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Prepubic tendon rupture may lead to the loss of pelvic floor support. A four-year-old Santa Inês ewe had been reported suffering from apathy, progressive weight loss throughout ten days, and prolonged pregnancy. Physical exams showed an excessive pendulous abdomen, a mild ventral edema between the udder and the umbilical scar (xiphoid region). Also, the udder was cranially displaced and with hematomas. Other symptoms noticed were walking reluctance, pelvic asymmetry, tachycardia, and tachypnea. The urinalysis findings indicated the presence of ketone bodies. The ultrasound examination confirmed the presence of fetuses with normal development, and a potential rupture of the abdominal muscles was excluded. Eight days following its hospitalization, labor induction was carried out using dexamethasone (20mg, IM, single application). She went into labor three days after the initial dose of corticosteroid. The ewe had difficulty expelling the lambs, making their traction necessary. Although the animal has recovered from its injuries, the clinical picture shows prepubic tendon rupture, and in order to prevent future complications, the ewe is not going to breed anymore. The report of this case works as an alert to the possibility of the occurrence of this affection in ewes and demonstrates the need of parturition assistance in animals with this condition, which can be diagnosed through clinical evaluation and ultrasound examination.(AU)
A ruptura do tendão pré-púbico resulta na perda do suporte do assoalho abdominal do animal. Uma ovelha, prenhe, da raça Santa Inês, de quatro anos, foi atendida com apatia e emagrecimento progressivo há dez dias e prolongamento da gestação. Ao exame clínico, verificou-se abdômen demasiadamente penduloso, discreto edema ventral entre o úbere e a região xifóide, úbere penduloso e com feridas, dificuldade de locomoção, assimetria de pelve, taquicardia e taquipneia. Detectou-se, na urinálise presença de corpos cetônicos. Foi confirmada à ultrassonografia, a viabilidade dos fetos. O parto foi induzido após oito dias de internação. Após três dias da aplicação do corticoide a ovelha entrou em trabalho de parto, sendo necessárias manobras obstétricas para retirada dos fetos, pois a mesma não apresentava contrações abdominais. O paciente se recuperou, mas como o quadro clínico era compatível com ruptura do tendão prépúbico, foi recomendado a retirada do animal da reprodução para evitar problemas futuros à ovelha e aos cordeiros. Conclui-se que o acompanhamento gestacional é indispensável para animais com esta afecção e que mediante avaliação clínica e ultrassonografia, pode-se chegar ao diagnóstico dessa afecção.(AU)
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Animais , Feminino , Doenças dos Ovinos , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Traumatismos dos Tendões/veterináriaRESUMO
Prepubic tendon rupture may lead to the loss of pelvic floor support. A four-year-old Santa Inês ewe had been reported suffering from apathy, progressive weight loss throughout ten days, and prolonged pregnancy. Physical exams showed an excessive pendulous abdomen, a mild ventral edema between the udder and the umbilical scar (xiphoid region). Also, the udder was cranially displaced and with hematomas. Other symptoms noticed were walking reluctance, pelvic asymmetry, tachycardia, and tachypnea. The urinalysis findings indicated the presence of ketone bodies. The ultrasound examination confirmed the presence of fetuses with normal development, and a potential rupture of the abdominal muscles was excluded. Eight days following its hospitalization, labor induction was carried out using dexamethasone (20mg, IM, single application). She went into labor three days after the initial dose of corticosteroid. The ewe had difficulty expelling the lambs, making their traction necessary. Although the animal has recovered from its injuries, the clinical picture shows prepubic tendon rupture, and in order to prevent future complications, the ewe is not going to breed anymore. The report of this case works as an alert to the possibility of the occurrence of this affection in ewes and demonstrates the need of parturition assistance in animals with this condition, which can be diagnosed through clinical evaluation and ultrasound examination.
A ruptura do tendão pré-púbico resulta na perda do suporte do assoalho abdominal do animal. Uma ovelha, prenhe, da raça Santa Inês, de quatro anos, foi atendida com apatia e emagrecimento progressivo há dez dias e prolongamento da gestação. Ao exame clínico, verificou-se abdômen demasiadamente penduloso, discreto edema ventral entre o úbere e a região xifóide, úbere penduloso e com feridas, dificuldade de locomoção, assimetria de pelve, taquicardia e taquipneia. Detectou-se, na urinálise presença de corpos cetônicos. Foi confirmada à ultrassonografia, a viabilidade dos fetos. O parto foi induzido após oito dias de internação. Após três dias da aplicação do corticoide a ovelha entrou em trabalho de parto, sendo necessárias manobras obstétricas para retirada dos fetos, pois a mesma não apresentava contrações abdominais. O paciente se recuperou, mas como o quadro clínico era compatível com ruptura do tendão prépúbico, foi recomendado a retirada do animal da reprodução para evitar problemas futuros à ovelha e aos cordeiros. Conclui-se que o acompanhamento gestacional é indispensável para animais com esta afecção e que mediante avaliação clínica e ultrassonografia, pode-se chegar ao diagnóstico dessa afecção.
