Determinación de la prevalencia de tuberculosis bovina en la hacienda Pucate, del cantón Chambo, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

Delayed-sensitivity reaction to purified protein derivative of bovine tuberculosis was evaluated at “Pucate” farm facilities belonging to Chambo Canton, Chimborazo province. A total of 136 bovines categorized according to the physiological stage were elected for this study: 26 calves with weight of 172. 65 Kg, 33 dry cows with 281.76 Kg, and 75 cows in production with weigth of 413.65 kg. By analyzing the results, a dairy cow from the total of herd was found with a total of 0.73 % of prevalence that means that there is a greated incidence of tuberculosis in the category of dairy cows. /day. It is concluded that if there a cow with prevalence milk production might be affected and therefore there will be a negative influence in the economy, production and reproduction.