Prevalence and herd-level risk factors of bovine tuberculosis in the State of Goiás, Brazil

Rocha, Willian Vilela; Jayme, Valéria de Sá; Mota, Ana Lourdes Arrais de Alencar; Brito, Wilia Marta Elsner Diederichsen de; Pires, Glauciane Ribeiro de Castro; Neto, José Soares Ferreira; Grisi-Filho, José Henrique Hildebrand; Dias, Ricardo Augusto; Amaku, Marcos; Telles, Evelise Oliveira; Ferreira, Fernando; Heinemann, Marcos Bryan; Gonçalves, Vı́tor Salvador Picão

doi:10.5433/1679-0359.2016v37n5supl2p3625

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“…Studies based on bovine tuberculosis, conducted in 12 Federative Units, which contain 75% of the Brazilian herd, showed herd prevalence estimates between 0.5% and 9.0% in Santa Catarina and São Paulo, respectively (BAHIENSE et al, 2016;BARBIERI et al, 2016;DIAS et al, 2016;GALVIS et al, 2016;GUEDES et al, 2016;LIMA et al, 2016;NÉSPOLI et al, 2016;QUEIROZ et al, 2016;ROCHA et al, 2016;SILVA et al, 2016;VELOSO et al, 2016;VENDRAME et al, 2016). The same authors observed that the risk of bovine tuberculosis increased in larger dairy cattle herds on farms that use some degree of automation in the dairy production process.…”

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Epidemiological status of bovine tuberculosis in the Federal District of Brazil

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Francisco

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Considering the implementation of the National Program for the Control and Eradication of Animal Brucellosis and Tuberculosis (PNCEBT) in 2001, and the need to determine the epidemiological status of animal tuberculosis for future evaluation of the effectiveness of the measures laid down, the objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence and identify risk factors of bovine tuberculosis in the Federal District (DF) of Brazil, as well as to provide an input for the strategic management of PNCEBT. Field testing and data collection was carried out from February to December 2003. The DF was considered a single epidemiological region owing to the small number of existing farms, and the absence of significant differences between the region's farming enterprises, which would justify the stratification of the regional sample. A total of 278 farms were randomly sampled from the local registry database of bovine farms with reproductive activity, in which 2,019 adult cows were tuberculin tested. Only one sampled animal had a positive result, using the comparative cervical tuberculin test, resulting in a bovine tuberculosis prevalence of 0.05% [95% CI: 0.0-0.4%]. The herd-level prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in the DF was estimated as 0.36% [95% CI: 0-2.0%]. The analysis of risk factors was impaired by the results obtained, as the number of cases did not allow for this kind of analysis. Cattle farming in the DF is predominantly aimed at dairy production; however, it is characterized by the presence of small low milk yield herds, which may not favor the introduction and persistency of infection of Mycobacterium bovis. Health authorities from the DF perform surveillance for bovine tuberculosis and maintain the need for tests for the movement of bovines for breeding and those animals destined for any form of animal gathering, especially auctions. Therefore, it is likely that the DF has good conditions for successfully implementing the PNCEBT. ResumoConsiderando a implantação do Programa Nacional de Controle e Erradicação da Brucelose e Tuberculose Animal (PNCEBT) no ano de 2001 e a necessidade de se conhecer a situação epidemiológica local da tuberculose animal para uma posterior avaliação da eficácia das medidas estabelecidas, este trabalho teve como objetivo estimar a prevalência e identificar os fatores de risco para a tuberculose bovina no Distrito Federal, assim como, fornecer subsídios para a gestão estratégica do PNCETB. A colheita de dados foi realizada no período de fevereiro a dezembro de 2003. O DF foi considerado como uma única região epidemiológica devido ao número pequeno de propriedades existentes e pela ausência de diferenças importantes entre as regiões pecuárias que justificassem a estratificação regional da amostra. Foram amostradas aleatoriamente 278 propriedades do banco cadastral local de rebanhos bovinos com atividade reprodutiva, nas quais foram testadas 2019 fêmeas adultas. Somente um animal amostrado foi positivo ao Teste Cervical Comparativo, resultando numa prevalência de animais...