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Feminino , Animais , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Doenças dos Ovinos , Traumatismos dos Tendões/veterináriaRESUMO
O vírus da diarreia viral bovina (BVDV) e um dos principais patógenos de bovinos com um grande impacto sobre a economia, é um RNA fita simples da família Flaviviridae do gênero Pestivirus, são pequenos envelopados. Este vírus pode infectar diversos animais por serem do gênero Pestivirus e podem acometer suínos, ovinos, outros ruminantes como bubalinos, onde o bovino é mais sensível e é o foco do presente estudo, e este é um dos animais mais estudados com esta patologia. Do ponto de vista epidemiológico os animais portadores do vírus devem ser descartados, sendo que cerca de 80% destes animais podem ser positivos para o vírus, onde se teria um grande impacto da economia se todos fossem descartados. O BVDV causa alterações significativas sobre a reprodução animal e assim como consequência relevante impacto na economia. Desta forma, este trabalho de revisão se propõe a discutir sobre os principais impactos que o vírus da diarreia viral bovina (BVDV) causa sobre a reprodução bovina. O vírus da diarreia viral bovina é um grande problema nas fazendas, com impacto reprodutivo bastante elevado, tendo em vista as possíveis perdas embrionárias e nascimentos de bezerros persistentemente infectados, assim como também causa prejuízos significativos na economia leiteira.(AU)
The bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is one of the major pathogens of cattle with a major impact on the economy, it is a single stranded RNA of the family Flaviviridae of the genus Pestivirus, are small envelopes. This virus can infect several animals for being of the genus genus Pestivirus and can affect swine, sheep, other ruminants such as buffalo, where the bovine is more sensitive and is the focus of the present study. This is one of the most studied animals with this pathology. From an epidemiological point of view, animals carrying the virus should be discarded, and about 80% of these animals could be positive for the virus, which would cause a major economic impact if all were discarded. BVDV causes significant changes in animal reproduction and thus has a relevant impact on the economy. Hence, this review paper aims to discuss the main impacts that the BVDV causes on bovine reproduction. The bovine viral diarrhea virus is a major problem on farms, with very high reproductive impact given the possible embryonic losses and births of persistently infected calves, as well as causing significant damage to the dairy economy.(AU)
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Animais , Bovinos , Doenças dos Bovinos , Vírus da Diarreia Viral Bovina , Reprodução , Complicações na Gravidez/veterináriaRESUMO
O vírus da diarreia viral bovina (BVDV) e um dos principais patógenos de bovinos com um grande impacto sobre a economia, é um RNA fita simples da família Flaviviridae do gênero Pestivirus, são pequenos envelopados. Este vírus pode infectar diversos animais por serem do gênero Pestivirus e podem acometer suínos, ovinos, outros ruminantes como bubalinos, onde o bovino é mais sensível e é o foco do presente estudo, e este é um dos animais mais estudados com esta patologia. Do ponto de vista epidemiológico os animais portadores do vírus devem ser descartados, sendo que cerca de 80% destes animais podem ser positivos para o vírus, onde se teria um grande impacto da economia se todos fossem descartados. O BVDV causa alterações significativas sobre a reprodução animal e assim como consequência relevante impacto na economia. Desta forma, este trabalho de revisão se propõe a discutir sobre os principais impactos que o vírus da diarreia viral bovina (BVDV) causa sobre a reprodução bovina. O vírus da diarreia viral bovina é um grande problema nas fazendas, com impacto reprodutivo bastante elevado, tendo em vista as possíveis perdas embrionárias e nascimentos de bezerros persistentemente infectados, assim como também causa prejuízos significativos na economia leiteira.
The bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is one of the major pathogens of cattle with a major impact on the economy, it is a single stranded RNA of the family Flaviviridae of the genus Pestivirus, are small envelopes. This virus can infect several animals for being of the genus genus Pestivirus and can affect swine, sheep, other ruminants such as buffalo, where the bovine is more sensitive and is the focus of the present study. This is one of the most studied animals with this pathology. From an epidemiological point of view, animals carrying the virus should be discarded, and about 80% of these animals could be positive for the virus, which would cause a major economic impact if all were discarded. BVDV causes significant changes in animal reproduction and thus has a relevant impact on the economy. Hence, this review paper aims to discuss the main impacts that the BVDV causes on bovine reproduction. The bovine viral diarrhea virus is a major problem on farms, with very high reproductive impact given the possible embryonic losses and births of persistently infected calves, as well as causing significant damage to the dairy economy.
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Animais , Bovinos , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Doenças dos Bovinos , Reprodução , Vírus da Diarreia Viral BovinaRESUMO
The aim of the current cross-sectional study is to identify risk factors associated with infections caused by BoHV-1, BVDV, BLV and Brucella abortus in beef cattle herds bred under semi-intensive production system in São Luis Island - MA. Sixteen (16) cattle herds were selected and 160 serum blood samples from female animals in these herds (older than 24 months) were analyzed. An epidemiological questionnaire was answered by owners of each assessed property in order to identify risk factors associated with the studied infections; evaluations were made by means of multivariate statistical analysis. The prevalence of cattle positive to BoHV-1, BVDV, BLV and B. abortus was 68.12%, 66.87%, 62.50% and 3.12%, respectively. Variable cattle purchase was a risk factor for infections caused by BoHV-1, BVDV and B. abortus. Pasture sharing and pig breeding in the same property were factors associated with the occurrence of BoHV-1 and B. abortus in the assessed herds. Variables miscarriage and diarrhea were indicative of B. abortus. Based on the current results, further attention should be given to the herein investigated region, where epidemiological investigations and control interventions should be implemented in order to avoid infections caused by BoHV-1, BVDV, BLV and B. abortus.(AU)
O objetivo do presente estudo transversal foi identificar os fatores de risco associados às infecções causadas por BoHV-1, BVDV, BLV e Brucella abortus em rebanhos bovinos de corte sob sistema de produção semi-intensiva na Ilha de São Luis -MA. Para isso, dezesseis (16) rebanhos bovinos foram selecionados e analisados sorologicamente 160 amostras de sangue de fêmeas bovinas (com idade superior a 24 meses). Em cada propriedade avaliada aplicou-se um questionário epidemiológico para identificar os fatores de risco que poderiam estar associados às infecções em estudo, por meio de análise estatística multivariada. As prevalências de bovinos positivos ao BoHV-1, BVDV, BLV e B. abortus foram de 68, 12%, 66,87%, 62, 50% e 3, 12%, respectivamente. No estudo dos fatores de risco, a variável compra de bovinos foi identificada com o fator de risco simultaneamente para as infecções pelo BoHV-1, BVDV e B. abortus. Compartilhamento de pasto e presença de suínos estiveram associadas ao mesmo tempo à ocorrência do BoHV-1 e B. abortus entre os animais avaliados. E ainda para a B. abortus, foram identificadas como fatores de risco as variáveis, ocorrência de abortamento e diarreia. Com base nos resultados desse estudo pode-se concluir que maior atenção deve ser dada à região estudada onde investigações epidemiológicas e intervenções de controle para as infecções pelo BoHV-1, BVDV, VLB e B. abortus devam ser implementadas.(AU)
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Animais , Gravidez , Bovinos , Doenças dos Bovinos/epidemiologia , Estudos Soroepidemiológicos , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Herpesvirus Bovino 1 , Vírus da Diarreia Viral Bovina , Vírus da Leucemia Bovina , Brucelose Bovina , Brasil/epidemiologiaRESUMO
The aim of the current cross-sectional study is to identify risk factors associated with infections caused by BoHV-1, BVDV, BLV and Brucella abortus in beef cattle herds bred under semi-intensive production system in São Luis Island - MA. Sixteen (16) cattle herds were selected and 160 serum blood samples from female animals in these herds (older than 24 months) were analyzed. An epidemiological questionnaire was answered by owners of each assessed property in order to identify risk factors associated with the studied infections; evaluations were made by means of multivariate statistical analysis. The prevalence of cattle positive to BoHV-1, BVDV, BLV and B. abortus was 68.12%, 66.87%, 62.50% and 3.12%, respectively. Variable cattle purchase was a risk factor for infections caused by BoHV-1, BVDV and B. abortus. Pasture sharing and pig breeding in the same property were factors associated with the occurrence of BoHV-1 and B. abortus in the assessed herds. Variables miscarriage and diarrhea were indicative of B. abortus. Based on the current results, further attention should be given to the herein investigated region, where epidemiological investigations and control interventions should be implemented in order to avoid infections caused by BoHV-1, BVDV, BLV and B. abortus.
