Survivability of Listeria monocytogenes in clay loam soil was examined at 30° C for a period of 35 days. The microorganism inoculated in soil steadily declined from 3.5 × 10 6 g -1 to 3.9 × 10 4 g -1 (P = 0.05) on 35 th days. Destruction of normal soil microflora by heat treatment resulted in marginal rise in 3.3 × 10 6 g -1 of L. monocytogenes to 4.2 × 10 6 g -1 during the first 7 days, followed by steady decline to 5.6 × 10 4 g -1 on 35 th days. Heat treated soil inoculated with lower concentration of L. monocytogenes (3.6 × 10 4 g -1 ) supported sharp rise in its population to 4.8 × 10 6 g -1 (P=0.05) during the first weak which gradually declined, but remained higher (6.1 × 10 4 g -1 ) than the initial load even on 35 th days. In non-sterile soil, the rise was less appreciable but L. monocytogenes maintained its levels (10 4 g -1 ) during the experimental period. Survivability of the microorganisms was also observed in the soil with added chicken manure, cattle manure or sheep/goat manure.

Filix-mas a homeopathic drug consisting etherieal extract of male fern is used to remove the tape worms. The drug was tested for Moniezia expensa infection in sheep. Ten sheep naturally affected Moniezia expansa were used. Filix-mas 200 (10 _ 15 drops) was given three times a day orally to animals of the group A, while the sheep group B were kept as untreated control. Efficacy of the drug was observed by calculating faecal egg count reduction. It was found that Filix-mas could cure 100% monieziosis in sheep.

This work establishes reference values for serum protein and albumin and serum activities of AST and GGT of Santa Inês sheep and evaluates the sexual and age influence on these values. Blood samples were collected from 161 clinically healthy sheep. The results allowed to establish the following reference values 5,86 + 0,96 g/dL (P>;0,05) for serum protein, 2,33+0,43 g/dL (P>;0,05) for albumin, 63,25+27,52 U/L (P>;0,05) for AST and 28,45+14,53 U/L (P>;0,05) for GGT. The result's analysis also allowed concluding that age and sex influence on albumin serum concentrations and AST serum activity and that GGT serum activity suffer age influence. | O presente estudo estabelece valores de referência dos teores séricos de proteínas totais, albumina, AST e GGT em ovinos da raça santa Inês e avalia a interferência de fatores sexuais e etários sobre estas variáveis. Foram colhidas amostras de sangue de 161 ovelhas. O resultado encontrado para os valores padrões séricos foram 5,86 + 0,96 g/dL para proteínas totais, 2,33+0,43 g/dL para albumina, 63,25+27,52 U/L para AST e 28,45+14,53 U/L para GGT. A análise dos resultados permite afirmar que os valores referentes à concentração sérica de albumina e à atividade sérica de AST sofrem influência de fatores sexuais e etários, e os valores referentes à atividade sérica de GGT sofrem influência somente de fatores etários. Não foram encontradas influências dos fatores sexuais e etários para os outros parâmetros estudados.

A técnica de Elisa foi utilizada para avaliar e comparar a resposta imune humoral de ovinos jovens para a produção de soro anticrotálico. Durante o processo de soroprodução, foi realizada a avaliação clínica dos animais. A capacidade de neutralização do soro produzido a partir de veneno de serpente Crotalus durissus terrificus, nativo (VN) e irradiado (VIr) com Cobalto-60 foi verificada por meio de desafios in vitro. Um grupo de seis animais recebeu veneno nativo, o segundo grupo recebeu veneno irradiado e o terceiro grupo foi o controle. Os animais receberam seis imunizações durante 84 dias com intervalo de 14 dias. Houve diferença significativa (p<5%) no teste de ELISA do perfil de anticorpos produzidos pelos grupos experimentais (VN < VIr). O grupo imunizado com veneno irradiado apresentou perfil de anticorpos maior que o grupo imunizado com veneno nativo. A capacidade de neutralização do soro produzido a partir do VIr foi cinco vezes maior quando comparado ao soro produzido com VN. Estes resultados justificam o uso da radiação gama na destoxicação do veneno de Crotalus durissus terrificus como alternativa na produção de antiveneno. | The ELISA technique was used to evaluate and compare young ovine humoral immune response during crotalic antiserum production. Animals were clinically evaluated throughout this process, and the neutralizing capacity of antisera raised against natural (NV) and Cobalt-60 irradiated (IrV) venoms of Crotalus durissus terrificus (C.d.t.) was verified by means of in vitro challenges. Three groups of six animals each were used: G1 received NV; G2 was inoculated with IrV; and G3 was used as control. Animals received six immunizations during 84 days at 14-day intervals. ELISA of antibody profile showed significant difference (p<5%) between experimental groups (G1<G2). These results justify the use of gamma radiation to detoxify Crotalus durissus terrificus venom like alternative to antiserum production. The neutralizing capacity of antiserum raised against IrV was fivefold higher than that of antiserum raised against NV. Results showed a new possibility of using ovines to produce commercial crotalic antiserum, which may be employed in the treatment of human and animal envenomation. Production cost might be reduced by the subsequent utilization of hyperimmunized ovines as food.

