CARACTERIZAÇÃO EPIDEMIOLÓGICA DAS PARASITOSES GOSTROINTESTINAIS EM CRIAÇÕES DE CAPRINOS E OVINOS NO CARIRI PARAIBANO

Abstract

The objective of this work was to characterize the caprinovinocultura of 20 properties in the municipalities of Santo André, Gurjão and Caturité, located in the region of Cariri Paraibano, through applications of questionnaires, lectures and technical assistance. Considering that caprinovinocultura is a traditional activity in the state of Paraíba, which has moved more than R $ 35 million in the last seven years, even presenting water and food shortages, as well as serious problems leading to economic losses, such as intoxications and endoparasites . In the technical visits, fecal samples were collected for the OPG and coproculture examinations, to determine which parasite was present and the FAMACHA method, treating only those who presented clinical manifestation. Lectures were given in the form of guidance, with the main themes on the importance of sanitary and zootechnical management, focusing on gastrointestinal parasites, hygiene of the facilities, prevention measures and forms of breeding. In this study resistance of parasites to anthelmintics was observed in the caprine-carotene of the Paraíba cariri. The technical assistance programs are of great importance for the development of caprine-coculture in the Paraíba region, providing the farmers with instructions and strategies to improve the herd's needs.