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Research
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Seroprevalence of Neospora infection in horses and donkeys in Hamedan province,
Western Iran - Jamal Gharekhani, Gholam-Reza Tavoosidana and Gholam-Reza
Naderisefat
Vet World. 2013; 6(9):
620-622
doi:
10.5455/vetworld.2013.620-622
Abstract
Aim: The aim of the present
study was to determine the seroprevalence of Neospora infection in
horses and donkeys in Hamedan province, Western Iran.
Materials and Methods: In cross-sectional study, Blood
samples (n=220) were collected from 120 horses and 100 donkeys in
2012 year. All sera were screened for Neospora using Neospora
modified direct agglutination test (N-MAT).
Results: Antibodies to Neospora infection in horses and
donkeys were reported in 40.8% and 52%, respectively. There was
not significant correlation demonstrated between infection rates
in different age groups and genders.
Conclusion: The current study is the first report of
Neospora infection in donkeys from Iran. Further investigations
and designing control strategies is recommended.
Keywords: donkey, Hamedan, horse, Iran, Neospora, N-MAT,
