scholarly journals Postmortem findings in collared peccaries raised in captivity in northeastern Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (11) ◽  
pp. 1101-1108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jael S. Batista ◽  
Roberio G. Olinda ◽  
Carla M.F. Rodrigues ◽  
Taciana M.F. Silva ◽  
Rodolfo G. Vale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Ulcer ◽  
Gastric Volvulus ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Polycystic Kidney ◽  
Pathology Laboratory ◽  
Intestinal Volvulus ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Veterinary Pathology ◽  
Collared Peccary ◽  
Retrospective Examination

This study is a retrospective examination of diseases in collared peccaries that were diagnosed by the Veterinary Pathology Laboratory, Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido. Necropsy and histological examination were performed from 2005 to 2010. Of the 50 necropsied collared peccaries, 24% died due to restraint and capture myopathy; 18% died from trauma; and the remainder was diagnosed with splenic hemangioma (6%), enterolithiasis (6%), gastritis (6%), gastric ulcer (4%), intestinal volvulus (4%), gastric volvulus (2%), mammary carcinoma (2%), polycystic kidney disease (2%), pyometra (2%), and suppurative bronchopneumonia (2%). Twelve animals remained undiagnosed, seven of which (14%) were in advanced autolytic condition and five of which (10%) had no gross or microscopic lesions that were compatible with disease. This paper describes illnesses that have not been reported in the collared peccary, focusing on their clinical and pathological aspects.

scholarly journals Diseases of the digestive system of agoutis (Dasyprocta leporina) raised in captivity in the Brazilian semiarid region

2022 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jael S. Batista ◽  
Tiago S. Teófilo ◽  
Francisco H.A. Silva ◽  
Natanael S. Félix ◽  
Emerson C.O. Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Digestive System ◽  
Gastric Volvulus ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Occurrence Rate ◽  
Semiarid Region ◽  
Pathology Laboratory ◽  
Brazilian Semiarid ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Veterinary Pathology ◽  
History Of

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to describe the clinical and pathological aspects of diseases of the digestive system in agoutis (Dasyprocta leporina Linnaeus, 1758) diagnosed by the “Laboratório de Patologia Veterinária” (Veterinary Pathology Laboratory) of the “Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido” (UFERSA), from January 2018 to February 2020. During the study period, necropsy and a survey of the clinical history of 27 agoutis were performed, 25.93% (7/27) of which were diagnosed with digestive system diseases. The percentages of digestive tract diseases among the diagnosed were: acute carbohydrate overload (11.12%), gastric ulcer (7.41%), gastric volvulus (3.70%), and intestinal volvulus (3.70%). Studies on the occurrence rate of these diseases, as well as the description of their clinical and anatomopathological aspects, may serve as a basis for guiding the appropriate management in the breeding of these animals.

scholarly journals Causes of spontaneous death and euthanasia in dogs: A background study in Bahia, Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (No. 4) ◽  
pp. 156-166
Author(s):  
JL Freitas ◽  
TS Andrade ◽  
ES Martins Filho ◽  
CS D’Soares ◽  
ACSN Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Death Rate ◽  
Northeast Brazil ◽  
Disease Category ◽  
Pathology Laboratory ◽  
High Death Rate ◽  
High Death ◽  
Veterinary Pathology ◽  
Diagnostic Capabilities ◽  
Health Programmes ◽  
Epidemiological Information

Understanding the causes of death in dogs enhances the diagnostic capabilities of veterinarians, as well as reduces animal mortality. Studies on this topic assist in the control and prophylaxis of epidemics and in structuring public health programmes. In total, 1 355 necropsy reports of dogs filed at the Veterinary Pathology Laboratory of the Federal University of Bahia, Northeast, Brazil (2005–2017) were analysed. The epidemiological information and anatomopathological diagnoses were obtained. The diagnosed diseases were classified into 10 categories. The frequency of the zoonoses, the overall age of the death (AD) of the dogs, and the AD of the dogs for each disease category were determined. Infectious and parasitic diseases were the most frequent primary causes of death in puppies (44.62%) and adult dogs (26.52%). In elderly dogs, most deaths occurred due to neoplasms (42.37%). Distemper (10.46%) was the most prevalent condition. A high frequency of zoonoses (6.12%) and a high death rate caused by diseases that could have been prevented (15.06%), such as distemper, parvovirus and canine visceral leishmaniasis, were reported. The AD in the population studied was eight years. The results confirmed the hypothesis of a high death rate in dogs in the state of Bahia, Northeast, Brazil, because of preventable infectious diseases.

scholarly journals Pathological and parasitological characterization of Prosthenorchis elegans in a free-ranging marmoset Callithrix geofroyi from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (12) ◽  
pp. 1514-1518
Author(s):  
Ayisa R. de Oliveira ◽  
Emy Hiura ◽  
Flaviana L. Guião-Leite ◽  
Mayra C. Flecher ◽  
Fábio R. Braga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Primate Conservation ◽  
Neotropical Primates ◽  
Pathology Laboratory ◽  
Intestinal Lesions ◽  
Veterinary Pathology ◽  
Free Ranging