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Epidemiological status of bovine tuberculosis in the Federal District of Brazil

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“…Dairy herds are more vulnerable to tuberculosis because dairy production involves animal confinement during milking, which increases the risk of transmission (BARLOW et al, 1997), considering that confinement increases the population density and consequently the probability of infectious contacts (HUMBLET et al, 2010;ALVAREZ et al, 2012). Dairy herds also presented greater risk for tuberculosis in New Zealand (PORPHYRE et al, 2008), United Kingdom (RAMÍREZ-VILLAESCUSA et al, 2010;KAROLEMEAS et al, 2011), andBrazil (BAHIENSE et al, 2016;BARBIERI et al, 2016;DIAS et al, 2016;GALVIS et al, 2016;ROCHA et al, 2016;SILVA et al, 2016;BAUMGARTEN et al, 2016). Furthermore, dairy cattle tend to be older than beef cattle and consequently, have a greater probability of exposure to the infectious agent (HUMBLET et al, 2009).…”

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“…The prevalence of infected herds in these units varied between 0.36%, in the Federal District (Brasília), and 9.0%, in São Paulo (BAHIENSE et al, 2016;BARBIERI et al, 2016;DIAS et al, 2016;GALVIS et al, 2016;GUEDES et al, 2016;NÉSPOLI et al, 2016;QUEIROZ et al, 2016;RIBEIRO et al, 2016;ROCHA et al, 2016;SILVA et al, 2016;BAUMGARTEN et al, 2016;VENDRAME et al, 2016).…”

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Epidemiological situation of bovine tuberculosis in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil

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The epidemiological situation of bovine tuberculosis was studied in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The state was divided into three regions, and a predetermined number of properties was randomly sampled in each region. In each property, females aged 24 months or older were randomly selected and subjected to the cervical comparative tuberculin test. Altogether, 5,728 animals from 906 properties were tested. In the evaluated properties, an epidemiological questionnaire was applied to identify risk factors related to bovine tuberculosis. The prevalence of infected herds and infected animals and in the state was 2.87% [1.82-4.50] and 0.62% [0.29-1.29], respectively. There was a predominance trend of infected herds in the properties located in the dry areas of Pernambuco, where most dairy properties are found. The risk factors related to the occurrence of positive herds were: presence of 18 or more cows in the herd, milking the cows two or three times a day, and sharing the grazing area. In conclusion, the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in Pernambuco is low, and the best strategy to be adopted is the implementation of a surveillance system for detection and sanitation of infected herds, preferably by incorporating risk-based surveillance strategies. In addition, the State should implement an effective sanitary program to enable producers to test their animals for bovine tuberculosis before inserting them into the herds, as well as avoid sharing the grazing areas with properties that are not free of bovine tuberculosis. ResumoA situação epidemiológica da tuberculose bovina foi estudada no estado de Pernambuco. O estado foi dividido em três regiões e em cada uma delas foi aleatoriamente amostrado um número pré-estabelecido de propriedades. Dentro de cada propriedade, fêmeas com idade igual ou superior a 24 meses foram escolhidas aleatoriamente e submetidas ao teste Tuberculínico Cervical Comparativo. Ao todo foram testados 5.728 animais provenientes de 906 propriedades. Nas propriedades, foi aplicado um questionário epidemiológico para identificar fatores de risco associados à tuberculose bovina. A prevalência de focos no estado foi de 2,87% [1,82; 4,50] e a de animais 0,62% [0,29; 1,29]. Houve tendência de concentração de focos na região do Agreste do estado, caracterizada pelo predomínio de propriedades de leite. Os fatores de risco associados à condição de foco foram ter 18 ou mais vacas no rebanho, ordenhar as vacas 2 ou 3 vezes ao dia e compartilhar pastagem. Concluindo, o estado tem baixa prevalência de tuberculose bovina e a melhor estratégia a ser adotada é a implementação de sistema de vigilância para detecção e saneamento dos focos, de preferência incorporando elementos de vigilância baseada em risco. Além disso, o estado deve realizar uma sólida ação de educação sanitária para que seus produtores passem a testar os animais para tuberculose bovina antes de introduzi-los em seus plantéis e deixem de compartilhar pastagem com propriedades que não sejam livres de tuberculose bovina. Palavras-chave...

