cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7509215
title: Leptospira spp. in dairy cattle of Maranhão state, Brazil: frequency, risk factors and mapping of reagent herds

description: ABSTRACT: The present study's aim was to determine frequency, risk factors and mapping outbreaks in dairy cattle of Maranhão state, Brazil, associated to Leptospira spp. Four hundred and twenty samples of blood serum from females were analyzed, age ≥24 months, selected in a random way, distributed in 70 herds from 14 townships. An epidemiological questionnaire was applied to investigate possible factors that could have been associated to the infection. Serum samples were submitted to the serum agglutination test (SAT). It was used 24 serovars from the Leptospira spp. complex. From the analyzed samples, 70 (100%) for herds and 420 (100%) for animals were reagent to at least one of the Leptospira spp. serovar, reaching titles between 100 and 800. The most prevalent serovars were Patoc (410/420; 97%), Castellonis (351/420; 84%), Hardjo (347/420; 83%), Hebdomadis (335/420; 80%), Sentot (328/420; 78%), Wolffi (330/420; 79%), Icterohaemorrhagiae (300/420; 71%) and Pomona (286/420; 69%). From the variables considered as risk factors, the not utilization of artificial insemination, mixed herds of goats, sheeps, equines and canines in the properties, and the birth of calves in the non-rainy period showed significant statistical association (p&lt;0.05) to the risk of infection with Leptospira interrogans . The results show elevated levels of leptospirosis frequency in dairy cattle herd from Maranhão state. Therefore, there is a necessity to implement strategies consisting of vaccinations with region serovares and serological exams, establishment of quarantine for arrival of new animals, monitoring existent herds in the properties and notification of the disease to the State Animal Health Agency.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7509215.v1
title: Leptospira spp. in dairy cattle of Maranhão state, Brazil: frequency, risk factors and mapping of reagent herds

