Use of Duddingtonia flagrans in the control of gastrointestinal nematodes of feedlot goats
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https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2020v41n3p915Keywords:
Farming goat, Biological control, Haemonchus sp, Helminthiasis.Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the use of a sodium alginate matrix-pelletized formulation of Duddingtonia flagrans for biological control of gastrointestinal nematodiasis in feedlot goats in the semiarid region of Northeastern Brazil. We used 20 Saanen female goats (age, 4 months; average weight, 12 kg) that did not receive anthelmintic treatment and had counting of eggs per gram of faeces (EPGs) ? 500. The animals were divided into two groups: in group 1 (D. flagrans group), each animal received 3 g of pellets (0.6 g of D. flagrans mycelium) per 10 kg of body weight, twice a week, over 4 months; and in group 2 (control group), each animal received 3 g of pellets without fungus per 10 kg of body weight, twice a week, over 4 months. Each group was maintained in a separate 15-m2 stall. Larval cultures and measurements of weight, EPG, and packed cell volume (PCV) were performed every 15 days. We observed low EPG levels in the D. flagrans group throughout the experimental period, with a significant difference (p < 0.05) on day 30 and from day 60, having, at the end of the experiment, average OPG values of only 150, reduction of 92.3% when compared to control group. Haemonchus sp. was the most prevalent helminth in all larval cultures. The D. flagrans group showed a mean weight gain of 8.8 kg at the end of the experiment (p < 0.05), while the control group showed a mean weight gain of 4.8 kg. The best PCV results (p < 0.05) were also observed in the D. flagrans group from day 30. Thus, the use of D. flagrans pellets in a sodium alginate matrix was effective in controlling gastrointestinal nematodiasis of feedlot goats in the semiarid region of Northeastern Brazil.Downloads
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Vilela, V. L. R., Feitosa, T. F., Braga, F. R., Araújo, J. V., Souto, D. V.O., Santos, H. E.S., . . . Athayde, A. C.R. (2012). Biological control of goat gastrointestinal helminthiasis by Duddingtonia flagrans in a semi-arid region of the northeastern Brazil. Veterinary Parasitology, 188(1-2), 127-133. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2012.02.018
Vilela, V. L. R., Feitosa, T. F., Braga, F. R., Vieira, V. D., Lucena, S. C. D., & Araújo, J. V. (2018). Control of sheep gastrointestinal nematodes using the combination of Duddingtonia flagrans and Levamisole Hydrochloride 5%. Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 27(1), 26-31. doi: 10.1590/s1984-296120180011
Vilela, V. L. R., Solano, G. B., Araújo, M. M., Sousa, R. V. R., Silva, W. A. S., Feitosa, T. F., & Athayde, A. C. R. (2008). Ensaios preliminares para a validação do Método FAMACHA© em condições de semiárido paraibano. Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 17(1), 164-167.
Araújo, J. V., Gomes, A. P. S., & Guimarães, M. P. (1998). Biological control of bovine gastrointestinal nematode parasites in Southern Brazil by nematode-trapping fungus Arthrobotrys robusta. Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 7(2), 117-122.
Araújo, J. V., Rodrigues, M. L. A., Silva, W. W., & Vieira. L. S. (2007). Controle biológico de nematóides gastrintestinais de caprinos em clima semi-árido pelo fungo Monacrosporium thaumasium. Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira, 42(8), 1177-1181. doi: 10.1590/S0100-204X2007000800015
Araújo, J. V. (2009). Controle biológico. In: A. C. R. Cavalcante, L. S. Vieira, A. C. S. Chagas, & M. B. Molento (Eds.). Doenças parasitárias de caprinos e ovinos: epidemiologia e controle (pp. 401-426). Brasília: Embrapa.
Ayres, M., Ayres, J. R. M., Ayres, D. L., & Santos, A. S. (2003). Aplicações estatísticas nas áreas de ciências biológicas e médicas. Belém: Sociedade Civil Mamirauá, Brasília: CNPq.
