Importância das orientações para práticas de controle e erradicação da brucelose, tuberculose e controle da raiva dos herbívoros em Água Branca - PB.

Abstract

Among the zoonoses of great importance stands out brucellosis, tuberculosis and rabies causing major economic and production losses in herds cattle, goats and sheep. This study aimed to carry out guidelines for Control Practices and Eradication of Brucellosis and Tuberculosis and Rabies Control of Herbivores in Água Branca - PB. They were explained through lectures, meetings, Field Day and Special Day 1,496 farmers, breeders, community leaders, associations and organizations with 3,063 cattle herd, 2,071 goats and 884 sheep. In order to disseminate the realization of the study and the realization of events, it was necessary to participation in the radio program "Água em Foco" on three occasions. After the study there was an increase in vaccination against brucellosis 44.49% and in the case of tuberculosis has no way to measure results by lack of data on tuberculosis tests, though the creators were asked to do the tuberculin test periodically in the herd. In the year of study, on 2014, was observed vaccinating 2,087 cattle, 350 goats and 242 sheep totaling a herd vaccinated against rabies of 2,679 animals, these figures represent an increase in flock vaccinated of 430.50%. Were observed through questionnaires before and after the lectures made in the Água Branca municipality communities that the proposed objectives were achieved in the methodology and rate of correct answers before the lectures ranged from 1.61% to 48.39%, after the lectures, rate of correct answers were 60% to 100%. It can be concluded that the lack of information and knowledge of National Program for Control and Eradication of Brucellosis and Tuberculosis and National Program of Herbivores Rabies Control make the creator does not establish adequate sanitary control of the flock endangering human and animal health. The study results show the importance of zoonoses, both the social point of view and from an economic point of view and this achievement is directly linked technical assistance and rural extension permanent and inserted within the property with credibility and trust of the producer.