Análise da percepção de egressos e estudantes de medicina veterinária sobre a peste suína africana.

Abstract

The swine production chain represents an important component of agribusiness; Its expansion and continuous growth has contributed positively to the national and world economy. Brazil, according to data from MAPA (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply) occupies the fourth place in the ranking of the countries that most produce and export pork products in the world. Currently, one of the major challenges facing the world swine market is African Swine Fever, a highly contagious disease with a high mortality rate associated with clinical hemorrhagic signs that affects domestic and wild swine. To date there is no vaccination and treatment to combat this disease. Therefore, the objective was to evaluate the level of knowledge of graduates and students of Veterinary Medicine of UFPB about African Swine Fever. A survey was conducted by applying a standard questionnaire, made available on social media from 19 to 21 October 2019, and data collection took place online through the Google Forms® software. Of the 114 respondents, it was noted that most had knowledge and had heard about African Swine Fever. However, a reasonable percentage of research volunteers were wrong when asked about basic disease issues, such as whether it had zoonotic potential, whether Brazil is a PSA-free country, and whether there is vaccination and treatment for it. this disease. Thus, it is understood that there are gaps that can be filled through further study of African swine fever.