Braga, F. R., & Araújo, J. V. (2014). Nematophagous fungi for biological control of gastrointestinal nematodes in domestic animals. Journal Applied Microbiology, 98(1), 71-82. doi: 10.1007/s00253-013-5366-z
Braga, F. R., Araújo, J. V., Silva, A. R., Araújo, J. M., Carvalho, R. O., Tavela, A. O., . . . Carvalho, G. L. (2009). Biological control of horse cyathostomin (Nematoda: Cyathostominae) using the nematophagous fungus Duddingtonia flagrans in tropical southeastern Brazil. Veterinary Parasitology, 163(4), 335-340. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2009.05.003
Coles, G. C., Bauer, C., Borgsteede, F. H., Geerts, S., Klei, T. R., Taylor, M. A., & Waller, P. J. (1992). World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP) methods for the detection of anthelmintic resistance in nematodes of veterinary importance. Veterinary Parasitolology, 44(1-2), 35-44. doi:
Faedo, M., Larsen, M., Dimander, S. O., Yates, G. W., Hoglund, J., & Waller, P. J. (2002). Growth of the fungus Duddingtonia flagrans in soil surrounding feces deposited by cattle or sheep fed the fungus to control nematode parasites. Biological Control, 23(1), 64-70. doi: 10.1006/bcon.2001.0987
Ferreira, J. M., Neto, Viana, E. S., & Magalhães, L. M. (1981). Patologia clínica veterinária. Belo Horizonte: Rabelo.
Gordon, H. M., & Whitlock, H. V. (1939). A new technique for counting nematode eggs in sheep faeces. Journal of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, 12(1), 50-52.
Kassai, T. (1999). Veterinary Helminthology. Oxford: Butterworth & Heineann.
Larsen, M, Faedo, M., Waller, P. J., & Hennessy, D. R. (1998). The potencial of nematophagous fungi to control the free living stages of nematode parasites of sheep: studies with Duddingtonia flagrans. Veterinary Parasitology, 76(1-2), 121-128. doi: 10.1016/S0304-4017(97)00056-3
Lima, W. C., Athayde, A. C. R., Medeiros, G. R., Lima, D. A. S. D., Borburema, J. B., Santos, E. M., . . . Azevedo, S. S. (2010). Nematóides resistentes a alguns anti-helmínticos em rebanhos caprinos no Cariri paraibano. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira, 30(12), 1002-1009. doi: 10.1590/S0100-736X2010001200001
National Research Council. (1985). Nutrient requirements of domestics animals: nutrient requeriments of sheep. Washington: National Academy Press.
Paraud, C., Pors, I., & Chartier, C. (2007). Efficiency of feeding Duddingtonia flagrans chlamydospores to control nematode parasites of first-season grazing goats in France. Veterinary Research Communications, 31(3), 305-317. doi: 10.1007/s11259-006-3467-1
Patil, V. M. (2010). Housing systems, layout and design of different buildings for sheep and goat farms. Bidar: Katti Tugaon. Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/viveklpm/sheep-and-goat-production-management/housing-systems-layout-and-design-of-different-buildings-for-sheep-and-goat-farms
Riet-Correa, B., Simões, S. V. D., Pereira, J. M., Fº, Azevedo, S. S., Melo, D. B., Batista, J. A., . . . Riet-Correa, F. (2013). Sistemas produtivos de caprinocultura leiteira no semiárido paraibano: caracterização, principais limitantes e avaliação de estratégias de intervenção. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira, 33(3), 345-352. doi: 10.1590/S0100-736X2013000300012
Roberts, F. H. S., & O’Sullivan, J. P. (1950). Methods of egg counts and larval cultures for strongyles infesting the gastrointestinal tract of cattle. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 1(1), 99-102.
