Resistência anti-helmíntica em caprinos e ovinos no Nordeste do Brasil - revisão de literatura.

Abstract

This work is a partial requirement for the degree of Veterinarian UFCG / CSTR and the theme was a literature review on anthelmintic resistance in sheep and goats in northeastern Brazil. Were analyzed scientific articles, books, technical notes and circulars published in different regions of Brazil. The data obtained showed that gastrointestinal parasitosis of goats and sheep and cause serious economic losses. The frequent use and misuse of anthelmintics is a major cause of the emergence of anthelmintic resistance that currently occurs throughout the country and has been registered ever more frequent. Were presented which are the main predisposing factors for the occurrence of resistance and demonstrated succinctly what measures should be used to minimize the loss of efficacy of anthelmintic drugs and the procedures for the efficient control of parasitic diseases in herds. It was concluded that the lack of knowledge on the part of producers and technicians of the factors that lead to anthelmintic resistance, as well as measures to reduce contamination of pastures and consequent infection of animals, leads to excessive use of anthelmintics and the increasing resistance anthelmintic.