ALVES, J. R. A.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3808284544729695; ALVES, José Romero Alexandre.
Resumo:
Leptospirosis in horses is a major cause of abortion and reproductive failure in
females and males in recurrent uveitis, causing economic losses. We conducted
an epidemiological survey aimed to analyze the presence of leptospiral antibodies
in horses and the main risk factors related to the disease in the properties of the
microrregion from Pajeú of Pernambuco. We examined sera from 100 horses from
38 properties of four municipalities in the region, by the microscopic agglutination
test, using 24 Leptospira spp. as antigens. Of the 100 samples tested, 28 (28%)
were positive. The reagents serovars were Patoc (10%), Butembo (9%), sentot
(4%), Australis (2%), Copenhageni (2%) and Hadjo (1%). Data analysis indicated
as a risk factor as the use of pasture forage (OR = 7.80, 95% CI = 1.714 - 35.496).