with water supply. Biogas can be used to replace cooking gas and biofertilizer as fertilizer for plants. To do so, it requires greater attention from the public power and active involvement of the population. It is concluded that these technologies are feasible, adaptable to rural property, simple and low cost, since they tend to solve social and structural problems, besides generating income and quality of life for the populations.

The Molecular Characterization and Biological Assessment of the Leaves Extracts of Loofah Reveal their Nutraceutical Potential

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takoua Ben Hlel ◽  
Feten Belhadj ◽  
Fatih Gül ◽  
Muhammed Altun ◽  
Ayşe Şahin Yağlıoğlu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Hela Cell ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Biological Assessment ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Hela Cell Lines ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid

Background:: Luffa cylindrica is a plant that is widely distributed in Africa and Asia and it can be grown in regions with tropical or subtropical climates. Few patents dealt with Loofah biological properties, including some functional foods formulated from its leaves. Objective:: This study aimed to structurally and functionally characterize the bioactive compounds of L. cylindrica leaves grown in two different environments. Methods:: The extracts of L. cylindrica leaves collected from two Tunisian locations: Essouasi (LE), a semi-arid region and Medenine (LM) an arid region, were investigated for their phenolic compounds and fatty acids using HPLC/TOF-MS and GCMS techniques respectively. Furthermore, the antioxidant capacity was evaluated with DPPH, Chelating effect, Hydroxyl radical and Superoxide anion scavenging activities while the anticancer activity against HeLa cell lines was assessed using xCELLigence real time cell analyzer and lactate dehydrogenase cytotoxicity assay. Results:: The antiproliferative capacity of both extracts was time and dose-dependent with LE presenting the lowest HeLa cell index (CI = 0.035 ± 0.018, 250 μg/ml). LE also showed the best cytotoxic capacity (56.49 ± 0.8%) and antioxidant potential (IC50 = 54.41 ± 1.12 μg/ml for DPPH and 12.12 ± 0.07 μg/ml for chelating effet). 14 phenolic compounds were detected in LE with ferulic acid being the major compound (5128.5 ± 4.09 μg Phenols/g) while LM had only 6 phenolics. GCMS analysis showed the presence of omega-3 fatty acids in LE. Conclusions:: Our findings suggest that L. cylindrica leaves, especially when collected from semi-arid regions, are promising for formulating nutraceuticals of interest.

Space-time monitoring of soil organic carbon content across a semi-arid region of Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. e00367
Author(s):  
Patrick Filippi ◽  
Stephen R. Cattle ◽  
Matthew J. Pringle ◽  
Thomas F.A. Bishop
Keyword(s):  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Soil Organic Carbon ◽  
Carbon Content ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Organic Carbon Content ◽  
Soil Organic Carbon Content ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid
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