ZOONOSES EM ANIMAIS DE PRODUÇÃO: ASPECTOS GERAIS

Abstract

Brazil has excelled in animal production and in its economy one of the fastest growing sectors in the country that generates income is agriculture, especially the production and cattle, pigs and horses. The different animal livestock species are affected by many diseases, among them zoonoses, such as tuberculosis, brucellosis, complex taeniasis cysticercosis, toxoplasmosis, leptospirosis and rabies. In this review, relevant aspects related to these diseases are discussed, with a focus on etioepidemiologia, diagnosis and control. It will also be discussed the role of the veterinarian in the prevention and control and his inclusion in public health, in that beyond the productive aspects and animal welfare, he is responsible for safety of animal products offered for consumption, mainly for his direct involvement in health food inspection activities.