description: ABSTRACT: The present study's aim was to determine frequency, risk factors and mapping outbreaks in dairy cattle of Maranhão state, Brazil, associated to Leptospira spp. Four hundred and twenty samples of blood serum from females were analyzed, age ≥24 months, selected in a random way, distributed in 70 herds from 14 townships. An epidemiological questionnaire was applied to investigate possible factors that could have been associated to the infection. Serum samples were submitted to the serum agglutination test (SAT). It was used 24 serovars from the Leptospira spp. complex. From the analyzed samples, 70 (100%) for herds and 420 (100%) for animals were reagent to at least one of the Leptospira spp. serovar, reaching titles between 100 and 800. The most prevalent serovars were Patoc (410/420; 97%), Castellonis (351/420; 84%), Hardjo (347/420; 83%), Hebdomadis (335/420; 80%), Sentot (328/420; 78%), Wolffi (330/420; 79%), Icterohaemorrhagiae (300/420; 71%) and Pomona (286/420; 69%). From the variables considered as risk factors, the not utilization of artificial insemination, mixed herds of goats, sheeps, equines and canines in the properties, and the birth of calves in the non-rainy period showed significant statistical association (p&lt;0.05) to the risk of infection with Leptospira interrogans . The results show elevated levels of leptospirosis frequency in dairy cattle herd from Maranhão state. Therefore, there is a necessity to implement strategies consisting of vaccinations with region serovares and serological exams, establishment of quarantine for arrival of new animals, monitoring existent herds in the properties and notification of the disease to the State Animal Health Agency.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518263
title: Chewing lice (Insecta, Phthiraptera) of the fulvous whistling duck Dendrocygna bicolor (Vieillot, 1816) and white-faced whistling-duck Dendrocygna viduata (Linnaeus, 1766) from Rio Grande do Sul Southern Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: The authors report the occurrence of Acidoproctus rostratus (Rudow, 1866), Holomenopon leucoxanthum (Burmeister, 1838), Trinoton aculeatum (Piaget, 1885), Trinoton querquedulae (Linnaeus, 1758) and Anatoecus dentatus (Scopoli, 1763) in Dendrocygna bicolor (Vieillot, 1816) and Dendrocygna viduata (Linnaeus, 1766); Anatoecus icterodes (Nitzsch, 1818) in D. bicolor and Anaticola chaetodens (Eichler, 1954) in D. viduata . Significant differences in the prevalence were found between T. aculeatum and T. querquedulae in D. bicolor as well as D. viduata , which is characterized as a potential event of colonization. Significant differences were also found for the prevalence and mean abundance of Anatoecus spp. between D. bicolor and D. viduata. The occurrence of Trinoton querquedulae in D. bicolor and D. viduata , of Anatoecus dentatus in D. bicolor and Anaticola chaetodens in D. viduata characterize new hosts species to these species of lice.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518263.v1
title: Chewing lice (Insecta, Phthiraptera) of the fulvous whistling duck Dendrocygna bicolor (Vieillot, 1816) and white-faced whistling-duck Dendrocygna viduata (Linnaeus, 1766) from Rio Grande do Sul Southern Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: The authors report the occurrence of Acidoproctus rostratus (Rudow, 1866), Holomenopon leucoxanthum (Burmeister, 1838), Trinoton aculeatum (Piaget, 1885), Trinoton querquedulae (Linnaeus, 1758) and Anatoecus dentatus (Scopoli, 1763) in Dendrocygna bicolor (Vieillot, 1816) and Dendrocygna viduata (Linnaeus, 1766); Anatoecus icterodes (Nitzsch, 1818) in D. bicolor and Anaticola chaetodens (Eichler, 1954) in D. viduata . Significant differences in the prevalence were found between T. aculeatum and T. querquedulae in D. bicolor as well as D. viduata , which is characterized as a potential event of colonization. Significant differences were also found for the prevalence and mean abundance of Anatoecus spp. between D. bicolor and D. viduata. The occurrence of Trinoton querquedulae in D. bicolor and D. viduata , of Anatoecus dentatus in D. bicolor and Anaticola chaetodens in D. viduata characterize new hosts species to these species of lice.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511354
title: Prevalence of antibodies to equine alphaviruses in the State of Pará, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: The State of Pará comprises 26% of Brazilian Amazon region, where a large diversity of arboviruses has been described. This study sought to assess the prevalence and distribution of hemagglutination inhibition (HI) antibodies against antigens of four alphaviruses (Togaviridae: Alphavirus ) from the species: Eastern equine encephalitis (EEEV), Western equine encephalitis (WEEV), Mayaro virus (MAYV), and Mucambo virus (MUCV) in 753 serum samples of horses in Pará State, Brazil. All investigated arboviruses were detected and indicate that horses are susceptible to these alphaviruses, and show evidences of their active circulation in farm animals in the Brazilian Amazon.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511354.v1
title: Prevalence of antibodies to equine alphaviruses in the State of Pará, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: The State of Pará comprises 26% of Brazilian Amazon region, where a large diversity of arboviruses has been described. This study sought to assess the prevalence and distribution of hemagglutination inhibition (HI) antibodies against antigens of four alphaviruses (Togaviridae: Alphavirus ) from the species: Eastern equine encephalitis (EEEV), Western equine encephalitis (WEEV), Mayaro virus (MAYV), and Mucambo virus (MUCV) in 753 serum samples of horses in Pará State, Brazil. All investigated arboviruses were detected and indicate that horses are susceptible to these alphaviruses, and show evidences of their active circulation in farm animals in the Brazilian Amazon.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518614
title: Marketing strategies in the area of seeds

description: ABSTRACT: The marketing in the seeds is a promising tool for increasing the utilization of certified seed. The objective of the present study was to analyze seed marketing as a tool to promote the use of certified seed. It is noteworthy that non-payment of royalties by buying clandestine seeds undercapitalizes seed industry and reduces investment in new technologies and cultivars by public and private sectors, thereby decreasing the likelihood of success of farmers for the use of outdated technology. In general, the use of marketing in the seeds is an important tool used by seed companies in order to outperform the competition and meet market demands and consequently promote increased utilization of certified seeds by farmers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7514675
title: Use of a balancing food additive of the intestinal flora for broilers and laying

