Evaluación del síndrome de mal de altura en bovinos en la parroquia Salinas

Livestock production in the Andean regions of Ecuador faces multiple challenges, with hypobaric hypoxia being one of the principal risk factors affecting bovine health and productivity. In this context, the present study aimed to determine the prevalence of high-altitude disease syndrome in cattle located in the Salinas parish. A total of 184 cattle, including both young and adult individuals from various productive categories and genetic backgrounds, were clinically evaluated. For each animal, individual variables such as breed, sex, age, body weight, and body condition score were recorded. Additionally, physiological parameters including rectal temperature and heart rate were measured. Clinical signs consistent with the syndrome such as jugular vein distention, submandibular and ventral edema, cyanosis, lethargy, and diarrhea were also assessed. As part of the diagnostic approach, hematological (complete blood count) and biochemical serum analyses were performed to detect potential systemic alterations associated with the syndrome. The results revealed no significant association between the individual factors analyzed (breed, sex, age, body weight, and condition score) and the occurrence of the syndrome. Furthermore, both clinical findings and laboratory parameters supported the absence of compatible cases. Consequently, a prevalence rate of 0% for high-altitude disease syndrome was determined in the evaluated bovine population.

• 第一著者: Sánchez Llumitaxi, Cindy Dalila (author)
• その他の著者: Pérez Pillajo, Dennis Alejandro (author)
• フォーマット: bachelorThesis
• 出版事項: 2025
• 主題: HIPOXIA; PREVALENCIA; BIOMETRÍA HEMÁTICA; BIOQUÍMICA SÉRICA
• オンライン･アクセス: https://dspace.ueb.edu.ec/handle/123456789/8823