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Effect of cypermethrin on the control of lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus) and broiler performance

Pesqui. vet. bras; 41 (), 2021
This study analysed the effectiveness of using different levels of a product based on 6% cypermethrin and 2% citronella on broiler production and control the lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus). A total of 648 one-day-old chicks (Cobb®) which were allocated to one of three treatments (no applicatio...

Occurrence of gastrointestinal parasites in dogs and cats domiciliated in Santos, SP, Brazil

Abstract Helminths and protozoa are major causes of diseases in domestic animals, and many can also cause infections in humans. Knowledge of intestinal parasitoses affecting domestic animals is important for the implementation of appropriate preventive measures. The objective of this study was to evaluat...

Encuesta entomológica y caracterización de las viviendas con el vector de la enfermedad de Chagas, en aldea Chuchuapa, Santa Rosa, Guatemala

Cienc. tecnol. salud; 8 (1), 2021
En Guatemala en el 2015, el Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social (MSPAS) reportó nuevos casos de la enfermedad de Chagas en la región suroriental del país, siendo Santa Rosa uno de los departamentos endémicos en donde Triatoma dimidiata es el principal transmisor. Se estimó la infestaci...

Occurrence of Gasterophilus spp. in weanling foals in southern Brazil

Acta sci. vet. (Impr.); 49 (), 2021
The occurrence of gastrointestinal myiasis caused by Gasterophilus spp. larvae (Diptera: Oestridae) in adult horses has been widely characterized, however data on natural infestation in young foals have been lacking. This observation may be related to the absence of conclusive diagnosis in these individu...

Parasitic lesions in fish in the Federal District, Brazil

Acta sci. vet. (Impr.); 49 (), 2021
Brazil has a vast territory and favorable climatic conditions that allow the cultivation of freshwater fish. The intensification of the productive system can cause an imbalance in the aquatic environment as a result of poor water quality, nutritional deficiencies and infectious or parasitic diseases. The...

Leukocytes and albumin in canine leishmaniasis

Acta sci. vet. (Impr.); 49 (), 2021
Canine Leishmaniasis (CanL) is a multisystemic and chronic inflammatory disease characterized by nonspecific clinical manifestations. In CanL, inflammatory cells and chemical mediators released in response to the parasite play a role in disease development and progression. Alterations on hematological pa...

Identification and Characterization of the ATG8, a Marker of Eimeria tenella Autophagy

Abstract Autophagy plays an important role in maintaining cell homeostasis through degradation of denatured proteins and other biological macromolecules. In recent years, many researchers focus on mechanism of autophagy in apicomplexan parasites, but little was known about this process in avian coccidia....

Erratum: Anthelmintic activity of nanoencapsulated carvacryl acetate against gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and its toxicity in rodents

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Erratum: Identification and Characterization of the ATG8, a Marker of Eimeria tenella Autophagy

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Interaction of Bephratelloides cubensis (Hymenoptera: Eurytomidae) with Annona macroprophyllata fruits in orchards of Chiapas, Mexico

Rev. biol. trop; 69 (1), 2021
Introduction: Annona macroprophyllata Donn. Smith. (Annonaceae) (syn. Annona diversifolia Saff.) is a valued fruit tree species known as papausa. In Mexico and Central America, this fruit has become an important crop because of its tasty flavor and high pulp content. Its fruits are frequently damaged by ...