description: ABSTRACT: The general aspects on the use of zootechnical additives that balance the intestinal flora in diets of broilers and laying were reviewed, highlighting the use of prebiotics, mainly Mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS). These promote the growth of microbial population, thus improving luminal conditions. The use of additives balancing the intestinal flora has been shown to improve the integrity of the intestinal epithelium (increased villus height and width), performance (improvement in production and feed conversion), and quality of the final product (quality of shell eggs). This review also addresses issues related to the characteristics, mechanism of action, in addition to the beneficial effects of using these additives as an alternative to antibiotics in the poultry production, including Japanese quail.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7514675.v1
title: Use of a balancing food additive of the intestinal flora for broilers and laying

description: ABSTRACT: The general aspects on the use of zootechnical additives that balance the intestinal flora in diets of broilers and laying were reviewed, highlighting the use of prebiotics, mainly Mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS). These promote the growth of microbial population, thus improving luminal conditions. The use of additives balancing the intestinal flora has been shown to improve the integrity of the intestinal epithelium (increased villus height and width), performance (improvement in production and feed conversion), and quality of the final product (quality of shell eggs). This review also addresses issues related to the characteristics, mechanism of action, in addition to the beneficial effects of using these additives as an alternative to antibiotics in the poultry production, including Japanese quail.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518614.v1
title: Marketing strategies in the area of seeds

description: ABSTRACT: The marketing in the seeds is a promising tool for increasing the utilization of certified seed. The objective of the present study was to analyze seed marketing as a tool to promote the use of certified seed. It is noteworthy that non-payment of royalties by buying clandestine seeds undercapitalizes seed industry and reduces investment in new technologies and cultivars by public and private sectors, thereby decreasing the likelihood of success of farmers for the use of outdated technology. In general, the use of marketing in the seeds is an important tool used by seed companies in order to outperform the competition and meet market demands and consequently promote increased utilization of certified seeds by farmers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515899
title: Isolation of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli from psittacine: public health importance

description: ABSTRACT: The illegal wildlife trade is widespread among several countries, and Brazil is one of the most frequently involved due to its great territorial extension and large diversity of animal species. Birds are the main target, and among them the Psittaciformes order, which are removed indiscriminately from nature, is one of the most frequently traded due to their intelligence and great communicating skills. However, the conditions in which these birds are captured and maintained in captivity favor several diseases, among them the ones caused by some Enterobacteriaceae. In this family, the most frequently associated bacteria to illnesses and deaths in psittacine are Salmonella and Escherichia coli , which cause salmonellosis and colibacillosis, respectively. Therefore, this study presents a review of the literature concerning these enterobacteria in Psittaciformes, emphasizing the zoonotic potential of these bacteria.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515899.v1
title: Isolation of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli from psittacine: public health importance

description: ABSTRACT: The illegal wildlife trade is widespread among several countries, and Brazil is one of the most frequently involved due to its great territorial extension and large diversity of animal species. Birds are the main target, and among them the Psittaciformes order, which are removed indiscriminately from nature, is one of the most frequently traded due to their intelligence and great communicating skills. However, the conditions in which these birds are captured and maintained in captivity favor several diseases, among them the ones caused by some Enterobacteriaceae. In this family, the most frequently associated bacteria to illnesses and deaths in psittacine are Salmonella and Escherichia coli , which cause salmonellosis and colibacillosis, respectively. Therefore, this study presents a review of the literature concerning these enterobacteria in Psittaciformes, emphasizing the zoonotic potential of these bacteria.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519160
title: Corn hybrids responses to pyraclostrobin use in disease absences