Results of serological examinations of blood serum of sheep on revelation of virus respiratory infections (parainfluenza-3, adenovirus and respiratory syncytial) realized in the conditions of the Kyrgyz Republic were presented. Research results showed that in farm and peasant farm holdings of all studied districts of the Kyrgyz Republic of three types of pneumo viral infections simultaneously give high levels of antibody titers in relation to parainfluenza-3 – 1:128, adenovirus – 1:32, respiratory syncytial infection – 1:16. In some districts sheep population was diseased only by parainfluenzal infection in relation with titer of specific antibodies 1:256

Studying of topical-product-induced irritation properties of pharmaceutical forms elecampane (Inula helenium) (herbal infusion, tincture, liquid and dry extracts) on skin integuments and conjunctiva of experimental animals (Guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus), rabbits (Oryctolagus), sheep and piglets). Research results showed that the preparative forms of elecampane had poorly expressed irritating properties after application on the skin of animals, as well as weak irritating action with the exception of the native forms of tincture and liquid extract of eye conjunctiva, that proved their total low toxic effect. Topical-product-induced irritation effect of herbal infusion (1:10), tincture and liquid extract in constitution (40 % concentration) and suspension of dry extract in strength of 10%, 15%, and 20% after the single application on skin could be referred to the I class – absence of irritating action. Topical-product-induced irritation effect of herbal infusion and liquid extract in native form (70% concentration) could be referred to the II class – light irritating action. Irritating activity of herbal infusion of eye conjunctiva was evaluated as light, as it was insignificant and short. Irritating action of suspended matter of dry extract in strength of 10%, 15%, and 20% was estimated as a limited one, which disappeared in 24 hours. Irritating action of tincture and liquid extract in constitution (40 % concentration) was evaluated as a high-grade one, which did not disappear in 24 hours. Irritating action of tincture and liquid extract in native form (70 % concentration) was evaluated as a pronounced one, which did not disappear for than 24 hours

Serological properties of leptospirae bacteria grown on differential nutritive media were studied by the example of sheep in the conditions of the Republic of Belarus. In the experiment there were used 6 pathogenic industrial leptospirae stock: Leptospira pomona VGNKI-6; Leptospira tarassovi VGNKI-4; Leptospira grippothyphosa VGNKI-1; Leptospira icterrohaemorragia VGNKI-2; Leptospira conicola VGNKI-3; Leptospira hardjo VGNKI-5. The results showed a serological difference of leptospirae grown on conventional and experimental media derived from ram's blood.

On the basis of analysis of literary sources and realized studies there was realized an evaluation of the degree of losses caused by ruminant monieziasis in the conditions of modern agricultural production in the Republic of Belarus; the strategy of medical and preventive measures was presented. In course of studies there were analyzed sheep and cattle of different classes bred in farm holding of Belarus and imported from abroad, as well as different anthelmintic agents. Studying of antihelminthefficiency was tested on lambs with body weight 20 kg. Lambs were infested with moniezia (Moniezia expansa). Analysis of anthelmintic agent Alverm efficiency was realized by the example on infested heifers. Albazen was administrated once in dose of 0,8 mg/1 kg. Prazikvantel was administrated once in dose of 5,0 mg/1kg. Alverm was administrated once in dose of 80,0 mg/1 kg. Research results showed 100% extencefficiency and intencefficiency of albazen and prazikvantel. Alverm administrated once in dose of 80,0 mg/1 kg gly had 100 % 100 % extencefficiency and intencefficiency

Research results showed that in the conditions of correct organization and application of technological methods of livestock breeding and feeding it was possible to achieve high livability rate of sheep and lambs up to 90%. Also it was possible to get a substantial break of infection chain of many sheep diseases (especially those which had a respiratory nature). Research results showed that simultaneous application of convalescent-phase serum against sheep acute respiratory diseases, as well as Nitox 200 and Invamek for treatment of sheep and especially 2-3 month old lambs with respiratory infectious diseases promoted the recovery of 80-100% of animals.

Evaluation of a quantity and phagocyte activity of leucocytes, immunoglobulins, T- and B-lymphocytes in blood serum of sheep in the process of stimulation of central nervous system with caffeine sodiobenzoate for the increasing of nonspecific animal resistance was realized in the conditions of the Republic of Belarus. Romanov yeld ewes were divided into two groups. Experimental sheep were entered caffeine sodiobenzoate intramuscularly in dose 0,012 g/kg of live weight twice a day with 6 hours interval. Controlled group of sheep were entered physiological salt solution in accordance with the same scheme. Blood samples were taken before preparation entering and after 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 hours of test beginning. Immunoglobulin concentration in blood serum was estimated by electrophoresis method in polyacrylamide gel. Quantity of T- and B- lymphocytes was estimated by active rosette test. Phagocyte activity of leucocytes was estimated with application of germ culture St. albus. Leucocytes number was accounted in Gorjaev's chamber. Research results showed that under conditions of central nervous system stimulation by caffeine sodiobenzoate there was stated the increasing of nonspecific resistance. It was proved by the increasing of the total number and phagocytic activity of leukocytes, immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA and IgM), T- and B- lymphocytes