IMPACTOS E DESAFIOS ECONÔMICOS DA ESTEFANOFILARIOSE NA PECUÁRIA LEITEIRA

Abstract

Stephanofilariasis is a disease that causes severe economic losses in dairy farming, directly affecting milk production and increasing herd management costs. Effectiveprevention and control measures are essential to minimize these impacts, with emphasis on the importance of proper animal management and environmental control to prevent the proliferation of vectors. The research consists of a literature review, covering published articles on stephanofilariasis, analysis of milk production data from affected farms, and evaluation of management practices that influence the spread of the disease. The study is expected to reveal the extent of the economic impacts of stephanofilariasis on dairy production, including productivity losses and the costs associated with the treatment and control of the disease. Additionally, the work aims to identify risk factors that contribute to the spread of the disease, such as inadequate management practices and favorable environmental conditions for the proliferation of vectors. The study also aims to propose practical recommendations for more effective control of stephanofilariasis, with the goal of reducing the financial losses faced by dairy producers. It is concluded that the implementation of strategies based on good management practices and increased awareness among producers about the importance of prevention can help significantly reduce the losses caused by stephanofilariasis. Furthermore, the research reinforces the need for greater investment in technical assistance and access to financial resources, so that producers can implement these strategies effectively.