Trypanosomiasis bovine: Review

Authors

  • Pedro Henrique Vieira Germano Centro Universitário de Patos de Minas-UNIPAM
  • Alex André Silva Centro Universitário de Patos de Minas-UNIPAM
  • Gertud Elisa Campos Edler Departamento de veterinária do centro clínico veterinário CCV– UNIPAM
  • Marcelo Coelho Lopes Universidade de Uberaba-UNIUBE
  • Talita Cristina Modesto Universidade federal de Uberlândia-UFU
  • Junior Artur dos Reis Centro Universitário de Patos de Minas-UNIPAM

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v12n8a144.1-6

Keywords:

control, diagnosis, clinical evidences, Trypanosoma vivax

Abstract

The bovine trypanosomiasis is a worldwide occurring disease, the most relevant etiological agent for bovines is the Trypanosoma vivax. Its first record in Brazil was in 1972 and recently has been reported all over the country through outbreaks. Affecting both dairy and beef cattle, causing major losses to the cattle ranchers. Because it´s a disease that, for a long time, was neglected, this disease had become a huge problem. The objective of the study is to make a review addressing the clinical and pathological aspects, as well as the risk factors, the diagnosing techniques, treatment and control of the disease generating relevant information for academics, professionals and farmers.

Published

2018-07-28

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária