LIRA, R. J.P.; LIRA, Robison José Pessoa.
Resumo:
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.