description: ABSTRACT: An experiment was conducted in Jataí, Goiás, Brazil, aiming to evaluate the effects of the application of pyraclostrobin at different times and with different application combinations in two simple hybrids of corn grown in the summer season. A randomized block design was adopted in a factorial 2 x 9 (hybrid x pyraclostrobinapplications) design, with 4 replications. The applications were performed in different combinations: presence or absence of pyraclostrobin + thiophanate methyl + fipronil (100 g a.i.100 kg seed-1) in seed treatment (V0) combined with pyraclostrobin (150 g a.i.ha-1) application before or after topdressing (V4 or V6) combined or not with pyraclostrobin + cyproconazole (137.25 g a.i.ha-1) application in pre-bolting (VT) and a control (without use of pyraclostrobin). The following evaluations were performed: activity of the nitrate reductase enzyme, chlorophyll index, plant height, corn cob insertion height, stem diameter, percentage of senescent leaves, severity of Puccinia polysora Underw, thousand grain weight, grains density, and grains yield. An F test was performed to analyze the significance, and for a means comparison, a Tukey test was used, both at 5% probability. Differences among hybrids were observed for most of the evaluated traits. There were no effects of the applications of pyraclostrobin and no interaction between the factors in question. It can, therefore, be concluded that there are not beneficial or deleterious effects of the application of pyraclostrobin at different times and with different application combinations in two simple hybrids of corn grown in the summer season.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519160.v1
title: Corn hybrids responses to pyraclostrobin use in disease absences

description: ABSTRACT: An experiment was conducted in Jataí, Goiás, Brazil, aiming to evaluate the effects of the application of pyraclostrobin at different times and with different application combinations in two simple hybrids of corn grown in the summer season. A randomized block design was adopted in a factorial 2 x 9 (hybrid x pyraclostrobinapplications) design, with 4 replications. The applications were performed in different combinations: presence or absence of pyraclostrobin + thiophanate methyl + fipronil (100 g a.i.100 kg seed-1) in seed treatment (V0) combined with pyraclostrobin (150 g a.i.ha-1) application before or after topdressing (V4 or V6) combined or not with pyraclostrobin + cyproconazole (137.25 g a.i.ha-1) application in pre-bolting (VT) and a control (without use of pyraclostrobin). The following evaluations were performed: activity of the nitrate reductase enzyme, chlorophyll index, plant height, corn cob insertion height, stem diameter, percentage of senescent leaves, severity of Puccinia polysora Underw, thousand grain weight, grains density, and grains yield. An F test was performed to analyze the significance, and for a means comparison, a Tukey test was used, both at 5% probability. Differences among hybrids were observed for most of the evaluated traits. There were no effects of the applications of pyraclostrobin and no interaction between the factors in question. It can, therefore, be concluded that there are not beneficial or deleterious effects of the application of pyraclostrobin at different times and with different application combinations in two simple hybrids of corn grown in the summer season.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7508489
title: Serological investigation of lentiviruses of small ruminants in the microregions of Alto Médio Canindé, Picos and Floriano, Piauí state, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: Small ruminant lentiviruses (LV) is the generic term for the caprine arthritis-encephalitis and Maedi-Visna viruses, which belong to the Retroviridae family, Orthoretrovirinae subfamily, Lentivirus genus. The virus infects goats and sheep, causing slow course of disease with inflammatory, chronic and degenerative lesions, which can reach several organs, provoking cachexia and death. Infected animals eliminate the virus mainly through secretions and excretions and transmit it especially in close contact situations. There is no treatment to date. The control is based on segregated creation, management and sacrifice of the positive. This infectious agent has been reported in various parts of the world and is responsible for significant economic losses. It was verified in several states of Brazil and there are seroepidemiological data in southeast and southwest mesoregions of Piauí, Brazil. This research aimed to perform serological survey to investigate the occurrence of antibodies to LV in sheep and goats, in the regions of Alto Médio Canindé, Picos and Floriano. So, 1,280 and 1,360 serum goats and sheep samples, respectively, were collected, coming from 20 municipalities, distributed in the 3 microregions. The number of samples was proportional to the actual herd of each municipality. The samples were analyzed using the agar gel immunodiffusion test. None of the surveyed sera reacted positively, though there is a null seroprevalence. It was emphasized the importance of implementing a rigorous control program in order to prevent the introduction and spread of this infectious agent in these microregions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7508489.v1
title: Serological investigation of lentiviruses of small ruminants in the microregions of Alto Médio Canindé, Picos and Floriano, Piauí state, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: Small ruminant lentiviruses (LV) is the generic term for the caprine arthritis-encephalitis and Maedi-Visna viruses, which belong to the Retroviridae family, Orthoretrovirinae subfamily, Lentivirus genus. The virus infects goats and sheep, causing slow course of disease with inflammatory, chronic and degenerative lesions, which can reach several organs, provoking cachexia and death. Infected animals eliminate the virus mainly through secretions and excretions and transmit it especially in close contact situations. There is no treatment to date. The control is based on segregated creation, management and sacrifice of the positive. This infectious agent has been reported in various parts of the world and is responsible for significant economic losses. It was verified in several states of Brazil and there are seroepidemiological data in southeast and southwest mesoregions of Piauí, Brazil. This research aimed to perform serological survey to investigate the occurrence of antibodies to LV in sheep and goats, in the regions of Alto Médio Canindé, Picos and Floriano. So, 1,280 and 1,360 serum goats and sheep samples, respectively, were collected, coming from 20 municipalities, distributed in the 3 microregions. The number of samples was proportional to the actual herd of each municipality. The samples were analyzed using the agar gel immunodiffusion test. None of the surveyed sera reacted positively, though there is a null seroprevalence. It was emphasized the importance of implementing a rigorous control program in order to prevent the introduction and spread of this infectious agent in these microregions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7508486
title: Identification of Staphylococcus epidermidis on ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) collected in a food court in the city of Guarulhos, São Paulo