O objetivo do presente estudo transversal foi identificar os fatores de risco associados às infecções causadas por BoHV-1, BVDV, BLV e Brucella abortus em rebanhos bovinos de corte sob sistema de produção semi-intensiva na Ilha de São Luis -MA. Para isso, dezesseis (16) rebanhos bovinos foram selecionados e analisados sorologicamente 160 amostras de sangue de fêmeas bovinas (com idade superior a 24 meses). Em cada propriedade avaliada aplicou-se um questionário epidemiológico para identificar os fatores de risco que poderiam estar associados às infecções em estudo, por meio de análise estatística multivariada. As prevalências de bovinos positivos ao BoHV-1, BVDV, BLV e B. abortus foram de 68, 12%, 66,87%, 62, 50% e 3, 12%, respectivamente. No estudo dos fatores de risco, a variável compra de bovinos foi identificada com o fator de risco simultaneamente para as infecções pelo BoHV-1, BVDV e B. abortus. Compartilhamento de pasto e presença de suínos estiveram associadas ao mesmo tempo à ocorrência do BoHV-1 e B. abortus entre os animais avaliados. E ainda para a B. abortus, foram identificadas como fatores de risco as variáveis, ocorrência de abortamento e diarreia. Com base nos resultados desse estudo pode-se concluir que maior atenção deve ser dada à região estudada onde investigações epidemiológicas e intervenções de controle para as infecções pelo BoHV-1, BVDV, VLB e B. abortus devam ser implementadas.
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Animais , Gravidez , Bovinos , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Doenças dos Bovinos/epidemiologia , Estudos Soroepidemiológicos , Brasil/epidemiologia , Brucelose Bovina , Herpesvirus Bovino 1 , Vírus da Diarreia Viral Bovina , Vírus da Leucemia BovinaRESUMO
Maternal nutritional restrictions during late gestation could lead to fetal hypoglycemia. Glucose levels in the fetal sheep regulate circulating insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) levels, which stimulate cell proliferation and differentiation of reproductive organs after binding to its own receptor or estrogen receptors. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of subnutrition of ewes during the last trimester of gestation on the serum glucose/IGF1 levels and development of reproductive organs in their lambs. Pregnant ewes carrying singletons were randomly assigned to restricted (R ewes, nâ¯=â¯8) or control (C ewes, nâ¯=â¯8) groups (4 lambs of each gender/group) and fed with 50% or 100% of metabolic energy requirements from â¼100 days of gestation to term (â¼147 days), respectively. Blood samples from lambs were taken on the first day after born and once at week for serum glucose and IGF1 determination. Lambs were euthanatized at 2 months of age, reproductive organs were weighted and tissue samples were collected from them for histology and to measure mRNA expression of IGF1 and its receptor (IGF1R) by qRT-PCR. Pre-partum glucose levels in R ewes were significantly lower compared to C ewes (pâ¯<â¯.05). Compared to lambs born from C ewes, lambs born from R ewes showed lower serum levels of glucose and IGF1 during the first week of age (pâ¯<â¯.05). At 2 month of age, these lambs had significant lower uterine and testicular weight and lower ovarian, uterine and testicular mRNA expressions of IGF1 and its receptor (pâ¯<â¯.05). Histological findings showed that diameter of secondary and tertiary follicles in ovaries and number of endometrial glands in uterus of females, or number of Sertoli cells and seminiferous tubules and diameter, perimeter and tubular area in testicles of males were significantly lower in lambs born from R ewes compared to the respective organs of lambs born from the C ewes (pâ¯<â¯.05). In conclusion, these results demonstrate that maternal subnutrition during late gestation affects IGF1 levels during fetal life and impairs reproductive development in the neonatal lamb, which could have permanent negative consequences in the future reproductive performance of the offspring.
