Casuistic of wild animals at CETAS in Vitória da Conquista-BA and the impacts on one health

Abstract

The Brazilian fauna is one of the most diversified, with a significant number of species. The removal of excessive animals from the wild is considered a threat of high importance. In addition, the screening centers help in reproduction, treatment of pathologies and introduction of species into nature. Thus, this study aimed to measure the movement of wild animals in CETAS in Vitória da Conquista-BA and its impacts on one health. According to the results, the CETAS of Vitória da Conquista received a number of 50,414 animals between the period 2000 and 2017, highlighting the years 2001 and 2015 with the highest numbers. Furthermore, the central-southern region of Bahia stands out and birds as their origin, emphasizing the form of seizure as a reason for entry. Thus, most of the animals from the respective triage center have release as their final destination, however, a considerable portion of these animals will eventually die. Therefore, the data from this study showed that CETAS has a high number of patients in the last 17 years. This information is useful for understanding the trade of native fauna in the state of Bahia, and guiding actions to protect these species and their respective natural environments. More diversified and in-depth research on the subject is needed to ensure a more detailed understanding of trafficking in the country.