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“…Studies conducted on bovine tuberculosis in 12 Federative Units, which account for 66% of the Brazilian herd, showed prevalence of infected herds ranging from 0.36% in the Distrito Federal to 9.0% in São Paulo (BAHIENSE et al, 2016;BARBIERI et al, 2016;DIAS et al, 2016;GALVIS et al, 2016;LIMA et al, 2016;NÉSPOLI et al, 2016;QUEIROZ et al, 2016;RIBEIRO et al, 2016;ROCHA et al, 2016;SILVA et al, 2016;BAUMGARTEN et al, 2016;VENDRAME et al, 2016 Azambuja (2010) found that 12% (24/200) of bovines tested positive for the intradermal comparative cervical tuberculin diagnostic test in the milk basin of Caarapó, a municipality located in the center of the Southern Plateau region of the State. In contrast, Piva Filho (2013), using the same diagnostic test, found a rate of positive-testing animals of 0.26% in the municipality of Parnaíba (MS).…”

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Prevalence and risk factors for bovine tuberculosis in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

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Bottene

Monteiro

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The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiological situation of bovine tuberculosis in Mato Grosso do Sul. The State was divided into three regions, Pantanal, Planalto Norte, and Planalto Sul. In each region, properties were randomly chosen and a pre-established number of animals were also randomly selected; these animals were submitted to the intradermal comparative cervical tuberculin diagnostic test. In total, 17,121 animals from 938 properties were tested. In cases of inconclusive results, the animals were retested with the same diagnostic procedure within a minimum interval of 60 days. An epidemiological questionnaire was administered in the properties sampled to investigate possible risk factors for the disease. In the State, the prevalence of infected herds was 1.3% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.72-2.37%) and that of infected animals was 0.035% (95% CI: 0.017-0.069%). Point estimates indicated a higher concentration of infected herds (2.61%; 95% CI: 1.31-5.15%) and infected animals (0.132%; 95% CI: 0.055-0.315%) in the Planalto Sul region, which has a predominance of dairy properties. The prevalence of herds infected with bovine tuberculosis was found to be associated with the production of milk, with technification in the mode of production represented by the use of mechanical milking. Thus, it is recommended that the State adopt strategies for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis, with the structuring of the surveillance system for detection and mitigation of infected herds, incorporating risk-based surveillance elements. ResumoO objetivo do presente estudo foi descrever a situação epidemiológica da tuberculose bovina no Mato Grosso do Sul. O estado foi dividido em três regiões, Pantanal, Planalto Norte e Planalto Sul. Em cada região, propriedades foram sorteadas aleatoriamente e, dentro dessas, selecionou-se também de forma aleatória um número pré-estabelecido de animais, os quais foram submetidos ao teste Tuberculínico Cervical Comparativo. No total, foram testados 17.121 animais, provenientes de 938 propriedades. Os animais que resultaram inconclusivos foram retestados com o mesmo procedimento diagnóstico em intervalo mínimo de 60 dias. Nas propriedades amostradas foi aplicado um questionário epidemiológico para averiguar possíveis fatores de risco para a enfermidade. No estado, a prevalência de focos foi de 1,3% [0,72; 2,37%] e a de animais 0,035% [0,017; 0,069%]. As estimativas pontuais indicaram uma maior concentração de focos (2,61% [1,31; 5,15%]) e de animais (0,132% [0,055; 0,315%]) na região Planalto Sul, que tem predomínio de propriedades leiteiras. Verificou-se que a condição do foco de tuberculose bovina está associada à produção de leite, com sofisticação no modo de produção representado pela utilização de ordenha mecânica. Assim, recomenda-se que o estado adote estratégias de erradicação, com a estruturação de sistema de vigilância para detecção e saneamento de focos, incorporando elementos de vigilância baseada em risco. Palavras-chave: Brasil. Fatores de risco...

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Prevalence and herd-level risk factors of bovine tuberculosis in the State of Goiás, Brazil

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Epidemiological status of bovine tuberculosis in the Federal District of Brazil

Epidemiological status of bovine tuberculosis in the Federal District of Brazil

Epidemiological situation of bovine tuberculosis in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil

Prevalence and risk factors for bovine tuberculosis in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

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