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Genitália/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Desnutrição/veterinária , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição Pré-Natal , Doenças dos Ovinos/fisiopatologia , Ovinos/metabolismo , Animais , Glicemia , Estradiol/sangue , Feminino , Fator de Crescimento Insulin-Like I/metabolismo , Masculino , Desnutrição/complicações , Gravidez , Ovinos/crescimento & desenvolvimentoRESUMO
Background: Pregnancy toxemia is a metabolic disorder characterized by hypoglycemia and ketonemia, resulted from the inability of the animal to maintain an adequate energetic balance associated with increased corporal fat mobilization to supply energetic requirement, that can place the health and life of the bitch and their fetus at risk. Despite well recognized in sheep as pregnancy toxemia and in women as preeclampsia, hypoglycemia and ketosis is an uncommon condition in bitches. Apparently, five documented cases have been published since 1964. The objective of this work is to discuss clinical cases of hypoglycemia and ketosis.Cases: Two cases of gestational ketosis in bitches on late gestational phase are reported. Case 1. In the first one, a small bitch was presented in labor, with fetus insinuation, prostration, dehydration, pale mucous membranes with laboratorial signs of normochromic and normocytic anemia and anisocytosis, signals of fetal distress in abdominal ultrasonography, hypoglycemia (43 mg/dL) and ketonemia (3.6 mmol/L). Therapeutic course consisted of correction of dehydration and 50% glucose replacement at the dose of 0.5 mg / kg, followed by caesarean section and ovariohysterectomy. Except for the insinuated fetus, all the five remainings were born alive and survived, and the post-surgical recovery occurred without complications. Case 2. The second case involved a small 55-day pregnant bitch, presenting depression, apathy, anorexia, dehydration, abdominal distention compatible with final third of pregnancy without delivery signs. There were signs of fetal distress at ultrasonographic examination, with depression and lack of responses to mechanical stimuli. Laboratory findings include microccytic hypochromic anemia, hypoglycemia (31 mg/dL) and ketonemia detected by urinalysis reagent tape. Three hours after intravenous administration of 50% glucose at the dose of 1.0 mg/kg, the animal was alert and nourished.[...]
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Feminino , Animais , Gravidez , Cães , Cetose/veterinária , Hipoglicemia/veterinária , Pré-Eclâmpsia/veterinária , Complicações na Gravidez/veterináriaRESUMO
Background: Pregnancy toxemia is a metabolic disorder characterized by hypoglycemia and ketonemia, resulted from the inability of the animal to maintain an adequate energetic balance associated with increased corporal fat mobilization to supply energetic requirement, that can place the health and life of the bitch and their fetus at risk. Despite well recognized in sheep as pregnancy toxemia and in women as preeclampsia, hypoglycemia and ketosis is an uncommon condition in bitches. Apparently, five documented cases have been published since 1964. The objective of this work is to discuss clinical cases of hypoglycemia and ketosis.Cases: Two cases of gestational ketosis in bitches on late gestational phase are reported. Case 1. In the first one, a small bitch was presented in labor, with fetus insinuation, prostration, dehydration, pale mucous membranes with laboratorial signs of normochromic and normocytic anemia and anisocytosis, signals of fetal distress in abdominal ultrasonography, hypoglycemia (43 mg/dL) and ketonemia (3.6 mmol/L). Therapeutic course consisted of correction of dehydration and 50% glucose replacement at the dose of 0.5 mg / kg, followed by caesarean section and ovariohysterectomy. Except for the insinuated fetus, all the five remainings were born alive and survived, and the post-surgical recovery occurred without complications. Case 2. The second case involved a small 55-day pregnant bitch, presenting depression, apathy, anorexia, dehydration, abdominal distention compatible with final third of pregnancy without delivery signs. There were signs of fetal distress at ultrasonographic examination, with depression and lack of responses to mechanical stimuli. Laboratory findings include microccytic hypochromic anemia, hypoglycemia (31 mg/dL) and ketonemia detected by urinalysis reagent tape. Three hours after intravenous administration of 50% glucose at the dose of 1.0 mg/kg, the animal was alert and nourished.[...](AU)
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Animais , Feminino , Gravidez , Cães , Hipoglicemia/veterinária , Cetose/veterinária , Pré-Eclâmpsia/veterinária , Complicações na Gravidez/veterináriaRESUMO
Objetivou-se identificar alguns indicadores bioquímicos e hormonais durante o final da gestação e início da lactação de vacas leiteiras sadias, quando comparadas com as que apresentaram algum tipo de transtorno clínico ao longo do experimento. Para tanto, utilizou-se 39 vacas mestiças (holandês x Gir), distribuídas em dois grupos, o primeiro (G1) com 22 animais hígidos e o segundo (G2) com 17 vacas que apresentaram algumas enfermidades (retenção de placenta, endometrite, mastite, pododermatite e distocia materna). O delineamento experimental ocorreu a partir das coletas realizadas nos períodos -60, -40, -20, -10 dias antes do parto, 0 (dia do parto), e +10, +20, +40, +60 dias pós-parto. Analisou-se os metabólitos energéticos (glicose, frutosamina, AGNEs e β-hidroxibutirato), hormonais (insulina e cortisol), proteicos (proteína total, albumina, globulina e ureia) e minerais (CaT, P, Mg, K, Na e Cl). As variáveis estudadas foram interpretadas por meio de análise de variância ao nível de 5% de probabilidade. Analisando o perfil energético, verificou-se uma maior mobilização no G2 durante o periparto, por meio dos menores valores de frutosamina e glicose, além das concentrações superiores de AGNEs e β-hidroxibutirato. O comportamento dos hormônios insulina e cortisol foi similar, observando apenas efeito de momento, cujos maiores concentrações ocorreram no dia do parto. O perfil proteico revelou, pela proteína total apenas efeito de momento, em que seus menores valores foram verificados no dia do parto, contudo, a albumina do G2 foi inferior ao G1 em todos os momentos, já as globulinas do G2 foram superiores ao grupo das vacas hígidas e a ureia apresentou concentrações maiores no G1. Com relação aos minerais o cálcio total, magnésio e cloro apontaram níveis inferiores desde o período inicial das coletas no grupo G2. Conclui-se, que esses metabólitos estudados sinalizaram precocemente a deficiência nutricional durante o final da gestação, repercutindo no período de transição, e comprometendo o mecanismo de adaptação das vacas, com isso aumentando os riscos para maior ocorrência de enfermidades.(AU)
