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Research (Published
online : 31-07-2013)
2. Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum in sheep from
Western Iran - Jamal Gharekhani, Gh. R. Tavoosidana and M. Zandieh
Veterinary World, 6(10): 709-710
doi:
10.14202/vetworld.2013.709-710
Abstract
Aim: The aim of present study
was to determine the seroprevalence of Neospora caninum infection
in aborted sheep population from Hamedan province of Iran.
Materials and Methods: 358 serum samples of aborted ewes
were evaluated for IgG-antibodies to N. caninum using
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Results: 8 samples (2.2%) were found seropositive for this
infection (2.05< Confidence interval 0.95 <2.35). Further, no
statistical difference found between infection rates in different
ewes age groups and fetal age groups.
Conclusion: Although the rate of infection is low but the
result indicates that N. caninum infection may partly be
responsible for abortion and economic losses in Sheep husbandry in
this region.
Keywords: ELISA, Hamedan, Iran, Neospora caninum, sheep
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