Evidence of Neospora caninum exposure among native Korean goats (Capra hircus coreanae)
| Autor: | B.Y. Jung, S.H. Lee, D. Kwak |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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| Zdroj: | Veterinární Medicína, Vol 59, Iss 12, Pp 637-640 (2014) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0375-8427 1805-9392 |
| DOI: | 10.17221/7824-VETMED |
| Popis: | Neospora caninum is a protozoan parasite that causes abortion in ruminants, including goats. The objective of the present study was to determine the seroprevalence of N. caninum in native Korean goats (Capra hircus coreanae). A commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit was used to analyse 464 serum samples for the presence of N. caninum antibodies. Four samples (0.9%, 95% confidence intervals - CI: 0.0-1.7) were found to be positive for N. caninum antibodies. The seroprevalence was analysed according to age (less than to one year, young; more than or equal one year, adult; and unknown), sampling season (April to September, warm; October to March, cold), and region (northern, central, and southern). However, there were no statistically significant differences in seroprevalence according to age, season, and region (P > 0.05). This is the first report on the seroprevalence of N. caninum in native Korean goats. The results of this study indicate a nationwide distribution of N. caninum among goats, with a relatively low prevalence. Therefore, the implementation of integrated control strategies as well as measures for prevention and control of N. caninum infection among goats is recommended. |
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