This study aimed to identify some biochemical and hormonal indicators during late pregnancy and early lactation from healthy dairy cows crossbred compared with those who had some type of clinical disorder throughout the experiment. Therefore, we used 39 Crossbred dairy cows (Holstein x Gyr), divided into two groups, the first (G1) with 22 healthy animals and the second (G2) with 17 cows showed some disease (retained placenta, endometritis, mastitis, foot rot and maternal dystocia). The experiment took place from collections made in the period -60, -40, -20, -10 days before delivery, 0 (parturition day), and +10, +20, +40, +60 days postpartum. We analyzed energy metabolites (glucose, fructosamine, NEFA and β-hydroxybutyrate), hormone (insulin and cortisol), protein (total protein, albumin, globulin and urea) and minerals (CaT, P, Mg, K, Na and Cl). The variables studied were interpreted by analysis of variance at 5% probability. Analyzing the energetic profile, there was a greater mobilization in G2 during childbirth, through the lower fructosamine and glucose values, besides higher concentrations of Agnes and β-hydroxybutyrate. The behavior of the hormones insulin and cortisol was similar, noting only effect of time, whose higher levels occurred on the day of delivery. The protein profile revealed by total protein only time effect in their lowest values were recorded on the day of delivery, however, albumin G2 was lower than the G1 at all times, since the G2 globulin were higher than the group of otherwise healthy cows and urea showed higher concentrations in G1. With respect to the total mineral calcium, magnesium and chlorine showed lower levels from the initial period of the collections in G2. It follows that these metabolites studied early signal nutritional deficiency during late pregnancy, reflecting the transition period, and compromising the adjustment mechanism for cows, thereby increasing the risks to higher incidence of disease.(AU)
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Animais , Feminino , Gravidez , Bovinos , Biomarcadores/sangue , Bovinos/sangue , Lactação/sangue , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Bovinos/fisiologiaRESUMO
Objetivou-se identificar alguns indicadores bioquímicos e hormonais durante o final da gestação e início da lactação de vacas leiteiras sadias, quando comparadas com as que apresentaram algum tipo de transtorno clínico ao longo do experimento. Para tanto, utilizou-se 39 vacas mestiças (holandês x Gir), distribuídas em dois grupos, o primeiro (G1) com 22 animais hígidos e o segundo (G2) com 17 vacas que apresentaram algumas enfermidades (retenção de placenta, endometrite, mastite, pododermatite e distocia materna). O delineamento experimental ocorreu a partir das coletas realizadas nos períodos -60, -40, -20, -10 dias antes do parto, 0 (dia do parto), e +10, +20, +40, +60 dias pós-parto. Analisou-se os metabólitos energéticos (glicose, frutosamina, AGNEs e β-hidroxibutirato), hormonais (insulina e cortisol), proteicos (proteína total, albumina, globulina e ureia) e minerais (CaT, P, Mg, K, Na e Cl). As variáveis estudadas foram interpretadas por meio de análise de variância ao nível de 5% de probabilidade. Analisando o perfil energético, verificou-se uma maior mobilização no G2 durante o periparto, por meio dos menores valores de frutosamina e glicose, além das concentrações superiores de AGNEs e β-hidroxibutirato. O comportamento dos hormônios insulina e cortisol foi similar, observando apenas efeito de momento, cujos maiores concentrações ocorreram no dia do parto. O perfil proteico revelou, pela proteína total apenas efeito de momento, em que seus menores valores foram verificados no dia do parto, contudo, a albumina do G2 foi inferior ao G1 em todos os momentos, já as globulinas do G2 foram superiores ao grupo das vacas hígidas e a ureia apresentou concentrações maiores no G1. Com relação aos minerais o cálcio total, magnésio e cloro apontaram níveis inferiores desde o período inicial das coletas no grupo G2. Conclui-se, que esses metabólitos estudados sinalizaram precocemente a deficiência nutricional durante o final da gestação, repercutindo no período de transição, e comprometendo o mecanismo de adaptação das vacas, com isso aumentando os riscos para maior ocorrência de enfermidades.(AU)
This study aimed to identify some biochemical and hormonal indicators during late pregnancy and early lactation from healthy dairy cows crossbred compared with those who had some type of clinical disorder throughout the experiment. Therefore, we used 39 Crossbred dairy cows (Holstein x Gyr), divided into two groups, the first (G1) with 22 healthy animals and the second (G2) with 17 cows showed some disease (retained placenta, endometritis, mastitis, foot rot and maternal dystocia). The experiment took place from collections made in the period -60, -40, -20, -10 days before delivery, 0 (parturition day), and +10, +20, +40, +60 days postpartum. We analyzed energy metabolites (glucose, fructosamine, NEFA and β-hydroxybutyrate), hormone (insulin and cortisol), protein (total protein, albumin, globulin and urea) and minerals (CaT, P, Mg, K, Na and Cl). The variables studied were interpreted by analysis of variance at 5% probability. Analyzing the energetic profile, there was a greater mobilization in G2 during childbirth, through the lower fructosamine and glucose values, besides higher concentrations of Agnes and β-hydroxybutyrate. The behavior of the hormones insulin and cortisol was similar, noting only effect of time, whose higher levels occurred on the day of delivery. The protein profile revealed by total protein only time effect in their lowest values were recorded on the day of delivery, however, albumin G2 was lower than the G1 at all times, since the G2 globulin were higher than the group of otherwise healthy cows and urea showed higher concentrations in G1. With respect to the total mineral calcium, magnesium and chlorine showed lower levels from the initial period of the collections in G2. It follows that these metabolites studied early signal nutritional deficiency during late pregnancy, reflecting the transition period, and compromising the adjustment mechanism for cows, thereby increasing the risks to higher incidence of disease.(AU)
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Animais , Feminino , Gravidez , Bovinos , Biomarcadores/sangue , Bovinos/sangue , Lactação/sangue , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Bovinos/fisiologiaRESUMO
Malformations have been observed in sheep and goats in the Brazilian semiarid region in areas where Poincianella pyramidalis is dominant. The objective of this trial was to determine whether Poincianella pyramidalis causes reproductive changes in pregnant sheep. Sixteen non-pregnant sheep were mated with two rams. After confirmation of the pregnancy by ultrasonography on the 18th day after mating, pregnant sheep were randomly divided into four groups (#1, 2, 3, and 4), with four animals each. Sheep received roughage in an amount equivalent to 2% of their body weight, mixed with 0%, 10%, 20% and 40% of dried leaves of P. pyramidalis for groups 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively. In Groups 1 and 2, all animals lambed normally. In Group 3 (20% P. pyramidalis in the roughage), one lamb was born with arthrogryposis and three sheep gave birth to premature weak lambs within 128, 132, and 133 days of gestation. In Group 4 (40% P. pyramidalis in the roughage), one sheep lambed a normal lamb; another ewe had embryonic mortality after seven days of plant consumption, and two aborted on days 103 and 144 of pregnancy. One of the aborted fetuses was normal and the other showed arthrogryposis and prognathism. These results suggest that P. pyramidalis causes embryonic deaths, abortions, and malformations in sheep. Grazing pregnant sheep in areas where this plant is dominant should be avoided, and roughage for confined pregnant females should not contain more than 10% P. pyramidalis.
