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Frequency of Staphylococcus aureus virulence genes in milk of cows and goats with mastitis

Pesqui. vet. bras; 38 (11), 2018
The present study determined the frequency of Staphylococcus aureus virulence genes in 2,253 milk samples of cows (n=1000) and goats (n=1253) raised in three different geographical regions of the state Pernambuco, Brazil. The presence of genes of virulence factors associated to adhesion to host cells (fn...

Pesquisa de contaminantes no doce de leite produzido no setor de laticínios de instituição pública de ensino superior no Estado do Ceará
Search of contaminants in milk candy produced in the dairy sector of a public higher education institution in the State of Ceará

Hig. aliment; 32 (282/283), 2018
O Doce de leite é um importante derivado do leite, amplamente consumido em nosso País e possui uma grande importância nutricional. Diante do crescimento do consumo do doce de leite por parte da população, surge a preocupação de garantir que este alimento esteja isento de qualquer sujidade, mantend...

Desenvolvimento e caracterização físicoquímica, microbiológica e sensorial de leite fermentado funcional
Development and physical-chemical, microbiological and sensorial characterization of functional fermented milk

Hig. aliment; 32 (280/281), 2018
Objetivou-se elaborar e caracterizar leites fermentados sabor coco, maracujá e juçara, acrescidos ou não de polpa de yacon e verificar a viabilidade de Lactobacillus acidiphilus LA-5 nos produtos. Ao leite adicionou-se soro, sacarose e estabilizante, sendo a mistura pasteurizada, resfriada, adicionada...

Eimeria species in dairy and beef cattle of different ages in Goiás state, Brazil

Abstract This study aimed to identify the frequency of occurrence of Eimeria species in Holstein (taurine dairy cattle) and Nelore (zebu beef cattle) on 12 farms in the state of Goiás, Brazil. A total of 2,601 animals were evaluated, and the cattle were divided into the following age-group categories: ...

Prevalence of Eimeria spp. in calves from dairy farms in northern Paraná state, Brazil

Abstract Bovine coccidiosis is a disease of major importance in cattle herds across the world. The disorder mainly affects young calves, and E. bovis and E. zuernii are considered the most pathogenic species of the genus, however, E. alabamensis have been described in grazing calves. In this study, the p...

Influência da cloração da água utilizada na higienização de tanques de expansão na qualidade do leite cru refrigerado
Influence of the chlorination of the water used in the hygiene of expansion tanks in the quality of refrigerated raw milk

Hig. aliment; 32 (276/277), 2018
Este trabalho objetivou avaliar a influência da cloração da água utilizada na higienização de tanques de expansão na contagem de Escherichia coli e Pseudomonas sp. do leite cru refrigerado. Amostras de leite cru e de água de18 tanques de expansão foram avaliadas por um ano, sendo que em 9 tanque...

Detection and molecular characterization of Trypanosoma (Duttonella) vivax in dairy cattle in the state of Sergipe, northeastern Brazil

Abstract Trypanosoma (Duttonella) vivax is an important cause of economic losses among feedlot cattle. These losses are related to the morbidity, mortality, reproductive issues and decreased production. It is known that the clinical signs observed in infections by this protozoon are similar to other hemo...

Occurrence of abortions induced by Neospora caninum in dairy cattle from Santa Catarina, southern Brazil

Abstract The aim of the present study was to investigate the occurrence of N. caninum associated with abortions of dairy cattle from Santa Catarina state, southern Brazil by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), immunohistochemistry (IHC), and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Blood from dairy ...

First outbreak and subsequent cases of Trypanosoma vivax in the state of Goiás, Brazil

Abstract Trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma vivax has increased the reports in Brazil in the last decade. An outbreak is herein first reported in the state of Goiás, from May 2016 to January 2017. The outbreak start occurred in the city of Ipameri (Goiás) after the introduction of 18 auctioned cows ...

Avaliação da qualidade da salmoura durante seu período de utilização em indústria de laticínios
Evaluation of the quality of the brine during its period of use in the dairying

Hig. aliment; 31 (270/271), 2017
A etapa de salga é de fundamental importância na produção de queijos por contribuir com diversos parâmetros como: formação do sabor, maturação, controle microbiológico, controle de umidade, dentre outros. O processo de salga de queijos em salmoura é largamente utilizado no Brasil, podendo acar...