Salgado, J. A., & Santos, C. P. (2016). Overview of anthelmintic resistance of gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants in Brazil. Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 25(1), 3-17. doi: 10.1590/S1984-29612016008
Silva, A. R., Araújo, J. V., Braga, F. R., Alves, C. D. F., & Frassy, L. N. (2011). Activity of fungal conidia of the Duddingtonia flagrans and Monacrosporium thaumasium on Haemonchus contortus infective larvae. Journal of Helminthology, 85(2), 138-141. doi: 10.1017/S0022149X10000362
Silva, B. F., Carrijo-Mauad, J. R., Braga, F. R., Campos, A. K., Araújo, J. V., & Amarante, A. F. T. (2010). Efficacy of Duddingtonia flagrans and Arthobotrys robusta in controlling sheep parasitic gastroenteritis. Parasitology Research, 106(6), 1343-1350. doi: 10.1007/s00436-010-1805-2
Silva, F. F., Bezerra, H. M. F. F., Feitosa, T. F., & Vilela, V. L. R. (2018). Nematode resistance to five anthelmintic classes in naturally infected sheep herds in Northeastern Brazil. Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 27(4), 423-429. doi: 10.1590/s1984-296120180071
Silveira, W. F., Oliveira, G. D., Silva, L. A., Carvalho, L. M., Braga, F. R., Zanuncio, J. C., & Araújo, J. V. (2017). Predation rate of nematophagous fungi after passing through the gastrointestinal tract of goats. Small Ruminant Research, 147, 101-105. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2016.12.025
Vieira, V. D., Feitosa, T. F., Vilela, V. L. R., Azevedo, S. S., Almeida, J. L., Neto, Morais, D. F., . . . Athayde, A. C. R. (2014). Prevalence and risk factors associated with goat gastrointestinal helminthiasis in the Sertão region of Paraíba State, Brazil. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 46(2), 355-361. doi: 10.1007/s11250-013-0496-y
Vilela, V. L. R., Feitosa, T. F., Braga, F. R., Araújo, J. V., Lucena, S. C., Dantas, E. S., . . . Silva, W. W. (2013). Efficacy of Monacrosporium thaumasium in the control of goat gastrointestinal helminthiasis in a semi-arid region of Brazil. Parasitology Research, 112(2), 871-877. doi: 10.1007/s00436-012-3078-4
Vilela, V. L. R., Feitosa, T. F., Braga, F. R., Araújo, J. V., Santos, A., Morais, D. F., . . . Athayde, A. C. R. (2016). Coadministration of nematophagous fungi for biological control over gastrointestinal helminths in sheep in the semiarid region of northeastern Brazil. Veterinary Parasitology, 221, 139-143. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2016.03.027
Vilela, V. L. R., Feitosa, T. F., Braga, F. R., Araújo, J. V., Souto, D. V.O., Santos, H. E.S., . . . Athayde, A. C.R. (2012). Biological control of goat gastrointestinal helminthiasis by Duddingtonia flagrans in a semi-arid region of the northeastern Brazil. Veterinary Parasitology, 188(1-2), 127-133. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2012.02.018
Vilela, V. L. R., Feitosa, T. F., Braga, F. R., Vieira, V. D., Lucena, S. C. D., & Araújo, J. V. (2018). Control of sheep gastrointestinal nematodes using the combination of Duddingtonia flagrans and Levamisole Hydrochloride 5%. Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 27(1), 26-31. doi: 10.1590/s1984-296120180011
Vilela, V. L. R., Solano, G. B., Araújo, M. M., Sousa, R. V. R., Silva, W. A. S., Feitosa, T. F., & Athayde, A. C. R. (2008). Ensaios preliminares para a validação do Método FAMACHA© em condições de semiárido paraibano. Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 17(1), 164-167.
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Vilela, V. L. R., Feitosa, T. F., Braga, F. R., Santos, A. dos, Bezerra, R. A., Silva, G. L. L., … Araújo, J. V. (2020). Use of Duddingtonia flagrans in the control of gastrointestinal nematodes of feedlot goats. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 41(3), 915–924. https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2020v41n3p915
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