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Aborto Animal/induzido quimicamente , Ração Animal/efeitos adversos , Fabaceae/toxicidade , Intoxicação por Plantas/veterinária , Doenças dos Ovinos/induzido quimicamente , Animais , Artrogripose/induzido quimicamente , Artrogripose/veterinária , Dieta/veterinária , Feminino , Masculino , Componentes Aéreos da Planta , Gravidez , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Nascimento Prematuro/veterinária , Prognatismo/induzido quimicamente , Prognatismo/veterinária , Ovinos , Doenças dos Ovinos/etiologiaRESUMO
Neospora caninum causes reproductive problems in cattle such as abortion, premature birth, retention of fetal membranes, and metritis. Therefore, this study aimed to verify possible risk factors for N. caninum infection in dairy cattle and their cause-effect relation to neosporosis. Serum samples of 1518 dairy cows from the West of Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil were analyzed by indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) for N. caninum, where 466 were found to be positives (30.69%-CI95%; 28.3-33.0). In addition, an epidemiological survey was conducted in order to verify possible risk factors for neosporosis and their relation to the disease. The presence of dogs in the farm was strongly associated with IFA positive results for N. caninum, and lack of history for neosporosis in the farm increased the chances of positivity in 66%. It was found a significant cause-effect relation between the occurrence of reproductive problems and the presence of antibodies against N. caninum (p = 0.05). It is possible to conclude that N. caninum is widely distributed in dairy farms of the Western part of Santa Catarina state, Brazil, and that the occurrence of reproductive problems is directly related to the disease with the presence of dogs as a risk factor for N. caninum infection.
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Aborto Animal/etiologia , Doenças dos Bovinos/parasitologia , Coccidiose/veterinária , Neospora/patogenicidade , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Aborto Animal/epidemiologia , Animais , Anticorpos Antibacterianos/sangue , Anticorpos Antiprotozoários/sangue , Anticorpos Antiprotozoários/imunologia , Brasil/epidemiologia , Bovinos , Doenças dos Bovinos/sangue , Doenças dos Bovinos/epidemiologia , Doenças dos Bovinos/imunologia , Coccidiose/sangue , Coccidiose/complicações , Coccidiose/epidemiologia , Doenças do Cão/parasitologia , Cães , Fazendas , Feminino , Técnica Indireta de Fluorescência para Anticorpo , Gravidez , Complicações na Gravidez/epidemiologia , Complicações na Gravidez/etiologia , Fatores de Risco , Estudos SoroepidemiológicosRESUMO
This research aimed to determine incidence of Toxoplama gondii infection in Corriedale sheep in southern Brazil during pregnancy and the extent of associated losses. Blood samples were collected from 411 Corriedale sheep in two flocks at different locations in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil). Presence of T. gondii was diagnosed by the Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Technique (IFAT). Seroprevalence of T. gondii during pre-mating was 20.2%, with no significant difference between the two flocks studied. Infection by T. gondii was influenced by ewes'age (P0.05). The pre-mating seroprevalence did not influence either returning to estrus or pregnancy rates. Weaning rate was significantly higher in pre-positive dams compared to negative ones (87.9 and 74.1%, respectively - P 0.05). The incidence of seroconversion was 16.5% (54/328). In seroconverted ewes, a high rate of return to estrus was observed (P0.05). The incidence of toxoplasmosis suggests production losses equivalent to 1.87% per year, in this system production. In addition, toxoplasmosis decreased the number of lambs per ewe. Therefore, to improve livestock performance, T. gondii infection should be monitored and controlled in the studied area.(AU)
Este trabalho tem como objetivo determinar a incidência da infecção pelo T. gondii em ovinos, durante o período gestacional e a extensão das perdas associadas. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas de 411 ovelhas Corriedale em dois rebanhos, em diferentes locais do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Presença de T. gondii foi diagnosticada pela técnica de imunofluorescência indireta (RIFI). A soroprevalência no pré-acasalamento foi de 20,2%, sem diferença significativa entre os dois rebanhos estudados. A infecção por T. gondii foi influenciada pela idade (P 0,05). A soroprevalência no pré-acasalamento não influenciou a taxa de retorno ao estro e a taxa de prenhez. Taxa de desmame foi significativamente maior nas ovelhas positivas na pré-cobertura em comparação com as negativas (87,9 e 74,1%, respectivamente - P 0,05). A incidência de soroconversão foi de 16,5% (54/328). Em ovelhas que soroconverteram, uma alta taxa de retorno ao estro foi observada (P0,05). A incidência da toxoplasmose sugere perdas de produção equivalentes a 1,87% ao ano nestes sistemas. Além disso, a toxoplasmose diminuiu o número de cordeiros por ovelha. Portanto, para melhorar o desempenho produtivo nos rebanhos ovinos, a infecção por T. gondii deve ser monitorada e controlada na área estudada.(AU)
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Animais , Doenças dos Ovinos , Toxoplasmose Animal/economia , Toxoplasmose Animal/epidemiologia , Toxoplasma , Complicações na Gravidez/veterináriaRESUMO
An epidemiological study of risk factors for fetal losses was carried out on 62,403 high-yielding Holstein cows in 29 large highly technified dairy herds in northern Mexico (25° N; 23.5 °C mean annual temperature). Multivariate multiple-group response model indicated that fetal losses between 43 and 260 days of pregnancy were 23 %. Heat-stressed cows at conception (temperature-humidity index, THI >82) were 14 times more likely (P < 0.01) to present fetal losses than not heat-stressed cows (27 vs. 18 %). Heat-stressed cows at 60 days of pregnancy (THI >82) were 4.5 times more likely (P < 0.01) to present fetal losses than cows suffering heat stress in early gestation (29.1 vs. 17.7 %). The proportion of cows experiencing fetal loss was lower for multiparous than primiparous cows (odds ratio; OR = 0.7). Cows with twin pregnancies had significantly increased chances of losing their fetuses than cows with a single fetus (33.6 vs. 20.7 %; P < 0.01). Cows with three milkings per day were 30 % more likely (P < 0.01) to lose their fetuses than cows milked twice daily. Cows calving in winter and spring had significantly increased chances of losing their fetuses than cows calving in summer and fall (30-35 vs. 4-5 %; P < 0.01). It was concluded that, in this particular environment, heat stress exert a great influence on fetal losses in high producing Holstein cows.