ABSTRACT: Prosthenorchis elegans is an acanthocephalan intestinal parasite reported in neotropical primates. Despite parasitism by P. elegans having already been described in wild marmosets in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, there are no reports of this infection in wild Geoffroy’s marmoset (Callithrix geofroyi). The aim of this study is to report one case of P. elegans parasitism in a free-ranging C. geoffroyi from Brazilian Atlantic Forest in Espírito Santo state, and characterize the pathological and parasitological findings of this infection. One Geoffroy’s marmoset necropsied at the Vila Velha University’s Veterinary Pathology Laboratory presented intense chronic transmural ulcerative enteritis associated with twenty cylindrical helminths present in the jejunum and ileum. We can conclude that parasitism by P. elegans occurs in free-ranging groups of Geoffroy’s marmosets. Its infection produced severe intestinal lesions even in free-ranging marmoset and therefore is a threat to this animal’s survival in wildlife and can have some impact on primate conservation in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.

scholarly journals Eimerid coccidia from capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) in southern Bahia, Brazil

2008 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 323-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
George R. Albuquerque ◽  
Bruno P. Berto ◽  
Lilian S. Catenacci ◽  
Selene S. da C. Nogueira ◽  
Sérgio Luiz G. Nogueira-Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
Polar Granule ◽  
Stieda Body ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
The South ◽  
Sporocyst Residuum ◽  
Polar Granules ◽  
Hydrochoerus Hydrochaeris ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Southern Bahia

Two eimerid coccidia are reported in a capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) population kept in captivity in the south of Bahia, northeastern Brazil (14º 47' 57.89"S and 39º 10' 10.58" W). Oocysts of Eimeria ichiloensis are subspheroidal to ellipsoidal, 26.2 x 21.7mm with bi-layered wall, the outer yellow and sculptured and the inner, dark and smooth. Residuum is absent, but usually 2-3 polar granules are present. Sporocysts are ovoid, 12.0 x 7.6mm. Stieda body and sporocyst residuum are present. Oocysts of Eimeria trinidadensis are subspheroidal to ellipsoidal, 22.2 x 19.6mm with bi-layered wall, the outer yellow and smooth, and the inner dark and smooth. Residuum is absent, but one polar granule is present. Sporocysts are ovoid, 11.0 x 6.9mm. Stieda body and sporocyst residuum are present. Based on these descriptions and previous ones it can be concluded that these coccidea species are widely dispersed in capybaras in South America.

scholarly journals Outbreak of caprine abortion by Toxoplasma gondii in Midwest Brazil

2011 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 933-937 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávio Henrique Bravim Caldeira ◽  
Daniel Guimarães Ubiali ◽  
Isabela de Godoy ◽  
Valéria Dutra ◽  
Daniel Moura de Aguiar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Brucella Abortus ◽  
Nested Pcr ◽  
Neospora Caninum ◽  
Pcr Assay ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Pathology Laboratory ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Veterinary Pathology ◽  
Gross Lesions

An outbreak of abortion by Toxoplasma gondii in goats on a farm in the Brazilian Midwest is reported. Gross lesions were not observed in seven aborted fetuses submitted to the Veterinary Pathology Laboratory, Federal University of Mato Grosso, for necropsy investigation. The main histologic lesions were mononuclear cell pneumonia and necrotizing encephalitis in varying degrees of intensity. PCR for Brucella abortus and Neospora caninum and aerobic cultures were negative in all cases. Antibody titles against T. gondii varying from 1:1024 to 1:32.768 were detected in serum samples from four aborted goats. Nested-PCR assay for T. gondii were positive in brain samples of all cases submitted. These findings indicate that T. gondii infection should be considered in the diagnosis of abortion in goats in Midwest Brazil.

scholarly journals Rediscovering a forgotten scientific collection in the Rio Grande do Norte State, Brazil: The herpetological collection of the zoologist José Santiago Lima-Verde

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alcéster Diego Coelho-Lima ◽  
Marcelo Almeida De Sousa Jucá ◽  
Ellen Beatriz Fontes da Fonseca ◽  
Leticia Cely Vieira de Medeiros ◽  
Pamella Barbara Coutinho Soares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rio Grande ◽  
Biological Data ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Snake Species ◽  
Brazilian State ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Basic Source ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Scientific Collections

Abstract: The zoologist Dr. José Santiago Lima-Verde (1945-2019) made a number of major contributions to the field of animal biology in the northeastern Brazil, in particular through his research with snakes. While employed as a professor at Escola Superior de Agricultura de Mossoró, currently the Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Prof. Lima-Verde established a herpetological collection which remained forgotten for a number of decades. In the present study, we describe the revitalization of this collection, which included the updating of the identification of the species and the compilation of the metadata on the collection, which is now named the Coleção Herpetológica Lima-Verde. We catalogued 80 specimens representing 30 species, including 23 species of snakes, five lizards, and two amphisbaenians. One third (30%) of the specimens had information on dates and sites, with the majority of these specimens being collected in the Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Norte during the 1970's. We also catalogued 315 eggs of seven snake species, from 22 clutches laid in captivity. The collection presents unpublished data and will constitute a reference for future herpetological research on the species found in western region of State of Rio Grande do Norte. Our findings reinforce the importance of zoological collections for the understanding of patterns of biodiversity, and we would recommend the creation of more regional scientific collections and the broader recognition of their value as a basic source of biological data.

scholarly journals Presence of the collared peccary Pecari tajacu (Artiodactyla, Tayassuidae) in the far northeast of its Brazilian distribution

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-509
Author(s):  
Paulo Henrique Marinho ◽  
Marcelo da Silva ◽  
Carolina Maria Cardoso Aires Lisboa
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Habitat Loss ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
First Record ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Northeastern Part ◽  
Pecari Tajacu ◽  
Collared Peccary ◽  
Iucn Assessment ◽  
Forest Ecotone

The collared peccary Pecari tajacu (Artiodactyla, Tayassuidae) is widely distributed and included in the Least Concern (LC) category by the IUCN assessment. However, threats such as hunting and habitat loss have extinguished some of its populations in Brazil. Additionally, much of its current occupation area remains unknown, especially in northeastern Brazil. We herein present the first record of the collared peccary in a Caatinga-Atlantic Forest ecotone in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, northeastern Brazil. This record in a poorly sampled region represents the presence of this species in the most northeastern part of the country and extends its confirmed records for more than 200 km.

scholarly journals Hematological profile of captive bearded capuchin monkeys (Sapajus libidinosus) from Northeastern Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriano Fernandes Ferreira ◽  
Felisbina Luísa Queiroga ◽  
Rinaldo Aparecido Mota ◽  
Eneida Willcox Rêgo ◽  
Stéphanie Machado Mota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reference Values ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Age Factors ◽  
Erythrocyte Count ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Capuchin Monkeys ◽  
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽  
Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽  
Hematological Profile ◽  
In Captivity

ABSTRACT: Bearded Capuchin or Black-striped Capuchin monkeys (Sapajus lidibinosus) are New World robust capuchin monkeys widely used in medical research. Few data are available concerning hematological reference values for these species, with no studies available from the Northeast region in Brazil. The aim of this study was to determine the hematological reference values for healthy bearded capuchin monkeys and to analyze the influence of sex and age factors. Blood samples were collected from 50 healthy bearded capuchin monkeys housed in captivity. These were analysed for total erythrocyte, hemoglobin, leukocyte and platelet count, packed cell volume (PCV), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC). When considering the age factor, significant differences were reported for total erythrocyte count, PCV, hemoglobin, total leucocytes, band neutrophils, eosinophils and lymphocytes (higher in juveniles). Significant sex-associated differences were noted for total erythrocyte count, PCV, hemoglobin (higher in males) and number of lymphocytes (higher in females).We have reported for the first time the hematological profile of bearded capuchin monkeys in captivity in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. These results can contribute for a better understanding of the normal physiology of capuchin monkeys, while demonstrating that factors such as sex and age influence hematological parameters should be taken into consideration in the hematological evaluation of this species.

scholarly journals Parasites of Psittaciformes and Accipitriformes in Paraíba state, northeastern Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 314-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiane Maria Fernandes de Melo ◽  
Jaqueline Bianque Oliveira ◽  
Thais Ferreira Feitosa ◽  
Vinícius Longo Ribeiro Vilela ◽  
Ana Célia Rodrigues Athayde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
The State ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Gastrointestinal Helminths ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
First Time

In this study, we investigated the presence of gastrointestinal helminths in 97 captive birds (Psittaciformes and Accipitriformes) necropsied between June and December 2011 in the state of Paraiba, Brazil. Forty-three birds were infected. Psittaciformes were infected by nematode Ascaridia hermaphrodita (97.6%) and cestodeRaillietina sp. (2.4%). A. hermaphrodita was found in all species of parrots andRaillietina sp. was found only in Amazona aestiva. A. hermaphrodita was the cause of death, by intestinal obstruction, in 14 of the 40 birds investigated. Accipitriformes were infected by nematode Synhimantus(Synhimantus) rectus (100%) and acantocephalan Centrorhynchus tumidulus (50%). In Brazil, Diopsittaca nobilis and A. aestiva are reported for the first time as hosts of A. hermaphrodita andRaillietina sp., respectively. We concluded that Psittaciformes and Accipitriformes in captivity are affected by nematodes, cestodes and acanthocephalans and that implementation of control measures is essential.

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