description: ABSTRACT: Out of the urbanization process, there was an increase in the spread of diseases carried by arthropods, and the most common are the ants. Their presence is related to its size, ease of locomotion and form of social life. Therefore, they can act as mechanical vectors of obligatory endosymbiont bacteria and pathogen ones as food contamination, and contamination of hospital environment. The purposes of this article was to isolate and identify contaminating bacteria of the genera Escherichia sp., Staphylococcus sp. and Salmonella sp. on ants workers circulating around a diner of high movement of people. Ant tracks were collected in the afternoon, sampled at four points to around the patio of the cafe. After the collection, the bacteria were identified, by growing in culture medium for enrichment and Tryptic Soy Broth - specific means. Of the four collected points around the diner, two of them showed growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis. This study identified the presence S. epidermidis on ants workers vectors in a cafeteria located in an area of great movement of persons indicating that the ants can be vectors of contamination in food trade.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7508486.v1
title: Identification of Staphylococcus epidermidis on ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) collected in a food court in the city of Guarulhos, São Paulo

description: ABSTRACT: Out of the urbanization process, there was an increase in the spread of diseases carried by arthropods, and the most common are the ants. Their presence is related to its size, ease of locomotion and form of social life. Therefore, they can act as mechanical vectors of obligatory endosymbiont bacteria and pathogen ones as food contamination, and contamination of hospital environment. The purposes of this article was to isolate and identify contaminating bacteria of the genera Escherichia sp., Staphylococcus sp. and Salmonella sp. on ants workers circulating around a diner of high movement of people. Ant tracks were collected in the afternoon, sampled at four points to around the patio of the cafe. After the collection, the bacteria were identified, by growing in culture medium for enrichment and Tryptic Soy Broth - specific means. Of the four collected points around the diner, two of them showed growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis. This study identified the presence S. epidermidis on ants workers vectors in a cafeteria located in an area of great movement of persons indicating that the ants can be vectors of contamination in food trade.