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Doenças dos Bovinos/epidemiologia , Transtornos de Estresse por Calor/veterinária , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Aborto Animal/epidemiologia , Criação de Animais Domésticos , Animais , Bovinos , Doenças dos Bovinos/fisiopatologia , Indústria de Laticínios , Perda do Embrião/etiologia , Perda do Embrião/veterinária , Feminino , Transtornos de Estresse por Calor/epidemiologia , Lactação/fisiologia , México/epidemiologia , Leite/metabolismo , Paridade , Gravidez , Complicações na Gravidez/epidemiologia , Gravidez Múltipla , Fenômenos Reprodutivos Fisiológicos , Fatores de Risco , Estações do Ano , Clima TropicalRESUMO
The objective was to analyze the association between disease occurrence during early lactation and reproductive performance and survival of dairy cows in high-producing herds, under different management practices in three geographic regions of Chile. Data included 30,757 lactation records of cows calving from January 2013 to June 2014 in three different locations: Central (C) area (n = 6198 cows in eight herds), Central-South (CS) area(n = 17,234 cows in 12 herds), and South (S) area (n = 7325 cows in six herds). Data were analyzed using logistic regression and ANOVA, considering cow as the experimental unit. Covariables offered to the models included parity number, season of calving, cow and herd relative milk yield, geographic location, and management system. Average milk yield (305 ME) per cow were 12,091, 11,783, and 6852 kg for C, CS, and S regions, respectively. Time from calving to first service and time to conception were consistently greater for cows with at least one disease event within 50 days in milk (DIM), for cows that were reported lame, or for cows that had mastitis or metritis. The odds (95% confidence interval) of pregnancy at 150 DIM (P150) and the odds of survival until 150 DIM (S150) for cows that had at least one disease event within 50 DIM were 0.84 (0.79-0.91) times the odds of pregnancy and 0.25 (0.22-0.28) times the odds of survival for healthy cows. The odds of P150 for cows located in the C and CS areas were 1.56 (1.36-1.80) and 1.16 (1.04-1.30) times the odds of P150 for cows in the S area. The odds of S150 for cows located in the C and CS areas were 0.48 (0.37-0.62) and 0.54 (0.42-0.67) times the odds of S150 for cows in the S area. These data suggested that cow health status and geographic location are significantly associated with reproductive performance and survival in this population of Chilean dairy cows.
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Endometrite/veterinária , Coxeadura Animal/epidemiologia , Mastite Bovina/epidemiologia , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Reprodução/fisiologia , Animais , Bovinos , Chile/epidemiologia , Endometrite/epidemiologia , Feminino , Fertilidade , Coxeadura Animal/complicações , Mastite Bovina/complicações , GravidezRESUMO
In the semiarid region of Brazil, in areas with vegetation composed mainly of Poincianella pyramidalis, several cases of congenital malformation and reproductive losses were observed in goats and sheep from 2012 to 2014. To determine the teratogenic effect of P. pyramidalis, two groups of eight goats each were used. Goats from Group 1 received fresh P. pyramidalis, harvested daily, as the only roughage during the whole breeding and pregnancy period. Goats in Group 2 (control) received Cynodon dactylon (tifton) hay free choice. Ultrasound examination for pregnancy diagnosis was performed every 28 days. Four goats from Group 1 were pregnant on day 28 but not on day 56, suggesting embryonic death or abortion. Another goat from Group 1 died at day 70 of pregnancy, and the fetuses exhibited micrognathia. The other three goats bore six kids, three of which showed bone malformations in the limbs, spine, ribs, sternum, and head, including arthrogryposis, scoliosis and micrognathia. One kid also showed hypoplasia of the left pulmonary lobes. In the control group, all goats bore a total of 13 kids and none of them exhibited malformations. These results demonstrated that P. pyramidalis causes congenital malformations and other reproductive losses in goats.
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Anormalidades Induzidas por Medicamentos/veterinária , Aborto Animal/induzido quimicamente , Caesalpinia/toxicidade , Reabsorção do Feto/veterinária , Doenças das Cabras/induzido quimicamente , Doenças das Cabras/etiologia , Intoxicação por Plantas/veterinária , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Animais , Artrogripose/induzido quimicamente , Artrogripose/veterinária , Brasil , Cynodon , Feminino , Reabsorção do Feto/induzido quimicamente , Doenças das Cabras/fisiopatologia , Cabras , Micrognatismo/induzido quimicamente , Micrognatismo/veterinária , Componentes Aéreos da Planta/toxicidade , Intoxicação por Plantas/fisiopatologia , Gravidez , Complicações na Gravidez/fisiopatologia , Escoliose/induzido quimicamente , Escoliose/veterináriaRESUMO
The aim of this study was to determine the profile of IL-2, IL-4, IL-10, IFN-γ, and TNF-α cytokines and KC-like cells (natural killer) in pregnant bitches, unpublished values for the species. A total of 27 females of the Shi Tzu, Pug, English Bulldog and French breeds, weighing 4-20kg and aged 4-6 years were used. Blood samples were collected from bitches during the anestrous and on the 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th week of pregnancy. Serum levels of cytokines were measured by panel MILLIPLEX MAP (CCYTO-90K, MILLIPORE, Billerica, Massachusetts, USA) validated for dogs. Twenty four females showed physiological pregnancy and three bitches showed pathological pregnancy. There was no difference between cytokine values during anestrous and gestational weeks of bitches (P>0.05). However, it was possible to verify the physiological behavior of serum levels during modulation of immune response in the gestational process of animals. In animals with gestational disorders, abnormal values for IL-2, IL-4 and INF-y were noted. It was concluded that serum levels of cytokines evaluated in pregnant bitches can help the better understanding of physiological and pathological gestational processes and correlated immunology in this species...
