Tripanossomose em vacas leiteiras em propriedade rural no sudoeste goiano

Abstract

Veterinary care was requested for a group of dairy cows on a property in the Rio Verde region. Five postpartum cows showed characteristic clinical signs of Bovine Parasitic BPD (BPD), such as apathy, anemia, dyspnea and constant progressive weight loss. Treatment for BPD was carried out, however, there was no improvement and one of the animals later died. The producer requested a new treatment protocol, and when asked about the milking procedure, application of oxytocin and carefully investigating clinical signs, the veterinarian suspected Trypanosomiasis. In the case in question, blood was collected from animals that were separated from the herd and a serological test was carried out for diagnosis, with the agent being detected. Shortly after starting treatment, the animals already showed significant improvement in their condition and at the end of treatment, the animals were recovered. This case report highlights the importance of identifying, treating and controlling Trypanosomiasis, demonstrating the importance of assertive diagnosis and correct treatment, enabling a favorable prognosis for the animal.