Incidencias de Brucella ovis del hato ganadero ovino de la carrera de medicina veterinaria de la Universidad Técnica de Babahoyo

Ovine brucellosis, caused by Brucella ovis, is an infectious disease that can have negative impacts on the health of sheep. This study, carried out at the Technical University of Babahoyo in the Veterinary Medicine program, aimed to evaluate the incidence of Brucella ovis in the university's sheep herd. With an evaluative and descriptive methodology, where the results obtained on the presence of Brucella ovis in the herd will be evaluated, using the Rose Bengal serological test, blood samples from the 31 animals in the herd were analyzed. The results were all negative, indicating a total absence of the disease in the animals studied. These findings suggest that the management practices and sanitary measures implemented at the university are effective in keeping the herd free of Brucella ovis. However, it is recommended to continue with periodic monitoring and maintain strict biosafety measures to prevent possible future introductions of the disease. Likewise, it is advisable to carry out more studies on sheep every 6 months to identify possible outbreaks when introducing more cattle to the sheep herd, and to improve control strategies. Finally, it is essential to notify the authorities of the veterinary medicine career for adequate control and prevention of this disease.

Ovine brucellosis, caused by Brucella ovis, is an infectious disease that can have negative impacts on the health of sheep. This study, carried out at the Technical University of Babahoyo in the Veterinary Medicine program, aimed to evaluate the incidence of Brucella ovis in the university's sheep herd. With an evaluative and descriptive methodology, where the results obtained on the presence of Brucella ovis in the herd will be evaluated, using the Rose Bengal serological test, blood samples from the 31 animals in the herd were analyzed. The results were all negative, indicating a total absence of the disease in the animals studied. These findings suggest that the management practices and sanitary measures implemented at the university are effective in keeping the herd free of Brucella ovis. However, it is recommended to continue with periodic monitoring and maintain strict biosafety measures to prevent possible future introductions of the disease. Likewise, it is advisable to carry out more studies on sheep every 6 months to identify possible outbreaks when introducing more cattle to the sheep herd, and to improve control strategies. Finally, it is essential to notify the authorities of the veterinary medicine career for adequate control and prevention of this disease.

La brucelosis ovina, causada por Brucella ovis, es una enfermedad infecciosa que puede tener impactos negativos en la salud del ganado ovino. Este estudio, llevado a cabo en la Universidad Técnica de Babahoyo en la carrera de Medicina Veterinaria, se obtuvo como objetivo evaluar la incidencia de Brucella ovis en el hato ovino de la universidad. Con una metodología evaluativa y descriptiva, donde se evaluarán los resultados obtenidos sobre la presencia de Brucella ovis en el hato, utilizando la prueba serológica de Rosa de Bengala, se analizaron muestras de sangre de los 31 animales del rebaño. Los resultados fueron todos negativos, indicando una ausencia total de la enfermedad en los animales estudiados. Estos hallazgos sugieren que las prácticas de manejo y las medidas sanitarias implementadas en la universidad son efectivas para mantener libre de Brucella ovis al hato. No obstante, se recomienda continuar con el monitoreo periódico y mantener estrictas medidas de bioseguridad para prevenir posibles introducciones futuras de la enfermedad. Asimismo, se aconseja realizar cada 6 meses más estudios a los ovinos para identificar posibles brotes al introducir más ganado al hato ovino, y poder mejorar las estrategias de control. Finalmente, es esencial notificar a las autoridades de la carrera de medicina veterinaria para un control adecuado y la prevención de esta enfermedad.