Objetivou-se por meio deste estudo determinar o perfil das citocinas IL-2, IL-4, IL-10, IFN-γ, TNF-α e células KC-like (natural killer) em cadelas gestantes, valores que são inéditos para a espécie. Foram utilizadas 27 fêmeas das raças Shi-tzu, Pug, Bulldog Inglês e Francês, pesando de 4 a 20 kg e com idade entre quatro e seis anos. Foram coletadas amostras sanguíneas das cadelas durante o anestro e na segunda, quinta, sexta, sétima e oitava semanas gestacionais. Os níveis séricos de citocinas foram dosados pelo painel MILLIPLEX MAP (CCYTO-90K, MILLIPORE, Billerica, Massachusetts, EUA) validado para cães. Vinte e quatro fêmeas apresentaram gestação fisiológica e três cadelas, gestação patológica. Não foi verificada diferença entre os valores das citocinas durante anestro e nas semanas gestacionais das cadelas (P>0,05). Entretanto, foi possível verificar o comportamento fisiológico dos níveis séricos durante a modulação da resposta imune no processo gestacional dos animais. Verificaram-se, nos animais com afecções gestacionais, valores alterados para IL-2, IL-4 e INF-y. Pôde-se concluir que os valores séricos das citocinas avaliadas, nas cadelas gestantes, podem auxiliar no maior conhecimento dos processos fisiológicos e patológicos da gestação, correlacionados à imunologia, nessa espécie...
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Animais , Feminino , Cães , Cães/embriologia , Citocinas/imunologia , Citocinas/isolamento & purificação , Prenhez/fisiologia , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Doenças dos Animais/patologiaRESUMO
The aim of this study was to determine the profile of IL-2, IL-4, IL-10, IFN-γ, and TNF-α cytokines and KC-like cells (natural killer) in pregnant bitches, unpublished values for the species. A total of 27 females of the Shi Tzu, Pug, English Bulldog and French breeds, weighing 4-20kg and aged 4-6 years were used. Blood samples were collected from bitches during the anestrous and on the 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th week of pregnancy. Serum levels of cytokines were measured by panel MILLIPLEX MAP (CCYTO-90K, MILLIPORE, Billerica, Massachusetts, USA) validated for dogs. Twenty four females showed physiological pregnancy and three bitches showed pathological pregnancy. There was no difference between cytokine values during anestrous and gestational weeks of bitches (P>0.05). However, it was possible to verify the physiological behavior of serum levels during modulation of immune response in the gestational process of animals. In animals with gestational disorders, abnormal values for IL-2, IL-4 and INF-y were noted. It was concluded that serum levels of cytokines evaluated in pregnant bitches can help the better understanding of physiological and pathological gestational processes and correlated immunology in this species.(AU)
Objetivou-se por meio deste estudo determinar o perfil das citocinas IL-2, IL-4, IL-10, IFN-γ, TNF-α e células KC-like (natural killer) em cadelas gestantes, valores que são inéditos para a espécie. Foram utilizadas 27 fêmeas das raças Shi-tzu, Pug, Bulldog Inglês e Francês, pesando de 4 a 20 kg e com idade entre quatro e seis anos. Foram coletadas amostras sanguíneas das cadelas durante o anestro e na segunda, quinta, sexta, sétima e oitava semanas gestacionais. Os níveis séricos de citocinas foram dosados pelo painel MILLIPLEX MAP (CCYTO-90K, MILLIPORE, Billerica, Massachusetts, EUA) validado para cães. Vinte e quatro fêmeas apresentaram gestação fisiológica e três cadelas, gestação patológica. Não foi verificada diferença entre os valores das citocinas durante anestro e nas semanas gestacionais das cadelas (P>0,05). Entretanto, foi possível verificar o comportamento fisiológico dos níveis séricos durante a modulação da resposta imune no processo gestacional dos animais. Verificaram-se, nos animais com afecções gestacionais, valores alterados para IL-2, IL-4 e INF-y. Pôde-se concluir que os valores séricos das citocinas avaliadas, nas cadelas gestantes, podem auxiliar no maior conhecimento dos processos fisiológicos e patológicos da gestação, correlacionados à imunologia, nessa espécie.(AU)
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Animais , Feminino , Cães , Cães/embriologia , Prenhez/fisiologia , Citocinas/imunologia , Citocinas/isolamento & purificação , Complicações na Gravidez/veterinária , Doenças dos Animais/patologiaRESUMO
Sera from 112 mares from 5 horse-breeding farms was examined for the presence of antibodies to Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii by an indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT), as well as from dogs and cattle present on these properties for the presence of antibodies to N. caninum. Among the 112 mares, 35 had a history of reproductive problems in the last breeding season and 77 had no reproductive problems. The rates of seroprevalence of N. caninum in mares with and without a history of reproductive problems were 25.71% and 6.49% and from T. gondii 2.85% and 1.29%, respectively. In dogs and cattle, the rates of seroprevalence of N. caninum were 10.52% and 15.55%, respectively. A positive correlation was found between the presence of antibodies against N. caninum (p=0.010) in mares and the occurrence of reproductive problems using the Fisher's exact test. Significantly higher seroprevalence for N. caninum in mares was observed on the farm that had seropositive dogs (p=0.018). Cattle on this farm were also seropositive. No significant differences in seropositivity were found on farms where dogs were seronegative, or absent. This result suggests, for the first time, the presence of seropositive dogs as a risk factor for N. caninum in mares and the necessity for further investigation of the epidemiology of this parasite in horse-breeding farms with reproductive problems and the presence of cattle and dogs. This is the first report on the occurrence of antibodies against N. caninum in horses from the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil.