GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT LESIONS IN CATTLE BY CANDIDA ALBICANS FUNGI

The purpose of the study is to analyze the localization of yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida in the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract in cattle. The selection of the material was carried out at the Yelabuga Meat-Packing Plant JSC of the Republic of Tatarstan from May to July 2021. The carcasses of dairy cows aged 4–5 years with signs of a fungal disease of the gastrointestinal tract were subjected to the study. Visual examination and screening of the organs of the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract were carried out by veterinarians in accordance with the "Rules for the veterinary examination of slaughter animals and the veterinary and sanitary examination of meat and meat products" (approved by the Main Veterinary Directorate of the USSR Ministry of Agriculture on December 27, 1983, with amendments and as amended on June 17, 1988). Laboratory studies of cattle carcasses for the presence of infectious agents were fulfilled in accordance with the "Procedure for sanitary and microbiological control in the production of meat and meat products" (approved by the Department of Food and Processing Industry of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Russia on December 15, 1995). Thus, the conducted studies allow us to conclude that the causative agents of mycoses Candida albicans are permanent inhabitants of the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract (rennet, net, book, thick and small intestines) in cattle. Only early diagnosis, timely treatment and elimination of opportunistic microorganisms can save the number of dairy cows and prevent the threat of development and spread of candidal endometritis.